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- Page 2 Congratulations (Introduction) ..... . .2 Features .........2 Accessories .
- Page 3 In order to appreciate the simplicity of this unit, you could jump ahead to the “QUICK START GUIDE” on page 3. And THANK YOU for choosing • True DSP (Digital Signal Processing) 16-bit power using Crate’s exclusive Adaptive Algorithm Processing (AAP) • 100 specially-chosen program settings, including reverbs, delays,...
- Page 4 This “Quick-Start Guide” is intended to get you acquainted with the basic connection and operation of the processor. Three basic methods of connection are shown here: using an effects loop, using an insert jack, and the direct-into-the-amp method. This section doesn’t cover advanced usage, such as effects parameter modifications and saving of new programs, or explain how to use the unit with footswitches, or get you into the metronome function.
- Page 5 A USING AN EFFECTS LOOP: PROCESSOR OUT IN OUT IN R/MONO R/MONO TO INPUT EFFECTS LOOP EFFECTS LOOP JACK RETURN SEND All cables shown here are "mono" 1/4" signal cables B USING AN INSERT JACK: PROCESSOR OUT IN OUT IN The cable from the amp to the (MOST INSERT JACKS processor is a stereo 1/4"...
- Page 6 PROGRAM INPUT OUTPUT CLIP LEVEL STYLE EDIT 1 CLIP LED: This LED will light up when the input signal level is set too high, indicating clipping of the input signal. For proper opera- tion this LED should NOT light up when using the processor. (See #2.) 2 INPUT: This control sets the level of the signal going into the processor.
- Page 7 Made in the USA FOOTSWITCH by SLM Electronics 1400 Ferguson Ave. IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1 OUT 2 LEFT R / MONO LEFT R / MONO St. Louis, MO 63133 CLASS STEREO OUT INSERT STEREO IN INSERT (STANDARD) (INVERTED) 9-10VAC / 50-60Hz GFX-1000 0000001...
- Page 8 The processor can be mounted on top of your amplifier (or other flat surface) or on a mic stand by use of its specially-designed mount- ing bracket. Screw the bracket onto the bottom of the processor, using only the 6-32 x 3/16” screws provided. To prevent possible damage to the unit, DO NOT use longer screws! Slip the bracket under your amp’s handle for amp-top mounting.
- Page 9 The processor can be rack mounted using the universal rack mount tray available through your Crate dealer. Each units is one-half rack space in width so two fit side by side. The two threaded holes in the bottom of the processor line up with two of the mounting holes in the rack mount tray.
- Page 10 There are a number of different ways to hook up the processor. The recommended method of connection is through the effects loop / insert jack of your amplifier. Also acceptable, but not preferred, is the plug-it-right-into-the-input-jack method. In any case, the processor should be the LAST component before the connection is made to the amplifier.
- Page 11 If you skipped over the Quick Start Guide on page 3, you might want to go back and read the steps for connecting and beginning to use your new processor. It is recommended that you get familiar with the unit before progressing to editing and saving programs, using the metronome and tuner, and using the footswitch controls.
- Page 12 The processors have 100 different effects programs available. These can be divided up into 7 groups, as follows: multi-effects: 00-29 (both) special effects: 30-39 (both) delays: 40-59 (both) choruses: 60-69 (GFX) 70-84 (BFX) reverbs: 70-84 (GFX) 60-69 (BFX) discrete stereo effects: 85-96 (both) utility programs: 97-99 (both)
- Page 13 This chart is for the GFX-1000 processor. The chart for the BFX-1000 is on the following page. Effect Cho/Flng Dly Rvb Effect Cho/Flng Dly Rvb 00 super guitar 1 chorus • • dly+cho 1 chorus • 01 super guitar 2 chorus •...
- Page 14 This chart is for the BFX-1000 processor. The chart for the GFX-1000 is on the preceding page. Effect Cho/Flng Dly Rvb Effect Cho/Flng Dly Rvb super bass 1 chorus • • dly+cho 1 chorus • super bass 2 chorus • •...
- Page 15 The effects processor comes shipped from the factory with the presets set at program 01 for preset #1, 02 for #2, 04 for #3 and 08 for #4. (These are also the settings the unit reverts to when it is reset - see page 19.) Any of the 100 programs may be stored as any of the presets (up to 16 with the use of footswitches - see pages 25 - 34).
- Page 16 This chart shows the program number, the name of the effect, the parameter which can be changed and its upper and lower limits. Variable High Effect Parameter Value Value super guitar 1 delay time 6 ms 600 ms super guitar 2 delay time 6 ms 600 ms...
- Page 17 Typically, delay time is editable for delay effects, reverb decay for reverb effects, and depth or speed for chorus effects. Variable High Effect Parameter Value Value chorus 1 speed 0.1 Hz 6.5 Hz chorus 2 speed 0.1 Hz 6.5 Hz chorus 3 speed 0.1 Hz...
- Page 18 This chart shows the program number, the name of the effect, the parameter which can be changed and its upper and lower limits. Variable High Effect Parameter Value Value super bass 1 delay time 6 ms 600 ms super bass 2 delay time 6 ms 600 ms...
- Page 19 Typically, delay time is editable for delay effects, reverb decay for reverb effects, and depth or speed for chorus effects. Variable High Effect Parameter Value Value bright rvb 1 reverb decay .3 sec 15 sec bright rvb 2 reverb decay .3 sec 15 sec bright rvb 3...
- Page 20 The processor gives you the option of restoring any effect back to its default (factory-set) program. This lets you change any effect, then cancel your changes and go back to the original program settings. To restore an effect to its default program, turn the processor ON and fol- low this example: Example 3: Restoring an effect to its default program: 1.
- Page 21 The processor has a built-in tone generator (program 97), which can be easily adjusted from 35 Hz to 499 Hz. To use the test tones, follow this example: Example 5: Using the test tones: 1. Turn the PROGRAM knob until the display window shows “97.” The unit will produce a moderately low level 220 Hz tone (default).
- Page 22 The processor has a built-in chromatic tuner (program 98) which tracks the note being played and shows you whether it’s sharp, flat or in tune. When you are in the tuner mode the display window will show the note being tuned on the left and a status bar on the right. To use the tuner, follow this example: For the sake of example, we’re going to start with your instrument slightly flat from standard tuning.
- Page 23 The processor has a built-in metronome (program 99) which sounds a lot like wooden rhythm sticks. The speed and volume of the metronome are user-adjustable, and can be used with any of the effects programs (but not with the test tones and tuner programs). To use the metronome, follow this example: Example 7: Using the Metronome: 1.
- Page 24 The processor has a group of discrete stereo effects (programs 85-96) which apply a different effect to each of the stereo inputs. There are two variations to this theme: (A) discrete mono outputs (one effect on one channel and a different one of the left) and (B) stereo mix output (a blending of both channels).
- Page 25 The partial program listing below shows which effect is on each channel (left or right) for the discrete stereo effects. Programs #85-90 are “discrete mono inputs / discrete mono outputs” while #91-96 are “discrete mono inputs / stereo mix output.” Effect Chorus Delay...
- Page 26 Preset selection and effects editing can be “remote controlled” by use of a footswitch. 1, 2, 3 and 4-button footswitches (and combina- tions) may be used. The number of buttons on the footswitch will determine how many presets can be accessed: # BUTTONS # PRESETS ON FOOTSWITCH...
- Page 27 Connecting footswitches: A: 1-BUTTON FOOTSWITCH: FOOTSWITCH FOOTSWITCH IN 1 B: 2-BUTTON FOOTSWITCH: FOOTSWITCH FOOTSWITCH IN 1 C: 3-BUTTON FOOTSWITCH: ONE 2-BUTTON + ONE 1-BUTTON: FOOTSWITCH FOOTSWITCH FOOTSWITCH FOOTSWITCH IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 1/2-way 1/2-way in!! in!! D: 4-BUTTON FOOTSWITCH: TWO 2-BUTTON: FOOTSWITCH...
- Page 28 The GFX and BFX-1000 were specifically designed to add digital effects to virtually every Crate amplifier in production at the time of their design. Crate does not promise perfect results when using other brands of amplifiers or footswitches in the footswitch section of these processors.
- Page 29 ASSIGNING AN EFFECT: Use the footswitch to turn the amp’s cho- rus off, then turn the processor’s PROGRAM knob to effect #1*. Pressing the EDIT button twice will lock this setting into memory for use later. Step on the footswitch and select effect #2 for the amp’s chorus on setting.
- Page 30 Using a Two-Button Footswitch: In this example, a two-button footswitch is used to control the amp’s channel select and reverb on/off, and to assign 4 preset effects to the amplifier settings. 1: Connect the processor to the amplifier as usual. 2: Connect the two-button footswitch to the processor’s FS IN 1 jack.
- Page 31 THE LEDs: With a two-button footswitch connected, the processor’s LEDs #1 and 2 act as the preset indicators. LEDs #3 and 4 will remain on and are inaccessible in this hookup. The preset/LED configuration is as follows: PRESET 1: Amp channel A, reverb off PRESET 2: Amp channel A, reverb on...
- Page 32 Using a Three-Button Footswitch: In this example, a three-button footswitch is used to control the amp’s channel select, reverb on/off and chorus on/off, and to assign 8 preset effects to the amplifier settings. 1: Connect the processor unit to the amplifier as usual. 2: Connect the stereo jack of the three-button footswitch to the processor’s FS IN 1 jack.
- Page 33 THE LEDs: With a three-button footswitch connected, all four of the processor’s LEDs act as the preset indicators. LED #4 will light whenev- er the #3 LED lights. The preset/LED configuration is as follows: PRESET “rhythm” channel, reverb off, chorus off PRESET “rhythm”...
- Page 34 Using a “Four-Button” Footswitch (2 two-button): In this example, two two-button footswitches are used to control the amp’s channel select, reverb on/off and chorus on/off, and to assign 2 preset effects to each of the eight amplifier settings, for a total of 16 assignable preset effects.
- Page 35 THE LEDs: With a “four-button” footswitch the preset/LED configuration is as follows: PRESET 1: Amp “rhythm” chan- nel, reverb off, chorus off PRESET 2: Amp “rhythm” chan- nel, reverb off, chorus off, alternate effect PRESET 3: Amp “rhythm” chan- nel, reverb on, chorus off PRESET 4: Amp “rhythm”...
- Page 36 Chorus/Flange Delay Reverb Pre- Effect Cho/Flng Speed Depth Time Regen Offset Decay Delay Color Filter 00 super guitar 1 chorus slow wide 520ms 20% 2.5sec 35ms warm 01 super guitar 2 chorus medium shallow 410ms 0% 1.5sec 0ms warm concert chorus medium shallow...
- Page 37 Chorus/Flange Delay Reverb Pre- Effect Cho/Flng Speed Depth Time Regen Offset Decay Delay Color Filter echo 5 330ms 98% ping-pong 1 330ms 0% ping-pong 2 330ms 20% ping-pong 3 330ms 50% ping-pong 4 330ms 98% off beat 1 330ms 0% off beat 2 330ms 0% off beat 3...
- Page 38 Chorus/Flange Delay Reverb Pre- Effect Cho/Flng Speed Depth Time Regen Offset Decay Delay Color Filter super bass 1 chorus slow wide 520ms 20% 2.5sec 35ms warm super bass 2 chorus medium shallow 410ms 0% 1.5sec 0ms warm concert chorus medium shallow 330ms 13% 3.0sec 70ms dark...
- Page 39 Chorus/Flange Delay Reverb Pre- Effect Cho/Flng Speed Depth Time Regen Offset Decay Delay Color Filter echo 5 330ms 98% ping-pong 1 330ms 0% ping-pong 2 330ms 20% ping-pong 3 330ms 50% ping-pong 4 330ms 98% off beat 1 330ms 0% off beat 2 330ms 0% off beat 3...
- Page 40 If your processor doesn’t seem to be working properly, try to find its symptom in the left column, then try the cure from the right column. If it still gives you trouble, call your dealer for possible service infor- mation. SYMPTOM CURE Display doesn’t light...
- Page 41 This drawing basically shows how the processor “thinks”: INPUT OUTPUT LEFT LEFT INPUT OUTPUT RIGHT RIGHT These drawings basically show what is involved in each of the operating modes listed: NORMAL: RIGHT RIGHT CHORUS/ DELAY REVERB FLANGE LEFT LEFT SPEED METRONOME LEVEL DISCRETE STEREO:...
- Page 42 Notes (C , A , etc.) Notes (C , A , etc.)
- Page 43 Weight: 4 lbs (1.8kg) Crate continually strives to create new product, as well as improve existing ones. For this reason the specifications and details in this manual are subject to change without notice. We here at Crate really value your opinions and would like your comments.