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- Page 1 - BLUE SERIES - MANUAL SUSTAINOR GOAT-DESIGN.JP 2023...
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Page 2: General Use
General Use - BLUE SERIES - Thank you very much for purchasing SUSTAINOR. In order to 3. First, set SUSTAINOR GAIN, TREBLE BOOST to 12 o'clock, use this product for many years to come, please read the SUSTAIN to "15," GATE TRIG. to "0," and PRESET MODE instruction manual carefully and use the product in the and PHASE to “OFF. correct way. 4. Turn on the power to the connected power amplifier or If you want to use SUSTAINOR right now, please follow the other sound system. Turn up the volume on the amplifier to instructions on this page. However, we strongly recommend set the volume, and adjust the CHANNEL LEVEL and that you read the rest of the manual immediately to fully TREBLE BOOST settings on the SUSTAINOR. Use the CHAN understand and master the capabilities of this sophisticated A/B tones, PRESET, PHASE, and other switches according to signal processor. the sound you want and the ensemble you are working with. 1. Make sure that the power to the amplifier or other device to be connected is turned off before connecting the SUSTAINOR. Note: Use the recommended AC adapter. 2. Connect from the SUSTAINOR OUTPUT to a power amplifier, the line input of a mixer, or a guitar amplifier. If you are using a guitar amp with a choice of high or low input, it is recommended to use the low gain input. The tone control on the amplifier or mixer should be set to the center position. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR... - Page 3 CHANNEL A LEVEL：The frequency band. This provides a noise reduction effect output level of CHAN A without sound cutoff. can be adjusted. PREAMP GAIN：Match the output CHANNEL B LEVEL：The level of the guitar to which it is output level of CHAN B connected. The best setting is to can be adjusted. adjust the CLIP LED so that it lights up when you play a chord strongly in CLN or CLN2 mode. SUSTAIN：Controls sustain feedback. PRESET MODE A/B：CHAN COMPRESSOR：Compressor A/B modes can be adjusted operation is displayed; the LED more precisely. indicates the compression threshold value. PHASE：Reproduces the TREBLE BOOST：Controls the phase cancellation pattern overall treble component. Use when a multispeaker cabinet OVERDRIVE THRESH： when making final corrections to is mic'd. Lights up when DIST/ amplifiers, sound systems, etc. EDGE mode is activated. CHANNEL：Switches ON/OFF SWITCH：Switches between CHAN A (Red) effect on/bypass. and CHAN B (Green). GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR...
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Page 4: Preamplifier Gain
PREAMP / COMP / GATE - BLUE SERIES - Preamplifier Gain You can connect any high-impedance device to the input jack, Connecting a device with a high output current level may clip such as a regular guitar pickup, active guitar preamp, electric the preamplifier buffer, which can cause distortion; use CLN piano, or effects device. Low-impedance microphones should or CLN2, and if the CLIP LED often still lights up even when be connected to the sustainer after passing through a mic GAIN is already set to 0, turn down the output of the preamp or similar device. connected device. PREAMP GAIN It is used for fine gain adjustment in all SUSTAIN Adjust the sustain time after making a rough modes. You can also use the overdrive mode for +8dB of gain adjustment with GAIN at the beginning. It is also used to boost if necessary. However, too much gain in clean mode increase or decrease distortion in all overdrives. may cause unnecessary distortion. The SUSTAIN level is the first compressor controller and is The PREAMP GAIN and CLIP LEDs are there to best set the used to adjust the sustain time in all modes and is also used level of the signal being fed into the sustainer's main to prevent feedback on a loud stage. This control is also used compressor. select CLN or CLN2 mode and turn up the GAIN to increase or decrease distortion overtones when creating until the LED lights up momentarily when you play a chord distortion sounds with the sustainer. hard. This will give you maximum compression without too For normal use, it is recommended to set it to memory 15. At much distortion when using the CLN or CLN2 sound. this position, you will get about 15 dB of gain attenuation on the instrument sound, which will give the impression of much It is normal for the CLIP LED to light when using EDGE or longer sustain compared to the raw guitar sound. DIST mode. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR... - Page 5 The Noise Gate not only prevents noise and hiss from rising to the SUSTAIN, PREAMP GAIN, and the output level of the instrument. surface at high sustain settings, but also eliminates hiss and buzz from single coil pickups and other effects connected between the To get a very long sustain, adjust the level to "red". This will apply guitar and the sustainer. some distortion even in CLN/CLN2 mode, but it depends on the output of the guitar. The effect of this noise gate is different from most, as it reacts slowly when notes are stretched long and quickly when they are If feedback occurs on a loud stage, turn down SUSTAIN instead short, automatically eliminating the noise so that the last part of of OUTPUT LEVEL. In this case, you may want to lower PREAMP the note is not interrupted. The gate's attack time is extremely GAIN a little. GAIN BOOST will also increase feedback. fast, so note heads are reproduced correctly. To eliminate compression, set SUSTAIN to "0" and lower GAIN as GATE TRIG. controls the threshold level (sensitivity) of the needed. When SUSTAIN is set to "0", the output volume is gate, and the gate starts cutting high frequencies at "0". If automatically adjusted so that no significant volume loss is felt. there is a lot of noise from the guitar or other equipment, the The output volume is automatically adjusted to prevent any gate will not close when GATE TRIG. is set to "0". Also, if the significant volume loss. gate is set to maximum, the high frequencies may be cut off while the sound is being played. Therefore, adjust the knob so that the hissing noise starts to disappear before the sound is completely eliminated. While the hissing noise is attenuating, the yellow LED will light up. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR...
- Page 6 MODE SELECT/PHASE - BLUE SERIES - Channel The MODE SELECT/PHASE section can be used to create Two channels can be used to switch between two different anything from crystal-clear cleans to intense distortion preset sounds via the CHANNEL footswitch; two cannot be sounds. the CHAN A/B controller is a selector for four basic used simultaneously. guitar sounds, and the PRESET MODE A/B provides variations on these PHASE is the controller that affects the The OVERDRIVE THRESH LED lights when the guitar signal MODE circuit later. is at a level high enough to produce distortion in EDGE or DIST mode. The MODE switch (DIST/EDGE/CLN/CLN2) is the most important controller and classifies the overtones of the guitar sound into four different types. Each time the mode is changed, the internal EQ, gain, compression, distortion circuit and various parameters change. DIST Consciously intensifies midrange frequencies to provide powerful overdrive. EDGE It has an overdriven sound quality with a slightly stronger midrange frequency and sustain. CLN The overall EQ is similar to DIST and EDGE, but with a clean sound that sustains well. CLN2 Natural EQ with extended high frequencies, and a compressed, eleco-style clean sound. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR...
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Page 7: Preset Mode
MODE SELECT/PHASE - BLUE SERIES - Preset Mode GAIN BOOST Boosts the signal going into the distortion SEMI CLN A slight distortion is added to the normal clean circuits of DIST and EDGE. 7dB of gain is added in the case sound. In this mode, the gain setting is changed before of DIST for a super high sustain sound, suitable for high entering the light distortion stage. power leads and power chords. 14dB of midrange boost in Also, the SEMI CLN sound only works in CLN mode. the case of EDGE for another high energy sound. By amplifying the gain in this way, EDGE sounds similar to PHASE It reproduces the ideal phase sound of a normal DIST, making it suitable for power rhythms and the microphone recording a cabinet with four speakers, for like. If you ever experience feedback on a loud stage, turn off example. It is particularly effective at line output and can be the GAIN BOOST or turn down the SUSTAIN on the connected directly to a mixer or DAW. compressor. This switch does not work on CLN and CLN2. AUTO CLN You can change from a distorted sound to a clean sound simply by adjusting the guitar's volume knob. Unlike a normal guitar amp, the sound does not become muffled or lose volume when the guitar volume is turned down. Also, AUTO CLN only works in EDGE mode. A loud signal (guitar volume fully open) will not change the EDGE sound. At small signals, the highs and volume loss that occurs when the guitar volume is turned down are automatically compensated for; the AUTO CLN works even when GAIN BOOST is turned on, but the clean sound is slightly emphasized in the midrange. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR... - Page 8 OUTPUT / CHANNEL LEVEL - BLUE SERIES - Output The OUTPUT adjusts the overall EQ and volume after going through all the compressors and distortions. TREB BOOST This function roughly adjusts the overall frequency response. This is not designed to be a tone controller, but rather a function to adjust the frequency response of the sustainer to suit all output devices, from small guitar amps to PA mixers. In its normal position, "+20" gives a flat sound system. If you feel that the high frequencies are too tight for your amp or speakers, please lower the setting a little. CHANNEL LEVEL This is the last volume controller of the sustainer. It is located behind all distortion and compression circuits and can be considered the master volume. The total adjustable range is 15 dB. CHANNEL A and B can individually adjust the volume of the mode selected by CHAN A and CHAN B, respectively. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR...
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
・ To clean the exterior, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. ・ Always hold the plug when unplugging or plugging in the AC adapter from the Observe the following instructions power outlet. ・ Do not disassemble or modify this equipment. ・ When not in use for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent ・ Never do anything that is not described in the instruction manual when repairing or them from leaking. replacing parts. Always consult your dealer or Rancher Co. ・ Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet when not in use for an extended period of ・ Always plug the AC adapter into a 100 VAC power outlet. time. ・ If there is dust on the AC adapter plug, wipe off the dust. ・ Use only the specified AC adapter. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or short circuit. ・ Do not wire the power cords of other electrical equipment together with the power ・ The product should be placed near an electrical outlet so that the user can easily cords of other electrical equipment. reach the AC adapter plug. Connect to an outlet that matches the rated power consumption of the product. ・ Do not expose batteries to excessive heat sources (sunlight, fire, etc.). In the following cases, immediately turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter ・ Do not apply more force than necessary to switches, knobs, etc. from the outlet. This may cause malfunction. ○When the AC adapter is damaged ○When a foreign object enters the interior ・ Do not use benzene, thinner-based liquids, compound quality, or strong flammable ○When there is an abnormality or malfunction in the product ※When repair is polishers to clean the exterior. required, ask the dealer. ・ Do not place it in an unstable place. The product may fall and cause injury to the customer or damage to the product. ・ Do not forcibly bend the AC adapter cord or place it near equipment that generates ・ Do not climb on the product or place heavy objects on it. heat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. This product may be dropped or damaged, resulting in injury to the customer or The cord may be damaged, resulting in electric shock or fire. damage to the product. ・ Do not use it for long periods of time at high or uncomfortable volume levels. GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR... -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications - BLUE SERIES - INPUT Impedance・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2MΩ 以上 Maximum Level・・・・・・・・・・ 3.3Vrms(+10dBv) Compressor Adjustment Range・・・・・・・・ 21dB Gate High cut frequency response・・・ -3dB at 1.5kHz, -20dB at 15kHz THRESH Range・・・・・・・・・・ 20dB continuous OUTPUT Impedance・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1kΩ CLN Maximum Level・・・・・・・ 1.5Vrms(+6dBV) DIST/EDGE Maximum Level・・・ 1Vrms(0dBV) High frequency Boost Range・・・ 20dB at 4kHz continuous TREB. BOOST Range・・・・・・・ 20dB continuous Size W134, D126, H71 (mm) Including protrusions Battery 9V Alkaline Battery 1 AC Adapter 9V DC Center minus 1A or more Due to the specifications, the continuous usage time with battery is about 10 minutes. Use of a dedicated AC adapter is recommended. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Distributed by Rancher Co. Ltd. 3-8-1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0072, Japan goat-design.jp GOAT BLUE SERIES / SUSTAINOR...
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