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Rocktron Utopia G200 Manual

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May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents
#4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091,
5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617.
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  • Page 1 MANUAL May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
  • Page 2 Your UTOPIA G200 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/ 53/EC, 2002/95/EC Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Quick Reference 3. UTOPIA G200 Top and Back Panels 4. Connections 5. Operating Format 6. UTOPIA G200 Functions and Parameter Description GLOBAL Function MIXER Function PREAMP Function HUSH® Function SPEAKER Simulator Function COMPRESSOR Function WAH-WAH Function...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Rocktron’s Utopia G200 Professional Guitar System provides an arsenal of tone and effects processing. The G200 is packed with plenty of great sounds ready to transform any Guitar amplifier into a Power- house of Rock. Simply put the G200 between you and your amp and let your inspiration flow! Rocktron stands alone with amazing tone generation and effects in the G200 - everything you need to create your own signature sound and define a new generation of playing.
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PRO- VIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HAN- DLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. •...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference

    2. Quick Reference...
  • Page 7 STEP 1 Turn ON the UTOPIA G200. STEP 2 Select your desired preset by pressing any button 1-3 to select presets. You may also do this by following STEP 6. NOTE - the G200 starts with preset number 1, preset 0 does not exist.

  • Page 8: Utopia G200 Top And Back Panels

    3. UTOPIA G200 Top and Back Panels...
  • Page 9 9 UP button This button allows you to scroll UP through the preset banks. Each G200 preset bank has 3 pre- sets in it (note there is no Zero (0) preset or Preset 129)
  • Page 10 This standard, mono 1/4" jack is used to provide input to the unit. 17 OUTPUT RIGHT jack This 1/4" jack provides the right output of the UTOPIA G200 for use in stereo situations, such as direct recording, plugging into a PA system, two Guitar amplifiers, etc.
  • Page 11 UTOPIA G200 Top and Back Panels..continued..18 OUTPUT LEFT/MONO jack This 1/4" jack provides the left output of the UTOPIA G200. This output is a MONO output and should be used in mono situations, such as plugging into the front of an amplifier. For stereo situations you must also use the OUTPUT RIGHT Jack.

  • Page 12: Connections

    4. Connections Standard Connection with a Guitar Amplifier...
  • Page 13 4. Connections..continued..Connection in Stereo to Two Guitar Amplifiers.
  • Page 14 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a PA System...
  • Page 15 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a Computer...
  • Page 16 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a Recording Workstation...
  • Page 17 4. Connections..continued..Connection Using an Outboard Effect and MIDI...
  • Page 18 4. Connections..continued..Connection for MIDI IN from a Computer with MIDI Utility Program...
  • Page 19 4. Connections..continued..Connection for MIDI OUT to Computer with MIDI Utility Program...

  • Page 20: Operating Format

    5. Operating Format The G200 provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 presets can be called up at any time via the PRESET knob, or by using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons and PRESET switches. Each preset has the following effects available at all times:...

  • Page 21: Utopia G200 Functions And Parameter Description

    These controls are called parameters. It is the setting of each of the parameters which determines the overall sound of each preset. The UTOPIA G200 is set up to allow you to first access each function (via the FUNCTION SELECT knob), then the parameter list for each function (via the PARAMETER SELECT knob) and finally the adjustable value for each parameter...

  • Page 22: Global Function

    (i.e. the settings stored for these parameters are the same for all presets). The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these Global parameters: The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the UTOPIA G200 is OUTPUT a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.

  • Page 23: Mixer Function

    6. MIXER Function The next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are included in all presets -- regardless of which configuration is currently recalled -- although the parameter values stored in this function are only for the currently recalled preset.
  • Page 24 The VARIAC ADJUST parameter adjusts the level at which the preamp stage in VARIAC ADJUST the UTOPIA G200 begins to distort. A Variac is a voltage attenuating device that plugs into an AC wall outlet and adjusts the voltage level to any device which is plugged into it.

  • Page 25: Hush® Function

    Guitar and the A/D converter. This ensures a quiet input signal to the preamp section. Be- cause the preamp section of the UTOPIA G200 is digital, it is virtually noise-free (even for the high-gain channels). Therefore, a quiet input signal to the preamp will result in a quiet output signal.

  • Page 26: Speaker Simulator Function

    6. SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function The SPEAKER Simulator function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the UTOPIA G200 directly to a mixing board, recording system or other full range system.

  • Page 27: Compressor Function

    6. COMPRESSOR Function The COMPRESSOR function is available in all configurations. This function allows you to com- press the signal prior to the distortion stage. Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones, and also to increase sustain when using distorted tones. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these COMPRESSOR parameters: The COMPRESSOR IN/OUT parameter determines whether the compressor is COMPRESSOR...

  • Page 28: Wah-Wah Function

    The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configura- tion title. The UTOPIA G200 has an internal wah-wah which allows for the built-in expression pedal to be used as a wah-wah pedal when selected in the Pedal Controllers function. To do this, you will need to activate this in the "PEDAL CONTROLLERS"...

  • Page 29: Phaser Function

    6. PHASER Function The PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHA" in the configuration title. Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, then shifting the phase of different frequencies of one signal and mixing it back with the original signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these PHASER parameters: The PHASER IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Phaser is active for the PHASER...

  • Page 30: Modulation Efx Function

    TREMOLO PITCH SHIFT Once you have made a change in Modulation effect selection the G200 will auto- matically turn the effect on and load a preset state for you to start with or just use as it is. You may then further edit the effect by turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob one click to the right to access the FUNCTIONS of the selected Effect.

  • Page 31: Chorus Function

    The CHORUS function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. The Chorus effect in the UTOPIA G200 is produced by using two delayed signals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), detuning these delayed signals (slightly changing their pitch), then modulating the detune effect so that the amount of pitch detune is constantly varying.
  • Page 32 6. CHORUS Function Continued..The LEVEL 2 parameter determines the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1 LEVEL 2 PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel. PAN 2 The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modulation of the Voice 2 signal. DEPTH 2 A lower depth setting will produce a more subtle detune effect, while a higher set- ting will produce a more extreme detuning of Voice 2.

  • Page 33: Flanger Function

    6. FLANGER Function The FLANGER function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. Flanging involves splitting the input signal into at least two individual delayed signals (Voice 1 and voice 2), then modulating these delayed signals so that, when summed back with the direct signal, phase cancellations will occur at some frequencies while peaks in the response will occur at others.

  • Page 34: Tremolo Function

    6. TREMOLO Function The TREMOLO function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function. The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these TREMOLO parameters: The TREMOLO IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Tremolo is active or TREMOLO I/O bypassed for the current preset.

  • Page 35: Pitch Shift Function

    The PAN parameter allows you to pan the shifted signal to the left or right chan- nel. The PITCH parameter selects what harmony note the UTOPIA G200 will PITCH produce based on the input note. The value displayed for this parameter represents the number of cents that the signal will be shifted (adjustable in 20-cent increments).

  • Page 36: Pitch Shift Intervals

    6. PITCH SHIFT INTERVALS PARAMETER CORRESPONDING VALUE INTERVAL +1200 1 Octave +1100 Major 7th +1000 minor 7th +900 Major 6th Voices above the input signal +800 minor 6th +700 perfect 5th +600 diminished 5th +500 perfect 4th +400 Major 3rd +300 minor 3rd +200...

  • Page 37: Delay Function

    Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The UTOPIA G200 provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
  • Page 38 6. DELAY Function Continued..The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be SOURCE 2 the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the direct signal (DIR). The DELAY HIGH FREQUENCY DAMPING parameter controls the amount of DLY HF DAMP high frequency content in the delayed and regenerated signals.

  • Page 39: Tap Quantizing Function

    6. TAP QUANTIZING Function The TAP QUANTIZING function allows you to select a TAP rate for the delay preset. When in 2nd Function Mode you can use the Tap Button (Preset button 3) to set the rate of the delay. This is ideal when playing live and you would like to change the delay rate in real time without missing a beat! The Tap Quantizing can be set (or fixed) for each preset.

  • Page 40: Reverb Function

    6. REVERB Function Reverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem as a single continuous sound. These echoes gradually decrease in intensity until they are ultimately absorbed by the boundaries and obstacles within a room. As the sound waves from the sound source strike the boundar- ies of a room, a portion of the energy is reflected away from the obstacle while another portion is ab- sorbed into it - thereby causing both the continuance of sound as well as the decaying or "dying out' of the sound.

  • Page 41: Utopia G200 Block Diagrams

    7. UTOPIA G200 Block Diagrams WITH CHORUS, FLANGER AND PITCH SHIFT MODULATION EFFECTS...

  • Page 42: Tremolo

    7. UTOPIA G200 Blocks WITH TREMOLO MODULATION EFFECT PRE-EQ COMP...

  • Page 43: Function And Parameter Range List

    7. Function - Parameter - Range List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B HUSH OFFSET -10(dB) to +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 44 7. Function - Parameter - Range List continued..FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) MODULATION MODULATION EFX Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo Pitch Shift CHORUS CHORUS (Chorus In/Out Status) Out, In LEVEL 1 (Voice 1 Level) OFF to +4(dB) PAN 1 (Voice 1 Panning) L <0 to 100>...
  • Page 45 7. Function - Parameter - Range List continued..FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) via PARAMETER ADJUST) TAP QUANTIZING DELAY 1 Sixteen, Eighth, Triplet, Quarter, Half, Whole, None DELAY 2 Sixteen, Eighth, Triplet, Quarter, Half, Whole, None REVERB REV INPUT (Reverb Input Status) Muted, Active...

  • Page 46: Operating The Utopia G200

    8. Operating the UTOPIA G200 8. Display Description The LCD display on the Utopia G200 provides you with the information about the preset you are in: When in PRESET MODE the LEDs will be lit "GREEN" and the display will show the following: Top line of display will show: BANK - Displays the Preset Bank you have selected.

  • Page 47: Selecting A Preset

    8. Selecting a preset: There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA G200. You can either turn the PRESET knob to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will show the selected preset number. b 0 4 c o m p r e s s i t ! c h r - d l y - r e v The second way to select a preset with the UTOPIA G200 is to use the footswitches.

  • Page 48: Preset Banks

    8. Preset Banks: The Utopia G200 has 43 banks of 3 presets each (note that there is no preset "0" or preset "129") for a total of 128 presets. This is an ideal setup for live situations as you can arrange your sounds in each bank to suit your needs.

  • Page 49: Changing Preset Parameters

    8. Changing preset parameters: Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to select the function heading which contains the Step 1 parameter(s) you wish to change. * * * * R E V E R B * * * * R E V I N P U T M U T E D Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to the specific parameter you wish to change.

  • Page 50: Storing Changed Preset Parameters

    8. Storing changed preset parameters: 1,3,4 While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store Step 1 procedure. The display will now alternate between the destination preset number and title and "STORE AT PRESET." b 1 2 S w e e t d r e a m b 1 2 s w e e t d r e a m 3 7 F L A - d l y - r e v...
  • Page 51 8. Storing changed preset parameters continued...: If you would like to copy the title - press the store button. The display will briefly Step 4 flash "STORED" and return to PRESET MODE. If you do NOT want to copy the title simply turn the Parameter Adjust one click and the title will not be stored.

  • Page 52: Operation Mode

    8. Operation Mode The Utopia G200 has two OPERATION MODES - Preset and 2nd. When in Preset mode you can select any preset you would like in the various banks. When in 2nd Mode you are in the 2nd function mode of the selected preset.

  • Page 53: Selecting A Modulation Effect

    8. Selecting a Modulation Effect Step 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to MODULATION EFX. * m O D U L A T I O N e f x * C H O R U S Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo or Pitch Step 2 Shift.

  • Page 54: Mute/Tuner Function

    8. MUTE/Harmonic Tuner Function The Utopia G200 provides a built-in harmonic tuner which can be activated by pressing the 2nd button and then the MUTE/TUNER button number 2. This will MUTE the output of the G200 allowing you to tune in silence. Use 12th fret harmonics to tune.
  • Page 55 8. MUTE/Tuner Function continued..Here is a note that is slightly below C (i.e. slightly flat) FLAT SHARP As you tune the string, the displayed asterisk will move closer to the displayed note Step 3 on the top line. When the plucked note is perfectly in tune with the note that is dis- played, "TUNED"...

  • Page 56: Usb Connection

    You can connect the Utopia 200 directly to a computer via a standard USB cable (not included) and us- ing standard PC drivers. The USB in the G200 will pass audio and can be used to record directly into a computer based recording system and receive the audio back into the G200.

  • Page 57: Midi Channels - Midi Receive

    The G200 can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices. In order for this func- tion to operate properly, the G200's MIDI receive channels must be set to correspond to the MIDI Channel that the other devices are sending MIDI messages on. The MIDI RECEIVE channel options are 1-16, OMNI and OFF.

  • Page 58: Midi Channels - Midi Transmit

    8. MIDI CHANNELS - MIDI Transmit The G200 can transmit MIDI commands to other MIDI receiving devices. You must however assign a MIDI Transmit channel in order to do so. In the next section [ PROGRAM CHANGES ] you will learn how to send program changes to your favorite piece of rack gear.

  • Page 59: Program Changes

    PROG CH TX The G200 will send PROGRAM CHANGES on a 1 to 1 basis. If you recall PRESET 1 on the G200 it will send PROGRAM CHANGE 1 on the assigned TRANSMIT CHANNEL . MAP When set to MAP the G200 will send a different PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER you have selected to be sent using the 1 -TX PC→...

  • Page 60: Midi Dump/Load

    8. MIDI DUMP/LOAD Any or all of the G200's presets may be dumped to another G200, a sequencer or MIDI utility program using a PC MIDI interface to create a ( .syx ) file. This file may be uploaded to the Rocktron website to share with other users.
  • Page 61 M I D I D U M P / L O A D d u m p e d To BULK DUMP all presets to another G200 or upload them to a Sequencer or Step 6 Computer using a PC Midi interface along with a MIDI Utility program, use the...

  • Page 62: Pedal Controllers

    The "ADJ" selection in PEDAL CONTROLLERS section option lets you assign the PARAMETER ADJUST knob for "quick adjust". Many people use this control as a Master volume, but you can assign this to any of the G200's parameters. The default setting of this controller is mapped to MASTER VOLUME.
  • Page 63 8. Pedal Controllers continued..To access the Pedal Controller function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to Step 1 "PEDAL CONTROLERS". p e d a l c o n t r o l e r s Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob for the first parameter of the Controller Assign func- tion.
  • Page 64 1 0 0 NOTE: The UTOPIA G200 allows you to select an upper and lower value limit which the parameter cannot exceed. For example, if a parameter has a value range from 0 to 127, yet you would like the range of the parameter to vary from only 50 to 127, you may set a lower limit of 50 and an upper limit of 127 via the Upper (ULIM) and Lower Limit (LLIM) parameters.
  • Page 65 8. Pedal Controllers..continued..Selecting a lower limit value that is greater than the upper limit value will invert the response of the controller - i.e. the toe position of the expression controller will provide the minimum value, while the heel position will provide the maximum value. To make changes to the second Pedal Controller turn the PARAMETER SELECT Step 10 knob clockwise one click.

  • Page 66: Pedal Status

    The PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT pa- rameter to ON, the UTOPIA G200 will track the position of the expression pedal (assuming the expres- sion pedal is presently or had been previously assigned to "PEDAL VOLU") and vary the preset volume accordingly from preset to preset.
  • Page 67 8. Pedal Status..continued... Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the RUN STAT parameter. p e d a l s t a t u s r u n s t a t Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the IPED/VOL param- Step 3 eter.
  • Page 68 8. Pedal Status..continued..... You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any parameter, the LED Step 5 above the "STORE" button will light. Press the STORE button to save the changes you have made. "STORE AT PRESET" will flash intermittently with the current preset. If you would like to save this change to the current preset, press the STORE button again.

  • Page 69: Footswitch Mapping

    Reverb Input Turns on and off the Reverb (Active or Muted) TBypass Tru-Bypass - turns on and off the effects and preamp and allows the signal to pass through the G200 unaffected. 2, 3,5 To access the FOOT SW MAPPING function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise Step 1 to "FOOT SW MAPPING".
  • Page 70 8. Foot SW Mapping (Footswitch Mapping) continued..Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select TOGGLE. f o o t s w m a p p i n g e f x 1 t o g g l e Use the PARAMETER SELECT knob to access the TOGGLE channel selection Step 4 for either Clean, Texas, British, Mega or Scorch.

  • Page 71: Factory Restore

    The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shipped from the factory. Either the entire UTOPIA G200 memory can be restored or a single preset can be restored. Note that you do NOT need to restore presets 65 to 128 as these are factory preset that can not be altered and stored.
  • Page 72 A L L R E S T O R E A specific code number must be entered to restore the UTOPIA G200 memory Use the Step 3 PARAMETER ADJUST knob to enter the number "22".

  • Page 73: Title Edit Function

    To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until Step 1 the UTOPIA G200 displays "TITLE EDIT". * * t i t l e e d i t b 1 2 s w e e t d r e a m Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise to initiate the Title Edit mode.
  • Page 74 NOTE: The STORE button must be pressed to save the new title. Exiting the Title Edit func- tion before pressing the STORE button will erase any editing that was done in Title Edit. Also, after flashing "STORED", the UTOPIA G200 will exit the title edit mode and return to the main preset number.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Power On Preset

    3 4 f l a - D L Y - R E V In the above example, preset 34 has been saved so that when you turn the UTOPIA G200 on in the future, preset 34 will be the preset that is recalled.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    You may also set the volume when the display is showing a preset name by turning the PARAMETER ADJUST control which is mapped directly to the MASTER VOLUME of the G200. Aux Input Jack 1/8" Stereo Power Requirements 9VAC / 2.9A min.

  • Page 77: Utopia G200 Preset Listing

    10. Utopia G200 Preset Listing Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Utopia Rocks Scorch Distortion w/Delay Volume Zero Volume Full Volume Clean Strat Clean w/Reverb Volume Zero Volume Full Volume Wammy Man British Distortion w/Delay Pitch Actual Pitch Octave Higher...
  • Page 78 10. Utopia G200 Preset Listing Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Utopia Rocks Scorch Distortion w/Delay Volume Zero Volume Full Volume Clean Strat Clean w/Reverb Volume Zero Volume Full Volume Wammy Man British Distortion w/Delay Pitch Actual Pitch Octave Higher...
  • Page 80 Rocktron -A Division of GHS Corporation 2813 Wilber Avenue Battle Creek MI 49037 Rocktron Phone: 1-(269)-968-3351 Email: info@rocktron.com Check us out on the web at: www.rocktron.com 2007-0001 Rev. 12/02/07...

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