GTD65

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier

with DSP and Channel Tracking

Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................. 3
Channel Tracking ..................................................... 4
The Front Panel ....................................................... 5
The Rear Panel ........................................................ 6
The DSP Section ...................................................... 7
Using the Footswitch with the DSP ............................ 8
Suggested Settings.................................................. 9
System Block Diagram ........................................... 10
Technical Specifications.......................................... 12
Service Information ................................................ 12

CAUTION PRECAUCION ATTENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
DO NOT OPEN NO ABRA NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR
MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS. REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
• DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR
PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR
FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.
• ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND
COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.
• PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
• UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE
OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.
• WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR
PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
• WARNING: THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE
LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN
ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN
NOT IN USE.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: = “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
= “ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES: "DANGER HAUTE TENSION" "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

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Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Crate GTD65 three-channel guitar ampli-
fier with advanced digital signal processing (DSP) and Channel Tracking. This rugged ampli-
fier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Digital Reverb,
Chorus, and Delay provide you with a wide variety of sounds. Crate’s unique Channel Tracking
feature automatically stores your DSP settings for each channel to memory. As you switch
from one channel to another, the DSP settings for the selected channel are instantly recalled.
The supplied three-button footswitch allows you to select channels and change the DSP bank
(Bank A/Bank B) by “remote control.” A front panel 1/8" stereo CD input jack allows you to
play along with your CD player, MP3 player, or iPod. A rear panel insert jack allows you to
add even more effects by connecting an external effect processor.
Like all Crate products, your GTD amplifier is designed by musicians and built using only the
best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.
In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to read this manual
before you begin playing.
And thank you for choosing Crate.

Here are some of the features packed into your new GTD65 Combo Amplifier:
• 65 watts rms power output
• 1 x 12" speaker
• Three-Channel Operation
—High Gain Channel
—Overdrive Channel
—Clean Channel
• 3-band EQ on the Overdrive and Clean Channels
• Proprietary “Shape” EQ control on the High Gain Channel
• DSP Effects including Delay, Chorus, and Reverb sections
• CD Input
• Effects Loop
• 3-Function Footswitch included
• External Speaker jack
• Built-in Chromatic Tuner

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Channel Tracking
Your Crate GTD65 gives you the power of Channel Tracking. Once you select a DSP setting
for each channel, Channel Tracking stores the settings to memory whenever you change chan-
nels. When you go back to that channel, Channel Tracking recalls those DSP settings automati-
cally, without changing the DSP controls!
For example:
• Select the Clean channel. Set the Chorus control to “Flanger,” the Delay control to “Echo,”
and adjust the Reverb control to your preference.
• Select the Overdrive channel. Set the Chorus control to “Chorus,” the Delay control to
“Slap,” and readjust the Reverb control to a different setting. (The DSP settings for the
Clean channel are now saved to memory.)
• Select the High Gain channel. Set the Chorus control to “Phaser,” the Delay control
to “Echo/Eff,” and readjust the Reverb control once again. (The DSP settings for the
Overdrive channel are now saved to memory.)
• Reselect the Clean channel. (The DSP settings for the High Gain channel are now saved to
memory.)

When you reselected the Clean channel, the DSP settings previously stored in memory were
automatically recalled. Switch to the Overload channel and the DSP settings you just stored
are still there. You can change the DSP settings at any time. Once you set the DSP and select
another channel, Channel Tracking stores the settings for you. Even when the amplifier is
turned off, the DSP settings are stored and recalled the next time you turn it on. That’s the
power of Channel Tracking!
In addition, each channel has two DSP banks, Bank A and Bank B, when you use the supplied
three-button footswitch (see page 8 for more information on using the footswitch). Channel
Tracking also remembers which DSP bank was selected for each channel.

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The Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

1. INPUT: Use this jack to connect your 13. OVERDRIVE/CLEAN: Use this switch
guitar to the amplifier by means of a shield- to select the Clean channel or the Overdrive
ed instrument cable. and High Gain channels. With the switch in
2. HIGH GAIN LED: This LED illuminates the out position, the Clean channel is select-
when the High Gain channel is selected. ed. When the switch is pushed in, either the
3. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount High Gain or Overdrive channel is selected,
of distortion for the High Gain channel. depending on the setting of the High Gain/
Overdrive switch [6].
4. SHAPE: Use this control to “dial in” the
tone for the High Gain channel. Rotating 14. CLEAN LED: This LED illuminates when
this control counter-clockwise enhances the the Clean channel is selected.
mid frequencies, while rotating it clockwise 15. VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the
enhances the low and high frequencies. output level of the Clean channel.
5. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the out- 16. LOW: This adjusts the bass frequen-
put level of the High Gain channel. cies. Use this control to get the best sound-
6. HIGH GAIN/OVERDRIVE: Use this switch ing bass response for your instrument when
to select the High Gain or Overdrive chan- using the Clean channel.
nel. With the switch in the out position, the 17. MID: This adjusts the midrange frequen-
Overdrive channel is selected. When the cies. Use this control to get the best projec-
switch is pushed in, the High Gain channel is tion and midrange tones for your instrument
selected. Note: This switch is only active when when using the Clean channel.
the Overdrive/Clean switch [13] is pushed in. 18. HIGH: This adjusts the treble frequen-
7. OVERDRIVE LED: This LED illuminates cies. Use this control to attain a bright and
when the Overdrive channel is selected. lively sound for your instrument when using
8. GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount the Clean channel.
of distortion for the Overdrive channel. 19-21. EFFECTS: Use these controls to apply
9. LOW: This adjusts the bass frequencies. and adjust the DSP effects. Complete informa-
Use this control to get the best sounding tion on these effects is provided on page 7.
bass response for your instrument when 22. CD INPUT: Use this 1/8" stereo mini
using the Overdrive channel. jack to connect the output from a CD player,
10. MID: This adjusts the midrange frequen- MP3 player, laptop, etc., to the amplifier.
cies. Use this control to get the best projec- The signal at this jack is summed into a
tion and midrange tones for your instrument mono signal, which is sent to the internal
when using the Overdrive channel. power amp circuit. Use the output level con-
trol for the signal source to adjust the signal
11. HIGH: This adjusts the treble frequen-
for the proper mix with your guitar.
cies. Use this control to attain a bright and
lively sound for your instrument when using 23. POWER: Use this switch to turn the
the Overdrive channel. amplifier on (top of the switch depressed)
and off (bottom of the switch depressed).
12. LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the
The switch illuminates when the amplifier is
output level of the Overdrive channel.
turned on. 5
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The Rear Panel

24 25 26 27 28 30
24. FUSE: The fuse protects the amplifier 28. INSERT: Use this jack to connect an
from damage caused by a faulty AC power external signal processor to the amplifier. Use
source or other problems. If the fuse opens, Crate’s STP201, STP202, or STP203 stereo-
replace it with the same size and type. If to-mono Y-cord or an adapter such as Crate’s
fuses continue to fail, check the AC source. If YPP117 and two 1/4" mono signal cables to
the source is okay, refer to page 12 or con- connect to the effect, as shown below.
tact your Crate dealer for service information. 29. POWER CORD (not shown): This
25. EXTENSION SPEAKER: Use this jack grounded power cord is to be plugged into
to connect the amplifier to an external speak- a grounded power outlet, wired to current
er cabinet. This jack is wired in series with electrical codes and compatible with the
the internal speaker, which remains active voltage, power, and frequency requirements
when an extension speaker is connected. stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to
26. DSP FOOTSWITCH: defeat the safety ground connection!
Use this jack to connect one of the footswitch 30. ELECTRONIC TUNER (cabinet top)
cables to the three-button footswitch (sup- The electronic tuner is active whenever the
plied). This allows you to select between two amplifier is turned on, providing constant
DSP presets for each of the three channels. “real-time” tuning. The row of red LEDs on
Additional information about the operation the left indicates which note is being tuned.
of the footswitch is on When a single LED is lit,
page 8. Stereo-to-mono Y-cord: Y-adapter and 2 cables: it represents the note
to Insert TIP RETURN TIP to Insert
27. CHANNEL jack RING SEND RING jack that appears just below
FOOTSWITCH: Use this SLEEVE GROUND SLEEVE the LED. When two LEDs
jack to connect one of are lit, it represents
(STP201, 3'
the footswitch cables STP202, 6' (YPP117) the note that appears
to the three-button foot- STP203, 9') between them in the
switch (supplied). This bottom row. The left
allows you to remotely green LED indicates the
switch between the note is flat, and the right
RING
TIP

Clean, High Gain, and green LED indicates the

RING
TIP

Overdrive channels. note is sharp. The note

Additional information (1/4"-TO-1/4" is properly tuned when
MONO SHIELDED
about the operation of CABLES) both LEDs are lit at the
the footswitch is on to to to to same time.
effect effect effect effect
page 8. "OUT" "IN" "OUT" "IN"
jack jack jack jack

External Effect External Effect

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The DSP Section

Normal Signal Path

Chorus > Delay > Reverb
Echo/Eff Signal Path
Delay > Chorus > Reverb

19 20 21
19. REVERB: Use this control to adjust settings, three flanger settings, or three
the amount of digital reverb effect. In its phaser settings. The chart below describes
fully counterclockwise position, the signal these effects.
will be “dry” (without reverb). As you rotate 21. DELAY: Use this control to select
this control clockwise, the amount of reverb the type of digital delay effect. In its fully
increases. counterclockwise position, the signal will
20. CHORUS: Use this control to select the be “dry” (without chorus). As you rotate the
type of digital chorus effect. In its fully coun- control clockwise, you can select from three
terclockwise position, the signal will be “dry” slap settings, three echo settings, or three
(without chorus). As you rotate the control echo with effect settings. The chart below
clockwise, you can select from three chorus describes these effects.

Effect Setting Description

Chorus 1 Chorus with low depth
Chorus 2 Chorus with medium depth
Chorus 3 Chorus with high depth
Flanger 1 Flanger with low depth
Flanger 2 Flanger with medium depth
Flanger 3 Flanger with high depth
Phaser 1 Phaser with low feedback
Phaser 2 Phaser with medium feedback
Phaser 3 Phaser with high feedback
Slap 1 Single delay with low level
Slap 2 Single delay with medium level
Slap 3 Single delay with high level
Echo 1 Echo with low level
Echo 2 Echo with medium level
Echo 3 Echo with high level
Echo/Eff 1 Echo with low level before effect
Echo/Eff 2 Echo with medium level before effect
Echo/Eff 3 Echo with high level before effect

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Using the Footswitch with the DSP

The Crate three-button footswitch supplied with the GTD65 allows access to an additional
DSP preset for each channel of the amplifier. When the footswitch is connected to the ampli-
fier as shown below, the “original” DSP presets are active for each channel when the #3
footswitch LED is illuminated. These are referred to as “DSP Bank A.” When the #3 button is
switched and the LED is off, a second DSP preset may be stored and recalled for each chan-
nel — “DSP Bank B.”

Note: DSP Bank B presets are only accessible when the footswich is connected to the ampli-
fier. When the footswitch is not connected, only DSP Bank A is accessible.

“LEFT” jack “RIGHT” jack

Switch #3:
LED ON = DSP BANK A
LED OFF = DSP BANK B
Switch #2:
Switch #1: LED ON = HIGH GAIN CH/OVERDRIVE CH
LED ON = HIGH GAIN CH LED OFF = CLEAN CH
LED OFF = OVERDRIVE CH
[only when Switch #2 is activated (LED ON)]

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Suggested Settings

Sweet ‘n Clean:
OUT

AS
DESIRED

Just a ‘Lil Nasty:

OUT IN

AS
DESIRED

Politely Gritty:
OUT IN

AS
DESIRED

Down ‘n Dirty:
OUT IN

AS
DESIRED

Mean & Obscene:

IN IN

AS
DESIRED

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System Block Diagram

TUNER

BUFFER
INPUT
CLEAN

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

OVERDRIVE CLEAN/
LEVEL OVERDRIVE

OVERDRIVE LOW MID HIGH

GAIN OVERDRIVE/
HIGH GAIN

HIGH GAIN
LEVEL
HIGH GAIN SHAPE
GAIN

MIX
DSP AMP

INSERT

FLANGER PHASER ECHO ECHO/EFF

POWER
AMP
CHORUS SLAP
SPEAKER
CHORUS DELAY REVERB

MIX EXT.
AMP SPEAKER
CD
INPUT
DAMPING
CIRCUIT

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

Declaration Of Conformity
Manufacturer: LOUD Technologies Inc.
16220 Wood-Red Rd. NE
Woodinville, WA 98072, USA

Product Name: Crate GTD65

Product Type: Audio Amplifier
Complies with Standards:
LVD: 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, & 73/23/EWG
Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN55103, EN61000-3-2,
& EN61000-3-3

The official Declaration of Conformity for this product is kept on file at:
LOUD Technologies Inc., 16220 Wood-Red Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 • Tel: 1-866-858-5832

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GTD65 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Power Rating 65W rms @ 5% THD, 8Ω, 120 VAC
Gain High Gain Channel 110 dB, all controls @ 10
Overdrive Ch 88 dB, all controls @ 10
Clean Ch 58 dB, all controls @ 10
CD Input 29 dB
Maximum Input Signal Accepted 2.5 volts rms @ 400 Hz
Input Impedance 470k ohm
High Gain Channel Shape Control Proprietary Circuit
Overdrive Channel Low 20 dB range @ 80 Hz
Mid 15 dB range @ 1 kHz
High 20 dB range @ 10 kHz
Clean Channel Low 36 dB range @ 80 Hz
Mid 15 dB range @ 800 Hz
High 40 dB range @ 10 kHz
Speaker Size and Rating 12" Crate Custom Design 8 ohm
Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 95 VA
100/115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 95 VA
230/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 95 VA
Size (H x W x D) 17.75 in/45.1 cm x 21.50 in/54.6 cm x
12.50 in/31.8 cm
Weight 36 lb/16.3 kg

The GTD65 is covered with a durable Tolex material. Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications
and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
“Crate” is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Service Information:
If you are having a problem with your GTD65, you can go to our website (www.crateamps.com)
and click on Support for service information, or call 1-800-898-3211 during business hours
(7 am to 5 pm PST, Monday-Friday). If you are outside of the U.S., contact your local distribu-
tor for technical support and service.

www.crateamps.com
@2006 LOUD Technologies Inc.
16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072
Part No. 0021167 Rev. A 08/06
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