Yamaha GW10 Owner's Manual

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  • Yamaha GW10 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR VR57100 JEABR1CR13.2CP VR57110 JEABR1CR13.2CP
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    utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOTconnect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name pIate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This Product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or
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    thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW10 Guitar Performance Effector. The GW10 is a portable and convenient multi-effect device for guitar (as well as other instruments). The high-quality effect sound and the flexible pedal control over certain parameters make the GW10 ideal for signal processing in
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    OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST 1 PRECAUTIONS 2 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 8 GW10 Internal Structure 8 The Effect Structure of the GW10 9 Memory Structure 10 GUIDED TOUR SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW10 12 THE EFFECTS OF THE GW10 15 PLAYING WITH THE
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    to its full potential. To actually start using the GW10, read the GUIDED TOUR (page 12). It guides you step-by-step in setting up your GW10, connecting it properly, and (most importantly!) getting sound out of it. The section also introduces you to the effect programs by letting you hear what they
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    PRECAUTIONS s USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY Power to the GW10 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3 or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. Also make sure that the adaptor you have is
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    soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened pedal operation. s ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Since the GW10 contains digital circuitry, it may cause interference and noise if placed too close to TV sets, radios or similar equipment. If such a problem occurs, move the GW10
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    given for more information on individual buttons and features. Refer to this section also as necessary when using the GW10, when you need specific information on a certain control or terminal. s Top Panel e wtr q MIX MIX NO WRITE YES MEMORY / BANK(HOLD) GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR !2 o !3 4
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    normal operation, they correspond to the three effect blocks (Distortion, Chorus, and Delay) and are used to turn those effect blocks on and off. (See pages 18, 24.) • Also, in normal operation, they are used to set the on/off group for the effect blocks (which effect blocks will be turned on/off by
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    Indicators When the Foot Controller is used as a volume pedal, one of these lights to indicate the position of the volume pedal in the effect chain. (See page 33.) i Effect Type Indicators These light to indicate the selected effect type in the effect block (or the selected parameter category
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    OFF POWER qw e rt q INPUT LEVEL Control For adjusting the level of the input signal. (See page 14.) w INPUT Jack For connection of an instrument (guitar, your stereo amplification system to take full advantage of the stereo effects of the GW10. For mono operation, connect your system only to the
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    Internal Structure The diagram below shows the internal system of the effects and other functions of the GW10. Guitar Amplifiers INPUT L/MONO OUTPUT R INPUT PEAK INPUT LEVEL Tuner switch DST MULTI-EFFECT SECTION Noise Gate THR REL CHO DLY OD/DST Overdrive Crunch Distortion COMP When
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    Controller block, all of which can be used simultaneously. A block includes one or more effect types, one of which can be used at a time. And each effect type (except Noise Gate) is made up of three parameters, which allow you to set the sound of the effect. The logic of this structure is reflected
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    simply turn the power off and on again. In this condition, some LEDs will be lit, but none will be flashing. NOTE s Alternatively, you can exit the Tuner function by pressing the M Pedal Switch or the Foot Controller. s 2 Advance through the various effect programs by pressing the M Pedal Switch or
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    : BLOCK TYPE NO WRITE YES Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 After reaching the last effect program, the GW10 "wraps around" to return to the first effect program. When using the M Pedal Switch, only the effect programs of the currently selected bank are selected in order. After reaching the last
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    the precaution "USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY" on page 2.) s 3 Plug your instrument into the INPUT jack on the rear panel. 12 Guided Tour LEVEL INPUT R L / MONO OUTPUT DC IN ON / OFF POWER INPUT For the sake of these instructions, we'll assume you're using an electric guitar; however, most
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    channels of the instrument/effect sound go into separate mixer channels. For best results with this setup, use the Amp Simulator effect in the Chorus block (see page 30). 5 Turn on the power of all the equipment, starting with the GW10, and turning on the connected amplifier last. Guided Tour 13
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    GW10. 8 Now that you've properly set the level on the GW10, slowly bring up the other volume controls to suitable levels - starting with the amp. If you've followed all these instructions carefully, you should now be able to hear your guitar sound processed by the effects of the GW10. 14 Guided
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    THE EFFECTS OF THE GW10 The GW10 is equipped with a comprehensive set of effects designed specifically for the guitar player. You can switch these effects on and off as needed and adjust them quickly and easily from the panel controls. There are three groups or "blocks" of effects - Distortion,
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    section on pages 8-11 for information on the basic structure of the GW10 and how to select effect programs.) 1 First, try playing with a bright chorus effect. Use the M Pedal Switch to select bank 3, program number 5. (Hold down the Pedal Switch to select the desired bank, and press it repeatedly to
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    easy and instant way to change from one volume setting to another. 4 Next, let's use the Foot Controller to change the sound in realtime. Select bank 1, program number 2. As you play your guitar, slowly rock the pedal back and forth. Listen to the "wah-wah" effect in the sound as you move the Foot
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    WRITE COPY SWAP DST CHO DLY Now, play your guitar again and hear how the sound has changed. Try pressing H and L as well, seeing how turning the effect blocks on and off affects the overall sound. 3 In this effect program, you can also use the Foot Controller to simultane- ously turn both the
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    effect blocks on and off. You can instantly check which effect blocks are enabled for this function by looking at the green ON OFF GROUP LEDs above the Effect to indicate that the two corresponding effect blocks can be turned on/off down firmly when using this function; the effect block or blocks
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    , you'll learn how to change the effect type and use the parameter dials to change effect settings. CAUTION! s If you wish to save the changes that you make here, be careful not to press the M Pedal Switch while making changes. If you do, the next effect program will be called up, erasing all
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    Chorus Depth parameter. (The matrix on the panel clearly shows the effect/parameter/ parameter dial relationship; notice that DEPTH is in the same two parameters if Chorus Depth is not set to a high enough value. 6 While playing your guitar, try adjusting the left and middle parameter Guided Tour 21
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    . s When you've adjusted the sound to your satisfaction, you may wish to save it for future recall. You can either copy the settings down on paper (using a copy of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart on page 48) or go on to the next section and save the settings to the GW10's memory. 22 Guided Tour
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    to indicate that the GW10 is ready to write the settings to memory at the you want to save the settings to a different program number, use the M Pedal Switch to select another bank used here to change the effect program number; its only use is in step #3 below. s 3 To actually save the new settings
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    section of the manual explains briefly, yet completely, all of the features and functions of the GW10. Refer to it when you need information about a specific feature or function. SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS OPERATION 1 To select one of the four banks, press and hold the M Pedal Switch, then release
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    be used to instantly turn pre-assigned effect blocks on and off. The green ON OFF GROUP LEDs above the Effect Block buttons indicate which effect blocks off with the Foot Controller. (For instructions on how to set the on/off group, see "Assigning Effect Block On/ Off Groups" below.) OPERATION Push
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    Pedal Switch at any time during editing. Doing so will switch to the next preset and erase all settings you had made to that point. s OPERATION 1 First, turn off all effect blocks (using the Effect while playing your guitar. In general, adjust a parameter, then play your guitar to hear the change
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    set the Drive parameter roughly between the 12:00 and 3:00 positions. s dynamic range more suitable for use with the other effects. For this reason, compression is effective on guitar is a rich distortion effect Compression is applied to signal levels above the ideal for power chords and Rock'n'
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    effect chain (except when the Wah effect is used; see illustration in the SYSTEM OVERVIEW section on page 8). In general, you should set Output six-string guitar sound like a twelve-string), or setting the pitch to other intervals (such as a fourth or fifth) to create instant harmonies and fill out
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    ) starts at the beginning each time it is triggered. Touch is normally active when you select the Wah effect. The Pedal setting lets you sweep the filter manually with the Foot Controller. This setting is available only when WAH has been selected in the Foot Controller block. If the WAH LED in the
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    response or no equalization. HINT s Take care when using maximum levels; distortion could result, especially when all parameters are set to the maximum. s Amp Simulator (AMP) This effect realistically reproduces the characteristic sound of a guitar amplifier, and provides a natural sound for direct
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    effect chain of the GW10, since it is most often used to reproduce the echoes and ambience that follow a sound when heard in an actual performance are heard. Time s When Feedback = 8:00 - 9:00 When Feedback is set to roughly Level between 8:00 and 9:00, the direct sound (plus Doubling)
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    the signal needs to be to open the gate. For optimum operation, Threshold should be set just above the level of the noise; setting it too high may cause notes to be cut off too abruptly. Level Guitar signal Release time Threshold level Release Determines the time of the decay, from when the
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    OPERATIONS The Foot Controller of the GW10 can be used as a volume pedal or as a realtime controller for specific effect parameters. Moreover, when used as a volume pedal, it can be placed in one of three positions in the effect chain, and be given a minimum volume setting other than zero (for when
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    shows the effect blocks and parameters that correspond to the four effect categories. 3 Play the connected instrument and try using the Foot that parameter's effect block, the Foot Controller will function as a volume pedal (in the position following Delay and the Minimum Volume setting will be
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    selected effects on or off, push the Foot Controller down to its maximum setting, then firmly press it once. To select the effect blocks for s To disable both the mechanical spring and the effect block on/off control: 1 Turn the power off. 4 Using a Phillips screwdriver with a shaft long and thin
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    the screw cap and large screw. 6 Finally, set the GW10 to Full Range mode to disable effect block on/off switching. To do this, turn on the power while simultaneously holding down both the B(NO) and T(YES) buttons. BLOCK TYPE ON / OFF POWER NO WRITE YES While holding these down... ... turn
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    indicator, BANK LEDs and WRITE LED all flash.) 2 If desired, select the bank number and effect program number to which you wish to save the new settings by using the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) If you want to use the same preset number, skip this step. NOTE s The T(YES) button CANNOT be
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    LED will now flash.) 3 Select the destination bank number and program number with the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) NOTE s The T(YES) button CANNOT be used here to change the effect program number; its only use is in step #4 below. s 4 To actually copy the program to the destina- tion, press
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    , if desired) with the M Pedal Switch. NOTE s The T(YES) button CANNOT be used here to change the effect program number; its only use is in step #5 below. s settings stored in the edit buffer. If you wish to retain these settings, use the Write operation (page 37) to save the settings to an effect
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    record of the settings you make (using a copy of the BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART on page 48), so that you can reprogram the effect later if necessary. s OPERATION 1 Simultaneously hold down the M Pedal Switch and turn the power on. (The currently selected effect program number flashes.) BANK
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    guitar without having to disconnect it from the GW10. It also temporarily cuts off the sound, so that you can tune it silently and inconspicuously during a performance to as high as 445 Hz. The pitch setting made here is memorized by the GW10 even when the power is turned off. To change the standard
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    Appendices TROUBLESHOOTING Even though the GW10 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally not function as you expect it to. Note that the problems covered here are not malfunctions of the GW10. PROBLEM The instrument (guitar) sound cannot be heard. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION • Check
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    any effect on the sound. • If you are using the Foot Controller to control volume, make sure that the Minimum Volume has not been set to make sure that the effect block of the parameter to be controlled has been turned on; otherwise the Foot Controller functions only as a volume pedal. (See third
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    GW10 and their settings, along with a short description of each program. The Chart Key below indicates how the chart is to be read. s Chart key BLOCK D S T TYPE OD/DST PARAMETER DRIVE TYPE OUTPUT SETTINGS GROUP ON/OFF EFFECT ON/OFF : ON : OFF s Foot controller setting VOL: VOLUME PEDAL use
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    powerful lower end. DST CHO OD/DST EQ TYPE DRIVE (DST-H) OUTPUT LOW MID HIGH D LY DELAY TIME FEED BACK MIX NOISE GATE MIN THR REL VOL No. 2 - 2 VOL : Progressive rock sound updated for the 90's. For best results, set rhythmic chops and backing parts using a single pickup. DST CHO
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    sound ideal for rock 'n' roll, but can be used in various styles. DST CHO OD/DST AMP TYPE 4 : Versatile clean sound, good especially for jazz guitar. DST CHO COMP AMP SENSE ATTACK OUTPUT TYPE (COMBO - 5 : A luscious, all-purpose Chorus effect with a spacious sound. DST CHO D LY COMP
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    ) MIX D LY DELAY TIME FEED BACK MIX NOISE GATE MIN THR REL VOL PRM No. 4 - 5 : This Wah effect lets you change the character by the strength of your picking. Good for rhythmic chops using a single pickup. DST CHO D LY COMP WAH DELAY SENSE ATTACK OUTPUT SENSE FREQ RANGE TIME FEED BACK
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    BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART Copy this page and use it for keeping records of your own original parameter settings. 48 Appendices BANK No. MEMORY No. Foot Controller Setting : MEMO : : ON : OFF ON OFF GROUP / TUNER BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER WRITE COPY SWAP DST CHO DLY WAH DST CHO
  • Yamaha GW10 | Owner's Manual - Page 53
    -set/user-programmable) Effect Blocks/Types q Distortion Block Overdrive/Crunch/Distortion Compressor q Chorus Block Chorus Pitch Shift (Pitch range = ± 1 octave) Wah Equalizer Amp Simulator (Stack/Combo/Tube) q Delay Block Delay Effect Functions Effect program selection (with M Pedal Switch
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    effect parameters 20, 26 editing effect programs 20 Effect Block / Group Set / Utility buttons 5 Parameter dials 6 Pedal Wah 29 Pitch Left 28 Pitch Shift 28 effect 6, 21, 37 using to change the sound 17 using to turn effect blocks on and off . . . . . 18 volume pedal control 33 Volume
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    will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user's manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with
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    Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das Musikinstrument Typ: GW10 (Gerät, typ, Bezeichnung) in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen Yamaha Europa GmbH Name des lmporteurs. • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Europa GmbH. • Dies bezieht sich nur auf die von der Yamaha
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    Malaysia Tel: 3-717-8977 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. BOX 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551 SINGAPORE Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd. Blk 17A Toa Payoh #01-190 Lorong 7 Singapore 1231 Tel: 354-0133 TAIWAN Kung Hsue She Trading Co., Ltd. No
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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
OWNER’S MANUAL
VR57110
JEABR1CR13.2CP
VR57100
JEABR1CR13.2CP
GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR