The TC Electronic G-Major Multi-effects processor goes way beyond your expectations, at a price you can afford. The G-Major is a fully professional guitar multi-effects processor. That means it was made for professionals - guitarists who can't compromise on their sound - and designed to deliver fully professional results. Guitarists can use the G-Major in many different applications and never worry that it won't be up to the task. G-Major lets you run no less than seven different high quality effects and a tuner simultaneously. Studio quality effects are arranged into blocks and include delay, reverb, chorus, flange, pitch, filter, modulation, compressor and noise gate. More than 25 algorithms all together.
Tc Electronic G-Major Features:
- 100 Factory Presets
- 100 User Presets
- 1/4" Balanced Jack i/o
- Chromatic Tuner
- 24-Bit A/D & D/A
- 24-Bit S/PIDIF Digital I/O's
TC Electronic G Major Relay & Boost:
Relays
Changing your sound from a crisp clean dry rhythm sound to an overdriven lead sound, will often involve channel switching of your preamp or combo in addition to changing your effects preset.
To be able to switch amp-channels via MIDI the investment of a separate MIDI switching system is often implied. This is NOT the case when you own a G•Major. With the built in Relay Switching on the G•Major you are able to switch between up to 4 channels on you Preamp/Combo.
Preset Boost Function
Did you ever find yourself needing the occasional boost for fills, phrases or themes? – Probably. If you have controlled your sound using regular stomp-box pedals, you have most likely used a dedicated boost pedal for this. On the other hand – if you are used to control your sound from a MIDI-board you have probably found that you would have liked to have 2 levels of all sounds. With the G•Major you have exactly this option.
All factory presets are saved at –6dB and we suggest you follow this trend when building your own. Setup a single CC-switch on your board to the Preset-boost function and you can toggle between the –6dB standard level and 0dB when that extra level is needed.
Tc Electronic G Major External Control Pedal Boards and Expression Pedals:
Guitarists are the most demanding group of practicing musicians when it comes to instant control of sound and effects. The G•Major is nothing less than unique; not only can you control all key parameters via a MIDI board and expression pedals but it is also EASY to set up.
There tend to be two main directions in controlling Guitar sound via any pedal board.
- Full preset change for radical changes
- “Stomp box” type where only single effects are turned on and off
With the G•Major you don’t have to decide which is for you. With any MIDI board able to send both Program changes and MIDI Cc messages you can utilize the advantages of both the “Preset change” and “Stomp Box” idea described above.
Setting upInstead of having to figure out which MIDI messages your board actually sends out and dialing these values into the G•Major – simply let the G•Major detect received messages in >> Learn << mode.
ExampleYour MIDI board has 10 switches and one Expression pedal attached. 5 switches on the board sends program changes and 5 send control changes.
On the five switches sending program changes you setup your radical sound changes e.g. 1 for clean, 1 for Crunch and 1 for Overdrive. The last two you might use for special sounds. Each of these sounds you can program with basic effects.
The five switches sending Cc Messages can be used as on/off switches for e.g. Delay, Chorus, Reverb, Compressor, and the last maybe for Tap Tempo.
It is really up to you.
Expression PedalsUse up to four connected Expression pedals to change parameter values. Which parameter the expression pedal control, is set at preset level. This means that even with a single expression pedal connected you can vary its function form, preset to preset. In one preset it could act as Volume control, in another as a Whammy – or what about free control of Reverb level, the Depth of a Chorus or…..?
The options are endless – and you CAN really express yourself!
TC G-MinorThe G-Minor pedal by TC is a small handy MIDI pedal that interfaces perfectly with the G•Major. Though it has only three switches it can:
- send MIDI CC messages for block on/off functions
- send MIDI program changes for preset changes
- show the status of the G•Major Tuner – right there on the floor
TC Electronic G Major Effects:
Noise Gate
A Noise Gate is generally used to attenuate the signal when you don’t play the guitar. This way you can avoid hearing the entire hiss, hum and other noise you might have on your system. If you have previously used a dedicated Noise Gate stomp-box or rack-unit, chances are that you have had to compromise finding a setting that matched both the dynamics of your clean sounds and the hiss and noise of the overdriven and distorted sounds.
With the Tc Electronic G Major Noise Gate you do not have to compromise. The Noise Gate settings are saved at preset-level, meaning that you can dedicate the optimal Noise Gate for each preset.
EQ
The Tc Electronic G Major EQ is a three band parametric equalizer. Use the EQ as:
- a general compensation to perfectly match you’re the rest of your rig
- to give radical changes to your sound
- to give that extra edge on specific sounds when needed
CompressorWith a full set of standard compression parameters: Threshold, Ratio Attack and Release your compression needs are fully covered whether you need a subtle compression to even out levels, or a hard compression for just that distinct compression that lets the guitar stand out!
Chorus – FlangerIt is more than 25 years ago TC Electronic launched its famous SCF (Stereo Chorus Flanger) pedal. Our experience in that area is undisputed and you will of course also benefit from this in the G Major Major.Classic mode offers the high quality Chorus/Flanger with common parameters.
The Advanced mode also includes Phase Reverse and Golden Ratio.
VibratoA Vibrato effect modulates the incoming pitch. The result is similar to the vibrato technique used by vocalists. As opposed to a Chorus effect, no direct signal is combined with this pitch modulation.
Resonance FilterThe Tc Electronic G Major Resonance filter is basically a Hi Cut filter with adjustable Q-factor (Resonance).With increased Resonance value, the filter peak at the cut-off frequency gets very narrow and steep. This phenomenon is the very core of the characteristic sound of Resonance filters.
PhaserThere are two effective and good phaser types. The Vintage Phaser will give you the phasing effect similar to the one found in old stomp boxes. The Smooth Phaser is a more subtle type. Excellent for a less dominate effect. The Vintage Phaser utilizes four All-pass filters. These filters create a comb-looking characteristic. When the filtered sound is mixed with the direct sound the “phasing sound” occurs.
The Smooth Phaser utilizes twelve All-pass filters. Due to the higher number of filters in the Smooth Phaser, compared to the Vintage Phaser, the Smooth Phaser simply sounds smoother than the Vintage type.
TremoloA Tremolo is basically a change of level controlled by an LFO. The G Major holds variations from soft and smooth to hard and aggressive Tremolo.
PannerThe panner simply pans the signal from Left channel to the Right.
Delay
PingPongCreate truly spacious Delays using the PingPong algorithm that alternates the repeats between Left and Right channels to the extent predefined by you!
Dynamic DelayThe Dynamic Delay initially introduced in the well-recognized TC 2290, is a function that allows the Delay Output level to be actively altered by the dynamics of the Input level. A function that can be used to leave the source material clear and undisturbed while played and delicately accompanied by the Delay between phrases.
DualThe Dual Delay algorithm allows you to have two Delay lines running at the same time. In other terms, you have two separate Delay “units” in parallel, each with its own set of parameters.
Pitch DetuneA Detune effect has a sound that to some extent can be associated with a Chorus effect. The source signal is split and a specified amount of the signal is detuned by an amount of cents specified by you. (100 cents is 1 semitone). The main difference between the Detune effect and the Chorus effect is that the Detune amount does not change. It is a split signal where you simply offset the pitch.
The Detune algorithm in the Pitch block holds two voices. If you think your sound is simply too direct and clean, try out a setting with only a few cents off detune on both voices. – E.g. +2 cents on Voice 1 and -3 on Voice 2.
A Delay for each voice can be applied as e.g. a Slapback effect.
WhammyThe Whammy effect gives you the opportunity to control the pitch of an added voice with an external MIDI Expression pedal.
Pitch ShifterWith the G Major Pitch Shifter you are able to add 2 voices, each with a fixed pitch within +/- one octave from the Input note. The processing of the Tc Electronic G Major is at a speed where you will never notice any “searching” for the notes as with many older octaver units or octaver stomp boxes. Try lowering the single Voice to -1200 cents (100 is one semitone). With a Mix level of 100 you will be able to get at pretty good bass-simulation.
ReverbTC Electronic, being one of the worlds leading companies in Reverb technology, has put Reverbs in the Tc Electronic G Major that only need a few words of presentation. We have included the Reverb types most used and demanded by Guitar players, with the parameter handles necessary to cover your needs.We have included the following subtypes:
Spring – for that classic combo amp reverb
Hall – For the large spacious lead
Room – for the generic room simulation at lower decay times
Plate – for the classic grainy reverb
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TC Electronic G Major Preset Structure:
The G•Major has three routings of the 6 effect blocks.
Serial – where all blocks are lined as a straight line of pedals. | |
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Routing Lock
The selection of routing type is saved with each preset, however, you can use the “Routing Lock” function to keep the same Routing in all presets.
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TC Electronic G Major Reviews:
2002-9 Future Music (UK) 1 page round-up, page 70
Author: Unknown
The sound quality is excellent and its presets are well thought out to cover many recognisable guitar effects as well as ethereal ambient stuff that makes good use of the unit's programming potential and impressive pitch effects including whammy style bends that can be carried out via MIDI.
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| | 2001-12 Sound On Sound (UK) 4 pages review
Author: Dave Lockwood
... the G Major has a lot to offer, both for on-stage use and in recording applications. It sounds just like a G Force to me, but is even more intuitive, and therefore a bit faster to get around. The available effects range from the brutally assertive, through the overtly impressive to subtle shades of supportive enhancement, and the real-time control options are extensive and well-implemented.
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| | 2001-11 Guitar World (US) 1 page review, page 200
Author: Thomas Ross
The G-Major may not be as feature-laden as TC's pricier G-Force guitar processor, but it packs a knockout punch at a reasonable price. More important, the thing sounds awesome, and would work well on just about any source in your studio.
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| | 2001-10 Soundcheck/Fachblatt (D) 2 pages review, page 72
Author: Jan Lüdeke
Für mich persönlich ist das G-Major der neue Stern am Effektgeräte-Himmel: Excellente Effektqualität, einfach Bedienung und ausserdem eignet sich das Gerät auch noch als Steuerzentrale selbst für aufwändige Gitarren-Setups. […]. Der G-Major ist ein sehr gut klingendes Multieffektgerät, das wirklich das Zeug zum Klassiker hat.
For me personally, G-Major is the new star on the sky of effects: excellent quality of effects, easy to operate and also highly useful as main controller - even in complex guitar setups. […]. The G-Major is a great sounding multi-effects processor that has the potential of becoming a Classic.
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| | 2001-10 Interface (NL) 2 pages review, page 22
Author: Rick Piepers
Wel functioneel en goed. Kortom, veel waar voor je geld.
Very functional and good. So, great value for money.
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| | 2001-8 Guitarist (UK) 2 pages review, page 60
Author: Adrian Clark
The G-Major is packed with high quality sounds, programmed with a generous selection of patches, offers a wealth of connection possibilities … and then there's that incredible price!
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| | 2001-6 Guitar (D) 1 page review, page 122
Author: Mani Gruber
Hut ab vor der guten Effektqualität und den sonstigen komfortablen Möglichkeiten, die der G-Major bietet. Da können alle mir bekannten Boden-Multis keinesfalls mithalten.
I salute the magnificent quality of the effects and the numerous possibilities offered by the G-Major.
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TC Electronic G Major Specifications:
Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors |  | RCA Phono (S/PDIF) |
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Formats | | S/PDIF (24 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958 |
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Output Dither | | HPF/TPDF dither 24/20/16/8 bit |
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Sample Rates | | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz |
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Processing Delay | | 0.1 ms @ 48 kHz |
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Frequency Response DIO | | DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz |
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Connectors | | 1/4" phone jack, balanced |
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Impedance, Bal / Unbal | | 21 kOhm / 13 kOhm |
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Max. Input Level | | +24 dBu |
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Min. Input Level for 0 dBFS | | 0 dBu |
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Sensitivity | | @ 12 dB headroom: -12 dBu to +12 dBu |
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A to D Conversion | | 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream |
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A to D Delay | | 0.65 ms / 0.70 ms @ 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz |
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Dynamic Range | | 100 dB typ, 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
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THD | | typ. < 92 dB (0,0025 %) @ 1 kHz |
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Frequency Response | | +0/-0.1 dB @ 48 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
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Crosstalk | | <-95 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
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Connectors | | 1/4" phone jack, balanced |
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Impedance Balanced / Unbalanced | | 40 Ohm |
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Max. Output Level | | +20 dBu (balanced) |
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Output Ranges | | Balanced: 20/14/8/2 dBu |
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D to A Conversion | | 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream |
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D to A Delay | | 0.63 ms / 0.68 ms @ 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz |
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Dynamic Range | | 104 dB typ, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
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THD | | typ <-94 dB (0.002 %) @ 1 kHz, +20 dBu Output |
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Frequency Response | | +0/-0.5 dB @ 48 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
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Crosstalk | | <-100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
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Complies with | | EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B |
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Certified to | | IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA E65 |
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Operating Temperature | | 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) |
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Storage Temperature | | -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C) |
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Humidity | | Max. 90 % non-condensing |
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MIDI | | In/Out/Thru: 5 Pin DIN |
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Pedal | | 1/4" phone jack |
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Relay closure (seperate tip and ring connection to sleeve) | | 1/4" phone jack |
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Finish | | Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel chassis |
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Display | | 23 character / 280 icon STN-LCD display |
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Dimensions | | 19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 195 mm) |
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Weight | | 4.1 lb. (1.85 kg) |
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Mains Voltage | | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select) |
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Power Consumption | | <15 W |
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Warranty Parts and labor | | 1 year |
