Yamaha GW33E User Manual

GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR
GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 manufacturers 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 householdtype 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 GW33
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.
HOWTOUSETHISMANUAL
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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TABLEOFCONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GUIDEDTOUR SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PLAYING WITH THE EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EDITING AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
GW33 Internal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Effects of the GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Effect Structure of the GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Effect Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Editing an Effect Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Comparing the Edited Effect Program with the Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Saving an Effect Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REFERENCE
SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TURNING ALL EFFECTS OFF — BYPASS FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TURNING EFFECT BLOCKS ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Compare Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parameter Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking Parameter Values in the Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Compressor Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Distortion/Insert Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Equalizer/Amp Simulator (EQ/AMP) Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Amp Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Modulation (MOD) 1 and 2 Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
AURAL EXCITER
Touch Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pedal Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Delay Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reverb Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the Volume Position and Minimum Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Foot Controller for Pedal Wah Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TOTAL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Swapping One Effect Program with Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restoring Factory-set Effect Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TUNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tuning the Pitch of the Connected Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Standard Pitch of the Tuner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
METRONOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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PRECAUTIONS
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USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY
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 use the 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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PANELCONTROLSANDTERMINALS
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.
TOP PANEL
ewq r t y
BANK MEMORY
PLAY
COPY
METRONOME
SWAP/ WRITE
EDIT/
COMPARE
•••••••
••••
••••••••••
BYPASS
••
+20
+ 5
0
5
20
TUNER
••••••
YES
••••••
NO
u
i
GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR
DISTORTION / INSERT
1 OVERDRIVE
2 DISTORTION
3 DISTORTION
4 OD + DIST 5 OD + DIST
TWIN DRIVE OVERDRIVE & DISTORTION DUAL MODULATION WITH AURAL EXCITER INTEGRATED INSERTION LOOP BUILT-IN TUNER & METRONOME
OD
INSERT
6
DS
7
1INSERT
8
DS
2INSERT
1
9
INSERTOD
10
1
INSERTDS
11
INSERTDS
2
1 2
2
12 INSERT
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•••
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COMPRESSOR DIST / INSERT EQ / AMP MOD 1 MOD 2 DELAY 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 PITCH SHIFT / 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
————---
TUNER/
TUNING PITCH
METRONOME
=
(0~5
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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