Fender Rumble Studio 40, Rumble Stage 800 Users Manual

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BASS AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE STAGE 800

RUMBLE STUDIO 40

EXPANDED OWNER’S MANUAL

REV. A

CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Control Panel 2

Rear Panel 3

Safety Note: Speaker Cables 4

Thermal Performance and Protection 4

Presets

Preset Basics 5

Organizing Presets 6

Editing and Saving Presets 10

Editing Preset Amplier Control Knob Settings 13

Replacing Preset Amplier Models 15

Amplier and Cabinet Models 16

Editing Eects 18

Editing Eects Settings 26

Eects Types 29

Menu Functions 33

Setlists 34

WiFi Use 38

Bluetooth Use 41

Built-in Tuner 43

Auxiliary and Headphone Jacks 44

USB Connectivity 44

Line Out and FX Send/Return 44

Footswitch Use 45

MGT-4 Footswitch 45

Looper 49

EXP-1 Expression Pedal 53

Amp Settings 57

Global EQ 58

Cloud Presets 59

About This Amp 60

Firmware Updates and Factory Restore 61

Fender Tone™ App 63

Specications 64

INTRODUCTION

This expanded owner’s manual is a thorough user’s guide of the features and functions of the Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800 ampliers.

As a complement to the Quick Start Guide that comes with each amplier, this manual presents a deeper, more detailed look at Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s many versatile capabilities. This includes navigation and modication of the many onboard presets, and comprehensive descriptions of the amplier and eect models. It also includes step-by-step and fully illustrated instructions for using Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s Setlist, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, onboard tuner, EXP-1 Expression Pedal, MGT-4 Footswitch and looping functions.

Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800 tonal possibilities are virtually endless, especially when paired with the Fender Tone™ app. Be sure to check back regularly for rmware updates that improve and enhance the Rumble bass experience (see page 61). While this expanded manual presents the most current version of the ampliers, also check back for updated manual versions that will serve as even more helpful guides as the Rumble family grows and evolves.

Rumble Stage 800 (left) and Rumble Studio 40 (right).

CONTROL PANEL

The Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 top control panel consists of an instrument input, ve control knobs, a DISPLAY WINDOW, three LAYER pushbuttons, an ENCODER wheel, four UTILITY pushbuttons, an auxiliary input (1/8”) and a headphone output (1/8”).

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INPUT GAIN BASS TREBLEMIDDLE MASTER

A. INPUT: Plug instrument in here.

B. GAIN: Programmable control knob (see page 3) that aects gain setting in each preset.

C. BASS: Programmable control knob that aects bass tone setting in each preset.

D. MIDDLE: Programmable control knob that aects midrange tone setting in each preset.

E. TREBLE: Programmable control knob that aects treble tone setting in each preset.

F. MASTER VOLUME: The only non-programmable knob; controls actual overall output level to the speak-

er(s) and headphone jack.

G. DISPLAY WINDOW: Shows preset in use and all its contents and parameters, amplier and eects

menus, and other functions (i.e., tuner, menu functions, etc.).

H. LAYER BUTTONS

PRESET LAYER: Highlights preset layer, where presets are chosen.

SIGNAL PATH LAYER: Highlights signal path in each preset, where amp models, eects types and order

of eects can be modied.

CONTROLS LAYER: Highlights controls layer, where control knob settings can be modied (except Master Volume).

I. ENCODER: Multipurpose rotary control with press-switch function. For viewing, selecting and adjusting

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 presets, controls and other functions.

J. UTILITY BUTTONS

X FX: Bypasses all eects.

SAVE: For saving preset modications and new presets.

MENU: For accessing WiFi, Bluetooth, Tuner, Global EQ, cloud presets and other functions (see page 33).

TAP: For setting delay times and modulation rate settings; hold to access built-in tuner.

K. AUXILIARY INPUT, HEADPHONE OUTPUT: 1/8” auxiliary input for connecting external audio devices,

and 1/8” output for headphone use. Headphone output disables internal speaker(s).

It’s important to note that all top control panel knobs except Master Volume (H) are, as described above,

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“programmable.” That means that when a preset is rst selected, the physical position of a top control panel knob may not indicate the actual setting contained in that preset (the actual setting appears in the display window). Only the Master Volume control is not programmable—its physical position always indicates actual overall volume. Once a programmable top control panel knob is turned, however, it and its digital counterpart within a preset become synchronized to the same value, as illustrated here:

Rumble V2 Clean

RUMBLE

1494

GAIN BASS TREBLEMIDDLE MASTER

FREQ

Also note that an adjusted control knob setting can be saved in a new preset, or the original preset can be overridden with the adjusted control knob setting. If the adjusted setting is not saved, the preset will revert to its pre-programmed control knob settings when returning to the preset after leaving it, or when turning the amplier o and back on again (see further info under “Editing and Saving Presets,” pages 10-13).

REAR PANEL

MONO

POWER INPUT POWER

OFF

100-240VAC 50/60Hz

1500W

USE 8Ω IF NO EXT. SPKR

400W

8Ω MIN

500W

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SET SWITCH TO MATCH EXT. SPKR IMPEDANCE

OFF

USB

A PRODUCT OF:

FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,

311 CESSNA CIRCLE CORONA, CA 92880 U.S.A.

FTSWHORNEXT. SPKR

MADE IN CHINA

TYPE PR: 5134

CONTAINS FCC ID: XQW-FMAPR5133

IC: 8690A-FMAPR5133

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY THE FOLLOWING PATENT:

PATENT # 6,222,110

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Rumble Stage 800 rear panel shown; Rumble Studio 40 rear panel has same features except for external speaker output and impedance switch (N).

L. POWER: Turns amplier on and o. When rst switched on, Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800

both have a typical start-up-sequence time of 15 seconds before the rst preset appears in the DISPLAY WINDOW (G).

For Rumble Stage 800 only, when quickly turning the power o and then on again (as during a WiFi update), a brief delay can occur during which the DISPLAY WINDOW will remain blank for 20-30 seconds. This is normal in some high-powered ampliers such as this one, and the startup sequence will resume with no need to cycle the power switch again.

M. IEC POWER INLET: Using the included power cord, connect to a grounded outlet in accordance with the

INPUT POWER voltage and frequency specied at the power inlet.

LINE OUT

STEREO

LINE OUT

N. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT AND IMPEDANCE SWITCH (RUMBLE STAGE ONLY): Connect an exter-

nal speaker cabinet here (8Ω or 4Ω minimum impedance); combination jack works with Speakon® or 1/4” speaker cable. Set switch to match impedance rating of external cabinet; continuous power rating of external cabinet must meet or exceed power rating listed for the chosen switch setting. Set switch to 8Ω when no external cabinet is connected.

O. HORN SWITCH: Turns high-frequency horn on and o.

P. FOOTSWITCH: Connect four-button MGT-4 footswitch or EXP-1 Expression Pedal here.

Q. USB PORT: Amp connection point for USB audio recording.

R. LINE OUT: Balanced line outputs for connection to external recording and sound reinforcement equipment.

The line out default setting is PRE/POST (mono), but can be congured as right/left stereo (post) outputs.

S. FX SEND/RETURN: Right/left send and return for stereo external eects use. Eects added here are “glob-

al” (not preset-specic) and act as the last elements in the signal path. Use left channel for mono eects.

SAFETY NOTE: SPEAKER CABLES

The Rumble Stage 800 amplier’s high-power class “D” amplier operates in bridge mode, meaning that voltage is present in both terminals (+) and (-). Use caution when connecting a speaker cable to the External Speaker output on the rear panel—never let the tip (+) or sleeve (-) of a speaker cable (see illustration below) contact the amp’s metal chassis or any other earth-grounded electrical equipment (i.e., audio mixers and other sound reinforcement devices). A speaker cable plugged into the amp’s External Speaker output should be connected only to another speaker cabinet.

Use caution when connecting 1/4” speaker cables with non-insulated (bare metal) plugs—always make speaker cable connections with the amp’s power turned o.

( + )

( - )

Insulation

THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION

Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800 use class-D power ampliers with thermal and short circuit protection. In the event of a short circuit, the amplier will temporarily mute (no sound from speakers) and resume normal operation when the fault is removed.

For increased thermal performance, Rumble Stage 800 has variable-speed fan cooling that starts at low speed and increases as amplier temperature rises with playing use.

Leave at least 6” clearance between the amplier vents and other objects. If the amplier vents are blocked or if the amp is used in an extremely hot environment, the amp may overheat and trigger thermal protection, causing temporary speaker muting. Normal operation will automatically resume after the temperature cools to a level within operating range.

Under the most severe operating conditions, the amp can overheat to the point of interrupting power, resulting in a blank DISPLAY WINDOW (G) and no sound from the speakers. In this unlikely event, normal operation will automatically resume after the temperature cools to a level within operating range. Rumble Studio 40 may require the POWER switch (L) to be turned o and back on again after such a power interruption.

PRESET BASICS

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 comes with 100 sequentially numbered presets, and users can create and add even more. Each preset has three “layers” that appear in the DISPLAY WINDOW. These are the PRESET LAYER (top), SIGNAL PATH LAYER (middle) and CONTROLS LAYER (bottom); the three LAYER BUTTONS provide access to each layer (see illustration below).

PRESET LAYER

SIGNAL PATH LAYER

CONTROLS LAYER

LAYER BUTTONS

Press to select corresponding layer

The PRESET LAYER is active when the amplier is rst turned on (on startup, Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 loads the last preset used). To scroll through presets, turn the ENCODER (see illustration below); whichever preset is displayed becomes active. Presets can also be selected by footswitch (see pages 48-49).

ENCODER

BASIC BASSMAN CLN

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL ROOM

The rst preset (01) is shown here in the PRESET LAYER.

The SIGNAL PATH LAYER of each preset consists of one of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s many amplier models, and one or more of dozens of eects and their order (or no eects in some cases). The amp model appears in the center of the SIGNAL PATH LAYER display. Eects appear in slots to either side of the amp model, representing their position in the signal path—“pre” to the left (placed “before” the amp) or “post” to the right of the amp model (as in an eects loop). Select any of these items by turning the ENCODER; the selected item in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER will have a white indicator arrow below it and text describing its position above it (see illustration below).

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

The amp model within the preset is selected here in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER, as indicated by the white arrow

and the word “amplier.” It is anked by one occupied eect slot (right) and one empty eects slot (left).

The CONTROLS LAYER of each preset displays information on whatever amp or eect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. Amp control knob settings are displayed by default (see illustration below); eects control settings are displayed when an eect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. Amp and eects controls are selected by turning the ENCODER.

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

Close-up detail of the CONTROLS LAYER, in which the gain control for

the amp model within the preset is selected.

Each preset can be used as is. With many dierent amp models, eects types and control settings to choose among, however, each preset’s SIGNAL PATH LAYER and CONTROLS LAYER settings can easily be modied and saved for personally individualized sounds (see “Editing and Saving Presets,” pages 10-13).

ORGANIZING PRESETS

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 features a PRESET ORGANIZER menu option that lets the user move a preset (and rename it if so desired), clear a preset, or restore all presets to original factory settings. Each of these functions is described below.

MOVING A PRESET

A preset can be moved to another position in the presets list. To do so, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “PRESET ORGANIZER” (see illustration below).

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “MOVE PRESET” option (see illustration below).

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

MOVE PRESET

CLEAR PRESET

RESTORE PRESETS

back

From the list of presets shown. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the preset to be moved. When a preset is selected to be moved, the box containing its name changes from blue to amber (see illustration below).

6 - KGB-800

7 - ROCKIN’ PEG

8 - BASSMAN 300>

9 - ’59 BASSMAN>

10 - ’70S BRIT>

back

Turn the ENCODER to move the amber-highlighted preset to a dierent position in the preset list; then press the ENCODER to assign the preset to that new position. The amber box containing the preset name will then change back to blue (see illustration below).

8 - ’59 BASSMAN>

9 - ’70S BRIT>

10 - BASSMAN 300>

11 - BASSMAN TV

12 - BRITISH CO>

back

Note that when moving a preset to a new position, it assumes the correct sequential numerical value for that position; accordingly, all other presets are then “shifted” into correct sequential numbering.

CLEARING A PRESET

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 presets cannot be deleted. They can, however, be “cleared”—meaning that the preset remains in place but is “emptied” of its original contents (control settings, amp model, eects). If it is part of a Setlist, the cleared preset will remain in the Setlist.

Note that when a preset is cleared, its original sequential number will remain in place, and it will by default contain only the “Studio Preamp” amp model (and its controls).

To clear a preset, rst press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “PRESET ORGANIZER” (see illustration below).

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “CLEAR PRESET” option (see illustration below).

CLEAR

“10 - BASSMAN 300”?

WARNING: THIS MAY AFFECT SETLIST(S)

back

MOVE PRESET

CLEAR PRESET

RESTORE PRESETS

A list of presets will then appear with the preset to be cleared highlighted in red in the middle. Press the ENCODER on the red-highlighted preset to clear the preset (see illustration below).

8 - ’59 BASSMAN>

9 - ’70S BRIT>

10 - BASSMAN 300>

11 - BASSMAN TV

12 - BRITISH CO>

back

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 will then verify whether the user wants to clear the preset by prompting a choice of “YES” (clear) or “NO” (do not clear). This prompt will also note that clearing the preset may aect Setlists (if indeed that preset is included in a Setlist). Use the ENCODER to select “YES” or “NO,” and press the ENCODER on either option (see illustration below).

YES

On selecting “YES” (clear preset), the preset will remain in place but will automatically be re-titled “EMPTY.” If done clearing presets at this point, return to the main menu by pressing the top LAYER BUTTON corresponding to the onscreen prompt “BACK.” To return to the current (and now empty) preset, press the MENU utility button. As noted above, the now-cleared preset will contain only its original sequential number and the default “Studio Preamp” amp model (see illustration below).

EMPTY

STUDIO

PREAMP

NONE

CAB

RESTORING PRESETS

RESTORE FACTORY PRESETS?

WARNING: THIS MAY AFFECT SETLIST(S)

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s PRESET ORGANIZER also includes a “RESTORE PRESETS” option that returns all presets to the original factory settings. To do this, rst press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “PRESET ORGANIZER” (see illustration below).

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “RESTORE PRESETS” option (see illustration below).

back

MOVE PRESET

CLEAR PRESET

RESTORE PRESETS

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 will then verify whether the user wants to restore all amp presets by prompting a choice of “YES” (restore) or “NO” (do not restore), made by pressing the LAYER BUTTON corresponding to either choice (see illustration below).

YES

EDITING AND SAVING PRESETS

Within each preset, the amplier control knob settings, amp models, and eects types and parameters can be tailored to individual preference. When a preset is selected, the box containing its number is blue, indicating that no edits have been made to it (see illustration below).

BASIC BASSMAN CLN

SUPER

BMAN-OD

When edits to a preset have been made, the box containing the preset number changes to red, and the SAVE utility button illuminates (see illustration below). If an edited setting is not saved, the preset will revert to its previous settings when returning to the preset after leaving it, or when turning the amplier o and back on again.

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

BASIC BASSMAN CLN

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

SAVE

SAVING EDITED PRESETS

Once a preset is edited, there are three options for saving it. These options are accessed by pressing the SAVE utility button and using the ENCODER to scroll to and select one of the three options, described below.

SAVE: For saving the edited preset using the same name and in its original position (see illustration below).

SAVE

SAVE AS

RENAME

SAVE

SAVE AS: For moving the edited preset to a dierent position and saving it with or without a dierent name. The preset can be moved to a numbered empty slot, or it can replace (overwrite) an existing preset occupying another numbered slot.

To move the edited preset to an empty slot and save it with the same name, rst press the SAVE utility button; use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “SAVE AS.” The preset name will be highlighted in red (see illustrations below).

SAVE

SAVE AS

RENAME

SAVE

199 - EMPTY

200 - EMPTY

1 - RUMBLE V2 C>

2 - RUMBLE V3 C>

3 - RUMBLE V3 D>

back

SAVE

Move the highlighted preset by turning the ENCODER to any empty preset slot (which will then be highlighted in blue); press the SAVE utility button to save the edited preset to the empty slot (see illustration below).

194 - EMPTY

195 - EMPTY

196 - EMPTY

197 - EMPTY

198 - EMPTY

back

SAVE

To move the edited preset to an empty slot and save it with a dierent name, follow the same steps above; but instead of pressing the SAVE utility button at the end, press the ENCODER to activate a cursor. Enter a new name by scrolling through and selecting characters by turning and pressing the ENCODER. (see illustration below). Press the SAVE utility button when renaming is complete, or press the top LAYER button (corresponding with onscreen prompt “back”) to return to the previous screen.

196

R u m b l e V 2 C l e a n

back

SAVE

To move the edited preset to a slot already occupied by an existing preset and save it with the same name,

OVERWRITE “5 - REDHEAD”?

WARNING: THIS MAY AFFECT SETLIST(S)

press the SAVE utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “SAVE AS” (as described on page 11); as noted previously, the name of the preset to be moved will be highlighted in red.

Move the highlighted preset by turning the ENCODER to any already-occupied preset slot (red); press the SAVE utility button to save the edited preset to that slot and overwrite the previous preset (see illustrations below).

13 - BASIC SHOW>

14 - BASIC ’59>

15 - BASSMAN RO>

16 - ’59 BASSMA>

17 - BASIC RUM>

back

SAVE

BASIC BASSMAN CLN

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

SAVE

Note that when overwriting a preset in this manner, the preset previously assigned to the position selected is erased from the amplier. The only way to recover it is to use the “RESTORE PRESETS” option in the PRESET ORGANIZER (see page 9), an option that returns all presets to the original factory settings.

To move the edited preset to a slot already occupied by an existing preset and save it with a dierent name, press the SAVE utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “SAVE AS,” after which the name of the preset to be moved will be highlighted in red (as described above and on page 11). Then move the high- lighted preset by turning the ENCODER to any already-occupied preset slot (red).

At the new position, press the ENCODER. The user will then be prompted to OVERWRITE the existing preset in that position. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select either “YES” or “NO” (see illustration below).

YES

SAVE

Selecting “YES” takes the user to the renaming screen; use the ENCODER to enter a new name using the process described at the bottom of page 11. Press the SAVE utility button when renaming is complete. Selecting “NO” returns the user to the previous screen in which the preset name is highlighted in red in its original position.

Note that when overwriting a factory preset in this manner, the preset previously assigned to the position selected is erased from the amplier. The only way to recover a factory preset is to use the “RESTORE PRESETS” op- tion in the PRESET ORGANIZER (see page 9), an option that returns all presets to the original factory settings.

RENAME: For saving the edited preset in its original position and giving it a dierent name. To do this, press the SAVE utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “RENAME.” The preset name will be highlighted in red (see illustrations below). Use the ENCODER to enter a new name using the process described on page 11, then press the SAVE utility button when renaming is complete.

SAVE

SAVE AS

RENAME

199 - EMPTY

200 - EMPTY

1 - RUMBLE V2 C>

2 - RUMBLE V3 C>

3 - RUMBLE V3 D>

back

SAVE

EDITING PRESET AMPLIFIER CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS

As noted in the “Control Panel” section above, users can change a preset’s amplier control knob settings by turning the physical control knobs on the top panel (except for Master Volume). This synchronizes the modied settings of the physical control knobs with their corresponding digital counterparts.

These settings can also be changed by editing the digital control knob positions within the CONTROLS LAYER, which displays the controls specic to the amp in use. To do this, rst access the CONTROLS LAYER by pressing its LAYER BUTTON (see illustration below).

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

Press the bottom LAYER BUTTON to access the CONTROLS LAYER for the amp model within the preset.

Once in the CONTROLS LAYER, turn and press the ENCODER to scroll through and select a specic digital amp control knob. Then turn the ENCODER again to change that control’s setting. When a control setting is changed, the box containing the preset number changes from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button illuminates. With the new control setting in place, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits (see illustrations on following page).

BASIC BASSMAN CL

SAVE

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

Turn the ENCODER to scroll among amp model control knobs.

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

1000

FREQ

SMALL ROOM

Press the ENCODER to select an amp model control knob for adjustment.

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

SMALL ROOM

SAVE

1000

FREQ

Turn the ENCODER again to adjust the selected amp model control knob to preference.

Additional amp and control settings can be found by continuing to scroll through the CONTROLS LAYER of various amp models within the presets. These consist of “deeper” parameters such as (depending on amp) compression sag, bias and gate controls. Dierent speaker cabinet models are also included. Scroll through, select, adjust and save these additional parameters in the same manner described directly above (see illus- trations below).

BASIC ORANGEY DIR

AMPLIFIER

BRITISH

COLOUR

4x12

LOW1 LOW

75W

CAB COMP

Close-up detail showing additional amp and control settings found in the CONTROLS LAYER; in this

case for the “British Colour” amp model.

GATE

PRE

POS

LARGE

ROOM

MTCH

SAG

+0.0

BIAS

BASIC ORANGEY DIR

AMPLIFIER

4x12

LOW1 LOW

75W

CAB COMP

BRITISH

COLOUR

GATE

PRE

POS

LARGE

ROOM

MTCH

SAG

+0.0

BIAS

Scroll among, select and adjust additional CONTROLS LAYER amp

and control settings using the ENCODER.

SAVE

REPLACING PRESET AMPLIFIER MODELS

BASSMAN 300 PRO

’59 BASSMAN

ROCKIN’ PEG

’70S BRITISH

BRITISH COLOUR

BASSMAN 300 PRO

’59 BASSMAN

ROCKIN’ PEG

’70S BRITISH

BRITISH COLOUR

To replace an amplier model within a preset, access the SIGNAL PATH LAYER by pressing its LAYER BUTTON. The preset amp model will be highlighted. Press the ENCODER to access and scroll through a menu of amp models; select a new amp model by pressing the ENCODER again. When a new amp model is selected, the box containing the preset number changes from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button illuminates (see illustrations below). With the new amp model in place, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits. Note that pressing the PRESET LAYER button corresponding to the circled “X” in the DISPLAY WINDOW closes the amp menu.

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

To replace preset amp model highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER (as indicated here by the white arrow below it and the

label “amplier” above it) with a dierent amp model, rst press ENCODER to access a menu of other amp models.

1000

FREQ

SMALL ROOM

Turn ENCODER to scroll through menu of amp models.

Press ENCODER again to select a new amp model for the preset.

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

BASSMAN

300

1000

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

SAVE

With the new amp model in place, continue editing other parameters

or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

AMPLIFIER AND CABINET MODELS

This table lists the preset amplier and speaker cabinet models in Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800, with a brief description of each. Rumble models will be continually revised and updated; this manual indicates current amp models in use at time of initial publication.

AMP MODELS

Studio Preamp

Tube Preamp

Rumble® V3

Bassman® TV

Dual Showman®

’59 Bassman®

Rumble V2

Bassman® 300 Pro

Monster

’70s British

Direct-to-mixing-desk studio purity with clean, uncolored tonal response

Similar to the above, but like a tube console for increased harmonic coloration

Based on the clean-to-gritty tone of Fender’s best-selling bass amps

Based on the original-era boom of Fender’s vintage “TV-Front” Bassman

Based on the ’60s/’70s all-tube Fender classic used on big stages everywhere

Based on Fender’s celebrated open-back 4x10 combo of the late 1950s

Based on Fender’s popular Rumble V2 series of 2010-2014

All-tube giant with distinctively versatile tone shaping and blendable overdrive

High-gain all-tube boutique guitar amp model re-imagined for bass

Inspired by a late ’60s/early ’70s Marshall Super Bass, a quintessential early hard-

rock bass amp

British Colour

British Watts

Inspired by the classic cleaner-toned British stack, the original 100-watt Hiwatt

Inspired by the “sludgy” majesty of 1970s-era Orange amps

DR103

Redhead Inspired by the full-range high-end 1990s indispensability of the SWR® Redhead

KGB-800

Rockin’ Peg

Super Bassman

Super Bassman OD

’66 Flip-Top

Rumble, Bassman, Showman and Redhead are trademarks of FMIC. All other non-FMIC product names and trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during sound model development for this product. The use of these products and trademarks does not imply any aliation, connection, sponsorship, or approval between FMIC and with or by any third party.

Based on the ’80s/’90s-era power and clarity of the Gallien-Krueger 800RB

Inspired by the seismic all-tube sound of the Ampeg SVT

Based on the “Vintage” channel of Fender’s present-day agship bass amp

Fender’s present-day agship bass amp, with blendable tube overdrive

Based on the beloved mid-’60s Ampeg B-15NF

CABINET MODELS

1x8

1x10 Rumble® V2

1x12 Rumble V2

1x15 Rumble V2

1x10 Rumble V3

2x10 Rumble V3

1x15 TV

1x18

2x10 Redhead

2x12 Open

2x12 Sealed

Under-powered vintage small-speaker sound with interesting bass tonality

Variation on single 10” Fender combo amp punch

Variation on single 12” Fender combo amp punch

Variation on single 15” Fender combo amp boom

Based on the tight punch of Fender’s Rumble 40 Combo

Based on Fender’s popular and versatile Rumble 500 Combo

Based on the single 15” boom of Fender’s vintage “TV Front” Bassman®

Based on the single 18” might of SWR’s earth-shaking Big Ben subwoofer

Based on SWR’s acclaimed full-range hi- combo, the Redhead

Based on the sound of the open-back Fender Twin-Reverb®

Based on the sound of the closed-back Fender Bandmaster® cab

2x15 Pro

2x15 D130

4x10 Pro

4x10 Goliath

’59 Bassman

4x12 75 Watt

4x12 GB

4x12 V30

8x10 Vintage

8x10 Neo

8x10 Pro

Based on the deep double wallop of Fender’s 2x15 cab with cast-frame drivers

Based on the Fender Showman® cab with the distinctive attack of JBL® D130F speakers

Based on the powerful punch of Fender’s 4x10 cab with cast-frame drivers

Based on the rst truly full-range, high-end 4x10 cab, the SWR® Goliath

Based on Fender’s celebrated open-back 4x10 combo of the late 1950s

Based on the Marshall 1960B cabinet with four 12” 75-watt Celestion® speakers

Based on a Marshall cabinet with four 12” Celestion® Greenback speakers

Based on a Marshall cabinet with four 12” Celestion® Vintage 30 speakers

Inspired by the old-school seismic might of the Ampeg SVT 8x10 cabinet

Based on Fender’s 8x10 cab with neodymium speaker magnets

Based on Fender’s clear-sounding 8x10 cab with ceramic drivers

1x15 Flip-Top

Rumble, Bassman, Twin Reverb, Bandmaster, Redhead and Goliath are trademarks of FMIC. All other non-FMIC product names and trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during sound model development for this product. The use of these products and trademarks does not imply any aliation, connection, sponsorship, or approval between FMIC and with or by any third party.

Based on a mid-’60s Ampeg B-15NF speaker cabinet

EDITING EFFECTS

In addition to amp models, each preset also features various combinations of eects. Eects can be edited in several ways—they can be bypassed, replaced, moved, added or deleted. Further, the individual settings of each eect can be modied. Each option is explained below and on the following pages.

Editing the types of eects in use and their position in the signal path happens in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER. To do this, rst access the SIGNAL PATH LAYER by pressing its corresponding LAYER BUTTON, which will automatically highlight the amplier model in use rst. To highlight an eect, turn the ENCODER in either direction (see illustrations below). The eect will be highlighted with a white arrow below it and a label above it.

BASIC RUMBLE V2

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

To access eects, rst press the middle LAYER BUTTON to enter SIGNAL PATH LAYER.

1494

FREQ

SMALL

ROOM

BASIC RUMBLE V2

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

TYPE

Turn the ENCODER in either direction to highlight an eect (as indicated

here by the white arrow below it and label above it).

For each preset, note that a placeholder symbol consisting of a plus sign (+) in a circle appears at the right and left ends of the SIGNAL PATH LAYER (see illustration below). This symbol indicates an open slot into which an effect can be moved or added (see “Adding an Eect,” page 22). In many presets that include one or more eects, the user must scroll to the far right or far left using the ENCODER in order to see this symbol.

BASIC BASSMAN CL

AMPLIFIER

SUPER

BMAN-OD

SMALL

ROOM

1000

FREQ

Close-up detail of a dierent preset that includes an open slot in which an eect can be placed, marked here by a place-

holder symbol (a plus sign in a circle) at the far left end of the SIGNAL PATH LAYER.

BYPASSING AN EFFECT

ADD FX

BYPASS

DELETE

MOVE

REPLACE

There are two ways to bypass eects. The rst is a general on-o feature that simply turns o all eects in all presets with a single press of a button. The second lets users bypass specic individual eects within a preset.

To turn o (and back on) all Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 eects in every preset, press the X FX utility button. There is no option to save; this is merely a quick way to turn all eects o and back on. When pressed, X FX utility button illuminates and a blue “bypass” label appears above each eect (see illustration below). If specific eects have already been bypassed in a preset, use of the X FX utility button will not turn them back on.

BASIC OCTOBOT

OCTO

BOT

RUMBLE

BYPASSBYPASS

SMALL

ROOM

HI-MLO-M

The “X FX” utility button illuminates when pressed, bypassing all eects in all presets (indicated by blue “BYPASS” labels above each eect).

To bypass specic individual eects within a preset, highlight it in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “BYPASS” from the menu of eects placement options and press the ENCODER again. The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then indicate that the eect has been bypassed; the box containing the preset number will change from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button will illuminate. With the eect now bypassed, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits (see illustrations below).

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

OCTO

BOT

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

TYPE

To bypass a highlighted eect, rst press the ENCODER to access the menu of eects placement options.

Turn ENCODER to highlight “BYPASS” in eects placement options menu, then press the ENCODER to select it.

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

OCTO

BOT

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

BYPASS

SMALL

ROOM

POST

TYPE

SAVE

With the eect bypassed (as indicated here by white arrow below it and blue box containing the label “BYPASS”

above it), continue editing other parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

REPLACING AN EFFECT

ADD FX

BYPASS

DELETE

MOVE

REPLACE

MODULATION

STOMPBOX

DELAY

REVERB

PARAMETRIC EQ

ENVELOPE FILTER

MODERN BASS OD

GREENBOX

OVERDRIVE

To replace an eect, highlight the eect to be replaced in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “REPLACE” from the menu of eects placement options and press the ENCODER again. Select one of the eects categories that will appear—Stompbox, Modulation, Delay or Reverb—and press the ENCODER to access the eects in that category. Scroll through the eects and press the ENCODER to select one as a replacement.

The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then display the new eect and indicate that the original eect has been replaced; the box containing the preset number will change from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button will illuminate. With the eect now replaced, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits (see illustrations below and on next page). Note that pressing the PRESET LAYER button corresponding to the circled “X” in the DISPLAY WINDOW closes the eects placement option and eects category menus; pressing it when it corresponds to the label “back” (as on the eects menu) returns the user to the previous screen.

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

OCTO

RUMBLE

BOT

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

TYPE

To replace a highlighted eect, rst press the ENCODER to access the menu of eects placement options.

Turn the ENCODER to highlight “REPLACE” in eects placement options menu, then press the ENCODER to select it.

Turn the ENCODER to highlight an eects category, then press ENCODER to select it.

back

Turn the ENCODER to highlight a replacement eect, then press ENCODER to select it.

BASIC OCTOBOT

ADD FX

BYPASS

DELETE

MOVE

REPLACE

OCTO

BOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

BASS

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

SAVE

With the eect replaced (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), continue editing other

parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

MOVING AN EFFECT

To move an eect to a dierent position in the signal path, highlight the eect to be moved in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “MOVE” from the menu of eects placement options and press the ENCODER again. An amber box will appear around the selected eect name, along with a blinking white arrow indicating that the eect is ready to be moved. Turn the ENCODER to reposition the selected eect; press the ENCODER to place the eect in a new position.

The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then display the eect in its new position; the box containing the preset number will change from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button will illuminate. With the eect now moved, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits (see illustrations below and on next page).

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

OCTO

BOT

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

TYPE

To move a highlighted eect, rst press the ENCODER to access the menu of eects placement options.

Turn the ENCODER to highlight “MOVE” in eects placement options menu, then press the ENCODER to select it.

BASIC OCTOBOT

OCTO

BOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

TYPE

The selected eect, highlighted with a white arrow below it and label above it, appears in an amber box indi-

cating that it is ready to be moved to a dierent position in the signal path by turning the ENCODER.

BASIC OCTOBOT

PRE FX 2

SMALL

OCTO

BOT

ROOM

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST

TYPE

After moving the selected eect by turning the ENCODER, press the

ENCODER to select its new position in the signal path.

BASIC OCTOBOT

PRE FX 2

SMALL

OCTO

BOT

ROOM

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST

TYPE

SAVE

With the eect moved to a new position (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), contin-

ue editing other parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

ADDING AN EFFECT

There are two ways to add an eect.

In the rst method, highlight one of the two placeholder plus-sign symbols in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER by turning the ENCODER. The circle containing the plus-sign symbol will turn green. Press the ENCODER to see a menu of eects categories—Stompbox, Modulation, Delay and Reverb. Highlight a category by turning the ENCODER, then press the ENCODER to access the eects in that category. Scroll through the eects and press the ENCODER to select an eect.

The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then display the newly added eect in a green box with a blinking white arrow below it and a label above it, indicating that the eect can be moved to a dierent position (if preferred) by turning and then pressing the ENCODER.

When an eect is added, the box containing the preset number will change from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button will illuminate. With the eect now added, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits (see illustrations below and on next page). Note that pressing the PRESET LAYER button corresponding to the circled “X” in the DISPLAY WINDOW closes the eects category and eect menus; pressing it when it corresponds to the label “back” returns the user to the previous screen.

RUMBLE V3 OD

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

To add an eect, highlight the placeholder plus-sign symbol by turning the ENCODER to it. The circle contain-

ing the plus-sign symbol will turn green. Press the ENCODER to access a menu of eects categories.

Select an eects category by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER.

MODULATION

STOMPBOX

DELAY

REVERB

GREENBOX

MODERN BASS OD

PARAMETRIC EQ

ENVELOPE FILTER

BLACKBOX

back

Select an eect by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER.

RUMBLE V3 OD

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

BASS

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

The newly added eect, highlighted with a white arrow below it and label above it, appears in a green box indi-

cating that it can be left in place or moved to a dierent position in the signal path by turning the ENCODER.

RUMBLE V3 OD

PRE FX 1

BASS

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

After moving the newly added eect by turning the ENCODER,

press the ENCODER to select its new position in the signal path.

RUMBLE V3 OD

PRE FX 1

BASS

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

SAVE

With the added eect in position (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), continue edit-

ing other parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

In the second method of adding an eect, highlight an existing eect in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press

ADD FX

BYPASS

DELETE

REPLACE

MODULATION

STOMPBOX

DELAY

REVERB

GREENBOX

MODERN BASS OD

PARAMETRIC EQ

ENVELOPE FILTER

BLACKBOX

the ENCODER. Select “ADD FX” from the menu of eects placement options and press the ENCODER again. Select one the four eects categories that will appear and press the ENCODER to access the eects in that category. Scroll through the eects and press the ENCODER to select an eect.

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

OCTO

RUMBLE

BOT

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

In another way to add an eect, highlight an existing eect within a preset by turning the

ENCODER to it and pressing the ENCODER to see a menu of four eects categories.

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

TYPE

MOVE

Select “ADD FX” in the eects placement options menu by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER.

Select an eects category by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER.

back

Select an eect by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER.

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

SMALL

ROOM

POST FX 2

BASS

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

The newly added eect, highlighted with a white arrow below it and label above it, appears in an green box

indicating that it can be left in place or moved to a dierent position in the signal path by turning the ENCODER.

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

BASS

SMALL

ROOM

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

After moving the newly added eect by turning the ENCODER, press the ENCODER to select its new position in the signal path.

BASIC OCTOBOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

BASS

SMALL

ROOM

SAVE

PRESBLENDDRIVELEVEL

With the added eect in position (as indicated here by white arrow below it and label above it), continue edit-

ing other parameters or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

DELETING AN EFFECT

To delete an eect from the signal path, highlight the eect in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER and press the ENCODER. Select “DELETE” from the menu of eects placement options and press the ENCODER again; the eect will be removed from the signal path and another eect in use (if any) will shift into its place. If the deleted eect was the only eect in the signal path (pre or post), a placeholder symbol consisting of a plus sign (+) in a circle will appear in its spot.

When an eect is deleted, the box containing the preset number will change from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button will illuminate. With the eect now deleted, further edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed edits (see illus- trations below and on next page).

BASIC OCTOBOT

OCTO

BOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

SMALL

ROOM

POST

LVL DCAY DWLL DIFF TONE

TYPE

To delete a highlighted eect, rst press the ENCODER to access the menu of eects placement options.

Select “DELETE” in the eects placement options menu by scrolling to it and pressing the ENCODER.

ADD FX

BYPASS

DELETE

MOVE

REPLACE

BASIC OCTOBOT

OCTO

BOT

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

SAVE

The SIGNAL PATH LAYER will then show the eect has been deleted (as indicated by white arrow), either by replacing

it with a plus-sign placeholder symbol (as seen here) or by shifting another eect (if present) into its position.

EDITING EFFECTS SETTINGS

To edit the control settings of a particular eect, turn the ENCODER to highlight the eect in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER, then press the CONTROLS LAYER button, which presents the individual controls for each eect. Turn the ENCODER to scroll through available eect controls, which will each turn blue as they’re highlighted, and press the ENCODER to select a specic eect control, which will then turn red.

After selecting a specic eect control, turn the ENCODER to edit that specic eect control to preference, and press the ENCODER again to keep the edited eect control setting. The edited eect control will then turn from red back to blue. When an eect control is edited, the box containing the preset number will change from blue to red (indicating that a preset edit has been made), and the SAVE utility button will illuminate. With the eect now edited, further eects control edits can then be made or the SAVE utility button can be pressed to keep completed preset edits (see illustrations below and on next page).

FUNKY MONKEY

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

ENV

FILTER

635

TIME FDBK

To edit the settings of a particular eect, highlight the eect in the SIGNAL PATH layer

by scrolling to it with the ENCODER; then press the CONTROLS LAYER button.

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

FREQ

RESONLEVEL

FUNKY MONKEY

ENV

FILTER

LEVEL

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

635

TIME FDBK

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

FREQ

RESON

In the CONTROLS LAYER, highlight an eect control by scrolling to it

using the ENCODER; each eect control turns blue as it’s highlighted.

FUNKY MONKEY

ENV

FILTER

LEVEL

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

635

TIME FDBK

FREQ

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

RESON

Press the ENCODER to select a specic eect control for adjustment, which will then turn red.

FUNKY MONKEY

ENV

FILTER

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

635

FREQ

LEVEL

TIME FDBK

RESON

Turn the ENCODER to edit the selected eect control to preference.

FUNKY MONKEY

ENV

FILTER

LEVEL

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

635

TIME FDBK

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

FREQ

RESON

SAVE

Press the ENCODER to keep the edited eect control setting; the eect control will return to blue.

FUNKY MONKEY

ENV

FILTER

LEVEL

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

635

TIME FDBK

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

FREQ

RESON

SAVE

With the specic eect control edited to preference, continue editing other parameters

or press the illuminated SAVE utility button to keep completed edits.

USING THE TAP TEMPO BUTTON

In presets that include Modulation eects, Delay eects or both*, the TAP utility button ashes in time with the default rate of the rst delay eect in the signal path (or rst modulation eect if no delay eect is present). This rate can be left as is, or it can be modied using the TAP utility button. To set a new TAP tempo, tap the ashing TAP utility button at the desired tempo at least two times (see illustration below). The TAP utility button will function regardless of which layer is highlighted (PRESET LAYER, SIGNAL PATH LAYER or CONTROLS LAYER).

FUNKY MONKEY

RUMBLE

ENV

FILTER

To change the tempo of the rst delay eect (or modulation eect if no delay eect is present), tap

Various time parameters for all delay and modulation eects in the signal path can be adjusted in the CONTROLS LAYER without use of the TAP utility button. In the SIGNAL PATH LAYER, use the ENCODER to highlight the delay or modulation eect to be modied; its controls will then appear in the CONTROLS LAYER. Enter the CONTROLS LAYER by pressing its corresponding layer button, and scroll to the time parameter to be changed using the ENCODER. Press and turn the ENCODER to select and adjust the desired time value, during which the window containing the time value will turn red; press the ENCODER again to keep the new time value (see illustration below).

STEREO

1494

FREQ

ECHO

the TAP utility button at the desired tempo.

TAP

FUNKY MONKEY

ENV

FILTER

643ms

TIME

AMPLIFIER

RUMBLE

FDBK

POST FX 1

STEREO

ECHO

FREQ

RESONLEVEL

TAP

Delay and modulation eects tempos can also be changed by highlighting the time parameter’s numerical value in the

CONTROLS LAYER, then pressing and turning the ENCODER to set the desired tempo.

* Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 modulation and delay eects are listed on pages 30 and 31.

EFFECTS TYPES

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 onboard eects are organized into four category menus: Stompbox eects (18), Modulation eects (13), Delay eects (9) and Reverb eects (12). Names and descriptions of each appear below, by category. Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 eects will be continually revised and updated; this manual indicates current eect types in use at time of initial publication.

STOMPBOX EFFECTS

Modern Bass OD DI with overdrive inspired by the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver

Greenbox

Overdrive eect inspired by the original late-’70s Ibanez TS808 Tube

Screamer

Overdrive Versatile Fender overdrive specially designed for exibilty

Blackbox Distortion eect inspired by the Pro Co RAT

Yellowbox Distortion eect inspired by the ’70s-era MXR Distortion Plus

Orangebox Distortion eect inspired by the original late-’70s Boss DS-1

Big Fuzz Distortion eect inspired by the Electro-Harmonix Big Mu

Varifuzz Versatile Fender fuzz with bass tightness control

Octobot Synth-like combination of octave-down eect plus octave-up fuzz

Ranger Boost

Distortion eect inspired by the ’60s-era Dallas Rangemaster Treble

Booster

Simple Comp Compressor eect inspired by the classic MXR Dyna Comp

Compressor Compressor with added gain, threshold, attack and release controls

Pedal Wah

Touch Wah

All non-FMIC product names and trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners and are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during sound model development for this product. The use of these products and trademarks does not imply any aliation, connection, sponsorship, or approval between FMIC and with or by any third party.

Dual-mode wah inspired by the Dunlop Cry Baby and ’60s-era Vox Clyde

McCoy wah pedal

Similar to Pedal Wah above, but controlled by picking

dynamics rather than an expression pedal

STOMPBOX EFFECTS (CONTINUED)

Envelope Filter Inspired by the funktastic 1970s Mu-Tron III.

EQ Parametric Parametric midrange equalizer plus bass and treble controls

EQ7 Graphic (Bass) Seven-band graphic equalizer based on the Boss GE-7B

EQ7 Graphic (Wide) Seven-band graphic equalizer based on the Boss GEB-7

MODULATION EFFECTS

Note that the TAP utility button works with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 modulation eects, and ashes when a preset using one or more modulation eects is in use.

Sine Chorus

Triangle Chorus

Sine Flanger

Triangle Flanger

Vibratone

Vintage Tremolo

Sine Tremolo

Ring Modulator

Smoothly rounded chorus eect that uses a sine

wave for modulation

Distinctive chorus eect that uses a triangle

wave for modulation

Smoothly rounded anging eect that uses a sine

wave for modulation

Distinctive anging eect that uses a triangle

wave for modulation

Classic late-’60s/early-’70s Fender eect with a

rotating speaker bae

Classic Fender “stuttering” photoresistor tremolo, as heard in

Fender amps such as the Twin Reverb

Smoothly pulsating tube bias tremolo, as heard in amps such

as the Fender Princeton Reverb

Creatively non-harmonic dissonance from the early era

of electronic music

Step Filter

Phaser

Rhythmically choppy modulation eect that dices notes into

distinctly alternating “steps”

Long-indispensable jetliner “whoosh” heard on

countless recordings

MODULATION EFFECTS (CONTINUED)

Phaser 90 Phase shifter eect inspired by the classic ’70s MXR Phase 90

Pitch Shifter

Diatonic Pitch

Simple pitch shifter that adds another note above or below

the dry signal pitch

Pitch shifter that produces a chosen musical interval

to create harmonized notes in key

DELAY EFFECTS

Note that the TAP utility button works with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 delay eects, and ashes when a preset using one or more delay eects is in use.

Mono Delay Clean, simple and pristine signal repetition

Tape Delay

Based on the analog classic Maestro Echoplex, which had

tape imperfections that created distinctive “wow” and “utter”

Stereo Tape Similar to Tape Delay above, but with stereo expansion

Multi Tap

Mono Echo Filter

Stereo Echo Filter

Reverse Delay

Ping Pong Delay

Ducking

Rhythmic delay that can be subdivided into multiple “taps”

with diering time intervals

Mono echo with an evenly spaced wah-like eect

on the signal repetitions

Stereo echo with an evenly spaced wah-like eect

on the signal repetitions

Reverses the shape of notes for the classic

“backwards guitar” eect

Repetitions in the stereo eld alternate between right and

left, imparting a “ping pong” eect

Delayed notes “duck” out of the way while playing, and

ll in gaps when not playing

REVERB EFFECTS

Small Hall

Large Hall

Small Room

Large Room

Simulates the kind of bright reverb often heard in,

for example, a hall the size of a movie theater

Strong, bright reverb simulating the size of, for example, a major performance hall and other large, cavernous spaces

Warmer, less echo-y reverb typical of smaller spaces

and classic echo chambers

Warm-sounding kind of reverb heard in larger rooms, such as

many nightclubs

’63 Spring Classic early-’60s standalone Fender reverb eect

’65 Spring Fender reverb eect built into classic mid-’60s Fender amps

Large Plate

Arena

The reverb type heard on countless recordings, based on

the classic (and pool table-sized) EMT 140

Simulates the long-trailing reverberation typical of

large stadiums and arenas

Ambient

Small Plate

Shimmer

GA-15 Reverb

Subtle reverb eect typical of notably smaller spaces (even

smaller than Small Room reverb above)

Resonantly metallic reverb with more density and atness

than room and hall reverbs

Sonically radiant combination of reverb and

two-octave pitch shift

Based on the ’60s-era Gibson GA-15 guitar amp reverb,

unique in its ability to go “full wet” (no dry signal)

MENU FUNCTIONS

Just to the right of the ENCODER is a vertical column of four utility buttons. The third one down is the MENU utility button, which enables access to a variety of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 special functions (see illustra- tion below). These functions are referenced elsewhere in this manual; all are listed and briey described here.

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

After pressing the MENU utility button, use the ENCODER to scroll through and select one of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s 10 dierent MENU functions. These functions are:

SETLIST: For creation and use of Setlists containing user-selected groups of presets (see pages 34-37).

CLOUD PRESETS: Enables cloud preset storage and use (see pages 59-60).

TUNER: Enables use of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s built-in chromatic tuner (see page 43).

GLOBAL EQ: Enables access to dierent equalization curves for easier adjustment of overall amp response to dierent acoustic environments (see page 58).

FOOTSWITCH: For selection of MGT-4 footswitch and EXP-1 Expression Pedal (see pages 45-56).

AMP SETTINGS: Enables restoration of factory presets and amplier settings (see page 57).

ABOUT THIS AMP: Displays the amp’s current rmware version (see page 60).

WIFI: For turning WiFi on/o, selecting and connecting to a network, and adding a password (see pages 38-40).

BLUETOOTH: For accessing and using Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s Bluetooth functionality (see pages 41-42).

PRESET ORGANIZER: For moving, renaming and clearing presets; and for restoring all presets to original

factory settings (see pages 6-9).

SETLISTS

For individual convenience, presets can be grouped together in “Setlists.” These are user-created groups containing any arrangement of presets ideal for a particular situation—a gig or rehearsal, a favorites list, genre, artist list, etc. Simple to create, edit, name and even delete, Setlists personalize and streamline the Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 experience so that users can access multiple presets quickly and easily. Presets within a given Setlist can also be selected using the MGT-4 Footswitch (see page 49).

To create a Setlist, rst press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select SETLISTS:

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

A green plus-sign box will appear; press the ENCODER on it to create a new Setlist:

A blue box labeled “SETLIST 1” will appear; press the ENCODER on SETLIST 1 to begin adding presets to it:

SETLIST 1

The green plus-sign box will then reappear; press the ENCODER on it to see a list of presets to select from:

back

Use the ENCODER to scroll among presets to add to SETLIST 1, then press the ENCODER to select a desired preset:

9 - ’59 BASSMAN 4X>

10 - ’70S BRITISH

11 - BASSMAN TV

12 - BRITISH COLO>

13 - BRITISH WATT>

back

The selected preset is now added to SETLIST 1; repeat the previous two steps to add additional presets to SETLIST 1. Once multiple presets have been added to SETLIST 1, use the ENCODER to scroll through and activate dierent presets within the selected Setlist:

1 11 - BASSMAN TV

2 5 - REDHEAD

3 6 - KGB-800

4 9 - ’59 BASSMAN 4X>

5 15 - STUDIO PREAM>

back

When nished creating and using a Setlist, return to main preset mode by pressing the top LAYER BUTTON. Note that when doing this, the PRESET LAYER will display whichever preset was last highlighted in the Setlist:

1 11 - BASSMAN TV

2 5 - REDHEAD

3 6 - KGB-800

4 9 - ’59 BASSMAN 4X>

5 15 - STUDIO PREAM>

back

To create subsequent additional Setlists, repeat the steps on page 34 and above. These will automatically be labeled “SETLIST 2,” “SETLIST 3” and so on in numerical order.

DELETING AN INDIVIDUAL PRESET FROM A SETLIST

Once a Setlist is created, individual presets within them can easily be deleted if necessary (to delete an entire Setlist, see page 37). To delete a single preset within a Setlist, highlight the preset to be deleted by scrolling to

it using the ENCODER; press the CONTROLS LAYER button corresponding to the “gear” icon in the DISPLAY WINDOW:

1 11 - BASSMAN TV

2 5 - REDHEAD

3 6 - KGB-800

4 9 - ’59 BASSMAN 4X>

5 15 - STUDIO PREAM>

back

“DELETE” will then appear in a blue box; press the ENCODER on it to delete that preset. Alternately, press the PRESET LAYER button corresponding to “back” in the DISPLAY WINDOW to not delete the preset from the Setlist:

back

DELETE

NAMING SETLISTS

For personalized organization, a Setlist can be given a name other than its numerical designation (i.e., “SETLIST 1,” SETLIST 2,” etc.). This can be any name the user wants. To name a Setlist, rst press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select SETLISTS, then use the ENCODER to scroll to the Setlist to be renamed (see illustrations below).

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

SETLIST 1

SETLIST 2

Press the LAYER BUTTON corresponding with the “gear” icon, then use the ENCODER to scroll to and selectthe “RENAME SETLIST” option (see illustration below).

back

DELETE SETLIST

RENAME SETLIST

Use the ENCODER to enter a new name using the process described on page 11 (see illustration below).

ENTER NAME:

S e t l i s t 2

back

When entering a new Setlist name is completed, press the LAYER BUTTON corresponding to the onscreen prompt “done.” The Setlist menu will then appear with the newly named Setlist in place (see illustrations be- low and on next page).

ENTER NAME:

C o u n t B a s s y

back

SETLIST 1

COUNT BASSY

DELETING SETLISTS

An entire Setlist can also be deleted. To do this, enter the Setlist menu by pressing the MENU utility button and using the ENCODER to scroll to and select SETLISTS (see illustration below).

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

Use the ENCODER to scroll to the Setlist to be deleted; then press the bottom LAYER BUTTON corresponding with the “gear” icon in the DISPLAY WINDOW (see illustration below).

SETLIST 1

SETLIST 2

From the menu shown, use the ENCODER to scroll to “DELETE SETLIST”; press the ENCODER on it to delete the selected Setlist (see illustrations below). Alternately, press the top LAYER BUTTON corresponding to “back” (x) in the DISPLAY WINDOW to not delete the Setlist. After a Setlist is deleted, the user is returned to the Setlist menu.

back

DELETE SETLIST

RENAME SETLIST

SETLIST 1

WIFI USE

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s WiFi connectivity delivers easy wireless network access, enabling users to get the latest Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 rmware updates (see page 61). To get started, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to “WIFI,” then press the ENCODER to access WiFi settings.

The default WiFi setting is “o,” indicated by a red box labeled “WIFI OFF.” Press the ENCODER again to turn WiFi on, indicated by a green box labeled “WIFI ON.” When WiFi is on, use the ENCODER to scroll through available networks; select a network by pressing the ENCODER on it. If a known network is not displayed, it can be entered manually by selecting the “ADD HIDDEN NETWORK” option at the end of the list of available networks and using the ENCODER to enter the characters using the process described on page 11. Once a network is chosen, select “CONNECT” from the menu shown by pressing the ENCODER on it (other options in this menu are covered on page 40).

After choosing “CONNECT,” the amp will then prompt the entry of a password. To spell out a password, press the ENCODER once to activate the cursor and turn it to choose a character. Press ENCODER again to enter that character and move to the next; repeat until password is complete. When password is complete, press the top LAYER button (corresponding with onscreen prompt “done”). Successful network connection is indicated by a green dot to the left of the network name. All steps are illustrated below and on the following page.

Note that pressing the PRESET LAYER and CONTROLS LAYER buttons also enable closing out of some menus (indicated by an “x”) or returning to the previous step (indicated by the label “back”).

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

WiFi

BLUETOOTH

To enable WiFi, rst press the MENU utility button.

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

WiFi

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

Use the ENCODER to scroll through the menu to “WiFi,” then press the ENCODER to access WiFi settings.

back

WiFi OFF

The default WiFi setting is “o ” (labeled in a red box); press the ENCODER to turn WiFi on (labeled in a green box).

back

WiFi ON

NETWORK 1

NETWORK 2

NETWORK 3

When WiFi is on (as labeled in green box), use the ENCODER to scroll through available

networks; select a network by pressing the ENCODER on it.

back

NETWORK 1

NETWORK 2

NETWORK 3

ADD HIDDEN NTWK

A network can be accessed manually by scrolling to and selecting “ADD HIDDEN NETWORK,” and

entering characters by turning and pressing the ENCODER.

CONNECT

FORGET

MODIFY

INFO

back

After choosing a network, select “CONNECT” from the menu shown by pressing the

ENCODER on it (other options on this menu are covered on page 40).

back

ENTER PASSWORD:

*******

After selecting “CONNECT,” enter a password by turning and pressing the ENCODER to add each character.

done

ENTER PASSWORD:

A B C D E F G

When password is complete, press the PRESET LAYER button (corresponding with onscreen prompt “done”).

back

WIFI ON

NETWORK 1

NETWORK 2

NETWORK 3

A green dot to the left of the network name indicates successful network connection.

When the amp’s WiFi is turned on, there are other network menu options in addition to “CONNECT.” These are labeled “FORGET,” “MODIFY” and “INFO” (see illustration below). Use the ENCODER to scroll through and select one of these options, which are described below.

back

CONNECT

FORGET

MODIFY

INFO

Close-up detail of DISPLAY WINDOW showing additional WiFi network options “FORGET,” “MODIFY” and “INFO”.

FORGET: For disconnecting a network and removing it from the amp’s memory. To re-establish a connection with a “forgotten” network, follow the steps for “ADD HIDDEN NETWORK” (pages 38-39).

MODIFY: For modications to the current network’s displayed “SSID,” “PROTOCOL” and “PASSWORD” paramters. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select one of these parameters, then turn and press the ENCODER to enter individual characters until modications are complete.

INFO: Displays the current network’s name (SSID), signal description, protocol, and connection status. This information can not be modied by the user.

WIFI CONNECTION USING FENDER TONE™ APP

In addition to connecting to a WiFi network from Rumble Studio 40 or Rumble Stage 800 itself, WiFi can also be accessed using the Fender Tone app.

To do so, open the Fender Tone app on a mobile device and go into “Settings.” Then connect to Bluetooth and select the “WIFI” option. From the “CHOOSE A NETWORK” screen, select “MANUAL SETUP.” The “MANUAL SETUP” screen displays a list of three items from which the user can make a selection:

• NETWORK NAME: Use ENCODER to enter network name here.

• SECURITY WPA/NONE: Use ENCODER to select “WPA” if a password is needed; select “NONE” if not.

• PASSWORD: Use ENCODER to enter password and select “CONNECT” to initiate WiFi access.

BLUETOOTH USE

CONFIRM

BT Passkey is: 012345?

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 features Bluetooth connectivity for easy pairing with streaming audio devices and the Fender Tone™ application.

To enable Bluetooth, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “BLUETOOTH.” The default setting is “on,” indicated by a green box labeled “BLUETOOTH ON”; select “RUMBLE” on the external device being connected to the amp. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select this box to turn Bluetooth o if so desired, indicated by a red box labeled “BLUETOOTH OFF” (see illustrations below).

When pairing a mobile device with Bluetooth with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800, an onscreen prompt will appear in the amplier’s DISPLAY WINDOW asking the user to conrm pairing with the device. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select either “YES” or “NO.” Once a mobile device has been paired with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 for the rst time, the amplier will “remember” that device and will not ask for repeat verication unless the user subsequently chooses to “forget” Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 on that mobile device.

Users who wish to rename Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 on their external devices can do so by using the ENCODER to scroll to and select “RENAME AMP”; then using the ENCODER to enter a new name using the process described on page 11. Note that Bluetooth audio streaming and USB audio (page 44) can not be used simultaneously.

ABOUT THIS AMP

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

To enable Bluetooth, rst press the MENU utility button.

ABOUT THIS AMP

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

Use the ENCODER to scroll through the menu to “BLUETOOTH,” then press the ENCODER to access Bluetooth settings.

back

BLUETOOTH ON

RENAME AMP

BT & AUX VOLUME

The amp’s default Bluetooth function is “ON” (as labeled in green box);

select “RUMBLE” on external device.

YES

When rst pairing a Bluetooth device with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800, an onscreen prompt in the amplier’s DISPLAY WINDOW will

ask for pairing verication; use the ENCODER to scroll to and select either “YES” or “NO.”

back

BLUETOOTH OFF

RENAME AMP

BT & AUX VOLUME

To turn Bluetooth o, use the ENCODER to scroll to “BLUETOOTH OFF”; press ENCODER to turn Bluetooth o, as indicated in red box.

BLUETOOTH/AUXILIARY INPUT AUDIO VOLUME

When playing audio from an external source (Bluetooth streaming or direct connection using top panel auxiliary input) through Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800, there are four options for controlling external audio volume, including the default setting automatically in use. To access audio volume control options, rst press the MENU button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “BLUETOOTH” (see illustration below).

ABOUT THIS AMP

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “BT & AUX VOLUME”; then scroll to and select one of four options (see illustrations below).

back

BLUETOOTH ON

RENAME AMP

BT & AUX VOLUME

back

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

MASTER

• HIGH, NORMAL, LOW: In these three settings, the external audio level uses a xed gain setting to better control volume range appropriate for the environment (i.e., a living room or oce); external audio volume is controlled by the source and is not aected by the MASTER VOLUME control knob on the amplier. This simplies balancing the mix of instrument and external audio signals once the external audio device is set to a comfortable level. NOTE: To avoid large and unwanted volume increases, turn down external audio device volume before selecting the NORMAL or HIGH options.

• MASTER: This is the default setting, in which the external audio is set to the highest xed gain level while both instrument volume and external audio volume are conveniently controlled by the MASTER VOLUME knob on the amplier. To balance the mix of instrument and external audio signals, rst set the MASTER VOLUME control knob on the amplier to the desired instrument level; then adjust the volume control on the external audio device to the prefered level.

After option is selected, press MENU utility button or LAYER BUTTON corresponding to onscreen prompt “back.”

BUILT-IN TUNER

TUNER

+15

TUNER

To access Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s built-in chromatic tuner, press and hold TAP utility button for two seconds, or press the MENU utility button and select TUNER by turning and pressing the ENCODER. When a note is sharp or at, its letter name will appear in a yellow circle either to the left (at) or right (sharp) of the vertical center line, along with a precise numerical pitch value (in cents) that appears at the bottom of the DISPLAY WINDOW. When the note is in tune, the circle will turn green and will be centered exactly on the vertical center line. When nished tuning, exit the tuner by pressing the PRESET LAYER button (see illustrations below). Note that tuner use mutes speaker output. The MGT-4 Footswitch also has a tuning function (see page 52).

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

To access the tuner, press the MENU utility button (yellow arrow) for a list of options including the tuner, or press and hold the TAP utility button (green arrow).

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

TAP

Select TUNER from the list by turning and pressing the ENCODER (or by pressing

and holding the TAP utility button for two seconds).

If not in tune, the note played will appear in a yellow circle to the left (at) or right

(sharp) of the vertical center line. The pitch value in cents appears at bottom.

When in tune, the note played will appear in a green circle centered on the vertical center line.

Exit the tuner by pressing the PRESET LAYER button.

AUXILIARY AND HEADPHONE JACKS

MONO

LINE OUT

STEREO

LINE OUT

800

The Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 control panel has two 1/8”-inch jacks—an auxiliary input for external mobile/audio devices and an output for convenient headphone use (headphone output mutes speaker output).

For volume control of streaming audio and other devices connected to the auxiliary input, see instructions on page 42 for “Bluetooth/Auxiliary Input Streaming Audio Volume.”

USB CONNECTIVITY

The Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 rear panel features a USB audio port for recording. Using a micro USB cable (not included), connect a computer with recording software to this port. No external driver is needed to connect to an Apple computer. To connect to a Windows-based computer, the user must download the ASIO driver setup with the Fender Mustang device, available at https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214343123How-do-I-know-which-ASIO-Driver-to-use-.

Note that the AMP SETTINGS menu (see page 57) includes a gain control specically for use when recording using the rear-panel USB audio port. Note also that USB audio and Bluetooth audio streaming (see page 41) can not be used simultaneously.

USB

Close-up detail of rear-panel USB port.

LINE OUT AND FX SEND/RETURN

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 ampliers feature rear-panel balanced line outputs for connection to external recording and sound reinforcement equipment. The line out default setting is two mono outputs—”PRE” (direct and unaected signal) and “POST” (includes all onboard processing). These outputs can also be congured for stereo (post). This setting is congured using the “AMP SETTINGS” menu option (see page 57).

MONO

LINE OUT

STEREO

LINE OUT

Close-up detail of rear-panel balanced line outputs.

Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s eects loop has right/left FX send and right/left FX return jacks for mono or stereo external eects use (see illustration below). Use left channel for mono eects. Note that eects connected to these jacks are “global” (not preset-specic) and will act as the last elements in the signal path.

(MONO)

Close-up detail of rear-panel FX send/return jacks.

FOOTSWITCH USE

Two foot-control devices can be used with Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 ampliers—the MGT-4 Footswitch and the EXP-1 Expression Pedal.

The four-button MGT-4 Footswitch comes with Rumble Stage 800 and is optional for Rumble Studio 40. It enables convenient remote foot control of several functions, including the built-in tuner, amp preset selection, Setlist preset selection, Quick Access preset selection, eects bypass, 60-second looper and more. The EXP-1 Expression Pedal, optional for Rumble Studio 40 and Rumble Stage 800, is a dual-mode digital pedal that controls Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 volume and amp/eect parameters.

Each pedal can be used individually by connecting to the “FOOTSWITCH” jack on the amp’s rear panel, or both pedals can be used simultaneously by “chaining” them together (instruction on how to do this are found on the bottom of the EXP-1 Expression Pedal).

MGT-4 FOOTSWITCH FEATURES

The MGT-4 Footswitch layout consists of four buttons—a MODE button at far left, and three numbered FUNCTION buttons. Four MODE LEDs are at far left (one directly above the MODE button and three below and left of it), with three other FUNCTION LEDs along the top (one above each FUNCTION button) and one more FUNCTION LED in the center just below the DISPLAY WINDOW.

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MODE

BANK UP

FX 3

UNDO

HOLD TUNER

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

A. MODE BUTTON: Used to select among four modes: QUICK ACCESS (“QA”), PRESETS, EFFECTS and LOOPER.

B. FUNCTION BUTTONS: These three numbered buttons enable foot control of several Rumble Studio 40/

Stage 800 functions, depending on the footswitch mode in use.

C. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays the footswitch function currently in use.

D. MODE LEDS: These four LEDs at far left indicate which of four modes is in use—QUICK ACCESS (“QA,”

red), PRESETS (red), EFFECTS (green) and LOOPER (amber). Top MODE LED also serves as a FUNCTION LED (E) in some instances.

E. FUNCTION LEDS: Series of red LEDs along top of footswitch and a single green LED just below the

DISPLAY WINDOW (C) that indicate various functions in use. Top far-left MODE LED (D) also serves as a FUNCTION LED in some instances.

MGT-4 FOOTSWITCH: MODES

The MGT-4 Footswitch oers four special Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 modes—QUICK ACCESS (“QA”), PRESETS, EFFECTS and LOOPER. To choose one, cycle through them by stepping on the MODE button (A) at the far left of the footswitch repeatedly until the desired mode is reached, as indicated by its illuminated MODE LED (D).

QUICK ACCESS MODE

QUICK ACCESS mode(“QA”) enables the user to select three presets and assign them to each of the three FUNCTION buttons. To do this, rst press the MENU utility button, then use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “FOOTSWITCH” menu option.

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “MGT-4 (4-BUTTON)” from the FOOTSWITCH menu shown; then scroll to and select “QUICK ACCESS” to initiate Quick Access mode.

The rst three Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 presets are the default QUICK ACCESS presets. To assign a dier- ent preset to any of the three QUICK ACCESS positions, use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the desired QUICK ACCESS slot (1, 2 or 3). Once a slot is selected, scroll through the list of presets shown and press the ENCODER on the desired preset for that QUICK ACCESS slot. Repeat these steps to ll the other two slots.

Once three presets are assigned in QUICK ACCESS mode, they are accessible using the MGT-4 footswitch. Step on the MODE button until “QA MODE” is activated, as indicated by the illuminated red MODE LED at upper far left. The three QUICK ACCESS presets are now assigned to footswitch FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3 respectively. When a FUNCTION button is activated by stepping on it, its corresponding red FUNCTION LED will also illuminate, and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show the QUICK ACCESS preset in use (see illustrations below and on next page).

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

To set up QUICK ACCESS mode, rst press the MENU utility button.

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “FOOTSWITCH.”

back

EXP-1 (EXPRESSION)

MGT-4 (4-BUTTON)

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “MGT-4 (4-BUTTON)” from the FOOTSWITCH menu.

back

QUICK ACCESS

LOOPER ON

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “QUICK ACCESS” to initiate Quick Access mode.

QA PRESETS:

back

1 PRESET

2 PRESET

3 PRESET

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select one of the three QUICK ACCESS preset slots.

6 KGB-800

7 ROCKIN’ PEG

8 BASSMAN 300 P>

9 ’59 BASSMAN 4X>

10 ’70S BRITISH

back

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select a preset for the preset slot chosen in the preceding step.

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

Step on the footswitch MODE button (green arrow) to cycle through modes until red “QA MODE” MODE LED illuminates (up-

per left). The three QUICK ACCESS presets are assigned to FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3 (yellow arrows), each with its own red

FUNCTION LED to indicate use. The DISPLAY WINDOW also shows the QUICK ACCESS preset in use (preset 1 in this illustration).

PRESETS MODE

PRESETS mode enables the user to reach any of Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s many presets using the MGT-4 Footswitch (including presets in Setlists; see page 49 ). To do this, step on the MODE button until “PRESETS” mode is activated, as indicated by the illuminated red MODE LED directly to the left of the label “PRESETS.”

When the MGT-4 Footswitch is in PRESETS mode, presets become available in sequential groups of three called “banks,” with each of the three presets in a bank assigned to FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3. To move “upward” through subsequent banks of three presets, step on FUNCTION buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously (these are labeled on the footswitch as “BANK UP” for this purpose). To move “downward” through preceding banks of three presets, step on the MODE button and FUNCTION button 1 simultaneously (these are labeled on the footswitch as “BANK DOWN” for this purpose).

When the bank containing the desired preset is reached, select the desired preset within that bank by stepping on its corresponding FUNCTION button. When the desired preset has been selected, its corresponding red FUNCTION LED will illuminate, and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show the preset in use (see illustrations below).

Note that when activating PRESETS mode, the MGT-4 Footswitch will automatically set itself to whatever Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 preset is already set on the amp. This preset will be assigned to the footswitch FUNCTION

button corresponding to the preset’s position within its bank (1, 2 or 3). For example, if the amp is set to preset number 33, the MGT-4 Footswitch in PRESETS mode will also be set to preset number 33 and will assign that preset to FUNCTION button 3 (the third preset in the bank containing presets 31, 32 and 33).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

Step on the footswitch MODE button (green arrow) to cycle through modes until red “PRESETS” MODE LED illuminates. A “bank” of three

presets containing whichever preset is already set on the amp is assigned to FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3 (yellow arrows), each with its

own red FUNCTION LED to indicate use. The DISPLAY WINDOW also shows the preset in use (preset 1 in this illustration).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

In PRESETS mode, move up through succeeding preset banks (“BANK UP”) by stepping on FUNCTION buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously (double arrow at right). To move down through preceding preset banks (“BANK DOWN”), step on MODE button and FUNCTION button 1 simultaneously (double arrow at left). Select a preset within its bank by stepping on its corresponding FUNCTION button (button 1 in this illustration).

When the MGT-4 Footswitch is in Presets mode and Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 is in Setlist mode, the MGT4 Footswitch can be used to select presets within a given Setlist.

Thus congured, the rst three presets within a Setlist are assigned to MGT-4 Footswitch FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3; simply step on the button corresponding to the desired preset. If the Setlist has more than three presets, reach them by using the footswitch “BANK UP” and “BANK DOWN” functions described on page 48.

NOTE: The MGT-4 Footswitch is not used to enter Setlist mode on the amplier, or to select a Setlist from the Setlist menu. It is used only to select presets within a single Setlist.

EFFECTS MODE

EFFECTS mode enables the user to bypass any of the rst three eects in a preset. To do this, step on the MODE button until “EFFECTS” mode is activated, as indicated by the illuminated green MODE LED directly to the left of the label “EFFECTS.” Within whichever preset is already set on the amp, the rst three eects in that preset (if any) are assigned to FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3 (also labeled on the footswitch as “FX 1,” “FX 2” and “FX 3” for this purpose). When an eect is on, the corresponding red FUNCTION LED above the eect’s assigned FUNCTION button will be illuminated. To bypass an eect, step on its corresponding FUNCTION button, at which point its red FUNCTION LED will turn o (see illustration below).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

Step on MODE button (green arrow) to cycle through modes until green “EFFECTS” MODE LED illuminates. The rst three eects in the preset active in the amp are assigned to FUNCTION buttons 1, 2 and 3 (yellow arrows); each with its own red FUNCTION LED to indicate use. In the example shown above, the preset eect assigned to FUNCTION button 1 (FX 1) is on, and can be bypassed by stepping on that button.

LOOPER MODE

LOOPER mode enables the user to record loops up to 60 seconds long and overdub subsequent parts. Any number of overdubbed parts can be layered over the original recorded part; however, only the last overdub created can be undone. To record a loop, step on the MODE button (green arrow in illustration below) until “LOOPER” mode is activated, as indicated by the illuminated amber MODE LED (see illustration below).

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

BANK UP

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

To begin recording the rst musical passage, step on FUNCTION button 1 (yellow arrow in illustration below) labeled “REC/DUB.” The red FUNCTION LED above FUNCTION button 1 will begin ashing and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show “REC,” indicating that the LOOPER is in recording mode; play a passage of any time duration up to 60 seconds (see illustration below).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

When nished playing rst musical passage, stop recording and automatically begin playback of rst passage by stepping on FUNCTION button 2 (yellow arrow in illustration below), labeled “PLAY/STOP.” The red FUNCTION LED above FUNCTION button 1 will stop ashing, the red FUNCTION LED above FUNCTION button 2 will illuminate, and the DISPLAY WINDOW will indicate playback by showing “PLA” (see illustration below). To stop playback, step on FUNCTION button 2 again; the DISPLAY WINDOW will show “STP” (not shown in illustration below).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

Alternately, when nished playing the rst musical passage, step on FUNCTION button 1 (yellow arrow in illustration below) again to go straight into overdub mode; the red FUNCTION LED above FUNCTION button 1

will continue ashing and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show “DUB,” indicating that the LOOPER is now in overdub mode and a second musical passage can be recorded over the rst. Overdub mode can also be activated during playback of the rst passage or after stopping playback by stepping on FUNCTION button 1 again. Continue overdubbing musical passages as often as desired. After an overdub is recorded, step on FUNCTION button 2 (green arrow in illustration below) to start and stop playback of all recorded parts (see illustration below).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

While recording, playing back or stopped on the rst musical passage, the user can undo the recording if desired by stepping on FUNCTION button 3 (yellow arrow in illustration below), labeled “UNDO.” When doing so, recording will stop and the DISPLAY WINDOW will show three dashes, indicating that whatever had been recorded is now erased. Once overdubs have been added, however, the UNDO function applies only to the last overdub recorded; preceding overdubs cannot be undone (see illustration below). To initiate a new loop- ing session, from STOP mode simply step on the “REC” button (FUNCTION button 1).

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

To avoid inadvertently starting the looper while playing, the looper can be turned o. To do so, press the MENU utility button; then use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “FOOTSWITCH” (see illustration below).

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “MGT-4” (see illustration below).

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MGT-4 (4-BUTTON)

Use the ENCODER to scroll to “LOOPER ON” and press the ENCODER to turn the looper o (see illustrations below). To turn the looper back on, scroll to “LOOPER OFF” and press the ENCODER.

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LOOPER ON

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LOOPER OFF

MGT-4 FOOTSWITCH: TUNER

The MGT-4 Footswitch can also be used for hands-free tuning. To do this, step on and briey hold FUNCTION button 3 (labeled “HOLD TUNER” for this purpose; yellow arrow) to activate the chromatic tuner. The note closest to the sought-after pitch appears in the DISPLAY WINDOW; two red FUNCTION LEDs along upper left illuminate to indicate degrees of atness, while two red FUNCTION LEDs along upper right illuminate to indicate degrees of sharpness. When correct pitch is attained, the center FUNCTION LED beneath the DISPLAY WINDOW illuminates green. When tuning is completed, step on FUNCTION button 3 again to return to play mode (see illustrations below). Note that MGT-4 Footswitch tuner use mutes speaker output.

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

To activate the MGT-4 Footswitch tuning function, step on and briey hold FUNCTION button 3 (yellow arrow). In the example

shown here, an “A” note is displayed as being particularly at, as indicated by the red FUNCTION LED at upper far left (green arrow).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

In the example shown here, the “A” note is displayed as being slightly sharp, as indicated

by the red FUNCTION LED at upper inside right (yellow arrow).

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HOLD TUNER

FX 3

UNDO

MODE

PRESETS

EFFECTS

LOOPER

BANK DOWN

FX 1

REC/DUB

MGT-4

BANK UP

FX 2

PLAY/STOP

In the example shown here, the “A” note is displayed as being at the correct pitch, as indicated by the green

FUNCTION LED centered below the DISPLAY WINDOW (yellow arrow). When tuning is complete, step on

FUNCTION button 3 (green arrow) to exit the footswitch tuning function.

EXP-1 EXPRESSION PEDAL

The EXP-1 Expression Pedal is a dual-mode foot controller that enables the user to control master volume (“Volume” mode) and various amp and eect parameters (“Expression” mode).

Switch between Volume and Expression modes by stepping on the toe switch (top of the pedal). Red and green LEDs indicate the mode in use. Volume mode—indicated by the green LED—controls master volume or can be turned o. Expression mode—indicated by the red LED—controls Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 parameters such as wah frequencies, modulation eect rates, etc.

To set up the EXP-1, connect it to the footswitch jack on the back of the amp and turn the amp on. Press the MENU utility button on the amp and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “FOOTSWITCH” menu option. Then use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “EXP-1 (EXPRESSION)” from the menu shown (see illustrations below).

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

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EXP-1 (EXPRESSION)

MGT-4 (4-BUTTON)

A prompt will appear to select “PRESET SETTINGS” or “GLOBAL SETTINGS” (see illustration below); use the ENCODER to select one. PRESET SETTINGS is used to assign the EXP-1 to a specic amp or eect within a particular preset, in which a wide variety of parameters can be modied, depending on the amp or preset in use. GLOBAL SETTINGS is used to congure parameters that will aect all presets. Both are described in more detail below.

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PRESET SETTINGS

GLOBAL SETTINGS

PRESET SETTINGS

As noted above, PRESET SETTINGS is used to assign the EXP-1 to a specic amp or eect within a particular preset. To do this, press the ENCODER on PRESET SETTINGS, and the middle SIGNAL PATH LAYER will show— one at a time—the amp and eects in that preset to which the EXP-1 can be assigned. The user can scroll through these by turning the ENCODER (see illustration below).

EXP-1 (PRESET)

RUMBLE

AMP

VOL

GAIN

EXP PARAM HEEL TO E

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SAVE

In EXP-1 PRESET SETTINGS, the amp and eects in a preset to which the EXP-1 can be assigned are shown one by one in the SIGNAL

PATH LAYER; the ENCODER is used to scroll through them.

Once an amp or eect is highlighted in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER, the CONTROLS LAYER below it will show several congurable EXP-1 items for that particular preset. Press the CONTROLS LAYER button to enter the CONTROLS LAYER (see illustration below).

EXP-1 (PRESET)

GREEN

OFF LEVEL

VOLUME

EXP PARAM HEEL TOE

VOLUME

BOX

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SAVE

To assign the EXP-1 to a specic eect within a preset, press the CONTROLS LAYER button (yellow arrow) to access items including the

parameter settings (“PARAM”) for the eect. In the example shown here, the EXP-1 will control a Green Box overdrive eect.

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “PARAMETER,” for selecting a control parameter of the amp/eect shown in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER to be controlled using the EXP-1 in Expression mode (see illustration below).

EXP-1 (PRESET)

GREEN

BOX

OFF

VOL

LEVEL

PARAMETER HEEL TOE

EXP

Use the ENCODER (yellow arrow) to scroll to “PARAMETER,” which encompasses the individual controls for the eect highlighted in the

SIGNAL PATH LAYER. In the example shown here, “LEVEL” is one of the Green Box overdrive parameters that can be assigned to the EXP-1.

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SAVE

When selected, the parameter box will change from blue to red and the ENCODER can then be used to scroll through dierent control parameters; press the ENCODER on any of these to change their settings for EXP1 pedal use (see illustration below). When a control is selected, it will turn from blue to red, indicating that it can now be adjusted. When adjustment is complete, press the ENCODER again, and the control will return to blue with the new parameter value in place.

EXP-1 (PRESET)

GREEN

BOX

OFF

VOL

LEVEL

PARAMETER HEEL TOE

EXP

From the example above, press the ENCODER (yellow arrow) on “LEVEL.” Its box will change from blue to red, indicating that adjust-

ments can then be made to that parameter of the Green Box overdrive eect for EXP-1 use .

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SAVE

Once a parameter adjustment is complete, press the SAVE utility button to keep changes (see illustration below).

EXP-1 (PRESET)

GREEN

BOX

OFF

VOL

LEVEL

PARAMETER HEEL TOE

EXP

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SAVE

Several other EXP-1 modes reside in the CONTROLS LAYER. Use the ENCODER to scroll among and select these modes and the options within them. These modes are:

VOLUME MODE (“VOL”): Turns o the EXP-1 Volume mode (green LED) pedal function (see illustrations below).

EXPRESSION MODE (“EXP”): Allows three dierent assignments. “OFF” turns o the EXP-1 Expression mode

pedal function (red LED). “VOLUME” congures EXP-1 to control master volume (similar to VOLUME MODE above). “AMP/FX” congures EXP-1 to control the amp or eect shown in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER.

HEEL and TOE MODES: Together, these specify the range of the parameter to be controlled.

LIVE MODE: When ON, the congured parameter immediately jumps to the value “commanded” by the po-

sition of the pedal. When OFF, initial pedal position is “ignored” until the pedal is actually moved, after which it’s in synch with the congured parameter.

BYPASS MODE: When ON, eect bypass can be toggled on and o using the EXP-1 toe switch.

REVERT MODE: When ON, the congured parameter is restored to the value stored in the preset when

switching from Expression mode to Volume mode using the toe switch.

DEFAULT MODE: Congures initial EXP-1 mode (Volume or Expression) for the preset in use. DEFAULT MODE is overridden when the “GLOBAL SETTINGS” function “MODE SOURCE” is set to “PEDAL” (see “GLOBAL SET- TINGS” on following page).

EXP-1 (PRESET)

RUMBLE

AMP

VOLUME

EXP

VOLUME

GAIN

PARAM HEEL TOE

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SAVE

In this example, to turn o the EXP-1 Volume mode pedal function for the Rumble V2 shown in the SIGNAL PATH LAYER,

press the CONTROLS LAYER button. “VOLUME” mode will be automatically highlighted in the CONTROLS LAYER.

EXP-1 (PRESET)

RUMBLE

AMP

VOLUME

EXP

VOLUME

GAIN

PARAM HEEL TOE

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SAVE

Press the ENCODER on “VOLUME.” The label box will change from blue to red, indicating that an adjustment can now be made.

EXP-1 (PRESET)

RUMBLE

AMP

OFF

EXP

VOLUME

GAIN

PARAM HEEL TOE

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SAVE

Turn the ENCODER (yellow arrow) to “OFF,” then press it to select “OFF” setting. EXP-1 Volume mode pedal function for the amp shown in

the SIGNAL PATH LAYER is now o, and the label box will return to blue. Press the SAVE utility button (green arrow) to keep changes.

GLOBAL SETTINGS

As noted, GLOBAL SETTINGS is used to assign the EXP-1 to all presets. After pressing the MENU utility button and scrolling to and selecting “EXP-1 SETUP,” press the ENCODER again and scroll to “GLOBAL SETTINGS” (see illustration below).

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PRESET SETTINGS

GLOBAL SETTINGS

SAVE

Press the ENCODER on “GLOBAL SETTINGS.” Three parameters can be modied in the menu shown—”MODE SOURCE,” “HEEL VOLUME” and “TOE VOLUME.” “MODE SOURCE” is used to choose between “PRESET” and “PEDAL” settings. “PRESET” means that whatever preset the user is in determines whether the EXP-1 is in Volume mode or Expression mode (this can change from preset to preset). In the “PEDAL” setting, the EXP-1 overrides preset settings and stays in whichever mode (Volume or Expression) it’s currently in.

Press the ENCODER and turn it to select “PEDAL” or “PRESET.” The label box will change from blue to red (see illustration below) until a selection is made by pressing the ENCODER again, after which the label box will return to blue with the current selection in place.

HEEL TOE

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EXP-1 (GLOBAL)

PRESET

MODE SOURCE

“HEEL VOLUME” and “TOE VOLUME” are used together to set a volume range covered by the pedal, the default range of which is set at 1-10, with the heel all the way down being 1 (no volume) and the toe all the way down being 10 (full volume). This range can be adjusted to preference, by using the “HEEL VOLUME” control to set a dierent value for minimum volume and using the “TOE VOLUME” control to set a dierent value for maximum volume.

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select the “HEEL VOLUME” and “TOE VOLUME” controls. When each is selected, it will turn from blue to red, indicating that it can now be adjusted. When adjustment is complete, press the ENCODER again to keep the new control value, and the control will return to blue (see illustration below).

EXP-1 (GLOBAL)

PRESET

MODE SOURCE HEEL TOE

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SAVE

Note that Global Settings changes are saved automatically; no extra “save” step is required.

AMP SETTINGS

“Amp Settings” is a MENU utility button function (see page 33) that enables quick and easy restoration of the factory presets and amplier settings, in addition to cloud logout and rear-panel USB/line out functions. To access these, press the MENU utility button, use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “AMP SETTINGS,” and scroll to and select any of the ve options presented. These are:

RESTORE SETTINGS: For restoring original factory settings except for presets and Setlists. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “YES” or “NO”.

RESTORE ALL: For restoring original factory settings including presets. Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “YES” or “NO”. Note that selecting “YES” will delete existing Setlists.

CLOUD LOGOUT: For logging out of the cloud when using Cloud Presets (see page 59). Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “YES” or “NO”.

LINE OUT/USB GAIN: Gain control for use when recording using the rear-panel line outputs or USB audio port (see page 44). Turn and press the ENCODER to select a gain value.

LINE OUT OPTIONS: For conguring the rear-panel balanced line outputs (see page 44). Turn and press the ENCODER to select “PRE/POST” (mono) or “STEREO” options.

BLUETOOTH

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

To access the Amp Settings function, rst press the MENU utility button.

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

WIFI

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “AMP SETTINGS.”

RESTORE SETTINGS

RESTORE ALL

CLOUD LOGOUT

LINE OUT/USB GAIN

LINE OUT OPTIONS

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Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select one of the ve “Amp Settings” options.

Note that the “RESTORE ALL” function is also accessible as a start-up option detailed in the “Factory Restore and Firmware Updates” section (see page 62).

GLOBAL EQ

“Global EQ” is a MENU utility button function (see page 33) that provides access to dierent equalization curves for easier adjustment of overall amp response to dierent acoustic environments. This is particularly helpful when users have all their favorite presets and settings dialed in, but then nd themselves in, for example, brighter- or boomier-sounding rooms, halls, outdoor areas, etc. Rather than re-adjust each and every preset and setting, users can quickly and easily select one of seven dierent EQ proles shaped to suit the surroundings at hand.

Activate this function by pressing the MENU utility button and using the ENCODER to scroll to and select “GLOBAL EQ.” Scroll to and select any of the options presented—”FLAT EQ” (a good default choice that actually provides no additional equalization), two “BRIGHT CUT EQ” settings for de-accentuating top end, two “BRIGHT BOOST EQ” settings for accentuating the top end, and two “LOW CUT EQ” settings for trimming bass response (see illustrations below).

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

To access the Global EQ function, rst press the MENU utility button.

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

Use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “GLOBAL EQ.”

BRIGHT CUT 2

BRIGHT CUT 1

FLAT EQ

BRIGHT BOOST 1

BRIGHT BOOST 2

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Turn the ENCODER to scroll to a “GLOBAL EQ” option.

BRIGHT CUT 2

BRIGHT CUT 1

FLAT EQ

BRIGHT BOOST 1

BRIGHT BOOST 2

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Press the ENCODER to select a “GLOBAL EQ” option.

CLOUD PRESETS

“Cloud Presets” is a MENU utility button function (see page 33) that gives the user access to an entire world of presets other than those already found in the amp, including featured presets, artist presets and more. Through the amplier’s WiFi connectivity, users can preview, play, download and share a wealth of cloudstored Fender presets that enormously expand Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s creative possibilities.

To begin using Cloud Presets, press the MENU utility button and use the ENCODER to scroll to and select “CLOUD PRESETS” from the menu shown (see illustrations below).

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

PRESET ORGANIZER

SETLIST

CLOUD PRESETS

TUNER

GLOBAL EQ

After selecting “CLOUD PRESETS” from the menu, follow the instructions in the DISPLAY WINDOW to enter a log-in code, which the user obtains online by going to tone.fender.com and clicking on “Set Up Amp” (see illustration below). The code only needs to be entered once; the user remains logged in once the code is entered. Use the ENCODER to enter each code character using the process described on page 11.

To enable cloud presets, sign in at tone.fender.com and “Set Up Amp” Enter the code provided below:

done

Once logged in, use the ENCODER to scroll through and select cloud preset categories (see illustration below).

ARTIST SIGNATURE

FEATURED

FENDER PRESETS

Once a cloud preset category is chosen, scroll through list of presets shown; the highlighted preset will automatically be played/previewed. To add a highlighted preset to the amp, press the SAVE utility button (see illustration on next page).

TEMPUS FUGIT

REGGIE LEE

BASS ODYSSEY

SEAS OF CHEESE

FENDER PRESETS

BLOOD/ROSES

SAVE

To view or edit the individual contents of the highlighted cloud preset before saving it to the amp as described above, press the ENCODER on it (see illustration below).

TEMPUS FUGIT

REGGIE LEE

BASS ODYSSEY

SEAS OF CHEESE

FENDER PRESETS

BLOOD/ROSES

SAVE

When viewing or editing the contents of a cloud preset before saving it to the amp, the DISPLAY WINDOW will show the contents of the preset along with a green “cloud” symbol (in place of the preset number) that identies it as a cloud preset that has not been saved to the amp. Cloud presets can be edited as any onboard preset can; when edits are complete, press the SAVE utility button to save the edited cloud preset. Note that if the user scrolls to the next or previous preset while on a cloud preset, the cloud preset will disappear since it is not saved to amp (see illustration below).

BASS ODYSSEY

’70S

SINE

TREMOLO

BRITISH

YELLOW

BOX

MSTR

SAVE

ABOUT THIS AMP

“About This Amp” is a MENU utility button function (see page 33) that displays the amp’s current rmware version. To view this information, press the MENU utility button (yellow arrow in illustration below) and use the ENCODER (green arrow) to scroll to and select “ABOUT THIS AMP.”

FOOTSWITCH

AMP SETTINGS

ABOUT THIS AMP

WiFi

BLUETOOTH

After selecting “ABOUT THIS AMP,” the DISPLAY WINDOW will show the amp model and rmware version information (see illustration below).

MODEL: RUMBLE STAGE

VERSION: 1.0.21

BASE VER: 1.0.17

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FIRMWARE UPDATES AND FACTORY RESTORE

SEARCHING FOR UPDATES...

DOWNLOADING UPDATES...

APPLYING UPDATES...

AMPLIFIER UPDATE COMPLETE

PLEASE RESTART YOUR AMP

As noted in the introduction, Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 users should check regularly for rmware updates that improve and enhance the Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 experience. To perform a Rumble Studio 40/ Stage 800 rmware update, put the amp in WiFi update mode by pressing and holding the ENCODER for ve seconds (yellow arrow in illustration below) while turning the amplier on.

The DISPLAY WINDOW will then indicate that Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 is searching for the latest rmware update, followed by indication that the rmware update is downloading (see illustrations below).

RUMBLE

When the download is complete, the DISPLAY WINDOW will then indicate that Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 is applying the rmware update, followed by indication that the rmware update is complete and the amp must be restarted (see illustrations below).

RUMBLE

When performing a rmware update, the user might encounter four scenarios in which a rmware update

NO UPDATES AVAILABLE

PLEASE RESTART YOUR AMP

WIFI NOT CONFIGURED

AMPLIFIER UPDATE FAILED

PLEASE TRY AGAIN OR

CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE

AMPLIFIER UPDATE SERVER

IS UNREACHABLE

cannot be initiated. In such cases, the DISPLAY WINDOW will indicate that Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800’s WiFi connectivity is not congured, no update is available, the update has failed, or the amplier update server is unreachable (see illustrations below).

RUMBLE

In addition to the rmware update described above, Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 oers several user-enabled start-up modes encompassing factory restore functions. These are:

RESTORE ALL: To restore the factory presets and amp settings contained in the amp’s most recent rmware update, press and hold the PRESET LAYER button (green arrow in illustration below) for ve seconds while turning the amplier on. Note that this function will delete all user-created presets. This function is also accessible as an “Amp Settings” MENU utility button function (see page 57).

WIFI UPDATE/RESTORE ALL: To combine a rmware update and the start-up option directly above (RESTORE ALL), simultaneously press and hold the ENCODER and the PRESET LAYER button for ve seconds while turning the amplier on (blue arrow in illustration below). Note that this function will delete all user-created presets.

FORCE UPDATE: To update Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 if there is a problem with the previously described rmware update process, a “Force Update” mode can be initiated by pressing and holding the ENCODER and SIGNAL PATH LAYER button while turning the amplier on (purple arrow in illustration below).

RECOVERY: To recover the base rmware version (displayed in “About This Amp,” see page 60) including presets, simultaneously press and hold the PRESET LAYER button and X FX utility button for ve seconds while turning the amplier on (red arrow in illustration below). Note that this function will delete all user-created presets.

RECOVERY

WIFI UPDATE/RESTORE ALL

RESTORE ALL

FORCE UPDATE

FENDER TONE™ APP

Fender Tone—the ultimate companion app for Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 ampliers—is available as a free download from the Apple App Store (iPhone) and Google Play Store (Android). Fender Tone users can have convenient control over existing Rumble Studio 40/Stage 800 functions, plus access to additional content from Fender and the Fender Tone user community. These include:

• Preset searching, navigation, ltering and selection

• Creation and sharing of new presets

• Preset signal path editing, re-ordering, additions and deletions

• Amp and eects model parameter adjustments

• Browse, search and download ocial Fender presets, artist signature presets, player presets, genre presets and more

• Tone tips for signal path basics, amp models, eects types and more

• Creation, selection and management of Setlists (personalized preset groupings)

• Management of user accounts, product registration, WiFi settings and Bluetooth settings

• EQ setting adjustments

Browse presets and learn more about Fender Tone at http://tone.fender.com.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rumble Studio 40

TYPE PR 5133

POWER REQUIREMENTS 118 watts (maximum) 45 watts (typical)

POWER AMP OUTPUT 40 wat ts into 8Ω

INPUT IMPEDANCE 1MΩ (instrum ent) 18kΩ (aux input)

EFFECTS LOOP Nominal level: -10dB Send: 220Ω (balanced) Return: 17.3kΩ (balanced)

LINE OUT OUTPUT Maximum level: +4.9dBV Impedance: 600Ω (balanced)

HEADPHONE OUTPUT 43mW/channel into 16Ω (minimum recommended impedance)

SPEAKER One 10” (25.4 cm) Special Design Ceramic 8Ω, one comp ression tweeter with on/off switch

FOOTSWITCH MGT-4 (optional, PN 0994071000) EXP-1 Expression Pedal (optiona l, PN 2301050000)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Width: 16.5” (419.1mm) Height: 16.9” (429.3mm) Depth: 12” (304.8m m) Weight: 19 lbs. (8.62kg)

Rumble Stage 800

TYPE PR 513 4

POWER REQUIREMENTS 1,500 wat ts (maximum) 150 watts (ty pical)

POWER AMP OUTPUT 400 w atts into 8Ω (intern al) 800 watts into 4 Ω/2.67Ω (with 8Ω/4Ω exten sion cabinet)

INPUT IMPEDANCE 1MΩ (instrum ent) 18kΩ (aux input)

EFFECTS LOOP Nominal level: -10dB Send: 220Ω (balanced) Return: 17.3kΩ (balanced)

LINE OUT OUTPUT Maximum level: +4.9dBV Impedance: 600Ω (balanced)

HEADPHONE OUTPUT 43mW/channel into 16Ω (minimum recommended impedance)

SPEAKERS Two 10” (25.4 cm) Eminence® Ceramic 16Ω, one compressi on tweeter with on/off switch

FOOTSWITCH MGT-4 (includ ed, PN 7710238000) EXP-1 Expression Pedal (optiona l, PN 2301050000)

AMP COVER Optional, PN 7712953000

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Width: 19” (482.6m m) Height: 23.7” (602mm) Depth: 14” (355.6m) Weight: 39 lbs. (17.7kg)

Product specifications subject to change without notice.

部件名称

本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。

O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。

注：含有有害物质的部件由于全球技术发展水平限制而无法实现有害物质的替代。

*产品含有喇叭单元时有效。

箱体

喇叭单元*

电子部分接线端子

电线附件

有害物质

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

镉

(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr(VI))

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

PART NUMBERS / REFERENCIAS / RÉFÉRENCE / NÚMERO DAS PEÇAS / NUMERO PARTI / TEILENUMMERN

NUMERY REFERENCYJNE / REFERENČNÍ ČÍSLA / REFERENČNÉ ČÍSLA / REFERENČNE ŠTEVILKE /

部品番号

型号

Rumble™ Studio 40

2376000000 (120V, 60Hz) NA 2376001000 (110V, 60Hz) TW 2376003000 (240V, 50Hz) AU 2376004000 (230V, 50Hz) UK 2376005000 (220V, 50Hz) ARG 2376006000 (230V, 50Hz) EU 2376007000 (100V, 50/60Hz) JP 2376008000 (220V, 50Hz) CN 2376009000 (220V, 60Hz) ROK 2376013000 (240V, 50Hz) MA

Rumble Stage 800

2376100000 (120V, 60Hz) NA 2376101000 (110V, 60Hz) T W 2376103000 (240V, 50Hz) AU 2376104000 (230V, 50Hz) UK 2376105000 (220V, 50Hz) ARG 2376106000 (230V, 50Hz) EU 2376107000 (100V, 50/60Hz) JP 2376108000 (220V, 50Hz) CN 2376109000 (220V, 60Hz) ROK 2376113000 (240V, 50Hz) MA

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