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G•MAJOR 2

GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR

User’s Manual

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Page 1: ...G MAJOR 2 GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment This apparatus must be earthed Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different ty...

Page 3: ...r 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...

Page 4: ...uto wah 32 Resonance Filter 32 Touch Resonance Filter 33 Tremolo 33 Panner 34 Compressor Compressor 35 Pitch Detune 36 Whammy 36 Octaver 37 Pitch Shifter 38 Intelligent Pitch Shifter 39 Modulation Classic Chorus 40 Advanced Chorus 40 Tri Chorus Normal 41 Tri Chorus Asymmetric 41 Classic Flanger 42 Advanced Flanger 43 Through Zero Flanger negative 43 Through Zero Flanger positive 43 Vibrato 44 Vint...

Page 5: ... Preset Setup for ultimate changes in sounds Another approach would be to create unique presets for each sound which you can then access by simply pressing a button on a MIDI foot controller Or you could combine this preset approach with the on off stomp box setup mentioned above Channel Switching Changing your sound from a crisp dry rhythm sound to an overdriven lead sound will in addition to cha...

Page 6: ...es Univibe Tri Chorus Through Zero Flanger Retuned TC Electronic reverbs New filter Wah block ported 1 1 from the G System Reverse Delay Intelligent pitch shifting Modulated delays PC Mac editor Relay switching About this manual You can always download the latest revision of this manual in several languages from our website www tcelectronic com If you need additional information and support be sur...

Page 7: ...of the effect block you are currently editing as well as the current mix level of the effect IN Meter Indicates the signal level at the effect block s input OUT Meter Indicates the signal level at the effect block s output MIX Meter Indicates the mix setting of the effect block being edited 11 DAMP When both the Noise Gate and the Compressor are in use the DAMP indicator will indicate the Noise Ga...

Page 8: ...to bypass all effects Press and hold for approximately one second to mute outputs e g for silent tuning 29 30 UP DOWN keys Up down keys for navigation in the display menus 31 ADJUST ENTER Wheel Use this wheel to set the value of the currently selected parameter When pushed the wheel acts as an Enter key 32 RECALL key Press RECALL to initiate a preset recall operation Turn the ADJUST wheel to selec...

Page 9: ... DIN CONNECTOR 5POLE MALE 45 degrees max 10m SHIELDED CABLE 3 or 5 wires screen Balanced vs regular Audio Cables The analog input and output connectors on G Major 2 are balanced jacks To achieve the best possible connection to balanced equipment use balanced cables However most guitar equipment is NOT balanced and you will generally have no problems when using standard mono to mono cables as illus...

Page 10: ...9 SIGNAL FLOW DIAGRAM ENGLISH ...

Page 11: ...or MIDI controllable preamps Serial setup with a preamp and one or two combo amps Connect the output of your preamp to the input of G Major 2 Connect the output of G Major 2 to either the input or the Loop Return of the combo or combos If you want to switch preamp channels with G Major 2 connect the SWITCH OUT jack on G Major 2 to the channel switching jacks on your preamp This is not required for...

Page 12: ...mplification system This illustration shows combo amplifiers but of course you could also use a power amp here Likewise the preamp shown in the illustration could easily be the preamp section of a combo amplifier Combined setup with regular effect pedals a G Major 2 and a MIDI pedal Connect the send jack of the combo s effect loop to the input of G Major 2 Connect the output of G Major 2 to the re...

Page 13: ... overloading the input stage or there is an internal DSP overflow Reduce either the output of the device feeding G Major 2 or reduce the input gain on G Major 2 using the IN LEVEL knob The Tuner G Major 2 is equipped with a tuner which is always active When both horizontal arrows are lit the played string is in tune The Matrix G Major 2 gives you four different options for routing its effect block...

Page 14: ...ing presets Recalling a preset means loading activating a preset Press the RECALL key to enter the RECALL menu Use the ADJUST wheel to preview presets A blinking preset number indicates that you have not actually recalled the preset yet Press ENTER or RECALL to recall activate the preset Press any other key at any time during previewing to abort mission and return to the currently recalled preset ...

Page 15: ...purposes the User bank can be dumped via MIDI to either a sequencer or to another G Major 2 This is how to do it Connect the MIDI OUT jack of your G Major 2 to the MIDI IN jack of either another G Major 2 or a sequencer this may also be the MIDI interface of a digital audio workstation Press the MIDI key and select the Bulk Dump function using the UP DOWN keys When you have connected your G Major ...

Page 16: ...lect parameters using the UP DOWN keys and change parameter values using the ADJUST wheel Kill Dry Settings On Off We always recommend using G Major 2 in a serial or loop setup as this will allow you to benefit from all the unit s effects and features If however you intend to use G Major 2 in a parallel setup or in a parallel loop its Kill Dry function will come in handy With Kill Dry activated no...

Page 17: ... Modifiers you can read about them in the Modifiers section of this manual In short Parameter values can be controlled using an external controller such as a MIDI expression pedal If you have set up this external controller to control e g the Preset Out level you must decide how you would like G Major 2 to respond to the position of the expression pedal when you are recalling another preset This i...

Page 18: ...t for better viewing comfort Input Range Settings Pro Consumer Defines the sensitivity of G Major 2 input The default setting is Pro which will match most preamps Output Range Settings 2 dBu 8 dBu 14 dBu 20 dBu Defines the maximum gain range of the analog output stage ...

Page 19: ... Tempo can be synchronized to an incoming MIDI clock e g from a MIDI sequencer Use this feature e g to keep a delay in sync with the tempo of the song MIDI MAPPING What is MIDI Mapping With G Major 2 it is possible to use an incoming MIDI program change message with a value from 1 to 128 to recall any Factory or User preset This feature is called MIDI Mapping Example You send program change 1 to b...

Page 20: ...IDI CC message or a pedal connected to the PEDAL input of G Major 2 A MIDI CC value above 64 will set the current preset to 0 dB A MIDI CC value below 64 will set the current preset back to the preset level When another preset is recalled the PresetBoost controller is reset i e a value below 64 is sent out This will allow for an update of the LED status on your foot controller given that the MIDI ...

Page 21: ... Use the ADJUST wheel to select between the following options Off Learn Pedal CC 1 to 128 Off Off means This particular Modifier will not be controlled externally at all Learn This option makes setting up external controllers a breeze While Learn is selected press ENTER The display will blink Learning showing that you are now in Learn mode Now you must show G Major 2 which of the connected externa...

Page 22: ... This parameter determines the Out level of the Modifier when the expression pedal Modifier input is at the medium position MaxOut This parameter determines the Out level of the Modifier when the expression pedal Modifier input is at the maximum position Example Assigning an expression pedal as a Whammy This example requires that you have assigned an expression pedal to Modifier 1 using e g the le...

Page 23: ...obal menu The range is from 420 Hertz to 460 Hertz Standard tuning is 440 Hz but especially when playing with classical instruments frequencies from 438 to 442 Hz are used as tuning reference Tuner Mute It is often a good idea to mute the output of your G Major 2 when tuning your guitar To control the Mute function you can set up either a MIDI pedal sending a MIDI CC a momentary or alternating swi...

Page 24: ... as part of presets Other than the Global In Level parameter described above you can use the Global Out level parameter as an overall volume control for your guitar setup this includes the delay reverb and other signal processing in the G Major 2 Kill Dry Settings On Off We always recommend using G Major 2 in a serial or loop setup as this will allow you to benefit from all the unit s effects and ...

Page 25: ...u will find various channel switching schematics for some of the most common amplifiers on the market If you are not sure how to setup your system consult this section of our web site first These parameters can be remotely controlled via MIDI or using the SWITCH OUT jack on G Major 2 This is set up in the MOD menu You configure the Relays in the Levels Routing menu Press the LEVELS ROUTING key and...

Page 26: ...o amp Experiment and note down the settings that apply to your particular amp Store the preset by pressing the STORE key twice see the section Preset Handling for more info on storing presets ENGLISH RELAYS ...

Page 27: ...other This means that the repeats of the delay are not reverberated and vice versa When you find your sound becomes too complex the parallel connection of the Reverb and the Delay in the Semi Parallel routing may help to clear the picture Parallel The Parallel routing still allows effects such as Noise Gate Compressor and Tremolo to be connected serially while the Pitch Chorus Delay and Reverb blo...

Page 28: ... e g 6 dB Press the MOD key and select the Preset Boost parameter using the UP DOWN keys Select Learn using the ADJUST wheel Press ENTER and press the switch on your MIDI board sending a CC value that you want to use as the boost pedal Instead you can also use a simple momentary or latching switch connected to the PEDAL IN jack The display now shows either Pedal if that was the used controller dev...

Page 29: ...g MIDI clock tempo as its Global Tempo Subdivisions can be set using the Tempo parameter in each tempo aware block algorithm How to switch preamp channels using the SWITCH OUT jack of G Major 2 and a MIDI board sending MIDI CCs Connect the SWITCH OUT jack on G Major 2 to your preamp s combo s channel switching jacks Press MOD and select Relay 1 or 2 using the UP DOWN keys Select Learn and press EN...

Page 30: ... external factors might introduce Of course a Noise Gate is not the solution to any noise problem You should try to avoid noise in the first place Problems with noise can be introduced by a number of different factors Poor cables poorly shielded single coil pickups and power supplies placed close to signal cables are common problems that you can work your way out of by experimenting There will how...

Page 31: ...e a smooth transition between the gated attenuated stage and the open stage The more dBs must be released the more obvious the effect of the Noise Gate will be Experiment with each of the sounds you use as there is no general setting that will always sound right Release Range 3 dB sec to 200 dB sec The Release parameter determines how fast the signal is released when the input signal rises above t...

Page 32: ... overall output level for this effect Touch Wah The Wah effect occurs when a relatively narrow frequency area is boosted and swept through a frequency range The sweep is controlled by the input dynamics This means The harder you hit the strings the higher the boosted frequency will be Sense Sensitivity Range 0 to 10 Adjust the sensitivity according to the level present on the input Be aware that c...

Page 33: ... the effect in this block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to 0 dB This parameter sets the overall output level for this effect Resonance Filter The Resonance filter is basically a high cut filter with adjustable Q factor Resonance With increased Resonance values the filter peak at the cutoff frequency gets very narrow and steep This phenomenon is the very core of the characteristic sound of resonance f...

Page 34: ...hard and aggressive Speed Range 0 050 Hz to 20 Hz This parameter sets the speed of the effect Tempo Range Ignore 1 to 1 32T T Triplet D Dotted When set to any value between 2 and 1 32T the Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set using the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master parameter located in the Global menu specifies whether the Global te...

Page 35: ...sed at preset change Width Range 0 to 100 When you set this parameter to 100 the signal will sweep fully from the left to right You will find however that for most applications a more subtle setting gives better results as it blends in more elegantly with the overall sound OutLev Out Level Range 100 to 0 dB This parameter sets the overall output level for this effect a full sine wave whilst 0 and ...

Page 36: ...n song requires a great dynamic range you might not want to apply any compression at all When applied correctly you will clearly benefit from this effect but you might also ruin your sound by overdoing it This is true for many effects but it is especially relevant for dynamics processing To find out what compression can do for you try out G Major 2 presets that employ the Compressor block both wit...

Page 37: ...Voice Delay R Range 0 to 50 ms Specifies the delay on the second Voice Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the level of the dry signal and the level of the effect in this block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to 0 dB This parameter sets the overall output level for this effect Whammy The Whammy effect gives you the opportunity to control the pitch of an added voice with an e...

Page 38: ...e input note Range Settings 1 Octaves 2 Octaves This parameter sets the interval of the added voice Use the Direct parameter to determine whether the added voice should be above or below the pitch of the input signal Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the level of the dry signal and the level of the effect in this block OutLev Out level Range 100 to 0 dB This parameter...

Page 39: ...tone you can select any interval between one octave below the input signal s pitch to one octave above it Pan 1 Range 50L to 50R Pan parameter for the first voice Pan 2 Range 50L to 50R Pan parameter for the second voice Dly 1 Range 0 to 350 ms Defines the delay time for the first voice Dly 2 Range 0 to 350 ms Defines the delay time for the second voice FB 1 Range 0 to 100 This parameter determine...

Page 40: ... HrmMin Harmonic minor 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7 SupLoc Super Locrian 1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 Lyd b7 Lydian b7 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 PhryMa Phrygian major 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7 Voice 1 Voice 2 Range 13 to Unison to 13 The Intelligent Pitch Shifter can add two voices within the selected scale It automatically calculates the correct interval according to the played note selected scale type and key Level 1 Level 2 Range 100 t...

Page 41: ...g of the Chorus effect you are looking for Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the level of the dry signal and the level of the effect in this block OutLev Out Level Range 100 to 0 dB This parameter sets the overall output level for this effect Advanced Chorus In additional to the parameters of the Classic Chorus the Advanced Chorus offers the following settings Cho Dl ...

Page 42: ...modulating waveform Tempo Range Ignore 2 to 1 32T T Triplet D Dotted When set to any value between 2 and 1 32T the Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignore the speed set using the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master parameter located in the Global menu specifies whether the Global tempo or the tempo set by the Speed parameter in each preset should be used ...

Page 43: ... should be used at preset change Hi Cut Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz This parameter reduces the high end frequencies in the Flanger effect Try using this parameter if you feel the Flanger effect is too dominant in your sound and turning down the Mix or Out level does not dampen the Flanger effect as needed FeedB FeedBack Range 100 to 100 This parameter controls the amount of feedback Resonance of the sho...

Page 44: ...ase of the processed signal in the right channel This gives a very wide Flange effect and a less defined sound Through Zero Flanger Negative Positive The TZF Mode Flanger emulates the original way of creating a flange effect where two identical pieces of audio material were played back simultaneously on two tape decks and then mixed on a third deck The flanging effect was achieved by slowing down ...

Page 45: ... set to Ignore Depth Range 0 to 100 The amount of Pitch modulation applied Tempo Range 1 32T to 1 Bar or Ignored The Tempo parameter sets the relationship to the global Tempo When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignored the speed set using the Speed parameter is used instead Hi Cut Range 19 95 Hz to 20 kHz This parameter det...

Page 46: ... to the global Tempo When set to any value between 1 and 1 32T the Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignored the speed set using the Speed parameter is used instead Feedback Range 100 to 100 Controls the amount of feedback in the Phaser Setting this parameter to 100 reverses the phase of the signal that is fed back to the algorithm s input Range Range Low to High Thi...

Page 47: ...o from slow to fast Beware that the parameters Speed 1 and Speed 2 have the same range and it is up to you whether Speed 1 or Speed 2 is the slowest fastest Release Range 0 05 to 5 sec Opposite to the Attack parameter Release defines the time that the effect takes to switch from the faster Speed setting to the slower one Select Settings Speed 1 Speed 2 Use this parameter to specify whether Speed 1...

Page 48: ...escribed in the relevant sections Delay Range 0 to 1800 ms This parameter sets the time between the delay repeats This is also known as the length of the delay Tempo Range Ignored 1 to 1 32T T Triplet D Dotted When set to any value between 2 and 1 32T the Global Tempo is subdivided according to this setting When set to Ignored the speed set using the Speed parameter is used instead The Tap Master ...

Page 49: ...oon the delay repeats should become audible in relation to the Input signal level This parameter acts a threshold between your guitar signal and the delay repeats Damp Range 0 to 100 dB As explained in the introduction the Dynamic Delay attenuates the delay repeats level based on the current level of the input signal The Damp parameter sets the amount of attenuation Rel Release Range 20 to 1000 ms...

Page 50: ...determines the length of the Reverb s so called diffuse field The length is defined as the time it takes for the diffuse field to decay approximately by 60 dB PreDly Pre Delay Range 0 to 100 ms This parameter defines a short Delay placed between the direct signal and the Reverb s diffuse field Use Pre Delay to keep the source material clear and undisturbed from the scattered diffuse field of the R...

Page 51: ...0 dB This parameter sets the level of the reverb s diffuse field Diff Diffuse Range 25 to 25 With this parameter you can fine tune the density of the reverb s diffuse field It is set automatically when you select a Decay time and allows you to reduce flutter in the diffuse field to an absolute minimum Mix Range 0 to 100 This parameter sets the relationship between the level of the dry signal and t...

Page 52: ...umber X X True Voice X X Velocity Note ON X X Note OFF X X After Touch Keys X X Ch s X X Pitch Bend X X Control Change 0 to 127 0 to 127 Prog Change O O System Excl O O Common Song Pos X X Song Sel X X Tune X X System real time Clock X O Commands X X Aux Messages Local ON OFF X X All Notes OFF X X Active Sense X X Reset X X O YES Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO X NO Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mo...

Page 53: ...u to 12 dBu 24 Bit 128 x oversampling bitstream 0 70ms 48 kHz 100 dB typ 20 Hz to 20 kHz typ 92 dB 0 0025 1 kHz 0 0 1 dB 48 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 95 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz phone jack balanced 40 Ohm 20 dBu balanced Balanced 20 14 8 2 dBu Unbalanced 14 8 2 dBu 24 Bit 128 x oversampling bitstream 0 68 ms 48 kHz 104 dB typ 20 Hz to 20 kHz typ 94 dB 0 002 1 kHz 20 dBu output 0 0 5 dB 48 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz ...

Page 54: ...tion How do I reset G Major 2 Power off G Major 2 on the front panel Press and hold the RECALL key and power G Major 2 on again A menu is shown Select either Reset Sys Param to reset all system parameters while keeping your programmed User presets or Clear all Presets to clear the User bank The Factory preset cannot be changed or deleted How do I switch the channels on my analog preamp Contact the...

Page 55: ...s used in G Major 2 ensure the sound quality will not be degraded The parallel loop is preferable when using effects that don t have any kind of mix function and or vintage effects that sometimes suffer from bad signal to noise ratios Lately it seems vintage effects and stomp boxes are experiencing a kind of renaissance which may explain the interest in parallel loop setups However as mentioned ab...

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