The Advanced Switching System User  
Manual  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Quick Start
3. Buttons and Connections
4. Basic Operation
5. Control Features
a) Aux/Tuner Out
b) Pre Gain
c) Post Gain
d) Remote Switches
e) Output Selection
f) Phase Reverse Out2
6. Stomp Box Mode
7. Stomp Box mode SUBTRACT (software upgrade)
8. Bank Up Engage
9. Post Gain Functions
a) Movable Volume Insert Loop
b) Delay Spill Over
10. MIDI IN and OUT (software upgrade)
11. ADVANCED FEATURES (software upgrade)
a) Start Up Options (software upgrade)
b) Software (software upgrade)
c) Factory Reset
12. G2’s True Bypass Dynamic Computed Array  
13. FAQ’s and Set Up Examples
a) Connecting an amplifier’s’ effects loop
b) Wet/Dry rigs c)Best order of effects
14. Tech Spec and Patent

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1. INTRODUCING G2
I’d like to congratulate you on having such incredibly good taste, demonstrated so profoundly
with your purchase of TheGigRig G2, the world’s most advanced pedalboard switching system.
12 years ago we patented and released TheGigRig Pro14 programmable true bypass pedal
board switcher. It was the first of its kind and became the switching system of choice for
professionals around the world. In that 10 years we have never stopped pushing ourselves,
always listening, always learning through experience and always asking the question, ‘what can
we do better?’
G2 is the answer to that question.

We’ve taken everything we loved about TheGigRig Pro14, expanded on it, improved and added
features that we know you’re going to love, then delivered it in the most compact and
pedalboard/user friendly way possible.
I know you’ll be amazed at what G2 can do, how easy it is to use and the sonic possibilities that
are available to you with the touch of a single footswitch. And let’s not forget the most important
part - I know you’ll love how G2 enhances your tone. G2 does not create tone, it protects it and
eliminates the elements that drag your tone down stopping it from being all it can be. And
because of our very special ‘True Bypass DCA’ (Dynamic Computed Array) it does it in the most
transparent and effective way possible.
If you want to dive right in check out the ‘Quick Start Guide’ which will get you up and rocking in
no time, but we do recommend you read the full manual when you get a chance, so your armed
with the knowledge of just what G2 is capable of.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Don’t forget to post pics of your
board on our Facebook page, we’d love to see them – www.facebook.com/thegigrig.page
I genuinely appreciate your decision to put G2 at the heart of your pedalboard. I know you’ll love
it, and you should know that the team and I are here to support you every non-tap dancing step
of the way.
Daniel Steinhardt - TheGigRig.com

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2. QUICK START GUIDE

You are now ready to rock! Need more presets? Simply press the bank up switch,
choose the bank you want, then choose the presets. G2 has 120 presets in total. 8 banks
of 15 presets.

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Stomp Box Mode

End of Quick Start Guide…

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3. BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS

1. Footswitch – There are 14 footswitches on the G2.

2. Phase Out 2 – This button reverses the phase on OUT2. If you use
two amps then you can ensure that both amps are always in phase.
This is a global command and effects ALL footswitches, however, it
is possible to program a different phase per preset. See the
Advanced Functions section.
3. Bank Up Engage – This is how you access the banks. Press the BANK UP ENGAGE
button and you’ll see lights 1~8 flash. Simply select the bank you want, and then press
the preset you want to engage. G2 now has 120 presets.
4. OUTPUTS 1&2 – Choose any combination of outputs 1&2 per preset.
5. STOMP BOX MODE – You can set up your presets in 2 different states. The first is
standard preset mode where you press the footswitch and it clears the previous
selection, and the second is STOMP BOX MODE, which lets you add/layer sounds
together WITHOUT clearing the previous sound.
6. REMOTE SWITCHES – There are 4 isolated latching remote switches via 2 TRS
connections.
7. POST GAIN ON – This button will turn on the POST GAIN feature for this pre-set. (Press
and hold for 3 seconds UNITY GAIN. This circuit can be moved after any loop. See
special functions footswitch number 5.
8. POST GAIN VOLUME SELECT – These two UP and DOWN buttons allow you to
precisely set the level of POST gain. Hold the button down to increase rapidly, or press
individually for fine-tuning.

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9. POST GAIN LEVEL INDICATOR – This is a visual reference on where you POST GAIN
volume is set. Remember that no matter where it’s set, it needs to be activated by
pressing the POST GAIN ON button (number 7).
10. Effects Loops – These effects loop buttons are where you program the effects that you
want to have turned on for a particular sound.
11. PRE GAIN ON – This button will turn on the PRE GAIN feature for this pre-set. This
circuit is BEFORE the effects loops. Press and hold for 3 seconds to find UNITY GAIN.
12. PRE GAIN VOLUME SELECT – These two UP and DOWN buttons allow you to
precisely set the level of PRE gain. Hold the button down to increase rapidly, or press
individually for fine tuning.
13. PRE GAIN LEVEL INDICATOR – This is a visual reference on where you POST GAIN
volume is set. Remember that no matter where it’s set, it needs to be activated by
pressing the POST GAIN ON button (number 7)
14. TUNER/AUX – This turns on the tuner output on the back panel of G2. You can have
any preset set up as your tuner out.
15. TheGigRig LOGO – This backlit logo tells you that the power is on and will also let you
know when you are in the HIDDEN PRESET. Go to any preset, you will see the red LED
light up saying that you are on that pre-set. Now press it a second time and you are in
the HIDDEN PRESET, at the same time the logo will turn blue to indicate that you are in
the hidden preset. You can set this up as a bypass, or a tuner, anything you like. You
can also DISABLE this feature so the second press simply stays on the preset by
powering up while holding down footswitch 14.

1. INPUT – Plug your guitar in here

2. 2. TUNER/AUX OUT – Connect your tuner here. The TUNER/AUX button on the top
panel of G2 activates the TUNER/AUX output.
3. EFFECTS LOOPS SEND – These SEND jacks are connected to the INPUT of your
pedal. Loops 1~9 are mono sends, and loop 10 has stereo sends. If you are only using a
mono pedal, use the 10m send
4. EFFECTS LOOPS RETURN – This is where you connect the OUTPUT of your effects.
Loops 1~8 have mono returns while loops 9 & 10 both have stereo returns.

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5. REMOTE SWITCHES – There are 4 remote switches in G2

accessed via two TRS (TIP, RING, and SLEEVE)
connections. The connections are as illustrated in the
diagram. These connections are LATCHING, not momentary

6. SERIAL NUMBER – Every G2 has its own unique serial

number. If you need to get in touch for any reason regarding your G2, please quote this
serial number
7. OUTPUTS 1 & 2 – These outputs are the point where the signal leaves G2 and heads
back to your amp. If you are using a single amp then use OUT1 ONLY! Out1 Is your
earth so it needs to be connected at all times to a good earth/ground. OUTPUT 2 is
isolated using a high quality audio transformer ensuring that you won’t get earth loops.
Connect your second amp to OUTPUT 2 and choose the combination of outputs you
want using the OUTPUT selection buttons on the top panel.
8. VOLUME INSERT LOOP – The volume loop insert is the perfect place to put your
volume pedal. It is part of the POST AMP circuit and turned on when you have the
POST GAIN included on a preset. This insert can be moved after any effects loop so you
decide where it works best for you. The VOLUME LOOP INSERT can also be used to
connect your amplifier’s effects loop to G2. Check out the Special Functions section for
more info.
9. BANK UP – Connect our optional BANK MANAGER switch here so you can remotely
access the other banks. You can use any MOMENTARY switch. Press the connected
switch, you’ll see the lights 1~8 flashing (except for one light which will be solid. This tells
you the bank you are currently on.) Select the bank you want to go to, then select the
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4. BASIC OPERATION AND EFFECTS LOOPS

G2 is so incredibly easy and intuitive to use. You simply press the footswitch/preset that you
want to set up, then press the Effects Loops and Control Features buttons that you want to link
to that preset, and you’re done! Don’t look for a store/save button, it’s not there. Every time you
press an Effects Loops or Control Features button, G2 remembers what you’ve pressed and
automatically saves it to whatever preset you’re on.

Lets have a look at programing your Effects Loops

On the top panel you’ll see the EFFECTS LOOPS buttons. These correspond to the EFFECTS
LOOPS sends and returns on the back panel of G2

Let’s look at loop1. The SEND from LOOP1 plugs into the INPUT of the pedal you want in loop1.
Then the OUTPUT of the pedal plugs into the RTN of loop1. Repeat for all the loops. With your
guitar plugged into the INPUT and your amp plugged into the OUT1 try turning on some loops
by pressing the EFFECTS LOOPS BUTTONS.

Your guitar signal travels through any selected effects loops from 1 through 10, right to left

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The order in which you place the effects in the loops has a big difference on your sound.
There’s more information in the ‘Tone Tips’ section of TheGigRig.com

Stereo Loops
For lovers of stereo effects, G2 includes 2 stereo EFFECTS LOOPS. Loop 9 has a mono send
and stereo return, loop 10 has a stereo send and stereo return. These are clearly marked on the
back panel. If you are using MONO effects then use the send and returns on the left marked ‘M’.
For stereo effects use connect the second stereo connection to the send and returns marked
with ‘ST’. G2 automatically detects if the stereo connections are made and when either of these
loops are selected, routes the stereo signal left and right through G2’s outputs 1&2.

Once you have selected your combination of effects loops, that combination is automatically
stored. Every time you press a button on G2, every time you select or de-select an effects loop
or control feature, it is stored to whatever preset you are on. Don’t look for a store button, there
is one. G2 takes does it all

Designed using the same techniques as aircraft software, for freeze free reliable operation, it
makes sure you don’t lose your settings. Even if the power is lost in the middle of changing a
patch it will remember your last action. To make sure you can’t go wrong it also stores all your
settings for over 40 years, even with the power switched off!

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5. CONTROL FEATURES

 
a) TUNER/AUX  
This  function  allows  you  to  set  up  ANY  preset  as  your  tuner.  Simply  connect  your  tuner  to  the  
TUNER/AUX  output  on  the  back  panel  of  G2  then  go  to  the  preset  you  want  to  set  up  as  your  
tuner  and  press  the  TUNER/AUX  button.  Now  whenever  you  go  to  that  preset,  your  signal  will  
be  sent  straight  to  the  TUNER/AUX  output  
 
b) PRE  GAIN  
The  PRE  GAIN  function  on  G2  gives  you  the  ability  to  send  a  controlled  level  to  the  input  of  the  
first  effect  selected  in  the  chain,  OR  you  can  set  it  up  with  no  effects  loops  selected  and  simply  
have  a  buffered  clean  signal  to  your  amp.  Simply  press  the  PRE  GAIN  button,  then  the  blue  LED  
will  come  on  indicating  that  the  PRE  GAIN  circuit  is  now  selected  for  this  pre-­‐set.  To  find  UNITY  
gain  (where  the  output  level  is  the  same  as  the  input  level)  simply  press  and  hold  the  PRE  GAIN  
ON  button  for  3  seconds  and  the  level  will  automatically  be  set  to  unity.    
Now  use  the  UP  and  DOWN  buttons  to  select  your  level.  If  you  press  and  hold  the  UP  and  
DOWN  buttons  the  volume  will  change  quickly.  To  fine  tune  simply  press  the  UP  or  DOWN  
buttons  momentarily  and  it  will  increase  incrementally  per  press.  There  are  200  increments  to  
the  volume  level  so  you  can  set  it  to  be  exactly  the  volume  you  need.  Remember,  the  PRE  GAIN  
needs  to  be  turned  on  for  the  PRE  GAIN  circuit  to  work.  You  can  easily  tell  exactly  where  your  
volume  is  set  by  toggling  the  PRE  GAIN  button  on  and  off  to  compare  the  level  with  your  direct  
sound.    
With  the  PRE  GAIN  off,  the  circuit  is  completely  removed  from  your  signal  path.  
 
c) POST  GAIN    
Like  the  PRE  GAIN,  the  POST  GAIN  gives  you  the  ability  to  select  a  volume  level  but  this  time  it  is  
AFTER  your  effects.  In  fact,  the  POST  GAIN  circuit  is  positioned  after  loop  10  as  standard  BUT  
you  can  actually  position  the  post  gain  amplifier  AFTER  any  effects  loop  you  like.  To  reposition  
the  Post  Gain  Amplifier  simply  power  up  holding  down  footswitch  5,  then  press  and  hold  the  
effects  loop  button  you  want  to  place  the  amp  AFTER.    

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Also  the  VOLUME  PEDAL  INSERT  LOOP  is  part  of  the  POST  GAIN  circuit.  This  insert  is  a  great  
place  for  your  volume  pedal,  or  to  use  with  the  effects  send  and  return  from  your  amplifier.  It  
means  you  can  connect  your  effects  to  your  amp’s  FX  loop  WITHOUT  having  to  give  up  one  of  
your  G2  effects  loops.    
The  POST  GAIN  feature  work  exactly  the  same  as  the  PRE  GAIN  feature.  Simply  press  the  POST  
GAIN  button  to  turn  it  on  then  use  the  UP  and  DOWN  arrows  to  select  the  level.  
To  find  UNITY  gain  (where  the  output  level  is  the  same  as  the  input  level)  simply  press  and  hold  
the  PRE  GAIN  ON  button  for  3  seconds  and  the  level  will  automatically  be  set  to  unity.  
 
d) REMOTE  SWITCHES  
G2  will  allow  you  to  remotely  switch  pretty  much  anything  that  uses  a  
latching  switch  such  as  amplifier  channels  and  reverb,  remote  switching  
effects,  and  of  course  our  Remote  LOOPY2’s.    G2  boasts  4  latching  
remote  switches  using  2  ¼”  TRS  sockets.  Simply  insert  the  ¼”  TRS  (TIP,  
RING,  SLEEVE)  cables  into  the  REMOTE  SWITCHES  connections  on  the  
back  panel  of  G2,  then  connect  that  to  your  amp  and/or  device  that  you  
want  to  switch  remotely.    
Once  the  connections  are  made  simply  press  the  REMOTE  SWITCH  button(s)  on  G2’s  front  panel  
that  you  want  to  turn  on  with  your  current  preset  and  you’re  done!  
 
e) OUTPUTS  1&2  
If  you  run  a  dual  amp  or  stereo  rig  you’ll  be  very  pleased  to  know  that  G2  has  2  independent  
switchable  outputs.  These  outputs  solve  all  the  problems  associated  with  multi  amp  rigs  being  
mainly  earth/ground  loops  and  phase  problems.  Out2  uses  a  high  quality  audio  transformer  and  
some  very  special  TGR  circuitry  to  ensure  that  there  will  be  no  earth  loops  between  the  two  
amps,  and  using  the  PHASE  button  you’ll  be  able  to  ensure  your  2  amps  are  always  IN  PHASE.  
YOU  MUST  HAVE  OUT  1  CONNECTED  as  it  is  your  main  earth.    You  don’t  necessarily  need  to  
have  it  switched  on,  but  it  needs  to  be  connected  to  your  amp  with  a  good  path  to  ground/earth.    
OUT  2  is  the  ISOLATED  output.  This  output  is  floating  and  will  ensure  that  with  two  amps  
connected  OUT  1  gives  you  your  path  to  earth/ground  and  OUT  2  gives  you  an  isolated  output.    
With  the  outputs  connected  to  your  2  amps  simply  press  the  OUT1  and  OUT2  buttons  and  set  
up  the  combination  of  amps  you  want  per  sound.    
 
f) PHASE  
The  PHASE  button  flips  the  phase  on  OUT  2  so  no  matter  what  two  amplifiers  you’re  plugged  
into,  you  can  insure  that  they’ll  always  be  in  phase.    
When  you’re  talking  about  phase  in  this  context  it  is  a  relative  term.  What  it  means  is  that  if  you  
have  two  amplifiers  working  together  you  want  the  speakers  to  be  moving  in  the  same  direction,  
i.e.  when  the  speaker  in  one  amp  pushes  forward,  you  want  the  other  amplifiers’  speaker  to  do  
the  same.    When  one  amps’  speaker  pushes  forward  and  the  other  amps’  speaker  pulls  back,  
this  means  that  the  amps  are  OUT  of  phase.  Certain  frequencies  get  cancelled  out  and  can  leave  
the  tone  sounding  very  thin.  Checking  if  the  two  amps  are  in  phase  is  easy.  Simply  turn  them  up  
to  an  equal  level,  the  toggle  the  PHASE  button.  One  setting  they  will  sound  rich  and  full,  the  
other  setting  they’ll  sound  thin.  Thin  is  out  of  phase,  full  is  in  phase.  

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6. STOMP BOX MODE

One of the features on the original Pro14 that was universally loved was STOMP BOX
MODE, which could be set up on either the top or the bottom rail of presets. We’ve taken
this feature one step further with G2, so instead of this feature only being available on either
rail, you can now choose ANY preset to be in STOMP BOX MODE.
Here’s how it works

1. Here is preset 1. No lights are on so it is off. (well duh!)

2. Press preset 1 and the red LED comes on above the footswitch. You might want this
preset to be your delay sound which might be in loop 10, so you press LOOP 10 on the
EFFECTS LOOPS panel. Loop 10 turns on indicated by the blue LED so you can
clearly see what has been selected.

3. Now press the STOMP BOX MODE button. The yellow LED above the footswitch lights
up telling you that preset 1 is set up in STOMP BOX MODE. The yellow led above the
STOMP BOX MODE will also light up indicating that STOMP BOX has been selected
for this sound. This preset is now set up in STOMP BOX MODE.

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4. Let’s press a standard preset, number 2 which might have loops 1, 3 and 8 selected.

We want to ADD the delay from loop 10 ON TOP of this sound, but don’t want to clear
this sound. All we have to do is press preset number one which is set up in STOMP
BOX MODE
Note – when you go to a standard preset, all the STOMP BOX MODE presets will
still have their yellow LED lit telling you that THIS footswitch is set up in STOMP
BOX MODE. When a yellow LED is on, it means the preset is locked. To edit a
STOMP BOX MODE preset you MUST turn STOMP BOX MODE OFF, then edit the
preset, and then turn STOMP BOX MODE back on again

5. Let’s add something else. Let’s say we have preset 4 set up in STOMP BOX MODE to
change our amps’ channel using one of the REMOTE SWITCHES. Kick that in and the
amp channel changes with all of the previous selections still activated.

6. We’ve built up quite a sound here, now we just want to go back to a simple preset. Easy,
just press any normal preset. This turns off all the added STOMP BOX MODE presets
and takes you straight back to one of your core sounds

The Golden Rule - If a button does not respond, you need to look at the Stomp Light. To edit a
patch you must exit stomp mode. Exit stomp mode by pressing the stomp mode button to turn
off the yellow stomp light and then press the foot switch you want to edit. After editing you can
turn the stomp light back on again.

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7. USING STOMP BOX MODE TO SUBTRACT FROM A

PRESET
So you can see how useful using Stomp Box mode is to add to a preset, but what about the
ability to subtract?
Let’s say you have a solo preset that incudes loops 1, 3, and 8 and let’s say that the effect in
loop 8 is a chorus.

You’re very happy with this sound but it would be nice to be able to remove the chorus from this
preset.
Let’s set up the chorus in loop8 on a separate footswitch in Stomp Box mode, same method as
above

Now with my clean chorus sound (preset 2) selected I add this Stomp Box mode, and quess
what? Nothing Happens! That’s right, because you’ve ADDED the Chorus (loop 8) in Stomp Box
mode, and it’s already a part of the preset, but now if I TURN OFF preset 4…

It will SUBTRACT that loop from the preset. A very handy feature indeed J

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8. BANK UP ENGAGE & HIDDEN PRESET

G2  boasts  120  presets  separated  into  8  banks.    

 
On  the  top  panel  you’ll  see  footswitches  1  through  to  14.  Each  of  these  can  be  set  up  as  
a  standard  preset  OR  in  STOMP  BOX  MODE.  

To  access  a  different  bank  of  presets  simply  press  the  ENGAGE  BANK  UP  button.  You’ll  
see  the  lights  above  footswitches  1~8  flash.  1  footswitch  light  will  be  constant,  this  tells  
you  the  bank  you’re  currently  on.  Press  the  bank  you  want  to  go  to,  and  then  press  the  
preset  you  want  to  go  to.    

Of  course  it’s  not  always  feasible  to  do  this  in  the  middle  of  a  song  
so  we  have  included  a  BANK  UP  ENGAGE  REMOTE  on  the  rear  
panel  of  G2.  Use  our  BANK  MANAGER  or  any  MOMENTARY  

footswitch  here  to  access  the  other  banks  of  presets.    

We  now  sell  our  very  own  G2  BANK  MANAGER  switch  available  at  
TheGigRig.com  

Hidden  Preset    

All  banks  of  G2  can  include  a  hidden  preset.  To  turn  this  feature  on  simply  
power  up  G2  while  holding  down  footswitch  14  (repeat  to  turn  the  feature  
off  again)  Now  to  access  the  HIDDEN  PRESET,  all  you  need  to  do  is  press  any  
selected  standard  preset  for  a  second  time.  You’ll  know  you’re  in  the  hidden  preset  as  TheGigRig  logo  
will  glow  blue  

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9. POST GAIN FUNCTIONS

Insert  Loop  

The  Volume  Insert  Loop  is  connected  to  the  Post  Gain  circuit  and  is  turned  on  whenever  you  activate  the  
Post  Gain  amplifier.  With  nothing  plugged  to  the  Insert  Loop  the  Post  Gain  will  simply  amplify  your  signal  
at  the  output  but  when  you  connect  to  the  Volume  Insert  the  signal  from  the  Post  Gain  is  routed  to  the  
Insert.  This  gives  you  some  really  fantastic  options.  

 
1. Use  any  volume  pedal,  passive  or  active  with  no  tone  loss.  Simply  set  the  maximum  level  using  
the  post  gain  buttons  on  the  front  panel  and  the  low  impedance  Post  Gain  circuit  will  drive  the  
Volume  Pedal.  
2. Use  the  Insert  to  connect  to  your  amplifiers  FX  Loop.  This  makes  using  your  amplifiers  effects  
loop  so  easy,  and  you  don’t  have  to  give  up  a  loop  in  G2  to  do  it.  And  as  this  loop  is  movable,  
you  can  place  this  insert  after  ANY  G2  effects  loop  you  like.  

Movable  Insert  

That’s  right,  you  can  actually  place  the  insert  after  ANY  effects  loop  you  like.  Not  only  that  but  you  can  
change  that  position  for  each  bank  of  8  presets.  If  you  want  your  volume  pedal  after  your  Overdrives,  
then  place  the  insert  AFTER  your  OD’s.  Want  your  delay  pedal  in  your  amp’s  FX  loop?  Simply  place  the  
insert  before  your  delay  pedal.  Easy  

Here’s  how  it  works  

Your  G2  is  shipped  with  POST  GAIN  after  loop  10,  but  if  you  place  it  after  loop  8  it  will  look  like  this.  

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This  is  a  great  position  to  have  the  Post  Gain  amplifier  if  you  use  stereo  effects  as  the  amplifier  will  drive  
the  input  to  the  stereo  effects  so  any  gain  change  will  happen  on  both  stereo  outputs.  To  change  the  
position  of  the  Post  Gain  circuit  simply  Power  Up  holding  down  footswitch  5.  The  effects  loop  buttons  
will  now  flash.  Press  and  hold  the  effects  loop  button  you  want  your  Post  Gain/Volume  Insert  to  be  
AFTER.  The  lights  will  cycle  and  you’re  done.  If  I  press  Effects  Loop  button  4,  then  the  post  gain  circuit  
will  be  between  loops  4&5.  

 
Remember,  that  to  use  the  insert  loop,  the  Post  Gain  must  be  turned  ON  

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Delay  Trails  

Another  amazing  function  of  G2  is  the  ability  to  have  your  delay  ‘spillover’  into  the  next  preset  using  a  
built  in  mixer  in  combination  with  our  Post  Gain  amplifier.  You  can  have  your  delay  in  either  loop  9  or  10  

There  are  3  easy  steps  to  set  this  up  

1. First  you  must  move  the  Post  Gain  amplifier  AFTER  your  delay  pedal.  If  the  Post  Gain  is  before  it  
can  create  a  feedback  loop  which  can  cause  real  issues.  Power  up  holding  down  footswitch  5.  
You’ll  see  the  Effects  Loop  lights  flashing.  Now  press  the  effects  loop  button  you  want  to  place  
the  Post  Gain  amp  AFTER.  If  your  delay  is  in  loop  9,  then  press  9  or  10.  If  your  delay  is  in  1o,  then  
press  10.  
2. Turn  on  the  Delay  Trails  function.  Power  up  holding  down  9  if  your  delay  is  in  9,  or  10  if  your  
delay  is  in  10.  
3. Your  trails  function  is  now  ON.  To  set  up  a  sound  with  trails  you  must  have  the  Post  Gain  
amplifier  selected  in  the  sound  where  you  want  trails.  For  example,  choose  a  sound  that  uses  
your  delay,  and  then  go  to  a  sound  with  the  Post  Gain  selected,  and  you  will  hear  the  echo  trail  
over  the  new  sound.  If  you  go  to  a  sound  WITHOUT  the  Post  Gain  selected,  the  sound  will  have  
no  trails.  His  way  you  can  actually  choose  which  sounds  will  have  trails  and  which  ones  won’t.  

 
Remember,  the  Post  Gain  amp  must  be  AFTER  the  loop  with  your  delay  in  to  use  trails  .    

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10. G2 MIDI

G2 has both Midi in and Midi out functionality.

Midi out can control any external MIDI
capable gear including amplifiers and pedals
etc. The MIDI IN lets you control your G2
externally from any device that sends MIDI
Program Patch Change messages.
Controlling your external MIDI device by G2 is
often as simple as just plugging in a MIDI
cable from the MIDI OUT of G2 to the MIDI IN
of your external device. G2 sends out a Midi
signal automatically every time you press a
foot switch; the default is Midi Chanel 1 but
you can change the MIDI channel per preset.
In fact you can send the program patch
change message on up to 3 separate MIDI
channels per preset.
We have added ten midi channels, so if you
don’t want a foot switch to send midi on CH1,
you can change to any of ten midi Channels
CH1 to CH10.

Midi-Out.
The codes your G2 sends out are standard program changes codes. The default setting outputs
these messages on Midi Ch1 but you can set this to any channel you like from 1 to 10, up to
three separate channels per preset.
Program change 1 is sent out from foot switch 1 and program change 2 for foot switch 2 and so
on up to foot switch 14. Program change 15 is sent out if you use the hidden preset.
When you go to a different bank on G2, the outputted Program Change message will
correspond to the preset on that bank. We’ve included a detailed chart below so you can see
exactly what Program Patch Change message is sent for each preset.

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Changing the MIDI channels Now, if you want your G2 to send out the program change code on
a different channel. Hold down foot switch 7 at power on and you will access the midi channel
setting system. You have a choice of any of 10 Channels for each foot switch.
Here is how it works: Hold down 7 and press the PHASE BUTTON and you will enter the Midi
setup mode. You can exit at any time by simply switching off the power.
In this mode all the foot switches will flash quickly; you can now press any foot switch; your G2
will then show you which midi channels your program change commands will be sent on via the
effects loop lights. In this mode your G2 will also send the midi out to the pedals and amps; this
is so you can check that the midi is doing exactly what you expect while still in midi setup mode.
You can jump between foot switches and see exactly what happens when each foot switch is
pressed.
The effects loop lights will show you the midi channels the program change codes have been
sent to. One or up to three lights will be ‘on’. For example foot switch 4 may show blue lights 1,
3 and 4; this means program change code 4 will be sent out on Midi CH1, CH3 and CH4. Your
G2 will also send these codes in the order they were entered when first set up by you the user.
If you want to edit any foot switch midi, then simply Press the effects loop buttons corresponding
to the channels you want the program code to be sent on. This will overwrite the three existing
channel numbers and then exit back to foot switch midi mode. You can then press the foot
switch again to test the new midi commands if you are confident you can move onto the next
foot switch.
IMPORTANT – The preset is looking for 3 selections. You can select a single MIDI
channel but you must press that button 3 times. For example, if you go to preset number 10
and you want to send on MIDI channel 1 you need to press effect loop 1 three times. If you want
it out output on MIDI channels 1 &2, press loop 1, then press loop 2 twice. If you want to send
on MIDI channels 4,8 and 10, press loops 4, 8 and 10. Once its received the three presses it will
automatically ask you to select the next preset.
To go to a different bank and edit the MIDI out on a preset simply press the BANK UP button,
then select the bank you want to go to, select the preset and edit the MIDI in the same way.
Your intelligent G2 will remember these settings; so reading, programming and experimenting
with midi is very simple; you don’t need to exit midi setup mode to test the settings.
Remember, you will always need three presses of the blue loop light buttons before you can set
up another foot switch or function. Or do anything.

Sending NO MIDI

When you’re editing your preset you’ll notice that the remote switch 1 light is on. This means
that MIDI out is on. If you want to turn off MIDI completely for that preset, simply select remote
switch 2 before pressing any effects loop button 3 times.

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Midi-in
Midi-in is easy to use; Midi in signals will simply press foot switches or buttons for you; so when
you have set up each preset on the G2 you can access them using Midi, just the same as if you
had pressed the foot switch yourself. Of course you can press the foot switches yourself at the
same time, nothing is locked or suspended.
Again the same as midi out the G2 uses Program change commands on CH1. Bypass is
activated by sending the G2 a program change 0 this also sends a bypass signal when in
Engage mode. All the other foot switches can be activated by the corresponding foot switch
number. For example Program change CH1 04 will effectively push foot switch 4. (This is C0 04
in hex or 11000000 00000100 in binary).

Filtered Midi Through

The Midi-in signal can be passed to the Midi out of your G2; however, only program changes
will be passed through to the Midi output all other Midi messages will be filtered out. Midi
through can be switched off, for example when connecting two G2 devices together.
The G2 can take in Midi on CH1 and be programmed using foot switch 7 to send out the same
program change on any of 10 Midi channels. If required each foot switch can be programmed to
send it’s midi on three separate channels.
Example, tips and tricks.
Set up your pedal board and connect G2’s midi out to say two different peals and a midi
controlled amplifier. Let’s set the amplifier to midi program change ch1 on foot switch 3 and the
two pedals to ch2 and ch3 respectively; also on foot switch 3.
You can do this by entering the midi out setup on foot switch 7. (See special function 7 for midi
out)
You amplifiers midi input should be set to receive on ch1 and the midi in on the foot switches
should be set to ch2 and ch3, as you would expect.

After you have repowered your G2 you will see your amplifier and the two pedals change
instantly when you press foot switch 3. You can now do this setup for all other presets or wait
until later when you have finished this example.

Tip.
You can have more than one pedal on each midi channel; remember with G2 the unused effects
are out of the signal path and so it does not matter how they are set until they are selected.

Tip
You will need to do the midi mapping on each of your midi pedals and midi amplifiers. See their
corresponding manuals for individual midi in instructions.

Tip
The midi setup on function 7 (foot switch 7) will allow you to send midi while still in setup mode;
this is so you can send midi to devices that can learn and associate midi commands with preset
functions.

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MIDI TABLES
Midi Midi
Midi Out Midi program Midi Out Midi program
Function Bank Channel change. Function Bank CH change.
Hidden Preset 1 CH 1 0 Hidden Preset 3 CH1 32
Foot switch 1 1 CH 1 1 Foot switch 1 3 CH1 33
Foot switch 2 1 CH 1 2 Foot switch 2 3 CH1 34
Foot switch 3 1 CH 1 3 Foot switch 3 3 CH1 35
Foot switch 4 1 CH 1 4 Foot switch 4 3 CH1 36
Foot switch 5 1 CH 1 5 Foot switch 5 3 CH1 37
Foot switch 6 1 CH 1 6 Foot switch 6 3 CH1 38
Foot switch 7 1 CH 1 7 Foot switch 7 3 CH1 39
Foot switch 8 1 CH 1 8 Foot switch 8 3 CH1 40
Foot switch 9 1 CH 1 9 Foot switch 9 3 CH1 41
Foot switch 10 1 CH 1 10 Foot switch 10 3 CH1 42
Foot switch 11 1 CH 1 11 Foot switch 11 3 CH1 43
Foot switch 12 1 CH 1 12 Foot switch 12 3 CH1 44
Foot switch 13 1 CH 1 13 Foot switch 13 3 CH1 45
Foot switch 14 1 CH 1 14 Foot switch 14 3 CH1 46
Engage 1 CH 1 15 Reset 3 CH1 47

Hidden Preset 2 CH 1 16 Hidden Preset 4 CH1 48

Foot switch 1 2 CH 1 17 Foot Switch 1 4 CH1 49
Foot switch 2 2 CH 1 18 Foot Switch 2 4 CH1 50
Foot switch 3 2 CH 1 19 Foot Switch 3 4 CH1 51
Foot switch 4 2 CH 1 20 Foot Switch 4 4 CH1 52
Foot switch 5 2 CH 1 21 Foot Switch 5 4 CH1 53
Foot switch 6 2 CH 1 22 Foot Switch 6 4 CH1 54
Foot switch 7 2 CH 1 23 Foot Switch 7 4 CH1 55
Foot switch 8 2 CH 1 24 Foot Switch 8 4 CH1 56
Foot switch 9 2 CH 1 25 Foot Switch 9 4 CH1 57
Foot switch 10 2 CH 1 26 Foot Switch 10 4 CH1 58
Foot switch 11 2 CH 1 27 Foot Switch 11 4 CH1 59
Foot switch 12 2 CH 1 28 Foot Switch 12 4 CH1 60
Foot switch 13 2 CH 1 29 Foot Switch 13 4 CH1 61
Foot switch 14 2 CH 1 30 Foot Switch 14 4 CH1 62
Reserved 2 CH 1 31 Reserved 4 CH1 63
No Response All CH 2 Any No Response all CH2 Any

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Midi Midi
Midi Out Midi program Midi Out Midi program
Function Bank Channel change Function Bank CH change
Hidden Preset 5 CH 1 64 Hidden Preset 7 CH1 96
Foot switch 1 5 CH 1 65 Foot switch 1 7 CH1 97
Foot switch 2 5 CH 1 66 Foot switch 2 7 CH1 98
Foot switch 3 5 CH 1 67 Foot switch 3 7 CH1 99
Foot switch 4 5 CH 1 68 Foot switch 4 7 CH1 100
Foot switch 5 5 CH 1 69 Foot switch 5 7 CH1 101
Foot switch 6 5 CH 1 70 Foot switch 6 7 CH1 102
Foot switch 7 5 CH 1 71 Foot switch 7 7 CH1 103
Foot switch 8 5 CH 1 72 Foot switch 8 7 CH1 104
Foot switch 9 5 CH 1 73 Foot switch 9 7 CH1 105
Foot switch 10 5 CH 1 74 Foot switch 10 7 CH1 106
Foot switch 11 5 CH 1 75 Foot switch 11 7 CH1 107
Foot switch 12 5 CH 1 76 Foot switch 12 7 CH1 108
Foot switch 13 5 CH 1 77 Foot switch 13 7 CH1 109
Foot switch 14 5 CH 1 78 Foot switch 14 7 CH1 110
Power on
Test 5 CH 1 79 Preset 7 CH1 111

Hidden Preset 6 CH 1 80 Hidden Preset 8 CH1 112

Foot switch 1 6 CH 1 81 Foot Switch 1 8 CH1 113
Foot switch 2 6 CH 1 82 Foot Switch 2 8 CH1 114
Foot switch 3 6 CH 1 83 Foot Switch 3 8 CH1 115
Foot switch 4 6 CH 1 84 Foot Switch 4 8 CH1 116
Foot switch 5 6 CH 1 85 Foot Switch 5 8 CH1 117
Foot switch 6 6 CH 1 86 Foot Switch 6 8 CH1 118
Foot switch 7 6 CH 1 87 Foot Switch 7 8 CH1 119
Foot switch 8 6 CH 1 88 Foot Switch 8 8 CH1 120
Foot switch 9 6 CH 1 89 Foot Switch 9 8 CH1 121
Foot Switch
Foot switch 10 6 CH 1 90 10 8 CH1 122
Foot Switch
Foot switch 11 6 CH 1 91 11 8 CH1 123
Foot Switch
Foot switch 12 6 CH 1 92 12 8 CH1 124
Foot Switch
Foot switch 13 6 CH 1 93 13 8 CH1 125
Foot Switch
Foot switch 14 6 CH 1 94 14 8 CH1 126
Reserved 6 CH 1 95 Reserved 8 CH1 127
No Response All CH2 Any No Response All CH2 Any

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Midi-in
Midi-in is easy to use; Midi in signals correspond to the above MIDI program change numbers,
so that if G2 receives a program patch change message number 8 on channel 1, it will recall
preset 8 bank 1. If it receives patch change 114, it will recall preset 2 on bank 8. Of course you
can press the foot switches yourself at the same time as well, nothing is locked or suspended.

Other interesting MIDI features.

We have set Midi in CH2 as a do not respond channel. You will see that your G2 has received
the midi word; however, your G2 is programmed to ignore all Midi input commands on this
channel.
Filtered MIDI Through
The Midi-in signal will be passed to the Midi out of your G2; however, only program changes will
be passed through to the Midi output all other Midi messages will be filtered. This filtered Midi
through can be switched off, for example when connecting two G2 devices together. Please see
special functions to switch off Midi through.

Reset using MIDI

Any program change sent to your G2 on Midi CH4 will instigate a soft reset. This is exactly the
same as switching of the power off and then switching it on again. Your G2 will flash then go to
bypass.

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11. G2 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

You can permanently change the way your G2 functions using the Advanced Functions menu
below. Advanced functions are simple on/off settings you can change by pressing and holding
the appropriate footswitch, and pressing the PHASE button on G2. These settings will be
memorized even when you remove power from your G2..

Here is a list of special functions, further details of these special functions can be found in this
manual.

Special functions:

Quick Key:

; Hold Down 1 and press PHASE for continuous light show. Buttons locked for security.
; Factory Reset Hold down 2 and press PHASE, then press and hold 3. All user settings are
lost. Take care!
; Hold down 3 and press PHASE, set mono stereo mode; 1=mono 2=stereo on loop 9 & 10

; Hold down 4 and press PHASE, for phase mode, (Global or Patch) toggle. Memorized
; Hold down 5 and press PHASE, to select post amp/mixer/vol insert location & software version
#

; Hold down 6 and press PHASE, for test mode all lights and relays on. (0.5A power).
; Hold down 7 and press PHASE, set 3 Midi channel sends on each foot switch. RMT SW
1=midi, 2=no midi
; Hold down 8 and press PHASE, toggles 9 right Rtn to mix with out-amp (mixer input)
Memorised

; Hold down 9 and press PHASE, toggles 9 left to mix with out-amp (trails) Memorised

; Hold down 10 and press PHASE, toggles 10 left to mix with out-amp (trails) Memorised
; Hold down 11 and press PHASE, Mixer input trails and midi through. (No other settings are
changed.)

; Hold down 12 and press PHASE, switch on midi through. for midi control of pedals etc

; Hold down 13 and press PHASE, switch off midi through. For two unit operation etc.

; Hold down 14 and press PHASE, toggles second press bypass on all foot switches

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Hold Down 1 and press PHASE. Continuous light show.

All switches are deactivated until power is removed and re applied.

Hold down 2 and press PHASE. Factory settings! WARNING you have now entered a mode
where you can lose all your patch settings! It’s not too late yet; however, if you hold down 2 at
power on then you press and hold foot switch 3 for three seconds, all your user settings are lost
and your G2 resets totally back to factory settings. If you enter this mode TheGigRig Logo will
flash continuously. Removing the power at this point will exit this mode and nothing will be lost.
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Hold down 3 and press PHASE Stereo or Dual Mono function. Out lights 1&2 will flash.
Choose 1 for dual mono function or 2 for stereo function. Set in Dual Mono it insures that both
loops 9 & 10 will go through the POST GAIN amplifier and then to both outputs. In STEREO
function when using loops 9&10 only OUTPUT 1 will receive the POST GAIN amplifier. Factory
preset is stereo.
Hold down 4 and press PHASE Phase mode, (Global or Patch) this toggles the way the phase
switch works.
In global mode the phase switch reverses the phase of output 2 with respect to output 1 no
matter what patch you have selected or weather Engage is selected (Ideal if you have a two
amp system).
In the more complex Patch mode the relative phase of output 2 can be selected for each of the
28 patches this is ideal if you have loops with none true phase pedals. Hold down foot switch 4
again at power on to toggle back to Global Phase mode.
These setting are memorized by your G2; it will remember everything you have set.

You can even move to Global mode without losing your patch mode settings.
Hold down 5 and press PHASE. This is how you chose the location of the output amplifier
volume pedal insert and the mixer input (the default location is after loop 10). Note this insert is
buffered and can be used for any type of pedal or amplifier loop.
When foot switch five is held down and power is applied, all the blue loop lights will flash on and
off. Simply hold down the loop button you want the amplifier and loop send/return to follow. The
G2 will then go back to normal mode.
If you are using the output amplifier as a mixer; the mixer input (default 9 right) will also be
inserted in-between the specified loops.
Your G2 will remember this amp position setting even when powered off.
Hold down 6 and press PHASE This is a test mode. All lights, all relays and all circuits are
switched on. The G2 should then take the maximum current from the supply which is about
500mA. This is a good test and is strongly advised if you are not using TheGigRig Generator to
power the pedal board. Dimming or resetting would be obvious signs of weak unsuitable power.
Hold down 7 and press PHASE This enters a Midi setup mode so each foot switch can send
out its program change code on any of ten available Midi Channels.

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You can set Midi on each foot switch to send its foot switch program number on up to three
separate channels to control thee separate pedals or amplifiers etc. See MIDI section 10 for
more details.
Hold down and press PHASE - This toggles the function of the stereo RIGHT input on loop 9.
This special function changes this input from a conventional stereo return to a guitar input that
will mix another guitar or pedal with the out-amp. This function is memorized by your G2.
This mixer input is only active when the output amp is selected; it can be used to mix in other
guitars, drum machines or pedals into your system. (High quality low noise mixer)
Hold down and press PHASE – Loop 9 trails (delay spillover) on/off. This toggles the function
of the stereo LEFT input on loop 9. This special function changes this input from a conventional
stereo return to mix stereo trails into the out-amp. This function is memorized by your G2 until
you power on again holing down foot switch 9.
Note to use trails you must have the output amp selected in your signal path,
Hold down 10 and press PHASE – Loop 10 Trails (delay spillover) on/off. This toggles the
function of the stereo LEFT input on loop 10. This special function changes this input from a
conventional stereo return to mix stereo trails into the out-amp. This function is memorized by
your G2 until you power on again holing down foot switch 10.
(Note to use trails you must have the output amp selected in your signal path, AND it must be
placed AFTER the delay loop, so after 9 or 10. To do this power up holding down footswitch 5,
then press 9 or 10 to reposition the output amp.)
Hold down 11 and press PHASE - This will turn off the Mixer and Trails functions on loops 8,
9 and 10. It will switch off all mix inputs and trails functions to the original factory defaults. No
other settings or patch parameters are changed or lost.

Hold down 12 and press PHASE - This function will switch ON midi ‘through’.

Hold down 13 and press PHASE - switch off midi through; for two unit operation etc.
Hold down 14 and press PHASE - toggles second press bypass on all foot switches.

In the default mode a midi in signal will activate a foot switch and then the foot switch will send
its program change command to the midi out.
In some configurations for example when two G2 systems are connected together midi through
needs to be switched off.
Note this midi through is filtered; only foot switch program changes will go through to the midi
out. In this mode pressing a foot switch with your foot will still send a midi output

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Software

G2 uses TheGigRig advanced pedalboard operating system, PBOSXX1, which remembers

each and every button press on each and every one of the 120 presets. It also remembers each
and every pre-gain and post-gain volume setting for all 120 of these presets and much more.

To make sure you can’t go wrong it also stores all your settings for over 40 years, even with the
power switched off!

Designed using the same techniques as aircraft software, for freeze free reliable operation, it
makes sure you don’t lose your settings. Even if the power is lost in the middle of changing a
patch it will remember your last action.
It also watches your settings and if you try to do something that would be confusing or just
wrong, it won’t let you progress.
Designed for simplicity on the surface and complex functions underneath; all you need are a
couple of facts and you are ready to go.
* You don’t need to look for a save button - there isn’t one. Everything is saved as you go along.
* If a button does not respond, you need to look at the Stomp Light. To edit a patch you must
exit stomp mode. Exit stomp mode by turning off the yellow stomp light and then press the foot
switch you want to edit. After editing you can turn the stomp light back on again.

Factory Restore
Your G2 can be returned to its factory settings at any time. All the memories and therefore all
your patch settings will be lost. Following the instructions below will completely remove all your
patch and volume setting from all corners of the G2s memory.
THIS PROCEDURE WILL CLEAR ALL STORED SETTINGS
To clear the G2 and return the unit to its factory defaults, remove the power then hold down foot
switch 2 whilst you reconnect the power. The G2 will not power on as normal, instead it will flash
TheGigRig Logo. You can still change your mind and abort this total reset by removing the
power plug again; however, if you are absolutely certain you want to lose all your settings and
return the unit to its factory defaults, whilst the logo is flashing hold down foot switch 3. Your G2
will flash and go to bypass; all memories are now re-written. Remove and re apply power as a
final procedure.

All settings have now been lost and your G2 is exactly the same as the day it left our factory.

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12. THEGIGRIG PASSIVE TRUE BYPASS MATRIX

At  the  heart  of  G2  is  TheGigRig  Passive  True  Bypass  Matrix.  This  is  a  revolutionary  new  technology  for  
pedalboard  control  and  takes  the  True  Bypass  approach  to  an  entirely  new  level.    

1. With  a  standard  pedalboard,  each  of  the  pedals  are  placed  one  after  the  other  chained  together  
with  patch  leads.  Each  pedal  and  each  patch  lead  adds  a  small  amount  of  load  to  the  signal.  By  
the  time  the  signal  reaches  your  amp  it  can  be  vastly  diffeent  to  what  is  actually  coming  out  of  
your  guitar.  

 
2. With  relay-­‐based  systems,  the  relays  bypass  the  pedal  and  the  patch  leads  reducing  the  load.  
This  approach  solves  a  magnitude  of  problems  and  done  properly  with  good  quality  relays  can  
make  a  huge  difference  to  your  tone  and  signal  path  quality.  But  of  course,  we  are  driven  by  the  
question,  can  we  do  it  better?  

 
 

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3. TheGigRig  True  Bypass  Matirx  technology  not  only  bypasses  the  pedals  and  patch  leads,  but  also  
bypasses  any  unused  switches.  In  this  example  the  pedals  are  completely  bypassed,  and  the  
guitar  signal  is  goig  through  one  switch  in  the  G2  before  being  sent  directly  to  the  output  

 
4. Now  when  a  pedal  is  kicked  in,  the  signal  is  sent  directly  to  that  pedal,  then  directly  to  the  amp  
bypassing  all  unused  switches  

 
 

5. When  multple  pedals  are  selected  the  output  of  the  first  pedal  is  connected  directly  to  the  input  
of  the  next  pedal  selected  in  the  chain.  

 
 

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13. FAQ’S AND SET UP EXAMPLES

There  are  a  load  of  constantly  updated  FAQ’s  on  the  website  but  for  now  here’s  a  few  that  might  help  

Q.  What  are  the  power  requirements?  Can  I  power  it  with  a  PP2?  

A. G2  requires  0.5  amp  9V  DC  power.  The  plug  is  standard  2.1mm  centre  NEG.  G2  has  been  
designed  to  run  from  TheGigRig  Generator  power  supply  which  is  part  of  our  Modular  Power  
Supply  system.    We  cannot  guarantee  G2’s  performance  from  any  other  supply.  A  PP2  does  not  
have  enough  juice  t  power  G2.  

Q.  What  are  the  dimensions?  

             A.  43cm  x  13cm  x  7.8cm.  G2  weighs  2  kilos  

Q.  Can  I  change  the  channels  of  my  amp  with  G2?  

             A.    Yes,  check  out  the  REMOTE  SWITCHES  in  section  5  –  Control  Features  

Q.  How  do  I  use  G2  with  my  Amps  FX  LOOP?  

             A.  Like  this  

 
Q.  Can  I  have  a  Wet/Dry  set  up?  

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             A.  Yes,  check  this  out  

 
Q.  Can  I  have  my  effects  off  stage  or  behind  my  amp  and  just  have  G2  control  everything?  

           A.  Yes,  we  have  launched  the  G2  EXTENSION  KIT  which  gives  you  the  ability  to  disconnect  the  back  
panel  of  G2  where  all  of  your  effects  are  connected  and  put  it  in  a  rack  or  in  a  separate  pedal  board  and  
have  it  stashed  out  of  the  way  so  the  only  thing  on  the  stage  is  G2.  

Q.  How  do  I  connect  G2  to  my  Pedaltrain?  

             A.  Using  our  Pedaltrain  brackets,  G2  can  securely  connect  to  your  Pedaltrain  without  any  messy  
Velcro.  The  brackets  attach  to  the  underside  of  G2  using  the  screws  provided,  then  using  the  cable  ties  
also  provided,  lock  directly  to  the  Pedaltrain.    

Q.  How  can  I  get  more  loops?  

           A.  Yu  can  use  Remote  Loops  2’s  controlled  by  the  Remote  Switches  for  an  extra  2  or  4  programmable  
loops  or  you  can  connect  two  G2’s  together  and  20  programmable  loops  per  preset!  

Q.  What  order  should  I  place  my  effects  in?  

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           A.  I  cover  this  in  detail  on  the  website  under  the  Top  Tone  Tips  section,  but  in  short,  I  believe  this  is  a  
good  place  to  start.  

1st  Germanium  Fuzz  Had  to  start  off  with  this  as  germanium  fuzz  pedals  are  so  incredibly  sensitive  to  
what  goes  into  them.  So  if  you  have  a  germanium  transistor  Fuzz  Face  or  Tone  Bender  type  fuzz  pedal,  
start  off  with  it  right  at  the  front  of  your  chain.  It  may  not  end  up  here,  but  hear  it  first  with  just  your  
guitar  going  straight  in.  

2nd  Envelope  Filter  and  Tone  Shaping  Effects  -­‐  These  include  Auto  Wahs  and  Wah  pedals.  These  effects  
rely  on  the  dynamics  of  your  guitar  tone  and  should  be  the  first  thing  you  signal  sees.  

3rd  Phasers/Vibes/Flangers  -­‐  This  might  sound  a  bit  unusual,  but  try  it.  Phasers  work  so  great  going  into  
gain  stages  such  as  OD's  or  preamps.  Flangers  can  work  great  at  the  end  of  the  chain  but  for  that  Van  
Halen  type  flanger  tone,  it  needs  to  go  right  at  the  front  before  the  OD's  

4th  Compression  -­‐  Compression  can  work  well  with  a  variety  of  different  pedals,  so  best  to  have  it  close  
to  the  front.  

5th  Overdrives,  Distortions  and  Fuzz's,  and  in  that  order.  If  you  go  from  the  least  amount  of  drive  to  the  
greatest  amount  of  drive  you  can  get  some  pretty  cool  combinations.  A  low  gain  pedal  can  be  a  great  
solo  boost  into  a  higher  gain  pedal,  but  the  other  way  around  can  often  spell  disaster.  There  is  one  
major  exception  to  this  rule  -­‐  Germanium  Transistor  boosters  such  as  Fuzz  Faces,  Octavia’s  and  treble  
boosters.  The  nature  of  the  design  of  these  effects  means  that  they  don't  like  to  see  the  buffer  from  
another  pedal  at  the  input.  They  prefer  to  see  the  guitar  pickup.  So  if  you  have  one  of  these  type  of  
pedals,  best  to  stick  it  at  the  front  before  any  buffers.  

6th  Modulation  Effects  -­‐  These  include  chorus  and  tremolos.  It  can  also  include  flangers,  but  I  personally  
prefer  them  right  at  the  front  with  phasers.  The  specific  order  of  the  modulation  effects  is  probably  the  
least  important  as  you  rarely  use  more  than  one  at  a  time  and  if  you  do  is  more  a  sound  effect  than  a  
toneful  combination.    

7th  Delay  effects  -­‐  A  good  rule  of  thumb  here  if  you  use  multiple  delay  effects  is  to  put  your  short  delay  
before  your  long  delay.  Adding  a  nice  drawn  out  delay  on  top  of  a  slap  back  effect  can  sound  quite  cool.  

8th  and  finally  Reverb  -­‐  Technically  speaking,  reverb  is  actually  a  delay  effect.  Very  short  delays  
combined  to  give  the  effect  of  being  in  an  enclosed  space.  Think  about  what  happens  when  you  shout  in  
a  hall.  That's  the  delayed  sound  of  your  voice  bouncing  of  the  walls.  Leaving  this  effect  till  last  works  well  
with  many  different  combinations  including  clean  and  dirty  sounds.  

Again  find  the  sounds  and  combinations  that  work  for  you.  

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14. G2 TECH SPEC AND PATENT INFO

Physical size: The unit, without the power supply, will fit in a container with inside
dimensions of 44cm X 13cm X 7.8cm.

Supply Voltage.
9V DC @ 500mA. We recommend TheGigRig Generator power supply ONLY to be used with
G2.G2 doubles the voltage internally to 18V DC

Input impedance 2.2M Ohm

Out 1 - Signal path with input and output amps OFF – True Bypass

The Guitar is AC coupled directly to the amplifier through 300R resistance.

Out 1 is earthed and must be connected to ground at all times.

Out 2 - Signal path with input and output amps OFF – Buffered and Isolated
The Guitar is connected to the amplifier through a Laser Trimmed Precision Buffer and audio
Isolation transformer to remove earth loop hum.

Out 2 is isolated and phase reversible.

Input signal handling Maximum = 19.4V peak to peak in true bypass.

Signal Bandwidth in true bypass = 4Hz to 75KHz (measured at 19V peak to peak)

Input signal handling Maximum.

10.8V peak to peak in true bypass.

Signal Bandwidth
20Hz to 82KHz (measured at 1V peak to peak)

Noise. 4.7nV per root Hz

Input Amplifier/Buffer

Minimum gain X0.001= -30dB

Maximum Gain X4 = +16dB

Bandwidth at 1V = 28Hz to 150KHz.

Buffer output impedance 300R

Noise. 4.7nV per root Hz

Gain control steps = 256 (Log corrected)

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Output Amplifier/Buffer

Minimum gain -24dB

Maximum Gain X3.5= +10dB
Bandwidth at 1V = 28Hz to 150KHz.
Buffer output impedance 300R
Noise. 6.5nV per root Hz
Gain control steps = 256 (Log corrected)

Power up switch functions.

Hold down 1 and press PHASE for continuous light show.
Hold down 2 and press PHASE to re-load factory settings. Then press and hold 3. All user settings
are lost!
Hold down 3 and press PHASE select Stereo or DUAL MONO
Hold down 4 and press PHASE for phase mode, (Global or Patch) toggles. Memorised
Hold down 5 and press PHASE to select post amp/mixer/vol location
Hold down 6 and press PHASE for test mode Bank3 CH3 Memory. Bank2 volumes are used for
amps
Hold down 7 and press PHASE to select MIDI channels per prest. Memorised
Hold down 8 and press PHASE toggle 9 right to mix with out-amp (mixer input) Memorised
Hold down 9 a and press PHASE toggle 9 left mix with out-amp (trails) Memorised
Hold down 10 and press PHASE to toggle 10 left mix with out-amp (trails) Memorised
Hold down 11 and press PHASE default mix input trails and midi through. (No other settings are
changed.)
Hold down 12 and press PHASE switch on midi through.
Hold down 13 and press PHASE switch off midi through.
Hold down 14 a and press PHASE to turn ON/OFF the HIDDEN PRE-SET

This specification is subject to change without notice. Consult our Web site for
amendments. www.thegigrig.com
Warranty:
TheGigRig is covered by a standard warranty of one year from the purchase date; however,
TheGigRig Ltd will abide by the warranty period for electrical and electronic equipment stated
within your country.

(We support our customers, not just our products.)

Disposal: TheGigRig contains no batteries or Lead. Return

the unit to TheGigRig Ltd for disposal or use standard
Disposal for electrical equipment recommended in your country.
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in household waste!
Legal Stuff:
In the unlikely event of a failure. TheGigRig ltd. will not be held responsible or compensate for
any loss of earnings or any other losses incurred by failure of this equipment.

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TheGigRig is protected by copyright, moral rights, patent and design registration.

Patent Granted GB2405987

USA Patent Pending US10/937,997
Design Registration # 3014412
‘GigRig’ is a stylized trademark. No 2343300
Any individual or company found copying the functionality, look or feel, circuits, circuit function
or software functions for commercial gain will be liable for legal action. Licenses may be
granted to non-competing companies.
The GigRig and its Power supply are RoHs compliant.
Tested and compliant to EN 60950 safety standard.
The power supply is approved to all USA and European
Regulations including UL. See separate instructions supplied with the power supply

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