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Two Notes Audio Engineering
The ultimate solution for recording guitars and basses
Who we are, what we do
Two Notes is first and foremost a team of music lovers who are all great admirers of musicians. We are
highly qualified engineers, technicians, and musicians, whose purpose is to facilitate the life of guitar
and bass players without infringing on their playing habits. Our mission consists in providing them with
studio-grade products that are specifically designed for the guitar and bass.
Created in 2008, Two Notes has acquired a reputation worldwide for innovation, excellence, and professionalism. 2009 saw the birth of the Torpedo VB-101 — first of an uncompromising series, and now
succeeded by the Torpedo Studio as the most advanced amp DI box in the world. Since 2012, the newer
Torpedo Live and C.A.B. have been meeting with consistent enthusiasm among musicians, accompanying
some of the greatest guitar and bass players on stage.
We are today pursuing our project with the same undiminished passion, to bring our customers a line of
products that will meet all their needs and expectations. It is with that idea in mind that we created in 2013
the new Torpedo Reload, specially designed to support the acclaimed Wall of Sound plug-in for guitarists’
greatest comfort in using their favorite amps.
Why Two Notes
Having the best simulation means nothing if it is not supported by perfect analog and digital design. The
Torpedo products meet all of today’s professional recording studio requirements, yet are characterized by
such user-friendliness as makes musicians appreciate them. Once your Torpedo is USB-connected to your
computer, enjoy regular updates and total distant-control of your product.
Two Notes focuses on the whole signal chain, from your amp or preamp output to the PA, monitor, headphones or mixer to guarantee you the very best performance possible.
The notion of high-quality design à la française is something we hold dear, and we make a point of maintaining total control of the entire manufacturing process of our
products. The whole Torpedo series is thus manufactured in the
South of France by the most skilled technicians and designers.
Guitar and bass players deserve studio-quality gear!
“What we want is for guitar and bass players to get the best out
of the gear they love, anytime, anywhere.”
Guillaume Pille, PhD.
President & CEO of OROSYS - Two Notes Audio Engineering
Aiming at the best tone?
The Torpedo series is the missing link between your actual
amp/preamp and your DAW or PA
The Torpedo series are standalone units that you can bring with you in any kind of situation, whenever
silent playing is required, to replace the following elements in a traditional guitar or bass setup:
• the guitar/bass power amplifier
• the speaker cabinet
• the microphone
• the microphone preamplifier
We kill noise and achieve silent recording of real amps/preamps, with a signal
that remains perfectly faithful to any regular, professional miking in a studio
environment.
“Use your head” for professional miking
You love the sound of your amplifier but playing it may imply certain problems (noise, weight...). We bring
you the possibility to get the best out of YOUR gear in the simplest way.
AMPLIFIER
+
+
or
or
+
WoS III
What about line-level sources?
If instead of an amplifier you wish to use a preamp or stompbox, connect it to your Torpedo VB-101, Live
or C.A.B., which all embed our tube-stage modeling. Simply choose an amp’s design and characteristics,
and choose the tube that will color your sound: EL34, EL84, 6L6 or KT88.
PREAMP
+
or
or
+
or
or
The Two Notes technology: for musicians’ greatest comfort
The Torpedo series is the result of years of technical research, and of paying attention to the needs of guitarists, bassists, and sound technicians when they face the challenging task of miking instrument amplifiers
on stage or in the studio.
Many musicians are more comfortable with their analog amplifiers and effects pedals than with digital
modeling systems, yet the causes for pressure are many: lack of time, limited gear availability, loud amplifiers they cannot play at desired volume, or bulky and heavy cabinets to carry...
Our purpose is to provide those musicians with products that are easy to use, reliable, versatile, and
above all that deliver absolutely perfect audio quality.
The critically acclaimed Torpedo series
The Torpedo series offers a “virtual” alternative to traditional miking which achieves a degree of realism
never before experienced with a simulator. Guitar and bass players simply plug the Torpedo in place of
their cabinets, at the speaker output of the amplifier, with no need to modify their usual settings.
Two Notes has adapted convolution reverb into a new,
unique technology. Starting with the measurement of an actual
cabinet & microphone setup, the Torpedo will reproduce the
system exactly as it was measured, including speaker distortion
(Overload)* and phase effects (Variphi)*, as well as the microphone’s position in space, by using IR synthesis + advanced
non-linear modeling techniques.
Convolution is a common technique that
uses Impulse Responses (IR) to simulate
the behavior of specific systems, such
as reverbs, speakers, EQ, etc., and is
particularly well suited for speaker &
miking simulation.
On top of this, our state-of-the-art audio design guarantees perfect analog-to-digital conversion and a
huge dynamic range for your ultimate playing experience.
Every step of the way, Two Notes Audio Engineering implements its expertise to offer the most advanced
simulations on the market and ensure total realism for both musician (playing sensations) and listener
(sound quality).
Enjoy outstanding, versatile equipment
Each product has been thoroughly tested in studio and stage environments and will give you the elusive
sound of the greatest recording studios and producers, anytime, anywhere.
Two Notes’s extensive library of
virtual cabinets and microphones is a selection from
among the most commonly used
models in the world. Choose
a cab and a mic, and take the
seat of the sound engineer in a
professional studio.
The free Torpedo BlendIR software allows you to capture your
own cabinet + microphone setup
and embed its specific sound
signature into the Torpedo.
Use the free Torpedo Remote
software to embed IRs you have
obtained from other developers,
in WAV or AIFF formats. Remote
also gives you access to the Two
Notes store (Boutique), to browse
its library of cabinets.
* Torpedo Studio and WoS plug-in only
When recording your guitar or bass rig, many parameters are crucial to the quality of your soundtake
— e.g., carefully selecting your speaker cab, or using thorough miking technique.
The exclusive Two Notes cabinet and microphone measurement technology makes it all easier and
more consistent for you, by allowing you to position the mic in your virtual studio, and reproduding
down to the tiniest variations of a cabinet’s behavior in terms of frequency response and distortion.
Torpedo Studio
The world’s most advanced digital loadbox
The next generation of world-acclaimed VB-101, this is the absolute top in speaker
and miking simulation — the ultimate digital loadbox!
The Torpedo Studio embeds a unique switchable reactive or resistive, multi-impedance loadbox. And 2
processing channels to get the best out of your amp.
Integrated 150W RMS loadbox with active heat control
Resistive or reactive loadbox, with choice or impedance: 4, 8, or 16 Ohms
Cab+mic simulation powered by Torpedo technology
50 speaker cabinets, 8 microphones, 8 power amplifiers
96 kHz / 32-bit float signal processing
3rd-party IR compatible
Effects: low cut, 5-band EQ, exciter, compressor
Professional set of I/Os: Amp In, Speaker Out, Line
Analog, Digital (SPDIF, AES/EBU), Wordclock, MIDI,
USB remote control
Exclusive Studio technology:
Dual mono/stereo miking: combined simulation of 2 cabs + 2
mics for optimal mixing.
Position two different mics before your speaker, or before two
different speakers! Mix the two simulations to send them to the two
stereo outs.
Post-FX section: When recording guitars or basses it is common
to apply a few effects to shape the sound before it is sent to a PA
or recorder. The Studio comes with a simple but efficient EQ filter,
a 1-band Exciter, a studio Compressor, and a Spatializer that is
particularly useful when playing with headphones.
When you are using your Torpedo with a preamplifier or some pedals, do not miss a power amplifier’s
contribution to the overall sonic texture. The Two Notes original tube-stage modeling offers you 4 different
tube models in Push-Pull (PP) in class AB, or Single Ended (SE) in class A configurations. Push them just as
you do conventional amplifiers to get that subtle and particular distortion actual amps produce.
Just as well, the Torpedo can be used as a super-DI for keyboards, as the power-amp emulation will nicely
warm up the sound of a synthesizer, organ, or digital piano.
Torpedo Reload
Guitar connectivity... perfected!
The Reload is the ideal combination of the devices you must have in a modern
studio for the recording of electric guitars and basses.
A power attenuator, a multi-impedance loadbox, a DI and re-amplifying (REPLAYTM) box — it does it all
and does it perfectly too. The Two Notes philosophy stands in one word, transparency. The tone must
come from your guitar, your amp and cabinet — not from the electronics that we put between your regular
setup.
RE-ACTTM - Reactive Active Attenuator
4-, 8-, 16-Ohm, real speaker impedance
150W RMS loadbox with active heat control
Hi-Z DI box
REPLAYTM function
MATCHTM function, a Two Notes innovation
The result of years of research, the exclusive RE-ACTTM technology (Reactive-Active Attenuator) will tame
your amplifier without ever betraying it, by preserving its tone continuously throughout the attenuation
curve.
From 0dB attenuation to total silencing, you can nonetheless choose
between absolute transparency to more vintage or modern tone colMATCHTM
ouring with the CONTOUR.
One Setup to rule them all?
The Torpedo Reload is your re-amplifying device of choice. Plug
your guitar into the DI Input and send this signal to your recorder.
Two Notes preserves your guitar’s tone, so you can re-inject it into
your amp through the REPLAYTM. There, we bring you THE solution
to the problem of level adjustment when re-amplifying: the excluisve
MATCHTM function.
It’s sturdy, reliable, built to last; it will survive any
studio session or stage stress.
Inputs can handle both balanced and unbalanced signals. DI and
Loadbox outputs are electronically balanced, using low-noise,
low-distortion circuits so your tone will never be affected by any kind
of unwanted artefacts. The REPLAYTM output follows a low-impedance
unbalanced design to ensure the best conditions when sending the
signal to the amp.
A vital step when reamping,
MATCHTM compares the signal
as it comes from the guitar with
that which has been recorded,
in order to send the amp the
ideal level.
RE-ACTTM
Attenuators are known for
the negative impact on
the tone in cases of heavy
attenuation. The Reactive-Active
technology presents your amp
with a consistent speaker’s
impedance no matter what
level of attenuation you’re at,
thus preserving the specific
character of your amp.
Torpedo Live
The digital loadbox for the stage
Lighter than the Torpedo Studio and beautifully designed, the Torpedo Live is your
digital loadbox for the stage.
The essentials for the stage or the studio
The combination of a reactive 100W RMS loadbox and a powerful 32-bit DSP. The Torpedo Live was
directly inspired by the critically acclaimed Torpedo VB-101, the first-ever digital loadbox to have hit the
market.
Integrated 100W RMS loadbox with active heat control
Cab+mic simulation powered by Torpedo technology
32 speaker cabinets, 8 microphones, 8 power amplifiers
96 kHz / 32-bit float signal processing
3rd-party IR compatible
5-band EQ
I/Os: Amp In, Speaker Out, Line Analog In/Out, SPDIF Digital Out, USB remote control
Your onboard cab collection...
Carry 32 Two Notes cabs selected from our ever growing cab collection in a single rack space unit. Download free Torpedo Remote from www.two-notes.com and access the Boutique for more cabinets to test and
buy.
... and power-amp simulation
For musicians playing with guitar preamps, we
have included all the fantastic sounding
tube power amp emulations originally developed for the Torpedo VM-202.
Keep your setup simple and light! And more
versatile thanks to MIDI control.
The Torpedo Live is already touring with some
of the most renowned musicians worldwide.
Torpedo C.A.B. (Cabinets in A Box)
The foot-controlled Torpedo launcher
A high-end cabinet simulator in a
stompbox format. This is not a loadbox, but it does include all the great
features of the Torpedo Live, together with an input stage specifically
tailored to accept pedal and line-level
signals.
The Torpedo C.A.B. is the
perfect line output anybody
should have at the final stage
of a pedalboard to send the
sound directly to a PA or
recorder.
Most notably: the Torpedo C.A.B. is the very first stompbox-style Impulse-Response Loader!
Input stage designed for pedal-level signals
Cab+mic simulation powered by Torpedo technology
32 speaker cabinets, 8 microphones, 8 power amplifiers
96 kHz / 32-bit float signal processing
3rd-party IR compatible
5-band EQ
I/Os: switchable Guitar/Line in level, switchable Amp/Line out level, Headphones, USB remote control
2 assignable footswitches
The Torpedo C.A.B. features 2 user-assignable footswitches. Assignable functions include Preset selection,
Bypass, Mute, EQ On/Off and more… Musicians equipped with MIDI rigs will be able to remote-control
the Torpedo C.A.B. via MIDI.
Use the C.A.B. on stage or in the studio,
after your favorite distortion pedal
or rack preamplifier, or even after an
amplifier modeling unit.
The Torpedo Live and C.A.B. embed 32
guitar/bass cabinets.
With the free Torpedo Remote software
manage your embedded cabinets, and
access the Two Notes Boutique to test
and buy more from our growing Two
Notes cabinet library.
Torpedo Wall of Sound III
The best speaker-cabinet simulator on the market
Torpedo Wall of
Sound III is FREE
to download,
and includes 2
speaker-cabs and
8 microphones.
Test and buy many
more on the in-app
Boutique.
Add state-of-the-art
cabinet simulation to
your DAW
Complete your DAW the best speaker-cabinet simulation on the market for incomparably richer guitar and
bass tones. WoS III is compatible with both Mac (Intel) and PC (with native 32 and 64 bits compatibility),
and features AU, VST, RTAS, and AAX formats.
Move the mic and mike like a pro
Choose the cabinet and microphone; place the mic in your virtual studio to find the “sweet spot”, and enjoy
all of the Torpedo features, including power-amp simulation, 3rd-party IR compatibility, and the possibility
to mix up to 100 different cabs within a single plug-in instance.
Stack up cabs
You can mix up to 100 different cabs within a single
plug-in instance. Emulate multi-microphone setups,
multi-cab recording sessions, stereo processing and
so on… It is all really up to your imagination!
Power-amp simulation
With its extensive collection of cabs, the Wall of
Sound III plug-in brings you some fantastic tube
power amp simulations that will prove priceless once
you have tested them.
EL34, EL84, 6L6 or KT88 — simply choose the tube
that will color your sound.
Advanced features
Optimized processing, low CPU usage and very low latency (< 0.3ms).
3rd-party IR compatible.
Both plug-in and cab collection can be updated directly from the plug-in.
Test new cabs in real time and buy your favorite on the integrated Boutique
From vintage to modern cabs, to bass cabs, the in-app Boutique will allow you to test and buy the ones you
prefer for your guitar or bass amps — directly from the plug-in’s interface!
Torpedo Remote
Free software application for Torpedo products
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Control your Torpedo
With its clear and intuitive interface, the Torpedo Remote software will give you access to
all parameters on your Torpedo, including loading and saving presets, loading new IR, and
updating the unit’s firmware.
Access the Two Notes Boutique
The 2014 version of Torpedo Remote includes the Two Notes Boutique, where you can pick any
speaker cabinets from our growing library, preview them on your own tracks in real time, and
choose to buy the ones your prefer.
The Torpedo Remote is Mac (Intel)/PC compatible and can be freely downloaded off www.
two-notes.com.
The software is compatible with Torpedo Studio, VB-101, VM-202, Live
Live and
and C.A.B.
C.A.B.
Version Live
Torpedo
Torpedo
Version Live
VB-101 version
Torpedo BlendIR
Your Impulse-Response laboratory
Create the most elaborate IR
mixes offline, then upload them
into your Torpedo!
Mix IRs together, tweak them, distort
them the way you like, and export the
result into a Torpedo-compliant file you
can upload into any Two Notes product
(hardware or plug-in).
Capture your own cabinet and microphone setup, or load any kind of
third-party impulse responses (.wav and
.aiff format) into any Torpedo item in the
series, which will dramatically increase
the versatility of the product.
The Torpedo BlendIR software is a simple but powerful tool designed for you to create professional Impulse
Responses compliant with the Torpedo.
Capture Masters & the Store
Browse the in-app store and buy Two Notes cabs captured
by selected pros.
Two Notes specially select
and train music professionals
to achieve state-of-the-art
captures of their speaker
cabinets, to make new
Two Notes cabs regularly
available.
Your Torpedo product comes with
a selection of Two Notes virtual
cabinets. You will surely want to test more, and probably then purchase the ones you like. The Two Notes
Boutique is available online, via www.two-notes.com, and via the Wall of Sound III or Remote software.
Two Notes provides the technology, the Masters provide the cabs, including up to 8 new microphones of
their choice. Capture Masters thus contribute state-of-the-art gear + certified know-how to create the best
cabinet collection for YOUR Torpedo.
They recommend Two Notes
Buck Dharma
(Blue Öyster Cult)
Frank Marino
(Mahogany Rush)
Richard Z. Kruspe
(Rammstein)
Eyal Amir & Project RnL
Dominic Cifarelli
(Scars On Broadway)
Steve Stevens
(Billy Idol)
Dan Swanö
(Unisound)
Ola Englund
(Feared)
Robby Emerson
(Jake Owen Band)
Damian Erskine
(Gino Vanelli)
Gojira
Don Byczynski (Bota Production) - Mino Cinelu (Miles Davis, Sting) - Djul (Alpha Blondy) - Didier Chesneau (Headline) - Rob Heaney (Engineer/Producer Cirque du
Soleil) - Eero Heinonen (The Rasmus) - Gojira - Ravenscry - Norbert Krief (Trust, NNK) - Derek Williams (Jake Owen Band) - Roman Haider (Loops) - Alain Arcidiacono
(Idensity) - Efrem Arpa (Dawn of Anguish) - Brett Caldas Lima (Tower Studio) - Brice Delage - James Hamer - Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon) - Andrea Martongelli (Arthemis) - Benny Bats (Visceral Bleeding) - Nicolas Notarianni - Fred Patte Brasseur - Nick Savio - Fred Scamps (Johnny Halliday) - Kenny Serane - Cyril Tarquiny - Vargotah
- Giovanni Vindigni - Chris Ketley (Ellie Goulding) - Chthonic - David Immerman (Allison Iraheta) - Evan Brewer (The Faceless) - Muhammed Suicmez (Necrophagist)
- Jeff Loomis - John Seymour - Keith Merrow - Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie)- Misha Mansoor (Periphery) - Wintersun - Stefan Schroff - Pete Thorn...
Which Torpedo is for you?
Hardware Model
STUDIO
LIVE
CAB
RELOAD
Reactive-active
attenuator, DI and
Re-amplification box
2U tabletop
Main function
Studio digital loadbox
Live digital
loadbox
Speaker
and miking
simulator
Format
2-unit rack
1-unit rack
Stompbox
Integrated loadbox
with active heat
control
150W RMS,
100W RMS
no
200W peak
Speaker input
yes
Guitar input
200W peak
no
yes
no
Line input
XLR
Analog output
XLR
yes
1/4” TRS
1/4” TRS (Replay)
or XLR (DI &
Loadbox)
1/4” TRS
Headphone output
1/4” TRS
Digital I/Os
AES/EBU, SPDIF
Wordclock input
BNC
MIDI
MIDI In + Out/Thru
no
SPDIF, output
only
no
no
USB (remote control)
Digital converters
150W RMS,
MIDI In only
yes
24 bits, 192kHz
Cirrus CS5361 Multi-Bit stereo
ADC
Wolfson WM8740 Very
High Performance stereo DAC
no
no
24 bits, 96kHz
AKM AK4528 high
performance CODEC
none
Number of processing
channels
1
1
Powered by Torpedo
technology
yes
yes*
Available Two Notes
cabinet models
50+
24*
Expandable library
yes
no*
Number of cabinet
slots
50
32
infinite*
Number of IR slots
50
512
inifinite*
Available microphones
8
8*
Power amp simulation
4 types of tube
4 types of tube*
FX’s
Low-cut, 5-band EQ,
Exciter, Comp, Spatial
5-band EQ
Low-cut, 5-band
EQ, Exciter, Comp,
Spatial*
* When used with the WoS plug-in