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V-TONE GMX110/GMX210/GMX212
4. EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Instead of loudspeaker outputs, the GMX110 features a single
SPEAKER OUT connector ( ) used for connecting an external
loudspeaker.
4. EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Effects are the icing on the cake when it comes to creative
sound designs. On the one hand, direct recordings (i.e. recordings
without a microphone, which is possible with the V-TONE) are
all about placing the guitar sound in an artificiall created space
since no natural ambience is possible. On the other, effects
such as dela , chorus, flanger and tremolo are an integral part
of the modern guitar sound. For this reason, weve equipped the
V-TONE with an effects processor that lets ou create a
professional-grade sound that ou are used to hearing on our
favorite recordings. This wa , ou are one giant step closer to
emulating our fave sounds without having to schlep a rackfull
of effects ever where ou go.
The integrated multi-effects processor offers the same audio
qualit found in our 19" effects unit VIRTUALIZER PRO, known
for being used in studios. You get 31 different groups of first-
class effects at our disposal, for example reverb, chorus,
flanger, dela , pitch shifter, compressor, expander, Wah
variations, various combination effects and even tube and
speaker simulations. All in all, there are 99 presets ou can use,
offering ou a wide variet of different-sounding effects. You
can edit one parameter on each preset directl on the V-TONE
and three parameters via MIDI. Additionall , the multi-effects
processor lets ou mix and match different effects with different
speakers, depending on each preset. Presets can be overwritten
with our own creations.
The multi-effects processor works basicall in stereo,
whereb onl the TAPE and PHONES outputs are influenced in
the case of the GMX110. Both signals (left and right) are added
up for the speaker and the mono power amp of the GMX110.
However, ou can still use stereo effects for recording purposes
b utilizing the TAPE OUT or b pla ing with a second amp in
stereo. The GMX210 and GMX212 can reproduce the effects in
stereo due to having two built-in speakers.
sTurn the PRESET control to dial up an effect preset. While
the preset is loading up, the new program number blinks in
the displa . The preset ou dialed up is active shortl
thereafter. This new preset is shown in the displa .
sUse the FX control to edit the effect. Effect mix is shown in
the displa . After 3 seconds, the displa shows the preset
number again. The decimal point in the 2-digit displa blinks
each time ou make a change.
sTo store an edit, keep the IN/OUT ke pressed for about 2
seconds. This overwrites the previous settings.
sTo restore factor presets (reset function), keep IN/OUT
pressed while powering up the V-TONE.
4.1 FXT effects t acking
FXT is an extremel useful function that lets ou assign a
specific effect to each channel of the V-TONE, and then activate
these effects when ou switch between the channels.
This wa , ou can for example assign a DELAY effect to the
MODELING CHANNEL 1, and assign a REVERB/CHORUS
combination effect to the MODELING CHANNEL 2. A single tap on
the CHANNEL ke or the footswitch lets ou switch between
the channels, and the V-TONE automaticall loads up the correct
effect.
When MIDI is active, the above no longer applies. You can
switch between the channels and the effects independentl
from one another. How MIDI is activated is described in ch. 4.3.
4.2 The effects
01-0 Spring Reverb: Even on a guitar amp with digital multi-
effects, ou should still be able to use a classic spring reverb.
This effect simulates the t pical sound of the spring reverb known
from countless guitar amps, and without having the negative
effect of producing rattling noises when the amp vibrates.
03-04 Studio: This effect simulates the characteristics of
midsize rooms. This spatial simulation sounds ver natural and
can be used in various setups.
05-06 Chamber: You reall get the feeling oure dealing
with some serious walls. This effect is ideal for creating reverb
that doesnt come through as a clear effect, and a dr guitar
sound gets some natural feeling instilled into it.
07-08 Stage: Ver nice reverb, great for widening and
freshening up the sound of a clean-sounding guitar.
09-10 Concert: Here, ou can choose between a small theater
(preset 9) and a big concert hall (preset 10). Compared to Studio
Reverb, this reverb is livelier and has richer highs.
11-1 Plate: The sound of the classic plates. A true classic, it
gives our guitar sound a nice, pleasant note.
Reverbs 01 to 12 are all available in two versions. The first
one basicall uses a short pre-dela (a dela until the reverb tail
starts). The second variation alwa s uses a long pre-dela .
13-14 Gated Reverb: In the air tonight b Phil Collins made
this artificiall cut off reverb famous.
15-16 Ambience: The resonance of a room is comprised out
of the so-called earl reflections and a reverb tail. This effect
concentrates itself on the simulation of the first 15 earl reflections.
Since human hearing uses these reflections to size up a room,
ou can create ver subtle densit without alienating the signal
with long reverb tails. This effect is particularl noticeable when
ou use headphones.
17-19 Wah/Delay/Distortion: Filters generall influence the
frequenc response of a signal. The Wah effect, in this case
combined with a dela and a distortion effect, lets the middle
frequenc response through and suppresses the others more
or less. Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton made the Wah effect a
household name. Its an effect that will never be out of fashion.
B using the MIDI controller 15, ou can edit the range of the
Wah effect with a MIDI footswitch, among others. This wa , the
Wah effect can be used as an analog Wah pedal. You can
modif how prominentl the dela effect kicks in.
0 Delay/Reverb: First, an ordinar dela is created. Then,
the signal goes through a reverb with an editable mix ratio.
1- 4 Delay (stereo): Dela refers to the dela in the input
signal, with one or more repetitions of the signal (feedback).
With stereo dela , the dela times in the left and the right channel
are not the same length (in order to create a stereo effect). The
dela time in the left channel amounts to two-thirds of the dela
time value in the right channel.
5- 9 Delay (long mono): Mono dela s offer longer dela
times with a differing number of repetitions (feedback values).
You can use the FX MIX control to determine the effect mix ratio.