Owner manual

About the Torpedo Reload

The REPLAY™ output follows a low-impedance unbalanced design to ensure the best conditions

when sending the signal to the ampliﬁer. The ground lifts will allow you to solve any grounding issues

that may come up when you are setting up the kind of complex wiring you can use with the Torpedo

Reload.

The most difﬁcult part in re-ampliﬁcation techniques is ﬁnding the output level on the DAW (Digital

Audio Workstation) that matches the level of your guitar when it is directly connected to the ampliﬁer.

This problem is now solved, thanks to the Torpedo Reload’s unique MATCH™ feature.

4.4 MATCH™

This Two Notes innovation is the solution to the problem of level adjustment when re-amplifying. If

the level is too high your ampliﬁer will tend to over-saturate, if the level is too weak the tone will lack

dynamics and liveliness.

MATCH™ compares the signal as it comes from the guitar (plugged to the DI input) with the signal

that has been recorded (and which is sent to the REPLAY™ Line Input) so that what you send the

amp is the ideal level only. Now you can be sure that the signal you send from the DAW is exactly

what your guitar itself would be sending.

You may even perform a MATCH™ with two different signals: if you have a previously recorded

track, for instance, but do not have the guitar with you — plug a similar guitar into the DI In and

match it to the signal!

5 The Torpedo technology and Torpedo Wall of Sound plugin

The Torpedo technology was created as a solution to the high pressure musicians commonly have to

deal with: lack of time, limited gear availability, loud ampliﬁers they cannot play at desired volume,

or bulky and heavy cabinets to carry. In addition, many musicians are more comfortable with their

analog ampliﬁer and effects pedals, and are reluctant to perform using digital modeling systems that

may compromise their playing style and sound.

Two Notes has developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution tech-

niques. Starting with the measurement of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the Torpedo prod-

ucts embedding digital processing can accurately reproduce the system as it was measured, as well

as the microphone’s position in space. In order to take full advantage of these digital algorithms, the

audio design of the highest quality guarantees a huge dynamic range and tone ﬁdelity, and concurs

in bringing the ultimate playing experience.

The impulse response (IR) of a system describes it behavior under the form of a very detailed ﬁlter.

The convolution technique uses IRs to simulate the behavior or particular systems, such as reverbs,

speakers, EQ, etc.

It is the most accurate way to simulate sound signatures that are linear (i.e. without distortion) and

time-invariant (i.e. no effect like modulation, compression, hysteresis...). It is particularly well suited for

speaker miking simulation.

The Torpedo Reload comes with a Torpedo Wall of Sound plugin license. Torpedo Wall of Sound

offers a "virtual" alternative to traditional miking to achieve a degree of realism never experienced

previously with simulators. The musician simply plugs the Torpedo Reload in place of his/her cabinet,

connecting the ampliﬁer’s speaker output to it and without modifying any of his/her usual settings

(or connected effect pedals as applicable). From there, the Torpedo Reload Loadbox output signal

can be sent to any microphone preampliﬁer and that signal recorded thanks to your DAW on a track

embedding the Torpedo Wall of Sound plugin.

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