TRANSITION - TC Electronic
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1. inspiration innovation and tone We are proud to present Transition providing TC Electronic s legendary delay sounds intuitive controls and instant satisfaction Our delays are widely heralded as the best for a reason but that s not all We love tone as much as any guitarist out there so we are very excited to present a brand new groundbreaking concept TonePrint TonePrint gives instant access to custom tweaked sounds We have gathered an impressive list of guitar heroes and had them tailor their signature sounds the tones that made them famous TonePrints will not just bring you close to the sounds of your idols they give you their actual sounds Using TonePrints is both easy and fun Just download the TonePrint you want from www tcelectronic com and voila your favorite artist has just put a TonePrint in your pedal Forget emulation let s talk collaboration www tcelectronic com www youtube com tcelectronic 1 Effect on off true bypass 2 1 4 inch mono jack input FEEDBACK 3 1 4 inch mono jack input for stereo in 4 1 4 inch mono jack output FXLEVEL Em 5 1 4 inch mono jack output for stereo out LOFI 6 FX level control 7 Delay time control 8 Subdivision selector 9 Feedback control 10 Delay type selector 11 Power in 9VDC 12 USB connection for uploading TonePrint settings and software updates To Amp or pedal To Amp or pedal stereo USB to comp 9V2. DC in a TRANSITION vee v Signal in mono Signal in stereo Connecting Input jacks Use MONO for mono input and both MONO and STEREO inputs if connecting a stereo source If the pedal runs on battery we recommend removing the mono input jack to preserve battery power when you don t play Output jacks Connect to another pedal or directly into an amp or mixer Use MONO for mono setups and both MONO and STEREO for stereo setups Note that it is possible to select between true bypass and buffered bypass mode via a dip switch located under the battery cover Power in Use a 9 VDC power supply with the following symbol O USB Connect to a computer using the supplied USB cable for upload of TonePrint settings The connector type is Mini B The controls FX LEVEL Controls the level of the delay repeats Notice that the direct signal is always passed at the original level unity gain Only the level of delay repeats are changed when turning the FX level knob DELAY The delay knob controls the delay time Apart from Slapback all delay types have a delay range of 20 ms to 7000 ms that s 7 seconds Slapback has a range from 20 ms to 300 ms FEEDBACK Feedback determines how many repetitions you will hear by controlling the amount of the delay that is fed back to the input Delay Type selector The Delay Type selector allows you to select between 9 delay types looper and TonePrint De
3. FX LEVEL is Magis RANSI lon MORF DUCT Z G 9 v S v ND USER MANUAL Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accor dance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli fiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment Do not install in a confined space Service All service must be performed by qualified personnel Caution You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment When replacing the battery
4. Reverse delay is a great effect when a more mysterious exotic delay style is required The input signal is sampled and played in reverse LOOP With Flashback s loop function you can record and playback grooves and lines for playing along You can even overdub your recording an unlimited number of times The duration of a loop can be up to 40 seconds in mono and 20 seconds in stereo regardless of how many overdubs you make How does looping work Select LOOP 2 Make sure the pedal is in bypass mode LED off Feel the groove and prepare for recording Then press the switch to start your recording and play The LED flashes red 3 Press the switch again to stop recording Flashback immediately starts playing the loop In this play mode the LED is green To overdub your recording press the switch once more The LED now blinks To delete all recordings double click the switch ar Please note the following The first round of recording always sets the length of the loop 1 If an overdub exceeds the length of the loop 2 a third round of recording begins 3 This gives a very natural logic and musical feel when recording loops 1 The DELAY and FEEDBACK knobs are inactive in Loop mode TonePrint Think of the knobs and switches on your pedal as a few handles that actually control a large number of parameters Dedicated staff has defined the controls but wouldn t it just be cool to let the world s leading gu
5. follow the instructions on battery handling in this manual carefully EMC EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the eguipment and the receiver Connect the eguipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rigue de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EN Introduction Congratulations You have just bought a delay pedal that is a stepping stone to a world of
6. itar players contribute their own definition of how the controls should work YES this is TonePrint We allow top guitar players to dig out the pedal s hidden tonal potential re define the controls and make their own TonePrints These TonePrints are available for you online and uploading TonePrints to your pedal is easy Connect the pedal to your Mac or PC computer using the supplied USB cable Find your pedal at www tcelectronic com pedals and download the TonePrint setting from your favorite guitar player to a location where you can easily locate it again e g your desktop Open the application and press UPDATE Now once you have selected TonePrint all controls react exactly as defined by the artist that has provided the TonePrint TonePrint Beaming Using only your Android or iOS device you can beam TonePrints into your pedal via the pickup of your instrument Download the App here Google Play Apple App Store Bypass modes and Kill Dry on off Unscrew the back plate and look for the two small dip switches in the upper left corner The upper dip switch closest to the DC 9V in connection switches between True Bypass mode default and Buffered Bypass mode True Bypass Buffered Bypass Kill Dry off Kill Dry on m m m m u ma m i m True Bypass is a hard wire bypass that gives absolutely no coloration of tone when the pedal is bypassed Using True Bypass on all pedals is a perfect choice i
7. lay Audio Tap function amp Subdivision The delay time can of course be set using the DELAY knob as described above However for timing the delay repeats to the tempo of the song you are playing you can also tap in a the tempo via audio Once you have tapped the songs tempo the subdivision selector switch allows you to chose between letting Flashback play 1 4 1 8 or 1 4 1 8 according to the tapped tempo To set the tempo Hold down the ON OFF switch With the switch held down play steady short 1 4 notes on your instrument Please note the following regarding Audio Tap The output is always muted while you strum for audio tap In Buffered Bypass mode your delay repeats ring out when the pedal is bypassed spill over Play steady short 1 4 notes on your instrument Release the switch again That s it you have now entered the global tempo and the delay repeats will play according to the selected subdivision The options are 1 4 1 8 and 1 4 1 8 Evo Custom Setting for Transition you won t find this anywhere else EVO is a tribute to the legendary TC Electronic 2290 the digital delay that changed the game FATY Another custom setting made in collaboration with Barry Mitchell from Guitar Center The inspiration for FATY comes from the old analog delay machines that gave a grittier feel of the repeats Brilliant setting for many uses try it with the Delay and Feedback dials set fairly low for an authentic sla
8. n setups with a few pedals and relatively short cables before and after the pedals Buffered Bypass If you use a long cable between your guitar and the first pedal or if you use many pedals on your board or if you use a long cable from your board to the amp then the best solution will most likely be to activate the buffer in the first and last pedal in the signal chain Can you hear the difference between a pedal in True Bypass or Buffered Bypass mode Maybe maybe not many factors apply Active passive pick ups single coil humbucker cable quality amp impedance and more We cannot give a single ultimate answer Use your ears and find the best solution for your setup Kill Dry on off With Buffered Bypass activated upper switch to the right the lower dip switch sets Kill Dry on off Kill Dry removes all direct signal from the pedals output and is the mode to use when the pedal is placed in a parallel effects loop Kill Dry is NOT an option in True Bypass mode Changing battery Unscrew the thumb screw on the back of the pedal and detach the back plate Unmount the old battery and attach the new battery to the battery clip making sure the polarity is correct Then remount the back plate To save battery life remove the input jack when you don t play Batteries must never be heated taken apart or thrown into fire or water Only rechargeable batteries can be recharged Remove the battery when the pedal is not being used for a longe
9. pback setting with a twist DUCT Custom tweaked tape delay type setting A slightly different take on the regular tape setting adjusted to the preference of Barry Mitchell of Guitar Center and Tore Mogensen of TC Electronic MORF The fourth and final exclusive setting to hide under the hood of Transition is MORF a 2290 type setting with modulation great for slow chord progressions arpeggiated soloing and much much more LOFI Deliberately squashing the sound of the delay repeats the LOFI delay effect allows you to make a statement delay type setting DYN Dynamic This is a replica of the legendary Dynamic Delay initially introduced in the renowned TC 2290 The Delay s output level is actively altered by the dynamics of the input level While playing the delay level is attenuated and in between phrases the delay level is increased This allows you to play with a relative large amount of delay without muddying fast riffs P P PingPong The PingPong delay basically pans the delay repeats from left to right and back while keeping the input signal at its original position This gives a very widespread special effect SLAP Slapback delay is a very short delay with only a single or a few repeats The effect is commonly used as a doubling effect making the processed material seem more massive Short slapback delays are also often used on funky rhythm guitars a bit longer on Rockabilly guitar or vocals RVS Reverse The
10. r period of time Dispose batteries according to local laws and regulations EN Technical Specifications Sounds Size amp Weight Battery Design Connectors amp Inputs Outputs Knobs etc In the box 9 delay effects with up to 7000 ms delay time 40 seconds Looper 20 seconds in stereo create epic soundscapes in seconds Unique new TonePrint setting for stuffing Transition Delay with your favorite artist s tones 72 mm x 122 mm x 50 mm 300 g excl battery Dual Supply Rails technology ensures headroom for line level effect loops from a single 9V battery Battery failure circuit automatically puts Transition Delay into true bypass mode if the battery runs out Custom hammerhead rugged die cast aluminum casing built for a life on the road Unique one screw battery access for lightning fast battery changes Stereo inputs with automatic mono stereo sensing feed it any signal Stereo outputs for that ultra wide delay sound Mini USB connector for uploading custom TonePrints and software updates Delay Feedback FX Level and Delay Mode knobs with high quality metal shaft potentiometers Heavy duty tactile footswitch with true bypass for zero tone coloration USB cable for uploading TonePrints These specifications are subject to change without notice a a tc electronic TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov
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