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Valeton GP-100 User Manual

Valeton GP-100
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USER'S MANUAL
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Valeton GP-100 Specifications

Audio Specifications IconAudio Specifications
A/D/A Converter24-bit
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
SNR110dB
Analog Input Connections IconAnalog Input Connections
Guitar Input1/4” Unbalanced (TS)
Input Impedance1M Ohm
Aux Input1/8” Stereo (TRS)
Analog Output Connections IconAnalog Output Connections
Left/Right Outputs1/4” Impedance Unbalanced
Left/Right Output Impedance1k Ohms
Headphone Output1/8” Stereo (TRS)
USB Recording Specification IconUSB Recording Specification
Sample Rate44.1 kHz
Bit Depth16-bit or 24-bit
USB PortUSB 2.0 Type-B port
Size and Weight IconSize and Weight
Dimensions198 mm(W) x 134 mm(D) x 28 mm(H)
Unit Weight800g
Power RequirementsDC 9V, 500mA

Summary

Important Safety and Handling

Handling and Environmental Precautions

Guidelines for safe handling, avoiding water, heat, and electromagnetic fields.

Power and Connection Safety

Instructions for safe power connection, cable management, and AC adapter usage.

Malfunction and Support Information

Steps to take in case of malfunction and how to contact Valeton support for assistance.

GP-100 Product Overview

Key Features and Capabilities

Describes the GP-100's effects, presets, tuner, drum machine, and aux input for versatile music creation.

Panel Introduction: Top Panel

Top Panel Controls and Displays

Identifies and explains the functions of the LED display, knobs, buttons, expression pedal, and footswitches.

Getting Started: Rear Panel and Modes

Rear Panel Connectivity

Details all input and output jacks, including guitar input, outputs, aux in, headphones, and USB port.

Play Mode Operation

Explains the default Play Mode, its interface display, and navigation using controls.

Getting Started: Editing and Tuning

Edit Mode and Patch Navigation

Covers entering Edit Mode, switching patches, and navigating between user and factory presets.

Using the Built-in Tuner

Guides on activating and using the chromatic tuner, including pitch calibration and tuner modes.

Getting Started: Creative Functions

Looper and Drum Machine

Details the Looper's recording/overdubbing features and the Drum Machine's styles, BPM, and volume controls.

Expression Pedal Usage

Explains how to use the expression pedal for parameter control and its on/off functionality.

Editing Effects and Signal Chain

Editing Effect Parameters

Describes selecting effect modules, adjusting parameters using quick knobs, and navigating parameter pages.

Rearranging Effect Modules

Guides on changing the position of effect modules within the signal chain using the PARA button and knobs.

Editing: Stomp Mode

Stomp Mode Configuration

Explains setting Stomp mode from Global settings and its impact on footswitch control of effect modules.

Global Settings and Patch Saving

Saving Patches and Naming

Details the process of saving changes to presets, including character selection for naming.

Global Input and EXP Settings

Covers adjusting global input levels and initial EXP pedal settings within the Global menu.

Global Settings: Tempo and Expression

Tap Tempo Mode Synchronization

Explains how Tap Tempo sync affects PRE, MOD, and DLY modules across patches.

Expression Pedal Configuration Details

Details setting the expression pedal's control target, EXP range, and sweep curve for parameter control.

Global Settings: Volume and Calibration

Volume Pedal Range and Position

Explains setting the volume pedal range, sweep curve, and its placement in the effects chain.

Expression Pedal Calibration Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions for calibrating the expression pedal for optimal performance.

Global Settings: USB Audio and Calibration Status

USB Audio Interface Setup

Guides on configuring GP-100 as a USB audio interface, selecting input sources, and adjusting levels.

Pedal Calibration Prompts

Describes the messages shown upon successful or failed expression pedal calibration.

Global Settings: Footswitch and Language

Footswitch Mode Selection

Explains how to choose between PATCH and STOMP modes for footswitch operation.

System Language Configuration

Details how to select the desired system language for the GP-100 interface.

Global Settings: Reset and About

Performing a Factory Reset

Guides users through the factory reset process, emphasizing data loss and confirmation.

About Firmware Information

Displays the current firmware version and copyright details for the GP-100 unit.

Software and Basic Connections

GP-100 Computer Software

Explains connecting to a computer for software management, firmware updates, and tone editing.

Connecting to Instrument and Amplifier

Provides guidance on connecting the GP-100 to a guitar and amplifier for basic operation.

Suggested Setups: Amp Connections

Connecting to Amplifier's FX Return

Details connecting GP-100 outputs to an amp's FX loop return for optimal tone.

Connecting to Mixers and Headphones

Guides on connecting to mixers, audio interfaces, and safe headphone usage.

Suggested Setups: Computer and Aux Input

Using GP-100 as Audio Interface

Explains connecting via USB to use the GP-100 as a computer audio interface.

Using the AUX IN Line

Describes connecting external audio devices like MP3 players or phones via the AUX IN jack.

Effect List: PRE Effects

PRE Effects: COMP, COMP4, Boost

Details the COMP, COMP4, and Boost PRE effects, including their parameters and typical sound characteristics.

Effect List: PRE Effects Continued

PRE Effects: AC Sim, T-WAH, A-WAH

Describes AC Sim, T-WAH, and A-WAH PRE effects, covering their parameters and sonic qualities.

Effect List: DST Effects

DST Effects: Green OD to Lazaro

Lists and describes Green OD, Yellow OD, Super OD, Blues OD, and Lazaro DST effects with parameters and 'Good For' genres.

Effect List: DST Effects Continued

DST Effects: Red Haze to Bass Dist

Details Red Haze, Darktale, Flex OD, SM Dist, La Charger, and Bass Dist DST effects, their parameters, and applications.

Effect List: AMP Effects

AMP Effects: Tweedy to L-Star CL

Lists and describes Tweedy, Bellman 59N, Dark Twin, and L-Star CL AMP effects, including parameters and genre suitability.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued

AMP Effects: Foxy 30N to Z38 CL

Details Foxy 30N, BogSV CL, J-120 CL, Match CL, and Z38 CL AMP effects, their parameters, and typical uses.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued 2

AMP Effects: Knights CL to UK 800

Lists Knights CL, Bad-KT CL, UK 45, UK 50JP, and UK 800 AMP effects, covering their parameters and applications.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued 3

AMP Effects: Flagman to SUPDua IOD

Details Flagman, Z38 OD, BogSV OD, Bellman 59B, Foxy 30TB, and SUPDua IOD AMP effects for various guitar tones.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued 4

AMP Effects: Match OD to Knights OD

Lists Match OD, Solo100 OD, L-Star OD, Bad-KT OD, Mess2C+1, Mess2C+2, and Knights OD AMP effects.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued 5

AMP Effects: Dizz VH to Mess DualV

Details Dizz VH, Eagle 120, EV 51, Solo100 LD, Mess4 LD, and Mess DualV AMP effects, primarily for metal tones.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued 6

AMP Effects: Power LD to Bog RedM

Lists Power LD, Flagman+, Juice R100, Mess DualM, Bog BlueV, and Bog RedM AMP effects, covering various styles.

Effect List: AMP Effects Continued 7

AMP Effects: Classic Bass to AC Pre

Details AMP effects specifically for bass guitars, including Classic Bass, Bass Pre, Mini Bass, Foxy Bass, Mess Bass, and AC Pre.

Effect List: NR and CAB Effects

NR Effects: Gate 1, Gate 2

Describes the Gate 1 and Gate 2 Noise Reduction effects, their threshold, attack, and release parameters.

CAB Effects: 2x12" and 4x12" Cabinets

Lists various 2x12" and 4x12" cabinet simulations with descriptions, suitable for different tones.

Effect List: CAB Effects Continued

CAB Effects: Various Cabinets (4x12", 1x12", 1x6", 1x8")

Lists more cabinet simulations across different sizes (4x12", 1x12", 1x6", 1x8") and their characteristics.

Effect List: CAB, EQ Effects

CAB Effects: Bass and Acoustic Guitar Sims

Lists bass and acoustic guitar cabinet simulations (D, OM, Jumbo, GA) with output volume control.

EQ Effects: Guitar EQ 1, Guitar EQ 2

Details the two Guitar Equalizer effects, their frequency band adjustments, and output volume control.

Effect List: MOD Effects

MOD Effects: Chorus, Detune, Flanger, Phaser, Vibe

Describes modulation effects like Chorus, Detune, Flanger, Phaser, and Vibe, covering depth, rate, and other parameters.

Effect List: MOD and DELAY Effects

MOD Effects: Tremolo Types

Details tremolo effects (Opto Trem, Sine Trem, Triangle Trem, Bias Trem) with their parameters and waveform controls.

DELAY Effects: Sweet, P-Echo, M-Echo

Lists Sweet, P-Echo, and M-Echo delay effects, detailing mix, time, feedback, sync, and trail options.

Effect List: DELAY Effects Continued

DELAY Effects: Tape Echo to Ping Pong

Describes T-Echo, 999 Echo, Rev Echo, Slapbk, Vin-Rack, Swp Echo, and Ping Pong delay effects with their parameters.

Effect List: DELAY and REVERB Effects

DELAY Effect: M-Echo2

Details the M-Echo2 delay effect, including its parameters for mix, time, feedback, tone, sync, and trail.

REVERB Effects: Room to Deep Sea

Lists Room, Hall, Church, Plate, Spring, N-Star, and Deep Sea reverb effects with their parameters like mix, pre-delay, and decay.

Effect List: REVERB and Drum Rhythms

REVERB Effects: Mod Verb, Clear Sky

Describes Mod Verb and Clear Sky reverb effects, focusing on modulated reverb and special-tuned decays.

Drum Rhythm List: Electronic and Rock Genres

Lists drum patterns for Electronic and Rock genres, including type, time signature, and recommended tempo.

Drum Rhythm Patterns

Rock, Funk, Pop, Blues Drum Patterns

Details drum patterns for Rock, Funk, Pop, and Blues genres, listing types, time signatures, and tempos.

World Genre Drum Patterns

Lists drum patterns for various World music subgenres, including time signatures and recommended tempos.

Drum Rhythm Patterns Continued

World and Jazz Drum Patterns

Lists drum patterns for World (Pop, Bossa, etc.) and Jazz genres, including time signatures and tempos.

Metro Drum Patterns

Lists drum patterns for Metro, focusing on various time signatures and a consistent tempo.

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses common problems like no sound, noise, and expression pedal issues with practical solutions.

Technical Specifications Overview

Lists key technical specs like audio converters, sampling frequency, SNR, simultaneous effects, and memory capacity.

Detailed Specifications

Analog and Digital Connections

Details input/output connections, impedance values, and digital USB recording specifications.

Physical and Power Specifications

Provides dimensions, unit weight, and power requirements for the GP-100 unit.

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