Two Notes Torpedo C.A.B. M User Manual

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Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual

Speaker cabinet simulator, stompbox style

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Page 1 Two notes Audio Engineering website. This manual describes the Torpedo C.A.B. M and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly recommended that you read this document before using the product. The contents of this manual have been thoroughly veriﬁed and it is believed, unless stated otherwise, to accurately describe the product at the time of shipment from the factory or download from our 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 C.A.B. M 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
1.1.3 Safety use conditions The Torpedo C.A.B. M must never be used near a heat source, near a ﬂame, in the rain, in damp areas, near any kinds of liquids. When transporting the unit, care needs to be taken to avoid any shocks that could cause damage that would require the assistance of a qualiﬁed technician.
Page 4: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Household In The European Union
Please contact your authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer in order to obtain an RMA to return the complete product to the Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Service Center closest to you, with proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period.
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 2019/04/04 11:08 The Torpedo C.A.B. M allows the user to assume the role of the sound engineer in a professional studio. The Torpedo Technology: to bring you realism and playing comfort, Two notes has developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques. Starting with the measurement of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the Torpedo C.A.B.
Page 7 2019/04/04 16:57 7/36 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual 1- Parameter/Preset Encoder 2- Value/Volume Encoder 3- OLED display screen 4- Amp/Instrument/Line input 5- Speaker Output (Warning! When an amp is connected to the AMP input, the related cabinet has to be connected to the Speaker Output of the pedal!)
Page 8 Many musicians get their sound from a particular use of that element and the Torpedo C.A.B. M gives you the possibility to use it too. To that eﬀect, Two notes Audio Engineering has developed an original tube-stage modeling that gives you a choice of 4 diﬀerent tube models (6L6, EL34, EL84 and KT88) in Push-Pull (PP) in AB class, or...
Page 9 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 C.A.B. M you will ﬁnd a simple but eﬃcient EQ ﬁlter with three modes, GUITAR, BASS or CUSTOM.
Page 10 To use the Torpedo C.A.B. M as an amp DI, place it after the power amp section of your amp by connecting the speaker output of the your amp to the Amp Input of the C.A.B. M , and connecting your cabinet to the Speaker Output of the pedal.
Page 11 2019/04/04 16:57 11/36 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual Plug your Torpedo C.A.B. M as the last mono pedal on your pedalboard (for example after your distortion pedal). You connect your pedalboard to the AMP/INST/LINE IN (item N°4 in the overview diagram above) of the C.A.B.
Page 12 2019/04/04 11:08 3.2 Using the Torpedo C.A.B. M with an amp Insert the C.A.B. M between your amp and your cabinet. To do so, connect your amp to the AMP/INST/LINE IN (item N°4 in the overview diagram above) of the C.A.B. M with a speaker cable and connect the SPEAKER OUT (item N°5) of the C.A.B.
Page 13: Remote Control
(meaning without any kind of ﬁlter/analog speaker simulation) of the loadbox to the Torpedo C.A.B. M . Depending on the output level of the loadbox, set the input gain selector of the pedal to have the appropriate input level on the screen.
Page 14: Stay Connected
2019/04/04 11:08 The Torpedo C.A.B. M is a standalone unit, but you can control it from your computer (PCWindows or Mac OSX) with the Torpedo Remote software using a USB connection Create, save and load presets, load new cabinets or Impulse Response (IR) ﬁles. Download the Torpedo Remote for free on the notes Audio Engineering website.
Page 15 2019/04/04 16:57 15/36 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual 1. Preset number 2. Preset name 3. Simulation (S), Arcade (A) or IR Loader (I) mode indicator 4. Bargraphs for input and output levels 5. Output level (from Mute to +12dB) In this menu you can navigate in the presets and set the output volume of the unit. You will be in this menu when playing without editing or modifying any parameter.
Page 16: Arcade Mode
Last update: torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual 2019/04/04 11:08 pressing on the right (ENTER) encoder makes you go into the selected section or toggle the selected parameter All starts with the ﬁrst section, which allows you to chose which mode you will be working in : Arcade, Simulation or IR Loader.
Page 17 2019/04/04 16:57 17/36 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual 4.3.1.1 Instrument Guitar or Bass, it determines the type of speaker cabinet you can access to and select later, the power amp type and parameters and EQ characteristics of the Contour parameter. 4.3.1.2 Gear...
Page 18 ﬁnal stage of a traditional ampliﬁer: the power ampliﬁer. Plug your device to the Torpedo C.A.B. and enjoy the typical sound of the Two notes electrically accurate virtual tube power ampliﬁer.
Page 19 Then the 2 microphones you will use. The next window is where you set levels, mute and phase for each microphone. Note: all the microphone in all the Two notes Virtual Cabinets are already captured in phase with each others, so the Phase parameter is not needed to correct the relative phase of the two microphones.
Page 20 5 band semi parametric eq with a low cut ﬁlter. 4.3.2.4 Reverb To enhance you experience with the Torpedo C.A.B. M, especially when playing with headphones, your unit features diﬀerent reverbs. Room: The room type determines the type of reverb you will apply to your guitar or bass tone.
Page 21 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual 4.3.3 IR loader This mode is solely dedicated to third party IRs. The Torpedo C.A.B. M allows for the use of IRs which are up to 200 ms long. The interface of the IR Loader mode is similar to the Simulation mode. It diﬀers only in the Miking section.
Page 22 Last update: torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual 2019/04/04 11:08 First you rename the preset by scrolling the characters. When the name is done, press Enter (the right encoder knob) to select the memory slot where you will save the preset. Once you have chosen the slot, press enter.
Page 23 In that case, lowering this setting can prove useful. 4.3.6.3 Memory card browser The Torpedo C.A.B. M comes with a memory card of 256 MB to have access to more third party IRs in the IR loader mode. Here you can browse the IRs you have loaded on the memory card (only 48KHz .wav ﬁles are displayed).
Page 24 4.3.7 Which cabinet is the right one for me? The Torpedo C.A.B. M 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 https://wiki.two-notes.com/...
Page 25: Torpedo Remote
ﬁnd microphones that are not sounding as you might expect. With the Torpedo C.A.B. M, you will choose a ribbon microphone if you need a smooth, creamy tone. They are perfect when the guitar or the bass is in a light mix (meaning without tons of other instruments or distortion).
Page 26 Last update: torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual 2019/04/04 11:08 Arcade mode with the simpliﬁed rack and one microphone to move around the cabinet. The Simulation mode gives you access to all parameters and the two microphones, which can be placed at the front or the back of the cabinet. https://wiki.two-notes.com/ Printed on 2019/04/04 16:57...
Page 27 (the computer side) to your Torpedo C.A.B. M. (the right side panel). If ever the 32 memory slots are full in the Torpedo C.A.B. M, you need to free space by dragging and dropping any cabinets to the bin.
Page 28: 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 29 Cabinets which are on your licence loaded in your computer Cabinets which you do not own but can preview before buying them on the Two notes Store. When you are previewing a cabinet that is on your computer (which means that you own it and it is in your license stored in your computer), the Remote needs to load the cabinet ﬁrst so you can edit all...
Page 30 Last update: torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_cab_m:torpedo_c.a.b._m_user_s_manual 2019/04/04 11:08 This box allows you to transfer the cabinet you are previewing from your computer to your C.A.B. M (as long as you have memory slots available in your unit). When you are previewing a cabinet that you do not own, random silences are inserted and you have access only to one mic to preview the cabinets.
Page 31 No billing or information on the payment method is stored on the Remote, so as to ensure maximum security. 4.5.2 .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 32 The left panel is the ﬁles on your computer. You can browse the folders where you have stored your IRs. The right side represents the IR ﬁles that are loaded in the Torpedo C.A.B. M. You can drag and drop the IRs from the computer (left) to the Torpedo (right). If you wish to free memory slots in the pedal, you can drag and drop the IRs to the bin at the bottom.
Page 33: Specifications
2019/04/04 16:57 33/36 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual 5. Speciﬁcations 5.1 List Of Power Ampliﬁers Designation Characteristics SE 6L6 Conﬁguration Single Ended - Class A with 6L6 SE EL34 Conﬁguration Single Ended - Class A with EL34 SE EL84 Conﬁguration Single Ended - Class A with EL84 SE KT88 Conﬁguration Single Ended - Class A with KT88...
Page 34: Block Diagram
Markbass® 2×10 5.3 List of Microphones Each cabinet in the Two notes library comes with a choice of 8 microphones. The selection of microphones depends on the type and model of cabinet. In other words, some microphones in the following list will not necessarily available with the cabinet you selected.
Page 35: Technical Data
2019/04/04 16:57 35/36 Torpedo C.A.B. M User's Manual 5.5 Technical Data Designation Characteristics 6.35mm (1/4 in) Jack balanced (TRS, Tip/Ring/Sleeve) IN LEVEL switch aﬀects input sensitivity and impedance: AMP / INST / LINE IN • +12dB: Max level: 4 dBu, Impedance: 1 MOhms •...
Page 36: Technical Support
6. 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.