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Torpedo Live User's Manual
Professional digital loadbox
The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Two notes Audio Engineering software
and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the
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This manual describes the Torpedo Live and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly
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  • Page 1 Torpedo Live User's Manual Professional digital loadbox The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Two notes Audio Engineering software and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the products on the Two notes Audio Engineering website.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    OROSYS SAS cannot be held responsible for any damage, accidental or otherwise, that results from an inappropriate use of the Torpedo Live. Please refer to the safety instructions included in this manual. The reproduction of any part of this document is strictly forbidden without the written authorization of OROSYS SAS.

  • Page 3: Maintenance

    1.5 Safety use conditions The Torpedo Live must never be used near a heat source, near a flame, in the rain, in damp areas, near any kinds of liquids. The unit is designed to be rackmounted into a 19“ rack unit with 4 screws (not provided).

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Category of product: digital audio signal processor Product: Torpedo Live Test Manager: Guillaume Pille The Two notes Torpedo Live is certified to be compliant to the CE and FCC standards: EN 55103-1 : 1996 and EN 55103-2 : 1996. EN 60065 05/2002 + A1 05/2006.

  • Page 5: What Is A Loadbox

    ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE. In case you have to send your TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product to any other location, it is of vital importance to retain the original packing materials. It is very difficult to avoid damage if shipping the product without these materials.
  • Page 6 — otherwise overheating may cause damage, both to the loadbox and to the amplifier. The Torpedo Live is a digital loadbox. This term indicates that the Torpedo Live is a load which can electrically replace the speaker cabinet while dissipating (transforming into heat) the power coming out of the amplifier.
  • Page 7 • The Torpedo Live has a built in fan, as there is quite a lot of power dissipated into heat inside the box. We selected a so called “silent fan”, but as it is running fast, it is never entirely silent. This said, you can consider that, in normal use (hearing your guitar through monitors, or headphones), you can barely hear the fan.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    (or connected effect pedals as applicable). The Torpedo Live comes with a large library of 32 cabinets and 8 microphones among the most commonly used models in the world. You can also upgrade and add many other cabinets through “La Boutique”, our online virtual cabinet store.The virtual miking is achieved by choosing one cabinet and...
  • Page 9 Many musicians get their sound from a particular use of that element and the Torpedo Live gives you the possibility to use it too. To that effect, Two notes Audio Engineering has developed an original tube-stage modeling that gives...
  • Page 10 When recording guitars or basses, it is common to apply a few effects to shape the sound before sending it to a PA or a recorder. In the Torpedo Live you will find a simple but efficient EQ filter with two modes, GUITAR or BASS.
  • Page 11 Remote 6. Guitar/bass amp Even if it was design to go on stage, the Torpedo Live fits perfectly in a digital or analog studio, to bring you the greatest tone with your amp, whatever the circumstances. Please keep in mind that tube amplifiers have to be connected to an appropriate load (cabinet or load box).

  • Page 12: In The Studio

    Workstation. Plug your 8 ohms out on your amplifier to the SPEAKER input of the Torpedo Live. If you want to use a preamplifier, plug its line output to the LINE INPUT of the machine. Connect the S/PDIF OUT of the Torpedo Live to the S/PDIF IN of your audio interface.
  • Page 13 Torpedo Live User's Manual preamp/amp. An S/PDIF signal contains two audio channels. The Torpedo Live is a mono unit, so we decided to give a great feature : sending the WET signal (with miking simulation) through the LEFT channel and the DRY signal (without miking simulation) on the RIGHT.

  • Page 14: Stay Connected

    With a MIDI foot controller, you gain access to the presets navigation and even parameter changing in real time. The Torpedo Live handles both Program Change et Control Change commands. Playing in silence is a great feature, but at some point you have to listen to what you play! We...

  • Page 15: Input Gain Control

    To get the best sound, try to have the same volume (or close) on all different sounds coming to the Torpedo Live. This way you won’t have to change the input gain when switching the channels on your amplifier. If you don’t have individual volume settings on your amplifier channels, always do the gain setting with the loudest channel.
  • Page 16 4 PERFORM The PERFORM menu is the default menu you will see when first using the Torpedo Live. The following information will be displayed on the screen: First line: preset name, preset type (Arcade or Simulation) and number (between 001 and 128.)
  • Page 17 2018/07/25 19:55 17/32 Torpedo Live User's Manual preset modes: Arcade or Simulation. We borrowed the concept of Arcade VS Simulation from the world of video games. The Arcade mode is usually the easy way to, for example, drive a race car. You can hit obstacles, other cars, you can still win the race.
  • Page 18 Last update: 2018/05/09 torpedo_live:torpedo_live_user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_live:torpedo_live_user_s_manual 12:06 Instrument: Guitar or Bass, determine the type of speaker cabinet you can access and select later, the power amp type and parameters and EQ characteristics of the Contour parameter. Speaker: Pick a speaker cabinet in the list, the list depends on the Instrument parameter and the cabinets you actually loaded into you product’s memory.
  • Page 19 final stage of a traditional amplifier: the power amplifier. Plug your device to the LINE input of the Torpedo Live and enjoy the typical sound of the Two notes electrically accurate virtual tube power amplifier: Power Amp: Activate the power amplifier simulation by turning “On”...
  • Page 20 “sweet spot”, the perfect microphone position. You have the option to choose whether you want to use the Two notes cabinets and microphones combinations (Cab/mic) or a third party IR (User) selected from the installed IR’s in one of the 4 available User banks (of up to 128 files each).
  • Page 21 5.3 Which cabinet is the right one for me? The Torpedo Live comes with 32 cabinets, for bass and guitar. Among these cabinets you will find some that you know, others that you should know, and maybe the hidden gem that will work for you and you had no idea.

  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    Whether you are in EDIT or PERFORM menu, click on the SETUP button to enter the SETUP menu. The SETUP menu groups all the global parameters of the Torpedo Live. In this menu, you will be able to monitor information, such as the reception of a MIDI command or the syncing of the unit with the Torpedo Remote as well as the selection of desired settings and preferences.

  • Page 23: Midi Setup

    Serial number of the unit 7 MIDI setup The MIDI parameters can be found on the SETUP menu. The Torpedo Live handles both preset change commands (Program Change or PC) and parameter change commands (Control Change or CC). This way, you can interact with all the parameters on the unit from any kind of standard MIDI controller, like a MIDI pedalboard or a keyboard.

  • Page 24: Torpedo Remote

    You will see on the screen “Saving, please wait…“ for less than a second, the preset is now saved. 9 Torpedo Remote You can add new cabinets or IR files to your Torpedo Live by using the standalone application Torpedo Remote for Windows™ and MAC OSX™, which you can download from the Two notes Audio Engineering website.

  • Page 25: Want More Cabs

    You can store your IR files in this folder, or change the path of the folder in the interface of Torpedo Remote. To load a Two notes virtual cabinet, a .tur file or a 3rd party IR in the Torpedo, use the Memory Manager of Torpedo Remote.
  • Page 26 -65% “PROFESSIONAL” discount. Once you have put all the cabinets you need in you basket, simply click on “Check out” to be redirected to the Two notes Store. The secured payment process uses your Internet Browser. No billing or information on the payment method is stored on the Remote, so as to ensure maximum security.

  • Page 27: Program Change (Pc)

    1 Program Change (PC) Each preset on the Torpedo Live has a single program number. The preset 001 of the machine is triggered by a MIDI PC 1, you can address the 128 presets, with MIDI PC 1 to MIDI PC 128. This way, it is possible to randomly access the preset by sending the appropriate MIDI PC number.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Last update: 2018/05/09 torpedo_live:torpedo_live_user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_live:torpedo_live_user_s_manual 12:06 Parameter CC# Range Behavior Center 15 0-127 0 = 0% ; 63 = 50% ; 127 = 100% Position 0 = Back : 1 = Front On/Off 0 = Off ; 1 = On Mode 0 = Guitar : 1 = Bass 0-40 0 = -20dB ;...
  • Page 29 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with KT88 2 List of cabinets Designation Inspired by GUITAR cabinets 2Notes CSG Two Notes Custom 1×12” ElectroVoice® EVM12L Angl VintC Engl® 4×12” Celestion® V30 Blonde 63 Fender® Bassman ’63 Blonde Tolex Piggy Back 2×12”...

  • Page 30: Block Diagram

    Last update: 2018/05/09 torpedo_live:torpedo_live_user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_live:torpedo_live_user_s_manual 12:06 Designation Inspired by Dynamic 57 Dynamic microphone Shure™ SM57 Dynamic 421 Dynamic microphone Sennheiser™ MD421 Knightfall Condenser microphone Blue™ Dragonfly Condenser 87 Condenser microphone Neumann™ U87 Ribbon160 Ribbon microphone Beyerdynamic™ M160N Ribbon121 Ribbon microphone Royer™ R121 Bass 20 Dynamic microphonee Electrovoice™...

  • Page 31: Connectors Wiring

    2018/07/25 19:55 31/32 Torpedo Live User's Manual Designation Characteristics Jack 6.35mm (1/4“) balanced (TRS) Impedance: 470 Ohms Maximum output level: Line Output • (no load, balanced): 16.5 dBu • (10k Ohms load, balanced): 16 dBu • (no load, unbalanced): 11 dBu •...

  • Page 32: Technical Support

    Technical support Should you encounter a problem with your product or need help regarding any technical aspects, please note that Two notes Audio Engineering has developed on-line services to provide you with fast and efficient technical support, the Two notes Help Desk.

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