TC Electronic G-Major 2 User Manual
G•MAJOR 2
GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR
User’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
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 heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized 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 fit 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 Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14 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.
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
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equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
perating and maintenance (servicing)
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instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
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.
• This apparatus must be earthed.
• Use a three wire grounding type line cord like
the one supplied with the product.
• Be advised that different operating voltages
require the use of different types of line cord
and attachment plugs.
• Check the voltage in your area and use the
correct type. See table below:
Voltage Line plug according to
110 to 125V
220 to 230V
240V BS 1363 of 1984. Specification
• This equipment should be installed near the
socket outlet. Disconnection of the device
should be easily possible at any time.
• To completely disconnect this apparatus from
AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord
from the AC receptacle.
• The mains plug of the power supply shall
remain readily operable.
• Do not install in a confined space.
• Do not open the unit – risk of electric shock
inside.
standard
UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.
CEE 7 page VII, SR section
107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.
for 13A fused plugs and
switched and unswitched
socket outlets.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Service
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• All service must be performed by qualified
personnel.
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EMC & CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
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
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment 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 numérique
de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada.
Certificate of Conformity
TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240
Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own
responsibility that the following product:
G-Major 2 – Guitar Effects Processor
– that is covered by this certificate and
marked with CE-label conforms with
following standards:
EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains
(IEC 60065) operated electronic and
related apparatus for
household and similar general
use
EN 55103-1 Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional
use. Part 1: Emission.
EN 55103-2 Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional
use. Part 2: Immunity.
With reference to regulations in following
directives:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
Issued in Risskov, January 2009
Anders Fauerskov
Chief Executive Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .a-b
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Signal Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
OPERATION
The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Preset Backup via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Global Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
MOD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
External Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
External Control Using Modifiers . . . . .20
The Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Routings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Getting Started / “How to…” . . . . . . . . .27
EFFECT BLOCKS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Effects Menu – Basic operation . . . . . .29
Gate & EQ
Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Pitch
Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Whammy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Octaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Pitch Shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Intelligent Pitch Shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Modulation
Classic Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Advanced Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Tri-Chorus Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Tri-Chorus Asymmetric . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Classic Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Advanced Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Through Zero Flanger negative . . . . . .43
Through Zero Flanger positive . . . . . . .43
Vibrato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Vintage Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Smooth Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Vintage Univibe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Modern Univibe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Delay
Ping pong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Dynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Reverb
Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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Filter
WahWah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
TouchWah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Auto wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Resonance Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Touch Resonance Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Tremolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Panner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Compressor
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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APPENDIX
MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . .53
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your G-Major 2 Effects Processor.
Maybe you have never used a multi-effects processor with your guitar rig before. In this case you
might be wondering whether you now have days of work ahead of you until G-Major 2 finally
behaves as expected and adds to your creativity. But there’s really no need to panic!
With the presets that come with G-Major 2, your basic needs are most likely covered, and you will
be set to go within minutes.
But chances are that you’ll want to go beyond Factory presets and customize G-Major 2 to your
needs – and that won’t be a hassle either.
“Stomp Box” Setup
If you are used to working with several serially connected pedal effects (“stomp boxes”), you might
want to use G-Major 2 for a similar setup and enjoy its high quality effects. To do so, simply connect
a MIDI pedal capable of sending MIDI Control Change messages to G-Major 2. Make some basic
settings, and you can use this setup just like a bunch of regular stomp boxes where you simply turn
effects on and off as required.
Preset Setup – for ultimate changes in sounds
Another approach would be to create unique presets for each sound, which you can then access by
simply pressing a button on a MIDI foot-controller.
Or you could combine this preset approach with the on/off stomp box setup mentioned above.
Channel Switching
Changing your sound from a crisp, dry rhythm sound to an overdriven lead sound will (in addition to
changing your effects preset) often involve switching your preamp’s or combo’s channels. If you
want to switch amp channels via MIDI, you will normally need to purchase a separate MIDI
switching system. Not so with G-Major 2. With G-Major 2’s built-in Relay Switch, you can switch
between up to four channels on your preamp/combo.
Modifiers – Instant Parameter Control
If the methods outlined above still don’t give you the flexibility you are looking for, instant parameter
control via G-Major 2’s Modifier section is probably the answer. Many algorithm parameters can be
assigned to external MIDI controllers or an expression pedal. The possibilities here are endless.
With an expression pedal, you cannot only control your effects’ level settings, you could also
change e.g. the Panning Speed. Or how about using the expression pedal as a customized
Whammy pedal?
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INTRODUCTION
G-Major vs. G-Major 2 – what’s the deal?
Well – why not make a great product even better? With an even easier to operate front panel and a
bunch of new effects, it made good sense for TC to relaunch one of our most successful products
as G-Major 2. Just check out these features:
• Univibe
• Tri-Chorus
• Through-Zero Flanger
• Retuned TC Electronic reverbs
• New filter/Wah block ported 1:1 from the G-System
• Reverse Delay
• Intelligent pitch shifting
• Modulated delays
• PC/Mac editor
• Relay switching
About this manual
You can always download the latest revision of this manual in several languages from our website
www.tcelectronic.com.
If you need additional information and support, be sure to visit TC Support Interactive – this service
can also be accessed via www.tcelectronic.com.
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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
1 – POWER button
On/off switch for the unit.
2 – INPUT LEVEL knob
Adjusts the input level.
3 – OUTPUT LEVEL knob
Adjusts the output level.
4 – INPUT meters
Peak meter showing the input
level. The meter range is: 0, -3, 6 , -12, -18, -24, -40 dB.
5 – INPUT OVERLOAD LEDs
The OVERLOAD LEDs indicate
one of two situations: Either the
input level is too hot (and
therefore overloading the input
stage), or there is an internal
DSP overflow. When these
LEDs light up, reduce the input
level slightly.
8 – TUNER
The tuner of G-Major 2 is always
active. When the played note is
in tune, both arrows will be lit.
9 – THE MATRIX
You can route G-Major 2’s effect
blocks in four different ways:
Serial, Seria l2, Semi Parallel
and Parallel. The Matrix
illustrates the structure of the
currently used routing.
10 – LEVELS section
These Peak Program Meters
(PPM) indicate the in/out levels
of the effect block you are
currently editing, as well as the
current mix level of the effect.
IN Meter:
Indicates the signal level at the
effect block’s input.
OUT Meter:
Indicates the signal level at the
effect block’s output.
MIX Meter
Indicates the mix setting of the
effect block being edited.
11 – DAMP
When both the Noise Gate and
the Compressor are in use, the
DAMP indicator will indicate the
Noise Gate attenuation when no
input signal is present and the
applied compression when an
input signal is present.
12 – PRESET NUMBER
When the digits are lit steadily,
they represent the currently
recalled preset. When
previewing/scrolling through
presets, the digits will blink until
you recall the preset by pressing
the RECALL key.
13 – EDITED
When this LED is lit, the
currently recalled preset has
been edited but not yet stored.
14 – FACTORY/USER
Indicates whether you are
operating in the Factory
bank or in the User bank.
15 – MIDI IN
Indicates incoming MIDI
information.
16 – MIX TOGGLE wheel
Turn this wheel to scroll
through the mix values of
the individual effects.
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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
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Effect Block Keys
– General information
Pressing an Effect Block key
once will activate/deactivate
the effect. By pressing a key
twice in short succession
(“double-clicking”), you enter
the Edit menu for the effect.
When the LED of a key is lit,
this particular effect block is
active.
17 to 24 – EFFECT ON/OFF
& ACCESS keys
On/off and access keys for the
effect blocks. Press a key once
to activate/deactivate an effect
and double-click it to edit that
effect’s parameters.
25 – GLOBAL key
Press to access global
parameters and functions such
as Kill-dry, Pedal Calibration,
Tuner Reference, FX Mute
Mode and more.
26 – MOD key
Press to access the Modifier
section. This is where you set
up external control of
parameters.
27 – MIDI key
Press to access all MIDI
parameters.
28 – BYPASS key
Press to bypass all effects.
Press and hold for
approximately one second to
mute outputs, e.g. for silent
tuning.
29/30 – UP/DOWN keys
Up/down keys for navigation in
the display menus.
31 – ADJUST & ENTER
Wheel
Use this wheel to set the value
of the currently selected
parameter.
When pushed, the wheel acts
as an “Enter” key.
32 – RECALL key
Press RECALL to initiate a
preset recall operation. Turn
the ADJUST wheel to select a
preset. Then press the
ADJUST wheel (pressing the
wheel acts as “Enter”) or press
the RECALL key to confirm
your selection.
33 – STORE key
Press the STORE key once to
begin storing a preset.
First select a storage location
using the ADJUST wheel.
Then press the ADJUST wheel
twice to finish the storage
procedure (pressing the wheel
acts as “Enter”).
You can change the name of
the preset before storing it. To
do so, use the UP/DOWN key
to select characters. Use the
ADJUST wheel to select the
character you want to change.
When you have set the name,
press the ADJUST wheel twice
to finish the storage procedure.
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REAR PANEL
Switch
Out
Relay
Jack
Balanced
Jack
Analog
inputs
Balanced
Jack
Analog
outputs
Balanced vs. regular Audio Cables
The analog input and output connectors
on G-Major 2 are balanced ¼" jacks. To
achieve the best possible connection to
balanced equipment, use balanced cables.
However, most guitar equipment is NOT
balanced, and you will generally have no
problems when using standard mono-tomono cables as illustrated below.
Jack Cable
Mono to Mono
TIP
GND
Jack Cable
Stereo to Mono
TIP
RING
GND
MIDI
In, Out, Thru
MIDI Cable
DIN CONNECTOR
5POLE – MALE
45 degrees
SHIELDED CABLE (3 or 5 wires + screen)
Relay Jack Cable
– Stereo Jack Type
TIP
RING
GND
External
Control
max. 10m
Relay Jack Cable
– Y-Splitter Type
Power
input
100 to 240V
DIN CONNECTOR
5POLE – MALE
45 degrees
TIP
RING
GND
GND
TIP
GND
TIP
GND
RING
TIP
GND
TIP
GND
TIP
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SIGNAL FLOW DIAGRAM
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BASIC SETUPS
Connecting and setting up G-Major 2
There are numerous ways of hooking up guitar rigs. On the following pages, we present some of
the most commonly used setups. We recommend using serial setups, where the entire signal
passes through G-Major 2. This will give you the maximum benefit from all effect algorithms.
Serial setup with preamp and power amp
• Connect the output of your preamp to the
input of G-Major 2.
• Connect the output of G-Major 2 to the input
of your power amp.
• If you want to switch preamp channels with
G-Major 2, connect the SWITCH OUT jack on
G-Major 2 to the channel switching jacks on
your preamp. This is not required for MIDIcontrollable preamps.
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Serial setup with a preamp and one or two
combo amps
• Connect the output of your preamp to the
input of G-Major 2.
• Connect the output of G-Major 2 to either the
input or the Loop Return of the combo or
combos.*
• If you want to switch preamp channels with
G-Major 2, connect the SWITCH OUT jack on
G-Major 2 to the channel switching jacks on
your preamp. This is not required for MIDIcontrollable preamps.
* Using the return jack of the combo’s effect
loop will in most cases give you a setup
similar to the power-amp setup described
above.
Using the regular input on the combo gives
you a “double-preamp” setup, where you can
use the tone controls on the combo to color
your sound. This introduces more noise than
when using the Loop Return connection, but
has become a popular setup with amplifiers
like Vox AC 30, Fender Bassman etc.
Connecting and setting up G-Major 2
Parallel setup using a line mixer
• Connect the output of your preamp to an
input on the line mixer.
• If you want to switch preamp channels with
G-Major 2, connect the SWITCH OUT jack
on G-Major 2 to the channel switching jacks
on your preamp. This is not required for
MIDI-controllable preamps.
• Connect the send jacks of your line mixer’s
effect loop to the inputs of G-Major 2.
Connect the outputs of G-Major 2 to the
return jacks of your line mixer’s effect loop.
• Connect the line mixer’s main outputs to
your amplification system.
This illustration shows combo amplifiers – but
of course, you could also use a power amp
here. Likewise, the preamp shown in the
illustration could easily be the preamp section
of a combo amplifier.
Combined setup with regular effect
pedals, a G-Major 2 and a MIDI pedal
• Connect the send jack of the combo’s effect
loop to the input of G-Major 2.
• Connect the output of G-Major 2 to the
return jack of the combo’s effect loop.
• Connect your guitar to the input of your
(first) effect pedal. Connect the output of the
(last) effect pedal to the input of the combo
as usual.
• If you wish to switch presets on G-Major 2
(which may include switching the channels
of your preamp/combo), you should also
connect a MIDI pedal to G-Major 2 and use
the Relay Switching function.
BASIC SETUPS
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THE DISPLAY
Overload
LEDs
Input meter
Input Meters
These are peak meters showing the current
input level. The meter range is: 0, -3, -6, -12, 18, -24, -40 dB.
To set the correct input level:
• Select the “loudest” sound – i.e., the sound
containing the most dynamic content on the
equipment you are feeding G-Major 2 with,
e.g. your preamp. This will probably be a
clean sound.
• Adjust the input level on G-Major 2 so that
the -3 dB LED flashes frequently and the -0
dB LED flashes only at the very highest
levels.
Input Overload LEDs
The OVERLOAD LEDs light up in two
situations:
Either the input level is too hot and therefore
overloading the input stage, or there is an
internal DSP overflow. Reduce either the output
of the device feeding G-Major 2 or reduce the
input gain on G-Major 2 using the IN LEVEL
knob.
The Tuner
G-Major 2 is equipped with a tuner, which is
always active. When both horizontal arrows are
lit, the played string is in tune.
Matrix – indication of
currently used Routing
Block levels –
In/Out and Mix
TunerDetected input pitch
The Matrix
G-Major 2 gives you four different options for
routing its effect blocks: Serial, Serial 2, Semi
Parallel and Parallel. The Matrix indicates which
of the three routings is currently being used.
Serial Serial 2
Semi Parallel Parallel
Levels Section – In/Out/Mix
These readouts refer only to the block currently
being edited.
PPM – Peak Program Meter:
Indicates the level of the block currently being
edited.
In Meter:
Indicates the signal level at the input of the
block currently being edited.
Out Meter:
Indicates the signal level at the output of the
block currently being edited.
Mix Meter:
Indicates the level of the mixed signal (dry and
edited signal) within the block currently being
edited.
Damp
Compression/
Noise Gate
Preset
Number
Indicators
for:
Received
MIDI data
Factory/User
preset bank
Edited
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THE DISPLAY
Damp
When both the Noise Gate and the Compressor
are in use, the DAMP indicator will indicate the
Noise Gate attenuation while no input signal is
present and the applied compression when an
input signal is present.
Preset Number
When the digits are lit steadily, they represent
the number of the currently recalled preset.
When you scroll through G-Major 2’s presets
(called “previewing”) by using the ADJUST
wheel, the digits will blink until you recall a
preset by pressing the RECALL key.
Edited
When the “Edited” indicator is lit, the currently
recalled preset has been edited, but not yet
stored.
Factory/User
These indicators show whether you are
operating in the Factory preset bank or in the
User preset bank.
Preset types
User presets (RAM)
User presets can be edited and stored in any of
the 100 User locations.
Factory Presets (ROM)
G-Major 2 holds 100 Factory presets. Factory
presets can be edited and stored in any User
location. You cannot store presets to the
Factory preset bank, as it is “read only”
memory.
Recalling presets
Recalling a preset means loading/activating a
preset.
• Press the RECALL key to enter the RECALL
menu.
• Use the ADJUST wheel to preview presets. A
blinking preset number indicates that you
have not actually recalled the preset yet.
• Press ENTER or RECALL to recall/activate
the preset.
Press any other key at any time during
previewing to “abort mission” and return to the
currently recalled preset.
Previewing and routings:
When previewing a preset with a routing
that is different from the routing currently
used, the Routing/Matrix LEDs blink.
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Editing presets
To edit preset parameters:
• Double-click the key of the effect block that
you would like to edit.
• Select the parameter to edit using the arrow
UP/DOWN keys. Change parameter values
using the ADJUST wheel.
• See the following section for instructions on
how to store a preset.
Storing presets
Storing a preset without changing its name:
• Press the STORE key.
If the preset you are about to store is a
Factory preset, G-Major 2 will suggest the
first available User preset location, but you
can select any of the 100 User preset
locations using the ADJUST wheel. If the
preset you are about to store is a User
preset, G-Major 2 suggests the current
location of the preset. You can, however,
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PRESET HANDLING
store the preset at any of the 100 User
locations. Select the location to store the
preset to by using the ADJUST wheel.
• Press ENTER twice to confirm the storage
operation.
Renaming a preset while storing:
• Press the STORE key.
If the preset you are about to store is a
Factory preset, G-Major 2 will suggest the
first available User preset location, but you
can select any of the 100 User preset
locations using the ADJUST wheel. Select
the location to store the preset to and press
ENTER once.
• To change the preset name:
Use the UP/DOWN keys to move the cursor
in the display. Use the ADJUST wheel to
select the character at the current cursor
position.
• Once you have renamed the preset, press
ENTER twice to store the preset with the
new name.
Backing up presets via MIDI
For backup purposes, the User bank can be
dumped via MIDI to either a sequencer or to
another G-Major 2. This is how to do it:
• Connect the MIDI OUT jack of your
G-Major 2 to the MIDI IN jack of either
another G-Major 2 or a sequencer (this may
also be the MIDI interface of a digital audio
workstation).
• Press the MIDI key and select the “Bulk
Dump” function using the UP/DOWN keys.
• When you have connected your G-Major 2 to
another G-Major 2, simply press ENTER.
The entire User bank will be copied to the
second G-Major 2.
• When you have connected your G-Major 2 to
a sequencer, let the sequencer record in
OMNI mode (all channels) and press ENTER
on G-Major 2.
G-Major 2 is always ready to receive a MIDI
bulk dump.
Simply connect the MIDI OUT jack of the device
you are dumping from to the MIDI IN jack of
your G-Major 2. If you want to use a User bank
that you have previously dumped to a
sequencer as described above, simply play
back the sequence containing the bulk dump. If
dumping from another G-Major 2 – see above!
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GLOBAL MENU
Introduction
In the Global menu you will find a lot of
important parameters, such as Input Type,
Clock, Input/Output Range. These parameters
must be set correctly to ensure you get the
most out of G-Major 2!
All parameters in the I/O menu are “general”
parameters that are not stored as part of
G-Major 2 presets.
Basic operation
• Press the GLOBAL key.
• Select parameters using the UP/DOWN keys
and change parameter values using the
ADJUST wheel.
Kill Dry
Settings: On/Off
We always recommend using G-Major 2 in a
serial or loop setup as this will allow you to
benefit from all the unit’s effects and features.
If, however, you intend to use G-Major 2 in a
parallel setup or in a parallel loop, its Kill Dry
function will come in handy.
With Kill Dry activated, no direct signal is
passed to the outputs of G-Major 2.
A few comments regarding the Kill Dry function
and a parallel setup:
First of all:
• In such a setup, we recommend using the
Parallel routing.
• When the Kill Dry parameter is set to “On”, no
clean signal is passed to the outputs, and the
“Mix” parameter changes to “Wet” in all
algorithms.
You should also be aware that the way the
signal is routed in a parallel loop is similar to the
signal path within a mixer. The signal is split:
One part runs unprocessed to the output and
never passes the actual effects processor. The
other part of the signal is processed within
G-Major 2 and summed with the unprocessed
signal. Therefore, you will not get to enjoy the
benefits from all effects when running a parallel
setup. This goes especially for level-based
effects such as Tremolo and Panner, but the
Chorus/Flanger/ Phaser/Vibrato and Pitch
blocks will be affected as well.
Pedal type
Defines up the pedal type used on the Ext.
Control ¼" jack. Select between Momentary,
Alternating or Expression/Volume pedal types.
Momentary type pedals are similar to the hold
pedals typically used with keyboards (where
there is only a connection between tip and
ground when the pedal is pressed). Alternating
pedal types “stay connected” when pressed
and must be pressed again to be deactivated.
Use the default setting “Exp/Vol” when working
with an Expression pedal.
Pedal Calibrate
To use an expression pedal for controlling
G-Major 2 parameters, G-Major 2 must be
calibrated to that specific pedal. This is how
you calibrate G-Major 2:
1. Connect your pedal and select the
appropriate pedal type (see parameter Pedal
Type).
2. Select “Pedal Calibrate” and press ENTER.
3. Move the pedal to its maximum position (“toe
down”) and press ENTER.
4. Move the pedal to its minimum position (“toe
up”) and press ENTER.
Your pedal has been calibrated.
Depending on the pedal type you are
using, you may be asked to repeat steps
3 and 4.
ENGLISH
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GLOBAL MENU
MOD Master
Settings: Preset / Mod
If you are not acquainted with Modifiers, you
can read about them in the “Modifiers” section
of this manual. In short: Parameter values can
be controlled using an external controller, such
as a MIDI expression pedal. If you have set up
this external controller to control e.g. the Preset
Out level, you must decide how you would like
G-Major 2 to respond to the position of the
expression pedal when you are recalling
another preset. This is the purpose of the MOD
Master parameter. Setting this option correctly
depends very much on what parameter your
Modifier is controlling.
Preset
If MOD Master is set to “Preset”, G-Major will
ignore the position of the connected external
controller and load the Modifier value stored as
part of the preset.
Mod
If MOD Master is set to “Mod”, G-Major will
always check the position of the connected
external controller when a preset change
occurs. G-Major will then respond to this
position and ignore the Modifier value for the
relevant parameter.
Please note that when you are using the
“Mod” option with an expression pedal
that is controlling a level parameter, the
parameter will jump to the value
equivalent to the pedal position next time
you move the pedal. This could result in
considerable level jumps.
Tuner Ref.
Range: 420 to 460 Hz
Defines the master tune frequency of the built-
in tuner. The standard setting is 440 Hz.
Tuner Mode
The Tuner can operate with two different
accuracies.
Fine Tune
Fine Tune provides maximum accuracy. Use
this mode when fine-tuning your guitar.
Coarse
This is a slightly less accurate mode, allowing
for fast results in a live situation.
Tuner Range
Defines the range of the Tuner. Select between
“Guitar”, “Bass” and “7-string Guitar”. The
accuracy of the Tuner depends on the Tuner
Range. Therefore, it is important to set this
parameter according to the instrument you wish
to tune.
Tap Master
Preset: The tempo will be set to the value
stored as part of each G-Major 2
preset.
Tap: The tempo will follow the Global
tapped tempo.
Tap Unit
This parameter determines whether the tapped
tempo in the Tap Menu should be displayed in
milliseconds (“ms”) or in beats per minute
(“BPM”).
FX Mute
Settings: Hard/Soft
This parameter determines how delay and reverb
effects should be handled during preset changes.
Hard: Effects are muted when a preset
change occurs.
Soft: Delays will “spill over”, and reverb
parameters glide smoothly to the
settings in the new preset.
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