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PIPELINE TAP TREMOLO User Manual

5.3  Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor

The TonePrint app allows you to use TonePrints created by your favorite guitar 

and bass players. But this is only the start. Using TC’s TonePrint Editor, you can 

create your very own signature pedal sounds.

TonePrint Editor features

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Use TonePrint Editor to build your own custom sounds.

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Enjoy complete control over all effect parameters and effect behavior – it’s 

your vision, your sound.

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Customize knob function and knob range to suit your needs and sounds.

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Audition your sonic creations in real-time live - make changes on the fly and 

listen to results immediately.

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Works with both PC and Mac.

Last but not least...

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TonePrint Editor is absolutely free!

Obtaining TonePrint Editor

If you want to use TonePrint Editor for your Windows or OS X computer, download 

it from

 tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/

If you want to use TonePrint Editor on your Apple iPad, download it from Apple’s 

App Store.
Please note that version 2.0 or higher of the TonePrint Editor is required for 

working with TC ELECTRONIC Mini pedals. Version 2.0 has a Library function that 

allows you to access and use TonePrints even without an Internet connection.

Obtaining the TonePrint Editor manual

Download the TonePrint Editor manual from  

tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/support/

If you open the manual for TonePrint Editor in Adobe Reader, you can click on 

interface sections to jump directly to the sections of the manual you are interested in.

5.4  Frequently Asked Questions about 

TonePrint pedals

Do the TonePrint pedals have balanced or unbalanced inputs/outputs?
TonePrint pedals have unbalanced inputs and outputs. Use cables with TS jacks 

(i.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 instrument and line level. There are a few amps which are capable of 

running much hotter than r4 dBu line-level signals because of the way 

their effect loops are designed. With these amps, it might be possible to get the 

input to clip. But for 99 % of all amps, the TonePrint pedals will work just fine.
For additional information about your TC ELECTRONIC TonePrint effect pedal, 

please go to TC ELECTRONIC Support:

tcelectronic.com/support/

5.5  TonePrint resources

TonePrint: 

tcelectronic.com/toneprint/

TonePrint products: 

tcelectronic.com/toneprint/ toneprint-products/

TonePrint app: 

tcelectronic.com/toneprint-app/

TonePrint Editor: 

tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/

TonePrint Editor manual: 

tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/support/

6.  Operation – Bypass Mode

6.1  True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained

True Bypass mode is a hard-wire bypass that gives absolutely no coloration of 

tone when the pedal is bypassed. This is the default mode for your effect pedal.
Using True Bypass on all pedals is a perfect choice in setups with a few pedals and 

relatively short cables before and after the pedals.
If...

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you use a long cable between your guitar and the first pedal or

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if you use many pedals on your board or

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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 pedal in 

the signal chain to Buffered Bypass mode.

Can you hear the difference between a pedal in True 

Bypass or Buffered Bypass mode?

Maybe, maybe not – many factors apply: active vs. passive pick-ups, single-coil 

vs. humbucker, cable quality, amp impedance and more. We cannot give a single 

ultimate answer. Use your ears and find the best solution for your setup!

6.2  Switching between True Bypass and 

Buffered Bypass

To set the bypass mode, proceed as follows:

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Disconnect the pedal and turn it on its back. 

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Unscrew the back plate of the pedal and look for the two small dip-switches 

in the upper left corner.

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The upper DIP switch (the one closer to the power in jack), switches between 

True Bypass mode (default) and Buffered Bypass mode.

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Set the DIP switch to the desired position.

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Remount the back-plate.

Summary of Contents for Pipeline TAP TREMOLO

Page 1: ...PIPELINE TAP TREMOLO Ingenious Tap Tempo Tremolo with Sequencer Subdivisions and TonePrints For Both Vintage and Adventurous Tremolo Sounds User Manual...

Page 2: ...empo 6 4 2 Subdivisions Sequencer 6 4 3 LFO Waveforms 6 5 Operation TonePrint 6 5 1 What are TonePrints 6 5 2 Transferring TonePrints to your pedal using the TonePrint app 6 5 3 Editing TonePrints wit...

Page 3: ...cturer orsoldwith theapparatus Whenacart isused usecautionwhen movingthecart apparatus combinationtoavoid injuryfromtip over 13 Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsor whenunusedforlongperiodsoftim...

Page 4: ...got you covered while the Square mode yields a more aggressive and edgy modern sound With up to 6 db of volume boost on tap PIPELINE also lets you eliminate the perceived volume drop inherent in tremo...

Page 5: ...wave interference to create a warbling pulsation a tremolo effect works strictly by varying the volume in a repeating wave like pattern The shape of the wave pattern sine triangle square wave and so o...

Page 6: ...duct supports TonePrints 5 1 What are TonePrints When you look at your TC ELECTRONIC effect pedal you ll only see a few knobs Actually for some pedals it s just one knob So one knob one function right...

Page 7: ...are a few amps which are capable of running much hotter than regular 4 dBu line level signals because of the way their effect loops are designed With these amps it might be possible to get the input t...

Page 8: ...ated 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 2 Changing the battery If you...

Page 9: ...ccordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment doe...

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