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QUINTESSENCE HARMONIZER User Manual

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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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Available for PC, Mac and iOS (iPad only).

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

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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/

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.

7.  Maintenance

7.1  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

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the specified DC power supply for your pedal.

Preparing the firmware update

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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).

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Unplug all cables (including the power supply) from your TC pedal.

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Connect the pedal to your computer using a USB cable.

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Press and hold the footswitch on your TC pedal. If your TC pedal has more 

than one footswitch, press and hold the leftmost footswitch.

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Insert the DC power supply plug.

Summary of Contents for QUINTESSENCE HARMONIZER

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Page 2: ...Operation Scales 5 4 1 Using the MASH function 5 4 2 Latching Momentary footswitching 6 4 3 Stereo Operation 6 4 4 Scales and Intervals 6 5 Operation TonePrint 7 5 1 What are TonePrints 7 5 2 Transfe...

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Page 4: ...he following items Your TC ELECTRONIC effect pedal 1 USB cable Type A to Mini B 1 TC ELECTRONIC sticker Inspect all items for signs of transit damage In the unlikely event of transit damage inform the...

Page 5: ...input marked MONO If your particular guitar has stereo outputs use both the MONO and STEREO inputs 8 AUDIO OUTPUTS mono stereo The audio outputs on the left side of this pedal are a standard 1 4 jacks...

Page 6: ...such as stereo chorus or flanger pedals or side by side signals from parallel chains of effects in your pedal board Depending on the type of input signal you can also bounce a stereo input down to a m...

Page 7: ...xcellent starting point a great sounding pedal with well balanced controls But wouldn t it be cool to have world famous guitar players guys like Paul Gilbert Guthrie Govan John Petrucci or Steve Vai v...

Page 8: ...or 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...

Page 9: ...rect Remount the back plate Notes regarding batteries Batteries must never be heated taken apart or thrown into fire or water Only rechargeable batteries can be recharged Remove the battery when the p...

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