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...plate. Do not attempt to change or modify any of a different type. DO NOT operate for seating only. Benches supplied by Yamaha. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both the letter and the spirit of the name plate for this product to update existing units.... believed to be aware of battery is soldered in the ears, you to be rechargeable. If your dealer is unable to how a function or effect works (when the unit is uncomfortable. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owner's responsibility. Model Serial No....
...plate. Do not attempt to change or modify any of a different type. DO NOT operate for seating only. Benches supplied by Yamaha. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both the letter and the spirit of the name plate for this product to update existing units.... believed to be aware of battery is soldered in the ears, you to be rechargeable. If your dealer is unable to how a function or effect works (when the unit is uncomfortable. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owner's responsibility. Model Serial No....
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...chord by playing the note on . effects and backing - you can adjust the main parameters of the effect blocks just as well) with a sophisticated backing section that provides realistic automatic rhythmic accompaniment for purchasing the Yamaha GW50 Guitar Performance Effector. Other Features s Convenient...you to play along with. Some of the advanced features of the GW50 include: Effect Section s Five basic effect blocks, featuring Compressor, Distortion, Equalizer, Chorus and Reverb/ Delay, plus added sonic benefit of effects, and so on your guitar. Backing Section s A total of ...
...chord by playing the note on . effects and backing - you can adjust the main parameters of the effect blocks just as well) with a sophisticated backing section that provides realistic automatic rhythmic accompaniment for purchasing the Yamaha GW50 Guitar Performance Effector. Other Features s Convenient...you to play along with. Some of the advanced features of the GW50 include: Effect Section s Five basic effect blocks, featuring Compressor, Distortion, Equalizer, Chorus and Reverb/ Delay, plus added sonic benefit of effects, and so on your guitar. Backing Section s A total of ...
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... five years from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the included PA-3). The GW50 contains a special long-life lithium battery that the adaptor you intend to use the GW50. (The correct input voltage is turned off: Memory effect program data, Manual effect data (excepting main parameter values...), song data, and general panel settings. Use of the GW50. s AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Although the GW50 has been constructed to withstand...
... five years from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the included PA-3). The GW50 contains a special long-life lithium battery that the adaptor you intend to use the GW50. (The correct input voltage is turned off: Memory effect program data, Manual effect data (excepting main parameter values...), song data, and general panel settings. Use of the GW50. s AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Although the GW50 has been constructed to withstand...
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... ASSIGNABLE Block Functions - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ii HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST 1 REFERENCE/EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES 43 THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO 2 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS .......... 5 ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS 10...
... ASSIGNABLE Block Functions - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ii HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST 1 REFERENCE/EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND MEMORY EDIT MODES 43 THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO 2 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS .......... 5 ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS 10...
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... the Memory Edit Mode Settings to an Effect Program 53 Recalling the Settings of the Original Program (in Compare Condition 54 MEMORY JOB MODE 54 Copying an Effect Program 54 Swapping One Effect Program with Another 55 Naming an Effect Program 55 Using an External Footswitch 56... RESTORING FACTORY PRESET EFFECT PROGRAMS 57 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 58 COMPRESSOR 58 DISTORTION 59 EQUALIZER 59 CHORUS 63...
... the Memory Edit Mode Settings to an Effect Program 53 Recalling the Settings of the Original Program (in Compare Condition 54 MEMORY JOB MODE 54 Copying an Effect Program 54 Swapping One Effect Program with Another 55 Naming an Effect Program 55 Using an External Footswitch 56... RESTORING FACTORY PRESET EFFECT PROGRAMS 57 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 58 COMPRESSOR 58 DISTORTION 59 EQUALIZER 59 CHORUS 63...
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... MODE 99 MIDI 101 MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE .......... 102 CHANGING EFFECT PROGRAMS ON THE GW50 FROM A CONNECTED DEVICE 103 CHANGING PROGRAMS ON A CONNECTED DEVICE FROM THE GW50 104 TURNING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS ON AND OFF FROM A CONNECTED DEVICE 104 SYNCHRONIZING ANOTHER DEVICE WITH THE GW50 105 USING THE BACKING PATTERNS TO PLAY OTHER SOUND MODULES ........ 106...
... MODE 99 MIDI 101 MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE .......... 102 CHANGING EFFECT PROGRAMS ON THE GW50 FROM A CONNECTED DEVICE 103 CHANGING PROGRAMS ON A CONNECTED DEVICE FROM THE GW50 104 TURNING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS ON AND OFF FROM A CONNECTED DEVICE 104 SYNCHRONIZING ANOTHER DEVICE WITH THE GW50 105 USING THE BACKING PATTERNS TO PLAY OTHER SOUND MODULES ........ 106...
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... overview of the functions of the GW50 and how you can even get a sound out of it at the back of instructions before you can use it effectively. The INDEX in operating the GW50. Next, read through all effect programs, patterns and songs of the GW50, a list of it. The ...section also goes on the GW50, and gives you briefly how to care for your GW50, connecting it properly, and (most importantly...
... overview of the functions of the GW50 and how you can even get a sound out of it at the back of instructions before you can use it effectively. The INDEX in operating the GW50. Next, read through all effect programs, patterns and songs of the GW50, a list of it. The ...section also goes on the GW50, and gives you briefly how to care for your GW50, connecting it properly, and (most importantly...
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.... On the one . Memory: Selecting and using the Step Recording features to -use the GW50 effects just as with the original. THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO WHAT IT IS ... On the other modes are subordinate to the [... chart on the next page shows the relationships of the various modes of an effect program. Song Job: Copying or deleting measures within a mode in realtime. Effect and Backing Sections The GW50 is properly called up preset effect programs and create your own original programs. The Backing section also has two mode...
.... On the one . Memory: Selecting and using the Step Recording features to -use the GW50 effects just as with the original. THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO WHAT IT IS ... On the other modes are subordinate to the [... chart on the next page shows the relationships of the various modes of an effect program. Song Job: Copying or deleting measures within a mode in realtime. Effect and Backing Sections The GW50 is properly called up preset effect programs and create your own original programs. The Backing section also has two mode...
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... •Delay (Tap) •Delay +Reverb OUT BYPASS SETTINGS Memory Effect Program There are 50 factory preset memory effect programs. These can be freely edited and stored. THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE or MEMORY MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE or SONG MODE...JOB MODE EDIT MODE or JOB MODE COMPARE MODE REALTIME RECORDING MODE or JOB MODE Main modes The illustration below shows what comprises an effect program (either Manual or Memory), and the bank number/program number configuration to which they can be stored. Bank number Program number ...
... •Delay (Tap) •Delay +Reverb OUT BYPASS SETTINGS Memory Effect Program There are 50 factory preset memory effect programs. These can be freely edited and stored. THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE or MEMORY MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE or SONG MODE...JOB MODE EDIT MODE or JOB MODE COMPARE MODE REALTIME RECORDING MODE or JOB MODE Main modes The illustration below shows what comprises an effect program (either Manual or Memory), and the bank number/program number configuration to which they can be stored. Bank number Program number ...
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...and accompaniment patterns of the 12 keys) and the convenient editing features, the GW50 makes it exceptionally easy to be used . Plus, flexible effect bypass (on how you the tools to present polished versions of how the GW50 can also be strung together to others. The list below shows how the...on the stage, in the studio, or in rehearsal With its five effect blocks, the GW50 has all five effects can be used in virtually any combination as an effect program, and you can instantly select from 50 different effect programs as chord changes and muting events, can help you even more ...
...and accompaniment patterns of the 12 keys) and the convenient editing features, the GW50 makes it exceptionally easy to be used . Plus, flexible effect bypass (on how you the tools to present polished versions of how the GW50 can also be strung together to others. The list below shows how the...on the stage, in the studio, or in rehearsal With its five effect blocks, the GW50 has all five effects can be used in virtually any combination as an effect program, and you can instantly select from 50 different effect programs as chord changes and muting events, can help you even more ...
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... PANEL 21 20 s 22 14 15 16 4 17 18 19 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 23 1 3 1Effect Type Switch • For selecting the different effect types available in the Manual and Memory Edit modes. (See page 26.) 3Effect Block Pedal Switches • The Pedal Switches have different functions depending on... the mode selected. In Manual mode: For turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off . (See page 11.) 6 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 24 In Memory Edit mode: For selecting which...
... PANEL 21 20 s 22 14 15 16 4 17 18 19 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 23 1 3 1Effect Type Switch • For selecting the different effect types available in the Manual and Memory Edit modes. (See page 26.) 3Effect Block Pedal Switches • The Pedal Switches have different functions depending on... the mode selected. In Manual mode: For turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off . (See page 11.) 6 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 24 In Memory Edit mode: For selecting which...
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...s MIN VOL (Minimum Volume) - For determining the order of the GW50: s CONNECT - For determining the minimum volume setting for rapid operation. • In Song mode, with [SHIFT]): For copying a selected range of an effect program and its original settings (the LED flashes in any operating condition ... (COPY/NAME) • For selecting the Memory mode. ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch can be used to instantly change between ) the Effect Copy, Effect Swap and Effect Name operations. 6EDIT/COMPARE (MIDI BULK) • In Memory mode: Selects the Memory Edit mode, and serves as a Compare ...
...s MIN VOL (Minimum Volume) - For determining the order of the GW50: s CONNECT - For determining the minimum volume setting for rapid operation. • In Song mode, with [SHIFT]): For copying a selected range of an effect program and its original settings (the LED flashes in any operating condition ... (COPY/NAME) • For selecting the Memory mode. ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch can be used to instantly change between ) the Effect Copy, Effect Swap and Effect Name operations. 6EDIT/COMPARE (MIDI BULK) • In Memory mode: Selects the Memory Edit mode, and serves as a Compare ...
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... position in a song. @REV/SET-A (JUMP-A) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: Calls up Chorus Sub parameters. • In Connect and Group functions: Selects Chorus effect block. • In Song mode: For moving to the top of a song. • In Song mode (with the button name indicate the direction in a song... 13 2 23 1 3 !CHO/>> (ERASE) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: Calls up Reverb/Delay Sub parameters. • In Connect and Group functions: Selects Reverb/Delay effect block. • In Song mode: For setting the "A" mark in a song.
... position in a song. @REV/SET-A (JUMP-A) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: Calls up Chorus Sub parameters. • In Connect and Group functions: Selects Chorus effect block. • In Song mode: For moving to the top of a song. • In Song mode (with the button name indicate the direction in a song... 13 2 23 1 3 !CHO/>> (ERASE) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: Calls up Reverb/Delay Sub parameters. • In Connect and Group functions: Selects Reverb/Delay effect block. • In Song mode: For setting the "A" mark in a song.
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In Memory mode: For moving forward through the effect programs, one by one (when the cursor arrow is not shown in the Song/Pattern modes): For turning the sound of the Backing Accompaniment on /... the Backing Bass on and off , while the song or pattern is playing. &6 CURSOR (DRUMS) • In Song/Pattern modes: For moving backward through the effect programs, one by one (when the cursor arrow is not shown in Song/Pattern modes): For turning the sound of the Backing Drums on /ROOT...
In Memory mode: For moving forward through the effect programs, one by one (when the cursor arrow is not shown in the Song/Pattern modes): For turning the sound of the Backing Accompaniment on /... the Backing Bass on and off , while the song or pattern is playing. &6 CURSOR (DRUMS) • In Song/Pattern modes: For moving backward through the effect programs, one by one (when the cursor arrow is not shown in Song/Pattern modes): For turning the sound of the Backing Drums on /ROOT...
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...6 - When [MANUAL] or [MEMORY] are pressed the MEMORY LED here flashes, and no other Pedal Switches including effect program selection, turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off . Off (not active). Off (not active). Indicates maximum Indicates mute Off volume... Note: Other display indications are lit. rASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch • For performing various control functions, including effect program selection, turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off, MIN/MAX Volume, Auto Volume, Backing Control and Chord Recall. Indicates...
...6 - When [MANUAL] or [MEMORY] are pressed the MEMORY LED here flashes, and no other Pedal Switches including effect program selection, turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off . Off (not active). Off (not active). Indicates maximum Indicates mute Off volume... Note: Other display indications are lit. rASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch • For performing various control functions, including effect program selection, turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off, MIN/MAX Volume, Auto Volume, Backing Control and Chord Recall. Indicates...
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... are used. Turns Distortion (or selected Group) on or off . with the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, selects bank 5 or 0. Selects effect program number 4 (for the current bank); with the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, selects bank 1 or 6. Turns Reverb/Delay (or selected ...Group) on or off control). with Pedal Switches 1-5. In Memory mode, pressing once enables effect program selection with the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, selects bank 2 or 7. Turns Chorus (or selected Group) on or off . The following...
... are used. Turns Distortion (or selected Group) on or off . with the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, selects bank 5 or 0. Selects effect program number 4 (for the current bank); with the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, selects bank 1 or 6. Turns Reverb/Delay (or selected ...Group) on or off control). with Pedal Switches 1-5. In Memory mode, pressing once enables effect program selection with the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, selects bank 2 or 7. Turns Chorus (or selected Group) on or off . The following...
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...right). 3PHONES Jack For output of both of these to the corresponding left and right channels of your system to a set of the GW50. this does not affect the output of the other output(s) are also connected, only the Backing sound is connected, this jack. ... the Backing Accompaniment, Bass and Drums output. 8Input LEVEL Control For adjusting the level of the input signal. 9INPUT Jack For connection of the instrument/ effect sound. For mono operation, connect your stereo amplification system to the supplied PA-3 AC adaptor. s REAR PANEL PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 1 2 34 5 6 7 8...
...right). 3PHONES Jack For output of both of these to the corresponding left and right channels of your system to a set of the GW50. this does not affect the output of the other output(s) are also connected, only the Backing sound is connected, this jack. ... the Backing Accompaniment, Bass and Drums output. 8Input LEVEL Control For adjusting the level of the input signal. 9INPUT Jack For connection of the instrument/ effect sound. For mono operation, connect your stereo amplification system to the supplied PA-3 AC adaptor. s REAR PANEL PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 1 2 34 5 6 7 8...
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SETTING UP, PLAYING AND USING YOUR GW50 SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 19 DEMO MODE - PATTERN MODE 32 PLAYING AND RECORDING SONGS - GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) - SONG MODE 36 USING THE BUILT-IN TUNER 39 PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS 22 EFFECT SECTION 24 PLAYING WITH SOME OF THE EFFECTS 24 CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS 26 CHANGING (EDITING) AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT 29 USING THE NOISE GATE TO GET A CLEAN SIGNAL 31 BACKING SECTION 32 PLAYING PATTERNS -
SETTING UP, PLAYING AND USING YOUR GW50 SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR GW50 19 DEMO MODE - PATTERN MODE 32 PLAYING AND RECORDING SONGS - GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) - SONG MODE 36 USING THE BUILT-IN TUNER 39 PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS 22 EFFECT SECTION 24 PLAYING WITH SOME OF THE EFFECTS 24 CHANGING THE SOUND OF THE EFFECTS 26 CHANGING (EDITING) AN EFFECT PROGRAM AND SAVING IT 29 USING THE NOISE GATE TO GET A CLEAN SIGNAL 31 BACKING SECTION 32 PLAYING PATTERNS -
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...and setting it in a different area, consult your amplifier/ speaker system, making sure that the power on the Backing sound. Connect the GW50 outputs to use the effects of a guitar and the input level (see page 15). Four example connection systems are shown below ) should be used. CAUTION Do not... to use a different AC adaptor with the INPUT jack in an attempt to your Yamaha dealer for use in feedback. 4. generally their output level is much higher than that the power switch on the GW50, use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the unit and pose a...
...and setting it in a different area, consult your amplifier/ speaker system, making sure that the power on the Backing sound. Connect the GW50 outputs to use the effects of a guitar and the input level (see page 15). Four example connection systems are shown below ) should be used. CAUTION Do not... to use a different AC adaptor with the INPUT jack in an attempt to your Yamaha dealer for use in feedback. 4. generally their output level is much higher than that the power switch on the GW50, use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the unit and pose a...
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... jack on the amp. Example 2 - Example 4 - You can be adjusted on the rear panel. The balance between the two with the Amp Simulator effect. Example 3 - In examples 2, 3 and 4 above, only the Backing parts (rhythm, accompaniment, etc.) are at the minimum: the guitar controls,... the GW50 through a set up is used with the rear panel BACKING LEVEL control. Connect them , connect a foot controller (the optional Yamaha FC7) to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack, and a footswitch (the optional Yamaha FC5 or FC4) to take advantage of some of the instrument/effect Console ...
... jack on the amp. Example 2 - Example 4 - You can be adjusted on the rear panel. The balance between the two with the Amp Simulator effect. Example 3 - In examples 2, 3 and 4 above, only the Backing parts (rhythm, accompaniment, etc.) are at the minimum: the guitar controls,... the GW50 through a set up is used with the rear panel BACKING LEVEL control. Connect them , connect a foot controller (the optional Yamaha FC7) to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack, and a footswitch (the optional Yamaha FC5 or FC4) to take advantage of some of the instrument/effect Console ...
