Yamaha Magicstomp Bass Effects Processor Owner's Manual
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1. 12 Create your own 14 Use the knobs to adjust the 2 222 12 14 Blogged 15 Saving Patches 2 2 18 Storing edited patches STORE 18 Giving the patch a name 2 222 2 2 20 Giving the patch a name Name Edit Mode 20 Auto Feedback Reduction AFR Function 22 Switching the AFR Function ON 5 tr nonet 22 Using the AER EUDCGEOT ERO 23 Tuner Mod eese eee esee seen koesen i eene 24 Using orc e 24 Factory Set Restore Factory 5 25 Restoring the factory defaults 25 Editing Patches with a 26 27 Using the Sound Editor for 27 For Windows Users For Macintosh Users Error Messages Trouble Shooting Specifications eese esses ee eene enne nennen SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT Precautions2. amp YAMAHA Magicstomp BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Owner s Manual Mode d emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual del Usuario Manuale di Istruzioni Handleiding te FA BB FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 2 IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow in structions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital de vices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environ ment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment gener ates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does no
3. iere 1 e Owner s Manual this booklet 1 CD ROM uie fene 1 Effect List 1 Power Adaptor 1 PatchiList imo 1 USB Cable May not be included depending on your particular area Please check with your Yamaha dealer CAUTION Before breaking the seal on the CD ROM package please carefully read the Software Licensing Agreement on page 34 Never attempt to play back the included CD ROM on an audio CD player Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player audio speakers MAGICSTOMP sass Main Features Professional quality preset tone patches make the MAGICSTOMP ready to use out of the box Close collaboration between artists from around the world and our audio engineers has duced a variety of professional quality patches The unit contains a total of 99 onboard patches that are perfect for use with acoustic and electric basses Additional patches that use a variety of effects can be found in the patch library supplied in the accompanying CD ROM 99 User Patches let you freely edit and store patches so you can create your own library of sounds Feels and operates like a compact effector Simple design and controls 4 knobs 3 footswitches provide bassists with a familiar operating environment Operation is simple and straightforward to provide quick sound creation Deep Edit offers precision editing of effects
4. 9 9 Parameter value Create your own sound Assigning parameters to the unit s control knobs Parameters that are controlled by the unit s control knobs during normal operation are as signed to the control knobs in the upper portion of the parameter page display shown below the page before 7 Select the parameter for the knob by rotating the knob For more information on individual parameters refer to the separate Effect List sheet GOO Parameter Name Changing the Effect Type Pressing the ON OFF switch when the Deep Edit icon is displayed accesses the Effect Type Select display shown below Use the switches to select the effect type When the effect type is changed any data that has been edited will be cleared and default values for the new effect type will be set For more information on individual parameters refer to the separate Effect List sheet ON OFF SS z 23rd effect type out of a total of TEES 64 effect types Effect Type After selecting the effect type press the STORE EXIT button to return to the display for setting parameters and assigning parameters to the unit s control knobs 5 When you are finished editing save your data in the MAGICSTOMP at this point At this point pressing the STORE EXIT button is the same as pressing the STORE EXIT button in procedure D of the Store Operation page 18 From here you can follow the remaining steps in
5. Edit any of the parameters in the patch s effects or set parameters that are assigned to the unit s control knobs and then save This function lets you fully customize your MAGICSTOMP Harnessing the power of Yamaha s DSP technology The MAGICSTOMP utilizes a powerful 32 bit DSP designed by Yamaha to deliver amp simula tions and effects from the BBT series bass amplifiers from the DG series amplifiers and from the DG AG and UD Stomp effects It also produces a variety of digital effects derived from the Yamaha SPX series with unprecedented audio quality and function Upload new patch data via USB Patches supplied on the accompanying CD ROM or downloaded from the internet can be up loaded into the MAGICSTOMP via the USB cable You can also store customized sound patches in your computer Edit effects on your computer with a software based patch editor Connect the MAGICSTOMP to your computer using the supplied USB cable then use the ac companying Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP to edit effect parameters The computer based editor offers the same level of deep editing that is possible with the pedal but with the conve nience of viewing more information on the computer s display Built in chromatic auto tuner The MAGICSTOMP also includes a built in chromatic auto tuner which is extremely useful in live performances and recording Component Names amp Functions Top Panel AC IN 4 PHONES L
6. Avoid using the MAGICSTOMP in the following locations to prevent possible damage direct sunlight or next to heating equipment extremely cold or hot locations Locations exposed to high humidity or excessive dust Locations subject to strong shocks or vibration Before making any connections make sure that the power is switched OFF on the MAGICSTOMP and any external devices To protect speakers from possible damage always set the VOLUME knob to 0 before switching the power ON OFF When connecting any devices to this unit make sure that the power is switched OFF first Do not apply excessive force to the switches knobs and controls The MAGICSTOMP is a precision device Handle it with care and avoid dropping or jarring it For safety always remove the power adaptor from the AC wall outlet if there is any danger of lightning striking in your area Keep the MAGICSTOMP away from neon signs or fluorescent lighting to prevent noise pickup To prevent damage and possibly electrical shock never open the case and tamper with the internal circuitry Never use benzene thinner or other volatile liquids for cleaning as these chemicals may cause damage or discoloration to the finish Always use a dry soft cloth to wipe off dust and dirt Package Contents The following items are included in the MAGICSTOMP package Check to see that you have every thing listed here MAGICSTOMP
7. Manual folder In order to view these PDF files you ll need to install Acrobat Reader Follow the steps described below to install Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader English and Japanese is included in the accompanying CD ROM If a different language version of Acrobat Reader is already installed in your computer use that version to view the files I In the accompanying CD ROM double click on the Acroread folder The file ar enu exe appears indicates the version number 2 Double click on Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog box will be displayed 3 Execute the installation by following the on screen directions After installation is complete the Acrobat folder appears on your PC in Program Files as the default For information on using the Acrobat Reader refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu Editing Patches with a Computer For Macintosh Users Contents of the CD ROM International folder The Japanese folder contains the Japanese version of the software Folder Name Application Name Contents ACROREAD Acrobat Reader Enables you to view each application s PDF file Manual PDF Manuals 3 files e SoundEditor_E pdf Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Owner s Manual e InstallGuide E pdf Installation Guide for softwares for MAGICSTOMP EffectList E pdf MAGICSTOMP Effect List OMS Open Music System OMS 2 3 8 Enables you to run MI
8. The licensing condition of the software program becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE If any one of the copyright laws or clauses of the licensing conditions is violated the licensing agreement shall be terminated au tomatically without notice from Yamaha In this case you must destroy the licensed SOFT WARE and its copies immediately 4 PRODUCT WARRANTY Yamaha warrants to the original purchaser that if the SOFTWARE when used in normal condi tions will not perform the functions described in the manual provided by Yamaha the sole rem edy will be that Yamaha will replace any media which proves defective in materials or workman ship on an exchange basis without charge Ex cept as expressly set forth above the SOFT WARE is provided as is and no other war ranties either expressed or implied are made with respect to this software including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantabil ity and fitness for a particular purpose 5 LIMITED LIABILITY Your sole remedies and Yamaha s entire liability are as set forth above In no event will Yamaha be liable to you or any other person for any dam ages including without limitation any incidental or consequential damages expenses lost prof its lost savings or other damages arising out of the use or inability to use such SOFTWARE even if Yamaha or an authorized dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim
9. until NOW STOR ING appears in the display The new patch name is stored with the patch Changing the patch name is complete sronE EXIT Press and hold To cancel the patch name edit operation press and quickly release the STORE EXIT button within 1 second and the MAGICSTOMP returns to its original condition the patch name returns to its original name Other than the patch name any changes made to parameter data will be safe until another patch is selected Auto Feedback Reduction AFR Function The MAGICSTOMP is equipped with a highly sophisticated Auto Feedback Reduction function AFR to eliminate feedback howling n this case Feedback is when a specific frequency produced by the amplifier causes the bass to resonate uncontrollably creating a howling sound The MAGICSTOMP s AFR function uses a notch filter which cuts the frequency that is causing the feedback to eliminate feedback A maximum of five notch filters can be set and operating at the same time The AFR function is only available in patches that have their effect type set to AcousticMulti CAUTION Be careful Constant feedback at loud levels can cause damage to equipment Switching the AFR Function ON The MAGICSTOMP is shipped from the factory with its AFR Function switched OFF the function is inactive First use the procedure described below to set the AFR Function ON activate the func tion D A
10. by any other party 6 GENERAL This license agreement shall be interpreted ac cording to and governed by Japanese laws amp YAMAHA 098950 Printed in China
11. patch is selected Tuner Mode This mode is used for tuning your bass In the Tuner Mode the MAGICSTOMP functions as a chromatic tuner The signal from the MAGICSTOMP s OUTPUT jack and PHONES jack is muted when in the Tuner Mode no sound will be produced Using the tuner Press and hold the ON OFF switch until the tuner display shown below ap pears on the display With your bass connected to the INPUT jack use the display to tune your bass The Tuner Mode is not available during the store operation Standard Pitch 2 If you want to use a standard pitch other than 440Hz use the switches The standard pitch can be set anywhere between 438Hz and 445Hz in the MAGICSTOMP 3 Play the string you want to tune play a single tone 1 First tune the bass until the name of the note you want to tune to appears on the display 2 When the string s pitch is low gt mark will be displayed and the switch s lamp will be lit When the string s pitch is high lt mark will be displayed and the switch s lamp will be lit The string s pitch is in tune when appears in the display and the ON OFF switch s lamp is lit Press the ON OFF switch to return to the original display Lower Pitch 0 Magicstomp Raise Pitch Factory Set Restore Factory Defaults Restoring the factory defaults Hold down both the ON OFF switch and STORE EXIT button then plug in the power adap
12. processing effector Includes special editor application Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Patch Select 2 Modes Built in Chromatic Auto Tuner Communications Receive Parameter Change Bulk In 1 patch Bulk In 99 patch Transmit Bulk Out 99 patch Controller Switch Knob x4 CONTROL1 2 3 VOLUME Push Switch x4 ON OFF STORE EXIT Slide Switch x1 INPUT LEVEL HIGH LOW Display 16 x 2 character LCD w Back light LED x 3 ON OFF Connections INPUT Standard Monaural Phone Jack OUTPUT L MONO R Standard Monaural Phone Jack PHONES Mini Stereo Phone Jack USB AC IN A D Converter 24 bit 3 bit Floating D A Converter 24 bit Sampling Frequency 44 1 kHz Memory Allocations Preset 99 User 99 Input Level Impedance INPUT HIGH 25dBm 1 INPUT LOW 15dBm 1 MQ Output Level Impedance OUTPUT L MONO R 0dBm 1 PHONES 10dBm 150 Power Power Adaptor AC Output AC 12V 1A Power Consumption 12W Dimensions W x H x D 164 x 62x 176 mm 6 7 16 x 2 716 x 6 15 16 Weight 910 g 2lbs Accessories AC 10 power adaptor included or optional depending on local CD ROM USB Cable Owner s Manual this booklet Effect List Patch List Specifications and design may change without notice SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT The following is a legal agreement between you the end user and Yamaha Corporation Yamaha The enclosed Yamaha software program is licens
13. set for the patch selection mode In this mode just press the switch to move to the next greater patch number and press the switch to move to the next lesser patch number Hold either switch down and the patch numbers will quickly cycle up or down in order In this mode the ON OFF switch is used to switch the patch effect on or off Pressing the switch decreases Pressing the switch increases the patch number by 1 the patch number by 1 ON OFF Effect OFF EN Using the MAGICSTOMP The other way to select patches is with the Performance Mode In this mode the and ON OFF switches are used to select one of three adjacent patches 1 To enter the Performance Mode press and hold any two switches from and ON OFF PERFORMANCE appears in the display to inform you that the MAGICSTOMP is now in the Performance Mode 2 Press and hold the switch to change the patch set switch 01 02 03 gt 97 98 99 gt 94 95 96 gt Switch 1 01 02 03 gt 1 04 05 06 gt 1 07 08 09 gt Patch sets three adjacent patches make a patch set have been predetermined 001 U02 U03 U04 005 UDB uu 097 098 U99 POL P02 P03 P97 P98 P99 When the MAGICST
14. the Store Operation To return the data to its original condition cancel the Store Operation at this point then select another patch The same type of deep editing can be performed with a computer using the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP application that is included in the accompanying CD ROM The Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP lets you access additional patches provided in the patch library that is included on the supplied CD ROM and lets you save your original patches on your computer page 26 Saving Patches Storing edited patches STORE The MAGICSTOMP lets you store your original patches in its User Patch memory 001 099 After creating a patch you like use the following procedure to store the patch Patches can not be stored in the Preset Patch memory 01 99 The volume knob s setting is not stored with patch data The store operation takes your edited data and writes it to the destination patch number that you ve selected overwriting the old patch data with the new Depending upon your needs either overwrite the original patch with new data or select another patch number to store the new data to To rewrite overwrite the original patch with new data D After you re done editing press the STORE EXIT button PRESS STORE t1sec appears in the lower half of the display The destination patch number to which the patch will be stored and the patch name under which the data will be stored
15. DI applications on the MAC OS USB MAGICSTOMP MAGICSTOMP s OMS setup file in theThe OMS Settup for YAMAHA folder USBdrv YAMAHA USB MIDI driver Driver needed when connecting the MAGICSTOMP to the computer with a USB cable Tools Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Enables you to edit MAGICSTOMP patch data on your computer Sample Patch Library MAGICSTOMP patch files These patches can be transferred to the MAGICSTOMP using the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP These applications are supplied with online PDF manuals 2 Unfortunately Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them Minimum System Requirements The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP OS Mac OS 8 6 through Mac OS 9 22 The Mac OS X and Mac Classic environ ments are not supported Computer A Macintosh computer with a PowerPC or later CPU Available Memory 16 MB or more Hard Disk 32 MB or more Display 800 x 600 32 000 colors or more USB MIDI Driver OS Mac OS 8 5 through Mac OS 9 22 The Mac OS X and Mac Classic environ ments are not supported Computer A Macintosh computer with a USB connector and a PowerPC or later CPU Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Turn off virtual memory Hard disk 2 MB or more Other OMS 2 3 8 included in the CD ROM in the package Editi
16. Driver needed when connecting the MAGICSTOMP USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI driver for Win2000 xP 9 the computer with a USB cable Tools Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Enables you to edit MAGICSTOMP patch data on your computer Sample Patch Library MAGICSTOMP patch files These patches can be transferred to the MAGICSTOMP using the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP These applications are supplied with online PDF manuals 2 Unfortunately Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them Minimum System Requirements The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP OS Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Home Edition XP Professional Computer 166 MHz or higher Intel Pentium Celeron processor Available Memory 32 MB or more Hard Disk 30 MB or more Display 800 x 600 or more High Color 16 bit USB MIDI Driver OS Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Home Edition XP Professional Computer 166 MHz or higher Intel Pentium Celeron processor Available Memory 32 MB or more 64 MB or more is recommended Hard Disk 2 MB or more Editing Patches with a Computer Installing Acrobat Reader PDF files E pdf for the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Owner s Manual and installation guides for the accompanying application or drivers plus the MAGICSTOMP Effect List are all found in the accompanying CD ROM
17. MONO OUTPUT R INPUTLEVEL INPUT G VOLUME Rear Panel INPUT LEVEL OUTPUT L MONO N PHONES lt gt AC IN INPUT When monitoring through a pair of headphones make sure you properly adjust the volume so as not to damage your hearing Component Names amp Functions Display Displays information for the currently selected patch or operating conditions of the MAGICSTOMP CONTROL Knobs These are used to control patch parameters page 14 VOLUME Knob Controls the overall output volume of the MAGICSTOMP page 12 STORE EXIT Button This button is used to store edited patches in the MAGICSTOMP gt page 18 exit the Deep Edit Mode page 15 or Name Edit Mode page 20 Switch Switch ON OFF Switch These switches select patches switch the patch ON or OFF or switch modes page 12 13 20 22 Q INPUT Jack For connecting an instrument such as a bass guitar synthesizer etc to the MAGICSTOMP page 11 Q INPUT LEVEL HIGH LOW Switch Selects HIGH or LOW impedance to match the input level with the output level of the instrument connected to the INPUT jack page 11 Q OUTPUT L MONO R Jacks For connecting the MAGICSTOMP to a bass amplifier recorder PA mixer etc page 11 Q USB Jack For connecting the MAGICSTOMP to a computer This lets you edi
18. OMP switches to the Performance Mode the patch set containing the patch number selected with the UplDown Mode is selected 3 To return to the UP DOWN Mode press and hold any two switches from and ON OFF UP DOWN appears in the display to inform you that the MAGICSTOMP is now in the Up Down Mode Example Switching from the Up Down Mode patch 006 is selected to the Performance Mode When in the Performance Mode the lamp of the currently selected patch lights 005 is selected in the illustration below Patch 004 Patch 006 ON OFF switch ON OFF switch Press and hold any two of the three Prass Fateh Vos Press and held the switch ON OFF switch the switch switches 001 02 03 07 08 09 97 98 99 0010 11 12 94 95 96 0013 14 15 91 92 93 0016 17 18 Ni When all three patches are switched OFF the display appears as follows all lamps are off Performance Mode Create your own sound Use the knobs to adjust the effect The three knobs located below the display let you adjust different characteristics of the effect The parameters that these knobs adjust differ according to the selected patch The name of the parameters that these knobs adjust and the relative knob position of each of the parameters are shown on the lower half of the display In the example shown below the following parameter names and knob values are shown starting with th
19. ada Musique Lt e The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST WARNING When using any electrical or electronic prod uct basic precautions should always be followed These precau tions include but are not limited to the following 1 e Read all Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Special Message Section items and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any connections includ ing connection to the main supply 2 Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servic ing should be referred to qualified service personnel 3 Main Power Supply Verification Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold If you should move or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage in your a
20. appears on the upper half of the display If the STORE EXIT button is pressed when a Preset Patch is currently selected the corresponding User Patch number is automatically selected as the destination patch number for storing Destination patch The name of the number for storing edited patch STORE a E ne O 2 You can also give the patch a new name To change the name of the patch follow steps 2 through a described on page 20 3 Press and hold the STORE EXIT button about 1 second until NOW STOR ING appears on the display STORE Press and hold Store complete To cancel the store operation press and quickly release the STORE EXIT button within 1 second and the MAGICSTOMP returns to its original condition the changed patch name returns to its original name Other than the patch name any changes made to parameter data will be safe until another patch is selected To store the data to the file s original patch number overwrite and with the same patch name press and hold the STORE EXIT button for more than 1 second to execute the store operation after you re done editing This store procedure can not be used when editing a Preset Patch You must first assign a User Patch number as the destination patch number before executing the store operation Saving Patches Saving the data to a different patch number D After you re done editing press the STORE EXIT bu
21. ctions below to use the AFR function The AFR function s switch operation differs in the Up Down Mode and Performance Mode CD When feedback occurs in the Up Down Mode press the ON OFF switch and when in the Performance Mode press the switch that corresponds to the cur rently selected patch ON OFF The switches in the procedure described above ON OFF can not be used to switch effects ON OFF in patches that have the AFR function active The MAGICSTOMP will automatically identify the frequency causing the feedback and activate an unused notch filter When the filter identifies the problem frequency the display will appear similar to that shown below and then return to its previous condition To indicate that the AFR function is active the ON OFF switch s lamp will flash when in the Up Down Mode while in the Performance mode the switch s lamp ON OFF for the currently selected patch will flash ON OFF AN If the filter fails to be set the following display is shown before return ing to its previous condition 2 If the application of a single band filter does not take care of the feedback press the switch as described in step 1 and set a second filter A maximum of 5 band filters can be set The following display will appear if all 5 filters have been set The AFR Function s settings are not saved along with patch data And the AFR Function s settings are cancelled when another
22. e effect is switched OFF or when the MAGICSTOMP is in the Store Mode page 18 Name Edit Mode page 20 or Tuner Mode page 24 After creating something you like use the store operation page 18 to save your settings in the MAGICSTOMP Please be aware that if another patch is selected before carrying out the store op eration or the power is disconnected all changes you made will be lost and the data will return to its original condition If you have already seen the Effect List you will have noticed a long list of parameters in each patch s effect list that do not appear on the MAGICSTOMP s display Each patch contains a variety of parameters besides those that appear on the display With Deep Edit which is described in the next section you can get in and edit all of these param eters as well as assign parameters to the MAGICSTOMP S control knobs Give the Deep Edit mode a try Using it to make precision edits you can create a wide range of sounds Deep Edit Any of the parameters in the currently selected patch can be edited You can use this along with the ability to select a different effect type to create original patches CD Press the STORE EXIT button PRESS STORE 1sec will appear on the lower half of the display f you press the STORE EXIT button when a Preset Patch is selected the corresponding User Patch num ber will automatically be selected as the destination patch number for storing sr
23. e left knob DRIV Drive 8 9 MSTR Master 4 0 TONE 2 8 When the knob s position does not match the value for the selected parameter you ll need to rotate the knob until it matches the position that corresponds to the parameter value before you can change the setting Let s rotate the DRIV knob Before rotating the knob its parameter name is shown in the display Fig 1 When the knob is rotated the set value 8 9 is indicated in the display and will not change until you rotate the knob past the 3 o clock position Fig 2 Fig 1 Fig 2 After you rotate the knob past the 3 o clock position the actual value that corresponds to the knob s position is indicated in the display Also the mark to the right of the patch number will change to d to indicate that the parameter s value has changed Fig 3 Once the parameter s value has been changed the value shown in the display will reflect the position of the knob Fig 4 If the knob is not moved for a few seconds the value display will return to the parameter name display Fig 3 Fig 4 Create your own sound OK now try and edit a patch to your liking For more information on parameters of individual effects refer to the separate Effect List sheet Parameters for the patch effect can only be adjusted when the MAGICSTOMP is in its normal operating mode when a patch is selected and the effect is switched ON Parameters can not be adjusted if th
24. ed by Yamaha to the original purchaser for use only on the terms set forth herein Please read this licensing agreement with care Opening this package indicates that you accept all terms outlined herein If you do not agree to the terms return this package unopened to Yamaha for a full refund 1 GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT Yamaha grants you the original purchaser the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program and data SOFTWARE a single user computer system You may not use it on more than one computer or computer terminal The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and is protected by Japanese copyright laws and all applicable international treaty provisions You are entitled to claim ownership of the media in which the SOFTWARE is included Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copy righted materials 2 RESTRICTIONS The SOFTWARE program is copyrighted You may not engage in reverse engineer ing or re production of the SOFTWARE by other conceiv able methods You may not reproduce modify change rent lease resell or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part or create de rivative works from the SOFTWARE You may not transmit or network the SOFTWARE with other computers You may transfer ownership of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying writ ten materials on a permanent basis provided that you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of the licensing agreement 3 TERMINATION
25. fter pressing the STORE EXIT button press the ON OFF switch two times to select the Effect Type Select display in the Deep Edit Mode When pressing the switch two times make sure the switch is released within one second both times ON OFF STORE B OF SZ 2 Until the following display appears press and hold for about four seconds the ON OFF switch ON OFF 25 22 The display shown above will appear for second and then return to the display that was selected before the STORE EXIT button was pressed To switch the AFR Function OFF again follow steps D and Q described above once again The procedure described above only has an effect on patches that have their effect type set to AcousticMulti Also the AFR function s ON OFF setting ef fects all patches it can not be set in individual patches Auto Feedback Reduction AFR Function Using the AFR Function After you have switched ON activated the AFR function us ing the procedure described on the previous page the amp edit icon will appear for patches that can use the AFR func tion patches that have their effect type set to AcousticMulti The normal E edit icon appears when the AFR function is set OFF inactive or when a patch is selected that uses an effect type other than AcousticMulti After selecting a patch in which the AFR function is active follow the instru
26. g the seal on the CD ROM package please carefully read the Software Licensing Agreement on page 34 After you ve read agreement follow the steps de scribed below to install and use the application 1 Make sure the your computer meets the operating requirements of the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP and driver applications Windows page 28 Macintosh page 30 2 The CD ROM also includes the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Owner s Manual and Installation Guide for the supplied drivers plus the MAGICSTOMP Effect List all in PDF file format To view these files you ll need Acrobat Reader in stalled on your computer If it isn t already installed on your computer install the Acrobat Reader application from the accompanying CD ROM Windows page 29 Macintosh page 31 The three PDF files described above are found in the Manual folder in the accompanying CD ROM Editing Patches with Computer For Windows Users Contents of the CD ROM Folder Name Application Name Contents ACROREAD Acrobat Reader Enables you to view each application s PDF file Manual PDF Manuals for J 3 files for E 3 files e SoundEditor J pdf SoundEditor E pdf Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Owner s Manual InstallGuide_J pdf InstallGuide E pdf Installation Guide for softwares for MAGICSTOMP EffectList J pdf EffectList E pdf MAGICSTOMP Effect List USBdrv YAMAHA USB MIDI driver for Win98 Me
27. in an effect loop INPUT LEVEL HIGH 1 LOW Power Adaptor EFFECT Electric ele fee 2 2 8 Erra T Outlet xm The adaptor s shape will YAMAHA vary according to the country to which the device is shipped 4 coa o Z MAGICSTOMP Mixer etc Using the MAGICSTOMP The MAGICSTOMP comes loaded with a variety of effect patches programmed effects First give some of the presets a try and see what s available Turn on the amplifier and play You ll hear the currently selected patch Use the MAGICSTOMP s VOLUME knob to adjust the MAGICSTOMP s output volume Patch No Patch Name VOLUME Try out some of the other patches The MAGICSTOMP has total of 198 patches 99 of those are User Patches 001 U99 to which you can save overwrite data of patches that you have created The other 99 are Preset Patches P01 P99 which can not be overwritten with new data You can however edit the Preset Patches and save them in the User Patch section When shipped from the factory the MAGICSTOMP s User Patch section contains the same data as found in the Preset Patches Two ways to select patches When the MAGICSTOMP is shipped from the factory its UP DOWN MODE is already
28. isplay Current patch number STORE E O 2 Press and hold the ON OFF switch until NAME EDIT MODE appears on the display The cursor appears below the first character of the patch name The MAGICSTOMP will enter the Deep Edit Mode if the ONIOFF switch is released before NAME EDIT MODE appears on the display page 15 ON OFF Press and hold Cursor 3 Move the cursor to change characters Use the and switches to move the cursor to the character you want to change then use the three knobs to select the character Cursor The characters that can be set with each knob Moves the cursor to the right gt Press simultaneously with the STORE EXIT Moves the cursor to the left Press simultaneously with the STORE EXIT button Magicstomp to delete the character ene tialis button to insert a space selected with the cursor where the cursor is Holding down the switch and Holding down the switch and button repeats the same opera button repeats the same op tion continuously eration continuously Giving the patch a name Up to 12 characters can be used in a patch name Only 11 characters are displayed when the USB connection is used 4 After you ve changed the name press the STORE EXIT button The MAGICSTOMP is now in store standby mode sTORE C EXIT 5 Press and hold the STORE EXIT button about 1 second
29. ng Patches with a Computer Installing Acrobat Reader PDF files E pdf for the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Owner s Manual and installation guides for the accompanying application or drivers plus the MAGICSTOMP Effect List are all found in the accompanying CD ROM International folder Manual folder In order to view these PDF files you ll need to install Acrobat Reader Follow the steps described below to install Acrobat Reader Installation is not required if you already have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer Acrobat Reader English and Japanese is included in the accompanying CD ROM If a different language version of Acrobat Reader is already installed in your computer use that version to view the files I In the accompanying CD ROM double click on the International folder Acroread folder Acrobat Reader Installer appears 2 Double click on Acrobat Reader Installer Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog box will be displayed 3 Execute the installation by following the on screen directions After installation is complete the Acrobat folder appears on your PC in Hard Disk as the de fault For information on using the Acrobat Reader refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu Error Messages One of the following messages may appear in the MAGICSTOMP s display if an error occurs during operation If so please stop operation and check the following points to find a solution t
30. o the problem The data being bulk transmitted is damaged After restoring overwrite store etc the user patch data that corresponds to the patch number try transmitting the data again An error occurred while transmitting data Check the USB cable connection computer settings etc An error occurred while transmitting or receiving bulk data Check the USB cable connection Also if the error occurs about halfway through the operation setting the interval speed to a slower setting sometimes solves the problem The hardware is damaged Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product Trouble Shooting No Sound Is the power adapter properly connected Is the volume control the instrument connected to the INPUT jack turned up Is the volume knob set to 0 Is the effect s output level set to 0 Sound level is low Switch the input level to the HIGH position P 10 Effect is not active Is the effect s output level set to 0 Is the effect switched OFF all lamps are off Can not change to another patch Check the display If the MAGICSTOMP is in its Tuner Mode P 24 or Name Edit Mode 20 you can not change to another patch Adjusting the control knob has no effect on the sound Rotate the knob until the value shown on the display changes and then try setting gt P 14 Specifications Digital Section Digital signal
31. onE EXIT 2 Press the ON OFF switch once and release quickly within one second You are now in the Deep Edit Mode and the display should appear as shown below f you press the ON OFF switch for more than I second you will enter the Name Edit Mode page 20 ON OFF SS Q SZ Deep Edit Icon Deep Edit Icon Create your own sound 3 Use the switches to select the parameter setting display Parameters for the currently selected patch are arranged on several pages Use the or Switches to view the next or previous page on the display For more information on individual parameters refer to the separate Effect List sheet Parameter Setting Display Page Shown is page 3 of 7 This icon indicates a previous page exists This icon indicates a following page exists Use the switch to view the previous page Use the switch to view the next page Parameter Use the knobs located below the display to make settings Deep Edit Icon S Previous page Next page 4 Rotate the knobs to edit their corresponding parameters After viewing the parameters you want to edit use the knobs located below the display to edit the parameters If the knob s position does not match the parameter s value you ll need to rotate the knob until it matches the position that corresponds to the parameter value before you can change the setting gt page 14
32. ool spa tub sink or wet basement 8 This product should be used only with the components supplied or a cart rack or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer If a cart rack or stand is used please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product 9 The power supply cord plug should be disconnected from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended periods of time Cords should also be disconnected when there is a high probability of lightening and or electrical storm activity 10 Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist 1 1 Electrical electronic products should be serviced by a qualified service person when a The power supply cord has been damaged or b Objects have fallen been inserted or liquids have been spilled into the enclosure through openings or c The product has been exposed to rain or d The product does not operate exhibits a marked change in performance or e The product has been dropped or the enclosure of the product has been damaged 12 This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker s may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or
33. rary in the library window then click to open the editor window in which you can edit all of the selected effect s parameters On the computer s display you can set the patch type effect type patch name and assign parameters that can be controlled with the MAGICSTOMP s control knobs After editing the patch it can be trans ferred to the MAGICSTOMP s the User Patch memory Library Window He HEF k edd Edit Window Magicstomp t Daar d 18 5 mins t 4 8 Editing Patches with a Computer Data Flow Usethe supplied USB cable to connect the USB jack on your computer Windows or Macintosh to the MAGICSTOMP s USB jack The Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP application found in the accompanying CD ROM can be used to edit MAGICSTOMP patches or transfer patch data between the MAGICSTOMP and your computer This application can also be used to write patch data files found in the CD ROM to the MAGICSTOMP e Also included in the CD ROM are USB MIDI Driver and OMS required for Macintosh com puters only applications which are needed to allow communication between your computer and the MAGICSTOMP Computer 2 Sound Editor for Data File MAGICSTOMP Application Patch Data Supplied CD ROM USB MIDI Driver OMS OMS is required for Macintosh computers only MAGICSTOMP Using the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP Before breakin
34. rea please contact your dealer for supply voltage verification and if applicable instruc tions The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate For name plate location please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual 4 WARNING Do not place this product or any other objects on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk on trip over or roll anything over power or connect ing cords of any kind The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use an extension cord the minimum wire size for a 25 cord or less is 18 AWG NOTE The smaller the AWG number the larger the current handling capacity For longer extension cords consult a local electrician 5 Ventilation Electronic products unless specifically designed for enclosed installations should be placed in locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation If instructions for enclosed installations are not provided it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required 6 Temperature considerations Electronic products should be installed in locations that do not seriously contribute to their operating temperature Placement of this product close to heat sources such as radiators heat registers etc should be avoided 7 This product was NOT designed for use in wet damp locations and should not be used near water or exposed to rain Examples of wet damp locations are near a swimming p
35. ringing in the ears you should consult an audi ologist IMPORTANT The louder the sound the shorter the time period before damage occurs 13 Some Yamaha products may have benches and or acces sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product or as optional accessories Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures where appli cable are well secured BEFORE using Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only No other uses are recom mended PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92 469 3 Magicstomp BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR Owner s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MAGICSTOMP Bass To get the most out of this product we urge you to thoroughly read this manual before use Also please keep the manual in a safe place for future reference Contents Precautions 6 Package Contents 22 6 MAGICSTOMP Bass Main Features 7 Component Names amp 5 8 Top Panel m avd Reale e Ta casei 8 Connections 2 10 Using the MAGICSTOMP 12 Turn on the amplifier and 12 Try out some of the other
36. t guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Yamaha Corporation of America Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd Ceci ne s applique qu aux produits distribu s par Yamaha Can
37. t patch voices on the computer or move patch data between the computer and the MAGICSTOMP page 27 AC IN Jack Power Adaptor Connect the power adaptor to this jack gt page 10 Power is switched ON when the power adaptor is connected and supplying power to the main unit PHONES Jack A pair of headphones connected to this jack stereo mini let s you practice or edit patches while monitoring the MAGICSTOMP s sound output through the headphones Use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume Output is still delivered from the OUTPUT jack o when a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack Connections CAUTION In order to prevent electric shock or damage to your equipment turn OFF the power on the bass amp etc and set the MAGICSTOMP s volume to its minimum level before making any connections Use ONLY a Yamaha AC 10 Power Adaptor or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha Using another adaptor may result in damage overheating or fire which can be very dangerous Make sure to use the recommended AC voltage as indicated on the power adaptor The MAGICSTOMP automatically switches when power is connected and supplied to the device Connect a bass guitar or any line level instrument such as a synthesizer etc to the INPUT jack The MAGICSTOMP can also be connected to the effect loop of an amplifier mixer or other similar device Set the INPUT LEVEL switch to match
38. the output level of the instrument or device that is connected to the MAGICSTOMP If the sound is distorted when the switch is set to the HIGH position change the setting to LOW If you feel output is low when the switch is set to the LOW position change the setting to HIGH When using patches with stereo output we recommend connecting the MAGICSTOMP s out put jacks to a stereo device When connecting the power adaptor to the MAGICSTOMP s AC IN jack you can wrap the power adaptor cord around the cord hook as shown in the illustration below this helps keeping the plug from being accidentally pulled out CAUTION Don t let the cord bend sharply or kink when wrapping the cord around the hook An excessive bend can cut the cord or start a fire AC IN jack XE _ 2 Power adaptor Connections Using the MAGICSTOMP with a bass guitar or other instrument Connecting to an amplifier Connecting to a mixer Connecting to a etc monaural stereo recording device etc INPUT or POWER AMP INPUT EH 1 R INPUT LEVEL HIGH 1 9 OUTPUT L MONO Bass Guitar or other instrument The AC adaptor s shape will vary according to the country H 5 to which the device is shipped Power Adaptor Electric Outlet MAGICSTOMP Using the MAGICSTOMP
39. tor con nected to the unit and FACTORY SET will appear in the display Press the switch and the display will ask for your confirmation Pressing the switch cancels the Factory Set operation and the MAGICSTOMP will start normal operation Press the STORE EXIT button to execute the Factory Set operation All settings in the User Patch memory will be overwritten with factory default settings which are the same as the Preset Patches Press either the or ON OFF switch to cancel the factory set operation and the MAGICSTOMP will start normal operation When you restore the factory default settings all data for the current settings in the User Patch memory will be lost We recommend that you make a note of or back up to a computer any important data or settings Editing Patches with a Computer In the CD ROM that came with your MAGICSTOMP you ll find some patch files library file format that contain patches other than those found in the MAGICSTOMP s Preset Patches 01 99 You can select any of the patches you like from the library and trans fer them to the MAGICSTOMP s User Patches 001 099 The same level of editing possible in the Deep Edit Mode can be performed conveniently on a computer using the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP application that is provided on the accompanying CD ROM Using the application is easy Launch the Sound Editor for MAGICSTOMP application and select a patch lib
40. tton Destination patch The name of the number for storing edited patch STORE sc O 2 Select the patch number to which you want to save the data Use the or switches to select the destination patch number to which you want to save your data Destination patch The name of the edited number for storing patch 0 0 3 You can also give the patch a new name To change the name of the patch follow steps 2 through 4 described on page 20 4 Press and hold the STORE EXIT button about 1 second until NOW STOR ING appears on the display STORE ne O Press and hold Store complete To cancel the store operation press and quickly release the STORE EXIT button within 1 second and the MAGICSTOMP returns to its original condition the changed patch name returns to its original name Other than the patch name any changes made to parameter data will be safe until another patch is selected In additions to creating and storing new patches you can use the store operation to put patches in the same order that you use them in performance making selection while playing quick and convenient Giving the patch a name Giving the patch a name Name Edit Mode You can use up to 12 characters when making a name for a User Patch Names of Preset Patches 01 99 can not be changed D Press the STORE EXIT button PRESS STORE 1sec appears in the lower half of the d
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