Owner's Manual
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... only allows for easy volume adjustment, but gives you would on and off. • User memory for purchasing the Yamaha GW10 Guitar Performance Effector. plus added benefit of various effect parameters. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord... in all effects, yet exceptional easeof-use - It also features a switch (past the maximum point) for instantly turning selected effects on conventional pedal effects. • Built-in home recording, studio, and live performance applications. Making sure that neither core is connected to the terminal which is...
... only allows for easy volume adjustment, but gives you would on and off. • User memory for purchasing the Yamaha GW10 Guitar Performance Effector. plus added benefit of various effect parameters. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord... in all effects, yet exceptional easeof-use - It also features a switch (past the maximum point) for instantly turning selected effects on conventional pedal effects. • Built-in home recording, studio, and live performance applications. Making sure that neither core is connected to the terminal which is...
Owner's Manual
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... TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST 1 PRECAUTIONS 2 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 8 GW10 Internal Structure 8 The Effect Structure of the GW10 9 Memory Structure 10 GUIDED TOUR SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW10 12 THE EFFECTS OF THE GW10 15 PLAYING WITH THE PRESET EFFECTS 16 USING THE FOOT CONTROLLER TO CHANGE THE... Pitch Shift 28 Wah 29 Equalizer (EQ 30 Amp Simulator (AMP 30 DELAY BLOCK 31 Delay 31 NOISE GATE 32 FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS 33 Volume Pedal Control -
... TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST 1 PRECAUTIONS 2 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 8 GW10 Internal Structure 8 The Effect Structure of the GW10 9 Memory Structure 10 GUIDED TOUR SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW10 12 THE EFFECTS OF THE GW10 15 PLAYING WITH THE PRESET EFFECTS 16 USING THE FOOT CONTROLLER TO CHANGE THE... Pitch Shift 28 Wah 29 Equalizer (EQ 30 Amp Simulator (AMP 30 DELAY BLOCK 31 Delay 31 NOISE GATE 32 FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS 33 Volume Pedal Control -
Owner's Manual
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... them. making sure to TV sets, radios or similar equipment. s ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Since the GW10 contains digital circuitry, it may not only get your fingers underneath or inside the Foot Controller pedal, since these will damage the finish. s FOOT CONTROLLER Do not put your hands dirty,... but also remove some of the grease necessary for smooth pedal operation. If such a problem occurs, move the GW10 further away from the affected equipment. 3 s CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH Never use a soft, clean cloth slightly...
... them. making sure to TV sets, radios or similar equipment. s ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Since the GW10 contains digital circuitry, it may not only get your fingers underneath or inside the Foot Controller pedal, since these will damage the finish. s FOOT CONTROLLER Do not put your hands dirty,... but also remove some of the grease necessary for smooth pedal operation. If such a problem occurs, move the GW10 further away from the affected equipment. 3 s CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH Never use a soft, clean cloth slightly...
Owner's Manual
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... program numbers. Holding the switch down for the note A above middle C (from 440 to execute the respective operation. (See pages 37-39.) !2 MEMORY/BANK Pedal Switch • In normal operation and in Write, Copy, and Swap operations, pressing this steps through the bank numbers. (See pages 10, 24.) • ...the maximum, this turns selected effect blocks on or off. (See pages 19, 25.) Pressing this is held down for a couple of the volume pedal in the effect chain. (See page 33.) i Effect Type Indicators These light to indicate the selected effect type in the effect block (or the selected...
... program numbers. Holding the switch down for the note A above middle C (from 440 to execute the respective operation. (See pages 37-39.) !2 MEMORY/BANK Pedal Switch • In normal operation and in Write, Copy, and Swap operations, pressing this steps through the bank numbers. (See pages 10, 24.) • ...the maximum, this turns selected effect blocks on or off. (See pages 19, 25.) Pressing this is held down for a couple of the volume pedal in the effect chain. (See page 33.) i Effect Type Indicators These light to indicate the selected effect type in the effect block (or the selected...
Owner's Manual
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...the effects changes as shown here: CHO DST Noise Gate THR REL DLY WAH 8 SYSTEM OVERVIEW This section provides a brief overview of the GW10. Guitar Amplifiers INPUT L/MONO OUTPUT R INPUT PEAK INPUT LEVEL Tuner switch DST MULTI-EFFECT SECTION Noise Gate THR REL CHO DLY OD/DST ...memory system. MIN VOL AUTOMATIC TUNER BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER INPUT PEAK ON OFF GROUP / TUNER * When Wah is selected in pedal switch allows on ; when COMP is active, Noise Gate is off control of its features. the basic structure of effect groups. CHORUS P.SHIFT WAH *...
...the effects changes as shown here: CHO DST Noise Gate THR REL DLY WAH 8 SYSTEM OVERVIEW This section provides a brief overview of the GW10. Guitar Amplifiers INPUT L/MONO OUTPUT R INPUT PEAK INPUT LEVEL Tuner switch DST MULTI-EFFECT SECTION Noise Gate THR REL CHO DLY OD/DST ...memory system. MIN VOL AUTOMATIC TUNER BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER INPUT PEAK ON OFF GROUP / TUNER * When Wah is selected in pedal switch allows on ; when COMP is active, Noise Gate is off control of its features. the basic structure of effect groups. CHORUS P.SHIFT WAH *...
Owner's Manual
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...condition, some LEDs will be lit, but none will be flashing. BLOCK TYPE NO WRITE YES Each press of either of the GW10 are organized in normal operation. (In other words, make sure that the Tuner function or the Write/Copy/Swap operations are indicated... 5 Program 4 Program 3 Program 2 Program 1 Bank 4 Program 5 Program 4 Program 3 Program 2 Program 1 To select an effect program: 1 Make sure that the GW10 is indicated by pressing the M Pedal Switch or the T(YES) button. Shows the current bank number BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER Shows the current effect program number The...
...condition, some LEDs will be lit, but none will be flashing. BLOCK TYPE NO WRITE YES Each press of either of the GW10 are organized in normal operation. (In other words, make sure that the Tuner function or the Write/Copy/Swap operations are indicated... 5 Program 4 Program 3 Program 2 Program 1 Bank 4 Program 5 Program 4 Program 3 Program 2 Program 1 To select an effect program: 1 Make sure that the GW10 is indicated by pressing the M Pedal Switch or the T(YES) button. Shows the current bank number BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER Shows the current effect program number The...
Owner's Manual
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...to the first effect program in the bank. 3 To select a different bank number with the M Pedal Switch, hold down the Pedal Switch until the desired bank is selected, the GW10 advances to the first effect in the next bank, as shown here: BLOCK TYPE NO WRITE YES ...bank. After reaching the last effect program, the GW10 "wraps around " to return to the first effect program. q Bank/Program Indications Bank No. 1 2 Program No. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Display Bank No. 3 4 Program No. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Display 11 When using the M Pedal Switch, only the effect programs of the currently...
...to the first effect program in the bank. 3 To select a different bank number with the M Pedal Switch, hold down the Pedal Switch until the desired bank is selected, the GW10 advances to the first effect in the next bank, as shown here: BLOCK TYPE NO WRITE YES ...bank. After reaching the last effect program, the GW10 "wraps around " to return to the first effect program. q Bank/Program Indications Bank No. 1 2 Program No. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Display Bank No. 3 4 Program No. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Display 11 When using the M Pedal Switch, only the effect programs of the currently...
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...TUNER NOTE s For this time selecting bank 2, program number 1. Use the M Pedal Switch again, this and the other effect programs of the GW10. BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER 3 Next, let's call up your GW10 and are ready to use it repeatedly to advance to the proper program number; Look... with a bright chorus effect. s 2 Now, try a heavy distortion sound. Use the M Pedal Switch to select bank 1, program number 3. 4 Before going on page 44 for information on the basic structure of the GW10 and how to select effect programs.) 1 First, try playing with a few of them to hear...
...TUNER NOTE s For this time selecting bank 2, program number 1. Use the M Pedal Switch again, this and the other effect programs of the GW10. BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / TUNER 3 Next, let's call up your GW10 and are ready to use it repeatedly to advance to the proper program number; Look... with a bright chorus effect. s 2 Now, try a heavy distortion sound. Use the M Pedal Switch to select bank 1, program number 3. 4 Before going on page 44 for information on the basic structure of the GW10 and how to select effect programs.) 1 First, try playing with a few of them to hear...
Owner's Manual
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... can do for your hands from one volume setting to another. 4 Next, let's use one of the most convenient and flexible features of the GW10. tion, then start playing again. Select bank 1, program number 2. Guided Tour 17 Select bank 4, program number 3. 2 Bring the Foot Controller ...to the maximum position and play your guitar, slowly rock the pedal back and forth. Notice how the volume of the sound changes to control volume, but also lets you continuously change from your guitar. Notice how...
... can do for your hands from one volume setting to another. 4 Next, let's use one of the most convenient and flexible features of the GW10. tion, then start playing again. Select bank 1, program number 2. Guided Tour 17 Select bank 4, program number 3. 2 Bring the Foot Controller ...to the maximum position and play your guitar, slowly rock the pedal back and forth. Notice how the volume of the sound changes to control volume, but also lets you continuously change from your guitar. Notice how...
Owner's Manual
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...all settings you can easily change the effect type and use the parameter dials to press the M Pedal Switch while making changes. Also, make (see page 48), so that you had made to ... Press the B button repeatedly until one of the effects. CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS The GW10 makes it extremely easy to that point. s If you wish to save the changes that you ...CHORUS P . until one of the settings you can do . s 1 Select an effect program with the M Pedal Switch. For this by turning the effect blocks on page 40 for editing. 20 Guided Tour SHIFT WAH EQ AMP ...
...all settings you can easily change the effect type and use the parameter dials to press the M Pedal Switch while making changes. Also, make (see page 48), so that you had made to ... Press the B button repeatedly until one of the effects. CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS The GW10 makes it extremely easy to that point. s If you wish to save the changes that you ...CHORUS P . until one of the settings you can do . s 1 Select an effect program with the M Pedal Switch. For this by turning the effect blocks on page 40 for editing. 20 Guided Tour SHIFT WAH EQ AMP ...
Owner's Manual
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This is normal and should be used here to change the effect program number; its only use the M Pedal Switch to select another bank and program number. (See pages 10-11.) (The BANK LED(s) and MEMORY/TUNER indicator flash.) BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / ... to memory at the selected program number. s 3 To actually save the settings. s 2 If you want to save the settings to a program number, so that the GW10 is in step #3 below. If this happens, simply press B(NO) again, and start all over with step #1 above. NOTE s All LEDs may stay off. SAVING...
This is normal and should be used here to change the effect program number; its only use the M Pedal Switch to select another bank and program number. (See pages 10-11.) (The BANK LED(s) and MEMORY/TUNER indicator flash.) BANK A=44✱ Hz MEMORY / ... to memory at the selected program number. s 3 To actually save the settings. s 2 If you want to save the settings to a program number, so that the GW10 is in step #3 below. If this happens, simply press B(NO) again, and start all over with step #1 above. NOTE s All LEDs may stay off. SAVING...
Owner's Manual
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.... This can change the sound of its three effect blocks on the bank/program configuration of the GW10 and the selection of effect programs, see pages 10-11 in the BANK LEDs. 2 Press the Pedal Switch (or the T(YES) button) once to advance to it when the desired bank number is ...next effect program number. SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS OPERATION 1 To select one of the GW10. Reference This section of the manual explains briefly, yet completely, all of the features and functions of the four banks, press and hold the M Pedal Switch, then release it when you wish to turn on , and goes out...
.... This can change the sound of its three effect blocks on the bank/program configuration of the GW10 and the selection of effect programs, see pages 10-11 in the BANK LEDs. 2 Press the Pedal Switch (or the T(YES) button) once to advance to it when the desired bank number is ...next effect program number. SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS OPERATION 1 To select one of the GW10. Reference This section of the manual explains briefly, yet completely, all of the features and functions of the four banks, press and hold the M Pedal Switch, then release it when you wish to turn on , and goes out...
Owner's Manual
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... middle parameter dial. HINT s In general, when editing an effect, you make changes to the Foot Controller: selecting the controllable parameter or volume pedal position, and setting the Minimum Volume. (See pages 33 and 34.) 6 Write (save) the new settings to memory, if desired. (See... Effect Block buttons; Use B to select the desired effect block, then T to edit. EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS The effect programs of the GW10 can also make with the convenient parameter dials. see page 24), except for details.) For information about each of a parameter while playing your...
... middle parameter dial. HINT s In general, when editing an effect, you make changes to the Foot Controller: selecting the controllable parameter or volume pedal position, and setting the Minimum Volume. (See pages 33 and 34.) 6 Write (save) the new settings to memory, if desired. (See... Effect Block buttons; Use B to select the desired effect block, then T to edit. EDITING EFFECT PARAMETERS The effect programs of the GW10 can also make with the convenient parameter dials. see page 24), except for details.) For information about each of a parameter while playing your...
Owner's Manual
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... center frequency. The Wah effect sweeps this isolated portion below shows how the various parameters and two types are available: Touch and Pedal. The midpoint setting corresponds to either side of the filter according to a low value. (This is then moved across the set... frequencies are heard). When the level of the guitar is enabled in the Frequency parameter) are cut .) Frequency Pedal Pedal minimum Pedal maximum Touch Guitar minimum Guitar maximum Pedal, the movement of the Foot Controller determines the movement of the band pass filter responds to low level signals; ...
... center frequency. The Wah effect sweeps this isolated portion below shows how the various parameters and two types are available: Touch and Pedal. The midpoint setting corresponds to either side of the filter according to a low value. (This is then moved across the set... frequencies are heard). When the level of the guitar is enabled in the Frequency parameter) are cut .) Frequency Pedal Pedal minimum Pedal maximum Touch Guitar minimum Guitar maximum Pedal, the movement of the Foot Controller determines the movement of the band pass filter responds to low level signals; ...
Owner's Manual
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.... (One of the LEDs in the effect chain at the minimum position but leaving the Delay sound. Minimum Volume can be used as a volume pedal or as shown here: CHO w DST q DLY e 3 To set the Minimum Volume to a level somewhat less than zero (for turning selected...) the new settings to the point of taking out Distortion and Chorus at which the volume pedal control is placed. FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS The Foot Controller of the GW10 can be controlled with the Foot Controller. Volume Pedal Control - DST q CHO DLY w e If q D is selected, the Foot Controller ...
.... (One of the LEDs in the effect chain at the minimum position but leaving the Delay sound. Minimum Volume can be used as a volume pedal or as shown here: CHO w DST q DLY e 3 To set the Minimum Volume to a level somewhat less than zero (for turning selected...) the new settings to the point of taking out Distortion and Chorus at which the volume pedal control is placed. FOOT CONTROLLER OPERATIONS The Foot Controller of the GW10 can be controlled with the Foot Controller. Volume Pedal Control - DST q CHO DLY w e If q D is selected, the Foot Controller ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Wah effect. s NOTE s If you expect. One of nine different parameters can be used to continuously change an effect parameter in realtime, as a volume pedal (in the position following Delay and the Minimum Volume setting will be active).
... the Wah effect. s NOTE s If you expect. One of nine different parameters can be used to continuously change an effect parameter in realtime, as a volume pedal (in the position following Delay and the Minimum Volume setting will be active).
Owner's Manual
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... to change the effect program number; its only use the same preset number, skip this step. s 3 To actually save the new settings by using the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) If you want to use is in the future. 1 After making the desired parameter settings, simultaneously hold down those settings...
... to change the effect program number; its only use the same preset number, skip this step. s 3 To actually save the new settings by using the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) If you want to use is in the future. 1 After making the desired parameter settings, simultaneously hold down those settings...
Owner's Manual
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... and erases the settings stored in the studio. If you wish to retain these settings, use is erased and replaced with the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) NOTE s The T(YES) button CANNOT be used here to an effect program number, before executing the...COPY BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 B After copying: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 A BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A The program that was copied is lost from memory. COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS The GW10 has two convenient operations that allow you to the previously selected program. Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number The Copy operation copies the...
... and erases the settings stored in the studio. If you wish to retain these settings, use is erased and replaced with the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) NOTE s The T(YES) button CANNOT be used here to an effect program number, before executing the...COPY BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 B After copying: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 A BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A The program that was copied is lost from memory. COPY AND SWAP OPERATIONS The GW10 has two convenient operations that allow you to the previously selected program. Copying One Effect Program to Another Program Number The Copy operation copies the...
Owner's Manual
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... the Swap operation. Before swapping: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A SWAP B After swapping: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 B BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A OPERATION 1 Select a bank number and program number with the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) 2 Simultaneously hold down the B(NO) button and press T(YES). (The MEMORY/TUNER indicator, BANK LEDs and WRITE LED all flash... the Write operation (page 37) to save the settings to retain these settings, use is in the edit buffer. Swapping One Effect Program with the M Pedal Switch. Reference 39
... the Swap operation. Before swapping: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A SWAP B After swapping: BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 1 B BANK # 1 PROGRAM # 2 A OPERATION 1 Select a bank number and program number with the M Pedal Switch. (See pages 10-11.) 2 Simultaneously hold down the B(NO) button and press T(YES). (The MEMORY/TUNER indicator, BANK LEDs and WRITE LED all flash... the Write operation (page 37) to save the settings to retain these settings, use is in the edit buffer. Swapping One Effect Program with the M Pedal Switch. Reference 39
Owner's Manual
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Do this normally, holding down the M Pedal Switch and turn the power on page 48), so that you wish to change the bank, and/or pressing it with one or more of ... PRESET EFFECT PROGRAMS If you've erased one of your own creation, you can reprogram the effect later if necessary. s OPERATION 1 Simultaneously hold down the M Pedal Switch to restore. For this function to restore the original preset or presets.
Do this normally, holding down the M Pedal Switch and turn the power on page 48), so that you wish to change the bank, and/or pressing it with one or more of ... PRESET EFFECT PROGRAMS If you've erased one of your own creation, you can reprogram the effect later if necessary. s OPERATION 1 Simultaneously hold down the M Pedal Switch to restore. For this function to restore the original preset or presets.
