Effects and Parameters
Effects and Parameters
The GNX2 can be thought of as several different Ovirtual� amplifiers, and individual, hi-tech stomp boxes.
With stomp boxes, the order in which they are connected can make a big difference in how good the overall
sound is. Whether the stomp boxes are placed before the amp, or in the ampOs effects loop will also make a
difference. The GNX2 has the effects connected in the most logical, and best sounding order. The following
diagram shows the signal path through the processing contained in the GNX2.
Effect Definitions
Each Effect within the GNX2 is fully programmable to suit your personal tastes and application.
Understanding how these effects alter the sound, and how each parameter alters the effect will help you
achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview outlines how each effect and parameter in the
GNX2 will alter the sound.
Wah-Pickup
A Wah is an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal.A Wah applies a boost in gain to a narrow band of
frequencies. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the center frequency receiving the boost is
swept up and down making the guitar sound as if it is saying OWah.� The Wah is engaged and disengaged
by applying pressure to the V-Switch located under the toe of the Expression Pedal. See page 40 for
more information regarding the V-Switch.
The Pickup Simulator applies the warmth and thickness of a double coil humbucker pickup to a single coil
guitar, or the unique, crisp sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker.This allows you to
have the best of both worlds without ever changing guitars.
Wah On/Off - The Status button (or the V-Switch) turns the Wah (Wah) on and off.
Wah Type - The Number 1 knob selects the type of Wah.Values include: Cry Wah (CRY) is a traditional
sounding Wah, Boutique Wah (BOuTIQUe) is a wide sweeping Wah with a more modern
sound and Full Range Wah (FULlRaNG)sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies.
Wah Minimum - The Number 2 knob is used to select the minimum point the Wah (WAH MIN) will
reach in the toe up position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Wah Maximum - The Number 3 knob is used to select the maximum point the Wah (WAH MAX) will
reach in the toe down position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Pickup Type/Off -The Number 4 knob selects the type of Pick Up to be be simulated.Values include:
Pickup Simulator Off (PiCKOFF), Single Coil>Humbucker (SC>HumB) gives a single coil
pick up the warm tone of a humbucker , and Humbucker>Single Coil (HumB>SC) gives
a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil .
The Number 5 knob doesnOt function when the Wah-Pickup module is selected.
Compressor
A compressor is used to increase sustain, and tighten up guitars. A compressor sets boundaries for a
signalOs strength. When a signal exceeds the set boundary, it is forced back into the set boundary. As the
signal fades to a point where it no longer exceeds the boundary, the compressor expands the signal
strength and increases sustain. The compression parameters are as follows:
Comp On/Off - The Status button turns the Compressor (Compress) on and off.
Attack - The Number 1 knob adjusts the length of time it takes for the Compressor to respond to a
signal exceeding the Threshold. Values include:fast,meDIUM, andslOw.
Ratio - The Number 2 knob adjusts the input to output ratio once the Threshold has been exceeded.
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