Ada 2fx Owner's Manual

ADA 2FX owners manual version 1

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 FEATURES

1.2 PRECAUTIONS

2.0 CONTROL FUNCTIONS

2.1 REAR PANEL

3.0 INITIAL SET-UP

3.1 INPUT/OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT

3.2 EFFECT SELECTION

3.3 REPEAT HOLD

3.4 DIGITAL FLANGER

3.5 DIGITAL CHORUS

3.6 DIGITAL DELAY

4.0 REMOTE FUNCTIONS

5.0 PATCH DIAGRAMS
FIGURE: 5-1 CLASSIC FLANGE

5-2 THICK CHORUS
5-3 STEREO DOUBLING
5-4 REPEAT ECHO
5-5 REPEAT HOLD
5-6 EVEN/ODD HARMONIC FLANGE with REVERB
5-7 LESLIE CHORUS with SLAPBACK ECHO
5-8 CHORUSED ECHO versus ECHOED CHORUS

6.0 SPECIFICATIONS

7.0 RETURNING UNITS FOR SERVICE

8.0 BLANK PATCH SHEETS

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ADA 2FX owners manual version 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ADA 2FX DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS. The 2FX combines the
latest in digital technology in an innovative performance oriented format. The DIGITAL
MULTI-EFFECTS' dedicated controls and two independent delay processors give you more
special effects processing power than any other digital delay in its class.
To properly set-up and familiarize yourself with your new DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS, read
and follow these operating instructions completely. Also, please take this time to fill-out and
return your enclosed WARRANTY CARD.

1.1 FEATURES

• Two independent effects at once.

• Over one second of delay at 17kHz bandwidth.

• Separate group of controls for each effect: Digital Flanger, Digital Chorus, and Digital

Echo.

• PATCH Switching System provides up to twelve combinations of effects.

• 10-to-1 sweep range for the widest digital flange and pitch modulation effects

available.

• LED RATE Indicator displays delay time for accurate real-time echo setting.

• Instantaneous logic-controlled FET switching.

• Remote footswitch control of Bypass, Flanger, Chorus, Digital Delay and Repeat

Hold.

• MEMORY BYPASS® function remembers the last combination of effects used.

• 90dB dynamic range.

• One year parts and labor warranty.

1.2 PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

2.0 CONTROL FUNCTIONS

INPUT LEVEL A pre-amp that boosts or attenuates the input signal.
CLIP An LED which indicates signal overload.
OUTPUT LEVEL Adjusts the EFFECT OUTPUT signal level up to +20dBM.
PATCH Reverses the position of effects when two effects are used (i.e.,

Flanger before Echo versus Echo before Flanger).

BYPASS Engages or bypasses the selected effects. LED indicates

effects are bypassed.

FLANGE Selects the DIGITAL FLANGER effect. Cancels the CHORUS

effect when engaged. LED indicates DIGITAL FLANGER is
engaged.

CHORUS Selects the DIGITAL CHORUS effect. Cancels the FLANGE

effect when engaged. LED indicates DIGITAL CHORUS is
engaged.

DELAY Selects the DIGITAL DELAY effect. LED indicates DIGITAL

DELAY is engaged.

REPEAT HOLD Engages the infinite repeat function if the DIGITAL DELAY

effect has been engaged. LED indicates REPEAT HOLD is
engaged.

PHASE INVERT Reverses the polarity of the flanged signal for positive or

negative flanging effects.

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