Two notes Audio Engineering Torpedo C.A.B. User Manual

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Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual
Speaker cabinet simulator, stompbox style
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This manual describes the Torpedo C.A.B. and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly
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  • Page 1 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual Speaker cabinet simulator, stompbox style 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...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 Fax: +33 (0)467 595 703 Contact and support: http://support.two-notes.com Website: http://www.two-notes.com This document is the exclusive property of OROSYS SAS. In the interest of product development, OROSYS SAS reserves the right to change technical specifications, modify and/or cease production without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Maintenance

    The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Torpedo Remote and Torpedo BlendIR softwares are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of these products on Two notes Audio Engineering website. 1.3 Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 4: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Household In The European Union

    1.5 Warranty OROSYS SAS warrants that this TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product shall be free of defects in parts and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 5 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 Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the Torpedo C.A.B. can accurately reproduce the system as it was measured, as well as the microphone’s position in space. In order to take full advantage of these digital algorithms, the highestquality audio design assures a perfect analog-to-digital conversion and a huge dynamic range to retain the ultimate playing experience.
  • Page 7: Tube Stage Output

    Shape the signal (Low Cut, EQ, Exciter and Comp sections) At each step, Two notes Audio Engineering implements its know-how to offer the most advanced simulations on the market and ensure absolutely realistic quality both for the musician (in terms of playing sensation) and for the listener (in terms of sound quality).
  • Page 8 C.A.B., by way of the free Torpedo Remote software. 2.3.6 Create Your Own IR's Download the free Torpedo BlendIR software from the Two notes Audio Engineering website. With this software you will be able to capture your own cabinet + microphone setup and embed its sound signature into the Torpedo C.A.B.
  • Page 9 2018/06/02 11:40 9/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual 1. Guitar/bass 5. PC/MAC with 2. Guitar/bass preamp Torpedo Remote 3. Torpedo C.A.B. 6. Effect pedals 4. Audio interface 7. Guitar/bass 8. Headphones Even if it was design to go on stage, the Torpedo C.A.B. fits perfectly in a studio or at home, to bring you the greatest tone with your pedals or preamplifiers, whatever the circumstances.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    3.5 Stay connected You may have discovered an idea to use the device in some innovative way. Do not hesitate to come and share your experience on the Two Notes Audio Engineering Forum or social networks. Please go http://wiki.two-notes.com/ Printed on 2018/06/02 11:40...
  • Page 11: Level Control

    2018/06/02 11:40 11/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual to the Two notes Audio Engineering website and click on the “Community” section. Two notes is also on the social networks Facebook, Soundcloud Youtube — so do not wait and come share your creative work! 4 Configuring and using the Torpedo C.A.B.
  • Page 12 Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 Please refer to the SETUP section to assign other functions to A and B. The available functions are listed below: Designation Function None Nothing Preset - Changes the current preset for the previous one Preset + Changes the current preset for the next one Bypass...
  • Page 13: Arcade Mode

    2018/06/02 11:40 13/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual selected. The preset name is limited to 32 letters or numbers. The authorized characters are capital A to Z, 0 to 9 and space. The various functions of the buttons in PERFORM menu are described in the following table: Button Function Hold A and EDIT...
  • Page 14: Simulation Mode

    Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 In the simplified interface of the Arcade mode, each parameter actually controls one or several parameters of the Simulation mode. For more details on the Simulation mode, see its description later in this document. The parameters of the Arcade mode are listed below: 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.
  • Page 15 2018/06/02 11:40 15/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual In Simulation mode, the EDIT menu features 4 modules (Power Amp, Miking, EQ and Reverb), followed by the output volume of the preset (this volume setting is saved with the preset, so you can adjust the levels in order for the presets to be at comparable volumes).
  • Page 16 Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 In the “MIKING” menu, you take the place of the sound engineer. This is where you will find the “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 17 2018/06/02 11:40 17/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual from the cabinet, you increase the proportion of the studio’s acoustics (early reflections) in the overall sound. Furthermore, depending on the cabinet model used, and especially with the ones with multiple speakers, moving the microphone away can bring some higher frequencies back. This is simply due to the directivity of the loudspeakers.
  • Page 18: Setup Menu

    Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 small sized cabinets for more mids and high frequency, they are good fo solos and clean tones. Use the big boys on distorted and/or or rhythm guitars. 4.6.4 Which microphone is the right one for that cabinet? You will find a selection of 3 types of microphones with each Two notes cabinet: condenser, ribbon and dynamic.
  • Page 19: Midi Setup

    2018/06/02 11:40 19/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual Parameter Value Control Change receive, On or Off Program Change receive, On or Off MIDI CC Control MIDI Channel selection, from 1 to 16 or ALL (the unit listens to all MIDI channels) MIDI PC Program Incoming MIDI command monitoring MIDI CHANNEL...
  • Page 20: Torpedo Remote

    : “Program Files\Two Notes Audio Engineering\Cabinets” on Windows™ (32bits) “Program Files (x86)\Two Notes Audio Engineering\Cabinets” on Windows™ (64bits) ”/Library/Application Support/Two Notes Audio Engineering/Cabinets” on MAC OSX™ Torpedo Remote automatically downloads and saves the Two notes virtual cabinets in this folder.
  • Page 21: Want More Cabs

    2018/06/02 11:40 21/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual “Program Files (x86)\Two Notes Audio Engineering\Impulses” sur Windows™ (64bits). ”/Library/Application Support/Two Notes Audio Engineering/Impulses” sur MAC OSX™. You can store your IR files in this folder, or change the path of the folder in the interface of Torpedo Remote.
  • Page 22 Internet Browser. No billing or information on the payment method is stored on the Remote, so as to ensure maximum security. 4.11.2 .tur files .tur are proprietary files created with the Two notes Audio Engineering Torpedo BlendIR software. The software is available for download from the Two notes Audio Engineering website.
  • Page 23: Program Change (Pc)

    2018/06/02 11:40 23/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual Note: with 3rd-party files you do not have access to microphone positioning parameters. 5 MIDI Your Torpedo C.A.B. can receive MIDI Program Change (PC) and Control change (CC) commands sent by any kind of MIDI controller connected to the MIDI IN of the machine. It is important to setup the Torpedo C.A.B.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 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 25 2018/06/02 11:40 25/28 Torpedo C.A.B. User's Manual Designation Characteristics PP 6L6 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with 6L6 PP EL34 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with EL34 PP EL84 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with EL84 PP KT88 Configuration Push-Pull - Class AB with KT88 6.2 List of cabinets Designation Inspired by GUITAR cabinets...
  • Page 26: Block Diagram

    Last update: 2018/03/02 torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual http://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab:torpedo_c.a.b._user_s_manual 14:38 6.3 List of Microphones 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™...
  • Page 27: Technical Support

    7 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.
  • Page 28: Two Notes Website

    14:38 7.1 Two notes Website On the Two notes Audio Engineering website, you will find: news about the company and the products (news on the homepage), comprehensive information about the Torpedo C.A.B. and its many applications (FAQ), firmware and software updates to download (products/Torpedo C.A.B./downloads), access to the Two notes Store where you can buy new cabinets, the Torpedo BlendIR software (products/Torpedo C.A.B./downloads),...

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