Crate CFX-1000 User manual

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Congratulations (Introduction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Use of the Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using a Rack Mount Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Methods of Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Program Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Program Group Chart - GFX-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Program Group Chart - BFX-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Saving Programs as Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Editing and Saving Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Editable Parameters - GFX-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16

Editable Parameters - BFX-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18

Restoring the Default Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Resetting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Test Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using the Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Discrete Stereo Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24

Use with Footswitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 26

Footswitch Amp Control / “Assigning” Effects . . . . . . .27-34

Effect Parameter Technical Aspects - GFX-1000 . . . . . .35, 36

Effect Parameter Technical Aspects - BFX-1000 . . . . . .37, 38

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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You are now the proud owner of one of the most versatile and

innovative effects processors available, the Crate GFX/BFX-1000

Digital Effects Processor. In order to fully understand the capabili-

ties of this unit, you should take the time to read the information in this

manual. In order to appreciate the simplicity of this unit, you could

jump ahead to the “QUICK START GUIDE” on page 3.

And THANK YOU for choosing .

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•True DSP (Digital Signal Processing) 16-bit power using Crate’s

exclusive Adaptive Algorithm Processing (AAP)

•100 specially-chosen program settings, including reverbs, delays,

multi-tap delays, echoes, chorus, flange, multi-effects, metronome,

test tones and tuner

•Easy editing of program settings; all user configurations automati-

cally stored (no batteries required for storage)

•Stereo in and out jacks

•Stereo insert jacks with choice of polarity for easy hookup to ampli-

fiers with an “Insert / Effects Loop” jack

•Many reverb algorithms from which to choose

•Many “special effects” settings such as infinite delays and pitch

detuning

•Digital display for program, editing and tuning

•Stereo headphone output jack

•Amp handle / mic stand mounting bracket included

•One rack-space high, 1/2 rack-space wide - fit one or two into a

standard rack mount tray (optional)

•Crate’s FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. only)

•Musician Made in the U.S.A.

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Packed along with your new GFX/BFX processor are the following:

(1) power pack (1) mounting bracket

(2) mounting bracket screws (2) adhesive foam strips

(1) owners manual (1) warranty packet (U.S. only)

Retain the carton in case of future need, and be sure to activate your

FIVE YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. only) by filling out and mailing in your

registration card.

This “Quick-Start Guide” is intended to get you acquainted with

the basic connection and operation of the processor. Three basic

methods of connection are shown here: using an effects loop,

using an insert jack, and the direct-into-the-amp method.

This section doesn’t cover advanced usage, such as effects

parameter modifications and saving of new programs, or explain

how to use the unit with footswitches, or get you into the

metronome function. It will, however, get you started quickly on

your GFX/BFX experience.

1) Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting the processor.

2) Plug the small connector of the power supply into the power jack

on the back of the unit.

3) Plug the power supply into a wall outlet (power strip, extension

cord, etc.) The unit automatically turns itself on.

4) Connect your instrument and the processor to your amplifier in

one of the following manners: (See to the drawings on the facing

page.)

A: USING AN EFFECTS LOOP: SEND jack of the effects loop to the

R/MONO IN jack of the processor. R/MONO OUT of the processor

to the RETURN jack of the effects loop. Connect your instrument

to your amp as usual.

B: USING AN INSERT JACK: INSERT jack of the amp to the INSERT

(STANDARD) jackof theprocessor.Useastereocable.Ifyourinsertjack

is inverting, plug into the INSERT (INVERTED) jack of the processor.

Connect your instrument to your amp as usual.

C: DIRECT-INTO-THE-AMP: (Not the preferred method.) Output of your

instrument to the R/MONO IN jack of the processor. R/MONO OUT

of the processor to the INPUT jack of your amp.

NOTE: Any other effects and signal processors should be con-

nected between your instrument and the processor; the processor

should be the last link of the chain going into your amplifier.

5) Turn on your amp and set its volume to your normal playing level.

6) Turn your instrument volume up and play as hard as you intend to.

7) Adjust the INPUT control on the processor until its CLIP LED

flashes, then reduce the Input slightly. (The aim is to have the level

as high as it can be without the CLIP LED flashing at all during

play.)

8) Start with the MIX and OUTPUT controls on the processor at the

half-way points, then adjust to taste.

You can get a good feel for the effects available just by running

through the presets, and by turning the PROGRAM dial. A listing

of effects is printed on pages 12 (GFX) and 13 (BFX). Enjoy your

new effects processor, of course; but, please, read this manual!

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EFFECTS LOOP

AMP

A USING AN EFFECTS LOOP:

RETURN SEND

TO INPUT

JACK

INPUT

JACK

OUT IN

PROCESSOR

R/MONO R/MONO

OUT IN

R/MONO R/MONO

AMP

B USING AN INSERT JACK:

INSERT

(STANDARD)

PROCESSOR

INSERT JACK

(ALSO CALLED

SINGLE-JACK

EFFECTS LOOP)

(MOST INSERT JACKS

ARE NON-INVERTING; IF

THIS DOESN'T WORK

WITH YOUR AMP,

YOURS MAY BE

INVERTING; CONNECT

TO THE "INVERTED"

JACK OF THE

PROCESSOR)

AMP

C DIRECT INTO THE AMP:

INPUT

JACK

OUT IN

The cable from the amp to the

processor is a stereo 1/4" signal

cable. All others are mono cables.

All cables shown here

are "mono" 1/4" signal

cables

All cables shown here

are "mono" 1/4" signal

cables

Note that methods “A”

and “B” are preferred

over method “C.”

INPUT MIX OUTPUT

CLIP LEVEL STYLE

1 2 3

EDIT

PROGRAM

1 CLIP LED: This LED will light up when the input signal level is set

too high, indicating clipping of the input signal. For proper opera-

tion this LED should NOT light up when using the processor. (See

#2.)

2 INPUT: This control sets the level of the signal going into the

processor. For proper operation, turn this control up until the CLIP

LED (#1) starts to flash when playing at your loudest levels, then

back it down a little until the LED stops flashing. This insures the

best signal-to-noise ratio without distortion.

3 MIX: This control adjusts the mixture of the original signal and the

applied effect at the processor’s outputs. The further to the right

you turn this control, the more effect is applied.

4 OUTPUT: This control adjusts the output level of the signal from

the processor. Typically this control is set for “unity gain” - that is,

the output level is the same as the input signal level. You may, of

course, use the settings that best suit your playing style.

5 PRESET LEDS: The primary function of these LEDs is to show

which preset you have selected. The #4 LED also serves as the

LEVEL indicator when in the EDIT mode. All four LEDs also serve

as 100’s-place indicators for the digital display when using the test

tones and metronome. (See pages 20, 22.)

6 PRESET SWITCHES: The primary function of these momentary

push button switches is to select a preset effect. The #4 selector

also toggles between LEVEL and STYLE when in the EDIT mode.

(See page 14.)

7 STYLE LED: This LED is only used in the EDIT mode, showing

that the changes made to the program will effect a certain para-

meter, rather than the output level for that effect. (See page 14.)

8 DIGITAL DISPLAY: This multi-purpose two-digit display shows

various information, depending on the operating mode:

Basic Operation: Program setting chosen

Editing Parameters: Level and style of parameter being changed

Test Tones: Frequency (in hertz) of tone selected

Tuner: String being tuned and if sharp, flat, or right on

Metronome: Output level / tempo

9 EDIT LED & SWITCH: These are used in the EDIT mode, allow-

ing you to change the levels and styles of the effects. (See page

14.)

10 PROGRAM: The primary function of this control is to select an

effect. This control also serves as the parameter modifier control

when in the EDIT mode. (See page 14.)

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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9-10VAC / 50-60Hz

1000-2000mA

Made in the USA

by SLM Electronics

1400 Ferguson Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63133 IN 1 IN 2FOOTSWITCH

OUT 1 OUT 2 LEFT R / MONO

STEREO OUT

(PHONES / HI-Z) INSERT(STANDARD)

OUT

RETURN

SEND

LEFT R / MONO

STEREO IN

INSERT(INVERTED)

SEND

RETURN

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11 12 13 14 15 16

11 POWER JACK: Plug the small connector from the AC power pack

into this jack. Plug the power pack into a suitable source of the

proper AC voltage, as indicated on the power pack.

NOTE: The processor is always on when the power pack is

plugged in and connected to the unit. It is advised that you

unplug the power pack from the AC source when not using

the processor for extended time periods.

12 FOOTSWITCH JACKS: Up to 16 presets can be accessed and

assigned to your amplifier by proper use of footswitches. See

pages 25 through 34 for complete details and instructions.

13 LEFT OUT / STEREO OUT (PHONES / HI-Z): This jack serves

two purposes: (1) When using the processor in a stereo mode,

connect a mono signal cable from this jack to your left-channel

amp. (2) When using headphones with the processor, plug them

into this jack. When the processor is connected to an Insert/Effects

Loop jack (single jack, not loop), this jack is not used. (See pages

9, 10.)

14 R/MONO OUT / INSERT (STANDARD): This jack serves two pur-

poses: (1) When using the processor in a stereo mode, connect a

mono signal cable from this jack to your right-channel amp. (2)

When using an amp’s INSERT jack, connect a stereo signal cable

from this jack to the Insert jack on the amp - if it’s “non-inverting”

(see the drawing beneath #16). If the Insert jack is inverting, use

#16, not this jack. (See page 10.)

15 LEFT IN / STEREO IN: This jack serves two purposes: (1) When

using a stereo preamp or guitar with two mono outputs, connect

a mono signal cable from the left channel output to this jack. (2)

When using a stereo preamp or guitar with a single stereo out-

put, connect a stereo signal cable from its output to this jack. (See

pages 9, 10.)

16 R/MONO IN / INSERT (INVERTED): This jack serves two purpos-

es: (1) When using the processor in a stereo mode, connect a

mono signal cable from this jack to your right-channel amp. (2)

When using an amp’s Insert jack, connect a stereo signal cable

from this jack to the Insert jack on the amp - if it’s “inverting” (see

the drawing below). If the Insert jack is non-inverting, use #14, not

this jack. (See page 10.)

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NON-INVERTING (STANDARD):

TIP = RETURN RING = SEND

SLEEVE = GROUND

INVERTING (NOT AS COMMON):

TIP = SEND RING = RETURN

SLEEVE = GROUND

The processor can be mounted on top of your amplifier (or other

flat surface) or on a mic stand by use of its specially-designed mount-

ing bracket.

Screw the bracket onto the bottom of the processor, using only

the 6-32 x 3/16” screws provided. To prevent possible damage to

the unit, DO NOT use longer screws!

Slip the bracket under your amp’s handle for amp-top mounting.

Pressing the handle down onto the bracket (strap-style handles) helps

hold the unit in place better.

For mic stand mounting, stick the top threaded part of the stand

up through the hole in the bottom part of the bracket, then screw a

retaining nut (available from your music supply store) onto the stand

and tighten it against the bracket.

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The peel-and-stick foam strips that come with the processor may

be applied to the bottom of the unit, to help keep it from slipping off of

whatever you set it on. When using the mounting bracket on top of an

amplifier, you can adhere the foam strips to the underside of the

bracket, to help it keep its grip on the amp.

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SLIP BRACKET UNDER

HANDLE (STICK FOAM

STRIPS TO BRACKET

BOTTOM –OPTIONAL)

SECURE

WITH

RETAINING

NUT

AMP TOP

MOUNTING: MIC STAND

MOUNTING:

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The processor can be rack mounted using the universal rack

mount tray available through your Crate dealer. Each units is one-half

rack space in width so two fit side by side.

The two threaded holes in the bottom of the processor line up

with two of the mounting holes in the rack mount tray. Use the two 6-

32 x 3/16” screws provided to secure the unit to the tray. DO NOT use

longer screws!

TWO PROCESSORS (ONE

BFX AND ONE GFX, OR

TWO OF EACH) SIDE BY

SIDE IN RACK TRAY:

ONE PROCESSOR IN

RACK TRAY WITH 1/2-

RACK "BLANK":

SECURE WITH (2)

6-32 X 3/16"

SCREWS SUPPLIED

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There are a number of different ways to hook up the processor.

The recommended method of connection is through the effects loop /

insert jack of your amplifier. Also acceptable, but not preferred, is the

plug-it-right-into-the-input-jack method. In any case, the processor

should be the LAST component before the connection is made to the

amplifier.

Some of the possible connections are shown below and on the

facing page. When using the INSERT jack of the processor, try to find

out if your amplifier’s INSERT/EFFECTS LOOP jack is “standard”

(non-inverted) or “inverted”. If in doubt, try connecting the cable to the

processor’s INSERT(STANDARD) jack first. If this doesn’t work, use the

INSERT(INVERTED) jack.

We’ve thrown in a few tips on placement of other effects pedals

in the signal path. These aren’t absolutes, just things we’ve found

from experience.

CONNECTED THROUGH THE EFFECTS LOOP OF ONE AMP:

INPUT

JACK EFFECTS LOOP

EFFECTS LOOP

AMP

RETURN SEND

OUT IN

PROCESSOR

R/MONO R/MONO

EQ pedals are okay for the

effects loop

All cables shown here are

"mono" 1/4" signal cables

Compressors, noise gates,

T-Wahs, distortion pedals

should run right into the amp

Pedals follow same suggestions

as above

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

CONNECTED IN STEREO TO TWO AMPS:

INPUT

JACK

EFFECTS LOOP

LEFT AMP

RETURN SEND

EFFECTS LOOP

RIGHT AMP

RETURN SEND

All cables shown here are

"mono" 1/4" signal cables

OUT IN

R/MONOL R

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