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Inputs, outputs and controls

  English manual 2015-09-28 

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Sustain and auto make-up gain

HyperGravity Compressor automatically em-
ploys make-up gain. As a compressor reduces 
the dynamic range of the processed signal by at-
tenuating peaks, gain is applied to compensate 
for the reduced signal level. As you increase the 
Sustain, more compression and more make-up 
gain is applied. In other words: The signal be-
comes louder.

Please note that higher Sustain settings will in-
crease noise, as the noise floor is inevitably am-
plified along with the signal. Experiment with 
Sustain and Level settings to find the right bal-
ance.

Level knob

Use the Level knob to control the overall sig-
nal level. Crank this knob up for a massive level 
boost that will make your solos and lead lines 
sing like never before.

Level and Blend settings interact – see “Level 
and Blend settings interact”.

Attack knob

Use the Attack knob to define how fast full com-
pression should be applied. The shorter the At-
tack time, the sooner the signal’s dynamics will 
be compressed. Use low settings for a super-
fast 

chicken pickin’

 style attack, or maximize it 

for a more open and punchy compression tone.

Attack and note transients

Use the Attack knob to ensure that the tran-
sients (the onset of the notes and chords you 
are playing) can pass HyperGravity Compres-
sor uncompressed. Transients are usually much 
louder than the rest of the signal, and if they are 
compressed too strongly, this may introduce 
artefacts. The “right” setting depends on your 
playing style, instrument and other factors. Be 
sure to experiment!

Summary of Contents for HyperGravity Compressor

Page 1: ...English manual 2015 09 28 1 HyperGravity Compressor English manual last update 2015 09 28...

Page 2: ...using the TonePrint app 9 Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor 10 Setup 11 Ready 12 Set 12 Play 12 Inputs outputs and controls 13 Power Switching the effect on and off 14 Footswitch 14 Audio in an...

Page 3: ...Important safety instructions English manual 2015 09 28 1 Important safety instructions...

Page 4: ...aged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the appara tus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Caution You are cautioned that...

Page 5: ...u Canada Explanation of graphic symbols The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the unit s chassis that may be of sufficient magn...

Page 6: ...Before you begin English manual 2015 09 28 4 Before you begin...

Page 7: ...ebsite Of course you can print this manual but we en courage you to use the PDF version which has both internal and external hyperlinks For ex ample clicking the logo in the upper left corner of each...

Page 8: ...About this pedal English manual 2015 09 28 6 About this pedal...

Page 9: ...our studio production masterpiece System 6000 which has been the preferred dynamics tool for top producers for over ten years This technolo gically superior engine applies perfectly tailored compress...

Page 10: ...TonePrint English manual 2015 09 28 8 TonePrint...

Page 11: ...explore a pedal s hidden tonal potential re defining the controls and creating their personal TonePrints And we are making these custom TonePrints available to you Uploading them to your pedal is real...

Page 12: ...param eters 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 fl...

Page 13: ...Setup English manual 2015 09 28 11 Setup...

Page 14: ...idence of excessive handling force Set Connect a 9 V power supply with the follow ing symbol to the DC input socket of your TC Electronic effect pedal This product does not come with a power supply We...

Page 15: ...Inputs outputs and controls English manual 2015 09 28 13 Inputs outputs and controls...

Page 16: ...wer supply with iso lated outputs If no power supply is available you can run this product using a battery For more information on changing batteries see Changing the battery Footswitch To turn the ef...

Page 17: ...layer and the sound engineer Compression can be used either subtly or as a pronounced effect HyperGravity is a multiband compressor What does this mean Splitting an audio signal into several frequency...

Page 18: ...l Crank this knob up for a massive level boost that will make your solos and lead lines sing like never before Level and Blend settings interact see Level and Blend settings interact Attack knob Use t...

Page 19: ...oop If you use HyperGravity Compressor in a parallel effects loop you should set the Blend knob to its maximum position to remove the dry signal from the pedal s output Level and Blend settings intera...

Page 20: ...Maintenance English manual 2015 09 28 18 Maintenance...

Page 21: ...e software update Release the footswitch Your TC pedal will now be recognized as an updatable device Applying the firmware update Quit all MIDI related applications e g your DAW on your computer and l...

Page 22: ...hen the best solution will most likely be to set the first and the last pedal in the signal chain to Buffered Bypass mode Can you hear the difference between a pedal in True Bypass or Buffered Bypass...

Page 23: ...Frequently asked questions English manual 2015 09 28 21 Frequently asked questions...

Page 24: ...e standard instrument cables Is it possible to run this TonePrint pedal in the effects loop of a tube amp Yes All TonePrint pedals have a very wide gain range and are designed to run at both instru me...

Page 25: ...Links English manual 2015 09 28 23 Links...

Page 26: ...tcelectronic com toneprint editor support Support resources TC Electronic Support tcelectronic com support TC Electronic product software tcelectronic com support software TC Electronic all product m...

Page 27: ...Technical specifications English manual 2015 09 28 25 Technical specifications...

Page 28: ...Buffered Bypass optional Dimensions width x depth x height 48 x 48 x 93 mm 1 9 x 1 9 x 3 7 Input connector Standard jack mono TS Output connector Standard jack mono TS Power input Standard 9 V DC cen...

Page 29: ...Technical specifications English manual 2015 09 28 27...

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