Two Notes VB-101 - Manual (Page 15)

Part 3
Quick start guide
1 Introducing the TORPEDO VB-101
Two Notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the TORPEDO VB-101, the first generation of the
Torpedo series. This product has been developed through several years of technical development,
with great attention paid to the needs of guitarists, bassists and sound technicians confronted to the
challenges posed by the miking of instrument amplifiers, on stage or in the studio. The Two Notes
team has taken extreme care to design the high-end, professional TORPEDO VB-101 rack unit. 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 cannot 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 feel reluctant to perform using digital modeling systems
that might compromise their playing style and sound.
For them, the TORPEDO VB-101 offers a "virtual" alternative to traditional miking, using a technology
derived from convolution reverberation, to achieve a degree of realism never experienced with simu-
lators before. The musician simply plugs the TORPEDO VB-101 in place of his/her cabinet, connected
to the speaker output of his/her amplifier, without modifying his/her usual settings (or connected ef-
fect pedals, depending on the case).
The TORPEDO VB-101 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
thus enables 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 has developed a
unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques. Starting with the measure-
ment of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the TORPEDO VB-101 can accurately reproduce the
system as it was measured, as well as the microphone’s position in space.
In order to take full advantage of these digital algorithms, the highest quality audio design guaran-
tees perfect analog-to-digital conversion and a wide dynamic range, in order to provide the ultimate
playing experience.
This product has been thoroughly tested in professional studio and stage environments and is
the alternative many musicians have been waiting for to professionally capture the sounds of their
amplified instruments. The TORPEDO VB-101 will bring you the elusive sound of the greatest recording
studios and producers, anytime, anywhere.
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