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Using TonePrints

Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 1.0 14

Using TonePrints

When you look at your pedal, 
you’ll only see a few knobs 
and switches. However, they 
actually control a large num-
ber of internal parameters.

TC has defined the relation-

ship between the knob and all the parameters 
“under the hood”. But wouldn’t it be cool to have 
guys like Steve Stevens, Scott Ian or Paul Gil-
bert (i.e., some of the world’s leading guitar play-
ers) virtually rewire these controls, defining what 
should happen behind the scenes or perhaps 
even do it yourself?

This is exactly what TonePrint does.

We work with top guitar players who explore 
a pedal’s hidden tonal potential, redefining the 
controls and creating their personal TonePrints.

TC is making these custom TonePrints avail-
able to you. Uploading them to your pedal is re-
ally easy, and with the amazing TonePrint Editor 
you can even create your own signature pedal 
tweaked specifically to your liking.

You can change the TonePrint in your pedal as 
often as you like, and the best part: 

It’s totally free.

Transferring TonePrints to the pedal

 
“So how do I load new TonePrints into my pedal?”

“Use USB, Luke – or beam it.”

Transferring TonePrints to 

the pedal by beaming

For all you iPhone and Android users out there, 
we created the TonePrint app. iPhone users can 
download the app from Apple’s App Store, An-
droid users will find it on Google Play.

– Launch the TonePrint app on your smart-

phone and find the TonePrint you want to use.

–  Plug your guitar or bass into your Alter Ego 

Delay.

–  Turn your Alter Ego Delay on.
–  Turn up the volume on your instrument and set 

the pickup selector to one pickup.

–  Hold the speaker of your smartphone next to 

the chosen pickup and touch “Beam to ped-
al”.

  (Or just follow the on-screen instructions on 

your phone.)

Transferring TonePrints to 

the pedal via USB

–  Go to tcelectronic.com/toneprint.
–  Select your TC product in the “TonePrint by 

product” section.

–  Download a TonePrint you’d like to try.
–  Connect your TC pedal and your computer 

using a Mini-B to Type A USB cable.

–  Turn Alter Ego Delay on.
–  Launch the TonePrint application you down-

loaded and follow the on-screen instructions. 
It’s quick and easy.

Summary of Contents for Alter Ego Delay

Page 1: ...Alter Ego Delay...

Page 2: ...the right setup 8 Inputs outputs controls 10 1 Power input 10 2 Audio inputs 10 3 Audio outputs 10 4 Footswitch 10 5 DELAY Delay time control 11 6 REGEN Regeneration control 11 7 MIX Effect level cont...

Page 3: ...receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories speci fied by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod brack et or table specified by t...

Page 4: ...there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turni...

Page 5: ...both internal and external hyperlinks For exam ple clicking the TC Electronic logo in the upper left corner of each page will take you to the table of contents To get the most from this manual please...

Page 6: ...ed that this software could create nearly any sound that you want it to My mind began to race with the possibilities and I knew relatively quickly what we would create Being a complete delay geek I ow...

Page 7: ...age In the unlikely event of transit damage inform the carrier and supplier If damage has occurred keep all packaging as it can be used as evidence of excessive handling force Set Connect a 9V power s...

Page 8: ...Setup examples Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 1 0 6 Setup examples Alter Ego Delay in front of the amp Modulation Pedals Looper Pedal Combo Input Drive Pedals Reverb Pedals...

Page 9: ...Setup examples Alter Ego Delay English Manual Version 1 0 7 Alter Ego Delay in an FX Loop FX Loop Send FX Loop Return Modulation Pedals Looper Pedal Combo Input Drive Pedals Reverb Pedals...

Page 10: ...delay effect and a volume pedal Great Now which setup is right for you It really depends on how you intend to shape your sound I want to be able to turn down the volume of everything Cool Then you wi...

Page 11: ...o trail out when I use my volume pedal Awesome In that case place your volume pedal before Alter Ego Delay so Alter Ego Delay can work its magic Modulation Pedals Looper Pedal Combo Input Drive Pedals...

Page 12: ...mono input e g your amp connect the M output jack of Alter Ego Delay to the other de vice s input If the next device in the signal chain has stereo inputs e g another stereo effect pedal con nect the...

Page 13: ...The direct unprocessed signal is always passed at the original level unity gain Only the level of delay repeats is changed when turning the MIX knob 8 Delay type selector Use the Delay type selector t...

Page 14: ...love with Typically when you think of delay and modulation you think of a chorusing effect My unit developed more of a vibrato than a chorus On lower settings it just added a very subtle 3D effect bu...

Page 15: ...no way asso ciated or affiliated with TC Electronic These product names and descriptions are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the prod ucts that were studied during product devel opment U...

Page 16: ...in your pedal as often as you like and the best part It s totally free Transferring TonePrints to the pedal So how do I load new TonePrints into my pedal Use USB Luke or beam it Transferring TonePrint...

Page 17: ...ters and effect behavior it s your vision your sound Customize knob function and knob range to suit your needs and sounds Audition your sonic creations in real time live make changes on the fly and l...

Page 18: ...your guitar and the first pedal or if you use many pedals on your board or if you use a long cable from your board to the amp then the best solution will most likely be to set the first and the last p...

Page 19: ...batteries according to local laws and regulations Technical Specifications Delay Types 9 TonePrint Looper Max Delay length 7 seconds Max Loop length Mono 40 seconds Stereo 20 seconds Mono Stereo Auto...

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