TC-Helicon VoiceTone Create User Manual
ENGLISH VERSION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The lightning symbol within a triangle means, “Electrical
caution!” It indicates the presence of information about
operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within a triangle means, “Caution!”
Please read the information next to all caution signs.
Introduction .................................................... page 4
Quick Start .......................................................page 6
Using Two VoiceTone Pedals ........................page 11
Front & Back Panel Descriptions ...............page 12
Setup Configurations ....................................page 14
Phantom Power ..............................................................page 14
Standard Setup ................................................................page 15
Stereo Setup .....................................................................page 16
Sound Engineer Setup .................................................page 17
Patches, Performances, & Parts ...................page 18
Performing Applications ...............................page 21
Single Effect Performances ........................................page 21
A/B Effect Performances ............................................page 22
Sequenced Performances ..........................................page 23
Effect & Genre Descriptions .......................page 24
Reverb ..................................................................................page 24
Delay & Tap Tempo .......................................................page 25
μMod ....................................................................................page 26
Transducer .........................................................................page 27
Genre Descriptions ......................................................page 27
Patch List .........................................................page 29
FAQ & Troubleshooting ...............................page 35
Super Edit Mode & Restore ........................page 37
Specifications ..................................................page 38
Tear-Out Section ...........................................page 39
3
Table of Contents
TC Helicon Vocal Technologies Ltd.
Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov – info@tcelectronic.com
Manual revision 1.1 – SW – V 1.0 | Prod. No: E60507412
English Version
4
Welcome to VoiceTone Create
VoiceTone Create was built for the performance
minded singer desiring studio quality effects on stage. In
essence, Create is the professional producer and all of
his/her tools, boiled down into one easy to use, and very
portable pedal. The effects in VoiceTone Create are
produced by the very same algorithms used in high-end
studio hardware processors and software plug-ins. In
terms of audio quality (noise floor, harmonic distortion,
and frequency response), Create surpasses anything that
has come before it, and unarguably exceeds even the
most stringent "audiophile" standards. To make your life
as easy as possible, Create presents a wide pallet of
professionally authored sounds, offering singers instant
portholes into the secrets behind producing great
sounds for any music genre. Where out-of-the-box
sounds aren't enough, Create provides powerfully
simple tweak controls, intelligently designed to give you
exactly what you need to find the sound you want.
Many audience members, band members and sound
engineers may be surprised to see a singer taking
control over their sound. We think it's about time!
Features:
o Reverb: halls, rooms, plates, spring, ambience
o Delay: tap tempo, ping pong, slaps, taps
o μMod: microshift, thicken, chorus, flange, phaser
o Transducer : distortion, telephone, megaphone, filters
o 99 music-style-based effect patches
o 5 "favorite" user performances each including flexible
A/B effect switching
o Quick and easy tweaking of patches
o XLR mic level I/O in stereo or mono
o Clean, studio quality mic preamp with phantom power
Introduction
5
About TC-Helicon
At TC-Helicon we truly believe that the voice is the
world's most beautiful instrument. We don't mean to
degrade other beautiful instruments, but the singing
voice is the anthropological source for all things melodic.
In the words of the founders of TC-Helicon,
"Everything we do is dedicated to this instrument (the
singing voice). We envision a world where those who
work with the voice in live and recording situations can
bring out the very best from any performance, and
where the possibilities of vocal craft are endless."
Our mission was galvanized by a simple question:
"Isn't it time that someone finally provided dedicated
tools and solutions for voice?"
So what does this all mean to singers? It means that you
should know there is a dedicated group of engineers,
researchers and product specialists, based in Victoria, BC,
Canada, who spend ever y waking moment of their
working lives listening, talking, singing, and interacting
with singers and those who have passion for the singing
voice. All this knowledge and experience is used to
design products respecting and empowering the
modern vocalist. Our products focus on removing
barriers and inspiring creativity in performance. That's
why our products range from near-field personal vocal
monitors to floor-based vocal multi-effects pedals.
Enjoy.
The TC-Helicon Team
a TC Group company
Introduction
6
Step 1:
Connect your microphone to a mic cable
Step 2:
Connect the mic cable to the Mic Input on Create
Quick Start
Make sure Create is not powered.
NOTE:
7
Step 3:
Connect a mic cable to the Left (mono) Output of
Create.
Step 4:
Connect the mic cable from Create to a mic input on
your sound system.
Quick Start
At this point it would be best to turn the gain and/or
volume on your sound system's mic input to off.
NOTE:
8
Step 5:
Set the Input Knob fully left, and the Mix Knob to 12
o'clock.
Step 6:
Connect Create's power adapter to main power and to
the Power Input on Create.
Quick Start
9
Step 7:
While singing through your microphone, raise the Input
Knob until the Input Light turns green, sometimes
orange on louder parts, but never red.
Step 8:
Raise the gain and/or volume on your sound system mic
input channel and master volume until you hear a good
level from your vocals.
Quick Start
10
Step 9:
You're ready to add effects to your voice.
a. Turn the effect on or off with the Right Footswitch.
b. Listen to different patches by slowly turning the
Patch Knob.
Quick Start
You can use two VoiceTone pedals in series. Generally,
VoiceTone Create should be the last device in the chain
before connecting to your PA.
Step 1:
Follow the Quick Start guide for both VoiceTone Pedals.
Step 2:
Instead of connecting your first VoiceTone pedal to the
PA, connect its mono output to the mic input on Create.
Step 3:
Connect the 2nd VoiceTone pedal, in this case Create to
the PA.
Step 4:
Set VoiceTone Create’s Input Knob fully left.
Step 5:
Use the first pedal’s Input Knob to set the microphone
gain.
11
Using Two VoiceTone Pedals
12
1. Input Knob
Controls the microphone pre-amplifier gain. Create can
accept dynamic or condenser microphones.
2. Input Light
Indicates the input level of the microphone. Flashing
green, sometimes orange is good. Flashing red is clipping
- not good!
3. Patch Knob
Selects from the 99 effect patches.
4.Tweak X / Y Knobs
Controls two useful aspects of the selected patch.
5. Mix Knob
Sets the global mix of effects and dry. 12 o'clock is the
default position.
Front & Back Panel Descriptions
1 2 3 4 5
6
8
7
9
10
11
Loading...