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Ada MP-1 CLASSIC Owner's Manual

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MIDI PROGRAMMABLE TUBE PRE-AMP
OWNER'S MANUAL MP-1 CLASSIC
(version 1)
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Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 20
of november 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.adadepot.com

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  • Page 1 Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 20 of november 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 ADA MP-1 Classic owner’s manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES ONLY FROM ADA! PRECAUTIONS QUICKSETUP – I CAN'T WAIT! SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER SELECT MIDI CHANNEL DETAILED SETUP AUDIOCONNECTIONS EFFECTS LOOP HOOKUP MIDI HOOKUP SYSTEM POWER-UP ACCESSING PROGRAMS FUNCTIONS PARAMETERS OVERVIEW VOICING OVERDRIVE 1 & 2...
  • Page 3 ADA MP-1 Classic owner’s manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ADA MP-1 CLASSIC MIDI Programmable Tube Guitar Preamp. You now own one of the most tonally flexible and technologically advanced guitar amplification devices available. Your MP-1 CLASSIC will store 128 programs of exactly the right tone, no matter what kind of music you play.

  • Page 4: Quick Setup

    Stage Output to the input of the power amp. Using a 12 to 16 gauge speaker cable, connect the power amp output to a speaker cabinet. Hint: For best signal to noise ratio and tone when using the MP-1 CLASSIC with a combo amp, bypass the combo amp's preamp stage using the above patch configuration.

  • Page 5: Midi Hookup

    MP-1 CLASSIC, connect the MP-1 CLASSIC's MIDI OUT jack to the MIDI IN jack on your MIDI effects unit, and make sure the MP-1 CLASSIC is in MIDI PRGM mode by pressing the MIDI PRGM button on the front panel.

  • Page 6: Accessing Programs

    ACCESSING PROGRAMS The MP-1 CLASSIC is shipped from the factory with 39 Preset programs in Internal Program locations 1-39. Factory Preset programs can be reloaded at any time (one at a time or all 39 at once). The MP-1 CLASSIC has storage capacity for 128 user programs. User programs are available for editing when the INTERNAL PRGM button is lit or through the MIDI IN jack.
  • Page 7 Each band is adjustable in 2dB steps with a range of -12dB to +12dB. It is important to note that the ADA'S exclusive contour sets the tone shape differently for each Voice. The result is that the usable range of each of the tone controls is over its full range.

  • Page 8: Editing And Storing Programs

    EDITING AND STORING PROGRAMS EDITING A PROGRAM The easiest way to discover the power of the MP-1 CLASSIC is to modify the factory Preset programs To build a library of sounds from scratch, we recommend tweaking in your "cleanest/loudest guitar tone" program first. Get it as loud as you can without any distortion.
  • Page 9 Program, go to the section called "STORE AN EDITED PROGRAM below. Hint: The MP-1 CLASSIC is monitored at five points along its signal path for clipping via the front panel CLIP LED's. If any of the LED's flash on and off while playing, momentary overloading is occurring in the MP-1 CLASSIC.

  • Page 10: Copying A Program

    ADA MP-1 Classic owner’s manual STORING AN EDITED PROGRAM Hint: Pressing "Store" accesses internal program locations 1 through 128 where all edited programs can be stored. 1. Press the STORE button. It will light and the display will show the Bank number and an underscore for the ones digit 2.

  • Page 11: Midi Section

    Cable (obtainable from your dealer as ADA part number 401016), the AC adapter included with the MIDI Controller is unplugged from the Controller and moved to (he PHANTOM POWER IN jack at the rear of the MP-1 CLASSIC. The standard five-pin MIDI Cable is then replaced with the seven-pin MIDI Cable.

  • Page 12: Midi System Exclusive

    The MP-1 CLASSIC 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 CLASSIC to INTERNAL PRGM number 1, program change 2 will change the MP-1 CLASSIC to INTERNAL PRGM number 2 etc.
  • Page 13 101-109 for back up in case you accidentally modify one of them. SENDING A SINGLE PROGRAM VIA MIDI Select a program to save to disk or to send to another MP-1 CLASSIC (See "accessing programs" section of this manual.) Press the STORE button.

  • Page 14: Reference Section

    Puts the MP-1 CLASSIC in MIDI PRGM mode (selects the MIDI Map storage register). EDIT MODE FUNCTIONS Places the MP-1 CLASSIC into Edit mode. The display reads "Edit" until a parameter is selected. Display then shows the value of the selected parameter Use the and V arrows to Λ...

  • Page 15: Phantom Power

    ADA MP-1 Classic owner’s manual DICTIONARY (HELP) MODE The MP-1 CLASSIC's hidden commands may be reviewed at any time while in play mode by pressing and holding the BANK-UP button in combination with the desired function's command number button. We call this feature "Dictionary mode". The action being described...

  • Page 16: Software Version

    Err 3 and Err 4 are an indication that the SYSEX file just sent to the unit's MIDI IN jack is not in accordance with the ADA MIDI SYSEX specification. Neither Err 3 nor Err 4 is an indication of a problem within the unit. Err 5 and Err 6 are indications that the memory hardware has problems and should be replaced.
  • Page 17 TUBE & BATTERY REPLACEMENT The MP-1 CLASSIC uses a 3-volt Lithium battery which maintain power for program storage while the MP-1 CLASSIC is unplugged from in AC supply. Expected battery life is 8-10 years. Should replacement be necessary, contact a qualified service technician.

  • Page 18: Appendix A Midi For The Guitarist

    MIDI Program Change. The following is a quick overview of how to use MIDI to control your ADA preamp and all of your effects simply and easily. All guitarists are familiar with channel-switching amps --and what they can do for on-stage tonal versatility--but most amps have only 2 or 3 channels.

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