FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW50 Guitar Performance Effector. The GW50 combines high-quality multi effects for guitar (and other instruments as well) with a sophisticated backing section that provides realistic automatic rhythmic accompaniment for you to play along with. The dual functions — effects and backing — make the GW50 useful in a wide range of applications, from live performance and studio use to home recording and individual music practice.
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS ■ USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY Power to the GW50 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the included PA-3). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. Also make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the GW50. (The correct input voltage is marked on the adaptor.
PRECAUTIONS ■ AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or humidity. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. ■ CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit, since these will damage the finish. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .................................................... ii REFERENCE/EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES .................................... 43 MANUAL MODE ................................................. 44 Selecting an Effect Type ............................... 44 Turning Individual Effects On and Off......... 44 Editing Parameters ........................................ 44 Utility Functions ..........................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MEMORY EDIT MODE .................................. 53 SONG MODE ....................................................... 79 Compare Mode (Comparing the Edited Program with the Original) ........................... 53 SONG PLAY MODE (SONG PLAYBACK) ....................................... 79 Selecting and Playing Songs ......................... 79 53 Cursor Control in Song Mode ....................... 80 Recalling the Settings of the Original Program (in Compare Condition) ....
TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE/OTHER FUNCTIONS (TUNER/MIDI) TUNER MODE ..................................................... 99 MIDI ...................................................................... 101 MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE .......... 102 CHANGING EFFECT PROGRAMS ON THE GW50 FROM A CONNECTED DEVICE ............................................................ 103 CHANGING PROGRAMS ON A CONNECTED DEVICE FROM THE GW50 ...........................
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!) HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL You are probably eager to try out your new GW50 right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can even get a sound out of it. Before you do anything else, however, you should read the PRECAUTIONS section. This tells you briefly how to care for your new GW50, how to avoid damaging it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.
THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO WHAT IT IS … Effect and Backing Sections The GW50 is actually two different devices in one. On the one hand, it has an Effect section which provides high-quality and easy-to-use multi effects designed especially for processing electric guitar. On the other, it has a Backing section which provides realistic automatic rhythm, chord and bass patterns for creating your own accompaniment.
THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE JOB MODE or EDIT MODE or MEMORY MODE COMPARE MODE JOB MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE or REALTIME RECORDING MODE or SONG MODE (PLAY / STEP RECORDING / EDIT) JOB MODE or TUNER MODE or Main modes MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE or DEMO MODE The illustration below shows what comprises an effect program (either Manual or Memory), and Manual Effect Program Contents of an Effect Program EFFECT ORDER IN Compressor EFFECT TYPE Me
THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO The illustration below shows how the Pattern mode and Song mode are used. Pattern Mode In the Pattern mode, individual patterns are played back and repeated. Song Mode In the Song mode, the preset patterns can be strung together to create a song. Other events, such as chord changes and muting events, can also be entered. Pattern A Pattern B (for examples, 2 measures) Recorded events (chord changes, muting events etc.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW50. Since the explanations below are fairly brief, you should turn to the page references given for more information on individual buttons and features. A few general comments: ■ Some of the buttons described below must be pressed together to call up a certain function.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ■ TOP PANEL 21 20 22 s 14 4 15 16 19 17 18 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 2 23 1 24 3 1Effect Type Switch • For selecting the different effect types available in each effect block. These are active only in the Manual and Memory Edit modes. (See pages 26, 44.) 2Parameter Knobs • For adjusting the main parameters of the effects. These are active only in the Manual and Memory Edit modes. (See page 26.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 4MANUAL (TUNER) • For selecting the Manual mode. Pressing this button in any operating condition calls up the Manual mode. • With [SHIFT]: For selecting the Tuner function. (See pages 39, 99.) 5MEMORY (COPY/NAME) • For selecting the Memory mode. Pressing this button in any operating condition calls up the Memory mode. • With [SHIFT]: For calling up (and toggling between) the Effect Copy, Effect Swap and Effect Name operations.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 21 20 22 s 14 4 15 16 19 17 18 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 2 23 1 24 3 !CHO/>> (ERASE) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: Calls up Chorus Sub parameters. • In Connect and Group functions: Selects Chorus effect block. • In Song mode: For moving to the top of the next measure. Hold down for rapid operation. • In Song mode, with [>>]: For moving to the end (last recorded event) of a song.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS In Song/Pattern mode: For decreasing the value at the cursor position (for example, Tempo or Pattern). In Memory mode: For moving backward through the effect programs, one by one (when the cursor arrow is not shown in the display). In Manual and Memory Edit mode (sub parameters, MIN VOL, and AUTO VOL): For decreasing the value of the selected sub parameter (when the cursor arrow is at the bottom of the display).
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS LCD Display ASSIGNABLE Block Controls 2 4 s eASSIGNABLE Block Type Switch • For selecting various control functions for the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch and the other Pedal Switches including effect program selection, turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off, MIN/MAX Volume, Auto Volume, Backing Control and Chord Recall. 3 4 1 1 INPUT PEAK indicator — for monitoring the input signal level (lights continuously when level is too high).
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ABOUT THE PEDAL SWITCHES The Pedal Switches have many different functions, depending on the ASSIGNABLE block settings (indicated by the LEDs in the ASSIGNABLE block) and the selected mode. The following panel illustrations and explanations should help you in understanding how the Pedal Switches are used.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS In the Pattern mode: With BACKING CONTROL selected — When pattern is stopped: Decreases pattern number by 2 (every other odd numbered pattern). Increases pattern number by 2 (every other odd numbered pattern). Starts pattern playback. Pressing once selects CHORD RECALL; holding this and pressing one of Pedal Switches 1 – 4 assigns current chord to the pressed Pedal Switch. Holding this enables the Root Select function (see page 78).
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS In the Song mode (playback): With BACKING CONTROL selected — When song is stopped: Decreases song number by 1. Increases song number by 1. Moves to previous measure. Moves to next measure. Starts song playback. Holding this and pressing Pedal Switch 5 enables Triggered Run function (see page 82). When song is playing back: Moves to beginning of current measure. Moves to next measure. Stops song playback. Plays chord 4. Starts/stops song recording.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS * The following chart shows which ASSIGNABLE Block functions are available in which modes. Also refer to the section “ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART” on page 128.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ■ REAR PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1POWER ON/OFF Switch 2DC IN Terminal For connection to the supplied PA-3 AC adaptor. The cable clip located next to this terminal helps to prevent accidental unplugging of the power supply during use. Wrap the adaptor cord firmly around the clip (as shown at right). 8 9 0 ! @ # 5L/L+R OUTPUT and R OUTPUT Jacks For stereo or mono output of the instrument/ effect sound.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 0LCD SETTING Switch Two-position (Floor/Desktop) switch for setting the display contrast for optimum viewing. @FOOT CONTROLLER Jack For connection of an optional foot controller (Yamaha FC7), for controlling certain functions and parameters as you play. (See page 46.) !FOOT SW Jack For connection of an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC5 or FC4), for controlling certain functions and parameters as you play. (See pages 56, 57.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) — SETTING UP, PLAYING AND USING YOUR GW50 SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 .................................................................... 19 DEMO MODE — PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS .............................. 22 EFFECT SECTION ............................................... 24 PLAYING WITH SOME OF THE EFFECTS .......................................................... 24 CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS .................................................
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 18 SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 Once you’ve taken your GW50 out of the box and are ready to use it, follow the simple instructions below in making the connections and setting it up. 1. First, make sure that the power switch on the GW50 is off before making ANY connections. INPUT 2. Plug the DC output cable from the supplied PA-3 adaptor into the DC IN terminal on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient AC outlet.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Example 1 — One Input In this system, a guitar amp with only one input is used. Since the Backing sound and instrument/effect sound are output together, adjust the balance between the two with the rear panel BACKING LEVEL control. In examples 2, 3 and 4 above, only the Backing parts (rhythm, accompaniment, etc.) are output from the BACKING/MONO jack and only the instrument/effect sound is output from the L/L + R jack or the L/L + R and R jacks.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Note: To set the controls on the GW50 to minimum, turn them all the way counterclockwise. 7. Turn on the power of all the equipment, starting with the GW50, then the connected amplifier. * Adjust the LCD SETTING switch on the rear panel to set the LCD for proper viewing. Set it to FLOOR when you are using the GW50 on the floor, and to DESKTOP when you have it set on a table or desk in front of you. 8. Before turning up the volume and trying to play, set all effects to off.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) DEMO MODE — PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS The GW50 features a special Demo mode that showcases some of the interesting things that can be accomplished by using the Backing patterns and the song recording functions. The Song Demo plays continuously through preset songs 1 to 6, while the Pattern Demo plays various patterns in succession. Try playing along on your guitar with both of the demos, since they feature some effect program changes as well. To use the Demo mode: 1.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 4. To stop the Demo, press [SET-B] (below “STOP” in the display) or [START/STOP] (or any of the mode buttons). Note: All the songs or patterns play in succession indefinitely until stopped. Note:While the Demo mode is called up, other functions are not active.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) EFFECT SECTION The GW50 is equipped with a comprehensive set of effects designed specifically for the guitar player. As you’ll see below, the GW50 lets you switch these effects on and off as needed and adjust them quickly and easily from the panel controls and Pedal Switches.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 3. Now, try a heavy distortion sound. Use the [–]/[+] buttons again, this time selecting program number 74. 6. s 4. Press the Pedal Switch corresponding to the bank you wish to select, 1 – 5 (printed at the top left of each Pedal Switch). s Next, let’s call up a classic rock’n’roll delay effect. This time though, use the Pedal Switches to select the program.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS The effect section of the GW50 has three basic modes: Manual, Memory and Memory Edit. In this section we’ll use the Manual mode, since it provides a convenient starting point for adjusting and creating effects. 1. ATTACK: 7 SENSE: –24 dB OUTPUT: 100% DRIVE: 50% SPEED: 0.60 Hz BRIL (Brilliance): 0 dB TONE: 0% DEPTH: 50% OUTPUT: 50% To select the Manual mode, press [MANUAL]. LOW: 0 dB L MID: 0 dB H MID: 0 dB TIME: 2.0 seconds HIGH: 0.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 5. Try playing your guitar now, and as you play, adjust the SPEED control in the CHORUS block and listen to how the sound changes. LED is off. LED is off. Notice that the red LED at the top of the block is now off, indicating that the effect is off. Press the CHORUS Pedal Switch again to turn the effect and the LED back on. The Speed parameter is shown in the LCD, along with the value. Notice how the value changes as you turn the knob.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 8. Use the five switches just below the LCD (labeled CMP, DST, EQ, CHO and REV) to select the order of the corresponding effects. Next, press [CMP] to select Compressor for the second effect. Note: Compressor, Distortion and Equalizer can only be selected for the first three effects, while Chorus and Reverb/Delay are always the last two. Equalizer (EQ) is automatically selected for the third effect, since the last two are reserved for Chorus and Reverb/Delay.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Like with Equalizer above, Reverb/Delay is selected automatically for the fifth effect after you’ve selected Chorus for the fourth. CHANGING (EDITING) AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT In this section, you’ll learn how to take an existing effect program in the Memory mode and “tweak” it, or change its sound. You’ll also learn how to compare it with the original program. Finally, you’ll learn how to recall that original program or save your newly created one. 1. 2. 3.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Switch between the original program and your newly edited as often as you like by pressing [EDIT/COMPARE]. 5. You have two choices here: 1) you can recall the original program (and erase your changes), or 2) you can store your changes to the current program number (and erase the original one). 1) If you happen to like the sound of the original effect program better than your changes, press [MANUAL] or [MEMORY] while the EDIT/COMPARE LED is flashing (Compare condition).
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) USING THE NOISE GATE TO GET A CLEAN SIGNAL Since all its effects are connected internally, the GW50 generates no noise of its own. However, since the guitar and connecting cord you use may not be as quiet as the GW50, a built-in Noise Gate has been included to filter out any unwanted noise or hum and keep the signal completely quiet when you’re not playing. (For more information on the Noise Gate, see page 69.) 2.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) BACKING SECTION The Backing section of the GW50 is divided into two modes: Pattern and Song. PLAYING PATTERNS — PATTERN MODE The Pattern mode lets you play various rhythm and accompaniment patterns in a wide variety of styles. The patterns feature dynamic and realistic drum, bass and other accompaniment sounds, such as piano, guitar and organ.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) You can also use Pedal Switch 5 (in the Reverb/Delay block) to start the pattern. 6. While one of the patterns is playing, try this: Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ACCOMP]. Start/stop function Notice that the accompaniment parts have dropped out, and that all you hear are the bass and drums. To bring the accompaniment back in, hold down [SHIFT] and press [ACCOMP] again. Try doing this in time with the rhythm, pressing the button at the end of a measure.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) While the pattern is playing, press Pedal Switch 2. The chord changes as soon as you press the Pedal Switch, and the new chord is shown in the display. Press the other Pedal Switches (1–4) to change to other chords. (These are the factory-assigned chord settings for the Pedal Switches.) Try doing this in time with the rhythm as well. Note: Be careful not to press Pedal Switch 5 here, since it does not change the chord, but starts or stops the pattern.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Try pressing other buttons now as the rhythm plays to change to other bass notes. To cancel this bass note and have the bass line automatically change with the root note again, hold [CHORD] and press one of the Chord buttons to reselect the chord type. HINT Finally, you can even change the bass note. First, simultaneously hold [CHORD] and press [on/ROOT]. 9. You can also use the chord section functions to assign chords to the Pedal Switches. (See page 78 for details.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) PLAYING AND RECORDING SONGS — SONG MODE The Song mode has eight songs (made up of the patterns in the Pattern mode) for playing. You can also record your own songs in this mode, using the patterns and chords of the Pattern mode. This provides a simple, yet powerful “sketchpad” for composing, and it also gives you solid, dynamic rhythm parts complete with pre- programmed chord changes for performing along with. 4. Press [START/STOP] to start playing the selected song.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Songs can be recorded by using two different methods: Realtime recording and Step recording. 2. Using [6 CURSOR], move the arrow in the display to the SONG box. 3. Use the [–]/[+] buttons to select a song number. (For this example, select song number 8, since this has deliberately been left blank for you to use in creating your own song.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 5. The first thing to do before actually recording is to select a pattern and a chord to start the song with. For this example, let’s use pattern number 5, and start the song out with a C major chord. You can do this while the GW50 is still in record standby: 6. Finally, start recording by pressing Pedal Switch 5 (or [START/STOP]). The pattern and the chord you selected are automatically recorded to the first note of the first measure. 7.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) USING THE BUILT-IN TUNER The GW50 has a convenient built-in tuner that lets you tune your guitar without having to disconnect it. 1. toward the left, indicating that the string is slightly flat. When the string is sharp, the marks will be on the right. Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [TUNER] (or simultaneously press and hold don Pedal Switches 1 and 2 until the Tuner mode display “PITCH” appears in the LCD). Adjust the tuning of the string and play it again.
GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) 4. Return to normal operation by pressing any of the mode buttons (or any of the Pedal Switches). This concludes our short tour of some of the functions of the GW50. To find out more about using your GW50, look through the Reference section now and read some of the topics that interest you.
REFERENCE EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES .................................... 43 ASSIGNABLE Block and Pedal Switch Functions ....................................................... 51 MANUAL MODE ................................................. 44 Effect Program Selection .......................... 51 Selecting an Effect Type ............................... 44 Bypass Switching of Effect Blocks .......... 52 Turning Individual Effects On and Off.........
EFFECT SECTION 42 ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES
EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES The Effect section of the GW50 is basically divided into three operating modes: Manual mode, Memory mode and Memory Edit mode. In the Manual mode, you can use the effect blocks just as you would conventional pedal effects. All parameter knobs are active for adjusting the main parameters, and the sub parameters can be selected and adjusted here as well (see page 44).
EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE MANUAL MODE Selecting an Effect Type The Distortion, Equalizer, Chorus and Reverb/ Delay effect blocks feature different effect types. Press the Type switch to step through the available effects. The LED of the selected effect lights. Editing the Sub Parameters and Noise Gate 1. Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [SUB PARAM]. 2.
EFFECT SECTION 4. Exit this operation by pressing any of the mode buttons ([MANUAL], [MEMORY] or [SONG/PATTERN]). HINT FOR EASIER EDITING—You can easily switch back and forth between editing main and sub parameters in any of the effects by first selecting the sub parameters (as done in step #1 above). After that, you can edit the main parameters as usual, and switch back to the sub parameters at any time by pressing the appropriate effect selector buttons.
EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE grouped together, pressing any of those Pedal Switches alternately bypasses or activates all those effects simultaneously. Operation — 1. From the Manual mode, repeatedly press the Utility button until “GROUP” is shown in the display. 2. Press the Effect Selector buttons (CMP, DST, EQ, etc.) corresponding to the effect blocks you wish to assign to the group.
EFFECT SECTION HINT You can set the minimum volume of the foot controller to a value other than zero (for example, when you want to use the foot controller to easily move between loud and soft settings). See “Setting the MINIMUM VOLUME Level” on page 47 for details.
EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE ❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉❉ ASSIGNABLE Block Funtions — MIN/MAX Volume and Auto Volume The ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch has two volume-related functions: MIN/MAX Volume and Auto Volume. (These are available in all modes — Manual, Memory and Memory Edit.) Select one of them by pressing the ASSIGNABLE Block Type switch. (The LED next to the selected function lights.
EFFECT SECTION 3. The LED stops flashing and remains lit when the fade up is complete and the volume is at maximum. LED flashes When LED stops flashing, volume reaches maximam. Press and hold Pedal Switch HINT Release Pedal Switch Applications of this would include imitating the slow attack of other instrument sounds like a softly-bowed violin, or a pedal steel guitar. Since Auto Volume cuts off the picking sound and slowly brings up the level, it is ideal for playing soft, lyrical solos.
EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE MANUAL JOB MODE Saving the Manual Mode Settings to an Effect Program Operation — 1. After making the desired effect settings in the Manual mode, simultaneously hold down [MANUAL] and press [MEMORY]. (The [MEMORY] LED and BANK/MEMORY indicator flash.) s Note: When the settings have been saved, “COMPLETED” is shown in the display and operation automatically goes to the Memory mode.
EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE MEMORY MODE Selecting Effect Programs Operation — 1. Select the Memory mode by pressing [MEMORY] (even if the MEMORY LED is lit). 2. Use the [–]/[+] buttons to step up or down through the programs in order, or use the Pedal Switches. (See page 11 for more details on using the Pedal Switches.) The effect program name appears in the LCD.
EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE Bypass Switching of Effect Blocks The Pedal Switches can also be used to bypass or activate individual effect blocks or the assigned effect Group. Note: When [MANUAL] is pressed, the bypass function is automatically selected (the MEMORY LED in the ASSIGNABLE Block flashes). When [MEMORY] is pressed, either the bypass function (LED flashes) or the effect program selection function (LED is lit continuously) is automatically selected, depending on the last setting made.
EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE MEMORY EDIT MODE The Memory Edit mode is similar to the Manual mode in PERIODICALLY CHECK YOUR EDITS—While you edit an effect program, you should regularly and often compare the sound with the original. In this way, if you find that you like the original value of a parameter better than the value you most recently set, you can recall the original program settings (see page 54). Remember, though, that this permanently erases whatever edits you have made.
EFFECT SECTION MEMORY MODE Recalling the Settings of the Original Program (in Compare Condition) At any time during editing, you can recall the settings of the original program. Keep in mind, however, that this permanently erases whatever edits you have made. Operation — To recall the original program settings, simply press either [MANUAL] or [MEMORY] while in the Compare condition (the EDIT/COMPARE LED is flashing). The following display appears.
EFFECT SECTION 3. Select the destination program number with the [–]/[+] buttons. 4. To copy the selected program to the destination number, select “GO” (press [SET-B]). To cancel and return to Memory mode, select “EXIT” (press [SET-A]), or press any of the mode buttons. CAUTION Be careful when performing this operation, since it automatically and irretrievably erases the program at the destination. Swapping One Effect Program with Another 4.
EFFECT SECTION 3. MEMORY MODE Use the [–]/[+] buttons to select the desired character at the cursor (<) position. Use [6 CURSOR] to move the cursor (<) in the display. The following characters are available: ❈ Total effects bypass (Turning all active effects on/off) (See “Using the External Footswitch as a Total Effect Bypass Switch” below.) Operation (other than ❈)— 1. Connect the footswitch to the FOOT SW jack on the rear panel. 2. 4. Press [MANUAL] or [MEMORY] to return to the desired mode.
EFFECT SECTION For example, if you are using the footswitch to enter and exit the Tuner mode, and press it while the MIDI Bulk Trasmission function is active, the message “EXIT MIDI BULK” will appear. Either continue with the MIDI Bulk Transmission operation, or press one of the mode buttons on the panel to return to normal operation.
EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS This section briefly explains each of the effect types and their parameters. For information on how to select effects and edit the main and sub parameters, see the sections “Selecting an Effect Type,” “Editing Parameters” (page 44), “Selecting Effect Programs” (page 51) and the “MEMORY EDIT MODE” section (page 53).
EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS DISTORTION The Distortion block features five different distortion effects, some of which recreate the same warm distortion as that of a tube ampflifier. Dist 1 is a general-purpose distortion sound, Dist 2 provides a warm, tube amplifier sound, Dist 3 has a hard “edgy” sound, Dist 4 provides a heavy, “fat” distortion effect, while the Overdrive effect provides a sound like the natural overdrive produced by a guitar amp.
EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS EFFECT SECTION Equalizer (EQ) The Equalizer effect is a highly versatile and flexible four-band parametric equalizer that includes bandwidth (Q) controls on the Lo Mid and Hi Mid frequencies. HIGH (500 Hz – 12 kHz) LMID F, HMID F (80 Hz – 12 kHz) LOW F (40 Hz – 1.2 kHz) Q=1.0 Q=5.
EFFECT SECTION OUTPUT — Range: 0 ~ 200% Determines the level of the processed sound. Settings above 100% are used for boosting the signal to an appropriate level to compensate for equalizer adjustments that bring the overall signal level down. WAH + EQ (WAH, WEQ) Wah is a filter sweep effect that, as its name implies, produces a “wah” type sound. The sweep of the filter can be made to vary automatically, or it can be controlled by the input level or with a connected external foot controller.
EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS SPEED (controlled with the second knob from the left, when Auto is selected) — Range: 0.4 ~ 6.4 Hz Determines the speed of the filter sweep cycle. EQ HIGH FREQUENCY (HIGH F) — Range: 500 Hz ~ 12.0 kHz Determines the cutoff frequency of the high frequency band (as adjusted in High above). CENTER FREQUENCY (CENTER) — Range: 125 Hz ~ 9.0 kHz Determines the center frequency of the Wah effect. The emphasized frequency is swept around this frequency.
EFFECT SECTION Note: This parameter is for adjusting the high gain of the two-band EQ, which is independent of the Amp Simulator effect. MIX BALANCE (MIX) — Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the balance between the dry (direct) and processed signals. A setting of 0% outputs only the dry signal, and a setting of 100% outputs only the processed sound. Sub parameters: EQ INPUT — Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the level of the input signal.
EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS Chorus 1, 2 (CH1, CH2) Two chorus effects are provided: Chorus 1 features both pitch and volume modulation for an animated sound, while Chorus 2 provides a richer, more spacious effect. SPEED — Range: 0.03 ~ 6.18 Hz Determines the speed of the pitch modulation. BRILLIANCE (BRIL) (controlled with the center knob) — Range: –3 ~ +6 dB This functions as a tone control, for adjusting the brightness of the chorus sound.
EFFECT SECTION LEFT DELAY FEEDBACK (DL FB, P.L) — Range: 0 ~ 99% Determines the amount of regeneration of the left signal’s delayed repeats. The higher the value, the greater the number of repeats. Since the pitch shift is applied to each delayed repeat, each successive repeat has a different pitch. RIGHT DELAY TIME (DL TIM, P R) Range: 0.1 ~ 10 ms Determines the time that the right pitch-shifted signal is delayed.
EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS RIGHT DELAY TIME (R TIME) — Range: 0.1 ~ 12.0 ms Determines the time that the signal is delayed before applying the flanger to the right channel. FEEDBACK (FB) — Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the amount of the Phaser-processed signal that is fed back to the Phaser input. Higher values result in a stronger Phaser sound. DRY LEVEL (DRY) — Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the level of the dry sound. A setting of 0% results in no direct sound output.
EFFECT SECTION Reverb (REV) This is a high-quality, yet simple and easy-to-use Reverb effect that provides three reverb types and lets you create long reverbs of up to 10 seconds. TIME — Range: 0.3 ~ 10.0 sec Determines the time it takes for the reverberation to decay. Higher values create a larger apparent room size. HIGH (controlled with the center knob) — Range: 0.1 ~ 1.0 Determines the amount of high frequencies in the reverb sound.
EFFECT SECTION EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS Note: The Tap Delay function can be used in the Manual, Memory or Memory Edit modes, if the MEMORY ON/OFF function is selected in the ASSIGNABLE Block (the MEMORY LED flashes). DOUBLING BALANCE (DB BAL) — Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the level of the short (or doubling) delay. A setting of 0% outputs only the main delay, while a setting of 100% outputs only the short (or doubling) delay.
EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS EFFECT SECTION REVERB TYPE (RV TYP) — Settings: Hall, Room, Plate REVERB TIME (RV TIM) — Range: 0.3 ~ 10.0 sec REVERB HIGH (RV HI) — Range: 0.1 ~ 1.0 REVERB DRY LEVEL (RV DRY) — Range: 0 ~ 100% REVERB LOW (RV LOW) — Range: –3 ~ +6 dB NOISE GATE Noise Gate is a separate effect that is placed before the Chorus and Reverb/Delay effects, and is used to eliminate any noise or hum in the signal when the instrument isn’t being played.
EFFECT SECTION 70 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS
REFERENCE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE ................................................ 73 RECORDING AND EDITING SONGS .......... 83 Selecting and Playing Patterns ...................... 73 Cursor Control in Pattern Mode .................... 74 REALTIME RECORDING MODE (REALTIME RECORDING) ............................ 83 Changing Chords ........................................... 74 Changing the Tempo .....................................
BACKING SECTION 72 PATTERN MODE PATTERN MODE
BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE PATTERN MODE In the Pattern mode, you can select and play rhythm and accompaniment patterns. There are 248 preset patterns covering a wide variety of musical styles, and they feature realistic drum, bass and other accompaniment sounds. Combined with the sophisticated chord controls of the GW50, these preset patterns provide easy-to-use backing tracks for performing along with.
BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE This flashes on every beat in time with the tempo. Position indicator — Displays the current position in the measure (in 16th notes); moves when pattern is playing. Pattern tempo Beat Beat 1 2 Time signature of the pattern Backing mute status Beat 3 Pattern name Beat Current chord 4 Measure/Beat — This changes as the pattern in playing; the indication depends on the length of the pattern and its time signature.