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1. TOGGLE footswitch The channel LEDs will alternately light up but the Trimode will remain in by pass mode until the true bypass footswitch is depressed again Control Panel The Trimode is extremely versatile and easy to use To get started we recommend setting the Trimode up as follows qu ERARE Dar oars TRIMODE Note the tone controls HIGH LOW and FILTER are set at 12 o clock in what is commonly known as flat Begin by set ting the DRIVE GAIN switch to the MEDIUM position and set the DRIVE 1 control to 9 o clock and the DRIVE 2 control to 3 o clock Now adjust the output LEVEL controls for each channel to your desired listening level With these settings the rhythm and solo channels will sound quite different You are now ready to start experimenting Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial TRIMODE DRIVE AND LEVEL CONTROLS Think of the Trimode as a two channel amplifier There are two input drive controls and two output levels that work very much like the preamp and power amp stages of a guitar amp On the Trimode this is supplemented with a 3 position overall drive range control that allows you to set the input level from the guitar from slight overdrive to moderate or full on distortion Md Boost wich The LOW position is great for replicating the sound of older amps that do not have a master volume for those clean but slightly crackling tones from the early days of rock amp2. the Trimode is so well designed it is practically impossible to make it sound bad If you have questions that are not covered in this manual please visit the FAQ section on our website This is where we post an swers from questions that come from users If you cannot find the answer to your question please feel free to send us an email at info tonebone com and we will do our very best to respond as quickly as possible With three tones from one pedal you re ready to TRI umph Radial is a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd Specifications and appearances subject to change without notice Radial Tonebone owners manual V1 0 Part R870 1110 00 Radial INTRODUCTION The Trimode s tone and distortion philosophy follows the Ameri can tradition set by Leo Fender some 50 years ago the very root of all the finest tube amplifiers made today Like the award winning Tonebone Classic the Trimode is a 12AX7 tube equipped hybrid distortion pedal that combines the warmth and natural harmonic generation of a tube with the dynamics and control of our unique overdrive circuit Activate the Trimode and toggle between clean true bypass crunchy rhythm and searing lead tones with days of sustain for the ulti mate live performance pedal The Trimode has three operational modes The first mode is true bypass In true bypass mode the clean sound of your amp comes through without alteration The second and third modes are distortion ch
3. T SUD ENG eee CLASSIC TRIMODE Owners Manual Radial 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9 Tel 604 942 1001 Fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com Radial Engineering is a division of C eTEC JP CableTek Electronics Ltd Radial Classic Trimode Owners Manual Table of Contents Page Introduction aaa osea eterne n aE eee 1 Feature Set coda acerca te re A V Deae Pv RE EN oed 2 Making Connections sssssssseeee 4 Using The Trimode 5 ertet 4 Changing The Tube iiiter 8 EAQ unite ilo iiid bp Da LM ULL 10 Example Settings sssssssesees 12 Settings Record Chart sss 15 Warranty ie gb t ee Back cover Congratulations on your purchase of the Radial Tonebone Trimode distortion pedal Based on the original Tonebone Classic tube distortion the Trimode gives guitar players instant access to the three most essential tones at once clean rhythm and lead These three tones form a solid foundation from which to explore new sonic landscapes and spur on creativity This manual shows how to operate and maintain your Tonebone To take advantage of all of the wonderful features that have been incorporated into the Trimode please read through this manual before using it This will give you a broader sense of the Trimode s capabilities and answer most questions about its op eration Once done please take time to experiment You will find that
4. annels 1 and 2 For the purposes of this manual we will refer to channel 1 as rhythm and channel 2 as lead as this is how most players will use the Trimode The two distortion channels in the Trimode feature slightly differ ent tonal structures that have been voiced for rhythm and lead use The difference between the channel voicing is subtle yet very musical The Trimode s rhythm channel is slightly tighter to ensure the distinctiveness of each string is retained even when the tone is highly saturated For added control rhythm channel 1 is equipped with an intermediate drive gain for fine tuning the amount of distortion The lead channel s voicing offers slightly more mid range to cut through and extra sustain Furthermore each Trimode channel has slightly different MID BOOST settings that let you fine tune the critical mid range frequencies To add even greater control over your lead sound channel 2 features a built in effects loop The effects loop allows an echo chorus or delay to be inserted into the lead channel and be instantly activated when the lead channel is engaged One foot stomp gets you distortion with ef fects for solos that stand out from the mix This is way cool The Trimode s EQ is a powerful tool that allows you to make a subtle change in your tone or carve up the frequency response for extremes Both Trimode channels share the HIGH LOW FILTER controls and the TOP END switch for controlling the overall tone U
5. can Stack in the neck position ELASSIC O NTONTIOGN TRIMODE Joe Sat Solo created with a Strat with a Dun can Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck position TRIMODE Adams Apple created with a Fender Strat with the bridge pickup Great for cutting through TRIMODE ZZ Texas Riff created with a Strat with a Dun can Jeff Beck humbucker in the neck position Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 12 True to the Music Radial Chunky Rhythm created with a Strat with middle pickup TRIMODE Water Smoke created with a Strat with middle pickup ELASSiC Digtoerion TRIMODE Deep Lazy created using a stock Strat with a Twin using the middle pickup Move to the bridge pickup for more cut TRIMODE Dire Violin Singing Strat created using a Les Paul in the neck position Used with volume control for effect Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 13 amp Rodiol memmemisic ELABSIZDISTIQSTUM TRIMODE Metallic Shrine created using a Strat in the bridge position Big sound with small pickup TRIMODE Johnny B Goodness created using a Strat in the bridge position Great for all kinds of rhythms when you want extra edge TRIMODE Clean Voodoo Child Created using a Strat in the neck position Change the volume on the guitar to get maximum effect TRIMODE Stone Age Sugar Created using a Strat anda Fender Twin Reverb amp Great dynam ics for rhythm Rad
6. ct must be returned prepaid in the original shipping container or equivalent to Radial Engineering or to an authorized repair centre and you must assume the risk of loss or damage A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited war ranty This limited warranty shall not apply ifthe product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a result of service or modification by any other than an authorized repair centre THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE RESPEC TIVE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF ONE YEAR RADIAL ENGINEERING SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT THIS WAR RANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE PROVINCE TO STATE PROVINCE cRadial 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com Radial Tonebone Classic Trimode owners manual V1 0 Part R870 1110 00
7. d channel 2 by inserting effects or combinations of effect pedals Another advantage is the ability to prep several pedals off line and then engage with your lead sound simultaneously Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 10 Radial The effects loops also allows you to take pedals out of the sig nal chain when they are not in use This reduces noise and will provide you with a better tone Most pedals are not true bypass and therefore introduce a load on the signal which will affect the clean tone Q Can I not simply connect all my pedals in series As for using all of your pedals in series you can of course do this You would however be losing the benefits of the Trimode s effects loop that allows you to engage effect pedals along with your lead sound The Trimode s effects loop also lets you keep the pedals connected to it out of the main circuit This will trans late into better dynamics and less noise especially when in rhythm and clean modes Q Can I get Marshall style tones with the Trimode Tone is subjective If you read the user comments on Har mony Central http www harmony central com Effects Data Tonebone you will find that some users find the Classic s tone to be very much like a Marshall while others insist the Hot Brit ish is the best Marshall in a pedal made I think it is safe to say that if you combine the Classic with a good amp a good guitar and a good pair of hands you can get some ve
8. ial Engineering Classic Trimode 14 True to the Music Radial USER SETTINGS TRIMODE Sound Guitar TRIMODE Sound Guitar Date Pickup Reference TRIMODE TRIMODE Sound Guitar Date Pickup Reference Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 15 Radial True to the Music USER SETTINGS TRIMODE Sound Guitar Date Pickup Reference Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 16 True tothe Musie Radial USER SETTINGS TRIMODE TRIMODE CLASSIC CiISTOSTION TRIMODE Sound Guitar Date Pickup Reference Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 1 RADIAL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY Radial Engineering a division of JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship to the original owner and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty Radial Engineering will repair or replace at its option any defective component s of this product excluding the finish the tube the footswitch tube and footswitch are warranted for 90 days and wear and tear from normal use for a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase In the event that a particular product is no longer available Radial Engineering reserves the right to replace the product with a similar product of equal or greater value To make a request or claim under this limited warranty the produ
9. l make sure your amp is off and the volume turned down before making connections Connect your guitar to the input of the Trimode and the output of the Trimode to your amplifier There is no power switch on the Trimode Connecting the 15VDC power supply automatically activates the Trimode The Trimode is designed to stay on for long periods and leav ing it on will exert very little wear and tear on the tube Like a tube amplifier the Classic Trimode should be allowed to warm up for a few minutes so the tube can reach a stable operating temperature USING THE TRIMODE The Trimode is now ready for operation Turn on your amp and bring up the volume slowly to ensure proper connections have been made To start set your amp to a clean sound so you can hear how each of the Trimode functions work Footswitches The Trimode features two footswitches The first footswitch is labeled TRUE BYPASS and selects the clean sound of your amp When in true bypass mode the bypass LED will illuminate signaling the Trimode is switched OUT of your signal chain The second footswitch labeled TOGGLE selects between the two Trimode distortion channels Each channel has its own LED to indicate the Trimode s channel status The cool thing about true bypass mode is you can still toggle between the rhythm and lead channels to prepare for the next sound Try it Activate the true bypass footswitch Now switch between the Trimode channels by stepping on the channel
10. n stages provide the saturation We found that this winning combination provides great tone lots of dynamics and low noise Q What kind of tube is inside the Trimode The Trimode employs a standard 12AX7 Because we are starv ing the tube with low voltage the tube will last a long time and will never get very hot The air vents on the side panel provide sufficient ventilation to keep the Trimode running cool Q I thought tubes required high voltage to work This is true To make tubes sound good and clean they need lots of voltage But we are not trying to get the tubes to sound clean We are trying to get the tubes to distort so we starve them of voltage to suit our purpose It s an old trick but it works Q Why does the Trimode require 15VDC to work Even though we are starving the tubes we still need sufficient voltage to get the heater coils to light up The typical 9V sup plies just do not have sufficient voltage to do the job Q Can I use a multi pedal power supply with the Trimode Please check with the manufacturer and your dealer on this mat ter to be sure Some pedalboard power supplies are equipped with 16VDC outputs and the Tonebones may be run with these So long as the polarity is correct and the supply can output 400mA of current Q What is the benefit of having an effects loop There are several advantages in using the Trimode s effects loop The primary advantage is you can augment the tone of the lea
11. of versatility The possibilities are about as endless as there are pedals Insert an echo or reverb to expand the acoustic space Try a phaser or chorus to set your solos apart from the rhythm channel Or place all your pedals in the Trimode s effects loop and start experimenting with combinations of effects This feature can be exploited to achieve a unique lead tone with professional results Insert Cable Return Output em 7 Lo Input To use the Trimode s effects loop you will need an insert cable Insert cables are commonly used to insert an effect into the channel of a mixing console An insert cable uses a TRS connector set up as tip send ring return sleeve ground at one end and two standard 74 mono jacks at the other end After you have pedals inserted in the Trimode s effects loop the benefits will become apparent You can prep several pedals and Tip Send Ring Return i 1 4 MONO 1 4 TRS Send eet s effect input _1 4 MONO p Eme Reun Common ground effect output Insert Cable engage them simultaneously along with your lead sound with just one footswitch stomp You can also remove noisy pedals out of your signal chain until they are needed Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial CHANGING THE TUBE Your Tonebone has been designed to provide years of perfor mance before ever needing the tube changed In fact it is unlikely that a tube change will be necessary for two to three year
12. off high frequencies The full clockwise setting removes it from the signal path Treble and Bass Controls The HIGH and LOW controls are active EQ controls that come after the distortion circuit The 12 o clock position is neutral or flat The HIGH control is capable of boosting or cutting the signals by 10dB at 4 3kHz The LOW control boosts or cuts the signal by 14 5dB at 100Hz These are very powerful EQ controls and small adjustments will make a big impact a Note While you are working with the Trimode keep in mind that all the controls interact together This means that when you add bass or treble the perceived loudness will be affected The Trimode is designed to allow you to create your own distinct tone by working all of the controls together to find your personal sweet spot Because of the Trimode s amazing interactive EQ it is almost impossible to find a bad or unusable tone Take your time listen and test the extremes This can lead to all kinds of fun settings So that you may recreate these tones again record them on the tone charts provided in the back of this manual There are so many possibilities that it is worth taking the time to experiment Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial Effects Loop Lead Channel 2 Once the basic connections have been made you may want to experiment with the effects loop that is built into channel 2 Inserting effect pedals into the lead channel can add a huge amount
13. roll The MED medium position lets you get into the crunchy rhythm tones and bluesy lead tones and truly shines when used in conjunction with the volume control on your guitar for added dynamics The HIGH position gives you maximum saturation for metal and power Start by setting the Trimode to the MED position as this will give you the most range With channel 1 drive at 9 o clock and the channel 2 drive at 3 o clock you will immediately get a sense of how these can be set to work together Then set your rhythm and lead channel output levels to suit For added control we have introduced an intermediate drive on the rhythm channel that is factory set at 12 o clock This control lets you fine tune the amount of distortion produced by the rhythm channel 1 It is accessed through a small hole on the side of the Trimode Use a small tweaker screwdriver to adjust the intermediate drive gain of channel 1 This control is factory set at 50 Turn the control counter clockwise for a cleaner rhythm channel 1 Turn the control clockwise for more distortion aD Note If you find you are consistently placing the DRIVE 1 control at the 1 o clock position or higher consider increasing the channel 1 INTERMEDIATE DRIVE by turning it clockwise This will increase the range of DRIVE 1 control by allowing you to set it at a lower position If you find that rhythm channel 1 is not quite clean enough even with the DRIVE 1 control set low consider decrea
14. ry good sounds and be able to perform most musical styles Q Can I use the Trimode for two different lead tones Yes of course We only refer to channel 1 as the rhythm channel for reference sake The Trimode s rhythm channel is voiced very much like the original Classic while the solo channel has been voiced for a bit more bite Both will yield exceptional lead tones If you are using channel 1 for lead work try increasing the chan nel 1 INTERMEDIATE DRIVE control for more distortion Q How can I get more sustain with my tone Generally there are two types of sustain a heavily distorted tone will provide plenty of sustain at low levels a clean sustain is generally played louder and is created by controlled feedback with added mid range The Trimode is able to do both Q Can I record direct using the Trimode Yes Many musicians use Tonebone pedals to record direct When you do keep in mind that these pedals have been de signed to work best when connected to a guitar amplifier Most professional guitar amps use 12 speakers which tend to have lots of mid range This means that you wil have to adjust your EQ to suit A good place to start is reducing the high end with the Trimode s FILTER control Most players find the high end often needs to be attenuated when recording direct Radial Engineering Classic Trimode fi Rodiol mmewmemusie EXAMPLE SETTING TRIMODE Slow Hand Bluez created with a Strat with a Dun
15. s do not light up check the outlet with another device to make sure power is present If they still do not light up check the power supply with a voltmeter The sound has changed it sounds thin The tube may need changing Bring it to your dealer to have him test to make sure lam getting radio signals though my amplifier Cables and bad grounding are usually the cause Check amplifier is properly grounded with a 3 prong A C cord and wall receptacle is wired correctly Use high quality guitar cables with proper shielding Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial FAQ Q Why do you call it a Trimode when it only has two distor tion settings A We felt that getting the clean rhythm lead point across was so important that we had to come up with a name to relate the function Trimode says it all Q Is the Trimode like having a Classic and a Hot British in a single pedal A Yes and no The Trimode s two channels have been voiced slightly differently to capture the very best rhythm and solo tones in a single unit This allows the Trimode to get close to some of the fat tones that can be created with the Hot British However the Classic employs two internal gain stages while the Hot Brit ish employs three and a different circuit topology Q What is a hybrid design The Tonebone Classic Trimode combines tube and solid state circuitry to create the tone The tube provides harmonics and warmth while the solid state gai
16. s or more depending on use Change the tube only when a degradation of sound is noticeable Disassembly 1 Remove the rubber knobs by pulling them straight up These pressure fitted knobs should be removed with care to avoid damage 2 Remove the nuts and washers securing the potentiometer footswitch and input output jacks using an open ended wrench or socket Please use caution so as not to mar the finish 3 Remove the 4 bottom screws that hold the top and bottom chassis halves together Carefully separate them Note that the chassis top and bottom fit snugly so a little careful force may be needed to clear the two side mounted 74 input and output connectors Watch you don t lose the nylon washer between the footswitch and the chassis top 4 Remove and replace the tube To do this gently loosen the 12AX7 tube in the socket by wiggling it back and forth Reassembly 1 Install the PC board to the chassis top Carefully align the potentiometers LEDs and footswitches with the holes in the chassis and assemble through the top Don t forget the nylon footswitch washer 2 Attach the pot footswitch washers and nuts just finger tight for now to allow alignment of the jacks when the bottom is attached 3 Carefully push the chassis bottom on spreading the sides slightly so as not to stress the side mounted input and output jacks 4 Attach the side 74 jack washers and nuts Do not over tighten the plastic isola
17. sing the Trimode will become second nature as you become accustomed to what each control does The best way to get there is to understand each function experiment and above all have fun Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW 1 Guitar input jack 1 4 jack connection for guitar input 2 Intermediate drive gain control on side Used to fine tune the distortion of rhythm channel 1 Works in conjunction with DRIVE GAIN switch DRIVE 1 and LEVEL 1 controls 3 Drive 1 control Used to adjust the amount of input gain amp distortion for the rhythm channel 1 4 Drive gain switch Used to set the overall amount of distortion LOW 0dB MED 9dB HIGH 20cB 5 Drive 2 control Used to adjust the amount of input gain amp distortion for the lead channel 2 6 Mid boost 1 and 2 switches Separate switches for rhythm channel 1 and lead channel 2 Used to fatten up the sound for more cut and sustain Channel 1 High Boosts 8dB 390Hz Medium Boosts 4dB 390Hz Out Flat no boost Channel 2 High Boosts 12dB 390Hz Medium Boosts 7dB 390Hz Out Flat no boost Radial Engineering Classic Trimode 2 Radial 10 11 12 13 Filter control Anti presence gently reduces high frequencies to compensate for overly bright amplifiers Low frequency control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut 14 5dB at 100Hz 12 o clock position equals
18. sing the channel 1 INTERMEDIATE DRIVE control by turning it counter clockwise Radial Engineering Classic Trimode True Bypass Radial Mid Boost Switches The Trimode s rhythm and lead channels have been voiced slightly differently to maximize their effectiveness This is supple mented with a different 3 position MID BOOST switch for each channel In the OUT position the switch has no effect On chan nel 1 you can boost the signal 4dB and 8dB 390Hz re spectively while on channel 2 the mid boost can be set at 9dB or 20dB The mid boost is one of the most beneficial functions built in the Trimode Adding mid boost to your distorted tone will make it sustain longer and help you cut through the mix TRIMODE TONE CONTROLS Top End Switch The TOP END switch controls the Trimode s overall high frequency response It has three settings DARK FLAT and BRIGHT Start with the FLAT setting and experiment with the Trimode s powerful HIGH and LOW EQ If you have an overly bright amp you may end up with the DARK setting On the other hand if you are looking for that big scooped chunky tone you might increase the LOW EQ control to 5 o clock and set the TOP END switch to BRIGHT Use your ears and have fun Filter Control The FILTER control is like an anti presence and is used to tame bright sounding amps It also reduces the high end that can be brittle when recording direct Turning the FILTER control counter clockwise rolls
19. tion jacks as they can strip Attach the 4 chas sis screws don t over tighten Now you can tighten up the potentiometer shaft nuts 5 Re install the knobs first rotate the potentiometer shafts fully counter clockwise Place the knobs over the shafts so they point to 7 o clock and push straight down 6 Test the pedal to make sure it works plug in the power The LEDs should light when you depress the footswitches and you can see the tube filament light up through the side vents Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial Puoros OF TONEBONE CLASSIC D CT qm lt i APR 4 s T aa 009 Ready to change the tube Ok lets Knobs off nuts amp washers off side jack nuts start here amp washers off now remove screws Ready to wiggle tube out of the socket 12AX7 tube replacement ae Spread chassis sides to clear input amp Press on knobs with shafts counter output jacks clockwise and pointers at 7 o clock TROUBLE SHOOTING 1 am not getting any sound at all Start by connecting your guitar directly to your amplifier amp check each cable to make sure they work Make sure that these are plugged in correctly lam getting sound but no distortion Make sure pedal is not connected backwards by reversing the input and output If ok check tube If the problem persists see your Tonebone dealer The LEDs do not light up Check the power adaptor to make sure it is plugged in If the LED
20. zero boost cut Top end switch Shapes the Trimode s overall high frequency response BRIGHT 6dB 10kHz adds sparkle and character FLAT switched out of circuit no boost or cut DARK 6dB 1 8kHz compensates for bright sounding amps High frequency control Active post distortion tone control Boost or cut 10dB at 4 3kHz 12 o clock position equals zero boost cut 12AX7 vacuum tube The Trimode combines solid state circuity with a tube valve to create a wide range of distortion from slight over drive to bone crunching saturation Level 1 control This is used to adjust the overall output level of rhythm channel 1 Level 2 control This is used to adjust the overall output level of lead channel 2 14 External power supply connection 15VDC 400mA PSU connection 15 Effects loop insert jack 1 4 TRS insert jack allows effect pedals to be placed in the lead channel 2 signal path Tip Send Ring Return 16 Guitar output jack 17 1 4 jack connects to amplifier s input True bypass footswitch with LED indicator When the Trimode is bypassed the guitar signal passes straight through without any effect The full size LED illuminates when in true bypass mode 18 Channel toggle footswitch with LED indicators Toggles between rhythm channel 1 and lead channel 2 Full size LEDs indicate the active channel Radial Engineering Classic Trimode Radial MAKING CONNECTIONS As with any peda
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