Yamaha GW33 El manual del propietario

Marca: Yamaha

Modelo: GW33

Categoría: Amplificador de instrumentos musicales

Tipo: El manual del propietario

GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

This product utilizes batteries or an external

power supply (adapter). DO NOTconnect this

product to any power supply or adapter other than

one described in the manual, on the name pIate,

or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This Product should be used only with the compo-

nents supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is

recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used,

please observe all safety markings and instruc-

tions that accompany the accessory product.

SPEClFlCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is

believed to be correct at the time of printing.

However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or

modify any of the specifications without notice or

obligation to update existing units.

This product, either aIone or in combination with

an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may

be capable of producing sound levels that could

cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate

for Iong periods of time at a high volume level or

at a level that is uncomfortabIe. lf you experience

any hearing Ioss or ringing in the ears, you

should consult an audiologist. lMPORTANT: The

louder the sound, the shorter the time period

before damage occurs.

NOTlCE:

Service charges incurred due to Iack of knowl-

edge relating to how a function or effect

works(when the unit is operating as designed)are

not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and

are therefore the owners responsibility. Please

study this manual carefulIy and consult your

dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL lSSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both

user safe and environmentalIy friendIy. We

sincerely believe that our products and the

production methods used to produce them, meet

these goals . ln keeping with both the letter and

the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of

the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a

small non-rechargeable battery which (if

applicabIe)is soldered in PIace. The average life

span of this type of battery is approximately five

years. When repIacement becomes necessary,

contact a qualified service representative to

perform the replacement.

This Product may also use “household”type

batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable.

Make sure that the battery being charged is a

rechargeable type and that the charger is in-

tended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries

with new, or with batteries of a different type.

Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches

or incorrect instalIation may result in overheating

and battery case rupture.

Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or

incinerate any battery. Keep alI batteries away

from chiIdren. Dispose of used batteries promptly

and as regulated by the laws in your area.

Note: Check with any retailer of household type

batteries in your area for battery disposal informa-

tion.

Disposal Notice: Should this Product become

damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its

useful life is considered to be at an end, pIease

observe aII IocaI, state, and federaI regulations

that relate to the disposal of products that contain

lead, batteries, plastics, etc. if your dealer is

unable to assist you, Please contact Yamaha

directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATlON:

The name Plate is located on the bottom of the

product. The model number, serial number, power

requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You

should record the seriaI number and the date of

purchase in the spaces provided beIow and retain

this manual as a permanent record of your

purchase.

Model GW33

Serial No.

Purchase Date

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (USA)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP

AURAL EXCITER

is a registered trademark and is manufactured under license from Aphex Systems, Ltd.

You are probably eager to try out your new GW33 right

away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read

through a lot of instructions before you can even get a

sound out of it.

Before you do anything else, however, you should read the

PRECAUTIONS

section (page 3). This tells you briefly

how to care for your new GW33, how to avoid damaging

it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.

Next, read the

GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

(page 7).

This provides an important introduction to the internal

organization of the GW33, enabling you to better under-

stand its various functions and use the device to its full

potential.

To actually start using the GW33, read the

GUIDED

TOUR

(page 10). It guides you step-by-step in setting up

your GW33, connecting it properly, and (most impor-

tantly!) getting sound out of it. The section also intro-

duces you to the effect programs by letting you hear what

they are capable of, and explains how to use some of the

other main functions of the device.

The

REFERENCE

section (page 16), on the other hand,

is a comprehensive guide to all functions. You won’t need

(or want) to read through all of it at once, but it is there for

you to refer to when you need information about a certain

feature or function.

The

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS

(page 4)

is also mainly for reference. In general, look through this

section to familiarize yourself with the controls, and refer

to it when necessary.

The

INDEX

in the

APPENDIX

section (page 40) is also

very helpful. It lists page numbers for virtually every

function, feature, control and terminal found on the

GW33, and lets you find the information you need quickly

and easily.

Other parts of the

APPENDIX

section (page 36) provide

additional useful information: lists of the effect programs

of the GW33, tips on troubleshooting (when something

doesn’t work as expected), and other important informa-

tion.

( READ THIS FIRST!!)

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW33 Guitar Performance Effector!

The GW33 is a portable and convenient multi-effect device designed especially for guitar. The comprehen-

sive variety of high-quality effects and convenient Pedal Switch control functions make the highly portable

GW33 ideal for signal processing in home recording, studio, and live performance applications.

Some of the advanced features of the GW33 include:

• Eight independent effect blocks, including Compressor, Distortion/Insert, Equalizer/Amp Simula-

tor, Modulation 1/2, Delay, Reverb, and Noise Gate. The two Modulation blocks allow you to have

two different modulation effects simultaneously.

• A wide variety of high-quality distortion effects, utilizing both analog and digital distortion circuits.

• Twenty-five professionally created Preset effect programs, for use in a wide variety of processing

applications, plus twenty-five User memory locations for saving your own effect programs.

• A separate send/return loop (Insert) for integrating external effects into the GW33 effect chain.

• Convenient parameter control over all effects, yet exceptional ease-of-use — you can adjust the

parameters of the effect blocks much as you would on conventional pedal effects.

• Consistent, continuous Delay/Reverb decay, letting you switch between similarly set programs

without cutting off the Delay/Reverb sound.

• Foot Controller input, for connection of an optional FC7 Foot Controller, giving you convenient

volume control as well as realtime adjustment of the Pedal Wah effect.

• Built-in tuner, allowing you to tune your instrument without removing it from the signal chain.

• Built-in metronome, with fully adjustable time signature and tempo. The metronome provides both

visual indication and an audio click for maximum flexibility.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GW33 Internal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Effects of the GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Effect Structure of the GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Effect Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PLAYING WITH THE EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

EDITING AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Editing an Effect Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Comparing the Edited Effect Program with the Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Saving an Effect Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TURNING ALL EFFECTS OFF — BYPASS FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TURNING EFFECT BLOCKS ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Compare Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Parameter Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Checking Parameter Values in the Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Compressor Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Distortion/Insert Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Equalizer/Amp Simulator (EQ/AMP) Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Amp Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Modulation (MOD) 1 and 2 Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AURAL EXCITER

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Touch Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pedal Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Delay Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Reverb Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting the Volume Position and Minimum Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Foot Controller for Pedal Wah Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

TOTAL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Swapping One Effect Program with Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Restoring Factory-set Effect Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TUNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Tuning the Pitch of the Connected Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Changing the Standard Pitch of the Tuner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

METRONOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

■ USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY

Power to the GW33 should be supplied only from the

appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3, or another

adaptor recommended by Yamaha). Use of another

adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. (Never use

the PA-3B.) Also make sure that the adaptor you have is

appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area

where you intend to use the GW33. (The correct input

voltage is marked on the adaptor.)

■ AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST

AND VIBRATION

Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be

exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or

humidity. Also avoid locations which are subject to

excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could

cause mechanical damage.

■ AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS

Although the GW33 has been constructed to withstand the

normal rigors of stage and studio use for optimum sturdi-

ness and reliability, avoid subjecting it to strong physical

shocks (such as dropping or hitting it), since this may

damage the unit. Since the GW33 is a precision-made

electronic device, also avoid applying excessive force to

the various controls.

■ DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR ATTEMPT

REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all

maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Opening the case and/or tampering in any way with the

internal circuitry will void the warranty.

■ MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAK-

ING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS

Always turn the power off prior to connecting or discon-

necting cables.

■ HANDLE ALL CONNECTIONS CAREFULLY

Always be careful to connect and disconnect all cables and

cords by gripping the connector itself, not by pulling on

the cord.

■ CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the

unit, since these will damage the finish. Wipe clean with a

soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft, clean slightly

moistened cloth — making sure to wipe the case off again

with a dry cloth.

■ ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

Since the GW33 contains digital circuitry, it may cause

interference and noise if placed too close to TV sets,

radios or similar equipment. If such a problem occurs,

move the GW33 further away from the affected equip-

ment.

This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW33. Since the expla-

nations below are fairly brief, you should turn to the page references given for more information

on individual buttons and features. Refer to this section also as necessary when using the GW33,

when you need specific information on a certain control or terminal.

■ TOP PANEL

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COMP

DIST /

INSERT

EQ / AMP

DELAY

REVERB

N.GATE/UTIL

TUNER/

METRONOME

MOD 2

MOD 1

ATTACK

PRE-DRIVE*

LOW / —

TIME

THRESHOLD

SPEED

PITCH

PITCH L

ENHANCE

SENSE

DRIVE

MID / —

TONE

VOLUME POSITION

BEAT

(14~88 = 1/4~8/8)

DEPTH

— / PITCH R

FREQUENCY

—

TONE

HIGH / TONE

MIX

MINIMUM VOLUME

TEMPO

(60~86.=60~186)

TONE / FB

MIX

MIX / RANGE

LEVEL

TOTAL LEVEL

CLICK LEVEL

(1 LO 2 MID 3 HI)

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 4)

1 EQ / 2 STACK 3 COMBO 4 TUBE

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1~3

OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN)

4,5 OD*+DIST1,2

6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT 12 INSERT

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TUNING PITCH

(0~5

440~445Hz)

1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 3 PHASER

4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE

6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH

1 HALL 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 5)

ABCDE

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

TUNER

–20

– 5

+ 5

+20

PLAY

COPY

SWAP/

WRITE

EDIT/

COMPARE

METRONOME

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PITCH SHIFT

±1 = 3rd

±2 = 3rd

±3 = 4th

±4 = 5th

±5 = 5th

±6 = 6th

±7 = 7th

±8 =

OCTAVE

DELAY TIME

10 ~ 90 =

10 ~ 90ms

10.~ 81.=

100 ~ 810ms

ON / OFF

1 EFFECT OFF

2 EFFECT ON

3 SWITCH

VOLUME POSITION

1 DIST

2 DELAY

3 REVERB

4 REVERB

DISTORTION / INSERT

1 OVERDRIVE

2 DISTORTION

3 DISTORTION

→INSERT

1→INSERT

2→INSERT

INSERT→OD

INSERT→DS

4 OD + DIST

5 OD + DIST

12 INSERT

COMPRESSOR DIST / INSERT EQ / AMP MOD 1 MOD 2 DELAY REVERB

TUNER

HOLD

GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR

YES

BANK MEMORY

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BYPASS

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—

TWIN DRIVE OVERDRIVE & DISTORTION

DUAL MODULATION WITH AURAL EXCITER

INTEGRATED INSERTION LOOP

BUILT-IN TUNER & METRONOME

ON OFF

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PARAM

CHECK

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ewq r t y

o !1!0 !2

q COPY, SWAP/WRITE Buttons

These two buttons call up the Copy and Swap/Write

operations, respectively. (See pages 32 and 33.) Copy

and Swap are called up from the Play mode, while

Write is called up from the Edit mode. The COPY and

SWAP/WRITE lamps are lit when the respective Copy

or Swap/Write operation is active.

When pressed together simultaneously, these buttons

start the built-in Metronome function. When the

Metronome is on, the lamps of the two buttons flash in

time with the audio click. (See page 35.)

w PLAY Button

Enables the Play mode, from which the effect programs

can be selected and played.

e BANK/MEMORY Indicator

Displays the program number. During Tuner operation,

this displays the name of the note or string played. (See

page 34.) The LED dot (#) at the bottom right serves as

a sharp indicator during Tuner operation (functioning

along with the note name shown in the BANK/

MEMORY indicator), and lights to indicate values of

100 and higher.

r EDIT/COMPARE Button

For enabling the Edit mode, from which the selected

effect program can be edited. In the Edit mode, this

also serves as a Compare switch for toggling between

the newly edited settings and original settings of an

effect program.

t Effect Parameter/Tuner Lamps

In the Edit mode:

These indicate the effect block and

parameters currently selected for editing. (See

page 13.)

In the Play mode:

These indicate the effect block

currently selected for checking parameter

values. (See page 19.)

In the Tuner mode:

These indicate whether the input

signal is in tune or not; when the center lamp (to

the right of 0) flashes, the signal is in tune. (See

page 34.)

y YES/ and NO/ Buttons

In the Edit mode:

These are used to select an effect

block (and its parameters) for editing. (See page

13.)

When pressed together (in the Edit mode):

These call

up the Parameter Check mode, for checking the

currently edited parameter values. (See page

19.) Pressing one of the buttons again returns to

normal editing.

In the Play mode:

These are used to select the effect

block for checking parameter values. (See page

19.)

In the Copy, Swap and Write operations:

These are

used to execute (YES) or cancel (NO) the

respective operation.

u TUNER Button

For enabling the Tuner mode (from the Play mode).

(See page 34.) Pressing the button again returns to the

Play mode.

i Effect Block ON/OFF Lamps

These light when the corresponding effect block is on.

o Pedal Switches 1 – 5

In the Play mode:

When the ON/OFF lamp (above

Pedal Switch B) is off, these are used to select

effect programs. (See page 12.)

In the Edit or Play modes:

When the ON/OFF lamp

(above Pedal Switch B) is flashing, these are

used to turn individual effect blocks on or off.

(See page 17.)

Also, pressing Pedal Switches 1 and 2 together simulta-

neously enables the Tuner mode. (See page 34.)

Pressing Pedal Switches 2 and 3 together simulta-

neously enables the Bypass function. (See page 17.)

!0 Parameter Dials

For selecting the effect type and adjusting the param-

eters of a selected effect. The parameters in a single

column correspond to the dial in that column.

!1 Pedal Switch B (Bank)

In the Play mode:

Pressing this once enables selection

of banks 1 – 5. Holding this down enables

selection of banks 6 – 0.

Pressing this twice quickly enables effect block on/off

switching. (See page 17.)

!2 ON/OFF Mode Lamp

This flashes to indicate that Pedal Switches 1 – 5 can be

used to turn individual effect blocks on or off.

■ REAR PANEL

POWER

ON OFF DC IN INPUT SEND RETURN

INSERT

OUTPUT

L / MONO

PHONES

FOOT

CONTROLLER

q w e r y ut

q POWER ON/OFF Switch

w DC IN Terminal

For connection to the PA-3 AC adaptor (or another

adaptor recommended by Yamaha). (Never use the

PA-3B.) Wrap the adaptor cord firmly around the cable

clip as shown, to prevent accidental unplugging of the

power cord during use.

t L/MONO and R OUTPUT Jacks

For stereo or mono output of the instrument and metro-

nome sound. Connect both of these to the corresponding

left and right channels of your stereo amplification system

to take full advantage of the stereo effects of the GW33.

For mono operation, connect your system only to the L/

MONO jack; this provides a mono mix of the instrument

sound when the R OUTPUT jack is not connected.

y PHONES Jack

For stereo output of the guitar/effect and metronome

sound to a set of stereo headphones.

u FOOT CONTROLLER Jack

For connection of an optional foot controller (use ONLY

the Yamaha FC7), for controlling the volume or the Pedal

Wah effect. (See page 30.)

AC adaptor

Cable clip

DC IN

e INPUT Jack

For connection of an instrument (guitar, bass, etc.). (See

page 10 for more information on input/output connec-

tions.)

r INSERT SEND and RETURN Jacks

For connection of an external effect device or devices.

Use the SEND jack to output the signal from the GW33,

and use RETURN to input the signal from the external

effect device(s).

This section provides a brief overview of the GW33 — the basic structure of its various functions

and the memory system. Once you gain a general understanding of the internal workings of the

GW33 as given here, you’ll have the tools for taking full advantage of its features.

The diagram below shows the internal system of the

effects and other functions of the GW33.

The GW33 is equipped with a comprehensive set of

effects designed specifically for the guitar player. Up to

eight different effects can be used simultaneously. More-

over, a special Insert block lets you connect additional

external effect units to the multi-effect chain of the GW33.

Individual effects (excepting Noise Gate) can be turned on

and off as needed with the Pedal Switches and can be

quickly and easily adjusted with the Parameter Dials.

There are eight main effect blocks and a total of thirty-one

different effect types:

(Refer to the EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS section,

page 20, for more detailed descriptions and explanations

of these effects.)

With all these various effects, used individually or simul-

taneously, the GW33 has all you need to augment your

sound, whatever the application. Plus, flexible effect

bypass (on/off) functions give you even more realtime

control over the sound. A programmable Noise Gate is

also included for filtering out hum, hiss and other undesir-

able noise. (See page 29.)

The Effects of the GW33

Effect Block

Compressor

Distortion/Insert

Equalizer/

Amp Simulator

Modulation 1

Modulation 2

Delay

Reverb

Noise Gate

Effect Type

Compressor

Overdrive, Distortion 1,

Distortion 2, Overdrive + Distortion 1,

Overdrive + Distortion 2, Overdrive → Insert,

Distortion 1 → Insert, Distortion 2 → Insert,

Insert → Overdrive, Insert → Distortion 1,

Insert → Distortion 2, Insert

Equalizer, Stack Amp Simulator,

Combo Amp Simulator, Tube Amp Simulator

Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shift,

Detune, Exciter, Touch Wah, Pedal Wah

(Same as Modulation 1; effects can be used

independently.)

Delay

Hall, Room, Stage, Plate

Noise Gate

GW33 Internal Structure

* Use the optional YAMAHA Foot Controller FC7.

INPUT

INSERT

SEND

INSERT

RETURN

WAH

COMP

DIST /

INSERT

N.GATE EQ / AMP DELAY MOD 1 REVERB

OUTPUT

L/MONO

MOD 2

TOTAL

LEVEL

CLICK

LEVEL

TUNER

BYPASS

METRONOME

Volume

Pedal

(Position 2)

Volume

Pedal

(Position 1)

Volume

Pedal

(Position 3)

Volume

Pedal

(Position 4)

(when

Touch Wah

or Pedal

Wah is

selected)

MOD 1, 2 Block

Headphones

Wah

Pedal

The Effect Structure of the GW33

Keep in mind as you use the GW33 that the structure of its

effects is basically in a four-part hierarchy: 1) Effect

programs, 2) Effect blocks, 3) Effect types, and 4) Effect

parameters.

An effect program consists of eight different effect blocks,

all of which can be used simultaneously. A block includes

one or more effect types, one of which can be used at a

time. And each effect type has up to four different param-

eters, which allow you to set the sound of the effect. The

logic of this structure is reflected in the panel layout, with

effect blocks, types and parameters printed in a matrix

from left to right.

Memory Structure

The GW33 has a total of 50 effect programs, divided into

ten banks of five programs each. The 25 programs from

61 – 05 are Preset programs. Programs 11 – 55 are User

programs, and your own original settings can be stored to

these.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

COMP

DIST /

INSERT

EQ / AMP

DELAY

REVERB

N.GATE/UTIL

TUNER/

METRONOME

MOD 2

MOD 1

ATTACK

PRE-DRIVE*

LOW / —

TIME

THRESHOLD

SPEED

PITCH

PITCH L

ENHANCE

SENSE

DRIVE

MID / —

TONE

VOLUME POSITION

BEAT

(14~88 = 1/4~8/8)

DEPTH

— / PITCH R

FREQUENCY

—

TONE

HIGH / TONE

MIX

MINIMUM VOLUME

TEMPO

(60~86.=60~186)

TONE / FB

MIX

MIX / RANGE

LEVEL

TOTAL LEVEL

CLICK LEVEL

(1 LO 2 MID 3 HI)

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 4)

1 EQ / 2 STACK 3 COMBO 4 TUBE

————---

1~3

OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN)

4,5 OD*+DIST1,2

6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT 12 INSERT

————---

TUNING PITCH

(0~5

440~445Hz)

1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 3 PHASER

4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE

6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH

1 HALL 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 5)

ABCDE

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

—

••••••••••••••••••••••

PARAM

CHECK

•

Effect Block

These are used to

select the effect

block.

This is used to

select the

effect type.

These are used to change the

parameters in the corresponding

columns.

Effect Types

Effect Parameters

Preset Programs

Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 0

User Programs

Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5

Sound Character

Main Sub

Effect Programs

Sound Character

Main Sub

Programmer’s comments

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Over

Drive

Dist

Hard

Dist

Softer

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Dist

Softer

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Hard

Over

Drive

Clean

Dist

Hard

Dist

Softer

Clean

S.E.

—

Detune

—

Detune

Flanger

Chorus

—

Wah

Chorus

Detune

Phaser

—

Detune

—

Detune

Phaser

Flanger

Detune

—

Touch

Wah

—

Detune

Chorus

—

Detune

—

Chorus

Detune

—

Touch

Wah

Pitch

Detune

Chorus

Detune

—

Flanger

—

Phaser

Detune

—

Detune

—

Detune

Chorus

Pitch

Pedal

Wah

Detune

Pedal Wah

Flanger

Touch Wah

Chorus

Phaser

Digital and analog distortion for rock

solos.

Analog overdrive + distortion; good

for pop music.

Natural overdrive for rock’n’roll.

Clean sound, good for wide range of

styles (ex., blues, funk, jazz).

Clear sound with flanger and chorus.

Heavy distortion sound with en-

hanced low and high frequencies.

Distortion sound for backing.

Spacious overdrive sound for fusion.

Natural reverb sound from the 50’s.

Dynamics “squashed” with compression.

Tremolo sound.

Digital + analog overdrive for rock

or fusion.

Powerful sound, good for rock

ballads.

Overdrive sound for rock leads.

Mellow, round sound.

Clean sound for rhythmic play.

Hard distortion sound with enhanced

attack; for rock leads.

Distortion sound with detuning, for

rock backing.

“Dry” overdrive.

Multi-purpose program for a wide

variety of styles.

Touch Wah program, good for funk,

jazz, blues, etc.

Hard digital + analog distortion

sound for direct recording.

Hard distortion program, with stack

amp sound, for direct recording.

Warm overdrive sound for direct

recording.

Clear, distinct sound with detuning

and delay, for direct recording.

Clean sound for direct recording.

Distortion especially for rock solos.

Digital + analog distortion, plus EQ,

for heavy metal.

Detune and reverb for a “wet” solo

sound.

Natural, warm overdrive.

Clean, spacious sound with Cho./

Detune/Delay/Reverb mix.

Hard, metallic lead.

Dynamically responds to your

plucking technique.

Stereo pitch shift: 5th above and

below.

Clean and dreamy with long delay.

Soft, clean sound, ideal for soloing or

rhythmic chords.

Analog overdrive + distortion —

hard-edged for backing.

Analog + digital distortion, plus

flanger and delay.

Bright overdrive with delay for

American hard rock leads.

British 60’s rock sound — simple

and straight.

70’s fusion sound, with heavy

phaser.

Hard distortion for rock soloing.

Slightly bright distortion for hard

rock backing.

Crunch sound with enhanced low

and high frequencies.

Good, clear sound for rhythmic

playing.

Ideal for funky rhythmic playing or

arpeggios.

Hard distortion sound, with pitch an

octave below.

Hard crunch sound for rhythmic

playing; with Pedal Wah.

Mellow sound for rhythmic play.

Sound effect with dynamic response

to plucking technique.

Chorus sound with stereo phaser.

Once you’ve taken your GW33 out of the box and are ready to use it, you’ll have to make a few

connections and follow some simple instructions on setting it up.

GUIDED TOUR

When using your GW33 for the first time, read through this short section of the

manual. It guides you step-by-step in all basic operations: setting the instrument

up, connecting it properly to other equipment, and playing the effect programs.

POWER

ON OFF DC IN INPUT SEND RETURN

INSERT

OUTPUT

L / MONO

PHONES

FOOT

CONTROLLER

OUT IN

Plug into a

suitable AC

outlet

PA-3

power adaptor

Use only this

adaptor or

another Yamaha

recommended

adaptor.

Wrap the adaptor cord around the

cable clip to prevent accidintal

unplugging.

Electric guitar

Optional FC7

Foot Controller

(for Volume pedal

and Pedal Wah

control).

External effect unit

Guitar amplifier

(left channel)

Guitar amplifier

(right channel)

Headphones

Signals are output through

the OUTPUT jacks, even

when headphones are

connected.

Adjust the headphone

volume with the Total Level

parameter (see page 31).

When using a single guitar amp, connect to

the L/MONO OUTPUT jack.

First, make sure that the power switch on the GW33

is off before making ANY connections.

Plug the DC output cable from the supplied PA-3

adaptor (or another adaptor recommended by

Yamaha) (Never use the PA-3B.) into the DC IN

terminal on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into

a convenient AC outlet.

The cable clip located next to this terminal helps to

prevent accidental unplugging of the power supply

during use. Wrap the adaptor cord firmly around the

clip (see the Rear Panel illustration, page 10).

CAUTION! ■

Do not attempt to use a different

AC adaptor with the GW33. (See the precaution

on page 3.)

Plug your instrument into the INPUT jack on the rear

panel.

For the sake of these instructions, we’ll assume

you’re using an electric guitar; however, most any

electronic instrument can be used.

NOTE ■

You should be careful if you are connecting

a synthesizer or electronic keyboard. Since their

output level is generally much higher than that of a

guitar, the volume control on the instrument should

be turned down accordingly.

Connect the GW33 output or outputs to your ampli-

fier/speaker system, as shown on page 10. Before

you do this, however, make sure that the power on

the system is first turned off and all volume controls

are set to zero — this includes the guitar controls and

the volume on the connected amp(s).

NOTE ■

Use the clean channel of the amplifier for

best results.

If you are using an optional FC7 Foot Controller

with the GW33, connect it to the FOOT CONTROL-

LER input jack on the rear panel. Make sure that the

pedal is at or near the maximum position.

Turn on the power of all the equipment, starting with

the GW33, and turning on the connected amplifier

last.

Before you turn up the volume and try to play, set all

the effects to off by using the Bypass function.

To do this, simultaneously press and hold down

Pedal Switches 2 and 3. Keep holding them down

(for roughly one second) until “bP” (Bypass)

appears in the BANK/MEMORY indicator.

This temporarily turns off all effect processing, and

lets you hear the “dry” input signal.

Now, set your guitar to a suitable volume. Next,

slowly bring up the level of the connected amplifier

as you play, until the level is suitable.

Finally, turn the Bypass function off by pressing any

one of the Pedal Switches (1 – 5 or B).

If you’ve followed all these instructions carefully,

you should now be able to hear the sound of your

guitar processed by the effects of the GW33, and are

able to try out some of the other effect programs of

the GW33. If no sound is output or the sound isn’t as

you expect, refer to the Troubleshooting section on

page 36.

DIST / INSERT EQ / AMP

BYPASS

••

••••

••

••••

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

Firmly press and hold these

down for about one second.

Now that you’ve set up your GW33 and have got sound out of it, let’s try playing with some of

the effects. (If you haven’t already done so, read through the GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

section on page 7 for information on the basic structure of the GW33.)

First, make sure that the Play mode is enabled. Press

To change the bank, use the Bank (B) Pedal Switch.

To select one of banks 1 – 5, press it once, then press

the appropriate Pedal Switch 1 – 5.

Let’s start with a clean chorus/delay effect. Use

Pedal Switch 5 to select program number 15.

PLAY

DELAY REVERB

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

DIST / INSERT

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

HOLD

ON OFF

Press this once... ...then press one

of these to select

bank 1 – 5.

1 – 5

To select one of banks 6 – 0, hold the Bank Pedal

Switch down and simultaneously press the appropri-

ate alternate numbered Pedal Switch 6 – 0.

Now that you know how to select banks and pro-

grams, try exploring some of the other effect pro-

grams of the GW33. Look through the Effect

Programs list on page 9 for more information about

the programs, and play with a few of them to hear

how they sound.

COMPRESSOR

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

HOLD

ON OFF

While holding

this down...

...press one of

these to select

bank 6 – 0.

6 – 0

NOTE ■

If you’re using the FC7 Foot Controller,

make sure that it is at or near the maximum position

to ensure proper volume.

Next, try a heavy distortion sound. Press Pedal

Switch 2 to select program number 12.

DIST / INSERT

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

Notice that all the program numbers have two digits.

The first digit indicates the bank and the second

indicates the program number. By pressing one of

the Pedal Switches 1 – 5, you can select one of five

programs in the currently selected bank.

The GW33 makes it extremely easy to adjust or change the sound of the effects. In this section,

you’ll learn how to change the effect type and use the Parameter Dials to change effect settings.

You’ll also learn how to compare the edited program with the original. Finally, you’ll learn how

save the new effect program you’ve created.

Editing an Effect Program

Select one of the User or Preset effect programs.

Although any effect program will do, select

program number 11 for this example.

NOTE ■

The on/off switching of the MOD 1/2 and

Delay/Reverb blocks is determined by the On/Off

parameter of those blocks. (See pages 24 and 27.)

Use the y and n buttons to select the

desired effect block row (in the parameter matrix

printed on the panel). (The lamp at the left of the

corresponding block lights.) For this example, press

either button repeatedly until the Distortion/Insert

block is selected.

NOTE ■

Even though creating and saving your own

effect program erases the previously stored program,

you can restore that particular factory Preset pro-

gram. Refer to RESTORING FACTORY-SET

EFFECT PROGRAMS on page 33 for details. Keep

in mind, however, that restoring the factory Preset

program will irretrievably erase the effect you’ve

created. For this reason, you may want to keep a

written record of the settings you make (using a copy

of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart on page 38), so

that you can reprogram the effect later if necessary.

Next, press the e button to enable

the Edit mode. (The EDIT/COMPARE lamp

lights and the ON/OFF lamp above the Bank Pedal

Switch flashes.)

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

Press the Bank (B) Pedal Switch once, and press Pedal

Switch 1 to select Bank 1. Then, press Pedal Switch 1

again (if needed) to select program number 11.

HOLD

ON OFF

COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR

NOTE ■

The TUNER/METRONOME row cannot be

selected in the Edit mode.

Use the Parameter Dials to adjust the effect

parameters. For example, if you want to change the

amount of Pre-drive in the Distortion effect (selected

above), adjust Parameter Dial B.

COMP

DIST /

INSERT

EQ / AMP

MOD 2

MOD 1

1 EQ /

————---

1~3

6~11 OD

1 CHOR

4 PITCH

6 EXCIT

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

••••••••••••••••••••••

PARAM

CHECK

•

Parameter Dial A is used to change the effect type of

the selected block; B – E are used to change the

corresponding parameters.

If you wish, you can simply view the parameter

values that you are currently editing (without

changing them) by using the Parameter Check

mode. (See page 19 for details.)

For information about each of the effects and their

parameters, refer to the section EFFECTS AND

PARAMETERS on page 20.

Press this.

EDIT/

COMPARE

Press this to turn Distortion

block on or off. (The lamp

lights when the block is on.)

DIST / INSERT

DIST / INSER

OFF

Notice that the ON/OFF lamp above the Bank Pedal

Switch flashes. This means that you can turn indi-

vidual effect blocks on and off.

Try turning an effect block on and off now; press

Pedal Switch 2 to turn the Distortion block on or

off.

Comparing the Edited Effect Program with the Original

You can compare the sound of the newly edited program

with the sound of the original one. To do this, press the

e button again (so that the EDIT/COM-

PARE lamp flashes).

EDIT/

COMPARE

EDIT/

COMPARE

In this condition, you can hear the sound of the original

effect program. You can also view the original parameter

values by selecting the desired effect block with the

y or n buttons and turning the Parameter

Dials. Doing this doesn’t change the value, it simply

displays it so that you can check it against the value

you’ve edited.

Each press of the e button switches back

and forth between the original program (lamp flashes) and

your new edits (lamp lights continuously).

When you’ve adjusted the sound to your satisfaction, you

may wish to save it for future recall. You can either copy

the settings down on paper (using a copy of the Blank

Effect Parameter Chart on page 38) or go on to the next

section and save the settings to the GW33’s memory.

CAUTION! ■

Be careful not to press the

button while editing. If you do, the original effect

program’s settings will be called up, erasing all

settings you had made to that point.

Saving an Effect Program

Now that you’ve created your own original effect pro-

gram, you will want to save the settings to a program

number, so that you can recall your new effect program in

the future. (For more information on saving effect pro-

grams and other matters relating to memory, see the

SYSTEM OVERVIEW section on page 7.)

If you’ve continued from the last section and have

new settings you want to save, press the

s button.

The SWAP/WRITE lamp lights and the program

number in the BANK/MEMORY indicator flashes

to indicate that the GW33 is ready to write the

settings to memory at the selected program number.

If you want to save the program to the current

number, skip to step #3. If you want to select a

different program for saving the new program, go to

the next step.

NOTE ■

Edited programs can be saved to the User

effect programs, in banks 1 – 5. Banks 6 – 0 are

reserved for the Preset effect programs, and cannot

be used to save edited programs.

NOTE ■

When you’ve edited one of the Preset

programs (61 – 05) and try to save it, “—” appears in

the BANK/MEMORY indicator until you select one of

the User program numbers (11 – 55).

If desired, select the destination User program

number (11 – 55) by using Parameter Dial A.

Keep in mind that the programs that you edit can

only be saved to one of the User program numbers,

and not to the Preset program numbers.

To actually save the new settings, press the

y button. (Operation returns to the Edit

mode.)

SWAP/

WRITE

SWAP/

WRITE

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

This concludes your short tour of the important functions of the GW33. To find out

more about how to best use your GW33, look through the Reference section and read

about some of the functions that interest you.

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

•••••••••••••

PAR

CHE

•

To cancel the operation without saving, press the

n button.

Pressing n returns to the program that you’ve

been editing. The settings are saved temporarily, and

you can continue editing the program.

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

••••••••••••••••••••••

PARAM

CHECK

•

OPERATION

With the Play mode enabled (press p ), first

select the desired bank of programs.

● To select one of banks 1 – 5

To select one of banks 1 – 5, press the Bank Pedal

Switch once, then press the appropriate Pedal Switch 1

– 5.

REFERENCE

This section of the manual explains briefly, yet completely, all of the features and

functions of the GW33. Refer to it when you need information about a specific

feature or function.

With the bank now selected, press one of Pedal

Switches 1 – 5 to select the desired program.

Refer to the Effect Programs list on page 9 for more

information on the programs of the GW33.

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

DELAY REVERB

You can continue to select other programs in the same

bank by pressing the other Pedal Switches.

User programs are in banks 1 – 5, and Preset programs

are in banks 6 – 0. Each bank contains five programs.

Preset Programs

Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 0

User Programs

Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5

● To select one of banks 6 – 0

To select one of banks 6 – 0, hold the Bank Pedal

Switch down and simultaneously press the appropriate

alternate numbered Pedal Switch 6 – 0.

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

DIST / INSERT

HOLD

ON OFF

Press this once... ...then press one

of these to select

bank 1 – 5.

1 – 5

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

COMPRESSOR

HOLD

ON OFF

While holding

this down...

...press one of

these to select

bank 6 – 0.

6 – 0

While playing, you can instantly get a clean, unprocessed sound by using the Bypass function.

This effectively cancels all currently active effects to give you a “dry” sound.

● To use the Bypass function:

Simultaneously and firmly press and hold down Pedal

Switches 2 and 3. Keep holding them down (for roughly

one second) until “bP” (Bypass) appears in the BANK/

MEMORY indicator.

Now, when you play your guitar, you should hear the

guitar sound unprocessed by the effects.

NOTE ■

If a Foot Controller has been connected, it is

also disabled when Bypass is on.

To return to normal Play mode operation and the current

effect program, press any one of Pedal Switches 1 – 5 or

Pedal Switch B.

NOTE ■

As you press and hold Pedal Switches 2 and 3,

the BANK/MEMORY indicator may briefly show the

program number corresponding to one of those switches.

However, the program you selected before using Bypass

remains selected, and is the one returned to when turning

Bypass off.

DIST / INSERT EQ / AMP

BYPASS

••

••••

••

••••

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

Firmly press and hold these

down for about one second.

In the Play or Edit modes, any of the main effect blocks can be individually turned on or off with

the Pedal Switches. (Switching of Modulation 1/2, and Delay/Reverb is dependent on the On/Off

settings of those effect blocks; see pages 24 and 27.)

OPERATION

With the Play mode enabled (press the p

button if necessary), press Pedal Switch B twice

quickly so that the lamp above the Pedal Switch

flashes. This same condition is called up automati-

cally when entering the Edit mode.

Press the appropriate Pedal Switch to turn the

desired effect block on or off. (The lamp above the

Pedal Switch lights or goes out accordingly.)

To cancel the effect on/off operation and return to

normal effect program selection, press Pedal

Switch B again. (The lamp goes out.)

NOTE ■

The effect on/off changes that you make here

are temporary. The original on/off settings are re-

stored as soon as you change programs. The on/off

switching of the MOD 1/2 and Delay/Reverb blocks is

determined by the On/Off parameter of those blocks.

(See pages 24 and 27.)

Press this to turn Distortion

block on or off. (The lamp

lights when the block is on.)

DIST / INSERT

DIST / INSER

OFF

Effect programs can be edited in the Edit mode. Once you’ve edited a program, you can save it

to a User memory location. (See SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS on page 31.)

CAUTION! ■

Be careful not to press the

button at any time during editing. Doing so

will call up the original effect program’s settings and erase all settings you had made to that

point.

OPERATION

Select an effect program for editing and press the

e button to enable the Edit mode.

(The EDIT/COMPARE lamp lights and the ON/OFF

lamp above Pedal Switch B flashes.)

Use Pedal Switches 1 – 5 to turn on the desired

effect blocks.

HINT ■

Since you’ll probably want to listen to the

changes as you make them, make sure that all

relevant effect blocks are turned on. Better yet, turn off

all blocks except the one you are editing. This lets you

clearly hear only the effect you wish to edit. (One

possible exception to this guideline is the Amp Simula-

tor effect, changes to which are easier to hear when

Distortion is also on.)

Use the y and n buttons to select the

desired effect block row (in the parameter matrix

printed on the panel). (The lamp at the left of the

corresponding block lights.)

NOTE ■

The TUNER/METRONOME row cannot be

selected in the Edit mode.

Use the Parameter Dials to adjust the effect param-

eters.

Parameter Dial A is used to change the effect type of

the selected block; B – E are used to change the

corresponding parameters.

In the example shown below, the EQ/AMP block has

been selected.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

ABCDE

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

••••••••••••••••••••••

PARAM

CHECK

•

COMP

DIST /

INSERT

EQ / AMP

DELAY

REVERB

N.GATE/UTIL

TUNER/

METRONOME

MOD 2

MOD 1

ATTACK

PRE-DRIVE*

LOW / —

TIME

THRESHOLD

SPEED

PITCH

PITCH L

ENHANCE

SENSE

DRIVE

MID / —

TONE

VOLUME POSITION

BEAT

(14~88 = 1/4~8/8)

DEPTH

— / PITCH R

FREQUENCY

—

TONE

HIGH / TONE

MIX

MINIMUM VOLUME

TEMPO

(60~86.=60~186)

TONE / FB

MIX

MIX / RANGE

LEVEL

TOTAL LEVEL

CLICK LEVEL

(1 LO 2 MID 3 HI)

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 4)

1 EQ / 2 STACK 3 COMBO 4 TUBE

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1~3

OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN)

4,5 OD*+DIST1,2

6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT 12 INSERT

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TUNING PITCH

(0~5

440~445Hz)

1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 3 PHASER

4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE

6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH

1 HALL 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 5)

—

Use these to select

the desired block

for editing. (In this

example, EQ/AMP

is selected.)

Selects the type of

effect. (In this

example, 1 EQ is

selected.)

Adjusts the LOW parameter for the

EQ effect. (The dash indicates that

no parameter is available for the

other effects.)

Adjusts the MID parameter

for the EQ effect. (The dash

indicates that no parameter

is available for the other

effects.)

Adjusts the HIGH

parameter for the EQ effect

and the TONE parameter

for the others.

Adjusts

the LEVEL

parameter.

HINT 1 ■

When editing an effect, make sure that the

Level or Mix parameters of the effect are set to

relatively high values before adjusting any other

parameters. Doing this ensures that any changes you

make with the other Parameter Dials will be fairly

noticeable.

For information about each of the effects and their

parameters, refer to the section EFFECTS AND

PARAMETERS on page 20.

HINT 2 ■

If you are using the optional FC7 Foot

Controller, try experimenting with the Foot Controller-

related Volume Position, Minimum Volume and Total

Level parameters in the Noise Gate/Utility block. (See

FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS on page 30.)

Save the new settings to memory, if desired. (See

the section SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS on

page 31 for details.)

■ Compare Mode

While editing an effect program, you can compare the

sound of the newly edited program with the original

one.

To do this, press the e button (during

editing). (The EDIT/COMPARE lamp flashes to

indicate the Compare mode is active.)

■ Parameter Check Mode

When editing an effect program, the Parameter Check

mode allows you to view the newly edited parameter

values of a selected effect block without changing

them.

To do this, select an effect block (during editing, when

the EDIT/COMPARE lamp is lit continuously).

Then, simultaneously press the y and n

buttons. (The selected effect block lamp flashes to

indicate the Parameter Check mode is active.)

To view the edited parameter values for the selected

effect block, turn the corresponding Parameter Dials.

As in the Compare mode, values cannot be changed in

this condition.

To return to normal editing, press one of the y

and n buttons.

Checking Parameter Values in the Play Mode

You can also check parameter values while in the play

mode. To do this:

Use the y and n buttons to select

the desired effect block row.

To view the current parameter values for the

selected block, turn the corresponding Parameter

Dials.

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COMPARE

Each press of the e button switches back

and forth between the original program (lamp flashes)

and your new edits (lamp lights continuously).

While the EDIT/COMPARE lamp is flashing (Com-

pare mode), you can hear the sound of the original

effect program. You can also view the original param-

eter values: simply select the desired effect block with

the y and n buttons and turn the Param-

eter Dials. Values cannot be changed in this condition;

they are only displayed so that you can compare them

with values you’ve edited.

This section briefly explains each of the effect types and their parameters. For information on

how to select effects and edit them, see the sections SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS

(page 16), and EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS (page 18).

Compressor Block

The Compressor is especially effective for guitar since it

smooths out the “peaks” and “valleys” in the sound.

Compression “squashes” the dynamic range of the signal,

making loud signals softer and soft signals louder. Nor-

mally, the Compressor limits signals of widely varying

loudness to a dynamic range more suitable for use with the

other effects. For this reason, compression is effective on

guitar in smoothing out the level differences caused by

uneven picking technique.

—

(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

Attack Range: 1 – 16

Determines the amount of time it takes for compression to

begin after an input signal is detected. Longer attack

times let through more of the natural attack of the input

signal.

Sense Range: 1 – 16

Determines the degree of compression. Maximum values

result in a smaller dynamic range, where originally loud

sounds become soft, and vice versa. This increases the

sustain of the sound.

—

(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

Level Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Compressor sound. Higher

settings are used for boosting the overall signal to an

appropriate level, since compression effectively lowers the

level of the sound.

HINT ■

The Level parameter should be set to an appro-

priate value to avoid sudden jumps or drops in level when

switching the Compressor block on and off.

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The Distortion/Insert block features three basic Overdrive

and Distortion effects arranged in twelve different types.

(The types are printed on the left side of the panel for easy

reference.)

The block also features an Insert section, letting you put

an external effect into the effect chain of the GW33.

(Connect the external effect to the SEND and RETURN

jacks on the rear panel.)

The Distortion effects of the GW33 are made up of both

analog and digital distortion circuits, giving you excep-

tional quality and flexibility in creating distortion sounds.

Effect Type Settings: 1 – 12

The Distortion types are shown below. Also shown are

the Pre-drive and Drive parameters (where applicable) and

the signal path.

Types 1 – 5

These types feature two distortion circuits, the first

controlled with the Pre-drive parameter and the second

with the Drive parameter. The first three types are a

combination of digital and analog distortion, letting you

blend just the right amount of digital “bite” and analog

warmth in your distortion effects.

TYPE Pre-drive Drive

1st distortion circuit 2nd distortion circuit

1 OVERDRIVE Digital Overdrive Analog Overdrive

2 DISTORTION 1 Digital Distortion 1 Analog Distortion 1

3 DISTORTION 2 Digital Distortion 2 Analog Distortion 2

4 OD + DIST 1 Analog Overdrive Analog Distortion 1

5 OD + DIST 2 Analog Overdrive Analog Distortion 2

Distortion/Insert Block

Types 6 – 8

These types have one distortion circuit, followed by the

Insert loop. The Drive parameter controls the distortion

circuit.

TYPE Drive Insert

Distortion circuit

6 OD → INSERT Digital Overdrive ———

7 DIST 1 → INSERT Digital Distortion 1 ———

8 DIST 2 → INSERT Digital Distortion 2 ———

Types 9 – 11

These types have one distortion circuit, followed by the

Insert loop. The Drive parameter controls the distortion

circuit.

TYPE Insert Drive

Distortion circuit

9 INSERT → OD ——— Digital Overdrive

10 INSERT → DIST 1 ——— Digital Distortion 1

11 INSERT → DIST 2 ——— Digital Distortion 2

Type 12

Type 12 has only the Insert loop. (None of the param-

eters are available.)

Pre-drive Range: 0 – 15

Determines the degree of Digital Overdrive/Distortion in

types 1 – 3 or the degree of Analog Overdrive in types 4

and 5. The higher the value the greater the distortion.

(This parameter is not available in Types 6 – 12.)

NOTE ■

The asterisk (*) printed in the DIST/INSERT

block on the panel also indicates the actual parameter

controlled by Pre-drive: Digital (DI), or Analog Overdrive

(OD).

DIST /

INSERT

PRE-DRIVE* DRIVE TONE LEVEL

1~3

OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN)

4,5 OD*+DIST1,2

6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT 12 INSERT

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Drive Range: 0 – 15

Determines the degree of Analog Overdrive/Distortion in

types 1 – 5, or the degree of Digital Overdrive/Distortion

in types 6 – 11. The higher the value the greater the

distortion. (This parameter is not available in Type 12.)

Tone Range: -7 – 7

Determines the tonal quality of the overall Distortion

sound. Negative values result in a “fatter,” deeper sound,

while positive values make the sound brighter. (This

parameter is not available in Type 12.)

Level Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the overall Distortion sound.

(This parameter is not available in Type 12.)

NOTE ■

If the Pre-drive and Drive parameters are both

set to near the maximum, the resulting noise may be so

excessive that even the Noise Gate has no effect in

cleaning up the signal.

HINT ■

The Level parameter should be set to an appro-

priate value to avoid sudden jumps or drops in level when

switching the Distortion block on and off.

The EQ/AMP block provides an Equalizer effect and three

different Amp Simulator effects.

Effect Type Settings: 1 – 4

The Equalizer/Amp Simulator types are shown below.

Types 2, 3 and 4 are Amp Simulator effects.

1 Equalizer

2 Stack

3 Combo

4 Tube

Type 1 Equalizer

The Equalizer is a three-band graphic type that gives you

fine tone control over the sound.

Low Range: -7 – 7

Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to the low

frequencies.

Mid Range: -7 – 7

Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to the

midrange frequencies.

High Range: -7 – 7

Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to the high

frequencies.

Level Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Equalizer effect.

HINT 1 ■

Take care when using maximum levels;

distortion could result, especially when all parameters are

set to around the maximum.

HINT 2 ■

The Level parameter of these types should be

set to an appropriate value to avoid sudden jumps or

drops in level when switching the EQ/AMP block on and

off.

Equalizer/Amp Simulator (EQ/AMP) Block

Types 2 – 4 Amp Simulator

The Amp Simulator effect types realistically reproduce the

characteristic sound of a guitar amplifier, and provide a

natural sound for recording when not using an external

amplifier. When using an amplifier, they also provide a

convenient way to change the sound characteristics of

your amplifier. These are also particularly effective when

used with one of the Distortion effects.

Three different types of cabinet sound are available: Stack,

Combo and Tube.

Stack (Type 2) recreates the powerful sound of a huge

amp/speaker setup, Combo (Type 3) recreates a compact

amp cabinet, and Tube (Type 4) recreates the warm sound

of a tube amplifier.

—

(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

—

(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

Tone Range: -7 – 7

Determines the degree to which high frequencies are cut

or boosted. Lower values decrease the high frequencies,

and higher values boost them.

Level Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Amp Simulator effect.

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Modulation (MOD) 1 and 2 Blocks

The Modulation blocks feature a wide range of modulation

and pitch change effects, including Chorus, Flanger,

Phaser, Pitch Shift and Detune. Exciter, Touch Wah and

Pedal Wah effects are also available. Modulation 1 and 2

have the same set of effects, and since each block is

independent, two different Modulation effects can be used

at the same time.

All Modulation effects, excepting Pitch Shift, Exciter,

Touch Wah and Pedal Wah, are in stereo. (However,

Pitch Shift can be used in stereo if both blocks are set to

that effect.)

Effect Type Settings: 1 – 8

1 Chorus

2 Flanger

3 Phaser

4 Pitch Shift

5 Detune

6 AURAL EXCITER

7 Touch Wah

8 Pedal Wah

Type 1 Chorus

Chorus uses modulation of the pitch and separation of the

signal into stereo to greatly enhance the sound, generally

making it richer, fatter and warmer.

Speed Range: 1 – 16

Determines the speed of the pitch modulation. The higher

the value, the greater the speed.

Depth Range: 1 – 16

Determines the depth of the pitch modulation, or how

widely the pitch is varied. The higher the value, the

greater the pitch depth.

Tone Range: -7 – 7

Determines the degree to which high frequencies are cut

or boosted. Lower values decrease the high frequencies,

and higher values boost them.

On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the Modulation 1/2 blocks.

Settings:

1 (Effect Off)

This leaves the selected block (Modulation 1 or 2)

always off, no matter if Pedal Switch 4 is pressed or

not.

2 (Effect On)

This leaves the selected block (Modulation 1 or 2)

always on, no matter if Pedal Switch 4 is pressed or

not.

3 (Switch)

This enables on/off switching of the selected block

(Modulation 1 or 2) with Pedal Switch 4.

Type 2 Flanger

Flanger is a stereo effect that uses modulation to create an

animated, swirling motion effect. It is effective in empha-

sizing the metallic sound of a guitar.

Speed Range: 1 – 16

Determines the speed of the pitch modulation. The higher

the value, the greater the speed.

Depth Range: 1 – 16

Determines the depth of the pitch modulation, or how

widely the pitch is varied. The higher the value, the

greater the pitch depth.

Feedback Range: 0 – 15

Determines the amount of the Flanger-processed signal

that is fed back to the Flanger input. Higher values result

in stronger, more pronounced flanging.

MOD 2

MOD 1

SPEED

PITCH

PITCH L

ENHANCE

SENSE

DEPTH

— / PITCH R

FREQUENCY

TONE / FB

MIX

MIX / RANGE

ON/OFF

(SWITCH 4)

1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 3 PHASER

4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE

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On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the selected Modulation block. (For more information,

see the same parameter in the Chorus section above.)

Type 3 Phaser

The stereo Phaser effect is similar to the sound of a rotary

speaker, but with a stronger and deeper modulation.

Speed Range: 1 – 16

Determines the speed of the phase modulation. Settings

close to the maximum produce very high speed modula-

tion.

Depth Range: 1 – 16

Determines the depth of the phase modulation, or how

widely the pitch is varied.

Feedback Range: 0 – 15

Determines the amount of the Phaser-processed signal that

is fed back to the Phaser input. Higher values result in a

stronger, more pronounced phasing sound.

On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the selected Modulation block. (For more information,

see the same parameter in the Chorus section above.)

Type 4 Pitch Shift

Pitch Shift lets you change the pitch of the sound and mix

the pitch-shifted sound with the original signal. The pitch

can be shifted up to an octave above or below the pitch of

the input signal.

When both the Modulation 1 and 2 blocks are set to Pitch

Shift, the effect is automatically produced in stereo. This

means that the degree of pitch shift can be set indepen-

dently for the left and right channels, creating three

separate pitches (including the original direct signal).

When set to stereo operation, Modulation 1 is output from

the left channel and Modulation 2 from the right.

Applications for Pitch Shift include setting the pitch shift

to an octave below or above (to make a six-string guitar

sound like a twelve-string), or setting the pitch to other

intervals (such as a fourth or fifth) to create instant harmo-

nies and fill out the sound.

Pitch Settings: -8 – 8

Determines the amount by which the pitch is shifted

relative to the original signal.

The illustration below shows the relationship between the

settings and the actual pitch produced. The example

pitches below are produced when the input sound is C.

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(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

Mix Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Pitch Shift sound. At 0, the

Pitch Shift level is zero; at 15, the level of the Pitch Shift

sound is roughly equal to that of the original signal.

On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the selected Modulation block. (For more information,

see the same parameter in the Chorus section above.)

Type 5 Detune

Detune, like Pitch Shift, allows you to change the pitch of

the sound. However, it gives you finer control, letting you

shift the pitch slightly. It is also a stereo effect. Detune is

good for creating a natural, spacious stereo chorus effect

in which the left and right pitches are detuned slightly

relative to the direct sound.

Pitch L (Left) Range: -8 – 8

Determines the degree of detuning for the left channel.

Settings:

±1: ±2 cents ±5: ±10 cents

±2: ±4 cents ±6: ±20 cents

±3: ±6 cents ±7: ±30 cents

±4: ±8 cents ±8: ±50 cents

* Fifty cents is equal to 1/2 of one semitone (half-

step).

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Pitch R (Right) Range: -8 – 8

Determines the degree of detuning for the right channel.

Mix Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Detune sound. At 0, the

Detune level is zero; at 15, the level of the Detune sound

is roughly equal to that of the original signal.

On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the selected Modulation block. (See page 24.)

Type 6 AURAL EXCITER

The Exciter effect enhances the sound by giving it greater

definition and clarity. Generally used with the Distortion

effect off, it adds sparkle and presence to the sound. It is

especially effective when used in tandem with the Amp

Simulator effect. With Distortion on, it functions much

like an equalizer.

Enhance Range: 0 – 15

Determines the degree or depth of the Exciter effect. If

this is set to 0, there is no Exciter processing, and the other

parameters have no effect on the sound.

Frequency Range: 1 – 16

Determines the center frequency for the Exciter effect.

Maximum values emphasize the high frequencies, while

minimum values emphasize the low frequencies.

Mix Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Exciter sound. At 0, the

Exciter level is zero; at 15, the level of the Exciter sound

is roughly equal to that of the original signal.

On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the selected Modulation block. (See page 24.)

Type 7 Touch Wah

Type 8 Pedal Wah

Wah is a filter sweep effect that, as its name implies,

produces a “wah” type sound. Two different Wah effects

are available: Touch and Pedal. Touch lets you vary the

sweep of the filter according to the input level (how hard

or loud you play) while Pedal lets you “play” the Wah

effect with a connected Foot Controller.

NOTE ■

When Touch Wah or Pedal Wah is selected, the

Modulation block using Wah is placed first in the effect

chain, just before the Compressor. (See page 7.)

Touch Wah

The Touch type lets you control the Wah effect by the

level of the input signal (or how hard you play). In

Touch, the filter sweep (or “wah” sound) starts at the

beginning each time it is triggered.

Pedal Wah

Pedal Wah lets you sweep the filter manually with a

connected Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller. When Pedal

Wah is selected and the block is on, volume control

with the Foot Controller is automatically disabled. (See

page 30.) When the Foot Controller is disconnected,

the Pedal Wah effect automatically is set to the center

frequency.

Sense (Touch Wah only) Range: 1 – 16

Determines how sensitive the Wah effect is to the instru-

ment input. The higher the value, the more sensitive the

trigger of the Wah effect becomes to low level signals;

even with a low level input, the band pass filter of the

Wah effect is applied.

HINT ■

For best results, when playing a solo or a line, try

setting Sense to a high value; when performing backing

or rhythm parts, try setting Sense to a low value. (This is

because playing a single string results in a lower level

than playing all six strings.)

Frequency Range: 1 – 16

Determines the center frequency of the Wah effect. The

Wah effect sweeps this frequency over the frequency

range set in the Range parameter.

Range Range: 0 – 15

Determines the width of the frequency sweep, or how far

the sweep extends above and below the center frequency.

Higher values create a more pronounced “wah” sound.

On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching

for the selected Modulation block. (See page 24.)

The Delay effect allows you to add delayed, echo-like

repeats to the original sound. Subtle use of Delay helps in

creating a sense of space and depth in the sound. Delay

can also be used for special applications, such as creating

rhythmic repeats in the sound.

NOTE ■

Since Delay is a mono effect, it is placed just

before the Modulation 1/2 blocks in the effect chain. (See

page 7.)

HINT ■

One convenient function of the GW33 is that it

lets you change between effect programs having similar

Delay settings without cutting off the delay sound. To

take advantage of this, the Delay Time parameters of the

respective programs must be set to the same value.

Even if the programs change from Delay ON to Delay

OFF, setting the same value for the Delay Time param-

eters will make the transition sound smoother.

NOTE ■

Keep in mind that when you change between

effect programs having similar Delay settings, the con-

tinuing Delay sound from the previous program will be

processed with the other effect blocks of the new pro-

gram. For example, when changing from program “A” (in

which Mix is set to 0) to program “B” (in which Mix is at or

near the maximum), the Delay sound will suddenly jump

in level.

Time Range: 10 – 90 (10 – 90 msec),

10. – 81. (100 – 810 msec)

Determines the time between delayed repeats of the main

delay. Very short delays make it possible to make one

instrument sound like two separate instruments. Slightly

longer delays can be used for creating slap-back echo or a

reverb-type effect. Longer times are used for special

effects, like creating long echoes or steady rhythmic

pulses. Since the BANK/MEMORY indicator only has

two digits, Delay Times of 100 or over are indicated by

the dot in the display. (The dot represents the final zero in

the value.)

Delay Block

Feedback Range: 1 – 16

Determines the number of the delayed repeats. Lower

settings result in a single repeat or a few repeats, while

settings toward the maximum result in the repeats carrying

on almost indefinitely. The repeat sounds gradually decay

to silence, and the time it takes for them to decay is also

controlled by Feedback.

Mix Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Delay sound. At 0, the Delay

level is zero; at 13, the level of the Delay sound is roughly

equal to that of the original signal.

On/Off (Switch 5) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 5 affects on/off switching

for the Delay block.

Settings:

1 (Effect Off)

This leaves the selected block (Delay or Reverb)

always off, no matter if Pedal Switch 5 is pressed or

not.

2 (Effect On)

This leaves the selected block (Delay or Reverb)

always on, no matter if Pedal Switch 5 is pressed or

not.

3 (Switch)

This enables on/off switching of the selected block

(Delay or Reverb) with Pedal Switch 5.

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(SWITCH 5)

Reverb is an important effect in the guitarist’s sonic

palette. Without it, the sound is flat, dry and unnatural.

Used judiciously, it is an effective way to bring the sound

to life and make it sound more natural. Reverb comes last

in the effect chain, since it is used to reproduce the ambi-

ence that follows a sound when heard in an actual perfor-

mance environment. Four different Reverb types are

available: Hall, Room, Stage and Plate.

HINT ■

One convenient function of the GW33 is that it

lets you change between effect programs having similar

Reverb settings without cutting off the Reverb sound. To

take advantage of this, the Reverb Type parameters of

the respective programs must be set to the same value.

NOTE ■

Keep in mind that when you change between

effect programs having similar Reverb settings, the

continuing Reverb sound from the previous program will

be processed with the other effect blocks of the new

program. For example, when changing from program “A”

(in which Mix is set to 0) to program “B” (in which Mix is at

or near the maximum), the Reverb sound will suddenly

jump in level.

Reverb Block

Type Settings: 1 – 4

Determines the type of simulated reverb environment.

Hall (1) recreates a concert hall sound, Room (2) simulates

a smaller performance environment, Stage (3) features a

bright and “live” reverberation, and Plate (4) reproduces

the warm sound of plate reverb.

Time Range: 1 – 16

Determines the time it takes for the reverberation to decay.

Higher values create a larger apparent room size.

Tone Range: 1 – 10

Determines the sound quality of the Reverb. Lower values

decrease the brightness, and higher values increase it,

creating a more “live” room sound.

Mix Range: 0 – 15

Determines the level of the Reverb sound. At 0, the

Reverb level is zero; at 15, the level of the Reverb sound

is roughly equal to that of the original signal.

On/Off (Switch 5) Settings: 1 – 3

Determines how Pedal Switch 5 affects on/off switching

for the Reverb block. (For more information, see the same

parameter in the Delay section on page 27.)

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Noise Gate is a separate effect that is placed just after the

Distortion block, and is used to eliminate any noise or

hum in the signal when the instrument isn’t being played.

All signals below the Threshold point are filtered out, thus

cutting off the noise.

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(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

Threshold Range: 0 – 15

Determines the sensitivity of the noise gate, or how loud

an input signal is required to open the gate (letting the

signal through).

The higher the Threshold value, the louder the signal

needs to be to open the gate. For optimum operation,

Threshold should be set just above the level of the noise;

setting it too high may cause notes to be cut off too

abruptly. Setting it too low, however, will result in little

or no effect. (At a value of 0, the Noise Gate is not

applied.)

Noise Gate

N.GATE/UTIL THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL————---

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

ABCDE

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

An optional FC7 Foot Controller can be connected to the GW33 for use as a volume pedal or as a

realtime controller for the Pedal Wah effect. When used as a volume pedal, it can be placed in

one of four positions in the effect chain, and be given a Minimum Volume setting (for when you

need to easily change between two different volume settings).

The connected Foot Controller can also be used to con-

tinuously change the sound of the Pedal Wah effect. To

do this, simply select the Pedal Wah type for the Modula-

tion 1 and/or Modulation 2 blocks, and make sure that the

effect is properly turned on. (For more information on

using Pedal Wah and the Foot Controller, see page 26.)

Using the Foot Controller for Pedal Wah Control

NOTE ■

When Pedal Wah control is enabled in this way,

Volume control with the Foot Controller is automatically

disabled.

Setting the Volume Position and Minimum Volume

OPERATION

Enable the Edit mode (press the e

button), and select the Noise Gate/Utility block.

Change the desired Foot Controller parameter

value with the corresponding Parameter Dial: C or

Parameter Dial C controls Volume Position and D

controls Minimum Volume. (Parameter Dial B

applies only to the Noise Gate effect; see page 29.)

Volume Position

Determines the point in the effect chain at which the

volume pedal control is placed.

Settings:

1: Before the Distortion/Insert block (q)

2: Before the Delay block (w)

3: Before the Reverb block (e)

4: After the Reverb block (r)

Minimum Volume

Determines the level that is output when the connected

Foot Controller is at the minimum position. (Range: 0 –

15)

Minimum Volume can be set to a level somewhere be-

tween no sound at all and maximum volume, letting you

use the Foot Controller to easily move between two

volume settings. For example, if you set the Minimum

Volume to a level somewhat less than maximum, you can

instantly change from a solo level to a backing level by

bringing the Foot Controller up to the minimum position.

q wer

COMP

DIST /

INSERT

N.GATE

EQ /

AMP

DELAY MOD 1 REVERBMOD 2

N.GATE/UTIL THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL————---

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

ABCDE

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

Once you’ve edited an effect program, you can save the settings to one of the User program

numbers for future recall of the program. (Also see page 15 for information on saving effect

programs.)

This determines the overall level of the GW33’s output.

Make sure to set this to an appropriate value. If Total

Level is set to zero, no sound will be output from the

GW33.

NOTE ■

When all effect blocks are off and this parameter

is set to 15, the output level is equal to the level when

Bypass is on.

OPERATION

Enable the Edit mode (press the e

button), and select the Noise Gate/Utility block.

Change the Total Level parameter value with

Parameter Dial E.

N.GATE/UTIL THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL————---

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

ABCDE

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

OPERATION

After making the desired parameter settings to the

selected program in the Edit mode (see page 18),

press the s button. (The SWAP/

WRITE lamp lights.)

If desired, select the destination User program

number (11 – 55) by using Parameter Dial A.

If the selected program is in the User banks and you

want to replace the original settings with the ones

you’ve just made, you can skip to step #3.

NOTE ■

When you’ve edited one of the Preset

programs (61 – 05) and try to save it, “—” appears in

the BANK/MEMORY indicator until you select one of

the User program numbers (11 – 55).

To actually save the new settings, press the y

button. (Operation returns to the Play mode.)

To cancel the operation without saving, press the

n button.

Pressing n returns to the program that you’ve

been editing. The settings are saved temporarily, and

you can continue editing the program.

HINT ■

Even if you have properly saved your new

settings to a program, you may want to write down those

settings on a piece of paper or on a copy of the Blank

Effect Parameter Chart (on page 38) to avoid the possibil-

ity of losing them later, should you decide to edit over the

same program.

The GW33 has two convenient operations that allow you to manage the effect programs: Copy

and Swap. These operations let you organize the effect programs of the GW33 and put them in

any order you wish, or put programs that are often used together in the same bank, so that you

can call up the right effect programs quickly and easily onstage or in the studio.

Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number

The Copy operation copies the settings of one program

number to another program number. The program at the

destination is erased and replaced with the copy.

OPERATION

With the Play mode enabled, select the source

program (the effect program to be copied).

Press the c button. (The COPY lamp lights,

and the BANK/MEMORY indicator flashes.)

Use Parameter Dial A to select the destination

program number.

To actually copy the program to the destination

number, press the y button. To cancel the

operation, press the n button.

NOTE ■

User pro-

grams can only be

copied to other User

program numbers.

Preset programs can

be copied to any

program number, User

or Preset.

CAUTION! ■

Keep in mind that when you copy a

program to another number, the program at the

destination number is erased. (However, you can

restore any erased programs; see page 33 for de-

tails.)

HINT ■

If you do any appreciable amount of copying and

swapping of programs, you may soon lose track of which

program is at which number and which programs have

been erased. For this reason, you should carefully plan

how you intend to reorder the programs and keep a

written record of copy and swap operations you’ve

performed.

COPY

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

•••••••••••••

PAR

CHE

•

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 1

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 2

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 1

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 2

The program that was copied is now at two

different numbers; the other program is lost

from memory.

A A

Before Copy:

After Copy:

Only

User

Programs

User

Programs

Preset

Programs

User

Programs

Preset

Programs

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

Swapping One Effect Program with Another

The Swap operation simply exchanges two selected

programs, swapping the data of one program number for

that of the other.

OPERATION

With the Play mode enabled, select one of the effect

programs to be swapped.

Press the s button. (The SWAP lamp

lights, and the BANK/MEMORY indicator

flashes.)

To actually swap the program to the destination

number, press the y button. To cancel the

operation, press the n button.

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 1

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 2

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 1

BANK # 1

PROGRAM # 2

B A

Before Swap:

After Swap:

Use Parameter Dial A to select the other program

number.

YES

•••••

••••••

•

••••••

•••••••••••••

PAR

CHE

•

OPERATION

Simultaneously hold down the p button

and turn the power on.

Select the program number of the effect you

wish to restore. Do this using Parameter Dial A,

bringing up the desired number to the BANK/

MEMORY indicator.

NOTE ■

Effect programs can be restored to their

original program number location.

Press the y button to restore the selected

effect program, or press the n button to

cancel and return to normal operation.

Repeat steps #2 and #3 above to restore other

programs, if desired.

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

SWAP/

WRITE

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

If you’ve erased one or more of the effect programs by

replacing it with one of your own creation, you can use

this function to restore the original program or pro-

grams.

NOTE ■

Remember that restoring a Preset program

will irretrievably erase whatever effect that you

created and saved to the corresponding effect

program number. For this reason, you should always

make a written record of the settings you make (using

a copy of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart on page

38), so that you can reprogram the effect later if

necessary.

Restoring Factory-set Effect Programs

NOTE ■

Effect

programs cannot be

“cross-swapped”

between memory

locations. In other

words, User programs

can only be swapped

with other User

program numbers, and Preset programs can only be

swapped with other Preset program numbers.

Only

User

Programs

User

Programs

Only

Preset

Programs

Preset

Programs

The Tuner function allows you to quickly and accurately tune your guitar without having to

disconnect it from the GW33. It also temporarily cuts off the sound, so that you can tune it

silently and inconspicuously during a performance.

Tuning the Pitch of the Connected Instrument

OPERATION

While in the Play mode, press the t button.

Alternately, simultaneously press and hold down

Pedal Switches 1 and 2 together for a second or

two, and release them. (All lamps of the GW33 go

out).

The string number and note name appear in the

BANK/MEMORY indicator. Accidentals (sharps)

are indicated by the lit Sharp (#) lamp. How close the

note is to being in tune is indicated by the five middle

Effect Block/Tuner lamps, as shown below.

–20

– 5

+ 5

+20

Note is in tune.

Pitch is flat. Pitch is sharp.

NOTE ■

While the Tuner function is on, effect pro-

cessing is muted and all other functions are inactive.

Play a single note on your instrument (an open

string, in the case of a guitar).

Note name

String

number

Sharp indicator

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

String number

Note name

TUNER

Firmly press and hold

these down for about one

second or two.

COMPRESSOR DIST / INSERT

TUNER

•

••••

••

••••

NOTE ■

Fifty cents is equal to 1/2 of a half-step or

semitone.

Let the note ring out consistently, and tune the

instrument so that the center indicator flashes.

Continue with other notes (the other strings on

your guitar) until the instrument is in tune.

Exit from the Tuner function by pressing the

t button again.

You can also exit by pressing any of the Pedal

Switches (1 – 5, B) or the p button.

Changing the Standard Pitch of the Tuner Function

The default standard pitch setting of the Tuner (when

power is turned on) is A = 440 Hz. However, this can be

raised to as high as A = 445 Hz (in 1-Hz steps).

To change the standard pitch, use Parameter Dial A.

The built-in Metronome function supplies an audio click (output through the rear panel outputs)

for practice purposes. The time signature, tempo and level of the click are all adjustable.

•••••••

BANK MEMORY

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

TUNING PITCH

(0~5

440~445Hz)

COPY / SWAP / WRITE

MEMORY NO.

Indicator

Pitch value (Hz)

440 441 442 443 444 445

The pitch value is indicated briefly in the BANK/

MEMORY indicator; “0” corresponds to 440, “1” to

441, “2” to 442, and so on up to 445.

OPERATION

While in the Play mode, simultaneously press both

the c and s buttons.

COPY

SWAP/

WRITE

METRONOME

•

••••

•

••••

•

•••

The click sound is output from the rear OUTPUT

jacks, along with the guitar/effect sound. The click is

also indicated visually with the COPY and SWAP/

WRITE lamps: the COPY lamp flashes on the first

beat of a measure and the SWAP/WRITE lamp

flashes on the other beats.

To stop the metronome, press the p, c or

s button.

—

(No parameter for this Parameter Dial.)

Beat Settings: 1/4 – 8/4, 1/8 – 8/8

Determines the time signature of the Metronome. The

first digit in the display indicates the top number of the

time signature (the number of beats in a bar), while the

second digit indicates the bottom number (the kind of note

used for the beat). For example, “34” in the display

indicates a time signature of 3/4.

HINT ■

You can automatically double the speed of the

tempo by setting the Beat value to a “double” denomina-

tor. For example, when Beat is set to 4/4, you can double

the tempo by setting it to 4/8.

Tempo Range: 60 – 186 (86.)

Determines the tempo, or speed, of the Metronome (in

even-numbered values). Tempo values of 100 or greater

are represented by a dot in the display.

Click Level Settings: 1 Lo, 2 Mid, 3 Hi

Determines the level of the click sound.

Set the desired time signature, tempo, and level

values with Parameter Dials C, D and E.

BEAT

(14~88 = 1/4~8/8)

TEMPO

(60~86.=60~186)

CLICK LEVEL

(1 LO 2 MID 3 HI)

CDE

 

COPY

SWAP/

WRITE

Beat click (example: Beat setting = 4/4)

APPENDIX

Even though the GW33 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally not function as you

expect it to. Note that the problems covered here are not malfunctions of the GW33.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION

The instrument (guitar) sound

cannot be heard.

No sound is output, even when

Bypass is on.

Sound can only be heard when

Bypass is on.

The effect processing cannot be

heard.

The Pedal Switches cannot be

used to turn effect blocks on and

off.

Even when adjusting the param-

eter value, there is no change in

the sound.

Even though Distortion is off, the

sound is distorted.

• Check that all connections have been properly made and that all levels have

been appropriately set (including the Foot Controller, if you are using one).

• Make sure that the Tuner is not active.

• Check the volume controls on your guitar and amplifier.

• Check all connections, including your guitar cord, amplifier cords and head-

phones.

• Is the Total Volume set to 0?

• Is the Foot Controller set to the minimum position?

• If the Compressor, Distortion and/or EQ/AMP blocks are on, are any of their

Level parameters set to 0?

• Check that effect blocks in the selected program are turned on.

• Make sure that Bypass is off.

• In the Play mode, press the B Pedal Switch twice quickly.

• Switching on and off of the MOD 1/2 and Delay/Reverb blocks is determined

by the On/Off parameter in those blocks.

• Make sure that the Edit mode is active.

• Check that the desired effect block is turned on.

• Check the output level of the guitar.

• Check that the Level parameter of Comp and EQ, and Total Level parameter

are set to an appropriate value.

• Check that the Pre-Drive and Drive parameters in the Distortion/Insert block

are set to appropriate levels.

• Make sure that you are using the clean channel of the amplifier.

• Check all connections to the device.

• Make sure that the Distortion/Insert block is turned on, and that the effect type

is correct (6 – 12).

• If both programs use either Delay or Reverb and have similar settings, the

Delay or Reverb sound continues.

• Make sure that the corresponding Modulation block is on, and that effect type

8 is selected.

• Check that the Minimum Volume parameter is set to an appropriately low

value.

• When Pedal Wah is selected and the block is on, the volume pedal control

function is disabled.

• The Copy operation cannot be used in the Edit mode.

• The Swap operation cannot be used in the Edit mode. Be careful here, though,

since this calls up the Write operation.

• Make sure that the Play mode is active.

• Make sure that you press both the c and s buttons simulta-

neously.

• Make sure that the Play mode is turned on.

There is too much noise in the

sound or the sound is unexpect-

edly distorted.

The external effect device doesn’t

work or affect the sound.

Even though the program is

changed, the Delay or Reverb

sound continues.

The Pedal Wah effect doesn’t

work.

The Volume pedal control doesn’t

work.

The Copy operation cannot be

used, even when the c button

is pressed.

The Swap operation cannot be

used, even when the s

button is pressed.

The Metronome cannot be turned

The Tuning function cannot be

used.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION

• This indicates that an internal error has been found by the GW33. Contact

your dealer or local Yamaha service center as soon as possible.

When the power is turned on, an

“Er” message appears in the

BANK/MEMORY indicator.

COMP

DIST /

INSERT

EQ / AMP

MOD 1

MOD 2

DELAY

N.GATE /

UTIL

REVERB

ABCDE

BANK

MEMORY

MEMO

Parameter

Block

ATTACK SENSE LEVEL

PRE-DRIVE

DRIVE LEVELTONETYPE

LOW / —

MID / — LEVEL

HIGH / TONE

TYPE

SPEED

PITCH / PITCH L

ENHANCE/SENSE

ON / OFF

(SWITCH 4)

TYPE

DEPTH

—

/ PITCH R

FREQUENCY

TONE / FB

MIX

MIX / RANGE

SPEED

PITCH / PITCH L

ENHANCE/SENSE

ON / OFF

(SWITCH 4)

TYPE

DEPTH

—

/ PITCH R

FREQUENCY

TONE / FB

MIX

MIX / RANGE

TIME FB

ON / OFF

(SWITCH 5)

MIX

TIME TONE

ON / OFF

(SWITCH 5)

MIXTYPE

THRESHOLD

VOLUME

POSITION

TOTAL

LEVEL

MINIMUM

VOLUME

BANK BANK

● BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART

● PROGRAM MEMO

Memory

25 preset memory effect programs

25 user-programmable effect programs

Effect Blocks/Types

Compressor Block

Distortion/Insert Block

Overdrive, Distortion 1, Distortion 2, OD + Dist.1,

OD + Dist.2, OD → Insert, Dist.1 → Insert,

Dist.2 → Insert, Insert → OD, Insert → Dist.1,

Insert → Dist.2, Insert

EQ/Amp Simulator Block

Equalizer, Stack Amp Simulator, Combo Amp

Simulator, Tube Amp Simulator

Mod 1, Mod 2 Block

Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shift, Detune,

Exciter, Touch Wah, Pedal Wah

Delay Block

Reverb Block

Hall, Room, Stage, Plate

Noise Gate

Metronome Function

Built-in metronome, with adjustable time signature

(1/4 – 8/4, 1/8 – 8/8) and tempo (60 – 186 bpm; in

even-numbered values)

Tuner Function

Built-in chromatic tuner, with adjustable standard

pitch (440 – 445 Hz; in 1-Hz steps)

Input Jacks

INPUT jack: 0 dBm (1 MΩ)

INSERT RETURN jack: 0 dBm (1 MΩ)

Output Jacks

OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks: 0 dBm

(recommended impedance: 10 KΩ or greater)

INSERT SEND jack: 0 dBm

(recommended impedance: 10 KΩ or greater)

PHONES jack: 10 mW/33 Ω

Other Controls, Fittings

POWER switch, DC IN jack, AC adaptor cable clip

FOOT CONTROLLER jack (ONLY Yamaha FC7)

Power Supply

PA-3 AC adaptor (or another Yamaha recom-

mended adaptor). (Never use the PA-3B.)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

499 x 230 x 56 mm (19-2/3" x 9-1/16" x 2-1/4")

Weight

2.1 kg (4 lbs., 10 oz.)

Supplied Accessories

Owner’s Manual

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Amp Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Aural Exciter (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

B (Bank) Pedal Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 16, 17

BANK/MEMORY indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 34

cable clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Compare mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 19

Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

COPY button/lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 32

Copy operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

DC IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10, 11

Delay block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Distortion/Insert block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

EDIT/COMPARE button/lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

editing effect parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 18

editing effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 18

Effect Block ON/OFF lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

effect blocks

turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Effect Parameter lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 13, 19, 34

effect parameters

editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 18

effect programs

copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 18

restoring factory-set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 31

selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 16

swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

effect types

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 13, 18

EQ/AMP block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Exciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

factory-set program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

FOOT CONTROLLER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10, 11

Foot Controller

connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Pedal Wah control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 30

volume pedal control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

INPUT jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10, 11

Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

INSERT SEND and RETURN jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Minimum Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Modulation blocks (1, 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

ON/OFF Mode lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10

Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Parameter Check mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Parameter Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

parameter values

checking in the Play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Pedal Switch B (Bank) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 17

Pedal Switches 1 – 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 12, 17, 34

Pedal Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 30

Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PHONES jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10

Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PLAY button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

restoring factory-set effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Reverb block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

saving effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 31

selecting effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 16

setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Swap operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

SWAP/WRITE button/lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 33

Total Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Touch Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

TUNER button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 34

Tuner lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Tuner pitch, changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

volume pedal control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Volume Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

YES/ and NO/ buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 13, 19

CANADA

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE “CLASS B” LIMITS

FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT

IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N’EMET PAS DE BRUITS

RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX

APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA “CLASSE B” PRESCRITES DANS LE

REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR

LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music LTD.

* Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Music LTD.

The serial number of this product may be found on

the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial

number in the space provided below and retain this

manual as a permanent record of your purchase to

aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No. GW33

Serial No.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not

expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for

Class“B”digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product

in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses

radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user’s manual, may cause interference

harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not

occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”

and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures :

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the

lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the your local retailer authorized to distribute this

type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service

Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

* The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (USA) This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOTconnect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name pIate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This Product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. SPEClFlCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either aIone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for Iong periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortabIe. lf you experience any hearing Ioss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. lMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. NOTlCE: Service charges incurred due to Iack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works(when the unit is operating as designed)are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefulIy and consult your dealer before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL lSSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentalIy friendIy. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals . ln keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicabIe)is soldered in PIace. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When repIacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. This Product may also use “household”type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect instalIation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep alI batteries away from chiIdren. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this Product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, pIease observe aII IocaI, state, and federaI regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. if your dealer is unable to assist you, Please contact Yamaha directly. NAME PLATE LOCATlON: The name Plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the seriaI number and the date of purchase in the spaces provided beIow and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. Model GW33 Serial No. Purchase Date 92-BP PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL AURAL EXCITER® is a registered trademark and is manufactured under license from Aphex Systems, Ltd. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW33 Guitar Performance Effector! The GW33 is a portable and convenient multi-effect device designed especially for guitar. The comprehensive variety of high-quality effects and convenient Pedal Switch control functions make the highly portable GW33 ideal for signal processing in home recording, studio, and live performance applications. Some of the advanced features of the GW33 include: • Eight independent effect blocks, including Compressor, Distortion/Insert, Equalizer/Amp Simulator, Modulation 1/2, Delay, Reverb, and Noise Gate. The two Modulation blocks allow you to have two different modulation effects simultaneously. • A wide variety of high-quality distortion effects, utilizing both analog and digital distortion circuits. • Twenty-five professionally created Preset effect programs, for use in a wide variety of processing applications, plus twenty-five User memory locations for saving your own effect programs. • A separate send/return loop (Insert) for integrating external effects into the GW33 effect chain. • Convenient parameter control over all effects, yet exceptional ease-of-use — you can adjust the parameters of the effect blocks much as you would on conventional pedal effects. • Consistent, continuous Delay/Reverb decay, letting you switch between similarly set programs without cutting off the Delay/Reverb sound. • Foot Controller input, for connection of an optional FC7 Foot Controller, giving you convenient volume control as well as realtime adjustment of the Pedal Wah effect. • Built-in tuner, allowing you to tune your instrument without removing it from the signal chain. • Built-in metronome, with fully adjustable time signature and tempo. The metronome provides both visual indication and an audio click for maximum flexibility. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL You are probably eager to try out your new GW33 right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can even get a sound out of it. Before you do anything else, however, you should read the PRECAUTIONS section (page 3). This tells you briefly how to care for your new GW33, how to avoid damaging it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation. Next, read the GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW (page 7). This provides an important introduction to the internal organization of the GW33, enabling you to better understand its various functions and use the device to its full potential. To actually start using the GW33, read the GUIDED TOUR (page 10). It guides you step-by-step in setting up your GW33, connecting it properly, and (most importantly!) getting sound out of it. The section also introduces you to the effect programs by letting you hear what they are capable of, and explains how to use some of the other main functions of the device. ( READ THIS FIRST!!) 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 The REFERENCE section (page 16), on the other hand, is a comprehensive guide to all functions. You won’t need (or want) to read through all of it at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a certain feature or function. The PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS (page 4) is also mainly for reference. In general, look through this section to familiarize yourself with the controls, and refer to it when necessary. The INDEX in the APPENDIX section (page 40) is also very helpful. It lists page numbers for virtually every function, feature, control and terminal found on the GW33, and lets you find the information you need quickly and easily. Other parts of the APPENDIX section (page 36) provide additional useful information: lists of the effect programs of the GW33, tips on troubleshooting (when something doesn’t work as expected), and other important information. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 GW33 Internal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Effects of the GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Effect Structure of the GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Effect Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 GUIDED TOUR SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PLAYING WITH THE EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 EDITING AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Editing an Effect Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Comparing the Edited Effect Program with the Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Saving an Effect Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 REFERENCE SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TURNING ALL EFFECTS OFF — BYPASS FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TURNING EFFECT BLOCKS ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Compare Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Parameter Check Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Checking Parameter Values in the Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Compressor Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Distortion/Insert Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Equalizer/Amp Simulator (EQ/AMP) Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Amp Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Modulation (MOD) 1 and 2 Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 AURAL EXCITER® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Touch Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Pedal Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Delay Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Reverb Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting the Volume Position and Minimum Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Foot Controller for Pedal Wah Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 TOTAL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Swapping One Effect Program with Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Restoring Factory-set Effect Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 TUNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tuning the Pitch of the Connected Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the Standard Pitch of the Tuner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 METRONOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 PRECAUTIONS ■ USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY Power to the GW33 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3, or another adaptor recommended by Yamaha). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. (Never use the PA-3B.) Also make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the GW33. (The correct input voltage is marked on the adaptor.) ■ AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or humidity. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. ■ AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Although the GW33 has been constructed to withstand the normal rigors of stage and studio use for optimum sturdiness and reliability, avoid subjecting it to strong physical shocks (such as dropping or hitting it), since this may damage the unit. Since the GW33 is a precision-made electronic device, also avoid applying excessive force to the various controls. ■ DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering in any way with the internal circuitry will void the warranty. ■ MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS Always turn the power off prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. ■ HANDLE ALL CONNECTIONS CAREFULLY Always be careful to connect and disconnect all cables and cords by gripping the connector itself, not by pulling on the cord. 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 ■ CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit, since these will damage the finish. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft, clean slightly moistened cloth — making sure to wipe the case off again with a dry cloth. ■ ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Since the GW33 contains digital circuitry, it may cause interference and noise if placed too close to TV sets, radios or similar equipment. If such a problem occurs, move the GW33 further away from the affected equipment. 3 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW33. Since the explanations below are fairly brief, you should turn to the page references given for more information on individual buttons and features. Refer to this section also as necessary when using the GW33, when you need specific information on a certain control or terminal. ■ TOP PANEL q w e r t BANK MEMORY ••••••• GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR y COMP ————--- DIST / INSERT 1~3 OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN) 6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT +20 EQ / AMP 1 EQ / 2 STACK + 5 MOD 1 1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 4,5 OD*+DIST1,2 12 INSERT 3 COMBO 4 TUBE ATTACK SENSE — LEVEL PITCH SHIFT PRE-DRIVE* DRIVE TONE LEVEL ±1 = 3rd ±5 = 5th ±2 = 3rd ±6 = 6th ±3 = 4th ±7 = 7th ±4 = 5th ±8 = OCTAVE MID / — HIGH / TONE SPEED DEPTH TONE / FB PITCH / PITCH L LOW / — — / PITCH R MIX LEVEL DELAY TIME PLAY DISTORTION / INSERT 1 OVERDRIVE 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 DISTORTION 1 3 DISTORTION 2 4 OD + DIST 1 5 OD + DIST 2 TWIN DRIVE OVERDRIVE & DISTORTION DUAL MODULATION WITH AURAL EXCITER INTEGRATED INSERTION LOOP BUILT-IN TUNER & METRONOME COMPRESSOR •••• COPY •• – 5 •• •• •• •• •• METRONOME ••••••• •• •• • –20 •• •• SWAP/ • •••••• •• WRITE •• •• •• •• •• TUNER •• •• EDIT/ •• •• COMPARE •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •••••• YES •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••• •• •• ••••••• NO DIST / INSERT TUNER •••• MOD 2 6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH DELAY ————--- REVERB 1 HALL N.GATE/UTIL ————--- TUNER/ METRONOME TUNING PITCH (0~5 = 440~445Hz) 2 ROOM MIX / RANGE TIME FB MIX ON/OFF TIME TONE MIX (SWITCH 5) THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL — BEAT (14~88 = 1/4~8/8) TEMPO (60~86.=60~186) CLICK LEVEL (1 LO 2 MID 3 HI) B C D E A •• PARAM •••••••••••••••••••••••• •• CHECK 10 ~ 90 = 10 ~ 90ms 10.~ 81.= 100 ~ 810ms ON / OFF 1 EFFECT OFF 2 EFFECT ON 3 SWITCH 1 2 3 4 DIST DELAY REVERB REVERB COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MOD 1 MOD 2 DELAY REVERB ON OFF BYPASS •••• HOLD o q COPY, SWAP/WRITE Buttons These two buttons call up the Copy and Swap/Write operations, respectively. (See pages 32 and 33.) Copy and Swap are called up from the Play mode, while Write is called up from the Edit mode. The COPY and SWAP/WRITE lamps are lit when the respective Copy or Swap/Write operation is active. When pressed together simultaneously, these buttons start the built-in Metronome function. When the Metronome is on, the lamps of the two buttons flash in time with the audio click. (See page 35.) 4 4 PLATE FREQUENCY VOLUME POSITION EQ / AMP •••• 3 STAGE ENHANCE / SENSE •• •••• •• •• i 12 INSERT ON/OFF (SWITCH 4) 0 •• u OD →INSERT DS 1→INSERT DS 2→INSERT INSERT→OD INSERT→DS 1 INSERT→DS 2 3 PHASER 4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE !0 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 !1 !2 w PLAY Button Enables the Play mode, from which the effect programs can be selected and played. e BANK/MEMORY Indicator Displays the program number. During Tuner operation, this displays the name of the note or string played. (See page 34.) The LED dot (#) at the bottom right serves as a sharp indicator during Tuner operation (functioning along with the note name shown in the BANK/ MEMORY indicator), and lights to indicate values of 100 and higher. r EDIT/COMPARE Button For enabling the Edit mode, from which the selected effect program can be edited. In the Edit mode, this also serves as a Compare switch for toggling between the newly edited settings and original settings of an effect program. t Effect Parameter/Tuner Lamps In the Edit mode: These indicate the effect block and parameters currently selected for editing. (See page 13.) In the Play mode: These indicate the effect block currently selected for checking parameter values. (See page 19.) In the Tuner mode: These indicate whether the input signal is in tune or not; when the center lamp (to the right of 0) flashes, the signal is in tune. (See page 34.) y YES/ and NO/ Buttons In the Edit mode: These are used to select an effect block (and its parameters) for editing. (See page 13.) When pressed together (in the Edit mode): These call up the Parameter Check mode, for checking the currently edited parameter values. (See page 19.) Pressing one of the buttons again returns to normal editing. In the Play mode: These are used to select the effect block for checking parameter values. (See page 19.) In the Copy, Swap and Write operations: These are used to execute (YES) or cancel (NO) the respective operation. u TUNER Button For enabling the Tuner mode (from the Play mode). (See page 34.) Pressing the button again returns to the Play mode. i Effect Block ON/OFF Lamps These light when the corresponding effect block is on. 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 o Pedal Switches 1 – 5 In the Play mode: When the ON/OFF lamp (above Pedal Switch B) is off, these are used to select effect programs. (See page 12.) In the Edit or Play modes: When the ON/OFF lamp (above Pedal Switch B) is flashing, these are used to turn individual effect blocks on or off. (See page 17.) Also, pressing Pedal Switches 1 and 2 together simultaneously enables the Tuner mode. (See page 34.) Pressing Pedal Switches 2 and 3 together simultaneously enables the Bypass function. (See page 17.) !0 Parameter Dials For selecting the effect type and adjusting the parameters of a selected effect. The parameters in a single column correspond to the dial in that column. !1 Pedal Switch B (Bank) In the Play mode: Pressing this once enables selection of banks 1 – 5. Holding this down enables selection of banks 6 – 0. Pressing this twice quickly enables effect block on/off switching. (See page 17.) !2 ON/OFF Mode Lamp This flashes to indicate that Pedal Switches 1 – 5 can be used to turn individual effect blocks on or off. 5 ■ REAR PANEL POWER ON OFF q DC IN INPUT w e SEND INSERT RETURN R OUTPUT L / MONO r q POWER ON/OFF Switch w DC IN Terminal For connection to the PA-3 AC adaptor (or another adaptor recommended by Yamaha). (Never use the PA-3B.) Wrap the adaptor cord firmly around the cable clip as shown, to prevent accidental unplugging of the power cord during use. AC adaptor DC IN Cable clip e INPUT Jack For connection of an instrument (guitar, bass, etc.). (See page 10 for more information on input/output connections.) r INSERT SEND and RETURN Jacks For connection of an external effect device or devices. Use the SEND jack to output the signal from the GW33, and use RETURN to input the signal from the external effect device(s). 6 t 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 PHONES FOOT CONTROLLER y u t L/MONO and R OUTPUT Jacks For stereo or mono output of the instrument and metronome sound. Connect both of these to the corresponding left and right channels of your stereo amplification system to take full advantage of the stereo effects of the GW33. For mono operation, connect your system only to the L/ MONO jack; this provides a mono mix of the instrument sound when the R OUTPUT jack is not connected. y PHONES Jack For stereo output of the guitar/effect and metronome sound to a set of stereo headphones. u FOOT CONTROLLER Jack For connection of an optional foot controller (use ONLY the Yamaha FC7), for controlling the volume or the Pedal Wah effect. (See page 30.) GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW This section provides a brief overview of the GW33 — the basic structure of its various functions and the memory system. Once you gain a general understanding of the internal workings of the GW33 as given here, you’ll have the tools for taking full advantage of its features. GW33 Internal Structure 1 11 1 1 1 The diagram below shows the internal system of the effects and other functions of the GW33. INSERT INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN BYPASS TOTAL LEVEL MOD 1, 2 Block INPUT WAH COMP (when Touch Wah or Pedal Wah is selected) Wah Pedal DIST / INSERT OUTPUT L/MONO N.GATE EQ / AMP DELAY MOD 1 REVERB MOD 2 R Headphones Volume Pedal (Position 1) Volume Pedal (Position 3) Volume Pedal (Position 2) TUNER Volume Pedal (Position 4) METRONOME CLICK LEVEL * Use the optional YAMAHA Foot Controller FC7. The Effects of the GW33 The GW33 is equipped with a comprehensive set of effects designed specifically for the guitar player. Up to eight different effects can be used simultaneously. Moreover, a special Insert block lets you connect additional external effect units to the multi-effect chain of the GW33. Individual effects (excepting Noise Gate) can be turned on and off as needed with the Pedal Switches and can be quickly and easily adjusted with the Parameter Dials. There are eight main effect blocks and a total of thirty-one different effect types: (Refer to the EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS section, page 20, for more detailed descriptions and explanations of these effects.) With all these various effects, used individually or simultaneously, the GW33 has all you need to augment your sound, whatever the application. Plus, flexible effect bypass (on/off) functions give you even more realtime control over the sound. A programmable Noise Gate is also included for filtering out hum, hiss and other undesirable noise. (See page 29.) 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Effect Block Effect Type Compressor Compressor Distortion/Insert Overdrive, Distortion 1, Distortion 2, Overdrive + Distortion 1, Overdrive + Distortion 2, Overdrive → Insert, Distortion 1 → Insert, Distortion 2 → Insert, Insert → Overdrive, Insert → Distortion 1, Insert → Distortion 2, Insert Equalizer/ Amp Simulator Equalizer, Stack Amp Simulator, Combo Amp Simulator, Tube Amp Simulator Modulation 1 Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shift, Detune, Exciter, Touch Wah, Pedal Wah Modulation 2 (Same as Modulation 1; effects can be used independently.) Delay Delay Reverb Hall, Room, Stage, Plate Noise Gate Noise Gate 7 The Effect Structure of the GW33 Keep in mind as you use the GW33 that the structure of its effects is basically in a four-part hierarchy: 1) Effect programs, 2) Effect blocks, 3) Effect types, and 4) Effect parameters. An effect program consists of eight different effect blocks, all of which can be used simultaneously. A block includes 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 one or more effect types, one of which can be used at a time. And each effect type has up to four different parameters, which allow you to set the sound of the effect. The logic of this structure is reflected in the panel layout, with effect blocks, types and parameters printed in a matrix from left to right. Effect Parameters Effect Block Effect Types COMP ————--- DIST / INSERT 1~3 OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN) 6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT ATTACK EQ / AMP 1 EQ / 2 STACK MOD 1 1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 4,5 OD*+DIST1,2 12 INSERT 3 COMBO 4 TUBE 3 PHASER SENSE — LEVEL LEVEL PRE-DRIVE* DRIVE TONE LOW / — MID / — HIGH / TONE SPEED DEPTH TONE / FB LEVEL ON/OFF 4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE PITCH / PITCH L — / PITCH R MIX ENHANCE / SENSE FREQUENCY MIX / RANGE TIME FB MIX ON/OFF TIME TONE MIX (SWITCH 5) THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL — BEAT (14~88 = 1/4~8/8) TEMPO (60~86.=60~186) CLICK LEVEL (1 LO 2 MID 3 HI) B C D E (SWITCH 4) MOD 2 6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH DELAY ————--- REVERB 1 HALL N.GATE/UTIL ————--- TUNER/ METRONOME TUNING PITCH (0~5 = 440~445Hz) 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE A •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• •• •• •• •••••• YES •• PARAM •••••••••••••••••••••••• •• CHECK COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NO These are used to select the effect block. This is used to select the effect type. These are used to change the parameters in the corresponding columns. Memory Structure The GW33 has a total of 50 effect programs, divided into ten banks of five programs each. The 25 programs from 61 – 05 are Preset programs. Programs 11 – 55 are User programs, and your own original settings can be stored to these. 8 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 User Programs Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 31 32 33 34 35 41 42 43 44 45 51 52 53 54 55 Preset Programs Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 0 61 62 63 64 65 71 72 73 74 75 81 82 83 84 85 91 92 93 94 95 01 02 03 04 05 Effect Programs # 11 12 13 14 Sound Character Main Sub Dist — Hard Dist — Hard Dist Detune Softer Over — Drive Programmer’s comments # Distortion especially for rock solos. 61 Digital + analog distortion, plus EQ, for heavy metal. 62 Detune and reverb for a “wet” solo sound. 63 Sound Character Main Sub Dist — Hard Dist Detune Hard Over — Drive Natural, warm overdrive. 64 Clean Detune Clean sound, good for wide range of styles (ex., blues, funk, jazz). Clean, spacious sound with Cho./ Detune/Delay/Reverb mix. 65 Clean Flanger Chorus Clear sound with flanger and chorus. Hard, metallic lead. 71 Dist Hard — Programmer’s comments Digital and analog distortion for rock solos. Analog overdrive + distortion; good for pop music. Natural overdrive for rock’n’roll. 15 Clean Chorus Detune 21 Dist Hard — 22 Dist Hard Touch Wah Dynamically responds to your plucking technique. 72 Dist Hard Wah 23 Over Drive Pitch Stereo pitch shift: 5th above and below. 73 Over Drive Chorus Spacious overdrive sound for fusion. 24 Clean Detune Clean and dreamy with long delay. 74 Clean Detune Natural reverb sound from the 50’s. Dynamics “squashed” with compression. 25 Clean Chorus Detune Soft, clean sound, ideal for soloing or rhythmic chords. 75 Clean Phaser Tremolo sound. 31 Dist Hard — Analog overdrive + distortion — hard-edged for backing. 81 Over Drive — 32 Dist Hard Flanger Analog + digital distortion, plus flanger and delay. 82 Dist Hard Detune Powerful sound, good for rock ballads. 33 Over Drive — Bright overdrive with delay for American hard rock leads. 83 Dist Softer — Overdrive sound for rock leads. 34 Clean — British 60’s rock sound — simple and straight. 84 Clean Detune Mellow, round sound. 35 Clean Phaser Detune 70’s fusion sound, with heavy phaser. 85 Clean Phaser Clean sound for rhythmic play. — Hard distortion for rock soloing. 91 Flanger Detune Hard distortion sound with enhanced attack; for rock leads. Detune Slightly bright distortion for hard rock backing. 92 Dist Hard Dist Hard Detune Distortion sound with detuning, for rock backing. Crunch sound with enhanced low and high frequencies. 93 Over Drive — “Dry” overdrive. Multi-purpose program for a wide variety of styles. 41 42 Dist Hard Dist Hard Heavy distortion sound with enhanced low and high frequencies. Distortion sound for backing. Digital + analog overdrive for rock or fusion. 43 Over Drive — 44 Clean Detune Good, clear sound for rhythmic playing. 94 Clean — 45 Clean Chorus Ideal for funky rhythmic playing or arpeggios. 95 Clean Touch Wah 51 Dist Hard Pitch Hard distortion sound, with pitch an octave below. 01 Dist Hard — Hard digital + analog distortion sound for direct recording. 52 Dist Softer Pedal Wah Hard crunch sound for rhythmic playing; with Pedal Wah. 02 Dist Hard — Hard distortion program, with stack amp sound, for direct recording. 53 Clean Detune Pedal Wah Mellow sound for rhythmic play. 03 Over Drive — Warm overdrive sound for direct recording. 54 S.E. Flanger Touch Wah Sound effect with dynamic response to plucking technique. 04 Clean Detune Clear, distinct sound with detuning and delay, for direct recording. 55 S.E. Chorus Phaser Chorus sound with stereo phaser. 05 Clean Chorus Clean sound for direct recording. Touch Wah program, good for funk, jazz, blues, etc. 9 GUIDED TOUR When using your GW33 for the first time, read through this short section of the manual. It guides you step-by-step in all basic operations: setting the instrument up, connecting it properly to other equipment, and playing the effect programs. SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW33 Once you’ve taken your GW33 out of the box and are ready to use it, you’ll have to make a few connections and follow some simple instructions on setting it up. Wrap the adaptor cord around the cable clip to prevent accidintal unplugging. Plug into a suitable AC outlet Electric guitar Optional FC7 Foot Controller DC IN (for Volume pedal and Pedal Wah control). PA-3 power adaptor Use only this adaptor or another Yamaha recommended adaptor. POWER ON OFF DC IN INPUT SEND INSERT RETURN R OUTPUT L / MONO PHONES FOOT CONTROLLER Headphones External effect unit OUT Guitar amplifier (left channel) Guitar amplifier (right channel) IN * Signals are output through the OUTPUT jacks, even when headphones are connected. * Adjust the headphone volume with the Total Level parameter (see page 31). 10 * When using a single guitar amp, connect to the L/MONO OUTPUT jack. 2 First, make sure that the power switch on the GW33 is off before making ANY connections. Plug the DC output cable from the supplied PA-3 adaptor (or another adaptor recommended by Yamaha) (Never use the PA-3B.) into the DC IN terminal on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient AC outlet. CAUTION! ■ Do not attempt to use a different AC adaptor with the GW33. (See the precaution USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY on page 3.) 3 Plug your instrument into the INPUT jack on the rear panel. For the sake of these instructions, we’ll assume you’re using an electric guitar; however, most any electronic instrument can be used. NOTE ■ You should be careful if you are connecting a synthesizer or electronic keyboard. Since their output level is generally much higher than that of a guitar, the volume control on the instrument should be turned down accordingly. 4 Connect the GW33 output or outputs to your amplifier/speaker system, as shown on page 10. Before you do this, however, make sure that the power on the system is first turned off and all volume controls are set to zero — this includes the guitar controls and the volume on the connected amp(s). NOTE ■ Use the clean channel of the amplifier for best results. 5 6 If you are using an optional FC7 Foot Controller with the GW33, connect it to the FOOT CONTROLLER input jack on the rear panel. Make sure that the pedal is at or near the maximum position. Turn on the power of all the equipment, starting with the GW33, and turning on the connected amplifier last. Before you turn up the volume and try to play, set all the effects to off by using the Bypass function. To do this, simultaneously press and hold down Pedal Switches 2 and 3. Keep holding them down (for roughly one second) until “bP” (Bypass) appears in the BANK/MEMORY indicator. DIST / INSERT EQ / AMP •••• BYPASS •••• •• The cable clip located next to this terminal helps to prevent accidental unplugging of the power supply during use. Wrap the adaptor cord firmly around the clip (see the Rear Panel illustration, page 10). 7 •• 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 BANK MEMORY ••••••• Firmly press and hold these down for about one second. This temporarily turns off all effect processing, and lets you hear the “dry” input signal. 8 9 Now, set your guitar to a suitable volume. Next, slowly bring up the level of the connected amplifier as you play, until the level is suitable. Finally, turn the Bypass function off by pressing any one of the Pedal Switches (1 – 5 or B). If you’ve followed all these instructions carefully, you should now be able to hear the sound of your guitar processed by the effects of the GW33, and are able to try out some of the other effect programs of the GW33. If no sound is output or the sound isn’t as you expect, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 36. 11 PLAYING WITH THE EFFECTS Now that you’ve set up your GW33 and have got sound out of it, let’s try playing with some of the effects. (If you haven’t already done so, read through the GW33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW section on page 7 for information on the basic structure of the GW33.) 1 First, make sure that the Play mode is enabled. Press p. PLAY 2 Let’s start with a clean chorus/delay effect. Use Pedal Switch 5 to select program number 15. DELAY REVERB BANK MEMORY ••••••• NOTE ■ If you’re using the FC7 Foot Controller, make sure that it is at or near the maximum position to ensure proper volume. 3 Next, try a heavy distortion sound. Press Pedal Switch 2 to select program number 12. DIST / INSERT BANK MEMORY ••••••• Notice that all the program numbers have two digits. The first digit indicates the bank and the second indicates the program number. By pressing one of the Pedal Switches 1 – 5, you can select one of five programs in the currently selected bank. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 To change the bank, use the Bank (B) Pedal Switch. To select one of banks 1 – 5, press it once, then press the appropriate Pedal Switch 1 – 5. 1–5 DIST / INSERT ON OFF HOLD BANK MEMORY ••••••• Press this once... ...then press one of these to select bank 1 – 5. To select one of banks 6 – 0, hold the Bank Pedal Switch down and simultaneously press the appropriate alternate numbered Pedal Switch 6 – 0. 6–0 COMPRESSOR ON OFF HOLD BANK MEMORY ••••••• While holding this down... 4 ...press one of these to select bank 6 – 0. Now that you know how to select banks and programs, try exploring some of the other effect programs of the GW33. Look through the Effect Programs list on page 9 for more information about the programs, and play with a few of them to hear how they sound. EDITING AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT The GW33 makes it extremely easy to adjust or change the sound of the effects. In this section, you’ll learn how to change the effect type and use the Parameter Dials to change effect settings. You’ll also learn how to compare the edited program with the original. Finally, you’ll learn how save the new effect program you’ve created. Editing an Effect Program 1 Select one of the User or Preset effect programs. Although any effect program will do, select program number 11 for this example. COMPRESSOR ON OFF COMPRESSOR HOLD BANK MEMORY ••••••• Press the Bank (B) Pedal Switch once, and press Pedal Switch 1 to select Bank 1. Then, press Pedal Switch 1 again (if needed) to select program number 11. NOTE ■ Even though creating and saving your own effect program erases the previously stored program, you can restore that particular factory Preset program. Refer to RESTORING FACTORY-SET EFFECT PROGRAMS on page 33 for details. Keep in mind, however, that restoring the factory Preset program will irretrievably erase the effect you’ve created. For this reason, you may want to keep a written record of the settings you make (using a copy of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart on page 38), so that you can reprogram the effect later if necessary. 2 Next, press the e button to enable the Edit mode. (The EDIT/COMPARE lamp lights and the ON/OFF lamp above the Bank Pedal Switch flashes.) EDIT/ COMPARE Press this. Notice that the ON/OFF lamp above the Bank Pedal Switch flashes. This means that you can turn individual effect blocks on and off. 3 Try turning an effect block on and off now; press Pedal Switch 2 to turn the Distortion block on or off. DIST / INSERT ON DIST / INSER OFF Press this to turn Distortion block on or off. (The lamp lights when the block is on.) DIST / INSER 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 NOTE ■ The on/off switching of the MOD 1/2 and Delay/Reverb blocks is determined by the On/Off parameter of those blocks. (See pages 24 and 27.) 4 Use the y and n buttons to select the desired effect block row (in the parameter matrix printed on the panel). (The lamp at the left of the corresponding block lights.) For this example, press either button repeatedly until the Distortion/Insert block is selected. COMP ————--•••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• •• •• •• •••••• YES •• PARAM •••••••••••••••••••••••• •• CHECK DIST / INSERT 1~3 OD 6~11 OD EQ / AMP 1 EQ / MOD 1 1 CHOR NO 4 PITCH MOD 2 6 EXCIT NOTE ■ The TUNER/METRONOME row cannot be selected in the Edit mode. 5 Use the Parameter Dials to adjust the effect parameters. For example, if you want to change the amount of Pre-drive in the Distortion effect (selected above), adjust Parameter Dial B. B Parameter Dial A is used to change the effect type of the selected block; B – E are used to change the corresponding parameters. 6 If you wish, you can simply view the parameter values that you are currently editing (without changing them) by using the Parameter Check mode. (See page 19 for details.) For information about each of the effects and their parameters, refer to the section EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS on page 20. 13 Comparing the Edited Effect Program with the Original You can compare the sound of the newly edited program with the sound of the original one. To do this, press the e button again (so that the EDIT/COMPARE lamp flashes). EDIT/ EDIT/ COMPARE COMPARE In this condition, you can hear the sound of the original effect program. You can also view the original parameter values by selecting the desired effect block with the y or n buttons and turning the Parameter Dials. Doing this doesn’t change the value, it simply displays it so that you can check it against the value you’ve edited. Each press of the e button switches back and forth between the original program (lamp flashes) and your new edits (lamp lights continuously). When you’ve adjusted the sound to your satisfaction, you may wish to save it for future recall. You can either copy the settings down on paper (using a copy of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart on page 38) or go on to the next section and save the settings to the GW33’s memory. 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 CAUTION! ■ Be careful not to press the p button while editing. If you do, the original effect program’s settings will be called up, erasing all settings you had made to that point. Saving an Effect Program Now that you’ve created your own original effect program, you will want to save the settings to a program number, so that you can recall your new effect program in the future. (For more information on saving effect programs and other matters relating to memory, see the SYSTEM OVERVIEW section on page 7.) 1 If you’ve continued from the last section and have new settings you want to save, press the s button. SWAP/ WRITE SWAP/ WRITE BANK MEMORY ••••••• The SWAP/WRITE lamp lights and the program number in the BANK/MEMORY indicator flashes to indicate that the GW33 is ready to write the settings to memory at the selected program number. If you want to save the program to the current number, skip to step #3. If you want to select a different program for saving the new program, go to the next step. NOTE ■ Edited programs can be saved to the User effect programs, in banks 1 – 5. Banks 6 – 0 are reserved for the Preset effect programs, and cannot be used to save edited programs. NOTE ■ When you’ve edited one of the Preset programs (61 – 05) and try to save it, “—” appears in the BANK/MEMORY indicator until you select one of the User program numbers (11 – 55). 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 2 If desired, select the destination User program number (11 – 55) by using Parameter Dial A. A BANK MEMORY ••••••• Keep in mind that the programs that you edit can only be saved to one of the User program numbers, and not to the Preset program numbers. 3 To actually save the new settings, press the y button. (Operation returns to the Edit mode.) •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• •• •• •• •••••• YES •• PAR ••••••••••••••• •• CHE NO To cancel the operation without saving, press the n button. Pressing n returns to the program that you’ve been editing. The settings are saved temporarily, and you can continue editing the program. •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• • ••• •• •••••• YES •• PARAM •••••••••••••••••••••••• •• CHECK NO This concludes your short tour of the important functions of the GW33. To find out more about how to best use your GW33, look through the Reference section and read about some of the functions that interest you. 15 REFERENCE This section of the manual explains briefly, yet completely, all of the features and functions of the GW33. Refer to it when you need information about a specific feature or function. SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS OPERATION 1 With the Play mode enabled (press p ), first select the desired bank of programs. ● To select one of banks 1 – 5 To select one of banks 1 – 5, press the Bank Pedal Switch once, then press the appropriate Pedal Switch 1 – 5. 1–5 DIST / INSERT ON OFF HOLD BANK MEMORY ••••••• Press this once... ...then press one of these to select bank 1 – 5. ● To select one of banks 6 – 0 To select one of banks 6 – 0, hold the Bank Pedal Switch down and simultaneously press the appropriate alternate numbered Pedal Switch 6 – 0. 6–0 COMPRESSOR ON OFF HOLD BANK MEMORY ••••••• While holding this down... 16 ...press one of these to select bank 6 – 0. 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 2 With the bank now selected, press one of Pedal Switches 1 – 5 to select the desired program. Refer to the Effect Programs list on page 9 for more information on the programs of the GW33. DELAY REVERB BANK MEMORY ••••••• You can continue to select other programs in the same bank by pressing the other Pedal Switches. User programs are in banks 1 – 5, and Preset programs are in banks 6 – 0. Each bank contains five programs. User Programs Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Bank 5 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 31 32 33 34 35 41 42 43 44 45 51 52 53 54 55 Preset Programs Bank 6 Bank 7 Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 0 61 62 63 64 65 71 72 73 74 75 81 82 83 84 85 91 92 93 94 95 01 02 03 04 05 TURNING ALL EFFECTS OFF ﾑ BYPASS FUNCTION While playing, you can instantly get a clean, unprocessed sound by using the Bypass function. This effectively cancels all currently active effects to give you a “dry” sound. ● To use the Bypass function: Simultaneously and firmly press and hold down Pedal Switches 2 and 3. Keep holding them down (for roughly one second) until “bP” (Bypass) appears in the BANK/ MEMORY indicator. EQ / AMP •••• BYPASS •••• •• •• DIST / INSERT BANK MEMORY ••••••• Firmly press and hold these down for about one second. 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 Now, when you play your guitar, you should hear the guitar sound unprocessed by the effects. NOTE ■ If a Foot Controller has been connected, it is also disabled when Bypass is on. To return to normal Play mode operation and the current effect program, press any one of Pedal Switches 1 – 5 or Pedal Switch B. NOTE ■ As you press and hold Pedal Switches 2 and 3, the BANK/MEMORY indicator may briefly show the program number corresponding to one of those switches. However, the program you selected before using Bypass remains selected, and is the one returned to when turning Bypass off. TURNING EFFECT BLOCKS ON AND OFF In the Play or Edit modes, any of the main effect blocks can be individually turned on or off with the Pedal Switches. (Switching of Modulation 1/2, and Delay/Reverb is dependent on the On/Off settings of those effect blocks; see pages 24 and 27.) OPERATION 1 With the Play mode enabled (press the p button if necessary), press Pedal Switch B twice quickly so that the lamp above the Pedal Switch flashes. This same condition is called up automatically when entering the Edit mode. DIST / INSERT ON DIST / INSER OFF Press this to turn Distortion block on or off. (The lamp lights when the block is on.) DIST / INSER 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 2 Press the appropriate Pedal Switch to turn the desired effect block on or off. (The lamp above the Pedal Switch lights or goes out accordingly.) 3 To cancel the effect on/off operation and return to normal effect program selection, press Pedal Switch B again. (The lamp goes out.) NOTE ■ The effect on/off changes that you make here are temporary. The original on/off settings are restored as soon as you change programs. The on/off switching of the MOD 1/2 and Delay/Reverb blocks is determined by the On/Off parameter of those blocks. (See pages 24 and 27.) 17 EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS Effect programs can be edited in the Edit mode. Once you’ve edited a program, you can save it to a User memory location. (See SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS on page 31.) CAUTION! ■ Be careful not to press the p button at any time during editing. Doing so will call up the original effect program’s settings and erase all settings you had made to that point. OPERATION 1 2 Select an effect program for editing and press the e button to enable the Edit mode. (The EDIT/COMPARE lamp lights and the ON/OFF lamp above Pedal Switch B flashes.) Use Pedal Switches 1 – 5 to turn on the desired effect blocks. HINT ■ Since you’ll probably want to listen to the changes as you make them, make sure that all relevant effect blocks are turned on. Better yet, turn off all blocks except the one you are editing. This lets you clearly hear only the effect you wish to edit. (One possible exception to this guideline is the Amp Simulator effect, changes to which are easier to hear when Distortion is also on.) COMP ————--- DIST / INSERT 1~3 OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN) 6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT EQ / AMP 1 EQ / 2 STACK MOD 1 1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 3 Use the y and n buttons to select the desired effect block row (in the parameter matrix printed on the panel). (The lamp at the left of the corresponding block lights.) NOTE ■ The TUNER/METRONOME row cannot be selected in the Edit mode. 4 Use the Parameter Dials to adjust the effect parameters. Parameter Dial A is used to change the effect type of the selected block; B – E are used to change the corresponding parameters. In the example shown below, the EQ/AMP block has been selected. ATTACK 4,5 OD*+DIST1,2 12 INSERT 3 COMBO 4 TUBE 3 PHASER SENSE — LEVEL PRE-DRIVE* DRIVE TONE LEVEL LOW / — MID / — HIGH / TONE LEVEL SPEED DEPTH TONE / FB ON/OFF 4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE PITCH / PITCH L — / PITCH R MIX ENHANCE / SENSE FREQUENCY MIX / RANGE TIME FB MIX ON/OFF TIME TONE MIX (SWITCH 5) THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL — BEAT (14~88 = 1/4~8/8) TEMPO (60~86.=60~186) CLICK LEVEL (1 LO 2 MID 3 HI) B C D E (SWITCH 4) MOD 2 6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH DELAY ————--- REVERB 1 HALL N.GATE/UTIL ————--- TUNER/ METRONOME TUNING PITCH (0~5 = 440~445Hz) 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE A •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• •• •• •• •••••• YES •• PARAM •••••••••••••••••••••••• •• CHECK COPY / SWAP / WRITE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MEMORY NO. NO Use these to select the desired block for editing. (In this example, EQ/AMP is selected.) Selects the type of effect. (In this example, 1 EQ is selected.) Adjusts the MID parameter for the EQ effect. (The dash indicates that no parameter is available for the other effects.) Adjusts the LOW parameter for the EQ effect. (The dash indicates that no parameter is available for the other effects.) 18 Adjusts the LEVEL parameter. Adjusts the HIGH parameter for the EQ effect and the TONE parameter for the others. HINT 1 ■ When editing an effect, make sure that the Level or Mix parameters of the effect are set to relatively high values before adjusting any other parameters. Doing this ensures that any changes you make with the other Parameter Dials will be fairly noticeable. For information about each of the effects and their parameters, refer to the section EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS on page 20. ■ Compare Mode While editing an effect program, you can compare the sound of the newly edited program with the original one. To do this, press the e button (during editing). (The EDIT/COMPARE lamp flashes to indicate the Compare mode is active.) EDIT/ EDIT/ COMPARE COMPARE Each press of the e button switches back and forth between the original program (lamp flashes) and your new edits (lamp lights continuously). While the EDIT/COMPARE lamp is flashing (Compare mode), you can hear the sound of the original effect program. You can also view the original parameter values: simply select the desired effect block with the y and n buttons and turn the Parameter Dials. Values cannot be changed in this condition; they are only displayed so that you can compare them with values you’ve edited. 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 HINT 2 ■ If you are using the optional FC7 Foot Controller, try experimenting with the Foot Controllerrelated Volume Position, Minimum Volume and Total Level parameters in the Noise Gate/Utility block. (See FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS on page 30.) 5 Save the new settings to memory, if desired. (See the section SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS on page 31 for details.) ■ Parameter Check Mode When editing an effect program, the Parameter Check mode allows you to view the newly edited parameter values of a selected effect block without changing them. To do this, select an effect block (during editing, when the EDIT/COMPARE lamp is lit continuously). Then, simultaneously press the y and n buttons. (The selected effect block lamp flashes to indicate the Parameter Check mode is active.) •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• • ••• •• •••••• YES •• PARAM •••••••••••••••••••••••• •• CHECK NO To view the edited parameter values for the selected effect block, turn the corresponding Parameter Dials. As in the Compare mode, values cannot be changed in this condition. To return to normal editing, press one of the y and n buttons. Checking Parameter Values in the Play Mode You can also check parameter values while in the play mode. To do this: 1 Use the y and n buttons to select the desired effect block row. 2 To view the current parameter values for the selected block, turn the corresponding Parameter Dials. 19 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS This section briefly explains each of the effect types and their parameters. For information on how to select effects and edit them, see the sections SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS (page 16), and EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS (page 18). Compressor Block COMP ————--A ATTACK SENSE — LEVEL B C D E COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Compressor is especially effective for guitar since it smooths out the “peaks” and “valleys” in the sound. Compression “squashes” the dynamic range of the signal, making loud signals softer and soft signals louder. Normally, the Compressor limits signals of widely varying loudness to a dynamic range more suitable for use with the other effects. For this reason, compression is effective on guitar in smoothing out the level differences caused by uneven picking technique. 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 A — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) B Attack Range: 1 – 16 Determines the amount of time it takes for compression to begin after an input signal is detected. Longer attack times let through more of the natural attack of the input signal. C Sense Range: 1 – 16 Determines the degree of compression. Maximum values result in a smaller dynamic range, where originally loud sounds become soft, and vice versa. This increases the sustain of the sound. D — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) E Level Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Compressor sound. Higher settings are used for boosting the overall signal to an appropriate level, since compression effectively lowers the level of the sound. HINT ■ The Level parameter should be set to an appropriate value to avoid sudden jumps or drops in level when switching the Compressor block on and off. Distortion/Insert Block DIST / INSERT 1~3 OD, DIST1,2 (DI*+AN) 6~11 OD, DIST1,2+INSERT 4,5 OD*+DIST1,2 12 INSERT PRE-DRIVE* DRIVE TONE LEVEL A B C D E COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Distortion/Insert block features three basic Overdrive and Distortion effects arranged in twelve different types. (The types are printed on the left side of the panel for easy reference.) The block also features an Insert section, letting you put an external effect into the effect chain of the GW33. (Connect the external effect to the SEND and RETURN jacks on the rear panel.) The Distortion effects of the GW33 are made up of both analog and digital distortion circuits, giving you exceptional quality and flexibility in creating distortion sounds. A Effect Type Settings: 1 – 12 The Distortion types are shown below. Also shown are the Pre-drive and Drive parameters (where applicable) and the signal path. Types 1 – 5 These types feature two distortion circuits, the first controlled with the Pre-drive parameter and the second with the Drive parameter. The first three types are a combination of digital and analog distortion, letting you blend just the right amount of digital “bite” and analog warmth in your distortion effects. TYPE Pre-drive Drive 1st distortion circuit 2nd distortion circuit 1 OVERDRIVE Digital Overdrive Analog Overdrive 2 DISTORTION 1 Digital Distortion 1 Analog Distortion 1 3 DISTORTION 2 Digital Distortion 2 Analog Distortion 2 4 OD + DIST 1 Analog Overdrive Analog Distortion 1 5 OD + DIST 2 Analog Overdrive Analog Distortion 2 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Types 6 – 8 These types have one distortion circuit, followed by the Insert loop. The Drive parameter controls the distortion circuit. TYPE Drive Insert Distortion circuit 6 OD → INSERT Digital Overdrive ——— 7 DIST 1 → INSERT Digital Distortion 1 ——— 8 DIST 2 → INSERT Digital Distortion 2 ——— Types 9 – 11 These types have one distortion circuit, followed by the Insert loop. The Drive parameter controls the distortion circuit. TYPE Insert Drive Distortion circuit 9 INSERT → OD ——— Digital Overdrive 10 INSERT → DIST 1 ——— Digital Distortion 1 11 INSERT → DIST 2 ——— Digital Distortion 2 Type 12 Type 12 has only the Insert loop. (None of the parameters are available.) B Pre-drive Range: 0 – 15 Determines the degree of Digital Overdrive/Distortion in types 1 – 3 or the degree of Analog Overdrive in types 4 and 5. The higher the value the greater the distortion. (This parameter is not available in Types 6 – 12.) NOTE ■ The asterisk (*) printed in the DIST/INSERT block on the panel also indicates the actual parameter controlled by Pre-drive: Digital (DI), or Analog Overdrive (OD). 21 C Drive Range: 0 – 15 Determines the degree of Analog Overdrive/Distortion in types 1 – 5, or the degree of Digital Overdrive/Distortion in types 6 – 11. The higher the value the greater the distortion. (This parameter is not available in Type 12.) D Tone Range: -7 – 7 Determines the tonal quality of the overall Distortion sound. Negative values result in a “fatter,” deeper sound, while positive values make the sound brighter. (This parameter is not available in Type 12.) E Level Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the overall Distortion sound. (This parameter is not available in Type 12.) 22 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 NOTE ■ If the Pre-drive and Drive parameters are both set to near the maximum, the resulting noise may be so excessive that even the Noise Gate has no effect in cleaning up the signal. HINT ■ The Level parameter should be set to an appropriate value to avoid sudden jumps or drops in level when switching the Distortion block on and off. Equalizer/Amp Simulator (EQ/AMP) Block EQ / AMP 1 EQ / 2 STACK 3 COMBO 4 TUBE A LOW / — B MID / — HIGH / TONE LEVEL C D E COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The EQ/AMP block provides an Equalizer effect and three different Amp Simulator effects. A Effect Type Settings: 1 – 4 The Equalizer/Amp Simulator types are shown below. Types 2, 3 and 4 are Amp Simulator effects. 1 2 3 4 Type Equalizer Stack Combo Tube 1 Equalizer The Equalizer is a three-band graphic type that gives you fine tone control over the sound. B Low Range: -7 – 7 Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to the low frequencies. C Mid Range: -7 – 7 Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to the midrange frequencies. D High Range: -7 – 7 Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to the high frequencies. E Level Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Equalizer effect. HINT 1 ■ Take care when using maximum levels; distortion could result, especially when all parameters are set to around the maximum. HINT 2 ■ The Level parameter of these types should be set to an appropriate value to avoid sudden jumps or drops in level when switching the EQ/AMP block on and off. 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Types 2–4 Amp Simulator The Amp Simulator effect types realistically reproduce the characteristic sound of a guitar amplifier, and provide a natural sound for recording when not using an external amplifier. When using an amplifier, they also provide a convenient way to change the sound characteristics of your amplifier. These are also particularly effective when used with one of the Distortion effects. Three different types of cabinet sound are available: Stack, Combo and Tube. Stack (Type 2) recreates the powerful sound of a huge amp/speaker setup, Combo (Type 3) recreates a compact amp cabinet, and Tube (Type 4) recreates the warm sound of a tube amplifier. B — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) C — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) D Tone Range: -7 – 7 Determines the degree to which high frequencies are cut or boosted. Lower values decrease the high frequencies, and higher values boost them. E Level Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Amp Simulator effect. 23 Modulation (MOD) 1 and 2 Blocks MOD 1 1 CHORUS / 2 FLANGER 3 PHASER SPEED DEPTH TONE / FB PITCH / PITCH L — / PITCH R MIX ON/OFF 4 PITCH SHIFT / 5 DETUNE (SWITCH 4) MOD 2 6 EXCITER / 7 TOUCH WAH 8 PEDAL WAH ENHANCE / SENSE FREQUENCY MIX / RANGE B C D A E COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Modulation blocks feature a wide range of modulation and pitch change effects, including Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shift and Detune. Exciter, Touch Wah and Pedal Wah effects are also available. Modulation 1 and 2 have the same set of effects, and since each block is independent, two different Modulation effects can be used at the same time. All Modulation effects, excepting Pitch Shift, Exciter, Touch Wah and Pedal Wah, are in stereo. (However, Pitch Shift can be used in stereo if both blocks are set to that effect.) A Effect Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Type 1 Settings: 1 – 8 Chorus Flanger Phaser Pitch Shift Detune AURAL EXCITER® Touch Wah Pedal Wah Chorus Chorus uses modulation of the pitch and separation of the signal into stereo to greatly enhance the sound, generally making it richer, fatter and warmer. B Speed Range: 1 – 16 Determines the speed of the pitch modulation. The higher the value, the greater the speed. C Depth Range: 1 – 16 Determines the depth of the pitch modulation, or how widely the pitch is varied. The higher the value, the greater the pitch depth. 24 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 D Tone Range: -7 – 7 Determines the degree to which high frequencies are cut or boosted. Lower values decrease the high frequencies, and higher values boost them. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the Modulation 1/2 blocks. Settings: 1 (Effect Off) This leaves the selected block (Modulation 1 or 2) always off, no matter if Pedal Switch 4 is pressed or not. 2 (Effect On) This leaves the selected block (Modulation 1 or 2) always on, no matter if Pedal Switch 4 is pressed or not. 3 (Switch) This enables on/off switching of the selected block (Modulation 1 or 2) with Pedal Switch 4. Type 2 Flanger Flanger is a stereo effect that uses modulation to create an animated, swirling motion effect. It is effective in emphasizing the metallic sound of a guitar. B Speed Range: 1 – 16 Determines the speed of the pitch modulation. The higher the value, the greater the speed. C Depth Range: 1 – 16 Determines the depth of the pitch modulation, or how widely the pitch is varied. The higher the value, the greater the pitch depth. D Feedback Range: 0 – 15 Determines the amount of the Flanger-processed signal that is fed back to the Flanger input. Higher values result in stronger, more pronounced flanging. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the selected Modulation block. (For more information, see the same parameter in the Chorus section above.) Type 3 Phaser The stereo Phaser effect is similar to the sound of a rotary speaker, but with a stronger and deeper modulation. B Speed Range: 1 – 16 Determines the speed of the phase modulation. Settings close to the maximum produce very high speed modulation. C Depth Range: 1 – 16 Determines the depth of the phase modulation, or how widely the pitch is varied. D Feedback Range: 0 – 15 Determines the amount of the Phaser-processed signal that is fed back to the Phaser input. Higher values result in a stronger, more pronounced phasing sound. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the selected Modulation block. (For more information, see the same parameter in the Chorus section above.) Type 4 Pitch Shift Pitch Shift lets you change the pitch of the sound and mix the pitch-shifted sound with the original signal. The pitch can be shifted up to an octave above or below the pitch of the input signal. When both the Modulation 1 and 2 blocks are set to Pitch Shift, the effect is automatically produced in stereo. This means that the degree of pitch shift can be set independently for the left and right channels, creating three separate pitches (including the original direct signal). When set to stereo operation, Modulation 1 is output from the left channel and Modulation 2 from the right. Applications for Pitch Shift include setting the pitch shift to an octave below or above (to make a six-string guitar sound like a twelve-string), or setting the pitch to other intervals (such as a fourth or fifth) to create instant harmonies and fill out the sound. 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 B Pitch Settings: -8 – 8 Determines the amount by which the pitch is shifted relative to the original signal. The illustration below shows the relationship between the settings and the actual pitch produced. The example pitches below are produced when the input sound is C. Input Sound [Setting] +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 ( 3rd) (3rd) (4th) ( 5th) (5th) (6th) ( 7th) (Oct) [Setting] -8 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 (Oct) ( 3rd) (3rd) (4th) ( 5th) (5th) (6th) ( 7th) C — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) D Mix Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Pitch Shift sound. At 0, the Pitch Shift level is zero; at 15, the level of the Pitch Shift sound is roughly equal to that of the original signal. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the selected Modulation block. (For more information, see the same parameter in the Chorus section above.) Type Detune 5 Detune, like Pitch Shift, allows you to change the pitch of the sound. However, it gives you finer control, letting you shift the pitch slightly. It is also a stereo effect. Detune is good for creating a natural, spacious stereo chorus effect in which the left and right pitches are detuned slightly relative to the direct sound. B Pitch L (Left) Range: -8 – 8 Determines the degree of detuning for the left channel. Settings: ±1: ±2: ±3: ±4: ±2 cents ±4 cents ±6 cents ±8 cents ±5: ±6: ±7: ±8: ±10 cents ±20 cents ±30 cents ±50 cents * Fifty cents is equal to 1/2 of one semitone (halfstep). 25 C Pitch R (Right) Range: -8 – 8 Determines the degree of detuning for the right channel. D Mix Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Detune sound. At 0, the Detune level is zero; at 15, the level of the Detune sound is roughly equal to that of the original signal. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the selected Modulation block. (See page 24.) Type 6 AURAL EXCITER® The Exciter effect enhances the sound by giving it greater definition and clarity. Generally used with the Distortion effect off, it adds sparkle and presence to the sound. It is especially effective when used in tandem with the Amp Simulator effect. With Distortion on, it functions much like an equalizer. B Enhance Range: 0 – 15 Determines the degree or depth of the Exciter effect. If this is set to 0, there is no Exciter processing, and the other parameters have no effect on the sound. C Frequency Range: 1 – 16 Determines the center frequency for the Exciter effect. Maximum values emphasize the high frequencies, while minimum values emphasize the low frequencies. D Mix Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Exciter sound. At 0, the Exciter level is zero; at 15, the level of the Exciter sound is roughly equal to that of the original signal. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the selected Modulation block. (See page 24.) Type 7 Touch Wah Type 8 Pedal Wah Wah is a filter sweep effect that, as its name implies, produces a “wah” type sound. Two different Wah effects are available: Touch and Pedal. Touch lets you vary the sweep of the filter according to the input level (how hard or loud you play) while Pedal lets you “play” the Wah effect with a connected Foot Controller. 26 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 NOTE ■ When Touch Wah or Pedal Wah is selected, the Modulation block using Wah is placed first in the effect chain, just before the Compressor. (See page 7.) Touch Wah The Touch type lets you control the Wah effect by the level of the input signal (or how hard you play). In Touch, the filter sweep (or “wah” sound) starts at the beginning each time it is triggered. Pedal Wah Pedal Wah lets you sweep the filter manually with a connected Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller. When Pedal Wah is selected and the block is on, volume control with the Foot Controller is automatically disabled. (See page 30.) When the Foot Controller is disconnected, the Pedal Wah effect automatically is set to the center frequency. B Sense (Touch Wah only) Range: 1 – 16 Determines how sensitive the Wah effect is to the instrument input. The higher the value, the more sensitive the trigger of the Wah effect becomes to low level signals; even with a low level input, the band pass filter of the Wah effect is applied. HINT ■ For best results, when playing a solo or a line, try setting Sense to a high value; when performing backing or rhythm parts, try setting Sense to a low value. (This is because playing a single string results in a lower level than playing all six strings.) C Frequency Range: 1 – 16 Determines the center frequency of the Wah effect. The Wah effect sweeps this frequency over the frequency range set in the Range parameter. D Range Range: 0 – 15 Determines the width of the frequency sweep, or how far the sweep extends above and below the center frequency. Higher values create a more pronounced “wah” sound. E On/Off (Switch 4) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 4 affects on/off switching for the selected Modulation block. (See page 24.) Delay Block DELAY ————--- TIME FB MIX ON/OFF (SWITCH 5) A B C D E COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Delay effect allows you to add delayed, echo-like repeats to the original sound. Subtle use of Delay helps in creating a sense of space and depth in the sound. Delay can also be used for special applications, such as creating rhythmic repeats in the sound. NOTE ■ Since Delay is a mono effect, it is placed just before the Modulation 1/2 blocks in the effect chain. (See page 7.) HINT ■ One convenient function of the GW33 is that it lets you change between effect programs having similar Delay settings without cutting off the delay sound. To take advantage of this, the Delay Time parameters of the respective programs must be set to the same value. Even if the programs change from Delay ON to Delay OFF, setting the same value for the Delay Time parameters will make the transition sound smoother. NOTE ■ Keep in mind that when you change between effect programs having similar Delay settings, the continuing Delay sound from the previous program will be processed with the other effect blocks of the new program. For example, when changing from program “A” (in which Mix is set to 0) to program “B” (in which Mix is at or near the maximum), the Delay sound will suddenly jump in level. B Time Range: 10 – 90 (10 – 90 msec), 10. – 81. (100 – 810 msec) Determines the time between delayed repeats of the main delay. Very short delays make it possible to make one instrument sound like two separate instruments. Slightly longer delays can be used for creating slap-back echo or a reverb-type effect. Longer times are used for special effects, like creating long echoes or steady rhythmic pulses. Since the BANK/MEMORY indicator only has two digits, Delay Times of 100 or over are indicated by the dot in the display. (The dot represents the final zero in the value.) 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 C Feedback Range: 1 – 16 Determines the number of the delayed repeats. Lower settings result in a single repeat or a few repeats, while settings toward the maximum result in the repeats carrying on almost indefinitely. The repeat sounds gradually decay to silence, and the time it takes for them to decay is also controlled by Feedback. D Mix Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Delay sound. At 0, the Delay level is zero; at 13, the level of the Delay sound is roughly equal to that of the original signal. E On/Off (Switch 5) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 5 affects on/off switching for the Delay block. Settings: 1 (Effect Off) This leaves the selected block (Delay or Reverb) always off, no matter if Pedal Switch 5 is pressed or not. 2 (Effect On) This leaves the selected block (Delay or Reverb) always on, no matter if Pedal Switch 5 is pressed or not. 3 (Switch) This enables on/off switching of the selected block (Delay or Reverb) with Pedal Switch 5. 27 Reverb Block ON/OFF REVERB 1 HALL 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 4 PLATE TIME TONE MIX (SWITCH 5) A B C D E COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Reverb is an important effect in the guitarist’s sonic palette. Without it, the sound is flat, dry and unnatural. Used judiciously, it is an effective way to bring the sound to life and make it sound more natural. Reverb comes last in the effect chain, since it is used to reproduce the ambience that follows a sound when heard in an actual performance environment. Four different Reverb types are available: Hall, Room, Stage and Plate. HINT ■ One convenient function of the GW33 is that it lets you change between effect programs having similar Reverb settings without cutting off the Reverb sound. To take advantage of this, the Reverb Type parameters of the respective programs must be set to the same value. NOTE ■ Keep in mind that when you change between effect programs having similar Reverb settings, the continuing Reverb sound from the previous program will be processed with the other effect blocks of the new program. For example, when changing from program “A” (in which Mix is set to 0) to program “B” (in which Mix is at or near the maximum), the Reverb sound will suddenly jump in level. 28 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 A Type Settings: 1 – 4 Determines the type of simulated reverb environment. Hall (1) recreates a concert hall sound, Room (2) simulates a smaller performance environment, Stage (3) features a bright and “live” reverberation, and Plate (4) reproduces the warm sound of plate reverb. B Time Range: 1 – 16 Determines the time it takes for the reverberation to decay. Higher values create a larger apparent room size. C Tone Range: 1 – 10 Determines the sound quality of the Reverb. Lower values decrease the brightness, and higher values increase it, creating a more “live” room sound. D Mix Range: 0 – 15 Determines the level of the Reverb sound. At 0, the Reverb level is zero; at 15, the level of the Reverb sound is roughly equal to that of the original signal. E On/Off (Switch 5) Settings: 1 – 3 Determines how Pedal Switch 5 affects on/off switching for the Reverb block. (For more information, see the same parameter in the Delay section on page 27.) Noise Gate N.GATE/UTIL ————--- THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL B C D E A COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Noise Gate is a separate effect that is placed just after the Distortion block, and is used to eliminate any noise or hum in the signal when the instrument isn’t being played. All signals below the Threshold point are filtered out, thus cutting off the noise. A — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) B Threshold Range: 0 – 15 Determines the sensitivity of the noise gate, or how loud an input signal is required to open the gate (letting the signal through). The higher the Threshold value, the louder the signal needs to be to open the gate. For optimum operation, Threshold should be set just above the level of the noise; setting it too high may cause notes to be cut off too abruptly. Setting it too low, however, will result in little or no effect. (At a value of 0, the Noise Gate is not applied.) 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 29 FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS An optional FC7 Foot Controller can be connected to the GW33 for use as a volume pedal or as a realtime controller for the Pedal Wah effect. When used as a volume pedal, it can be placed in one of four positions in the effect chain, and be given a Minimum Volume setting (for when you need to easily change between two different volume settings). Setting the Volume Position and Minimum Volume N.GATE/UTIL ————--- THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL B C D E A COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• OPERATION 1 Enable the Edit mode (press the e button), and select the Noise Gate/Utility block. 2 Change the desired Foot Controller parameter value with the corresponding Parameter Dial: C or D. Parameter Dial C controls Volume Position and D controls Minimum Volume. (Parameter Dial B applies only to the Noise Gate effect; see page 29.) Volume Position Determines the point in the effect chain at which the volume pedal control is placed. Settings: 1: Before the Distortion/Insert block (q) 2: Before the Delay block (w) 3: Before the Reverb block (e) 4: After the Reverb block (r) 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Minimum Volume Determines the level that is output when the connected Foot Controller is at the minimum position. (Range: 0 – 15) Minimum Volume can be set to a level somewhere between no sound at all and maximum volume, letting you use the Foot Controller to easily move between two volume settings. For example, if you set the Minimum Volume to a level somewhat less than maximum, you can instantly change from a solo level to a backing level by bringing the Foot Controller up to the minimum position. q w DIST / INSERT COMP N.GATE EQ / AMP e DELAY MOD 1 MOD 2 r REVERB Using the Foot Controller for Pedal Wah Control The connected Foot Controller can also be used to continuously change the sound of the Pedal Wah effect. To do this, simply select the Pedal Wah type for the Modulation 1 and/or Modulation 2 blocks, and make sure that the effect is properly turned on. (For more information on using Pedal Wah and the Foot Controller, see page 26.) 30 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 NOTE ■ When Pedal Wah control is enabled in this way, Volume control with the Foot Controller is automatically disabled. TOTAL LEVEL N.GATE/UTIL ————--- THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL B C D E A COPY / SWAP / WRITE MEMORY NO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This determines the overall level of the GW33’s output. Make sure to set this to an appropriate value. If Total Level is set to zero, no sound will be output from the GW33. NOTE ■ When all effect blocks are off and this parameter is set to 15, the output level is equal to the level when Bypass is on. 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 OPERATION 1 Enable the Edit mode (press the e button), and select the Noise Gate/Utility block. 2 Change the Total Level parameter value with Parameter Dial E. SAVING EFFECT PROGRAMS Once you’ve edited an effect program, you can save the settings to one of the User program numbers for future recall of the program. (Also see page 15 for information on saving effect programs.) OPERATION 1 2 After making the desired parameter settings to the selected program in the Edit mode (see page 18), press the s button. (The SWAP/ WRITE lamp lights.) If desired, select the destination User program number (11 – 55) by using Parameter Dial A. If the selected program is in the User banks and you want to replace the original settings with the ones you’ve just made, you can skip to step #3. NOTE ■ When you’ve edited one of the Preset programs (61 – 05) and try to save it, “—” appears in the BANK/MEMORY indicator until you select one of the User program numbers (11 – 55). 3 To actually save the new settings, press the y button. (Operation returns to the Play mode.) To cancel the operation without saving, press the n button. 11 11 11 11 1 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Pressing n returns to the program that you’ve been editing. The settings are saved temporarily, and you can continue editing the program. HINT ■ Even if you have properly saved your new settings to a program, you may want to write down those settings on a piece of paper or on a copy of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart (on page 38) to avoid the possibility of losing them later, should you decide to edit over the same program. 31 COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS The GW33 has two convenient operations that allow you to manage the effect programs: Copy and Swap. These operations let you organize the effect programs of the GW33 and put them in any order you wish, or put programs that are often used together in the same bank, so that you can call up the right effect programs quickly and easily onstage or in the studio. Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number The Copy operation copies the settings of one program number to another program number. The program at the destination is erased and replaced with the copy. Before Copy: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 A BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 COPY B After Copy: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A A The program that was copied is now at two different numbers; the other program is lost from memory. NOTE ■ User programs can only be copied to other User program numbers. Preset programs can be copied to any program number, User or Preset. User Programs Preset Programs Only User Programs User Programs Preset Programs CAUTION! ■ Keep in mind that when you copy a program to another number, the program at the destination number is erased. (However, you can restore any erased programs; see page 33 for details.) HINT ■ If you do any appreciable amount of copying and swapping of programs, you may soon lose track of which program is at which number and which programs have been erased. For this reason, you should carefully plan how you intend to reorder the programs and keep a written record of copy and swap operations you’ve performed. 32 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 OPERATION 1 With the Play mode enabled, select the source program (the effect program to be copied). 2 Press the c button. (The COPY lamp lights, and the BANK/MEMORY indicator flashes.) BANK MEMORY COPY ••••••• 3 Use Parameter Dial A to select the destination program number. A BANK MEMORY ••••••• 4 To actually copy the program to the destination number, press the y button. To cancel the operation, press the n button. •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• • ••• •• •••••• YES •• PAR ••••••••••••••• •• CHE NO Swapping One Effect Program with Another The Swap operation simply exchanges two selected programs, swapping the data of one program number for that of the other. Before Swap: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 A BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 SWAP B After Swap: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 B BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A NOTE ■ Effect Only User User programs cannot be Programs Programs “cross-swapped” between memory locations. In other Only Preset Preset words, User programs Programs Programs can only be swapped with other User program numbers, and Preset programs can only be swapped with other Preset program numbers. Restoring Factory-set Effect Programs If you’ve erased one or more of the effect programs by replacing it with one of your own creation, you can use this function to restore the original program or programs. NOTE ■ Remember that restoring a Preset program will irretrievably erase whatever effect that you created and saved to the corresponding effect program number. For this reason, you should always make a written record of the settings you make (using a copy of the Blank Effect Parameter Chart on page 38), so that you can reprogram the effect later if necessary. 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 OPERATION 1 With the Play mode enabled, select one of the effect programs to be swapped. 2 Press the s button. (The SWAP lamp lights, and the BANK/MEMORY indicator flashes.) BANK MEMORY SWAP/ WRITE ••••••• 3 Use Parameter Dial A to select the other program number. A BANK MEMORY ••••••• 4 To actually swap the program to the destination number, press the y button. To cancel the operation, press the n button. •••••• •• •• •• •• ••••••••• •• • ••• •• •••••• YES •• PAR ••••••••••••••• •• CHE NO OPERATION 1 Simultaneously hold down the p button and turn the power on. 2 Select the program number of the effect you wish to restore. Do this using Parameter Dial A, bringing up the desired number to the BANK/ MEMORY indicator. NOTE ■ Effect programs can be restored to their original program number location. 3 Press the y button to restore the selected effect program, or press the n button to cancel and return to normal operation. 4 Repeat steps #2 and #3 above to restore other programs, if desired. 33 TUNER The Tuner function allows you to quickly and accurately tune your guitar without having to disconnect it from the GW33. It also temporarily cuts off the sound, so that you can tune it silently and inconspicuously during a performance. Tuning the Pitch of the Connected Instrument OPERATION 1 While in the Play mode, press the t button. Alternately, simultaneously press and hold down Pedal Switches 1 and 2 together for a second or two, and release them. (All lamps of the GW33 go out). DIST / INSERT •••• TUNER •••• •• •• COMPRESSOR TUNER Firmly press and hold these down for about one second or two. NOTE ■ While the Tuner function is on, effect processing is muted and all other functions are inactive. 2 Play a single note on your instrument (an open string, in the case of a guitar). BANK MEMORY String number String number Note name 34 Note name Sharp indicator ••••••• 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 The string number and note name appear in the BANK/MEMORY indicator. Accidentals (sharps) are indicated by the lit Sharp (#) lamp. How close the note is to being in tune is indicated by the five middle Effect Block/Tuner lamps, as shown below. Note is in tune. Pitch is flat. Pitch is sharp. +20 + 5 0 – 5 –20 NOTE ■ Fifty cents is equal to 1/2 of a half-step or semitone. 3 Let the note ring out consistently, and tune the instrument so that the center indicator flashes. 4 Continue with other notes (the other strings on your guitar) until the instrument is in tune. 5 Exit from the Tuner function by pressing the t button again. You can also exit by pressing any of the Pedal Switches (1 – 5, B) or the p button. Changing the Standard Pitch of the Tuner Function The default standard pitch setting of the Tuner (when power is turned on) is A = 440 Hz. However, this can be raised to as high as A = 445 Hz (in 1-Hz steps). To change the standard pitch, use Parameter Dial A. 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 BANK MEMORY TUNING PITCH (0~5 = 440~445Hz) A COPY / SWAP / WRITE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• MEMORY NO. ••••••• Indicator Pitch value (Hz) 440 441 442 443 444 445 The pitch value is indicated briefly in the BANK/ MEMORY indicator; “0” corresponds to 440, “1” to 441, “2” to 442, and so on up to 445. METRONOME The built-in Metronome function supplies an audio click (output through the rear panel outputs) for practice purposes. The time signature, tempo and level of the click are all adjustable. OPERATION 1 While in the Play mode, simultaneously press both the c and s buttons. •••• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••••• •• •• •• •• •• •• • COPY •• METRONOME ••••••• • SWAP/ WRITE The click sound is output from the rear OUTPUT jacks, along with the guitar/effect sound. The click is also indicated visually with the COPY and SWAP/ WRITE lamps: the COPY lamp flashes on the first beat of a measure and the SWAP/WRITE lamp flashes on the other beats. Beat click (example: Beat setting = 4/4) COPY SWAP/ WRITE 2 Set the desired time signature, tempo, and level values with Parameter Dials C, D and E. BEAT (14~88 = 1/4~8/8) TEMPO (60~86.=60~186) CLICK LEVEL (1 LO 2 MID 3 HI) C D E 11 11 11 11 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 3 To stop the metronome, press the p, c or s button. B — (No parameter for this Parameter Dial.) C Beat Settings: 1/4 – 8/4, 1/8 – 8/8 Determines the time signature of the Metronome. The first digit in the display indicates the top number of the time signature (the number of beats in a bar), while the second digit indicates the bottom number (the kind of note used for the beat). For example, “34” in the display indicates a time signature of 3/4. HINT ■ You can automatically double the speed of the tempo by setting the Beat value to a “double” denominator. For example, when Beat is set to 4/4, you can double the tempo by setting it to 4/8. D Tempo Range: 60 – 186 (86.) Determines the tempo, or speed, of the Metronome (in even-numbered values). Tempo values of 100 or greater are represented by a dot in the display. E Click Level Settings: 1 Lo, 2 Mid, 3 Hi Determines the level of the click sound. 35 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Even though the GW33 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally not function as you expect it to. Note that the problems covered here are not malfunctions of the GW33. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION The instrument (guitar) sound cannot be heard. • Check that all connections have been properly made and that all levels have been appropriately set (including the Foot Controller, if you are using one). • Make sure that the Tuner is not active. No sound is output, even when Bypass is on. • Check the volume controls on your guitar and amplifier. • Check all connections, including your guitar cord, amplifier cords and headphones. Sound can only be heard when Bypass is on. • Is the Total Volume set to 0? • Is the Foot Controller set to the minimum position? • If the Compressor, Distortion and/or EQ/AMP blocks are on, are any of their Level parameters set to 0? The effect processing cannot be heard. • Check that effect blocks in the selected program are turned on. • Make sure that Bypass is off. The Pedal Switches cannot be used to turn effect blocks on and off. • In the Play mode, press the B Pedal Switch twice quickly. • Switching on and off of the MOD 1/2 and Delay/Reverb blocks is determined by the On/Off parameter in those blocks. Even when adjusting the parameter value, there is no change in the sound. Even though Distortion is off, the sound is distorted. 36 • Make sure that the Edit mode is active. • Check that the desired effect block is turned on. • Check the output level of the guitar. • Check that the Level parameter of Comp and EQ, and Total Level parameter are set to an appropriate value. PROBLEM There is too much noise in the sound or the sound is unexpectedly distorted. The external effect device doesn’t work or affect the sound. Even though the program is changed, the Delay or Reverb sound continues. The Pedal Wah effect doesn’t work. The Volume pedal control doesn’t work. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION • Check that the Pre-Drive and Drive parameters in the Distortion/Insert block are set to appropriate levels. • Make sure that you are using the clean channel of the amplifier. • Check all connections to the device. • Make sure that the Distortion/Insert block is turned on, and that the effect type is correct (6 – 12). • If both programs use either Delay or Reverb and have similar settings, the Delay or Reverb sound continues. • Make sure that the corresponding Modulation block is on, and that effect type 8 is selected. • Check that the Minimum Volume parameter is set to an appropriately low value. • When Pedal Wah is selected and the block is on, the volume pedal control function is disabled. • The Copy operation cannot be used in the Edit mode. The Copy operation cannot be used, even when the c button is pressed. The Swap operation cannot be used, even when the s button is pressed. The Metronome cannot be turned on • The Swap operation cannot be used in the Edit mode. Be careful here, though, since this calls up the Write operation. • Make sure that the Play mode is active. • Make sure that you press both the c and s buttons simultaneously. • Make sure that the Play mode is turned on. The Tuning function cannot be used. When the power is turned on, an “Er” message appears in the BANK/MEMORY indicator. • This indicates that an internal error has been found by the GW33. Contact your dealer or local Yamaha service center as soon as possible. 37 BANK MEMORY ● PROGRAM MEMO MEMO BANK Parameter Block A B C ATTACK SENSE D E PRE-DRIVE DRIVE TONE LOW / — MID / — HIGH / TONE 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 LEVEL EQ / AMP TYPE SPEED TONE / FB DEPTH ON / OFF MIX PITCH / PITCH L — / PITCH R (SWITCH 4) ENHANCE/SENSE FREQUENCY MIX / RANGE TYPE SPEED TONE / FB DEPTH ON / OFF MIX PITCH / PITCH L — / PITCH R (SWITCH 4) ENHANCE/SENSE FREQUENCY MIX / RANGE MOD 1 1 LEVEL DIST / INSERT TYPE 1 LEVEL COMP TYPE BANK BANK MOD 2 TIME FB MIX ON / OFF (SWITCH 5) TIME TONE MIX ON / OFF (SWITCH 5) THRESHOLD VOLUME POSITION MINIMUM VOLUME TOTAL LEVEL BANK 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 DELAY TYPE REVERB N.GATE / UTIL BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART 38 ● BLANK EFFECT PARAMETER CHART SPECIFICATIONS Memory 25 preset memory effect programs 25 user-programmable effect programs Effect Blocks/Types Compressor Block Distortion/Insert Block Overdrive, Distortion 1, Distortion 2, OD + Dist.1, OD + Dist.2, OD → Insert, Dist.1 → Insert, Dist.2 → Insert, Insert → OD, Insert → Dist.1, Insert → Dist.2, Insert EQ/Amp Simulator Block Equalizer, Stack Amp Simulator, Combo Amp Simulator, Tube Amp Simulator Mod 1, Mod 2 Block Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shift, Detune, Exciter, Touch Wah, Pedal Wah Delay Block Reverb Block Hall, Room, Stage, Plate Noise Gate Metronome Function Built-in metronome, with adjustable time signature (1/4 – 8/4, 1/8 – 8/8) and tempo (60 – 186 bpm; in even-numbered values) Tuner Function Built-in chromatic tuner, with adjustable standard pitch (440 – 445 Hz; in 1-Hz steps) Input Jacks INPUT jack: INSERT RETURN jack: 0 dBm (1 MΩ) 0 dBm (1 MΩ) Output Jacks OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks: 0 dBm (recommended impedance: 10 KΩ or greater) INSERT SEND jack: 0 dBm (recommended impedance: 10 KΩ or greater) PHONES jack: 10 mW/33 Ω Other Controls, Fittings POWER switch, DC IN jack, AC adaptor cable clip FOOT CONTROLLER jack (ONLY Yamaha FC7) 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Power Supply PA-3 AC adaptor (or another Yamaha recommended adaptor). (Never use the PA-3B.) Dimensions (W x D x H) 499 x 230 x 56 mm (19-2/3" x 9-1/16" x 2-1/4") Weight 2.1 kg (4 lbs., 10 oz.) Supplied Accessories Owner’s Manual * Specifications subject to change without notice. 39 INDEX A Amp Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Aural Exciter (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 B B (Bank) Pedal Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 16, 17 BANK/MEMORY indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 34 C cable clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Compare mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 19 Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 COPY button/lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 32 Copy operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 D DC IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10, 11 Delay block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Distortion/Insert block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 E EDIT/COMPARE button/lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 editing effect parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18 editing effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18 Effect Block ON/OFF lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 effect blocks turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Effect Parameter lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 13, 19, 34 effect parameters editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18 effect programs copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18 restoring factory-set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 31 selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16 swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 effect types changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 18 EQ/AMP block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Exciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 F factory-set program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FOOT CONTROLLER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10, 11 Foot Controller connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Pedal Wah control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30 volume pedal control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 40 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 I INPUT jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10, 11 Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 INSERT SEND and RETURN jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10 M Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Minimum Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Modulation blocks (1, 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 N Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 O ON/OFF Mode lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 P Parameter Check mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Parameter Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 parameter values checking in the Play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Pedal Switch B (Bank) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 17 Pedal Switches 1 – 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12, 17, 34 Pedal Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30 Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PHONES jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10 Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PLAY button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 R restoring factory-set effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Reverb block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 S saving effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 31 selecting effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16 setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Swap operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SWAP/WRITE button/lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 33 T Total Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Touch Wah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 TUNER button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 34 Tuner lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tuner pitch, changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 V volume pedal control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Volume Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Y YES/ and NO/ buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 13, 19 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class“B”digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user’s manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures : Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 * The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. CANADA THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE “CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N’EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA “CLASSE B” PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA. * This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music LTD. * Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Music LTD. The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. GW33