Connections; Input; Tuner/ Aux Out; Effects Loops - The GigRig G3 User Manual

THE ADVANCED SWITCHING SYSTEM

3. CONNECTIONS

All of G3's connections are made via the back panel.
3.1. INPUT - Connect your guitar here. Seems obvious, but this is the input.
3.2. TUNER/ AUX OUT - This is where we would send a signal to our tuner so we can tune silently on stage.
3.3. EFFECTS LOOPS - There are 12 mono effects loops in G3 that can be configured in various different ways.
For example, you can pair them for stereo effects, connect them to your amplifier's effects loop (four cable
method), connect your volume pedal, re-order the effects loops or create a wet/dry set up. Loops can also be
configured in parallel or sent to different outputs.
3.4. OUTPUTS - These two outputs are where we connect to our amplifiers or audio interface.
IMPORTANT! OUTPUT 1 is your EARTH/GROUND and MUST be connected. OUTPUT 2 is isolated with an audio
transformer to prevent earth loops when using two amps, so this is where you connect your second amp. BUT if
you are only using one amp, you MUST connect to Output 1.
3.5. REMOTE SWITCHES - The G3 features four remote switches configured into two TRS remote switch
sockets, which are programmable via the push buttons on G3's centre panel. These can be used to change
channels in your amplifier, Tap Tempo control, to control a Remote Loopy – in fact, they can be used for
anything that uses isolated latching or momentary switches.
3.6. BANK REMOTE SWITCH - Simply connect a momentary switch into the BANK input and you will be able
to control your G3 banks remotely.
To BANK UP, tap the momentary switch.
To BANK DOWN, hold the switch down and you will see the bank numbers start to descend.
PLEASE NOTE – a latching switch will NOT work here.
3.7. MIDI IN & OUT - This is where you connect your MIDI IN and MIDI OUT cables from G3 to control your
MIDI effects. The connection is a standard five pin din cable.
3.8. POWER (9V DC) - G3 uses a standard centre 9V DC input connection. G3 operates around 650 mA, so it is
important that your power supply can provide sufficient current. The GigRig Generator Power Supply is included
with your G3.
3.9. EXPRESSION PEDALS (EXP1 & EXP2) - G3 has two expression pedal ports that use a TRS connector.
These can be used to send MIDI CC information, as well as being able to control G3's PRE GAIN and POST GAIN
levels. We recommend using The GigRig Wetterbox EXP Pedal, however, other EXP pedals may be compatible.
For further info, contact support@thegigrig.com
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