G system

[batlas]

Originally Posted by Ikarus

Phffff, heard that one before. "Helvitis andskotans kjaftaedi", thats icelandic for "what a load of bull****"

Þú ert nú meiri haugurinn Ívar. :moon

[Blues123]

Originally Posted by jelyfinger

I cancelled my purchase of the V1 & X1. Comical they keep getting pushed back further 7 further but I saw no sense in lining TC's pockets any further when they can not take care of their existing customers. Annoying is a very nice way of putting it...I refer to it as "totally pissed off"! My Sweetwater rep called yesterday to advise of the further delay and we just laughed...it is truly pathetic!

Yeah, I'm with you on that one. I also was interested in getting a V1, X1 and an Octa Screamer, but TC are getting no more of my hard earned cash until they get their act together. I ended up with an Ernie Ball JR for volume control and a Boss FV500L for Exp. They both work fine (apart from that frustraiting lag). TC really have took their eye of the ball with this one. It's a shame we spend so much time on here moaning about them, but where else can we vent our annoyance as they haven't even got a forum!!

The bottom line is that the G-System is a great piece of gear. We know only too well that with a bit of support and a tweak here and there, it could be so much better. That's what really gets to me.....

[JackButler]

I go back and forth in wonderment of getting one of these units.
I use use a little modulation and basic delay, but the unit still is appealing to me. Being able to have it all right there, paych in a few cool OD's and be done. After reading most of this thread (off and on the past year!), I am still no closer to forking over my cash.

[pdouds]

I have one, I'm not totally ga-ga over it. I may get a timefactor and use my dls ultrachorus. I guess if you run a ton of effects it's cool, but i mainly like a nice chorus and a few delay presets.
on another note, did anybody have the tuner die at a gig? mine did tonight, really pissed me off, i have a peterson strobo-flip that NEVER dies sitting at home on my shelf. i rebooted it, and it started working, weird.

[gbtommasi]

Originally Posted by KennethC

Then why would other multi-efx manufacturers e.g. Boss & Line 6 have an on/off switch?

I don't think that not having an on/off switch is a problem, as long as the device si correctly engineered. Notice that when you plug the mains cable in, the unit does not turn on immediatly, but after more or less a second: which means there is an internal switch activated by the current (don't know how to say it technically).
Since they hadn't enough room to put a sturdy switch, imo this is a better solution than putting a crappy switch in the g-system that will eventually die, as i have seen on many devices.

[gbtommasi]

Originally Posted by JackButler

I go back and forth in wonderment of getting one of these units.
I use use a little modulation and basic delay, but the unit still is appealing to me. Being able to have it all right there, paych in a few cool OD's and be done. After reading most of this thread (off and on the past year!), I am still no closer to forking over my cash.

well i don't use much effects too, but the routing and connection capabilities made buyng one worthy for me.
Nevertheless, I noticed that since i disassembled my old faithful pedalboard to rely on a g-system, sometimes i tend to use effects just because they are there... it takes a while to realize you don't need lots of choruses, reverbs, delays and so on (not always)...

[pdouds]

Originally Posted by gbtommasi

well i don't use much effects too, but the routing and connection capabilities made buyng one worthy for me.
Nevertheless, I noticed that since i disassembled my old faithful pedalboard to rely on a g-system, sometimes i tend to use effects just because they are there... it takes a while to realize you don't need lots of choruses, reverbs, delays and so on (not always)...

I find when I'm at home, I like to noodle with all the tones, but at gigs, I just don't use a lot of the stuff much.
Might just be me, though.

[trsU2]

I guess my favorite part of the G System is programming song settings and being able to call them up with one toe tap. Since I play in a cover band, having the G System allows me to closely mimic the original guitar player's sounds, in some cases anyway. I do agree that some of the effects are overkill and not terribly useful (tons of reverbs, formants, envelope filters, resonant filters). But TCE leaving out OD/distortions and adding loops for our own pedals was ingenious.

[KennethC]

Originally Posted by trsU2

I guess my favorite part of the G System is programming song settings and being able to call them up with one toe tap. Since I play in a cover band, having the G System allows me to closely mimic the original guitar player's sounds, in some cases anyway. I do agree that some of the effects are overkill and not terribly useful (tons of reverbs, formants, envelope filters, resonant filters). But TCE leaving out OD/distortions and adding loops for our own pedals was ingenious.

+100. No more tap dancing for me. I know some ppl are just so good at that, but I don't wanna subject myself to that - I'd look too busy haha.
Most multi-efx units are overkill anyway...the G-system is just one of the very best. Love the analog loops...even tho some ppl complain abt the quality of the AD/DA converter, I'm loving what I hear thru the house in church.

[markmark]

Originally Posted by pdouds

did anybody have the tuner die at a gig? mine did tonight, really pissed me off

Yes, that happens to me sometimes. It sucks. What I do is try different strings - I usually get one string to work and then I continue on tuning the rest. I haven't used it at a gig yet, but I imagine it would piss me off, too.

Might be worth letting TC know. They may decide to fix it in a software update. Sorry guys, I guess that'll just add a couple of months to the release date

mARK

[sheguitarplayer]

Hi.
Im a newbie having just bought a G system last week. I plan to use it with a Marshall JVM410H (awesome amp) and am in the process of getting the levels sorted for the 4 cable method. Its a pain but I feel it will be worth it if I can get it sorted.
Everyone on this discussion seems to have a problem with the pitch on the g system. It would be nice to think TC were bearing this in mind for future software updates? (or is that too much to ask do you think?)

[JLantern]

Wouldn't know any other reason for having an onboard switch in Line6 and other brand of products, than conveniency. It's a bit easier to flick a switch than pull the plug everytime you're finished playing, I think.

Originally Posted by gbtommasi

I don't think that not having an on/off switch is a problem, as long as the device si correctly engineered. Notice that when you plug the mains cable in, the unit does not turn on immediatly, but after more or less a second: which means there is an internal switch activated by the current (don't know how to say it technically).

Well... by using an external switch the power is disconnected as fast when it would be with an internal switch. When you flick the switch, the current stops flowing and that's it. So it doesn't matter whether you pull the plug or flick the switch. (Any condensators slowly draining empty would probably hurt the insides of the GS more than on/off operation.)

This doesn't, of course, comply to tube gear that needs to cool down in standyby mode - but after cool down you might as well pull the cord out of its socket instead of flicking the mains switch. That's what I've done for years, with no setbacks or damage to gear (used and external switch).

I think the latency during switch-on is probably a similar delay than a pc monitor has when switching on the computer - power doesn't run into all "loops" immediately. E.g. caused by software.

Be that as it may, the unit seems to work fine without a switch, and that's enough for me

[gbtommasi]

Originally Posted by sheguitarplayer

Hi.
Im a newbie having just bought a G system last week. I plan to use it with a Marshall JVM410H (awesome amp) and am in the process of getting the levels sorted for the 4 cable method. Its a pain but I feel it will be worth it if I can get it sorted.
Everyone on this discussion seems to have a problem with the pitch on the g system. It would be nice to think TC were bearing this in mind for future software updates? (or is that too much to ask do you think?)

what you mean with 'problems with the pitch'? If you mean the pitch shifter, i already posted that it's not an Eventide, (nor it costs the same as well). Yet it is useful imo, and very handy in some situation.

BTW, if i may go off topic for awhile (c'mon, we are at page 100, we can take a little break), tell us something about the JVM... seems a monster, too many buttons and switches though... in facts i am about to buy a Vintage Modern instead! Much more simpler and straight.. i am curious to know how it wil work with the g-system.

Originally Posted by JLantern

Be that as it may, the unit seems to work fine without a switch, and that's enough for me

totally agreed!

[supersecretjim]

Five new JVMs coming out at NAMM 08 in Jan. Simpler versions with two channels instead of four (although I cant imagine how anyone who doesnt ride the "short bus" could get confused). Still has three modes for each channel - gain channels have been combined & so have the clean & crunch channel. Hundred watt head & combos & Woo-hoo...50 watt head & combos including, I am told, a 50 watt 1x12 combo. I hadnt heard if all or some versions will have the midi control.

[Tore TC]

Hi all,

I just wanted to let you guys know that we finally got around to starting a TC forum. It's mainly a user forum, but I and a bunch of other TC employees will definitely hang around too.

The address is: http://forum.tcelectronic.com

/tore