Tascam GA-30CD owner manual Reverb, Effect banks, Choosing the output, Changing banks

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5 – Using effects

Choosing the output

You can choose the speaker(s) that output the effect signal. Press OUTPUT to cycle through the settings. Either or both the CENTER and SIDE indicators light according to the setting. However, the side speakers cannot be selected for the Auto-wah effect.

CENTER: Effect signal is output by the center speaker along with the dry guitar signal (standard setting).

SIDE: Effect signal is output by the side speakers. Sending the dry guitar signal and the effect signal to different speakers can create a unique spacious sound.

CENTER + SIDE: The effect is output by the center speaker and the side speakers. Set the balance using the SIDE and CENTER VOLUME knobs.

NOTE

Output speaker selection greatly changes the sound. Adjust the tone quality as you switch between output settings to achieve a sound you like.

Reverb

The GA-30CD’s built-in reverb simulates a classic guitar amp spring reverb.

Use the REVERB knob to adjust the reverb signal output level.

The knob position always determines the reverb setting. It is not saved with banks.

Effect banks

The GA-30CD has 2 banks (A and B) to store effects and reverb settings.

Bank settings are stored in built-in memory each time a parameter is adjusted or the bank is changed.

When the unit is new, the A bank is set to CHORUS and the B bank is set to DELAY. If you use the FXRS item in the Setup menu, these effects and their settings will be reset. (See “Initializing effect banks” on page 19 for details.)

Changing banks

Use the bank selection key to change between banks A and B. You can recall different types of effects by switching banks.

The indicator lights next to the active bank (A or B).

The effect settings made with the knobs are automatically saved to the active bank, so no special operation is necessary to save your changes.

The effect settings of a bank match the previously saved state when recalled, so the knob positions may not show the current parameter values. In such cases, moving a knob will immediately cause the knob setting to effect the parameter.

NOTE

When a bank is recalled, the indicator will show the selected bank, but the position of the effect knobs (1, 2 and LEVEL) will not change, therefore they will not match the bank settings. Move any knob to change the associated parameter value to the knob’s current position.

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Contents GA-30CD Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety InformationContents Understanding this manual Main features of the GA-30CDSupplied accessories IntroductionPrecautions for placement and use Handling of compact discsBeware of condensation Front panel Part names and functionsCD Trainer section Top PanelEffects Section L zCD Trainer LCD Rear panelExternal sound source connection Headphones connectionConnections Guitar connectionUsing the guitar amp Adjusting the volume and tone qualityProcedures to shape the guitar tone Effects Using effectsSelecting effects and setting parameters Restoring the factory effect presetsChanging banks ReverbEffect banks Choosing the outputRepeat playback of a selected loop Using the CD trainerSetting the tempo Playing CDsCanceling guitar sounds Adjusting the keyTuner, oscillator and metronome Using the tunerUsing the oscillator Using the metronomeInitializing effect banks Changing settingsPlayback mode selection Tuner settingsSpecifications CD TrainerPhysical Dimensional drawing Block diagramTascam GA-30CD Tascam GA-30CD GA-30CD