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- Page 1 Torpedo Studio User’s Manual V 1.0- 10/05/2014...
- Page 3 OROSYS SAS cannot be held responsible for any damage, accidental or otherwise, that results from an inappropriate use of the Torpedo Studio. Please refer to the safety in- structions included in this manual. The reproduction of any part of this document is strictly forbidden without the written authorization of OROSYS SAS.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introducing the Torpedo Studio ........17... - Page 6 The Torpedo Studio’s interface ........
- Page 7 6 MIDI Implementation PROGRAM CHANGE (PC) ........49 CONTROL CHANGE (CC) .
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Page 9: Foreword
Any operation that requires opening the unit should be left to a qualified technician. 1.2 Reader warning The triangle symbol with an exclamation mark is an indication for important mes- sages concerning the correct operation of the device. Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Studio... -
Page 10: Mains Power
Always use a dry and soft cloth with no alcohol or solvent for cleaning. Please keep the unit clean and free from dust. 2 Contents of the package The shipped package contains: 1. One Torpedo Studio unit in a protective sleeve, 2. One mains power cable, 3. One USB cable, Two Notes Audio Engineering... -
Page 11: Maintenance
Product: Torpedo Studio Test Manager: Guillaume Pille The Two Notes Torpedo Studio is certified to be compliant to the CE and FCC standards: • EN 55103-1 : 1996 and EN 55103-2 : 1996. • EN 60065 05/2002 + A1 05/2006. -
Page 12: Warranty
Please contact your authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer in order to obtain an RMA to return the complete product to the Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Service Center closest to you, with proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. -
Page 13: Recommendation On The Proper Use Of A Loadbox With A Tube Amplifier
— otherwise overheating may cause damage, both to the loadbox and to the amplifier. The Torpedo Studio is a digital loadbox. This term indicates that the Torpedo Studio is a load which can electrically replace the speaker cabinet while dissipating (transforming into heat) the power coming out of the amplifier. -
Page 14: Which Output Volume For My Amplifier
• You may hear some noise coming out of your Torpedo Studio when playing, like there is a tiny speaker inside the box. This is perfectly normal and there is no reason to worry. The sound is produced when power goes through the coil of the reactive load embedded on the Torpedo Studio. - Page 15 Recommendation on the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier • The Torpedo Studio has a built in fan, as there is quite a lot of power dissipated into heat in- side the box. We selected a so called "silent fan", but as it is running fast, it is never entirely silent.
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Page 17: Quick Start Guide
The Two Notes team has taken extreme care to design the high- end, professional Torpedo Studio rack unit. Our goal is to provide ease of use, reliability, versatility and above all, perfect audio quality. -
Page 18: Front Panel
The Torpedo Studio is a standalone unit you can bring with you in any situation, whenever silent playing is needed. The role of the Torpedo Studio is to replace the following elements of the traditional guitar or bass setup: • the guitar/bass power amplifier •... -
Page 19: Tube Stage Output
Many musicians get their sound from a particular use of that element and the Torpedo Studio gives you the possibility to use it too. To that effect, Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed an original tube-stage modeling that gives you a choice of 4 different tube models (6L6, EL34, EL84 and KT88) in Push-Pull (PP) in AB class, or Single Ended (SE) in A class configurations. -
Page 20: Dual Processing
When recording guitars or basses, it is common to apply a few effects to shape the sound before it is sent to a PA or a recorder. In the Torpedo Studio you will find the mandatory Low Cut filter, a simple but highly effective EQ filter with two modes, GUITAR or BASS, a 1-band Exciter, and a studio... - Page 21 Studio Always use a standard speaker cable (a pair of insulated conductors with no shielding) to connect your amplifier to the Torpedo Studio. Us- ing an instrument cable instead of a speaker cable can cause signifi- cant damage to your amplifier, requiring service by a technician.
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Page 22: Stay Connected
Studio before powering-on your amplifier. The Torpedo Studio starts on preset 00. Now the input gain and output volume must be set up. 1. Turn off the volume of the Phones output, as well as that of any devices connected to the analog or digital outputs of the Torpedo Studio. -
Page 23: Connecting The Torpedo Studio
Part 4 Connecting the Torpedo Studio The Torpedo Studio offers a solution for silent and quality sound capture in many situations. The following illustrations show the most common situations the Torpedo Studio has been created for, starting with the various routing options. -
Page 24: Input Select
1.2 Outputs Modes We have incorporated a useful function inherited from the Torpedo Studio: the Dual Miking/Dry output mode. When selecting that option, both A&B channels will be mixed in mono, either on the right or left output, and the respectively left or right output will send the dry, unprocessed signal. It is a very interesting function that allows you for example to record the dry signal on one track and the wet signal, a mix of A and B processing channels, on another mono track. -
Page 25: Routing Diagrams
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 1.3 Routing diagrams Input Output Stereo Dry/Dual Miking Dual Miking/Dry "Amp" "Line L", "S/PDIF L", "AES/EBU L" "Line R", "S/PDIF R", "AES/EBU R" "Line L+Amp" Not compatible Not compatible "AES/EBU", "S/PDIF", Not compatible Not compatible "Line"... -
Page 26: In The Studio
Connecting the Torpedo Studio 2 In the studio The Torpedo Studio can be used in the studio for analog or digital recording. We shall concentrate here on digital recording, but you can use the Line Outputs, for example to feed a microphone preamplifier and add an extra "color"... -
Page 27: On Stage With A Preamplifier
The THRU, AES/EBU, S/PDIF and LINE outputs can be used simultane- ously. 4 On stage with a preamplifier The Torpedo Studio offers two Line inputs to connect any kind of bass or guitar preamplifier, or any other Line level instrument, including keyboards. Two Notes Audio Engineering... -
Page 28: Mixing A Real Cabinet Miking And The Torpedo Studio
On stage or in the studio, you may need to feel the sound coming out of a cabinet. You can simply connect a cabinet to the THRU output on the Torpedo Studio. You will be able to hear the sound coming from the amp as usual, without any simulation or effect from the Torpedo Studio. -
Page 29: Why Am I Hearing Phase Cancellation Effects?" Or Fixing The Latency-Related Issues When Using The Analog I/Os On The Torpedo
The whole process takes a certain amount of time, referred to as latency. This can be described as the time that it takes for the signal to go from one input to one output. In the Torpedo Studio or VB-101, you can choose between two different latency modes (normal - 5.063ms or Low - 3.064ms). -
Page 30: What If I Am Using The Digital I/Os On My Torpedo?" Or How To Figure Out The Latency Of The Full Digital System
As the number of samples is an integer, you will never match the exact latency value in millisec- onds. Here is how we recommend you proceed to minimize the phase cancellation effect: • Set a time length/number of samples as close as possible from the Torpedo Studio latency value (with the help of the table);... -
Page 31: A Note On External Effects Placement
1. Dry recording the amplifier (i.e., recording the sound of the amplifier at the speaker output with the Torpedo Studio but without a speaker simulation); 2. Using the Torpedo Studio as an external processing unit inside a digital or analog loop by using the AES/EBU, the S/PDIF or the Line I/Os. -
Page 32: Step One: Recording The Dry Signal
7.1 Step one: recording the dry signal First of all you will need to get a DRY signal from the Torpedo Studio. On the following table we have listed the various options you have with the Torpedo Studio. It is very off-putting trying to play with a completely dry sound so we have indicated on which channel you can get a wet signal (i.e.,... -
Page 33: Configuring And Using The Torpedo Studio
Here is a representation of the screen displayed in PERFORM mode. The PERFORM screen is the default screen you will see when first using the Torpedo Studio. This is the mode you will be on when you are playing without editing or changing any parameter. From that mode you can navigate the presets. -
Page 34: Speaker Input Gain Control
POST FX menu Compare switch The Torpedo Studio control panel includes the various knob and switch controllers that give access to the machine and/or sound parameters. You can access any menu by pressing the corresponding switch. By pressing once you will access the last channel you edited, either A or B. -
Page 35: Setup
Dry to right. This function is useful for recording a dry signal for later re-miking while monitoring (and/or recording) a processed signal. • Loadbox Mode: The Torpedo Studio features a loadbox that can be either Reactive or Resistive. that is a unique function that let you choose either the warm sounding Resistive mode, or the brighter and closer to real speaker impedance Reactive mode. -
Page 36: Sync
Studio is close to 5ms. In some cases (e.g., when chaining several digital audio devices), it can be beneficial to reduce the latency of the Torpedo Studio, by turning the Latency Mode to "Low". This decreases the latency to 3ms by suppressing the Overload parameter in the Torpedo Studio’s speaker simulation and thus reducing the CPU load to accelerate the processing. -
Page 37: Device Id
With the "COMPARE" switch, you have access to an advanced comparison functionality devel- oped by Two Notes Audio Engineering. Think about it as a temporary set of parameters that re- initialized after each startup of the unit. It can be used to quickly and easily compare two sets of parameters. -
Page 38: Spkr/Mic
final stage of a traditional amplifier brings — that is, the power amplifier. Plug your device into the LINE input of the Torpedo Studio and enjoy the typical sound of the Two Notes electrically accurate virtual tube power amplifier. -
Page 39: Speaker And Mic
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio • Power Amp: Activate the power amplifier simulation by turn- ing this parameter "On". • Model: Choose the circuit topology (Push Pull or Single Ended) and the tube type (6L6, EL34, EL84, KT88). • Volume: Set up the output volume of your virtual power amplifier. -
Page 40: Miking
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 8 MIKING In the "MIKING" menu, you take the place of the sound engineer. This is where you will find the "sweet spot", the perfect microphone position. You will also be able to control speaker saturation and balance between simulated and non-simulated tones. -
Page 41: Variphi
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 8.4 Variphi • The Variphi function allows you to play with the phase of the signal. When recording with two microphones you will often experience the phase cancellation effects. A slight differ- ence in the placement of the microphones plus the micro- phones own specifications can lead to that effect, which... - Page 42 • Frequency: Controls the cutoff frequency of the filter. 10.2 EQ The Torpedo Studio includes an equalizer, which is a central tool for mixing. With a few adjustments, it is possible to cut down an excess of low or high frequencies, to boost a frequency band for more presence, or to apply the classic V-shape tone onto a distorded guitar.
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Page 43: Exciter
Configuring and using the Torpedo Studio 10.3 Exciter An exciter is very useful to give a tone a certain character, or to add presence, or "air", to the sound. • Exciter: Switch the exciter ON or OFF. • Gain: Control the quantity of effect applied to the sound. -
Page 44: Torpedo Remote
12 Torpedo Remote You can add new cabinets or IR files to your Torpedo Studio by using the standalone application Torpedo Remote for Windows™ and MAC OSX™. Download the software from the Two Notes website: http://www.two-notes.com. Take control of the machine via USB, change the parameters, arrange or add/delete cabinets and IR files, and apply updates. -
Page 45: Want More Cabs
• Two Notes cabinets: Torpedo Remote features the new Two Notes Boutique. This is an online store that gives you access to all of the Two Notes virtual cabinets, captured with a set of 8 microphones. Make sure you have a working Internet connection and click on La Boutique: On the bottom left you find all of the cabinet collections, which are simple filters: selecting a... - Page 46 Once you have put all the cabinets you need in you basket, simply click on "Check out" to be redirected to the Two Notes Store. The secured payment process uses your Internet Browser. No billing or information on the payment method is stored on the Remote, so as to ensure maximum security.
- Page 47 • 3rd-party IR files in .wav or .aiff format: Torpedo Studio complies with third-party Impulse Responses (IRs) in .wav or .aiff format. To add a .wav or .aiff file to your list, simply move the file to the root of the default Impulses directory or select another folder (see part 5.4).
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Page 49: Midi Implementation
Every preset in the Torpedo Studio is identified by a corresponding program number. Preset 01 of the Torpedo Studio corresponds to the MIDI PC 01. You can address the 100 presets (from 01 to 100), with MIDI PC 100 calling Preset 00. his way, it is possible to randomly access a preset by sending the appropriate MIDI PC number. - Page 50 0 = 100%L ChA, 100%R ChB ; 63=C ; 127 = 100%L ChB, 100%R ChA Mute - Link 0 - 1 0 = Unmute ; 1 = Mute Table 6.1: Torpedo Studio MIDI Implementation Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Studio...
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Page 51: Specifications
Condenser microphone Blue™ Dragonfly Cnd 87 Condenser microphone Neumann™ U87 Rbn 160 Ribbon microphone Beyerdynamic™ M160N Rbn121 Ribbon microphone ruban Royer™ R121 Dyn Bass20 Dynamic microphonee Electrovoice™ RE20 Dyn Bass52 Dynamic microphone Shure™ Beta52 Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Studio... -
Page 52: List Of Cabinets
Specifications 3 List of Cabinets Designation Inspired by GUITAR cabinets 2Notes CSG Two Notes Custom 1x12" ElectroVoice® EVM12L Alichino Cornford® Harlequin 1x12" OB Celestion® Vintage 30 UK Angl VintC Engl® 4x12" Celestion® V30 Bayou Jenkins® Sound Lab 2x12” OB Eminence® Patriot Swamp Thang BDeLuxe Fender®... - Page 53 Specifications Designation Inspired by BASS cabinets 2Notes CSB Two Notes Custom 1x15" Alu XL Hartke® XL 4x12" AZ Ben SWR® Big Ben 1x18" AZ Work SWR® WorkingMan 4x10" Calif Low Mesa/Boogie® 2x10" Fridge Ampeg® 8x10" Heaven Bot David Eden® 1x15"...
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Page 54: Technical Data
Maximum output level: • (no load, balanced): 11.2 dBu • (10 kOhm load, balanced): 10.7 dBu • (no load, unbalanced): 5.1 dBu • (10 kOhm load, unbalanced): 4.9 dBu Headphones Output Stereo out, Jack 6.35mm (1/4") Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Studio... - Page 55 Input voltage: 185-264 V AC, 47-63 Hz Power: approx. 10 W Dimensions Width: 440 mm, 483 mm including rack-mounting edges Depth: 180 mm, 230 mm including connectors and knobs Height: 88 mm Weight: 4 kg Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo Studio...
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Page 57: Technical Support
Should you encounter a problem with your Torpedo Studio or need help regarding any technical aspects, please note that Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed on-line services to provide you with fast and efficient technical support, the Two Notes Help Desk which you will find at this address: http://support.two-notes.com/...
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