TC Electronic G MAJOR 2 | Is It Any Good?

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00:00 - Hello
02:08 - Front Panel
03:45 - Delay
06:40 - Pitch Detune
08:40 - Reverb
11:08 - Chorii
16:00 - Flanger
17:58 - Cleans
18:59 - Serial v Parallel
20:58 - Ambient Tone
23:26 - Compressor
24:41 - Filter
27:21 - Trem/Pan
28:24 - Octaver
29:10 - Diatonic Harmoniser
29:59 - Phaser
30:31 - Univibe
31:48 - Pitch Shifter
32:29 - Closing Thoughts

[hatsubaichuu]

I had one back in the day to slim down the Intellifex + MultiValve setup I had. It was very solid. Nothing mind-blowing compared to the heavy hitter rack units out there, but it could deliver good tones in one box with an easy to understand UI. It didn't really have the encoder issue the GM1 had, either, so that was a plus. The biggest issue was it would sometimes glitch out and behave strangely where I'd have to reset the unit. It happened enough times to where I eventually sold it off. Really wish TC would re-visit these things again because it's an amazing unit for the price.

[MarkSDD]

Used both versions over the years and I have a soft spot for them. I think they should issue a version of the Plethora pedal as a rackmount under the G-Major line.

[philosdata]

I have the G-System, that is similar. The TC effects ages well because they are "studio like", not cartoonish as most pedals nowadays. They are clear and preserve the guitar tone. Is easy to get that 80's "rack sound" of these units.

[bbbro]

This is really cool. I haven't seen too many outboards these days, as it's all gone in-the-box digital, but I still use them in my studio (reel-to-reel for for final mixes) and these outboard breakdowns are super useful, informative and cool. And one can get these used for pretty good prices. Nicely done on all of them. Cheers!

[terminalphilosophy]

This was an outstanding video of the G-Major 2! I am a happy owner now for 6-7 years and I love it. Although I have to shamefully admit that I only take advantage of a fraction of its full capabilities (solo boosts w/ effects.) Thanks for your hard work in your many gear-related videos. All the best Leon!!

[Dan_Ranger]

I used the GM’s for years with my rigs and absolutely loved them. They just work.
Also a lot of love for the Digitech GSP1101 as that had many options to move fx post or pre.

[geezberry]

brian may uses two of these in his current live rig

[colelewis]

Leons true calling, to procure and save rack gear from extinction.

[marcelb]

Thank you so much for this wonderful demo. My (guitarist) brother have been using a TC G-Major for more than 15 years now and he still discovering new way to use it. He was very please with the pitch Detune effect with a copious amount of Distortion from an Empress Heavy pedal. Cheers from Canada Leon !

[heavybrett-al]

Wow! When you added the d tune and played the Ozzy/Wilde riff, it sounded really good.

[DiggerTRock]

My man, this is exactly the video I needed.

[Crunch]

I love mine. Still sounding great in 2023! (edit) While the G-Major 2 sits in my Amp's FX Loop, I use a Line6 M5 in front of the amp for any single effect I want there. Both controlled simultaneously with a MIDI pedal.

[andersrandom]

Just found your youtube channel and man what a absolute treasure. Growing up in the 80s Ive always loved that guitar sound and you absolutely nail that🤘🏼😎

[satarello]

Im still using this since 2008. Still love it. Leon you made very good sound with GMAJOR 2

[britsounds]

Man, I can't get tired of heaven above riff!!! It really speaks to me!!!!

[-jk-]

I used G-major1 for years until switched to Fractals. Had G-major 2 for a while in my stage rack too. Now I’m really regretting for selling it 😁 Nice video as always!

[rafaelvale]

Finally!!! Im going to work can't watch right now. But I will and come back here to comment. Love your videos.

[hotrod]

The dynamic delay is what makes this unit so good! 🔥🔥 my dad has used one for over 10 years in his guitar rig with a midi mate. Hes made some absolutely epic tones. The dynamic delay is what sets it apart for me. Being able to switch from a tight rhythm tone to a great lead tone with golden echos all in the same fx setting is incredible. Lets you play all over more expressively without worring about jumping back and forth between presets.

Great video Leon!

[metallicriffer]

I have one in the loop of my POD Pro, love the TC sound. I had a Mk1 15 years ago and I loved it too.
I like the parallel routing very much and it's relatively cheap. Good gear !
I miss a tap tempo switch on the front panel but... anyway...

[haezeematera]

Hi ! First thanks for this one always a pleasure to rediscover what used to be pretty good sounding gears back in the days ! Also i was not able to remember that riff you play at 5:00 could you please remind me :) thanks a lot !