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1. 2 0 17 __Speciicmappingtoms Comp Veke Up Gan 27 ose 0 948 68 saq8 sm Te o om1 om Comp Ratio Depth IT uan 0 197 0 0 63 50 127 100 O Table 6 1 TORPEDO VB 101 MIDI Implementation 44 Two Notes Audio Engineering TorpedoVB 101 Part 7 Specifications 1 List of Power Amplifiers Designation Characteristics SE 6L6 Configuration Single Ended Class A with 6L6 SE EL34 Configuration Single Ended Class A with EL34 SE EL84 Configuration Single Ended Class A with EL84 SE KT88 Configuration Single Ended Class A with KT88 PP OL6 Configuration Push Pull Class AB with 6L6 PP EL34 Configuration Push Pull Class AB with EL34 PP EL84 Configuration Push Pull Class AB with EL84 PP KT88 Configuration Push Pull Class AB with KT88 2 List of Microphones Dynamic 57 Dynamic microphone Shure SM57 Dynamic 421 Dynamic microphone Sennheiser MD421 Knightfall Condenser microphone Blue Dragonfly Condenser 87 Condenser microphone Neumann U87 Ribbon 160 Ribbon microphone Beyerdynamic M160N Ribbon121 Ribbon microphone Royer R121 Bass 20 Dynamic microphonee Electrovoice RE20 Bass 5 Dynamic microphone Shure Betas2 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Specifications 3 46 List of Cabinets Default factory GUITAR cabi nets 2Notes CSG Angl VintC Blonde 63 Brit 65C Brit VintC Calif StAC Eddie Free Rock2 Green Tri Ja
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3. a m m mn Quick start guide 1 Introducing the TORPEDO VB 101 4 x a eR o E A aan P ONE KEINE luciendo ee gt nS A sw es we ae ee HHH e Ben e or Nel DE Ls xay a 4 A ee Q AE ah AR AA RIA DE de8 ei 4 4 IMSS STOO OU DU s ae OS oe dic ad Sh 42 The Torpedo technology convolution and Impulse Responses 4 3 GMI A Aa eet Akal r A oes KANAN ee xen as oo ea 4 4 POSDE ESSEN ON aa A QI ae do e weran ME iy Tee ata van en a A 4 5 Third party impulse responses ww 4 6 Create your own IRS LV ky ce KK Se he aa AAA a a a a a a a a a a a a a aa y TORPEDBOVB IOTQUCEKSIA a A As da 2 os Gow a Ar did QEK dnd Qere ae ewe re Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 1 ININSSTUO wi ar E A e O RAE EAS ee te A 2 ONIS o os DR A AR SEE AREA A 3 BOMDINSISEIUP le ic kb ea a Wb dc aa ee 4 Dryrecording and re miking o aa 4 Step one recording the dry signal A IIIIII SIR IRIN KIR KIR AZ Step two re miking the signal KIR S R S eR ee ee Mw KIR KIR Oo DOV CONMCC les mida aaa ADA AA 5 he aa 5 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 l The TORPEDO VB 101 s interface 2 3 Main control panel A del Power Amp 12 TORPEDO Remote 12 2 turfiles SCT o oes a weep rai dia de o A ds By an Tce as r n Ee eae is 4 O a hh Me ae ee o m M M r MII ha a Ra a awr aa HH HN 4 2 MCU Sa ae rea AA ee ee ed 4 3 Va ao e an dn cts ee a Ap ae ee at Ae Oe ars Aa A an cage
4. 48 different cabinets and each cabinet can be miked with 1 of the 8 available microphones Please refer to Part 7 to discover the microphone and cabinet library e Speaker Determine which speaker cabinet model to use for the simulation e Mic Determine which microphone model to use for the sim ulation scroll to select first your A then your B cabinet and microphone combination A and B can be different or identical 7 3 User e User Determine which impulse response IR file to use for Vintage CS j the simulation The U label indicates that the impulse has Telephone been measured with the TORPEDO Capture software by the GEIF _ user GEAR P ower Amp The W label indicates that the impulse has been converted from a wave or aiff file You do not have access to the microphone positioning options when using the User impulses both U and W You have access to the Overload parameters only for the U impulse responses 8 MIKING In the MIKING menu you take the place of the sound engineer This is where you will find the sweet spot the perfect microphone position You will also be able to control speaker saturation and balance between simulated and non simulated tones The first two parameters determine the mi crophone s position You can move the micro phone around inside a trapezoidal plane that the TORPEDO Remote software lets you visualize 8 1 Distance Determine the distance bet
5. ENGINEERING dealer in order to obtain an RMA To return the complete product to the Authorized TWO NOTES Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 11 Foreword AUDIO ENGINEERING Service Center closest to you with proof of purchase during the applicable warranty period Transportation costs to the service center ARE NOT INCLUDED in this limited warranty OROSYS SAS will cover the cost of standard ground return transportation for repairs performed under this warranty This limited warranty becomes void if the serial number on the product is defaced or removed or the product has been damaged by alteration misuse including connection to faulty or unsuit able ancillary equipment accident including lightning water fire or neglect or if repair has been attempted by persons not authorized by OROSYS SAS Any implied warranties including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose imposed under state or provincial law are limited to the duration of this limited warranty Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not be applicable OROSYS SAS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME SATISFACTION OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE In case you have to send your TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGI
6. a wide range of sonic possibilities for you to make sure you get the tone you are looking for When you plug a cabinet into the THRU output the impedance of that cabinet is the one that your amplifier sees In other words with a 4 Ohm cabinet you need to connect to the 4 Ohm output of your am plifier In this configuration the loadbox inside the TORPEDO VB 101 will be disconnected That way you can override the 8 Ohms only limitation of the TORPEDO VB 101 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 23 Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 4 Dry recording and re miking Here is a particular configuration that makes the most of the TORPEDO VB 101 s great flexibility When recording this particular way of connecting the machine will allow you to rework a given recording affer it has been made The purpose is to work on the miking when you have sufficient time to do it perfectly while mixing with all the other instruments for example and to multiply the tracks with various miking settings if needed The reamping techniques i e recording a guitar or bass through a DI and sending that signal into an amplifier are already known What we are going to talk about here is something we call re miking This is done in two steps 1 Dry recording the amplifier i e recording the sound of the amplifier at the speaker output with the TORPEDO VB 101 but without a speaker simulation 2 Using the TORPEDO VB 101 as an external p
7. choice of 4 different tube models 6L6 EL34 EL84 and KT88 in Push Pull PP in AB class or single Ended SE in A class configurations You can push this tube stage like a conventional amplifier and look for that subtle yet particular distortion The TORPEDO VB 101 can be used as a super DI for keyboards The tube amp simulation feature developed for guitarists and bassists can also be a very interesting device to warm up the sound of a synthesizer an organ or a digital piano 4 2 The Torpedo technology convolution and Impulse Responses The Impulse Response IR of a given system consists in the description of that system s behavior in the form of a very detailed filter The convolution technique uses IRs to simulate the behavior of specific systems such as reverbs soeakers EQ and so on This is the most accurate method to simulate sound signatures that are linear i e without distor tion and time invariant i e with no effect such as modulation compression hysteresis etc It Is particularly well suited for speaker miking simulation Two Notes has developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques Starting with a measure of a real cabinet microphone setup the TORPEDO VB 101 can accurately reproduce the system as if was measured including its distortion as well as the microphone s position in space by using IR synthesis Control the amount of distortion produced in the loudspeakers Overloa
8. ho IO E a sy ar a is A A SA da IES EXCUSA sb iglesias a6 ee ee ate An Se Ne oe ee Te ee ks ee a 104 COMO sea a S eee kr E E Wr ee A A oe DS SEMI ver a an a ir SE ao tse ee B D a Ea eee 11 Output volume control and headphone output 27 2 28 29 29 30 3 3 3 3 32 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 40 40 4 4 43 43 43 A Technical data 8 Technical support Two Notes Website 2 Bye mall Foreword Part Foreword 1 Safety instructions Before using the product it is necessary to carefully read and bear in mind the following informa tion Keep this document in a safe place as il is essential for the protection of the user and of the product In the event that you suspect any malfunction of the machine you should always seek the assistance of a qualified technician 1 1 Risk of electric shock CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The warning panel located at the back of the unit lists all The messages related to your safety All the internal parts of the unit must be manipulated by a qualified technician only The triangle symbol with a lightning symbol means that some parts of the prod the machine should be left to a qualified technician 1 2 Reader warning sages concerning the correct operation of the device Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 10
9. preset in the TORPEDO VB 101 is identified by a corresponding program number Preset 00 of the TORPEDO VB 101 corresponds to the MIDI PC 07 You can address the 100 presets from 00 to 99 with MIDI PC 0 to MIDI PC 100 So you can access every preset by sending a PROGRAM CHANGE message with the appropriate number 2 CONTROL CHANGE CC The following table indicates the CONTROL CHANGE numbers for every TORPEDO VB 101 param eter as well as their range and behavior Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 AS MIDI Implementation Feremelername cora CCB Range Berovo TT me TT 4 0 Mic 0 1 Mic 1 ser T e 0 lt N ser ETA mode T a on 0 speakenmic 1 User IR Postion 7 m 0 1 05 Back T Front O wiw TT T e ar 0 127 0 0 68 60 127 100 Overload 9 48 0 17 0 0 08 80 127 100 Ooo om f o T oa 05094635509 127 100 Tow Cu Bypess no on 0 Om 1 Bypos ew Cu f eq 1 0 17 psoe mopping to tiz ra mode TIS 0 2 Q5 OF T Gultor 2 Boss ee TIZ 0 20 0 2008 20 0B A 20GB ES Tow Mid TIS 0 20 0 2008 20 0d8 40 2008 cQ Ma 16 0 0 0 20d8 20 008 20 2008 FO High Mid w 0 0 0 20d8 20 0dB 40 200B came e 0 0 O 2008 20 09B 40 2008 0 On 1 Bypass Exciter Gain 20 0 1277 0 0 63 50 127 100 O Exciter Bypass Comp Threshold 0 0 63 50 127 100 Comp Attack Comp Release
10. you have access to an advanced comparison functionality devel oped by Iwo Notes Audio Engineering Think about it as a temporary set of parameters that re initialized after each startup of the unit If can be used to quickly and easily compare two sets of parameters This can be compared to the Clipboard that is filled by the Copy function on our personal computers e At startup the normal set of parameters and the temporary one are the same e You can switch between the temporary set CCOMPARE LED on and the normal one COM PARE LED off by briefly pressing the COMPARE switch e Any modification of either normal or temporary set will be saved respectively in the normal or temporary set without affecting the other one You have two separate sets of parameters at hand e You can copy the normal set into the temporary one by pressing the COMPARE switch for about 2 seconds The COMPARE LED flashes to indicate that the copy has been performed You cannot copy the temporary set into the normal one Let s look at an example 1 Make sure the COMPARE LED is off Select a preset make some changes as you desire you have now adjusted the unit with a new specific set of parameters 32 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 2 Save that new current i e normal set of parameters into the temporary one see above The two sets are now similar 3 Make some more changes for e
11. 0 open back Mesa Boogie 1x12 Celestion C90 Black Shadow Mesa Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Celestion open back Elmwood 2x12 Celestion V30 VHT Deliverance 4x12 Eminence PSOE Marshall 2550 2x12 Celestion V30 VHT Fat Bottom 4x12 Eminence P50E Hiwatt 2x12 Fane open back Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Specifications 2Notes CSB Two Notes Custom 1x15 Alu XL Hartke XL 4x12 AZ Ben SWR Big Ben 1x18 AZ Work SWR WorkingMan 4x10 Calif Low Mesa Boogie 2x10 Fridge Ampeg 8x10 Heaven Bot David Eden 1x15 Heaven Top David Eden 4x10 Marco Markbass 2x10 Voice V125 Vox V125 2x12 New BASS cabinets to down load with TORPEDO Remote New York Markbass 4x6 Rea One AER Cab One 2x10 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 47 Specifications 4 Technical data Characteristics 48 Designation Speaker Input ANALOG Input Loadbox Jack 6 35mm 1 4 unbalanced TS Tip Sleeve Maximum input voltage 50 Volts AC 36 dBu Security load 160 Ohms 10 Watts XLR balanced unbalanced relay switch Maximum input level 14 dBu Input impedance 10 kOhms Resistive load nominal impedance 8 Ohms Maximum admissible power 150 Watts assuming proper ventilation Cooled by temperature controlled fan High Impedance mode if a cabinet is connected to the THRU output loadbox discon nected Speaker Thru Jack 6 35mm 1 4 unbala
12. 1 9 uct even when the power is turned off or unplugged can retain voltages high enough to lead to serious electric shock Any operation that requires opening The triangle symbol with an exclamation mark is an indication for important mes Foreword 1 3 Mains power Please verify that the voltage required by the device matches the voltage of your country If not or if unsure do not plug the device to the wall outlet as this could result in damages to the device and injuries to the user This product must not be used during lightning storms In case of severe weather with a risk of lightning unplug the mains power supply to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire The mains power cable provided with the machine complies with the standards of the country where you purchased the product If replacement is needed please use a standard compliant cable 1 4 Ground connection For safety reasons the machine needs to be plugged into a wall outlet providing a ground con nection If your electric installation does not provide a ground connection or if you are unsure please ask a qualified electrician for help If your mains power cable does not match your wall outlet ask a qualified electrician for help In order to prevent risks of electric shock or fire never remove the oufer or inner ground connection of the unit 1 5 Mains fuse The unit comes with a thermal fuse in the mains power input If replacement is needed first unplug the m
13. 4d i scale e Threshold Control the signal level above which the com pression OCCUIS e Ratio Control the ratio of the compression e Attack Control the attack time in milliseconds e Release Control the release time in milliseconds e Make up Gain Control the gain added at the output of the compressor 10 5 Spatial The Spatial parameter is a psycho acoustic effect creating a sensation of stereo from the mono sound of the TORPEDO VB 101 This effect is particularly audible with headphones making the sound more pleasant The effect can be turned ON or OFF 38 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 11 Output volume control and headphone output This encoder controls the output volume of the unit The TOR PEDO VB 101 being a digital product it is absolutely critical that you avoid all saturation of the input signal or you may considerably reduce sound quality The output volume con SE headphone sists in digital data just like all the parameters in the TOR MN PEDO VB 101 and it is saved together with the preset You e O Br will beed to adjust the output volume for each preset Please a output note that the output volume depends on which speaker volume contral cabinet and microphone are being used for the simulation as well as on microphone positioning You may need to readjust the output volume when modifying those param eters The output volume must be ad
14. DO VB 101 by way of the free Torpedo Remote soft ware 4 6 Create your own IRs Download the free TORPEDO Capture software from the Two Notes website With this software you will be able to capture your own cabinet microphone setup and embed its sound signature into the TORPEDO VB 101 5 TORPEDO VB 101 quick start The TORPEDO VB 101 is set up to be Connected right out of the box to a guitar or a bass amplifier and used with headphones You will just need a guitar or bass amplifier with a 8 Ohm Speaker Output and headphones 18 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Quick start guide Preset numser seme sync messi emo ee MUA Jji T e rones Pe 5555555505 SPEAKER OUTPUT 8 OHMS 150W RMS max 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 TORPEDO VB 101 rearview 5 Headphones 2 Guitarorbass amplifier 4 TORPEDO VB 101 front view In this first simple configuration you will be creating a line level professional studio quality output for your amp which will allow you to familiarize yourself with the machine within minutes Po nn amp Outpt First plug a cable jack or speakon into the 8 Ohm er Speaker Output of your amp 2 0 Ohm J Using an output with a rating other that 8 Ohms e g 2 4 or 16 may cause significant damage to your amplifier requiring service by a technician Please use a standard speaker cable a pair of insulated conductors with no shielding Using a
15. EVICES AES EBU OUT THRU SPEAKER OUTPUT 8 OHMS 150 W RMS max 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 TORPEDO VB 101 rear view 5 Audio Interface 2 Guitar or bass amplifier 4 DAW with TORPEDO Remote 6 Master clock The TORPEDO VB 101 acts here as an analog to digital converter clocked by a wordclock and connected to a DAW with the AES EBU connection The USB connection gives you instant control over all the parameters of the TORPEDO VB 101 It is also useful for uploading firmware updates for preset backups and for loading new simulations The standalone Torpedo Remote software allows you to address all of those functions Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Z Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 2 Onstage The analog I O of the TORPEDO VB 101 offers great options on stage For example the analog outputs number 10 in figure 3 2 can be connected at the same time both to the front mixing console and to a monitoring system not shown here SPEAKER OUTPUT 8 OHMS 150 W RMS max Big th 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 MIDI pedalboard 5 Mixing console 2 Guitar or bass amplifier 4 TORPEDO VB 101 6 PA Note that the musician can with a MIDI floorboard control the parameters CONTROL CHANGE and or the presets PROGRAM CHANGE of the TORPEDO VB 101 Playing in silence is a great feature but at some point you do need to listen to what you play Here are a few options for use at home in the studio or on stage 1 Listening thr
16. HHH HN AA CO SS atado amp k BR had Bm k d an INE NA A RA A Se ne A 4 5 Boye DE Sana YN a Aare ce a Gk A Bee ee ee ne ae ae rer o PROGRAM Ku 4 6 6 a A A Ab Alk de AA dir de Bes r AK n XA HEL She W Ak SEG 5 1 SOVG 4 ao we A ee ee aaa ee 5 2 Mel cee pio e A da a a EEE AE ae G B SUKA DD AE dl ra A 0 ae eee he rer Das ae Er gt gt 7755555 gt a022PDD eoe 2x22T TTMmxgeeoogggoga as r r pepe mm jyi yf3 1 2 Speaker and Mic Zoi ASAS Ls a de a es Ss ee Gc at a E e da do da e Mena a eN 12 3 Third party IRs in WAV or AlF format ak a KRE RR KIR KIR KIR RR 6 MIDI Implementation 1 PROGRAM CHANGER s a aa SN EAS OS de den e a 2 CONROLCHANGE CO ag ag ra he Wa eR O A ei a rale de 7 Specifications 1 HISTO POWCr Amper 4 da a ri KE ae AR Re A Aa 2 List of Microphones 3 Listof Cabinets ae inte gt ateo ce AAA TARA 7 3 WS 2 a tu d n A She d L he Ge We NRE AA a di a h d i SMS weya ana eee wn ak dir ck K ee ME EKE YE Ker ar En ea es GG ee as BAe tee 8 1 Pore boa e e ans Ar Teer de A Te a aa cad as de a a 8 2 GENS za o a a Tb H r d n en ER ee 8 3 POSHO opio ar ke ee at A a a a A a da Ten nico a a ac A O O A A Br te I Se 0 PONSLOC are e A Oa a Re Nr ca a 8 6 MIS aida o o a da arta arica ic a 8 7 OVANT e a yak ig ee rn O ada a mm GE BIAS A a o Oe eo wee aa DA se eee AA TO POSTE anat a r HHHH hen E Ha HHH NN WM SOWIE ya a oe ee e e a de oe a al aaa re td dt
17. MC directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC FCC Part 15 2008 ICES 003 2004 AS NZS 3548 class B for Australia and New Zealand e IEC 2008 CISPR 22 class B RoHS FC 2002 95 EC 3 Contents of the package The shipped package contains 1 One TORPEDO VB 101 unit in a protecting sleeve 2 One mains power cable 3 One USB cable A One owner s manual The complete electronic version of this manual as well as the TORPEDO Remote and TORPEDO Capture software programs are subject to updates You can download the most recent versions of those products from the following website http www two notes com 4 Warranty OROSYS SARL warrants that this TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product shall be free of defects in parts and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase This warranty shall apply to the original purchaser when the product has been purchased from an Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer IMPORTANT PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT YOUR SALES RECEIPT Defective products that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at OROSYS SAS s sole discretion with a like or comparable product free of charge In the event that such warranty service be required please contact your authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO
18. Master 2 S PDIF Out to S PDIF In S PDIF Out to S PDIF In SOUS ORO REIRU noed to Maser not Master 3 AES Out to AES In AES Out to AES In Pe EAE TT YA not Master Note Wordclock is optional in a digital loop Use it if you have several digital products that need to be synchronized to your DAW Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 29 Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 5 Stay connected You may have an idea to use the device in some innovating or creative way Do not hesitate to come and share your observations on the Two Notes Audio Engineering Forum or social networks Please go to the Two Notes Audio Engineering website and click on the Community section Two Notes is also on the social networks Facebook Soundcloud and Youtube so do not wait and come present your works 26 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Part 5 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 1 The TORPEDO VB 101 s interface The TORPEDO VB 101 parameters are organized in menus that can be accessed with various switches and knobs You will find three types of controllers e three rotary encoders input gain output volume navigation NAVI e ten switches SETUP PROGRAM COMPARE SPKR MIC MIKING POST FX OK ESC two BYPASS e one potentiometer to control the headphones output volume Every action performed appears on the main screen of the unit number 4 in figure 3 1 The two digit display number 3 in figure 3 1 lets you know wha
19. NEERING product to any other location it is of vital importance that you retain the original packing materials It is very difficult to avoid damage when shipping the product without those materials OROSYS SAS is not responsible for damages to the product due to improper packaging and reserves the right to charge a reboxing fee for any unit returned for service without the original packing materials THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY OROSYS SAS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED 5 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this prod uct must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electri cal and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that pro tects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 12 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Part 2 Warnin
20. TORPEDO VB 101 1 Ventilation slit 4 Main screen 7 Output volume Qo 2 Input gain 5 Menu switches Phones output 3 Presetsscreen 6 Navigation switches 9 Mains switch Rear panel OPTIONAL ETHERNET ALO DIGITAL 1 0 IN UT THRU o o o 000 o o NOTICE an A DA TA ZAR 8 Ohms 150W RMS N A f Sy Two no 1002 95 Tp Sy i 3 i I t j gt tes 2 EN PERS VA NT WA lt S THRU INPUT AUDIO ENGINEERING ALWAYS CONNECT YOUR AMP EN Mf A ff N SERIAL NUMBER VOLUME TOMA IN ORDER 4 A A u EE TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGES 3 ANA ANALOG INPUT BEAKE Figure 3 2 Rear view of the TORPEDO VB 101 Mains power with fuse holder A Ethernet optional 7 USB 10 Analog Line Outputs Bal 13 Speaker Output Warning notices 5 Wordclock Input 8 S PDIF In Out 11 Pre simulation Line Output Bal 14 Amp Input Serial number 6 MIDI In Out Thru 9 AES EBU In Out 12 Analog Line Input Bal or Unbal 15 Fan Only a speaker simulator The TORPEDO VB 101 is a standalone unit you can bring with you in any situation whenever silent playing is needed The role of the TORPEDO VB 101 is to replace the following elements of the traditional guitar or bass setup the guitar bass power amplifier the speaker cabinet the microphone the microphone preamplifier in order to provide a signal that is the closest possible to a traditional guitar bass miking in a pro fessional studio environment 16 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Quick sta
21. TORPEDO VB 101 Owner s Manual V 2 11 08 21 2012 Two notes AUDIO ENGINEERING TORPEDO VB 101 Owner s Manual Manual Version V 2 11 08 21 2012 The complete electronic version of this manual as well as the Two Notes Audio Engineering soft ware and hardware products are subject to updates You can download the most recent versions of the products on the following website http www two notes com This manual describes the TORPEDO VB 101 and provides instructions for its operation It is highly recommended that you read this document before you start using this product The contents of this manual have been thoroughly verified and it is believed unless stated otherwise to accurately describe the product at the time of shipment from the factory or download from our website Two Notes Audio Engineering is a registered trademark of OROSYS SAS 145 rue de la Marbrerie BAL n 6 34740 Vendargues France Tel 33 0 484 250 910 Fax 33 0 467 595 703 Email contact two notes com support support two notes com http www two notes com This document is the exclusive property of OROSYS SAS In the interest of product development OROSYS SAS reserves the right to change technical specifications modify and or cease produc tion without prior notice OROSYS SAS cannot be held responsible for any damage accidental or otherwise that results from an inappropriate use of the TORPEDO VB 101 Please refer to the safety
22. ains power cable Always use a fuse of the same type as the original one To prevent risks of electric shock and fire never try To bypass the fuse by any means 1 6 Safety use conditions The TORPEDO VB 101 must never be used e near a heat source e near a flame e in the rain e in damp areas e near any kinds of liquids The unit is designed to be rackmounted into a 19 rack unit with A screws not provided When transporting the unit care needs to be taken to avoid any shocks that might cause damage and therefore require the assistance of a qualified technician Never cover or restrict the ventilation openings Never unplug or deactivate the heat control monitoring system or you will be exposed to risks of electric shock and fire 1 7 Cleaning Always use a dry and soft cloth with no alcohol or solvent for cleaning Please keep the unit clean ana free from dust 1 3 Maintenance Any and all maintenance tasks must be performed by service centers approved by OROSYS SAS or by qualified technicians Never try to repair the machine by yourself 10 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Foreword 2 Declaration of conformity Manufacturer OROSYS SAS Category of product digital audio signal processor Product TORPEDO VB 101 Test Manager Guillaume Pille The Two Notes TORPEDO VB 101 is certified to be compliant to the CE and FCC standards e EN 55103 1 1996 and EN 55103 2 1996 EN 60065 05 2002 Al 05 2006 e E
23. d and fix any phase issue with the Variphi those are exclusive Two Notes Speaker Response TSR functions Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 17 Quick start guide 4 3 Dual Miking This new functionality of the TORPEDO VB 101 in version 2 0 of the firmware is what every sound en gineer wants the possibility of carefully placing two microphones before the cabinet or of selecting two different cabinets and microphones and mixing them You will discover the unlimited possibilities of dual miking add up to two microphone and cabinet configurations and mix them in mono in real time The IDLE display screen will show the A and B configurations In the MIKING section you will choose the configurations adjust the parameters and mix them in mono 4 4 Post FX section When recording guitars or basses it is common to apply a few effects to shape the sound before it is sent to a PA or a recorder In the TORPEDO VB 101 you will find a simple but efficient EQ filter with two modes GUITAR or BASS a 1 band Exciter a studio Compressor and a Spatializer that is particularly useful when playing with headphones 4 5 Third party impulse responses The TORPEDO VB 101 is capable of delivering the best guitar and bass tones by using the TORPEDO technology but you can also embed impulse responses that you have purchased or downloaded for free from 3rd party developers in WAV or AIFF formats You can upload third party IRs in the TORPE
24. ed wet or non processed dry signal to the analog and digital outputs In Stereo mode a wet signal is sent to both channels left and right In Dry Wet mode a dry signal is sent to the left channel and a wet signal is sent to the right channel In Wet Dry mode a wet signal is sent to the left channel and a dry signal is sent to the right channel This function is useful for recording a dry signal for later re miking while monitoring and or recording a processed signal Latency Mode In every digital audio system there is a time delay between the input and output sound This time delay is generally called latency and it needs to be as low as possible above a certain value which is different for every person the latency time delay between a plugged string and the output sound becomes noticeable and will disturb the musician The noticeable threshold is usually considered to be at 10ms The inner latency of the TORPEDO VB 101 is below Sms In some cases e g when chaining several digital audio devices it can be beneficial to reduce the latency of the TORPEDO VB 101 by turning the Latency Mode to Low This reduces latency to less than 3ms by suppressing the Overload parameter in the TORPEDO VB 101 s speaker simulation Load Compensation This option activates a filter that corrects the dynamic reactions of the amplifier when it is used with a loadbox see section 2 1 To get the most realistic sound possible you sh
25. emperature controlled fan At 70 C a visual warning is displayed and the output signal is muted At 85 C the loadbox is disconnected the amplifier sees a 160 Ohm security load to help lowering the temperature by taming the amplifier Power supply IEC60320 C14 power connector Input voltage 110 115 or 230 V AC depending on the country of purchase 50 60 Hz Power approx 10 W Dimensions Width 430 mm 483 mm including rack mounting edges Depth 307 mm 355 mm including connectors and knobs Height 90 mm Weight 7 5 kg Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 49 Part 8 Technical support Should you encounter a problem with your TORPEDO VB 101 or if you need help on some technical aspects please note that Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed on line services to provide you with fast and efficient technical support 1 Two Notes Website On The http www two notes com website you will find e news about the company and the products News on the Homepage e comprehensive information about the TORPEDO VB 101 and its many applications FAQ e firmware and software updates to download Products TORPEDO VB 101 Downloads e new speaker cabinets Products TORPEDO VB 101 Downloads e the Torpedo Remote software Products TORPEDO VB 101 Downloads e the Torpedo Capture software Products TORPEDO VB 101 Downloads e an official forum where you can share Tips and advice with other Torpedo users Forum
26. et the sound of a loudspeaker close to destruction A good start would be to select a value between 0 and 20 then increasing it if you want to create a special effect 8 6 Mix e Mix A and B using this mix parameter At 0 you will hear TENER only A at 100 you will hear only B and 50 means that Center Tae ZA 1 Position Front o the amount of A and B is the same Please note that de fate bro pending on the cabinet and microphone combination you choose for A or B one may sound louder than the other This is perfectly normal adjust the Mix to find the perfect setting e Combine the dry unprocessed sound with the mix between A center Front A and B This parameter is particularly interesting on clean Ba Ll ii thi a Querioad 18 E a sounds for bass and guitar or when searching for new and original sounds 9 BYPASS There are two BYPASS switches each associated to a red LED The left one switches off the TOR PEDO simulafion the right one switches off the POST FX module 10 POSTFX You carefully prepared your guitar bass sound in the previous section it is now time to tailor your guitar sound for Mixing whether for recording or on stage The POST FX section brings you some essential tools to quickly get a studio quality ready to mix sound 10 1 Low Cut It is usual to apply a low cut filter on the guitar to make some room for the bass and bass drum in the lower frequencies The low cu
27. g regarding the proper use of q loadbox with a tube amplifier 1 What is a loadbox When normally using a tube amplifier it is recommended to always connect ils power output to a speaker cabinet prior to powering it up The speaker cabinet 4 8 or l Ohms must always be connected to the corresponding Speaker Output of your amplifier Not doing so can lead to partial or complete destruction of the output stage of the tube amplifier Most tube amplifier makers protect their products with fuses or other protection systems but some amplifiers still remain insufficiently or not at all protected It is impossible to predict the behavior of all the amplifiers on the market in cases when they are used without a load a speaker cabinet or a loadbox The electronic term that describes the speaker cabinet with respect to the amplifier is the load the cabinet is said to load the amplifier The term loadbox will fit any product embedding such a load The main parameter of the loadbox is its impedance expressed in Ohms An 8 Ohm loadbox will need to be plugged into the 8 Ohm Speaker Out of the amplifier As the power that is sent to the load is changed into heat please do follow the cooling recommendation of the loadbox or otherwise overheating may cause some damage both to the loadbox and to the amp The TORPEDO VB 101 is a loadbox This term indicates that the TORPEDO VB 101 is a load that can electrically replace the soeaker cabinet while dis
28. g the microphone behind the cabinet can be quite interesting The tone you get then will usually be softer and darker This is particularly noticeable with closed cabinet less with open ones The Variphi parameter is a one of a kind control exclusively found in the TORPEDO VB 101 It allows you to modify the frequency content of the signal using the properties of the Onecload Distance 0 sum of two signals with different phases You are in a situation where two Microphones are used and the Variphi parameter controls the distance hence the phase relationship between the two microphones lo easily hear this effect we recommend starting with a crunch saturated sound on your amplifier and changing the Variphi parameter You will hear a periodic change in the signal with frequency modifications Using Variphi you will fine tune the frequency content of the signal whether you are looking for a Mid scooped or a full sound Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 35 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 8 5 Overload e A loudspeaker is essentially a system designed to faithfully reproduce the sound transmitted by the amplifier Nonethe less a loudspeaker is determined by certain particular audio properties depending on the power that is applied to it MIKING 1 Dis stance 53 a The Overload parameter reproduces the natural saturation occurring when the loudspeaker is driven too hard At maximum value you g
29. instructions included in this manual The reproduction of any part of this document is strictly forbidden without the written authorization of OROSYS SAS All product names and trademarks are the property of their resoective owners Product names and trademarks found in this document were used during the development of the TORPEDO VB 101 but are in no way associated or affiliated with OROSYS SAS Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 3 Contents 1 Foreword eli san dle c r ej Sl e s s VA MM HEEE EH E E a HHHH BB HH HHHH HH v 1 RISK OF CISCTIIC SNOCK s u sn da en N NA CRE Ko y n a de ev OE Ech 1 2 RES PWI de ate ake eas SG a a 1 3 MORS OWE ais s a A A A AA AA A hi W d 2 2 0 1 4 SIOUNG COHNSSION ar a ak A a ah a a a SEE ee Derek ie 1 5 MCIASIUSS e A an bb A A ha ar AAA A a Au de 1 07 Safely USE CONMGITIONS A i ce a a o a E e ndi a EEE 4 4 A amp 4 SD o ao Eee ee er aaah as les a ar ee ae HHHH HHHH EMIR 1 8 MOMISHONC E yan en AA A A a Hallen DELIATANON OLCONIOTEAHV de si ka a dd 2 ar ee an dasan li lb n kal sal Ak Contents of the package J 3 edt A a N KK KIR Ka a a o a AAA Beme oo We eee ae re RER a car yee ay oil af Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union O J Ww N Warning regarding the proper use of a loqdbox with a tube amplifier 1 WC SC NO DOXA Ser eae e E A AE EIA a 2 What output volume for my amplifier
30. it will lead to a more vintage type of sound e HMid On a guitar this frequency band is often useful to go through the mix Generally speaking you can get your sound more or less aggressive especially if it is a clean one e High Adding trebles brings brilliance and brightness to your sound By cutting them you can obtain a darker sound which is useful on a bass for example Guitar Mode Bass Mode Low shelf 120Hz 50HZ LMid peak 360HZz 120Hz Mid peak 800Hz 360Hz HMid peak 2000Hz 800HZz High shelf 6000Hz 4000Hz 10 3 Exciter An exciter is very useful to give a tone a certain character or to add presence or air to the sound Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 3 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 e Exciter Switch the exciter ON or OFF POST Fa po E PQ m ea e Gain Control the quantity of effect applied to the sound Gain Frequency e Freq Control the center frequency of the exciter For exam ple presence for guitar is usually found at 2 or 3 kHz Air can be added by placing this frequency at 6 or 8 kHz 10 4 Comp Using a compressor will reduce the dynamics of your sound but can also be used to create special effects such as pumping The parameters of the TORPEDO compressor are the same as for a standard studio compressor e Compression Turn the compressor ON or OFF and when TET COMP Em ON see the level of compression applied to the signal in dB Threshold A 1
31. justed based on the input signal at the selected input analog or digital The OUT label in the upper right corner of the main screen indicates the current output volume value The output bargraph gives you a visual indication of the amplitude of the output signal For optimum quality we recommend keeping the peak levels of the output signal at a maximum of edB on the bargraph If you need to apply a high level of output volume gain it is probably because your input signal is too low Excessive output volume will reduce the signal to noise ratio and degrade the TORPEDO VB 101 s overall performance If you notice a drop in sound volume and the screen says Gain Reduc tion while you are playing it probably means that the Safe Gain Adjustment function is activated Report to section 4 for more information The PHONES potentiometer controls the headphone volume on the 1 4 jack headphone output This control is placed after the output volume control Too low an output volume setting compen sated for by a high headphone volume setting will reduce the signal to noise ratio and degrade the TORPEDO VB 101 s overall performance The power delivered by the headphone output is high enough to re main efficient even when using high impedance headphones There fore it is possible to get very high audio levels with that output We strongly advise against the use of headphones with high audio levels The improper use of headphones can lead f
32. mode if you want to use your own audio interface to perform the analog to digital AD conversion PRE SIM Analog or Digital Out LEFT oo Dry wet Use this mode to use the TORPEDO VB 101 for the AD conversion n Anol igitol Analog or Digital Out RIGHT po SON letra Use this mode to use the TORPEDO VB 101 for the AD conversion 4 2 Step two re miking the signal You need to build a loop between the TORPEDO VB 101 and your DAW You can create either a digital or an analog loop To create a loop connect both input and output of the TORPEDO VB 101 to the DAW 1 The dry signal is sent from the DAW to the TORPEDO VB 101 On most sequencers that track must be routed to a dedicated output not the master output track 2 Choose the appropriate miking parameters on the TORPEDO VB 101 the dry signal is processed 3 The wet processed signal is sent to a new track on the DAW That track can be routed to the master track and activated for real time listening Y Audio Interface i Y Audio Interface Audio Interface S PDIF In S PDIF Out Wordclock AES In AES Out Wordclock Line In L R Line Out L R L R Out L R L R Out S PDIF Out S PDIF In Wordclock AES Out AES In Wordclock Line Out L R Line In L R L R In L R L R In Dry send DAW to TORPEDO Wet return TORPEDO to DAW Dry track status track status Wet track status track status Line Out to Line In Line Out to Line In Routed o Une gut Routed to Master not
33. mpulses on MAC OSXTM All the cabinet files must be stored inside that folder without any subfolders TORPEDO Remote will automatically save the downloaded cabinets in that folder 12 1 tsr files The tsr files are the official Two Notes cabinet and microphone format Two Notes will provide new cabinets for free The TORPEDO Remote software will request permission to download them and you will just need to upload them into your TORPEDO VB 101 A tsr file contains information regarding a cabinet s response with 8 microphones variously posi tioned in our controlled studio room If you ever need to move tsr files always keep in mind that TORPEDO Remote will only fetch the files located in the default folder without sub folders 40 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 12 2 tur files The tur files are created with the free TORPEDO Capture software available on the Two Notes website With TORPEDO Capture you will be able to measure the sound signature of your OWN cabinet and microphone To upload a tur file into your machine place the file in your default Remote folder or in a folder you define with TORPEDO Remote and use the Memory Manager of the TORPEDO Remote software Microphone repositioning is not available as an option for IR files in tur format 12 3 Third party IRs in WAV or AIF format The TORPEDO VB 101 is compatible with standard IRs in WAV or AIFF f
34. n instrument cable instead of a speaker ca ble can cause significant damage to your amplifier requiring service by a technician Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 19 Quick start guide Finally plug your headphones into the stereo jack output of the TORPEDO VB 101 number 8 in figure 3 1 Plug your amplifier and the TORPEDO VB 101 into a wall outlet You can now power on the TOR PEDO VB 101 and then your amplifier When powering on the TORPEDO VB 101 you will hear the sound of a relay a brief click This corresponds to the activation of the 8 Ohm load of the TORPEDO VB 101 which allows your amplifier to run without a speaker cabinet lt is very important to always power on the TOR PEDO VB 101 before powering on your amplifier The TORPEDO VB 101 starts on preset 00 Now the input and output gains must be set up The SGA Safe Gain Adjustment being activated by default we present you here with a step method to quickly and easily set up these gains 1 Turn off the volume of the Headphone output as well as of any devices connected to the analog or digital outputs of the TORPEDO VB 101 2 set the input gain to its maximum value 3 Turn up the volume of your amplifier to the level you want and play for a few seconds the TOR PEDO VB 101 screen will display a gain reduction notice meaning that the machine adapts the volume to avoid clipping That notice disappears when the device is done adapting no
35. nced TS Pre Simulation Output Post Simulation Output XLR balanced Impedance 100 Ohms e no load balanced 8 1 dBu e 10 kOhm load balanced 8 dBu e no load unbalanced 2 1 dBu e 10 kOhm load unbalanced 1 9 dBu Noise less than 98 dBu from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 2 x XLR balanced Impedance 100 Ohms Maximum output level e no load balanced 10 7 dBu e 10 kOhm load balanced 10 5 dBu e no load unbalanced 4 7 dBu e 10 kOhm load unbalanced 4 5 dBu Noise less than 94 dBu from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Headphones Output MONO out Jack 6 35mm 1 4 balanced TRS Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Specifications Designation Characteristics S PDIF Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz to 96 kHz Master or slave configuration Switchable dry or wet signal on each channel AES EBU Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz to 96 kHz Master or slave configuration Switchable dry or wet signal on each channel Gain controlled by digital potentiometer 95 dB to O dB Minimal full scale input level 2 7 dBu Line Input Sampling frequency 192 kHz Resolution 24 bits Signal to noise ratio 103 dB Sampling frequency 96 kHz Resolution 24 bits Signal to noise ratio 95 dB Frequency response Idb 20 Hz 45 kHz Signal to noise ratio SNR gt 95 dB Latency Normal latency mode 4 8 ms Low Latency mode 2 875 ms Line Input to Line Output U gt gt ll RE Thermal security T
36. ng used it i iD 4 i ee ee F T JI N tH TAL 1 Output Mode Latency Mode oad Compensation 3 SGA The Safe Gain Adjustment is an automatic gain reduction functionality developed by Two Notes Audio Engineering which is designed to very quickly correct saturation problems resulting from a wrong input gain or output volume setting If some high level causes the input to saturate the SGA function will reduce the gain value until the saturation stops In cases where the high level peak is not expected to occur again and the volume now seems too low you will need to manually turn up the gain as desired The SGA can be activated at the input IN or the output Out stage at both In Out or be deactivated Off This function presents two main advantages adjusting the gain very quickly and protecting a live installation against volume variations leading to saturation during the show Input Gain Mode For maximum flexibility the TORPEDO VB 101 input gain is saved with each preset However it is sometimes useful to retain a unique input gain regardless of what preset is being used The Input Gain Mode parameter lets you choose between those two behaviors When you load a preset using the Preset mode will change the input gain and memorize its value using the Global mode will keep the input gain unique and not change it Output mode You can here choose to send either a process
37. o irreversible damages to your hearing Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 39 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 12 TORPEDO Remote You can add new cabinets or IR files to your TORPEDO VB 101 by using the standalone applica tion TORPEDO Remote for Windows and MAC OSXTM Download the software from the Two Notes website http www two notes com lake control of the machine via USB change the parameters arrange or add delete cabinets and IR files and apply updates TORPEDO Remote will detect any new update or new Two Notes cabinets it requires a working Internet connection With TORPEDO Remote you will be able to e Control the TORPEDO VB 101 with a USB link e Update the TORPEDO VB 101 s firmware e Manage and upload new Two Notes TSR files or any third party file e Manage upload and download the presets lt Torpedo VB 10 See e 0 0 0 00 Two notes BB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0080s LOAD PRESET FROM PRESETS IMPULSES TORPEDO COMPARE a u SETUP v 90 DEFAULT 3 SAVE 7 a 8B o Q E v 1x12 Calif C90 i a j AN AAA DISTANCE CENTER fromr VARIPHI OVERLOAD BACK DRY WET Dynamic 57 The installation process of the TORPEDO Remote software creates two default folders where the Impulses are stored e Program Files Two Notes Audio Engineering1lmpulses on Windows e Library Application Support Two Notes Audio Engineering I
38. obtained at maximum volume Furthermore the volume control of the amplifier is usually logarithmic which means that the volume goes up quickly on the first half of the potentiometer rotation reaches its maximum at 12 o clock and will not change much beyond that point Therefore you can reach the maximum volume of your amplifier even if the volume potentiometer is not set at maximum When reaching the maximum output power of your amplifier you will hear a lot of distortion which may not sound as good as you could hope Actually most amplifiers sound rather bad a maximum volume Always keep in mind that your amplifier may not have been conceived to be used at maximum volume for a long stretch of time Running an amplifier at high volume will cause premature wear of the tubes and possible malfunctions or damages at the output stage The fact that the volume control of your amplifier is not set at maximum does not mean your amplifier is not running at maximum volume A good habit is to keep the usual volume setup you would use in re hearsal or on stage rather than just following what the volume poten tiometer indicates 14 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Part 3 Quick start guide 1 Introducing the TORPEDO VB 101 Two Notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the TORPEDO VB 101 the first generation of the Torpedo series This product has been developed through several years of technical development with great attenti
39. on paid to the needs of guitarists bassists and sound technicians confronted to the challenges posed by the miking of instrument amplifiers on stage or in the studio The Two Notes team has taken extreme care to design the high end professional TORPEDO VB 101 rack unit Our goal is to provide ease of use reliability versatility and above all perfect audio quality The Torpedo technology was created as an answer to the high pressure musicians have to deal with lack of time limited gear availability loud amplifiers that cannot be played at desired volume as well as bulky and heavy cabinets to carry In addition many musicians are more comfortable with their analog amplifier and effect pedals and feel reluctant to perform using digital modeling systems that might compromise their playing style and sound For them the TORPEDO VB 101 offers a virtual alternative to traditional miking using a technology derived from convolution reverberation to achieve a degree of realism never experienced with simu lators before The musician simply plugs the TORPEDO VB 101 in place of his ner cabinet connected to the speaker output of his her amplifier without modifying his her usual settings or connected ef fect pedals depending on the case The TORPEDO VB 101 comes with a large library of 45 cabinets and 8 microphones among the most commonly used models in the world The virtual miking is done by choosing one cabinet and one microphone and fine t
40. ormat The TORPEDO Remote software will handle any kind of resolution frequency or length and will follow this process to convert the file into the TORPEDO format 1 Normalizing to 0 dB 2 Truncafing at 18 66 ms 3 Converting to 24 bits 96 kHz To upload a WAV or AIFF file into your machine place the file in your default Remote folder or in a folder you define with TORPEDO Remote and use the Memory Manager of the TORPEDO Remote software Microphone repositioning and the overload parameter are not avail able for IR files in WAV or AIFF format Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 4 Part 6 MIDI Implementation Your TORPEDO VB 101 can be controlled by MIDI messages PROGRAM CHANGE and CONTROL CHANGE sent by a device connected to the MIDI IN input number 6 in figure 3 2 The controlling device can be a foot controller a keyboard or a personal computer To learn how to send MIDI messages please refer to the manual of your controller The MIDI messages are transmitted to every linked machine To filter MIDI data received by the machine you should configure the TOR PEDO VB 101 to either be on a single 1 16 channel or on ALL chan nels Please refer to section 4 3 If you have several products communicating with a MIDI connection you can use the MIDI OUT THRU output of the TORPEDO VB 101 which mirrors every MIDI message coming in through the MIDI IN input 1 PROGRAM CHANGE PC Every
41. ough the Headphones output 2 Listening via a guitar bass cabinet plugged into the TORPEDO VB 101 THRU output 3 Having a local monitoring system on stage by duplicating the LINE OUTPUT with a mixer A Having in ear monitors or wedge speakers controlled by a sound engineer The THRU S PDIF and LINE outputs can be used simultaneously 22 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 3 Combined setup On stage or in the studio you may need to feel the sound coming out of a cabinet You can simply connect a cabinet to the THRU output on the TORPEDO VB 101 You will be able to hear the sound coming from the amp as usual without any simulation or effect from the TORPEDO VB 101 Once you plug a cabinet into the THRU output 1 The amplifier is directly connected to the cabinet 2 The internal loadbox of the TORPEDO VB 101 is disconnected 3 AES S PDIF ANALOG OUT OPTIONAL ETHERNET sYNC IN OUT IHIU AUDIO ENGINI 000000 on 1 Speaker Input 2 Amplifier sSpeaker Output 3 DAW or mixer On this figure above we have added an optional microphone to take the sound directly from the cabinet That way you can then get at the same time in one take 1 A classic track with a real cabinet and a microphone 2 A simulated track using the TORPEDO VB 101 library of speakers and microphones 3 A dry digital track with no simulation for later re miking see next section This gives you
42. ould activate it when you are using the integrated loadbox of the TORPEDO VB 101 and deactivate it when using a speaker cabinet plugged into the Speaker Thru output number 13 in figure 3 2 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 4 2 Sync e Sync The TORPEDO VB 101 can be synchronized with an external clock Wordclock or with input digital signals S PDIF or AES EBU If you select an external clock sync the Lock indication in the lower left corner of the PER FORM screen will show together with the detected fre quency Output Freq in the SETUP menu when the TOR PEDO VB 101 is actually locked to the external signal SYM 2 ane Wardclock ut pP ut Freq oak KHz e Output Freq Indicates the frequency of the TORPEDO VB 101 digital outputs Analog outputs always run at 192 kHz 4 3 Midi e Channel Select here the MIDI Channel you want the TOR PEDO VB 101 to respond to When All is selected the TOR MA PEDO VB 101 responds to all the channels omni mode All Control Change the signals received at the MIDI input are sent back through the MIDI OUT THRU output Program Change e Control Change Select whether or not the TORPEDO VB 101 should respond to CONTROL CHANGE messages e Program Change Select whether or not the TORPEDO VB 101 should respond to PROGRAM CHANGE messages 4 4 System e Brightness Set the brightness level of the di
43. pper right corner of the main screen indicates the current input gain value The input bargraph gives you a visual indication of the amplitude of the input signal For optimum sound quality we recommend keeping the peak levels of the input signal at a maximum of 12dB to 6dB on the bargraph If you need to apply a high level of input gain it is probably because your input signal is too low Excessive input gain will reduce the signal to noise ratio and degrade the TORPEDO VB 101 s overall performance If you notice a drop in sound volume and the screen is displaying Gain Reduction as you are playing it probably means that the Safe Gain Adjustment is activated Report to section 5 4 for more information If you need to set the gain level below 35dB it is probably because the input signal coming from the amplifier is too high You may encounter distortion coming from the input stage of the TORPEDO VB 101 Please lower the output volume on your amplifier 28 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 3 Main control panel SETUP oO PRESET NAME i IN OUT GAIN y J 15dB ES BRIGHT CLER DUT EE Al RO ch er A i ondens er ED e E D ynamic EB 1 12 Esa NAVI Lock 96 kHzl Midi j US Bl PRESET NUMBER SYNC REMOTE PROGRAM COMPARE SPKR MIC MIKING POST FX Figure 5 2 TORPEDO VB 101 main control Panel 1 Preset number 5 Escape switch 9 Simulation bypass 13 Prog
44. r mally within a few seconds 4 Set the output gain to its maximum value 5 Repeat step 3 6 Turn up the Headphone output volume to your convenience You can now browse the presets with the navigation knobs number 6 in figure 3 1 Use the NAVI knob to change the preset number and press OK to select a preset For more flexibility the values of the input and the output gains are stored within each preset Thus you may have to adjust those parameters depending on the presets Please refer to section 5 4 1 for more information about the input gain configuration Within a few minutes you have prepared your system for silent performance with head phones but also for stage sound pick up through the analog outputs or for studio record ing through the AES EBU or S PDIF outputs We will expand upon the numerous creative options and convenient features offered by the TOR PEDO VB 101 further down in this manual 20 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Part 4 Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 The TORPEDO VB 101 offers a solution for silent and quality sound pick up in many situations The following illustrations show the most common situations the TORPEDO VB 101 has been created for 1 Inthe studio The TORPEDO VB 101 will find its place in the studio for analog or digital recording We shall con centrate here on digital recording SYNC SIGNAL i Audio Interface o j WordClock OTHER DIGITAL D
45. ram menu 2 Global settings 6 Navigation encoder 10 Virtual miking menu 3 192X64 graphic display 7 POST FX bypass 11 Speaker amp microphone selection menu 4 Validation switch 8 POST FX menu 12 Compare switch The TORPEDO VB 101 control panel includes the various knob and switch controllers that give access to the machine and or sound parameters You can access any menu by pressing the corresponding switch The navigation encoder has various functions e browsing the presets if you are on the PERFORM screen e browsing the parameters if you are on a menu screen e modifying the parameter that you have selected lo access any given parameter setting or to validate it press the OK switch lo cancel any change made to the parameter setting or to go back to selecting parameters press the ESC switch A SETUP The SETUP menu is where you will configure the unit The parameters that are set up here will apply to all the presets and be retained when the TORPEDO VB 101 is turned off Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 29 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 4 1 SETUP I f AUDIC 30 Audio e Input Select Select AMP if you are using an amplifier con nected to the TORPEDO VB 101 Line Bal or Line Unbal to use the balanced or unbalanced line input and AES EBU or S PDIF to select the digital inputs For the digital inputs where the signal is stereo L left or R right indicates which channel is bei
46. rocessing unit inside a digital or analog loop by using the AES EBU or the S PDIF I O SYNC SIGNAL 0 AES EBU S PDIF y ANALOG WordClock DIGITAL LOOP INPUT Output mode Stereo Stereo Dry Wet Dry Wet Wet Dry OTHER DIGITAL d DEVICES A ed N S PDIF AES EBU AUDIO ENGINEER y POST SIMULATION SPEAKER OUTPUT 8 OHMS 150 W RMS max 1 Electric guitar or bass 3 TORPEDO VB 101 rear view 5 Audio interface 2 Guitar or bass amplifier 4 DAW with TORPEDO Remote 5 Master clock 4 1 Step one recording the dry signal There are several options to get your amplifier s dry signal with the TORPEDO VB 101 1 Using the PRE SIM output to get the direct analog signal before the first analog to digital stage of the TORPEDO VB 101 2 Using the ANALOG line Out or AES EBU S PDIF digital Out with a Dry Wet or Wet Dry Output Mode configuration 24 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Connecting the TORPEDO VB 101 On the following table we are listing the various options you have with the TORPEDO VB 101 It is very hard to play while hearing a dry sound only and we indicate on which channel you can get a wet signal i e with the speaker simulation on You can choose to record the Wet signal or not depending on your DAW configuration and capability Dry channel Wet channel Output mode D Stereo Dry wet Wet dry Analog or digital I Os Use this
47. rt guide The miking is achieved in 3 steps with the TORPEDO VB 101 1 Choose a power amplifier or switch it off if you are using a loadbox a speaker cabinet and a microphone Power Amp Speaker and Microphone sections 2 Position the microphone inside the virtual studio Miking window and parameters 3 Shape the signal Low Cut EQ Exciter Comp and Spatial sections At each step Two Notes Audio Engineering implements its know how to offer the most advanced simulations on the market and ensure absolutely realistic quality both for the musician in terms of playing sensation and for the listener in terms of sound quality You can embed up to 50 Two Notes cabinets in the TORPEDO VB 101 Download the free TORPEDO Remote software Mac OSX and Windows PC from the Two Notes website and you will be able to add or remove the embedded cabinets There are currently 45 Two Notes cabinets available and new free cabinets will regularly be released to you through your TORPEDO Remote software 4 1 Tube Stage Output When they are using guitar bass preamplifiers with some other speaker emulators guitarists and bassists may feel they miss a power amplifier s contribution to the overall sonic texture Many musi cians get their sound from some particular use of that element and the TORPEDO VB 101 gives you the possibility to use it too To that effect Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed an original tube stage modeling that gives you a
48. sipating transforming into heat the power that comes out of the amplifier The embedded load in the TORPEDO VB 101 is a resistive one il is a network of resistors that matches 8 Ohms This type of system is widely used in the industry to silently test amplifiers Always connect the Speaker Out of your tube amplifier to a proper load speaker cabinet or loadbox The TORPEDO VB 101 once it is powered up constitutes such a load Please nofe that you must always power up the TORPEDO VB 101 before your amplifier Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 13 Warning regarding The proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 2 What output volume for my amplifier The correct use of your amplifier with a loadbox requires some precautions Because of the silence maintained while you are playing it is much easier to accidentally run your amplifier beyond the reasonable limits set by the manufacturer than when you are using a speaker cabinet This can lead to faster tube wear and in some cases more serious inconveniences During the first tests at high volume on the amplifier monitor the color of the tubes and the general state of the amplifier Tubes glowing red or any appearance of smoke are signs of a problem that may lead to partial or complete destruction of the amplifier Keep in mind that the sweet spot the perfect running point of the amplifier the one that will give you the tone you re looking for is rarely
49. sitate to use audio files with no direct link to speaker measuring and you will experiment totally new sonic textures To add such impulse responses IRs to your TORPEDO VB 101 please report to the TORPEDO Re mote user s manual 7 1 Power Amp When using the TORPEDO VB 101 with any kind of guitar bass preamplifier or even with an electric plano or a synthesizer you will need the sonic color that the final stage of a traditional amplifier brings that is the power amplifier Plug your device into the LINE input of the TORPEDO VB 101 and enjoy the typical sound of the Two Notes electrically accurate virtual tube power amplifier Please note that A and B share the same power amplifier e Power Amp Activate the power amplifier simulation by turn Power Amp id ni ing this parameter On Master Volume at Jm e Model Choose the circuit topology Push Pull or Single Character riode Ended and the tube type 6L6 EL34 EL84 KT88 e Volume Set up the output volume of your virtual power amplifier e Presence Ihis setting affects the tube stage frequency as regards loudness e Depth This setting affects the tube stage frequency as regards bandwidth e Pentode Triode Select how the tube is used either in triode or in pentode mode Pentode mode has more headroom and volume than triode Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 33 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 7 2 Speaker and Mic You have access to more than
50. splay screen Brightness ae Fan Control e Fan Control Control the behavior of the cooling fan We Temperature vy nc 1 4 recommend using the Auto mode in which the fan s speed is controlled by the internal temperature 4 5 Device ID Device ID This menu lets you give an identifying name to your machine If you wish to use the TORPEDO Remote soft ware to control several different machines simultaneously USB connected to the same computer you will have to give each machine a different Device ID Move through the al phabet using the NAVI knob and select the letters with OK Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 3l Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 SYSTEM MESSAGE e Device ID reboot After changing the Device ID you will Hew ID STUDIOS need to reboot the TORPEDO VB 101 Please Reboot Device ID updated 5 PROGRAM In this menu you can save and move the TORPEDO VB 101 presets around 5 1 Save EEN TET e Save Press OK to display the saving screen for the current eia Le Place preset Choose the saving destination from the 100 at your With BRIGHT CLEAN disposal using the NAVI knob Press OK again to save the OK to confirm changes OK to confirm changes preset PROGRAM I ae e Name Here you can give a name 10 characters maximum to your preset Move through the alphabet using the NAVI knob and select the letters with OK 6 COMPARE With the COMPARE switch
51. t filter can also be used to remove extreme low frequencies that can lead to an imprecise sound on the bass 36 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 POST F 1 LON CUT I Low Cut e Low Cut Switches the low cut filter ON or OFF Frequency e Frequency Controls the cutoff frequency of the filter 10 2 EQ The TORPEDO VB 101 includes an equalizer which is a central tool for mixing With a few adjust ments it is possible to cut down an excess of low or high frequencies to boost a frequency band for more presence or to apply the classic V shape tone onto a distorded guitar The range of the EQ is wide you can either use it lightly to simply correct a particular aspect of your sound or in an extreme way to produce some whole new sound character e EQ Mode each of the two modes Guitar and Bass offers settings adapted to the instrument When in Off mode the EQ is bypassed e Low It is common to cut off the low frequencies on the guitar track to free up room for the bass and bass drum You can also use this parameter to remove extreme low frequencies on the bass that can lead to an imprecise sound e LMid With this frequency band you can control the body of the instrument Its presence in the lower range It is probably the most important control for the bass e Mid The central frequency band is the one you have to cut to obtain the V shape EQ On the contrary boosting
52. t preset number you are currently on Here is a representation of the screen displayed in PERFORM mode The PERFORM screen is the default screen you will see when first using the TORPEDO VB 101 From that mode you can navigate the presets This is the mode you will be on when you are playing without editing or changing any parameter Brit Vintc 8 MB a N BbeLuxe BI E r Li nia 2 Figure 5 1 TORPEDO VB 101 default screen 1 A and B speakers 4 AandBmicrophone 7 Digital output frequency 2 Preset name 5 USB connected 8 Digital sync 3 Input gain and Output volume 6 MIDI signal In the following paragraphs we will illustrate all the commands and menus available from the left to the right of the unit Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 27 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 2 Input gain control This encoder controls the input gain of the unit The TORPEDO VB 101 z being a digital product it is absolutely critical that you avoid any sat bargroph uration of the input signal or you may considerably reduce the sound quality The input gain consists in digital data like all the parameters in the TORPEDO VB 101 and it can either be set up globally or saved with each preset Please refer to section o 4 1 for more information about rol the input gain configuration The input gain adjustment is based on what input signal is appearing at your selected input ana log or digital The IN notice in the u
53. uning the position of the microphone in front of the cabinet The Torpedo thus enables the user to assume the role of the sound engineer in a professional studio The TORPEDO Technology to give you realism and playing comfort Two Notes has developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques Starting with the measure ment of an actual cabinet microphone setup the TORPEDO VB 101 can accurately reproduce the system as it was measured as well as the microphone s position in space In order to take full advantage of these digital algorithms the highest quality audio design guaran tees perfect analog to digital conversion and a wide dynamic range in order to provide the ultimate playing experience This product has been thoroughly tested in professional studio and stage environments and is the alternative many musicians have been waiting for to professionally capture the sounds of their amplified instruments The TORPEDO VB 101 will bring you the elusive sound of the greatest recording studios and producers anytime anywhere Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 15 Quick start guide 2 Front panel 3 TO REDUCI CAUTION REPLACE FUSI AND RATING TORI JOCK oT IOSTURE N j N nama OUTPUT TO AS ITABLE LOAD i 5 l M N M N bo MADE IN FRANCE Wg Y E A j j Di ER IN WA N VA N VA po NOT MASTER NIIT y NS Y EN y N A N RI K Is I I Figure 3 1 Front view of the
54. ween the simulated cabinet and microphone Placing a microphone close to the cabinet will result in a precise sound with a large amount of proximity effect dependent on the chosen model of microphone A Center IH Positic mn ae ig Carit NW Load 34 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB 101 Configuring and using TORPEDO VB 101 When you move the microphone away from the cabinet you increase the part of the studio s acoustic early reflections in the sound Furthermore depending on the cabinet model you use and especially with the ones including multiple speakers moving the microphone away can bring some higher frequencies back This is simply due to the directivity of the loudspeakers At maximum positioning 100 the microphone is placed 3 meters 10 feet away from the cabinet 8 2 Center e Determine the distance between the axis of the loud speaker and the microphone placed at a right angle The Variphi in axis position 0 allows for a maximum amount of trebles Distance at which are highly directives MIKIHG 1 Distance 53 Moving the microphone away from the axis decreases the trebles to the benefit of the basses At maximum position 100 the microphone is placed at the edge of the speaker when Distance is 0 and meter 3 feet away from the axis when Distance is 100 8 3 Position e In standard sound pick up the microphone is usually placed in front of the cabinet However placin
55. xample change the speaker model Now the two sets are different and you can hear the difference by switching back and forth between the two see above Another interesting way of using that functionality is this the temporary set of parameters is not dependent on any particular preset If you load a preset when on the normal set of parameters the content of the temporary set will not be affected Thus you can copy a preset into the temporary set then load a second one and compare the two together This constitutes a simple yet powerful way of comparing either a full preset to another a modified preset to the original one or just preview a change made to a single parameter 7 SPKR MIC In the SPKR MIC menu you can choose which power amp speaker cabinet and microphone you want to use On A and B you have 8 microphones and over 45 speaker cabinets available As you are surely used to choosing your guitar bass and amp to get a specific type of sound you will notice here how much the choice of speaker cabinet and microphone will impact the final sound Furthermore the User parameter gives you access to your own impulse responses i e tur files measured with the TORPEDO Capture software to impulse responses shared by other TORPEDO VB 101 users or to standard third party impulse responses wav or aiff files either downloaded or purchased This feature expands the sonic and creative possibilities to infinity Do not he
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