TC Electronic G-Major 2 - Manual (Page 54)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This section answers some of the most
frequently asked questions regarding G-
Major 2. If you need additional information
and support, be sure to visit TC Support
Interactive – this service can also be
accessed via www.tcelectronic.com.
Which MIDI foot controller is the most
suitable for G-Major 2?
There are many foot controllers that work fine
with G-Major 2. However, to fully utilize the
many features of G-Major 2, you should look for
a controller capable of sending both MIDI
Program change messages and MIDI Control
Change messages (CC) with values alternating
between 0 and 127.
Control changes are used for bypassing effects,
tapping tempo etc. Program changes are used
for recalling/loading presets.
How do I adjust the input level on G-Major 2
effectively?
Play with a high level clean sound. Though,
generally speaking, distorted sounds may seem
louder than clean sounds, the highest dynamic
range is typically found in clean sounds. The
input meter should show -3 dB at peaks and -
12 dB to -6 dB in average.
If you cannot get the desired input level range
by adjusting the output level of your preamp (or
other device placed just before G-Major 2 in the
signal path) or by adjusting the input level on
the front panel of G-Major 2, you should
change the Input Range parameter of G-Major
2. You will find this parameter in the I/O menu.
How do I set up a G-Major 2 with a MIDI-
controllable preamp?
G-Major 2 is easily set up for usage with a MIDI
preamp.
• Connect the MIDI OUT jack of your MIDI
board to the MIDI IN jack on your preamp.
• Connect the MIDI THRU/OUT jack on your
preamp to the MIDI IN jack on G-Major 2.
G-Major 2 has a MIDI mapping function that
allows you to use incoming program changes to
recall any preset. See page 18 for more
information.
How do I reset G-Major 2?
• Power off G-Major 2 on the front panel.
• Press and hold the RECALL key and power
G-Major 2 on again.
• A menu is shown. Select either “Reset Sys
Param” to reset all system parameters while
keeping your programmed User presets or
“Clear all Presets” to clear the User bank.
The Factory preset cannot be changed or
deleted.
How do I switch the channels on my analog
preamp?
Contact the amplifier’s manufacturer and ask
for the schematics for your preamp. Page 19 of
this manual explains how the relays of G-Major
2 operate.
Why did I lose the current preset when I
powered off G-Major 2?
If you power off G-Major 2 using the rear panel
mains switch while a preset is being edited,
changes to that specific preset will be lost. You
will not lose your edits if you switch off G-Major
2 using the front panel POWER key.
However, as a rule of thumb, it is always a
good idea to save an edited preset before
powering off G-Major 2, because you might
simply forget to do so when you return to your
setup later.
How can I update the software (firmware) in
my G-Major 2?
From time to time, new system software will
become available for G-Major 2. To upload this
software to G-Major 2, you will need a PC or
Mac computer with a standard MIDI interface
installed. The software can be downloaded from
www.tcelectronic.com/G-major2. Follow the
instructions provided with the upload
application.
I could not update the software of G-Major 2
– what should I do?
Depending on the MIDI interface you are using,
the software update procedure may be aborted
by a “download error”. Retry once or twice, and
the software should update correctly.
How can I use G-Major 2 in a combo’s effect
loop?
Many combo amplifiers have an effect loop.
However, there are no standards for these
loops. At times, it can be hard to even find out if
it is a serial or a parallel loop.
A serial loop interrupts the signal path between
the preamp and the power amp – just as if they
were two physically separate units. This means