Classic Pedals User’s manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Sustain + Parametric EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Booster - Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 TCVII Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WELCOME In the seventies, TC Electronic developed a series of stompboxes that soon became the benchmark to measure future guitar pedals by. Although TC Electronic has grown into a leading manufacturer of advanced digital audio processing tools, we fully respect our analog roots that set it all off. The Classic re-issue series is a tribute to the guitar pedals that paved the way for TC Electronic’s success of today.
CLASSIC SUSTAIN + PARAMETRIC EQ The Sustain + Parametric EQ is one of the true holy grails of vintage effects pedals. From subtle compression to extreme sustaining effects at the tweak of a knob. This sustainer will prolong life of even your weakest tone otherwise destined for premature death. The compressor gives you studio quality in a pedal. Crank it to the extreme and it’ll give your sound a special percussive “thud” effect, brilliant for funk or country.
OPERATION Audio Connections Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here. Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp. Controls Sustain - Sets the amount of sustain. Freq Center - Sets the center frequency to be attenuated or boosted by the Function control. Function - From notch filter type to peak filter type.
OPERATION Notch settings will attenuate frequencies around the Freq Center. Peak settings will emphasize the selected frequency area. High Q - The “Q” value switch allows you to alternate between two different curve-widths. If you are looking to attenuate an annoying frequency you should most likely use the notch filter type with a narrow Q (out position). If, on the other hand, you are aiming to make general adjustments in a frequency area, the wider Q setting should be used (in position). Experiment.
SPECIFICATIONS 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack 2mm (center is minus) Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
CLASSIC BOOSTER + DISTORTION This boost was made for rocking. Close encounters with thousands of foot soles, millions of miles on the road and a history of being kicked and trod on, this pedal, if any, has truly earned its claim for fame.
OPERATION Audio Connections Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here. Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp. Controls Noise Gate - Threshold setting for the built-in Noise Gate. Using a gate is always a compromise between eliminating the noise when you are not playing yet still being able to play phrases with a low dynamic content. Experiment to find the best setting for your setup. Boost/Distortion - Selects boost or distortion function.
OPERATION Treble - Adding boost or distortion to a sound always changes the perceived amount of treble. Use the Treble control to adjust the amount of high-end frequencies in the sound. Output Level - Sets the overall output level for both the distortion and boost modes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack 2mm (center is minus) Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
CLASSIC TCXII PHASER The swirly effect from the sixties that just keeps popping up in all kinds of genres and productions. From acid rock over early hard-rock to funky beats of the seventies and further to the many contemporary styles that really know their roots; - the phaser is ever so popular and a simple must in any guitar rig.
OPERATION Audio Connections Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here. Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp. Controls Filters - Select between 4, 8 or 12 filters. The higher amount of filters used in a phaser, the smoother and thicker the sound. LFO Speed - Sets the general speed of the phasing effect. Width - Determines the width of the frequency sweep. A wider sweep will make the turning points of the sweep less obvious.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack 2mm (center is minus) Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
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