Two Notes Reload - Manual (Page 16)

About the Torpedo Reload
The REPLAY™ output follows a low-impedance unbalanced design to ensure the best conditions
when sending the signal to the amplifier. The ground lifts will allow you to solve any grounding issues
that may come up when you are setting up the kind of complex wiring you can use with the Torpedo
Reload.
The most difficult part in re-amplification techniques is finding the output level on the DAW (Digital
Audio Workstation) that matches the level of your guitar when it is directly connected to the amplifier.
This problem is now solved, thanks to the Torpedo Reload’s unique MATCH™ feature.
4.4 MATCH™
This Two Notes innovation is the solution to the problem of level adjustment when re-amplifying. If
the level is too high your amplifier will tend to over-saturate, if the level is too weak the tone will lack
dynamics and liveliness.
MATCH™ compares the signal as it comes from the guitar (plugged to the DI input) with the signal
that has been recorded (and which is sent to the REPLAY™ Line Input) so that what you send the
amp is the ideal level only. Now you can be sure that the signal you send from the DAW is exactly
what your guitar itself would be sending.
You may even perform a MATCH™ with two different signals: if you have a previously recorded
track, for instance, but do not have the guitar with you — plug a similar guitar into the DI In and
match it to the signal!
5 The Torpedo technology and Torpedo Wall of Sound plugin
The Torpedo technology was created as a solution to the high pressure musicians commonly have to
deal with: lack of time, limited gear availability, loud amplifiers they cannot play at desired volume,
or bulky and heavy cabinets to carry. In addition, many musicians are more comfortable with their
analog amplifier and effects pedals, and are reluctant to perform using digital modeling systems that
may compromise their playing style and sound.
Two Notes has developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution tech-
niques. Starting with the measurement of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the Torpedo prod-
ucts embedding digital processing can accurately reproduce the system as it was measured, as well
as the microphone’s position in space. In order to take full advantage of these digital algorithms, the
audio design of the highest quality guarantees a huge dynamic range and tone fidelity, and concurs
in bringing the ultimate playing experience.
The impulse response (IR) of a system describes it behavior under the form of a very detailed filter.
The convolution technique uses IRs to simulate the behavior or particular systems, such as reverbs,
speakers, EQ, etc.
It is the most accurate way to simulate sound signatures that are linear (i.e. without distortion) and
time-invariant (i.e. no effect like modulation, compression, hysteresis...). It is particularly well suited for
speaker miking simulation.
The Torpedo Reload comes with a Torpedo Wall of Sound plugin license. Torpedo Wall of Sound
offers a "virtual" alternative to traditional miking to achieve a degree of realism never experienced
previously with simulators. The musician simply plugs the Torpedo Reload in place of his/her cabinet,
connecting the amplifier’s speaker output to it and without modifying any of his/her usual settings
(or connected effect pedals as applicable). From there, the Torpedo Reload Loadbox output signal
can be sent to any microphone preamplifier and that signal recorded thanks to your DAW on a track
embedding the Torpedo Wall of Sound plugin.
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