A/DA APP-1 User Manual

Manual is about: PEDAL PREAMP

Summary of APP-1

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    A/da pedal preamp app-1 user’s manual 2 app-1 users’ manual v.2 a/da’s new app‐1 pedal preamp is built around our new patent‐ pending “d‐torsion core” technology, which is very responsive, reacting to the signal level of the strings to deliver more volume dynamics, timbre, faster transients and rich...

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    3 quick setup the app‐1 is a preamp and needs a power amp and speaker to be heard live. It can also connect to a sound system or a mixing console, but we recommend that you insert a cabinet emulator like the a/da microcab to balance out the signal and to sound like a guitar amp and cabinet. 1. Set a...

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    5 figure 1 start with this setup! 6 power supply plug in the included 12vdc to 18vdc ac adapter (a/da part number 240005) or a 12v to 18v (75ma) source from your pedal board power supply to the rear panel power jack. Note that the connector is a 2.1mm with the center pin negative, the most common co...

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    7 setting up your combo, head or power amp 3 ways to connect your app‐1 to your combo, head or power amp 1. To the power amp input or insert 2. Through the effects loop return jack 3. Through the clean (normal) channel input do not use the high‐gain channel input, it will ruin the dynamics of the ap...

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    9 modes of operation 1. Preamp + boost with the dual buffered fx loop 2. Preamp + boost 3. Boost with the dual buffered fx loop 4. Boost only 5. Tuner mute ‐ this silences everything except the signal to your tuner, which is plugged into the back panel of the app‐1 6. True bypass (hardwire bypass) t...

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    11 dialing in the d-torsion core a/da’s unique “d‐torsion core” restores and puts dynamics into your playing and can be set to your playing style to get an organic, natural breakup or overdrive to occur when your pick the strings harder. When set to the proper level, the dynamics interacts with the ...

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    13 1’s output jack. If you want to just drive the amplifier, you can do so by switching the preamp + boost switch to the right and the fx loop switch to the right, so the only function of the app‐1 is the boost. If you want boost and the fx loop engaged, set the fx loop switch to the left and the pr...

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    15 combo and head amp flat and clean settings fender combo amps with 3-knob tone stacks most fender combos with 3‐knob tone stacks are flat when the mid is at maximum (full clockwise), the treble is set to minimum (full counter‐clockwise) and the bass is set to about 8 o’clock. Older marshall heads ...

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    17 if your product is not working we strongly suggest that you run a series of quick tests to troubleshoot the unit (see above). They may sound very basic, but it can save you time in getting your unit working and you back to playing. If you are an international (non‐ usa) customer, you must contact...

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    19 warranty your a/da app-1 is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three-hundred and sixty five (365) days from date of purchase. This warranty is to the original owner and is non-transferable. During the warranty period, a/da or its agent will, at its sole option, ...