User manual TC HELICON HARMONYG-XT

[. . . ] harmonyG. XT PRODUCT MANUAL ENGLISH VERSION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The lightning symbol within a triangle means, "Electrical caution!" It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock. The exclamation point within a triangle means, "Caution!" Please read the information next to all caution signs. Table of Contents Introduction . [. . . ] Note that the positions of the Input, Tone, Guitar, FX, and Harmony controls are not saved, as they are global. Changing the FX Press the FX button to change the reverb and delay style in the preset you are currently on. If you prefer this setting, it can be stored with the preset. Using the Tuner Hold the On footswitch to enter Tuner/Bypass mode. Pluck the single open string you want to tune and you'll see the note it's closest to in the Preset display. As well, a pattern of LEDs in the FX styles and Voice 1&2 indicator areas will show whether the 18 Getting to Know Harmony-G XT string is sharp or flat. As you raise or lower the pitch of the string, the FX and Voice 1/ Voice 2 indicator LEDs will light as shown. Hall Room Echo Slap Combi SFX Higher High Low Lower Bass Octave Hall Room Echo Slap Combi SFX Higher High Low Lower Bass Octave Shows string is flat Tap the On footswitch to exit Tuner/Bypass mode. Shows string is in tune Hall Room Echo Slap Combi SFX Higher High Low Lower Bass Octave Shows string is sharp 19 For Advanced Users Advanced FX Style Select Each effect style (Hall, Room etc. ) has additional selections. To browse additional Hall sounds, for example, first cycle the FX button to the Hall style, then hold the FX button. Tap the FX button to sample the options that are numbered in the preset display. Once you've found one you like, press and hold the FX button to exit. Note that cycling through the FX styles again with the FX button will return your edit to the default style (#1) in each style bank. To set the accessible number of presets, power up holding the Preset button. After a moment, the number "5" will show the default number of presets. Tap the Preset button to extend the limit to up to ten (shown as "0") or back down to three (1 and 2 are not options). Hold the Preset button to store this setting and exit to normal operation. How to use the Manual Button There may be times when you want to disengage guitar control of your harmonies and use a fixed key (e. g. It could be that you aren't playing your guitar in a particular song, that you're not playing a guitar at all, or that you've used fixed-key harmony in other TC-Helicon products and found it works better and sounds unique in certain songs. If you're not sure what the key of your song is, it's often the same as the first or last chord of the song. Play a major or minor chord whose root is the key Changing the Number of Presets The default configuration of Harmony-G XT is to offer five presets each having an A and B setting. This allows you to cycle through them with a reasonable amount of footswitch or Preset button pushes. If you need access to more presets and are willing to step through them with the footswitch or Preset button, or you would like to reduce the number so you can cycle through three favorites for example, there is a way to set this in Harmony-G XT. 20 For Advanced Users of your song. This can be set before or during performance of your song. Press both footswitches simultaneously while the chord sustains. The LED display will show the key (described below) and will automatically exit after a moment. The Manual LED will light indicating the guitar no longer controls harmony. To modify the key and scale, see step #2 below. Press both footswitches simultaneously to temporarily enter key setting mode. If no footswitch input is received after a few seconds, the mode will exit. Tap the left footswitch to cycle through the key options and the right footswitch to cycle through the 6 available scales. Understanding the Manual key display: The key in Harmony-G XT is shown in 3 sequential flashes. [. . . ] Confirm your guitar cable is good by connecting your guitar directly to your amp. Remove any guitar effect pedals between your guitar and Harmony-G XT's input. Ensure that you are playing guitar chords made up of at least a root note and a major or minor third. Ensure the Manual button is off My FX level is up but the sound is still dry o You're likely set to the Off FX style. [. . . ]