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2020/09/07 17:45
Torpedo Captor X User's Manual
Compact reactive load box, tube amp attenuator, miked cab simulator, IR
loader and stereo expander
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This manual describes the Torpedo Captor X 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 to accurately describe the product at the time of
shipment from the factory or downloaded from our website.
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  • Page 1 Two notes Audio Engineering website. This manual describes the Torpedo Captor X 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 to accurately describe the product at the time of shipment from the factory or downloaded 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 Captor X 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 Captor X 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

    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. This warranty shall apply to the original purchaser when purchased from an Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer.

  • Page 5: What Is A Load Box

    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 2020/09/07 14:44 The Torpedo Captor X is a load box. This term indicates that the Torpedo Captor X is a load which can electrically replace the speaker cabinet while dissipating (transforming into heat) the power coming out of the amplifier.
  • Page 7 first time and it can be alarming! The Torpedo Captor X embeds a fan, as there is quite a lot of power dissipated into heat inside the box. We always use a “silent fan”, but as it is running extremely fast, it is never entirely silent.
  • Page 8 The Torpedo Captor X is a standalone unit you can bring with you in any situation, whenever silent playing is needed or if you wish to control the level coming out of your cabinet. The role of the Torpedo Captor X is to replace the following elements of the traditional guitar or bass setup: the speaker cabinet;...
  • Page 9 2020/09/07 17:45 9/36 Torpedo Captor X User's Manual 3.3 The front panel 1- Monitor the input and output levels with the grill LED (red = clipping (not in a good way) signal); 2- Control the level of the headphone and XLR DI outputs;...
  • Page 10 4. Configuring and using the Torpedo Captor The Torpedo Captor X has several quick access knobs to make on the fly editing quick and easy. The OUT LEVEL sets the global output level of the unit, VOICING is fast global EQ, PRESET allows you to have access to 6 presets straight from the unit.

  • Page 11: Wireless Connection

    - The connection window should show up, follow the on screen instructions. - Input the pin code to pair the Torpedo Captor X and your mobile device. The pin code is a six digit number starting with 000 and the last three digits are the last 3 numbers of your Captor X's serial number.
  • Page 12 4.1.3 Virtual Cabinet / IR loader mode Control everything in the Torpedo Captor X with Torpedo Remote. The software is built around 2 environments: Virtual Cabinet and IR Loader mode. Virtual Cabinet is designed for working with Two notes Virtual Cabinets.
  • Page 13 Bypass button to send an unprocessed signal (B), Mute button (M), Phase button, Distance and Axis knob to position the mic. 4.2.3 Shaping your tone Torpedo Captor X has many tools to polish your sound before going to the Public Address system (PA) or the audio interface. 4.2.3.1 Noise gate...
  • Page 14 Last update: torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual 2020/09/07 14:44 The noise gate is useful if you are using a high gain amp and want to keep your signal quiet when you are not playing, or use vintage style single coil pickups. The threshold sets the level where the noise gate is active: if you are over this level the noise gate is off, if you are under, the noise gate is active.
  • Page 15 4.2.4 Importing cabinets in the Torpedo Captor X To import or remove cabinets in the Torpedo Captor X, you need to register your Torpedo Captor X via Torpedo Remote to your Two notes account. You cannot import or remove cabinets when using Torpedo Remote in Guest mode.
  • Page 16 (Note: The cabinet is only removed from the Torpedo Captor X. You still have it in your license, and can reimport it at any time with Torpedo Remote). Drag and drop any cabinets from the left panel (your computer) to the right panel for the import in the Torpedo Captor X.
  • Page 17 Torpedo Captor X User's Manual Move the presets up and down to change their order in Torpedo Captor X. The first 6 slots are accessible by the PRESET knob at the front of the unit. Remove presets by dragging and dropping them in the bin below.
  • Page 18 14:44 The Torpedo Captor X can load up to 512 IRs. All imports of IRs are done by Torpedo Remote through the IR manager (via computer). Upon upload into the Captor X, the IRs length can be set to 20, 40, 100 or 200 ms long.
  • Page 19 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 Captor X. 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 20: Output Routing

    2020/09/07 14:44 4.4 Output Routing The Torpedo Captor X allows for different routings of the XLR outputs. They can be set to STEREO or to DUAL/MONO. To change routing, click on the purple button above the output level knob. 4.4.1 Stereo Routing In Stereo, both outputs send the same cab sim signal.
  • Page 21 2020/09/07 17:45 21/36 Torpedo Captor X User's Manual On the front panel, the SPACE knob allows you to control one parameter on the fly. You will assign the behaviour of SPACE in Torpedo Remote, through the purple button below the SPACE knob in the software.
  • Page 22 Last update: torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual 2020/09/07 14:44 You can set a different EQ on the right output. All the parameters of the EQ are the same as the general EQ. See section 4.2.3.2 for the description of each mode,band, and setting. 4.4.2.2 Dry/Wet reverb setting You can set 2 different Dry/wet reverb levels for each XLR outputs.

  • Page 23: Midi Control

    4.8.1 Clipping the input or output It is possible to overload the input or output stages of the Torpedo Captor X. The red LED will then light up, according to the signal. Start by turning the Output Level down. If the LED is still lighting up when you play, you are clipping the input of the Torpedo Captor X.

  • Page 24: System Error

    The attenuator allows you to dim the volume level of the cabinet connected to the SPEAKER OUT of the Torpedo Captor X. The use of a cabinet is not mandatory with the Torpedo Captor X. As it is a load box, your amp is provided with a safe load at all time when connected to the SPEAKER INPUT.
  • Page 25 5.2.1 Silent use The Torpedo Captor X is a reactive load box. This allows you to play your tube amp without using a cabinet. This is ideal at home to record at any time of the day or night practice, etc. You just need to connect your amp to the SPEAKER IN of the Torpedo Captor X.

  • Page 26: Want More Cabs

    You are able to record two different amp signals at once in your DAW: the full Torpedo cab sim signal from the LEFT XLR output of the Torpedo Captor X, and the dry amp signal from the RIGHT XLR output.
  • Page 27 2020/09/07 17:45 27/36 Torpedo Captor X User's Manual You will see 3 types of icons in front of the names of the cabinets : Cabinets which are on your Torpedo unit. 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.

  • Page 28: Setup Manager

    For your security, no billing or information on the payment method is stored on the Remote. 5.5.2 .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 29 With the MIDI monitor, check the correct reception of the commands by the Torpedo Captor X. See section 7.1 MIDI Mapping for the tables concerning Program Change and Command Change.

  • Page 30: Audio Performance

    Latency is 3.5ms with IR Length at 100ms Latency is 4.8ms with IR Length at 200ms 7. Impedance selection guide The effective impedance of the ensemble Torpedo Captor X + speaker cabinet (ie, the impedance actually seen by the amplifier) is as follow: My situation...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    8.1.1 Program Change (PC) Each preset on the Torpedo Captor X 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 32 Last update: torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual 2020/09/07 14:44 Parameter CC# Range Behavior Phase B 0 = Normal ; 1 = Invert Mute B 0 = Off (no mute) ; 1 = On (mute) Bypass A 0 = Off (Mic on) ; 1 = On (Mic Bypass) Bypass B 0 = Off...
  • Page 33 2020/09/07 17:45 33/36 Torpedo Captor X User's Manual Parameter CC# Range Behavior Tightness 68 0-127 0 = 0% ; 63 = 50% ; 127 = 100% Balance 69 0-127 0 = 0% ; 63 = 50% ; 127 = 100%...
  • Page 34 Last update: torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual https://wiki.two-notes.com/doku.php?id=torpedo_captor_x:torpedo_captor_x_user_s_manual 2020/09/07 14:44 Designation Inspired by GreenArtC Marshall® 4×12 for JMP Amplifier GreenTri Hughes&Kettner® Triamp 4×12 with Celestion® Greenback Jazz120 Vintage Roland® JC120 2×12” JubilGreen Marshall® 2556AV 2×12 Celestion® Greenback Kerozen Diezel® 4×12” Celestion® G12K-100 RackHeroJP Custom Audio Amplifier 2×12 with Celestion® Vintage 30 Rand RD412 Randall®...

  • Page 35: Block Diagram

    9. 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 36: Two Notes Website

    find: news about the company and the products (news on the homepage), comprehensive information about the Torpedo Captor X and its many applications (FAQ), firmware and software updates to download (products/Torpedo Captor X/downloads), access to the Two notes Store where you can buy new cabinets, the Torpedo BlendIR software (products/Torpedo Captor X/downloads), an official forum where you can share tips and advice with other Torpedo users (forum).

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