GFI System Cabzeus User Manual

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Sometimes you feel that you need to make some adjustment to the overall
tone of your presets while you are away from a computer, this is where the
two brown colored knobs on Cabzeus come in handy. These knobs control the
mic position parameters (the same control is found in CabsLab software as
well).
As a rule of thumb, turn the knob to Center position for a extended highs and
slightly tamed lows, and turn to Edge position for the opposite tonal effect.
Operating the knobs
The two knobs have a lock mechanism which prevents changes due to acci-
dental movements.
After turning the mic position knobs : press the middle button once (do not
hold) to actuate the change. The change will immediately take effect.
If you want to save the changes you made into the current preset : press and
hold the middle button, until the preset LED flashes 3x.
Press (do not hold) to actuate the change.
Press and hold to save the change
Headphone Out
A stereo headphone out with a dedicated volume control is available to
allow silent practicing or private monitoring.
Mic Position Knobs
Input Connections
Cabzeus has a pair of inputs, and each one has its dedicated Thru output. A
wide array of input sources can be connected to the inputs, ranging from your
favorite stompboxes, preamps, your head amp's speaker out, to any music
player (see Chapter 3 : Application Ideas).
What’s the purpose of Thru Output?
As we’ve mentioned, you can connect the speaker out of your amp to the Cab-
zeus input, however recall that a tube amp must have its speaker output con-
nected to a speaker or a load box at all times to avoid damaging its output
transformer. And since Cabzeus does not function as a load box you must
connect the Cabzeus’ Thru output to a speaker cabinet or a load box, keeping
your tube amp’s safe.
SpeakercabinetorLoadbox
Tubeamp
What’s the purpose of Input Pad?
Input Pad switches allows you to attenuate the input signal level going into
Cabzeus, which may be necessary of you connect an input source with very
high level output signal such as the speaker out of an amp.
If attenuation is not needed set the switch to 0 dB, in this case you may use
the -30 dB position as a ‘mute’ function.
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GFI System Cabzeus Specifications

General

Technology	Digital
Power	9V DC
Speaker Simulation	Yes
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x XLR
EQ Controls	Bass, Mid, Treble
Power Supply	9V DC power adapter

Summary

Chapter 1 OVERVIEW

Stereo I/O

Dual independent channels with customizable simulation and stereo processing functions.

Presets

Allows saving and recalling favorite settings via knob, switchbox, or MIDI controller.

Headphone Out

Stereo headphone output with dedicated volume control for silent practice.

Mic Position Knobs

Two knobs adjust mic position parameters for tone control without computer access.

Input Connections

Details input sources, Thru output purpose, and Input Pad attenuation switches.

Output Connections

Explains the two outputs supporting balanced/unbalanced modes via TRS or XLR connections.

Chapter 2 - Using CabsLab software (brief guide)

Saving algorithms as preset into Cabzeus

Details the process of saving customized algorithms to the pedal as presets.

Chapter 3 - Application Ideas

1. Typical Live / Studio application using an amp as sound source.

Illustrates connecting an amp to Cabzeus for live/studio use, with optional PREAMP OUT usage.

2. Intergrating Electric and Acoustic setup.

Guides on using stereo CABS mode for blending electric and acoustic guitar sounds.

3. Practicing to accompaniment music

Describes setting up for practicing with accompaniment music using headphones.

Chapter 4 - Remote Preset Change

1. Using MIDI Controller.

Explains how to change presets remotely using a MIDI controller via Program Change messages.

2. Using External Switch.

Details the method for remote preset change using a momentary, normally-open external switch.

Chapter 5 - MIDI

MIDI Implementation Chart

Provides a chart showing MIDI Program Change (PC) numbers for presets and bypass.

MIDI Channel

Explains how to configure the MIDI channel used by the Cabzeus.

Chapter 6 - Updating Firmware

Chapter 7 - Factory Presets

Specifications

Key Features