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Part names

  • Controller

    Tap Sensor

    part name
  • Ring LED

    Power LED

    controller

Line Out

  • output_jack

    Output Jack

  • line_out_ボリューム

    Line Out Volume

Connecting the power supply (charging the main unit)

The built-in rechargeable battery must be charged in advance to use the functions of this product.

  • Attach the attachment plug to the USB power adapter.
    Attach the attachment plug to the USB power adapter Attach the attachment plug to the USB power adapter
    Slide it in the direction of
    the arrow to attach it.
    Attachment plugs (7 types)
    Select the appropriate plug according to the shape of the power outlet in the area of use.
  • Connect the dedicated power cable to the main unit, and connect the USB power adapter to an outlet.
    Connect the dedicated power cable to the main unit Connect the dedicated power cable to the main unit
  • When the power cable is connected, the Ring LED indicates the battery level in red.

Power On/Off

Power On

  • Hold Power button
  • Power on
    Power LED lights, and then the Ring LED shows the battery level

Power off

  • Hold Power LED
  • Power off.
    Power LED goes off

Checking the remaining battery level

When the Power button is pressed, the Ring LED lights in red when the power cable is connected and green when it is not, indicating the amount of battery level remaining.

Switching Auto Power Saver On/Off

After 30 minutes of silence, this unit automatically turns off the power to conserve power. This function is set to On at the factory. To switch the function On/Off, simultaneously press the Reverb button and the Chorus button.

  • Auto power on
  • Auto power off

Playing with the Looper

Basic Looper techniques

Record an accompaniment or other performance (Loop phrase) on the looper, play it back in a loop, and then enjoy overlaying your performances on it.

  • Press the Loop button.
  • The Looper turns on and the Loop button LED lights.
  • Press the Reverb button.
  • Recording Standby. While waiting for recording, the Recording Standby LED flashes in red.
  • Start playing,
    or press the Reverb button again.
    1. Start playing
    2. or
  • Recording starts.
    LED lights in red during recording.
  • Tap on the Tap sensor, or press the Reverb button.
    1. or
  • Recording stops and the recorded Loop phrase starts playing back.
    While the recorded Loop phrase plays back, the Ring LED rotates in green.
  • Turn the Loop button to adjust the volume.
  • Play the guitar along with the Loop phrase playback.
  • Press the Chorus button.
  • Loop phrase playback stops.
    To resume playback, press the Reverb button.

Deleting the recorded Loop phrase

Hold the Chorus button while Loop phrase playback is stopped to delete the Loop phrase.

    • Recorded
      Recorded
    • Deleted
      Deleted

The top of the ring LED lights in green when there is recording data.
To restore the deleted Loop phrase, hold the Chorus button again.

Overdub recording

This lets you record multiple new performances over a pre-recorded loop phrase.

  • Press the Reverb button while Loop phrase playback is stopped.
  • While the recorded Loop phrase plays back, the Ring LED rotates in green.
    The recorded Loop phrase plays back.
  • Press the Reverb button once again.
  • Ring LED rotates in red during Overdub recording.
    Overdubbing starts.
  • Play the guitar along with the Loop phrase playback.
    • Play the guitar along with the Loop phrase playback
    • Your new performance is overdubbed onto the original loop phrase
  • Your new performance is overdubbed onto the original loop phrase.
  • Press the Reverb button.
  • The overdubbed Loop phrase plays back.
    While the recorded Loop phrase plays back, the Ring LED rotates in green.

Undo/Redo

Holding the Reverb button while a loop phrase is selected deletes (Undo) the previous recording. Holding the Reverb button again restores the deleted recording.

    • Undo
    • Redo
  • Press the Chorus button.
  • Loop phrase playback stops. To resume playback, press the Reverb button.

Playing with trans-acoustic (TA) effects

Reverb

  • Turn the Reverb button to adjust the reverb effect. Turning it right increases the reverb volume (Wet), and turning it fully left sets it to no reverb (Dry).
  • Turn the Reverb button to adjust the reverb effect.

Chorus

  • Turn the Chorus button to adjust the Chorus effect. Turning it right increases the chorus volume (Wet), and turning it fully left sets it to no chorus (Dry).
  • Turn the Chorus button to adjust the Chorus effect

Delay+Tap tempo

  • Turn the Delay button to adjust the delay effect. Turning it right increases the delay volume (Wet), and turning it fully left sets it to no delay (Dry). Delay time can be set by tapping the Delay button at your desired speed.
  • Turning it right increases the delay volume (Wet)

Using Bluetooth devices

By connecting to a smart device or other device via Bluetooth, this guitar can also be used as an audio speaker for playing music.

Bluetooth pairing

  • Hold the Loop button.
  • This activates pairing mode. During the pairing mode, Ring LED flashes slowly in blue.
  • Select your guitar on the device When “TAG3C XXXXXXXX” appears, tap it.
  • Select your guitar on the device
  • After pairing is complete, the Ring LED flashes three times and then the Power LED lights in blue.
  • Select and play music on the device.
  • Select and play music on the device.
    • Select and play music on the device.
  • Play the music from your guitar.

Disconnect Bluetooth pairing

  1. Hold the Loop button.
  2. This disconnects the pairing.

Connecting to an external
device via Line Out

You can use the instrument as an electric acoustic guitar by connecting it to external amplifiers or speakers with a guitar cable. In addition to the guitar sound, the Line Out outputs the effect sound and Loop phrase playback. Bluetooth audio is not output.

  • Plug a guitar cable into the jack.
  • Plug a guitar cable into the jack
  • When a guitar cable is plugged in while the power is off, the power is automatically turned on.
    green lit
    TA effect Off
    white lit
    TA effect On
  • Adjust the output volume with the Line Out Volume.
  • Adjust the output volume with the Line Out Volume

Tuner

This guitar has a built-in tuner. This is a chromatic tuner that uses the pitch closest to the input note as a reference and indicates the difference from the correct pitch by the color and movement of the Ring LED. When the left side of the ring lights up in red, the pitch is low, and when the right side lights up in red, the pitch is high. When the pitch is correct, only the upper center of the ring lights in green.

  • Hold the Delay button.
  • The tuner turns on.

Tune the guitar to the proper pitches

Adjust the pitch so that only the green at the top center of the LED lights up.

  • Flat

  • In tune

  • Sharp

  • Hold the Delay button.
  • The tuner turns off.

TAG Remote App

Install the app

  • Install the TAG Remote app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android OS smart device.
  • App Store Google Play

Connect to the TAG Remote App

  • Bluetooth icon
    Tap the Bluetooth icon.

  • Connect to the TAG Remote App Connect to the TAG Remote App
  • Bluetooth icon
    Tap the Bluetooth icon.

  • Tap the Bluetooth icon. Tap the Bluetooth icon.
  • When “EDITOR TAG3C XXXXX” appears, tap it.

  • When “EDITOR TAG3C XXXXX” appears, tap it.

  • When “Connected” is displayed, the connection is complete.

  • XXXXXX Connected” is displayed XXXXXX Connected” is displayed
  • When “Connected” is displayed, the connection is complete.

Change the Looper settings

  • Looper settings
  • Direct Overdub Mode
    Switch the tap sensor action when tapped after recording a loop phrase: Off=Playback, On=Overdub start.

    Tap Enable
    Turn off to disable the tap sensor function.

    Looper Tap Overdub
    When set to On, the tap sensor can be used in place of the Reverb button during Overdub.

    Current Looper Track + Loop phrases can be stored in ten Looper Tracks.

    Alternative Color Indication
    When set to On, you can change the LED red to blue when the Looper is used. Use the color that is easiest to see.

Change the effect parameters

Chorus

Two Chorus types are available: DOUBLE DETUNE and 4 VOICE.

DOUBLE DETUNE

  • DOUBLE DETUNE setting
  • Cents Down
    Turning it to the left lowers the pitch of the original sound.

    Cents Up
    Turning it to the right raises the pitch of the original sound.

    Tone
    Adjusts the tone of the effect sound.

4 VOICE

  • 4voice screen
  • Depth
    Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect. Turn to the right to deepen the effect, and turn to the left to lessen it.

    Tone
    Adjusts the tone of the effect sound.

    Num Voices
    Adjusts the number of overlapping waveforms (layers). Turning to the right increases the number of layers, and turning fully to the right decreases the number of layers to four. Turning all the way to the left will reduce the number of layers to one.

    Speed
    Adjusts the speed of the chorus effect. Turning to the right increases the speed and turning to the left decreases it.

Delay

Two types of Delay are available: SIMPLE and ANALOG.

SIMPLE

  • simple screen
  • Time
    Two types of Delay are available: SIMPLE and ANALOG.

    Feedback
    Adjusts the amount of feedback. Turning it to the right increases the number of times the delay sound is repeated. Turn it fully left for a single delay.

    Low Damping
    Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. Turning it to the right cuts the low frequency range.

    High Damping
    Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. Turning it to the right cuts the high frequency range.

ANALOG

  • analog screen
  • Time
    Adjusts the delay time. Turning it to the right lengthens the delay time.

    Feedback
    Adjusts the amount of feedback. Turning it to the right increases the number of times the delay sound is repeated. Turn it fully left for a single delay.

    Bass
    Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. Turning it to the right emphasizes the low frequency range.

    Treble
    Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. Turning it to the right emphasizes the high frequency range.

Reverb

Three Reverb types are available: HALL, ROOM and PLATE.

  • Reverb screen
  • Decay
    Adjusts the length of the reverb sound. Turn it to the right to lengthen and left to shorten.

    Tone
    Adjusts the tone of the reverb sound. Turning it to the right emphasizes the high frequency range, and turning it to the left cuts the high frequency range.

    Predelay
    Adjusts the timing at which the reverb sound starts following the original sound. Turning it right delays the sound, while turning it fully left makes the reverb sound at the same time as the original sound.

Other functions and settings

  • Other functions and settings Other functions and settings
  • About/Licenses
    Tap to check the Firmware version.

    Battery Level
    The current battery level is indicated.

    Auto Power Saver
    Switch the Auto Power Saver function On/Off. When Off, the power will not turn off automatically.

    Guitar Input Gain
    Adjusts the volume of the guitar input to the TA effect; if the volume of the Loop phrase is low, you can increase it by increasing this value. Also, if feedback occurs, it can be resolved by lowering this value.

    Tuner Reference Frequency
    Adjusts the reference pitch of the tuner between 438 Hz and 445 Hz.

    Bluetooth Auto Connect
    Switch the function to automatically reconnect to previously connected devices on/off; if this is turned off, pairing will be required each time.

    Disconnect Bluetooth Audio
    Tap to disconnect the connected Bluetooth Audio communication.

    Firmware Update + Update the firmware of the TransAcoustic guitar.

      Firmware update procedure
      If the latest firmware is available, a pop-up will appear when connecting to the TAG Remote app.

    • update avaliable
    • Read the instructions and confirm all conditions are met, and then tap “Proceed.” before you begin
    • The update starts.update
    • When the update is complete, a pop-up will appear.update succeeded
    • After the Ring LED on the guitar controller flashes in blue nine times, the power turns off automatically.

    Factory Reset Instructions
    Tap to display the procedure for restoring all settings to their factory defaults.

Specifications

System SYSTEM 76
Pickup Bar sensor (piezo type)
Control
  • Reverb effect
  • Chorus effect
  • Delay effect
  • Looper effect
Display Power LED/Ring LED/Looper LED
Output jack End pin/line out power switch (dual use)
Output impedance 165 Ω
Power supply Powered by USB power adapter or built-in rechargeable battery
USB power adapter
  • UNXBU3012-050020SA
  • Input: 100 VAC to 240 VAC
  • Output: 5.1 VDC/2A (USB-A)
Built-in rechargeable battery
  • Lithium ion battery
  • Charging time (full charge): Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
  • Charging temperature: +5°C to +40°C
  • Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
  • Continuous operation time: Up to approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes *Varies based on usage conditions
Power consumption 9.5 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.5 W
Accessories
  • USB power adapter × 1
  • Attachment plugs × 7
  • Dedicated power cable × 1
  • Allen key for neck adjustment
  • Dedicated case
  • Quick Guide
  • Brochure
Bluetooth
  • Radio frequency: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
  • Maximum output power (EIRP): +2 dBm
  • Version: 5.2
  • Supported codec: SBC
  • Supported profile: A2DP
  • Maximum communication distance: 10 m
  • Wireless output: Bluetooth Class 2

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