Rocktron RepliTone MP User Manual

Digital Modeling Preamp

MANUAL

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16 Amplifier Emulations

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Direct Recording Capabilities

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128 User Programable Presets Available

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HUSH Noise Reduction

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Rocktron's Hallmark Effects

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Reverb, Delay, HUSH, & one additional

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effect available at all times!

Suggested Footcontroller(s) - Rocktron MIDI Mate, Rocktron MIDI I.T.

or Rocktron All Access.

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Suggested MIDI Cable(s) - Rocktron M7 Pin MIDI Cable Model #

RMM900

Suggested Power Amplifier(s) - Rocktron Velocity 100 (2x50 Watt)

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Suggested Speaker Cabinets(s) - Rocktron Velocity S112 (1x12 cabs)

May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047,

4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617.

Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.

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Your Rocktron RepliTone MP preamp has been tested and complies with the following

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Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:

Standard(s): IEC60065 Professional Audio/Video or Similar

Equipment, EN55013:1997, EN61000-3-2 (1995)
EN61000-3-3(1995), EN55020:1995, CSA E65-94

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF
energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when
properly used. Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may
or may not interfere with other electronic products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input connections.
This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).

Copyright © 2002 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.

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Contents

1. Introduction to the RepliTone MP.................................... 4

2. RepliTone MP Quick Start ................................................ 5

3. RepliTone Models ............................................................... 5

4. Precautions .......................................................................... 6

5. RepliTone Emulations ........................................................ 7

6. Front Panel .......................................................................... 8

7. Rear Panel ......................................................................... 10

8. MIDI Implementation ...................................................... 12

9. PC Interface ..................................................................... 15

10. Effects .............................................................................. 16

11. Connections ..................................................................... 19

12. Specifications................................................................... 23

13. Other Rocktron Products............................................... 24

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1. Introduction to the RepliTone MP

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The Rocktron RepliTone MP is a 24-bit DSP professional guitar preamp & direct recording
device containing 16 different amp emulation models and 128 user programmable presets (15 user
presets on the front panel with a total of 128 presets available via a Rocktron MIDI footcontroller).
The RepliT one MP also offers ef fect algorithms and superb sound quality . Full MIDI implementation
and a user-friendly operating format ensure that designing unique and useful preset sounds is as
simple as possible.

In addition, the RepliT one MP also features:

• Advanced Speaker Simulation, which provides a strikingly realistic

approximation of a miked speaker cabinet at line-level specifically for
"direct recording", and mixer input to play directly over a PA system or
headphone listening.

• Rocktron's patented HUSH® noise reduction provides noise reduc-

tion while playing and complete silence when not.

• High-quality digital effects, including:

- Reverb - Phaser

- Tremolo (1 & 2) - Flanger

- Detune - Compression

- Chorus - Delay

- Wah - Rotary

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• Effects Loop, MIDI In Out/Thru with Phantom Power for MIDI
Footcontroller

• Suggested Power Amplifier - Rocktron Velocity 100 (2x50Watt
Single Space Rack Mount Power Amp)

• Suggested Footcontrollers - Rocktron MIDI Mate, Rocktron MIDI
I.T. or Rocktron All Access

For a thorough explanation of the RepliT one MP and its features, please read this manual care­fully and keep it for future reference. After removing the RepliT one MP from the box, save all pack­ing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit.

NOTE: Product and manufacturer names are trademarks of their respective owners and

are in no way associated with Rocktron. The names are mentioned solely for the purpose of
describing certain amplifier tones and emulations produced by the RepliTone MP.

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RepliTone MP Quick Start

Turn the MASTER VOLUME control all the way down on the RepliTone
MP and Power Amp.

Using high quality 1/4" guitar cables (standard guitar cables are OK)
connection the RepliTone MP to Power amp as such:

-RepliTone MP Left Pre-amp "OUT" to - "IN" on the Power Amp

-RepliTone MP Right Pre-amp "OUT" to - "IN" on the Power Amp"

Plug the supplied power adapter into the AC INPUT socket on the rear
panel, and plug the other end into an AC wall socket.

Connect your guitar to the INPUT jack.

Press the POWER button on the RepliTone MP and then power on the
Power amp.

Select a PRESET position (or MANUAL).

MP

1 x 12

Select an AMP Model.

Set the GAIN and LEVEL controls to your taste. Adjust the Master
Volume on the RepliTone MP and on the Power Amp to a comfortable
level. Set the BASS, MID, and TREBLE.

Set the EFFECTS SELECT knob to the desired Effect and modify as
needed with the EFFECTS ADJUST control.

Play!

Available RepliTone Products3.

Modeling Preamp - Stereo - Single Rack Space Preamp with Multi-effects and amp
models. The HEADPHONES and LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks are stereo.

Mono, 60 watt combo amp with a single 12 inch speaker . The HEADPHONES
and LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks are stereo.

2 x 12

Stereo, 100 watt combo amp with two 12 inch speakers. The
HEADPHONES and LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks are stereo.

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4. Precautions

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE
YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.

• All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed.

• Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.

• The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL
ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT
TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS
EQUIPMENT , AS WELL AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32° F and
104° F (0° C and 40° C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.

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RepliTone MP Emulations5.

Note: Fender, Marshall, Vox, Boogie and other amplifier model designations are all trade­marks of their respective owners and are not associated or affiliated with Rocktron. The names are
used solely to describe the amplifier tones produced using the RepliT one's emulating software.

Amp Emulation Name Original Amp Name

BRIT CLASS A VOX AC30

BRIT BLUES Marshall Bluesbreaker

BRIT CLASSIC Marshall Plexi 100W into 1960A 4 x 12 Cabinet

BRIT HI GAIN Marshall JCM 800 into 1960A 4 x 12 Cabinet

HI GAIN Rocktron Prophesy Channel 3

MEGA GAIN Rocktron Vendetta VP4 Channel 4

THRASH Voodu V alve High Gain, with mid scoop

GRUNGE MEGA GAIN but with LF boost on pre-EQ

FUZZ Dallas-Arbiter Fuzzface

70's Mesa Boogie Mk llB

TEXAS Rocktron Vendetta Head Channel 2

BLUES Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb

TWEED Fender '59 Bassman 4 x 10

POL Y JAZZ "Inspired" by a Polytone

CLEAN 2 Fender T win with Bright switch ON

CLEAN 1 Fender Twin Reverb

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6. Front Panel

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POWER switch

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On/Off switch - Note: when powering up your rack be sure to turn all preamps and effects on first before
you turn on your power amp. When powering down your rack set up always turn the power amp off first.

INPUT jack

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This ¼" jack accepts the output from the guitar.

MASTER VOLUME

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Controls overall output level of the amp and also headphone volume.

PRESET switch

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Selects one of 16 channels, as desired. MANUAL position uses all current control positions to determine
sound as opposed to stored values. These correspond to MIDI program change numbers 1 - 15. 113 more
user presets are accessible only via MIDI program changes (16 - 128).

AMP select switch

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Selects one of 16 available Amp Emulations.

STORE/EXECUTE Button and LED

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This button is used to store values into the RepliTone's presets when settings are altered - see "Storing
Changed Preset Parameters" for more information on this procedure.

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GAIN control

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Adjusts the amount of drive. Higher settings increase distortion and sustain.

RECALL LEDS

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Allows you to get back to your "original" setting. Whenever a knob is turned (even just slightly) these
LEDs will light. To get back to the "original" setting (not the knob position - but the actual setting of the
control) start turning the knob you changed. When the LEDs go "out" the knob is at its original (or
stored) setting. If you pass the original setting and only one LED is lit, turn the knob in the direction of
the arrow. For example:
Left LED is Lit:
Turn the knob slowly to the right until both LEDs are out.
Turn the knob slowly to the left until both LEDs are out.

LEVEL CONTROL

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Controls the relative volume level of the preset (or channel). Used to balance between two different
sounds.

BASS, MID and TREBLE controls

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The BASS, MID and TREBLE controls are like any standard guitar amp. Levels are adjusted over the
ranges appropriate for the amp emulation selected.

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REVERB LEVEL control

Adjusts the amount of reverb. (Reverb is always available.)

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DELAY LEVEL control

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Adjusts the overall level of the delayed signal at the output relative to the direct signal and other effect
signals. (Delay is always available.)

DELAY TIME button and LED

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Adjusts the current delay time. To set the delay time, tap the button twice at the interval desired (up to
one second). The LED flashes to indicate the set time. For the longest delay time tap button only once.

EFFECT ADJUST control

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Adjusts one effect parameter, depending upon the effect selected (see Effect Select Control section (16)
for more detailed information).

EFFECT SELECT EFFECT ADJUST knob controls.
Chorus Depth Depth of Chorus
Chorus Level Level of Chorus
Flanger Depth Depth of Flanger
Flanger Res Resonance of Flanger
Delay Regen Regeneration of Delay
Delay Pan Pan of delay - knob turned full left - delay is on left

knob turned full right - delay is on right.
Detune Pitch Amount of Detune Pitch
Detune Level Level of Detune Pitch
Bypass Nothing
HUSH Threshold (HUSH is always active)
Compressor Threshold
Wa h Frequency of Wah - knob sets only the one

frequency - but you can use an expression pedal to

get the wah wah effect
Rotary Slow Speed of Rotary
Phaser Depth of Phaser
Tremolo 1 Depth of Tremolo 1
Tremolo 2 Depth of Tremolo 2

RATE button & LED

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Sets the modulation rate of the selected effect. To set, press the button twice at the rate you want. The
LED flashes to indicate the setting. When the Rotary effect is selected, tap the button once to change
between the two rates. To set the slowest rate tap the button just once.

EFFECT SELECT control

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Selects one of the available effects and selects which parameter is controlled with the EFFECT ADJUST
control.

Chorus Depth Bypass
Chorus Level Hush
Flanger Depth Compressor
Flanger Res Wa h
Delay Regen Rotary
Delay Pan Phaser
Detune Pitch Tremolo 1 (Sine wave modulation)
Detune Level Tremolo 2 (Square wave modulation)

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