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1. LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 4 8 General description Loop Rail is a 1 rack unit looper It is completely true bypass and manages up to eight loops in direct mode via pushbuttons on front panel as well as via MIDI by Program Changes and Control Changes Switch is completely noiseless thanks to our clickless technology based on microcontroller Trough the 8 front pushbuttons user can activate or exclude directly the effects in the signal path Via MIDI program changes an arbitrary combination of the 8 loops stored as follows can be recalled Via MIDI control changes each loop can be activated and excluded directly The three ways pushbuttons PC and CC can be used in the same time for the best flexibility Combinations can be stored in a very easy way Loop status is clearly indicated by the red led contained in the corresponding pushbutton Finally Loop rail contains four isolated power supplies dedicated to power the effects Three channels deliver 9VDC 100mA the fourth deliver 9VDC up to 250mA Front and rear panels gt fA 100P Ran gt Masotty imram On the front panel from left side we can find the pushbutton for storing the eight oushbuttons for the corresponding loops four leds for power suppplies status z hree a Ae e nD A gt D 5 on 5 ereere vegan DY Y VA A Gi 4 O27 On the rear panel from right we can find input jack eight send return connectors for Aas out jack four couples of 2 1mm connectors2. from power supplies negative centre MIDI IN and MIDI THRU fuse socket ground lift switch and IEC power plug Normal functioning LOOP RAN MIDI contreifed trae bypass loopar a pawar Sunniy Loop Rail is powered directly from mains It is switched ON by simply inserting the plug of the power cord in the wall socket Warning first connect power cord to Loop Rail and then insert the plug in the wall socket Immediately after power ON Loop rail test the loops and then it s ready to work as follows a Direct mode by the eight pushbuttons you can activate and exclude each loop b Recall of combinations through Program changes each arbitrary combination can be recalled sending a PC on channel 1 other channels upon request c Direct mode by PC you can activate or exclude the loops by sending PCs from 111 to 118 LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 5 8 d Direct mode by CC you can activate or exclude the loops by sending Control changes from 85 to 92 don t care about value ON OFF etc the four modes described above are co existing and they can be used at the same time giving the best flexibility in live situations At every MIDI command the Active Prog pushbutton blinks for about 0 5s MIDI programming LOOP RAN MiB cantreiied iras bypass looper 2 POWO supply For maps programming please see the following sequence 1 Switch ON and connect MIDI controller to MIDI IN connector of Loop Rail channel mus
3. LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 1 8 Masotti Guitar Devices Loop Rall User s manual LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 2 8 Welcome to Masotti Guitar Devices world and thank you for your choice Our challenge is to bring new ideas in guitar amplification exploring new techniques and adopting the no compromise philosophy Loop rail isa true bypass looper It manages up to eight pedals in direct mode as well as via MIDI Noise switch is absent thanks to the microprocessor clickless technoloy developed by MGD and adopted in all our products IMPORTANT BEFORE SWITCH ON THE DEVICE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES AT PAG 8 LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 3 8 Index General ESC MUO Missy eure etectreecchaa a iaawiee E elaine E SMe wnanees 4 PROM ANG TEAL PANCIS fies crotuseesnceeceennsaa vie a OEA E E 4 Normal FUNC PONTING sce stutersxiasab neo useriah seek tcaameeesiabatbinne ue ssiahelaenanernoswissuaaniiee Bo eviaksbehiaserenvnpanaeene ects 4 MDD programmi NS rinenda E E E E aie 5 COBAIN CONN Jri E T 5 FON A E E E E ae eter eer ra ee rete 6 POr ADON Cl SUC a tat unm tateeuiceg eam amaant ae aaeeamiuee ae muma aaonneaneal 6 SH Kj Espace Terms A 6 Infeconnectins Cables and OMMECIOIS snin e braces anniatenduss A E den naateieds 7 a E E E E N A E ae E oda tetyses auton N E asenaauentenue tak 7 DETAR ANAS say Nole S tt trae a ae eas ae eee cee ae 8 Technicals PECTIC AIO INS ee E E E E 8
4. possible to power some fuzzes with positive to grounf For further inforrmations please refer to PW4 manual or contact MGD WARNING if one of the leds of power supplies on the front is OFF a short circuit on the connections is present Disconnect immediately each plug of the corresponding channel and check cables and connectors in order to remove short circuit Power supplies are self protected against overload and short circuit and after a few minutes channel is restored automatically Effects sequence A start trace for connecting the effects can be the following 1 wha wha if it is true bypass it can be connected also before the TB6 Of course in this case it s not possible to manage it via MIDI 2 dynamics effects booster and compressors 3 distortions overdrives distorcers and fuzzes LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 7 8 4 modulations chorus flanger phaser 5 ambients delays and reverbers An optional volume pedal can be placed both immediately after the guitar before Loop Rail input as instrument volume control of after the chain after Loop Rail out as master volume This sequence is only a trace and it has be modified according to personal needs and preferences Inteconnecting cables and connectors True bypass systems if correctly projected and built introduce a negligible signal loss when they are in bypass Loop rail is equipped with gold plated relais and connectors and it is wired with silver plated
5. r qualified and skilled personnel e Never remove any screw e Don t expose Loop Rail to rain water sparks excessive humidity chemical vapours heavy dust heat fonts strong vibrations e Never introduce in rear plugs objects different than corresponding connectors e After storage or transport at very low temperatures wait about 30 minutes before switch the unit ON e Always use CE approved and good conditions mains chords Never break or remove earth plug e Before switch Loop Rail ON check mains value e Replace fuse only with an identical type following the data written on the rear panel e In case of fuse blowing not due to extraordinary reasons like violent mains variations thunderstorms or lightening don t attempt to replace it but please contact MGD or a qualified service Technical specifications 8 ways true bypass system Power supply 230V 50Hz 20VA Parasitic capacitance with loop in bypass lt 100pF Switch time lt 50ms Ambient conditions 10 40 C 30 90 humidity no condensation Masotti Guitar Devices 05 2004 Via C Battisti 107 01010 Farnese VT Italy Tel 39 0761 458076 URL www masottiamp it For info please contact us at info masoitiamp it
6. t be 1 2 Switch ON Loop Rail as described above 3 Push Active Prog pushbutton after about 0 5s the button is lit and it indicates that Loop Rail is ready to store 4 Configure the loops by pushbuttons as desired 5 Send the Program changes in which you want to store the map At every store process Active Prog LED is off for about 0 5s Please note that PCs from 111 to 118 are reserved for direct mode and they cannot use for memory store 6 Repeat points 4 and 5 according to your needs 7 Press ACtive Prog pushbutton After 0 5s it s OFF and indicates that Loop Rail is ready for normal functioning You can go from normal mode to prog mode and back in any time by pressing Active Prog button Connections In the following picture you can find the standard connections for Loop Rail LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 6 8 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS DIRECT AND MIDI MANAGEMENT Tare ee Er ETE E TF n AOU pe ee et Power supply Loop Rail is powered at 230V 50Hz AC Power consumption is about 20VA Fuse is rated at 100mA T delayed type and it must be replaced with an identical one Isolated power supplies On the rear panel you can find four couples of connectors for pedals power supply Each couple is connected to a power supply which current capability is indicated both on front and rear panel Each power supply is galvanically isolated from the others so it s possible to connect two channels in series for 18V voltage or it s
7. teflon isolated cables When in bypass its electrical equivalent length corresponds to about 1m of good quality cable Nevertheless when loops are active signal passes through external connectors and cables and of course through the effects So It s very important to use best quality components and to use short cables However a good buffer before the chain is recommended in all complex true bypass systems in order to compensate impedance mismatches and signal loss between different pedals Warranty Warranty is 2 two years according to EU laws Warranty is not valid if the device is opened or partially modified without our authorization No responsibility is due for Masotti Guitar Devices for damages to human animals or things originated by a manumission or a different use of Loop rail as described in this manual LR1_0ENG Loop Rail User s manual 8 8 Important safety notes TB6 is projected and engineered to comply to EU safety and electromagnetlical compatibiliy CEI EN 60065 EN 55103 1 and EN55103 2 CE mark indicates the compliance Furthermore even if ambient policy of MGD limits at the minimum the use of potentially polluting components according to current EU laws customer must waste this device in special sites Aao T In order to avoid shock or hurt risks you should follow carefully the indications reported in this manual and in the next list e Never open the case No serviceable parts inside For service refer to MGD o
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