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.
ModelGW33
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
AURAL EXCITER® is a registered trademark and is manufactured under license from Aphex Systems, Ltd.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW33 Guitar Performance Effector!
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The GW33 is a portable and convenient multi-effect device designed especially for guitar. The comprehensive variety of high-quality effects and convenient Pedal Switch control functions make the highly portable
GW33 ideal for signal processing in home recording, studio, and live performance applications.
Some of the advanced features of the GW33 include:
•Eight independent effect blocks, including Compressor, Distortion/Insert, Equalizer/Amp Simulator, Modulation 1/2, Delay, Reverb, and Noise Gate. The two Modulation blocks allow you to have
two different modulation effects simultaneously.
•A wide variety of high-quality distortion effects, utilizing both analog and digital distortion circuits.
•Twenty-five professionally created Preset effect programs, for use in a wide variety of processing
applications, plus twenty-five User memory locations for saving your own effect programs.
•A separate send/return loop (Insert) for integrating external effects into the GW33 effect chain.
•Convenient parameter control over all effects, yet exceptional ease-of-use — you can adjust the
parameters of the effect blocks much as you would on conventional pedal effects.
•Consistent, continuous Delay/Reverb decay, letting you switch between similarly set programs
without cutting off the Delay/Reverb sound.
•Foot Controller input, for connection of an optional FC7 Foot Controller, giving you convenient
volume control as well as realtime adjustment of the Pedal Wah effect.
•Built-in tuner, allowing you to tune your instrument without removing it from the signal chain.
•Built-in metronome, with fully adjustable time signature and tempo. The metronome provides both
visual indication and an audio click for maximum flexibility.
HOWTOUSETHISMANUAL
You are probably eager to try out your new GW33 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 3). This tells you briefly
how to care for your new GW33, how to avoid damaging
it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.
Next, read the
GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
(page 7).
This provides an important introduction to the internal
organization of the GW33, enabling you to better understand its various functions and use the device to its full
potential.
To actually start using the GW33, read the
(page 10). It guides you step-by-step in setting up
TOUR
GUIDED
your GW33, 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.
( READ THIS FIRST!!)
REFERENCE
The
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.
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS
The
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
very helpful. It lists page numbers for virtually every
function, feature, control and terminal found on the
GW33, and lets you find the information you need quickly
and easily.
Other parts of the
additional useful information: lists of the effect programs
of the GW33, tips on troubleshooting (when something
doesn’t work as expected), and other important information.
section (page 16), on the other hand,
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
section (page 40) is also
section (page 36) provide
(page 4)
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power to the GW33 should be supplied only from the
appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3, or another
adaptor recommended by Yamaha). Use of another
adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. (Never usethe PA-3B.) Also make sure that the adaptor you have is
■ 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 slightly
moistened cloth — making sure to wipe the case off again
with a dry cloth.
appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area
where you intend to use the GW33. (The correct input
voltage is marked on the adaptor.)
■ AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST
AND VIBRATION
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 GW33 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 GW33 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 MAK-
ING OR REMOVING 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.
■ ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
Since the GW33 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 GW33 further away from the affected equip-
ment.
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PANELCONTROLSANDTERMINALS
This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW33. 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 GW33,
when you need specific information on a certain control or terminal.
COMPRESSORDIST / INSERTEQ / AMPMOD 1 MOD 2DELAY REVERB
••••••••••
TUNER
••
o!1!0!2
q COPY, SWAP/WRITE Buttons
These two buttons call up the Copy and Swap/Write
operations, respectively. (See pages 32 and 33.) Copy
and Swap are called up from the Play mode, while
Write is called up from the Edit mode. The COPY and
SWAP/WRITE lamps are lit when the respective Copy
or Swap/Write operation is active.
When pressed together simultaneously, these buttons
start the built-in Metronome function. When the
Metronome is on, the lamps of the two buttons flash in
time with the audio click. (See page 35.)
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COMP
1~3 OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN) 4,5 OD*+DIST1,2
DIST /
6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT 12 INSERT
INSERT
EQ / AMP
1 EQ / 2 STACK 3 COMBO 4 TUBE
1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 3 PHASER
MOD 1
4 PITCHSHIFT / 5 DETUNE
MOD 2
6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH
DELAY
————---
REVERB
1 HALL 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE
N.GATE/UTIL
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TUNER/
TUNINGPITCH
METRONOME
=
(0~5
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PARAM
COPY / SWAP / WRITE
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CHECK
440~445Hz)
MEMORY NO.
ATTACK
PRE-DRIVE*
LOW / —
SPEED
PITCH / PITCH L
ENHANCE / SENSE
THRESHOLD
ABCDE
SENSE
DRIVE
MID / —
DEPTH
— / PITCH R
FREQUENCY
TIME
TIME
—
FB
TONE
VOLUME POSITION
BEAT
(14~88 = 1/4~8/8)
w PLAY Button
Enables the Play mode, from which the effect programs
can be selected and played.
e BANK/MEMORY Indicator
Displays the program number. During Tuner operation,
this displays the name of the note or string played. (See
page 34.) The LED dot (#) at the bottom right serves as
a sharp indicator during Tuner operation (functioning
along with the note name shown in the BANK/MEMORY indicator), and lights to indicate values of
100 and higher.
—
TONE
HIGH / TONE
TONE / FB
MIX
MIX / RANGE
MIX
MIX
MINIMUM VOLUME
TEMPO
(60~86.=60~186)
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
ON/OFF
(SWITCH 4)
ON/OFF
(SWITCH 5)
TOTAL LEVEL
CLICK LEVEL
(1 LO 2 MID 3 HI)
PITCH SHIFT
±1 = 3rd
±5 = 5th
±2 = 3rd
±6 = 6th
±3 = 4th
±7 = 7th
±4 = 5th
±8 =
DELAY TIME
10 ~ 90 = 10 ~ 90ms
10.~ 81.=
100 ~ 810ms
ON / OFF
1 EFFECT OFF
2 EFFECT ON
3 SWITCH
VOLUME POSITION
1 DIST
2 DELAY
3 REVERB
4 REVERB
ON OFF
OCTAVE
HOLD
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r EDIT/COMPARE Button
For enabling the Edit mode, from which the selected
effect program can be edited. In the Edit mode, this
also serves as a Compare switch for toggling between
o Pedal Switches 1 – 5
In the Play mode:
When the ON/OFF lamp (above
Pedal Switch B) is off, these are used to select
effect programs. (See page 12.)
the newly edited settings and original settings of an
effect program.
t Effect Parameter/Tuner Lamps
In the Edit mode:
These indicate the effect block and
parameters currently selected for editing. (See
page 13.)
In the Play mode:
These indicate the effect block
currently selected for checking parameter
values. (See page 19.)
In the Tuner mode:
These indicate whether the input
signal is in tune or not; when the center lamp (to
the right of 0) flashes, the signal is in tune. (See
page 34.)
y YES/ and NO/ Buttons
In the Edit mode:
These are used to select an effect
block (and its parameters) for editing. (See page
13.)
When pressed together (in the Edit mode):
These call
up the Parameter Check mode, for checking the
currently edited parameter values. (See page
19.) Pressing one of the buttons again returns to
normal editing.
In the Play mode:
These are used to select the effect
block for checking parameter values. (See page
19.)
In the Copy, Swap and Write operations:
These are
used to execute (YES) or cancel (NO) the
respective operation.
u TUNER Button
For enabling the Tuner mode (from the Play mode).
(See page 34.) Pressing the button again returns to the
Play mode.
i Effect Block ON/OFF Lamps
These light when the corresponding effect block is on.
In the Edit or Play modes:
(above Pedal Switch B) is flashing, these are
used to turn individual effect blocks on or off.
(See page 17.)
Also, pressing Pedal Switches 1 and 2 together simultaneously enables the Tuner mode. (See page 34.)
Pressing Pedal Switches 2 and 3 together simultaneously enables the Bypass function. (See page 17.)
!0 Parameter Dials
For selecting the effect type and adjusting the parameters of a selected effect. The parameters in a single
column correspond to the dial in that column.
!1 Pedal Switch B (Bank)
In the Play mode:
Pressing this once enables selection
of banks 1 – 5. Holding this down enables
selection of banks 6 – 0.
Pressing this twice quickly enables effect block on/off
switching. (See page 17.)
!2 ON/OFF Mode Lamp
This flashes to indicate that Pedal Switches 1 – 5 can be
used to turn individual effect blocks on or off.
When the ON/OFF lamp
5
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