TC Electronic BrainWaves Pitch Shifter User manual

User Manual

BRAINWAVES PITCH SHIFTER

Exceptional Pitch Shifter with Studio-Grade Algorithms,
4 Octave Dual Voices and Groundbreaking MASH Footswitch

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3

Limited warranty ............................................................ 3

1. About this Manual ..................................................... 4

2. Introduction ............................................................... 4

2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................. 4

2.2 True Bypass ........................................................................... 4

2.3 Setting Up ............................................................................. 4

3. TonePrint .................................................................... 4

3.1 What are TonePrints? ......................................................... 4

3.2 Transferring TonePrints

to your pedal using the TonePrint app ............................... 4

3.3 Editing TonePrints with TonePrint App ...................... 5

4. Inputs, Output and Controls ....................................5

4.1 Power / Computer connection ...................................... 5

4.2 Switching ............................................................................... 5

4.3 Audio in and out ................................................................. 5

4.4 Eect controls ...................................................................... 6

4.5 Pitch FX Types ...................................................................... 6

5. Operation .................................................................. 6

5.1 Signal chain placement ................................................... 6

5.2 MASH switch ........................................................................ 7

6. Bypass Mode .............................................................. 7

6.1 True Bypass and Buered Bypass explained ............ 7

6.2 Switching between

True Bypass and Buered Bypass ......................................... 7

6.3 Kill-dry on/o ....................................................................... 7

7. Maintenance ............................................................... 8

7.1 Updating the rmware ...................................................... 8

7.2 Changing the battery ........................................................ 8

8. Links ............................................................................ 8

9. Specications ............................................................. 8

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of sucient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modication should be performed only
by qualiedpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be sucient to constitute a
risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot

remove the top cover (or the rear section).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualied personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by qualied service personnel only.
Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualied
servicepersonnel.

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

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specied by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the
manufacturer, orsold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of this
product: This symbol indicates
that this product must not be
disposed of with household
waste, according to the WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU) and

your national law. This product
should be taken to a collection center licensed for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
(EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have
a possible negative impact on the environment and
human health due to potentially hazardous substances
that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,
your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product
will contribute to the ecient use of natural resources.
For more information about where you can take your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city oce, or your household waste collection service.

18. Do not install in a conned space, such as a book
case or similar unit.

19. Do not place naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.

disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a
battery collection point.

21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or
moderate climates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which
may be suered by any person who relies either
wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,
or statement contained herein. Technical specications,
appearances and other information are subject to
change without notice. All trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab
Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic,
TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe
Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands
Ltd. 2019 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
musictribe.com/warranty.

Zhongshan Eurotec Electronics Limited

No. 10 Wanmei Road, South China Modern Chinese
Medicine Park, Nanlang Town, 528451, Zhongshan City,
Guangdong Province, China