Brilliant tip. Here's why the values 126 and 127. It's geeky ramble, so if you don't care, stop reading. I'm fairly convinced the device encodes the input volume on 1 byte, which can represent the positive range between 0 and 127. You're patch is effectively set up to inform you when the maximum representable volume has been encountered. When higher volumes come in, they will be clipped (intentional use of the word here) back to 127. So, with too much gain, the dynamics of guitar playing will go out the window. Your measurement allows for true playing dynamics when applied. Thanks!
Note: it looks like the "LED ON/OFF" option only shows up if in the PREFERENCEs you set ACCEL/CTL to Patch (NOT System), so that each patch has its own separate ACCEL/CTL settings. I did this temporarily for testing, then set it back to Sytem. Also, the "LED ON/OFF" function option seems to only show up for the ACCEL/CTL button, not the EXP pedal, nor SUB controls, etc. I hope this helps! I am using the version 2 firmware. Thanks so much for posting this video! - Dixon
So if we have a pick up of 0-10 volume, is it better to be at Guitar on 8, GT100 at +6 Or guitar on 10, GT100 at 0? To get the same threshold hit. You think it'll make any difference? Also would you just recommend noting on your guitars the volumes they need to be at so the input source is calibrated, vs changing the input level on the GT100 every time you switch guitars?
On your first question, I think it would be better to put guitar on 10 and the GT at 0 (or neutral) for the same threshold hit. I find my guitars have better tone with volume maxed, and then adjust equipment from there. It might not make that much of a difference, but that's my hunch and how I would do it. On the second question, it's really up to you. If guitars aren't that much different on calibration, I would just set input at a level where neither guitar is clipping. Changing the input level is a little cumbersome, especially during live shows when switching guitars. Another option is to put an EQ or clean boost up front for the guitar with weaker signal - then it can push an OD or Preamp similar to how your stronger guitar would push them.
Thanks that helped with my David Gilmore EMG Strat pickups. Something I don’t get is this constant F#/Gb residual drone hum. As my note fades it gets louder. Super light overdrive, soft crunch,medium gain & clean patches. I have a TC Electronic Sentury gate using the 4 cable method with its FX loop. That helps but it’s still there. Used the ground lift too. I have Monster cables a Furman power conditioner & Hum X. This happens with my JB 59 pickups in my Hamer. The weird thing is in the middle position the Hamer doesn’t make that noise. In the neck or bridge it will . I have adjusted the global gate & the in line NS gates that are in the patches. Any idea what is going on? Thanks
I haven't found yet the need for the Accel button setting. The calibration is performed IMHO just within the Assign to input level. It should trigger the Pedal FX (and its light) if signal is hot (between 126 and 127) Am I right? Thanks
Yes, I just showed one way to do it. I don't have my GT in front of me at the moment, but what you said sounds correct to me. I used Accel because first menu on assigns asks you for what pedal/button you want to map the assign to.
Thanks for sharing this. Wasn't aware of the fact I had to calibrate my guitars for the GT. I'm going to try this for I am NOT as satisfied with the sound results I get with the GT-100 comparing to my older GT-10. This also has to do with the (lesser) knowledge I have of the GT-100. So thanks again and I'm gonna try this!
Thanks for the video, but my GT-100 hasn't that LED ON/OFF function. It's updated to version 2. You know a way to fix this so I can try your tip for calibration? Thanks!
Yeah, for gigs you would have to remember the input settings for each guitar and then change the system setting when you switch guitars. Now for my two guitars I just leave the system input at one level where neither guitar will clip. I just make each guitar's patches sound good to me and then go play. My 12-string has an input about 5 less than it could be, but still sounds good.
+aclaar877 The other thing you can do is put an EQ just after your guitar input on the effects chain and have the level set to whatever you calibrated. You can then use the EQ to boost when you have a guitar with lower output. Or, set it to cut when you have a guitar with too much input. Keep the actual EQ settings to "0" across the board and you're good to go.
hello from greece! want to ask something if someone want to help pls what is this patch for and how i use it? i just have to load it and all set automatically or just load to see the optimum setting and then make this to all my patches? thanks a lot!
This is something you do one time for each guitar, and then you can set the input level accordingly. You don't need to do anything to each of your patches, since input is in the system settings. This shows what input level your guitar signal starts to clip. GT-100 doesn't have a level meter, so this shows the clipping point.
So this a patch level setting - or a global setting? I have a few patches where I use a specific guitar for a specific song. Can I set this up specifically for the patch/guitar I use? So I can have different patches with a different input level for each one?
No, this turns out to be a global setting, so if you want to have different calibration settings for each guitar you would have to make the adjustment in the global menu as you switch off guitars. I use two guitars when I play live shows, and just set up my global input so that neither guitar clips. If you have a big calibration difference, you could add a boost at the front of the chain for the guitar with weaker input - maybe the clean boost OD, a compressor with higher level to make a hotter signal before your OD/Preamps, or an EQ boost. Personally I like my guitar changes to be as quick as possible.
I'll try to upload this and other patches I made in the next few days. At the moment I can't remember where people are posting GT-100 patches, but I'll check with the facebook group.
Thanks for this man, I've just done it and even after lowering my pickups I had to reduce input level to -5, I must have been clipping a lot the last few weeks. Haven't had chance to play at gig volumes yet though, am I right in thinking that this is going to change the levels of my OD's and distortions now? And hopefully they'll sound less flabby too?
I'm having trouble understanding this. (1) Could it be that without doing this I'm overloading the input? (2) How do I know? How will my patches be sounding different? (3) Is this adjusting some kind of master input control? Where is that? (4) Would I have to perform this for all the patches I use? I appreciate your work, but I'm struggling to get my head around what it all means!
1. Yes, you could be overloading the input depending on where your input level is set. 2-4. This calibration will show if your input level is too high. Input is a system-level adjustment, so you only have to do it once and it will affect every patch. If your level is too high, the signal will be clipping and may induce unwanted distortion. If nothing else your signal will be degraded as it gets processed thru the effects. 3. Yes, it is for adjusting master input level, which is under the "system" button on the right.
Still using this video 10 years later. Thanks man!
Jesus, I was wondering why my gt100 is compressing my high output guitar, now I know how to save it. great job bro
Brilliant tip. Here's why the values 126 and 127.
It's geeky ramble, so if you don't care, stop reading.
I'm fairly convinced the device encodes the input volume on 1 byte, which can represent the positive range between 0 and 127. You're patch is effectively set up to inform you when the maximum representable volume has been encountered. When higher volumes come in, they will be clipped (intentional use of the word here) back to 127. So, with too much gain, the dynamics of guitar playing will go out the window. Your measurement allows for true playing dynamics when applied. Thanks!
My Squier (Jap '92 :) ) Strat needed -6 before the light didn't come on. And that was really giving it some! Thanks for posting!
It would be nice if there was a setting that would auto adjust your input level based on your led coming on, kinda like a threshold.
The minimum is 126 to control that only if it reaches the pick level the light goes red. It's midi value, from 1 to 127. Thanks man!
Note: it looks like the "LED ON/OFF" option only shows up if in the PREFERENCEs you set ACCEL/CTL to Patch (NOT System), so that each patch has its own separate ACCEL/CTL settings. I did this temporarily for testing, then set it back to Sytem. Also, the "LED ON/OFF" function option seems to only show up for the ACCEL/CTL button, not the EXP pedal, nor SUB controls, etc. I hope this helps! I am using the version 2 firmware. Thanks so much for posting this video! - Dixon
Oh! It seems also the PREFERENCE->EXP SW needs to be set to Patch (NOT System) for the LED to actually light up given the other settings above.
Dixon's Violin Thanks - great finding. That answers some questions I've gotten from others regarding the LED not showing up.
Dang I wish I saw this comment sooner lol.
Wow, my SD Invader pup needed to go to -15db!
So if we have a pick up of 0-10 volume, is it better to be at
Guitar on 8, GT100 at +6
Or guitar on 10, GT100 at 0? To get the same threshold hit.
You think it'll make any difference?
Also would you just recommend noting on your guitars the volumes they need to be at so the input source is calibrated, vs changing the input level on the GT100 every time you switch guitars?
On your first question, I think it would be better to put guitar on 10 and the GT at 0 (or neutral) for the same threshold hit. I find my guitars have better tone with volume maxed, and then adjust equipment from there. It might not make that much of a difference, but that's my hunch and how I would do it. On the second question, it's really up to you. If guitars aren't that much different on calibration, I would just set input at a level where neither guitar is clipping. Changing the input level is a little cumbersome, especially during live shows when switching guitars. Another option is to put an EQ or clean boost up front for the guitar with weaker signal - then it can push an OD or Preamp similar to how your stronger guitar would push them.
Thanks that helped with my David Gilmore EMG Strat pickups. Something I don’t get is this constant F#/Gb residual drone hum. As my note fades it gets louder. Super light overdrive, soft crunch,medium gain & clean patches. I have a TC Electronic Sentury gate using the 4 cable method with its FX loop. That helps but it’s still there. Used the ground lift too. I have Monster cables a Furman power conditioner & Hum X. This happens with my JB 59 pickups in my Hamer. The weird thing is in the middle position the Hamer doesn’t make that noise. In the neck or bridge it will . I have adjusted the global gate & the in line NS gates that are in the patches. Any idea what is going on? Thanks
DI box, maybe?
I haven't found yet the need for the Accel button setting.
The calibration is performed IMHO just within the Assign to input level. It should trigger the Pedal FX (and its light) if signal is hot (between 126 and 127)
Am I right?
Thanks
Yes, I just showed one way to do it. I don't have my GT in front of me at the moment, but what you said sounds correct to me. I used Accel because first menu on assigns asks you for what pedal/button you want to map the assign to.
Thanks for sharing this. Wasn't aware of the fact I had to calibrate my guitars for the GT. I'm going to try this for I am NOT as satisfied with the sound results I get with the GT-100 comparing to my older GT-10. This also has to do with the (lesser) knowledge I have of the GT-100.
So thanks again and I'm gonna try this!
Hi, curious how you made out with the GT-100. I still can’t get mine to sound good even with an FRFR powered amp.
@@TeddyZ83 Hi TZ, I got the same problem and I do not quite like the sound of it, like my tube amp.
Still trying though
if the version is old then ok.but if the version 2.03 then u have to show in which patch u have done .and u know how to edit arpegios on gt 100....
Thanks for the video, but my GT-100 hasn't that LED ON/OFF function. It's updated to version 2. You know a way to fix this so I can try your tip for calibration? Thanks!
How do I save the setting? If switching guitars at a gig you wouldn't be able to do all this. Thanks for the info.
Yeah, for gigs you would have to remember the input settings for each guitar and then change the system setting when you switch guitars. Now for my two guitars I just leave the system input at one level where neither guitar will clip. I just make each guitar's patches sound good to me and then go play. My 12-string has an input about 5 less than it could be, but still sounds good.
aclaar877 Ok, I got that. Cheers.
+aclaar877 The other thing you can do is put an EQ just after your guitar input on the effects chain and have the level set to whatever you calibrated. You can then use the EQ to boost when you have a guitar with lower output. Or, set it to cut when you have a guitar with too much input. Keep the actual EQ settings to "0" across the board and you're good to go.
hello from greece! want to ask something if someone want to help pls
what is this patch for and how i use it? i just have to load it and all set automatically or just load to see the optimum setting and then make this to all my patches?
thanks a lot!
This is something you do one time for each guitar, and then you can set the input level accordingly. You don't need to do anything to each of your patches, since input is in the system settings. This shows what input level your guitar signal starts to clip. GT-100 doesn't have a level meter, so this shows the clipping point.
Thanks Bro!
So this a patch level setting - or a global setting? I have a few patches where I use a specific guitar for a specific song. Can I set this up specifically for the patch/guitar I use? So I can have different patches with a different input level for each one?
No, this turns out to be a global setting, so if you want to have different calibration settings for each guitar you would have to make the adjustment in the global menu as you switch off guitars. I use two guitars when I play live shows, and just set up my global input so that neither guitar clips. If you have a big calibration difference, you could add a boost at the front of the chain for the guitar with weaker input - maybe the clean boost OD, a compressor with higher level to make a hotter signal before your OD/Preamps, or an EQ boost. Personally I like my guitar changes to be as quick as possible.
Where can I et the patch for this?
I'll try to upload this and other patches I made in the next few days. At the moment I can't remember where people are posting GT-100 patches, but I'll check with the facebook group.
aclaar877 Thank you very much I appreciate it!
how u save the changes u did ?
Just like making any other patch - you hit the WRITE button and save the patch where you want it.
aclaar877 so if i like some patch i can click WRITE and replace ?
sorry im a new user ;)
Thanks for this man, I've just done it and even after lowering my pickups I had to reduce input level to -5, I must have been clipping a lot the last few weeks.
Haven't had chance to play at gig volumes yet though, am I right in thinking that this is going to change the levels of my OD's and distortions now? And hopefully they'll sound less flabby too?
I'm having trouble understanding this. (1) Could it be that without doing this I'm overloading the input? (2) How do I know? How will my patches be sounding different? (3) Is this adjusting some kind of master input control? Where is that? (4) Would I have to perform this for all the patches I use? I appreciate your work, but I'm struggling to get my head around what it all means!
1. Yes, you could be overloading the input depending on where your input level is set.
2-4. This calibration will show if your input level is too high. Input is a system-level adjustment, so you only have to do it once and it will affect every patch. If your level is too high, the signal will be clipping and may induce unwanted distortion. If nothing else your signal will be degraded as it gets processed thru the effects.
3. Yes, it is for adjusting master input level, which is under the "system" button on the right.
aclaar877 Thanks.
So is it like once u calibrate it gets applied on all the patches or like individually every patch needs to calibrated ??
It would apply to all patches - calibration is a global setting.
i dont want comment in public if u have fb account u can send me
when u are doing any video do properly,on which p atche u have done no mention pls dont send such videos to waste my time
I did do this properly - what's the problem? What can I help you with?
Send ur fb account so i can share.if the version is 2.03 then show in which patch u have done.