TASCAM GA-100CD
Thank you for purchasing a TASCAM GA-100CD
instrument amplifier. This guitar amp has 60W output,
a 12-inch speaker and sophisticated tube amp modeling
circuitry that lets you realize rich, full sounds. High-
quality built-in effects give you the freedom to create
sounds without external effects. You can also practice
along with your favorite music, play prerecorded
backing tracks during performances and otherwise use
the built-in CD player as you like.
Please study this manual thoroughly before using the
amp so that you understand how to use it properly. We
hope that with this knowledge you will enjoy using the
GA-100CD and all of its features for many years. After
you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in
a safe place for future reference.
Supplied accessories
In addition to this manual, the GA-100CD has been
packed with the items listed to the right.
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items
are missing.
• AC power cable .......................................................... 1
• Warranty ................................................................... 1
Understanding this manual
We use the following conventions in this manual:
The names of keys and controls are given in the
following typeface:
REVERB
.
Messages shown in the alphanumeric portion of the
LCD are given in the following typeface:
TMOD
.
If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one that
cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this
is given as follows:
TEMPO
.
Selectable values (i.e. values of dB) and ON and OFF
selections are shown in the following typeface:
CHR
.
(i.e.
VBR>ON
)
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The GA-100CD has keys that function differently
depending on whether they are pressed briefly (less
than half a second) or pressed and held (more than
half a second). In this manual, instructions to “press
the key” or, for example, “press
VSA
” refer to brief
presses, while instructions to “press and hold the
key” or, for example, “press and hold
OSC
” refer to
long presses.
The CD Trainer Control LCD usually shows the
elapsed track time, remaining track time or total
remaining CD time. In this manual, this status is
referred to as the “time display.”
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1 – Introduction
Guitar amp
60W output, 12-inch (30-cm) main speaker
The 2 channels –clean and overdrive– can be
switched remotely
Separate knobs allow gain and volume to be adjusted
independently of for optimal distortion
Tube amp simulation using analog circuits responds
faster than DSP guitar amp modeling
Single-ended preamp and a push-pull power amp
structure parallels that of a tube amp to realize a
similar rich, full sound
Stable, maintenance-free function achieved through
the use of an IC power amp
Ideal cabinet sound achieved by sending suitable
negative feedback current to the power amp
DSP effects
2 built-in TASCAM DSP effect units provide a
choice of stereo delay, panning delay, flanger, phaser,
chorus, tremolo, auto-wah, or pitch shifter effects
and reverb
Effects can be output from the main speaker or from
the left and right sub-speakers for spacious sounds
Effect bank can be controlled with a footswitch
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CD Trainer
Popular TASCAM CD Trainer built in
Playback pitch and tempo freely controllable
Variable Speed Audition (VSA) allows playback
speed to be changed without changing the pitch
Speed adjustment from –50% to +16%
Pitch adjustment up or down 6 semitones
Guitar Cancel function allows specified frequency
and stereo ranges to be cut during playback
Loop playback allows repetition of a selected passage
Independent stereo amp (20W + 20W) and two 5-
inch (12-cm) sub-speakers provide clear playback
Built-in guitar tuner for easy tuning
Built-in metronome and oscillator
Other features
Effect send and return jacks for connection to
external effects
Stereo line input jack for connection of external
sound sources
Headphone jack
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Main features of the GA-100CD
