TC GSHARP Details
G-Sharp is a dual engine guitar processor that combines superior TC Electronic effects with an easy-to-use interface. If you play the guitar you probably already know TC and the ward-winning quality it stands for. G-Sharp is no exception and it comes packed with modulation, delay and reverb.
Through the years TC has been celebrated as a creator of superior technology and highly intuitive user interfaces. G-Sharp builds on that legacy giving you a highly sophisticated solution with a no-nonsense musician-friendly faceplate. Each of the two engines gives you 15 different factory presets that let you navigate smoothly through the parameters and quickly achieve the sound of your taste. As this is a true guitar effects processor, you can control G-Sharp via a footswitch or MIDI controller. The 99 user presets and a separate engine bypass function are easily controlled from the floor.
Be Sharp Live
Any guitar processor's success or failure is measured on its live performance. The G-Sharp is probably one of the most intuitiveand easy-to-use guitar processors around. In fact, if you can operate a guitar pedal, you can operate the G-Sharp…It's that simple! But that doesn't mean what's under the hood is simple. Nothing could be further from the truth. What you get is an easy to use, highly sophisticated guitar effects processor. Every preset sounds astonishingly good and you're good to go and play live instantly. With the simple adjustment knobs you're on the fast track to changing any preset to fit your personal taste.
With G-Sharp you get full and direct access to all the legacy reverbs and effects, and their parameters. Everything is easy to control from the front panel and that gives you a maximum of flexibility – at home, in the rehearsing room, or when you’re playing live.
We’ve packed the G-Sharp with TC goodies and you’ll find high density 24-bit processing and AD/DA converters that fully live up to the TC reputation of high quality and tone preserving I/O.
You’ll find an auto-sensing digital In at 24-bit S/PDIF that gives you a secure and bulletproof input connection in any setup. If digital input fails to register, the G-Sharp will automatically switch back to analog input selection.
The G-Sharp also gives you an easy-to-read preset display that always tells you what preset you’re currently using. On top of that there’s MIDI in/out, MIDI clock tempo sync, tap tempo from a pedal, and a global bypass function.
Plug the G-Minor triple footswitch or the TC TripTrap pedal to the G-Sharp, and you have instant access to parameters and changes right from the floor. The adaptive built in power supply, secures seamless operation at any main voltage.
15 world-class reverbs
15 delays and modulations
True delay spillover
2.5 seconds of delay
Direct footswitch control with TC TripTrap
TC G-Minor compatible – plug and play
Full MIDI compatibility (MIDI In/Out)
Built in auto sensing power supply – no wall-wart!
Mono and stereo compatible – will fit in virtually any
chain of pedals or amp effects loop
256 effect combinations and 99 user presets
Ease of use – if you can operate a pedal, you can operate this
Tap tempo of delays or modulation
Digital I/O and MIDI clock tempo sync
TC has won a lot of prestigious awards for the outstanding reverb algorithms that have delighted our users for decades. It is imperative to us that any reverb that leaves the TC labs is of unsurpassed excellence. You are sure to find the same high standards of quality in the G-Sharp reverbs. These reverbs are based on TC’s top notch legacy algorithms but have been fine-tuned for the guitar player.
The reverb engine of the G-Sharp gives you the following high-class TC reverbs to choose from:
Vintage Spring • Surf’n’Turf • Classic Spring • Plain Spring • Tin Plate • Gold Plate • Silver Plate • Ambience • Guitar Box • Small Room • Living Room • Tiled Room • Round Room • TC Hall • Grand Reverb
Vintage Spring
The Vintage Spring algorithm is fine-tuned to perfectly emulate the sound of the past. In the old days people used large metal springs to make reverbs, and often you’ll find these in old vintage guitar amps. Use the Vintage Spring reverb if you want the classic sound that you would normally only find in vintage amps.
Surf’n’Turf
This reverb gives you the classic sound of Chris Isak or the Beach Boys. Very useful for country and rock ballads that need a twist of nostalgia. This is a classic reverb that is every bit as emotionally powerful as it was when it was first introduced. We’ve tweaked the algorithm to perfection and we’re confident you won’t be disappointed.
Classic Spring
With the Classic Spring reverb in the G-Sharp you’ve got one of the best emulations of a classic spring reverb there is. We’ve spent a lot of time calculating and reinterpreting the behavior of a traditional spring reverb. Use this reverb when you want a contemporary “old-school” sound.
Plain Spring
Sometimes you just want the classic spring reverb, without to much color. The Plain Spring is an “unbiased” representation of the sound that a mechanical spring reverb will give you. If you want to achieve a sound that has a somewhat classic quality to it, but don’t want to color it too much, use the Plain Spring.
Tin Plate
We’ve done our best to recreate the plate reverbs used before the digital era. The Tin Plate reformulates the sound of a large metallic plate, and gives you a sound that you probably heard on many recordings from the past. Use the Tin Plate when you just want the pure and uncolored plate sound. It is bright and has a diffuse quality that is perfect for funky rhythm guitar patterns.
Gold Plate
We’ve boosted the full potential of an old school plate reverb, and designed the Gold Plate algorithm to reflect all the brightness, coloring and diffusion that the original plate reverbs had to offer. Use this reverb when you just can’t get “gold” enough on your sound.
Silver Plate
The Silver Plate algorithm is a luxuriously well-tempered plate reverb, which gives you a perfect balance between the Tin and Gold Plate reverbs. It’s got all the qualities of a classic plate reverb; the right amount of exquisite and gentle coloring, crystalline brightness and subtle diffusion. Use this reverb for just about anything, and especially when you want to add that complete and personal ambience.
Ambience
If you want to add a touch of reverb that clearly gives you the sense that the music is played in a room that is alive, use the Ambience reverb. We’ve focused on the early reflections which will give you a sound that corresponds with smaller rooms and clubs. The reverb is brilliant in emulating a feeling of environment that is well suited for dry source material.
Guitar Box
The Guitar Box algorithm simulates a typical guitar box in a recording studio which is typically a small or medium sized room. You get a rather soft reflection that is reminiscent of the same kind of reflection wooden surfaces will give. If you’re seeking a soft and natural sounding reverb, the Guitar Box will be the perfect match.
Small Room
Sometimes you just want your sound to recreate the presence and intimacy of a small room. Long reflections are not present and the early reflections are smack in the face. Often a small room will absorb many of the reflections giving you a tight and to the point reverb. Use the Small Room algorithm when you want lots of presence and sincerity in your sound.
Living Room
This reverb simulates a relatively small and well-furnished room. Typically you’ll get a lot of absorption of the reflections in such a room. The sound is short, dryish, and quite intimate. You’ll find this reverb a perfect partner if you want to recreate a certain level of ambience and naturalness to your sound.
Tiled Room
Often you’ll want to get the “bathroom” effect, without actually wanting it to sound like you’re playing in your bathroom. The Tiled Room reverb simulates the qualities of a small to medium size tiled room with its many reflections and at the same time it behaves respectfully towards the original source material. Use it as an effect that adds quite a bit of color to your sound.
Round Room
If you’ve ever played in a completely round room, you’ll recognize the complex yet very enticing reverb that the Round Room algorithm gives you. It is quite unlike anything else, and it is very effective and usable for various styles and types of music. Depending of the depth and scale, you’ll find that it has many qualities that can be very effective on your music.
TC Hall
This reverb has become a classic in itself. It simulates a rather large hall and it’s stunningly good at preserving the original and natural characteristics of the source material. If you’re looking for a sound with long decay times the TC Hall is excellent and you’ll get a large and broad sound that is very distinctive.
Grand Reverb
The Grand Reverb emulates a concert hall and gives you a diffuse type of reverb that has a “stadium rock concert” quality to it. If you’re looking for that large scale sound that prolongs and adds color, this is the reverb to use. The algorithm is a delight to use on any type of music, and it will give you an awesome sound that you’ll have a hard time finding anywhere else.
TC entered the world of delay first with the TC 2290, which is now a legend in this category, and later with G-Force and G-Major.
The delay in the G-Sharp is based on everything we know about delay, and that's quite a bit. You probably won't find a better and more versatile delay. The G-Sharp delay features a true spillover delay, which is a must-have when you change presets.
In the Effects engine you have these awesome delays to choose from:
Delay • Soft Delay • Tape Delay • Lo-Fi Delay • Dynamic Delay • PingPong Delay • SlapBack Delay
Delay
We've made this “standard” delay to fit most uses and it will give you a precise and high quality delay that ensures that there is no deterioration of the original sound. This is a type of delay that you can use for all kinds of music and it will treat your original source material with great respect.
Soft Delay
The Soft Delay gives you a clear yet soft reproduction of your original sound. We've integrated a subtle yet significant high cut with a relatively high crossover frequency, and that gives you a soft and smooth delay. Use this delay when you want to achieve the clarity and presence that you would normally only hear on studio recordings.
Tape Delay
This algorithm emulates the old school tape delays, were the delay itself was created using a tape recorder with a tape-loop. Of course this deteriorated the sound. The Tape Delay in the G-Sharp preserves the original source material and gives you a perfect emulation of all the good characteristics of the original Tape Delays.
Lo-Fi Delay
Do you want that ugly and muddy, yet funky delay sound, which only virtually broken products will do? Well, look no further, the Lo-fi delay will do the job. No highs or lows escape the filtering of this grainy algorithm, and it is a brilliant addition to those classic fuzz and tube overdrives.
Dynamic Delay
With the Dynamic Delay you have the possibility to alter the delay output level actively depending on the dynamics of the input level. What that means is that you can have a low level delay when you play your guitar, and a higher level of delay when you silence it. This is great for pauses in between phrases in a solo.
PingPong Delay
The PingPong Delay basically pans the delay repeats from left to right and back again, and at the same time it keeps the original position of the input. You've probably heard this type of delay on loads of recordings and you'll easily recognize the use of this very wide and ping ponging effect.
Slapback Delay
This delay is a very short delay that might only count one or maybe two, three repeats. Some say it almost sounds like a doubling effect, and that's not far from the truth. Your sound will become a lot more massive and dense, and you'll find it to be extremely good for funky rhythm guitar riffs.
G-Major has proven its worth, and now it stands as a role-model for G-Sharp. The TC Chorus, Tremolos and Phasers are all based on the algorithms from G-Major. But beware; you’ll get a sound that really stands out from the crowd, filled with musicality, and at the same time adding lots of variety.
The modulation choices are versatile in the Effects engine and you can choose from the following set:
Vintage Phaser • Smooth Phaser • Swell Tremolo • Hard Tremolo • Vibrato • Flange • Lush Chorus • Soft Chorus
Vintage Phaser
The Vintage Phaser awakens the sound of the past. Basically speaking, this phaser uses four different all-pass filters, and that gives you a direct and to-the-point sound that emulates true vintage phasing. The overall sound is naturally determined by the amount of mix you apply, but you’ll be surprised about the versatility of this algorithm.
Smooth Phaser
This phaser is significantly smoother than the Vintage Phaser. It uses twelve all-pass filters at the same time which gives a well-adapted and very smooth sound. Use this type of phaser when you want the typical phasing characteristics combined with a more elegant and subtle approach.
Swell Tremolo
The Swell Tremolo uses a wave shape that is very close to something triangular. This triangular shape will give you a soft and appeasing tremolo that is quite useful for slower and more melancholic types of music. The Swell Tremolo gives you sensitive yet steadfast level changes, and like all true tremolos it is controlled by an LFO.
Hard Tremolo
If you’re the type who wants an aggressive and punchy tremolo, the Hard Tremolo will suit your needs perfectly. The Hard Tremolo utilizes a square wave shape that gives you a significantly different type of tremolo than what the Swell Tremolo has to offer. The LFO controlling the level changes gives you an “in-your-face” and “to-the-point” tremolo.
Vibrato
The Vibrato effect modulates the incoming pitch and not the level like a tremolo would do. That means that the result is similar to the vibrato technique that you will hear a singer use, and indeed, a lot of guitar players use this effect to make their guitar, so to speak, sing. Use the Vibrato to create a warm and singing sound that will set your sound apart from others.
Flange
The Flange is a classic flanger that gives you a widespread flanging effect. TC flangers have been known for their perfect relation between speed and depth, and the Flange algorithm in G-Sharp is no exception. Use the Flange when you want a large chorus-like sound that has all the typical and beneficial characteristics of a genuine flanger.
Lush Chorus
When you want to crank up the effects on your music, the Lush Chorus is always a good companion. It gives you a broader and more traverse sound that is a perfect match for more funky/jazzy styles with lots of solos.
Soft Chorus
The Soft Chorus is a basic chorus that gives you a well-tempered and natural sound. It’s well-suited for laid back styles of music and works really well on ballads. This type of chorus will give you a sound that is true to the original source material and you’ll be surprised how often it will add that extra something to your music.
TC G-Sharp Rack Mount Guitar Effects
