WITH MANUAL May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Your UTOPIA G200B has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/ 53/EC, 2002/95/EC Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Quick Reference 3. UTOPIA G200B Top and Back Panels 4. Connections 5. Operating Format 4 7 9 14 23 6.
1. Introduction UTOPIA G200B PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOUND FOR GUITAR Rocktron’s Utopia G200B Professional Guitar System provides an arsenal of tone and effects processing with the added Banshee Talkbox. The G200B is packed with great sounds ready to transform any guitar amplifier into a Powerhouse of Rock. A new feature previously unavailable in multi-effects floor processing is the inclusion of the world famous Rocktron Banshee Talkbox.
PRECAUTIONS NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. • Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
! WARNING ! The internal driver of the Utopia G200B Banshee ™ Talkbox is capable of producing extremely high sound pressure levels. Because of this, the vinyl talkbox tube supplied with the G200B should NEVER be placed near any person’s ear. Failure to use caution and/or ear protection when using this product may result in permanent hearing impairment or hearing loss. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this product.
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Quick Reference....continued... STEP 1 Turn ON the UTOPIA G200B. STEP 2 Select your desired preset by pressing any button 1-3 to select presets. You may also do this by following STEP 6. NOTE - the G200B starts with preset number 1, preset 0 does not exist. STEP 3 Scroll through the different preset banks by pressing the UP button (Bank by 3). You may also reach your desired preset by following STEP 6. STEP 4 Scroll through the different preset banks by pressing the DOWN button (Bank by 3).
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3. UTOPIA G200B Top and Back Panels....continued..... 1 PRESET SELECT control Turning this knob scrolls through the successive presets. 2 DISPLAY panel The DISPLAY shows the preset names, functions and parameters that are selected. 3 PARAMETER ADJUST control This knob is used to adjust a displayed parameter value. Note that this knob is also used as a controller knob and is set to MASTER VOLUME from the factory. So you can use this knob to adjust the overall volume of the G200B.
3. UTOPIA G200B Top and Back Panels....continued..... Press the UP button once to move one preset bank up or press and hold down the button to autoscroll UP. Note that once you have reached your desired preset, the preset name on the screen will be flashing but NOT recalled. The original preset will still be active. Now select any preset 1-3 to recall or activate the desired preset.
3. UTOPIA G200B Top and Back Panels....continued..... 18 BANSHEE TALKBOX LEFT/MONO OUTPUT Control Determines the amount of attenuation that may be applied to the LEFT/MONO output signal sent to your amplifier when using the Banshee and your amplifier's live sound together at the same time. 19 BANSHEE TALKBOX ON/OFF Footswitch This Footswitch turns the talkbox effect ON and OFF. The LED above the switch will be lit when it is ON and not lit, when OFF.
3. UTOPIA G200B Top and Back Panels....continued..... 27 midi out/THRU jack This *7-pin DIN connector passes on the MIDI information that is received at the MIDI IN jack to other MlDI-compatible devices via a MIDI cable. It also outputs MIDI data when performing a memory dump. *Note a standard 5-pin MIDI cable may be used. 28 midi in jack This *7-pin DIN connector receives MIDI information from the device which is transmitting the MIDI commands for the G200B to execute.
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4. Connections....continued..... Standard Connection with a Guitar Amplifier without Banshee being used.
4. Connections....continued..... Connection in Stereo to Two Guitar Amplifiers.
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5. Operating Format The G200B provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 presets can be called up at any time via the PRESET knob, or by using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons and PRESET switches. The Banshee Talkbox is available on ALL presets by turning it ON/OFF via the Banshee Footswitch.
6. UTOPIA G200B Functions and Parameter Descriptions Each UTOPIA G200B preset is divided up into individual blocks called functions (such as "Mixer", "Reverb", etc.). Within each function of each configuration is a set of controls which allow you to manipulate various aspects of that function. These controls are called parameters. It is the setting of each of the parameters which determines the overall sound of each preset.
6. GLOBAL Function The first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all presets (i.e. the settings stored for these parameters are the same for all presets). The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these Global parameters: OUTPUT SPKR SIM The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the UTOPIA G200B is a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.
6. MIXER Function The next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are included in all presets -- regardless of which configuration is currently recalled -- although the parameter values stored in this function are only for the currently recalled preset. This digital mixer allows you to control most signal levels pertaining to each preset's configuration and stores these levels for each preset.
6. PREAMP Function continued..... VARIAC ADJUST The VARIAC ADJUST parameter adjusts the level at which the preamp stage in the UTOPIA G200B begins to distort. A Variac is a voltage attenuating device that plugs into an AC wall outlet and adjusts the voltage level to any device which is plugged into it. For years, many guitarists have plugged their amplifier heads into a Variac and reduced the voltage coming into the amplifier from the AC wall outlet.
6. HUSH® Function The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the configuration currently recalled. HUSH is a patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH system contained in the UTOPIA G200B, though modeled after the latest analog HUSH design, is a fully digital implementation achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The low level expander of the HUSH system operates like an electronic volume control.
6. SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function The SPEAKER Simulator function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the UTOPIA G200B directly to a mixing board, recording system or other full range system. Note: The parameters provided in this function are operational only when the SPKR SIM parameter under the GLOBAL FUNCTION is stored UNLOCK, LOCK L or LOCK B.
6. COMPRESSOR Function The COMPRESSOR function is available in all configurations. This function allows you to compress the signal prior to the distortion stage. Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones, and also to increase sustain when using distorted tones. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these COMPRESSOR parameters: COMPRESSOR The COMPRESSOR IN/OUT parameter determines whether the compressor is active for the current preset.
6. WAH-WAH Function The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configuration title. The UTOPIA G200B has an internal wah-wah which allows for the built-in expression pedal to be used as a wah-wah pedal when selected in the Pedal Controllers function.
6. PHASER Function The PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHA" in the configuration title. Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, then shifting the phase of different frequencies of one signal and mixing it back with the original signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these PHASER parameters: PHASER MIX DIR/EFF The DIR/EFF MIX parameter is used to define the ratio of direct signal level to PHASER signal level.
6. MODULATION EFX Function The MODULATION EFX function allows you to select a MODULATION effect for each preset.
6. CHORUS Function The CHORUS function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. The Chorus effect in the UTOPIA G200B is produced by using two delayed signals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), detuning these delayed signals (slightly changing their pitch), then modulating the detune effect so that the amount of pitch detune is constantly varying.
6. CHORUS Function Continued..... LEVEL 2 PAN 2 The LEVEL 2 parameter determines the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1 PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel. DEPTH 2 The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modulation of the Voice 2 signal. A lower depth setting will produce a more subtle detune effect, while a higher setting will produce a more extreme detuning of Voice 2.
6. FLANGER Function The FLANGER function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. Flanging involves splitting the input signal into at least two individual delayed signals (Voice 1 and voice 2), then modulating these delayed signals so that, when summed back with the direct signal, phase cancellations will occur at some frequencies while peaks in the response will occur at others.
6. TREMOLO Function The TREMOLO function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these TREMOLO parameters: TREMOLO I/O The TREMOLO IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Tremolo is active or bypassed for the current preset. LOCATION The LOCATION parameter determines whether the Tremolo is located Pre-Reverb or Post-Reverb.
6. PITCH SHIFT Function The PITCH SHIFT function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. Pitch Shifting is used to change the pitch of the input signal to produce a harmony note based on the input signal. The harmony voice may be of any fixed interval—up to one octave above the input signal to two octaves below—and is selected in 20-cent increments. Fine adjustment can be made in one cent (1/ 100th semi tone) increments.
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6. DELAY Function The DELAY function is available in all presets. Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The UTOPIA G200B provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
6. DELAY Function Continued..... SOURCE 2 The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the direct signal (DIR). DLY HF DAMP The DELAY HIGH FREQUENCY DAMPING parameter controls the amount of high frequency content in the delayed and regenerated signals. Higher amounts of damping will result in less high frequency information in the delayed signal.
6. TAP QUANTIZING Function The TAP QUANTIZING function allows you to select a TAP rate for the delay preset. When in 2nd Function Mode you can use the Tap Button (Preset button 3) to set the rate of the delay. This is ideal when playing live and you would like to change the delay rate in real time without missing a beat! The Tap Quantizing can be set (or fixed) for each preset.
6. REVERB Function Reverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem as a single continuous sound. These echoes gradually decrease in intensity until they are ultimately absorbed by the boundaries and obstacles within a room.
6. BANSHEE TALKBOX The Banshee Talkbox is a self-contained talkbox effect with its own preamp and power amplifier for driving the internal horn driver. Unlike other Banshee Talkboxes in the Rocktron product range, the Utopia G200B talkbox makes use of the internal presets of the G200B. Different distortions and effects can be used with the talkbox to create new and different tones and sounds.
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8. Operating the UTOPIA G200B As the BANSHEE TALKBOX is available on ALL presest via the BANSHEE switch, this section of the manual covers other aspects of the operation of the G200B. 8. Display Description The LCD display on the Utopia G200B provides you with the information about the preset you are in: When in PRESET MODE the LEDs will be lit "GREEN" and the display will show the following: Top line of display will show: BANK - Displays the Preset Bank you have selected.
8. Selecting a preset: There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA G200B. You can either turn the PRESET knob to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will show the selected preset number. 1 b04 compress it! 14 chr-dly-rev The second way to select a preset with the UTOPIA G200B is to use the footswitches. Use the BANK UP and DOWN buttons (points 1 and 2 in the drawing below) to scroll through the BANKS. Then select a preset using the buttons marked 1-3 (see points 3-5 below).
8. Preset Banks: The Utopia G200B has 43 banks of 3 presets each (note that there is no preset "0" or preset "129") for a total of 128 presets. This is an ideal setup for live situations as you can arrange your sounds in each bank to suit your needs. You can use it to set up the 3 sounds you use all the time or set up each bank by particular song.
8. Changing preset parameters: 3 Step 1 1 2 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to select the function heading which contains the parameter(s) you wish to change. **** REVERB **** REV INPUT Step 2 MUTED Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to the specific parameter you wish to change. **** REVERB **** REV DECAY Step 3 94 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to alter the parameter value. **** REVERB **** REV DECAY 32 NOTE: If you have changed a parameter the "STORE" LED will light.
8. Storing changed preset parameters: 2 Step 1 While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store procedure. The display will now alternate between the destination preset number and title and "STORE AT PRESET." b12 Sweet dream b12 sweet dream 37 FLA-dly-rev STORE AT PRESET Step 2 Turn the PRESET knob to select the desired preset number to store the new parameter values into.
8. Storing changed preset parameters continued...: Step 4 If you would like to copy the title - press the store button. The display will briefly flash "STORED" and return to PRESET MODE. If you do NOT want to copy the title simply turn the Parameter Adjust one click and the title will not be stored. B18 sweet dream 57 fla-dly-rev NOTE: If a preset with altered parameters is exited before completing Step 3 and 4, all edited parameter values will be lost.
8. Operation Mode The Utopia G200B has two OPERATION MODES - Preset and 2nd. When in Preset mode you can select any preset you would like in the various banks. When in 2nd Mode you are in the 2nd function mode of the selected preset. The 2nd Function mode allows you to turn on and off various aspects of the preset. PRESET MODE 2ND FUNCTION MODE In the PRESET MODE the LEDs on the pedal board will be lit "GREEN". When in this mode you can select any preset in any bank that you would prefer.
8. Selecting a Modulation Effect 2 Step 1 4 1,3 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to MODULATION EFX. *mODULATION efx* ** Step 2 CHORUS ** Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo or Pitch Shift. Note: When changed, the EFFECT will turn to a preset starting condition for you to modify further or use directly. *mODULATION efx* ** Step 3 flanger ** Turn FUNCTION SELECT knob to right one click to access the selected effect's function controls.
8. MUTE/Harmonic Tuner Function The Utopia G200B provides a built-in harmonic tuner which can be activated by pressing the 2nd button and then the MUTE/TUNER button number 2. This will MUTE the output of the G200B allowing you to tune in silence. Use 12th fret harmonics to tune. Step 1 Enter the turner mode by pressing the 2nd button and then the MUTE/TUNER button number 2. You will notice the MUTE/TUNER red LED is on and the tuner is active.
8. MUTE/Tuner Function continued..... Here is a note that is slightly below C (i.e. slightly flat) c * FLAT Step 3 SHARP As you tune the string, the displayed asterisk will move closer to the displayed note on the top line. When the plucked note is perfectly in tune with the note that is displayed, "TUNED" will display on the bottom line c tuned- ^ FLAT Step 4 -t u n e d SHARP To leave the TUNER and exit the MUTE function simply press button number 2 again. You will return to the preset you were on.
8. USB Connection You can connect the Utopia 200 directly to a computer via a standard USB cable (not included) and using standard PC drivers. The USB in the G200B will pass audio and can be used to record directly into a computer based recording system and receive the audio back into the G200B. Consult your systems audio interface or recording software documentation for more information.
8. MIDI CHANNELS - MIDI RECEIVE The G200B can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices. In order for this function to operate properly, the G200B's MIDI receive channels must be set to correspond to the MIDI Channel that the other devices are sending MIDI messages on. The MIDI RECEIVE channel options are 1-16, OMNI and OFF.
8. MIDI CHANNELS - MIDI Transmit The G200B can transmit MIDI commands to other MIDI receiving devices. You must however assign a MIDI Transmit channel in order to do so. In the next section [ PROGRAM CHANGES ] you will learn how to send program changes to your favorite piece of rack gear. Step 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to MIDI CHANNELS. MIDI CHANNELS Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to "Transmit Channel.
8. Program Changes: PROG CH TX 1 -TX-PC→ 127 ON, MAP, OFF DEFAULT = OFF [PROGRAM TRANSMIT MAP] Note: The TRANSMIT CHANNEL must be assigned found in MIDI CHANNELS function so the G200B can send out MIDI MESSAGES. The G200B can send PROGRAM CHANGES to another MIDI capable device through the MIDI OUT/ THRU jack whenever you recall a preset . You may send any PROGRAM CHANGE number you desire adding extra flexibility when controlling a favorite piece of outboard gear.
8. MIDI DUMP/LOAD Any or all of the G200B's presets may be dumped to another G200B, a sequencer or MIDI utility program using a PC MIDI interface to create a ( .syx ) file. This file may be uploaded to the Rocktron website to share with other users. All the information about the presets you have created will be dumped consisting of parameter values, title characters and controller assignments.
8. MIDI DUMP/LOAD continued.....: Step 5 On the transmitting G200B, press the STORE button to dump the preset.
8. Pedal Controllers The "Pedal Controllers" function allows for specific UTOPIA G200B adjustable parameters to be mapped (or assigned) to three available assignments: 1) 2) 3) PARAMETER ADJUST knob (ADJ) The built-in EXPRESSION PEDAL (IPED - internal pedal) The built-in EXPRESSION PEDAL FOOTSWITCH (IPSW - Pedal/Footswitch) These controllers will allow for real-time control over the selected parameter. PARAMETER ADJUST knob (ADJ).
8. Pedal Controllers continued........ Step 1 To access the Pedal Controller function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "PEDAL CONTROLERS". pedal controlers Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob for the first parameter of the Controller Assign function. This parameter allows you to select a controller number for the NUMB 1 parameter to respond to. NOTE: This parameter (NUMB 1 only) also gives you the option of selecting "ADJ".
8. Pedal Controllers......continued.......... NOTE: Parameters available to be assigned may vary depending on what MODULATION effect you have selected for that particular preset. NOTE: Because character space on the display is limited, you may not see the entire name of a parameter.
8. Pedal Controllers......continued......... Selecting a lower limit value that is greater than the upper limit value will invert the response of the controller - i.e. the toe position of the expression controller will provide the minimum value, while the heel position will provide the maximum value. Step 10 To make changes to the second Pedal Controller turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise one click.
8. PEDAL STATUS The PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT parameter to ON, the UTOPIA G200B will track the position of the expression pedal (assuming the expression pedal is presently or had been previously assigned to "PEDAL VOLU") and vary the preset volume accordingly from preset to preset. NOTE: When the RUN STAT is ON, the expression pedal will assume the last PEDAL VOLUME status received. Please see examples below: Example 1.....
8. Pedal Status......continued........... Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the RUN STAT parameter. pedal status run stat Step 3 on Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the IPED/VOL parameter. pedal status iped/vol 127 The IPED/VOL will only change in real time if the Internal pedal has been assigned to the IPED/VOL parameter. Otherwise to check pedal operation please view the parameter that it is assigned to. I.E.
8. Pedal Status......continued............. Step 5 You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any parameter, the LED above the "STORE" button will light. Press the STORE button to save the changes you have made. "STORE AT PRESET" will flash intermittently with the current preset. If you would like to save this change to the current preset, press the STORE button again.
8. Foot SW Mapping (Footswitch Mapping) The "FOOT SW MAPPING" function allows you to select what effect will be used in the 2ND FUNCTION MODE when accessing the EFFECT ON/OFF (Second Function button number 1) EFFECT ON/OFF - turns on or off the assigned effect to that footswitch, either Bypass, Toggle, Solo, Compressor, Modulation Effect, Delay, Reverb Input or Tru-Bypass (one must be set & stored in the Footswitch Mapping Function).
8. Foot SW Mapping (Footswitch Mapping) continued..... Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select TOGGLE. foot sw mapping efx 1 Step 4 toggle Use the PARAMETER SELECT knob to access the TOGGLE channel selection for either Clean, Texas, British, Mega or Scorch. foot sw mapping toggle Step 5 clean To pick the desired Channel you want to change to when TOGGLE is performed use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to make your selection.
8. Factory Restore The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shipped from the factory. Either the entire UTOPIA G200B memory can be restored or a single preset can be restored. Note that you do NOT need to restore presets 65 to 128 as these are factory preset that can not be altered and stored. Restoring a single factory preset: 2 Step 1 3 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE".
8. Restoring all factory presets !! CAUTION !! This procedure will permanently erase all presets (1-128) and replace them with the original factory presets. If you have altered and stored presets which you do not want to erase, do not perform the following procedure. 3 Step 1 4 2 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE". factory restore Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob 2 steps clockwise to "ALL RESTORE 0".
8. Title Edit Function: 3 Step 1 2,4 5 1 To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA G200B displays "TITLE EDIT". ** title edit ** b12 sweet dream Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise to initiate the Title Edit mode. Turning this knob will also select the character above the part of the current title to be edited. The letter to be adjusted will have a flashing box over the character selected.
8. Title Edit continued......: Step 4 To edit the next character in the next position, turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise. The flashing box will move to the next character to be adjusted. (Flashing box) ** title edit ** b12 raeet dream (Letter to be edited) Step 5 After all the characters have been edited as needed, press the STORE button to save the new title to memory. The UTOPIA G200B will flash "STORED" briefly.
8. Selecting a Power on Preset: The UTOPIA G200B allows you to store a Power On preset which will always be recalled when the unit is turned on. 1 Step 1 2 Turn the PRESET knob to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on. B11 Scorch-fried 34 fla-DLY-REV Step 2 Press the STORE button. The screen will flash PWR ON PR STORED and then return to the preset name page.
9. Specifications Specifications 80 Input Impedance Maximum Input Level Input Jack ¼" mono Maximum Output Level +4 dBu Output Jacks ¼" Left and Right.
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