Users Manual English Version
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
EMC / EMI & CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY EMC/EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MENU MODE Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a EMC/EMI & Certificate of Conformity . . . . . . . .b Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Quick setup guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Menu Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Relays for amp channel switching Switch 1 / Switch 2 The Relay switching menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 The Tuner The Tuner in Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Tuner Mode parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Tap Tempo Tap Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 EFFECTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Filter Resonance Filter . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Congratulations At TC Electronic we are more than proud to present the new G-System that will be the center of your guitar setup in years to come. Presenting a new piece of equipment to guitarists is always exiting due to the very different demands they have. As you know, guitar gear is not comparable to “just a new keyboard with better sound” or “just a slightly better microphone”.
INTRODUCTION Once you are up and running … … what can you do? How you get where you want to go is explained in later chapters in this manual – this section is only meant to serve as an inspiration while you are getting ready for building your dream setup. The Five PRESET and BANK UP/DOWN Switches Presets are organized in banks of five. Using the five PRESET switches together with the bank UP/DOWN switches allows you to make radical changes to your sound by pressing a single switch.
INTRODUCTION • Use presets to organize you basic sounds. Presets are recalled using switches 1-5. Example: 1 2 3 4 5 Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Crunch Dist Lead Note that these names are just suggestions – this is not an actual set of presets. It is up to you how to benefit from the G-System’s flexibility. If you need more than five presets, simply press BANK UP and use another five. You have access to up to 40 banks with five presets each.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE This Quick Setup Guide will help you get started if you already have a basic idea of how you would like to use the GSystem. If you are new to the world of multi-effect processors, you may feel that you need some more “in-depth” information. In that case, please refer to the relevant chapters of this manual. You may find the “Overview” section (pages 14 to 21) showing connectors, switches and encoders especially useful. Unpacking • Open the box.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE You must decide whether you use the Input on the front or on the rear of the GFX01. This is configured using the Input Select parameter in the Global (Glb) Levels menu. • Be sure to activate all the pedals that you have connected in the loops. • If your pedals require a 9V DC power supply, the GSystem provides 4 x 9V DC outlets (max 200mA combined), so you won’t need an external powersupply.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE Connections – Rackmount As previously mentioned, the G-System can be separated into the Control Board and the 19" unit called GFX01. To detach the GFX01, simply unscrew the four rack mounting screws. The GFX01’s mounting screws are 6mm in diameter. However, some rackmount units require 5mm screws. Use appropriate screws! To ensure maximum stability, a blank 19" faceplate must be mounted instead of the GFX01 after it has been removed from the Control Board.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE Presets • • • The G-System holds 100 Factory presets. You can store up to 200 User presets. Presets are organized in banks of five. “A0” to “A9” and “B0” to “B9” Each Factory bank holds five presets “1” to “5” To • • • The 20 Factory banks are labeled: User banks are labeled: Each User bank can hold 5 presets switch effects on/off in Edit Mode: Press EDIT to enter Edit mode. Press PAGE to select an effect. Press ENTER. Turn PAGE clockwise to scroll through the parameter pages.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE Other Important Issues The following is a list of other important issues you should take care of when setting up your system. Please refer to the relevant sections of this manual. Use the Table of Contents (page 3) for directions. Read the Section “Setup Examples” The “Setup Examples” sections gives a good overview of how the G-System can be connected to the rest of your gear.
G-SYSTEM MENU HIERARCHY Tap Tempo Tap Global Tempo using TAP TEMPO (top right corner) Tuner Press and hold TUNER switch (top right corner) Play mode Preset recall Press PRESET switches to recall presets. Press UP/DOWN to change banks. Fx’s & Loops on/off Switch effects and loops on/off using the assigned effects switches Press Menu Menu Mode Preset (handle mode) Prst Routing Glb Levels Pedals Switches MIDI Utility Press MENU to exit to Edit mode Press EDIT Edit Mode Turn PAGE to select effect.
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OVERVIEW This section contains a brief description of the G-System’s switches and their functionality in Play Mode and Edit Mode. To enter Edit Mode, simply press EDIT. These pages are meant as a general overview or quick reference. For more detailed information, please refer to the relevant chapters in this manual. Naming conventions Please note that most of the G-System’s switches and encoders have more than one function and are labeled accordingly.
OVERVIEW Play Mode Edit Mode 6 EDIT/TAP Tempo Press to enter Edit Mode or tap to enter the global tempo. A given tempo can be subdivided to adapt it to a particular effect. The subdivision is set in the Effect Blocks using the Tempo parameter. Press to enter Edit Mode. In Edit Mode, this encoder adjusts the Preset Output level. 7 METERS The meter on the left indicates the Input level. Set the Input level so that the red LED lights up occasionally.
OVERVIEW # Play Mode Edit Mode 13 PRESET Switches 1 to 5 Press once to recall presets 1 to 5 in the current bank. When you have made changes to presets (such as switching effects and loops on or off), you have to store them. Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter Preset Handle Mode. In this mode, you can store presets, delete presets and edit preset names. 14 MOD On/Off Switch Press to activate/deactivate the Modulation effects. Press to access the parameters for the effects in the Modulation block.
OVERVIEW Control Board – Rear There are three connectors on the Control Board. When the G-System is assembled, the Control Link connectors on the Control Board and on the GFX01 are connected with a short Cat 5 cable. When the GFX01 is mounted in a rack, a longer Cat 5 cable (not supplied) is used. Use a high quality Cat 5 cable with XLR housing for maximum stability.
OVERVIEW Mounting the G-System in a Pedal- Flightcase Though the G-System is built from heavy-duty materials, you may wish to mount it in a flightcase for extra protection on the road. Therefore, the G-System’s side panels have four screw threads (Ø 4mm). Be sure to use the correct type of screws (M4) to avoid damaging the threads. Instrument Input The Instrument input on the front of the GFX01 is identical to the Instrument input on the rear.
OVERVIEW GFX01 – Rear 1 2 Input – Instrument This is the input for your Guitar. Note: If the G-System is separated and the GFX01 is mounted in a rack, you may use the identical Input on the front instead. Loop 1 to 4 These loops are intended for connecting e.g. drive/distortion pedals. Use regular unbalanced jack/jack cables. Connect a G-System’s “Loop Send” to the input of the pedal and connect the output of the pedal to the same loop’s Return connector. All four loops are constantly sending.
OVERVIEW Schematics for some amps are available at www.tcelectronic.com. If you cannot find your amp type there, please contact the manufacturer of your amp. 7 Pedal In – Exp. (Expression) Connector for an expression pedal to control e.g. pitch in a whammy effect. 8 Pedal In – Vol (Volume) Connector for an expression pedal. A connected expression pedal will per default control the Input Gain parameter.
TYPICAL SETUPS Pre-amp The pre-amp generates your basic tone. It usually has 2 or more channels. E.g: OUT Clean ch. Drive ch. Clean Lead We are quite aware that not all amps are built and labeled exactly alike and the generic explanations above must therefore be considered as a basic guide. We also recognize the importance and tone-differences of the poweramp models, tube-types etc. - This page is a reference for basic understanding of the principles of guitar amplification only.
TYPICAL SETUPS In this section we will take a look at some examples of how the G-System can be connected to your gear. There are probably no two setups that are 100% identical. We suggest you look for the setup that comes closest to your own. Pedals and Amp ENCODER GAIN ADJUST The two expression pedals are optional. If connected, you can use them to control e.g. a volume parameter or a pitch for “whammy”.
TYPICAL SETUPS Pedals, pre-amp and Amp Preamp ENCODER GAIN ADJUST Guitar Input Send Send Return Send Return Loop 3 Loop 2 Loop 1 LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 EDITTAP TEMPO ENCODER EDIT PARAMETER A ENCODER EDIT PARAMETER B EDIT A EDIT B ENCODER EDIT PARAMETER C EDIT C ENCODER SELECT PAGE ENCODER LEVEL SET INTEGRATED EFFECTS +MANAGEMENT E1: E2: E3: E4: E5: COM FLT PIT DLY REV EDITED GLOBAL TEMPO UP MOD PITCH DELAY REVERB BOOST MENU MODE CHORUS | FLANGER | TREMOLO WHAMMY | PITCH ALGO
TYPICAL SETUPS Pedals and Head FILTER FORMANT | WAH | EFFECT FILTERS ENCODER GAIN ADJUST Guitar Input Send Return Send Return Send Send Loop 4 Loop 3 Loop 2 Loop 1 COMP LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 EDITTAP TEMPO ENCODER EDIT PARAMETER A INPUT DAMP ENCODER EDIT PARAMETER B EDIT A EDITED CAB Return Send Insert COMPRESSOR ALGORITHM EDIT B ENCODER EDIT PARAMETER C EDIT C ENCODER SELECT PAGE ENCODER LEVEL SET INTEGRATED EFFECTS +MANAGEMENT E1: E2: E3: E4: E5: COM FLT PIT DLY REV GLOBAL
TYPICAL SETUPS Three-way: Split to Multiple Amps In this particular setup, the center amp is receiving the dry signal only – i.e, with no effects apart from those added via the active pedals in Loops 1 to 4. The left and right amplifiers receive only the effects. On all G-System presets, “Mix” must be set to 100%. In this particular setup, the mix of the effects is set solely using each effect’s Out level parameter.
TYPICAL SETUPS Dual amp From Software version 1.05 it is possible, on each preset to decide how much signal should be sent on left and right output. This is setup in the Preset Routing menu located at: EDIT->MENU->Prst Routing With this option you can e.g: In the setup illustrated below the pre-amp section of one amp is connected to Loop 4 and the pre-amp of the other amp to the Insert-loop. This means that you are able to select which pre-ampsection (or both) you would like to use for each preset.
TYPICAL SETUPS G-System Separated: GFX01 in a Rack LOOP 1 LOOP 2 RETURN SEND LOOP 3 RETURN SEND LOOP 4 RETURN SEND INSERT OUTPUT SW OUT PEDAL IN MIDI IN OUT AUDIO EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONAL GF001 | MADE IN THAILAND DO #108093 CSA FILE DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION POWER OUTPUTS L EN/IEC 60065 UL6500 C US WARNING EXP. 4x50mA or 200mA totally QUAD 9V DC OUTPUTS (mono) INPUT 100-240VAC 50-60Hz, 15W OUVRIR.
ADDITIONAL SETUP INFORMATION Other Important Issues Regarding Setups The following is a list of other important issues you should take care of when setting up your system. Please refer to the relevant sections of this manual. Use the Table of Contents (page 3) for directions.
PLAY MODE & EDIT MODE Introduction Play Mode is the mode you will use while playing. In Play Mode you can recall presets, switch Effect Blocks on or off and control parameters using expression pedals. When you are in Play Mode, the top of the display reads “PLAY”. Example: EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C PLAY: 00-1 Funky White Chicken What is a preset? Use Presets to store and recall your favorite sounds by pressing a single switch. A preset holds the following information: – Effect Blocks >> (Reverb, Delay etc.
PLAY MODE & EDIT MODE Editing Fast Access to Effect Parameters If the effect you wish to access has a switch assigned to it, the parameters are easily accessed simply by pressing EDIT, followed by the assigned switch. Example: Press EDIT and then REVERB to access reverb parameters. Editing G-System presets is quite simple. Editing Presets in Play Mode • Activate/deactivate loops and effects simply by pressing the corresponding switches. When a switch is lit, the corresponding function is active.
PRESET HANDLE MODE – STORE / DELETE Overview Preset Handle Mode Store In Preset Handle Mode, you can store, recall, delete and rename presets. • • Entering Preset Handle Mode • Press EDIT. • Press and hold any of the PRESET switches 1 to 5. • Select a function from the Store, Recall and Delete range using the PAGE encoder. • Please note that presets can easily be renamed in Store Mode. 32 You can store up to 200 presets in the User bank.
OVERVIEW – PRESET HANDLING EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C >> PRESET STORED << How to Store a Preset – Step by Step • Press EDIT to enter Edit Mode. The display will read something similar to: EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C EDIT EFFECT REVERB • • Press and hold any PRESET switch (1 to 5) for two seconds. Now either confirm the storage location by pressing ENTER or edit the preset name by using encoders B and C. Use Encoder B to select character position and Encoder C to select characters.
MENU MODE – OVERVIEW To access Menu Mode: • Press EDIT • Press MENU.
MENU MODE – PRESET ROUTING Effect Routings: What are they and what are they used for? The available routings for Effects are: Serial, Semi-parallel or Parallel. Take a look at the illustrations below and read the explanations to understand the differences. Setting Routings • Press EDIT and MENU and turn the PAGE encoder to select the PRST* Routing menu. • Press ENTER and select the desired routing by turning Encoder C. • Press ENTER to confirm the selected routing.
MENU MODE – PRESET ROUTING Semi Parallel Routing The Semi Parallel routing connects most Effect Blocks serially, but the Reverb and Delay blocks are now connected in parallel. Consequently, the Delay and Reverb effects do not affect each other. This means that e.g. the repeats of the Delay are not reverberated. Parallel Routing In the Parallel routing, the same signal is fed to the input of the Modulation, Pitch, Delay and Reverb sections, and therefore these effects will not affect each other.
MENU MODE – PRESET ROUTING & GLOBAL LEVELS Left/Right Output levels In the Preset Routing menu it is also possible to store individual levels for Left and Right Outputs. The range is -100 to 0dB. These parameters allow you to e.g. use two different amps for a dual mono setup and decide for each preset which amp to send to. You can even send to both and at levels of your own choice. Routing Lock For each preset, you can choose which of the three routings you want to use.
MENU MODE – GLOBAL LEVELS fine-tune the Input sensitivity to achieve best performance and best signal-to-noise ratio. • • Press EDIT and use the INPUT Encoder (first Encoder in the top row). Also set the Boost Max. and Loop Headroom parameters. All level parameters in this menu are global and not stored as a part of presets. To Access the Global (Gbl) Levels Menu: • Press EDIT and then MENU. • Select Gbl Levels using the PAGE Encoder. • Press ENTER.
BOOST FUNCTION Boost Max. Range: 0 to 10dB A boost in the digital world is only possible if you do not already operate at maximum level. A boost therefore derives from releasing an attenuation. This parameter sets the general attenuation of the signal, thereby limiting the amount of boost you can set using the Boost menu. Many guitarists feel that 6dB boost is more than enough for solos etc. If you feel the same, set the Boost Max parameter to 6dB. You might be tempted to set Boost max to 10dB all the time.
MENU MODE – PEDALS Expression Pedals: What Are They For? Expression pedals are used to manually control certain parameters such as volume. Instead of having your entire signal go through 10 meters of cable or more using a regular volume pedal, you can connect an expression pedal and use it to adjust the G-System’s volume parameter. But expression pedals can do much more.
MENU MODE – PEDALS Setting up Your Pedals In order to secure the best performance of your pedals, you need to calibrate the pedals, then set up the pedal assignment and specify their type. Calibration step by step is explained on the following page of this manual. Navigation • Press EDIT and then MENU. • Select Pedals using the PAGE encoder and press ENTER. • Now use the PAGE Encoder to select parameters and Encoder C to change their values. A Brief Overview of the Pedals Menu Options Parameter Volume Ctrl.
MENU MODE – PEDALS GFX1 Vol. Type – GFX1 Exp. Type CTRL Vol. Type – CTRL Exp. Type These four parameters refer to the four Expression Pedal connectors. Use these parameters to tell the G-System what type of pedals you have connected. • • • Momentary: Use this setting if you have connected a pedal with a momentary switch – in other words, a switch type that is only active as long as it is pressed, such as a keyboard hold pedal.
MENU MODE – PEDALS • • • The LCD now reads “Set Max”. Place your pedal in maximum position (“Toe down”) and press ENTER. • Vol: Refers to a pedal connected to the Vol Connector on the GFX01’s rear panel or to the Control Board’s Vol Connector. Exp: Refers to a pedal connected to the Exp Connector on the GFX01’s rear panel or to the Control Board’s Exp Connector. EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C Exp. Delay Delay Min 0 Mid 50 Max100 • The LCD reads: “CALIBRATION DONE”.
MENU MODE – SWITCHES Switch Numbers Switch with fixed function Switches with fixed function About the Footswitches The G-System’s 18 footswitches have individual default functions. The labels above and below each switch describe those functions. Custom Setup of Switch Functions Follow this step-by-step guide to customize one or more switch functions. • • • Press EDIT to enter Edit Mode. Press MENU and select Switches using PAGE. Press ENTER.
MENU MODE – SWITCHES Each of the switch functions has one or more additional parameters that allow even further customization of their functionality. The following table is an overview of the functions available.
MENU MODE – MIDI MIDI Navigation • Press EDIT and then MENU. • Select MIDI using the PAGE Encoder and press ENTER. • Select parameters using the PAGE Encoder. • Change parameters using Encoder C. EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C MIDI MENU MIDI Channel: 1 MIDI Channel Range: Off, 1 to 16 or Omni When Omni is selected, the G-System receives MIDI information on all channels. When set to Off, the GSystem does not respond to any incoming MIDI data.
MENU MODE – UTILITY *Dump System´* For a complete system backup, press ENTER. All the GSystem’s basic settings and all User presets are sent via MIDI as a MIDI Data Dump. Dump Bank* The entire User bank is sent via MIDI as a MIDI Data Dump when “Execute Dump” is performed. How to Dump via MIDI – Step by Step: • Connect the G-System’s MIDI Out to the MIDI In of a MIDI sequencing device. • Set your sequencer to record on all MIDI channels (“Omni”) and start recording.
RELAYS – FOR AMP CHANNEL SWITCHING - Utility continued Example: You have a 2 channel amp and would like use on of the switches on the G-System to switch between these channels. At the same time you would like to avoid that the G-System sends out the Relay settings stored with presets at preset recall. • • • On you current preset; set Rel.A and Rel.B to two positions that switch the two channels on your amp. This is done via the Edit->Relays menu. Set Relay Lock to “ On” via the Utility menu.
THE TUNER As we cannot list schematics of all amps here, we suggest that you simply try which of these options results in the desired channel selection. For your amp this could be: • OOOO = Clean channel OCOO = Crunch CCOO = Drive channel This could be the setting for your lead channel: A Example Let us assume the following: • You have a regular combo-amp with a clean channel and a lead channel. • The connector for the channel switching on the amp is a regular stereo jack connector.
THE TUNER The Tuner in Play Mode Tuner Mode Parameters In Play Mode, two arrows indicate whether the played note is in tune or not. When both arrows/triangles are lit, the string is in tune. When only the arrow to the right is lit, the string is pitched a bit too high. When only the arrow to the left is lit, the string is pitched a bit too low. • • • Press and hold EDIT for two seconds to enter Tuner Mode. Use PAGE to select parameters. Use Encoder A, B or C to change values.
TAP TEMPO Tap Tempo: Hit Twice or More! The Tap Tempo function allows you to tap the Global tempo. Tap tempo is averaged from the first two taps and up to the last ten. Tap Tempo is always shown in both milliseconds (ms) and beats per minute (BPM). EDIT A BPM 94 EDIT B TEMPO EDIT C TIME 638ms The interval between taps must not be shorter than 200ms or longer than 2000ms.
EFFECTS – FILTER This section of the manual describes the G-System’s effects and their parameters. To learn how to navigate the G-System’s menus, please refer to the preceding chapters. Resonance Filter The G-System’s Resonance filter is basically a hi-cut filter with adjustable Q-factor (Resonance). With increased Resonance value, the filter peak at the cutoff frequency gets very narrow and steep. This phenomenon is the very core of the characteristic sound of resonance filters.
EFFECTS – FILTER Auto Resonance Filter – Additional Parameters Speed Range: 0.050Hz to 20Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect. Tempo Range: Ignore, 2 to 1/32T (T= Triplet & D= Dotted) When set to any value between 1 and 1/32T, the GSystem’s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting. When set to “Ignore”, the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead. Shape Range: Triangle or Sine Defines the type of curve used.
EFFECTS – FILTER Touch Wah Auto Wah The wah effect occurs when a relatively narrow frequency area is boosted and swept through a frequency range. The sweep is controlled by the input dynamics. This means: the harder you hit the strings, the higher the boosted frequency will be. The wah effect occurs when a relatively narrow frequency area is boosted and swept through a frequency range. The sweep is controlled by a low frequency oscillator (LFO).
EFFECTS – FILTER Formant Filters – Introduction The Formant filters are somewhat special. The characteristic vowels of the human speech can also be described as formants. Imagine a pedal that does not say “WAH WAH”, but instead goes “OOWEEAAOOWEEAA”. If you set up an expression pedal to control the sweep parameter, you can use the pedal to sweep through the vowel sounds.
EFFECTS – COMPRESSOR Compressor Advanced Type Introduction A Compressor is used to control the dynamic content of a signal. It can be used both for levelling out the signal’s dynamics (thereby letting your guitar sound stand out clearer) and also for more radical, very recognizable effects. The G-System provides three basic types of compression. They assist you in finding the most appropriate sound for your particular application. This type offers full control over all compression parameters.
EFFECTS – COMPRESSOR Sustaining and Percussive Types The Sustaining and Percussive Types hold fewer handles than the Standard mode. Individually tuned these types allow you two easily setup commonly used compression styles. Use the Sustaining type to achieve the subtle compression settings that will give you plenty of sustain without “smashing” the sound too hard.
EFFECTS – MOD Chorus Introduction The G-System offers two types of Chorus: the simple Classic Chorus and the Advanced type that includes a couple of extra parameters. The basic idea of a chorus effect is to split the signal and pitch modulate one of the signals slightly, then mix the two signals again. Classic Chorus Speed Range: 0.050Hz to 20Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect.
EFFECTS – MOD Advanced Chorus Flanger – Introduction Additional parameters to the Classic Chorus: The Flanger belongs to the same “family” of modulation effects as the Chorus effect. The signal is split, and one of the signals is pitch modulated. The characteristic “flanging” sound occurs when part of the signal is slightly delayed and fed back to the input of the effect algorithm. Experiment with the Feedback parameter to get a feeling for the achievable effects.
EFFECTS – MOD FeedB – FeedBack Range: -100 to 100 This parameter controls the amount of feedback (Resonance) of the short modulated delay that causes the Flanging effect. When the Feedback is set too high (above approximately 90% to 95%), this might introduce internal feedback, resulting in a squealing noise that in most cases is unwanted in flanging effects. Be aware of this side-effect when experimenting at high volumes.
EFFECTS – MOD Vibrato The Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal. The result is similar to the vibrato technique used by vocalists. In contrast to a Chorus or Flanger effect, no direct signal is combined with the pitch-modulated signal. Enable Range: Off/On The effect’s status. All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled. Speed Range: 0.050Hz to 20Hz Sets the speed of the effect.
EFFECTS – MOD Vintage Phaser & Smooth Phaser Introduction The G-System provides two very effective phaser types. The Vintage Phaser will give you a phasing effect similar to the one found in old stomp boxes. The Smooth Phaser is more subtle and less dominant. The Vintage Phaser utilizes four all-pass filters. These filters create a comb-looking effect on the sound spectrum. When the filtered sound is mixed with the direct sound, a “phasing” effect occurs. The Smooth Phaser utilizes twelve all-pass filters.
EFFECTS – MOD Tremolo Introduction A Tremolo is basically a change of the signal level controlled by an LFO. The G-System offers variations of this effect; ranging from soft and smooth to hard and aggressive. Speed Range: 0.050Hz to 20Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect. Tempo Range: Ignore, 2 to 1/32T (T= Triplet & D= Dotted) When set to any value between 1 and 1/32T, the GSystem’s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting.
EFFECTS – MOD Panner Introduction The Panner simply pans the signal between the left and the right channel. Use this for extreme stereo perspective effects. Speed Range: 0.050Hz to 20Hz Sets the speed of the effect. Tempo Range: Ignore, 2 to 1/32T (T= Triplet & D= Dotted) When set to any value between 1 and 1/32T, the GSystem’s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting. When set to “Ignore”, the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead.
EFFECTS – PITCH Pitch Shifter The G-System’s Pitch Shifter gives you two voices, each with a fixed pitch distance to the Input note. The maximum range for this effect is +/- one octave. The signal processing within the G-System happens so fast that you will never notice any “searching” for notes as with many older octaver units or octaver stomp boxes. You might try lowering one voice to -1200 cents (100 Cent equal one semitone).
EFFECTS – PITCH Octaver Whammy The Octaver gives you an additional voice with a fixed pitch distance of either one or two octaves above or below the Input note. The Whammy effect allows you to control the pitch of an added voice with an external Expression pedal. For Factory presets including the Whammy effect, the Expression pedal connected to the Expression Pedal Input automatically controls the Pitch parameter, i.e. it acts as a Whammy Pedal.
EFFECTS – PITCH Detune The Detune effect is – to some extent – similar to a Chorus: The source signal is split and a specified amount of the signal is detuned by an adjustable amount of Cents (100 Cent = 1 semitone). The main difference between the Detune effect and the Chorus effect is that the Detune amount does not change: the modulating pitch is specified as an offset to the original pitch. The Detune effect comprises two voices.
EFFECTS - PITCH Intelligent Pitch Shifter The G-System Intelligent pitch-shifter is a 2 voice pitchshifter that allows you to play harmonies within a variety of scales in any key. The range of the voices range from minus 13 scale-steps below to 13 scales steps above which equals +/- one octave plus a diatonic sixth. Key To allow the intelligent pitch-shifter to generate the correct voices it is necessary to enter which key you are playing in. Keys are listed as: C, C#, D , D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, and B.
EFFECTS – DELAY Delay – Introduction The G-System offers not only standard Delay types but also a few new ones. We believe that the following types should cover all your delay needs: • • • • • • • Single Delay Tape Delay Reverse Lo-Fi Ping Pong Dynamic Delay Dual Delay All delays feature true “spillover” – meaning the repeats of the delay can ring out when you change presets. The tempo of the delay can be defined in relation to a Global tempo, which can be tied to an incoming MIDI clock.
EFFECTS – DELAY OutLev – Out Level Range: -100 to 0dB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect. All Common Parameters Please refer to the section “Delay – Introduction” for a description of this Delay’s parameters. Enable Range: Off/On The effect’s status. All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled. The range of the Delay time for this delay type is 50ms to 800ms.
EFFECTS – DELAY Dynamic Delay The Dynamic Delay is a feature that was initially introduced in the well-recognized TC 2290. It allows the dynamics of the Input level to actively alter the Delay Output level, which leaves the source signal clear and undisturbed while you play. The Dynamic Delay delicately complements your performance. Use the Sense parameter to determine when the delays should re-surface. Use the Offset parameter to widen the stereo image.
EFFECTS – REVERB Reverb Types Common Reverb Parameters The G-System features four different Reverb classics. All types have the same editable parameters, but the reverbs’ characteristics vary. Decay Range: 0.1 to 20 seconds The Decay parameter determines the length of the Reverb Diffuse Field. The length is defined as the time it takes for the Diffuse Field to decay approximately by 60dB.
EFFECTS – REVERB & EQ low and high frequency ranges. The two Color parameters can really change the characteristics and style of the reverb – from “dark” and “ambient” to “crisp” and “bright”. Hi Lev & Lo Lev – (High Level/Low Level) Range: -25 to 25 Use the Hi Lev and Lo Lev parameters to emphasize or attenuate the selected Hi and Lo Color types. Early Range: -100 to 0dB This parameter sets the level of the reverb’s initial reflections (early reflections).
EFFECTS – NOISE GATE Noise Gate Introduction A noise gate is used to attenuate the signal when you don’t play your guitar. This way you can mute all that hiss, hum and other noise coming from cables, old pedals etc. Of course a Noise Gate is not the ultimate solution to noise problems. You should try to avoid noise in the first place. Noise can be introduced by a number of factors.
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART MIDI Implementation Chart for G-System – Version 1.
APPENDIX – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question - No signal on output? On some specific user presets there is no signal in the output, although the Input VU-meter shows that signal is entering the unit. Answer This can occur if you set the Insert loop to "on" without having anything connected to it. Please set the insert loop to "off".
PRESET LIST MIDI # Bank A0 0 1 2 3 4 Preset 1 2 3 4 5 Preset Name Scotty’s Blues Sheryl’s Detune So Scho Gilmore’s Delays Light Detune MIDI # Bank 35 A7 36 37 38 39 Preset 1 2 3 4 5 Preset Name Pure Liverpool Reverberated Vintage Phaser Filtered Rockabilly Phasing The Facts 5 6 7 8 9 A1 1 2 3 4 5 Lofi Delay Echo Filters TouchWah Filtered Tape Delay Straight Up Lead 40 41 42 43 44 A8 1 2 3 4 5 70’s Tape Flange Slow Modulation Tremo Vibe Resonance Vibration Natural Vibration 10 11 12 13 14 A2
PRESET LIST MIDI # Bank 70 B4 71 72 73 74 78 Preset 1 2 3 4 5 Preset Name Phase Off Talk the Talk Funky Thang Straight Octaver LoFi Filters 75 76 77 78 79 B5 1 2 3 4 5 T Petty Chorus Bluesey Lead Vibra Wah Stuck In the Middle Funky Chorus Rhythm 80 81 82 83 84 B6 1 2 3 4 5 Subtle Acoustic Acoustic Detune Vibrato – Sweet Soft Vibrato Sustained Chorus 85 86 87 88 89 B7 1 2 3 4 5 Jazz Ballad And All That Jazz Blues Room The Good, Bad & Ugly Telephone Delays 90 91 92 93 94 B8 1 2 3 4 5 Clean
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Instrument Inputs Connectors: Impedance: Max. Input Level: Min. Input Level for 0 dBFS: Sensitivity: Loop 1-4 Connectors: Impedance, input/output: Max. Output Level: Output Ranges: Insert Connectors: Impedance, input/output: Two 1/4" phone jack, pseudo-balanced 1 Mohm 18 dBu -6 dBu -6dBu to +18 dBu Two 1/4" phone jacks x 4 91 kOhm/100 Ohm 12 dBu 6 to 10 dBu Max.
