Valeton GP-100 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
For Firmware V1.8
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parameters and display screen), are subjectto change without prior notice. Please check with local supplier for exact oers. Specifications and features (including but not limited to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EFFECT LIST
DRUM RHYTHM LIST
EXP Pedal
Footswitch Mode
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RETURN
GLOBAL ············9 DELAY
SUGGESTED SETUPS
Using The TUNER ·······5
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GETTING STARTED ·······4
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EXP Settings
Connecting to your computer
Language ··········14
CAB
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Using the AUX IN line ·····18
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Drum Machine
AMP
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Save Mode ··········9
Navigating Patches ······5
AGAINST ············34
SOFTWARE ··········16
Connecting to your amp's
PRE
PANEL INTRODUCTION ·····3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Tap Tempo Mode
Global EQ ··········13
Connecting your mixer,
interface, headphones, and
other equipment
Edit ··············7 ·············31
Using with your instrument
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ATTENTION
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USB Audio
Edit Mode
EQ ·············33
as an audio interface
Stomp Mode ·········8
About ············15
and amp
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I/O
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No.
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Looper Function
WELCOME ···········1
SPECIFICATION
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DST
Calibrate
Play Mode ··········4
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Factory Reset ········15
Change Eect Module Position ·7
OVERVIEW
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·Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
·Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
·Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it o immediately.
·Do not open the unit.
Thank you for purchasing a VALETON product.
·Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
·Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
AC Adapter Operation ·Always
use a DC9V center negative 500mA AC adapter. Use of an adapter other than that specified could
damage the unit or cause malfunction and pose a safety hazard. Always connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet that
supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.
·Keep away from heat sources.
·Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
·Always turn OFF the power to the unit and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also
make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit.
If the unit should malfunction, disconnect the AC adapter and turn the power OFF immediately.
Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your GP-100.
·UNPLUG THE UNIT DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Prepare information including the model name, serial number, specific symptoms related to the malfunction,
your name, address and telephone number and contact the store where you bought the unit, or contact VALETON
support ([email protected]) .
Cleaning
·Clean only with a dry cloth.
Then, disconnect all other connected cables.
Thank you for choosing a VALETON product!
WELCOME
ATTENTION
Alterations
Handling
Connecting the power and input/output jacks
Malfunction
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OVERVIEW
The GP-100 is a compact, high performance guitar multi-eects processor. It oers a potent eects processing
platform and complete feature set, so you can improve your skill and experiment with dierent guitar eects,
all with one simple-to-use, portable device.
The built-in tuner gets your guitar in tune. The built-in drum machine and aux input jack set you up to play
along with a drum loop, metronome, or your favorite music.
The GP-100 has 150 eects to choose from and allows you to run 9 eects simultaneously. It provides
an Expression Pedal which can be assigned to the eect you want to control for real-time eect changes or
master volume. The 99 included factory presets let you jump right in, and 99 user presets allow you to store
all your favorite eects.
Whether you're a beginner or an old guitar freak, the GP-100’s got it all to let you have at it!
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PANEL INTRODUCTION
3. GLOBAL button
9. Expression Pedal
Use to control the parameter of one or several
eects, including output volume.
8. Quick Access Knobs
Use to adjust parameters on the lower part of the
screen. Each knob will vary in function according
to the parameter on the display.
Turning or pressing this knob allows you to
change menus and adjust parameters.
4. DRUM button
Press this button to play the drum. Hold this
button to enter the Drum Machine Edit menu,
where you can edit the drum parameters
(style, rhythm, and volume). In the Drum
Machine Edit menu, press the DRUM button or the
PARA knob to turn the drum machine on / 10. [-] Footswitch / [+] Footswitch
These footswitches are used for controlling the
tuner, preset scrolling, start/stop/record phrases,
and other functions. Their function will depend on
the footswitch mode you are currently using.
Press this button to enter the global setting menu,
where you can edit the global parameters
of the GP-100.
Confirm to save the changed parameter.
In any menu, press this button to enter the Edit
Settings menu.
5. EDIT button
Use this button to store, rename, and copy the
preset. Whenever a preset is modified, the LCD
display will show a “*” symbol to indicate that the
parameter has been changed.
6. SAVE button
O.
2. PARA knob (with enter button)
In any menu, press this button to return to the main
interface.
1. LED Display
This display shows GP-100’s the patch
numbers, patch name, and other operation
information.
7. EXIT button
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PANEL INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
audio interface.
11. INPUT Jack
C. Foot switch mode
B. Patch name
USB 2.0 Type-B connects to your computer for
use with GP-100 software, or as a USB
1/4” mono audio jack, for connecting guitar.
I. DRUM state
14. PHONES
13. AUX IN
E. Patch BPM
D. Master volume
(phone, MP3 player) for practice and
jamming.
The GP-100 has two operation modes: Play Mode and Edit Mode.
1/4” TS output interfaces can be configured for
mono or stereo operation. Use them to connect
to a single guitar speaker, a pair of stereo guitar
speakers, or directly to the input of a PA or recording
device.
16. Power Supply Connection
Power supply input (9V DC center negative) .
G. EXP pedal state
H. Patch state
12. OUTPUT L/OUTPUT R Jack
1/8” TRS input for connecting external devices
F. Patch volume
15. USB
A. Patch No.
1/8” TRS output for connecting headphones.
Play Mode
GP-100 will be in play mode when first powered on. The LED screen shows the patch number (from P01 to F99),
master volume, patch volume, BPM, patch name and more. Play Mode allows you to navigate presets using
the PARA knob or footswitches.
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2. The exceptions are the Master Level and drum machine settings, which are global settings and are not stored to patch.
NOTE:
3. Whenever you change the eect settings of a stored preset, the “*” dot at the top of the screen lights up, indicating the eect setting has
been changed from the previously stored value in the patch.
4. See “Editing Patch” for more information on storing a patch.
1. Eect settings changed in Edit Mode will need to be stored to a patch.
Edit Mode
Press PARA in the main interface or EDIT in any interface to enter EDIT mode. In this mode, you can
switch eect types, edit eect parameters, and change the order of eect modules.
Navigating Patches The
GP-100 has two patch banks: the User patch bank, which appears in the LED display as P01 to P99, and
the Factory patch bank, which appears in the LED display as F01 to F99. From Play Mode, step on
the footswitche [-]/[+] or turn the PARA knob to change presets .
Using The TUNER
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Quick access knob 3 adjusts the pitch calibration (REF PITCH), ranging from 435Hz to 445Hz.
When you pluck a string, the note will appear in the center. Left of
center is flat, and right of center is sharp.
Standard pitch is set at 440Hz. Quick access knob 1 lets you select the tuner mode from Bypass (for dry
signal through), Thru (for eect signal through) or Mute (for silent tuning).You can exit the tuner either by
pressing any footswitch or by pressing the EXIT button.
As you tune your instrument towards the middle, the color of the scale
will change from red (out of tune) to yellow (near pitch) to green (in
tune).
In tuner mode, the LED screen will display the tuning interface.
Press and hold both footswitches at any time to enter the tuner mode.
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NOTE
You can exit the LOOPER by pressing the EXIT button. The function of the footswitches in this interfaceÿ tap footswitch [-] to record /
play/ overdub, tap footswitch [+] to stop, hold to clear.
The built-in expression pedal also functions when it is turned o. It controls the output volume or input volume of the GP-100, depending
on the where it is positioned in the eect chain.
NOTE:
LOOPER Function
Drum Machine
EXP Pedal
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After the drum is turned on, a symbol will be displayed on the right
side of the main interface to show the drum machine is active.
Quick access knob 2 selects between setting the loop before (Pre)
or after (Post) your eects chain.
Quick access knob 1 adjusts the loop recording level from 0-99.
Press the “DRUM” button in any interface to turn on the drum.
In Post mode, the looper will record stereo audio with eects, up to 45 seconds.
eects, up to 90 seconds.
Press and hold the DRUM button to enter the drum menu.
In Pre mode, the looper will record mono audio without any
Some GP-100 preset patches have been set up to use the built in
expression pedal. These can be used without any further
appears.
Quick access knob 3 adjusts the loop playback volume from 0-99.
Simultaneously hold two footswitches until the LOOPER menu
You can use the built in expression pedal to control various GP-100
parameters.
Quick access knob 1 adjusts the DRUM style. Quick access knob
2 adjusts the DRUM BPM from 40-250. Quick access knob 3
adjusts the DRUM volume from 0-99. Turn the PARA knob to switch
the DRUM genre. Press the PARA button to play/stop the drum.
Simultaneously hold two footswitchs to exit.
mode.
To activate the built-in expression pedal, press the upper side of the pedal all the way down. When the built-in
expression pedal is on, an icon will show up on the Main Display screen to indicate it is on:
The progress bar at the top will be shown in red during
recording and overdubbing. It will be shown in blue in play
setup. Refer to the expression pedal setting section to set the expression pedal.
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Press the PARA button or EDIT button to enter the EDIT menu.
You can arrange the eect modules however you want.
Turn the PARA knob or tap the footswitch to switch the patch.
Press and hold the PARA button in the EDIT Menu to change the
position of the eect module.
Some eects have several parameters, but only three
parameters appear per page. Press the PARA knob button to turn
the page to view the other available parameters.
The default signal chain is ordered like this:
PRE (Pre-eects) - DST (Overdrive/Distortion) - AMP (Amp
simulator) - NR (Noise reducer) - CAB (Cabinet simulator) - EQ
(Equalization) - MOD (Modulation) - DLY (Delay) - RVB
(Reverb).
In the EDIT Menu, turn the PARA knob to select the eect module you want to edit. The editable
parameters of the currently selected eect module are displayed at the bottom of the screen; dierent
eect modules have dierent parameters. You can use the three Quick adjust knobs to adjust the
parameters located directly above the knobs. A page number will appear at the top right of the screen.
This menu is made of ten icon squares representing GP-100’s nine
eects modules.
When you open any eect module, the corresponding icon lights up to indicate the current eect module is
selected.
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Change Eect Module Position
EDIT
NOTE
·Turn the PARA button to select the eect module you want to move ·Turn the Quick
adjust knob 1 to control the selected module on/o ·Turn Quick adjust knob 3 to
move the selected module.
Overload” caution.
Reminder: In some extreme cases the signal processor may become overloaded and display a “System
·Press the PARA button to return to the EDIT menu.
Remember that turning the modules on/o and adjusting parameters will change the current patch. If you switch patches or turn
GP-100 o before saving your changes, the changes will be lost. Make sure to press the SAVE button to save your settings.
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Stomp Mode
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Select the footswitch mode in the GLOBAL menu to select
control 1-3 module switches.
There are two kinds of graphics “ÿ” “ÿ” below the module under
this interface to indicate the module controlled by the current
footswitch [-]/[+]. Turn Quick adjust knob 2 to select the module
to be controlled by the footswitch. FS 1 refers to the module
controlled by the footswitch[-]. FT 2 refers to the module controlled
by the footswitch[+]. Selecting OFF means
it is not controlled.
function is added:
After selecting the STOMP mode, the function of the footswitch [-]/[+]
on the main interface will be changed to the information of the current
controllable module. Each footswitch can only
In STOMP mode, the tone editing operation is the same as in
PATCH mode. Only one foot switch control module selection
STOMP mode.
In STOMP mode, press the PARA button or EDIT button to enter the
EDIT menu.
EDIT
Remember that turning the modules on/o and adjusting parameters will change the current patch. If you switch patches or turn
GP-100 o before saving your changes, the changes will be lost. Make sure to press the SAVE button to save your settings.
NOTE
Reminder: In some extreme cases the signal processor may become overloaded and display a “System Overload” caution.
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Save Mode
I/0
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Level Default is set to 0dB.
·Quick access knob 1 changes the characters. There are four types of characters: numbers, capital letters, lowercase
letters, and symbols (includes space).
OFF
Any changes made in Global settings will be automatically saved and
immediately operational.
Mode(R)
Level
EXP Setting
no cab
This menu is to set up global input/output settings. Adjust the optimal Input
Level for the instrument or other sound source you’re using.
It is very important to save the changes you make to your tone and control
settings!
Global settings will aect GP-100’s overall working status.
·Press the PARA button or SAVE button to confirm the save.
EXP Setting
Fashion(L)
menu.
no cab
In the main menu, press GLOBAL to enter the global settings
·Quick access knob 2 changes the position of the cursor.
OFF
Input Adjustable range is from -20dB to +20dB.
Turn the PARA knob to select the patch you want to save.
These will override any other settings made to your patches.
no cab
OFF
This menu is to present GP-100’s global functions, including input level,
output setting, tap tempo mode, EXP pedal settings, language, and
footswitch mode. You can also return to factory settings from this menu.
In the SAVE menu, you can save the changes you make to your eects
parameters, control information, and other editable targets.
no cab
I/O
Mode(R)Fashion(L)
·Press the EXIT button to exit the SAVE menu.
Input
Turn the PARA knob to select settings in the GLOBAL menu. You can use the three Quick adjust knobs to adjust the
parameters directly above the knobs. A page number will appear at the top right of the screen. Press the PARA knob button
to turn the page to view the other available parameters.
I/O
·Quick access knob 3 deletes left and right characters.
OFF
EDIT
GLOBAL
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the actual eect name, and PARA X shows the eect’s
no cab
The Sync function of the PRE, MOD and DLY modules in all the patches can
be aected by Tap Tempo.
In the selection panel, Block X (X standing for 1-3 controllable targets)
represents the eects module in play. FX X displays
Level
In this menu, you can decide whether you want all patches to react and
coordinate with Tap Tampo. This function ignores the Sync settings in the
stored patches, but does not aect the stored patches.
I/O
Mode(R)
no cab
You can control the time/speed value of the corresponding module by
Tap Tempo in any patch.
Use Quick access knob 1 to select the module placement. Use Quick access knob 3 to select the eects parameter.
Press the PARA button to flip through the panel. You can also turn the expression pedal o by selecting OFF in the settings
panel.
Fashion(L)
After the synchronization is enabled, when you turn on Tap Tempo, the
Sync of the corresponding module will be opened.
OFF
There are four options within this menu: Target, EXP Range, Volume
Range, and Calibrate.
In this menu, you can control the settings of, or calibrate your built-in
expression pedal.
controllable parameter.
EXP Setting
I/O
I/O
·Target
Under the Target option, you can define the pedal’s control target. You
can set up a maximum of 3 eects parameters for the built-in expression
pedal to control.
Input
EXP Setting
OFF
EXP Setting
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Turning this on will bypass the CAB module for GP-100’s L/R output
channels ignoring preset settings. You can apply dierent settings on L/R
output channels for dierent scenarios.
Default is set to OFF.
No CAB Mode is for connecting to instrument amplifiers without
changing saved presets.
GLOBAL
AGAINST
CLOSE CLOSE
PRE DLY
CLOSE
EXP Setting
Tap Tempo Mode
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Press the PARA button to enter the Calibrate menu.
In the selection panel, MIN X (X standing for 1-3 controllable
targets) represents the lowest range value. This is the value the
pedal will have when pushed all the way up. MAX X
represents the highest range value, when the pedal is pushed all
the way down. The MIN and MAX range is 0-100, and the MIN
value can be greater than the MAX value.
In this menu you can set the position of the volume pedal in the
eects chain. PRE means that the volume pedal is at the front of
the eects chain (before the input level), and POST means that
the volume pedal is at the end of the eects chain (before the master
volume).
The Calibrate option helps you calibrate your expression
pedal. It is important to calibrate the expression pedal if you find
the sweep has very little or too much change in the eect you’ve set.
·EXP Range
Under the EXP Range option, you can arrange the expressison
pedal's expression range. There are 3 adjustable targets to
change these settings.
·VOL Range
When the built in expression pedal is o, it continues to work as a
volume pedal. Under the VOL Range option, you can set the
volume pedal range and position. Just like in the EXP Range
section, the MIN and MAX range is 0-100, and the MIN value can
be greater than the MAX value.
Bring the pedal all the way up (back) and press the PARA
button to next step.
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Calibrate
GLOBAL
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If pedal calibration fails, press the the PARA
This menu is to set up USB audio settings when using GP- 100
Then press the pedal all the way down (forward) and
press the PARA button to next step.
as a USB audio interface.
button to re-calibrate.
Then, press the pedal toe down strongly and press
the PARA button to next step.
Rec Level range: -20dB to +20dB, default: 0dB Monitor
Level range: -20dB to +6dB, default: 0dB The Rec Mode
options allow you to select USB recording input sources on left (L) and
right (R) input channels. The selections for these are same: dry signal
(Dry) and wet signal (Eect).
When recording, adjust the optimal Rec Level and Monitor Level
according to the instrument or other devices you're using.
return to the previous menu.
If the pedal is successfully calibrated, the
following prompt will be displayed. Press the PARA
button to confirm the calibration and
1/2
USB Audio
GLOBAL
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Global EQ
Footswitch Mode
Low Cut
Frequency
Width. To adjust the width of the formant (slope of the filter), the
larger the number, the steeper the slope.
(Default: 0.7)
Band 1-4
5000Hz)
1/5
ON/OFF
20Hz~20000Hz~OFF
On/Off global EQ
Band 1-4: 4 selectable
To adjust the corresponding filter’s frequency.
parameters:
Global EQ contains Low Cut / High Cut, and 4 bands of parametric EQ. Every frequency band can be freely adjusted based on your needs. There are total
6 of them.
Turn Quick adjust knob 2 to select the footswitch mode. You can select footswitch mode as
PATCH mode or STOMP mode.
This menu is to control the global equalizer of the GP-100 in order to change the overall tone
feel.
Footswitch Mode
H-CUT
OFF~20Hz~20000Hz
20Hz~20000Hz
High Cut
ON/OFF
Band 1-4
L-CUT
Gain
Frequency, Q and
Gain.
Range
High pass filter to cut off low frequency signals.
frequency adjustment in the
certain range, including
3 available
(Default: 0dB)
Description
This is the displayed menu:
Parameter
100Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz and
Band 1-4 Q
This menu is to set up the GP-100's footswitch mode.
Adjust the filter gain
(Default: OFF)
(Band 1-4’s default
frequencies are accordingly
0.1~10.0
Low pass filter to cut off high frequency signals.
Global EQ
FREQ
(Default: OFF)
peak filters used for
overall or detailed
-20dB ~ +20dB
FREQ
USB Audio
ON/OFF
GLOBAL
OFFOFF OFF
NOTE
In both footswitch modes, press and hold footswitch [-] to turn on/o Tap
Tempo function, press and hold footswitch [+] to switch footswitch mode.
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ÿ Please stay cautious when adjusting your global EQ to protect your hearing and device
ÿ Global EQ won’t affect the USB audio output of the GP-100
ÿ When a patch is using too many modules, or some modules are consumed with too much system resources
(such as reverb effect), the system may be overloaded after applying global EQ.
This menu is to choose the GP-100's language.
Press the PARA button to enter the language settings menu.
Turn the PARA button to select the system languag, press the PARA
button to confirm the selection.
Note:
Press the PARA button again or press the EXIT button to return to
the previous menu.
Language
GLOBAL
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Factory Reset
About
After starting the factory reset, this screen will appear
showing that the reset is in progress. Do not disconnect the
power supply while the reset is in progress. Disconnecting the
power supply may cause your GP-100 to malfunction.
Press the PARA button to enter the factory reset menu.
firmware.
Selecting OK will initiate the factory reset. Selecting Cancel will
go back to the previous menu.
This menu is to perform a factory reset. Remember,
resetting the GP-100 will delete all of your saved changes and
personal settings. Once it is executed, it cannot be undone,
so please back up your settings before performing a factory
reset.
The About option will show you information about GP-100’s
to return to the main menu.
the factory reset. Press the PARA button to confirm select.
When the factory reset is complete, press the PARA button
Turn the PARA knob to select OK/Cancel to confirm or cancel
GLOBAL
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Connect GP-100 to your computer and access the free software to manage your GP-100 device, adjust tonal settings,
transfer files, update firmware, restore settings, and upload third party IR files. GP-100 software is compatible with
Windows and macOS platforms. Visit www.valeton.net/support to download the software for free.
Here are some common setups to get the most out of GP-100.
Plug your instrument into the GP-100 instrument INPUT jack, and run a cable (or two) from the OUTPUT(s) to your
amplifier(s). If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output.
For best results, turn o the AMP and CAB modules on GP-100.
Using with your instrument and amp
Suggested Setups
SOFTWARE
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Connecting your mixer, interface, headphones, and other equipment
Connecting to your amp's RETURN
For best results, turn o the CAB module on GP-100.
Connect GP-100’s outputs to your mixer or audio interface’s corresponding inputs. If you want to send a mono signal out,
use GP-100’s left output channel. To prevent damage to your equipment, make sure the mixer or interface channel’s
volume is muted before making ANY connections. Turn theGP-100 output volume all the way down before connecting
headphones to prevent harm to your ears. GP-100’s headphones out comes with
For best results with headphones, turn on GP-100’s AMP and CAB modules.
Connect the outputs to your amp’s FX Loop Return input. If you have one amp, run the cable from the left output.
stereo sound.
Suggested Setups
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Using the AUX IN line
Connecting to your computer as an audio interface
Connect a USB cable (not included) from GP-100 to your computer. For PC systems, you’ll need to set up the driver.
GP-100 is plug and play for macOS. Run line out cables to your monitors, or use headphones.
Connect a male-to-male 1/8” stereo cable from your audio source (phone or MP3 player) to GP-100’s AUX IN jack.
This line will be unaected by GP-100’s internal eects. Note: if you are running a mono line out, you will only hear a mono
version of your AUX source.
Suggested Setups
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