Fender Cyber-Twin-SE Operation Manual
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Fender®Cyber–Twin®SE Amplifier
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
CORONA, CA USA
Copyright ©2004 by FMIC
Trademarks
Fender®, Cyber–Twin®, Telecaster®, Stratocaster®,
Blackface™, Dyna–Touch™, Mr. Gearhead™,
Virtual Tone Interpolation™, Hot Rod™, Bassman®, Deluxe Reverb®,
Princeton®, Twin Reverb®, Innovate...Don’t Emulate®and all related
logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of FMIC.
Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Fender®Cyber–Twin®SE Amplifier
• Read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all
warnings.
• Only connect the electric line cord to an earth
grounded AC receptacle in accordance with the
voltage and frequency ratings listed under INPUT
POWER on the rear panel of this product.
• WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Unplug the AC power line cord before cleaning the
unit exterior (use a damp cloth only). Wait until the
unit is completely dry before reconnecting it to
power.
• Maintain at least 6 inches of unobstructed air space
behind the unit to allow for proper ventilation and
cooling of the unit.
• This product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other
products that produce heat.
• This product may be equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade wider than the other). This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this plug.
• Protect the power cord from being pinched or
abraded.
• This product should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when: the power supply cord or the plug
has been damaged; or objects have fallen, or liquid
has been spilled onto the product; or the product has
been exposed to rain; or the product does not
appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or the product has been
dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
• Only use a cart or stand with this product that is
recommended by this product’s manufacturer.
• The power supply cord of this product should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not drip nor splash liquids, nor place liquid filled
containers on the unit.
• CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Fender®amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are
capable of producing very high sound pressure levels
which may cause temporary or permanent hearing
damage. Use care when setting and adjusting
volume levels during use.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
if help is needed.
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• This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels localized within the enclosure of the unit.
• This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying literature for safe operation of the unit.
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Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cyber-Twin®SE Introduction and Features . . . . . . 6
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Overview Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Panel—
•INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•TRIM 9
•GAIN 9
•VOLUME 9
•TREBLE / MIDDLE / BASS 9
•PRESENCE 9
•REVERB 9
•MASTER 9
•QUICK ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•SAVE 10
•TUNER 10
•NOISE GATE 10
•TAP 10
•PEAK & MIDI LEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•HUM REDUCTION 11
•FX LEVEL / FX VAL1 / FX VAL2 11
•DISPLAY & DATA WHEEL 11
•AMP / FX 11
•UTILITY 11
•EXIT 11
Rear Panel—
•POWER / IEC SOCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•FOOTSWITCH 12
•EXPRESSION PEDAL 12
•REVERB/FX BYPASS 12
•MIDI IN / MIDI OUT / MIDI THRU . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•SPDIF OUTPUT 13
•HEADPHONES 13
•LINE OUTPUT 13
•EFFECTS LOOP 13
•SPEAKER OUTPUT 13
2 2 ✧✧Amp Edit Mode
Amp Edit Mode
•NAME CHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
•TONE STACK TYPE 14
•TONE STACK LOCATION 14
•DRIVE CIRCUITRY 14
•REVERB TYPE 14
•REVERB IN LEVEL (DWELL) 14
•REVERB TONE (SHAPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
•REVERB TIME 15
•REVERB DIFFUSION 15
•TIMBRE 15
•SPEAKER PHASE 15
•COMPRESSION 15
•NOISEGATE DEPTH 15
•NOISEGATE THRESHOLD 15
•EXPRESSION PEDAL ASSIGNMENT 15
•CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENT 15
•REVERB / FX BYPASS 15
3 3 ✧✧FX Edit Mode
FX Edit Mode
Effects Edit Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Effects and Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 4 ✧✧Utility Mode
Utility Mode
•MEMORY PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•S/PDIF PATCHING 24
•CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER NUMBER 24
•MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL 24
•MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL 24
•MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE ID 24
•MIDI PRESET MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•MIDI CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER ECHO 25
•FACTORY PRESET RESTORE 25
•MIDI DUMP UTILITIES 25
•MIDI DUMP ANY PRESET 25
•MIDI DUMP ALL PRESETS 25
5 5 ✧✧Appendices
Appendices
1 MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2 MIDI Program and Control Changes. . . . . . . . . 27
3 SysEx ◊ MIDI Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 SysEx ◊ Edit Preset Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5 SysEx ◊ Handshake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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1) Make sure the POWER switch is off.
2) Connect the supplied power cord in
compliance with the Important Safety
Instructions on 3.
3) Turn MASTER level to minimum (1).
4) Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack, then
switch POWER on.
5) While playing guitar, adjust the TRIM level so
that the green LEDSare on most of the
time and the red LEDflashes
occasionally at peak playing levels.
Set MASTER to desired level.
6) Rotate the DATA WHEEL to explore Amp
Design presets. Amp settings and internal
circuitry will change automatically! (You will
hear the presets change instantly, before the
motorized knobs “catch up.”)
NOTE: You can interrupt the motorized
rotation of a knob simply by grabbing it and
turning it.
7) Turn to page 8 for an overview of the basic
operation of your Cyber–Twin SE™.
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Custom Shop presets were created by various players fluent in the corresponding musical styles. The appropriate
model of guitar was used wherever possible, ala Jimi with a maple-necked Stratocaster®.
Consequently, some presets may seem to be more “trebly” or “bassy” than you would prefer, or seem louder or
quieter than some of the other presets. This is natural, because if person “A” plays a Telecaster®in a tiled room, and
person “B” uses a Jazz guitar in a carpeted room, they will achieve very different end results. You can easily move
the knob settings and store your changes if desired. Most of our Cyber-presets are designed to let the unique
character of your instrument and playing style come through. That’s why thousands of pros and hobbyists alike have
added the Cyber-Twin®SE to their tone toolbox!
Enjoy!
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Your new Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier is the crowning achievement of Fender’s most advanced
research and development project. Brought to you by the same Tone–team that created the
original Cyber–Tw in™ amplifier, the Cyber-Twin®SE (Second Edition) is refined and updated
with additional amp designs and effects. Cyber–Series amplifiers are endowed with Fender’s
exclusive
Virtual Tone Interpolation™
technology (patent number 6,222,110). VTI™ technology
enables the Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier to be different amplifiers according to circuit design.
Starting with a virtual circuit board, the Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier "rewires" its fundamental
architecture (tubes, resistors, capacitors, etc.) to become the essence of all the amplifier
greats — Fender’s Blackface™, Dyna–Touch™, Tweed and Modern amps, and even the best
of the British amps!
The Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier allows you to be the amp designer. Start with one of 150
permanent amp and effect setups stored within the Cyber-Twin®SE amp—twist some knobs,
make some changes, then SAVE to one of the 100 rewritable preset locations reserved
onboard for your original amplifier designs. MIDI implementation on the Cyber-Twin®SE
amplifier enables you to transfer presets to and from the amp for backup to a PC, or for
exchange with other Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier players.
The Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier also puts a huge array of studio–quality effects at your command:
Reverb, Modulation and Delay effects, enough to satisfy most any sonic appetite. And many
are in stereo, so you can use the line outputs or headphones to enjoy a fully ambient stereo
dimension. The Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier’s Dyna–Touch™ power amp circuitry and Celestion
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speakers deliver powerful, responsive Tone to you and your audience.
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• 40 character display shows you menu options, prompts and amp design information
• The data wheel enables you to select a dynamic range of settings
• 5 modes of operation: •Play •Amp Edit •FX Edit •Utility •Tuner
• 8 motorized knobs automatically rotate to adjust to preset selections, MIDI continuous controller
sequences and input from a MIDI pedal or analog expression pedal
• 250 amplifier design presets:
• Fender Custom Shop – 100 custom amp designs including effects
• Player’s Lounge – 100 of your own (rewritable) amp and effects designs
• Your Amp Collection – 50 classic amp designs as originally manufactured
• MIDI implementation:
• 24 continuous controllers for automatic, sequenced control of amplifier settings
• An assignable continuous controller for remote control of a dynamic parameter
• 4 system exclusive functions for transferring presets and updating systems
• 16 drive circuitry selections: • 12 tube types, • 4 solid state types including new Extreme setting
• 2 vacuum tubes are used in the tube drive and the analog circuitry, (12AX7WC), now externally accessible
• 6 tone stacks, each with 2 location parameters (before/after the drive circuitry)
• 43 FX (effects) selections with 4–5 adjustable parameters each:
• 10 delay FX • 11 modulation FX • 3 special FX • 4 FX combinations • 14 new FX
• 11 Reverb types with 4 adjustable parameters each
• 4 compression level settings
• A hum reduction button to reduce line noise
• 3 noise gate levels with an adjustable depth parameter
• 8 timbre types give instant tone shaping for style accent or balance
• 4 line/speaker phase settings allow you to reverse the polarity of each speaker independently
• 8 reverb/effects bypass combinations (or vibratone rotor speed) that you can toggle by footswitch
• 4 quick access keys for one button access to favorite amp design presets
• 4 button footswitch for hands free selection of your quick access presets
• The expression pedal jack allows you to control nearly every preset controllable parameter with an analog
expression pedal (optional)
• 130 watts of stereo output power, (65 watts per channel)
• Two 12AX7 preamp tubes
• Two 12 inch, 8 ohm Celestion®G12T-100 speakers
• 1 stereo digital line output, RCA SPDIF jack for connection to digital sound equipment
• 2 stereo XLR impedance balanced output jacks, with mono/stereo selection switch
• 3 effects loop jacks (mono out, and mono or stereo in) with -10dbv/+4dbu switch
• 2 speaker extension jacks for experimenting with other external speaker cabinets
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This page introduces key concepts for the basic operation of your
Cyber–Twin S E ™. The following pages provide an overview of each item
on the front and rear panels.
The DISPLAY shows vital information and menus for the Cyber-Twin®SE.
The DATA WHEEL works dynamically with the display giving you full control
over preset selection, effect parameters and system configuration. The
display also responds to the use of panel knobs or buttons providing
useful information. You can enter different MODES to edit amplifier designs,
effects and system utilities; each mode determines the functions of the
display and data wheel.
PLAY MODE is active whenever the Cyber-Twin®SE amplifier is first
switched on. After booting up, the display will show information about the
current preset. The first line displays the preset location (bank/number)
and name. The second line displays the type of tone stack controls (treble,
middle, bass), tone stack location (pre/post distortion) and the active
effect. In play mode, the data wheel selects presets.
There are three banks of PRESETS. The FENDER CUSTOM SHOP (C00-C99)
and YOUR AMP COLLECTION (A00-A49) are permanent presets. The
PLAYER’S LOUNGE (P00-P99) presets are rewritable for you to save your own
amp and effect designs.
The Cyber-Twin®SE is instantly reconfigured to the settings saved within
a selected preset. The 8 MOTORIZED knobs on the Cyber-Twin®SE
automatically adjust to the preset settings. You can safely interrupt knob
rotation anytime by manually stopping it. Note that the display will
temporarily indicate knob position when turned manually.
Changes you make to amplifier settings (volume, tone, effects, etc.) will be
lost upon selecting a different preset or turning the amplifier off, unless you
save them. SAVE simply by pressing SAVE, selecting a Player’s Lounge
preset to overwrite and pressing SAVE again. The SAVE LE
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blinks
as a reminder to save settings once a change is made. NOTE: MEMORY
PROTECTION must be disabled before you can save! (see page 24).
AMP EDIT MODE, FX EDIT MODE and UTILITY MODE are activated by pressing
the corresponding buttons to the right of the display. Use these modes for
modifying amp design, selecting and editing effects and for system
management. TUNER MODE is activated using the TUNER button; use it to
tune your guitar. PLAY MODE is reactivated by pressing EXIT. Use it to play
guitar!
Two FOOTSWITCHES are supplied with your Cyber-Twin®SE. Connect them
to the appropriate rear panel jacks to enable remote selection of your
Quick Access buttons and Reverb/Effects bypass.
Each preset contains a complete set
of amplifier and effects settings.
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Front Panel Overview
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A. INPUT JACK
Input connection for your guitar.
B. TRIM
Sets the input signal level for proper analog–to–digital conversion. Adjust
TRIM so that most of the green LEDs
stay on at normal playing
levels and the red LED
flashes occasionally while playing at peak
intensity. This knob is not preset programmable nor motorized.
C. GAIN
Adjusts the distortion level and contributes to overall amplifier loudness.
Use VOLUME {D} to compensate for any undesired volume level change
resulting from a GAIN level change.
D. VOLUME
Adjusts the post–distortion signal level and contributes to overall amp
loudness. Use in conjunction with GAIN {C} to normalize volume
differences between presets.
Several knobs affect the overall loudness of the amplifier:
Preset MIDI Expression Pedal
Knob Function Programmable Controllable Controllable
TRIM Supply proper signal level to DSP NO NO NO
GAIN Adjust distortion level YES YES YES
VOLUME Equalize level differences between presets YES YES YES
MASTER Global volume and maximum level governing NO YES YES
E. TREBLE / MIDDLE / BASS
Adjusts tone in the high–, mid–, and low–frequency ranges respectively.
F. PRESENCE
Adjusts tone in the ultra-high frequency range after the distortion circuitry
for a crisp tone sparkle.
G. REVERB
Adjusts the level of the active Reverb. Enter AMP edit mode to select
Reverb types and edit Reverb parameters (see page 14).
H. MASTER VOLUME
Controls the overall loudness of the amplifier globally, independent of any
preset. MASTER VOLUME is not preset programmable, although it is
motorized so that it can be controlled remotely by expression pedal or MIDI.
Remote operation of MASTER VOLUME is limited to a maximum value
defined by where the MASTER VOLUME is set manually on the front panel.
Set the MASTER VOLUME knob to the desired maximum level and
motorized control will be confined to the range below that boundary.
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Front Panel Overview
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I. QUICK ACCESS
Provides instant access to four favorite presets. To assign a button, first
select the preset with the data wheel. Then, press and hold a QUICK
ACCESS button. The LED
lights up when your new QUICK ACCESS
button has been activated. Press the same button or corresponding
footswitch button to recall the assigned preset.
J. SAVE
Saves the current amplifier configuration as a new preset.
1) Press SAVE once and a Player’s Lounge preset location is displayed.
2) Select any Player’s Lounge preset to overwrite using the data wheel.
Press EXIT to cancel the save operation
3) Press SAVE again and your new preset will be stored.
The SAVE LED flashes after an amp setting is changed as a reminder to
save. If a different preset is selected before the current configuration is
saved, your changes will be lost.
K. TUNER
Turns the tuner on/off. The TUNER LED
flashes and audio is muted
while the tuner scale is displayed.
L. NOISE GATE
Turns the noise gate on/off. Use it to reduce static and environmental noise
transmitted through nearby electronic devices. Enter AMP edit mode to
edit noise gate depth and threshold parameters (see page 14).
M. TAP
In PLAY mode, TAP sets the time/rate interval of the active effect, if
applicable. Press TAP at least twice at the desired rate to set the interval
by feel (the average of the last five taps is calculated for multiple taps).
Press TAP once for the longest interval possible. The TAP LED
flashes
at the interval rate which is also temporarily displayed. Adjust the time/rate
parameter accessed in the FX edit mode for precision control of the TAP
interval (see the FX menus on page 16 for details).
In UTILITY mode, TAP is used to confirm menu actions.
Use MIDI to transfer presets to
and from a computer.
Organize presets in the Player’s
Lounge by using SAVE to move
(copy) presets.
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N. PEAK and MIDI LEDs
PEAK flashes when the DSP circuit is clipping (distorting). Reduce
VOLUME if undesirable distortion is heard while this LED is on, then use
MASTER to the increase loudness level.
MIDI is on when the Cyber–Twin SE™is communicating MIDI
information.
O. HUM REDUCTION
Turns hum reduction on/off. Reduces environmental hum in some
situations using a patented algorithm that seeks out line frequencies and
squelches only the hum, without degrading your music!
P. FX LEVEL / FX VAL 1 / FX VAL 2
Adjusts the level, parameter 1 and parameter 2 of the active effect,
respectively. The functions of these knobs as well as additional parameters
can be accessed through the FX edit mode (see page 16).
Q. DISPLAY and DATA WHEEL
Your interface for controlling the dynamic functions described throughout
this manual (See the Overview on page 8).
R. PRESET EDIT
The AMP and FX buttons activate the AMP and FX (effects) edit modes
respectively. For the AMP edit menus see page 14; FX edit menus see
page 16.
S. UTILITY
Activates the UTILITY mode. For the UTILITY edit menus, see page 24.
T. EXIT
Activates the default PLAY mode (except during factory preset restore and
MIDI data transfers).
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