standard 5-pin MIDI lead.

You can also you need the G2M™ to work reliably for When there is an input signal, the LED will
power self-powered MIDI devices such as several hours (e.g., a recording session, or pulse smoothly to indicate tuning.
MIDI mergers and message filters. when playing live) the battery should be When the note is out of tune, the LED will
replaced if the LOW BATTERY LED is lit. pulse quickly. As you get closer to the
G2M™ (Version 3) MIDI In
Universal MIDI Converter When battery-powered, the G2M™ is correct pitch, this pulsing will slow.
You can send MIDI controller messages to
switched on when a lead is plugged into Eventually when you are perfectly in tune,
the G2M™ using a special MIDI breakout
Owner’s Manual cable (available from sonuus) which
the IN jack. To maximise battery life, this
jack must be disconnected when you are
the pulsing will stop. Normally, as long as
the LED pulses slower than once per
converts the MIDI OUT socket to both a MIDI
not using the unit. second, the tuning is close enough for most
OUT and a MIDI IN socket.
Congratulations on your purchase of the purposes.
G2M™. Please take the time to read Power-Save (battery-power only)
Instrument Thru It is always best to start at a lower pitch and
through this manual to ensure you get the After 30minutes of inactivity the G2M™
If you want to connect your instrument to tune upwards to the correct pitch. As you
best from your G2M™. will enter a low-power (but not fully off)
another device, or to your amplifier, get closer to the correct pitch and the
state to preserve the battery. To restart the
connect a lead to the THRU jack. The G2M™ pulsing slows down, turn your tuning head
unit, simply unplug and re-insert the lead
Introduction has a high-impedance input and it will not
into the IN jack.
more slowly to avoid overshooting the
affect the sound of your instrument while it correct pitch. Because the tuner is very
is connected. accurate you will find that very small
What is the G2M™?
The G2M™ is a simple to use and highly
Operation movements may be all that is required to
effective MIDI converter. It’s the fastest, Power move from slightly out-of-tune to in-tune (or
most accurate, way to turn any musical Using your G2M™ couldn’t be simpler: indeed, to go from in-tune to slightly out-of-
instrument into a MIDI instrument. tune). With only a little practice you will find
9V DC • Plug your instrument (e.g., electric
you can tune very quickly and accurately
Your new “Version 3” G2M™ features Your G2M™ can be conveniently powered guitar) into the IN jack socket. The
using the PULSAR™ tuner.
several enhancements compared to the by a 9V DC power supply. Its low current POWER LED will light.
previous versions, including support for requirement (<30mA) means almost any • Connect your MIDI device (or computer,
bass-register instruments and the latest, standard 9V power supply can be used etc.) to the MIDI OUT socket. MIDI
state-of-the-art pitch-detection algorithms (2·1mm centre-pin, positive tip). • If the CLIP LED lights, adjust your
only available from sonuus. instrument’s volume so that the CLIP To capture all the nuances of your playing,
Battery (AA) LED lights only occasionally while the G2M™ sends note-on (with velocity),
Designed to give accurate triggering, with
For true portability, the G2M™ can also be playing normally. note-off, pitch-bend and breath controller
ultra-low latency, it is a true plug-and-play
powered by a single AA battery (alkaline or • Optionally, check your guitar/bass is in (#2) MIDI messages.
solution for converting monophonic audio
rechargeable). Simply open the battery tune using the built-in tuner (if you
into MIDI. It can be used to sequence bass
door and put in a battery observing the want to tune to standard tuning). Chromatic
lines and guitar solos, add an edge to your
correct polarity. If you connect it the wrong • Play your instrument to send MIDI to The G2M™ accurately tracks the pitch of
live performances and to open up many
way round it won’t cause any damage, but your MIDI device (or sequencer, etc.). notes and outputs pitch-bend MIDI
creative possibilities.
the unit won’t operate until the battery is messages but sometimes it is preferable to
inserted correctly. send notes without pitch-bend information
Connections Tuner (e.g., when playing piano sounds). This can
Because of its low power consumption, the
unit will run for many hours (typically for be done by enabling the CHROMATIC switch
For your convenience, the G2M™ includes next to the IN jack socket.
Instrument In more than 20) on a single battery. When
a built-in tuner. This uses our PULSAR™
Connect your instrument lead to the IN jack the battery is close to needing to be
tuning technology where the POWER LED MIDI Pitch Bend Sensitivity
socket using a standard ¼" guitar/ replaced, the LOW BATTERY LED will light. It is
doubles as a tuning indicator. This For pitch-bend, the most common setting
instrument lead. not necessary to replace the battery
innovative tuner gives you a fast and for most MIDI devices is for full-scale pitch-
immediately since the G2M™ will continue
MIDI Out accurate way to tune your guitar or bass. bend to represent ±2 semitones, and this is
to function normally. When the battery is
Connect your MIDI device (or computer, If there is no input signal, the LED will remain also the default G2M™ setting. It can also
nearly exhausted, the LOW BATTERY LED will
etc.) to the MIDI OUT socket using a lit and indicates that the unit is powered. be set to ±5, ±12 and ±36. To ensure your
flash and the battery must be replaced. If

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MIDI sounds are correctly in tune with your • Slightly adjust your playing style or Proof of purchase date is required for any
instrument, ensure the MIDI patch you use is playing position. Often moving where claim under this warranty.
set to match that of the G2M™. you strike the string by a small amount Warranty claims must be made through
For convenience, when the pitch-bend can give good results. the retailer from whom the original
range setting is changed or when Remember the G2M™ accurately converts purchase was made.
CHROMATIC mode is turned off, the “Pitch- the pitch of your instrument to MIDI
Bend-Sensitivity” MIDI RPN message is sent. messages. If your instrument is not in tune, Community
This allows MIDI instruments (which the MIDI won’t be in tune either! To see what other sonuus products are
support this message) to configure their available, please visit:
For more in-depth tips, visit our FAQ page:
pitch-bend range to match the G2M™. www.sonuus.com
Usage Tips for MIDI Guitar www.sonuus.com/FAQ
MIDI Performance Controllers To get assistance or to share your
When using MIDI and audio together, it is experiences, tips and tricks with other
Ensure your instrument’s level is optimally Further Information G2M™ users, register on our user forum:
often desirable to be able to mute or hold
matched to the G2M™ by turning down its
MIDI notes while continuing to play your www.sonuus.com/forum
volume control to avoid having the CLIP LED Recommendations
instrument normally. For example, you can
flashing most of the time. Occasional (or Always disconnect the lead from the IN jack Specifications
trigger a bass note on your synthesizer
no) clipping will not cause any performance when you are not actively using it. This will
then play over it with your normal Power 9V DC (<30mA) or AA battery
problems and a high signal level ensures prolong the life of the battery.
instrument sound. Input-Z 10MΩ
that sounding notes will sustain for as long
To allow this, the G2M™ responds to the as possible. When storing your G2M™ for an extended Notes B1, E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4 (G / V)

TUNER
following MIDI controller messages: period, we recommend that you remove B0, E1, A1, D2, G2, C3, F3 (bass)
Slightly mute strings with your picking the battery. Batteries can leak corrosive Accuracy <1cent when pulsing at <1Hz
• Hold Controller (#4) hand. This helps prevent spurious MIDI materials which could damage your unit. Note (E1 – C7) Guitar
• Sustain Controller (#64)

MIDI CONVERSION
notes when the wrong string is touched range (Db1 – A6) 4-string bass
• Volume Controller (#7) lightly during playing. It also improves the Do not expose the G2M™ to rain or
(A0 – F6) 5-string bass
detection of rapidly picked notes because moisture. If this occurs, disconnect the
Latency 5ms(E6) | 19ms(E2) | 32ms(E1)
battery and allow the unit to dry out
Configuration Options notes can decay slightly faster to give Pitch <1cent accuracy
greater contrast between the new note and completely before using it again.
bend ±2, ±5, ±12, ±36 semitones
the last note. Warranty Size 83mm × 58mm × 34mm
Inside the battery compartment are 8
switches that let you configure settings of The G2M™ is great for sequencing natural- The G2M™ is supported by a limited Weight 90g (without battery)
sounding bass lines but if you try to warranty for a period of one year from the

PHYSICAL
the G2M™. The label below is attached to Inputs 6·35mm mono jack (switches
the battery compartment cover. perform very fast notes on the lowest date of purchase. During this period, any unit on when jack is inserted)
strings, you may have some tracking faults due to defective materials or Outputs 6·35mm mono jack connected
INSTR optimises the G2M™ for the range of
issues. To avoid this, play the notes on workmanship will be rectified (by repair or directly to input jack (THRU)
a particular instrument: higher octaves where tracking is fastest replacement†) free of charge. The warranty Standard 5-pin MIDI DIN socket.
• G = guitar (6 or 7 string) and latency is the lowest. Then transpose excludes damage caused by deliberate or
• B4 = 4-string bass the recorded notes in your sequencer to accidental misuse, modification, or The above specifications are subject to
• B5 = 5-string bass use as a bass line. operation with an unsuitable external change without notice.
• V = voice / wind If you find that the wrong note (or octave) power supply or an incorrect battery. It is sonuus, G2M™ and PULSAR™ are
selects the MIDI channel on which
MIDI OUT is briefly detected when you pluck a note, the user’s responsibility to ensure fitness trademarks or registered trademarks of
the G2M™ sends MIDI messages. try the following tips for your guitar: for purpose in any particular application. Sonuus Limited.
The warranty is limited to the original
BEND sets the semitone pitch-bend range. • Try using the neck pick-up. purchase price of the equipment, is limited © Copyright 2015 Sonuus Limited, All
• Turn down the tone control. to the original purchaser, and excludes any Rights Reserved.
MIDI IN selects the MIDI channel on which
• Ensure there are no fret buzzes, and consequential damage or loss.
the G2M™ will receive MIDI messages.
don’t play percussive sounds or slaps.
PWR SAVE enables or disables power-save. • Use new strings. †. A unit replaced under warranty may be
replaced with a reconditioned unit.

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