Tc-electronic G-Force Bedienungsanleitung

G-ForceGUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSORUSER’S MANUAL

POWER Press and hold the Powerswitch for about 3 seconds,then release to power off.IN/OUT KNOBSThe overall Input level isadjusted via the knob in theu

OVERALL BYPASSThe Bypass key in the upperleft corner is the overallbypass. With this key you canbypass all effects in the G-Force simultaneously.Note:

MainPowerSwitchHi-ZUnbalancedInputsBalancedOutputsSerial no.S/PDIFDigitalIn/OutMIDIIn,Thru,OutExternalControlInputNotes:The G-Force Input jacks are un

Notes regarding the signal flow:Signal is always present at both the Analog and Digital outputs.G-Force is limited to 44.1kHz sample rate at both Anal

How to build a User presetThis is a step by step guide to some of the main functionsused when building your own presets.Start by Recalling factory pre

HOW TO13Moving all blocks using the LayoutIt suddenly comes to my mind that we need a Compressorin front of the Delay and Reverb. Let’s try to move th

HOW TO14- Change the curve by setting the three input parameters.If you want the Delay to stay down while you play, Lowinput should be 100%, and High

HOW TO15- Scroll horizontal until you see Ext1 in the top line of the display, using the Value wheel. - Scroll vertically using the Parameter wheel un

SETUPS16The Stereo Guitar SystemIn a setup with a couple of Combo amps or a stereo stack, you get full advantage ofthe stereo effects in the G-Force.

RECALL17The Recall DisplaySelect which blocks will beloaded from new presetPreset nameROM/USER/CARDbank selectorGeneralSelect sectionIs used to point

18Store a new User preset- Press the Store key.- Select a location for your new preset. (the G-Force can hold 100 User presets).- Move the cursor to t

19Input meter ofeach blockDouble click on theblock bypass key ofthe effect you wantto editSelect In andpress Enter to editNoise GateSet mix ineach blo

Editing directly from the Routing displayIf you want to edit an effect right away, press Enter toaccess the Edit parameter display.Use the Parameter w

21Digital clockindicatorKills alldry signalInputsignalInputselector The parameters in the I/O Setup contain setups of allthe G-Force’s external connec

I/O SETUP22not. If your MIDI device or foot controller is capable ofusing this function, you should select Fine or Coarse.(Please refer to your MIDI d

23I/O SETUPSetup bankThe G-Force has four banks which you can use for yourdifferent setups. By using the Value wheel, you can changethe active bank fr

I/O SETUP24How the Modifiers are connectedThe basic flow of both the internal and external controllers is explained in this chapter.In the G-Force you

25MODIFIERLinkWhen you have two lines connected, (i.e. Ext.1 connectedto Tremolo speed) it is possible to make a transformationbetween the two lines.

MODIFIER26ModifiersThis is the display where you set up the parametersfor the internal modifiers. Use the Parameter wheel toselect the modifier you wa

27ADSR 1&2ADSR’s are used to play short sequences triggered by theaudio input. You set up a number of terms to describe thecurrent sequence, and a

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28Out2 phase -An LFO phase change causes a small delayin the second waveform starting point. This means that out1 and 2 start the current waveform at

29UTILITYset by the Mix parameter in each block and “Input/Output”will mute the direct signal at preset change.Extern Modifier InputThis function sets

MIDI to User bankConnect the storing device to the G-Force’s MIDI In andpress Enter. The G-Force is now ready to receive a MIDIbulk dump containing Us

31TempoSet the global tempo by tapping the Tempo key. The global tempo can be used as a common tempoguide in all presets. All Delay algorithms and all

The Tuner displayWhen pressing the Tuner key, you access the Tunerdisplay. In the Tuner display, you have four setupparameters. Entering the Tuner di

AlgorithmsThis chapter will go through all Edit parameters inthe eight blocks and the Input and Output sections.Mute modeThe eight effect blocks all h

Release rateThe Release rate sets the speed that the Noise Gatedamps with, meaning if the parameter is set to 100dBpr. second, the Noise Gate will dam

Parametric EqualizerThe parametric EQ contains two shelving filters (#1and #5) and three bell filters (#2, #3, #4).A low shelving filter is a filter t

Out LevelControls the output level of the block.Mute modeSee Mute mode in the introduction of this chapter.Wah Wah WAH WAHFreqThe frequency of the Wah

PhaserPHASERSpeedControls the speed of the Phaser.TempoThe Tempo parameter sets the relationship to theglobal Tempo e.g. if you set it to 1/4T you wil

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38Curve (only in Advanced)Sets the curve of the LFO. Choose between: Square,Sine, or Triangle.The most common LFO curve in Tremolo is Triangle.Try the

39THE BLOCKSLarge increments of the Pan Center, incombination with a broad Depth will cause thePanner to pan beyond a normal stereo image.Width (only

THE BLOCKS40Level 1-2Sets the level of the two pitch voices.MixMix between direct sound and effect.In LevelControls the input level of the block. Out

THE BLOCKS41DelayThe Delay block has five different sub-algorithms:Stereo, Dual, Dual Two-tap, One-tap and Quad-tap.Effect Spillover from one preset t

THE BLOCKS42LowcutCuts off frequencies lower than the selected frequency.The slope of the filter is 12dB/octave.HighcutCuts off frequencies higher tha

THE BLOCKS43Mute modeSee Mute mode in the introduction of this chapter.DUAL TWO TAP DELAYDual Two Tap DelayThe Dual Two Tap Delay is capable of perfo

THE BLOCKS44One Tap DelayTimeSets the delay time. Maximum delay time is 1480 ms.Tempo The Tempo parameter sets the relationship to the globalTempo e.

45THE BLOCKSQUAD TAP DELAYQuad Tap DelayTap 1-4Sets the delay time of the four taps. Maximum delaytime per tap is 1480 ms.Tempo 1-4The Tempo paramete

46THE BLOCKSOut DriveOutdrive is simulating the kind of distortion that youwould get from the output stage of an amplifier.MixMix between direct sound

47THE BLOCKSthe waveform starting points. This means that left andright outputs start the current waveform at two differentpoints. Example: If LFO pha

3TABLE OF CONTENTSWELCOME FROM THE USERS POINT OF VIEWQUICK REFERENCE THE FRONT PANELTHE REAR PANELTHE SIGNAL FLOWHOW TO…SETUPSRECALLSTORE EFFECTSI/O

48THE BLOCKSDepthAdjusts the depth of the Flanger, also known asIntensity.FeedbackControls the amount of feedback in the Flanger.Note that this parame

49THE BLOCKSThe Reverb BlockThe Reverb in the G-Force is based on the heritage ofthe M5000 and M2000, and are tuned for guitar use. REVERBThe Reverb s

50THE BLOCKSHigh colorSets the treble color of the decay. When Color in theRoom section of the algorithm is set to Auto, it alsocontrols the treble fa

51THE BLOCKSSimple ReverbThe Simple Reverb is based on the same algorithm asthe Advanced, but the number of parameters arereduced to 5. This makes it

52How to enter the Reset pageHold the Overall Bypass key pressed during power-up.Move the marker using teh Parameter wheel and pressEnter to select th

53Analog InputsConnectors: 1/4" phone jack, unbalanced (Ring: grounded)Impedance: 1 MOhm Max. Input Level: +21 dBuSensitivity: @ 15 dB headroom:

54TROUBLESHOOTINGYou are not getting any sound through the G-Force when you bypass it.- You selected Killdry ON, in the I/O Setup, Audio menu.You pres

55MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHARTEFFECTS PROCESSOR G-Force - May 23 th, 1997 Version 1.0Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel Default 1 1Chan

56SELF TESTPRESS THE BYPASS KEY, WHILE POWERING UP, TOACCESS THE SELF-TEST AND SELECT »RUN TESTPROGRAM«Turn the Value Wheel to scroll through Self tes

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CongratulationsCongratulations on the purchase of your new G-Force.We hope that you have as much pleasure using it aswe had making it.The G-Force is c

FROM A USERS POINT OF VIEW6Foreword by Palle Schultz, a guitar player with 10 years experience.From a users point of viewIf you ditch your beloved sto

QUICK REFERENCE7General ControlGeneral control of the G-Force is accomplished by dialing the Parameter wheel to changeparameters, and the Value wheel