Jam and Practice Tool for Guitar Owner’s manual 1
Table of contents Quick Start ................................................ 1 Performing ................................................ 8 Step1 Listen to the sound of the guitar programs ...... 1 Selecting a guitar program ................................8 Step2 Play back a song and cancel the guitar part ... 2 Using the program select buttons to select a program ....8 Step3 Perform along with the song .......................... 3 Using the popup menu to select a program ...................
Table of contents Creating your own sounds ....................... 13 Library / List ............................................17 How to create your own sounds ......................13 Items in the screen ...........................................17 How a guitar program is structured ........................... 13 Library ................................................................... 17 Creating a sound by editing a preset program ........... 13 Main list ....................................
JamVOX Owner’s manual Music player ........................................... 22 GXT (Guitar XTracktion) function .............. 27 Playing a song ................................................22 GXT parameters ..............................................27 Selecting and playing a song you’ve added to the library ..............................................................................22 Music player ...........................................................
Table of contents Preference settings .................................. 35 General ..........................................................35 Startup .................................................................. 35 Basic operations ..................................................... 35 View ..................................................................... 35 Guitar Programs .............................................36 Snapshot Function ...................................................
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Quick Start In this section we’ll explain the basics of using JamVOX by taking you through the actual steps of operation. Step1 Listen to the sound of the guitar programs 1 Click the Program Select buttons (q/u) located at the right of the Guitar program name.Clicking these buttons will move up or down through the programs one by one. Play your guitar to try out each program. HINT: You can also use other ways to select programs.
JamVOX owner’s manual Step2 Play back a song and cancel the guitar part Mixer Record button Progress bar Source list 1 GXT button Main list Add song data from your computer to the library by dragging and dropping it into the Main list. The following formats of song data can be added to the library and played: WAV (.wav/.wave), AIFF (.aif/.aiff), MP3 (.mp3), Windows Media Audio (.wma, supported only in Windows), and AAC (m4a, supported only if QuickTime 7 is installed).
Quick Start Step3 Perform along with the song Now you can simply play your guitar along with the song! To record your performance (along with the song), just click the Record button. HINT: Use the fader located in the right side of the Mixer to adjust the volume of the song, and the LOUDNESS knob to adjust the high/low boost. Use the left fader to adjust the guitar ’s volume, and the PAN knob to adjust its stereo position.
Basic operation You can operate JamVOX’s controllers and parameters using your computer ’s mouse and keyboard as follows. Knobs Faders and sliders Drag Drag to adjust the value of the knob. The method of dragging will depend on the “Knob Operation Method” setting in the “Preferences...” of the Option menu. By default, you’ll drag in a straight line to adjust a value. Mouse wheel You can place the cursor on a knob or fader and use the mouse wheel to adjust the value.
Basic operation Use your computer’s keyboard to adjust the value Click the fader or slider to select it, and use your computer ’s up/down/ left/right cursor keys to adjust the value. Use the up/down keys to make coarse adjustments, and the left/right keys to make fine adjustments. When there is a horizontal row of multiple faders or sliders shown in the panel, you can use your computer ’s [Tab] key to move to the fader/slider located at the right of the currently-operated knob.
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Items in the screen 1. VOX logo 10. MIXER You can click this to view the About screen, which provides information about the version. Here you can adjust the volume of the guitar, mic, and music player tracks. u buttons) 2. Program select (program name, q/u 11. Music player Here you can view and select the program. Here you can play back or record songs. 3. Utility buttons 12.
Performing Selecting a guitar program JamVOX contains one hundred programs or more. Here’s how to select programs. Using the program select buttons to select a program You can use the program select buttons to step through programs one by one. Click one of the program select buttons located at the right of the program name. The u button selects the next program, and the q program selects the preceding program.
Performing Downloading guitar programs from JamVOX-Online You can create your own guitar programs in JamVOX and upload them to JamVOX-Online, or download and use guitar programs that were created and uploaded by other users. Here’s how to download guitar programs. In order to use JamVOX-Online, your computer must be connected to the Internet.
JamVOX owner’s manual Performing with your guitar Changing the character of your guitar — PICKUP SELECTOR Tuning your guitar — TUNER 1 In the effect routing area, click TUNER to select it. The pickup selector simulates the characteristics of various guitar pickups, allowing you to modify the pickup tone of your connected guitar. ON/OFF Turns the pickup selector on/off. If this is on, the pickup selector will be enabled for all guitar programs. TYPE The tuner will appear in the effect control panel.
Performing Adjusting the volume and panning of the entire program — MIXER Here you can adjust the volume of the guitar, mic, and music player tracks. Using the metronome — METRONOME Here you can turn the metronome on/off, and specify its tempo and time signature. ON/OFF Faders (-infinity – +6 dB) Turns the metronome on/off. These faders adjust the output level of the guitar, mic, and music player. The default setting is 0 dB.
JamVOX owner’s manual Connecting a mic 1 Connect a dynamic mic to the JamVOX monitor ’s MIC IN jack. Only dynamic mics can be connected. You can’t connect mics that require a power supply, such as a condenser mic. 12 2 Make sure that the mixer’s mic track is on (lit blue) and that the mic fader is at the 0 dB position. The middle fader of the mixer is the mic fader. 3 Use the JamVOX monitor’s MIC INPUT LEVEL knob to adjust the input level of the mic.
Creating your own sounds How to create your own sounds Creating a sound by editing a preset program You can create a sound in either of two ways. You can choose an existing preset program that’s close to the sound you want, and then edit the program as necessary. Or, you can create your sound “from scratch,” starting from a “blank” state.
JamVOX owner’s manual 3 In the amp/cabinet control panel, use “CABINET” to select a cabinet model. Click the displayed cabinet model name and choose from the catalog, † buttons to select a cabinet model. or use the π/† For details on the types of cabinet model, refer to “JamVOX Effect guide” (PDF). If you don’t want to use a cabinet model, turn the BYPASS switch (located at the left of the cabinet model name) off so that the indicator is dark.
Creating your own sounds Comparing an edited program with the original program — Compare function Here’s how to compare the sound you’re editing with the original unedited sound. 1 2 Select an existing program, and edit it. When you edit, the program name will change to a slanted typeface. Temporarily saving the current settings — Snapshot The Snapshot function lets you temporarily save the current settings of the edited guitar program when desired.
JamVOX owner’s manual Saving a guitar program Uploading guitar programs to JamVOX-Online Here’s how to save a guitar program you’ve edited. You can create your own guitar programs in JamVOX and upload them to JamVOX-Online, or download and use guitar programs that were created and uploaded by other users. Here’s how to upload guitar programs. If you switch to a different program without saving the one you’ve edited, your changes to the edited program will be lost.
Library / List In the library you can edit and manage songs you’ve loaded into JamVOX, guitar programs, GXT program data, and program information. Items in the screen Library JamVOX-Online Here you can search, audition, and download guitar programs and GXT programs that have been uploaded to JamVOX-Online. If you’ve clicked here to make a selection, popular guitar programs or GXT programs will appear in the main.
JamVOX owner’s manual Adding data 1 Normally, Windows will display a dialog box asking you to choose an action, and Mac will start up iTunes. We will not use these in this example, so simply close the dialog box or iTunes. In order to play back audio data using JamVOX’s music player, you’ll need to add the song to the JamVOX library. Adding a song from the menu 1 From the File menu, choose “Add to library...”. 2 A dialog box will appear.
Library / List Importing songs from the iTunes library 1 From the File menu, choose “Import iTunes library.” All songs that have been imported into iTunes will be added to the JamVOX library. NOTE: Depending on the number of songs being imported, this may take some time. Songs protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be imported.
JamVOX owner’s manual Editing information Choosing the columns shown in the main list Editing information in the main list You can choose the columns of information that will be shown in the list. Your choices are saved for each library. Here’s how to edit items of the main list within the list itself. 1 Right-click the column title area of the main list. (Mac: Control-click) The display option list will appear, showing the items that can be shown.
Library / List Sorting the data in the list You can sort the items in the main list. The sorting criteria are saved for each list. 1 Click a column title in the main list. The data in the list will be sorted by the column you clicked. For example if you clicked “Name” in the Music library, the list will be sorted by name. 2 Click the triangle symbol shown at the right of the column title. The sorting order will be reversed. l In this way, songs in the library that have the same genre or guitarist etc.
Music player JamVOX contains a music player. You can use it to play audio data that’s saved on your computer, or to record your guitar or other performances. The music player can play back the following types of audio data. • WAV (.wav/.wave) • AIFF (.aif/.aiff) • MP3 (.mp3) • WMA (.wma): Supported only in Windows. • AAC (m4a): Supported if QuickTime 7 is installed. Songs protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played.
Music player Adjusting the song’s volume Playing back one or more songs repeatedly Use the fader located in the right of the Mixer section to adjust the volume of the currently-playing song. JamVOX lets you play back one or more songs repeatedly. HINT: In the Mixer section you can adjust the volume balance of the guitar, mic, and song playback. Below the library, click the repeat button . You can adjust the LOUDNESS knob to boost the low and high frequency ranges of the song playback.
JamVOX owner’s manual Switching guitar programs while the song plays — Auto Change function HINT: If you’ve selected Show/Hide Hints in Preferences – Appearance, the auto change information will be shown when you move the mouse over the marker. When you assign a marker, the Auto Change function will turn on, and the Auto Change button located below the library will light. Clicking this to make it go dark will turn off the Auto Change function.
Music player Using the event list to edit markers in detail An event list will appear when you click the button located in the lower right of the display. Here you can make detailed edits to the auto change data of the markers, and to the loop region settings. The event list shows auto change data and loop region settings. You can add or rewrite auto change data by dragging and dropping a guitar program or GXT program from the main list onto a line that shows marker information.
JamVOX owner’s manual Recording 6 Click the button to play the song. When you reach the point at which you want to start recording, click the button. Alternatively, click the progress bar to move to the location at which you want to start recording, click the button to enter record-standby mode (the middle of the button will blink), and then click the button to begin recording. Recording will begin. Play your guitar along with the song playback. During recording, the button indication will change to .
GXT (Guitar XTracktion) function GXT: Guitar XTracktion is revolutionary technology developed by Korg that lets you cancel or extract/emphasize a desired guitar part from an existing song. With simple operations you can cancel or extract/ emphasize the guitar part from your favorite songs so that you can practice or play along on your guitar. This section explains the various functions of GXT so that you’ll be able to take full advantage of it.
JamVOX owner’s manual AREA buttons : : : : Select this if you want to cancel or extract/emphasize a guitar part that’s panned to the left side of the song. Select this if you want to cancel or extract/emphasize a guitar part that’s panned to the center of the song. Select this if you want to cancel or extract/emphasize a guitar part that’s panned to the left and right sides of the song. Select this if you want to cancel or extract/emphasize a guitar part that’s panned to the right side of the song.
GXT (Guitar XTracktion) function 06 Backing (Left-Hard) Reduction: This template will be effective if the backing guitar that’s panned toward the left has a heavy sound that includes low frequencies and high overtones. 07 Backing (Right) Reduction: This template is for canceling a backing guitar that’s panned toward the right.
JamVOX owner’s manual Saving a GXT program Here’s how to save a GXT program you’ve edited. If you switch to a different program without saving the one you’ve edited, your changes to the edited program will be lost. Save (overwrite) Downloading GXT programs from JamVOX-Online You can create your own GXT programs in JamVOX and upload them to JamVOX-Online, or download and use GXT programs that were created and uploaded by other users. Here’s how to download GXT programs.
GXT (Guitar XTracktion) function Uploading GXT programs to JamVOX-Online You can create your own GXT programs in JamVOX and upload them to JamVOX-Online, or download and use GXT programs that were created and uploaded by other users. Here’s how to upload GXT programs. In order to use JamVOX-Online, your computer must be connected to the Internet. You’ll need to register as a user in order to upload GXT programs. 1 Click to select the source list that includes the GXT program you want to upload.
Option pedal/switch settings Using a pedal for control 3 JamVOX lets you use an optional pedal or foot switch connected to the JamVOX monitor to control a variety of functions. From the menu that appears when you click EXPRESSION PEDAL “TARGET,” choose PITCH SHIFTER - PITCH. 4 Specify the expression pedal’s Max value (the value when the pedal is fully advanced) and Min value (the value when the pedal is fully returned). You can check the result by dragging in the edit screen.
Option pedal/switch settings Adjusting the sensitivity of the pedal Foot switch settings If you notice that advancing the expression pedal does not reach the full effect or volume even when the Min and Max parameters are set to the minimum and maximum settings, or that returning the expression pedal does not reach the minimum effect or volume, you will need to perform the following adjustment so that expression pedal will be able to reach its full range of operation.
JamVOX owner’s manual 2 Press the utility Pedal button. The FOOT SWITCH and EXPRESSION PEDAL edit screens will appear. 3 In FOOT SWITCH, click “ASSIGN BYPASS/EFFECT PARAMETER” to select it. 4 Click the FOOT SWITCH “TARGET” parameter, and choose DELAY TAP (TIME) from the menu that appears. 5 Use “FACTOR” to specify a multiplier for the interval at which you tap.
Preference settings The Preference settings allow you to specify things like the appearance of the JamVOX software or the mode of knob operation as appropriate for your system or your taste. From the Option menu, choose “Preferences…” to access the Preferences dialog box, click the appropriate tab, and make the desired settings. General Startup Automatically load the last-played song When the JamVOX software starts, the song that was played last will automatically be loaded.
JamVOX owner’s manual Guitar Programs Player Snapshot Function Pitch Change Function Delete snapshots when closing Automatically turn on the pitch change function The saved snapshots will be deleted when you close the JamVOX software. If the pitch change function is off, operating the Pitch knob will automatically turn on the pitch change function. Length of time to keep snapshots Tempo Change Function This specifies how long snapshots will be kept.
Preference settings Hardware Response If you feel that there is a lag from when you play your guitar until sound is produced, try setting this to “Fast.” If you experience clicks or noise in the sound, try setting this to “Slow.” JamVOX-Online JamVOX Account Verify your JamVOX account or log-in to JamVOX-Online. Log in Connect to JamVOX-Online. You must have already completed user registration. User Registration Create a JamVOX account and register as a user.
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