For best results when running with a power amplifier • • Run volume control higher on your power amp Run Output level control as low as possible on MP-1 When using rack mount effects units with power amp • • • • From ADA’s output (A or B) Into input of effects unit Out from effects unit Into input of power amplifier When using ADA MP-1 with tube head amplifier • Out from ADA’s output (A or B) • Into effects-loop’s ¼” Return jack on tube amplifier When using ADA MP-1 with effects and a tube head amplifi
“Chorus Clean” - #90 Overdrive 1: Overdrive 2: Bass: Mid: Treble: Presence: Fx Loop: Depth: Rate: Voicing: 2.8 3.2 16 0 6 12 In 40 1.3 Tube-Clean “Dry Clean” - 91 Overdrive 1: Overdrive 2: Bass: Mid: Treble : Presence: Fx Loop: Depth: Rate: Voicing: “Warm Clean” - #92 Overdrive 1: Overdrive 2: Bass: Mid: Treble: Presence: Fx Loop: Depth: Rate: Voicing: 2.8 3.4 16 2 6 8 In 0 0 Tube-Clean “Clean Blues” - #93 (Single Coil) Overdrive 1: 4.6 Overdrive 2: 3.
“Shimmery Chorus” - #96 Overdrive 1: 2.8 Overdrive 2: 3.2 Bass: 16 Mid: -2 Treble: 6 Presence: 12 Fx Loop: In Depth: 26 Rate: 1.3 Voicing: Tube-Clean “Classic Rock” - #97 Overdrive 1: Overdrive 2: Bass: Mid: Treble: Presence: Fx Loop: Depth: Rate: Voicing: “Hot Rodded Marshall” - #98 Overdrive 1: 7.0 Overdrive 2: 4.0 Bass: 16 Mid: 4 Treble: 9 Presence: 6 Fx Loop: In Depth: 0 Rate: 0 Voicing: Tube-Distortion “Thick-N-Heavy” - #99 Overdrive 1: 7.0 Overdrive 2: 5.
MIDI PROGRAMMABLE TUBE PRE-AMP OWNER’S MANUAL MP-1 (version 2) th 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.
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 MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE SAVE/LOAD MEMORY PROTECT TECHNICAL FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS DICTIONARY-HIDDEN COMMANDS REAR PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE VERSION SELF
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. To properly set-up and familiarize yourself with the MP-1, read and follow these operating instructions completely. If you can't wait and want to jump right into the MP-1, go to the QUICK SET-UP section of this manual.
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Locate the MP-l out of direct sunlight. Avoid locations subject to vibration, excessive dust, heat, or cold. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: Keep this manual for future reference. CLEANING: Do not clean your MP-1 with chemical solvents. Use only a clean, dry cloth.
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. If you have stereo effects and want to retain stereo imaging, connect the MP-l OUTPUTS A&B to the line level inputs (left & right) of your effect device.
SYSTEM POWER-UP With any audio system you should apply AC power to components in the order of signal flow. Turn on the first device in the audio chain first and the last device in the audio chain last. When turning your system off, use the reverse procedure! 1. Turn the MP-l power switch to the "ON" position. 2. Turn on any effects units you have connected. 3. Turn on your power amp. 4. Select program number 1 on your MP-l. 5. 5.
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. If you hear unwanted clipping and the LEDS flash while you play, you should lower the level of the parameter which is clipping as indicated by the CLIP LEDS. STORE MODE: 1. Press the STORE button.
FACTORY PRESETS 1 Marshall 2 Notched Grind 3 Liquid Grind 4 Edge Rhythm 5 Saturated Notch 6 Clean with Compression 7 Clean and Warm 8 Compressed Vibrato 9 Over Chorused Clean 10 Beefy Fender 11 Brittle Rhythm 12 Chorused Lead 13 Classic Clean 14 Shimmering Clean 15 Slap Funk 16 Flanged Rockman 17 Tubular Metal 18 Clean Flange 19 Straight Ahead Metal 20 Classic Overdrive 21 Damped Lead 22 Notched Lead 23 Dry Lead 24 Rockman 25 Crystal Clean 26 Sparkling Chorus 27 Compressed Chorus 28 Mild Grind 29 Compressed
MIDI SELECT MIDI CHANNEL 1. Press the MIDI CHNL button on the front panel of your MP-1. It will light up. 2. Use the up or down arrow buttons to select MIDI channel 1 on the display. 3. When the number 1 is displayed, press the MIDI CHNL button to store your selection and exit the MIDI channel edit mode. 4. Assign your MC-1 MIDI controller, and any connected MIDI effects to MIDI channel 1.
your computer or sequencer. If transferring data from one MP-l to another, use one MIDI cable at a time to avoid MIDI feedback. SINGLE PROGRAM SAVE: 1. Select the program you wish to save to disk (see "accessing programs" section of this manual.) 2. Press the STORE button. It will light. 3. Press the BANK button and while holding the BANK button down press the number 5 button. The display will read "Sending Current." When the display returns to the program number, the save process is complete.
DUAL FUNCTION CONTROLS: IN PLAY MODE: BANK 0 THRU 9 MIDI CHNL PRGM MEM Enter a bank number (0 to 12) by using the up or down arrows. After bank selection, you must select the "ones" digit using the buttons labeled (0 to 9) to exit bank select mode. Selects the "ones" digit of the program number. Selects the MIDI channel edit mode. Use up or down arrows to select MIDI channel 1 to 16, ALL (OMNI) or OFF. Selects the external MIDI program number to be mapped. Selects the internal program number for mapping.
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. Press the BANK button and while holding the BANK button down press the number button which corresponds to the command you wish to view. 2. The display will show me hidden command.
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. Additional checks are made when data is received in the form of MIDI System Exclusive messages.
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. When tube replacement becomes necessary, we recommend that you use only ADA factory tested replacement tubes for the cleanest and quietest performance possible.
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. +4dB@ 160Hz., -2dB@250Hz., -2dB@ 1kHz., +2dB@ 1.6kHz., -4db@2.5kHz., +4dB@4kHz., -8dB@6.3kHz. If your EQ has less bands concentrate on the following, in order of importance: roll off past 4kHz., notch at 2.5kHz., and boost at 1.6kHz.
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION FUNCTION CHANNEL default changed PROGRAM CHANGE true# mapped# CONTROL CHANGE local control SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE single program save single program load All program save All program load Remote parameter edit TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED 1-16, OFF, ALL 1-16, OFF, ALL 1-16, OFF, ALL 1-16, OFF, ALL 1-128 1-128 1-128 1-128 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Page 16
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 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
