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TC Electronic GUITAR - User Manual

TC Electronic GUITAR
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G-Force
GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR
USER’S MANUAL
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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Guidelines

Covers basic handling, placement, and electrical safety precautions for the apparatus.

EMC;EMI Compliance and Warnings

Details regulatory compliance for electromagnetic interference and lists key warnings.

WELCOME AND MANUAL OVERVIEW

About this Manual

Provides guidance on how to use the manual effectively for product understanding.

USERS PERSPECTIVE

Foreword by Palle Schultz

A user's insightful review highlighting ease of use and creative possibilities of the G-Force.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

General Control Operations

Explains basic navigation and parameter adjustment using wheels and keys.

Recall and Store Procedures

Covers efficient methods for loading and saving presets on the device.

Editing and MIDI Setup

Details effect editing processes and essential MIDI configuration steps.

Expression Pedal Setup

Guides on connecting and configuring expression pedals for parameter control.

FRONT AND REAR PANEL LAYOUT

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Describes POWER, IN/OUT knobs, METERS, CARD SLOT, and BILLBOARD display.

Rear Panel Connection Ports

Identifies all physical connectors including power, audio, MIDI, and external control inputs.

SIGNAL FLOW AND BASIC OPERATION

The Signal Flow Diagram

Illustrates the audio signal path and provides notes on its behavior and limitations.

Effects Control Functions

Explains bypass modes, tempo control, navigation wheels, and enter/exit functions.

HOW TO... GUIDES

Preset Creation and Editing

Guides on building, inserting, and editing effects within presets.

Managing Effect Chains and Routing

Details adding blocks, changing sub-algorithms, and configuring signal path.

Storing Presets and Spillover Techniques

Covers saving presets and managing effect tails between preset changes.

Setting Up Expression Pedals

Step-by-step guide for connecting, calibrating, and configuring expression pedals.

MIDI Board Integration and Control

Details MIDI connectivity, preset recall, and board defaults for external control.

SYSTEM SETUPS AND CONFIGURATION

G-Force Setup Configurations

Proposes different connection scenarios like mono, stereo, serial, and parallel.

Connections and Input;Output Levels

Details cable types and optimal input/output level settings.

PRESET MANAGEMENT

RECALL Display and Options

Describes the interface for selecting presets and blocks for loading.

Effect Tail Preservation

Explains techniques for reverb/delay spillover during preset changes.

STORE Operations

Covers saving new presets, quick store, naming, and using memory cards.

EFFECTS BLOCK DETAILS

Effect Editing and Parameter Access

Guides on accessing and modifying effect parameters via display menus.

Routing and Sub-algorithm Management

Details arranging effect blocks and selecting effect variations.

Mix and Layout Display Functions

Explains balancing effect levels and using layout tools for effect chain organization.

I;O SETUP AND MIDI CONFIGURATION

Audio Configuration

Set input source, mono/stereo modes, and killdry function for audio signals.

MIDI Configuration and Mapping

Set MIDI channel, program changes, mapping, and re-transmission.

External Controller and Pedal Setup

Connect and configure expression pedals and MIDI controllers via Ext. inputs.

MODIFIER MATRIX AND CONTROL

The Modifier Matrix

Connect internal modifiers and external controllers to effect parameters.

Linking Parameters and Curve Adjustment

Establish connections and shape parameter response curves using Link and Slope.

ADSR and LFO Parameters

Configure ADSR envelopes and LFOs for dynamic and modulation effects.

UTILITY AND TEMPO SETTINGS

Configuration Settings

Adjust global parameters like display, dial direction, and preset change behavior.

User Bank Management

Backup, protect, and transfer user presets via card or MIDI.

TEMPO Control Functions

Set global tempo, link to effects, and manage tempo overrides.

TUNER AND EFFECT BLOCK DETAILS

TUNER Operation and Controls

Access and configure the built-in chromatic tuner, including note and mute settings.

Gate and Compressor Blocks

Details parameters and operation for the Noise Gate and Compressor effects.

Filter and Wah Wah Blocks

Explains controls for the Parametric EQ, Resonance, and Wah Wah effects.

Pitch and Delay Blocks

Details pitch shifting, stereo delay, and dual delay parameters.

Drive, Chorus;Flanger, Reverb Blocks

Introduces distortion, modulation effects, and reverb characteristics.

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS

THE RESET PAGE

Lists functions for loading/storing defaults, setting user info, and clearing presets.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists detailed specifications for analog/digital I/O, interfaces, and compliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SYSTEM TESTS

Common Operational Issues

Addresses problems like no sound, power issues, phasing, and pedal malfunctions.

SELF TEST Procedures

Explains how to enter self-test mode and guides on testing hardware components.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

MIDI Functionality Mapping

Details which MIDI messages are transmitted and recognized by the G-Force.

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Guidelines

Covers basic handling, placement, and electrical safety precautions for the apparatus.

EMC;EMI Compliance and Warnings

Details regulatory compliance for electromagnetic interference and lists key warnings.

WELCOME AND MANUAL OVERVIEW

About this Manual

Provides guidance on how to use the manual effectively for product understanding.

USERS PERSPECTIVE

Foreword by Palle Schultz

A user's insightful review highlighting ease of use and creative possibilities of the G-Force.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

General Control Operations

Explains basic navigation and parameter adjustment using wheels and keys.

Recall and Store Procedures

Covers efficient methods for loading and saving presets on the device.

Editing and MIDI Setup

Details effect editing processes and essential MIDI configuration steps.

Expression Pedal Setup

Guides on connecting and configuring expression pedals for parameter control.

FRONT AND REAR PANEL LAYOUT

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Describes POWER, IN/OUT knobs, METERS, CARD SLOT, and BILLBOARD display.

Rear Panel Connection Ports

Identifies all physical connectors including power, audio, MIDI, and external control inputs.

SIGNAL FLOW AND BASIC OPERATION

The Signal Flow Diagram

Illustrates the audio signal path and provides notes on its behavior and limitations.

Effects Control Functions

Explains bypass modes, tempo control, navigation wheels, and enter/exit functions.

HOW TO... GUIDES

Preset Creation and Editing

Guides on building, inserting, and editing effects within presets.

Managing Effect Chains and Routing

Details adding blocks, changing sub-algorithms, and configuring signal path.

Storing Presets and Spillover Techniques

Covers saving presets and managing effect tails between preset changes.

Setting Up Expression Pedals

Step-by-step guide for connecting, calibrating, and configuring expression pedals.

MIDI Board Integration and Control

Details MIDI connectivity, preset recall, and board defaults for external control.

SYSTEM SETUPS AND CONFIGURATION

G-Force Setup Configurations

Proposes different connection scenarios like mono, stereo, serial, and parallel.

Connections and Input;Output Levels

Details cable types and optimal input/output level settings.

PRESET MANAGEMENT

RECALL Display and Options

Describes the interface for selecting presets and blocks for loading.

Effect Tail Preservation

Explains techniques for reverb/delay spillover during preset changes.

STORE Operations

Covers saving new presets, quick store, naming, and using memory cards.

EFFECTS BLOCK DETAILS

Effect Editing and Parameter Access

Guides on accessing and modifying effect parameters via display menus.

Routing and Sub-algorithm Management

Details arranging effect blocks and selecting effect variations.

Mix and Layout Display Functions

Explains balancing effect levels and using layout tools for effect chain organization.

I;O SETUP AND MIDI CONFIGURATION

Audio Configuration

Set input source, mono/stereo modes, and killdry function for audio signals.

MIDI Configuration and Mapping

Set MIDI channel, program changes, mapping, and re-transmission.

External Controller and Pedal Setup

Connect and configure expression pedals and MIDI controllers via Ext. inputs.

MODIFIER MATRIX AND CONTROL

The Modifier Matrix

Connect internal modifiers and external controllers to effect parameters.

Linking Parameters and Curve Adjustment

Establish connections and shape parameter response curves using Link and Slope.

ADSR and LFO Parameters

Configure ADSR envelopes and LFOs for dynamic and modulation effects.

UTILITY AND TEMPO SETTINGS

Configuration Settings

Adjust global parameters like display, dial direction, and preset change behavior.

User Bank Management

Backup, protect, and transfer user presets via card or MIDI.

TEMPO Control Functions

Set global tempo, link to effects, and manage tempo overrides.

TUNER AND EFFECT BLOCK DETAILS

TUNER Operation and Controls

Access and configure the built-in chromatic tuner, including note and mute settings.

Gate and Compressor Blocks

Details parameters and operation for the Noise Gate and Compressor effects.

Filter and Wah Wah Blocks

Explains controls for the Parametric EQ, Resonance, and Wah Wah effects.

Pitch and Delay Blocks

Details pitch shifting, stereo delay, and dual delay parameters.

Drive, Chorus;Flanger, Reverb Blocks

Introduces distortion, modulation effects, and reverb characteristics.

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS

THE RESET PAGE

Lists functions for loading/storing defaults, setting user info, and clearing presets.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists detailed specifications for analog/digital I/O, interfaces, and compliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SYSTEM TESTS

Common Operational Issues

Addresses problems like no sound, power issues, phasing, and pedal malfunctions.

SELF TEST Procedures

Explains how to enter self-test mode and guides on testing hardware components.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

MIDI Functionality Mapping

Details which MIDI messages are transmitted and recognized by the G-Force.

TC Electronic GUITAR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bit Depth24-bit
Software IncludedYes
Inputs1 x instrument
Sample Rate48 kHz
Power SupplyUSB Bus Powered
CompatibilityMac

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