Torpedo Studio User’s Manual V 1.
Torpedo Studio User’s Manual Manual Version V 1.0- 10/05/2014. The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Two Notes Audio Engineering software and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the products on the following website: http://www.two-notes.com. This manual describes the Torpedo Studio and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly recommended that you read this document before using the product.
Contents 1 Foreword 1 9 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.1 Risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.2 Reader warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.3 Mains power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.4 Ground connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 On stage with an amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4 On stage with a preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5 Mixing a real cabinet miking and the Torpedo Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5.1 ""Why am I hearing phase cancellation effects?" or fixing the latency-related issues when using the analog I/Os on the Torpedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5.
6 MIDI Implementation 49 1 PROGRAM CHANGE (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2 CONTROL CHANGE (CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 7 Specifications 51 1 List of Power Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 List of Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3 4 List of Cabinets . .
Foreword Part 1 Foreword 1 Safety instructions Before using the product, it is necessary to carefully read and bear in mind the following informa- tion. Keep this document in a safe place as it is essential for the safety of the user and of the product. In the event that you suspect any malfunction of the unit, you should always seek the assistance of a qualified technician. 1.1 Risk of electric shock CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.
Foreword 1.3 Mains power Please verify that the voltage required by the device matches the voltage of your country. If it doesn’t or if you are unsure, do not plug the device to the wall outlet as this could result in damage to the device and injuries to the user. This product must not be used during lightning storms. In case of severe weather with a risk of lightning, unplug the mains power supply to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire.
Foreword 4. One user’s manual. The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the TORPEDO Remote and TORPEDO Capture software programs are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of those products from the following website: http://www.two-notes.com. 2.1 Maintenance Any and all maintenance tasks must be performed by service centers approved by OROSYS SAS or by qualified technicians. Never try to repair the unit by yourself.
Foreword 5 Warranty OROSYS SARL warrants that this TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product shall be free of defects in parts and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. This warranty shall apply to the original purchaser when purchased from an Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.
Part 2 Recommendation on the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 1 What is a loadbox? In the normal use of a tube amplifier, it is highly recommended that you always connect its power output to a speaker cabinet prior to powering it up. The speaker cabinet (4, 8 or 16 Ohms) must always be connected to the corresponding speaker output of your amplifier. Not doing so can lead to partial or complete destruction of the output stage of the tube amplifier.
Recommendation on the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 2 Which output volume for my amplifier? The correct use of your amplifier with a loadbox requires some precautions. Because the loadbox can lower the perceived volume of your amplifier down to a "whisper", it is much easier to accidentally run your amplifier beyond the reasonable limits set by the manufacturer, than when using a real speaker cabinet with it.
Recommendation on the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier • The Torpedo Studio has a built in fan, as there is quite a lot of power dissipated into heat inside the box. We selected a so called "silent fan", but as it is running fast, it is never entirely silent. This said, you can consider that, in normal use (hearing your guitar through monitors, or headphones), you can barely hear the fan.
Part 3 Quick start guide 1 Introducing the Torpedo Studio Two Notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the Torpedo Studio. This product has been developed through several years of technical development, with great attention paid to the needs of guitarists, bassists and sound technicians faced with the challenges posed by the miking of instrument amplifiers, on stage or in the studio. The Two Notes team has taken extreme care to design the highend, professional Torpedo Studio rack unit.
Quick start guide 2 Front panel Figure 3.1: Front view of the Torpedo Studio 3 1 Ventilation slits 4 Main screen 7 Output volume 2 Input gain 5 Menu switches 8 Headphones output 3 Presets screen 6 Navigation switches 9 Mains switch Rear panel Figure 3.2: Rear view of the Torpedo Studio 1 Mains power 4 Wordclock Input 7 S/PDIF In/Out 10 Analog Line Inputs (Bal. or Unbal.
Quick start guide • the microphone • the microphone preamplifier In order to provide a signal that is the closest possible to a traditional guitar/bass miking in a professional studio environment. The miking is achieved in 3 steps with the Torpedo Studio: 1. Choose a power amplifier (or switch it off if you are using a loadbox), a speaker cabinet and a microphone (Power Amp, Speaker, and Microphone sections); 2. Position the microphone inside the virtual studio (Miking window and parameters); 3.
Quick start guide 4.3 Dual Processing With a mono (a tube amplifier) or a stereo source (a multi-effects, two different preamplifiers...) the Torpedo Studio offers you what every sound engineer wants: the possibility of carefully placing two microphones before the same cabinet, or of selecting two different cabinets and microphones and mixing them.
Quick start guide 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 Torpedo Studio 2 Guitar or bass amplifier 4 Headphones In this first simple configuration, you will be creating a line-level professional "studio" quality output for your amp, which will allow you to familiarize yourself with the machine within minutes. First plug a cable (jack or speakon) into one of the Speaker Outputs of your amp.
Quick start guide Then, plug that cable into the "SPEAKER INPUT" jack input of the Torpedo Studio (number 12 in figure 3.2). Finally, plug your headphones into the stereo jack output of the Torpedo Studio (number 8 in figure 3.1). Plug your amplifier and the Torpedo Studio into a wall outlet. You can now power-on the Torpedo Studio, and then your amplifier. When powering-on the Torpedo Studio, you will hear the sound of a relay (a brief click).
Part 4 Connecting the Torpedo Studio The Torpedo Studio offers a solution for silent and quality sound capture in many situations. The following illustrations show the most common situations the Torpedo Studio has been created for, starting with the various routing options. 1 Routing the Inputs/Outputs The Torpedo Studio is a dual channel processor accepting mono or stereo input signals that can be treated as independent or linked.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 1.1 Input Select Inputs routing "Amp" Select the mono Amplifier Input and feed both A&B channels. "Line L + Amp" Select the mono Amplifier Input that feeds the B channel, the Line Left input feeds A. Use this configuration if you want to use an amp and a line level instrument simultaneously. "Line", "S/PDIF", "AES/EBU" Selected the corresponding stereo input that feeds respectively the A&B channels.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio L "Line L+Amp" "AES/EBU", "Line" Amp "S/PDIF", L R L B R A L B R Dry L Dry R B R L B R Two Notes Audio Engineering A B L A A B A R B B A A Amp Dry L R A L B Dry L R A R B Dry Not compatible Not compatible Not compatible Not compatible Torpedo Studio L B G B R Amp A L B B Dry G B L Dual Miking/Dry B R A B "Line R", "S/PDIF R", "AES/EBU R" L B "Line L", "S/PDIF L", "AES/EBU L" B Amp "Amp" Dry/Dual Miking G B St
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 2 In the studio The Torpedo Studio can be used in the studio for analog or digital recording. We shall concentrate here on digital recording, but you can use the Line Outputs, for example to feed a microphone preamplifier and add an extra "color" to your tone.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 Guitar or bass amplifier 5 MIDI controler 7 Mixer 2 FX unit or pedals 4 FX unit or pedals 6 Stereo FX unit or pedals 8 PA 9 Optional cabinet Note that the musician can, with a MIDI floorboard, control the parameters (CONTROL CHANGE) and/or the presets (PROGRAM CHANGE) of the Torpedo Studio.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 5 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 Guitar or bass amplifier 5 MIDI controler 7 Mixer 2 FX unit or pedals 4 FX unit or pedals 6 Stereo FX unit or pedals 8 PA Mixing a real cabinet miking and the Torpedo Studio On stage or in the studio, you may need to feel the sound coming out of a cabinet. You can simply connect a cabinet to the THRU output on the Torpedo Studio.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio On this figure, we have added an optional microphone to take the sound directly from the cabinet. That way you can then get at the same time, in one take: 1. A traditional track with a real cabinet and a microphone; 2. A simulated track using the Torpedo Studio library of speakers and microphones; 3. If needed, a dry digital track with no simulation, for later re-miking (see the re-miking section below).
Connecting the Torpedo Studio to add a delay of the latency value on the microphone track (as the microphone sound will arrive "earlier" than the Torpedo sound), in the DAW or on the mixer, either in (milli)seconds or in samples. In the following table we give the rounded number of samples corresponding to the Normal or Low latency, in function of the sampling frequency of your project or digital mixer: Latency / Delay value (ms) 32KHz 44.1KHz 48KHz 88.2KHz 96KHz 176.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 6 A note on external effects placement The location of your effects (pedals or multi-FX) is very important. You can follow the usual rules concerning the effects layout, with the ones that should be placed before a preamp (OD, fuzz, compressor...), or in the amp loop (time-based effects like chorus, delay, reverb...). An interesting option with the Torpedo Studio is the possibility to place some effects AFTER the loadbox.
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 7.1 Step one: recording the dry signal First of all you will need to get a DRY signal from the Torpedo Studio. On the following table we have listed the various options you have with the Torpedo Studio. It is very off-putting trying to play with a completely dry sound so we have indicated on which channel you can get a wet signal (i.e., with the speaker simulation on). You can choose to record the Wet signal or not, depending on your DAW configuration and capability.
Part 5 Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 1 The Torpedo Studio’s interface The Torpedo Studio parameters are organized in menus that can be accessed with various switches and knobs. You will find three types of controllers: • Two rotary encoders: output volume, navigation (NAVI); • ten switches: SETUP, PROGRAM, COMPARE, SPKR/MIC, MIKING, POST FX, OK, ESC, two BYPASS; • Two potentiometers: to control the SPEAKER Input gain, and headphones output volume.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 2 Speaker input gain control This potentiometer controls the SPEAKER input gain of the unit. The Torpedo Studio being a digital product, it is absolutely critical that you avoid any saturation of the input signal, or you may considerably reduce the sound quality. To get the best sound, try to have the same volume (or close) on all different sounds coming to the Torpedo Studio.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio The last channel you edited is stored in memory. In other words, if after editing the channel B MIKING you click once on Post FX, you will stay in channel B, and you will have to click twice to get the channel A. The navigation encoder has various functions: • browsing the presets if you are on the PERFORM screen, • browsing the parameters if you are on a menu screen, • modifying the parameter that you have selected.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio • Latency Mode: In every digital audio system, there is a time delay between the input and output sound. This time delay is generally called "latency" and it needs to be as low as possible: above a certain value, which is different for every person, the latency between a played string and the output sound becomes noticeable, and will be distracting for the musician. The noticeable threshold for guitar is usually considered to be around 10ms.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 4.5 Device ID • Device ID: This menu lets you give an identifying name to your machine. If you wish to use the Torpedo Remote software to control several different machines simultaneously USB-connected to the same computer, you will have to give each machine a different Device ID. Move through the alphabet using the "NAVI" knob and select the letters with "OK". • Device ID - reboot: After changing the Device ID, you will need to reboot the Torpedo Studio.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio • Any modification of either normal or temporary set will be saved respectively in the normal or temporary set, without affecting the other one. You have two separate sets of parameters at hand. • You can copy the normal set into the temporary one by pressing the "COMPARE" switch for about 2 seconds. The "COMPARE" LED flashes to indicate that the copy has been performed. You cannot copy the temporary set into the normal one. Let us look at an example: 1.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio • Power Amp: Activate the power amplifier simulation by turning this parameter "On". • Model: Choose the circuit topology (Push Pull or Single Ended) and the tube type (6L6, EL34, EL84, KT88). • Volume: Set up the output volume of your virtual power amplifier. • Presence: This setting affects the tube-stage frequency as regards loudness. From 0% (medium boost) to 100% (low and high boost), this parameter can be seen a loudness setting.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 8 MIKING In the "MIKING" menu, you take the place of the sound engineer. This is where you will find the "sweet spot", the perfect microphone position. You will also be able to control speaker saturation and balance between simulated and non-simulated tones. The first two parameters determine the microphone’s position. You can move the microphone around inside a trapezoidal plane that the Torpedo Remote software lets you visualize. 8.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 8.4 Variphi • The Variphi function allows you to play with the phase of the signal. When recording with two microphones you will often experience the phase cancellation effects. A slight difference in the placement of the microphones plus the microphones own specifications can lead to that effect, which can be either a problem (for example when all the bass frequencies disappear...) or a way to shape your tone.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio • Low Cut: Switches the low-cut filter ON or OFF. • Frequency: Controls the cutoff frequency of the filter. 10.2 EQ The Torpedo Studio includes an equalizer, which is a central tool for mixing. With a few adjustments, it is possible to cut down an excess of low or high frequencies, to boost a frequency band for more presence, or to apply the classic V-shape tone onto a distorded guitar.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 10.3 Exciter An exciter is very useful to give a tone a certain character, or to add presence, or "air", to the sound. • Exciter: Switch the exciter ON or OFF. • Gain: Control the quantity of effect applied to the sound. • Freq: Control the center frequency of the exciter. For example, presence for guitar is usually found at 2 or 3 kHz. Air can be added by placing this frequency at 6 or 8 kHz. 10.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio volume value. The output bargraph gives you a visual indication of the amplitude of the output signal. This encoder has another function: letting you display all the input Boost levels, output volumes, and pan of A and B channels. Simply turn the Output potentiometer and get an overview of all your levels setting. You can navigate and change the values directly from that menu.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio The installation process of the Torpedo Remote software creates two default folders where the Impulses are stored: • "Program Files\Two Notes Audio Engineering\Impulses" on Windows™. • "/Library/Application Support/Two Notes Audio Engineering/Impulses" on MAC OSX™. All the cabinet files must be stored inside that folder, without any subfolders. Torpedo Remote will automatically save the downloaded cabinets in that folder.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio Please note that "La Boutique" has some limitations: – Low Cut, EQ, Exciter and Compressor effects are inactive. – You can only test one cabinet and one microphone at a time. – Short silences are randomly inserted into the audio process. On the bottom right side of the Boutique interface you will find the cart. By pressing the "ADD" button on the cabinet panel, you will see the selected cabinet(s) appear on that panel.
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio • 3rd-party IR files in .wav or .aiff format: Torpedo Studio complies with third-party Impulse Responses (IRs) in .wav or .aiff format. To add a .wav or .aiff file to your list, simply move the file to the root of the default Impulses directory or select another folder (see part 5.4). Please note that the files must reside at the root of that folder, without any subfolders. The cabinet list in the plug-in will be automatically refreshed.
Part 6 MIDI Implementation Your Torpedo Studio can be controlled by MIDI messages (PROGRAM CHANGE and CONTROL CHANGE) sent by a device connected to the "MIDI IN" input (number 5 in figure 3.2). The controlling device can be a foot controller, a keyboard, or a personal computer. To learn how to send MIDI messages, please refer to the manual of your controller. The MIDI messages are transmitted to every linked machine.
MIDI Implementation Parameter name CC]-A CC]-B Range Behavior 0-1 0 = Off (Bypass) ; 1 = On GENERAL Sim Bypass 0 POWER AMP Bypass 1 64 0-2 0 = On ; 1 = Bypass (Ch B: 2 = Link) Model 2 65 0-7 0 = Model ]0 ; 1 = Model ]1...
Part 7 Specifications 1 2 List of Power Amplifiers Designation Characteristics SE 6L6 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with 6L6 SE EL34 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with EL34 SE EL84 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with EL84 SE KT88 Configuration Single Ended - Class A with KT88 PP 6L6 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with 6L6 PP EL34 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with EL34 PP EL84 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with EL84 PP KT88 Configuration Push-Pull - Clas
Specifications 3 List of Cabinets Designation Inspired by GUITAR cabinets 52 2Notes CSG Two Notes Custom 1x12" ElectroVoice® EVM12L Alichino Cornford® Harlequin 1x12" OB Celestion® Vintage 30 UK Angl VintC Engl® 4x12" Celestion® V30 Bayou Jenkins® Sound Lab 2x12” OB Eminence® Patriot Swamp Thang BDeLuxe Fender® Blues Deluxe 1x12" Blonde 63 Fender® Bassman ’63 Blonde Tolex Piggy Back 2x12" Brit 65C Marshall® 1965A 4x10" Celestion® G10L-35 close back Brit 65O Marshall® 1965A 4x10" Celesti
Specifications Designation Inspired by BASS cabinets 2Notes CSB Two Notes Custom 1x15" Alu XL Hartke® XL 4x12" AZ Ben SWR® Big Ben 1x18" AZ Work SWR® WorkingMan 4x10" Calif Low Mesa/Boogie® 2x10" Fridge Ampeg® 8x10" Heaven Bot David Eden® 1x15" Heaven Top David Eden® 4x10" Marco Markbass® 2x10" New York Markbass® 4x6" Rea One AER® Cab One 2x10" Voice V125 Vox® V125 2x12" WGrandBlvd Ampeg® B15N 1x15" CB Jensen® C15N, Vintage Ceramic Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Studio 53
Specifications 4 Technical data Designation Characteristics Speaker Input Jack 6.35 mm (1/4") unbalanced (TS, Tip/Sleeve) Maximum input voltage: 280 V AC (51 dBu) Security load: 200 Ohms / 10 Watts ANALOG Inputs 2 X Combo XLR - Jack 6.35 mm (1/4") balanced (TRS)/unbalanced (TS) Maximum input level: 8.
Specifications Designation Characteristics S/PDIF Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz Master or slave configuration AES/EBU Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz Master or slave configuration ADC Sampling frequency: 192 kHz Resolution: 24 bits Noise level: -111 dB (A-weighted) THD: 0.0026% Stereo crosstalk: -109 dB DAC Sampling frequency: 96 kHz Resolution: 24 bits Noise level: -109 dB (A-weighted) THD: 0.
Part 8 Technical support Should you encounter a problem with your Torpedo Studio or need help regarding any technical aspects, please note that Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed on-line services to provide you with fast and efficient technical support, the Two Notes Help Desk which you will find at this address: http://support.two-notes.com/ Two Notes Website On the http://www.two-notes.
