Two Notes VM-202 - Manual (Page 13)

Quick start
2.2 Tube Stage Output
The VM-202 handles any kind of instrument with a line output. When using a guitar/bass preamplifier with
other speaker emulators, the guitarist/bassist may miss the power amplifier’s contribution to the overall
sonic texture. Many musicians get their sound from a particular use of this element and this possibility is
present in the VM-202. To do this, Two Notes developed an original tube stage modeling, giving you the
choice between 4 different tube models in Push-Pull or Single Ended configurations. You can push this tube
stage like a conventional amplifier and look for this subtle yet particular distortion. If the VM-202 is used as a
super-DI for keyboards, this feature, developed for guitarists and bassists, is also very interesting to warm-up
the sound of a synthesizer, organ or a digital piano.
2.3 The Torpedo technology
The Torpedo technology was created as an answer to the high pressure musicians have to deal with ; a
lack of time, limited gear availability, loud amplifiers that can’t be played at desired volume, bulky and
heavy cabinet to carry. In addition, many musicians are most comfortable with their analog amplifier
and effect pedals, and don’t want to perform using modeling digital systems, which may compromise
their playing style and sound. Two Notes developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of
convolution techniques. Starting with a measure of a real cabinet + microphone setup, the Torpedo VM-
202 can accurately reproduce the system as it was measured, as well as the microphone position in space
and the natural distortion of the loudspeakers. To take fully advantage of these digital algorithms, the
highest quality audio design assures a perfect analog-to-digital conversion and a huge dynamic range to
retain the ultimate playing experience.
This product has been thoroughly tested in professional studio and stage environments and is the al-
ternative many musicians were waiting for professional sound capture of their amplified instruments. The
VM-202 will give you the elusive sound of the greatest recording studios and producers, every time, every-
where.
2.4 Section Post FX
During a guitar/bass sound miking process, it is common to apply some essential processes on the signal
before sending it to the recorder or the front mixing console.
In the VM-202, you will find most of these essential processes that you need to control your sound,
whatever the situation and the type of instrument.
• 5-band graphic equalizer with two modes (guitar and bass),
• 1-band exciter to give the sound a certain character, or to add presence, or "air", in the sound,
• a powerful compressor to control the dynamics of the signal.
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