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HYPERGRAVITY MINI COMPRESSOR User Manual
Sustain and auto make-up gain
HyperGravity Compressor automatically employs make-up gain. As a compressor
reduces the dynamic range of the processed signal by attenuating 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
becomes louder.
Please note that higher Sustain settings will increase noise, as the noise floor is
inevitably amplified along with the signal. Experiment with Sustain and Level
settings to find the right balance.
Level knob
Use the Level knob to control the overall signal level. Crank this knob up for a
massive level boost that will make your solos and lead lines sing like never before.
Attack knob
Use the Attack knob to define how fast full compression should be applied.
The shorter the Attack time, the sooner the signal’s dynamics will be compressed.
Use low settings for a superfast 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 transients (the onset of the notes and
chords you are playing) can pass HyperGravity Mini Compressor 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!
6. Updating the firmware
TC may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal, the firmware.
Updating your TC pedal’s firmware requires…
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a computer running Microsoft Windows or OS X with
a standard USB interface
• the specified DC power supply for your pedal.
Preparing the firmware update
• Download the newest firmware from the “Support” page for your TC pedal.
There are updaters
– for Microsoft Windows (these are ZIP archives containing the
firmware installer) and
– for OS X (these are disk image files containing the firmware installer).
• Unplug all cables (including the power supply) from your TC pedal.
• Connect the pedal to your computer using a USB cable.
• Press and hold the footswitch on your TC pedal. If your TC pedal has more
than one footswitch, press and hold the leftmost footswitch.
• Insert the DC power supply plug.
• The LED on your pedal should turn green. If your TC pedal has more than
one LED, the leftmost LED should turn green. This indicates that the pedal is
ready to receive the 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
launch the firmware updater you have downloaded in step 1.
• In the firmware updater app, select your TC pedal from the drop-down list
under the “STEP 1” heading.
• When the “Update” button under the “STEP 2” heading turns green, click it.
The updated firmware will now be transferred to your TC pedal. Wait for the
progress bar to reach 100%. When the update procedure is complete, the pedal
will automatically restart.
7. Links
TonePrint resources
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TonePrint:
tcelectronic.com/toneprint/
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TonePrint products:
tcelectronic.com/toneprint/
toneprint-products/
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TonePrint app:
tcelectronic.com/toneprint-app/
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TonePrint Editor:
tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/
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TonePrint Editor manual:
tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/support/Specifications
Support resources
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TC Electronic Support:
tcelectronic.com/support/
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TC Electronic – product software:
tcelectronic.com/support/software/
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TC Electronic – all product manuals:
tcelectronic.com/support/manuals/
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TC Electronic user forum:
forum.tcelectronic.com/
TC Electronic on…
• the
web:
tcelectronic.com/
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Facebook:
facebook.com/tcelectronic
• Google Plus:
plus.google.com/+tcelectronic/
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Twitter:
twitter.com/tcelectronic
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YouTube:
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