TC Electronic QUINTESSENCE HARMONIZER User Manual - 7. Maintenance
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QUINTESSENCE HARMONIZER User Manual
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Audition your sonic creations in real-time live - make changes on the fly and
listen to results immediately.
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Available for PC, Mac and iOS (iPad only).
Last but not least...
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TonePrint Editor is absolutely free!
Obtaining TonePrint editor
If you want to use TonePrint Editor for your Windows or OS X computer, download
it from
tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/
If you want to use TonePrint Editor on your Apple iPad, download it from Apple’s
App Store.
Please note that version 2.0 or higher of the TonePrint Editor is required for
working with TC ELECTRONIC Mini pedals. Version 2.0 has a Library function that
allows you to access and use TonePrints even without an Internet connection.
Obtaining the TonePrint editor manual
Download the TonePrint Editor manual from
tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/support/
If you open the manual for TonePrint Editor in Adobe Reader, you can click
on interface sections to jump directly to the sections of the manual you are
interested in.
5.4 Frequently Asked Questions about
TonePrint pedals
Do the TonePrint pedals have balanced or unbalanced
inputs/outputs?
TonePrint pedals have unbalanced inputs and outputs. Use cables with TS jacks
(i.e., standard instrument cables).
Is it possible to run this TonePrint pedal in the effects
loop of a tube amp?
Yes. All TonePrint pedals have a very wide gain range and are designed to run
at both instrument and line level. There are a few amps which are capable of
running much hotter than regular +4 dBu line-level signals because of the way
their effect loops are designed. With these amps, it might be possible to get the
input to clip. But for 99 % of all amps, the TonePrint pedals will work just fine.
For additional information about your TC ELECTRONIC TonePrint effect pedal,
please go to TC ELECTRONIC Support:
tcelectronic.com/support/
5.5 TonePrint resources
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TonePrint: tcelectronic.com/toneprint/
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TonePrint products: tcelectronic.com/toneprint/ toneprint-products/
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TonePrint app: tcelectronic.com/toneprint-app/
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TonePrint Editor: tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/
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TonePrint Editor manual: tcelectronic.com/toneprint-editor/support/
6. Operation – Bypass Mode
6.1 True Bypass and Buffered Bypass explained
True Bypass mode is a hard-wire bypass that gives absolutely no coloration of
tone when the pedal is bypassed. This is the default mode for your effect pedal.
Using True Bypass on all pedals is a perfect choice in setups with a few pedals and
relatively short cables before and after the pedals.
If...
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you use a long cable between your guitar and the first pedal or
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if you use many pedals on your board or
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if you use a long cable from your board to the amp,
... then the best solution will most likely be to set the first and the last pedal in
the signal chain to Buffered Bypass mode.
Can you hear the difference between a pedal in True
Bypass or Buffered Bypass mode?
Maybe, maybe not – many factors apply: active vs. passive pick-ups, single-coil
vs. humbucker, cable quality, amp impedance and more. We cannot give a single
ultimate answer. Use your ears and find the best solution for your setup!
6.2 Switching between True Bypass and
Buffered Bypass
To set the bypass mode, proceed as follows:
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Disconnect the pedal and turn it on its back.
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Unscrew the back plate of the pedal and look for the two small dip-switches
in the upper left corner.
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The upper DIP switch (the one closer to the power in jack), switches between
True Bypass mode (default) and Buffered Bypass mode.
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Set the DIP switch to the desired position.
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Remount the back-plate.
7. Maintenance
7.1 Updating the firmware
TC may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal, the firmware.
Updating your TC pedal’s firmware requires...
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a computer running Microsoft Windows or OS X with a standard
USB interface
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the specified DC power supply for your pedal.
Preparing the firmware update
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Download the newest firmware from the “Support” page for your TC pedal.
There are updaters for Microsoft Windows (these are ZIP archives containing
the firmware installer) and for OS X (these are disk image files containing the
firmware installer).
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Unplug all cables (including the power supply) from your TC pedal.
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Connect the pedal to your computer using a USB cable.
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Press and hold the footswitch on your TC pedal. If your TC pedal has more
than one footswitch, press and hold the leftmost footswitch.
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Insert the DC power supply plug.