Behringer Ultraroc GX110 User Manual

Behringer Ultraroc GX110 User Manual

Behringer ultraroc gx110: user guide
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User's Manual
Version 1.1
June 2001

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Version 1.1 June 2001...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that which is described in the Operating Instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. ULTRAROC GX110 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.
  • Page 3 It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family. With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful.
  • Page 4 FX MIX parameter can be stored in each preset s Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions s Robust power supply ensures excellent transient response s Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system ULTRAROC GX110 ® tube simulation ®...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8. WARRANTY ... 23 It should be pointed out that extreme output volumes may damage your ears and/or your headphones. Turn down all LEVEL controls before you switch on the unit. Always pay attention to an appropriate volume level. ULTRAROC GX110 CAUTION!
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRAROC GX110. With the ULTRAROC, you have acquired a modern Guitar Workstation that sets new standards in practice amp engineering. When developing the GX110, our top objective was to reproduce the authentic sound of classical guitar amps as perfectly as we could and combine it with latest DSP technology –...
  • Page 7: The Design Concept

    If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
  • Page 8: Control Elements

    You will find additional information in chapter 5 “INSTALLATION”. 1.3 Control elements The BEHRINGER ULTRAROC GX110 features nine controls, two push-buttons and one 2-digit, 7-segment LED display on its front panel. Additionally, there is one 1/4" jack for input. 1.3.1 The front panel INPUT is the ULTRAROC’s 1/4"...
  • Page 9: The Rear Panel

    When MIDI is on, this assignment feature will be disabled, so that in this mode both channels and effects can be selected separately. 1.3.2 The rear panel Use the POWER switch to put the ULTRAROC into operation. ULTRAROC GX110 Fig. 1.3: The rear panel connectors 1. INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 10 FUSE HOLDER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make sure that the voltage indicated on the unit, matches your local voltage, before you attempt to connect and operate the ULTRAROC GX110. Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Some models allow for inserting the fuse holder in two different positions, in order to switch over from 230 V to 115 V operation, and vice versa.
  • Page 11: Wiring Examples

    ULTRAROC GX110 2. WIRING EXAMPLES 2.1 Standard setup consisting of guitar, footswitch and external effects device To use your ULTRAROC for rehearsals or on stage, please wire up the unit as shown in fig. 2.1. Of course, you can also use a wah-wah or other pedal effect instead of the external 19" effects unit, or simply work with the internal effects without having to use the insert path at all.
  • Page 12: Effects Processor

    However, here you don’t have the typical shatter sound when your amp gets knocked over. 03-04 Studio: This effect simulates the characteristics of middle-sized rooms. With its natural sound it can be used for a great variety of applications. ULTRAROC GX110 Fig. 2.2: Expanded setup 3. EFFECTS PROCESSOR...
  • Page 13 LFO. The result is a detune effect that is very pleasant in character. As this effect is used so frequently and in such a variety of signal-widening applications, any recommendation given here would mean a restriction of its uses. ULTRAROC GX110 3. EFFECTS PROCESSOR...
  • Page 14 The higher the register, the higher the depth value should be (FX MIX). 73-74 LFO Wah: In the LFO Wah effect the LFO governs the speed of frequency modulation. Here, you can produce wah-wah effects that are repeated at regular intervals. The LFO Wah delivers astounding results. ULTRAROC GX110 3. EFFECTS PROCESSOR...
  • Page 15: Controlling The Ultraroc Via Midi

    MIDI foot controller or a computer-based sequencer software. Our MIDI foot controller FCB1010 gives you precisely these and more options, and is a perfect match for all BEHRINGER guitar amps. For example, you could wire the ULTRAROC as follows: Connect the MIDI IN jack of your ULTRAROC to the MIDI OUT jack of a MIDI foot controller (see fig.
  • Page 16: Historical Background By Neville Marten (Guitarist Magazine)

    Of course, you can also control the ULTRAROC from a computer-based sequencer software, particularly in a home recording environment. Specific environments for popular MIDI sequencer programs will soon be available from our web site (www.behringer.de). 4. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND by Neville Marten (Guitarist Magazine) The guitar amp: your tone generator Many guitar players think of their amplifier as the least important link in their musical chain.
  • Page 17: Installation

    If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
  • Page 18: Loudspeaker Connector

    ULTRAROC GX110 Fig. 5.1: Wiring of a mono 1/4" plug Fig. 5.2: Wiring of a stereo headphones 1/4" plug 5.2.1 Loudspeaker connector Your GX110 features a speaker jack that allows you to hook up a supplementary speaker. Optimum adaptation Ω...
  • Page 19: Midi Connection

    ULTRAROC GX110 5.3 MIDI connection The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was developed in the early 80’s to enable electronic musical instruments of different makes to communicate with each other. Over the years the range of MIDI applications has constantly expanded, and today it is completely normal to network entire recording studios using the MIDI standard.
  • Page 20: Appendix

    REVERB Fast Short Fast Long Short Ring CHORUS / Long DELAY Slap Back Hold Classic I Classic II FLANGER Ultra Fast ULTRAROC GX110 Effect 0..50 0..50 FLANGER / 0..50 REVERB 0..50 0..50 0..50 0..50 FLANGER / 0..50 DELAY 0..50 0..50 0..50...
  • Page 21: Midi-Implementation

    Parameter Name Volume Controller Channel Effect FX MIX Wah/Modulation Controller Tab. 6.3: MIDI controllers on the ULTRAROC ULTRAROC GX110 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 O 7, 10, 11, 12, 123, 124, 127...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Weight BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

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