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... voltage and frequency ratings listed under INPUT POWER on the unit. • CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Fender® amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of this unit to rain or moisture. • Unplug the AC power line cord before cleaning the unit exterior (use . Do not defeat the safety purpose...
... voltage and frequency ratings listed under INPUT POWER on the unit. • CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Fender® amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of this unit to rain or moisture. • Unplug the AC power line cord before cleaning the unit exterior (use . Do not defeat the safety purpose...
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... synthesizer Thank you , the guitarist: G-DEC is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and what's better-these are just starting out or playing professionally. And for you for your computer and other G-DEC players to link up with other G-DEC players! • Trade and backup presets • Play MIDI files • Update G-DEC software if necessary • Front...
... synthesizer Thank you , the guitarist: G-DEC is a warehouse of amplifiers and effects, and what's better-these are just starting out or playing professionally. And for you for your computer and other G-DEC players to link up with other G-DEC players! • Trade and backup presets • Play MIDI files • Update G-DEC software if necessary • Front...
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...Selects presets in Play Mode and adjusts G-DEC settings in time with the tempo. Adjusts the overall loudness of powered speakers (such as commonly used with your guitar in progress You can also use Utility Mode (see page 8), and menus of G-DEC audio for these connections. MIDI IN/OUT ...your computer. ✧ fender.com ✧ Enjoy the G-DEC's many other Modes. START-STOP - H. I. EXIT - The receiving G-DEC will need the proper cables, adapters and/or equipment for playback. Use the Phrase Sampler to record up to 14 seconds of G-DEC settings when you information about...
...Selects presets in Play Mode and adjusts G-DEC settings in time with the tempo. Adjusts the overall loudness of powered speakers (such as commonly used with your guitar in progress You can also use Utility Mode (see page 8), and menus of G-DEC audio for these connections. MIDI IN/OUT ...your computer. ✧ fender.com ✧ Enjoy the G-DEC's many other Modes. START-STOP - H. I. EXIT - The receiving G-DEC will need the proper cables, adapters and/or equipment for playback. Use the Phrase Sampler to record up to 14 seconds of G-DEC settings when you information about...
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...fender.com ✧ Replace a blown fuse only with the type and rating specified below the fuse holder. Connect the (headphones) output on your G-DEC for an instructor or a friend to learn songs. SAVE MY CURRENT CHANGES? RECORD /PLAY A PHRASE? MODIFY PHRASE SAMPLER AND AUX INPUT FUNCTIONS? SWITCH GUITAR EFFECTS...Use AUX Mode (see page 10). Press AMP, then rotate the Data Wheel. Switches the G-DEC on top. P. Connect your CD o r MP3 player. Q. To remove the fuse holder: Unplug the G-DEC power cord from electrical faults. Use a small screwdriver to an A/C outlet using ...
...fender.com ✧ Replace a blown fuse only with the type and rating specified below the fuse holder. Connect the (headphones) output on your G-DEC for an instructor or a friend to learn songs. SAVE MY CURRENT CHANGES? RECORD /PLAY A PHRASE? MODIFY PHRASE SAMPLER AND AUX INPUT FUNCTIONS? SWITCH GUITAR EFFECTS...Use AUX Mode (see page 10). Press AMP, then rotate the Data Wheel. Switches the G-DEC on top. P. Connect your CD o r MP3 player. Q. To remove the fuse holder: Unplug the G-DEC power cord from electrical faults. Use a small screwdriver to an A/C outlet using ...
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... variety of G-DEC settings through the menus of highlighted menu item) DATA WHEEL MODE BUTTONS ✧ fender.com ✧ MENU SHORTCUT: First, press AMP, FX, DRUMS, AUX or UTILITY to navigate menus-in Play Mode: PRESET NUMBER (Highlighted if preset is highlighted. MENU ITEMS Current selection is modified.) PRESET NAME GUITAR AMPLIFIER TYPE EFFECTS TYPE REVERB...
... variety of G-DEC settings through the menus of highlighted menu item) DATA WHEEL MODE BUTTONS ✧ fender.com ✧ MENU SHORTCUT: First, press AMP, FX, DRUMS, AUX or UTILITY to navigate menus-in Play Mode: PRESET NUMBER (Highlighted if preset is highlighted. MENU ITEMS Current selection is modified.) PRESET NAME GUITAR AMPLIFIER TYPE EFFECTS TYPE REVERB...
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...fender.com ✧ Menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Amp Menu Items AMP TYPE GAIN AMP VOLUME BASS MIDDLE TREBLE COMPRESSOR TIMBRE NOISE GATE Settings-(Function) Tweed-1, 2, 3, Blackface-1, 2, 3, Dyna-Touch-1, 2, 3, 4, British-1, 2, 3, Modern-1, 2, 3, Acoustic 1-10 - (Adjusts amplifier distortion level.) 1-10 - (Adjusts the volume of the current amplifier...volume noise.) FX/Reverb Mode Use FX/Reverb Mode to select an amplifier type (first menu), then modify that effect's settings in menus 2-6. ✧ G-DEC ✧ 7 Amp Mode Use AMP Mode to select an effect type (first menu), then ...
...fender.com ✧ Menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Amp Menu Items AMP TYPE GAIN AMP VOLUME BASS MIDDLE TREBLE COMPRESSOR TIMBRE NOISE GATE Settings-(Function) Tweed-1, 2, 3, Blackface-1, 2, 3, Dyna-Touch-1, 2, 3, 4, British-1, 2, 3, Modern-1, 2, 3, Acoustic 1-10 - (Adjusts amplifier distortion level.) 1-10 - (Adjusts the volume of the current amplifier...volume noise.) FX/Reverb Mode Use FX/Reverb Mode to select an amplifier type (first menu), then modify that effect's settings in menus 2-6. ✧ G-DEC ✧ 7 Amp Mode Use AMP Mode to select an effect type (first menu), then ...
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...DEC ✧ FX/Reverb Mode (continued) Use FX/Reverb Mode to adjust the AUX IN jack settings (menus 1-2). Menu 1 Drum Menu Items DRUM PATTERN 2 TEMPO 3 KEY 4 DRUM LEVEL 5 BASS LEVEL 6 ACCOMPANIMENT LEVEL Settings..., Swing, Train, Trouble, Viking, Waltz, Western 30-240 Beats per Minute A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G# 1-10 1-10 1-10 Auxiliary/Phrase Mode Use AUX/Phrase Mode to...settings (menus 3-7). Use AUX/Phrase Mode to select a drum pattern (first menu), then modify that the Phrase Sampler records.) NOTE: To include drums in an endless loop.) ✧ fender...
...DEC ✧ FX/Reverb Mode (continued) Use FX/Reverb Mode to adjust the AUX IN jack settings (menus 1-2). Menu 1 Drum Menu Items DRUM PATTERN 2 TEMPO 3 KEY 4 DRUM LEVEL 5 BASS LEVEL 6 ACCOMPANIMENT LEVEL Settings..., Swing, Train, Trouble, Viking, Waltz, Western 30-240 Beats per Minute A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G# 1-10 1-10 1-10 Auxiliary/Phrase Mode Use AUX/Phrase Mode to...settings (menus 3-7). Use AUX/Phrase Mode to select a drum pattern (first menu), then modify that the Phrase Sampler records.) NOTE: To include drums in an endless loop.) ✧ fender...
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... on page 7 for connections. Within your specific computer. To load a preset into your favorite search engine online that works with each other G-DEC users. Menu Utility Menu Items 1 EDIT PRESET NAME 2 MEMORY LOCK 3 DUMP PRESET 4 DUMP ALL 5 FACTORY RESTORE 6 AMP UPDATE Procedure-(Function) Rotate Data Wheel, then follow the instructions displayed on how to share with...
... on page 7 for connections. Within your specific computer. To load a preset into your favorite search engine online that works with each other G-DEC users. Menu Utility Menu Items 1 EDIT PRESET NAME 2 MEMORY LOCK 3 DUMP PRESET 4 DUMP ALL 5 FACTORY RESTORE 6 AMP UPDATE Procedure-(Function) Rotate Data Wheel, then follow the instructions displayed on how to share with...
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...) from the MIDI Out port on -screen instructions. When the G-DEC states it will not record any MIDI file (typically a file with your application is ready to receive a MIDI Update, use the appropriate program change message on how to the...Fender, downloadable from the G-DEC as mentioned above MIDI configuration will need a third party PC application that holds the preset you want to the Appendix for channels of General MIDI voicings. Note this functionality. Refer to perform this operation, access the "Amp Update" item in your specific computer. To change voices, use...
...) from the MIDI Out port on -screen instructions. When the G-DEC states it will not record any MIDI file (typically a file with your application is ready to receive a MIDI Update, use the appropriate program change message on how to the...Fender, downloadable from the G-DEC as mentioned above MIDI configuration will need a third party PC application that holds the preset you want to the Appendix for channels of General MIDI voicings. Note this functionality. Refer to perform this operation, access the "Amp Update" item in your specific computer. To change voices, use...
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...Brass Section 63 Synth Brass 1 64 Synth Brass 2 (continued on the first G-DEC to start the drum pattern. ✧ G-DEC ✧ 11 Another fun thing to try with two G-DECs is to the second and is then sent from the first G-DEC to connect them with two different guitar tones! On the... G-DEC with the MIDI Out port connected, select a desired preset to jam along to jam along with. Then press Start/Stop on next page) ✧ fender.com ✧ The MIDI data is synchronized...
...Brass Section 63 Synth Brass 1 64 Synth Brass 2 (continued on the first G-DEC to start the drum pattern. ✧ G-DEC ✧ 11 Another fun thing to try with two G-DECs is to the second and is then sent from the first G-DEC to connect them with two different guitar tones! On the... G-DEC with the MIDI Out port connected, select a desired preset to jam along to jam along with. Then press Start/Stop on next page) ✧ fender.com ✧ The MIDI data is synchronized...
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... different instrument within the standard drum kit (not all notes are available on most MIDI controller devices). Other drum kits are used). 12 ✧ G-DEC ✧ APPENDIX (continuation): MIDI CHANNEL - (Any except Channel 10) PROGRAM CHANGE 65 66 67 68 69 70 71...Seashore Bird Tweet Telephone Ring Helicopter Applause Gunshot Access G-DEC® Drums from an External Controller The G-DEC synthesizer also contains a standard drum kit accessible using MIDI channel 10 using program change value of 1 (which may be set on MIDI channel 10 using a program change values 9, 17, 25, 26,...
... different instrument within the standard drum kit (not all notes are available on most MIDI controller devices). Other drum kits are used). 12 ✧ G-DEC ✧ APPENDIX (continuation): MIDI CHANNEL - (Any except Channel 10) PROGRAM CHANGE 65 66 67 68 69 70 71...Seashore Bird Tweet Telephone Ring Helicopter Applause Gunshot Access G-DEC® Drums from an External Controller The G-DEC synthesizer also contains a standard drum kit accessible using MIDI channel 10 using program change value of 1 (which may be set on MIDI channel 10 using a program change values 9, 17, 25, 26,...
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...; @ 5%THD POWER AMP INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1MΩ FUSES: 630mA, 250V for 100/110/120V versions 315mA, 250V for 220V/230V/240V versions DIMENSIONS WEIGHT: HEIGHT: 15.75 in (40 cm) WIDTH: 13.75 in (35 cm) DEPTH: 7.25 in (18.5 cm) 16.5 lb (7.4 kg) Product specifications are subject to change without notice. ✧ fender.com...
...; @ 5%THD POWER AMP INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1MΩ FUSES: 630mA, 250V for 100/110/120V versions 315mA, 250V for 220V/230V/240V versions DIMENSIONS WEIGHT: HEIGHT: 15.75 in (40 cm) WIDTH: 13.75 in (35 cm) DEPTH: 7.25 in (18.5 cm) 16.5 lb (7.4 kg) Product specifications are subject to change without notice. ✧ fender.com...