Rocktron REPLITONE MP Manual

Rocktron REPLITONE MP Manual

24-bit dsp professional guitar preamp & direct recording device

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16 Amplifier Emulations
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Direct Recording Capabilities
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128 User Programable Presets Available
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HUSH Noise Reduction
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Rocktron's Hallmark Effects
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Reverb, Delay, HUSH, & one additional
effect available at all times!
Suggested Footcontroller(s) - Rocktron MIDI Mate, Rocktron MIDI I.T.
Suggested MIDI Cable(s) - Rocktron M7 Pin MIDI Cable Model #
Suggested Power Amplifier(s) - Rocktron Velocity 100 (2x50 Watt)
Suggested Speaker Cabinets(s) - Rocktron Velocity S112 (1x12 cabs)
May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047,
4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617.
Digital Modeling Preamp
MANUAL
or Rocktron All Access.
RMM900
Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
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  • Page 1 Suggested Footcontroller(s) - Rocktron MIDI Mate, Rocktron MIDI I.T. or Rocktron All Access. Suggested MIDI Cable(s) - Rocktron M7 Pin MIDI Cable Model # RMM900 Suggested Power Amplifier(s) - Rocktron Velocity 100 (2x50 Watt) Suggested Speaker Cabinets(s) - Rocktron Velocity S112 (1x12 cabs) May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S.
  • Page 2 Your Rocktron RepliTone MP preamp has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Standard(s): IEC60065 Professional Audio/Video or Similar Equipment, EN55013:1997, EN61000-3-2 (1995) EN61000-3-3(1995), EN55020:1995, CSA E65-94 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction to the RepliTone MP........4 2. RepliTone MP Quick Start ..........5 3. RepliTone Models ............... 5 4. Precautions ................6 5. RepliTone Emulations ............7 6. Front Panel ................8 7. Rear Panel ................. 10 8. MIDI Implementation ............12 9.
  • Page 4: Introduction To The Replitone Mp

    For a thorough explanation of the RepliTone MP and its features, please read this manual care- fully and keep it for future reference. After removing the RepliTone MP from the box, save all pack- ing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit.
  • Page 5: Replitone Mp Quick Start

    Plug the supplied power adapter into the AC INPUT socket on the rear panel, and plug the other end into an AC wall socket. Connect your guitar to the INPUT jack. Press the POWER button on the RepliTone MP and then power on the Power amp. Select a PRESET position (or MANUAL).
  • Page 6: Precautions

    4. Precautions NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. •...
  • Page 7: Replitone Emulations

    Note: Fender, Marshall, Vox, Boogie and other amplifier model designations are all trade- marks of their respective owners and are not associated or affiliated with Rocktron. The names are used solely to describe the amplifier tones produced using the RepliTone's emulating software.
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    6. Front Panel POWER switch On/Off switch - Note: when powering up your rack be sure to turn all preamps and effects on first before you turn on your power amp. When powering down your rack set up always turn the power amp off first. INPUT jack This ¼"...
  • Page 9 DELAY LEVEL control Adjusts the overall level of the delayed signal at the output relative to the direct signal and other effect signals. (Delay is always available.) DELAY TIME button and LED Adjusts the current delay time. To set the delay time, tap the button twice at the interval desired (up to one second).
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    MIDI Mate or MIDI I.T. footcontrollers (available at your Rocktron dealer). We have designed the RepliTone MP to have a 7-pin Din connector where Pins 6 & 7 carry phantom power to a Rocktron MIDI Mate or MIDI I.T. footcontroller. Using this set up you can power your footcontroller directly from the RepliTone MP thus eliminating the need to plug in your footcontroller on stage.
  • Page 11 RepliTone MP's adapter (you do not have to plug your Rocktron foot controller's adapter into the back of the of the unit like you do on some other Rocktron models). Therefore, if you are using a 7-pin DIN MIDI cable do NOT plug your foot controller's adapter into the footcontroller itself. Doing so may damage the RepliTone MP and/or your foot controller.
  • Page 12: Midi Implementation

    ECUTE) button. LED's will flash, indicating success. To restore a single preset to factory settings on presets 16- 128 you will need to use the Replitone MP's PC Interface on our website or dump to a MIDI Sysex file. You can then save all of your presets and then restore all presets on the RepliTone MP following the instructions above.
  • Page 13 8. MIDI Implementation continued... Dump Functions To dump all presets: place the PRESET switch in the MANUAL position with the unit OFF. Press and hold the DELAY TIME (DUMP) button while turning on the power switch. The STORE (EXECUTE), DELAY TIME (DUMP) LED and the RATE (RESTORE) LED's will start flashing.
  • Page 14 Continuous Controller Assignments - Version 1.00 The Controller Assignments for some of the RepliTone MP's parameters such as volume, delay, reverb and effects can be adjusted for "real-time" control by continuous controller assignments or midi and/or expresssion pedal. Here are the RepliTone assignments:...
  • Page 15: Pc Interface

    You can then download the presets to fit the appropriate gigs. 1) Download the Rocktron RepliTone MP Preset Manager at www.rocktron.com. 2) Open the RepliTone MP Preset Manager on your PC. Try to move one of the slider bars to make sure the program is working correctly.
  • Page 16: Effects

    10. Effects There are some great sounding, Rocktron Intellifex quality effects in the RepliTone MP. To pick the effect you want to hear, turn the EFFECT knob. You can control the character of the effect by tapping the RATE button and turning the EFFECT ADJUST knob.
  • Page 17 HUSH is Rocktron's patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH HUSH system contained in the RepliTone MP is a fully digital implementation achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The HUSH circuit is located after the A/D converter in the signal chain to reduce any noise generated from the guitar and the A/D converter.
  • Page 18 Effects, continued... Reverb The Reverb function is always available independent of the setting of the EF- FECT SELECT knob. It simulates the natural acoustics of playing in a large hall or auditorium. This is also known as "ambience". Reverb is useful for creating a "surf guitar" sound or for adding sustain to clean guitars.
  • Page 19: Connections

    Connections Connecting the RepliTone MP to a Power Amp...
  • Page 20 Connections, continued..Connecting the RepliTone MP to effects equipment...
  • Page 21 Connections, continued..Connecting the RepliTone MP to MIDI equipment 5-pin DIN 7-pin DIN (provided phantom power) or 5-pin DIN...
  • Page 22 In this set up you do not need a power amp - just the PA's power. Additionally, you can produce professional sounding recordings with the RepliTone MP - plug the MP directly into your home studio and you will hear why our amp simulations are world class and sound like the real thing!
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Maximum Output Level 1/4 Left and Right Output Jacks 7-pin Din - Pins 6&7 Carry Phantom Power to run MIDI In Rocktron MIDI Mate and MIDI I.T. Footcontrollers. 5-pin Din MIDI Thru/Out 9VAC / 3.4A Power Requirements 1/4" stereo jack (TRS) for send and return. Tip is left Effects Loop channel.
  • Page 24: Other Rocktron Products

    Check out some of our other products: Rack Gear Gainiac (preamp w/12ax7 tube) Chameleon 2000 (preamp w/multi-effects) Voodu Valve (preamp w/12ax7 tube and multi-effects) Prophesy (our top of the line preamp with multi-effects) Intellifex On Line (Multi-effects processor) HUSH Super C (guitar noise silencing system) Vendetta VP4 Preamp (All Tube 4-Channel Guitar preamp - 2 Rack Space) Stomp Boxes: Rampage Distortion, Tsunami Chorus, Austin Gold Overdrive,...
  • Page 28 Rocktron -A Division of GHS Corporation 2813 Wilber Avenue Battle Creek MI 49015 Rocktron Phone: 1-(616)-968-3351 Email: info@rocktron.com Check us out on the web at: www.rocktron.com 2002-0001 Rev. 1/03/02...

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