G–DEC 30 also has MIDI ports which allow you to link up with other G–DEC 30 players to trade Presets. Connect G–DEC 30 to your computer* to backup Presets, play General MIDI files, or store MIDI songs in the G–DEC 30! It’s time to jam—with G–DEC 30—your new band... *MIDI capable sound card (or MIDI-to-USB device) and MIDI software required. Each G–DEC 30 Preset is a complete “band!” Modify any component or select another from the G–DEC 30 arsenal: • 17 Guitar Amplifiers, each with Gain, Volume, Tone, Compressor, Timbre and Noise Gate parameters • 29 studio-quality Effects (many in stereo), each with 4 adjustable parameters • 10 Reverbs with adjustable levels • 84 Drum Patterns (including 4 Metronome patterns) with Tempo, Key, Drum Level, Bass Level and Accompaniment Level parameters G–DEC 30 MIDI ports provide expanded functionality with your computer and other G–DEC 30 players! • Trade and backup Presets • Store & Play MIDI files • Update G–DEC 30 software if necessary • Rear panel MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports G–DEC 30 delivers world-class Fender tone and world-standard Fender quality! • Second input jack for a friend or instructor • On–board digital chromatic tuner • Phones jack can be used with stereo headphones or as a stereo line out jack • Stereo Line Outs can be configured as All or Synth (and Aux) • 28-second Phrase Sampler • On-board General MIDI synthesizer T h a n k y o u f o r c h o o s i n g Fe n d e r ® To n e , Tr a d i t i o n a n d I n n o v a t i o n s i n c e 1 9 4 6 IntroductionFeatures 4 G DEC 3O fender.com A. INPUT—Plug your guitar in here. B. PHONES—Plug in headphones for privacy or connect a pair of powered speakers (such as commonly used with computers); the G–DEC 30 speaker mutes automatically. Enjoy the G–DEC 30’s many stereo effects through this jack. You can also run a cable from PHONES to “Audio In” on your computer to record with your favorite recording software. NOTE: Optional cables, adapters and equipment are required for these connections. C. DRUMS—Press for Drums Mode menus (see page 11). D. START-STOP—Press to start and stop the Drum Loop. The START-STOP button flashes in time with the tempo. Set Tempo Shortcuts! Shortcut 1—Hold START-STOP and turn the Data Wheel Shortcut 2—Hold DRUMS and tap START-STOP in time with the beat E. SONG / HOLD FOR TUNER—Press for Song Mode (see page 8) OR Hold to activate the Tuner. F. PHRASE SAMPLER—Use the Phrase Sampler to record up to 28 seconds of G–DEC 30 audio for a variety of playback and overdubbing functions (see page 12). Press: To start/stop... 4Playback (replay) of a sampled phrase REC Sampling (recording) a new phrase DUB Overdubbing (adding layers) to previous phrase G. DISPLAY—Hold EXIT and turn the Data Wheel (in Play Mode) to adjust screen contrast. H. AUX / UTILITY / FX / AMP—Press for the corresponding Mode menus (see pages 8-12). I. SAVE—Saves the current G–DEC 30 settings to a user preset (U00-U49). J. EXIT—Press to return to Play Mode. K. DATA WHEEL—Selects presets, songs and settings depending on the current Mode. L. VOLUME—Adjusts the overall loudness of the G–DEC 30. M. GUITAR TONE—Adjusts the tone characteristics of your guitar. This control does not affect the Drum section or the Auxiliary Input sound. N. BACKING LVL—Adjusts the volume level of MIDI accompaniment. Control Panel Overview G DEC 3O fender.com A. INPUT—Plug your guitar in here. B. PHONES—Plug in headphones for privacy or connect a pair of powered speakers (such as commonly used with computers); the G–DEC 30 speaker mutes automatically. Enjoy the G–DEC 30’s many stereo effects through this jack. You can also run a cable from PHONES to “Audio In” on your computer to record with your favorite recording software. NOTE: Optional cables, adapters and equipment are required for these connections. C. DRUMS—Press for Drums Mode menus (see page 11). D. START-STOP—Press to start and stop the Drum Loop. The START-STOP button flashes in time with the tempo. Set Tempo Shortcuts! Shortcut 1—Hold START-STOP and turn the Data Wheel Shortcut 2—Hold DRUMS and tap START-STOP in time with the beat E. SONG / HOLD FOR TUNER—Press for Song Mode (see page 8) OR Hold to activate the Tuner. F. PHRASE SAMPLER—Use the Phrase Sampler to record up to 28 seconds of G–DEC 30 audio for a variety of playback and overdubbing functions (see page 12). Press: To start/stop... 4Playback (replay) of a sampled phrase REC Sampling (recording) a new phrase DUB Overdubbing (adding layers) to previous phrase G. DISPLAY—Hold EXIT and turn the Data Wheel (in Play Mode) to adjust screen contrast. H. AUX / UTILITY / FX / AMP—Press for the corresponding Mode menus (see pages 8-12). I. SAVE—Saves the current G–DEC 30 settings to a user preset (U00-U49). J. EXIT—Press to return to Play Mode. K. DATA WHEEL—Selects presets, songs and settings depending on the current Mode. L. VOLUME—Adjusts the overall loudness of the G–DEC 30. M. GUITAR TONE—Adjusts the tone characteristics of your guitar. This control doe...