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USER MANUAL M100 TC ELECTRONIC

Quick Start Guide M100 Stereo Multi-Eects Processor with Legendary TC Reverbs and Eects

V 6.02 3Quick Start GuideM100 Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sucient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modication should be performed only by qualiedpersonnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sucient to constitute a risk ofshock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read themanual. Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiedpersonnel. Caution To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. Theapparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Caution These service instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairshave to be performed by qualied service personnel. Warning Please refer to the information on the exterior of bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the device.

1. Please read and follow all

instructions and warnings.

2. Keep the apparatus

away from water (except for outdoor products).

3. Clean only with dry cloth.

4. Do not block ventilation

openings. Do not install in a conned space. Install only according to manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Protect the power cord

from damage, particularly at plugs and appliance socket.

6. Do not install near

any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

7. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other (only for USA and Canada). A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

Use only specied carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables. Use caution to prevent tip-over when moving the cart/apparatus combination.

personnel for servicing, especially after damage. Important Safety Instructions

with protective earthing terminal shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

13. Where the MAINS plug

or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

14. Avoid installing

in conned spaces like bookcases.

15. Do not place naked

ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

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when signal is entering one or both of the inputs, and lights red when the incoming signal clips the inputs. If the LEDs light red, lower the input knob.

balance of the dry/ unprocessed signal (fully counterclockwise) and the processed eect signal (fully clockwise).

5. BYPASS button enables

and disables the eect signal. The adjacent LED will light when the unit is in bypass mode, leaving the sound unaected.

6. EFFECTS knob selects one

of the 16 eect presets. See the ´FX Descriptions´ chapter for details.

7. PARAMETER knob adjusts

the rst parameter of the currently-selected eect. The center position is the default setting for each preset. When changes are made for a preset, the settings will be temporarily saved until the unit is powered o. See the ´FX Parameters´ chapter for details.

8. TAP/SELECT button

performs 2 functions:

• TAP Tempo – for effects that have a time - based parameter, tapping this button in rhythm with the music will set delay time or modulation rate. The LED will flash to indicate the current tempo.

the unit is powered on.

10. POWER INPUT accepts the

included power supply.

11. FOOTSW(itch) jack

accepts a ¼" TS cable for connection of a footswitch to remotely bypass the eect signal.

12. OUTPUT jacks send the

processed signal via ¼" TRS connectors.

13. INPUT jacks accept

¼" TS or TRS cables from the source that will be processed. Use the Input 1 (left) for mono signals.

14. MIDI DIN Connector

to control the unit through MIDI CC and to update its rmware.30 31Quick Start GuideM100 Eects Description Cathedral Simulates the reverberation heard in big cathedrals. This eect is characterized by a long reverb and very specic echoes. It works well with solo instruments and vocals. Concert Simulates the reverberation in a mid-size concert hall. The preset is well suited for all natural instruments such as piano. When used sparingly, it also gives vocals an interesting touch, for example, in ballads. Club Simulates the cozy atmosphere of a mid-size jazz club or theater. This reverb is characterized by its early reections and short decay. The preset works well with vocals, electric piano, drums, saxophone and other instruments. Chamber Simulates the typical characteristics of a chamber. The preset is well suited for drums, guitars and vocals or whenever you need an unobtrusive reverb to breathe some life into a signal. Gold Plate Simulates the legendary sound of a gold foil reverb plate as used in former studio reverb units. This eect features a very dense sound of its own and is particularly suited to produce a very distinct reverb, e.g. for drums and vocals. Gated Reverb Simulates the reverb type cut o by a gate, which was very popular in the 80´s. This eect was typically used with snare or kick drums, but can be used to achieve interesting eects with other instruments too. Reverse Reverb Produces a reverb which has its reverb tail reversed. Consequently, the reverb volume does not decrease over time but increases. This preset can be used for unusual eects with the most varied kinds of signals. A very popular application is to use it for snare drums. Ambience Provides the signal with spatial information, however, does not produce an audible reverb. The preset works well with drums, keyboards, guitars and vocals or whenever you need an unobtrusive room sound without reverb. Delay Produces several echoes/delays of the input signal, reduces them in level and adds them to the original signal (echo eect). Use the Delay preset to create eects which are very interesting in terms of rhythm. This preset can be used for virtually any instrument. It is particularly useful for keyboards, guitars and vocals. Chorus Adds a warm touch to the original signal, giving more body and width. Chorus can be used for virtually any signals which should sound a bit fuller. FX Descriptions Flanger Gives a signal a wonderful “retro” touch. Flanger has always been a popular eect for guitars and keyboards, but you can also produce interesting sounds in combination with drums, vocals or other signals. Phaser This eect adds a copy of the input signal, however, shifted in phase. Phaser is a traditional guitar, electric piano and keyboard eect, but you can also produce distinctive eect sounds in combination with drums or other signals. Rotary Simulates the accelerating, braking and rotating movements of a Leslie loudspeaker system. The fast rotation produces a characteristic tremolo eect. Traditionally, this is an eect for electronic organ, however, it can also be used for other signals. Pitch Shift This eect adds another signal to the original signal, below or above the original pitch. This eect is particularly suited to enhance the sound of guitars and vocals by a soft detuning, or can be used for extreme voice eects heard in comic or animated movies. Delay + Reverb This is a useful combination of the Delay and Concert eects which works particularly well with guitars, keyboards and vocals. Chorus + Reverb Combines the Chorus and Club eects, providing a classic eect for guitars and electric pianos.32 33Quick Start GuideM100 FX Parameters Eect PARAMETER knob TAP/SELECT button TAP/SELECT LED Cathedral Reverb time Brilliance O/On Concert Reverb time Brilliance O/On Club Reverb time Brilliance O/On Chamber Reverb time Brilliance O/On Gold Plate Reverb time Brilliance O/On Gated Rev Reverb time Brilliance O/On Reverse Rev Reverb time Brilliance O/On Ambience Room size Brilliance O/On Delay Repeats Time interval TAP Flashing (tempo) Chorus Intensity Tempo TAP Flashing (tempo) Flanger Intensity Tempo TAP Flashing (tempo) Phaser Intensity Tempo TAP Flashing (tempo) Rotary Intensity Rotary speed On/O Pitch Shift Semitone steps (+/- 12) Detune O/On Delay + Rev Delay vs Reverb ratio Time interval TAP Flashing (tempo) Chorus + Rev Chorus vs Reverb ratio Reverb time O/On To ensure your M100 unit operates with the latest features and improvements, follow these steps to update its rmware. Please read the entire procedure before beginning to ensure a smooth update process.

1. Prepare for Firmware Update

Software Requirement: You will need MIDI communication software like MIDI-OX to upload the rmware update le (.syx) through SYSEX command. Ensure this software is installed and properly congured on your computer before proceeding.

2. Enter Firmware Update Mode

Connect the MIDI Interface: Connect a MIDI cable from your computer to the MIDI IN connector located on the rear panel of the M100. Power Up the M100 in Update Mode: While pressing and holding the TAP/SELECT button on the M100, plug in the DC power jack to power on the unit. Continue holding the TAP/SELECT button until you observe the following indicator lights:

• The TAP/SELECT LED should be lit in yellow.

• The SIGNAL INDICATOR LEDs and BYPASS LED should be lit in red. If the LEDs light up as described, your M100 is now in rmware update mode and ready to receive the new rmware le.

3. Upload the Firmware

Open the Firmware File: On your computer, launch the MIDI communication software (e.g., MIDI-OX) and open the .syx rmware update le you wish to upload. Start the Upload Process: Begin the upload process using your MIDI software SYSEX le send procedure. Carefully monitor the progress of the upload. Important: Do not turn o or disconnect the M100 during the upload process. Interrupting the update could result in rmware corruption, requiring you to start over.

4. Conrm Update Completion

Successful Update: Upon successful completion of the upload, the LEDs on the M100 will stop blinking, indicating that the rmware update was successful. Update Failure: If the SIGNAL INDICATOR LEDs and BYPASS LED remain lit in red and do not turn o, the update process has failed. In this case, you must restart the process from the beginning by powering o the M100 and repeating steps 2 and 3.

If the Firmware Update Fails: A) Ensure all connections are secure and that your MIDI software is correctly congured. B) Double-check that the correct .syx le is being used and that no interruptions occurred during the upload. C) Repeat the entire process, starting from step 2. By following these steps carefully, you can successfully update the rmware of your M100, ensuring optimal performance and access to the latest features. Firmware Update Procedure34 35Quick Start GuideM100 This section provides instructions on how to set the MIDI channel and control various parameters on your M100 unit via MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) commands. Setting the MIDI Channel To set the MIDI channel on your M100, follow these steps:

number. The selected eect number will become the new MIDI channel. Note: The unit will not provide any visual or auditory feedback to conrm the channel change. Once the channel has been set, you can start sending MIDI CC commands. MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) Commands Once the MIDI channel is set, you can control various parameters on the M100 using MIDI CC commands. The table below lists the available CC commands, their corresponding parameters, and the values you can send.

CC NUMBER PARAMETER VALUES

102 Bypass 0 = Bypass O 1 = Bypass On 103 Eect 0-15 = Eect to apply 106 Mix 0-127: 0 Dry, 127 Wet 105 Tap/Select TAP: 1-127 = One Tap SELECT: 0 = O, 1 = On 104 Eect Parameter 0-127 Eect Parameter Value Use these commands to manipulate the M100's settings in real-time via MIDI, enhancing your performance or recording sessions with precise control over the unit's features. Always refer to this table when setting or modifying your MIDI control setup to ensure accurate communication between your MIDI controller and the M100 unit. MIDI Communication Guide36 37Quick Start GuideM100

MIDI 通信指南116 117Quick Start GuideM100 SpecicationsSpecications Inputs Type ¼" TS connectors, unbalanced Impedance approx. 7.5 kΩ Output Type ¼" TRS connectors, impedance balanced Impedance approx. 220 Ω Max. output level +10 dBu In/Out Type ¼" TS footswitch connector Digital Processing Converters 24-bit Delta-Sigma, 128-times oversampling Sampling rate 48 kHz System Specications Frequency response 10 Hz to 22 kHz, -3 dB Dynamic range 96 dB, 10 Hz to 22 kHz Distortion 0.01% typ. @ 0 dBFS Crosstalk -76 dB @ 1 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 10 Hz to 22 kHz >86 dB @ 0 dBu, A-weighted Power Supply Mains connection external power supply, 12 VDC, 400 mA Mains voltage USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz U.K./Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz China 220 V~, 50 Hz Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz Power consumption approx. 3.5 W Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) 46 x 191 x 99 mm (1.8 x 7.5 x 3.9") Weight 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)118 119Quick Start GuideM100

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)Other important information

1. Product Registration

To ensure optimal service and support, we encourage you to register your Music Tribe product immediately after purchase at musictribe.com. Registration allows us to provide faster and more ecient assistance in the event of a service request or warranty claim. It also ensures that you receive important product updates, safety notices, and documentation relevant to your product. During registration, you will also have access to the full terms and conditions of our Limited Warranty. Please note that warranty coverage and consumer rights may vary by country or jurisdiction. Refer to the terms applicable in your region at the time of registration or via our support portal.

2. Technical Support

and Malfunctions If you experience a malfunction or require assistance, and a Music Tribe Authorized Reseller is not available in your area, please refer to the list of Authorized Fulllers available under the “Support” section at musictribe.com. If your country is not listed, we recommend using our Online Support resources as a rst step, which may help resolve your issue without the need for a return. For warranty-related matters, please ensure you submit an online warranty claim before returning the product. Unauthorized returns or unregistered claims may result in processing delays or denial of warranty coverage.

3. Unauthorized Repairs

and Modications To preserve warranty coverage, do not open, disassemble, or attempt to repair the product yourself. Repairs or modications performed by unauthorized persons or service centers will void the warranty and may compromise product safety or performance. Before connecting your unit to a power source, ensure that the input voltage matches the rating indicated on your product. Incorrect voltage may cause permanent damage and void the warranty. If the fuse requires replacement, only use fuses of the same type and rating. Use of incorrect fuses may create a re or safety hazard and will invalidate all warranty protection.

and Environment Ensure that your Music Tribe product is used in accordance with the product manual and within the recommended operating conditions. Exposure to excessive moisture, dust, heat, or impact may result in malfunction and void the warranty.

2. Support Technique

126 127Quick Start GuideM100128 129Quick Start GuideM100 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Responsible Party Name: Empower Tribe Innovations US Inc. Address: 901 Grier Dr. Las Vegas, NV, 89119, USA Email Address: [e-mail] M100 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important information: Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment. Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC. Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community. musictribe.com/ EU Representative: Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH Address: Otto-Brenner-Strasse 4a, 47877 Willich, Germany UK Representative: Empower Tribe Innovations UK Ltd. Address: 5 Brindley Road Old Traord, Manchester, United Kingdom, M16 9UN TC Electronic M100 Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the ecient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city oce, or your household waste collection service.