All user reviews for the TC Electronic G-Major

quite complicated even when plugged in if you are not noon departure. If not in midi jai had a hard time it connected, I had searched a bit on AF precisely how to do because I am too zero connection.

UTILIZATION

simple configuration if you're used to that kind of stuff, processor etc. ... if you go for a bit anyway, even though I'm used to that kind of stuff it took me some weeks to come''''Tweek is my end, but it's the same with all the processes.

SOUND QUALITY

the sound quality is very good, more than I expected initially set. But it still lacks effective I find, and there are as useless as the flanger .... me personally I think it should not exist as a fact but hey .. it is there then.

OVERALL OPINION

I lay for 2 years, unfortunately I departed men little by little because I get a pin and fx attandant jOperation enough to master even my g-major, as it is in rack and a power amp mesa jOperation 90/90 and an engl e570 cest perfect like that, in addition to what is funny is that it tells you that note you're playing if you're ever unsure of what notes you play. the only weak point is that jai have found the tuner ... crap it's unbelievable. value for money its worth its price, even if the two came out the change not worth it for the difference.

Chorus, Reverb, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shifter, Delay, Compressor, Noise Gate, tuner ...
Rack model.
Digital multi-effects with good A / D converters
Audio jack connector 6.75, MIDI for the control

UTILIZATION

Manuel clear sound edition easy (dble click, and using the two knobs and display, it goes fast)
Big backing store, activation of an effect by a possible, or simultaneous with a call to patch.
MIDI programming is done on the master interface (eg MIDI foot controller)

SOUND QUALITY

I find the effects very realistic, with a preference for the delay.
At the touch of a button "function", you can assign a controller setting a live setting (eg feedback of delay with an expression pedal).
Release a patch to another can leave a fade out or pressed again on the new patch to cut the old line.
I use a rack Marshall EL34 100/100 JMP1 +, H & K ax412 speaker and Tele 52 reissue.
No noise digital converters operate (TC)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years, I used a Boss ME8 before and I do not regret the change.
I think this multi-effect can also be used in sound with tons of parameters to be set.
No big special problem.
This choice I would do without hesitation, and this with a good quality / price ratio.

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UTILIZATION

Simple setup in my opinion, the manual is in French. Of course I have read for many things, but I think gloablement effects are relatively simple to edit.

Personally I bought mine used, it was purchased new in 2004, the beast has 7 years already. As I read in other reviews, the knobs are fragile, the fact is, they lack a little precision, but it does not bother me so far in my case. Just hoping it does not worsen. I let it gently in a flight case rack closed when I leave I do not use it, I think it's better to do.

SOUND QUALITY

Well I have not tried everything but for my part:
- The delays and reverbs are impressive;
- The pitch, Octavers very correct too;
- The flanger, phaser, are pretty mediocre. By using a very limited and discrete we know get good results but it makes the sound very metallic. That said there are so many adjustments to make it may be possible to reduce this unpleasant effect. But I have yet to find

I have not tried the whammy, EQ, chorus or the compressor.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a good month, I'm happy with my choice.

The pros:
- The delays and reverbs
- Easy to use (control + presets pm)
- Many possible settings
- Price

The -:
- The phaser / flanger
- Fragile knobs (flight case + suggested)

Used for 200 € with the flight case, I'm very glad I bought it while waiting to be rich to buy a G-Force

... said 100 times ...

UTILIZATION

I'm far from comfortable with the instruction manuals but I managed to find everything I wanted on this (rare)
even if there are many menus and submenus, it comes out fairly quickly, provided that some basic knowledge of ale in the world of effects.
I would say that this multi purpose is not for a beginner but very suitable for intermediate levels.

SOUND QUALITY

I'm still experimenting at this level, with a lot of analog pedals, it makes a great addition especially for its delays and reverbs.
the chorus / flanger / phaser / filters are OK but I prefer them to other devices. (electro harmonix / mxr etc ...)
Note also that eq section can be very useful for not fiddling with his amp without stopping.
latency on the pitch and do not like when you turn all the effects blocks ...



OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years and I am satisfied without being on the ass, he does what is asked and does not seem tired (I've bought used) even if a little fragile (the famous knobs to display the con and who dépixelise) but nothing too serious.
I tried a lot of multi effects before him (ToneLab, pog, Guitar Rig, AmpliTube) and I find it superior to all levels, to me it has no equivalent to approximately 200 roros. otherwise ÖBIG tapper to the damn amp sim I've never managed to make it sound ...
I much prefer my Gmajor in the loop of my Engl piloted with fc 300.
value for money (used) is excellent if you have not at least 400 Euros in the wallet.
musically.

For features, wholesale: multi-effect guitar reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, noise gate, comp, EQ, etc. .... FULL lacks the distos but not the purpose of this rack 1U MIDI handy for backup and the edition of patches via PC (not USB MIDI but works very well) with eg Real Major Free soft, super simple to use

UTILIZATION

I found using general not intuitive, I can open the doc is very very well done, everything is explained clearly and even the effects function (departing is not easy to settle a compressor, b is, everything is explained, there's more ka)

That said, I'm not a regular multi-effects hardware, so it's fairly normal to find it complicated, but you rassurerz TC Electronic done things well and some have been included on page

I'm not retarded the function of the effect of chaining (serial and parallel mode)



SOUND QUALITY

The quality is to go, so, I even bought behind a TC Electronic M300 raker for the home studio, the G-Major I use only live

The reverb is fabulous
I use it with a flamenco guitar dryer equipped with a dual set BLUESTiCK
Basically a reverb, a delay (the delay wow) a slight chorus, comp and active EQ allows me not to correct the various consoles

when I arm, and in all situations (large scenes, restaurants, clubs ... I have not tried the stage, maybe in 20 years?? looool) my guitar is there, no worries, presence, clarity no problem

OVERALL OPINION

2 years of loyal service, before him I was ç like surfing: I existed not on stage: D
I tried SE 50 and 70, MIDIVERB, there's no picture, the G-Major is well ahead

Some speak of knobs that break, uh ... I try to pay attention when traveling (and I did!) and for now pepere, nikel, rien a dire

Plus: THE SOUND
The least I always try

Priced at nine it was already adequate, we will not be stingy with the appearing of the zoom or other, is incomparable, so value for money OK
Especially since the release of the G-Major 2 we find a 200 € (the G Major 2 I even know what it does to +)

If I had to make the election again? I went to the range above the G Natural

Just a precision: I'm not one to masturbate with the brain frequency curves and other nitpicky, I need a sound presence in all conditions, the G Major meets my expectations, I am satisfied I use to live

Multi guitar effects rack, There are quite true to say:
Chorus, phaser, flanger, octave, wah, compressor, noise gate, delay, reverb ...
All biensur editable and controllable via MIDI!



UTILIZATION

Usage is fairly simple as we use the factory presets, but when sagit edit them, despite the manual, you must not expect the simplicity of good old pedals ... on the other hand is ideal for Live to have his scheduled!

SOUND QUALITY

This contrasts with the individual effects, that makes everything, but nothing amazing, especially if we do not spend hours doing a good setup ...

Personally, I do not use more, I discovered the analog pedals (Electro Harmonix, MXR ...) for modulations and good delay and reverb (Digitech, Boss ..) individual. And then there is no photo, day and night!

I'll keep it can be for practical purposes, as for the live!

OVERALL OPINION

I used 7 years (too much) and I do not think I will ever be the same choice, it is also very fragile at the knobs!

on the other hand is happening everywhere and it makes his job in a loop on an amp!

The acceptable value for money I would say ...

So if you're hooked by the simplicity of the settings for a big sound and go your way!

I recommend it only once for its practicality and for live!

all type of effect, leaning a little on the beast.
All editable and assgnable on MIDI CC, no publisher
19 "
Digital
3 sockets standard midi, spdif, TRS in out

UTILIZATION

but rather we must look at the menu ...
Yes
Fairly easy to edit but still need to know what you want and test several possible

SOUND QUALITY

good effects, when there is too much because the sound gets too colorful TC.
guitar, banjo
favorite reverb effect delay and I love a lot of combined effect for sound synthesis (whammy tremolo + + chorus + filter all this to affect CC)
dégaliseur not effective, light delay on the pitch but nothing serious

OVERALL OPINION

6 years
I went through the analog pedal at first, then zoom, then nothing, now I use it in apoint to other analog pedal ...

Guitar effects, delay, compressor, reverb, chorus, flanger, noise gate, and a whole kit complementary effect. No distortion.
Firmware update possible by the PC.
1U rack model
Digital technology, no lamps.
By mono jack connector 6.5. Used in stereo, and therefore also in mono.
It can fly via a midi cable 5 pin standard.

UTILIZATION

Configuration bit complicated but painful when you have not used TC products. Many parameters a set (but it is also a plus!).
The manual? the ... what?
Editing sounds is average, buttons déconnent after a few years I have been obliged to pick at the glue ....!
The buttons are all ways not just to take in hand on this product, we quickly made his slip of a parameter or another.


SOUND QUALITY

The effects are extremely effective. lexicon or is not or eventide but it is very precise and clean even when (attention, no analog sound, so we can find that it lacks warmth, but this side is clear and cold as I look ).
Used with a guitar, bass (in this case is the limit for ac ropes or if low D). used with any other instrument.
My favorite effects: noise gate, compressor, delay, the rest I do not use.



OVERALL OPINION

Used for 7 or 8 years. I tried all the brands competing in the same price range and if I am purchasing is the one that suited me.

What is much room for improvement:
The buttons at the front, fragile and impractical.
I think they have since released another model, I do not know.
What I like most:
Steering by noon (controlled via a triax), completeness and overall quality effects, indicators on the front cover (practice stage).

It was a good all in one, who does his taf, with many possible settings and a consistent sound bank.

Overall: this is a good product for this price range.
With experience I will ever be the choice.

Many effects available, the nicest in my opinion his delay and reverb, chorus, flanger ok, not top whawha, noise gate and not very effective "Music" / natural.

They are editable via the buttons on the same machine that is ergonomic raquée once.

It is a priori in the digital controllable noon.

The unit is robust, led to dozens of concerts in the dust, smoke, with shock and sometimes the electricity cuts out, never burnt, never moved, never crashed.

UTILIZATION

Should read the manual to configure the product, when one reads the rack is what is written inside.

It is not as intuitive as what pedal

He must know a little MIDI to interface with an external footswitch (behringer in my case)

Editing sounds is easy but two points:
- No setting tempo in BPM fixed effects, only millisecond, provide the calculator (the tap tempo is not accurate enough for my taste / style practiced for: extreme metal with soundtracks in the background sets the tempo)
- Drives age badly and become inaccurate, we spend a lot of time to return the values in effect because of this.

SOUND QUALITY

Effects respect though the original sound of the instrument and the amp in terms of delay and reverb. It was the strong point of the device at its output. Other effects are less convincing, knowing that we not ask a phaser to respect the sound of the instrument, it sounds cheap even when I find ...

Today there is no doubt as well on most digital multi not too low end.

I used it with an ibanez Vigier and mounted on a triple lundgren correct mesa boogie. Today I'll just put a pod in effects loop to do the same thing with a clearer interface and a tuner which is a reference.

OVERALL OPINION

Used from 2004 to 2008

I tried the digitech which was worse.

Its big plus is the sound that comes out very clean and great variety of parameters.
His big minus is the aging of controllers that make difficult settings.

The value for money was excellent in 2004. Today a pod XT packs effects makes the same service more evenly on the effects to boot.

Considering the price of a pod XT opportunity today so I would advise the TC electronics, its converters are probably a little better but live / disagreement and repeated it in the studio using studio effects of c ' is cleaner.
Except to be a fundamentalist I see more delays tc which it may concern.

A must-have of yore that I think does great interest today, I'll have to think renvendre mine who sleeps in a flight case for two years.

Everything has already been said about this rack.
However, things vary depending on the update made by downloading the update on the site of TC. Pou me I'm v 1.27 brings the kill dry essential to put the G major, auxiliary console. There is also the gain control on the compression that did not exist and some other news.
Yes very full rack configuration

UTILIZATION

simple once we understand the system. anyway it is a rack that can be programmed so it does not have the philosophy of a pedal with 3 knobs ... Like any equipment providing access to many parameters must delve into the options for sculpting its sound.

SOUND QUALITY

Delays and reverbs are very good. I use it instead of the reverb of my amp which is nevertheless excellent. The compression is quite effective from the time the settings are well proportioned. By clean we get a very good attack on the solos to "the wall". No breath.
For modules, the chorus is good, flanger and phaser are more difficult to adjust. So with patience we come out something good but do not stop at the fact that some metal trap without taking the time to refine paramètres.L 'update 1.27 fixes also this impression.
OCAV, pitch: I have little use therefore no rating.
Overall it is very clean and well above the Boss pedals and such.
I also use reverb and delay on the voice recording times.

OVERALL OPINION

Good equipment offering many opportunities for taking the time to tweak each parameter, the followers of the plug and play pass their way.

Most
Clean, subtle qualities of reverbs and delays
Lot of useful effects and good quality
Tuner and tap tempo handy
The -
Quality parameter knobs, he must go slowly, it's a real flaw in this TC!

Originally written by Phil amm on Audiofanzine FR.

See description on the TC Electronic website

UTILIZATION

Easy setup. Very clear manual. Editing sounds is very easy. Only major problem: the controls are not reliable after a while. That's why TC Electronic launched a new version equipped with standard controls.

SOUND QUALITY

Very good effects: TC Electronic always made high-quality effects. No comments. They are excellent.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for nine years. You can really assess the quality of a product after many years of use.
In spite of its high quality, the G Major has the following cons:
The controls are not very practical to edit parameters: the values spring and you'll have to turn back the controls to find the right value! Grade: 0/20!
After nine years of use the display has started to show some faults. It gets on and off, and on, etc. It also freezes... And it's a huge problem since the display is needed for all settings.

I give it 5/10 because the sound quality and the effects are great. But it's not acceptable that a device made for on stage applications has such problems...

How long will the life of the G Major 2 be? It's too early to answer the question. It's a pity that the manufacturer didn't equip the new version with a USB connector... Bad!