TORPEDO PI-101 Professional Speaker Miking simulation plugin Wall of Sound Edition, PI-FREE, PI-101 Bass, PI-101 Vintage and PI-101 Modern User manual V1.
PI-101 User Manual Manual Version V1.93 - 2011/12/21. PI-101 : Bass, Vintage, Modern and WoS full version The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Two Notes software and hardware products, are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of the products on the following website http://www.two-notes.com. This manual describes the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition and provides instructions for its operation.
Contents 1 Foreword 4 1 Reader warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 On the proper use of a loadbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Minimum hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 About the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 6 1 Introducing the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Software License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 1 DEFINITIONS 2 SOFTWARE LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 3 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part 1 Foreword 1 Reader warning The triangle symbol with an exclamation mark indicates important messages concerning the correct operation of the product. 2 On the proper use of a loadbox The TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition plugin may be used either with recorded tracks of a guitar/bass preamplifier or of a tube/solid state amp by using a loadbox (like the Two Notes Torpedo LB-202 or Torpedo VB101).
Foreword The fact that the volume control of your amplifier is not set at maximum doesn’t mean your amplifier is not running at maximum volume. A good habit is to keep the usual volume setup you would use in rehearsal or on stage, rather than just following what the volume potentiometer indicates. 3 Minimum hardware and software requirements 1. 2GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) mono or multi-core processor 2. 512 MB of system memory 3. 50MB of storage for the application data 4.
Part 2 About the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 1 Introducing the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition Two Notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition, the software version of the critically-acclaimed Torpedo hardware series.
About the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 2. place the microphone in the virtual studio (Miking window and parameters), 3. shape the signal (Low Cut, Eq, Exciter and Comp sections). With each step, Two Notes Audio Engineering implements its know-how to propose the most advanced simulations on the market and ensure a total realism both for the musician (playing sensations) and the listener (sound quality). Note: only one microphone and one cabinet can be chosen on the PI-FREE edition. 2.
About the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition • Enhanced user interface to manage all the channels • 3rd party Impulse Responses (or IR’s) compliant, fast switch between the IR’s • Mix Two Notes cabinet files with any other files on the market Note: the Wall of Sound functionalities are not available on the PI-FREE edition.
Part 3 Setting up the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 1 Installation 1.1 On a PC using Windows™ OS or an Apple Mac™ using OSX™ Before installing the PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition software, make sure you uninstalled any previous version of the software to avoid possible problems. 1. Download the PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition software or launch the DVD, 2. Unzip the software, 3. Launch the .exe (Windows™ version) or the .dmg (Mac™ version), 4. Follow the instructions on screen. 1.
Setting up the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 2 Using the PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition with an amplifier or a preamplifier The PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition is designed to work perfectly with a guitar or bass preamplifier line output or a tube amplifier using a loadbox. The following schematics illustrate the way you should wire your system. The TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition is a plugin you can embed in your DAW sequencer as an insert effect on a guitar or bass track.
Setting up the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 3 Using the PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition with a software or hardware amplifier emulator You may want to use the PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition in order to replace the speaker simulation of a plugin or hardware amplifier emulator. This may be a good idea, keep in mind the two cases you may encounter and follow our recommendation: 1.
Part 4 Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 1 The TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition interface 1 2 3 4 Presets Main input gain Power amp parameters Power amp, speaker and microphone selection Two Notes Audio Engineering 5 6 7 8 Miking Low cut EQ Exciter Torpedo PI-101 9 10 11 12 Compressor Setup parameters Main output volume WoS section 12
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 2 Routing of the PI-101: stereo and mono to stereo track The PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition is designed to work with stereo/ dual mono signals, so you can insert it on a stereo track or a stereo bus. With the PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition you can handle as much as 100 different cabinets and microphones simultaneously. The 100 cabinets are displayed on 50 channels. In other words, one channel contains two cabinets configurations.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 3 Routing of the PI-101: mono track If you insert the plugin on a mono track (in other words, mono in/mono out), the channels will take the same input and process it in parallel. Nevertheless, as the output is mono, the PAN parameter on every channel is deactivated. Figure 4.3: On a mono track If you have several mono tracks, always think about the possibility to send them to a stereo bus.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 6 Presets • Preset list: Click on the list to select the preset you want to load. • SAVE: Click on the "SAVE" button to save the current preset. • COMPARE: The "COMPARE" button controls an evolved comparison function developed by Two Notes Audio Engineering. Think about it as a temporary set of parameters, re-initialized after each startup of the unit. It can be used to quickly and easily compare two sets of parameters.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 7 Power Amp • Power Amp: Activate the power amplifier simulation by turning "On" this parameter. • Master Volume: Set up the output volume of your virtual power amplifier. • Presence: this setting affects the tube stage frequency. • Depth: this setting affects the tube stage frequency (bandwidth). • Pentode/Triode switch: Select how the tube is used, either in triode or in pentode mode. Pentode mode has more headroom and volume than triode.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 9 Miking In the "MIKING" section, you take the place of the sound engineer looking through the glass to his record room. By using this section, you will find the "sweet spot", the perfect microphone position for your take. You will also be able to control speaker saturation and balance between simulated and non-simulated sound. The first two parameters determine the microphone position.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 10 Eq This is a simple yet powerful 5-band EQ. Changing the mode (guitar or bass) shifts the band frequencies to focus on the interesting signal frequencies for the corresponding instrument. • EQ Mode: Off, Guitar or Bass. Please refer to the following table for references between the band and the cut frequencies in each mode. • Low, LMid, Mid, HMid, High: band frequency, from lowest to highest.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 12 Comp Using a compressor will reduce the dynamics of your sound, control transients and can also be used to create special effects, like pumping. The parameters of the Torpedo compressor are equivalent to a standard studio compressor. • Compression: Turn the compressor ON or OFF. When ON, you may control on the bargraph the level of compression applied to the signal, in dB scale.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition 14 Wall of Sound section In this section you will be able to add the channels you need to achieve the sound you have in mind, using as many cabinets and microphones as you need (up to 100 on 50 channels)). A channel is a combination of a power amp, a cabinet and a microphone. On every WoS section line, you will find two independent or linked channels, that can be panned the way you want.
Configuring and using the TORPEDO PI-101 - Wall of Sound Edition • .tur files: .tur are proprietary files made with the Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo CAPTURE software. The software is available for download from the Two Notes website. With the Torpedo CAPTURE software you can capture the sound signature of your own cabinet and microphone in their deepest details with the Torpedo technology. To add a .
Part 5 Technical support Should you encounter a problem with your Torpedo PI-101 or if you need help on some technical aspects, please note that Two Notes Audio Engineering has developed on-line services to give you fast and efficient technical support. 1 Two Notes Website On the http://www.two-notes.com website, you will find: 1. news about the company and the products (news at the homepage), 2. comprehensive information about the PI-101 and its many applications (FAQ), 3.
Part 6 TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Software License What follows below is a TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING SOFTWARE LICENSE. Please read this agreement carefully. By installing, copying or using all or any portion of the software you accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree with the terms of this agreements, please do not use the software. If you agree with the terms herein, please retain the document as it is your proof of license to exercise the rights granted herein.
TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Software License of this COMPUTER. A copy installed on an INTERNAL NETWORK SERVER for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers is not “in use”. The number of persons using the SOFTWARE must not exceed the number of licenses. 2. COPYRIGHT. OROSYS SAS and its suppliers owns all intellectual property in the SOFTWARE, including but not limited to patents, date, secrets and graphical elements. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.
TWO NOTES AUDIO ENGINEERING Software License 4 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Except for the exclusive remedy offered by OROSYS SAS above and any remedies that cannot be excluded or limited under law, OROSYS SAS, its affiliates, suppliers, or certificate authorities will not be liable to you for any loss, damages, claims or costs whatsoever including any consequential, indirect or incidental damages, any lost of profits, lost of savings, loss of business informations or other pecuniary loss, any damages resulti
