Rocktron REPLIFEX User Manual

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7Rear Panel Description6 MIDI IN/REMOTE jackThis 7-pin DIN connector must be connected to the MIDI OUTjack of the transmitting MIDI device via a stand

85. Connections5. ConnectionsUsing the Replifex within a guitar rack system

9Using the Replifex in a preamp effects loop

10Using the Replifex with a mixing consoleConnections

116. Operating FormatThe Replifex provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 pre-sets can be called up at any time via the front panel

12Classic ConfigurationBlock DiagramBlock Diagrams

13Rotary ConfigurationBlock DiagramBlock Diagrams

14Replifex™ Functions and Parameter DescriptionsEach Replifex preset is divided into individual blocks called functions (suchas "Mixer", &q

15Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe first function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT control isthe Global function. The parameters prov

16Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe next function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT control isthe Mixer function. The Mixer function pa

PRECAUTIONSNOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARSOF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.All warning

17Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the configura-tion currently recalled.HUSH® is H

18Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones,and is also used to increase sustain when using high gain distortion.The

19The EQ function provides full parametric control and allows you shape thetone of the input signal before it reaches each of the effect blocks.The PA

20Delay provides a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribedtime (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The

21Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThis parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be theVOICE 2 output from the previous effect i

22Functions and Parameter DescriptionsReverb is a multitude of echos spaced so close together that, to the humanear, seem as a single continuous sound

23The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal.The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the followingTremolo

24Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, then shiftingthe phase of different frequencies of one signal before mixing it

25Flanging splits the input signal into two individual delayed signals (Voice 1and Voice 2), then modulating the delayed signals so that, when summed

26Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe Chorus effect in the Replifex is produced by detuning two delayedsignals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), then modula

Contents1. Introduction ...

27Pitch Shifting is used to change the pitch of the input signal to produce aharmony note based on the input signal. The harmony voice may be of any f

28CORRESPONDINGINTERVALone octaveMajor 7thminor 7thMajor 6thminor 6thperfect 5thdiminished 5thperfect 4thMajor 3rdminor 3rdMajor 2ndminor 2ndUnisonMaj

29Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe next function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT control isthe Auto Pan function. The Auto Pan effec

30Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe next function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT control isthe Rotary Speaker function. The Rotary S

31The Speaker Simulator function provides a realistic approximation of amiked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the Replifexdirec

32Function(via FUNCTION SELECT control)Parameter(via PARAMETER SELECT control)Parameter Range(via PARAMETER ADJUST control)GLOBALMIXERHUSHCOMPRESSOREQ

33Function(via FUNCTION SELECT control)Parameter(via PARAMETER SELECT control)Range(via PARAMETER ADJUST control)DLY TIME1FINE 1DLY RGN 1DELAY OUT 2DL

34Function(via FUNCTION SELECT control)Parameter(via PARAMETER SELECT control)Range(via PARAMETER ADJUST control)CHORUS I/OCRS OUT 1CRS PAN 1CRS DPTH

357. Operating the Replifex7. Operating the ReplifexStep 1Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset you wish to recall. The selected preset will

36Operating the Replifex™Step 1Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to select the function heading which contains theparameter(s) you wish to change.Chang

11. Introduction1. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Replifex guitar effectsprocessor! The Replifex is a 24-bit DSP proce

37Operating the Replifex™Switching Channels on Amplifiers and Preamps via the Replifex *The Replifex allows you to switch channels on an amplifier o

38Operating the Replifex™Step 5Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step further clockwise to "CHAN SW 2". CHAN SW 2 OFFStep 6Use

39Step 2Step 3Step 4To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theReplifex™ displays "TITLE EDIT".To

40Operating the Replifex™Note: The STORE button must be pressed to save the new title. Exiting the Title Editfunction before pressing the STORE button

41Controller AssignmentsThe Controller Assignment function allows for specific Replifex adjustable parameters to be mapped(or assigned)* to a MIDI co

42Operating the Replifex™Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the controller number to be assigned to thePA-A parameter.

43Operating the Replifex™Step 8Step 9Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to choose the highest value that the parameter is notto exceed through MIDI cont

44Operating the Replifex™Step 12Step 13Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the lowest value which the parameter is notto fall below through MID

45Copying Replifex Presets, Titles and Controller AssignmentsThe Copy function allows you to copy any preset, preset title or controller assignment in

46Operating the Replifex™Step 6After flashing "STORED", the Replifex™ will display "COPY TITLE TOO?". This allowsyou to copy the t

22. Quick Setup2. Quick SetupSELECTING A PRESETSTEP 1 Turn the PRESET control to select the desired preset. The new preset willbe recalled automatical

47Operating the Replifex™Step 5STOREDPress the STORE button to copy the selected title into the selected preset location."STORED" will flash

48Tap DelayThe Replifex allows you to change the delay times and/or modulation rates for any given preset whileyou are playing two different ways:1.

49Program ChangesStep 1To access MIDI Program Mapping, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theReplifex™ displays "PROGRAM CHANGES&qu

50Operating the Replifex™Step 5If "MAP" has been selected, turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise todisplay the current Progra

51MIDI ChannelsThe Replifex can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices, as well as transmitMIDI program changes to other MIDI-bas

52Operating the Replifex™Step 6Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the channel that the Replifex™ will trans-mit a MIDI program change on. You

53MIDI Dump/LoadAny or all of the Replifex presets may be dumped to a sequencer or another Replifex via systemexclusive messages. The information ex

54Operating the Replifex™Step 4Turn the PRESET control on the transmitting Replifex™ to the preset that is to be dumped intothe receiving Replifex™. A

55To dump a single Replifex™ preset into a sequencer:Operating the Replifex™Note: When performing data dumps to and from the Replifex™, always perform

56Operating the Replifex™Step 5Press the STORE button on the Replifex™ to initiate the data dump. As the Replifex™ per-forms the dump, it will display

33. Front Panel3. Front Panel1 POWER switch2 CONFIG button/ledThis button briefly displays which configuration the current presetuses. After displayin

57To reload user data from a sequencer:Operating the Replifex™Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting sequencer to theMIDI

58Operating the Replifex™Play back the data stored on the sequencer. The Replifex™ will display the data strings as it isstoring them. Each data strin

59Factory RestoreThe Factory Restore function allows you to restore altered Replifex presets to their original conditionas shipped from the factory.

60Operating the Replifex™Step 5Press the STORE button to begin restoring the selected preset into the selected location. Afterthe process is completed

61Restoring the Replifex™ memory (all presets):!! WARNING !!Pressing the STORE button at this time will permanently erase alluser presets and replace

62Operating the Replifex™Step 4Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase all currentReplifex™ presets, repla

63Step 1Step 2Selecting a Power On PresetTurn the PRESET control to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit isturned on.The Repli

64Using the Replifex with a Rocktron All Access in REMOTE modeA Rocktron All Access MIDI footswitch can be configured as a dedicated remote control

65Step 3Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "REMOTE CONTROL".REMOTE CONTROLStep 4Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockw

66To set up the All Access™ for remote operation, perform these steps from the All Access™ SETUP program:(See the All Access™ user's manual for d

4Front Panel Desccription7 PARAMETER ADJUST controlThis control is used to adjust the displayed parameter value. Whenthe parameter is altered from its

67Operating the Replifex™Upon proper setup and connection of the Replifex™ and All Access™ units, the All Access™ will provide thefunctions shown abov

68Upon proper setup and connection of the Replifex™ and All Access™ units, the All Access™ will provide thefunctions shown above when a "Rotary&q

69Step 1Selecting a ConfigurationTurn the FUNCTION SELECT control fully clockwise to "CONFIG SELECT".The Replifex allows you to select whic

708. Appendix8. AppendixMessageMEMORY ERRORDUMP ERRORRECEIVE ERRORXMEM ERRORLOAD ERRORSPossible ReasonCODE BYTE IS NOT CORRECT INEEPROM MEMORY.MIDI IN

71Date: March 1, 1994 Version: 1.0FUNCTIONDEFAULTCHANGEDDEFAULTMESSAGESALTEREDTRUE VOICENOTE ONNOTE OFFKEY'SCHANNELTRUE NUMBERSONG POSITIONSONG S

72CONDITIONSInput Level pot minimumOutput Level pot maximumInput Level pot minimumInput Level pot maximumPeak Signal/A Weighted Noise Floor,Direct Lev

73REPLIFEX FACTORY PRESETSFactory Presets46 tremopan47 third stone48 matchstikmen49 small plate50 let it rain51 sock hop52 crmson+clovr53 b-flick54 d

5Front Panel DescriptionOperating the Replifex™Operating the Replifex™13 INPUT LEVEL controlThis control adjusts the unit’s gain to match the signal l

64. Rear Panel4. Rear Panel1 Left and Right INPUT jacksThese ¼" mono jacks provide inputs to the left and right channelsof the Replifex™. When us