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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety
Instructions
Warning
1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories speci- Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
2) Keep these instructions. fied by the manufacturer. splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equip-
4) Follow all instructions. et, or table specified by the manufacturer, ment.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
6) Clean only with dry cloth. used, use caution when moving the cart/ Do not install this device in a confined space.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. In- apparatus combination to avoid injury from
stall in accordance with the manufacturer’s tip-over. Service
instructions. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning All service must be performed by qualified per-
8) Do not install near any heat sources such storms or when unused for long periods of sonnel.
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other time.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro- 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service per- Caution
duce heat. sonnel. Servicing is required when the ap- You are cautioned that any change or modifi-
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po- paratus has been damaged in any way, cations not expressly approved in this manual
larized or grounding-type plug. A polarized such as power-supply cord or plug is dam- could void your authority to operate this device.
plug has two blades with one wider than aged, liquid has been spilled or objects
the other. A grounding type plug has two have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
blades and a third grounding prong. The tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
wide blade or the third prong are provided does not operate normally, or has been
for your safety. If the provided plug does dropped.
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
EMC / EMI
Electromagnetic compatibility / For customers in Canada
Electromagnetic interference This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca-
nadian ICES-003.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B Digital de- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Introduction
Introduction by Aaron Miller, Founder of PGS
“ProGuitarShop and TC Electronic put their We think these two new presets will present a
heads together once again. The result is the TC world of creative spark for anyone that loves to
Electronic Trinity Reverb. The Trinity is a collab- test the limits in their playing and music. From
orative design based on the popular Hall of Fame the ghostly, otherworldly to the spinning chop-
Reverb from TC Electronic’s TonePrint series. per: The all-new TC Electronic Trinity Reverb
pushes all the boundaries of conventional reverb
The entire idea of the Trinity Reverb came about effects. Trinity still has a spot for your favorite
when Tore at TC Electronic mentioned that they TonePrint, as well as 8 standard presets from the
had a cathedral reverb algorithm for the Hall of popular Hall of Fame.”
Fame that was never used in the production
model. This sparked the creative side of Andy
and Aaron here at PGS – and the idea for the
Trinity Reverb was born.
Unpacking and
setting up
Ready… Set… Play!
The Trinity Reverb box should contain the follow- – Connect a 9V power supply with the following
ing items: symbol to the DC input socket of Trinity Re-
verb.
– 1 Trinity Reverb pedal
– 2 rubber feet for “non-velcro” pedalboard
mounting ! Please note that Trinity Reverb does not
– 1 TC Electronic sticker come with a power supply.
– 1 leaflet about TC’s guitar FX product range. – Plug the power supply into a power outlet.
– 1 USB cable for transferring TonePrints from – Connect your instrument to the MONO IN jack
the computer to the pedal and updating the on the right side of the pedal using a ¼“ jack
pedal firmware cable. You can also feed the pedal with a ste-
reo signal by using both IN jacks.
Inspect all items for signs of transit damage. In – Connect the MONO OUT jack on the left side
the unlikely event of transit damage, inform the of the pedal to your amplifier using a ¼“ jack
carrier and supplier. cable.
Setup examples
Looper
Modulation & Drive
Pedal
Delay Pedals Pedals
Input
Combo
Drive
Pedals
FX Loop Send ►
◄ FX Loop Return
Combo
Cool. Then you will want to place your volume pedal after Trinity Reverb.
Looper
Modulation & Drive
Pedal
Delay Pedals Pedals
Input
Combo
▲
Your volume pedal goes somewhere over here.
Awesome! In that case, place your volume pedal before Trinity Reverb so the pedal can work its magic.
Looper
Modulation & Drive
Pedal
Delay Pedals Pedals
Input
Combo
▲
Your volume pedal goes somewhere over here if you want
your reverb to trail out when lowering the volume.
Reverb types
CH – Church reverb E1 – Ethereal 1
This section of the manual describes the reverb A highly diffuse large reverb that is recognizable Tweaked by ProGuitarShop
types you can access using the Reverb type se- for its emulation of the many hard surfaces of dif- “This setting came about when we decided to
lector. ferent shapes found in traditional church rooms. push the limits of the EQ settings of the reverbs
If you are looking for a large reverb and think the decay. By doing so, we were able to create a
RM – Room reverb Hall is too clean and subtle – try Church. distinct presence of upper harmonic overtones
The Room algorithm simulates a relatively small, swirling behind the reverb. These overtones
well furnished room. In such a room, many re- MD – Modulated reverb hang in the air above the signal like an Aurora
flections are absorbed by soft materials, and The MOD mode adds modulation to the reverb Borealis of harmonics, glimmering and shifting
the sound is reflected and sustained only by only – not to the dry signal. This opts for a reverb about as you play. We did not use any sort of
the walls (covered with wallpaper), windows and that is really noticeable and cuts through in live synthesis or octave effects to attain this setting;
maybe some furniture. situations. E1 is pure reverb interacting with itself, bounc-
ing around to create a perceived upper harmony.
HL – Hall reverb LF – Lo-Fi reverb Your guitar is suddenly transformed into a choir
The Hall Acoustic preset is a broad yet slightly Down and dirty reverb. Use LF and show your of heavenly harmonies. “
diffuse reverb. It simulates a large environment awareness of aiming in the straight opposite di-
but adds a distinctive acoustic flavor to the rection of a smooth discrete studio reverb type. Aaron Miller, Founder of PGS
source material. Great discreet reverb for large Make a statement.
epic sounds at longer decay settings but also E2 – Ethereal 2
perfect for genuine ambient sounds at shorter TL – Tile reverb Tweaked by ProGuitarShop
decay settings. If you want the “bathroom” effect, without ac- “The Ethereal 2 setting creates a pulsating he-
tually sounding like you’re playing in your bath- licopter effect. This effect provides a pulsing,
SG – Spring reverb room. The Tiled Room reverb simulates the qual- throbbing drone behind the note, generating an
The Spring algorithm has been designed to re- ities of a small to medium size tiled room with its eerie wall of sound. Like E1 this is also in the
produce the sound of the old spring reverbs, many reflections and at the same time it behaves background of the reverb but E2 is very dynamic
such as the ones used in vintage guitar amps. respectfully towards the original source material. and responsive to pick attack and which strings
This is not a soft smooth reverb – this one cuts you’re playing. The low strings tend to have a low
PL – Plate reverb through the mix. end heavy throbbing that transitions to a bub-
Prior to the digital era, reverb was created ei- bling brook type of effect when played lightly
ther using springs or large metallic plates. A while the high strings yield more of a swirling,
Plate reverb is recognized by its very diffuse and spinning aura behind the reverb effect.”
bright sound and is excellent for guitar when you
search for a significant guitar reverb. Aaron Miller, Founder of PGS
TP – TonePrint setting
Set the Reverb type selector to TP to use the
TonePrint setting.
Using TonePrints
When you look at your pedal, Transferring TonePrints to the pedal
you’ll only see a few knobs
and switches. However, they “So how do I load new TonePrints into my pedal?”
actually control a large num-
ber of internal parameters. “Use USB, Luke – or beam it.”
True Buffered Kill-dry Kill-dry
Bypass Bypass off on