Ada MP-1 Owner's Manual
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MIDI PROGRAMMABLE TUBE PRE-AMP
OWNER'S MANUAL MP-1
(version 2)
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Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 12
of may 2002. Original
ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk. (http://www.raamw3rk.net) The version of this
manual is copyrighted and may not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor.
Release No.2 for http://www.ada-mp1.com
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- Page 1 Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 12 of may 2002. Original ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk. (http://www.raamw3rk.net) The version of this manual is copyrighted and may not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES PRECAUTIONS QUICK START GUIDE SET UP AUDIOPATCH EFFECT LOOP PATCH MIDIPATCH SYSTEM POWER UP ACCESSING PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING EDITING & STORING PROGRAMS COPY PROGRAM LOAD ONE PRESET PROGRAM LOAD ALL PRESET PROGRAMS FACTORY PRESETS MIDI SELECT MIDI CHANNEL OPTIONAL MC-1 REMOTE MIDI MAPPING ONE TO ONE MIDI MAPPING... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ADA MP-1 MIDI Programmable Tube Preamp. You now own the most tonally flexible and technologically advanced guitar amplification device available. Your MP-1 will store 128 programs of exactly the right tone, no matter what kind of music you play. -
Page 4: Precautions
Keep this manual for future reference. CLEANING: Do not clean your MP-1 with chemical solvents. Use only a clean, dry cloth. QUICK START GUIDE Note: The MP.1 is a preamp and must be connected to a power amp in order to drive loud speakers. -
Page 5: Set Up
SET UP AUDIO PATCH For best results always use high quality cables. Keep all cables as short as possible, and route cables neatly. Keep AC, MIDI, and audio cables as far apart from each other as possible. 1. Connect your guitar to the INPUT jack on the front or rear panel. 2. -
Page 6: System Power Up
If you have something patched into the MP-1's effect loop and you want it to be "in line" for this program you will set the EFFECT LOOP parameter to "IN", otherwise it will be bypassed. If you don't want chorus on this program you will set the CHORUS RATE to 0. -
Page 7: Copy Program
The MP-1 is monitored at four points along the signal path for clipping via the front panel CLIP LEDS. If the LEDS flash on and off while you play there is no need for concern. The CLIP LEDS are there to help you pinpoint overload distortion in the event you are having trouble obtaining a clean guitar tone. -
Page 8: Factory Presets
35 Humbuck Tube Clean Bank 3x to be used with ADA SPLIT STACK Cabinets Bank 6x to be used with ADA Vintage SPLIT -STACK Cabinets Marshall is a registered trademark of Jim Marshall LTD. Fender is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments. Rockman is a registered trademark of Scholz Research &... -
Page 9: Midi
The MP-1 is shipped from the factory with a one-to-one mapping assignment, i.e. MIDI program change number 1 received at the MIDI IN port will change the MP-1 to program number 1, program change 2 will change the MP-1 to program 2, etc. If you want to restore the one-to-one relationship: 1. -
Page 10: Memory Protect
RAM. The MP-1 will accept a MIDI System Exclusive file upload at any time provided the Memory Protect is OFF, a two way MIDI patch described earlier in this section is in place, and MIDI channel assignments are correct (see "Select MIDI Channel"... - Page 11 Adjusts sweep speed from .1 Hz. to 10 Hz. or off (0). EDIT Places the MP-1 into Edit mode. The display reads "Edit" until a parameter is selected. Display then shows the value of the selected parameter. Use the up and down arrows to set the value of the selected parameter.
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Page 12: Dictionary-Hidden Commands
DICTIONARY HIDDEN COMMANDS: The MP-1's hidden commands may be reviewed at any time while in play mode by pressing and holding the BANK button in combination with the desired function's command number button. We call this feature "Dictionary". To view the MP-1’s hidden commands in Dictionary mode: 1. -
Page 13: Software Version
SOFTWARE VERSION The MP-1 displays the current installed software version during power-up. It is a three numeral read-out which is displayed just prior to displaying the last program number before the unit was turned off. SELF DIAGNOSTICS The MP-1's internal self-diagnostic functions automatically check the unit for memory errors during power up. -
Page 14: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT The MP-1 uses a 3-volt Lithium battery which maintains power for program storage while the MP-1 is unplugged from an AC supply. Expected battery life is 8-10 years. Should replacement be necessary, contact a qualified service technician. TUBE REPLACEMENT Your factory installed 12AX7/A tubes should last approximately two years. -
Page 15: Direct Input
DIRECT INPUT When using the MP-1 direct into a P A or recordingconsole and using distorted tones it may be necessary to use an outboard EQ to "emulate" the tone of a guitar speaker cabinet The following curve may help. - Page 16 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED CHANNEL default 1-16, OFF, ALL 1-16, OFF, ALL changed 1-16, OFF, ALL 1-16, OFF, ALL PROGRAM CHANGE true# 1-128 1-128 mapped# 1-128 1-128 CONTROL CHANGE local control SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE single program save single program load program save program...
- Page 17 MP-1 Program chart OD1 OD2 MASTER BASS MID TREBLE PRESENCE LOOP DEPTH RATE MEMORY OD1 OD2 MASTER BASS MID TREBLE PRESENCE LOOP DEPTH RATE MEMORY OD1 OD2 MASTER BASS MID TREBLE PRESENCE LOOP DEPTH RATE MEMORY OD1 OD2 MASTER BASS MID TREBLE PRESENCE LOOP DEPTH RATE MEMORY...
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