Two Notes TORPEDO Live User manual

TORPEDO Live User’s Manual
Manual Version V1.3 - 05/03/2012.
The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Two Notes Audio Enginering software
and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the
products on the following website http://www.two-notes.com.
This manual describes the TORPEDO Live and provides instructions for its operation. It is highly rec-
ommended to read this document before using this product. The contents of this manual have been
thoroughly verified and it is believed, unless stated otherwise, to accurately describe the product at
the time of shipment from the factory or download from our website.
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or otherwise, that results from an inappropriate use of the TORPEDO Live. Please refer to the safety
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Contents
1 Foreword 4
1 Safetyinstructions............................................ 4
1.1 Riskofelectricshock...................................... 4
1.2 Readerwarning......................................... 4
1.3 Mainspower........................................... 4
1.4 Groundconnection ...................................... 5
1.5 Safetyuseconditions ..................................... 5
1.6 Cleaning............................................. 5
1.7 Maintenance .......................................... 5
2 Declarationofconformity....................................... 5
3 Contentsofthepackage....................................... 6
4 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union . . . . 6
5 Warranty ................................................. 7
2 Warning regarding the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier 8
1 Whatisaloadbox? .......................................... 8
2 Which output volume for my amplifier ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 About the TORPEDO Live 10
1 Introducing the TORPEDO Live .................................... 10
2 Frontpanel................................................ 11
3 Rearpanel................................................ 11
4 Onlyaspeakersimulation?...................................... 11
4.1 TubeStageOutput....................................... 12
4.2 SectionEQ............................................ 12
4.3 The Torpedo technology, convolution and Impulse Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Third party impulse responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.5 CreateyourownIRs ...................................... 13
4 Connecting the TORPEDO Live 14
1 Overview................................................. 14
2 Inthestudio ............................................... 15
3 Onstage................................................. 16
5 Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live 18
1 The TORPEDO Live interface ..................................... 18
2 Inputgaincontrol............................................ 18
3 Three modes: PERFORM, EDIT & SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4 PERFORMmode............................................. 19
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5 EDITmode ................................................ 19
5.1 PowerAmp ........................................... 21
5.2 Miking .............................................. 21
5.3 EQ................................................. 22
6 SETUPmode ............................................... 22
7 MIDIsetup ................................................ 24
8 Continuoussave,presetsave .................................... 24
9 Wantmorecabinets?......................................... 24
9.1 .tsrfiles .............................................. 26
9.2 .turfiles .............................................. 26
9.3 Third party IRs in .WAV or .AIF format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.4 Uploading new Two Notes cabinets or third party IRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 MIDI 28
1 PROGRAMCHANGE(PC)....................................... 28
2 CONTROLCHANGE(CC) ....................................... 28
7 Specifications 30
1 PowerAmplifierlist ........................................... 30
2 Microphoneslist............................................. 30
3 Cabinetslist ............................................... 31
4 Technicaldata ............................................. 33
8 Technical support 35
1 TwoNotesWebsite ........................................... 35
2 Bye-mail ................................................. 35

Part 1
Foreword
1 Safety instructions
Before using the product, it is necessary to carefully read and to bear in mind the following informa-
tions. Keep this document in a safe place as it is important for the protection of the user and the
product. If any malfunction of the machine is suspected, you should always seek the assistance of a
qualified technician.
1.1 Risk of electric shock
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.
The warning panel located at the back
of the unit lists all the messages related
to your safety. All the internal parts of the
unit must only be manipulated by quali-
fied technician.
The triangle symbol with a lightning means that some parts of the product, even
when the power is turned off or unplugged, can retain voltages high enough to
lead to serious electric shock. Any operation that requires opening the machine
should be left to a qualified technician.
1.2 Reader warning
The triangle symbol with an exclamation mark indicates important messages
concerning the correct operation of the machine.
1.3 Mains power
Please verify that the voltage required by the machine matches the voltage of your country. If not or
if unsure, don’t connect the machine to the wall outlet, this could result in damages to the machine
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and injuries to the user. This product must not be used when there is lightning. In case of severe
weather with a risk of lightning, unplug the mains power supply to reduce the risk of electric shock and
fire. The mains power cable provided with the machine complies with the standards of the country
where you purchased the product. If replacement is needed, please use a standard compliant
cable.
1.4 Ground connection
For safety reasons, the machine needs to be plugged to a wall outlet providing a ground connection.
If your electric installation does not provide a ground connection or if you are unsure, please ask a
qualified electrician for help.
If your mains power cable doesn’t match your wall outlet, ask a qualified electrician for help.
Never remove the outer or inner ground connection of the unit to prevent risks of electric shock or
fire.
1.5 Safety use conditions
The TORPEDO Live must never be used near a heat source, near a flame, in the rain, in damp areas,
near any kinds of liquids.
The unit is designed to be rackmounted into a 19" rack unit with 4 screws (not provided).
When transporting the unit, care needs to be taken to avoid any shocks that could cause damage
that would require the assistance of a qualified technician.
Never cover or restrict the ventilation openings. Never unplug or deactivate the heat control
monitoring system, or you will be exposed to risk of electric shock and fire.
1.6 Cleaning
Always use a dry and soft cloth with no alcohol or solvents for cleaning. Please keep the unit clean
and free from dust.
1.7 Maintenance
All maintenance operations must be done by service centers approved by OROSYS SAS or by quali-
fied technicians. Never try to repair the machine by yourself.
2 Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer: OROSYS SAS
Category of product: digital audio signal processor
Product: TORPEDO Live
Test Manager: Guillaume Pille
The Two Notes TORPEDO Live 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.
• EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
• FCC Part 15 : 2008.
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• ICES-003 : 2004.
• AS/NZS 3548 class B for Australia and New Zealand.
• IEC : 2008 - CISPR 22 class B.
3 Contents of the package
The shipped package contains:
1. One TORPEDO Live unit in a protecting sleeve,
2. One mains power cable,
3. One USB cable,
4. One owner’s manual.
The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the TORPEDO Remote and TORPEDO
Capture softwares are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of these
products on the following website: http://www.two-notes.com.
4 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the
European Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this prod-
uct must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead,
it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it
over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electri-
cal and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling
of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that pro-
tects human health and the environment. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
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5 Warranty
OROSYS SARL warrants that this TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product shall be free of defects in
parts and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions for a period of two (2) years
from the date of purchase. This warranty shall apply to the original purchaser when purchased from
an Authorized TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING dealer.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING
YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT YOUR SALES RECEIPT.
Defective products that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced, (at
OROSYS SAS’s sole discretion) with a like or comparable product, without charge. In the case that
warranty service is required, 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.
Transportation costs to the service center ARE NOT INCLUDED in this limited warranty. OROSYS SAS
will cover the cost of standard ground return transportation for repairs performed under this warranty.
This limited warranty becomes void if the serial number on the product is defaced or removed,
or the product has been damaged by alteration, misuse including connection to faulty or unsuit-
able ancillary equipment, accident including lightning, water, fire, or neglect; or if repair has been
attempted by persons not authorized by OROSYS SAS.
Any implied warranties, including without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose, imposed under state or provincial law are limited to the duration
of this limited warranty. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not be applicable.
OROSYS SAS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY FAILURE OF THIS
PRODUCT NOR ANY LOSS OF INCOME, SATISFACTION, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE
OF SAME DUE TO DEFECTS OR AVAILABILITY OF SAME DURING SERVICE.
In case you have to send your TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING product to any other location,
it is of vital importance to retain the original packing materials. It is very difficult to avoid damage
if shipping the product without these materials. OROSYS SAS is not responsible for damages to the
product due to improper packaging and reserves the right to charge a reboxing fee for any unit
returned for service without the original packing materials.
THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY OROSYS SAS WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCTS AND IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
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Part 2
Warning regarding the proper use of a
loadbox with a tube amplifier
1 What is a loadbox ?
In the normal use of a tube amplifier, it is recommended to always connect its power output to a
speaker cabinet prior to powering it up. The speaker cabinet (4, 8 or 16 Ohms) must always be
connected to the corresponding speaker output of your amplifier. Not doing so can lead to partial
or complete destruction of the output stage of the tube amplifier.
Most tube amplifier makers protect their products with fuses or other protection systems, but some
amplifiers still remain not or insufficiently protected. It is impossible to predict the behavior of all the
amplifiers on the market in case of use without a load (a speaker cabinet or a load box).
The electronic term that describes the speaker cabinet with respect to the amplifier is the "load":
we say the cabinet "loads" the amplifier. The term loadbox fits any product embedding a load. The
main parameter of the load box is its impedance, expressed in Ohms. An 8 Ohms load box has to be
plugged to the 8 Ohms speaker out of the amplifier. The power sent to the load is changed into heat,
so please follow the cooling recommendation of the load box, otherwise overheating may cause
damage, both to the loadbox and the amp.
The TORPEDO Live is a loadbox. This term indicates that the TORPEDO Live is a load which can
electrically replace the speaker cabinet while dissipating (transforming into heat) the power coming
out of the amplifier.
The embedded load in the TORPEDO Live is a reactive one: it embeds a specific circuit to simulate
the complex impedance of a real speaker. This kind of system is widely used in the industry to silently
test amplifiers.
Always connect the speaker out of your tube ampilifier to a proper
load (speaker cabinet or load box). TORPEDO Live, once powered up,
is such a load. Please note that you always have to power up the
TORPEDO Live before your amplifier.
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Warning regarding the proper use of a loadbox with a tube amplifier
2 Which output volume for my amplifier ?
The correct use of your amplifier with a loadbox requires some precautions. Because of the fact
that you may be playing "silently," it is much easier to accidentally run your amplifier beyond the
reasonable limits set by the manufacturer than when you are using an actual speaker cabinet. This
can lead to faster tube wear and, in some cases, to more serious inconveniences.
During the first tests at high volume on the amplifier, monitor the color
of the tubes and the general state of the amplifier. Red-glowing tubes
or any appearance of smoke are signs of a problem that could lead to
partial or complete destruction of the amplifier.
Keep in mind that the "sweet spot" — the perfect running point of the amplifier, the one that will
give you the tone you are looking for — is rarely obtained at maximum volume. In addition, the
volume control of the amplifier is usually logarithmic, which means that the volume goes up quickly
on the first half of the potentiometer’s rotation, reaches its maximum at 12 o’clock, and will not
change much beyond that point. Therefore, you can reach the maximum volume of your amplifier
even if the volume potentiometer is not set at maximum.
By reaching the maximum output power of your amplifier, you will hear a lot of distortion, which
may not sound as good as you could hope. In fact, most amplifiers do sound rather poorly at maxi-
mum volume. Always keep in mind that your amplifier may not have been conceived to be used at
maximum volume for a long time. Running an amplifier at high volume will cause premature wear of
the tubes and possible malfunctions or damages at the output stage.
The fact that the volume control of your amplifier is not set at maximum
does not mean your amplifier is not running at maximum volume. A
good habit is to keep the usual volume setup you would use in re-
hearsal or on stage, rather than just following what the volume poten-
tiometer indicates.
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Part 3
About the TORPEDO Live
1 Introducing the TORPEDO Live
Two Notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the TORPEDO Live, the optimized for live play-
ing version of the critically-acclaimed TORPEDO hardware series. This product has been developed
through years of technical research, with great attention to the needs of guitarists, bassists and sound
technicians confronted the challenges of miking instrument amplifiers, on stage or in studio. Our goal
is to provide ease of use, reliability, versatility and, above all, perfect audio quality.
The Torpedo technology was created as an answer to the high pressure musicians have to deal
with: lack of time, limited gear availability, loud amplifiers that can’t be played at desired volume, as
well as bulky and heavy cabinets to carry. In addition, many musicians are more comfortable with
their analog amplifier and effect pedals, and don’t want to perform using digital modeling systems,
which may compromise their playing style and sound.
For them, the TORPEDO Live offers a "virtual" alternative to traditional miking, using a technology
derived from the convolution reverberation, to achieve a degree of realism never experienced previ-
ously with simulators. The musician simply plugs the TORPEDO Live in place of his cabinet, connected
to the speaker output of his amplifier, without modifying his usual settings (or connected effect pedals
as applicable).
The TORPEDO Live comes with a large library of 45 cabinets and 8 microphones among the most
commonly used models in the world. The virtual miking is done by choosing one cabinet and one
microphone, and fine-tuning the position of the microphone in front of the cabinet. The Torpedo
allows the user to assume the role of the sound engineer in a professional studio.
The TORPEDO Technology : to give you realism and playing comfort, Two Notes developed a
unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques. Starting with the measure-
ment of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the TORPEDO Live can accurately reproduce the
system as it was measured, as well as the microphone position in space. In order to take full advan-
tage of these digital algorithms, the highest quality audio design assures a perfect analog-to-digital
conversion and a huge dynamic range to retain the ultimate playing experience.
This product has been thoroughly tested in professional studio and stage environments and is the
alternative many musicians were waiting for professional sound capture of their amplified instruments.
The TORPEDO Live will give you the elusive sound of the greatest recording studios and producers,
every time, everywhere.
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2 Front panel
Figure 3.1: Front panel of the TORPEDO Live
1Ventilation slit 4SETUP button 7EDIT/SAVE button
2Input gain 5PRESET/PARAMETER encoder 8Phones output
3Display 6OUT LEVEL/VALUE encoder 9Mains switch
3 Rear panel
Figure 3.2: Rear panel of the TORPEDO Live
1Mains connector 4MIDI 7Balanced line input 10 Amplifier input
2Serial number 5S/PDIF output 88 Ohms load warning 11 Fan
3USB 6Balanced line output 9Speaker output
4 Only a speaker simulation ?
The TORPEDO Live is a standalone unit you can bring with you in any situation, when silent playing is
needed.
The role of the TORPEDO Live is to replace the following elements of the traditional guitar or bass
setup:
• the guitar/bass power amplifier
• the speaker cabinet
• the microphone
• the microphone preamplifier
to provide a signal that is the closest possible to a traditional guitar/bass miking in a professional
studio environment.
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The miking is achieved in 3 steps with the TORPEDO Live:
1. choose a power amplifier (or switch it off if you are using a loadbox), a speaker cabinet and a
microphone (Amplifier, speaker and microphone section),
2. place the microphone in the virtual studio (Miking window and parameters),
3. shape the signal (Low Cut, Eq, Exciter and Comp sections).
With each step, Two Notes Audio Engineering implements its know-how to propose the most ad-
vanced simulations on the market and ensure a total realism both for the musician (playing sensa-
tions) and the listener (sound quality).
You can embed up to 32 Two Notes cabinets in the TORPEDO Live. Download the free TORPEDO
Remote software (Mac OSX and Windows PC) from the Two Notes website, you will be able to add
and remove the embedded cabinets, there are currently 45 Two Notes cabinets, and new free cab-
inets available directly from you TORPEDO Remote software.
4.1 Tube Stage Output
When using a guitar/bass preamplifier with other speaker emulators, the guitarist/bassist may miss the
power amplifier’s contribution to the overall sonic texture. Many musicians get their sound from a
particular use of this element and this possibility is present in the TORPEDO Live.
To do this, Two Notes developed an original tube stage modeling, giving you the choice between
4 different tube models (6L6, EL34, EL84 and KT88) in Push-Pull (PP) in AB class or Single Ended (SE) in A
class configurations. You can push this tube stage like a conventional amplifier and look for this subtle
yet particular distortion.
The TORPEDO Live can be used as a super-DI for keyboards. The tube amp simulation feature,
developed for guitarists and bassists, is also very interesting to warm-up the sound of a synthesizer,
organ or a digital piano.
4.2 Section EQ
When recording guitars or basses, it is common to apply a few effects to shape the sound before
sending it to a PA or a recorder. In the TORPEDO Live you will find a simple but efficient EQ filter with
two modes, GUITAR or BASS.
4.3 The Torpedo technology, convolution and Impulse Responses
The impulse response (IR) of a system describes it behavior under the form of a very detailed filter.
The convolution technique uses IRs to simulate the behavior or particular systems, such as reverbs,
speakers, EQ...
It is the most accurate way to simulate sound signatures that are linear (i.e. without distortion) and
time-invariant (i.e. no effect like modulation, compression, hysteresis...). It is particularly well suited for
speaker miking simulation.
Two Notes developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques.
Starting with a measure of a real cabinet + microphone setup, the TORPEDO TORPEDO Live can
accurately reproduce the system as it was measured, as well as the microphone position in space by
using IR synthesis.
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4.4 Third party impulse responses
The TORPEDO Live is capable of delivering the best guitar and bass tones by using the TORPEDO
technology, but you can also embed impulse responses you can purchase or download for free from
3rd party developers, in WAV or AIFF formats.
You can upload up to 512 third party IRs in the TORPEDO Live, using the free Torpedo Remote
software.
4.5 Create your own IRs
Download the free TORPEDO Capture software from the Two Notes website. With this software you
will be able to capture your own cabinet + microphone setup and embed its sound signature into
the TORPEDO Live.
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Part 4
Connecting the TORPEDO Live
1 Overview
The TORPEDO Live offers a solution for silent and quality sound pick-up in many situations. The following
illustrations show the most common situations theTORPEDO Live has been created for.
1Guitar/bass 3TORPEDO Live 5PC/MAC with TORPEDO Remote 7Guitar/bass
2Guitar/bass preamp 4Audio interface 6Guitar/bass amp 8Headphones
Even if it was design to go on stage, the TORPEDO Live fits perfectly in a digital or analog studio,
to bring you the greatest tone with your amp, whatever the circumstances.
Please keep in mind that tube amplifiers have to be connected to an
appropriate load (cabinet or load box). Always plug the 8 ohms output
from your amp to the 8 ohms input of the TORPEDO Live.
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2 In the studio
The studio setup shown here is an integration of the TORPEDO Live in a usual Digital Audio Workstation.
Plug your 8 ohms out on your amplifier to the SPEAKER input of the TORPEDO Live. If you want to
use a preamplifier, plug its line output to the LINE INPUT of the machine.
Connect the S/PDIF OUT of the TORPEDO Live to the S/PDIF IN of your audio interface. The sampling
frequency can be set to 48KHz or 96KHz.
In this configuration the TORPEDO Live is the master of the S/PDIF communication. This way, analog
to digital conversion is handle by the TORPEDO Live, so you preserve all the tone coming from your
preamp/amp.
An S/PDIF signal contains two audio channels. The TORPEDO Live is a mono unit, so we decided
to give a great feature : sending the WET signal (with miking simulation) through the LEFT channel
and the DRY signal (without miking simulation) on the RIGHT. This way you can record the dry and
wet signal simultaneously. Use the WEt signal to play as usual, and the DRY signal from the amp with
a plugin speaker simulator, such as our TORPEDO PI-101 WoS !!
For a working S/PDIF connection, your audio interface must be in slave
mode, while the TORPEDO Live is in master mode. Your audio interface
must handle 48KHz and/or 96KHz to properly work with the TORPEDO
Live. For more information on your audio interface, please refer to its
user manual.
Control the machine from your computer (PC Windows or Mac OSX) with the TORPEDO Remote
software in USB. Create, save and load presets, load new cabinets or Impulse Response (IR) files.
Download the TORPEDO Remote for free on the Two Notes website.
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3 On stage
The analog I/O of the TORPEDO Live offers great options on stage. For example, the analog output
can be connected to the front mixing console. Or plug headphones to the appropriate output and
enjoy playing your amp LOUD in a total silence, at home.
On the following figure you will find a simple setup with an amplifier,the same can be done with a
preamplifier in the LINE INPUT of the TORPEDO Live.
With a MIDI foot controller, you gain access to the presets navigation and even parameter chang-
ing in real time. The TORPEDO Live handles both PROGRAM CHANGE et CONTROL CHANGE com-
mands.
Playing in silence is a great feature, but at some point you have to listen to what you play! We
preset a few option to use at home, in the studio or on stage:
1. Listen through the headphones out,
2. Listen on a guitar/bass cabinet plugged to the TORPEDO Live THRU output,
3. Having a local monitoring system on stage, by duplicating the LINE OUPUT with a mixer,
4. Having in-ear monitors or wedge speakers controlled by a sound engineer.
The THRU, S/PDIF and LINE outputs can be used simultaneously.
When you plug a cabinet to the THRU output, the impedance of this
cabinet is the one that your amplifier sees. In other words, with a 4
Ohms cabinet, you need to connect the 4 Ohms output of your am-
plifier. In this configuration, the load box inside the TORPEDO Live is
disconnected. This way, you can override the 8 Ohms only limitation of
the TORPEDO Live.
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you will probably find innovative ways to use the TORPEDO Live, share with other users your tips
and tricks on the Two Notes user forums and other social networks, go to the Two Notes website and
click on Community.
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Part 5
Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live
1 The TORPEDO Live interface
The TORPEDO Live parameters are organized in menus, accessible by different push-buttons and
knobs you will see on the figure 3.1:
• Two 2-function rotary encoders: PRESET/PARAMETER, OUTPUT LEVEL/VALUE
• Two push-buttons: SETUP and EDIT/HOLD TO SAVE.
• One potentiometer: input gain.
When pushing a button or turning an encoder, you see a parameter moving on the two lines
display (item 3 in figure 3.1).
2 Input gain control
This encoder controls the input gain of the unit. As the TORPEDO Live being a digital product, it
is absolutely critical to avoid any saturation of the input signal and avoid the risk of considerably
reducing the audio quality. The input level is controlled by a potentiometer and is the same for all
presets. To get the best sound, try to have the same volume (or close) on all different sounds coming
to the TORPEDO Live. This way you won’t have to change the input gain when switching the channels
on your amplifier. If you don’t have individual volume settings on your amplifier channels, always do
the gain setting with the loudest channel.
The input gain adjustment must be done with input signal present at the input selected (speaker or
line input). The input bargraph gives you a visual indication of the input signal amplitude. The upper
red led is on when there is saturation in the input stage: lower the volume of your amplifier output
and/or lower the input gain.
For optimum quality, we advise to keep the peak levels of the input
signal at a maximum of -12dB to -6dB on the bargraph.
3 Three modes: PERFORM, EDIT & SETUP
The TORPEDO Live has three different mode, giving you access to different parameters:
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1. Navigate through the 100 presets in PERFORM mode
2. Edit a preset in EDIT mode
3. Setup global parameter of the machine in SETUP mode
To enter a mode, whatever the current mode, push the appropriate button. To see and modify
the various parameters, use the appropriate encoders wich function depends on the current mode.
4 PERFORM mode
The PERFORM mode is the default mode you will see when first using the TORPEDO Live. You will have
the following information on screen:
• First line: preset name and number (between
01 and 00 corresponding to preset 100.
• Second line: Cabinet name (or IR name) and
output volume (OUT LEVEL between -95dB
and +12dB).
In this mode you can navigate in the presets and set the output volume of the machine. You will
be in this mode when playing without editing or modifying any parameter. This way you can have a
fast access to the volume in case you have to quickly lower or increase the volume in any situation.
We recommend first to search for a preset close to the sound you have in mind, then tweak the
selected preset in EDIT mode.
The preset name is limited to 12 letters or numbers. The authorized
characters are capital A to Z, 0 to 9 and space.
The various functions of the buttons in PERFORM mode are described in the following tab:
Button Function
SETUP Switch to SETUP mode
PRESET/PARAMETER Navigate the preset
OUT LEVEL/VALUE Set the output volume between -95dB and +12dB
HOLD TO SAVE/EDIT (hold) Save a preset between 01 and 00 (preset 100)
HOLD TO SAVE/EDIT (toggle) Switch to EDIT mode
5 EDIT mode
In the EDIT mode, you will have access to all the parameters of a preset. The various functions of the
buttons in PERFORM mode are described in the following tab:
Bouton Fonction
SETUP Switch to SETUP mode
PRESET/PARAMETER Navigate the parameters
OUT LEVEL/VALUE Modify the selected parameter
HOLD TO SAVE/EDIT (hold) Save a preset between 01 and 00 (preset 100)
HOLD TO SAVE/EDIT (toggle) Switch to PERFORM mode
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Configuring and using the TORPEDO Live
You will find three modules in the EDIT mode (Power Amp,
Miking and EQ), followed by the output volume of the pre-
set (this volume setting is saved with the preset, so you can
adjust the levels in order for the presets to be at comparable
volumes).
You will see on the first line of the screen the module name and its current state (On, Off, level in
dB for the OUTPUT LEVEL)
Navigate through the modules with the PARAMETER encoder. A module is activate when it’s On,
you can change the module state with the VALUE encoder. Once the module is On, you gain access
to the module parameters.
On a parameter page (change the page with the PARAME-
TER encoder), you will see on the first line the module name,
the parameter index and the number of parameters of the
module.
On the second line you will find the parameter name and its value. Change the value using the
VALUE encoder. The following tab contains the modules list, their parameters with the possible values.
All details about the parameters are below.
Module Parameter Value
Power Amp On or Off
Model 8 models, from SE 6L6 to PP KT88
Volume 0 to 30dB
Presence If Model PP: 0 to 100%
Depth 0 to 100%
Type Triode or Pentode
Miking On or Off
Bank
Cab/mic, User 0 to User 3 (in User bank, the options Mic, Dis-
tance, Center and Position are not available). 32 memory
slots for Cab/mic, 128 per User bank
Cab or File Cabinet name or IR file name
Mic Microphone name
Distance 0 to 100% (i.e. 0 to 10 feet)
Center 0 to 100% (i.e. 0 to cabinet side, length depending on the
real cabinet geometry)
Position Back or Front
EQ On or Off
Mode Guitar or Bass
120Hz (Guitar) or 50Hz (Bass) -20dB to +20dB
360Hz/120Hz -20dB to +20dB
800Hz/360Hz -20dB to +20dB
2KHz/800Hz -20dB to +20dB
6KHz/4KHz -20dB to +20dB
Level -95 to 0dB
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