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  • Page 1 Integrated Modeling Amplifier User’s Guide Please visit Johnson Amplification on the World Wide Web at http://www.digitech.com...

  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    C A U T I O N R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N A T T E N T I O N : R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Johnson Millennium DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Johnson Amplification Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA declares that the product: Product Name: Johnson Millennium Stereo 250 Head Product Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: EMC: Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start For those of you who prefer to play now and read later, we've included this Quick Start section to get you up and running. Connect Cables: Connect guitar into the Bright or Normal input jacks. Connect an un-shielded speaker cable to the extension speaker cabinet outputs (located on the rear panel of the Millennium) and run into the desired extension speaker cabinet (such as the Johnson Amplification J212 or J412) with a 4 ohm minimum load resistance requirement per channel.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Johnson Millennium Table of Contents Safety Information Declaration of Conformity...i Quick Start...ii Table of Contents ...iii Section 1 - Introduction Congratulations ...1 Included Items...1 Product Features ...1 Warranty ...2 A Quick Tour of the Millennium...3 The Front Panel...3 The Rear Panel...7 Integrated Amplifier Modeling ...8 A-B channel switching ...8 The Digital Effects Section ...9...
  • Page 6 Section 4 - Editing Modules Storing/Naming Defaults ...30 Editing a Module ...31 Output Module Functions...32 Effect Module Size and Type List ...33 Effect Default List ...34 Effect Library ...35 Amplifier Section Analog Wah ...35 Amplifier Models ...35 Noise Gate ...36 Digital Effects Section Reverbs ...37 Chorus &...
  • Page 7 Johnson Millennium Section 6 - Using the Johnson Amplification J-12 Foot Controller Configuring the Pedalboard ...68 Connecting the J-12 ...68 Expression Pedal Names ...68 Assigning Functions ...69 Preset to Footswitches ...69 Parameters to Footswitches/Expression Pedal ...70 Other Footswitch Functions ...71 Assigning MIDI Control to the Exp.
  • Page 8 Johnson Millennium User Guide...

  • Page 9: Section-1 Introduction

    Johnson Millennium Section-1 Introduction Congratulations..you are now the proud owner of a Johnson Millennium Stereo 250 Amplifier Head, the most powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use Integrated Modeling Amplifier ever produced. Your Millennium has set the new standard for all other Amplifiers/Multi-effect processors to follow. This owner's manual is your key to understanding the powerful world of the Millennium.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    Section -1 Introduction Johnson Amplification We at 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 2. Johnson Amplification warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

  • Page 11: A Quick Tour Of The Millennium

    Johnson Millennium A Quick Tour of the Millennium Two-Fifty The Front Panel 4 a-e 1) Bright and Normal Inputs - The 1/4” inputs of the Millennium allow you to select between Bright (top) and Normal (bottom). The Bright input produces a slightly brighter sound, where as the Normal input provides a normal input color. 2) Input Level Control - This knob controls the overall input level of the Millennium.
  • Page 12 Section 1 Introduction 5) Amplifier Model Buttons- These buttons let you instantly select any one of the Integrated Amplifier models and switch channels within the currently selected Amplifier model setting. The buttons are as follows: 5a) American Stack - This button is used to instantly call up the American Stack amplifier models. 5b) British Stack - This button is used to instantly call up the British Stack amplifier models.
  • Page 13 Johnson Millennium 9d) Information Line - The row of 24 characters in the top line of the display indicates more detailed information about specific functions and items such as: preset names, parameter names and utility information. 9e) Parameter Data Sections - Immediately below the information line, are four parameter data sections. They correspond with knobs <1>...
  • Page 14 Section -1 Introduction 13) Speed/1 Knob - This knob controls the Speed of modulation effects when the unit is in Preset mode. In Edit or Utility mode, it controls the number 1 parameter that appears in the display. 14) Depth/2 Knob - This knob controls the depth of modulation effects when the unit is in Preset mode. In Edit or Utility mode, it controls the number 2 parameter that appears in the display.

  • Page 15: The Rear Panel

    Johnson Millennium The Rear Panel MIDI Expression Pedal Out/Thru 1) Fuse- 100, 120 VAC 6 Amp fuse is inserted here. 2) Expression Pedal 1 and 2 Jacks - This is the insert point for an external expression pedal. Standard volume or Voltage controller pedals can be used in these inserts.

  • Page 16: Integrated Amplifier Modeling

    Section -1 Introduction Integrated Amplifier Modeling Vintage and Modern Amp Models: There is really no need to have numerous vintage or modern amplifiers in storage or cluttering up space. The Millennium's unique Integrated Amplifier modeling puts almost every amplifiers’ tone under the hood. This feature gives you modeled emulations of many great amplifiers including: Vintage Vox™...

  • Page 17: The Digital Effects Section

    Johnson Millennium Digital Effects Not only is the MIllennium a great stand-alone guitar amplifier, but it also has a world class digital multi-effect section that includes almost every studio-quality effect imaginable. Effects include: • Reverbs (Natural & Spring) • Auto panners •...

  • Page 18: Basic Specifications

    Section - 1 Introduction Basic Specifications 2 Inputs, Up to 4 Extension Speaker Outputs and XLR Cabinet Emulation Outputs With the Millennium, the input section offers both a Bright and Normal input, and up to 4 extension speaker cabinets can be connected to the Millennium.

  • Page 19: Foot Controller Compatibility

    Johnson Millennium Section - 1 Introduction Foot Controller Compatibility Although the Millennium has incredible flexibility on its own, we at Johnson Amplification have made the Millennium compatible to use with the Johnson Amplification J-12 foot controller, or the Digitech Control One. The optional J-12 can help you maximize the potential of your Millennium.

  • Page 20: Module Types

    Section - 1 Introduction Module Types Each effect in the digital FX section is contained in separate effect blocks referred to as “Modules”. There are three basic types of FX Modules used by the Digital FX section of the Millennium •...

  • Page 21: Section-2 Setting Up

    Johnson Millennium Section - 2 Setting Up Section-2 Setting Up Making Connections Your Millennium can be connected in several different ways to meet the requirements of specific applications. The following diagrams offer some different ways your Millennium can be connected. NOTE: In the following diagrams, we have shown use of the external FX loop.

  • Page 22: Emulator

    Section - 2 Setting Up Running Direct and using the Programmable Cabinet Emulator XLR Direct Outs The Millennium offers you two ways to record guitar tracks. With the first, you can do classic recordings by placing a microphone in front of the speakers of the extension cabinet(s).

  • Page 23: Getting Around The Operating System

    Johnson Millennium Getting Around In the Operating System The menu structure of your Millennium has been specially designed to be easy to use. The display shows the information you need, but to make things even easier for you, illumination of the front panel buttons offers additional operating information. The front panel buttons give you information in one of two ways: 1 - If the button is dim, its function is inactive.

  • Page 24: Getting Sounds

    Section - 2 Setting Up Getting Sounds It never fails, there always seems to be a sound man at the back of the room, or an engineer in the control room that wants “more of this, or less of that” (bottom line: your ear is king). But, to accommodate these situations, you may need to make some minor adjusting here and there along the way.
  • Page 25 Johnson Millennium •When the tone controls are used, the display will appear as follows on page 2 of the amplifier module when the Millennium is in Edit mode: •Using the <Page> knob turn to page 4 and the display will appear like this: Amplifier Model and Channel Selection Selecting amplifier types in the Millennium is as easy as pushing a button.
  • Page 26 Section - 2 Setting Up Digital FX Quick Adjust Knobs Many digital effects available in the Millennium have a simple quick adjustment knob located on the front panel. These knobs are great to use when you need to bring in or bring down the level of a selected effect. To use these knobs when the Millennium is in Preset mode, simply turn the appropriate quick adjust knob and adjust.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Preset

    Johnson Millennium Selecting A Preset When you first turn on your Millennium, you are in Preset mode, and the display will appear something like: PAGE To select a preset, do the following: 1. Make sure Preset mode is selected (the <Preset> button will be brightly lit). If the <Preset> button is dim, press it once to return to preset mode.
  • Page 28 Section - 2 Setting Up Instant Tuner Access To instantly access the Tuner mode of the Millennium, press and hold the <Utility> button. This will take you directly to the tuner function. 3. As you play a note on the guitar, the large number display will tell you which note you are playing, while the meter will show you if the note is flat or sharp.

  • Page 29: Section-3 Editing Presets

    Johnson Millennium Section-3 Editing Presets Naming and Storing Presets Before we get into editing presets and creating your own, let’s learn how to store changes so you won’t lose any modifications that you will want to keep. The Store procedure allows you to re-name, relocate and save any modifications you have made to presets so that they can be accessed easily later.
  • Page 30 Section - 3 Editing Presets Storing the Preset 1. When you have the name as you want it to appear, press the <Store> button again. The top line of the display appears something like this: This screen allows you to select the location of the new Preset. Note that when the preset is stored, it is stored in the User bank of presets because factory presets cannot be overwritten.

  • Page 31: Editing A Preset

    Johnson Millennium Editing a Preset The Millennium is capable of producing almost any sound ever thought conceivable. Whether it be amplifier tone or an effect configuration that utilizes the most sophisticated digital effects available. Great sounds aren’t just an unrealistic concept, but a very achievable possibility. In the next few pages, we will give you some pointers in editing presets to help achieve your own unique tones.
  • Page 32 Section - 3 Editing Presets 2. Now use the <Preset/Effect> wheel and scroll to the Amplifier type module. Once you are there, the display will appear something like this: 3. Using the <2> knob will allow you to select any one of the amplifier models within the Millennium and the <4> knob will select either the A or B channel.

  • Page 33: Editing The Analog Wah Module

    Johnson Millennium 6. Now use the <Page> knob to move to page 5 of the amplifier model editing section and the display will appear like this: USER BANK PAGE 7. Using the <1> knob will let you adjust the digital level of Channel A. The <3> knob adjusts the digital level of Channel B. Note: Digital Level sets the amount of digital effect level that is heard within the selected preset.

  • Page 34: Foot Controller

    Section - 3 Editing Presets 3. The <2> button (pedal parameter) can be assigned to a footswitch to bypass or turn the module On. This parameter can be selected by turning the <2> knob and a Changed icon will appear directly beneath the parameter. At this point press the <Assign> button and the display will appear as follows: 4.

  • Page 35: Selecting Fx Configurations

    Johnson Millennium 4. Once the Noise gate type and position are selected use the <Page> knob and turn to page 3 of the Noise gate edit module. This page is used to set the Threshold, Attenuation, Attack and Release parameters. Higher Threshold settings will close the gate sooner. Lower Release settings allow the gate to open up faster 5.

  • Page 36: Changing Effect Modules

    Section - 3 Editing Presets When you enter FX Edit mode, the first page of every FX Module allows you to: 1) Bypass that effect module (by turning it on or off) using the <1> knob. 2) Select an Effect Module (Only in the Digital Effect section), using the <2> knob. 3) Store the Default using the <3>...

  • Page 37: Comparing Changes

    Johnson Millennium Comparing Changes During the course of editing presets, you may find that you want to compare the edited version of the preset to the original, stored version. Fortunately, your Millennium provides you with a Compare function. To compare an edited preset with the original stored version, please do the following: 1.

  • Page 38: Section-4 Editing Modules

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Section-4 Editing Modules Storing/Naming Defaults Before we get into editing modules and creating your defaults, let’s learn how to store changes so you won’t lose any modifications that you will want to keep. The Store procedure allows you to re-name, relocate and save any modifications you have made to defaults so that they can be accessed easily later.

  • Page 39: Editing A Module

    Johnson Millennium Storing the Default 1. When you have the name as you want it to read, press the <Store> button. The top line of the display reads: This screen allows you to select the location of the new default. Note that when the default is stored, it is stored in the User bank of defaults because factory defaults cannot be overwritten.

  • Page 40: Output Module Functions

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Scrolling through a Module’s Pages Notice in the bottom left corner of the display (just under the preset number) the display indicates which page you are on and the total number of pages within the module. Each page allows you to access up to four parameters using the <1> - <4> knobs. Example: To scroll through the parameter pages of the Dual Chorus module, from the Preset mode either press the <Mod>...

  • Page 41: Effect Module Size And Type List

    Johnson Millennium Digital Effect Module Size and Type With all of the work that these digital effect modules do for your sound, they have a tendency to work up an appetite. So, they consume their food from the FX pies chart referred to on page 12. Since some of these effect modules have a larger appetite than the others, they require more processing power.

  • Page 42: User Guide

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Default List The Following list contains the names of all of the Effect Defaults in the Millennium Noise Gate •Nasally •Gonzo •S1 Pre Gate •IntenseL •S2 Post NR •Intense R •Post Tub •FlaChorus1 •S2 PostDst •Fast Swell •FlaChorus2 •Slow Swell...

  • Page 43: Effect Library

    Johnson Millennium Effects Library The following pages offer a complete description of all of the effects available in the Johnson Millennium Stereo 250. Analog Wah With the Analog Wah, you get the best of both worlds. This Analog Wah is digitally controlled. This means that you get an dead-on accurate Wah emulation, which is controlled via the Millennium's powerful processing.

  • Page 44: Noise Gate

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Channel A Treble This parameter controls the high EQ frequency used in channel A. Range is from 0.0 to 10. Channel A Mid This parameter controls the mid EQ frequency used in channel A. Range is from 0.0 to 10. Channel A Bass This parameter controls the low EQ frequency used in channel A.

  • Page 45: Digital Effects Section

    Johnson Millennium Digital Effects Reverbs Reverberation is probably the most widely used effect because it allows you to simulate the sound reflection characteristics of almost any kind of room. In a real room, reverb is a result of sound reflecting off room surfaces such as the walls, floor, ceiling, and objects in the room. The materials, size, and shape of the room determine how long these reflections echo and decay before dying out completely.

  • Page 46: Gated Reverb

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Gated Reverb Gated reverb doesn't behave as naturally as the standard varieties of reverb. Originally, it was created by taking a long, dense reverb and chopping it short with a noise gate. This made for a burst of reverberation energy that could help thicken up a variety of sounds. Digital signal processing techniques improved and soon allowed ways to create similar gated reverb sounds that were far more usable and flexible.
  • Page 47 Johnson Millennium X-Over Type Selects which crossover type will be used for the Primary Secondary reverb stages. The two crossover types are High Pass (HP) and Low Pass (LP). Selects the Frequency where the crossover begins to function. Ranges from 25Hz to 20kHz. X-Over Freq.

  • Page 48: Chorus & Flangers

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Note: The following Delay parameters that are utilized within the Reverb section are to be used in the Room Echo reverb module. Delay A Sets the length of time before hearing Delay Group A. Ranges from 0 to 120 milliseconds. Delay B Sets the length of time before hearing Delay Group A and Delay Group B.
  • Page 49 Johnson Millennium The Dual Chorus creates two different pitch “voices”, while the Octal Chorus creates eight voices for extremely full, rich sounds . The only difference between choruses and flangers is that flangers use less delay and have a feedback parameter that sends a portion of the effected signal back to the input of the module.

  • Page 50: Chorus Parameters

    Section - 4 Editing Modules When do I use Chorus? The Chorus effect is so vast in applications, an easier question would probably be “When can’t I use a Chorus. When playing the Blues, turn the Speed and Depth parameters up to produce an almost Leslie-Type effect When trying to add dimension to guitar tone, use the Chorus to thicken-up and add depth to your sound.
  • Page 51 Johnson Millennium Out C - D Adjusts the overall level of chorus voice C or D. Ranges from Off to 100%. Controls the placement of chorus voice C or D in the stereo image. Ranges from -99 to 99. Pan C - D Out LA - LB Adjusts the left-side level of chorus voice A or B.

  • Page 52: Phasers

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Dly A - B Controls the delay time of flange voice A or B. Shorter delay times produce a more dramatic, deeper sweeping sound. Ranges from 0 to 60 milliseconds. Out A - B Adjusts the overall level of flange voice A or B. Ranges from Off to 100%. Pan A - B Controls the stereo soundfield placement of flange voice A or B.

  • Page 53: Rotary Speaker Simulator

    Johnson Millennium Rotary Speaker Simulator The Rotary Speaker Simulator allows you to emulate the classic rotating speaker sound, without the chiropractic problems that come with moving bulky speaker cabinets. The Rotary speaker is directly responsible for some of the most unique sounds in music. The applications for this effect are so diverse, it can be used to achieve sounds ranging from the Allman Brothers Band to the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan.

  • Page 54: Tremolo & Auto Panner

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Tremolo and Auto-Panner With such a re-surgence in vintage tone and gear Tremolo and Auto panner effects of the 50’s and 60’s are back and more popular than ever. These effects that revolutionized “Surf-Style” music can be heard all everywhere in the 90’s. Tremolos and auto panners are similar to one another in that they both use an LFO to modulate input levels to produce vibrato effects.

  • Page 55: Pitch Shifters

    Johnson Millennium WvFrm Selects which waveform the LFO follows. Options for this control include sine, triangle, SP1 (Special 1), and SP2 (Special 2). The sine wave setting is probably the most easily recognized, but the smooth response of the triangle wave or the intensity of SP1 or SP2 typically produce better results.

  • Page 56: Detuners

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Shft E - H See Shift A - B. Dtn E - H See Dtn A - B. Sets the diatonic key for the harmonies. If the song you are playing is in the key of G Major, you would select G for the scale.

  • Page 57: Delays

    Johnson Millennium When do I use a detuner? The detuner falls into the same guidelines as the chorus effect. It works with just about everything; It is ideal for thickening up a rhythm guitar track. Remember to experiment with the delay parameters if you are looking for a wider detuning sound. Adding 30-60 ms of delay to the detuner's voices that are panned hard to one side (while not delaying the other side) will change the detuner's stereo imaging greatly.

  • Page 58: Delay Parameters

    Section - 4 Editing Modules recorded into memory, where it is held for the amount of time you specify with the delay time setting, after which the sample is replayed at the output. The Millennium delays have a feedback meter that is used to send a portion of the delayed signal back to the input to be re-recorded along with new source material.

  • Page 59: Compressor Parameters

    Johnson Millennium Gain Controls the output gain of the LPF. Ranges from -12 to 12. Controls the percentage of DELAYTIME allocated to delay voices A and B. For example, if DELAYTIME (above) is set Dly A - B to 1000 ms and DLYA is set to 75%, the voice A delay time is 750 ms. Remember, each voice in the Module can have any delay time up to 100% of DELAYTIME.

  • Page 60: Graphic Equalizers

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Delay This parameter sets the delay time of the compressor. Ranges from 0 to 10 ms. Equalizers The Millennium has a broad selection of equalizer Modules to cover virtually any need. If you need bigger Guitar tone, the EQs will give it to you.

  • Page 61: Parametric Equalizers

    Johnson Millennium frequency centers, (Hz) while the GEQ15 and GEQ31 use 2/3 octave and 1/3 octave frequencies. Boost/cut range for each band is from -12 to 12. Parametric Equalizers Parametric EQs offer the added flexibility of letting you define the center frequency you want to adjust, and how many frequencies around that center frequency you want to affect.

  • Page 62: Whammy Effects

    Section - 4 Editing Modules Multi-Effect Module Parameters FX: Lvl Controls the signal input level fed to the Module. Ranges from Off to 100%. Dry: Lvl Controls the level of the dry (uneffected) signal. Ranges from Off to 100%. Balance Controls the positioning of the dry signal in the stereo soundfield.

  • Page 63: Auto Wah

    Johnson Millennium Whammy Effect Parameters Whammy On/Off Turns the Whammy module on or off. When the module is turned off, the signal will only continue to pass through the module if the dry level is turned up. This parameter lets you select the overall FX level mix of the Whammy Effect module. Ranges from: Off to 100%. FX Level Dry Level This parameter lets you select the amount of Dry signal that is included in the Whammy effect.

  • Page 64: Section-5 Advanced Topics

    Section - 5 Advanced Topics Section-5 Advanced Topics Assigning Modifiers Modifiers are unique tools that can be used to dramatically alter your sound based on information from external expression pedals and external footswitches, signal amplitude, the settings of a Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) or MIDI continuous controller. Every preset in your Millennium has a set of Modifiers.

  • Page 65: External Expression Pedals

    Johnson Millennium External Expression Pedals The rear panel of the Millennium contains 2 external expression pedal inserts that can be linked to control any parameter of the Amplifiers’ operating system. Either a standard volume or a voltage control pedal can be connected to these insertion jacks. The 2 external expression pedals on the J-12 foot controller can be used as well.

  • Page 66: Setting Up An Lfo And A Dynamic Modifier

    Section - 5 Advanced Topics Setting up an LFO To set up an LFO that is linked to an effect parameter, the procedure is as follows: 1. Enter the Assign mode by pressing the <Assign> button. 2. Use the <Page> knob to scroll to the LFO page. The display looks something like: 3.

  • Page 67: Morphing Pedal Assignments

    Johnson Millennium 8. Use the <2> knob to adjust the attack time of the Dyn. 9. Use the <3> knob to adjust the hold time of the Dyn. 10. Use the <4> knob to adjust the release time of the Dyn. Morphing Pedal Assignments The Johnson Amplifier modules and the effect configurations within the Millennium have special morphing capabilities that allow you to morph between one amplifier type to another in selected amplifier models.

  • Page 68: Foot Controller

    Section - 5 Advanced Topics 4. Now using the <Page> knob, turn to page 2 and the display will appear like this: 5. By turning the <3> this will activate the Morph pedal parameter making it ready for assignment. Now press the <Assign> button and the display will appear something like this: 6.
  • Page 69 Johnson Millennium 1. From Preset mode, you must get to the configuration screen by either pressing the <Edit> button and turning the <Preset/Effect> wheel, or simply press the <Config> button until the display appears something like this: 2. Now turn the <Page> knob to page 2 and the display will appear like this: 3.

  • Page 70: Midi Functions

    Section - 5 Advanced Topics MIDI Functions In this day and age where the role of the Guitarist has taken on so many new responsibilities, his or her equipment has to be fast, and has to be able to communicate with other devices at the drop of a hat. So, we at Johnson Amplification have made the Millennium a fully MIDI implemented device.

  • Page 71: Sysex Device Channels

    Johnson Millennium 1. Press the <Utility> button and scroll to Page 4 of the Utility menu using the <Page> knob. The display reads: 2. Use the <3> knob to select the MIDI Preset change number you want mapped. Note that the number under Millennium USER changes along with the MIDI number.

  • Page 72: Sysex Dumps

    Section - 5 Advanced Topics Normal MIDI data such as: Preset Changes, MIDI Volume, Modulation, etc. is transmitted and received on the MIDI channel designated by the setting of MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL ). SysEx data, on the other hand, is transmitted and received on the SysEx channel designated by the setting of SYSEX DEVICE CHANNEL.

  • Page 73: Bulk Dump

    Johnson Millennium To initiate an individual Default dump from the Millennium, please perform the following procedure: 1. Press the <Utility> button and scroll to Page 9 of the Utility menu using the <Page> knob. The display reads: 2. Using the function <2> knob, select the Effect Module whose Default you want to dump. 3.

  • Page 74: Factory Reset

    Section - 5 Advanced Topics Other Utility Functions The following page, lists some additional Utility functions included in the Millennium that make your programming life a little easier. Factory Reset Allows you to erase all User Presets, Default and Utility settings at once and restore the Millennium memory to its factory condition. WARNING! This procedure will destroy and reset ALL User Presets in the Millennium memory.

  • Page 75: Output Mode And Speaker Cabinet Voicing Selections

    Johnson Millennium 1. Press the <Utility> button and scroll to page 2 of the Utility page using the <Page> knob. The display reads: 2. Using the <4> knob, you can turn the Cabinet Emulator to either Local On or Global On mode, or Global Off. Output Mode and Speaker Cabinet Voicing Selections You can select the output the signal of your Millennium as either a Stereo or Mono signal.

  • Page 76: Section-6 The J-12 Foot Controller

    Section - 6 The J-12 Foot Controller Section-6 The J-12 Foot Controller Configuring the Pedalboard The optional Johnson Amplification J-12 foot controller can help you get the most out of your Millennium. Since the J-12 talks to the Millennium using a proprietary communication protocol, it offers better response time and capabilities not available with convention MIDI pedalboard controllers.

  • Page 77: Assigning Functions

    Johnson Millennium Assigning Functions The J -12 helps you organize your sounds into 19 groups called Banks. Each of these Banks utilize the 10 footswitches patches, which are user programmable to do one of several functions. These functions include: • Selecting any Millennium Preset •...

  • Page 78: Assigning Parameters To Footswitches/ Expression Pedals

    Section - 6 The J-12 Foot Controller Assigning Parameters to Footswitches/ Expression Pedals The Millennium allows you to control up to 16 Parameters per Preset. Each time you link a parameter to a Footswitch or expression pedal, it is added to any assignments already made to that controller. This is where the Millennium becomes the dedicated work horse that it is, by doing all of the organizing for you so all you have to do is select which parameter is being controlled, then tell the Millennium to “Make it so”.

  • Page 79: Other Footswitch Functions

    Johnson Millennium Other Footswitch Functions The footswitches on the J-12 can be assigned to do several functions. This is done through the Foot Controller menus in the Utility section of the Millennium. These functions include: Toggle MIDI CC : This function allows you to send MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) information out the MIDI port while the footswitch still maintains its ability to control a parameter directly.

  • Page 80: Assigning Cc Numbers To Expression Pedals

    Section - 6 The J-12 Foot Controller 5. Now to assign the CC number, just turn the <4> knob until you have reached the desired CC. The display will now read something like this: 6. Press the <Preset> button to exit the Foot controller setup menu. Assigning MIDI Control to the Expression Pedals This series of menus and submenus allows MIDI setup of the Expression pedals of the J-12.

  • Page 81: Cc Transmit Channel

    Johnson Millennium 3. Turn either function keys <2 or 3> to assign a CC number to the selected expression pedal . The display will appear like this on page 11 if, for example Exp 1 is selected. (Exp1=Internal Expression pedal 1 insert on Millennium w/o the J-12. Or, expression pedals 1 or 2 on the J- 12 when connected.
  • Page 82 Section - 6 The J-12 Foot Controller 2. Turn <Page> knob to page 3 and the display will read: 3. Turn the function knob <4> to select the MIDI CC transmit channel. For example, select channel 10 and the display will now appear like this: 4.

  • Page 83: Other Pedalboard Tidbits

    Johnson Millennium Other Pedalboard Tidbits Here are a few other features that you will want to learn about to get the most out of your J-12 foot controller: Bank Up/ Tuner and Bank Down / Bypass Footswitches These two foot switches are located at top right side of the J-12. The Bank Up/Tuner footswitch, as you may have guessed, will move to the next Bank Up in the Millennium, as well as access the Tuner Mode by simply pressing and holding the footswitch until the Tuner appears in the display.

  • Page 84: Unlinking Or Viewing Assignment Links

    Section - 6 The J-12 Foot Controller 3. At this point, use the <2> knob to select the Bank to be named. Once the Bank has been selected, turn the <4> knob to rename the Bank. The display now appears like this: 4.

  • Page 85: Section-7 Appendix

    Johnson Millennium Section-7 Appendix Millennium Factory Preset List Bank 1 Top 5 1- Rectifier Solo Cfg-4 2- Panning Twin Reverb Cfg-4 3- Matchless Blues Cfg-3 4- Custom Marshall w/Reverb Cfg-1 5- Get Your Wah Wahs Out Cfg-4 Bank 2 Fender 6- ‘65 Black Face Twin Cfg-4 7- ‘65 Twin Bright...
  • Page 86 Section - 7 Appendix Bank 12 Alternative 56- Industrialized 57- Whammy Madness 58- Triplet Delay 59- Post-Seattle Grind 60- Space Hippie Bank 13 Country 61- Pedal Steel 62- Rockin’ Billy 63- Good For Pickin’ 64- Drinking w/Cowboyz 65- Stereo Slapback Bank 14 Vintage 66- Surfari 67- Fuzz in the Sky...

  • Page 87: Preset Descriptions

    Johnson Millennium Section - 7 Appendix Millennium Preset Descriptions To help all of you Tone and Effect connoisseurs along the way, this list gives you a brief description all 100 Factory presets of the Millennium. Bank - 1 Top 5 1- Rectifier Stack - Pure and rich Dual Rectifier Stack tone with Dual Delay and Chorus modules which make it ideal for soloing.
  • Page 88 Section - 7 Appendix Bank - 4 Vox 16- ‘63 Vox AC 30 Top Boost - Vintage British Combo tone with Reverb mixed in for good measure. 17- Vox AC 30 Clean/Dirty - Classic clean AC 30 in channel A and distortion in channel B. 18- Vox w/Analog Wah - A slightly overdriven AC 30 with an Analog tape delay effect.
  • Page 89 Johnson Millennium 33- Jonson Edge->Clean - A overdriven Amp tone that can be switched to to clean with a digital Compressor, Dual Delay and Stereo reverb digital effect modules. 34- Johnson Tone and Clean- A custom Johnson Amplifier module that boosts the clean signal with 6-band Parametric EQ and adds a Dual Phaser and Stereo dual delay module.
  • Page 90 Section - 7 Appendix 49- Blue BB’s- Added parametric EQ with reverb and Delay give you the tone of BB'S and his best girl Lucille. 50- Slide Blues- Use an expression pedal on this preset to create bayou-type slide guitar effects. Bank - 11 Dual Tone 51- L) Vox R)Marshall - This preset combines an AC 30 and Marshall amp model to give you the best of both worlds.
  • Page 91 Johnson Millennium Section - 7 Appendix Bank - 14 Vintage 66- Surfari - Great surf music tones will shoot the pipeline with this Tremolo and Reverb preset. 67- Fuzz in the Sky - Use this preset to bring out the great fuzz tone of the ‘60s and ‘70s. 68- Danno Electro - Pitch shifting and Dual Chorus is used to help produce this Baritone guitar preset.
  • Page 92 Section - 7 Appendix 83- Phasey Rhythm - Use this Dual-tone Phaser effected preset for rhythm playing. 84- Too Heavy - You will have gain for days when you use this Dual Rectifier model preset. 85- Just a Wah - This JCM 800 Combo amp with distortion uses an Analog Wah module to produce overdrive tones. Bank - 18 Dynamics 86- Ducked Delay Solo - A Dynamic modifier is used in this preset so the harder your attack is, the more delay will be heard.

  • Page 93: Effect Configuration Chart

    Johnson Millennium Effect Configuration Chart Config:Series Full GATE L/R OUTS Config:Series 3,4 GATE L/R OUTS L/R OUTS Config:Series 4,3 GATE L/R OUTS Config:Series 2,2 GATE L/R OUTS Config:Stereo 2,2 GATE L/R OUTS Dual Output Comfigurations -Take notice that several effect configurations (ie: 12 and 14) use dual outputs. This indicates that Dual distortion paths can be run to both the right and the left outputs.

  • Page 94: Harmony Interval Charts

    Section - 7 Appendix Harmony Interval Charts Interval Major üOct ü7th ü6th ü5th ü4th ü3rd ü2nd ¨2nd ¨3rd ¨4th ¨5th ¨6th ¨7th ¨Oct Lydian Int. Int. Aug. üOct ü7th üOct ü6th ü#5th ü6th ü#4th ü5th ü3rd ü3rd ü2nd ü2nd ¨ı2nd ¨ı3rd ¨ı3rd ¨4th...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Johnson Millennium Millennium Specifications Power Amp Section: 80 Watts RMS per channel @ 8 ohms 125 Watts RMS per channel @ 4 ohms Audio Outputs: Left Speaker outputs: 2-1/4 inch jacks paralleled Right Speaker outputs: 2-1/4 inch jacks paralleled Loop Send: 1/4 inch TRS balanced / unbalanced: -10dBu Left/Right Direct/Recording Outputs: 2- XLR servo-balanced: +4 dBu: 1 ground Maximum level: +18 dBu...

  • Page 96: User Guide

    Section - 7 Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Default Channel Channel Default Messages Mode Altered Note Number True Voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bender Control Change Preset Change True # System Exclusive System :Song Pos :Song Sel Common...

  • Page 97: System Exclusive Implementation

    Johnson Millennium System Exclusive Implementation MIDI System Exclusive communication allows a user to control a device directly through MIDI in a very powerful and flexible manner. Much care has gone into creating and testing this documentation but Johnson Amplification can not guarantee 100% accuracy, nor can Johnson Amplification be held responsible for presets and data lost in a product from System Exclusive Information use.

  • Page 98: Pitch Bend

    Section - 7 Appendix Pitch Bend : Pitch Bend information is a higher resolution controller that is not supported in Johnson Amplification products, due to the density of the information and the resources needed to process it properly. Many MIDI control products offer the ability to map Pitch Bend to normal Continuous Controllers if a user wanted to control a parameter with a device such as a Pitch Bend Wheel.

  • Page 99: Request One Preset (01H)

    Johnson Millennium REQUEST ONE PRESET (01h) SYS_HEAD, 01(h), yy1, yy2, zz1, zz2 F7(h) When yy = 00(h) User bank is selected When yy = 01(h) Factory bank is selected The Preset number, 1-100 User (00-63(h)) or 1-100 Factory (00-63(h)) When a Request One Preset procedure is received, the Millennium will respond with a Receive One Preset procedure. RECEIVE ONE PRESET (42h) SYS_HEAD 42(h), vv(1)1, vv(1)2, vv(2)1, vv(2)2, yy1, yy2, zz1, zz2, dd(1st)1,dd(1st)2, ...

  • Page 100: Receive Utility Settings (12H)

    Section - 7 Appendix RECEIVE UTILITY SETTINGS (12h) SYS_HEAD 12(h), vv(1)1, vv(1)2, vv(2)1, vv(2)2, rr1, rr2, tt1, tt2, ee1, ee2, ff1, ff2, ss1, ss2, nn1, nn2, mm1, mm2, qq1, qq2, yy (1st)1,yy(1st)2, zz(1st)1,zz(1st)2 ... yy(128th)1,yy(128th)2, zz(128th)1,zz(128th)2, F7(h) vv = rr = tt = ee = ff =...

  • Page 101: Receive All Current Parameter Values For Current Preset

    Johnson Millennium When ww= 7F(h) All module’s parameters will be requested. When ww= 68(h) (position of the module minus 1), only that module’s parameters will be requested. Requested Module’s parameter Values When a Request All Current Parameter Values procedure is received, the Millennium will respond with a Respond All Current Parameter Values procedure.

  • Page 102: Receive Key Scan Code (54H)

    Section - 7 Appendix 02(h) 03(h) 04(h) RECEIVE KEY SCAN CODE (54h) SYS_HEAD, 54(h), cc, F7(h) cc Code for the Key Scan (note: there is only one byte, not two) The Receive Key Scan Code procedure is used to emulate a button press on the front panel of the. See the Key Scan Code Maps (page 96) for a list of Key Scan codes.

  • Page 103: Reset Preset (20H)

    Johnson Millennium RESET PRESET (20h) SYS_HEAD, 20(h), F7(h) The Reset Preset procedure causes the Millennium to reload the current saved program. RESET DEVICE (21h) SYS_HEAD, 21(h), F7(h) The Reset Device procedure causes the Millennium to reboot the software as if the power had been turned off, and then back on. If edits have been made to the current preset without saving, they will be lost.

  • Page 104: Key Scan Codes

    Section - 7 Appendix SysEx Button/Keys/Footswitch codes The following are codes for each of the buttons or keys on the Millennium. Numbers are given as hexadecimal values. Key Label Input Knob Mix/Page Gain Treble Bass Level J-3 FS A J-3 FS B J-3 FS C J-3 Preset Up J-3 Preset Down...

  • Page 105: Sysex Preset Dump Example

    Johnson Millennium SysEx Preset Dump Example For those of you that are reluctant to stick your feet in the SysEx water, we have included a simple example of a SysEx Preset jump. It takes you set by step through all of the operation commands of a typical SysEx procedure. <<SysEx Header>>...

  • Page 106: Fx Modules And Parameter Codes

    Section - 7 Appendix Fx Module codes and numbers The Following chart shows all effect modules and their respective parameters with SysEx Effect I.D. numbers attached. FX # FX Name EditPage P# 131(h) Tube Dist. Page 1 00(h) 01(h) Page 2 02(h) 03(h) 132(h)
  • Page 107 Johnson Millennium 08(h) 100Hz Page 4 09(h) 160Hz 0A(h) 250Hz 0B(h) 400Hz 0C(h) 630Hz Page 5 0D(h) 1kHz 0E(h) 1.6kHz 0F(h) 2.5kHz 10(h) 4.0kHz Page 6 11(h) 6.3kHz 12(h) 10.0kHz 13(h) 16.0kHz 43(h) GEQ 31 Page 1 00(h) On/Off 01(h) FX Type 02(h) Default Type...
  • Page 108 Section - 7 Appendix Page 5 09(h) 0A(h) Page 6 0B(h) 0C(h) Page 7 0D(h) 0E(h) Page 8 0F(h) 10(h) 46(h) St PEQ 6 Page 1 00(h) 01(h) 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 05(h) Page 3 06(h) 07(h) Page 4 08(h) 09(h) 0A(h)
  • Page 109 Johnson Millennium 12(h) DlyH Page 7 13(h) Spread 47(h) Dual Flange Page 1 00(h) On/Off 01(h) FX Type 02(h) Default Page 2 03(h) FX level 04(h) Dry Level 05(h) Balance Page 3 06(h) Speed 07(h) Depth 08(h) Feedback 09(h) Waveform Page 4 0A(h) DlyA...
  • Page 110 Section - 7 Appendix 09(h) Page 4 0A(h) 0B(h) 0C(h) 0D(h) 2E(h) Quad Detune Page 1 00(h) 01(h) 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 05(h) Page 3 06(h) 07(h) 08(h) 09(h) Page 4 0A(h) 0B(h) 0C(h) 0D(h) Page 5 0E(h) 0F(h) 10(h) 11(h) Page 6...
  • Page 111 Johnson Millennium 08(h) ShftB 09(h) DtnB Page 4 0A(h) ShftC 0B(h) DtnC 0C(h) ShftD 0D(h) DtnD Page 5 0E(h) Out A 0F(h) PanA 10(h) OutB 11(h) PanB Page 6 12(h) OutC 13(h) PanC 14(h) OutD 15(h) PanD 2B(h) Octal Pitch Page 1 00(h) On/Off...
  • Page 112 Section - 7 Appendix 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 05(h) Page 3 06(h) 07(h) 08(h) Page 4 09(h) 0A(h) Dual Dly(370ms) 15(h) Dual Dly(700ms) 1A(h) Dual Dly(1400ms) Page 1 00(h) 01(h) 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 05(h) Page 3 06(h) 07(h) 08(h) Page 4...
  • Page 113 Johnson Millennium 07(h) FeedBack 08(h) Tapit (ignore) Page 4 09(h) DlyA 0A(h) DlyB 0B(h) DlyC 0C(h) DlyD Page 5 0D(h) OutLA 0E(h) OutLB 0F(h) OutLC 10(h) OutLD Page 6 11(h) OutRA 11(h) OutRB 13(h) OutRC 14(h) OutRD 32(h) Alog Dly(370ms) 34(h) Alog Dly(700ms) 36(h)
  • Page 114 Section - 7 Appendix 09(h) PreDelay Page 1 00(h) 01(h) 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 05(h) Page 3 06(h) 07(h) 08(h) Page 4 09(h) 0A(h) 0A(h) Reverb Page 1 00(h) 01(h) 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 05(h) Page 3 06(h) 07(h) Page 4 08(h)
  • Page 115 Johnson Millennium 09(h) Dispersion 0A(h) Low Pass Page 5 0B(h) Blend 0C(h) OutL 0D(h) OutR 8(h) Spring Reverb Page 1 00(h) 01(h) 02(h) Page 2 03(h) 04(h) 0F(h) Room Echo Page 1 00(h) On/Off 01(h) FX Type 02(h) Default Page 2 03(h) FX Level 04(h)
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