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1. Wah Wah Touch WAN 6 52 ama Sams ala aka AUTO Wal o ED EB AANO EIE DS EED as Formant Filters Touch Formant Filters Auto Formant Filters Compressor COMDIESSOF 0 ees Advanced mode Sustaining 8 Percussive modes Mod GCIASSICGROKOS a ma ul ESE Ek q Advanced Chorus Classic Flanger Advanced Flanger Vibrato Vintage Phaser 62 Smooth PhaS6F EE DERE EED Qhaspa 62 Jene uay SSD AREA O pe 63 IAC 25 EERS AR AE RIG au bus Sua ma s S 64 Pitch SKIRT resiente iee ee 65 GI AA PE 66 WRAT s 2 eamaq paka ein Saa se nape eee 66 DEUO Sr RE Uban ai pababa A babang 67 Intelligent Pitch shifter 68 Delay Single Delay 70 NG SMEEK SERE RES a 70 REVEISE un we RE DEE en ve 70 KOR mod AAS ER ee eee eee Pus 70 PINAFONG EIER REDE SR RI rn 70 DRADE ooien a a 71 Dual Delay 71 Reverbs Reverb Types 72 Common Reverb Parameters 72 Parametric EQ riet ea 73 Noise Gate 74 APPENDIX MIDI implementation chart 15 Frequently asked Questions 76 Presel List nu en are dd Technical Specifications 79 I
2. 13 OVERVIEW INTEGRATED EFFECTS NAGEMENT G system t electronic MENU MODE cuorus FLANGER TREMOLA WHAMMY PITEH ALGORITHM HI CLASS TAPE fcHo DYNAMIG REVERBAlGaRITHM PRESETABLE BOOST LEVEL DOWN 4 SI ENTER RETURN 14 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 duick 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 So for example we may refer to the first encoder either as FILTER or INPUT depending on the context General Navigation Basics The six top switches also act as encoders They are used to change parameter values in the different menus A menu is a group of related parameters To access menus Press EDIT turn PAGE press ENTER or Press EDIT and press EFFECT or Press one of the LOOP switches and press ENTER e Each page in the display has up to three parameters The values of these parameters are adjusted using encoders A B and C Use PAGE to scroll through pages of parameters Play Mode 1 FILTER On Off Switch 2 COMP On Off switch 3 LOOP 1 On Off switch 4 LOOP 2 On Off
3. 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 G System does not respond to any incoming MIDI data Program Change In Range On Off Determines whether the G System should respond to incoming MIDI program changes or not Program Change Out Range Off On On Map This parameter and the Prg Map parameter concern the MIDI program change information sent on MIDI out when a preset is recalled on G System Off No program changes are sent on MIDI out On Program changes are sent on MIDI out when presets are recalled Adjacent to the sent program change an MSB value is also sent The MSB Most Significant Bit Ctrl 0 followed by a valued is used to select a preset bank on the receiving MIDI device Note that not all MIDI devices are designed to read the MSB G System has 300 preset locations 100 factory presets and 200 user preset locations 46 When recalling the 100 factory presets in banks AO to B19 MSB value O followed by program changes 0 99 is sent on MIDI out When recalling the 100 user presets in user banks 00 to 19 MSB value 1 followed by program changes 0 99 is sent on MIDI out When recalling the 100 user presets in user banks 20 to 39 MSB value 2 followed by program changes 0 99 is sent on MIDI out On Map Use this setting to activate the Prg Map see next paragraph Prg Map Via the MIDI Program Map you are a
4. STORE DELETE Overview Play mode gt Press and hold any PRESET switch 1 5 to access Preset Handle mode and store default RECALL ELETE STORE Perfect lead HAS Clear Sound AHi Bad Lead HE Perfect lead Preset Handle Mode Store In Preset Handle Mode you can store recall delete and You can store up to 200 presets in the User bank rename presets e When storing a Factory preset The G System suggests the first free slot location Entering Preset Handle Mode e When storing a User preset e Press EDIT The location corresponding to the pressed switch is e Press and hold any of the PRESET switches 1 to 5 suggested but you can select any location in the Select a function from the Store Recall and Delete User bank using encoder A range using the PAGE encoder Please note that presets can easily be renamed in Store Mode 32 How to Store a Preset Step by Step e Press EDIT to enter Edit Mode The display will read something similar to EDIT A EDIT B EDITC Bam Fe FS KS Hann F H e Press and hold any PRESET switch 1 to 5 for two seconds You are now in Preset Handle Mode and the Store function is selected per default You can however select between Store Recall and Delete submodes by turning the PAGE encoder LOOP E wrecrureperezers e If the preset you are trying to store is a Factory preset the first free store location in
5. you can use the pedal to sweep through the vowel sounds Formant parameters Generic Low Mid amp High Range Heat Hit Head Had But Father All Boot Foot or Bird We have used names phonetically similar to the types of sounds emulated by that particular formant filter Sweep Range 0 to 100 Assign an expression pedal to control the Sweep parameter and you have full live control of the emulated vowels Bright Range 0 to 100 Depending on the Low Mid and High settings you may need to adjust the high end frequencies of this effect Resonance Range 0 to 100 Use this parameter to increase filter emphasis Use it with caution as high settings combined with certain vowels may sound very harsh OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled EFFECTS FILTER Touch Formant Additional Parameters The Touch Formant effect is controlled by the input dynamics similar to a Touch Wah Sensitivity Range 0 to 10 The Sensitivity parameter must be set according to the base level of your particular preset Response Range Slow or Fast This parameter determines the speed of the sweep when you hit the strings Auto Formant Additional Parameters Speed Range 0 050 to 20Hz This parameter sets the s
6. 1 4 stereo jack switch connectors can be used to switch channels e g on a pre amp or a combo amp either at preset change or when sending a CC change Switching options are Tip to Ground Ring to Ground Tip and Ring to Ground No Connection for each of the two connectors Depending on the channel switching facilities on your pre amp different cables should be used 10 4 SERIAL USB IN MIDI OUT OUT 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 Pedal In Exp Expression Connector for an expression pedal to control e g pitch in awhammy effect Pedal In Vol Volume Connector for an expression pedal A connected expression pedal will per default control the Input Gain parameter MIDI IN On the MIDI IN port the G System can receive MIDI information such as MIDI Program Change messages for preset changes and Continuous Controllers MIDI CCs You can use these to remote control G System parameters MIDI OUT The G System sends out MIDI Program Change messages when a preset is recalled S PDIF OUTPUT DO O 11 12 13 OVERVIEW THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO N
7. 35 Semi Parallel routing 35 Parallel Routing 36 Routing LOCK si AG oni tees ae ce ead 37 Input Select 37 Levels Optimizing your noise level 38 Level parameters 38 Boost Function 39 Pedals Expression pedals for what 40 GORNECINg 2 arene cso Bara NG nab oly ae ad os 40 Setting up your pedals 40 Pedals menu use Duy hE ek 41 Volume function Expression function 42 GalibiauDO s y asss mas n Ee Abe Kes 42 Letting expression pedals control specific parameters 43 Switches Custom Setup of Switch functions 44 MIDI MIDI related parameters 46 Backup via MIDI 46 Utility laB Masier 222 22 ie 47 Lock parameters 47 Clear parameters 47 English Version Manual revision 2 04 SW V 2 01 Prod No E60504713 TABLE OF CONTENTS Relays for amp channel switching Switch 1 Switch 2 The Relay switching menu SEUNG AA ence RE e E E as The Tuner The Tuner in Play Mode Tuner Mode parameters Tap Tempo Tap Tempo EFFECTS Introduction 0 SS SS Filter Resonance Filter Touch Resonance Filter Auto Resonance Filter
8. Comp Synthized MIDI Bank Preset 35 Ar 1 36 2 37 3 38 4 39 5 40 A8 1 41 2 42 3 43 4 44 5 45 A9 1 46 2 47 3 48 4 49 5 50 BO 1 51 2 52 3 53 4 54 5 55 B1 1 56 2 b7 3 58 4 59 5 60 B2 1 61 2 62 3 63 4 64 5 65 B3 1 66 2 67 3 68 4 69 5 Preset Name Pure Liverpool Reverberated Vintage Phaser Filtered Rockabilly Phasing The Facts 70 s Tape Flange Slow Modulation Tremo Vibe Resonance Vibration Natural Vibration Bluebox Echo s Who Said Skysaw Sus4 DreamVerb Sus4 Taped Up Rise and Shine Simply Chorus Slow Flange Vibra Room Message in a Bottle Gold Plate Chicken Dance Funky Music Verb Play That Funk Music Clean Cowboy Chicken Picking Reso Tremolo Funky Filters Revers Pie In The Sky Whammy 2 Oct Up Whammy 1 Oct Down Clean Comp Slow Release Comp Clean Picking Comp Clean Comped Plate Sustaining Comp 77 PRESET LIST MIDI Bank Preset Preset Name 70 B4 1 Phase Off 71 2 Talk the Talk 12 3 Funky Thang 73 4 Straight Octaver 74 5 LOFi Filters 75 B5 1 T Petty Chorus 76 2 Bluesey Lead T1 3 Vibra Wah 78 4 Stuck In the Middle 19 5 Funky Chorus Rhythm 80 B6 1 Subtle Acoustic 81 2 Acoustic Detune 82 3 Vibrato Sweet 83 4 Soft Vibrato 84 5 Sustained Chorus 8 B7 1 Jazz Ballad 86 2 AndAll That Jazz 87 3 Blues Room 88 4 The Good Bad amp Ugly 89 5 Telephone Delays 90 B8 1 Clean Chorus Verb 91 2 Rockabilly Slap 92 3 Rock n Roll Spring 93 4 Reverb amp
9. Instrument o t c electronic O To avoid having to run long cables from your expression pedals to your rack the Control Board is equipped with duplicates of the two Expression Pedal connectors found on the GFX01 10 Drive Pedals Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal Levels Set your drive pedals and the pre amp to reasonable levels Setting levels to maximum may cause internal overload resulting in clicks and unwanted digital distortion When the red OVERLOAD LED on the INPUT meter lights up the signal is too hot Not Good Good Overload LED vec LEVEL INPUT DAMP Cie ma u C MAX Depending on how the Input gain is set on the G System you may slightly have to adjust your drive settings on pedals and pre amp when these are connected using the G System loops kal NOTE Presets e The G System holds 100 Factory presets You can store up to 200 User presets e Presets are organized in banks of five AO to A9 and BO to B9 Each Factory bank holds five presets 1 to 5 The 20 Factory banks are labeled User banks are labeled 0 to 39 Each User bank can hold 5 presets 1 to 5 Recalling Loading a Preset e Recall a preset by pressing one of the PRESET switches 1 5 You select a preset bank using the UP and DOWN switches e Press both the UP and DOWN swit
10. Phrygian major Scale steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7 1 b3 4 5 b7 1 2 3 9 6 1 D3 4 bo o D7 1 b2 b3 3 b5 5 6 b7 1 2 b3 4 bb bb 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 b7 1 2 b3 4 5 6 7 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7 1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 1 62 3 4 5 b6 b7 Voice 1 2 Range 13 to Unison to 13 The intelligent pitch shifter can add two voices within the selected scale The pitch shifter automatically calculates the correct interval according to the played note selected scale type and key Level 1 2 Range 100 to OdB Sets the individual levels of the two voices Pan Position 1 2 Range 50 Controls the panning position of each of the two voices 0 is center position By panning the voices you can achieve a very wide spread sound Delay 1 2 Delay range 0 50ms To a get at natural sounding result is it obvious to simulate that no two guitarist would play notes precisely at the same time To simulate this you can delay the harmony voices slightly Just 10 20ms of delay will give in a smooth and natural sounding result Mix Range 0 to 100 Sets the overall mix between the dry and processed signal OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled D
11. Press EDIT and then MENU Select Gbl Levels using the PAGE Encoder e Press ENTER EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C ELEL S HER Input Gain Range 8 to 18dB This parameter sets the input gain of the instrument input where you plug in your guitar When you have set the Input gain correctly the red LED on the Input meters occasionally lights up when you hit the guitar hard with a big chord on a clean sound To quickly change the Input gain hit EDIT and turn the Input Gain encoder switch 1 Hit EDIT again to exit back to Play Mode Loop Level Range O to 10dB This parameter sets how hard you hit the input of the loop section If you feel that the drive pedals in the loops give more overdrive than when not connected in the G System you can use this parameter to compensate Loop Headroom This parameter controls the sensitivity on the input side of the effects section If the pedals and pre amp connected 38 to the loops boost the signal considerably you can either reduce the output level of these devices adjust the Loop Headroom parameter or both The range of this parameter depends on the Loop level setting Levels on Devices in Loops 7A Max gain on one or more active pedals may cause eu internal overload in the G System Internal overload results in audible digital glitches Volume Range 100 to OdB The volume parameter can control the level either before or after the effects section
12. This is set up using the Volume Position parameter see below Volume Position The Volume Position parameter defines where the volume is controlled The options are Input The volume is controlled right after the loops and before the effects This allows for effects such as Delay and Reverb to hang even if you lower the level using an expression pedal Output The volume is controlled after the effects This means that the volume of the entire signal including effects is controlled Output Level This parameter sets the overall Output level of the entire G System This is where you trim the G System to your amp s input You will have to rely on your ears for this setting as most amps do not have an input meter Driving the input of your amp hard may result in overdriving the amp s input If this is the sound you are looking for go for it If not lower the Output level of the G System SA To quickly change the Output level hit EDIT and m turn the Output Level Encoder Switch 6 Hit EDIT again to return to Play Mode Boost Max Range O 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 se
13. connected to the Vol connector on either the GFX01 or the Control Board controls the Volume parameter e Exp The expression pedal connected to the Exp connector on either the GFX01 or the Control Board controls the Volume parameter e EncA EncB EncC Encoder A B or C controls the Volume parameter The Volume parameter can be positioned in two sd different places before the Effects section or after the Effects section This is configured in the Levels menu Please refer to the Volume Position section in this chapter to learn more about these options and their consequences NOTE 41 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 e 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 Alternating Use this setting if you have connected a pedal with an alternating switch type The alternating switch type is a switch that stays in one position once it is pressed and needs to be pressed once more to return to its previous state Exp or Vol Select whether it is a volume or an expression pedal you have connected As explained on page 40 regular volume pedals should only be used to control
14. floor MIDI for control of additional external MIDI units Connectors for 2 4 expression pedals Should this manual leave any of your questions unanswered please use the TC Support service which f you can access via our website www tcelectronic com fa med Over a period of time we will collect the most frequently LA SI J JPI SORIT asked questions and update the manual accordingly r W VEL ie UVUM IE Manual updates are available for download on our website in PDF format The current manual revision number is found at the bottom of page 3 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 Preset Switches saat lowe lama Nana N Wa u OQ O O Presets consist of Effect Blocks Reverb Delay etc both active and inactive ones Settings for all Effect Blocks for both active and inactive ones Status active inactive for all loops The assignment of the connected expression pedals Various other parameters
15. functions 44 Custom Setup of Switch Functions Follow this step by step guide to customize one or more switch functions Press EDIT to enter Edit Mode e Press MENU and select Switches using PAGE Press ENTER You will now see a screen similar to this one EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C Lit TEL n ada T Use the PAGE Encoder to select the number of the switch you want to re assign Use Encoder A to select the function for that switch Use Encoder B to select the style see below e Press EDIT to exit to Play Mode 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 Function Style Param 3 None Filter On Off Toggle or Hold Comp On Off Toggle or Hold Loop 1 On Off Toggle or Hold Loop 2 On Off Toggle or Hold Loop 3 On Off Toggle or Hold Loop 4 On Off Toggle or Hold Insert On Off Toggle or Hold Relay Toggle or Hold Gate Toggle or Hold Boost On Off Toggle or Hold Mod On Off Toggle or Hold Pitch On Off Toggle or Hold Delay On Off Toggle or Hold Reverb On Off Toggle or Hold EQ On Off Toggle or Hold Preset Bank none AO to AQ Fact Preset 1 to 5 BO to B9 Fact Preset 1 to 5 O to 39 User Preset 1 to 5 Tempo Tuner Mute Toggle or Hold MIDI CC 0 to 119 None
16. input is a very sensitive point in the signal chain The few extra bucks for good cables are well spent Avoid max levels on connected Pedals and pre amp The loops have a great dynamic range and will accept most pedals on the market However it is possible to hit the loop returns too hot Max levels on pedals in loops may cause internal overload in the G System resulting in digital clipping Therefore you should work with reasonable levels on the connected loops Nd LEVEL e OD OO O O Not good Good The Insert Loop If you chose to have a pre amp in the Insert loop and place the pre amp far away from the G System we HIGHLY recommend using balanced cables This also applies if your pre amp has no balanced connectors most haven t When you use balanced cables to connect a pre amp to the Insert loop a special pseudo balanced circuit will reduce the noise otherwise introduced More than a meter Input Level The G System s Instrument input is per default adjusted to match most guitar pick up levels However you can 37 MENU MODE GLOBAL LEVELS fine tune the Input sensitivity to achieve best performance and best signal to noise ratio e 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 e
17. is the pre amp input The effect loop Send is the pre amps output The effects loop Return is the Input of the power amp Combo The Combo amp is identical to the Head but also has built in speakers hence the combo or combination expression sd We are guite aware that not all amps are built and ZPN labeled exactly alike and the generic explanations above nga must therefore be considered as a basic guide We also recognize the importance and tone differences of the power amp models tube types etc This page is a reference for basic understanding of the principles of guitar amplification only 22 In or Preamp Clean ch Drive ch n w OO OU Power amp stereo Ea Speaker Speaker Power amp IN RETURN Head e OOOOOO 000000 IN Preamp OUT SEND Speaker INOOOOOO 000000 Combo Preamp Loop SEND Power amp Loop RETURN l OOOOOO OOOOOO Effect 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 Drive Pedals Loop2 Loop 1 INPUT 66 60600600680 0G Combo amp Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal In this setup we are using up to four drive pedals Connecting and a single combo amp If
18. is used as a power amp If you need to use the drive of the combo the pre amp section of the combo should be inserted in the Insert loop of the G System loop 5 to take full benefit of the post effects of the G System Question How do adjust the Input level What is the proper way to adjust the input level on my G System Should the meters be almost clipping Answer You should leave some headroom around 3dB on the Input meter to avoid internal DSP overloads A DSP overload can happen anytime though depending on how much you boost the signal inside the unit If you boost the signal too much internally the LEDs will light up even though the input is not too loud You should be careful not to overloading the DSP In analog equipment overloads can produce harmonic distortion which can make the sound warmer In digital equipment overloading just degrades the sound and creates loud clicks 16 Question Global bypass How can bypass the G System Answer There is no Global Bypass parameter in the G System But you can assign an empty preset to any customizable switch The factory preset B9 5 is an all bypassed preset Question Control of several GFX01 Can one single G System board control several GFX01 the 1 unit processing module that is mounted under the G System board itself Answer No this is not possible The G System board can only control one GFX01 unit However via MIDI the G System ca
19. preset can store two Relay configurations You can assign a switch to toggle between these configurations Toggle or to temporarily activate the second configuration Hold As a result the G System can select the amp channel of your choice at preset change Then within that preset you can use a switch assigned to Relay to alternate between Relay A and Relay B settings Example You have a three channel amp Clean Crunch and Lead You have designed a nice Crunch sound that you use in the beginning of a solo Later you wish to go to the Lead channel but otherwise keep the same effects Set Relay to A and select the Crunch channel using encoder A EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C Then set Relay to B and select the Lead channel using encoder B Set Relay to A again and store the preset Now set up a switch to alternate between Relay A and Relay B and you are ready to go To learn more about setting up switches please refer to the Custom Setup of Switches section 49 THE TUNER The Tuner in Play Mode 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 The Tuner in Tuner Mode In Tuner Mode the entire display is used to indicate pitch
20. the Utility menu Look at the illustration and see if you can follow the signal chain Connect your guitar to the G System s Input Up to four pedals can be connected in loops 1 to 4 Via the Insert loop s Send the signal is sent to the head s input The head s pre amp out send goes to the G System s Insert loop Return This way the entire signal from the drive pedals and the pre amp section of the head is returned to the input of the G System s effects section Via the G System s Out Connector the signal is sent to the head s return which is actually the input of the head s power amp section Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal Connecting Connect your guitar to the G System s Instrument Input Connect up to four drive pedals to the loops All pedals connected to the loops must remain switched on at all times The G System activates deactivates the loops not the pedals Connect expression pedals using a single standard 1 4 jack cable Depending on the expression pedal model the cable must be mono or stereo Connect the G System s Insert Send to the head s input Connect the head s effect loop send to the G System s Insert return Connect the G System s Out to your amp s effect loop return power amp in Use two amps for stereo operation Connect expression pedals and calibrate these using the Pedals menu 25 TYPICAL SETU
21. to a fairly high value Illustration Out Threshold In NG Noise gate Range Off On The effects status All settings are stored as part of the preset even ifthe Noise Gate is disabled MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART MIDI Implementation Chart for G System Version 1 0 Function Transmitted ou Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default 1 1 Ts Changed O nn YR O Mode Default Messages X X KA Altered mmm Note Number X X snd UE VOICE nd Ka X Velocity Note ON X X AE Note OP a UU After Touch Key X O N Ee N Channel Sa Uu a Pitch Bend x L l U u Ka Onin Control Change O to 127 O to 127 Prog Change O O ne System Exclusive ua Dn Onn Common Song Pos X X Song Sel X X sini COG ad X X nnn System real time Clock O O E O ee eee Commando a X Nu Aux Messages Local ON OFF X X All Notes OFF X X Active Sense X X EE EE yee Reset ee UU N a Notes O YES X NO 75 APPENDIX FREOUENTLY ASKED OUESTIONS 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 Question G System directly into a combo Is it possible to use the G System straight into the front end of a small combo guitar amp without the use of a pre amp Answer Yes this is possible if the amp
22. to get at pretty good bass simulation Voice 1 Range 1200 to 1200 Cent This parameter specifies the pitch of the first voice As 100 Cent equal 1 semitone you can select any interval between one octave below the Input pitch to one octave above it Voice 2 Range 1200 to 1200 Cent This parameter specifies the pitch of the second voice As 100 Cent equal 1 semitone you can select any interval between one octave below the Input pitch to one octave above it Pan 1 Range 50 to 50 This parameter sets the stereo position of the first voice Pan 2 Range 50 to 50 This parameter sets the stereo position of the second voice Delay 1 Range O to 350ms This parameter sets the Delay time for the first voice Delay 2 Range O to 350ms This parameter sets the Delay time for the second voice EFFECTS PITCH FB1 Range 0 to 100 This parameter determines how often the first voice will be repeated by the Delay FB2 Range 0 to 100 This parameter determines how often the second voice will be repeated by the Delay Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 65 EFFECTS PITCH Octa
23. volume parameters Expression pedals work well with all types of parameters Vol Master amp Exp Master When a preset change occurs the value of a parameter can be controlled either by the expression pedal or the preset This parameter determines which of the two applies There are two options for parameters assigned to pedals Preset The parameter value stored as part of the preset rules regardless of the current position of the expression pedal controlling the parameter Global The position of the expression pedal is identified at the moment of preset change and the value stored as part of the preset is overwritten by the pedal Example Let us say you are using your pedal to control Delay mix 42 in preset 1 In preset 2 you want to use the pedal to control the Whammy Pitch parameter Preset 2 is set up with the Pitch parameter set to 0 Because you just used your pedal for Delay mix in preset 1 you leave it at 15 The big question is When you change to preset 2 do you want the Pitch parameter to stay at 0 as it is programmed in the preset or do you want the pitch to grab the 15 position of the pedal By setting the Exp Master parameter to Global the current pedal position affects the controlled parameter immediately after the preset change By setting the Exp Master or Vol Master parameter to Preset the preset value rules at preset change The expression pedal will take
24. while 4th order filters are 24dB Octave 4th order filters will ring or resonate more than 2nd order filters Hi Cut Range 160Hz to 14kHz Determines the frequency above which the hi cut filter will attenuate the high end frequencies of the generated effect Resnce Resonance Range 0 to 100 Sets the amount of resonance on the hi cut filter OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 52 Touch Res Filter Additional Parameters The Touch Resonance filter creates an effect similar to a Touch Wah The sweep through a frequency range is controlled via the Input s dynamics Sense Sensitivity Range 0 to 10 The sensitivity should be set according to the Input level on the Filter block The lower a setting the harder the effect section should be hit to create the whack effect Response Range Slow or Fast This parameter sets the response time i e how fast the quack should occur when you hit the strings Fmax Frequency Max Range 1kHz to 10kHz This parameter can limit range of the sweep Most likely you will find a full range being too harsh and high end You will probably find settings between 2kHz and 4kHz to prove excellent Auto Resonance Filter Additional Parameters Speed Range 0 050
25. you add another amp you have a stereo setup Connect your guitar to the Instrument Input e Connect up to four drive pedals to the loops All pedals connected to the loops must remain switched on at all times The G System activates deactivates the loops not the pedals Connect expression pedals using a single standard 1 4 jack cable Depending on the expression pedal model the cable must be mono or stereo Connect the G System s Out to your amp s input or to the amp s effect loop return Use two amps for stereo operation Connect expression pedals and calibrate these using the Pedals menu The two expression pedals are optional If connected you can use them to control e g a volume parameter or a pitch for whammy 23 TYPICAL SETUPS Pedals pre amp and Amp Preamp B 000000 000000 A 66 00600600680 Cle Combo amp This setup is similar to the one described in the first example but we have now added a pre amp to the Insert loop You can decide to have the pre amp in or out of the signal chain per preset but you will probably prefer to have it on at all times This is configured in the Utility menu which you can access in Menu Mode With a pre amp in the signal chain you can chose to connect the G System to the input or the effects return power amp in on the combo amp Using the regular input on the combo amp gives you a double pre amp setup where you ca
26. 0 230V CEE 7 page VII SR section 107 2 D1 IEC 83 page C4 BS 1363 of 1984 Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched and unswitched socket outlets This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible To completely disconnect from AC mains disconnect the power supply cord from the AC receptacle The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable Do not install in a confined space Do not open the unit risk of electric shock inside Caution You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Service There are no user serviceable parts inside All service must be performed by qualified personnel EMC EMI amp 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tel
27. 00ms Lo Fi The Lo Fi Delay will make your delays stand out Try experimenting with the Drive parameter as well as the Feedback LoCut and Hi Cut parameters to tailor the Lo Fi sound to your exact needs In addition to the common parameters described in the introduction of the delay section this delay has the following parameters Drive Range 0 to 24dB The higher you set the Drive parameter the more distorted the repeats become The drive simulated by this effect has a very analog feel Ping Pong The Ping Pong delay causes the delay to alternate between the left and right channels resulting a very nice stereo feel Use the Width parameter to determine how stereo you want this effect to be In addition to the common parameters described in the introduction of the delay section this delay has the following parameters Width Range 0 to 100 The Width parameter determines how far the left and right repetitions should spread from the center 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 s
28. B PreDly Pre Delay Range O to 100ms This parameter defines a short Delay placed between the direct signal and the Reverb Diffuse field Use Pre Delay to keep the source material clear and undisturbed from the more diffuse Reverb Diffuse Field arriving shortly after Shape Range Round Square or Curved The shape of the simulated room is of great importance to the reverb characteristics Try the various shapes Size Range Small Medium or Large Though the Decay time can be altered from 0 1 to 20 seconds on all reverb types selecting a predefined room size may get you closer to the sound you desire To achieve a natural sounding emulation of a big room with long decay select Large Use the Medium and Small settings accordingly for simulations of smaller rooms Again Building the perfect guitar sound is not always about doing the most obvious You may find cool settings by swimming against the stream Hi Col amp Lo Col High Color Low Color Hi Color range Wool Warm Real Clear Bright Crisp and Glass Lo Color range Thick Round Real Light Tight Thin NoBass These parameters give you six variations of the reverb s low and high freguency 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 amp Lo Lev High Level Low Level Range 25 to 25 Use the Hi Lev and Lo Lev para
29. Class B IEC 60065 EN 60065 UL 60065 CSA E60065 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 22 F to 167 F 30 C to 70 C Max 90 non condensing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Control Interface MIDI USB Pedal Exp and Vol Relay closure seperate tip and ring connection to sleeve Misc DC output General Finish Display Footswitches Dimensions Weight Mains Voltage Power Consumption Warranty Parts and labor In Out 5 Pin DIN USB 1 1 type B Four 1 4 stereo phone jack 2 on GFX01 2 on Control Board 4 relays on two 1 4 stereo phone jack for amp Switching 4 x 9VDC outputs 200mA totally Shield Pin Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel chassis 2x20 character STN LCD display 20x7 Dot Matrix 18 Illuminated Footswitches 6 with build in Rotary Encoders 20 2 x 10 5 x 4 1 512 9mm x 265 9mm x 103 4mm 17 2 Ib 7 83 kg 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz auto select lt 20 W According to EU regulations Technical specifications are subject to change without notice 19
30. Delays 94 5 Guitar Hero 95 BY 1 Distant Vibrato 96 2 Ping Pong pong pong 97 3 Slow Hi Range Phase 98 4 Double Filters 99 o All Bypassed 18 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 Max Output Level Output Ranges Analog Outputs L R Connectors Impedance Max Output Level Output Ranges Digital Outputs Connectors Formats Sample Rate System Performance Frequency Response Dynamic Range THD A to D Conversion D to A Conversion EMC Complies with Safety Certified to Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity 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 Two 1 4 phone jacks 24 kOhm Balanced 35 kOhm 1000hm Balanced 200 Ohm 12 dBu 6 to 10 dBu Two 1 4 phone jacks 100 Ohm Balanced 200 Ohm 12 dBu 0 to 10 dBu RCA Phono S PDIF S PDIF 24 bit EIAJ CP 340 IEC 958 75Ohm 44 1 kHz typ 0 0 0 4 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz typ gt 95 dB 20Hz to 22KHz OdBFS typ lt 80 dB 20Hz to 22kHz 1dBFS 24 bit 128 x oversampling bitstream DSR 24 bit 128 x oversampling bitstream DSR EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 FCC part 15 Class B CISPR 22
31. G SYSTEM INTEGRATED EFFECTS S MANAGEMENT Pe VI D N ss Mandi English Version A NOOR WD OO 10 11 12 13 14 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manuf
32. Hz to 20Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System 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 The Triangle shape has a sharp peak point while the Sine type gives a smoother shift Fmax Frequency Max Range 1kHz to 10kHz This parameter can limit the range of the sweep Most likely you will find a full range being too harsh and high end You will probably find settings between 2kHz and 4kHz to prove excellent EFFECTS FILTER Wah Wah With this effect type you can create the same effect as with a dedicated wah pedal which you can control manually All you need to do is assign an expression pedal to control the Sweep parameter When you select a Factory preset using this Wah Wah effect an expression pedal connected to the Exp connector is automatically assigned to control this parameter Sweep Freq Range 0 to 100 With an expression pedal set up to control this parameter you have created a wah pedal Range Instr Mode Range Low or high This parameter sets which frequency areas should primarily be emphasized AutoOn Range Off 0 3s 0 5s 1s 3s 5s 10s or Inf When set to off the Wah effect is switched on off using the F
33. ILTER switch just like any other regular effect With any other setting the Wah effect is automatically switched on when the expression pedal controlling the Sweep parameter is moved Once the pedal is left in a fixed position the Wah effect is turned off after the period of time set by this parameter 0 3 seconds is almost instantly Inf means never OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 53 EFFECTS FILTER Touch 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 Sense Sensitivity Range 0 to 10 Adjust the sensitivity according to the level present on the input Be aware that changing any level parameter on devices prior to the Touch Wah effect will require a different sensitivity setting to get the same Touch Wah feel Resp Response Range Slow or Fast This parameter determines the speed of the sweep Range Instr Mode Range Low or High This parameter determines whether the Touch Wah is particularly sensitive to high or low input frequencies OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the o
34. 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 OdB 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 But if there are no specific benefits gained from changing between routings mostly there aren t we suggest that you use the Routing Lock function With the Routing Lock function activated you will not have to worry about selecting a routing for each preset In addition you will benefit from the smoothest preset changes possible Many guitarists choose the Serial routing and stick with it Setting Routing Lock e Press EDIT then MENU and turn the PAGE Encoder to select the Utility menu Press ENTER and select Routing Lock by turning the PAGE encoder Set to On or Off e Exit by pressing EDIT Optimizing the Noise Level Here is some advice on how to reduce noise and how to get the best signal to noise ratio with the G System Cables First of all Good cables are essential We advice that you use properly shielded cables throughout your entire system but remember that the quality of the cable connecting a guitar with passive pickups e g a Strat type to the G System
35. N OO LOOP I LOOP 2 LOOP 3 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 1t0 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 A loop only breaks when the 1 4 Return jack is connected This allows you to split your lead signal feeding multiple destinations so you can e g use a Loop Send as a dry signal for a 3 way setup Insert This loop is intended for a pre amp If cables longer than 3 feet are used they should be balanced even ifthe connectors on the pre amp are unbalanced When balanced cables are used a special pseudo balanced circuit will SEND RETUR N SEND RN RETU m O O POWER OUTPUTS mono Q QUAD 9V DC OUTPUTS 4x50mA or 200mA totally QQ INSERT OUTPUT reduce the noise which would occur when using unbalanced cables Output Left Right output to your amp or amps Power Outputs 4 x 9 Volt DC to power connected pedals Maximum combined load on these outlets is 200mA Please check the specifications on connected pedals Ring Pin SW Out Switch Out The two
36. NTRODUCTION 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 Just think about it Do you know anyone who has a guitar setup 10096 identical to your own Most likely not Bearing that in mind the task of building a piece of equipment like the G System has been a tremendous challenge well received by the entire dedicated staff at TC Electronic Utilizing the experience we have gained with its successful predecessors the G Force and the G Major and from the vast input and response we have received over the years from our customers the G System was born Features Floor based Multi effects processor Up to 9 effects can be used simultaneously e Fast and smooth preset changes featuring Delay spill overs 4 switchable mono loops for integration of your favorite effect pedals e 1 additional loop insert point dedicated for pre amps e 4x 9V DC outlets powering your effect pedals e USB connector for software updates e Ultimate flexibility as the Control Board can be separated from the GFX01 This allows you to place the GFX01 with loops etc in a 19 rack while leaving the Control Board on the
37. No function Toggle Hold When Toggle is selected the selected parameter effect is switched on or off by hitting the switch once When Hold is selected the function assigned to the switch is held as long as the switch is pressed and it is released when you release the switch MENU MODE SWITCHES viz ne Use the Hold option for effects that you just need for a few seconds Tap Tempo Allows you to tap the global G System tempo Tuner Mute Mutes the output while the Tuner is enabled Relay Switch between Relay settings A and B Toggle or temporarily activate setting B Hold Preset The following parameters allow you to use a switch to recall any preset from the Factory or the User bank Two parameters must be set Bank Selects a bank When set to none the bank position is defined using the UP DOWN switches AO to A9 and BO to B9 are Factory banks Banks 0 to 39 are User banks Preset 1 to 5 Sets the preset to be recalled in the given bank MIDI CC A switch can be assigned to send MIDI CC s between 0 and 119 to G Systems MIDI out On the assigned MIDI CC values will toggle between 0 and 127 every time the switch is pressed 45 MENU MODE MIDI MIDI Navigation e Press EDIT and then MENU Select MIDI using the PAGE Encoder and press ENTER Select parameters using the PAGE Encoder e Change parameters using Encoder C EDITA EDITB EDITC EER LIES Mi bid i MIDI Channel
38. OT OPEN C US UL6500 ARNING EN IEC 60065 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 15W C f TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO A De THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS a De Der CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OU GF001 MADE IN THAILAND PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT USB Use the USB port to update the G System s software from a computer SIPDIF Digital Out Digital output e g for feeding a digital audio recorder Power Input The G System s switch mode power supply accepts from 100 to 240 Volts AC 21 TYPICAL SETUPS If you an experienced gear nerd already this page will not apply to you This page gives information on a few basic issues regarding amp types Generally said all setups include both a pre amp and a power amp This applies whether it is a Head a Combo or a split system with separate pre power amp How to enter and exit these components is a different story However Send is usually equal to Pre amp out and Return is usually equal to Power amp in Pre amp The pre amp generates your basic tone It usually has 2 or more channels E g Channel 1 Clean Channel 2 Lead The Pre amp could also be viewed as an advanced overdrive or distortion pedal Power amp The power amps main object is to amplify the sound generated by the pre amp and effects that are placed in front Head A head is a pre amp and a power amp built into one box It is as simple as that The Input on the front
39. PS 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 INPUT OR EFFETCTS RETURN 66 006006000680 INPUT OR EFFETCTS RETURN 66 0060060600680 INPUT OR EFFETCTS RETURN 66 606006060680 RIGHT Drive Pedals HO CENTER Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal LEFT 26 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 gt MENU gt Prst Routing With this option you can e g Send all clean sounds to the amp connected to left output Send all drive sounds to the amp connected to right output Use both connected amps on some presets and even have control of the output level sent to each amp 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 amp section or both you would like to use for each preset Inpu
40. TC PAA FREE g gemen gemm gumm a gamn eme EE H Hay ma G TES Hagel Hana Fe Pali BEN e Press ENTER Store the modified preset if you want to 33 MENU MODE OVERVIEW To access Menu Mode e Press EDIT e Press MENU 34 Prst Routing emo Levels C Pedas sure at se Recall Store Delete Current Routing Left Output Right Output 7 Input Gain Volume Position Loop Level Output Level Loop Headroom Boost Max d Volume Input Select a N Volume Ctrl Ctrl Vol Type GFX1Vol Cal GFX1 Vol Type Ctrl Exp Type GFX1Exp Cal GFX1 Exp Type Vol Master Ctrl Vol Cal Exp Master Ctrl Exp Cal a Switch 1 18 setup 7 MIDI Channel Prg Map reset Dump System Prg Change In SysEx ID Dump Bank Pro Change Out Enc AB amp C CC Prg Ma Tap CC d 9 D D J Tap Master Routing Lock Insert Lock Fact Bank Lock Boost Lock View Angle EQ Lock Clear System d Relay Lock Clear Bank J 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 e Press EDIT and MENU and turn the PAGE encoder to select the PRST Routing menu e Press ENTER and select the desired routing by turning Encoder C
41. The EFFECT BYPASS amp LOOP Switches FILTER COMP LOOP LOOP LOOP EDrTzsss N N O O t c electronic UP MOD PITCH DELAY REVERB BOOST AL O OIO These switches allow you to turn effects such as Delay Reverb Pitch Modulation Filter Compression and the Loops on or off as parts of a presets These switches are similar to the On Off switches on regular stomp boxes Three four or five Loops There are four loops for drive pedals etc plus the Insert loop which is especially designed to insert a pre amp For each preset you can decide which of the five loops should be active Additionally you can switch loops 1 to 3 on and off using the Control board If you also want to have access to the fourth loop via the board and maybe even to the Insert loop of a pre amp or a fifth pedal you can set up your switches accordingly using the Custom Switch Functions What How Why You may find your own way of utilizing the system but the following describes part of the philosophy that has been the basis of the G System s design For the purpose of the following example let us assume that you have connected overdrive pedals to some or all of the four loops and maybe a pre amp to the Insert loop Expression pedals are excellent for either Volume control or real time parameter control such as pitch in a whammy effect For the following example your setup s
42. To activate Tuner Mode e Press and hold EDIT for about two seconds to activate Tuner Mode Press EDIT once more to exit In Tuner Mode the current pitch will be indicated in three ways As the nearest note name Mia a strobe or bar at the bottom of the display Mia two arrows facing each other When both arrows are lit and the strobe is steady the played note is in pitch Nearest note Strobe Arrow indication 50 Tuner Mode Parameters 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 Output Range On Off You may wish to mute the G System s outputs in Tuner Mode especially if you do not use an expression pedal for volume control In this case set Output to off Display The G System s Tuner has two different indication modes These comprise the indication at the bottom of the big red Tuner and the preset number display Bar A bar appears at the bottom of the tuner display When the bar is visible the note played is not in tune The longer the bar the more out of tune the note Strobe In Strobe Mode a pattern of two dots will move either towards the left or towards the right depending on whether the played note is too high or too low Tune the string until the pattern of dots stays in one position Tuner Reference Range 420 to 460Hz This parameter sets the reference frequency for th
43. ack to the input of the effect algorithm Experiment with the Feedback parameter to get a feeling for the achievable effects Classic Flanger Speed Range 0 050Hz to 20Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility sd menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE Depth Range 0 to 100 The Depth parameter specifies the intensity of the effect The value represents the amplitude of the modulating waveform Hi Cut Range 20Hz to 20kHz This parameter reduces the high end freguencies in the Flanger effect Try using this parameter if you feel the Flanger effect is too dominant in your sound and turning down the Mix or Out level doesn t give you the dampening of the Flanger effect you are looking for 59 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 i
44. acturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to gualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liguid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment This apparatus must be earthed Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type See table below Voltage Line plug according to standard 110 125V UL817 and CSA C22 2 no 42 22
45. ance to the set ratio when the input signal exceeds the Threshold point The Attack parameter specifies how fast the attenuation is achieved Use the Gain parameter to compensate the overall loss of level that might result from compression 56 Advanced Type This type offers full control over all compression parameters Threshold Range 40dB to OdB When the signal exceeds the set Threshold point the Compressor is activated The signal s level above this Threshold point is processed according to the settings of the Ratio Attack and Release parameters see below Ratio Range Off 12 1 to Infinite 1 This parameter determines how hard the signal is compressed see illustration above Example With a Ratio setting of 2 1 an Input signal with AdB above Threshold is reduced to only 2dB on the Output The Infinite setting gives you a Limiter function Attack Range 1ms to 140ms The Attack time is the response time of the Compressor The shorter the Attack time the sooner the Compressor will reach the specified Ratio after the signal rises above the Threshold point Release Range 50 to 2000ms The Release time is the time it takes for the Compressor to release the gain reduction of the signal after the Input signal drops below the Threshold point again Gain Range 12 to 12dB Use the Gain parameter to compensate for the level changes caused by the applied compression Enable Range Off On The effect s s
46. be used on all presets EQ Lock This parameter locks the settings of the EQ section When you activate the Lock feature the EQ settings for the currently recalled preset will be used on all presets Relay Lock Range On Off With Relay Lock set to On the relays are locked at their current positions This means that they will not be altered at preset changes You can however assign a switch to alternate between Relay positions A and B if you like 47 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 e 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 gt Relays menu Set Relay Lock to On via the Utility menu e Assign a switch to Relay via the Edit Switches menu Routing Lock Range On Off With routing lock set to on the current routing us used on all presets Note that you may need to make minor level adjustments to certain presets Factory Bank Lock Range On Off When this parameter is set to on the factory banks cannot be accessed View Angle Adjusts the backlight of the LCD for better viewing comrfort Clear System Resets all System and I O settin
47. ble to select which program change 1 128 should be sent on MIDI out when recalling a user presets To activate the Prg Map function the Program Change Out parameter must be set to On map to activate the Prg map EDITA EDIT B EDIT C F maa BAPE H u Hae Priha dia In the example above Prg Change no 6 will be sent on MIDI out when preset 2 in User bank 00 is recalled on the G System The Factory bank holds 100 presets When recalling Factory presets program changes 1 to 100 will be sent on MIDI out When the Prg Map function is used NO MSB bank select messages is sent on MIDI out Prg Map Reset Press ENTER to reset the Program Map SysEx ID Range 0 to 126 Sets the G System s SysEx ID for identification in larger MIDI setups Dump System For a complete system backup press ENTER All the G System 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 Set the G System to dump either all data System or User Bank see above and press ENTER A computer with a standard MPU 401 MIDI interface is recommended and tested for best results External MIDI contr
48. ch is up when the pedal is at toe down position i e this is the Up position Range Range 1 Oct 2 Oct This parameter sets the range of the pitching effect Select 2 Oct for an extreme and 1 Oct for the more commonly used subtle Whammy effect OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 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 If you think your sound is simply too direct and clean try a setting with only a few Cent off on both voices e g 2 Cent on Voice 1 and 3 Cent on Voice 2 Voice Range 100 to 100 This parameter determines the pitch offset for the first Voice in the Detune block Voice2 Range 100 to 100 This parameter determines the pitch offset for the second Voice in the Detune block Delay1 Range O to 350ms This parameter specifies the Delay for the first Voice Delay2 Range O to 350ms This parameter specifies the Delay fo
49. ch to quickly switch between the Factory and the User bank PAESEYABLE BODAT LEVEL MENU MODE chorus ruanger TReMoLo whammy rirenausor tum WroLass TAPE ECHO ovnamie REVERS ALGORITHM e tis up to you to which loops pedals should be connected if at all This is why no loops are active in the Factory presets Loops 1 to 3 can be activated by simply pressing the LOOP 1 to 3 switches Editing Presets To access effect parameters Press EDIT You are now in Edit Mode Select which effect to edit using PAGE e When sou have selected an effect to edit press ENTER Select a parameters page by pressing PAGE e Change parameter values using encoders A B and C QUICK SETUP GUIDE To switch effects on off in Edit Mode e Press EDIT to enter Edit mode e Press PAGE to select an effect Press ENTER e Turn PAGE clockwise to scroll through the parameter pages At the bottom of the list you will find the On Off parameter for the selected effect which you set using encoder C Example MI OUTLE REWERE Effects that have a switch assigned to them can also be toggled on off via the corresponding switch Ed Loop 4 the Insert loop and effects that per default EN have no dedicated switches are accessed from Edit Mode NOTE Storing Saving Presets To keep the changes you have made to a preset the preset must be stored in the User bank To enter Edit Mode unless i
50. control of the parameter only once you touch the pedal after preset change o Do you want your volume pedal to be global i e ne not affected by preset changes Ww Set the Vol Master parameter to Global and you are in business Calibrating Expression Pedals GFX1 Vol Calib GFX1 Exp Calib CTRL Vol Calib CTRL Exp Calib As different manufacturers deliver expression and volume pedals with varying potentiometer types it is important to calibrate the connectors on the G System to the connected pedals for optimal performance Calibrating Step by Step e Make sure that you have connected your pedal to the Volume or Expression Inputs Select one of the four expression pedal connectors you want to calibrate Select between GFX1 Vol Calib GFX1 Exp Calib CTRL Vol Calib CTRL Exp Calib e Press ENTER e The LCD now reads Set Min e Place your pedal in minimum Position Heel down and press ENTER The LCD now reads Set Max e Place your pedal in maximum position Toe down and press ENTER aa e The LCD reads CALIBRATION DONE Using Expression Pedals to Control Specific Parameters Once the connected Expression Volume pedals are properly set up and calibrated as explained in the previous section it is time to define which parameters they should control Basics e Press EDIT to enter Edit Mode e Press ENTER two times You can now access
51. e Tuner The default setting is 440Hz TAP TEMPO Tap Tempo Hit Twice or More OUTPUT 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 EDITA EDIT B EDIT C w T w Bana Ham ry i fee FEE hail F i i Prik The interval between taps must not be shorter than 200ms or longer than 2000ms The Global Tapped Tempo is used to set the corresponding tempo parameters in the relevant effect pages see the Effect section for more information In the Tempo menu Encoders A and C can also be used to adjust the tempo 4 Hitting TAP TEMPO two times within two seconds J will initiate Tempo mode Hit any other switch to interrupt the tapping sequence 5I 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 Style Range 2nd or 4th The Style parameter changes the steepness of the filters 2nd order filters are 12dB Octave
52. e Press ENTER to confirm the selected routing The selected routing can be stored as part of an individual preset or it can be locked for all presets by setting Routing Lock to On PRST Preset Serial Routing Instrument input O O Left Mono Right The Serial routing connects all Effect Blocks in a straight If a delay with a long delay time is used in line similar to a regular guitar stomp box setup This n combination with a reverb you may find the means that each Effect Blocks affects the following w added Reverb on the Delay repeats disturbing In effect s that case use either the Semi Parallel or Parallel routing 35 MENU MODE PRESET ROUTING Semi Parallel Routing Instrument input O O Left Mono Right The Semi Parallel routing connects most Effect Blocks The parallel connection of the Reverb and Delay may serially but the Reverb and Delay blocks are now help to clear the effects picture when using both Delay connected in parallel Consequently the Delay and and Reverb Reverb effects do not affect each other This means that e g the repeats of the Delay are not reverberated Parallel Routing Instrument input O gt Left Mono Right 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 36 MENU MODE PRESET ROUTING d GLOBAL
53. ects with no dedicated switch Loop 4 and the Insert loop are activated deactivated in Edit Mode Editing Presets in Effects Edit Mode In this mode you set up the various effect parameters e Press EDIT Select which effect to edit by turning PAGE and pressing ENTER e Parameters are organized in pages of three Select a parameter page using PAGE Edit the shown parameters using encoders A B and C Example COMP LOOPG LOOP LOOP COMPRESSOR ALGORITHM PLAY MODE amp EDIT MODE vi Fast Access to Effect Parameters oe 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 Selecting Effect Types Each effect block includes several different subtypes of effects As an example the Delay block includes Single Delay Tape Delay Reverse Lo Fi Pingpong Dynamic and Dual Delay Selecting the Effect type is part of the Effects Edit mode e Press EDIT to enter Edit mode Select effect block using the PAGE encoder and press ENTER Turn the PAGE encoder one click counter clockwise Select the wanted effect type using encoder C e Press ENTER Loops Status e Press EDIT and any of the three LOOP switches Use PAGE to select the Loop page Set loops on or off using encoders A B and C 3I PRESET HANDLE MODE
54. ed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility sd menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE Depth Range 0 to 100 When you set this parameter to 100 the signal will sweep fully from the left to right You will find however that for most applications a more subtle setting is more appropriate as it blends more elegantly with the overall sound OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 64 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 At a Mix level of 100 full effect no dry signal you will be able
55. edBack Range 100 to 100 This parameter controls the amount of feedback in the Phaser Negative values inverse the phase of the signal that is fed back to the algorithm s Input Range Range Low to High Determines whether the phasing effect should be mainly on the high or low end frequencies Rev Reverse Range On off Reversing the phase in one of the channels creates a much wider sounding phasing effect Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 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 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility sd menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed para
56. elay 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 e Ping Pong e 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 Common Parameters Delay The following parameters are identical for all Delay types Parameters specific to certain delays are described in the relevant sections Delay Range O to 1800ms This parameter sets the time between the delay repeats This is also known as the length of the delay Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead Ey The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility sd menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE EFFECTS DELAY Fb Feedback Range 0 to 120 This parameter sets the amount of feedback from the output of the effect back to its input Use the Feedback parameter to set how many repeats of the s
57. er is set to On this value is automatically calculated Golden Ratio is a feature inherited from the classic TC 2290 processor EFFECTS MOD Vibrato 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 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 VV Speed Range 0 050Hz to 20Hz Sets the speed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead Ey The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility lt menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE Depth Range 0 to 100 The Depth parameter specifies the intensity of the effect The value represents the amplitude of the modulating waveform Hi Cut Range 20Hz to 20kHz This parameter reduces the high end frequencies in the Vibrato effect Try using this parameter if you feel the effect is too dominant OutLev Out Level Range 100 to 0dB This parameter sets the overall Output level of thi
58. er to the Connections Rackmount section on the following pages Connections Floormount Now let us connect your G System We assume that you are using the G System as one floormount unit as it was assembled in the factory Let s take a look at the rear panel of the GFX01 EE EE Z EE EU EE oe wer aA A IM N A N are IN MIDI OUT Input Instrument Connect your guitar to the socket labeled Input Instrument front or on the rear of the GFX01 This is wut configured using the Input Select parameter in the Global Glb Levels menu You must decide whether you use the Input on the BR Loops 1 to 4 and Insert Connect up to four Overdrive Distortion pedals or other mono effects to the G System s four loops Connect Send to the pedal s Input and connect the pedal s Output to Return Output Input e If you also wish to connect a pre amp use the Insert loop Connect the G System s Insert Send to the pre amp s input and connect the pre amp s output to Insert Return Alternatively a fifth stomp box pedal can be used in the Insert loop QUICK SETUP GUIDE Preamp In Preamp Out OOOOOO eo k Preamp e Be sure to activate all the pedals that you have connected in the loops e If your pedals require a 9V DC power supply the G System provides 4 x 9V DC outlets max 200mA combined so you won t need an external
59. ers require 6mm screws The G System aul is assembled using 6mm screws Use appropriate screws for your rack This is easily done e Unscrew the two screws in each side panel Turn the wings by 180 degrees e Mount the wings again using the screws For advice on how to connect the drive and expression pedals please refer to the descriptions on the previous pages 28 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 Use correct cables for Loops 1 to 4 Quality mono jack jack cables the Insert loop Quality jack jack cables use balanced cables if they are longer than 1 meter Expression pedals Mono or stereo depending on the type of expression pedal used Calibrate your expression pedals Expression pedals must be calibrated for best performance Use the Locking functions to protect settings Lock the Routing type if you only need to use one routing Lock the Insert loops if you have a pre amp connected in that loop and wish to use the pre amp in all presets Lock the EQ section if you use the same EQ in all presets i e as a master EO Lock the Boost level to have the exact same boost level in all presets e Lock Relays to keep same Relay pos
60. es 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Issued in Risskov June 2005 Mads Peter Lubeck Chief Executive Officer INTRODUCTION Safety Instructions a EMC EMI 8 Certificate of Conformity b Table of contents 3 INIFOQUCHON 3 src onc TE begs EE ee 5 Quick setup guide 8 Menu Hierarchy 13 OVERVIEW Control Board Top 14 Control Board Rear 18 GFX01 Front 18 Mounting G System in a pedal flightcase 19 GFX0T Real nes 5 eG RS Wo BES BS aes 20 SETUPS Explanation of amp types 22 G System on the floor Peaals ANON era 23 Pedals t pre amp t amp 24 Pedals head 25 3 way system 26 Dual AD Baa EE Aue 27 G System split with GFX01 in a rack 28 Additional setup information 29 GENERAL OPERATION Play Mode 8 Edit Mode Play MOGe 220 20 BA WG mad a eee qaa 30 EGILMOQE 25 teachin Boe BA RES DE AE ORE ie 31 Selecting effect types 31 Preset Handle mode SOE DOSEL vibe ER EE hal ooh ee DE Sis 32 Delete presets usu us ua nee 33 Copying effects between presets 33 TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov tcdk tcelectronic com TABLE OF CONTENTS MENU MODE OVElvlE WELS RS BEE rei 32 Routings Serial Routing
61. evision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Certificate of Conformity TC Electronic A S Sindalsvej 34 8240 Risskov Denmark hereby declares on own responsibility that the following product G System Guitar Effects Processor Loop System and MIDI controller that is covered by this certificate and marked with CE label conforms with following standards EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains IEC 60065 operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use EN 55103 1 Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emission EN 55103 2 Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity With reference to regulations in following directiv
62. gs to factory defaults User presets are left unaltered Clear Bank Deletes all presets in the user bank All system parameters are left unaltered 48 The G System has two stereo jack connectors which give you access to four relays Use them to switch channels on your amp or pre amp Relay Switching Menu e Press EDIT and turn PAGE to select RELAYS Press ENTER EDITA EDIT B EDIT C ri F Ela T lt s A and B Settings For each preset you can define two relay configurations can be set up Having two positions allows you to alternate between two amp channels using an assigned switch while staying in the same preset Relay The options are A and B This parameter sets whether the preset should select relay combination A or combination B at preset change The options on each connector are Open Tip to Ground Ring to Ground Tip and Ring to Ground The following options are available 1 OOOO 9 COOC 2 COOO 10 OCOO 3 OCOO 11 OCCO 4 CCOO 12 OCCC 5 CCCO 13 OCOC 6 CCCC 14 OOCO 7 COCO 15 OOCC 8 COCC 16 OOOC O Open C Closed 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 In the Support section on www tcelectronic com you will find schematics on how to make cables for some popular amps If y
63. hould resemble this one Drive Pedals Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal Use presets to organize you basic sounds Presets are recalled using switches 1 5 Example Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Crunch Dist Lead OB ON Note that these names are just suggestions this is not an actual set of presets lt 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 e Each G System sound preset stores which loops and effect blocks are active and which parameters the expression pedals control e Presets hold all settings for all effect blocks both the ones that are active in the preset and those that are not Settings are stored both for active and inactive effects Once you have a basic set of presets such as the one above you can switch between them in the different parts of a song using the preset switches In addition you can activate deactivate Effect Blocks within presets using the Effect On Off switches You can also activate deactivate Loops 1 to 3 as desired INTRODUCTION FILTER COMP LOOP LOOP LOOP EDrr sss G es t c electronic een Example You may start out your solo with a lead sound with a bit of Reverb but as it evolves you may feel like adding so
64. ignal you would like to have Ey Please use high settings with extreme caution sd Due to the spillover feature of the G System there is no way to immediately cut oif the delay when you get an internal feedback at settings above 100 If you do get internal feedback either switch to a different Delay Type or to a different preset that uses the Delay two times in succession NOTE Fblcut Feedback LoCut Range 20Hz to 20kHz Use this parameter to attenuate the frequencies below a given frequency As with the Feedback Hi Cut parameter the delays may blend in more nicely with the overall sound if you thin out the effect at the low end Fbhcut Feedback Hi Cut Range 20Hz to 20kHz With digital technology every delay can be a precise reproduction of the Input signal But especially with long Delay times this is not always desirable as these pristine delays may disturb the original signal and result in a washed out sound To compensate for this use the hi cut filter thereby emulating analog or tape style delay units The Feedback Hi Cut parameter attenuates the frequencies over the set frequency resulting in a more analog sound that in many cases that will blend in better with the overall sound Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block 69 EFFECTS DELAY OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This paramete
65. itions on all presets All Locking functions are located in the Utility menu Make good use of the Boost feature You can set a boost level as part of each preset and activate it using the BOOST switch Per default the boost is set to 6dB on all factory presets but you can boost to as much as 10dB You will enjoy this feature whenever you just want a little extra power for certain phrases and don t want to create a new preset with a different level Notice that the Boost Max parameter found in the Levels menu limits the available amount of boost Get the most out of your amp s using switch options You can switch channels on your amp pre amp using the four relays on the two stereo jack connectors on the G System To set up Relay switching press EDIT turn PAGE to select RELAYS and press ENTER Read the section on Relays for detailed information Input Select parameter The GFX01 has two Instrument inputs one on the front and one on the rear You have to tell the G System to which connector you have connected your guitar This is set up using the Input Select parameter which is located in the Global Levels menu The options are Front and Rear 29 PLAY MODE amp 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 disp
66. lay reads PLAY Example What is a preset Use Presets to store and recall your favorite sounds by pressing a single switch A Api holds the following information Effect Blocks Reverb Delay etc both active and inactive ones Settings for all Effect Blocks for both active and inactive ones Status active inactive for all loops The assignment of the connected expression pedals Various other parameters Factory Presets User presets Per default the G System holds 100 Factory presets In addition you can store 200 presets in the User area Factory presets are organized in Banks AO to A9 with five presets each User presets are organized in Banks O to 39 with five presets each Use the UP and DOWN switches to select Preset banks Use the PRESET switches 1 to 5 to recall the Presets in the current bank 30 Factory Presets The factory presets show many combinations of effects and you will probably find many of them to be excellent starting points for your own presets In all factory presets both the four effect loops and the Insert loop are deactivated This means that although you may wish to use a factory preset as a starting point you will have to activate the loops for each preset and store them in the user bank to use the pedals and pre amp connected to the loops After having worked with the G System for a while you will therefore most likely find yourse
67. lf working in the User bank all of the time and only using the Factory bank as an inspiration for new ideas and sounds User Presets You can store up to 200 User presets with your own choice of effects active loops amp channel switching etc Example Recalling a preset Use the UP DOWN switches to select the desired bank The bank and preset number will blink indicating that the preset has not yet been recalled e Hit the PRESET switch 1 to 5 corresponding to the preset you wish to recall The Bank and Preset number will now stop blinking indicating that the preset has been recalled The parameters found in the Utility menu are not stored or recalled as part of presets It is possible to lock the settings of EQ Insert loop and Boost To access the Locking functions press EDIT press MENU and select Utility Locked parameters will not be recalled either Editing Editing G System presets is duite simple Editing Presets in Play Mode e Activate deactivate loops and effects simply by pressing the corresponding switches When a switch is lit the corresponding function is active FILTER EDIT A LOOP ENLODEH EDIT PARAMETER B PITCH LOOP c DELAY LOOP Q INTEGRATED EFFECTS s systen t c electronic REVERB BOOST MENU MODE chorus riancer Taemato whammy piron arsormum wretass vare eene Dynamic revere ALGERITHM Eff
68. me Delay a Panner an Octaver or maybe boosting the level using the BOOST switch Note that these are just ideas it is up to you to explore the G System s potential Custom Switch Functions After some time you may want to customize your setup For example you may not be happy with the way the switches are positioned on the board You may want to access all five loops using the switches You may require eight preset switches but you could e g live without bypass switches for FILTER COMP and PITCH Go ahead The G System s board layout is a default suggestion based on input from numerous guitar players we have talked to You can customize this layout to your liking making each switch do exactly what you want it to To customize switch layout press EDIT press MENU and go to Switches Please note that the EDIT switch and the UP DOWN switches can not be reassigned to other functions OUICK 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 G System 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 ape Open the box Be careful not to damage the items within the box with sharp
69. meter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE Depth Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the intensity of the effect A 100 setting means that the signal is completely muted between signal peaks Type Range Soft or Hard Sinus or Square Two waveforms are available as modulation sources for the Tremolo effect Setting this parameter to Hard results in a steeper effect Listen and choose the appropriate option EFFECTS MOD Sine Square U UOL Width Range 0 to 100 If you set this parameter e g to 20 with a Type setting of Hard the waveform will be on for 80 of one period With a Type setting of Soft a 50 setting would yield a full sine wave whilst 0 and 100 would yield a crest to peak and peak to crest curve respectively Pulsewidth L I I T Hi Cut Range 20Hz to 20kHz This parameter attenuates the high frequencies of the Tremolo effect Use the hi cut filter to create a less dominant Tremolo effect without changing the effects Depth OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effects status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 63 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 050HZz to 20Hz Sets the spe
70. meters to emphasize or attenuate the selected Hi and Lo Color types Early Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the level of the reverb s initial reflections early reflections RevLev Reverb Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the Level of the reverb s diffuse field Diff Diffuse Range 25 to 25 With this parameter you can fine tuning the density of the reverb s diffuse field It is set automatically when you select a Decay time and allows you to reduce flutter in the diffuse field to an absolute minimum Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block OutLev Output Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this Effect Block Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled EFFECTS REVERB d EQ EQ Parametric The G System features a 3 band parametric equalizer You can use this EQ either to shape the sound of individual presets or in the Lock Mode set via Utility as a master EO For each band the following parameters are available Gain Range 12dB to 12dB Use this parameter to attenuate or boost the frequency range selected with the Freq uency parameter Freq Range 20Hz to 20kHz This parameter sets the center frequency of the frequency range that you want to atten
71. n send certain MIDI messages to other MIDI compatible devices Question Volume Min value My expression pedal is set to control the Volume parameter and though the Min parameter is set much higher than O the heel down position is still equal to off Answer This is intentional and how most people want the Volume control to work If you need a minimum value different from off in heel down position we suggest you use a volume expression pedal with an adjustable minimum value You will also find answers to the most frequently asked questions in our support database TC Support Interactive located at www tcelectronic com PRESET LIST MIDI Bank Preset 0 AO 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Al 1 6 2 T 3 8 4 9 5 10 A2 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 A3 1 16 2 17 3 18 4 19 5 20 A4 1 21 2 22 3 23 4 24 5 25 A5 1 26 2 21 3 28 4 29 5 30 A6 1 31 2 32 3 33 4 34 5 Preset Name Scotty s Blues Sheryls Detune So Scho Gilmore s Delays Light Detune Lofi Delay Echo Filters TouchWah Filtered Tape Delay Straight Up Lead Auto Wah TouchWah Verb 80 s Hall of Fame Auto Formant Straight Wah wah Soft Tremolo Filtered Chopper Tremo Oct Machine Gun Al Comp ed Tremolo All ButLee Shadows Of Mr Marvin Chet A s Own Mr Montgomery Lead Slapback Right On The Edge Dynamic Delay Comp ed Dual Delay Add Fuzz 8 Its There Reversed Phase Dly Deep Bass Deep Canny Bass Funky Octaver Octa
72. n use the tone controls on the combo to color your sound This has become a popular setup with amplifiers like the Vox AC 30 Fender Bassman etc but using it introduces more noise than using the effects loop return connector 24 Drive Pedals Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal Connecting Connect your guitar to the Instrument Input Connect up to four drive pedals to the loops All pedals connected to the loops must remain switched on at all times The G System activates deactivates the loops not the pedals Connect expression pedals using a single standard 1 4 jack cable Depending on the expression pedal model the cable must be mono or stereo Connect a pre amp to the Insert loop Set the Insert loop to on in the Loop menu If you are using a MIDI pre amp you must also connect the G System s MIDI Out to your pre amp s MIDI In using a standard MIDI cable Connect the G System s Out to your amp s input or to the effect loop return Use two amps for stereo operation Connect expression pedals and calibrate these using the Pedals menu Pedals and Head TYPICAL SETUPS Drive Pedals Send Return Input HEAD O OOOOOOOOO CAB In this setup we are using a head as both pre amp and power amp The pre amp section of the head is connected to the G System s Insert loop Set the Insert loop to on on all G System presets using
73. nced 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 Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead ED The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility sd menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE Depth Range 0 to 100 The Depth parameter specifies the intensity of the effect The value represents the amplitude of the modulating waveform Hi Cut Range 20Hz to 20kHz This parameter reduces the high end frequencies in the Chorus effect Try using this parameter if you feel the Chorus effect is too dominant in your sound and turning down the Mix or Out level doesn t give you the dampening of the Chorus effect you are looking for 58 Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effec
74. nd edit preset names Press to access the parameters for the effects in the Modulation block Press to access the parameters for the effects in the Pitch block Press to access the parameters for the Delay block Press to access the parameters for the Reverb block Press to go straight to the Boost level parameter Note that the maximum boost level is set in the Levels menu 17 OVERVIEW Control Board Rear VOL EXP PEDAL IN 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 GFX01 Front t c electronic GFX01 EFFECTS PROCESSING UNIT Control Link Use a standard Cat 5 cable to connect the Control Board to the GFX01 A short cable is already mounted upon delivery when the G System is assembled When you detach the GFX01 from the Control Board and mount it in a rack use a Cat 5 of suitable length max 15 meters l CONTROL LINK Expression pedals can be connected to either the GFX01 when the unit is assembled or to the Control Board when the GFX01 is mounted in a rack It is possible to connect two expression pedals to the Control Board and at the same time connect two e
75. ntrol Specific Parameters Note that you do not have to calibrate Encoders A B and C 43 MENU MODE SWITCHES Switch Numbers Switch with fixed function aa FILTER COMP LOOP LOOP INPUT EB O BEB evens L23 c1 NA PAGE FR OUTPUT EER m El E2 Es Ed ES nent ma GUN PLT PAT ed s systen bc electronic A ur MOD PITCH DELAY REVERB BOOST Switches with s fixed function MENU Poll MI chorus FLANGER TREMOLO WHAMMY PITCH ALGORITHM H cLass TAPE EcHo Dynamic REVERB ALGORITHM PRESETABLE BOOST LEVEL D DOVE 4 HOLD TO STORE noro ro store P HL TO STORE A HOLD TO STORE 5 HOLD TO STORE o ENTER 5 US About the Footswitches The G System s 18 footswitches have individual default functions The labels above and below each switch describe those functions A ur O MENU MODE DELAY HI CLASS TAPE ECHO DYNAMIC However it is possible to customize the function of almost every switch to fit your specific needs CHORUS FLANGER TREMOLO WHAMMY PITCH ALGORITHM Example You would like to have a couple of extra program change switches or you want to be able to instantly switch all five loops on and off instead of the three loops suggested by the default layout The EDIT switch and the UP DOWN switches cannot be reassigned to other
76. objects such as knives or SCISSOrS e Make sure that the package contains the following items G System Users Manual Power cord CAT5 cable 4x 50cm power cables for pedals Labels for switches Product registration card Register you G System either by sending in the registration card or via www tcelectronic com Rackmount or Floormount Right out of the box the entire G System is assembled as one floormount unit But check this out The G System consists of two main parts 1 The Control Board this is the board itself with the 1 4 stereo jack connectors for expression pedals and the RJ45 connector for the GFX01 FILTER COMP LOOP LOOP LOOP EDIT B FEE EL Great preset EE G SYSTE m t c electronic UP MOD PITCH DELAY REVERB BOOST O O O OO O O O O OO 2 The GFX01 this is the 19 rack unit that contains the signal processing unit connectors for loops the power supply etc OOOOOOT OO OOG SEEEOOOEBOOOORS OUTPUT Per default the two units are assembled as an all in one floor processor However if you wish to have all loop connectors to your pedals and e g a pre amp neatly packed away in a 19 rack instead of spreading them all over the floor you can easily detach the Control Board from the GFX01 and mount the GFX01 in your rack For more details on the this procedure please ref
77. ol Recalling Presets from an External MIDI Device To recall a G System preset using an external device send a MIDI CC followed by a Program change Banks are selected using the following parameters Factory bank Controller 0 Value 0 User bank 1 to 100 Controller 0 Value 1 User bank 101 to 200 Controller 0 Value 2 MENU MODE UTILITY Utility Tap Master Range Preset or Global Determines whether at preset change tempo related parameters follow the values set in presets or the globally tapped tempo Example You have tapped a tempo of 500ms as a global tempo The preset you are about to change to has a tempo dependent delay time of 350ms When the Tap Master parameter is set to Preset the G System will set the delay time to 350ms as it is stored in the preset When the Tap Master parameter is set to Global the G System will ignore the 350ms value set in the preset and use the global 500ms value instead Insert Lock loop 5 Range On Off This parameter locks the state of the Insert loop to its current state This feature is typically used when you want a pre amp connected in the Insert loop to be on at all times When you activate the Lock feature the On Off status for the currently recalled preset will be used on all presets Boost Lock This parameter locks the settings of the Boost section When you activate the Lock feature the Boost settings for the currently recalled preset will
78. or delay lines 1 and 2 71 EFFECTS REVERB Reverb Types The G System features four different Reverb classics All types have the same editable parameters but the reverbs characteristics vary Spring The Spring algorithm is designed to reproduce the sound of old spring reverbs such as the ones used in vintage guitar amps Hall The Hall algorithm simulates a rather large hall and preserves the natural characteristics of the source material Excellent when you strive for a discrete Reverb with medium to long Decay times Room The Living Room type simulates a relatively small well furnished room In such a room many reflections are absorbed by soft materials and the source signal is reflected and sustained mainly from the walls Plate Before the digital era either reverberating springs or large metallic plates were used to create reverb effects Plate reverbs sound diffuse and bright They can be used to make the processed signal stand out rather than blend naturally These brief introductions should only give you a hint in terms of choosing the right one for a given application Take some time to listen to the different types experiment and don t be afraid to be innovative 72 Common Reverb Parameters 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 60d
79. our amp type is not represented here please contact a technician for help or consult the manual for your amp or ask the manufacturer for details 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 You wish to make two presets one with the clean channel selected and one with the drive channel selected Setting up Connect a stereo to stereo 1 4 jack cable from SW OUT1 or SW OUT2 on the back of the GFX01 to the channel switch connector on your amp Recall the preset you wish to combine with your amp s clean channel Scroll through the Rel A combinations until your amp s clean channel is selected Set the Relay parameter to A and store the preset EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C ri Da T si P Pm geen Peel Note that the A setting showed above is a pure guess as we do not know exactly which amp you use e Find and recall the preset you wish to combine with your amp s lead channel THE TUNER Again scroll through the Rel A combinations but this time stop once your amp s drive channel is selected Set the Relay parameter to A and store the preset This could be the setting for your lead channel EDITA EDIT B EDIT C HIN m fans z Ped m MT Store the preset What Can the B Option Be Used For Each
80. p by step is explained on the following page of this manual Navigation e Press EDIT and then MENU Select Pedals using the PAGE encoder and press ENTER e Now use the PAGE Encoder to select parameters and Encoder C to change their values A Brief Overview of the Pedals Menu Parameter Options Volume Ctrl None Vol Exp EncA EncB EncC GFX1 Vol Type Off Momnt Alt Exp Vol GFX1 Exp Type Off Momnt Alt Exp Vol CTRL Vol Type Off Momnt Alt Exp Vol CTRL Exp Type Off Momnt Alt Exp Vol Vol Master Preset Global Exp Master Preset Global GFX1 Vol Calib GFX1 Exp Calib CTRL Vol Calib CTRL Exp Calib Explanation of Abbreviations Vol Volume refers to the Volume connectors Exp Expression refers to the Expression connectors GFX1 The Processing Unit GFX01 CTRL Control Board Calib Calibration Pot Potentiometer as in an expression pedal Momnt Momentary pedal switch Alt Alternating pedal switch MENU MODE PEDALS Volume Ctrl Volume Control The first displays show volume control parameters EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C open pss EN n FT N sm AIR EEN ER Ehe BEE 5 The G System s volume can be controlled via an expression pedal connected to either the Vol or to the Exp connectors on the GFX01 and the G System The following options are available e None Volume is not controlled from any connected expression pedals e Vol The expression pedal
81. peed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead LFO Shape Range Triangle or Sine This parameter sets the shape of the frequency boost Bright Range 0 to 100 Depending on the Low Mid and high settings you may need to adjust the high end frequencies of this effect 55 EFFECTS COMPRESSOR Compressor 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 Advanced Mode This mode gives you access to all the common compressor parameters This means you have full control over the compressor Sustaining Mode 8 Percussive Mode In these modes we offer fewer but very effective handles While the Sustaining Mode is used to achieve rather extreme compression effects the Percussive Mode is more suitable for limiting purposes Illustration Basic Compression 2 1 Ratio Threshold In As this illustration shows the output signal is attenuated in accord
82. power supply N QUAD 9V DC OUTPUTS 4x50mA or 200mA totally If you are in doubt as to which type of power your pedals reguire you should consult the documentation that came with the pedal On some pedals there is also a small label next to the power inlet which you should check We are duite confident that once you have become familiar with the G System you will find that it is both easy to set up and customize On the other hand the flexibility the G System offers means that it comes with a wealth of features that you may not want to utilize right away You may also come across features that you didn t know you needed until now OUICK 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 O OOOOO OO 000000 mmO0G O ORE The GFX01 s mounting screws are 6mm in lt diameter However some rackmount units require wu 5mm screws Use appropriate screws To ensure maximum stability a blank 19 faceplate Mena must be mounted instead of the GFX01 after it has been removed from the Control Board Connect pedals and pre amps in the same way as described in the previous section for floormount operation Once separated connect the GFX01 and the Control Board using a long Cat 5 cable not included Connect the Guitar to Input
83. r example you can place two pedals onstage right next to the Control Board and another two on the catwalk for full control when you solo XY All four Expression Pedal Inputs can be mua Individually calibrated The Vol Pedal Input is per default assigned to the G Systems In Gain parameter and connecting an expression pedal to that connector will automatically allow this pedal to control that parameter However as previously described it is entirely up to you what to control with the expression pedals Important Note e True expression pedals can be used to control all types of parameters in G System Regular volume pedals should only be used to control volume parameters Using a regular volume pedal to control e g whammy or wah effects will most likely give an unsatisfying result Connecting Pedals Depending on the type of expression pedal used the pedal should be connected using either a regular mono 1 4 jack to jack cable or a stereo 1 4 jack to jack cable Mono o _ Iq gt Stereo qr If you are not sure you may have to try both types The G System measures the signal on Your expression pedals output connector Therefore only one cable should be used per expression pedal 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 ste
84. r sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled Single Delay The Single Delay effect is the most simple and basic delay type in the G System It comprises a single delay line with all the common parameters All Common Parameters Please refer to the section Delay Introduction for a description of this Delay s parameters Tape Delay This delay simulates historical tape based delays including the clipping sound that occurs when the Feedback parameter is yanked past the 10096 point Try experimenting with a high Feedback level combined with high and low cut filters In addition to the common parameters described in the introduction of the delay section this delay has the following parameters Drive Range O to 24dB Use this parameter to simulate the slight deterioration of the delay repeats due to clipping which in addition to the loss of high end frequencies used to be one of the main characteristics of historical tape delays Reverse The Reverse delay is a great effect when a more mysterious exotic delay style is required Use the Feedback Hi Cut parameter to soften the delay 70 All Common Parameters Please refer to the section Delay Introduction for a description of this Delay s parameters The range of the Delay time for this delay type is 50ms to 8
85. r the second Voice Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block EFFECTS PITCH OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 67 EFFECTS PITCH Intelligent Pitch Shifter The G System Intelligent pitch shifter is a 2 voice pitch shifter 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 Af and B Scale With the scale parameter you set the type of scale you intend to play G System covers the following scales types Label lonian Dorian Phrygi Lydian Mixoly Aeolia Locria PntMin PntMaj Blues DimHif DimWhl Whole MelMin HrmMin SupLoc Lyd b7 PhryMa 68 Full name lonian Dorian Phrygian Lydian Mixolydian Aeolian Locrian Pentatonic minor Pentatonic major Blues Diminished half Diminished whole Wholetone Melodic minor Harmonic minor Super Locrian Lydian b7
86. rameter determines the basic characteristics of the Noise Gate i e how fast it should attenuate dampen the signal when it falls below Threshold Threshold Range 60dB to OdB The Threshold point determines at what point the Noise Gate should start dampening the signal To set this parameter turn up the volume using your guitar s volume potentiometer but do not play Then turn up the Threshold value from 60dB to the point when the desired dampening is actually achieved 14 If you configure the Noise Gate this way you will need to set the Max Damping parameter see below to a value other than OdB as OdB means no damping Max Damping Range OdB to 90dB This parameter determines how hard the signal should be attenuated when the signal level falls below the set Threshold Now you might think that you should always go for maximum dampening However consider the fact that you should also strive for a smooth transition from the gated attenuated stage to the open stage The more dBs must be released when opening the Gate the more obvious the effect becomes This means that you will have to experiment to fine tune the Noise Gate to your sounds there is no one size fits all settings Speed Release Speed Range 3dB sec to 200dB sec The Release parameter determines how fast the signal is released when the Input signal rises above the Threshold point again As a rule of thumb this parameter should be set
87. s are set in presets Lock the Routing type if you only need to use one routing All Locking functions are located in the Utility menu 12 Get the most out of your amp s using switch options You can switch channels on your amp using the G System s four relays Of course these settings can also be stored as parts of presets Input Select You must decide whether you want to 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 Press EDIT gt MENU gt turn PAGE Tap Tempo Tap Global Tempo using TAP TEMPO top right corner Tuner Press and hold TUNER switch top right corner G SYSTEM MENU HIERARCHY Fx s amp Loops on off Switch effects and loops on off using the assigned effects switches Press may d Menu Mode h Preset handle mode Prst Routing Glb Levels Pedals Switches MIDI Utility Press MENU to exit to rl mode y gt Play mode EDIT A Edit Mode Turn PAGE to select effect Press ENTER to enter effect parameters a Pali Preset recall to recall presets 1 Press UP DOWN to Change banks Press PRESET switches k 2 ma Press and hold any PRESET switch 1 5 to enter Preset Handle mode sd f N Preset Handle mode Use PAGE to select Recall Store Delete N a
88. s effect 61 EFFECTS MOD Vintage Phaser amp 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 Due to the higher number of filters the Smooth Phaser simply sounds smoother than the Vintage type Parameters and value ranges for the two Phaser types are identical The difference is the filter at the core of the two Phaser models Speed Range 0 050Hz to 20Hz Sets the speed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 2 and 1 32T the G System s Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set by the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master parameter located in the Utility lt menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used at preset change NOTE Depth Range 0 to 100 The Depth parameter specifies the intensity of the effect The value represents the amplitude of the modulating waveform 62 Fb Fe
89. s unwanted in flanging effects Be aware of this side effect when experimenting at high volumes Negative values inverse the phase of the signal that is fed back to the algorithm s Input FB Cut Feedback hi cut Range 20Hz to 20kHz A parameter that can attenuate the high end frequencies of the resonance created with the Feedback parameter Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 60 Advanced Flanger Additional parameters to the Classic Flanger Fla DI Flanger Delay Range O to 50ms Typically Delay values around 5ms are used for Flanging effects whereas Chorus effects occur with Delay times around 10ms You are free however to choose Delay times from O to 50ms PhaRev Phase Reverse Range Off On Setting this parameter to On reverses the phase of the processed signal in the right channel This gives a very wide Flange effects and a less defined sound Ratio Golden Ratio Range Off On TC research has shown that when the speed of a modulation effect is increased its depth should be decreased accordingly to achieve the same amount of perceived modulation When the Golden Ratio paramet
90. s 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 How about letting an expression pedal control the pitch as a Whammy pedal or the level of Delay repeats or the speed of a Tremolo There are countless possibilities For each preset you can define which parameters the expression pedals should control This means that in each preset the pedals can serve different functions You may however prefer a setup where e g the expression pedal controlling the volume always controls the volume That is why you can set the pedal assignment as a global parameter If we look at the G System with the Control Board and GFX01 separated you will see that there are two Expression Pedal Inputs on the GFX01 ee L POWER OUTPUTS I VOL SERIAL USB S PDIF Does goe ses cout OUTPUT GEE ER STATED IN O m QUAD 9V DC OUTPUTS Do R 4x50mA or 200mA totally 2 EXP DO O ojojojo OE il NSERT OUTPUT SW OUT PEDAL IN D EE IT D an IN MIDI OUT and two Expression Pedal Inputs on the Control Board CONTROL LINK VOL EXP PEDAL IN These connectors are clones meaning that you can control two different parameters per preset but you can actually hook up two expression pedals for each function 40 Fo
91. se this switch to step down from one preset bank to the previous one e g from bank 3 to bank 2 UP MENU MODE Use this switch to step up from one preset bank to the next e g from bank 2 to bank 3 Edit Mode Press to enter Edit Mode In Edit Mode this encoder adjusts the Preset Output level In Edit Mode use this switch to enter and exit various menus or to confirm important operations To enter Menu Mode first press EDIT and then press the UP switch In Menu Mode you can adjust various settings such as MIDI Utility VO and many more For more detailed information please refer to the relevant chapter in this manual Play 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 14 MOD On Off Switch Press to activate deactivate the Modulation effects 15 PITCH On Off Switch Press to activate deactivate the Pitch effects 16 DELAY On Off Switch Press to activate deactivate the Delay effects 17 REVERB On Off Switch Press to activate deactivate the Reverb effects 18 BOOST On Off Switch Press to activate deactivate the Boost function On each preset you can set a boost level of up to 10dB Press to activate deactivate this function OVERVIEW Edit Mode Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter Preset Handle Mode In this mode you can store presets delete presets a
92. switch 5 LOOP 3 On Off switch Edit Mode Press EDIT to access Press to access the parameters for the effects in the Filter block Turn to adjust Input Gain Press to access the parameters for the Compressor Turn to adjust parameter A in the display Turn to adjust parameter B in the display Turn to adjust parameter C in the display Edit parameters are organized in groups of three per page Turn to select pages 15 OVERVIEW Play Mode 6 10 11 12 16 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 METERS The meter on the left indicates the Input level Set the Input level so that the red LED lights up occasionally The meter on the right indicates Noise Gate and Compressor activity TUNER amp PRESET NUMBER Display The left side of the display indicates whether the incoming pitch is in tune When both arrows are lit the played note is in tune In Tuner Mode the tuner information can also be shown in the full display e g combined with Output mute EDIT DISPLAY Shows all editable parameters etc TEMPO LEDs These two LEDs indicate the current Global tempo This tempo can be tapped using the EDIT TAP TEMPO switch Use the Subdivision parameter to adapt the settings for each effect to this tempo DOWN ENTER RETURN U
93. t Send Return HEAD OO OO O 0 0 0 0 Input Send Return 66 666666 CAB Combo amp TYPICAL SETUPS Most often you would NOT use both pre amps at the same time A similar common application could be using the G System with a just few drive pedals and two different amps of your choice E g one for drive sounds and one for clean sounds On Each preset you decide which amp to send the signal to Compared to the illustration below that would mean no cables to the amps Send Return connections For advice on how to connect the drive and expression pedals please refer to the descriptions on the previous pages Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal 27 TYPICAL SETUPS G System Separated GFX0I in a Rack Expression Volume Pedal Expression Pedal OOOOOO OOOOOO Preamp Connections Important Unmount the GFX01 the 19 unit from underneath When the GFX01 is separated from the Control the Control Board by unscrewing the four 6mm Board we strongly recommend mounting a 1 SCrewS l unit standard blank faceplate instead to ensure e Replace the short CAT 5 cable with a longer cable maximum stability e Mount the 19 GFX01 in your rack vi If you do not use a Cat 5 plug with angled few XLR housing you can turn the wings that are holding the blank faceplate by 180 degrees to make space for a normal XLR plug Ey Please note that some racks require 5mm screws ZPN while oth
94. t is already active press EDIT Press and hold any of the five PRESET switches You are now in Preset Handle mode and the Store function is selected per default Select the desired storage location using encoder A e Now store the preset by pressing ENTER If you want to change the name of the preset first use encoders B and C II OUICK 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 Use correct cables for Loops 1 to 4 the Insert loop Expression pedals Calibrate your expression pedals Expression pedals must be calibrated for best performance Make good use of the Boost feature You can set a boost level in each preset and activate it using the BOOST switch Use the Locking functions to protect settings Lock the Insert loops if you have a pre amp connected in that loop and wish to use the pre amp in all presets Lock the Boost level to have the exact same boost level in all presets Lock the EQ section if you use the same EQ in all presets i e as a master EQ Lock Relays to keep the same relay settings regardless of how the relay
95. t the Boost Max parameter to 6dB You might be tempted to set Boost max to 10dB all the time Don t as it will worsen your signal to noise ratio in this example by 4dB Input Select Range Front or Rear A guitar can be connected to either the front or the rear of the GFX01 Typically the Front connection is used when GFX01 in mounted in a rack and the Rear connection when G System is used in its base configuration assembled on the floor Front and Rear connections cannot both be open at the same time Boost So you have made a good set of presets and all your levels are well matched But wouldn t it be nice if you could just hit a single switch and boost any of your sounds to a solo level With the G System you can The BOOST switch The boost level in other words how much you boost can be set individually for each preset The maximum boost is 10dB If the Boost Lock parameter found in the Utility menu is set to on you have a default boost level applied to all presets When activating the Boost Lock function in the Utility menu it is the boost setting of the currently recalled preset that will be applies to all presets BOOST FUNCTION Setting up the Boost Level of a Preset Press EDIT then BOOST and set the level using Encoder C Store the preset 39 MENU MODE PEDALS Expression Pedals What Are They For Expression pedals are used to manually control certain parameters such a
96. tatus All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 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 Use the Percussive type to obtain the hard obvious and easy recognizable compression often achieved with classic stomp box compressors Though tuned differently the two types hold common parameters Drive Range 1 to 20 A combination of Threshold and Ratio parameters that sets the compression amount Though auto make up gain is applied you may need to adjust the level slightly using the Gain parameter when extreme settings are used Response Range 1 to 10 Sets the time it takes for the Compressor to release the compression The lower setting the more you will hear the compression Gain Range 12 to 12dB Depending on the settings of Drive and Response parameters you may need to adjust the Gain Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled EFFECTS COMPRESSOR 57 EFFECTS MOD Chorus Introduction The G System offers two types of Chorus the simple Classic Chorus and the Adva
97. tereo image In addition to the common parameters described in the introduction of the delay section this delay has the following parameters Offset Range O to 200 This parameter offsets the Delay repeats in the right channel only For a wide stereo effect the delay in the two channels should not occur at exactly the same time For a wide effect a few milliseconds should do the trick Using more than that will give you anything from a generous slap back effect on the repeats to more extreme effects Sense Sensitivity Range 50 to OdB The sensitivity parameter determines how soon the delay repeats should become audible in relation to the Input signal level This parameter acts a threshold between your guitar signal and the delay repeats Damp Range O to 100dB As explained in the introduction the Dynamic Delay attenuates the delay repeats level based on the present Input The Damp parameter sets the amount of attenuation Rel Release Range 20 to 1000ms Determines how fast the attenuation of the delay repeats is released Dual Delay This true Dual Delay lets you set two independent delay taps each with its own Tempo parameter High and Low cut as well as a Pan knob In addition to the common parameters described in the introduction of the delay section this delay has the following parameters Pan1 4 Pan2 Range 50L to 50R Sets the panning position of the delay repeats f
98. the complete list of parameters in the current preset that can be controlled via the connected pedals and Encoders A B and C The display now looks similar to this EDITA EDIT B EDIT C Li s pmo BE 4 ETTER EN EE eme Guam NE EE FOR e Use the INPUT Encoder to select the expression pedal you want to setup Note that Encoders A B and C also can be used as real time controllers in Edit Mode MENU MODE PEDALS Vol Refers to a pedal connected to the Vol Connector on the GFX01 s rear panel or to the Control Board s Vol Connector e Exp Refers to a pedal connected to the Exp Connector on the GFX0 1 s rear panel or to the Control Board s Exp Connector EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C e Enc A Enc B and Enc C Refers to Encoders A B and C when in Edit Mode Just like expression pedals connected to Vol or Exp the three Encoders A B and C can also be assigned and used to control pre selected parameters e Min Mid and Max Sets the value corresponding to the Mid Mid and Max position of the expression pedal Example Imagine that you have assigned Encoder A to control Delay Feedback This means that at the end of the solo or song you can perform that ber cool trick of increasing the feedback to 100 for that special vintage non stop repeats on your knees effect Setting Up Enc A B and C Follow the exact same procedure as explained above in Using Expression Pedals to Co
99. the user bank is suggested If the preset you are trying to store is a User preset the location corresponding to the current bank and pressed switch is suggested In both situations any location can be selected using encoders A B or C EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C CTTO Ten bi Eie mom In the example above Location 1 in Bank 00 has been selected OVERVIEW PRESET HANDLING e 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 Deleting a Preset You may wish to clean up the user bank by deleting some presets Select Delete Mode using the PAGE Encoder Select a preset to be deleted using Encoder A and press ENTER Confirm on demand Copying Effects Between Presets The Copy function allows you to copy e g your favorite delay or reverb settings to another preset without having to dial in the same parameters twice e First recall the preset you wish to copy an effect to e Press EDIT and select the effect whose settings you want to override with settings from another preset by using PAGE and ENTER Select COPY EFFECT FROM by turning PAGE counter clockwise Now select the preset from which you want to copy effect settings using encoder C e Press ENTER For example if you are copying Reverb settings the display will read EDIT A EDIT B EDI
100. ts status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled Advanced Chorus Additional parameters to the Classic Chorus Cho DI Chorus Delay Range 0 to 50ms As described earlier a Chorus Flanger is basically a Delay being modulated by an LFO This parameter allows you to change the length of that Delay A typical Chorus uses Delays at approximately 10ms while a Flanger uses Delays at around 5ms uy Though this not how a Chorus is normally used ne you may enjoy the slap back resulting from w longer Delay times such as 30 to 50ms Ratio Golden Ratio Range Off On TC research has shown that when the speed of a modulation effect is increased its depth should be decreased accordingly to achieve the same amount of perceived modulation When the Golden Ratio parameter is set to On this value is automatically calculated Golden Ratio is a feature inherited from the classic TC 2290 processor Phase Reverse Range Off On Setting this parameter to On reverses the phase of the processed signal in the right channel This gives a very wide Flange effects and a less defined sound EFFECTS MOD Flanger Introduction 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 b
101. uate or boost Width Range 0 1 to 4 octaves This parameter sets the width of the frequency range around the frequency specified by the Freq uency parameter Enable Range Off On The effects status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 73 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 Poor cables poorly shielded single coil pickups and power supplies placed too close to signal cables are common problems that you can work around by experimenting However a certain amount of noise will always be present in any guitar setup The Noise Gate can help you attenuate this noise when you are not playing Be careful though when setting the parameters Threshold and Release Rate Too high a Threshold setting may result in the Gate not opening when you play the guitar softly If Release time is too slow the attack phase of the signal will be cut Optimum settings will vary depending on the signal present on the G System s input so you will most likely need different settings for Clean and Overdrive sounds Mode Range Hard Soft This pa
102. ver The Octaver gives you an additional voice with a fixed pitch distance of either one or two octaves above or below the Input note Dir Direction Range Up or Down This parameter sets whether the added voice should be above or below the input note Range Range 1 or 2 octaves This parameter sets the interval of the added voice Use the Direct parameter to determine whether the added voice should be above or below the Input signal Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the dry signal and the level of the effect in this Effect Block OutLev Outlevel Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 66 Whammy 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 Pitch Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the amount of pitch shift relative to the Range setting A connected pedal adjusts this parameter Dir Direction Range Up Down This parameter determines whether the attached Expression pedal should increase or decrease pitch when moved in either direction Per default pit
103. verall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effect s status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 54 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 a low frequency oscillator LFO Speed Range 0 050Hz to 20Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet 4 D Dotted When set to any value between 2 and 1 32T the G System 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 Sets the shape of the frequency boost N NN ANANASA Range Instr Mode Range Low or High Determines whether the Auto Wah is particularly sensitive to low or high input frequencies OutLev Out Level Range 100 to OdB This parameter sets the overall Output level of this effect Enable Range Off On The effects status All settings are stored as part of the preset even if this particular effect is disabled 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 OOWEEAA OOWEEAA If you set up an expression pedal to control the sweep parameter
104. xpression pedals to the GFX01 This gives you two handles for each of the parameters assigned to these connectors which you can place on stage where required For more information on expression pedals please refer to the relevant sections of this manual CONTROL LINK SCHEMATICS EXT EFF EXT EFF 2 ty ty IN FILTER COMP LOOP I Kolo dy We suggest using a road proof high quality Cat 5 cable with XLR housing 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 O 4mm Ed Be sure to use the correct type of screws M4 to Med avoid damaging the threads STATUS INPUT EXT EFF 3 EXT EFF 4 PREAMP Al al A DIGITAL OUT INSTRUMENT Hele x MOD PITCH DELAY REVERB erdie LINK PWR O DO Instrument Input Eva You cannot connect guitars to both of these inputs The Instrument input on the front of the GFX01 is an at the same time Which input to use is set up via identical to the Instrument input on the rear This is very the Input Select parameter located in the Global convenient when the GFX01 is mounted in a rack and Levels menu See also page 35 you wish to connect your guitar to the front 19 OVERVIEW GFX01 Rear 20 1 INPUT INSTRUMENT SEND RETURN SEND RETUR

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