USER MANUAL - TC Electronic
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1. 31U01 92 2 33 USER MANUAL Important Safety Instructions NOORWN co 10 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accor dance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli fiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to gualified service personnel Servicing is reguired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liguid 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 eguipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liguids such as vases are placed on the eguipment 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 follow the instructions on battery handling in this manual care2. sensing feed it any signal Stereo outputs for that ultra wide chorus sound Mini USB connector for uploading custom TonePrints and software updates Speed Depth FX Level and Tone 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 tcelectronic TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov info tcelectronic com
3. Amp or pedal To Amp or pedal stereo USB to comp Signal in mono Signal in stereo Connecting Input jacks Use MONO for mono input and both MONO and STEREO if connecting a stereo source If you run the pedal 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 Notice 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 GEO USB Connect to a computer using the supplied USB cable for upload of TonePrint patches The connector type is Mini B The Controls FX LEVEL Controls the intensity of the chorus The chorusing effect occurs when a pitch modulated signal think vibrato is played adjacent to a clean signal Therefore the max chorus intensity is achieved at a 50 wet dry mix With Gravy this is achieved by setting the FX level fully clock wise SPEED The SPEED knob sets the chorus speed from slow smooth Hi Fi to much more significant Leslie types at high speed DEPTH DEPTH sets the range of the modulation Experiment with both the SPEED and DEPTH controls to get the effect you are looking for TONE By adjusting the tone you can set how warm you chorus sh
4. fully 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 eguipment 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 eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment 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 chorus pedal that is a stepping stone to a world of inspiration innovation and tone We are proud to present Gra
5. ould sound When using high settings on both speed and depth for that leslie type sound you might want to emphasize the lower freguencies over the higher ones Try turning TONE counter clock wise CHORUS TONEPRINT VIBRATO SELECTOR The selector switch allows you to select between the 3 different types of FX TRI CHO Tri Chorus The Tri Chorus is a variation of the regular Chorus that uses three stereo Choruses with various offsets for both depth speed phase and chorus delay time to produce a unigue very broad and lush Chorus sound The Gravy has been voiced especially to nail that old school fat chorus sound TonePrint Consider 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 guitar players contribute with their own definition of how the controls should work YES this is TonePrint Once you have selected TonePrint all controls react exactly as defined by the artist that has provided the TonePrint and changing the TonePrint in your pedal is easy gt Connect the pedal to your Mac or PC computer using the supplied USB cable and navigate all the available TonePrints at www tcelectronic com TonePrint or Download the TonePrint App from Google Play or the App Store and follow the on screen instructions VIBRATO In this position the Gravy pedal acts as a Vibrato The signal is pi
6. p 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 longer period of time Dispose batteries according to local laws and regulations EN Technical Specifications Sounds Size 8 Weight Battery Design Connectors amp Inputs Outputs Knobs etc In the box Chorus and Vibrato plus TonePrint setting for stuffing Gravy 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 Gravy Tri Chorus and Vibrato 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
7. tch modulated but unlike in a chorus the original signal is not played adjacently Take your sound from subtle pitch modulation to an all out Leslie type feel by varying the SPEED knob 8 Bypass modes and Kill Dry onloff 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 a A IA m m M mea i m True Bypass is a hardwire bypass that gives absolutely no coloration of tone when the pedal is bypassed Using True Bypass on all pedals is a perfect choice in 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 if you use many pedals on your board and 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 Maybe maybe not many factors apply active passive pick ups single coil humbucker cable guality 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 di
8. vy Tri Chorus and Vibrato providing TC Electronic s legendary chorus sounds intuitive controls and instant satisfaction Throw in the lovely feel of the outstanding vibrato with a flexibility that you will simply not find in any other pedal out there and you have Gravy Tri Chorus and Vibrato We love tone as much as any guitarist out there and we always aim at pushing the boundaries We are therefore very excited to present a brand new groundbreaking concept TonePrint TonePrint gives you 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 TonePrint 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 et 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 onloff true bypass 2 1 4 inch mono jack input 3 1 4 inch mono jack input for stereo in 4 1 4 inch mono jack output 5 1 4 inch mono jack output for stereo out 6 FX level control 7 Speed time control 8 Chorus TonePrint Vibrato selector 9 Depth control 10 Tone control 11 Power in 9VDC 12 USB connection for exchanging TonePrint settings and software updates To
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