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Dear Dark Fire owner,
One of the best aspects of Dark Fire is that it is
software-based. As the Dark Fire community makes
suggestions, and Gibson enhances functionality, these
changes can be incorporated into Dark Fire without
the need to return the guitar to the factory or hire a
technician. As a result, the documentation will be
updated over time to reflect these changes.
The Dark Fire manual currently consists of "mini-
manuals" for various aspects of the guitar: Second-
generation Robot Tuning, Chameleon Tone
Technology, RIP Interface, etc. This section covers
Second-Generation Robot Tuning. Remaining sections
of the completed documentation will be posted soon.
Meanwhile, there is preliminary documentation for
most aspects of Dark Fire on the Dark Fire site.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions at
www.gibson.com/darkfire, and greatly appreciate
your choosing Gibson to help you realize your musical
dreams.
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- Page 1 Meanwhile, there is preliminary documentation for most aspects of Dark Fire on the Dark Fire site. We welcome your feedback and suggestions at www.gibson.com/darkfire, and greatly appreciate your choosing Gibson to help you realize your musical dreams.
- Page 2 Second-Generation Second-Generation Robot Tuning Functions Robot Tuning Functions Owner’s Manual Version 1.01...
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Page 3: Chapter 1: The Master Control Knob
Les Paul) Blue: The onboard equalization for the magnetic pickups is active ○ Off: Equalizer is disabled and pickups operate in Gibson Classic mode ○ Variable color Display Matrix. This provides feedback on several aspects of Dark Fire: For ... -
Page 4: Chapter 2: Dark Fire Robot Ii Tuning Functions
To get started, pull the MCK out. This initiates default mode, where Dark Fire is ready to tune to standard tuning, and the selected Chameleon Tone is Gibson Classic. To indicate this, the MCK Display Matrix alternates between the letters “S” (Standard Tuning) and “G” (Gibson Classic). - Page 5 Manual Powerhead Tuning Dark Fire’s Powerheads can be turned by hand or by Robot tuning technology. Unlike conventional tuning keys, they all turn in the same direction. The Powerhead tuner posts have locking nuts to secure the end of each string during tuning operations. Each Powerhead has a powerfully-geared mechanical transmission inside it.
- Page 6 Blue Bank Presets Reference String LED Name Tuning (low string to high) E Major E B E G# B e DADAGAD D A D G A D Dropped D D A D G B e Delta Blues D G D G B D E Flat Eb Ab Db Gb Bb eb Double Dropped D...
- Page 7 Red Bank Presets Reference String LED Name Tuning (low string to high) Eb Ab Db Gb Bb eb D G C F A D C# F# B E G# C# C F Bb Eb G C B E A D F# B Dropped Db Db Ab Db Gb Bb eB Standard Tuning Shortcut for All Banks...
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Page 8: Chapter 3: String Changing With Robot Ii Technology
Chapter 3: String Changing with Robot II Technology Because each key turns extremely slowly when tuned by hand, Dark Fire includes three modes to speed up, and automate, the string-changing process. Caution: Do not use manual or mechanically-powered “string winder” tools—turning the Powerhead keys too quickly can damage the Powerheads. - Page 9 String Up Mode (All Strings) Here's the procedure for changing all strings at the same time. 1. After installing all strings as described previously, pull out the MCK and turn it counter- clockwise until the b# symbol lights blue. The Display Matrix will also shine blue, because Dark Fire is in the Blue Bank.
- Page 10 Single String Up Mode This mode is for replacing only one or two strings (e.g., replacing a broken string). Caution: Unlike String Up Mode, Single String Up Mode does not target any pitch but exists simply to put tension on the string. Be careful not to press the MCK too many times in Step (5) below, or the string could snap from over-tightening.
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Page 11: Chapter 4: Advanced Tuning Techniques
Chapter 4: Advanced Tuning Techniques You can create your own custom alternate tuning presets, and store them in one of the three preset tuning banks. Although this overwrites the factory preset in that location, you can always revert to the factory defaults, as described in the Setup Mode section. - Page 12 4. Press the MCK's Display Matrix momentarily and the Display Matrix dot's will shine green. Now Dark Fire is in the Green Bank. 5. Turn the MCK to the Peg position. 6. Press the MCK's Display Matrix, and hold it in the pressed state until the LED symbols E, A, D, G, B and e shine red.