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3. TheGigRig Pro-8 Quick Start
Using TheGigRig Pro-8 couldn’t be simpler.
Connect your GigRig to your amplifier before applying power to your GigRig.
Plug the effects you wish to use into the effects loops in the back of TheGigRig Pro-8,
in the order you wish to use them (1 to 6). The effects send (snd) plugs into the input
of your effect and the output of your effect plugs into the return (rtn).
Your signal path moves from right to left, from effects loops 1~6.
The order in which you place your effects makes a big difference to your sound, so
experiment and find the sounds you like. (For more info, see the FAQ section or web
site. www.thegigrig.com)
Now plug your amp(s), into the output(s) on the left-hand side of TheGigRig Pro-8.
Let’s take a look at one of the 8 pre-sets:
The 6 effects loops’ switches operate the effects loops in
TheGigRig Pro-8.
The 4 Control switches operate the control functions; these
are:
1- Post volume; you can set a different volume for each pre-set in mode 1.
2- Remote switch 1 (normally closed)
3- Out 1 mute
4- Out 2 mute
To programme, simply turn on the effects loops and control functions switches you
want for your sound then move to the next patch and do the same again.
That’s it!
When you step on the pre-set, this selects the effects and controls from the
associated patch, as shown in the picture, so only effects loops 5, will be ‘on’. As all
the other functions are switched ‘off ‘, foot switch 1 will place the effect connected
in loop 5 between your guitar and your amp. There will be noting else in your signal
path, nothing, not a sausage!
Remember, this is just a quick start guide. Because there are so many fantastic ways
to use TheGigRig Pro-8, we suggest that you take the time to read through the
manual and F.A Q.s.
You will learn how to:
Press a single footswitch and change channels in your amp, turn on and off reverb,
select any combination of effects loops, any combination of outputs (either or
both!), control input and output levels.
If you have 2 amps each with built in effects loops, you can even choose which of
your amplifiers’ pre-amps is sent to which power amp!
All of this is with the most direct and pure signal path possible.
