Yamaha GW10E User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR
VR57100 JEABR1CR13.2CP
VR57110 JEABR1CR13.2CP
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (USA)
This product utilizes batteries or an external
power supply (adapter). DO NOTconnect this
product to any power supply or adapter other than
one described in the manual, on the name pIate,
or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This Product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is
recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used,
please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPEClFlCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is
believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or
modify any of the specifications without notice or
obligation to update existing units.
This product, either aIone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may
be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate
for Iong periods of time at a high volume level or
at a level that is uncomfortabIe. lf you experience
any hearing Ioss or ringing in the ears, you
should consult an audiologist. lMPORTANT: The
louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
NOTlCE:
Service charges incurred due to Iack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect
works(when the unit is operating as designed)are
not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and
are therefore the owners responsibility. Please
study this manual carefulIy and consult your
dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL lSSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both
user safe and environmentalIy friendIy. We
sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet
these goals . ln keeping with both the letter and
the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of
the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a
small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicabIe)is soldered in PIace. The average life
span of this type of battery is approximately five
years. When repIacement becomes necessary,
contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
This Product may also use “household”type
batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable.
Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries
with new, or with batteries of a different type.
Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches
or incorrect instalIation may result in overheating
and battery case rupture.
Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or
incinerate any battery. Keep alI batteries away
from chiIdren. Dispose of used batteries promptly
and as regulated by the laws in your area.
Note: Check with any retailer of household type
batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice: Should this Product become
damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its
useful life is considered to be at an end, pIease
observe aII IocaI, state, and federaI regulations
that relate to the disposal of products that contain
lead, batteries, plastics, etc. if your dealer is
unable to assist you, Please contact Yamaha
directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATlON:
The name Plate is located on the bottom of the
product. The model number, serial number, power
requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You
should record the seriaI number and the date of
purchase in the spaces provided beIow and retain
this manual as a permanent record of your
purchase.
Model GW10
92-BP
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW10
Guitar Performance Effector. The GW10 is a portable and convenient multi-effect device for guitar (as well as other instruments).
The high-quality effect sound and the flexible pedal control over
certain parameters make the GW10 ideal for signal processing in
home recording, studio, and live performance applications.
Some of the advanced features of the GW10 include:
• Three basic effect blocks, featuring Distortion, Chorus and Delay.
• Additional effect types within each block, such as Compressor,
Overdrive, Crunch, Wah, Amp Simulator, Equalizer and Pitch Shifter
— plus a built-in Noise Gate.
• High-quality sound in all effects, plus added benefit of having all
effects integrated into one unit.
• Convenient parameter control over all effects, yet exceptional easeof-use — you can adjust the parameters of the effect blocks much as
you would on conventional pedal effects.
• Built-in Foot Controller, which not only allows for easy volume
adjustment, but gives you realtime control over one of various effect
parameters. It also features a switch (past the maximum point) for
instantly turning selected effects on and off.
• User memory for storing up to 20 effect programs, selectable with
the Pedal Switch.
• Built-in tuner, allowing you to tune your instrument without removing it from the signal chain.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
(YAMAHA PA-3 AC adaptor)
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CODE:
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GUIDED TOUR
SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
THE EFFECTS OF THE GW10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PLAYING WITH THE PRESET EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USING THE FOOT CONTROLLER TO CHANGE THE SOUND . . . . . . . . . 17
TURNING SPECIFIC EFFECTS ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SAVING AN EFFECT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
REFERENCE
SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TURNING EFFECT BLOCKS ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CHANGING THE EFFECT TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SAVING AN EFFECT PROGRAM (WRITE OPERATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RESTORING FACTORY PRESET EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TUNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GW10 Internal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Effect Structure of the GW10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Panel Buttons to Turn Effect Blocks On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Foot Controller to Turn Effect Blocks On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Assigning Effect Block On/Off Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DISTORTION BLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Overdrive/Distortion (OD/DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Compressor (COMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CHORUS BLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Equalizer (EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Amp Simulator (AMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DELAY BLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
NOISE GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Pedal Control — Volume Position and Minimum Volume . . . . . . . . 33
Parameter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Effect Block On/Off Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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DISABLING THE EFFECT ON/OFF SWITCHING OF THE FOOT CONTROLLER
Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Swapping One Effect Program with Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tuning the Pitch of the Connected Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing the Standard Pitch of the Tuner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
. . . 35
APPENDICES
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
PRESET EFFECT PROGRAM/PARAMETER LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!)
You are probably eager to try out your new GW10 right away and hear what it
can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can
even get a sound out of it.
Before you do anything else, however, you should read the PRECAUTIONS
section (page 2). This tells you briefly how to care for your new GW10, how to
avoid damaging it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.
Next, read the SYSTEM OVERVIEW (page 8). This provides an important
introduction to the internal organization of the GW10, enabling you to better
understand its various functions and use the device to its full potential.
To actually start using the GW10, read the GUIDED TOUR (page 12). It
guides you step-by-step in setting up your GW10, connecting it properly, and
(most importantly!) getting sound out of it. The section also introduces you to
the effect programs by letting you hear what they are capable of, and explains
how to use some of the other main functions of the device.
The REFERENCE section (page 24), on the other hand, is a comprehensive
guide to all functions. You won’t need (or want) to read through all of it at
once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a
certain feature or function.
The PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS (page 4) is also mainly for
reference. In general, look through this section to familiarize yourself with the
controls, and refer to it when necessary.
The INDEX in the APPENDICES section (page 50) is also very helpful. It lists
page numbers for virtually every function, feature, control and terminal found on
the GW10, and lets you find the information you need quickly and easily.
Other parts of the APPENDICES section provide additional useful information:
lists of the effect programs of the GW10, tips on troubleshooting (when something doesn’t work as expected), and other important information.
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PRECAUTIONS
■ USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY
Power to the GW10 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha
AC adaptor (the PA-3 or another adaptor specifically recommended by
Yamaha). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit.
Also make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains
supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the GW10. (The correct
input voltage is marked on the adaptor.)
■ MEMORY BACKUP
The GW10 contains a special long-life lithium battery that retains the
contents of the internal RAM memory even when the power is turned off.
The battery should last for approximately five years from the date of
manufacture. When the backup battery power becomes too low to maintain
the memory contents, the MEMORY/TUNER Indicator lights “L” then “o”
three times when the power is turned on.
When this happens, write down all necessary settings to a piece of paper
(or on copies of the chart provided on page 48), then have the battery
replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel as soon as possible. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY YOURSELF!
(Keeping records of your original settings is necessary since the memory
contents cannot be preserved when the battery is changed.)
■ AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRA-
TION
Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high
temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or humidity. Also avoid locations
which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could
cause mechanical damage.
■ AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS
Although the GW10 has been constructed to withstand the normal rigors of
stage and studio use for optimum sturdiness and reliability, avoid subjecting it to strong physical shocks (such as dropping or hitting it), since this
may damage the unit. Since the GW10 is a precision-made electronic
device, also avoid applying excessive force to the various controls.
■ DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR
MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance to
qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering in
any way with the internal circuitry will void the warranty.
■ MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOV-
ING CONNECTIONS
Always turn the power off prior to connecting or disconnecting cables.
■ HANDLE ALL CONNECTIONS CAREFULLY
Always be careful to connect and disconnect all cables and cords by
gripping the connector itself, not by pulling on the cord.
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■ CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit, since these
will damage the finish. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary,
use a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened only with water — making sure
to wipe the case off again with a dry cloth.
■ FOOT CONTROLLER
Do not put your fingers underneath or inside the Foot Controller pedal,
since some of the parts there have a lubricant or grease applied to them.
Doing so may not only get your hands dirty, but also remove some of the
grease necessary for smooth pedal operation.
■ ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
Since the GW10 contains digital circuitry, it may cause interference and
noise if placed too close to TV sets, radios or similar equipment. If such a
problem occurs, move the GW10 further away from the affected equipment.
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS
This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW10.
Since the explanations below are fairly brief, you should turn to the page
references given for more information on individual buttons and features. Refer
to this section also as necessary when using the GW10, when you need specific
information on a certain control or terminal.
e w qrt y
INPUT PEAK
ON OFF GROUP / TUNER
WRITE COPY SWAP
DST CHO DLY
VOLUME POSITION
DRIVE
SENSE
SPEED
PITCH L
SENSE
LOW
TYPE
TIME
MEMORY /
BANK(HOLD)
TYPE
ATTACK
FEEDBACK
PITCH R
FREQ
MID
TONE
FEEDBACK
GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR
i
!0
BANK
MEMORY / TUNER
WAH
DST
CHO
DLY
OD / DST
DST
COMP
CHORUS
P . SHIFT
CHO
WAH
EQ
AMP
DELAY
DLY
BLOCK
TYPE
YES
NO
WRITE
A=44✱
Hz
!1
u
MIN VOL
RELTHR NOISE GATE
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DEPTH
MIX
RANGE
HIGH
MIX
MIX
!2 o !3
4
q INPUT PEAK LED
For monitoring of the input signal level. (This lights intermittently at
optimum level; see page 14.)
w MEMORY/TUNER Indicator
Displays the program number. (See page 10.) During Tuner operation,
this displays the name of the note or string played. (See page 41.)
e BANK LEDs / Sharp (¶) LED
Bank LEDs
The two LEDs (green and red) indicate which of the four banks of
programs is selected. (See page 10.)
Sharp LED
Bank LEDs
BANK
MEMORY / TUNER
Sharp LED
A=44✱
Hz
The top LED also serves as a sharp indicator during Tuner operation
(functioning along with the note name shown in the MEMORY/
TUNER indicator), lighting in the case of an accidental. (See page
10.)
r ON OFF GROUP / TUNER Indicators
These LEDs serve two purposes:
• As ON OFF GROUP indicators, they correspond to the Effect Block
buttons directly below them and light to indicate which effect blocks
can be turned on and off with the Foot Controller. (See pages 19,
35.)
• As TUNER indicators (during Tuner operation), they show whether
the input signal is in tune or not; when all three indicators light
simultaneously, the signal is in tune. (See page 41.)
t WRITE, COPY, SWAP LEDs
These LEDs serve two purposes:
• As WRITE/COPY/SWAP indicators, they flash when the respective
Write, Copy, or Swap operation is active. (See pages 37–39.)
• In normal operation, these are effect block indicators, and correspond
to the Effect Block buttons directly below them and light to indicate
which effect blocks are on. (See page 18.)
Effect program number
y Effect Block / Group Set / Utility Buttons
These buttons serve three purposes:
• In normal operation, they correspond to the three effect blocks
(Distortion, Chorus, and Delay) and are used to turn those effect
blocks on and off. (See pages 18, 24.)
• Also, in normal operation, they are used to set the on/off group for
the effect blocks (which effect blocks will be turned on/off by pressing the Foot Controller). (See page 25.)
• In Write, Copy, and Swap operations, they are used to select the
respective utility operation. (See pages 37–39.)
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