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3rd edition March 2014

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  • Page 1 The Advanced Switching System User Manual www.TheGigRig.com [COMPANY NAME] 3rd edition March 2014...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCED FEATURES (software upgrade) a) Start Up Options (software upgrade) b) Software (software upgrade) c) Factory Reset G2’s True Bypass Matrix FAQ’s and Set Up Examples a) Connecting an amplifier’s’ effects loop b) Wet/Dry rigs c)Best order of effects Tech Spec and Patent P a g e ©...
  • Page 3 I know you’ll be amazed at what G2 can do, how easy it is to use and the sonic possibilities that are available to you with the touch of a single footswitch. And let’s not forget the most important part - I know you’ll love how G2 enhances your tone.

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    2. Q UICK TART UIDE P a g e © TheGigRig Ltd 2013...
  • Page 5 Stomp Box Mode End of Quick Start Guide… P a g e © TheGigRig Ltd 2013...

  • Page 6: Buttons And Connections

    UTTONS AND ONNECTIONS 1. Footswitch – There are 14 footswitches on the G2. 2. Phase Out 2 – This button reverses the phase on OUT2. If you use two amps then you can ensure that both amps are always in phase.
  • Page 7 Remember that no matter where it’s set, it needs to be activated by pressing the POST GAIN ON button (number 7) 14. TUNER/AUX – This turns on the tuner output on the back panel of G2. You can have any preset set up as your tuner out.
  • Page 8 If you need to get in touch for any reason regarding your G2, please quote this serial number 7. OUTPUTS 1 & 2 – These outputs are the point where the signal leaves G2 and heads back to your amp. If you are using a single amp then use OUT1 ONLY! Out1 Is your earth so it needs to be connected at all times to a good earth/ground.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    FFECTS OOPS G2 is so incredibly easy and intuitive to use. You simply press the footswitch/preset that you want to set up, then press the Effects Loops and Control Features buttons that you want to link to that preset, and you’re done! Don’t look for a store/save button, it’s not there. Every time you press an Effects Loops or Control Features button, G2 remembers what you’ve pressed and...
  • Page 10 Once you have selected your combination of effects loops, that combination is automatically stored. Every time you press a button on G2, every time you select or de-select an effects loop or control feature, it is stored to whatever preset you are on. Don’t look for a store button, there is one.

  • Page 11: Control Features

    This function allows you to set up ANY preset as your tuner. Simply connect your tuner to the TUNER/AUX output on the back panel of G2 then go to the preset you want to set up as your tuner and press the TUNER/AUX button. Now whenever you go to that preset, your signal will...

  • Page 12: D) Remote Switches

    OUTPUTS 1&2 If you run a dual amp or stereo rig you’ll be very pleased to know that G2 has 2 independent switchable outputs. These outputs solve all the problems associated with multi amp rigs being mainly earth/ground loops and phase problems.

  • Page 13: Stomp Box Mode

    MODE which could be set up on either the top or the bottom rail of presets. We’ve taken this feature one step further with G2, so instead of this feature only being available on either rail, you can now choose ANY preset to be in STOMP BOX MODE.
  • Page 14 4. Let’s press a standard preset, number 2 which might have loops 1, 3 and 8 selected. We want to ADD the delay from loop 10 ON TOP of this sound, but don’t want to clear this sound. All we have to do is press preset number one which is set up in STOMP BOX MODE Note –...
  • Page 15 7. U SUBTRACT SING TOMP ODE TO FROM A RESET SOFTWARE UPGRADE So you can see how useful using Stomp Box mode is to add to a preset, but what about the ability to subtract? Let’s say you have a solo preset that incudes loops 1, 3, and 8 and let’s say that the effect in loop 8 is a chorus.

  • Page 16: Bank Up Engage

    Hidden Preset Both banks of G2 include a hidden preset. To access it, all you need to do is press any selected standard preset for a second time. You’ll know you’re in the hidden preset as TheGigRig logo will glow blue We now sell our very own G2 BANK UP TOGGLE switch available at TheGigRig.com...

  • Page 17: Post Gain Functions

    2. Use the Insert to connect to your amplifiers FX Loop. This makes using your amplifiers effects loop so easy, and you don’t have to give up a loop in G2 to do it. And as this loop is movable, you can place this insert after ANY G2 effects loop you like.
  • Page 18 This is a great position to have the Post Gain amplifier if you use stereo effects as the amplifier will drive the input to the stereo effects so any gain change will happen on both stereo outputs. To change the position of the Post Gain circuit simply Power Up holding down footswitch 5.
  • Page 19 Delay Trails Another amazing function of G2 is the ability to have your delay ‘spillover’ into the next preset using a built in mixer in combination with our Post Gain amplifier. You can have your delay in either loop 9 or 10 There are 3 easy steps to set this up 1.
  • Page 20 Strymon Timeline to that sound in STOMP BOX mode without changing the channel of the amplifier. All I need to do is set the Strymon to receive on MIDI channel 2 and G2 takes care of the rest P a g e ©...
  • Page 21 BOX mode with canging the MIDI program you’re on. For example. I have my Strymon TimeLine in MIDI channel 1 changing with my G2 presets. I have a couple of presets that use my Strymon MOBIUS in MIDI channel 2, and also a couple of MOBIUS presets set up in STOMP BOX mode in MIDI channel 2.
  • Page 22 Midi-in is easy to use; Midi in signals will just press a footswitch for you, so that when you have set up each patch on the G2 you can access them using Midi, just the same as if you had pressed the foot switch yourself.
  • Page 23 3 for three seconds, all your user settings are lost and your G2 resets totally back to factory settings. If you enter this mode TheGigRig Logo will flash continuously. Removing the power at this point will exit this mode and nothing will be lost. ...
  • Page 24 Note Engage 3 level patches will use the amp volumes in engage level 2 so editing Engage 3 patch volumes will edit amp volumes in the engage 2 level. This level will exit when the G2 is powered up again. It can be used for experimental patches and midi access to patch patterns via midi CH3.
  • Page 25 THIS PROCEDURE WILL CLEAR ALL STORED SETTINGS To clear the G2 and return the unit to its factory defaults, remove the power then hold down foot switch 2 whilst you reconnect the power. The G2 will not power on as normal, instead it will flash TheGigRig Logo.
  • Page 26 Remove and re apply power as a final procedure. All settings have now been lost and your G2 is exactly the same as the day it left our factory. YPASS ATRIX At the heart of G2 is TheGigRig True Bypass Matrix.
  • Page 27 In this example the pedals are completely bypassed, and the guitar signal is goig through one switch in the G2 matrix before being sent directly to the output 4. Now when a pedal is kicked in, the signal is sent directly to that pedal, then directly to the amp...

  • Page 28: Faq's And Set Up Examples

    Q. What are the power requirements? Can I power it with a PP2? A. G2 requires 1 amp 9V DC power. The plug is standard 2.1mm centre NEG. G2 has been designed to run from TheGigRig Generator power supply which is part of our Modular Power Supply system.
  • Page 29 Q. How do I use G2 with my Amps FX LOOP? A. Like this Q. Can I have a Wet/Dry set up? A. Yes, check this out P a g e © TheGigRig Ltd 2013...
  • Page 30 A. Yes, we are releasing the G2 EXT kit in August 2013 which will give you the ability to disconnect the back panel of G2 where all of your effects are connected and put it in a rack or in a separate pedal board and have it stashed out of the way so the only thing on the stage is G2.
  • Page 31 1st Germanium Fuzz Had to start off with this as germanium fuzz pedals are so incredibly sensitive to what goes into them. So if you have a germanium transistor Fuzz Face or Tone Bender type fuzz pedal, start off with it right at the front of your chain. It may not end up here, but hear it first with just your guitar going straight in.
  • Page 32 Supply Voltage. 9V DC @ 500mA. We recommend TheGigRig Generator power supply ONLY to be used with G2.G2 doubles the voltage internally to 18V DC Input impedance 2.2M Ohm Out 1 - Signal path with input and output amps OFF – True Bypass The Guitar is AC coupled directly to the amplifier through 300R resistance.
  • Page 33 Warranty: TheGigRig is covered by a standard warranty of one year from the purchase date; however, The GigRig Ltd will abide by the warranty period for electrical and electronic equipment stated within your country. (We support our customers, not just our products.) Disposal: TheGigRig contains no batteries or Lead.
  • Page 34 Licenses may be granted to non-competing companies. The GigRig and its Power supply are RoHs compliant. Tested and compliant to EN 60950 safety standard. The power supply is approved to all USA and European Regulations including UL.

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