TC Electronic CLASSIC SUSTAIN + PARAMETRIC EQ, Classic Booster + Distortion, CLASSIC TCXII PHASER User Manual

User’s manual

Classic Pedals

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Sustain + Parametric EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Booster - Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TC XII Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Sustain + Parametric EQ is one of the true holy grails of vintage
effects pedals. From subtle compression to extreme sustaining effects
at the tweak of a knob. This sustainer will prolong life of even your
weakest tone otherwise destined for premature death. The compressor
gives you studio quality in a pedal. Crank it to the extreme and it’ll give
your sound a special percussive “thud” effect, brilliant for funk or
country. And with the parametric EQ you’re in full control of which
frequencies to target for boost or attenuation.

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Classic Pedals Classic Sustain + Parametric EQ

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CLASSIC SUSTAIN + PARAMETRIC EQWELCOME

In the seventies, TC Electronic developed a series of stompboxes
that soon became the benchmark to measure future guitar pedals
by.

Although TC Electronic has grown into a leading manufacturer of
advanced digital audio processing tools, we fully respect our
analog roots that set it all off.

The Classic re-issue series is a tribute to the guitar pedals that
paved the way for TC Electronic’s success of today. So what
would be more obvious than to entitle this series “CLASSIC”?

STEP ON IT!

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Classic Sustain + Parametric EQ Classic Sustain + Parametric EQ

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OPERATION

Audio Connections

Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.

Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp.

Controls

Sustain - Sets the amount of sustain.

Freq Center - Sets the center frequency to be attenuated or boosted by

the Function control.

Function - From notch filter type to peak filter type.

Notch filter type Peak filter type

OPERATION

Notch settings will attenuate frequencies around the Freq Center. Peak
settings will emphasize the selected frequency area.

High Q - The “Q” value switch allows you to alternate between two
different curve-widths. If you are looking to attenuate an annoying
frequency you should most likely use the notch filter type with a narrow
Q (out position). If, on the other hand, you are aiming to make general
adjustments in a frequency area, the wider Q setting should be used (in
position). Experiment.

Output Level - Controls the overall output level of the pedal.

Noise Gate - The Classic Sustain+Parametric EQ comes with a built-in

noise gate that can eliminate unwanted noise deriving from pedals
placed previous in the signal chain or noise coming from the Classic
Sustain+Parametric EQ itself when extreme settings are used.
The single control adjusts the Threshold point. Attack and Release
parameters have fixed settings based on common applications.

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Classic Sustain + Parametric EQ Classic Booster + Distortion

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CLASSIC BOOSTER + DISTORTIONSPECIFICATIONS

Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack,

DC jack 2mm (center is minus)

Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.

Effect Usage 20mA

Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm

Subject to change without notice

This boost was made for rocking. Close encounters with thousands of
foot soles, millions of miles on the road and a history of being kicked
and trod on, this pedal, if any, has truly earned its claim for fame.
Whether used as an “always on” signal booster to make your tubes
work harder, as an occasional boost for highlighting a solo, lick or
passage or as a distortion pedal to go with a clean amp, this pedal will
always stay true to your original guitar signal without degradation of
tone.

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Classic Booster + Distortion Classic Booster + Distortion

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OPERATION

Audio Connections

Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.

Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp.

Controls

Noise Gate - Threshold setting for the built-in Noise Gate. Using a gate
is always a compromise between eliminating the noise when you are
not playing yet still being able to play phrases with a low dynamic
content. Experiment to find the best setting for your setup.

Boost/Distortion - Selects boost or distortion function. Use boost for a
clean boost that will raise the level on clean/crunch sounds and use the
distortion to experience the classic distortion that gives you a fat easy
to control distortion sound.

Distortion - Sets the amount of distortion when the pedal is used in
distortion mode.

Bass - Add a bit of bass for extra punch or attenuate if you feel you are
about to blow your speakers.

OPERATION

Treble - Adding boost or distortion to a sound always changes the
perceived amount of treble. Use the Treble control to adjust the amount
of high-end frequencies in the sound.

Output Level - Sets the overall output level for both the distortion and
boost modes.

Classic TCXII Phaser

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CLASSIC TCXII PHASER

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Classic Booster + Distortion

Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack

2mm (center is minus)

Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.

Effect Usage 20mA

Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The swirly effect from the sixties that just keeps popping up in all kinds
of genres and productions. From acid rock over early hard-rock to funky
beats of the seventies and further to the many contemporary styles that
really know their roots; - the phaser is ever so popular and a simple
must in any guitar rig.
The Classic Phaser with the 4/8/12 filter styles combined with the
unique peak to notch function will match all your craving for phasing
sounds - and deliver them straight “in your face”!

Subject to change without notice

Classic TCXII Phaser

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Classic TCXII Phaser

Audio Connections

Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.

Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp.

Controls

Filters - Select between 4, 8 or 12 filters. The higher amount of filters
used in a phaser, the smoother and thicker the sound.

LFO Speed - Sets the general speed of the phasing effect.

Width - Determines the width of the frequency sweep. A wider sweep

will make the turning points of the sweep less obvious.

Function - From peak to notch. Use this control to select between and
set the intensity of either a negative (notch) or positive sweep (peak).
Peak is the phaser type most commonly used as a guitar effect. Notch
type is more subtle. As always - experiment and select the type that
suits you particular application best.

OPERATION

Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack

2mm (center is minus)

Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.

Effect Usage 20mA

Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm

Subject to change without notice

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