TC Electronic G-System, User Manual

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fine-tune the Input sensitivity to achieve best
performance and best signal-to-noise ratio.
• Press EDIT and use the INPUT Encoder (first
Encoder in the top row).
• Also set the Boost Max. and Loop Headroom
parameters.
All level parameters in this menu are global and not
stored as a part of presets.
To Access the Global (Gbl) Levels Menu:
• Press EDIT and then MENU.
• Select Gbl Levels using the PAGE Encoder.
• Press ENTER.
Input Gain
Range: -8 to 18dB
This parameter sets the input gain of the instrument input
where you plug in your guitar.
When you have set the Input gain correctly, the red LED
on the Input meters
occasionally lights up when you hit
the guitar hard with a “big” chord on a clean sound.
To quickly change the Input
gain, hit “EDIT” and turn the
Input Gain encoder (switch #1).
Hit “EDIT” again to exit back to
Play Mode.
Loop Level
Range: 0 to 10dB
This parameter sets how hard you hit the input of the
loop section. If you feel that the drive pedals in the loops
give more overdrive than when not connected in the
G-System, you can use this parameter to compensate.
Loop Headroom
This parameter controls the sensitivity on the input side
of the effects section. If the pedals and pre-amp connected
LEVELS MENU
Input Gain
0dB
EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C
>> EFFECT COPIED <<
EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C
>> PRESET STORED <<
EDIT A EDIT B EDIT C
to the loops boost the signal considerably, you can either
reduce the output level of these devices, adjust the Loop
Headroom parameter – or both. The range of this
parameter depends on the Loop level setting.
Levels on Devices in Loops
Max gain on one or more active pedals may cause
internal overload in the G-System. Internal
overload results in audible digital glitches.
Volume
Range: -100 to 0dB
The volume parameter can control the level either before
or after the effects section. This is set up using the
Volume Position parameter (see below).
Volume Position
The Volume Position parameter defines where the
volume is controlled. The options are:
Input: The volume is controlled right after the loops and
before the effects. This allows for effects such as Delay
and Reverb to “hang”, even if you lower the level using
an expression pedal.
Output: The volume is controlled after the effects. This
means that the volume of the entire signal, including
effects, is controlled.
Output Level
This parameter sets the overall Output level of the entire
G-System. This is where you trim the G-System to your
amp’s input. You will have to rely on your ears for this
setting, as most amps do not have an input meter.
Driving the input of your amp hard may result in overdriving
the amp’s input. If this is the sound you are looking for –
go for it! If not, lower the Output level of the G-System.
To quickly change the Output level, hit EDIT and
turn the Output Level Encoder (Switch #6). Hit
EDIT again to return to Play Mode.
MENU MODE – GLOBAL LEVELS
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