PROGRAMMABLE 24-BIT DSP GUITAR PREAMP User's Manual HUSH® Licensed by ® 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. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending. Your Chameleon Online has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): Standard(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN55022, EN50082-1 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. Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic products. To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s). Copyright © 1997 Rocktron Corporation. All rights reserved. Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................ 2 POWER REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE .................................................................................... 2 2. Quick Reference ......................................................................................... 3 Selecting a Preset .......................................................................................................... 3 Changing Preset Parameters ........................................................................................ 3 Storing Changed Parameters ........................................................................................ 3 3. Front Panel .................................................................................................. 4 4. Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 6 5. Connections ................................................................................................ 8 Using the Chameleon with a stereo power amp and guitar cabinets ............................ 8 Using the Chameleon direct into a mixing console ....................................................... 9 6. Operating Format ..................................................................................... 10 Chameleon Functions and Parameter Descriptions .................................................... 11 GLOBAL Function ........................................................................................................ 12 MIXER Function ........................................................................................................... 13 HIGH GAIN Function ................................................................................................... 14 LOW GAIN Function .................................................................................................... 15 HUSH® Function ......................................................................................................... 16 PRE EQ (EXPERT) Function ...................................................................................... 17 POST EQ (EXPERT) Function .................................................................................... 18 COMPRESSOR Function ............................................................................................ 19 SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function .............................................................................. 20 WAH-WAH Function .................................................................................................... 21 PHASER Function ....................................................................................................... 22 FLANGER Function ..................................................................................................... 23 TREMOLO Function .................................................................................................... 24 PITCH SHIFT Function ............................................................................................... 25 PITCH SHIFT INTERVALS ......................................................................................... 26 CHORUS Function ...................................................................................................... 27 DELAY Function .......................................................................................................... 28 REVERB Function ....................................................................................................... 30 7. Chameleon Configurations ...................................................................... 31 H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Configuration ..................................................................... 31 H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration .................................................................... 34 H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration ................................................................... 37 H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration ................................................................... 40 WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration ..................................................................... 43 PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration ................................................................... 46 L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Configuration ...................................................................... 49 L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration .................................................................... 52 L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration ................................................................... 55 L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration .................................................................... 58 WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration ..................................................................... 61 PHASE, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration ................................................................. 64 8. Operating the Chameleon ........................................................................ 67 Selecting a preset: ....................................................................................................... 67 Changing preset parameters: ...................................................................................... 68 Storing changed preset parameters: ............................................................................ 69 Selecting a configuration: ............................................................................................ 71 Editing a preset title: .................................................................................................... 73 Controller Assignments ............................................................................................... 75 Tap Delay .................................................................................................................... 78 Program Changes ........................................................................................................ 80 MIDI Channels ............................................................................................................. 82 MIDI Dump/Load .......................................................................................................... 84 Factory Restore ........................................................................................................... 90 Selecting a Power on Preset: ...................................................................................... 94 Using the Chameleon with a Rocktron All Access® in REMOTE mode ..................... 95 9. Appendix .................................................................................................... 98 Error Messages ............................................................................................................ 98 MIDI Implementation .................................................................................................... 99 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 100 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Chameleon® Online! The Chameleon Online features presets created and uploaded by Rocktron users from all over the world to Rocktron's World Wide Web site. These presets can be easily updated from the "Patch Bay" at Rocktron's web page. In addition, you can also upload your own custom presets to share with other online users. For instructions on downloading and uploading Chameleon presets, please visit our web site at "http://www.rocktron.com" and click "Patch Bay". The Chameleon Online is a 24-bit DSP professional guitar preamp providing 12 unparalleled effect algorithms and superb sound quality never before heard from a digital guitar preamp. Complete programmability and full MIDI implementation are coupled with a user-friendly operating format to ensure that designing unique and useful preset sounds is as simple as possible. In addition, the Chameleon® Online also features: · Advanced Speaker Simulation, which provides a strikingly realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet at line-level for direct mixer input or headphone listening. · Full parametric Pre and Post EQ gives the user complete EQ control over each preset. · Hush Systems' HUSH® noise reduction provides noise reduction while playing and complete silence when not. · Variac Simulation, like a conventional Variac, adjusts the level at which the preamp begins to distort. This provides more gain in high-gain applications, and allows for full-bodied cleaner presets which just begin to distort when the strings are attacked harder. · Internal Wah-Wah allows the player to use an expression pedal for Wah-Wah effects instead of running long audio cables out to a conventional Wah-Wah pedal. · High-quality digital effects, including: - Reverb - Tremolo - Pitch Shifting - Chorus · XLR Outputs for direct mixer input. - Phasing - Flanging - Compression - Delay For a thorough explanation of the Chameleon Online and its features, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. After removing the Chameleon from the box, save all packing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit. 1 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. · Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings. · The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD. POWER REQUIREMENTS This unit accepts power from the 9VAC/2A adaptor supplied with the unit. This 9 volt RMS AC voltage is internally processed by a voltage doubler which generates a bipolar ±15 volts to maintain the headroom and sound quality of professional, studio quality equipment. Using an external power source such as this minimizes excessive noise and hum problems often associated with internal transformers, providing optimal performance for the user. OPERATING TEMPERATURE Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures. 2 2. Quick Reference Selecting a Preset STEP 1 STEP 2 Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset. Press the RECALL button to call up the selected preset. STEP 7 Storing Changed Parameters Press the STORE button to start the storing procedure. If you wish to save the altered preset in the current preset location, press the STORE button a second time. If you wish to store the altered preset in a different preset location, turn the PRESET control to the desired preset number, then press STORE a second time. STEP 9 When storing into a different preset location, the Chameleon will display "COPY TITLE TOO?". If you wish to copy the title from the previous preset, press STORE a thir ...