Editing And Storing Programs; Edit Mode - Ada MB-1 Owner's Manual

ADA MB-1 owners manual version 2
via the MIDI Map, but if you want to get to one of them from MIDI you can store a copy of the
desired preset programs in one of the 256 user programs" and select it that way.
The MB-1 understands MIDI System Exclusive messages which allow you to use a computer
or sequencer to save and restore your programs. Other System Exclusive messages allow
you to change individual parameters in the working registers or in user programs with a patch
editor on your MIDI equipped computer. A programmer's guide and specification is available
directly from ADA or from your authorized ADA dealer if you decide you want to get into MIDI
control at this level.
SET CODE
The MB-1's SECURITY CODE feature enables you to lockout the front panel functions.
When you have completed programming your unit it is a good idea to "SET CODE" in order
to protect internal memory from being altered inadvertently. The MB-1 is shipped from the
factory with the SECURITY CODE OFF. To set your personal security code and lock the
front panel:
1. Press the STORE button. It will light.
2. Press the Bank button and while holding the BANK button down press the number 3
button.
3. The display will read SEt CodE - - - -
4. Enter a four digit number which you will easily remember
5. Press the STORE button. Your MB-1 is now in lock out mode and your personal
security code must be entered upon prompt to unlock the MB-1 and permit any front
panel operations.
NOTE: In the event that you forget your personal security code, you may unlock the MB-1 by
entering the default security code. The default security code is: 2001.

EDITING AND STORING PROGRAMS

EDIT MODE

Note: We recommend programming your "cleanest/loudest bass guitar tone" program first.
Get it as loud as you can without any distortion. You should then use this program as a
volume reference while building the rest of your programs, in particular the MASTER
parameters. From this reference you will be able to match or decrease the level of clean
programs. Overdrive programs can then be set louder, equal to, or less than your reference.
1. Press the PRESET or INTERNAL PRGM button to get into the desired storage area
Note: Although It is possible to edit a factory (preset) program it is not possible to
store a program in factory (preset) locations 1 through 79. Pressing "store" accesses
internal program locations 1 through 256 where all edited programs can be stored.
2. Press the EDIT button. It will light
3. Press the Input button for the desired voice, Tube or Solid State. Note: you may use
both Tube and Solid State voices together
4. Use the up and/or down arrow buttons to adjust the input level
5. Press the Master button for the desired voice
6. Use the up/down arrow buttons to set the master level. Input adjusts the amount of
gain for the corresponding voice. Master adjusts the output level for the
corresponding voice and its mix relationship to the other voice. Once you have
established Input and Master levels for at least one voice, you will be able to listen to
the program as you edit it. Note: at this stage, pressing the up and down arrow
buttons together will reset the MASTER to 0.
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