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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-recharge- connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one able battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom- life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When mended by Yamaha. replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha GW50 Guitar Performance Effector. The GW50 combines high-quality multi effects for guitar (and other instruments as well) with a sophisticated backing section that provides realistic automatic rhythmic accompaniment for you to play along with. The dual functions — effects and backing — make the GW50 useful in a wide range of applications, from live performance and studio use to home recording and individual music practice. Some of the advan
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PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY Power to the GW50 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the included PA-3). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. Also make (This message appears only when the power is sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for turned on, and stays in the LCD until a panel the AC mains supply voltage in the area where button is pressed.) When this happens, save all you intend to use the GW50. (The corr
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PRECAUTIONS AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit, since these will damage the Keep the unit away from locations where it is finish. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. If likely to be exposed to high temperatures (such necessary, use a soft, clean cloth slightly mois- as direct sunlight) or humidity. Also avoid tened with a diluted, mild detergent — making locations which are subject to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS.................................................... ii REFERENCE/EFFECT SECTION ABOUT THE MANUAL, MEMORY AND HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL MEMORY EDIT MODES .................................... 43 (READ THIS FIRST!!) ......................................... 1 MANUAL MODE ................................................. 44 THE GW50: Selecting an Effect Type ............................... 44 WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO ............. 2 Turning Individua
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MEMORY EDIT MODE .................................. 53 SONG MODE ....................................................... 79 Compare Mode (Comparing the Edited SONG PLAY MODE Program with the Original) ........................... 53 (SONG PLAYBACK) ....................................... 79 Saving the Memory Edit Mode Settings to Selecting and Playing Songs ......................... 79 an Effect Program ......................................... 53 Cursor Control in Song Mode ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE/OTHER FUNCTIONS ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL (TUNER/MIDI) SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART.......................... 128 TUNER MODE ..................................................... 99 EFFECT PARAMETER CHART ......................... 130 MIDI ...................................................................... 101 MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE .......... 102 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST .................................................. 132 CHANGING EFFECT PROGRAMS
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST!) (READ THIS FIRST!!) HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL You are probably eager to try out your new GW50 right away and hear what it can do, rather than The PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS is have to read through a lot of instructions before also mainly for reference. However, you should you can even get a sound out of it. read through the parts here concerning the Pedal Switches, since these are particularly useful and Before you do anything else, however, you should
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THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO WHAT IT IS … The Effect and Backing sections are active simul- Effect and Backing Sections taneously; however, when making adjustments or The GW50 is actually two different devices in one. performing certain operations within a mode in one of the sections, generally you should press the On the one hand, it has an Effect section which desired mode button ([MANUAL], [MEMORY] provides high-quality and easy-to-use multi
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THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE JOB MODE or EDIT MODE COMPARE MODE or MEMORY MODE JOB MODE BACKING SECTION PATTERN MODE or REALTIME RECORDING MODE or SONG MODE JOB MODE (PLAY / STEP RECORDING / EDIT) or TUNER MODE or MIDI BULK TRANSMISSION MODE Main modes or DEMO MODE The illustration below shows what comprises an the bank number/program number configuration to effect program (either Manual or Memory), and which they can be stored. Manual Effect Program Memory
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THE GW50: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO The illustration below shows how the Pattern Song Mode mode and Song mode are used. In the Song mode, the preset patterns can be strung together to create a song. Other events, such as Pattern Mode chord changes and muting events, can also be In the Pattern mode, individual patterns are played entered. back and repeated. Pattern A Pattern B (for examples, 2 measures) Recorded events (chord changes, muting events etc.) WHAT IT CAN DO … Here are a few ideas
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS This section shows and explains all of the controls and terminals of the GW50. Since the explanations below are fairly brief, you should turn to the page references given for more information on individual buttons and features. A few general comments: Some of the buttons described below must be The buttons whose primary functions are indi- pressed together to call up a certain function. cated in boxed titles above each button These ar
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS TOP PANEL 21 20 22 s 14 15 16 4 17 18 19 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 23 1 24 3 1Effect Type Switch In Memory Edit mode: For selecting which • For selecting the different effect types available effect blocks are active in an effect program. in each effect block. These are active only in the (See page 11.) Manual and Memory Edit modes. (See pages 26, In Pattern mode: For performing various 44.) control functions, such as (when BACKING CONTROL is selected) selecting pat
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 4MANUAL (TUNER) • With [SHIFT]: For calling up Noise • For selecting the Manual mode. Pressing this Gate effect parameter. (See pages 31, 69.) button in any operating condition calls up the This also calls up the sub parameters of the Manual mode. Equalizer, Chorus and Reverb/Delay effects. •With [SHIFT]: For selecting the Tuner (See page 44.) function. (See pages 39, 99.) 8~# Position Control Buttons 5MEMORY (COPY/NAME) 8~@ Effect Selector Buttons • For select
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 21 20 22 s 14 15 16 4 17 18 19 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 23 1 24 3 !CHO/>> (ERASE) • After pressing [SHIFT] + [SUB PARAM]: #Foot Controller/SET-B (JUMP-B) Calls up Chorus Sub parameters. • In the Foot (Foot Controller) function: For • In Connect and Group functions: Selects determining how the connected foot controller Chorus effect block. is used. (See page 46.) • In Song mode: For moving to the top of the • In Song mode: For setting the “B” mark in a next mea
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS In Song/Pattern mode: For decreasing the *SONG/PATTERN (SONG REC) value at the cursor position (for example, • For switching between the Song and Pattern Tempo or Pattern). modes. The LED of the selected function lights. In Memory mode: For moving backward through • With [SHIFT]: For enabling realtime recording the effect programs, one by one (when the of a song (the LED flashes to indicate record cursor arrow is not shown in the display). standby). (See pages 37,
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS LCD Display ASSIGNABLE Block Controls 24 eASSIGNABLE Block Type Switch • For selecting various control functions for the ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch and the s other Pedal Switches including effect program 3 selection, turning individual effect blocks (or groups) on and off, MIN/MAX Volume, Auto 1 4 Volume, Backing Control and Chord Recall. 1 INPUT PEAK indicator — for monitoring the input signal level (lights continuously when level is too high). rASSIGNABLE Bloc
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ABOUT THE PEDAL SWITCHES The Pedal Switches have many different functions, depending on the ASSIGNABLE block settings (indicated by the LEDs in the ASSIGNABLE block) and the selected mode. The following panel illus- trations and explanations should help you in understanding how the Pedal Switches are used. In the Manual, Memory* and Memory Edit modes: When switching on/off individual effect blocks (or Groups) is enabled — * Available in Memory mode only when ASSIGNAB
