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Gewa G3 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
1.0
2022-10-24
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GEWA music GmbH
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Oelsnitzer Straße 58
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  • Page 1 Oelsnitzer Straße 58 nahme und beachten Sie die Sicherhe 08626 Adorf document available for immediate reference. Bewahren Sie die Anleitung zum Nachschl GERMANY Download the complete owner´s manual at Eine Bedienungsanleitung zum Download gewadrums.com: gewamusic.com: gewadrums.com/service https://www.gewamusic.com/downloads www.gewadrums.com G3 –Owner’s Manual I...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.8 Recycling ......................XIII Scope of Supply GEWA G3 ................ 15 Mounting instructions ................16 3.1 Mounting the module bracket ................16 3.1 Connecting external equipment to the G3 module ..........17 3.1.1 Front........................17 3.1.1 Rear Panel ......................18 3.1.2...
  • Page 3 Sound Grouping ......................46 9.1 Equalizer & Compressor ..................47 9.2 47 9.3 Second Sound ....................... 50 9.3.1 Sound Selection / Second Sound ................51 TRIGGER SET ..................... 52 10.1 Settings ......................... 53 10.1.1 Parameter .......................54 G3 – Owner‘s Manual | III...
  • Page 4 11.3.5 Export – Backup & Kit ..................... 94 11.4 SETUP ........................95 11.4.1 Bluetooth ....................... 97 11.4.2 BT Name ....................... 100 11.5 MASTER ......................101 11.5.1 Routing / Instrument .................... 102 11.5.2 Routing / Others ....................105 11.5.3 Routing DAW ......................106 IV |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Useful INformation ................. 125 14.1 Warranty ......................125 14.2 Troubleshooting and possible solutions ............. 126 14.3 MIDI List / Notes & NRPN / GEWA G3 & G5 & G9 ..........127 14.3.1 MIDI Implementation ................... 127 14.3.2 Drum Kit Trigger List ..................... 127 14.3.3 Drum Edit NRPN Controls ..................

  • Page 6: Symbols Used In The Manual

    Your safety is very important to us! Please read the safety information carefully and take good note of the given information. We suggest you keep this user manual in a safe and known place, and to pass it on to a new owner or user of your G3 Module.

  • Page 7: Proper Handling

     It is essential to have the drum console checked by your GEWA customer service team. Damaging the Apparatus CAUTION ...

  • Page 8: Improper Use (Examples)

    Accessories must match the relevant technical specifications (see “Technical Da- ta” section).  Only and always use GEWA certified power adapters, and make sure that they are properly attached and connected. The power supply used must also meet the country’s voltage specifications (check plate on the adapter).

  • Page 9: Ce Label

    Compliance with the above directives is confirmed by the CE label on the device. The declaration of con- formity can be viewed at the following address: GEWA music GmbH Oelsnitzer Straße 58 08626 Adorf GERMANY G3 – Owner‘s Manual | IX...

  • Page 10: Fcc Label/Fcc Mark

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by GEWA music GmbH could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. X |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Regulatory Information - Canada

    RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without maximum permissible exposure evaluation (MPE). Standards to which compliance is declared can be found under the following links: RSS-Gen: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08449.html RSS-102: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01904.html RSS-247: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10971.html G3 – Owner‘s Manual | XI...
  • Page 12 CNR-102. Cet équipement possède niveaux d’énergie de radiofré- quences bas que sont considérés d’être conforme sans l’évaluation des valeurs d’intensité maximale de champ des RF. Conformité déclarée aux normes suivantes: CNR-Gen: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/sf08449.html CNR-102: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/sf01904.html CNR-247: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/sf10971.html XII |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Recycling

    Electrical waste and electronic equipment in a separate waste collection. Please help us with your contribution to protect the environment by not depositing your old electric equipment with the general household waste. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | XIII...

  • Page 15: Scope Of Supply Gewa G3

    GEWA G3 COPE OF UPPLY The GEWA G3 Drum Set is made up of the following parts. Please check the package contents is complete: G3 Drum Module 10.5 – 12.7 mm module bracket Product ID card Quick start guide USB Stick (multilingual) Power cable 1.8 m (IEC C8)

  • Page 16: Mounting Instructions

    OUNTING INSTRUCTIONS OUNTING THE MODULE BRACKET 16 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Connecting External Equipment To The G3 Module

    ONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT TO THE MODULE 3.1.1 RONT G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 17...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    3.1.1 ANEL Make sure that the unit is switched off before connecting the equipment. 18 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Cymbals

    3.1.2.1 GEWA C YMBALS GEWA cymbals are equipped with two stereo jacks (6.35 mm - 1/4" TRS standard). In operation with GEWA modules, only the jack that is closer to the center hole of the cymbal is relevant. 3.1.2.2 THER MANUFACTURERS Connect analog sensors from other manufacturers as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 20 NALOG CYMBAL PADS WITH SEPARATE OUTPUT FOR THE BELL Cymbal pads with their own output for the bell can be connected to GEWA modules in various ways. See the table below for all possible combinations of Bow/Edge and Bell input channel assignments:...

  • Page 21: User Interface

    SER INTERFACE The function of the dials and keys may vary depending on the active level based on the software. This section describes the default assignment when the unit is started. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 21...
  • Page 22 Starts and stops selected songs from USB-stick. [ - ] Key Different applications depending on what is shown in the display. [ + ] Key Different applications depending on what is shown on the display. 22 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Switchig The Device On And Off

    To save energy, the unit has the "AUTO OFF" function. With the factory setting, the unit shuts down automatical-   ly after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can change this setting at any time in [MENU] SETUP Auto Off G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 23...

  • Page 24: Icon List

    Open Navigation Delete letter Navigation Scroll list Navigation Trigger Select Zone - Head Trigger Sensor Zone – Rim Trigger Sensor Zone – Bow Trigger Sensor Zone – Edge Trigger Sensor Zone – Bell Trigger Sensor 24 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Before You Start

    At the first start - and after every factory reset - you are offered configuration help so you can quickly and easily set your G3 module to the basics. Of course you can quit the process by pressing [F3] [CANCEL] and set it manually.
  • Page 26 Press the Hi-Hat together with your foot and press [F2] “NEXT”. [F2] NEXT Open the Hi-Hat completely and press [F2] “NEXT”. [F2] NEXT Test the Hi-Hat and press [F2] “SAVE”. [F2] SAVE Setup completed. Press [F3] “DONE”. [F3] DONE 26 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Trigger Setup

    GEWA G3 STUDIO GEWA G5 STUDIO I GEWA G5 PRO Should you use the G3 or G5 module with the pad-configurations of the G9, then please select one of the following trigger presets: GEWA G9 STUDIO | GEWA G9 PRO 5 | GEWA G9 PRO 6 Observing the safety instructions of the Quick Start or operating instructions, proceed as follows: Turn on the power by pressing the [POWER] [P] button.
  • Page 28 [F1] Preset Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select your GEWA set from the list and confirm via [F1]. The process is now complete and your GEWA drum set is optimally tuned to the G3 module.

  • Page 29: Hi-Hat Calibration

    Set] Press [F3] “HH-CALIB“. [F3] HH-CALIB. Press the Hi-Hat together with your foot and press [F2] “NEXT”. [F1] NEXT Open the Hi-Hat ompletely. Confirm the action by pressing the button [F1] “FINISH”. [F1] FINISH G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 29...
  • Page 30 Now the Hi-Hat is fully calibrated and playable. With the Hi-Hat symbol, you can directly test whether the mechanism works. Then confirm the setting by pressing the button [F1] ”DONE“ [F1] DONE If you want to leave the calibration without saving, press the button [F3]. 30 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: User Interface - Basics

    ENERAL FUNCTIONS The G3 module is equipped with buttons and dials that make it easy for you to operate. You can reach each main menu by pressing the corresponding button on the module. To exit a menu, you can press another menu button.

  • Page 32: Loading And Saving From Presets

    Unsaved settings will otherwise be discarded. 7.2.1  Use the dial [5] or the navigation control [8] to select the desired preset from the list.  Press the button [F1] or [ENTER], for loading the preset. 32 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Save

    [7] ABC abc.  Delete individual characters by pressing the button [F2].  Cancellation is possible at any time by pressing the button [F3].  Save the file name by pressing the button [F1] G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 33...

  • Page 34: Home

    X-Fade -> X-Fade (Edit) -> Rimshot -> X-Stick  If "X-FADE" is selected, then press [F2] again to set the desired threshold with the dial [6]. The threshold value determines the change be- tween the X-stick and the rimshot. 34 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Set the headphone volume to a low level before use to avoid damaging your hearing. Especially with in- ear headphones, the volume is perceived differently and it can cause hearing damage if the volume is too high. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 35...

  • Page 36: Drum Kit Presets

    As soon as you make changes to the settings that are not automatically saved, a [*] is displayed next to the corresponding name to indicate this. Save your changes accordingly before (!) changing the drum kit preset. Unsaved settings will otherwise be discarded. 36 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Snare Style - Rimshot, Rimclick & X-Fade Sensitivity

    X-Fade EDIT = A window opens with a fader. Now you can set the threshold value that suits you with the dial [6]. The window closes auto- matically after 2 seconds. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 37...

  • Page 38: Metronome Settings / Click

    Parallel to this, you can select a trigger input (pad) with which you can determine the tempo by playing on the pad (tap input). The tap channel settings can be found under "Options" [F1]. [ENTER] = START & STOP 38 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Set the metronome volume to a low level before use to avoid damaging your hearing. Especially with in- ear headphones, the volume is perceived differently and it can damage your hearing if the volume is too high. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 39...

  • Page 40: Options

    Switch your selected tap channel on and off. Select Tap input / Tap channel Select the input you want to use to determine the tempo in the tap function. Time Signature To return to the metronome main screen, press [F3]. 40 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Instrument

    Under the direct access [TRIGGER SELECT] you can determine what type of pad or cymbal is placed on the input. Example: Cymbal = Edge, Bow, Bell G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 41...

  • Page 42: Sound Editing

    This control allows a coarse tuning of the drum in steps of semitones up and down. 9.1.3 UNING From the selected semitone, you can fine-tune the pitch, which allows fine-tuning by a quarter tone (50 cents). 42 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Attack Time

    Controls the length of the sustain (decay). In this way, the dampening of an instrument can be simulated. The natural sustain of the DRY sample (without effects) shortens in low dial positions and sounds longer in high dial positions. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 43...

  • Page 44: Fx Send

    As soon as you make changes to the settings that are not automatically saved, a [*] is displayed next to the corresponding name to indicate this. Save your changes accordingly before (!) changing the drum kit preset. Unsaved settings will otherwise be discarded. 44 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Sound

    Loading Load the sound with the [F1] or [8] [ENTER] keys Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 45...

  • Page 46: Sound Grouping

    Cymbals = Bow, Bell & Edge Activate the function by pressing [F2] [GROUPING]. Grouping [deactivated] Grouping [activated] If you want to use the sound of only one zone, deactivate the sound grouping function in advance. 46 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Equalizer & Compressor

    Direct Outs and Digital Outs. EQUALIZER The EQ on the G3 affects the volume of the three frequency ranges (LOW / MID / HIGH). COMPRESSOR With the compressor, a smoother audio output can be achieved.
  • Page 48 INSTRUMENT  [F2]  [F1] EQ I Comp The G3 offers a selection of presets to improve your sound, even without a sound engineering background. Load a preset [F2] and observe how it affects the sound. To change individual parameters, select the corresponding menu item from the list with the dial [5] or the naviga- tion keys [8].
  • Page 49 This allows amplitudes in the attack to remain unprocessed. Release Sets the delay after which the compressor stops working as soon as the level of a signal falls below the threshold again. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 49...

  • Page 50: Second Sound

    To keep the settings, save the drum kit before changing the drum kit preset. For a detailed description of how to load, save and over- write presets, see: Loading and saving from presets 50 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Sound Selection / Second Sound

    Load Load the sound with the [F1] or [8] [ENTER] keys Touch [F3] to cancel the operation and return to the 2nd Sound main screen. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 51...

  • Page 52: 10 Trigger Set

    10 TRIGGER SET In the "Trigger Set" mode, you select the pad triggers (drum sensors) and you can make settings. The G3 drum module can be adjusted to your personal, individual playing style. When you make changes to a preset, they are automatically saved. You will also find an asterisk [*] next to the trigger setup name.

  • Page 53: Settings

    GAIN, THRESHOLD, HIGH LEVEL, SCAN TIME, RETRIGGER MASK, TRIGGER TYPE, CURVE ID, DYN LEVEL, DYN TIME. Use the dial [5] to select the corresponding parameter and change the value with the dial [7]. For more information, see the following chapter. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 53...

  • Page 54: Parameter

    G3 module. The construction of the pad used can also contribute to weak signals. Use the "Gain" function if you are happy with the basic values of your trigger pad, but it does not integrate with the rest of the pads.
  • Page 55 Scan Time to 30-50 - the larger the mesh type heads, the higher the Scan Time required for correct signal level detection. Scan Time Parameter Value range: 10-100. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 55...
  • Page 56 If you use pads from other manufacturers, you have the option of matching the sensors (triggers) in the connected pad with the input channels of the G3. Depending on the type of pad, choose from "Single", "Dual" or "3-Way". It is also important to connect pads from other manufacturers correctly.
  • Page 57 CURVE ID Here you will find the selection of different trigger curves that significantly influence the response behaviour of the corresponding pad. The following preset curves are available for selection: Linear, Convex, Concave. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 57...
  • Page 58 DYN LEVEL & DYN TIME Dyn Level determines how hard the G3 tries to suppress false triggers, whereas Dyn Time determines how long false triggers are suppressed. For most pads with rubber playing surfaces, Dyn Level values between 8 and 15 and Dyn Time between 8 and 20 should give the best results.

  • Page 59: X-Talk

    Velocity values below this threshold are ignored by the analysis unit (G3 module). This practice comes at a price, however, as the physical effects of two instruments on each other are usually mutual. High X-Talk thresholds counter- act low activation thresholds of individual pads (for sensitive players) and any physical problem often requires an increase in X-Talk values on both instruments causing the problem.

  • Page 60: Preset

    To save your own preset, select a free USER slot and press [F2]. Press [F3] to cancel the operation. For a detailed description of how to load, save and over- write presets, see: Loading and saving from Presets. 60 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Setup

    Turn dial [7] to enable/disable automatic channel detection. Play a component on your drum kit and the module will automatically show you the channel played. Exit the trigger selection by selecting another main menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 61...

  • Page 62: Selecting & Changing Individual Triggers/ Bank

    [<CAT>] or the navigation keys [8]. If you have selected the hi-hat channel, the symbol (hi-hat) is also displayed. Confirm your selection with [F1] or by pressing [ENTER] Press [F3] to go back one step. 62 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Preset / Load & Save

    RESET TRIGGER SET  [F2]  [F1] Preset To make it easier for you to get started with the GEWA instrument, we have created trigger presets for you. Of course, you can also create, save or load your own presets.

  • Page 64: Hi-Hat Calibration

    [Trigger Set] Press [F3] “HH-CALIB“. [F3] HH-CALIB. Press the Hi-Hat together with your foot and press [F2] “NEXT”. [F1] NEXT Open the Hi-Hat completely. Confirm the action by pressing the button [F1] “FINISH”. [F1] FINISH 64 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Then confirm the setting by pressing the button [F1] ”DONE“ [F1] DONE If you want to leave the calibration without saving, press the button [F3]. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 65...

  • Page 66: 11 Menu

    Select the menu item from the list to load your own wav samples, import or export backups and drum kit presets. SETUP Here you can manage all basic settings and the Bluetooth connection. MASTER All settings for routing, MIDI, EQ's and compressors. 66 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Mix

    11.1 Under “MIX” you will find the mixers to adjust the volume settings for your G3 module. You can control the volume of the individual channels of each drum kit preset, control the FX volume and have the option to control the volume of the hi-hat and the outputs.

  • Page 68: General

    Adjust it with the dial [6] [<PAN>]. Hi-Hat volume Press [F1] [HIHAT VOL] to access the Hi-Hat volume control. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 68 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Hi-Hat Volume

    Change volume Use the dial [7] [<VALUE>] or the navigation keys [8] to change the volume. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 69...

  • Page 70: Fx Level

    Change level Use the dial [7] [<VALUE>] or the navigation keys [8] to change the volume. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 70 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Effects

    11.2 EFFECTS The G3 is equipped with four different effect modules, so you can edit your drum sound down to the smallest detail and customise it according to your wishes. Not all changes are automatically saved, but are part of the drum kit settings.

  • Page 72: Ambient

    (e.g. walls) to the auditory system. Switching the effect on / off Use the dial [6] and switch to [on] or [off]. Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 72 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 73...

  • Page 74: Instrument Reverb

    Gate Threshold parameter is artificial in nature and therefore belongs exclusively to Instrument Reverb. The factory presets provided for Instrument Reverb focus on instrument-specific effects but derive their proper- ties from the same parameters and value ranges. 74 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 75 Exit the level Press [F3], to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 75...
  • Page 76 [F2]. Press [F3] to exit the layer or any menu key to exit the entire menu. For a detailed description of how to load, save and over- write presets, see: Loading and saving from presets 76 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 77 An algorithm that simulates a smaller concert hall where early reflections and a longer decay than room simulations occur. Hall Med An algorithm that simulates a medium-sized concert hall with early reflections and a longer decay than room G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 77...
  • Page 78 Shortens the reverb time in the high frequency range. Since high frequencies decay faster than low frequencies, this effect is very noticeable in the treble range. Adjust the treble level with dial [6]. Preset By pressing [F2] you have direct access to available presets or you can create your own user presets. 78 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Room Reverb

    As the functionality of this effect section is identical to that of the Instrument Reverb module, please refer to the previous section for delineation of concepts, explanation of reverb types and parameters. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 79...

  • Page 80: Multi Fx

    In contrast to the reverb modules, the parameters of the multi-effect module change depending on the selected algorithm. The reciprocal effect parameters are drum kit parameters and are stored directly in the kit. 80 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 81...
  • Page 82 [F2]. Press [F3] to exit the layer or any menu key to exit the entire menu. For a detailed description of how to load, save and over- write presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. 82 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Fx Type - Multi Fx

    Instead of classic pedal control like guitar effects, the G3 generates the movement of the filter along the frequency spectrum by the velocity of the stick beat.
  • Page 84 This effect increases the sharpness of your sound by reducing the resolution of the signal's waveform (along amplitude and period). Exit the level Press [F3] to exit the layer or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 84 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Parameter Detail - Multi Fx

    100% would exhaust the full frequency spectrum possible. The values range from 0 (off) to 127 (100%). Set the direction of movement for the filter type in the frequency Up, Down Direction spectrum starting at Frequency. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 85...
  • Page 86 Controls the number of signal copies feeding back into the effect unit to enhance the Comp Filter effect until it fades. Select low fader positions for less 0-127 Feedback feedback signals and high fader positions for lots of feedback signals and a strong enhancement of the filtering. 86 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 87 (high cut) filter with a transition steepness of 12 dB. Low control positions correspond to low filter frequencies and less treble, while high control positions lead to high filter frequencies and thus filter out less treble. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 87...
  • Page 88 High Damp higher values to create a delay that makes it seem as if the sound is moving away from the ear, while low damping values cause the repetitions to stagnate near the Dry signal. 88 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Usb Load/Save

    [F3] to exit the layer or any menu key to exit the entire menu. If you want to import files again directly after the export, pull the USB stick out of the module and plug it in again. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 89...

  • Page 90: Import - Wave/Sound

    Note that in the INSTRUMENT menu, the module accesses the slots and not the file name. Therefore, it can happen that the sound of an already existing user drum kit is overwritten. Note 90 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Load - Wave/Sound

    Exiting the level Press [F3 to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. For details on naming and Load/Save, please refer to the relevant chapter: Loading and saving from presets. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 91...

  • Page 92: Import - Backup

    Select your backup (GDR file) with the dial [5] or the naviga- tion keys [8]. Load the backup by pressing the [F1] key or [ENTER]. Exiting the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 92 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Import - Kit

    Now save and name the loaded kit directly in the [HOME] [KIT] menu to a free user slot. For a de- tailed description of how to load, save and overwrite presets, see: Loading and saving from presets. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 93...

  • Page 94: Export - Backup & Kit

    Loading and saving from presets. Only the currently loaded kit is saved. Please repeat the export procedure accordingly for other kits. Factory presets are automatically saved as a backup in the unit and do not need to be exported. 94 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: 11.4 Setup

    [F1] or [ENTER] to open the selected list entry. Press [F3]to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. The following functions are available: Bluetooth To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. Read the following chapter: Bluetooth G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 95...
  • Page 96 Clear Settings * Resetting the system settings and all settings of the selected kit, as well as the trigger settings. User presets are not dele- ted! Clear all Kits * Delete all created user drum kits. 96 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Bluetooth

    Before a factory reset, export your user drum kits and create a backup. 11.4.1 B LUETOOTH MENU  SETUP  [F2] Bluetooth Pairing Press [F1] [PAIRING], to connect your G3 Module via Bluetooth with a device. BT Name Press [F2] [BT NAME] to assign a custom name for the Bluetooth device. Exit...
  • Page 98 MENU  SETUP  [F2]  [F1] Pairing Step by step explanation Press [F1] [PAIRING] Switch your device to Bluetooth search mode and select the "GEWA G3" module. GEWA G3 4392 Enter the PIN-code Now you can use Bluetooth audio or/and Blue- tooth MIDI 98 |G3 –...
  • Page 99 MIDI Only MIDI As soon as your device is connected to the G3 module, the connection is established automatically, even after a restart of the module. You can change the volume at the sending device and additionally via the "MIX-IN"...

  • Page 100: Bt Name

    Use the dial [7] ABC abc to change the upper and lower case as well as special characters.  You can delete individual characters by press- [F2]].  You can cancel at any time by pressing [F3].  Save the Bluetooth name under [F1]. 100 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: 11.5 Master

    [F1] or [ENTER], you can edit the selected list entry. To access [ROUTING] [F2], press the corresponding key. Exiting the level Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 101...

  • Page 102: Routing / Instrument

    USB out. In this section, you will learn how to work with each matrix. The routing function of the G3 is divided into 2 input categories: Routing and Routing Others. While the input channels displayed vary, the functionality is identical. Thus, the content of the following subchapters applies to each matrix.
  • Page 103 [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. Automatic saving takes place. Changes are saved automatically. This is a global function that affects all drum kit presets and is not saved in the presets. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 103...
  • Page 104 Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select the preset from the list and confirm the selection with [ENTER] [F1]. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 104 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Routing / Others

    Effects, songs and metronome are generally not sent via the direct outs. Master-Out Headphones The operation is the same as described in the previous chapter. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 105...

  • Page 106: Routing Daw

    11.5.3 R OUTING If you connect your G3 module to a computer via USB cable, then you will have the 6 USB-Outs and the sum of the Master-Outs are available. The table shows the channel assignment. DAW Channel (USB) 1 (Master Out 1) 2 (Master Out 2) Only the dry signals are sent via the USB channels.

  • Page 107: Master & Headphone Equalizer / Compressor

    OMPRESSOR MENU  Master  EQ/COMPRESSOR  [F1] MASTER EQ I Comp As for the individual inputs, the G3 module offers you a fully parametric 3-band equalizer as well as a compressor for the master and headphone outputs. MASTER COMPRESSOR &...

  • Page 108: 11.6 Midi

    11.6 MIDI Under this menu item, you will find the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) implementation of the G3 to configure the associated connections on the back of the unit. Furthermore, MIDI notes sent from each pad can be individually adjusted for MIDI outputs.
  • Page 109 MENU  Master  MIDI  [F1] MIDI You can access various MIDI functions in your G3 module. MIDI PAD SETTINGS Some external applications use mappings of MIDI control signals that differ from the standard MIDI file, so that communication with other MIDI devices can be faulty. In this tab, the user can adjust note values for MIDI OUT configurations.

  • Page 110: Midi Pad Settings

    In this view, the user can adjust note values for MIDI OUT configurations. An example of a deviation from the G3's internal MIDI note assignment is that some manufacturers use a specific note setup internally (e.g. the assignment starts at a different octave of the keyboard). In order to make these units compat- ible with each other, their external note configuration must be matched.
  • Page 111 MENU  Master  MIDI Pad Settings  [F1]  [F1] MIDI Pad Settings Press [F1] [VIEW] to switch between the "Channel-View" and the "List-View". Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu.   G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 111...
  • Page 112 [ENTER]. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. To enter the "DEFAULT" menu from the list view, press [F1]  [F2] in the list view. 112 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 113 Use the control dial [5] or the navigation keys [8] to select the corresponding note. Press [ENTER] to confirm the selection. Exit menu Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 113...

  • Page 114: Midi Control

    Use the dial [5] [<INPUT>] or the navigation keys [8]. MIDI Control Assignment Use the dial [7] [<VALUE>] or the navigation keys [8] to adjust the MIDI values. Press [F3] to exit the level or any menu key to exit the entire menu. 114 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Each line is updated together with the selection of a controller number. Active controller numbers are automatically stored in the G3's device database. The following table shows an expanded view of the underlying menus. Each control- ling component connected to the corresponding input channels (HH Pedal, Snare, Ride, Toms/Aux) has access to the same set of available controllers.

  • Page 116: Midi Global Settings

    ETTINGS MENU  Master  MIDI Global Settings  [F1] MIDI Global Settings This menu item contains all settings for connecting the G3 to other MIDI devices for remote control. Select menu item Use the dial [5] or the navigation keys [8].
  • Page 117 11.6.3.1 B MIDI ASIC FUNCTION OF ROUTING The following table shows you how best to route your MIDI signals. G3 MIDI Routing – Fields and menus MIDI Input Local Control     to MIDI-Out  to USB-MIDI ...
  • Page 118 MIDI information received from the G3 back into the G3 to control the internal sound processor. In this setup, the G3 sound processor would receive two identical sets of control data when Local Control is on.
  • Page 119 Drum Kit Program Change is completely deactivated (factory setting) Only the G3 controls programmes on external MIDI devices by changing the kit. The G3 responds only to external MIDI programme changes. The drum kit linked to the external programme is loaded.

  • Page 120: 12 Usb/Song / Player

    Insert a USB stick into the module. Press the [13] [USB/SONG] key. [USB/SONG] If no USB stick is inserted, the following message appears in the display: Insert USB Stick Press [F1] to open the file manager. [F1] 120 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 121 [F3]. [F1] If you have opened a folder, then proceed as described in point 3 to load a song. To return to a higher folder level, select the <UP> folder from the list. [F1] G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 121...
  • Page 122 Use the dial [6] to change the playback position in the song. Alternatively, you can also use the navigation keys left [ ] & right [ ] [8]. Volume Use the dial [7] to select the volume of the song player. 122 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 123: Record

    [F1] or discard the file by pressing [F3] [DISCARD]. For how naming works, see: Loading and saving from presets You will now find the saved file on your USB stick. [F1] = SAVE [F3] = DISCARD G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 123...

  • Page 124: 13 Update

    13 UPDATE GEWA is constantly working on updates to give you the most enjoyment out of your instrument in the future. Under [MENU]  SETUP  INFO you will find the version and serial number of your G3 module. Updated files can be found at: www.gewadrums.com/service...

  • Page 125: Useful Information

    If you suspect that you have a claim that will be covered by the warranty terms regarding your GEWA digital Drum Console, please contact your dealer during regular business hours.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting And Possible Solutions

    Make sure that the stereo cables connecting pad and console are plugged I can only hear one pad component (e.g. Head OR in completely. Regarding GEWA cymbals and modules, the stereo cable Rim). needs to be connected to the socket facing the cymbal piezo.

  • Page 127: Midi List / Notes & Nrpn / Gewa G3 & G5 & G9

    14.3 MIDI L & NRPN / GEWA G3 & G5 & G9 OTES 14.3.1 MIDI I MPLEMENTATION For MIDI messages received on MIDI channel 10. MIDI Message HEX Code Description NOTE ON 99H kk vv Note ON #kk(1-127), velocity vv(1-127). vv=0 means NOTE OFF...
  • Page 128 0x17 Edge 0x18 0x14 Edge 0x19 Bow (Closed)* 0x2A Edge 0x16 Pedal Chick 0x2C Pedal Splash 0x15 Bell 0x13 AUX1 Head 0x58 0x59 Bell 0x16 AUX2 Head 0x5A 0x5B Bell 0x17 AUX3 Head 0x5C 0x5D 128 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 129 39 - D#2 Drum Kit Tom 4Rim 40 - E2 Drum Kit Snare Rim 41 - F2 Drum Kit Tom 4 42 - F#2 Drum Kit HH Bow (Closed) 43 - G2 Drum Kit Tom 3 G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 129...
  • Page 130 AUX1 Rim 90 - F#6 AUX2 Head 91 -G6 AUX2 Rim 92 - G#6 AUX3 Head 93 -A6 AUX3 Rim 94 - A#6 AUX4 Head 95 – B6 AUX4 Rim 96 – 127 Reserved for Hi-Hat 130 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Drum Edit Nrpn Controls

    B9H 63H 1DH 62H rr 06H vv Room Reverb send level, vv=0..127 NRPN 1ErrH B9H 63H 1EH 62H rr 06H vv Instrument Reverb send level, vv=0..127 NRPN 1FrrH B9H 63H 1FH 62H rr 06H vv Multi-FX send level, vv=0..127 G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 131...
  • Page 132 B9H 63H 2FH 62H rr 06H 00 Request Input / Gain Reduction / Output levels (see below for Response message) * Edit controls of all Hi-Hat trigger notes work on same parameter set and need only to be sent once (rr=46). 132 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Effects Nrpn Controls

    0301h Pre-Delay Time 0 = 0ms, till 127 = 250ms 0302h Reverberation Time 0 (shortest) till 7Fh (longest) 0303h Pre-High-Pass Filter Frequency 0=OFF…64=~500Hz...127=~1KHz 0304h High-Shelf Filter (Tone) Gain 0=-12dB, 64=0dB, till 127 = +6dB G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 133...
  • Page 134 Drive: 0 (linear) till 127 (max drive amount) 0406h Low Pass Filter Frequency: 0 = closed, till 127 = open (8kHz) 0408h Post Gain: 0 (muted), till 127 Multi Effects: Chorus 0404h Type (Waveform): 0 = Triangle, else Sine 134 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Master/Monitor/Hp Eq/Comp Nrpn Controls

    380Ah High Mid Band Gain 0=-15dB…40h=0dB…7Fh=+15dB 380Bh High Band Gain 0=-15dB…40h=0dB…7Fh=+15dB 380Ch Low Band Freq. (note 1) 0=20Hz…7Fh=16kHz 380Dh Low Mid Band Freq. (note 1) 0=20Hz…7Fh=16KHz 380Eh High Mid Band Freq. (note 1) 0=20Hz…7Fh=16KHz G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 135...
  • Page 136 Release time: 0=fast release (10ms), … 60=100ms, … 100=1s, till 127=slow release (~5s), 391Ah exp. Curve 391Bh Threshold: 127=0dB, 64=-6dB, 32=-12dB, 16=-18dB, 8=-24dB, 4=-30dB, 2=-36dB 0=-Inf 391Ch Ratio: 127=1/128, 126=2/128 (1/64), 125=3/128, … 64=64/128 (1/2), … 0=1/1 136 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Boost: 0=1x ... 127=8x 3A1Eh Knee : 0=hard, else soft 3A1Fh Request Input / Gain Reduction / Output levels (see below for Response message) Note 1: 14bit precision when using NRPN MSB+LSB value, 1 Hz step G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 137...

  • Page 138: Trigger Settings Edit Nrpn Controls

    NRPN Description 40rrH Trigger Bank Preset # 0..maxNB (max number of presets depends on factory Trigger Bank) 41rrH Head/Rim resp. Bow/Edge/Bell*** Gain 0..8 42rrH Head/Rim resp. Bow/Edge/Bell Threshold 1..127 43rrH Head/Rim resp. Bow/Edge X-Talk 0..7 138 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 139 *Positional Sensing: SAM5916 sends MIDI Controller CC#16 with value 0 (Center) till 127 (Outer). ** Hi-Hat Pedal curve is select when sending NRPN 0x4C2C (“rr” = 0x2C = “HH Chick” note) *** Parameter available for Bell only in case of “3-Way” mode selected G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 139...

  • Page 140: Trigger Curve Packet Description

    LED Brightness Control 0=LEDs OFF, till 5=highest brightness Bluetooth commands: 0 = triggers disconnect A2DP link 40h (BT ON) 1 = Pairing mode 3741h 3Fh = BT Module OFF 40h = BT Module ON 7Fh = BT module factory reset 140 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Direct Out 3 & 4 mode 0=mono, 1=stereo 1 (stereo) 3B12h Direct Out 5 & 6 mode 0=mono, 1=stereo 1 (stereo) 3B13h Direct Out 7 & 8 mode 0=mono, 1=stereo 1 (stereo) 3B1Fh Request Outputs levels (see below for response message) G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 141...

  • Page 142: Output Levels Response Packet Description (Host -> 5916)

    MIDI Settings Power-up NRPN # (High|Low) Description default 3720h MIDI Channel 0=Off, 1..16 3721h Local Control 0=Off, 1=On 1 (On) 3722h MIDI Input Soft through 0=Off, 1=to MIDI-Out, 2=to USB MIDI, 3=to both 0 (Off) 142 |G3 – Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 143: Metronome Settings

    3768h Accent On/Off 0 = OFF, else ON 1 (ON) 376Ah Tap ON/OFF 0 = OFF, else ON 376Bh Tap Channel (MIDI note of drum trigger) 376Ch Tap Head/Rim (2nd MIDI note, 0=not used) G3 – Owner‘s Manual | 143...

  • Page 144: Technical Data

    15 T ECHNICAL G3 Drum Console – Technical Data 168 (40 Preset + 128 User Presets) Drum Kits More than 400 Instruments Pad Compressor & 3-band full parametic EQ per pad Effect types Output compressor & 4-band full parametricr EQ for headphone and master-output...

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