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Before using the product, it is necessary to carefully read and to bear in mind the following information. Keep this document in a safe place as it is important for the protection of both user and product. Should you suspect any malfunction of the device, always seek the assistance of a qualified technician.

Please verify that the voltage required by the mains power adapter matches the voltage in your country. If not or if unsure, do not connect the unit to the wall outlet. This could result in damage to the mains power adapter, the unit and injuries to the user. This product must not be used when there is lightning. In case of severe weather with a risk of lightning, unplug the power adapter to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire.

The mains power adapter provided with the machine complies with the standards of the country where you purchased the product. If replacement is needed, please use a standard compliant mains power adapter.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M must never be used near a heat source, near a flame, in the rain, in damp areas, near any kinds of liquids. When transporting the unit, care needs to be taken to avoid any shocks that could cause damage that would require the assistance of a qualified technician.

Always use a dry and soft cloth with no alcohol or solvents for cleaning. Please keep the unit clean and free from dust.

All maintenance operations must be done by service centers approved by OROSYS SAS or by qualified technicians. Never try to repair the unit by yourself.

The shipped package contains:

• One Torpedo C.A.B. M unit in a protecting sleeve
• One mains power adapter
• One USB cable
• One 256 Mb memory card
• One quickstart guide

The complete electronic version of this manual, as well as the Torpedo Remote and Torpedo BlendIR softwares are subject to updates. You can download the most recent versions of these products on the Two notes Audio Engineering website.

Manufacturer: OROSYS SAS
Category of product: digital audio signal processor
Product: Torpedo C.A.B. M
Test Manager: Guillaume Pille
The Two notes Torpedo C.A.B. M is certified to be compliant to the CE and FCC standards:

• EN 55103-1 : 1996 and EN 55103-2 : 1996.
• EN 60065 05/2002 + A1 05/2006.
• EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
• FCC Part 15 : 2008.
• ICES-003 : 2004.
• AS/NZS 3548 class B for Australia and New Zealand.
• IEC : 2008 - CISPR 22 class B.

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Two notes Audio Engineering is proud to introduce the Torpedo C.A.B. M (Cabinets in A Box), the missing link between the guitarist's rig and the PA or an audio interface. Use the best virtual cabinets available or load your own IR files. This is the pedal version of the critically-acclaimed Torpedo hardware series, optimized for live playing. This product has been developed through years of technical research, with great attention to the needs of guitarists, bassists and sound technicians confronted with the challenges of miking instrument amplifiers, on stage or in the studio. Our goal is to provide ease of use, reliability, versatility and above all, perfect audio quality.

The Torpedo technology was created as an answer to the high pressure musicians have to deal with: lack of time, limited gear availability, loud amplifiers that can't be played at desired volume, as well as bulky and heavy cabinets to carry. In addition, many musicians are more comfortable with their analog amplifier and effect pedals, and don't want to perform using digital modeling systems, which may compromise their playing style and sound.

For these players, the Torpedo C.A.B. M offers a “virtual” alternative to traditional miking, using a technology derived from the convolution reverberation, to achieve a degree of realism never experienced previously with simulators. The Torpedo C.A.B. M is the perfect line output everybody should have at the final stage of their pedalboard or after their amp section to send the sound directly to a PA or a recorder.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M finds its place on your pedalboard, after a preamp, among your usual stompboxes, or between the amp and the speaker cabinet as an amp DI.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M comes with a large library of 32 cabinets and 8 microphones among the most commonly used models in the world. You can also upgrade and add many other cabinets through the Two notes Store, our online virtual cabinet store. The virtual miking is achieved by choosing one cabinet and two microphones, and fine-tuning the position of each microphone in front of the cabinet. The Torpedo C.A.B. M allows the user to assume the role of the sound engineer in a professional studio.

The Torpedo Technology: to bring you realism and playing comfort, Two notes has developed a unique technology based on an adaptation of convolution techniques. Starting with the measurement of an actual cabinet + microphone setup, the Torpedo C.A.B. M 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 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 studios and stage environments and is the alternative many musicians are looking for, to achieve a professional sound capture of their amplified instruments. The Torpedo C.A.B. M will give you the elusive sound of the greatest recording studios and producers, anytime, anywhere.

Please keep in mind that the Torpedo C.A.B. M is not a load box: when connecting the speaker output of your amplifier into the amp input of the Torpedo C.A.B. M, you must always connect a speaker cabinet to the THRU output. The amplifier output impedance must always match the speaker cabinet impedance.

1- Parameter/Preset Encoder
2- Value/Volume Encoder
3- OLED display screen
4- Amp/Instrument/Line input
5- Speaker Output (Warning! When an amp is connected to the AMP input, the related cabinet has to be connected to the Speaker Output of the pedal!)
6- Input level selector
7- USB for Remote application
8- Mains power adapter connector
9- Headphones output
10- Auxiliary input
11- Ground lift switch
12- Balanced XLR DI output
13- Balanced TRS jack output

The Torpedo C.A.B. M is a standalone unit you can bring with you in any situation, whenever sending direct sound to a PA or silent playing is needed.

The role of the Torpedo C.A.B. M is to replace the following elements of the traditional guitar or bass setup:

• the guitar/bass power amplifier
• the speaker cabinet
• the microphone
• the microphone preamplifier

In order to provide a signal that is the closest possible to a traditional guitar/bass miking in a professional studio environment.

The miking is achieved in 3 steps with the Torpedo C.A.B. M:

1. Choose a power amplifier (or switch it off if you are using a full amplifier), a speaker cabinet and up to two microphones (Power Amp, Speaker, and Microphone sections)
2. Position the microphones inside the virtual studio (Miking window and parameters)
3. Shape the signal (EQ and Reverb sections)

At each step, Two notes Audio Engineering implements its know-how to offer the most advanced simulations on the market and ensure absolutely realistic quality both for the musician (in terms of playing sensation) and for the listener (in terms of sound quality). You can load up to 32 Two notes cabinets in the Torpedo C.A.B. M. Download the free Torpedo Remote software (Mac OS X and Windows PC) from the Two notes Audio Engineering website, and you will be able to add or remove the stored cabinets. There are currently more than 280 Two notes cabinets available in the Two notes Store that you can try in real time and purchase (requires a working Internet connection).

When using guitar/bass preamplifiers with some other speaker emulators, the musician may feel they miss the power amplifier’s contribution to the overall sonic texture. Many musicians get their sound from a particular use of that element and the Torpedo C.A.B. M gives you the possibility to use it too. To that effect, Two notes Audio Engineering has developed an original tube-stage modeling that gives you a choice of 4 different tube models (6L6, EL34, EL84 and KT88) in Push-Pull (PP) in AB class, or Single Ended (SE) in A class configurations. You can push this tube stage like a conventional amplifier and look for that subtle yet particular distortion.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M can be used as a super-DI for keyboards. The tube-amp simulation feature, developed for guitarists and bassists, can also be a very interesting device to warm up the sound of a synthesizer, an organ, or a digital piano.

When recording guitars or basses, it is common to apply a few effects to shape the sound before sending it to a PA or a recorder. In the Torpedo C.A.B. M you will find a simple but efficient EQ filter with three modes, GUITAR, BASS or CUSTOM.

One of the latest additions to our Torpedo firmware is the reverb. When recording a guitar or a bass, the room sound is really important, especially with distant miking. With the Torpedo C.A.B. M, you get the option to choose how the recording environment sounds!

The impulse response (IR) of a system describes its behavior under the form of a very detailed filter. The convolution technique uses IRs to simulate the behavior of particular systems, such as reverbs, speakers, EQ.

It is the most accurate way to simulate sound signatures that are linear (i.e. without distortion) and time-invariant (i.e. without modulation, compression, hysteresis). It is particularly well suited for speaker miking simulation.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M is capable of delivering the best guitar and bass tones by using the Torpedo technology, but you can also embed impulse responses that you have purchased or downloaded for free from 3rd-party developers, in WAV or AIFF formats. You can upload third-party IRs in the Torpedo C.A.B. M using the free Torpedo Remote software. The C.A.B M allows the use of IRs between 40 ms and 200 ms long. There is up to 512 memory slots for 3rd party IRs in the pedal. Use the supplied memory card to load more 3rd party IRs in the C.A.B. M.

Download the free Torpedo BlendIR software from the Two notes Audio Engineering website. With this software you will be able to capture your own cabinet + microphone setup and embed its sound signature into the Torpedo C.A.B. M.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M finds its place either:

• on your pedalboard, after a preamp, among your usual stompboxes
• or between the amp and the speaker cabinet as an amp DI
• or after a load box, for silent playing of your amplifier

To create a lightweight rig with a pedalboard, place the Torpedo C.A.B. M on your pedalboard knowing that the best results are achieved by placing it before the time-based and modulation effects (chorus, delay, reverb…), which then become brighter and clearer. This position also allows taking advantage of the possible stereo of these effects. This is similar to the way things are done in the studio, where modulations are often applied to guitar and bass tracks after recording.

To use the Torpedo C.A.B. M as an amp DI, place it after the power amp section of your amp by connecting the speaker output of your amp to the Amp Input of the C.A.B. M, and connecting your cabinet to the Speaker Output of the pedal. (DISCLAIMER: The Torpedo C.A.B. M is not a load box). Using the C.A.B. M this way ensures you to send your exact full guitar tone to the PA or an audio interface to have the same quality studio-grade sound every single time you play.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M can also be used after a load box connected to your amplifier in place of the speaker cabinet (such as the Torpedo Captor). Simply connect the line output of the load box to the Line Input of the C.A.B. M. This will provide a silent playing rig, where you can take full advantage of your amplifier's tone, without having to deal with sound level issues.

Setting the IN LEVEL switch

The Torpedo C.A.B. M is equipped with an input gain switch (IN LEVEL, item N°6 in figure 2.2). It allows you to dial the right amount of level coming into the pedal depending on the source (pedals, preamps, amps), in order to maximize signal-to-noise ratio. The best setting is obtained when the input level is as high as possible, while avoiding clipping. To do that, start by setting the IN LEVEL switch to +12dB, play, and lower it if the input clips (clipping is indicated on the display).

Here as some guidelines depending on what's connected to the input of the Torpedo C.A.B. M:

• When using an instrument or pedals, the +12dB setting will probably work best. You may have to lower it to 0dB if the instrument or pedals have a strong output though.
• When using a line source (typically a sound interface), 0dB will probably work best.
• When using an amplifier, you'll get a pretty strong signal, so -24dB is recommanded. If the amp is low power, like 10w or under, 0dB may work best.

In any case these are just guidelines. When in doubt, follow the proper procedure detailled just above.

Plug your Torpedo C.A.B. M as the last mono pedal on your pedalboard (for example after your distortion pedal). You connect your pedalboard to the AMP/INST/LINE IN (item N°4 in the overview diagram above) of the C.A.B. M, and the DI OUT (item N°12) or LINE OUT (item N°13) to a mixing desk or an audio interface. Set the input gain switch IN LEVEL so that the level coming in the pedal is visible on the bargraph of the screen, and not clipping. As a guideline, start by putting the IN LEVEL on the +12dB switch. If the pedals have a high output, you may have to set the input switch to 0 dB.

To create a lightweight rig with a pedalboard, place the Torpedo C.A.B. M on your pedalboard knowing that the best results are achieved by placing it before the time-based and modulation effects (chorus, delay, reverb), which then become brighter and clearer. This position also allows taking advantage of the possible stereo of these effects. This is similar to the way things are done in the studio, where modulations are often applied to guitar and bass tracks after recording.

With this amp-less setup, we recommend turning the Power Amp section (see section 4.3.1 for all the details about the Power Amp section) of the C.A.B. M so that the combination of your pedalboard and the emulated power-amp simulates a complete amp rig.

We recommend putting any modulation, reverb and delay effects AFTER the Torpedo C.A.B. M. This is what is usually done in the studio, especially when using stereo effects. The Torpedo C.A.B. M being MONO, any stereo signal sent to the unit will be converted to MONO. Moreover, if you set up the Power Amp simulation to a high volume, some distortion will appear. It is totally different to send reverb or delay into a distortion stage (like you would do in the effect loop of an amplifier) and to send a distorted sound into a reverb or a delay (like you will do by following this advice). Try both and pick the one that fits you.

Insert the C.A.B. M between your amp and your cabinet. To do so, connect your amp to the AMP/INST/LINE IN (item N°4 in the overview diagram above) of the C.A.B. M with a speaker cable and connect the SPEAKER OUT (item N°5) of the C.A.B. M to your cabinet, again with a speaker cable.

Depending on the output level of the amp, set the IN LEVEL of the pedal to have the appropriate input level on the screen. With an amp, start with the IN LEVEL switch on 0 dB. If it is clipping (message will appear on the screen in the input bargraph), lower it to -24 dB.

If you are using a combo, unplug the speaker cable connected to the amp section of the combo, plug this embedded combo speaker in the SPEAKER OUT of the C.A.B M, and connect the AMP IN of the pedal to the output section of the amp with an additional speaker cable.

The C.A.B. M is NOT a load box. Always keep a cabinet connected to the SPEAKER OUT when an amp is connected to the AMP IN of the pedal.

Connect the speaker output of the amp to the AMP IN of the C.A.B. M, then connect the SPEAKER OUT of the pedal to the amp/speaker input of a load box(depending of the load box you will use, the input is either described Amp input or Speaker input) of a load box (such as the Torpedo Captor). Depending on the load box you will use, the input is either described Amp input or Speaker input. The SPEAKER OUT of C.A.B. M is an uncompensated output (meaning without any kind of filter/analog speaker simulation, a dry output).

It is also possible to plug the load box before the C.A.B. M this way: connect the load box to the speaker output of your amp, then connect the uncompensated output (meaning without any kind of filter/analog speaker simulation, a dry output) of the load box to the Torpedo C.A.B. M.

Depending on the output level of the load box, set the IN LEVEL of the pedal to have the appropriate input level on the screen. With an amp, start with the IN LEVEL switch on 0 dB. If it is clipping, lower it to -24 dB.

When using the Torpedo C.A.B. M with an amp, we recommend switching OFF the Power Amp simulation section.

* With a computer

The Torpedo C.A.B. M is a standalone unit, but you can control it from your computer (PCWindows or Mac OSX) with the Torpedo Remote software using a USB connection Create, save and load presets, load new cabinets or Impulse Response (IR) files. Download the Torpedo Remote for free on the Two notes Audio Engineering website. See the section 4.4 in this owner's manual dedicated to Torpedo Remote.

* With a mobile device

You can also control the Torpedo C.A.B. M from a mobile device (tablet or phone) with Torpedo Wireless Remote. You will have access to all the parameters of the unit. Unlike the Torpedo Remote used with a computer via USB, you will not be able to load new cabinets or IRs in the pedal through your mobile device.

You may have discovered an idea to use the device in some innovative way. Do not hesitate to come and share your experience on the Two notes Audio Engineering Forum or social networks. Please go to the Two notes Audio Engineering website and click on the “Community” section.

Two notes is also on the social networks Facebook, Soundcloud and Youtube — so do not wait and come share your creative work!

The Torpedo C.A.B. M is organized around 2 environments: PERFORM and MENU accessible with the 2 encoders on the front panel (which are also push-buttons) as seen in figure 2.2.

When pushing a button or turning an encoder, you will see a parameter moving on the display.

The PERFORM menu is the default menu you will see when first using the Torpedo C.A.B. M. The following information will be displayed on the screen:

1. Preset number
2. Preset name
3. Simulation (S), Arcade (A) or IR Loader (I) mode indicator
4. Bargraphs for input and output levels
5. Output level (from Mute to +12dB)

In this menu, you can navigate in the presets and set the output volume of the unit. You will be in this menu when playing without editing or modifying any parameter. This way you can have fast access to the volume in case you have to quickly lower or increase the volume in any situation.

We recommend first to search for a preset close to the sound you have in mind, then tweak the selected.

The preset name is limited to 32 letters or numbers. The authorized characters are capital A to Z, 0 to 9 and space.

The MENU environment gives you access to the parameters of a preset, allowing you to modify it, or create your own tone from scratch.

To enter the MENU environment from the PERFORM environment, press either the left (MENU) or the right (ENTER) button. This will display the top layer of the MENU environment, which lists various sections you can edit. By entering any section, you'll go down one layer, accessing the parameters of the preset (or device).

In the MENU environment, the encoders have the following behavior:

• turning the left (PARAM) encoder selects the section or parameter you want to edit
• turning the right (VALUE) encoder changes the value of the selected section or parameter
• pressing on the left (MENU) encoder makes you go back one level in the menu until you come back to PERFORM environment
• pressing on the right (ENTER) encoder makes you go into the selected section or toggle the selected parameter

All start with the first section, which allows you to choose which mode you will be working in: Arcade, Simulation or IR Loader.

To enter any section and edit the related parameters, scroll to the relevant section by turning the PARAM encoder and press ENTER to enter. Some sections can be modified directly without entering it, by turning the VALUE encoder. For most of them, this means turning it ON or OFF (the image will then appear in negative mode).

Depending on the mode, the editable sections change. We will go through the sections for each mode.

In the simplified interface of the Arcade mode, each parameter actually controls one or several parameters of the device.

The interface of the Arcade mode has 3 specific sections, detailed hereunder.

The Simulation mode gives you access to every parameter available to create a preset.

The interface of the Simulation mode has 4 specific sections, detailed hereunder.

When using the Torpedo C.A.B. M with any kind of guitar/bass preamplifier, or even an electric piano or a synthesizer, you need the color brought by the final stage of a traditional amplifier: the power amplifier. Plug your device to the Torpedo C.A.B. M and enjoy the typical sound of the Two notes electrically accurate virtual tube power amplifier.

The MIKING section is where you will choose your virtual cabinet and the two microphones to do the miking.

You have access to 32 different cabinets and each cabinet can be miked with 2 of the 8 available microphones for the given cabinet (Mic A and Mic B).

• Axis: You will set the placement of the mic towards the cone of the cabinet's speaker. At 0% the mic is placed at the center of the speaker, at 100% the mic is placed either at the edge of the speaker (when the mic is at the grill cloth), or up to 1 meter (3 feet) away from the center (when the mic is at the furthest distance of the cabinet).
• Dist: You will set the distance of the mic towards the cabinet. At 0% the microphone is placed at the grid cloth of the cabinet. At 100% the mic is placed at 3 meters (10 feet) from the cabinet.
• Side: You will place the mic at the Front or at the Back of the cabinet.

The EQ section has 3 modes of operations: guitar, bass and custom.

To enhance your experience with the Torpedo C.A.B. M, especially when playing with headphones, your unit features different reverbs.

This mode is solely dedicated to third party IRs.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M can load up to 512 IRs. All imports of IRs are done by Torpedo Remote through the IR manager (via computer). Upon upload into the Torpedo C.A.B. M, the IRs length can be set to 20, 40, 100 or 200 ms long. If the IR is longer it will be shortened by Torpedo remote to the selected length. If it is shorter it will be extended (filled with zeros) to the selected length. The internal memory has the following allowances regarding the length of the IR:

• 512 slots for 20ms IRs, in 4 banks of 128 slots
• 256 slots for 40ms IRs, in 4 banks of 64 slots
• 84 slots for 100ms IRs, in 4 banks of 21 slots
• 44 slots for 200ms IRs, in 4 banks of 11 slots

The interface of the IR Loader mode is similar to the Simulation mode. It differs only in the Miking section. For a description of the other sections, see the Simulation mod description above.

The MIKING menu is where you will choose the IRs you want to use. Just like in simulation mode where you can dual mike a cabinet, you will be able to select 2 IRs to be used at the same time.

Now that we have covered the 3 different modes of the C.A.B. M in the MENU environment, we will look at the sections which are common to all 3 modes.

The Torpedo C.A.B. M comes with 32 cabinets, for bass and guitar. Among these cabinets you will find some that you know, others that you should know, and maybe the hidden gem that will work for you and you had no idea. To work faster, you should make sure the EQ, reverb and anything apart from the cabinet and microphones are turned off so you can concentrate on that part of the process.

Please try the cabinets without too much-preconceived idea about what you think you need. Often, the solution comes from a cabinet you wouldn't think of. As a general guide, we recommend using small-sized cabinets for more mids and high frequency, they are good for solos and clean tones. Use the big boys on distorted and/or rhythm guitars.

You will find a selection of 3 types of microphones with each Two notes cabinet: condenser, ribbon and dynamic. The microphone technology gives an idea of how it will sound, even if, with each technology, you could find microphones that are not sounding as you might expect.

• With the Torpedo C.A.B. M, you will choose a ribbon microphone if you need a smooth, creamy tone. They are perfect when the guitar or the bass is in a light mix (meaning without tons of other instruments or distortion). We always recommend that type of microphone for the guitarist or bassist who is approaching miking techniques for the first time, they will sound very close to what you hear on your traditional guitar or bass cabinet.

• Condenser microphone usually gives wide bandwidth and great details in the upper frequency. Very good on bright clean tones, they also excel at helping fit a distorted guitar in a mix.

• Dynamic microphones are what you usually find on stage because they are sturdy and reliable. They usually give good detail in the mids, but they are not as subtle as ribbon or condenser microphones.

Take the time to try them, and learn more about the different types of microphones to anticipate what you need, depending on your amp and cabinet tone, and of course the type of tone you aim at having on stage or in the studio.

You can preview any cabinets that are not in your license when using the Remote. This is why when you browse the cabinets in the Remote the list is way bigger than what you have in your license or in your Torpedo C.A.B. M.
You will see 3 types of icons in front of the names of the cabinets :

Cabinets which are on your Torpedo unit.

Cabinets which are on your licence loaded in your computer

Cabinets which you do not own but can preview before buying them on the Two notes Store.

When you are previewing a cabinet that is on your computer (which means that you own it and it is in your license stored in your computer), the Remote needs to load the cabinet first so you can edit all the parameters. As you are previewing, you will only have access to one microphone for the cabinet. Audio is still going through normally through the pedal, so you can use the C.A.B. M as you would normally.

When you are previewing a cabinet that you do not own, random silences are inserted and you have access only to one mic to preview the cabinets.

No billing or information on the payment method is stored on the Remote, so as to ensure maximum security.

.tur are proprietary files created with the Two notes Audio Engineering Torpedo BlendIR software. The software is available for download from the Two notes Audio Engineering website. With Torpedo BlendIR you are able to use the Torpedo technology to capture the sound signature of your own cabinet and microphone in the deepest details.

To load a file into the Torpedo, place it in the default Impulse directory, or select the directory containing the files through Torpedo Remote (this can be done in the menu). You can then load the files into the Torpedo through the Memory Manager or directly listen to them through the main Remote window.

Please note that with .tur files you do not have access to the microphone positioning parameter.

Torpedo C.A.B. M complies with third-party Impulse Responses (IRs) in .wav or .aiff format, 16 or 24bits, 44.1Khz to 96Khz.

To load a file into the Torpedo C.A.B. M internal memory, use the IR Manager window.

The left panel is the files on your computer. You can browse the folders where you have stored your IRs. The right side represents the IR files that are loaded in the Torpedo C.A.B. M. You can drag and drop the IRs from the computer (left) to the Torpedo (right). If you wish to free memory slots in the pedal, you can drag and drop the IRs to the bin at the bottom.

You have access to some options to modify the IR file for the transfer:

1. IR length: increasing the IR length will improve the resolution of the Torpedo processing (more precision will lead to better accuracy in the low end). Please note that a 40ms IR will take 2 slots in your Torpedo C.A.B. M' s internal memory.
2. IR offset: you have access to 3 options that will change the way the IR file will be processed:

* Min Phase: an algorithm will move the samples in the file so it will sound in phase with any other IR file (provided you use that function to transfer the other files as well).

* Min. IR Latency: the file is cut so there is no silence before the first sample, this can lead to a change in the sound but your latency will be minimal.

* Original: the samples in the file remain untouched. You may experience phase cancellation issues with mixing it with other IR files.

Note: with 3rd-party files, you do not have access to microphone positioning parameters.

If you wish to have more IRs than the 512 slots of the internal memory, use the memory card. The memory card is not seen by Torpedo Remote and is only accessible through the pedal itself. First, the memory card has to be mounted. (See Section 4.3.6.4 Memory card mount above in the manual.) To mount the card, you need to go into the Menu→ Global section, and scroll to “Memory Card Mount”. Press ENTER to mount the card, connect the Torpedo C.A.B. M to the computer. The pedal will then be seen as a regular mass storage device (like a USB dongle). Copy and paste the IR files you wish to have on the memory card (like a usual copy-paste in your computer from one folder to another). Unmount the memory card by pressing ENTER on the Torpedo C.A.B. M.

The 3rd party IRs loaded on the memory card will then be accessible through the IR Loader mode in the folder MEMORY CARD. FILE shows the current IR selected. There are 2 ways to browse the IRs on the memory card:

* by scrolling with the VOLUME/VALUE knob on the FILE location.

* by pressing ENTER on the FILE location. It opens the view of the wave of the IR. Press on the MENU knob to go back to the root of the memory card and see all the IR files loaded on the memory card, and browse them.

Each cabinet in the Two notes library comes with a choice of 8 microphones. The selection of microphones depends on the type and model of the cabinet. In other words, some microphones in the following list will not necessarily available with the cabinet you selected.

Should you encounter a problem with your product or need help regarding any technical aspects, please note that Two notes Audio Engineering has developed on-line services to provide you with fast and efficient technical support, the Two notes Help Desk.

Don't hesitate to browse the Knowledgebase, which contains all sorts of useful information, or submit a ticket if you have any question or need assistance with a Two notes product.

On the Two notes Audio Engineering website, you will find:

• news about the company and the products (news on the homepage),
• comprehensive information about the Torpedo C.A.B. M and its many applications (FAQ),
• firmware and software updates to download (products/Torpedo C.A.B. M/downloads),
• access to the Two notes Store where you can buy new cabinets,
• the Torpedo BlendIR software (products/Torpedo C.A.B. M/downloads),
• an official forum where you can share tips and advice with other Torpedo users (forum).

The Two notes Team often visits specialized forums to help out users.

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