Getting Acquainted - VHT Valvulator GP3 Preliminary Owners Manual

GETTING ACQUAINTED

The Valvulator™ GP3 is truly a leap forward in guitar amplifier technology. It breathes and
dynamically responds to your playing technique exactly the way a great guitar amp should. Over
twenty years of intense research, experimentation and design development have gone into every
aspect of the creation of this unique sound-sculpting tool, from the stacked grained aluminum
front panels with custom machined knobs to the proprietary output circuitry which precisely
emulates the behavior of a cranked low power amplifier. The GP3 is incredibly easy to
understand and operate. All of the essential controls, features and functions are conveniently and
logically laid out on the front panel for easy access. No special adapters or accessories are
required to get up and runnin g. The best way to get acquainted with the GP3 is to think of it as a
complete guitar amplifier and approach tone settings, gain settings and output volume the same
way you would on a normal guitar amp. Once you've established your basic settings, you can
then begin to explore the endless possibilities you create using the Dynamics Control, Global
Tone Shaping, Graphic Equalizer, Valvulator Loop, Remote Switching, and extensive MIDI
capabilities.
QUICK START - A GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Valvulator™ GP3 controls are logically arranged for quick access and intuitive operation. To
get started, simply connect the supplied AC cable from the rear panel of your GP3 to any
convenient wall outlet or power strip.
Connect one end of a shielded guitar cable to the AMP OUT jack on the rear panel of your GP3.
Plug the other end of this cable to your power amp, effects processor, or switching system INPUT
jack. NOTE: If you are using the power section of an amplifier head or combo, connect this
cable to the EFFECTS RETURN jack of the amplifier you are using to power your speakers
(make sure he EFFECTS LOOP of this amplifier is TURNED ON if it is capable of being
switched on and off, and that you have the LOOP LEVEL turned up if it has this feature).
LEAVE YOUR POWER AMP ON STANDBY UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE
SET-UP PROCEDURE BELOW.
Connect a shielded guitar cable from your guitar to the front panel INPUT jack.
Set the CLEAN channel GAIN control to 10 o'clock, VOLUME to 2 o'clock, TREBLE to 2
o'clock, MIDDLE to 10 o'clock and BASS to 2 o'clock.
Set the RHYTHM channel GAIN control to 10 o'clock, BOOST GAIN to 2 o'clock, VOLUME
to 10 o'clock, TREBLE to 2 o'clock, MIDDLE to 10 o'clock and BASS to 2 o'clock. The DEEP
and HI GAIN toggle switches are discussed in detail later in this manual.
Set the LEAD channel GAIN control to 10 o'clock, BOOST GAIN to 2 o'clock, VOLUME to 10
o'clock, TREBLE to 2 o'clock, MIDDLE to 10 o'clock and BASS to 2 o'clock. The DEEP and
HI GAIN toggle switches are discussed in detail later in this manual.
Set the GP3 MASTER VOLUME to 2 o'clock and the DYNAMICS to 8 o'clock.
Power up the GP3 by switching the POWER switch on the rear panel up (ON). At this time
confirm that the GROUND switch is in the GROUNDED position.