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The TC electronic G-System is the world’s first complete high quality floor based Guitar System. Delivering a complete and uncompromised package of effects, control and integration, no other product will match the flexibility or the quality of the G-System.With its unique combination of two DSP sections providing the very highest quality effects on the market, analog loops, amp switching, floor control, and even 9VDC power outputs for your pedals, the G-System offers the highest level of integration attainable.Choose between a rack or a floor based setup, decide how the effects are routed, tailor the foot switch layout, and choose from more than 25 different on-board effects. Over the years, t.c. electronic has become a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of world-class audio equipment for recording studios. But TC has always been true to their first love; guitar processing - and today TC is acknowledged as a leader in guitar effects processing. The TC Electronic G-System is built on that legacy and pushes the boundaries even further. TC electronic G-System Features: Multi-effects processor floor pedal. Processor can be separated and rackmounted while leaving the control board on the floor. Sturdy build for the road. Rock Solid User Interface. Chromatic Tuner. Analog Pedal Loops. Amp Switching. Delay. Reverb. Pre Effects; compresson, and filters. Post Effects; noise gate, modulation, and pitch. TC G System Multi-effects Processor/Floorpedal Choose between a rack or a floor based setup, decide how the effects are routed, tailor the foot switch layout, and choose from more than 25 different on-board effects. The GFX01 19" 1U effects processor can simply be removed from t.c. electronic G-System and rackmounted. A single cable connects the GFX01 with the t.c. electronic G-System floor unit putting your stomp boxes and messy cables out of sight while keeping the power and control under foot. TC G system is Sturdy and Stable A live product must be built to survive the road, and t.c. electronic G-System has been designed to do just that! The t.c. electronic G-System user interface and mechanical design are truly unique. With the heavy duty aluminum face plate, extruded supports and the 18 giant metallic chrome switches, stability is ensured and durability is a given, no matter how hard life gets on the road. Rock Solid User Interface Direct access user interface is via 6 rotary encoders. Not only are these encoders protected by the heavy duty chrome switch housing, but vital components are protected below. With no vulnerable plastic knobs and no obvious openings G-System is sealed against dust, dirt, moisture and the inevitable "liquid accident" on stage. G System has a Chromatic Tuner With the full chromatic tuner you can always keep an eye on your guitar tuning. By pressing and holding the "tuner" switch the outputs will mute and even more precise tuner information will be displayed in the LED matrix. Hitting any switch will instantaneously un-mute the output and send you back into the play mode. G System - Analog Pedal Loops It is a well-known fact that any disengaged pedal will eat into your guitar tone. The 4 analog loops in G-System give you full preset control as well as on-the-fly enabling/disabling, allowing "true bypass" of any pedal. The 5th loop is custom designed for pre-amp insertion. Buffered driver design of the insert loop allows for extra long cable runs with no loss of audio quality. G System - Amp Switching 4 relay switches gives you remote analog control of preamps and amps. Relays are under G-System preset control and can be controlled on-the-fly as well. G System - Delay The delay section sports more than 6 different effects, including legendary 2290 dynamic delay, reverse delay, tape echo and more. All delays feature true "spillover" allowing the repeats of the delay to ring out across any preset change. Tap tempo is a given and can of course be tied to MIDI clock. G System - Reverb Reverbs from the famous TC pallet are included. Plates, rooms, springs and halls are available in the reverb section, all specifically tuned and tailored for guitar. But wait there's more... The G-System holds numerous extras. To mention a few, ultra smooth noise gate and three band EQ are included. The boost function makes your 'fill' or solo stand at the flick of a switch, all tempo based effects can be individually controlled by tap tempo or MIDI clock, and numerous parameters are under expression pedal control. G System Pre Effects Effects that are typically used prior to your 'lead' effects are found in the pre effects section. The pre-loop DSP section of t.c. electronic G-System features a high impedance instrument input and full 96kHz/24bit conversion and processing. This high resolution processing ensures maximum preservation of the guitar's original harmonics which are vital to the character of any overdrive pedal or preamp. The t.c. electronic G-System filter section allows you to select between touchand manually controlled filters, ranging from wah wah over formants to high peak resonance filters. The t.c. electronic G-System compressor section enables perfect dynamic control of the previous filters, a pumping style compressor or the more transparent compression style that gives smooth dynamic control and lengthy sustain. G System - Post Effects The t.c. electronic G-System post effects section includes all the traditional effects that belong after the 'lead' section. The t.c. electronic G-System post-effect section features an ultra-fast noise gate allowing removal of background noise from potential high gain pedals or preamps when not playing. Modulation effects of your choice, including the famous TC chorus, flangers, phasers, tremolo, vibrato and more, are available in the t.c. electronic G-System modulation section. The t.c. electronic G-System detune feature adds to your stereo image, while whammy and octavers allow for more effected sounds. The regular pitch shifting features up to a two octave shift. TC Electronics G-System Features: Multi-effects processor floor pedal. Up to 9 simultaneous effects. Ultimate flexibility as the board can be separated with loops etc. in a 19" rack while leaving the control board on the floor. MIDI control of additional external MIDI units. Connections for 2/4 Expression pedals. Fast and smooth preset changes featureing delay spill-overs. Four switchable mono sends for your favorite effects pedals. One additional loop/insert point dedicated for preamp. 4 x 9V DC outlets for powering your effects pedals. USB Connection for software updates. Rock Solid User Interface. Chromatic Tuner. Analog Pedal Loops. Amp Switching. Delay. Reverb. Pre Effects; compresson, and filters. Post Effects; noise gate, modulation, and pitch. TC Electronic G System Tech Specifications Instrument Inputs Connectors: Two 1/4" phone jack, pseudo-balanced Impedance: 1 Mohm Max. Input Level: 18 dBu Min. Input Level for 0 dBFS: -6 dBu Sensitivity: -6dBu to +18 dBu   Loop 1-4 Connectors: Two 1/4" phone jacks x 4 Impedance, input/output: 91 kOhm/100 Ohm Max. Output Level: 12 dBu Output Ranges: 6 to 10 dBu   Insert Connectors: Two 1/4" phone jacks Impedance, input/output: 24 kOhm(Balanced 35 kOhm)/ 100Ohm(Balanced 200 Ohm) Max. Output Level: 12 dBu Output Ranges: 6 to 10 dBu   Analog Outputs (L/R) Connectors: Two 1/4" phone jacks Impedance: 100 Ohm (Balanced 200 Ohm) Max. Output Level: 12 dBu Output Ranges: 0 to 10 dBu Connectors: RCA Phono (S/PDIF) Formats: S/PDIF (24 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958, 75Ohm Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz Frequency Response: typ. : +0.0/-0.4 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range: typ.: > 95 dB, 20Hz to 22kHz, 0dBFS THD: typ.: < -80 dB, 20Hz to 22kHz, -1dBFS A to D Conversion: 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream, DSR D to A Conversion: 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream, DSR EMC Complies with: EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B   Safety Certified to: IEC 60065 / EN 60065/ UL 60065 / CSA E60065 Environment Operating Temperature: 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) Storage Temperature: -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C) Humidity: Max. 90 % non-condensing   Control Interface MIDI: In/Out: 5 Pin DIN USB: USB 1.1, type B Pedal (Exp and Vol): Four 1/4" stereo phone jack (2 on GFX01, 2 on Control Board) Relay closure (seperate tip and ring connection to sleeve): 4 relays on two 1/4" stereo phone jack for amp switching Misc DC output: 4 x 9VDC outputs, 200mA totally, Shield(+) Pin(-)   General Finish: Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel chassis Display: 2x20 character STN-LCD display + 20x7 Footswitches: Dot-Matrix 18 Illuminated Footswitches (6 with Dimensions: 20.2" x 10.5" x 4.1" (512.9mm x 265.9mm x 103.4mm) Weight: 17.2 lb. (7.83 kg) Mains Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select) Power Consumption: <20 W Warranty Parts and labor: According to EU regulations   G-System Awards     MIPA G-System is awarded the MIPA award in the category "Guitar Effects (19" or Floor)"   TC Electronic G System Reviews:   Guitar Player 2006-2 (US) 2 pages review, page 168 Author: Emile Menasché "I got a strong sense of Christmas-morning excitement as I opened the G-System’s neat-looking box and that feeling was amplified when I laid eyes on the unit. It is without question one of the coolest looking pieces of gear I’ve ever seen. (...) What you (...) get is a brilliantly conceived, magnificent-sounding processor that doubles as a switching system, foot controller, and effect-tweaker’s best friend.The tones were ungodly good—clean, quiet, rich, and full-bodied. It was all I could ever ask for (...). " Read the full review   Guitar World 2006-2 (US) 2 pages review, page 168 Author: Emile Menasché "T.C. Electronic’s awesome new G-System is (...) a guitar multieffect unit that doesn’t pollute your aural atmosphere with fetid fuzz or tired tube preamp emulations. In contrast, this amalgamation of a studio-quality effect engine, a bombproof pedal board and a flexible audio routing matrix respects the core elements of your tone. (...) It’s been awhile since a piece of gear literally made my heart beat faster. The G-System sets a new standard for professional-level guitar effects." Read the full review   Guitar One 2005-12 (US) 3 pages review, page 54 Author: Michael Ross "Rather than try to be all things to all people, the Danes at TC have decided to do what they do best. With the G-System, they offer the processing that made them famous, while allowing youto add your favorite effects by specialists in other areas. (...) If you're into gutar processing and want maximum flexibility combined with maximum control in a sexy package but don't happen to be sitting on a big chunk of inheritance money, the G-System will hit your G-Spot."   Guitarist 2005-9 (UK) 3 pages review, page 121 Author: Benji Bartlett "Make no mistake, this is a professional piece of equipment, both sonically and in its myriad potential applications. We can already hear the massive sigh of relief from guitar players across the country now that the G-System has arrived because it's sure to make their lives easier and it could end their effect worries forever. With the G-System under your feet you may never want for another effects processor, and you'll finally be able to incorporate all your favourite stomp pedals into one neat, tidy, incredible-looking and great-sounding rig."   Fuzz 2005-11 (Sweden) 3 pages review, page 34 Author: Mats Nermark "What makes me so enthusiastic about the G-System, is its entirety. TC Electronic has succeeded in creating a complete solution, which fits in so many different contexts. It is easy to connect and thus also easy to re-connect. You can save yourself a program setup via MIDI or have different setups for different purposes. Sure, there are situations where the G-System doesn't quite suffice, but in that case you'll have to call Bob Bradshaw for a customized solution."   Gitarre & Bass 2005-9 (Germany) 6 pages review, page 144 Author: Ebo Wagner "Awesome design, hyper-functional concept, excellent performance: With the G-System, TC has really succeeded big time. Besides the functionality, you also have to aknowledge the fact, that a really quite complex problem has been solved in an exceptionally user friendly way. To bring the loops etc. into action, you don't need to be especially precautious. Plug-and-play hardware so to speak; just connect your pedals, and off you go. Because of its achievement potential, the G-System could be seen as a kind of final solution for the present - and for a very long time. What to say about the price? Well, competition is not in sight. But even if you don't take that into consideration, the cost/performance ratio is absolutely sound."   Music Tech Magazine 2005-10 (UK) 2 pages review, page 73 Author: Huw Price "At first we were surprised by the absence of distortion effects, but we now think TC Electronic has pulled off a masterstroke. Most guitarists aknowledge that amplifier valves and specialist analogue stompboxes produce the best distortion. (...) by playing to the strengths of digital trechnology with studio-quality reverb, delays, modulation and filtering, TC Electronic has successfully avoided having to make any compromises. (...) TC Electronic has developed a very professional product for home practice, serious gigging or studio work." Download the full review   MIXDOWN 2005-9 (Australia) 1 page review, page 41 Author: Stacey Gray "After using this extraordinary piece of music brillance I now feel like less than a man, and not just because I have a girls name because I feel that not having this piece of gear in my possesion 24/7 for the rest of my life I am not complete. This is seriously the best tool for any guitarist wanting to lift their professionalism or just wanting to the time of their musical life. Any guitarist, in any genre, of any playing style, of any skill level TC Electronic will have you armed with the mother of effects pedals."   Musicians Hotline Magazine 2006 - 05/06 (US) 1 pages review "Whoever designed this unit was familiar with every detail a guitarist could ever need. (...) The way I see it, this unit completely eliminates the need for expensive pedalboard building, as well as rack-system building (...). I’ve taken this unit to gigs and into the studio, always with astounding results. (...) All in all, I have to say the G System is an exceptional value and an amazing unit." Read the full review   G-System Video presented by Marc Cooper:     In these seven chapters, recording artist Marc Cooper will take you through the most basic functions of the G-System, and introduce you to a world of unlimited possibilities and celestial sounds. As a bonus we've added an exciting live video featuring Marc Cooper and a band of top-notch Danish musicians rocking out at one of the local clubs in Aarhus. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, you can choose to watch the videos in high or low quality. You need to have QuickTime installed to play the videos. High quality: 1) Introducing the G-System 2) Tuning up! 3) Listen to the effects 4) How to use the loops & boost 5) How to edit a preset 6) Introducing the VPD1 7) How to connect to the G-System BONUS TRACK featuring Marc Cooper with G-System and VPD1 Low quality: 1) Introducing the G-System 2) Tuning up! 3) Listen to the effects 4) How to use the loops & boost 5) How to edit a preset 6) Introducing the VPD1 7) How to connect to the G-System BONUS TRACK featuring Marc Cooper with G-System and VPD1   TC Electronic Documentation: TC G-System Manual TC G-System Brochure G-System Support Order G-System Demo CD

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