GigRig G3 ATOM User manual

ATOM
THE ADVANCED SWITCHING SYSTEM
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. QUICK START GUIDE-----------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.2. TOP PANEL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.4. PROGRAMMING---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.5. STOMPBOX MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.6 NAVIGATING THE DEEP EDIT MENU ----------------------------------------------------------------7
3. CONNECTIONS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.1. INPUT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.2. TUNER/ AUX OUT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.3. EFFECTS LOOPS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.4. OUTPUTS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.5. REMOTE SWITCHES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.6. BANK REMOTE SWITCH------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.7. MIDI IN &OUT -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.8. POWER--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.9. EXPRESSION PEDALS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3.10 CONNECTION EXAMPLES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------9
4. BASIC PROGRAMMING ------------------------------------------------------------------11
4.1 PRE-SET PROGRAMMING -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
4.2 STOMP BOX MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
4.3 CHANGING BANKS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
5. DEEP EDIT----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
5.1 INTRO TO THE DEEP EDIT FUNCTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 14
5.2 NAVIGATING DEEP EDIT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
5.2.1 ATOM STUFF------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
5.2.2 NAME --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
5.2.3 MIDI----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
5.2.4 EXPRESSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17
5.2.5 LOOP ORDER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
5.2.6 STOMPBOX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
5.2.7 TRAILS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
5.2.8 PARALLEL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
5.2.9 TAP TEMPO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
5.2.10 COPY /RESET----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
5.2.11 HIDDEN PRESET ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
6. GLOBAL SETUP----------------------------------------------------------------------------22
6.1 GLOBAL SETUP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

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6.2 NUMBER OF BANKS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.3 BANK EXT SWITCH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.4 BANK PRESET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.5 BLUETOOTH------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.6 UPDATE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
6.7 HIDDEN PRESET-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.8 GLOBAL PHASE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.9 BACKLIGHT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.10 BANK RESET----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.11 FACTORY RESET------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6.12 VERSION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
7. THE G3 APP AND BLUETOOTH-----------------------------------------------------------23
8. TECH SPECS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
9. WARRANTY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------25

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1. INTRODUCTION
After years of work by myself and my extraordinary team of engineers, we are delighted to introduce our new
generation of pedalboard switching systems –TheGigRig G3 and G3 Atom.
We started from scratch and designed G3 from the ground up, obsessively testing and retesting every aspect of
its design to ensure we delivered the most robust, fully featured, tonally transparent switching system in the
world.
G3 is an expression of our passion: we compromised on nothing.
After years of design and testing G3 with every scenario imaginable, I can honestly say I’m so excited for you to
dive in and explore its possibilities. Using a mix of the fully movable loops, phase reversible parallel blend,
programable stereo output voltage-controlled amplifiers and stereo trails, I’ve been achieving some of the most
inspirational sounds I’ve ever had. I cannot wait to see what you do with it.
I am so proud to head a team who are passionate about ensuring you have the best experience possible using our
gear. If there’s any way we can help you, please get in touch at suppo[email protected]
Daniel Steinhardt

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2. QUICK START GUIDE
We want you to jump right in, so here is what you need to know to get started.
2.1. BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
2.2. TOP PANEL
2.3. CONNECTIONS
To connect your effects to the back panel of G3:
1. Connect G3 Atom FX Loop SEND to FX Pedal Input.
2. Connect FX Pedal OUTPUT to G3 Atom Loop Return.
3. Connect your amp(s). PLEASE NOTE, if you are only using one amplifier/DAW you MUST use OUT1 as
this is your earth/ground. Connect to your second amplifier or channel/DAW using OUT2, as this is
isolated and phase reversible.
4. Connect your tuner to the TUNER/AUX Output.
5. Connect any MIDI enabled pedals using the MIDI INPUT/OUTPUT.
6. Connect your Remote Switch controllable devices (i.e. Amp channel, Remote Loopy 2, Tap Tempo) using
G3 Atom’s REMOTE SWITCH sockets.
7. Connect your power to G3 Atom. We strongly recommend using TheGigRig Generator, supplied with
your G3 Atom.

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2.4. PROGRAMMING
1. Choose the preset that you wish to programme by pressing a PRESET FOOTSWITCH. It will light up and
the corresponding number will also appear on the LCD screen.
2. Select the EFFECTS LOOPS and CONTROL FUNCTIONS you wish to use with that preset.
3. Repeat for the other presets you wish to programme.
4. There is no store button. The G3 Atom remembers every time you press a button and automatically
saves after each step.
2.5. STOMPBOX MODE
This enables you to add any LOOP or combination of LOOPS and CONTROL FUNCTIONS on top of any standard
preset. This gives you the ability to create and build sounds on the fly without being tied to traditional presets.
1. Choose the PRESET you want to turn into a STOMPBOX Mode preset, ie: using PRESET 6.
2. Select the LOOP(s) you want to turn on. In this example I want to add a delay that is in LOOP 6
3. Now make sure everything else is turned off, including OUTPUTS and PHASE OUT2.
4. Now press the STOMPBOX MODE button. A yellow LED will turn on next to the main preset
LED.
5. Preset 7 is now in STOMPBOX Mode and will add the delay in LOOP 6, ON TOP of any other
preset.
You can add as many STOMPBOX MODE presets as you like. All Stompbox Mode presets will clear when you
press any normal preset. This can, however, be changed in the DEEP EDIT MENU, by selecting either Sticky
Stomp or Flash.

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2.6 NAVIGATING THE DEEP EDIT MENU
Press the button on the left-hand side of the LCD screen to
access the DEEP EDIT MENU. Use footswitches 1,2,3 & 4 labelled
to navigate through the menu to edit the following;
OUTPUTS, PHASE, REMOTE SWITCHES, MIDI, PARALLEL & WET/DRY
SIGNAL PATHS, DELAY/REVERB TRAILS, PRESET NAMES,
BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE UPDATES, STOMPBOX MODES, PRESET
BANK COPY & PASTE, SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, etc.

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3. CONNECTIONS
All of G3 Atoms’ connections are made via the back panel.
3.1. INPUT - Connect your guitar here. Seems obvious, but this is the input.
3.2. TUNER/ AUX OUT –Connect your tuner here so you can tune silently on stage. The TUNER/AUX Send
includes a TRS Return, so effectively you can use it as another effects loop.
3.3. EFFECTS LOOPS - There are 6 mono effects loops in G3 Atom that can be configured in various different
ways. For example, you can pair them for stereo effects, connect them to your amplifier’s effects loop (four
cable method), connect your volume pedal, re-order the effects loops or create a wet/dry set up. Loops can also
be configured in parallel or sent to different Outputs. Each loop on the G3 Atom has the capacity to become a
stereo loop by using a TRS connector.
3.4. OUTPUTS - These two outputs are where we connect our amplifiers or audio interface.
IMPORTANT! Output 1 is your EARTH/GROUND and MUST be connected. Output 2 is isolated with an audio
transformer to prevent earth loops when using two amps, so this is where you connect your second amp. If you
are only using one amp you MUST connect to Output 1.
3.5. REMOTE SWITCHES –The G3 Atom features four remote switches configured into two TRS remote
switch sockets which are programmable via the Deep Edit Menu. These can be used to change channels in your
amplifier, tap tempo control, to control a Remote Loopy, in fact, they can be used for anything that uses isolated
latching or momentary switches.
3.6. BANK REMOTE SWITCH - Simply connect a momentary switch into the BANK input and you will be able
to control your G3 Atom banks remotely.
3.7. MIDI IN & OUT - This is where you connect your MIDI in and MIDI out cables from G3 Atom to control your
MIDI effects. The connection here is a standard five pin din.
3.8. POWER (9V DC) - G3 Atom uses a standard centre 9V DC input connection. G3 Atom operates around 650
mA, so it is important that your power supply can provide sufficient current. TheGigRig Generator power supply
is included with your G3 Atom.
3.9. EXPRESSION PEDALS (EXP1 & EXP2) - G3 Atom has two expression pedal ports that use a TRS
connector. These can be used to send MIDI CC information, as well as being able to control G3 Atoms’ PRE
GAIN and POST GAIN levels. We recommend using The GigRig Wetterbox EXP Pedal, however, other EXP
pedals may be compatible. For further info, contact [email protected]

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3.10 CONNECTION EXAMPLES:
CONNECTING MONO EFFECTS
Connect G3 Atom FX Loop SEND to FX Pedal Input. Connect FX Pedal OUTPUT to G3 Atom Loop
Return.
CONNECTING STEREO EFFECTS
If you want to use stereo effects with the G3 Atom, you can pair two mono loops together into a single stereo
loop. G3 Atoms’ loops are paired as follows:
Each of G3 Atoms’ loops can be configured into stereo loops using TRS to Dual Mono connectors.
To activate this functionality, enter the DEEP EDIT Menu then select GLOBAL, then select STEREO.
Then set the loops to stereo, as required.

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CONNECTING AMPLIFIERS’ EFFECTS LOOP
There are three important steps to connecting to your amplifier’s effects loop.
I find the best way to explain this is to think of your amps’ preamp as another pedal. Your preamp is connected
to your amps’ power section, and this is where the amps FX LOOP sits, between the preamp and power amp.
a. First select a G3 Atom loop to connect with your amps FX loop. In the diagram above, loops 1-2 are
placed before the pre-amp, loop 3 contains the preamp and loops 4-6 are placed inside the FX loop
(note - any loop can be selected).
b. Connect the SEND from the chosen G3 Atom effects loop to the input of the amplifier. The connections
needed to achieve this are:
c. G3 Atom Loop 3 SEND to AMP INPUT
d. AMP FX Loop SEND to G3 Atom Loop 3 RETURN
e. G3 Atom Output 1 to AMP FX Loop RETURN
f. As the amps’preamp is contained within Loop 3, this needs to be engaged on all presets