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BASS AMPLIFIER
RUMBLE STAGE 800
RUMBLE STUDIO 40
EXPANDED OWNER'S MANUAL
REV. A

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  • Page 1 BASS AMPLIFIER RUMBLE STAGE 800 RUMBLE STUDIO 40 EXPANDED OWNER’S MANUAL REV. A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Bluetooth Use Built-in Tuner Auxiliary and Headphone Jacks USB Connectivity Line Out and FX Send/Return Footswitch Use MGT-4 Footswitch Looper EXP-1 Expression Pedal Amp Settings Global EQ Cloud Presets About This Amp Firmware Updates and Factory Restore Fender Tone™ App Specifications...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800 tonal possibilities are virtually endless, especially when paired with the Fender Tone™ app. Be sure to check back regularly for firmware updates that improve and enhance the Rumble bass experience (see page 61). While this expanded manual presents the most current version of the amplifiers, also check back for updated manual versions that will serve as even more helpful guides as the Rumble family grows and evolves.

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL The Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 top control panel consists of an instrument input, five control knobs, a DIS- PLAY WINDOW, three LAYER pushbuttons, an ENCODER wheel, four UTILITY pushbuttons, an auxiliary input (1/8”) and a headphone output (1/8”). INPUT GAIN BASS...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    PATENT # 6,222,110 Rumble Stage 800 rear panel shown; Rumble Studio 40 rear panel has same features except for external speaker output and impedance switch (N). L. POWER: Turns amplifier on and off. When first switched on, Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800 both have a typical start-up-sequence time of 15 seconds before the first preset appears in the DISPLAY WINDOW (G).

  • Page 6: Safety Note: Speaker Cables

    THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800 use class-D power amplifiers with thermal and short circuit protec- tion. In the event of a short circuit, the amplifier will temporarily mute (no sound from speakers) and resume normal operation when the fault is removed.

  • Page 7: Preset Basics

    PRESET BASICS Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 comes with 100 sequentially numbered presets, and users can create and add even more. Each preset has three “layers” that appear in the DISPLAY WINDOW. These are the PRESET LAY- ER (top), SIGNAL PATH LAYER (middle) and CONTROLS LAYER (bottom); the three LAYER BUTTONS provide access to each layer (see illustration below).

  • Page 8: Organizing Presets

    The CONTROLS LAYER of each preset displays information on whatever amp or effect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. Amp control knob settings are displayed by default (see illustration below); effects con- trol settings are displayed when an effect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. Amp and effects controls are selected by turning the ENCODER.
  • Page 9 From the list of presets shown. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the preset to be moved. When a pre- set is selected to be moved, the box containing its name changes from blue to amber (see illustration below). back 6 - KGB-800 7 - ROCKIN’...
  • Page 10 Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “CLEAR PRESET” option (see illustration below). back MOVE PRESET CLEAR PRESET RESTORE PRESETS MENU A list of presets will then appear with the preset to be cleared highlighted in red in the middle. Press the ENCODER on the red-highlighted preset to clear the preset (see illustration below).
  • Page 11 RESTORING PRESETS Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s PRESET ORGANIZER also includes a “RESTORE PRESETS” option that returns all presets to the original factory settings. To do this, first press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “PRESET ORGANIZER” (see illustration below). WIFI BLUETOOTH PRESET ORGANIZER...

  • Page 12: Editing And Saving Presets

    EDITING AND SAVING PRESETS Within each preset, the amplifier control knob settings, amp models, and effects types and parameters can be tailored to individual preference. When a preset is selected, the box containing its number is blue, indicat- ing that no edits have been made to it (see illustration below). BASIC BASSMAN CLN SUPER SMALL...
  • Page 13 To move the edited preset to an empty slot and save it with the same name, first press the SAVE utility button; use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “SAVE AS. ” The preset name will be highlighted in red (see illustrations below).
  • Page 14 To move the edited preset to a slot already occupied by an existing preset and save it with the same name, press the SAVE utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “SAVE AS” (as described on page 11); as noted previously, the name of the preset to be moved will be highlighted in red.

  • Page 15: Editing Preset Amplifier Control Knob Settings

    RENAME: For saving the edited preset in its original position and giving it a different name. To do this, press the SAVE utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “RENAME. ” The preset name will be high- lighted in red (see illustrations below).
  • Page 16 BASIC BASSMAN CL AMPLIFIER SUPER SMALL ROOM BMAN-OD 1000 FREQ Turn the ENCODER to scroll among amp model control knobs. BASIC BASSMAN CL AMPLIFIER SUPER SMALL ROOM BMAN-OD 1000 FREQ Press the ENCODER to select an amp model control knob for adjustment. BASIC BASSMAN CL AMPLIFIER SAVE...

  • Page 17: Replacing Preset Amplifier Models

    REPLACING PRESET AMPLIFIER MODELS To replace an amplifier model within a preset, access the SIGNAL PATH LAYER by pressing its LAYER BUTTON. The preset amp model will be highlighted. Press the ENCODER to access and scroll through a menu of amp models;...

  • Page 18: Amplifier And Cabinet Models

    Bassman® TV Based on the original-era boom of Fender’s vintage “TV-Front” Bassman Dual Showman® Based on the ’60s/’70s all-tube Fender classic used on big stages everywhere ’59 Bassman® Based on Fender’s celebrated open-back 4x10 combo of the late 1950s Rumble V2 Based on Fender’s popular Rumble V2 series of 2010-2014...

  • Page 19: Cabinet Models

    Based on the deep double wallop of Fender’s 2x15 cab with cast-frame drivers 2x15 D130 Based on the Fender Showman® cab with the distinctive attack of JBL® D130F speakers 4x10 Pro Based on the powerful punch of Fender’s 4x10 cab with cast-frame drivers 4x10 Goliath Based on the first truly full-range, high-end 4x10 cab, the SWR®...

  • Page 20: Editing Effects

    EDITING EFFECTS In addition to amp models, each preset also features various combinations of effects. Effects can be edited in several ways—they can be bypassed, replaced, moved, added or deleted. Further, the individual settings of each effect can be modified. Each option is explained below and on the following pages. Editing the types of effects in use and their position in the signal path happens in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER.
  • Page 21 BYPASSING AN EFFECT There are two ways to bypass effects. The first is a general on-off feature that simply turns off all effects in all presets with a single press of a button. The second lets users bypass specific individual effects within a preset. To turn off (and back on) all Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 effects in every preset, press the X FX utility button.
  • Page 22 REPLACING AN EFFECT To replace an effect, highlight the effect to be replaced in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “REPLACE” from the menu of effects placement options and press the ENCODER again. Select one of the effects categories that will appear—Stompbox, Modulation, Delay or Reverb—and press the ENCODER to access the effects in that category.
  • Page 23 BASIC OCTOBOT AMPLIFIER POST FX 1 SAVE BASS OCTO RUMBLE LEVEL DRIVE BLEND PRES With the effect replaced (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), continue editing other parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits. MOVING AN EFFECT To move an effect to a different position in the signal path, highlight the effect to be moved in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER.
  • Page 24 BASIC OCTOBOT PRE FX 2 AMPLIFIER SMALL OCTO RUMBLE ROOM POST DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE TYPE After moving the selected effect by turning the ENCODER, press the ENCODER to select its new position in the signal path. BASIC OCTOBOT SAVE PRE FX 2 AMPLIFIER SMALL...
  • Page 25 STOMPBOX MODULATION DELAY REVERB Select an effects category by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER. ENVELOPE FILTER back PARAMETRIC EQ MODERN BASS OD GREENBOX BLACKBOX Select an effect by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER. RUMBLE V3 OD POST FX 1 AMPLIFIER BASS...
  • Page 26 In the second method of adding an effect, highlight an existing effect in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “ADD FX” from the menu of effects placement options and press the ENCODER again. Select one the four effects categories that will appear and press the ENCODER to access the effects in that category.
  • Page 27 BASIC OCTOBOT POST FX 2 AMPLIFIER BASS RUMBLE SMALL ROOM LEVEL DRIVE BLEND PRES The newly added effect, highlighted with a white arrow below it and label above it, appears in an green box indicating that it can be left in place or moved to a different position in the signal path by turning the ENCODER. BASIC OCTOBOT POST FX 1 AMPLIFIER...

  • Page 28: Editing Effects Settings

    BYPASS REPLACE MOVE ADD FX DELETE Select “DELETE” in the effects placement options menu by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER. BASIC OCTOBOT SAVE AMPLIFIER RUMBLE OCTO The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then show the effect has been deleted (as indicated by white arrow), either by replacing it with a plus-sign placeholder symbol (as seen here) or by shifting another effect (if present) into its position.
  • Page 29 FUNKY MONKEY AMPLIFIER POST FX 1 STEREO RUMBLE ECHO FILTER LEVEL TIME FDBK FREQ RESON In the CONTROLS LAYER, highlight an effect control by scrolling to it using the ENCODER; each effect control turns blue as it’s highlighted. FUNKY MONKEY AMPLIFIER POST FX 1 STEREO...
  • Page 30 USING THE TAP TEMPO BUTTON In presets that include Modulation effects, Delay effects or both*, the TAP utility button flashes in time with the default rate of the first delay effect in the signal path (or first modulation effect if no delay effect is present). This rate can be left as is, or it can be modified using the TAP utility button.

  • Page 31: Effects Types

    DI with overdrive inspired by the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Overdrive effect inspired by the original late-’70s Ibanez TS808 Tube Greenbox Screamer Overdrive Versatile Fender overdrive specially designed for flexibilty Blackbox Distortion effect inspired by the Pro Co RAT Yellowbox Distortion effect inspired by the ’70s-era MXR Distortion Plus Orangebox Distortion effect inspired by the original late-’70s Boss DS-1...

  • Page 32: Modulation Effects

    Classic late-’60s/early-’70s Fender effect with a Vibratone rotating speaker baffle Classic Fender “stuttering” photoresistor tremolo, as heard in Vintage Tremolo Fender amps such as the Twin Reverb Smoothly pulsating tube bias tremolo, as heard in amps such...

  • Page 33: Delay Effects

    MODULATION EFFECTS (CONTINUED) Phaser 90 Phase shifter effect inspired by the classic ’70s MXR Phase 90 Simple pitch shifter that adds another note above or below Pitch Shifter the dry signal pitch Pitch shifter that produces a chosen musical interval Diatonic Pitch to create harmonized notes in key DELAY EFFECTS...

  • Page 34: Reverb Effects

    ’63 Spring Classic early-’60s standalone Fender reverb effect ’65 Spring Fender reverb effect built into classic mid-’60s Fender amps The reverb type heard on countless recordings, based on Large Plate the classic (and pool table-sized) EMT 140 Simulates the long-trailing reverberation typical of...

  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    MENU FUNCTIONS Just to the right of the ENCODER is a vertical column of four utility buttons. The third one down is the MENU utility button, which enables access to a variety of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 special functions (see illustra- tion below).

  • Page 36: Setlists

    SETLISTS For individual convenience, presets can be grouped together in “Setlists. ” These are user-created groups con- taining any arrangement of presets ideal for a particular situation—a gig or rehearsal, a favorites list, genre, artist list, etc. Simple to create, edit, name and even delete, Setlists personalize and streamline the Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 experience so that users can access multiple presets quickly and easily.
  • Page 37 The selected preset is now added to SETLIST 1; repeat the previous two steps to add additional presets to SETLIST 1. Once multiple presets have been added to SETLIST 1, use the ENCODER to scroll through and acti- vate different presets within the selected Setlist: back 11 - BASSMAN TV 5 - REDHEAD...
  • Page 38 NAMING SETLISTS For personalized organization, a Setlist can be given a name other than its numerical designation (i.e., “SET- LIST 1, ” SETLIST 2, ” etc.). This can be any name the user wants. To name a Setlist, first press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select SETLISTS, then use the ENCODER to scroll to the Setlist to be renamed (see illustrations below).
  • Page 39 SETLIST 1 COUNT BASSY MENU DELETING SETLISTS An entire Setlist can also be deleted. To do this, enter the Setlist menu by pressing the MENU utility button and using the ENCODER to scroll to and select SETLISTS (see illustration below). BLUETOOTH PRESET ORGANIZER SETLIST...

  • Page 40: Wifi Use

    WIFI USE Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s WiFi connectivity delivers easy wireless network access, enabling users to get the latest Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 firmware updates (see page 61). To get started, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to “WIFI, ” then press the ENCODER to access WiFi settings. The default WiFi setting is “off, ”...
  • Page 41 back WiFi ON NETWORK 1 MENU NETWORK 2 NETWORK 3 When WiFi is on (as labeled in green box), use the ENCODER to scroll through available networks; select a network by pressing the ENCODER on it. back NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 MENU NETWORK 3 ADD HIDDEN NTWK...
  • Page 42 WIFI CONNECTION USING FENDER TONE™ APP In addition to connecting to a WiFi network from Rumble Studio 40 or Rumble Stage 800 itself, WiFi can also be accessed using the Fender Tone app.

  • Page 43: Bluetooth Use

    BLUETOOTH USE Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 features Bluetooth connectivity for easy pairing with streaming audio devices and the Fender Tone™ application. To enable Bluetooth, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “BLUE- TOOTH. ” The default setting is “on, ” indicated by a green box labeled “BLUETOOTH ON”; select “RUMBLE” on the external device being connected to the amp.
  • Page 44 back BLUETOOTH OFF RENAME AMP BT & AUX VOLUME MENU To turn Bluetooth off, use the ENCODER to scroll to “BLUETOOTH OFF”; press ENCODER to turn Bluetooth off, as indicated in red box. BLUETOOTH/AUXILIARY INPUT AUDIO VOLUME When playing audio from an external source (Bluetooth streaming or direct connection using top panel auxiliary input) through Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800, there are four options for controlling external audio volume, including the default setting automatically in use.

  • Page 45: Built-In Tuner

    BUILT-IN TUNER To access Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s built-in chromatic tuner, press and hold TAP utility button for two seconds, or press the MENU utility button and select TUNER by turning and pressing the ENCODER. When a note is sharp or flat, its letter name will appear in a yellow circle either to the left (flat) or right (sharp) of the vertical center line, along with a precise numerical pitch value (in cents) that appears at the bottom of the DIS- PLAY WINDOW.

  • Page 46: Auxiliary And Headphone Jacks

    (not included), connect a computer with recording software to this port. No external driver is needed to connect to an Apple computer. To connect to a Windows-based computer, the user must download the ASIO driver setup with the Fender Mustang device, available at https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214343123- How-do-I-know-which-ASIO-Driver-to-use-.

  • Page 47: Footswitch Use

    Two foot-control devices can be used with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 amplifiers—the MGT-4 Footswitch and the EXP-1 Expression Pedal. The four-button MGT-4 Footswitch comes with Rumble Stage 800 and is optional for Rumble Studio 40. It enables convenient remote foot control of several functions, including the built-in tuner, amp preset selec- tion, Setlist preset selection, Quick Access preset selection, effects bypass, 60-second looper and more.
  • Page 48 MGT-4 FOOTSWITCH: MODES The MGT-4 Footswitch offers four special Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 modes—QUICK ACCESS (“QA”), PRESETS, EFFECTS and LOOPER. To choose one, cycle through them by stepping on the MODE button (A) at the far left of the footswitch repeatedly until the desired mode is reached, as indicated by its illuminated MODE LED (D). QUICK ACCESS MODE QUICK ACCESS mode(“QA”) enables the user to select three presets and assign them to each of the three FUNCTION buttons.
  • Page 49 back EXP-1 (EXPRESSION) MGT-4 (4-BUTTON) MENU Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “MGT-4 (4-BUTTON)” from the FOOTSWITCH menu. back QUICK ACCESS LOOPER ON MENU Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “QUICK ACCESS” to initiate Quick Access mode. QA PRESETS: back 1 PRESET...
  • Page 50 PRESETS MODE PRESETS mode enables the user to reach any of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s many presets using the MGT-4 Footswitch (including presets in Setlists; see page 49 ). To do this, step on the MODE button until “PRESETS” mode is activated, as indicated by the illuminated red MODE LED directly to the left of the label “PRESETS.

  • Page 51: Looper

    When the MGT-4 Footswitch is in Presets mode and Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 is in Setlist mode, the MGT- 4 Footswitch can be used to select presets within a given Setlist. Thus configured, the first three presets within a Setlist are assigned to MGT-4 Footswitch FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3;...
  • Page 52 To begin recording the first musical passage, step on FUNCTION button 1 (yellow arrow in illustration below) labeled “REC/DUB. ” The red FUNCTION LED above FUNCTION button 1 will begin flashing and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show “REC, ” indicating that the LOOPER is in recording mode; play a passage of any time dura- tion up to 60 seconds (see illustration below).
  • Page 53 While recording, playing back or stopped on the first musical passage, the user can undo the recording if desired by stepping on FUNCTION button 3 (yellow arrow in illustration below), labeled “UNDO. ” When doing so, recording will stop and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show three dashes, indicating that whatever had been recorded is now erased.
  • Page 54 MGT-4 FOOTSWITCH: TUNER The MGT-4 Footswitch can also be used for hands-free tuning. To do this, step on and briefly hold FUNCTION button 3 (labeled “HOLD TUNER” for this purpose; yellow arrow) to activate the chromatic tuner. The note closest to the sought-after pitch appears in the DISPLAY WINDOW;...

  • Page 55: Exp-1 Expression Pedal

    EXP-1 EXPRESSION PEDAL The EXP-1 Expression Pedal is a dual-mode foot controller that enables the user to control master volume (“Volume” mode) and various amp and effect parameters (“Expression” mode). Switch between Volume and Expression modes by stepping on the toe switch (top of the pedal).
  • Page 56 Once an amp or effect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER, the CONTROLS LAYER below it will show several configurable EXP-1 items for that particular preset. Press the CONTROLS LAYER button to enter the CONTROLS LAYER (see illustration below). back EXP-1 (PRESET) SAVE...
  • Page 57 Several other EXP-1 modes reside in the CONTROLS LAYER. Use the ENCODER to scroll among and select these modes and the options within them. These modes are: VOLUME MODE (“VOL”): Turns off the EXP-1 Volume mode (green LED) pedal function (see illustrations below). EXPRESSION MODE (“EXP”): Allows three different assignments.
  • Page 58 GLOBAL SETTINGS As noted, GLOBAL SETTINGS is used to assign the EXP-1 to all presets. After pressing the MENU utility button and scrolling to and selecting “EXP-1 SETUP, ” press the ENCODER again and scroll to “GLOBAL SETTINGS” (see illustration below). back SAVE PRESET SETTINGS...

  • Page 59: Amp Settings

    AMP SETTINGS “Amp Settings” is a MENU utility button function (see page 33) that enables quick and easy restoration of the factory presets and amplifier settings, in addition to cloud logout and rear-panel USB/line out functions. To access these, press the MENU utility button, use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “AMP SETTINGS, ” and scroll to and select any of the five options presented.

  • Page 60: Global Eq

    GLOBAL EQ “Global EQ” is a MENU utility button function (see page 33) that provides access to different equalization curves for easier adjustment of overall amp response to different acoustic environments. This is particularly helpful when users have all their favorite presets and settings dialed in, but then find themselves in, for ex- ample, brighter- or boomier-sounding rooms, halls, outdoor areas, etc.

  • Page 61: Cloud Presets

    After selecting “CLOUD PRESETS” from the menu, follow the instructions in the DISPLAY WINDOW to enter a log-in code, which the user obtains online by going to tone.fender.com and clicking on “Set Up Amp” (see illustration below). The code only needs to be entered once; the user remains logged in once the code is en- tered.

  • Page 62: About This Amp

    SAVE BASS ODYSSEY MENU SEAS OF CHEESE FENDER PRESETS BLOOD/ROSES To view or edit the individual contents of the highlighted cloud preset before saving it to the amp as de- scribed above, press the ENCODER on it (see illustration below).

  • Page 63: Firmware Updates And Factory Restore

    FIRMWARE UPDATES AND FACTORY RESTORE As noted in the introduction, Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 users should check regularly for firmware updates that improve and enhance the Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 experience. To perform a Rumble Studio 40/ Stage 800 firmware update, put the amp in WiFi update mode by pressing and holding the ENCODER for five seconds (yellow arrow in illustration below) while turning the amplifier on.
  • Page 64 When performing a firmware update, the user might encounter four scenarios in which a firmware update cannot be initiated. In such cases, the DISPLAY WINDOW will indicate that Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s WiFi connectivity is not configured, no update is available, the update has failed, or the amplifier update server is unreachable (see illustrations below).

  • Page 65: Fender Tone™ App

    Fender Tone—the ultimate companion app for Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 amplifiers—is available as a free download from the Apple App Store (iPhone) and Google Play Store (Android). Fender Tone users can have convenient control over existing Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 functions, plus access to additional con- tent from Fender and the Fender Tone user community.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    MGT-4 (optional, PN 0994071000) EXP-1 Expression Pedal (optional, PN 2301050000) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Width: 16.5” (419.1mm) Height: 16.9” (429.3mm) Depth: 12” (304.8mm) Weight: 19 lbs. (8.62kg) Rumble Stage 800 TYPE PR 5134 POWER REQUIREMENTS 1,500 watts (maximum) 150 watts (typical) POWER AMP OUTPUT 400 watts into 8Ω...
  • Page 67 311 CESSNA CIRCLE CORONA, CALIF. 92880 U.S.A. AMPLIFICADOR DE AUDIO IMPORTADO POR: Fender Ventas de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. Calle Huerta #279, Int. A. Col. El Naranjo. C.P. 22785. Ensenada, Baja California, México. RFC: FVM-140508-CI0 Servicio al Cliente: 01(800) 7887395, 01(800) 7887396, 01(800) 7889433 Fender®...

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