G-sharp Manual English
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1. 22 Tape Delay 22 Lo Fi Delay 22 Dynamic Delay 22 PingPong Delay 22 SlapBack Delay 22 Delay Spill over feature 22 Vintage Phaser 23 Smooth Phaser 23 Swell Tremolo 23 Hard Tremolo 23 Vibrato cio bile eg AR 23 Flange oot er meo nii 23 Lush Chorus 23 Soft Chorus u a as suy us a 23 TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov tcdk tcelectronic com English Version Rev 1 4 SW V 1 00 Prod No E60505514 3 QUICK START IFYOU JUST CAN T WAIT If you just can t wait to hear the great effects waiting for you in your new G Sharp Guitar Effects processor just follow the few steps in this quick setup guide Unpack the G Sharp and check for possible damages that could have been caused by transport Read the safety instructions Take a few minutes to register online via www tcelectronic com or send in the registration card Customers registered online will be notified directly via e mail about news regarding TC Electronic guitar products G Sharp is a dedicated guitar effects processor able to combine various modulation and delay effects with high quality reverbs that are especially fine tuned for guitar applications Routings G Sharp has two routing options Serial and Par2. This is a basic setup if you are using a conventional head with serial loop Connect the guitar to the input of the head Connect the effect loop send to the G Sharp left input and the G Sharp left output to the effect loop return of the amplifiers Set Routing to serial or parallel Set INPUT to 12 o clock position Set EFFECTS MIX to 12 o clock position Set REVERB MIX to 12 o clock position Adjust fine tune the G Sharp Input level so the Input LED on the front panel often is yellow but only rarely peaks at red color Select reverb type and Effects type using the Selectors on the front panel Now fine tune EFFECTS and REVERB mix as well as parameters You can of course add effect pedals in front of the head as you wish The setup is mono but could be expanded to stereo if the right output of the G Sharp is connected to a separate amp 13 TYPICAL SETUPS Preamp combo Pre amp A OOOOOO OOOOOO EE To the amps Input or Effects return ee 60600090 Combo amp This is a basic setup if you are using a preamp separate from the one in your amp Connect the guitar to the input of the pre amp Connect the pre amps output to the G Sharp input and the G Sharp output to either the input or the effects return on your amplifier Set Routing to serial or parallel Set Input level to 12 o clock position
3. Set EFFECTS MIX to 12 o clock position Set REVERB MIX to 12 o clock position Adjust fine tune the G Sharp Input level so the Input LED on the front panel often is yellow but only rarely peaks at red color Select Reverb type and Effects type using the selectors on the front panel Now fine tune EFFECTS and REVERB mix as well as parameters 14 The setup is mono but could be expanded to stereo if the right output of the G Sharp is connected to a separate amp You can of course add effect pedals in front of the preamp as you wish TYPICAL SETUPS Preamp power amp Pre amp Oooooooooooo G SHARP l SOR OEE Osh Stereo Power amp OO OO Speaker l Speaker l 96 This is a basic setup if you are using a separate power amp for a stereo setup Connect the guitar to the Input of the pre amp Connect the pre amps output to the G Sharp input and the G Sharp outputs to the input of the stereo amplifier Set Routing to serial or parallel Set Input level to 12 o clock position Set EFFECTS MIX to 12 o clock position Set REVERB MIX to 12 o clock position Adjust fine tune the G Sharp Input level so the Input LED on the front panel often is yellow but only rarely peaks at Red color Select Reverb type and Effects type using the selectors on the front panel Now fine tune EFFECTS
4. Via an external MIDI device it is possible to recall presets and control parameters in the G Sharp For the external device to communicate with the G Sharp it is essential that they communicate on the same MIDI Channel The G Sharp can be set to receive on any of the 16 MIDI channels none or all Press and hold PRESET ON OFF The current selected MIDI channel is displayed Assuming the G Sharp is right out of the box or that you have performed a Reset procedure as described on page 27 the display now shows indicating that channel 1 is selected and the G Sharp can receive MIDI information on channel 1 Use the UP DOWN arrows to select MIDI channels 1 to 16 O indicates Omni mode which means that the G Sharp can receive MIDI information on all channels OF indicates that the G Sharp will ignore any incoming MIDI messages Press LOAD to verify and exit menu SysEx ID The G Sharp SysEx ID is always identical with the set MIDI Channel External MIDI editor mode Via MIDI all parameters can be controlled via an external software Editor For the G Sharp to respond to the editor commands the G Sharp must be in Editor mode When the G Sharp is controlled via the EA external software editor the front panel controls are locked and cannot be used to alter parameter values Factory Presets The G Sharp holds no conventional factory presets When all the controllers are in 12 o clock positi
5. or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid 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 d OO Q N 12 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 e Toreduce 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 requi
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7. and REVERB mix as well as parameters You can of course add effect pedals in front of the preamp as you wish 15 OPERATING INPUT OUTPUT SECTION INPUT OUTPUT oe 40dB OVER paral IN PPM Q R ai c ie Ca y Qy y killdry O rel INPUT GAIN EFFECTS MIX rel REVERB MIX rel INPUT GAIN amp 1 L 2 R INPUT LEDs This knob controls the input level for both the analog and digital input options A correctly set input level is essential to achieve optimal performance with least possible noise To set the Input level Clean sounds have the most dynamics Play powerful chords with the loudest clean sound you use and adjust the Input Gain accordingly The Input LEDs indicate the level using three colors Green 40dB You are well on the safe side Yellow 6dB You are close to optimal performance Red 1dB Red LED only blink occasionally at absolute peaks Analog Input Range Counter clockwise 10dB Center OdB Clockwise 14dB Digital Input Range Counter clockwise 18dB Center OdB Clockwise 6dB Parallel mode serial mode LED and button Press the switch to switch between Serial and Parallel modes When this LED is lit green Parallel mode is selected When the LED is not lit Serial mode is selected EFFECTS MIX Adjusts the mix between the wet and the dry signal for the Effects engine 16 REVERB MIX Adjusts the mix between the wet and the dr
8. between the guitar and the G Sharp Level settings Correct level settings in all audio equipment are essential to get best performance from AD and DA converters and as little noise as possible Therefore you should follow the advice on setting Input level as described on page 16 II TYPICAL SETUPS Serial Setup Effec Pedals G SHARP Left Out Left In van Send 00 000090 5 9 Combo amp In this setup the G Sharp is connected to the effects loop of an amplifier Connect guitar to drive pedals wah etc and into the amps input Connect the effect loop send to the left input of the G Sharp Connect the G Sharp left output to the return of the amplifier Set Routing to serial or parallel Set Input level to 12 o clock position Set EFFECTS MIX to 12 o clock position Set REVERB MIX to 12 o clock position Adjust fine tune the G Sharp Input level so the Input LED on the front panel often is yellow but only rarely peaks at Red color Select Effects and Reverb type using the selectors on the front panel Now fine tune EFFECTS and REVERB mix as well as parameters The setup is mono but could be expanded to stereo if the Right output of the G Sharp is connected to a separate amp 12 TYPICAL SETUPS Head cab G SHARP zh Out In el Send
9. the preset number will blink indicating that you must press LOAD to recall the N settings stored with that particular preset 20 HOLD PRESET TO SET MIDI CH Edited knobs LEDs Display Edited knobs LEDs relevant only in Preset On mode These LEDs refer to the 9 front panel controls See illustration above no LED for the INPUT knob When the LEDs are lit they indicate when the front controls match the current settings of the active preset When changing the position of a knob the corresponding LED is off unlit Load Store Presets Load User Preset Enter Preset On mode using the PRESET ON OFF key The G Sharp is in Preset On mode when the display shows location numbers 1 to 99 Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the desired preset 1 99 The digits are now blinking to indicate that you are previewing the preset and it has not yet been recalled Press LOAD to recall the preset and the digits are now steady Store User Preset Enter Preset On mode using the PRESET ON OFF key The G Sharp is in Preset On mode when the display shows location numbers 1 to 99 Use the UP DOWN arrows to select desired preset location where you intend to store the preset 1 99 The digits are now blinking to indicate that you have not yet stored the preset Press and hold the LOAD HOLD TO STORE key for approx 2 5 seconds until the digits turn steady MISCELLANEOUS MIDI MIDI CH
10. to reduce the level of the delay repeats while you play and increase the level of the repeats in between phrases This is a classic ducking function from the legendary TC2290 TAP key and TIMING knob Delay Effects The tempo of the Delay effects is set using both the TAP key and the TIMING knob By tapping the TAP key you set a global tempo that you can increase decrease using the TIMING knob With the TIMING knob in 12 o clock position the tapped tempo equals 1 4 notes With the TIMING knob in fully counter clockwise position min the delay time is multiplied by 0 5 thus giving half the tapped tempo With the TIMING knob in fully clock wise position max the delay time is multiplied by 2 giving the double delay time Example Let us say that you tap quarter notes in tempo 120BPM using the TAP key With the TIMING knob in 12 o clock position you now have a Delay time of 500ms If you turn the TIMING knob fully counter clockwise the actual Delay time will be 0 5 times 500ms 250ms If you turn the TIMING knob fully clockwise the tempo will be 2 times 500ms 1000ms 1 second When powering up the G Sharp the default tempo is 120BPM but as explained above the position of the TIMING knob defines the actual tempo The nature of a Slapback Delay is very short delay times and the range of this delay type is therefore much shorter with this delay type selected 17 THE EFFECTS ENGINE TIMING knob Ch
11. 2j C r R R gt 4 n o 0 C Z R gt d I Z j H JIUO4 G Sharp DUAL ENGINE GUITAR FX PROCESSOR ro 60 LATE lt rel E INPUTGAIN EFFECTSMIX REVERB MIX DOEA P A SUPMUC DELAY timing FEEDBACK centh IMBRE win p DEED PRE DELAY USER S MANUAL 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 volt age 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 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
12. DIX MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART DUAL ENGINE PROCESSOR G Sharp MAY 2006 Function Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change SysEx Common System real time Aux Messages Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key s Channel Song Pos Song Sel Tune Clock Commands Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset O YES Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY X NO 26 Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Transmitted 1 1 16 X O X X X X XXX x XXO O gt x x x gt x gt x Recognized 1 OMNI 1 16 x O X X X X x x gt O XXO O gt x x x gt x gt x Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO Remarks See CC list on page 27 for details All Controllers are Single Byte type scaled to parameter range MIDI TimeClock can be used to set Delay tempo APPENDIX MIDI CC amp RESET amp BULK DUMP MIDI Continuous Controllers Via an external MIDI device sending MIDI Control Changes you are able to control the parameters listed below Parameter Control Change number In Level 12 Effects Mix 13 Reverb Mix 14 Digi In 15 Bypass 81 Effects Type 50 Effects Off 82 Timing 16 Tap 80 Feedback 17 Rev Type 51 Rev Off 83 PreDelay 18 Decay 19 Color 20 MIDI Bulk Dump By performing a MIDI bulk dump you are able to dump all presets to an external MIDI device such as a sequencer for backup Press a
13. Electronic G Switch or the TC Electronic G Minor MIDI pedal Of course other MIDI pedals can also be used For full access to all G Sharp features you should chose a MIDI pedal that can send both MIDI Control Change messages as well as MIDI program changes Expression pedals Expression pedals can be used to control various parameters On G Sharp the obvious parameter to control would be In Volume The Expression pedal must be connected to and calibrated with your MIDI board a complete list is found on page 27 Routings There are two routings to choose between Serial and Parallel The routing is selected using the Switch on the front panel 4UUDIUVER paral IN PPM mode O norma BY Ly yX TO ss When the PARALLEL mode LED on the front panel is lit G Sharp is in Parallel mode When the LED is off G Sharp is in Serial mode The Routing is a global setting and cannot be saved and changed with presets Serial Routing With this routing the signal is first routed through the Effects engine and then through the Reverb engine Bypass Bypass Left Ir Y Effects Reverb Stereo Out Ewa Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Stereo Out Left In tein ty Effects fightin TT Bypass Bypass This is the Routing to select when you want to add reverb to the signal after the signal is processed 10 BASICS by the Effects engine Serial mode works perfectly for all effect combinations
14. G Sharp like this TC Classic Hall The reverb from many legendary TC products that gives you a rich spacious feel with plenty of air Perfect with medium to long decay times Play with the color parameter to find the correct blend If you feel you have the correct mix level but the reverb is not significant enough still try increasing the high colors Pro Studio A neutral generic studio reverb with very limited modulation on the decay diffuse field Where many of the other reverb types are tuned to stand out in a live environment the Pro Studio is a subtle reverb that excels in recording situations where details in the source material are the primary focus Classic Spring With the Classic Spring reverb you ve got one of the best emulation of a classic spring reverb there is We ve spent a lot of time calculating and reinterpreting the behavior of a traditional spring reverb Vintage Spring The Vintage Spring emulates the spring reverb types found in old guitar amps It is a bit more grindy compared to the Classic spring and gives a very realistic old school sound Plain Spring This reverb type is the least colored spring emulation included in the G Sharp Compared to the Classic Spring and Vintage Spring types Plain Spring appears as the most neutral of the three REVERBS Gold Plate We ve boosted the full potential of the plate reverbs of the past and designed the Gold Plate algorithm to reflect all the brightne
15. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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 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 Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Certificate Of Conformity TC Electronic A S Sindalsvej 34 8240 Risskov Denmark hereby declares on own responsibility that following products G Sharp DUAL ENGINE GUITAR FX PROCESSOR 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 Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emission Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 With re
16. a much longer decay time for a Gold Plate or TC Classic Hall than for e g Ambience A short delay placed between the direct signal and the Reverb diffuse field By using pre delay the source material is kept clear and undisturbed by the reverb diffuse field arriving shortly after Decay The decay parameter determines the length of the reverb diffuse field The length is defined as the time it takes for the reverb to decay approximately 60dB Color Varies the color of the reverb From dark to crisp and bright the color parameter can really change the characteristics and style of the reverb 19 STORE RECALL amp THE G SHARP DISPLAY KNOB POSITION VALID eoco ee eee yo EFFECT REVERB C ci PRESET l ON OFF Preset Modes The G Sharp holds two significantly different modes To toggle between these modes press the PRESET ON OFF key Preset On mode In this mode it is possible to load any of the previously stored presets The Preset On mode is active when the display shows location numbers from 1 to 99 lt L If you try to load a preset from a location ZA where no preset is stored no action will B3 take place Preset Off mode In Preset Off mode the G Sharp will process the signal according to the position of the front controls A what you see is what you hear setting y Once you have accessed the Preset Off EA mode and return to the Preset On mode AMA
17. allel The Routing mode is set on the G Sharp front panel When the PARALLEL mode LED is lit parallel mode is selected When the PARALLEL mode LED is off serial mode is selected Serial Mode LED is off utilizing both effect engines in serial where reverb is added to the selected effects Bypass Bypass Lett in EM Reverb Stereo Out D Effects Bypass Bypass Parallel mode LED is lit where the inputs are fed to both the Effects and the Reverb engine at the same time thereby letting the two effect blocks run in parallel Bypass zl mes uta Leg Parallel Stereo OW arto gt ight Out Rightin Reverb R Bypass For detailed explanations on Routings and connections please read page 10 11 Make all audio connections then connect power See the manual section Typical Setups if necessary Killdry on or off If the G Sharp is connected in a parallel loop on a guitar amplifier you should activate the Killdry mode via the switch on the rear panel Setthe G Sharp in Preset Off mode using the PRESET ON OFF key VO EFFECTS REVERB Brei Hold PRESET to set MIDI Channel The G Sharp is in Preset Off mode when the display reads as illustrated above Set all controls in 12 o clock position to hear factory settings Select an effect from the Effects engine Select a reverb type from the Reverb
18. but if you are using relatively long and loud delay repeats you should consider whether you prefer to have reverb added to delay repeats or not If you prefer the delay repeats to stand out very clear and still use reverb you may prefer the Parallel routing Parallel Routing analog Input only This routing gives you the opportunity of having two effects in parallel even on a single mono signal The input signal is split and fed to both the Effects engine and the Reverb engine at the same time Both the Effects engine and the Reverb engine uses left and right outputs as common outputs Bypass Left In L Effects R 3 Left Out Parallel Stereo UE EE Arad Right Out gt Right in Reverb II R Byposs Left in L Effects listu gt Parallel Mono gt L Right Out Reverb General advice High quality cables Good cables are essential We advice that you use properly shielded cables of high quality throughout your entire setup but be aware that one of the most sensitive points is the cable going from your guitar to the first piece of equipment Especially if you are using a guitar with passive single coil pickups such as a Stratocaster The few extra bucks for good quality cables are well spent 4 You cannot connect a guitar directly to the G Sharp inputs Always insert a preamp pedal or aiat similar piece of equipment
19. cally a short Delay that is modulated by an LFO Low Frequency Oscillator The modulation of the short Delay gives very small variations in pitch These pitch changes blended with the direct sound gives you the Chorus Flanger sound A Chorus effect is typically used as a smoothing effect Soft Chorus Lush Chorus The Soft Chorus is ideal for silk smooth softening of the signal The Lush Chorus is a better choice for more significant and hearable chorus sounds Flange The basics of the flanging sound are identical to the chorus see above but the delay time is longer and the feedback control has a wider range Where the chorus typically is used as a smoothing effect the Flanger is more in the genre of special effects DELAY TIMING knob In the Chorus Flanger algorithms the TIMING knob sets the speed of the effect FEEDBACK DEPTH knob In the Chorus Flanger algorithm the FEEDBACK DEPTH knob sets the depth of the effect 23 REVERBS The G Sharp holds the following Reverb types e TC Classic Hall e Ambience Pro Studio Stomp Classic Spring Club Vintage Spring Soft Room Plain Spring Tiled Room Gold Plate Church Silver Plate Concert Hall T Plate Off Each of these Reverb types are created and fine tuned by the highly experienced staff at TC Electronic and utilizes the vast experience we have accumulated over the past years of producing high quality reverbs Though the G Sha
20. d when a slightly delayed dry signal is mixed with an unprocessed signal a flanging phased type sound occurs In that case it definitely seam as if the G Sharp is coloring your sound in a highly unintended way You can test the effect loop of most amp types by inserting a jack cable to the send of the preamp The signal should be muted 100 If your loop is a parallel type it probably has a mix knob or built in mix function if it is a MIDI preamp In that case we suggest using the G Sharp killdry function You can then control the amount of effect using the amps loop mix control and the EFFECTS and REVERB mix controls on the G Sharp No response when using a MIDI pedal Ensure that the MIDI pedal is sending on the same channel as the G Sharp is set to receive on The default MIDI channel for G Sharp is 1 Refer to this manuals section on MIDI to learn how to change MIDI channels 28 Digital Input and Output Connector Formats Sample Rates Processing Delay Frequency Response DIO Analog Inputs Connectors Impedance Bal Unbal Max Min Input Level 0 dBFS Sensitivity Range 12 dB headroom A to D Conversion A to D Delay Dynamic Range THD Frequency Response Crosstalk Analog Outputs Connectors Impedance Bal Unbal Max Output Level D to A Conversion D to A Delay Dynamic Range THD Frequency Response Crosstalk EMC Complies with Safety Certified to Env
21. e performed Press PRESET ON OFF key once to exit the MIDI channels set mode KNOB POSITIONS VALID LEDs The LEDs are relevant in Preset On mode only When lit they indicate when the front panel controls match the settings in the actually recalled preset ARROW UP DOWN keys Scroll between presets when in Preset On mode REAR PANEL KILLDRY switch Balanced Balanced Digital MIDI Pedal Power Input Jack Jack S PDIF In Out Input 100 240VAC Analog Analog Input Inputs Outputs Output KILLDRY switch Power In With the switch in in position no clean signal passes through the G Sharp This is the setting to use if you connect G Sharp in a parallel loop or e g in an aux send return on a mixer Analog Input Analog Input on 1 4 inch connectors Use Left Input only to connect a mono signal Analog Output Analog output is a stereo output on two 1 4 jack connectors Pedal Input for TC G Switch Two different modes can be set for the pedal Input With the TC Electronic G Switch pedal you are able to In mode A Switch 1 Preset up Switch 2 Preset down Switch 3 G Sharp bypass In mode B Switch 1 Bypass Effects Engine Switch 2 Bypass Reverb Engine Switch 3 Tap tempo Selecting Modes Press LOAD and PRESET ON OFF at the same time Then use the ARROWS to select between A and B G Sharp has a switchmode powe
22. ehearsing or when playing live Though easy operation with only few essential controls is a key feature G Sharp will integrate perfectly in all levels of setups Use a G Switch a TC G Minor or a conventional MIDI pedal for preset recall tap tempo and bypass functions and you are in full control The adaptive built in power supply secures seamless operation at any mains voltage 100 240VAC Be Sharp with G Sharp Engine 1 Delay Soft Delay Tape Delay Lo Fi Delay Dynamic Delay PingPong Delay SlapBack Delay Vintage Phaser Engine 2 TC Classic Hall Pro Studio Classic Spring Vintage Spring Plain Spring Lush Chorus Gold Plate Soft Chorus Silver Plate Off Tin Plate Smooth Phaser Swell Tremolo Hard Tremolo Vibrato Flange Ambience Stomp Club Soft Room Tiled Room Church Concert Hall Off EFFECTS STRAIT GAIN REDUCTION REVERB OFF 12dB 6dB 3dB or anas ES S D Boae C LUSH CHO SOFT DELAY v v CHURCH RO STUDIO FLANGE APE DLY ROOM SPRING SOFT VINTAGE VIBRA LO FI ROOM SPRIN HARD PLAIN TREMO CLN DLY CLUB SPRING SWELL TREMOLOS PINGPONG vn x mnm STOMP GOLD PLATE SMOOTH PHS SLAPBACK DELAY timing FEEDBACK depth AMBIENCE e SILVER PLATE VINTAGE PHASER T PLATE FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW INPUT OUTPUT paral mode norma BYPASS O woust w v INPUT GAIN Adjusts the Input gain 1 L and 2 R LEDS 3 color LEDs indicati
23. engine Start playing Adjust input level to a level where the INPUT PPMs only occasionally turn red When setting the input level we recommend using sound with high dynamic content such as a clean sound Setthe EFFECTS mix and REVERB MIX to normal Now tweak the controls for the two engines until you have the effects intended For any questions left unanswered by this manual feel free to visit our online support center TC Support Interactive which can be accessed via www tcelectronic com Latest manual revision can always be downloaded from www tcelectronic com Manual revision number is found in the bottom of page 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your TC Electronic G Sharp guitar effects processor G Sharp is a Dedicated Dual Engine Guitar effects unit offering a combination of the best from TC s pristine modulation delay and reverb libraries based on ultimate effects algorithms All effects have been carefully voiced specifically for guitar applications We have packed the G Sharp with TC goodies and you ll find high density 24 bit processing and AD DA converters that fully live up to the TC reputation of high quality effects with no loss of your beloved tone With G Sharp you get full and direct access to a selection of legacy TC reverbs and effects and their key parameters Ideal settings are easily obtained from the front panel giving you a maximum of flexibility at home when r
24. ference to regulations in following directives 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Issued in Risskov May 2006 Mads Peter L beck Chief Executive Officer Ncc P TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Reverbs TC Classic Hall 24 Le Ee e EE 24 Table of Contents EE 3 Classic Spring o 24 Introduction 5 Front Panel Overview 6 Vintage Sp HUNG saya LL SE Rear Panel Overview 8 Plan SONG shige vicis nasa ss eh zie Signal Flow Diagram 9 Gold EE 25 Silver Plate 25 Tin EE 25 EE 25 SIOmp s X osten err SEP 25 Basics CIID eoe Ls sh ae 25 Connecting and setting up G Sharp 10 Soft boom 25 Controlling G Sharp 10 Tiled Room 25 Routings e yond bed E SE 10 Church 25 General Advice 11 Concert Hall 25 Typical Setups 12 Operating G Shar Po APPENDIX Input Outou Section E e 16 APPENDIX Ge MIDI Implementation Chart 26 Spe em eed tists Coe 20 MIDI Continuous Controllers 27 eet ad sk ges 20 ee EE As The Display o o aooo 20 ee zr Troubleshooting 28 Mi Technical Specifications 29 iscellaneous Factory Presets 21 MIDI channel 21 SySexX ID 9 o a e x 21 G Sharp software 21 Effects Delay eee to nS 22 Soft Delay
25. intage Phaser The Vintage Phaser utilizes four all pass filters These filters create comb looking characteristics When the filtered sound is mixed with the direct sound the phasing sound occurs Smooth Phaser Where the Vintage Phaser utilizes 4 all pass filters the Smooth Phaser uses an 8 all pass filter structure This gives a much smoother and subtle phasing sound Phaser controls DELAY TIMING knob In the Phaser algorithm the TIMING knob sets the speed of the Phaser FEEDBACK DEPTH knob In the Phaser algorithm the FEEDBACK DEPTH knob sets the depth of the phasing effect V Tremolo Hard Tremolo Swell Tremolo A Tremolo is basically a repeated level change controlled by an LFO The G Sharp offers a Hard Tremolo that used a square wave shape and Swell Tremolo that use a triangular wave shape Please see the illustration below The difference is quite obvious Listen and enjoy Hard Tremolo Square shape Swell Tremolo Triangular shape Z S S s Tremolo controls DELAY TIMING knob In the Tremolo algorithm the TIMING knob sets the speed of the Tremolo FEEDBACK DEPTH knob In the Tremolo algorithm the FEEDBACK DEPTH knob sets the depth of the Tremolo effect Chorus Flanger controls Vibrato An effect deriving from minute and rapid variations in pitch This is the classic expression know from many vocalists Chorus A Chorus Flanger is basi
26. ironment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Control Interface MIDI Pedal General Finish Display Dimensions Weight Mains Voltage Power Consumption Warranty Parts and labor APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RCA Phono S PDIF S PDIF 24 bit EIAJ CP 340 IEC 958 44 1 kHz 48 kHz only Digital Input 0 08 ms 48 kHz DC to 23 9 kHz 0 01 dB 48 kHz 1 4 phone jack balanced mono sense 21 kOhm 13 kOhm 24 dBu 0 dBu 12 dBu to 12 dBu 24 bit 128 x oversampling bitstream 0 70 ms 0 65 ms 44 1 kHz 48 kHz typ 92 dB 22 Hz to 22 kHz typ 90 dB 0 0032 96 1 kHz 1 dBFS 0 0 1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz typ 100 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 4 phone jack balanced 40 Ohm 20 Ohm 14 dBu 24 bit 128 x oversampling bitstream 0 68 ms 0 63 ms 44 1 kHz 48 kHz typ 105 dB typ 22 Hz to 22 kHz typ lt 97 dB 0 0014 96 1 kHz 13 dBu 0 0 5 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz typ 100 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 FCC part 15 Class B CISPR 22 Class B IEC 65 EN 60065 UL6500 and CSA E60065 CSA FILE LR108093 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 22 F to 167 F 30 C to 70 C Max 90 non condensing In Out 5 Pin DIN 1 4 phone jack Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel chassis 2 x 7 segment LED s 19 x 1 75 x 4 2 483 x 44 x 105 6 mm 3 3 Ib 1 5 kg 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz auto select lt
27. nd hold the PRESET ON OFF key approx 2 5 sec Use the ARROW UP DOWN keys to select Bulk Dump mode The display will show KNOB POSITION VALID eoco ee eeoe A VO EFFECT REVERB R KL LI OU v gt HOLD PRESETTO SET MIDI CH Set the receiving device in MIDI bulk receive mode A standard MIDI sequencer program should typically be set to record a MIDI track Please refer to the user manual of the receiving device Now press LOAD once and the MIDI Bulk Dump is performed The G Sharp is always ready to receive Greng a MIDI bulk dump unless the receive MIDI channel is set to off OF Reset Procedure If you would like to do a complete reset of the G Sharp and return to factory settings follow this procedure Power down by disconnecting the power cord Press and hold TAP while re connecting power The display will show a flashing R Press LOAD to reset Power off power on The unit is now reset Be aware that all user presets will be Mad lost when performing a factory reset 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Weird flanging sound when connected in a parallel effects loop When using any effects processor in an effects loop it is essential that the loop is either 100 serial or that you use the G Sharp killdry function Killdry is activated using the switch on the rear panel The reason for this is that any digital processing unit has a slight delay G Sharp has less than 2ms an
28. ng Input level on Left and Right Inputs Green 40dB Yellow 6dB Red 1dB EFFECTS MIX Adjusts the mix between the wet and the dry signal for the Effects engine REVERB MIX Adjusts the mix between the wet and the dry signal for the Reverb engine Serial mode Parallel mode In Serial mode the signal passes the Effects engine before the Reverb engine In Parallel mode the signal is processed by both engines in parallel Which routing to use is a matter of taste and application Read more about routings on pages 10 11 BYPASS button and LED Bypass function varies depending on the selected Killdry mode Killdry on The BYPASS key operates as a mute function Killdry off The bypass function simply passes the source signal unprocessed to output EFFECTS GAIN REDUCTION killdry ON OFF BXNAMICI dB 6dB 3dB oO SOFT CHORUS DELAY o O NORMAL NORMAL LUSH CHO SOFT DELAY v FLANGE APE DLY VERA e LOFI T LN TREMO LN DLY 4 TREMOLO PINGPONG min i MAX MIN 1 MAX rel rel SMOOTHPHS SLAPBACK pELAY timing FEEDBACK depth VINTAGE PHASER EFFECTS selector Selects between the 15 effects amp Off in the Effects engine DELAY TIMING Tap the global tempo using the TAP key by tapping quarter notes Now use the timing knob to multiply the tapped tempo The Timing range can be set from 0 5 to 2 Example Tap quarter notes at Tempo 120 BPM This equals 500 millisec
29. nt and can cut through Club Did you ever discover the great difference of a sound check and the actual concert The Club Reverb emulates a typical empty medium sized club Try this as an effect that will emphasize and position the guitar rather than give it a big sigh Soft Room A room type that simulates a relatively small room well furnished In such a room many reflections are absorbed by soft material and source material is reflected and sustained only from walls and windows etc The sound is short dry and quite intimate Tiled Room Often you ll want to get the bathroom effect without actually wanting it to sound like you re playing in your bathroom The Tiled Room reverb simulates the qualities of a small to medium size tiled room with its many reflections and at the same time it behaves respectfully towards the original source material Use it as an effect that adds quite a bit of color to your sound Church A highly diffuse reverb that is recognizable for its emulation of the many hard surfaces of different shapes found in traditional church rooms Concert Hall This reverb has become a classic in it self It simulates a rather large hall and it s stunningly good at preserving the original and natural characteristics of the source material If you re looking for a sound with long decay times the Concert Hall is excellent and you ll get a large and broad sound that is very distinctive 25 APPEN
30. on the G Sharp is in neutral meaning that all parameters are set as suggested by TC Electronic However by combining the 16 positions of both the Effects and Reverb selectors you actually have 256 factory presets Application Software version This number indicates the currently loaded application software and is relevant for servicing purposes only Press and hold PRESET ON OFF and use the UP DOWN arrows to select AP as displayed below Oo F1 1 The display will flash between AP for application and the current loaded application software Front Software version This number indicates the current loaded front software and is relevant only for servicing purposes Press and hold PRESET ON OFF and use the UP DOWN arrows to select Fr as displayed below The display will flash between Fr for front software and the current loaded front software number 21 EFFECTS This manual section explains the function of the front panel controls as well as the algorithm parameters in the Effects engine Delay controls DELAYITIMING knob Both the TIMING and the TAP keys are used to specify the desired tempo of the repeats A tempo is tapped on the TAP key and with the TIMING knob you multiply this tempo The range of the TIMING knob is 0 5 to 2 FEEDBACKIDEPTH knob The FEEDBACK knob sets the number of Delay repeats Leaving the knob in 12 o clock position gives you the starting
31. onal Tape delays Compare the Tape Delay to the Clean Delay algorithm to hear the difference and experiment Lo Fi Deliberately squashing the sound of the delay repeats the Lo Fi delay effect allows you to make a statement Clean Delay Standard Delay The G Sharp processing power and excellent 24 bit converters will process a precise high quality Delay with no deterioration of the sound PingPong Delay The PingPong Delay basically pans the delay repeats from left to right and back while keeping the Input signal at its original position This gives a very wide spread special effect Slapback Delay Slapback Delay is a very short delay with only a single or a few repeats The effect is commonly used as a doubling effect making the processed material seam more massive Short slapback delays are also often used on funky rhythm guitars a bit longer on Rockabilly guitar or vocals Delay spillover feature All delays feature a spillover feature meaning that the repeats of the delay can ring out when you change presets However for this to work the preset you changing to must also include a delay Example You play with a preset with a long delay time e g a solo When you change to a rhythm preset with a shorter or no delay it will most often sound more natural and make the preset change seamless letting the long delay repeats ring out even though the preset has already changed EFFECTS Phaser V
32. onds The range of the TIMING knob is 0 5 to 2 giving you a Delay time varying from 250ms to 1000ms Note that the Slapback Delay type has a shorter range as this Delay type by nature is a short Delay FEEDBACK DEPTH Controls the Feedback or Depth parameter depending of the selected effect Delay Feedback Phaser Depth Tremolo Depth Flange Depth Chorus Depth GAIN REDUCTION 3 6 12 LEDs These LEDs indicate the applied gain reduction on the delay repeats when Dynamic Delay type is selected FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW EA Li Li NORMAL wv NORMAL I MAX MIN MAX REVERB CONCERTHALL OFP TG CLASSIC HALL CHURCH PRO STUDIO ROOM SPRING corr E ROOM SPRING PLAIN CLUB SPRING STOMP GOLD PLATE min AMBIENCE Z SILVER PLATE PLATE PRE DELAY MIN MAX rel ret DECAYTIME COLOR FILTER CONTROL PANEL KNOB POSITION VALID LOAD ss se see e HOLD TO STORE VO EFFECT REVERB LI OU PRESET I I ON OFF a a HOLD PRESETTO SET MIDI CH REVERB selector Selects between 15 different Reverb types or sets the Reverb engine to Off The range of the pre delay and decay time varies depending on the selected reverb type PRE DELAY Controls the pre delay time of the selected reverb DECAY TIME Controls the decay time of the selected reverb COLOR FILTER Controls the color amount of the selected reverb LOAD HOLD TO STORE key This key has t
33. orus Flanger Phaser and Tremolo Increases decreases the Tempo Remember that the default setting suggested by TC Electronic is achieved by setting the knob in 12 o clock FEEDBACK DEPTH This knob changes functionality with the selected algorithms The knob controls the Feedback parameter in All Delays The knob controls the Depth parameter in Chorus Flanger Phaser Tremolo For further details on these parameters please read chapter explaining all effect parameters 18 THE REVERB ENGINE REVERB CONCERT HALL OFF TG CLASSIC HALL a ae CHURCH PRO STUDIO Y Se Se TILED CLASSIC ROOM SPRING SOFT VINTAGE ROOM SPRING _ E PLAIN CLUB SPRING STOMP OLDPLATE win 7 CUL NMAX max MIN Max BMBIENGE 7 Se SILVER PLATE pREpELAY DECAYTIME COLOR FILTER Reverb engine Pre Delay Reverb Selector Select between the following Reverb types or Off TC Classic Hall Pro Studio Classic Spring Vintage Spring Plain Spring Gold Plate Silver Plate Tin Plate Ambience Stomp Club Soft Room Tiled Room Living Room Church Room Concert Hall To hear the carefully designed default settings for each of the reverb types set PRE DELAY DECAY and COLOR knobs in 12 o clock position neutral Then adjust and fine tune to the given application It is worth noticing that the range of each of these parameters will vary from algorithm to algorithm As an example it is possible to set
34. point suggested by TC Electronic Delay Types Dynamic Delay The Dynamic Delay initially introduced in the renowned TC 2290 is a Delay type that allows the Delay output level to be actively altered by the dynamics of the input level A function that can be used to leave the source material clear and undisturbed while played and delicately accompanied by the Delay between phrases Soft Delay Whereas the Clean Delay gives a perfect reproduction of the source material the Soft Delay rolls of the high end frequencies slightly given you delay repeats with less edge that very often blends better and sounds more natural in the mix Tape Delay This algorithm emulates the old style Tape Delays Before the digital era delays were created using a Tape Recording device with a tape loop and recording playback heads As you probably know analog tape recorders has a tendency to deteriorate change the recorded material Wow and flutter combined with a significant loss of high end frequencies and to some extent also low end frequencies are all elements commonly associated with tape recordings These features that on paper sound negative are often quite useful and sought after as they tend to blend with and compliment the source material in a highly 22 EC TN M D musical manner Among other things the G Sharp Tape Delay uses a HiCut with a rather low Cross over frequency to emulate the loss of highs found on conventi
35. r supply that accepts from 100 to 240VAC TC G Switch output 90 9 o lolo t c electronic j SVWVITCH triple momentary switch elements NIVD NI WLISIG agis andu E XIW aiad s ndino eua O auty z euiSu3 i HIE O pe uvreq d pa uereq SLNdLNO Se SLNNI SOTWNY C ae 5O1VNY 3j91 i I J0329Jes andu Sojeuy eaisiqq O T3A31 NI SOTVNV z O a L lt Z O Z Wedd 3ndu dueys 5 BASICS Connecting and Setting up the G Sharp Setting up the G Sharp is very easy It is however important to connect and setup the G Sharp correctly according to your application Setting up basically means connecting selecting one of the two routing options selecting programs and finally setting the EFFECTS MIX and REVERB MIX on the front panel Find the setup you are about to create or one that is similar to on the following pages and follow the instructions Controlling G Sharp Preset Recall and Tap Tempo A MIDI pedal can be used to recall the 99 user presets and also tap in the Global tempo Read more about the Global tempo and the Tap function later in this manual A MIDI pedal should be connected to MIDI In and G Sharp is per default set to receive MIDI information on Channel 1 This can be altered See the manual section MIDI If you only need to switch between relatively few presets and tap tempo we suggest either using the analog TC
36. re 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 C222 no 42 220 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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
37. rp is a very compact effects unit in the affordable price range there is no compromise when it comes the Reverb quality TP To get best starting points for your application set the three controls in ek the Reverb engine at 12 o clock position and take a trip round the different reverb types By leaving the controls in 12 o clock position you will hear our suggested settings for each Reverb type Once you have the Reverb type closest to your goal start twisting the controls Pre Delay A short Delay placed between the direct signal and the Reverb Diffuse field By using Pre Delay the source material is kept clear and undisturbed by the more diffuse Reverb Diffuse Field arriving shortly after Decay 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 60dB Color Varies the color of the Reverb From dark to crisp and bright the Color parameter can really change the characteristics and style of the Reverb Try it 24 Perception of Reverb types may vary from person to person It is a rather subjective issue to discuss describe or even define However over the years a general perception of basic Reverb types has evolved From these definitions the experienced sound engineer chooses and is given good starting points for various applications We choose to briefly describe the Reverb types found in the
38. ss coloring and diffusion that the original plate reverbs had to offer Use this reverb when you just can t get gold enough on your sound Silver Plate The Silver Plate algorithm is a luxuriously well tempered plate reverb which gives you a perfect balance between the Tin and Gold Plate reverbs It s got all the qualities of a classic plate reverb the right amount of exquisite and gentle coloring with crystalline brightness and subtle diffusion Use this reverb for just about anything and especially when you want to add that complete and personal ambience Tin Plate We have done our best to recreate the plate reverbs used before the digital era The Tin Plate reformulates the sound of a large metallic plate and gives you a sound that you probably heard on many recordings from the past Use the Tin Plate when you just want the pure and uncolored plate sound It is bright and has a diffuse quality that is perfect for funky rhythm guitar patterns Ambience With focus on the Early Reflections that defines the perception of a room size the Ambience Reverb type is typically used on dry recordings simply to emulate a feeling of environment Ambience and Room definition are the keywords here Stomp Quite an extraordinary reverb type reproducing some of the characteristics from contemporary stomp box reverbs This is not a smooth subtle reverb but may be just what you are looking for if you need a reverb that is differe
39. wo functions Press once to load the preset selected via the CURSOR UP DOWN keys Press and hold to store the current preset PRESET ON OFF key The G Sharp has two preset modes Preset Off mode The display reads In this mode the G Sharp will play effects according to the front panel controls When switching from Preset On to Preset Off mode the effects will always be updated according to the positions of the front controls Preset On mode The display reads a specific preset number In this mode you can recall presets by using the UP DOWN arrows followed by LOAD Note that G Sharp holds no stored factory presets apart from the default settings in the various effect combinations Toggling between the Preset On Preset Off modes generates two situations From On to Off Preset is updated according to the positions of the front controls From Off to On The display starts to flash the previously recalled preset number while still processing according to the front controls To actually load the preset press LOAD Set MIDI channel Press and hold the PRESET ON OFF key for approx 2 5 sec Now set the desired MIDI channel using the ARROW UP DOWN keys Options are Channel 1 to 16 o for OMNI receives on all channels OF for Off Via this menu a Bulk Dump on MIDI out for preset backups on a standard MIDI sequencer can also b
40. y signal for the Reverb engine BYPASS LED When the LED is lit G Sharp is in bypass mode The bypass function operates differently depending on whether you are in Killdry mode or not Killdry on The BYPASS key operates as a mute function Killdry off The bypass function simply passes the source signal unprocessed to output Killdry ON LED Killdry mode is selected on the rear panel When it is selected no clean signal passes through the G Sharp This is the setting to use if you connect G Sharp in a parallel loop or e g in an aux send return on a mixer THE EFFECTS ENGINE EFFECTS DYNAMIC LUSH CHO FLANGE VIBRA GAIN REDUCTION 12dB 6dB 3dB SOFT CHORUS ort DELY e O Oni APE DLY SOFT DELAY v O TREMO LN DLY 8 SWELL i TREMOLO amp ING PONG min NMAX MIN NMAX e re LO FI O NORMAL SMOOTH PHS VINTAGE PHASER SLAPBACK DELAY timing FEEDBACK depth r Effects engine Effect Selector With the EFFECTS selector you select between one of the following effects and Off Dynamic Delay Soft Delay Tape Delay Lo Fi Delay Clean Delay PingPong Delay SlapBack Delay Vintage Phaser Smooth Phaser Swell Tremolo Hard Tremolo Vibrato Flange Lush Chorus Soft Chorus 12dB 6dB 3dB Gain Reduction LEDs These LEDs indicate the applied gain reduction on the delay repeats when the Dynamic Delay is selected The purpose of the Dynamic Delay is
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