User manual TC HELICON HARMONYG-XT

[. . . ] harmonyG. XT PRODUCT MANUAL ENGLISH VERSION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The lightning symbol within a triangle means, "Electrical caution!" It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock. The exclamation point within a triangle means, "Caution!" Please read the information next to all caution signs. Table of Contents Introduction . [. . . ] To browse additional Hall sounds, for example, first cycle the FX button to the Hall style, then hold the FX button. Tap the FX button to sample the options that are numbered in the preset display. Once you've found one you like, press and hold the FX button to exit. Hold the Preset button to store if desired. Note that cycling through the FX styles again with the FX button will return your edit to the default style (#1) in each style bank. To set the accessible number of presets, power up holding the Preset button. After a moment, the number "5" will show the default number of presets. Tap the Preset button to extend the limit to up to ten (shown as "0") or back down to three (1 and 2 are not options). Hold the Preset button to store this setting and exit to normal operation. How to use the Manual Button There may be times when you want to disengage guitar control of your harmonies and use a fixed key (e. g. It could be that you aren't playing your guitar in a particular song, that you're not playing a guitar at all, or that you've used fixed-key harmony in other TC-Helicon products and found it works better and sounds unique in certain songs. If you're not sure what the key of your song is, it's often the same as the first or last chord of the song. To set key in Manual Mode with a guitar: 1. Play a major or minor chord whose root is the key Changing the Number of Presets The default configuration of Harmony-G XT is to offer five presets each having an A and B setting. This allows you to cycle through them with a reasonable amount of footswitch or Preset button pushes. If you need access to more presets and are willing to step through them with the footswitch or Preset button, or you would like to reduce the number so you can cycle through three favorites for example, there is a way to set this in Harmony-G XT. 20 For Advanced Users of your song. This can be set before or during performance of your song. Press both footswitches simultaneously while the chord sustains. The LED display will show the key (described below) and will automatically exit after a moment. The Manual LED will light indicating the guitar no longer controls harmony. To modify the key and scale, see step #2 below. To set key in Manual Mode without a guitar: 1. Press both footswitches simultaneously to temporarily enter key setting mode. If no footswitch input is received after a few seconds, the mode will exit. Tap the left footswitch to cycle through the key options and the right footswitch to cycle through the 6 available scales. After a moment, the mode will automatically exit. Understanding the Manual key display: The key in Harmony-G XT is shown in 3 sequential flashes. For example, an E might flash, then a dash "-", and then a number 3 indicating E minor 3. The number corresponds to one of three major and three minor modified scales. [. . . ] Disconnect any MIDI I/O devices connected to your computer and rerun VoiceSupport. Install VoiceSupport on another computer and connect to that. Singing Performance Tips The more in-tune you sing, the better the harmonies will sound. There is a slight amount of pitch correction on the harmony voices but it's mostly up to you!Try to ensure that your amp or monitor is not facing directly into your mic as this can confuse Harmony-G XT. Can I Use Alternate Tunings On My Guitar? Alternate tunings e. g. [. . . ]