Rocktron Intellifex XL User Manual

24-BIT DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORUSER'S MANUALMay be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 48

7Using the Intellifex XL with a keyboard and a mixer

8Using the Intellifex XL with a guitar rack systemNoteFor best results when using theIntellifex XL with high gaindistortion, always put theIntellifex

96. Function/Parameter DescriptionsCaution: Digital Output overloadAs the input signal enters at the unit’s input (A), the unaltered direct signal is

10Mixer ParametersParameter DescriptionEFFECT LVLThis controls the level of the entire effect signal. This control should beset relative to the levels

11EQ FunctionThe EQ function is available in all presets—regardless of the current configuration. The Intellifex XL provides fourbands of double-preci

12HUSH FunctionHUSH® is Rocktron's patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH® system contained in the Intellifex XLis a fully digita

13REVERB FunctionReverb, or reverberation, is the continuance of sound within a given room or enclosed chamber after the source of thesound has stoppe

14Reverb ParametersParameter DescriptionREVERB INPUTThis determines whether the input to the reverb section is active (pass-ing a signal) or muted (no

15DELAY FunctionDelay is simply a reproduction of the input signal, originating at a prescribed time (usually expressed in milliseconds, ormS) followi

16PAN 1/2This allows for the panning of each delay to the left or right output, ifdesired. The Pan parameter is adjustable from 0 to 100 - where 0 = f

Copyright ©1997 Rocktron Corporation. All rights reserved.Your Intellifex® XL has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives

17DUCKER FunctionThe process of Ducking enables the user to suppress the level of a given signal or effect dynamically, dependent uponthe presence of

18The Voice/Dly function is available in configurations which include chorus or pitch shift effects. An individual Voice/Dlyfunction is provided for e

19PITCH SHIFTPitch Shifting is used to change the pitch of the input signal to produce one to fourharmony notes based on a single input signal. The Hu

20Determining Intervals by Cent ValueParameterValue+1200+1100+1000+900+800+700+600+500+400+300+200+1000-100-200-300-400-500-600-700-800-900-1000-1100-

21At the root of each preset’s sound is its configuration. The configuration defines both theactive effects for a given preset as well as the order in

22A. HUSH; EQ; CHORUS; DELAY; REVERB ConfigurationThis configuration offers HUSH® noise reduction at the input to quiet a noisy input signal (such as

23Functionvia FUNCTION SELECT controlRangevia PARAMETER ADJUST control-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dBPRE or POST-∞ to 0dB-∞ to 0dB-∞ to 0dB-∞ to

24B . HUSH; EQ; REVERB ConfigurationThis configuration combines HUSH® noise reduction and 4-band EQ with high purity reverb sounds. Eight different re

25Functionvia FUNCTION SELECT controlRangevia PARAMETER ADJUST control-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dBPRE or POSTIn or Out-92 to -20dB25mS to 800m

26C. HUSH; EQ; DELAY; DUCKER ConfigurationThe Intellifex XL offers three types of delay—2-Tap, Stereo and Ping-Pong. The signal paths for each are sho

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27Ping-Pong DelayStereo Delay

28HUSH; EQ; DELAY; DUCKER ParametersFunctionvia FUNCTION SELECT controlRangevia PARAMETER ADJUST contol-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dBPRE or POST

29D. HUSH; EQ; 8 VOICE CHORUS; DELAY ConfigurationThis configuration provides eight voices which may be chorused and/or delayed up to 1025 millisecond

30Functionvia FUNCTION SELECT controlParameter Listvia PARAMETER SELECT controlCHORUS LVLL DIR LVLR DIRLVLDIRECT HUSHREGEN LREGEN REQ I/OBASS LVLBASS

31E. HUSH; EQ; PITCH SHIFT; DELAY Configuration

32Functionvia FUNCTION SELECT controlHUSH; EQ; PITCH SHIFT; DELAY ParametersParameter Listvia PARAMETER SELECT controlP SHIFT LVLL DIRLVLR DIR LVLDIRE

33F. HUSH; EQ; PITCH SHIFT; DELAY; REVERB ConfigurationThis configuration combines HUSH noise reduction with 2 voices of pitch shift/delay, as well as

34Functionvia FUNCTION SELECT controlRangevia PARAMETER ADJUST contol-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dB-∞ to +6.0dBPre or Post-∞ to 0.0dB-∞ to 0.0dB-∞ to 0.0dB-

358. Operating the IntellifexA. Recalling an Intellifex XL presetStep 1To recall an Intellifex XL preset, first turn the PRESET control to the preset

36B. Changing preset parametersThe parameter menu for each effect can be called up via the FUNCTION SELECT control.Turn this control to the effect to

1The Rocktron Intellifex® XL is a 24-bit digital effects processor utilizing two 20-bit con-verters and Sigma-Delta A/D conversion, achieving a 64x ov

37C. Storing modified parameter valuesTo store altered parameter values, press the STORE button while the effect title or param-eter is displayed to s

38After the altered parameter values have been stored into the selected preset number, theIntellifex XL will display "COPY TITLE TOO?". This

39D. Editing a preset titleThe Title Edit function can be accessed in user presets 1-80 only. The titles of factory presets 81-160 can not be edited.T

40E. Selecting a Power On presetThe Intellifex allows you to select the preset which that be recalled each time the unit is turned on.Turn the PRESET

419. MIDI OperationA. MIDI Controller AssignmentsController mapping allows for specific Intellifex adjustable parameters to be mapped (or assigned) to

42Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to scroll through the available parameters for thecurrent configuration.PARA1 XXXStep 5Turning the PARA

43This entire process is repeated 7 times for a total of 8 controllers (NUMB2, NUMB3, etc.). To exitController Assign at any time, turn the PRESET or

44B. MIDI Program MappingProgram mapping allows for an Intellifex preset number to be mapped (or assigned) to a different MIDI program number.The Inte

45The number on the left of the display is the MIDI program number (or the number sent via aMIDI footswitch, etc.). Use the PARAMETER SELECT control t

46C. MIDI ChannelThe MIDI Channel function determines the MIDI channel that the Intellifex XL will receive MIDI commands on.Turn the FUNCTION SELECT c

22. Quick SetupSTEP 3 Now press the STORE button a second time to store the modified valuesinto the selected preset location. The Intellifex XL will d

47D. MIDI Dump/LoadAny or all of the Intellifex XL user presets may be dumped to a sequencer or another Intellifex XL via system exclusivemessages. Th

48Use the PRESET control on the transmitting Intellifex XL to select the preset you wish todump. Any of the user presets (1-80) may be dumped.Step 5

49Connect the MIDI OUT of the Intellifex XL to the MIDI IN on the sequencer using astandard MIDI cable.Step 1The following information is transmitted

50Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control on the Intellifex XL to the "MIDI DUMP/LOAD"function. This function is available at the most clockwise po

51Reloading the user memory from a sequencerConnect the MIDI OUT of the sequencer to the MIDI IN on the Intellifex XL with astandard MIDI cable.Step 1

52The following information is transmitted when a user data dump is initiated:F0H - Start of Exclusive byte00H - Manufacturer ID byte 100H - Manufactu

53E. Factory RestoreThis procedure allows you to restore the Intellifex XL memory to its original condition as it was shipped from Rocktron.! ! CAUTIO

54RECOGNIZED1 -161-16XXXXXXXXXOOOXXXXXXXXXREMARKSMay be saved innonvolatile memoryTRANSMITTED1-161-16XXXXXXXXXXXOXXXX XXXXXFUNCTIONDEFAULTCHANGEDDEFAU

55B. SpecificationsMEASUREMENTMaximum Input: +20dBuMaximum Output: +20dBuNominal Input Range: +4dBu to(16dB Headroom) -21dBuInput Impedance: 470KohmsO

3Some of the controls on the Intellifex XL front panel have more than one function, dependentupon what mode the unit is currently operating in. Please

47 PARAMETER ADJUST control:This control is used to adjust the displayed parameter value. When the parameter is changedfrom its original value, the LE

51) R(MONO) INPUT jack:This standard 1/4" mono jack provides input to the right channel of the Intellifex XL. Whenusing only one input (mono), th

65. ConnectionsUsing the Intellifex XL with the auxiliary sends and returns of a mixer