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Ada MP-1 Owner's Manual

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MIDI PROGRAMMABLE TUBE PRE-AMP
OWNER'S MANUAL MP-1
(version 1)
Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 3 april 2002. Original ADA
logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk.) The version of this manual is copyrighted and may
not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor.
Release No.1 for
http://www.ada-mp1.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MP-1 (version 1) Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 3 april 2002. Original ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk.) The version of this manual is copyrighted and may not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 QUICK SET-UP GUIDE 1.2 FEATURES 1.3 PRECAUTIONS 2.0 CONTROL FUNCTIONS 2.1 REAR PANEL 2.2 BATTERY 3.0 INITIAL SET-UP 3.1 ACCESSING PROGRAMS -CHANGE MEMORY NUMBER WITHIN THE SAME BANK -CHANGE TO NEW BANK AND MEMORY NUMBER 3.2 EDITING AND STORING PROGRAMS...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MP-1, the display indicates which level of software is installed. On power-up, "ADA" is displayed first, followed by a 3 digit number. The first of these digits is the level of software installed. To properly set-up and familiarize yourself with the MP-1, read and follow these operating instructions completely.

  • Page 4: Quick Set-Up Guide

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual 1.1 QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Note: The MP-1 is a preamp and must be connected to a power amp in order to play through loud speakers. INITIAL PREPARATION: 1. Connect guitar to front panel input jack. 2. Connect studio (line) level signals to the rear panel input jack.

  • Page 5: Features

    Active balanced input on rear panel for mixing boards. Output level knob for fast volume adjustment without affecting tone. Programmable compression level in Solid State mode. Received MIDI program numbers are re-assignable (mapable) to any MP-1 memory number. MIDI In, Out and Thru.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    1.3 PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard. do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Locate the MP-1 out of the direct rays of the sun. Avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, or cold.
  • Page 7 STORE Places the MP-1 into the Store mode. Stores any current or edited program to any internal memory location. Press the STORE button followed by a memory location. LED indicates Store mode is engaged. LED turns off after storage is complete. If you decide not to store the current program, but you've already pressed the STORE button, you can exit the Store mode by pressing STORE again.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    OUTPUT LEVEL Switchable from instrument level (INST) to line level (LINE). Set output level with slide switch on top panel. WARNING: Do not connect the MP-1 to a guitar amplifier in put with output level in the LINE position. LINE INPUT ¼”...

  • Page 9: Battery

    2.2 BATTERY 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 till 10 years. Should replacement be necessary, contact a qualified service technician.

  • Page 10: Initial Set-Up

    MP1, use the MIDI Thru jack to send the external program number. Use the MIDI Out jack to send the MP-1's internal memory number. C. When using the MP-1 as the first in a series of MIDI devices, use the MIDI Out jack to send the MP-1's internal memory number.

  • Page 11: Accessing Programs

    See section 3.4 for a complete description. 3.1 ACCESSING PROGRAMS The MP-1 is shipped from the factory with 29 preset programs. Please note that the amount of overdrive in any program will depend on the type of pickups you are using. For example, single coil pickups will require higher levels of OVERDRIVE 1 than hotter dual coil pickups to achieve the same amount of distortion.

  • Page 12: Examine Program Parameters

    3.3 CREATING TONE When the EDIT button is toggled on, you have access to the MP-1's gain and tone controls (grey area). The MP-1 has a unique VOICING control which allows you to create programs using ultra-high gain DISTORTION TUBE (display reads tUBE with DIST LED lit on the far left of the display).

  • Page 13: Using The Clip Leds

    These can be loaded at one time, or they can be brought into the MP-1 's working register one at a time (level 2 software). To load all 29 programs, press the STORE button. The STORE button will blink. Press BANK, and while holding it down, press 1.

  • Page 14: Midi Functions

    MP-1 sending program change 11, the MP-1 could "map" the reception of program 11 to memory 22 or any memory location from 1 thru 128 in the MP-1. This gives you the potential of "mapping" more than one MIDI program command to the same MP-1 memory number.

  • Page 15: Remote

    MIDI CABLE to phantom power the MC-1. This prevents the need to run AC power to the footswitch (the AC ADAPTER is connected to a jack on the rear panel of the MP-1 labeled 9VAC/DC). Second, you can use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable and plug the AC ADAPTER directly into the MC-1.

  • Page 16: Memory Preset Settings

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual 6.0 MEMORY PRESET SETTING The following 29 memory presets are loaded into the factory preset Program Storage Registers. Mem No Program OD1 OD2 MASTER BASS MID TREBLE PRSNCE LOOP DEPTH RATE VOICING Marshall Dist Notch grind...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Bass and Treble boost/cut 16dB:Mid and Presence boost/cut 12dB. TUBE COMPLEMENT Four stages of gain using two low noise 12AX7 A/202S. MIDI Specification:1.0 Rev. 3.3: Channel: 1-16, OMNI, OFF; Program Change: external programs 1-128, internal memory 1-128 and OUT (bypass);...

  • Page 18: Midi Specifications

    By sending in your warranty card, you are entitled to one free EPROM software update. Thereafter, updates are $50.00 each. You can send your unit to ADA for installation or we can send you the EPROM. Always Refer to qualified service personel for installation.

  • Page 19: Returning Units For Service

    ADA. Otherwise, send a copy of your original purchase invoice for proof of warranty coverage. 6. If the unit is not under warranty, ADA will bill you for the servicing and return shipping charges. We require payment in advance or cash on delivery (COD) for these charges.

  • Page 20: System Exclusive Messages

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual 10.0 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES RESET DEVICE <F0> System Exclusive Message 10 (SYSEX) <00> ADA Identifier <cc> Channel number <dd> Device number <01> Reset Device Command <xx> Message Checksum <F7> End of System Exclusive (EOX) .Causes the specified device to perform a reset operation.
  • Page 21 ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual DEVICE REASSIGN <F0> SYSEX <00> ADA Identifier <cc> Channel number <dd> Device number <04> Device reassign command <ee> New channel number <ff> New device number <xx> Message checksum <F7> DEVICE REASSIGN RESPONSE <F0> SYSEX <0D> ADA Identifier <cc>...
  • Page 22 ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual SET PARAMETERS <F0> SYSEX <00> ADA Identifier <cc> Channel number <dd> Device number <06> Set parameter command <PP> Program number <NN> Number of parameters <bb> Base parameter number <V1> Parameter 1 value <V N > Parameter n value <xx>...
  • Page 23 ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual NOTES ON ADA SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES All messages include a 7 bit 2's complement checksum taken over all the data bytes (does"' include the SYSEX. EOX. or checksum itself). Values are in “Humber" format (MS bits sent first): ≤...

  • Page 24: System Exclusive Map

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual 10.1 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MAP HEX ADDRESS 1 BYTE EACH Overdrive 2 Overdrive 1 Master Gain Bass Midrange Treble Presence Effects (0-Out, non-zero-ln) Depth (000-Off, 100-max. value) Rate (000-Off, 001-.1Hz. 100-max.) Voicing (0-S.S.,1-Dist., 2-Clean) Marshall is a registered trademark of Jim Marshall Ltd. Fender is a registered trademark of Fender Musical lnstruments.

  • Page 25: System Exclusive Parameter Values

    ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual 10.2 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE PARAMETER VALUES 1. Level 2 MIDI implementation 2. MIDI System Reset is ignored by MP-1 MIDI VALUE OVERDRIVE 1 & 2 DISPLAY VALUE 2.2. 10.0 Page 25 of 26...
  • Page 26 ADA MP-1 Owner’s manual MIDI VALUE MASTER GAIN DISPLAY VALUE 10.0 BASS & TREBLE MID & PRESENCE MIDI VALUE DISPLAY VALUE DISPLAY VALUE Page 26 of 26...

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