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TC Electronic HyperGravity Compressor - User Manual

TC Electronic HyperGravity Compressor
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English manual 2015-09-28 1
HyperGravity Compressor
English manual – last update: 2015-09-28

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TC Electronic HyperGravity Compressor Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTC Electronic
ModelHyperGravity Compressor
CategoryMusic Pedal
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important safety instructions

Caution

Any changes not approved in manual could void authority to operate.

Service

All service must be performed by qualified personnel.

Warning

Reduce risk of fire/shock; do not expose to rain/moisture.

EMC;EMI

Equipment tested and found to comply with FCC rules for digital devices.

Explanation of graphic symbols

Explains lightning bolt and exclamation point warning symbols.

Before you begin

About this manual

Guide on how to use the manual and download it from the website.

Getting support

Instructions on how to get help from TC Support.

About this pedal

HyperGravity Compressor

Describes the pedal's features and advanced multiband dynamics algorithm.

True Bypass

Explains the True Bypass feature and its benefits for tone clarity.

TonePrint

What are TonePrints?

Explains the concept of TonePrints and signature sounds.

Star-tweaked signature sounds

Describes how artists create custom sounds for the pedal.

Transferring TonePrints to your pedal using the TonePrint app

Details how to use the app to load TonePrints onto the pedal.

Editing TonePrints with TonePrint Editor

Explains how to create custom sounds using the TonePrint Editor.

Obtaining TonePrint Editor

Instructions on downloading the TonePrint Editor for computer and iPad.

Setup

Ready...

Lists items included in the pedal box and inspection advice.

Set...

Instructions for connecting the power supply and instrument cables.

Inputs, outputs and controls

Power; Switching the effect on and off

Details power input socket, voltage, current, and footswitch operation.

Audio in and out

Explains the mono audio input and output jacks and cable connections.

USB port

Describes the USB port's function for TonePrints and firmware updates.

Effect controls

Introduces effect controls, compressor basics, and multiband compression.

Sustain knob

Explains how to use the Sustain knob to set the compression threshold.

Sustain and auto make-up gain

Details how Sustain interacts with auto make-up gain and noise.

Level knob

Explains how to use the Level knob for overall signal level adjustment.

Attack knob

Describes the Attack knob for defining compression speed and transient handling.

Blend knob

Explains using the Blend knob for parallel compression and tone shaping.

Using Blend creatively

Discusses parallel compression techniques like "New York style".

Running HyperGravity Compressor in a parallel effects loop

Specific advice for using the pedal in a parallel effects loop.

Level and Blend settings interact

Explains how Level and Blend knob settings influence each other.

Compression type selector

How to select compression modes: Spectra, TonePrint, Vintage.

Maintenance

Updating the firmware

Steps for updating the pedal's built-in software.

Preparing the firmware update

Steps to prepare computer and pedal for firmware update.

Applying the firmware update

Instructions for running the updater app and transferring firmware.

Changing the battery

Procedure for replacing the pedal's battery.

Switching the pedal from true bypass to buffered bypass mode

Explains True Bypass vs Buffered Bypass and how to switch modes.

True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained

Defines True Bypass and Buffered Bypass and their impact on tone.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about TonePrint pedals

Answers common questions about TonePrint pedals' analog/digital nature and connectivity.

Links

TonePrint resources

Links to TonePrint, products, app, and editor resources.

Support resources

Links to TC Electronic support, software, manuals, and user forum.

TC Electronic on...

Links to TC Electronic's web presence on social media and web.

Technical specifications

Bypass mode

Specifies True Bypass and optional Buffered Bypass.

Dimensions (width x depth x height)

Physical dimensions of the pedal.

Input connector

Specifies the type of input connector.

Output connector

Specifies the type of output connector.

Power input

Details the power input requirements.

Battery option

Mentions the battery option.

Input impedance

Specifies the input impedance.

Output impedance

Specifies the output impedance.

USB port

Specifies the USB port type and function.

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