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  • Page 2 Your UTOPIA G100 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Direc- tives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/ 53/EC, 2002/95/EC Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ....................4 2. Quick Reference .................... 6 3. UTOPIA G100 Top and Back Panels ............8 4. Connections....................11 5. Operating Format ..................17 GLOBAL Function ....................................... 19 MIXER Function ........................................20 PREAMP Function ....................................... 21 HUSH® Function ........................................22 SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function ..................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Bank UP, Bank DOWN, and RECALL footswitches For a thorough explanation of the Utopia G100 and its features, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. After removing the Utopia G100 from the box, save all packing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit.
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. •...

  • Page 6: Quick Reference

    2. Quick Reference...
  • Page 7 Recall the preset you have scrolled to by pressing the RECALL button. NOTE, holding the RECALL button down for two seconds will MUTE the output of the UTOPIA G100. To disengage the MUTE, hold the RECALL button down for two seconds.

  • Page 8: Utopia G100 Top And Back Panels

    3. UTOPIA G100 Top and Back Panels...
  • Page 9 In the "Title Edit" function, this knob will scroll through the character locations to be edited. 6 FUNCTION SELECT control This knob allows access to each function of the UTOPIA G100 depending on which con- figuration is currently recalled. 7 EXPRESSION PEDAL The built-in expression pedal will change parameter(s) that have been assigned to the pedal in the Pedal Controllers function.
  • Page 10 PA system, two guitar amplifiers, etc. 13 OUTPUT LEFT/MONO jack This 1/4" jack provides the left output of the UTOPIA G100. This output is a MONO output and should be used in mono situations, such as plugging into the front of an amplifier. For stereo situations you must also use the OUTPUT RIGHT Jack.

  • Page 11: Connections

    4. Connections Standard Connection with a Guitar Amplifier...
  • Page 12 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a Stereo Power Amplifier...
  • Page 13 4. Connections..continued..Connection in Stereo to Two Guitar Amplifiers.
  • Page 14 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a PA System...
  • Page 15 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a Computer...
  • Page 16 4. Connections..continued..Connection to a Recording Workstation...

  • Page 17: Operating Format

    The root of each preset's sound is its configuration. The configuration determines both the effects available for a given preset and the order in which those effects are executed. The Utopia G100 provides 6 fixed con- figurations to achieve a wide array of preset sounds, any of which may be instantly called up at any time.
  • Page 18 The UTOPIA G100 is set up to allow you to first access each function (via the FUNCTION SELECT knob), then the parameter list for each function (via the PARAMETER SELECT knob) and finally the adjustable value for each parameter (via the PARAMETER ADJUST knob).

  • Page 19: Global Function

    GLOBAL Function The first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all presets (i.e. the settings stored for these parameters are the same for all presets). The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these Global parameters: OUTPUT The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the UTOPIA G100 is a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.

  • Page 20: Mixer Function

    MIXER Function The next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are included in all presets -- regardless of which configu- ration is currently recalled -- although the parameter values stored in this function are only for the currently recalled preset.

  • Page 21: Preamp Function

    The VARIAC ADJUST parameter adjusts the level at which the preamp stage in the UTOPIA G100 begins to distort. A Variac is a voltage attenuat- ing device that plugs into an AC wall outlet and adjusts the voltage level to any device which is plugged into it.

  • Page 22: Hush® Function

    HUSH is a patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH system contained in the UTOPIA G100, though modeled after the latest analog HUSH design, is a fully digital imple- mentation achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The low level expander of the HUSH system operates like an electronic volume control. The analog version of the HUSH utilizes a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) circuit which can control the gain between the input and the output from unity to 30, 40 or even 50(dB) of gain reduction.

  • Page 23: Speaker Simulator Function

    SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function The SPEAKER SIMULATOR function is included in all presets and provides a realistic ap- proximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the UTOPIA G100 directly to a mixing board, recording system or other full range system.

  • Page 24: Compressor Function

    COMPRESSOR Function The COMPRESSOR function is available in all configurations. This function allows you to compress the signal prior to the distortion stage. Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones, and also to increase sustain when using distorted tones. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these COMPRESSOR parameters: COMPRESSOR The COMPRESSOR IN/OUT parameter determines whether the...

  • Page 25: Wah-Wah Function

    The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configu- ration title. The UTOPIA G100 has an internal wah-wah which allows for the built-in expression pedal to be used as a wah-wah pedal when selected in the Pedal Controllers function. To do this, you will need to activate this in the "PEDAL CONTROLLERs"...

  • Page 26: Phaser Function

    PHASER Function The PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHA" in the configuration title. Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, then shifting the phase of different frequencies of one signal and mixing it back with the original signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these PHASER parameters: PHASER The PHASER IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Phaser is active...

  • Page 27: Flanger Function

    FLANGER Function The FLANGER function is available only in configurations displaying "FLA" in the configuration title. Flanging involves splitting the input signal into at least two individual delayed signals (Voice 1 and voice 2), then modulating these delayed signals so that, when summed back with the direct signal, phase cancellations will occur at some frequencies while peaks in the response will occur at others.

  • Page 28: Tremolo Function

    TREMOLO Function The TREMOLO function is available only in configurations displaying "TRE" in the configuration title. The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these TREMOLO parameters: TREMOLO I/O The TREMOLO IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Tremolo is active or bypassed for the current preset.

  • Page 29: Pitch Shift Function

    The PAN parameter allows you to pan the shifted signal to the left or right channel. PITCH The PITCH parameter selects what harmony note the UTOPIA G100 will produce based on the input note. The value displayed for this parameter represents the number of cents that the signal will be shifted (adjustable in 20-cent increments).

  • Page 30: Pitch Shift Intervals

    PITCH SHIFT INTERVALS CORRESPONDING PARAMETER INTERVAL VALUE +1200 1 Octave Major 7th +1100 minor 7th +1000 Major 6th +900 Voices above the input signal +800 minor 6th perfect 5th +700 diminished 5th +600 perfect 4th +500 Major 3rd +400 +300 minor 3rd Major 2nd +200...

  • Page 31: Chorus Function

    The CHORUS function is available only in configurations displaying "CHR" in the configuration title. The Chorus effect in the UTOPIA G100 is produced by using two delayed signals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), detuning these delayed signals (slightly changing their pitch), then modulating the detune effect so that the amount of pitch detune is constantly varying.
  • Page 32 PAN 2 PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel. DEPTH 2 The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modulation of the Voice 2 signal. A lower depth setting will produce a more subtle detune effect, while a higher setting will produce a more extreme detuning of Voice 2.

  • Page 33: Delay Function

    Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The UTOPIA G100 provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
  • Page 34 SOURCE 2 The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the direct signal (DIR). DLY HF DAMP The DELAY HIGH FREQUENCY DAMPING parameter controls the amount of high frequency content in the delayed and regenerated signals.

  • Page 35: Reverb Function

    REVERB Function The REVERB function is available in all presets. Reverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem as a single continuous sound. These echoes gradually decrease in intensity until they are ulti- mately absorbed by the boundaries and obstacles within a room.

  • Page 36: Utopia G100 Configurations

    6. UTOPIA G100 Configurations PRE, CHR, DL, REV Configuration (Preamp, Chorus, Delay, Reverb)
  • Page 37 PRE, CHR, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Chorus, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 38 PRE, CHR, DL, REV Parameter List - - continued..FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY DELAY (Delay Status v i t MIX (Source 1/Source 2 Mix Level) S1 <0 to 100> S2 SOURCE 2 (Source 2 Select) DIRECT, Voice 2 DLY HF DAMP (Delay High Frequency Damping)

  • Page 39: Pre, Fla, Dl, Rev Configuration

    PRE, FLA, DL, REV Configuration Preamp, Flanger, Delay, Reverb...
  • Page 40 PRE, FLA, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Flanger, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 41 PRE, FLA, DL, REV Parameter List - - continued..FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY DELAY (Delay St v i t MIX (Source 1/Source 2 Mix Level) S1 <0 to 100> S2 SOURCE 2 (Source 2 Select) DIRECT, Voice 2 DLY HF DAMP (Delay High Frequency Damping) 0 to 99...

  • Page 42: Pre, Tre, Dl, Rev Configuration

    PRE, TRE, DL, REV Configuration Preamp, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb...
  • Page 43 PRE, TRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 44 PRE, TRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - continued..FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY DELAY (Delay St v i t MIX (Source 1/Source 2 Mix Level) S1 <0 to 100> S2 SOURCE 2 (Source 2 Select) DIRECT, Voice 2 DLY HF DAMP (Delay High Frequency Damping) 0 to 99...

  • Page 45: Pre, Psh, Dl, Rev Configuration

    PRE, PSH, DL, REV Configuration Preamp, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb...
  • Page 46 PRE, PSH, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 47 PRE, PSH, DL, REV Parameter List - -continued..FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY DELAY (Delay St v i t MIX (Source 1/Source 2 Mix Level) S1 <0 to 100> S2 SOURCE 2 (Source 2 Select) DIRECT, Voice 2 DLY HF DAMP (Delay High Frequency Damping) 0 to 99...

  • Page 48: Wa, Pre, Dl, Rev Configuration

    WA, PRE, DL, REV Configuration Wah Wah, Preamp, Delay, Reverb...
  • Page 49 WA, PRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - Wah-Wah, Preamp, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 50 WA, PRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - continued..FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY DELAY (Delay St v i t MIX (Source 1/Source 2 Mix Level) S1 <0 to 100> S2 SOURCE 2 (Source 2 Select) DIRECT, Voice 2 DLY HF DAMP (Delay High Frequency Damping) 0 to 99...

  • Page 51: Pha, Pre, Dl, Rev Configuration

    PHA, PRE, DL, REV Configuration Phaser, Preamp, Delay, Reverb...
  • Page 52 PHA, PRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - Phaser, Preamp, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) Stereo, Mono SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B +30(dB) MASTER VOLUME -40(dB) to +6(dB)
  • Page 53 PHA, PRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - continued..FUNCTION (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) DELAY DELAY (Delay St v i t MIX (Source 1/Source 2 Mix Level) S1 <0 to 100> S2 SOURCE 2 (Source 2 Select) DIRECT, Voice 2 DLY HF DAMP (Delay High Frequency Damping) 0 to 99...

  • Page 54: Operating The Utopia G100

    Selecting a preset: Step 1 There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA G100. You can either turn the PRESET knob to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will show the selected preset number. Using this knob to select a preset provides automatic recall.

  • Page 55: Changing Preset Parameters

    Changing preset parameters: Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to select the function heading which contains Step 1 the parameter(s) you wish to change. **** REVERB **** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to the specific parameter you wish to change.

  • Page 56: Storing Changed Preset Parameters

    Storing changed preset parameters: While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the Step 1 store procedure. The display will now alternate between the destination preset number and title and "STORE AT PRESET" 29 PRESET TITLE STORE AT PRESET Turn the PRESET knob to select the desired preset number to store the new Step 2...

  • Page 57: Selecting A Configuration

    WA,PRE,DL,REV Note: The new configuration will not take effect until it is stored. Step 4 Press the STORE button to initiate the store procedure. The UTOPIA G100 display will alternate between the current preset number/title and "STORE AT PRESET". 29 PRESET TITLE...

  • Page 58: Editing A Preset Title

    NOTE: The STORE button must be pressed to save the new title. Exiting the Title Edit function before pressing the STORE button will erase any editing that was done in Title Edit. Also, after flashing "STORED", the UTOPIA G100 will exit the title edit mode and return to the main preset number.

  • Page 59: Pedal Controllers

    Pedal Controllers The "Pedal Controllers" function allows for specific UTOPIA G100 adjustable parameters to be mapped (or assigned) to the built-in expression pedal for real-time control over the selected parameter. The Pedal Controllers option lets you assign one controller for "quick adjust" or assign one or two parameters to the built-in expression pedal.
  • Page 60 ULIM C1 NOTE: The UTOPIA G100 allows you to select an upper and lower value limit which the parameter cannot exceed. For example, if a parameter has a value range from 0 to 127, yet you would like the range of the parameter to vary from only 50 to 127, you may set a lower limit of 50 and an upper limit of 127 via the Upper (ULIM) and Lower Limit (LLIM) parameters.
  • Page 61 Pedal Controllers..continued..... You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any param- Step 12 eter, the LED above the "STORE" button will light. Press the STORE button to save the changes you have made. "STORE AT PRESET" will flash intermittently with the current preset.

  • Page 62: Pedal Status

    The PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT parameter to ON, the UTOPIA G100 will track the position of the expression pedal (assuming the expressoin pedal is presently or had been previously assigned to "PEDAL VOLU") and vary the preset volume accordingly from preset to preset.
  • Page 63 Pedal Status..continued..... Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the RUN STAT parameter. RUN STAT Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the RUN STAT param- eter. RUN STAT Step 4 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the PEDAL VOL- UME parameter.

  • Page 64: Factory Restore

    The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shipped from the factory. Either the entire UTOPIA G100 memory can be restored or a single preset can be restored. Note that you do NOT need to restore presets 65 to 128 as these are factory preset that can not be altered and stored.
  • Page 65 Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob 2 steps clockwise to "ALL RESTORE 0". ALL RESTORE A specific code number must be entered to restore the UTOPIA G100 memory Step 3 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to enter the number "22".

  • Page 66: Selecting A Power On Preset

    Selecting a Power on Preset: The UTOPIA G100 allows you to store a Power On preset which will always be recalled when the unit is turned on. Turn the PRESET knob to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time Step 1 the unit is turned on.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Input Impedance 1M Ohm Maximum Input Level +4 dBu @ 1KHz ¼" Input Jack mono + 8 dBu Maximum Output Level ¼" Output Jacks Left and Right. Headphone Jack 1/8" Stereo (Load Impedance 32 Ohm Min) Important: Listening to headphones at levels above 85 dBu may cause hearing damage! Due to hi output capabilities present in the HEADPHONE OUTPUTS it is...

  • Page 68: Utopia G100 Preset Listing - User Presets

    Utopia G100 Preset Listing - user presets Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Utopia G100 British Distortion w/Delay Volume Zero Volume Full Volume Clean Strat Zero Volume Full Volume Whammy Man British Distortion w/Delay Pitch Actual Pitch Octave Higher...

  • Page 69: Utopia G100 Preset Listing - Factory Presets

    Utopia G100 Preset Listing - factory presets Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Utopia G100 British Distortion w/Delay Volume Zero Volume Full Volume Clean Strat olume Zero Volume Full Volume Whammy Man British Distortion w/Delay Pitch Actual Pitch Octave Higher...
  • Page 72 Rocktron -A Division of GHS Corporation 2813 Wilber Avenue Battle Creek MI 49015 Rocktron Phone: 1-(269)-968-3351 Email: info@rocktron.com Check us out on the web at: www.rocktron.com 2006-0001 Rev. 9/01/06...

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