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Behringer ultratwin gx210: user guide
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User´s Manual
Version 1.0
May 2001

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  • Page 1 User´s Manual Version 1.0 May 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. ULTRATWIN GX210 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 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 ULTRATWIN GX210 ® ® presets with world-class effects such as Reverb, Delay, Phaser,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2 Expanded setup with MIDI foot controller, playback source and mixing console ... 13 2.3 Master/slave setup ... 14 2.3.1 The ULTRATWIN GX210 as master ... 14 2.3.2 The ULTRATWIN GX210 as slave, driven by an external amp/preamp ... 14 3. EFFECTS PROCESSOR ... 14 3.1 Description of effects ... 15 3.2 Controlling the ULTRATWIN via MIDI ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRATWIN GX210. With the ULTRATWIN, you have acquired a modern guitar workstation that sets new standards in guitar amp engineering. When developing the GX210, our top objective was to reproduce the authentic sound of classic guitar amps as perfectly as we could and combine it with latest DSP technology –...

  • Page 7: Design Concept

    Therefore, the BEHRINGER morphing circuit uses a tunable filter in addition to a classic 3-band EQ and dedicated presence control. This filter allows you to create new sound nuances that would be impossible with traditional passive EQs.

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    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 9: Front Panel

    The STATUS LEDs inform you about the type of parameter you can edit with the PARAMETER control (an exception being the MIDI LED). ULTRATWIN GX210 Fig. 1.2: The front panel control elements 1. INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 10 The POWER LED lights up when you switch on your ULTRATWIN. The MASTER control in the Master section determines the overall volume level of your ULTRATWIN. Use the POWER switch to put the ULTRATWIN into operation. ULTRATWIN GX210 1. INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    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 ULTRATWIN GX210. 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 12: Wiring Examples

    INSERT RETURN as it is. However, to use an external effects device, place the tuner before the effects in the signal chain, so that it works on unprocessed signals only. ULTRATWIN GX210 . Please note that the external effects device must be set to 100 % 2. WIRING EXAMPLES...

  • Page 13: Expanded Setup With Midi Foot Controller, Playback Source And Mixing Console

    ULTRATWIN GX210 Fig. 2.1: Standard setup 2.2 Expanded setup with MIDI foot controller, playback source and mixing console To use your ULTRATWIN for advanced applications, please consider the following suggestions. Of course, the expanded configuration suggested in fig. 2.2. builds on the standard setup described in chapter 2.1.

  • Page 14: Master/Slave Setup

    Fig. 2.3: The ULTRATWIN GX210 as master 2.3.2 The ULTRATWIN GX210 as slave, driven by an external amp/preamp To operate the stereo power stage of your ULTRATWIN from an external amplifier/preamp, connect the line outputs of the external amp to the SLAVE IN jacks on the GX210. Use conventional instrument cables with mono 1/4"...

  • Page 15: Description Of Effects

    The higher this value, the less reverb you will hear. EFFECT B governs the mix of original and reverb signals. The PARAMETER control adjusts the reverb and gate times. Preset-Nr. Effect GATED REVERB ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B short Pre-Delay Reverb Time long Pre-Delay Reverb Time short Pre-Delay Reverb Time...
  • Page 16 EFFECT B determine the mix of original and effect signals. Delay presets 25 through 29 offer long mono delay, which can be adjusted in their delay time (PARAMETER control), delay feedback (repeats, EFFECT A) and delay mix parameters (EFFECT B). ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B min.
  • Page 17 Preset-Nr. Effect CHORUS Tab. 3.8: Parameters of effects 34 through 37 ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B min. Feedback Delay Time R Delay Time R Delay Time R max.
  • Page 18 Tab. 3.11: Parameters of effects 48 through 51 52-56 Flanger/Reverb: Here, a flanger with various intensities is followed by a reverb with adjustable reverb time. ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B ultra Reverb Time Chorus Mix Reverb Mix...
  • Page 19 Preset-Nr. Effect TREMOLO / DELAY Tab. 3.15: Parameters of effects 64 through 66 ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B ultra Reverb Time Flanger Mix Reverb Mix slow Reverb Time Flanger Mix Reverb Mix medium I Reverb Time Flanger Mix Reverb Mix...
  • Page 20 LFO speed, while EFFECT A determines the threshold frequency. The LFO Wah delivers astounding results. Preset-Nr. Effect LFO WAH ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B Speed Speed Tab. 3.16: Parameters of effects 67 and 68 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B...
  • Page 21 PARAMETER control is added. The two EFFECT controls adjust the mix of both effects. Preset-Nr. Effect PITCH SHIFTER / DELAY Tab. 3.22: Parameters of effects 86 through 89 ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B Tune Left Mix L Tune Left Mix L Tune Left Mix L...
  • Page 22 EFFECT A adjusts the presence of the sound as the signal’s high-frequency portions increase. EFFECT B controls the mix ratio. Preset-Nr. Effect GUITAR COMBO Tab. 3.25: Parameters of effects 94 through 96 ULTRATWIN GX210 Variation PARAMETER EFFECT A EFFECT B fast Sensitivity slow Sensitivity Tab.

  • Page 23: Controlling The Ultratwin 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 ULTRATWIN as follows: Connect the MIDI IN jack of your ULTRATWIN to the MIDI OUT jack of a MIDI foot controller (see fig.

  • Page 24: Store Enable Mode

    Fender, Ampeg, Gibson, Vox, Marshall, Mesa Boogie and the names of musical artists and groups are all registered trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. 4. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Midi Connection

    ULTRATWIN GX210 Fig. 5.2: Wiring of a stereo headphones 1/4" plug 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 27 II fast ultra slow CHORUS / medium I DELAY medium II hold classic FLANGER stereo stereo ULTRATWIN GX210 Reverb Time 1..32 Mix L Reverb Time 1..32 Mix L Reverb Time 1..32 Mix L Reverb Time 1..32 Mix L Reverb Time 1..32...
  • Page 28 EXPANDER Heaven GUITAR COMBO Stack A SPEAKER Stack B CABINET Combo ULTRATWIN GX210 Reverb Time 0..63 20 Flanger Mix 0..99 50 Reverb Mix 0..50 10 Reverb Time 0..63 20 Flanger Mix 0..99 40 Reverb Mix 0..50 10 Reverb Time 0..63 50 Flanger Mix 0..99 50 Reverb Mix 0..50 10...

  • Page 29: Midi Implementation

    Effect A Effect B Wah/Modulation Controller Store Enable Controller Tab. 6.3: MIDI control changes of the ULTRATWIN ULTRATWIN GX210 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 O 7, 10 - 15, 18 see add. table...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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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