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5. ConnectionsUsing the Blue Thunder™ with a power amp and cabinets 7

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Using the Blue Thunder with a Bass Amplifier Head 8

Page 4 - 1. Introduction

Using the Blue Thunder with a Bass Combo Amplifier9

Page 5 - OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Using the Blue Thunder with a MIDI Footcontroller10

Page 6 - 2. Quick Setup

Using the Blue Thunder with a Phantom Powerable MIDI Footcontroller11

Page 7 - 3. Front Panel

The Blue Thunder provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 presetscan be called up at any time via the front panel PRESET control (use

Page 8 - Front Panel Desccription

blue thunder block diagramBlock Diagram13

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Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe first function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT controlis the Global function. The parameters provid

Page 10 - 5. Connections

Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe next function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECTcontrol is the Mixer function. The Mixer function para

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Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe HUSH® function is accessible in all presets—regardless of the con-figuration currently recalled.HUSH is Rocktr

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Copyright ©2003 GHS Corporation.All rights reserved.Your Blue Thunder™ has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives asset

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The Blue Thunder DISTORTION has been custom voiced for Bass. Typicallywhen using distortion and bass - a subtle distortion is ideal - just enough to

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Functions and Parameter DescriptionsEQFunctionThe EQ I/O parameter determines whether the EQ circuit is active or bypassed for the currentpreset. Sel

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Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using cleantones, and is also used to increase sustain when using high gain distortion.To acc

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

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Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThis parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output fromthe previous effect in

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

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The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal.To access this function you must first press the “EDIT” button to enter into the“EDIT

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Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, thenshifting the phase of different frequencies of one signal before mixing it ba

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

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Functions and Parameter DescriptionsThe Chorus effect in the Blue Thunder is produced by detuning two delayedsignals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), then modul

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Contents1. Introduction ...

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The Speaker Exciter adds spacial dynamics to your tone. It is an excellenttool in live and recording situations. It is extremely useful in live situ

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Function(Press the “EDIT” button to enter the“EDIT MODE”via FUNCTION SELECT control)Parameter(via PARAMETER SELECT control once in “EDIT MODE”)Paramet

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DELAY I/OMUTE TYPETIME1TIME2DELAY LVLD-MIX S1/S2SOURCE 2DLY HF DAMPDELAY OUT 1DLY PAN1DLY TIME 1FINE 1DLY RGN 1DELAY OUT 2DLY PAN2DLY TIME2FINE 2DLY R

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FLANGER I/OFLN OUT 1FLN PAN1FLN DPTH 1FLN RATE 1TIME1FLN OUT 2FLN PAN2FLN DPTH 2FLN RATE 2TIME2FLN REGENCHORUS I/OCRS OUT 1CRS PAN 1CRS DPTH 1CRS RATE

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7. Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 1Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset you wish to recall. The selected preset will berecalled automaticall

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Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 2Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to select the function heading which contains theparameter(s) you wish to change.Cha

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Step 3Step 4Step 5To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theBlue Thunder™ displays "TITLE EDIT".

Page 31 - Parameter Range

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

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Controller AssignmentsThe Controller Assignment function allows for specific Blue Thunder™ adjustable parameters to bemapped (or assigned)* to a MIDI

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Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the controller number to be assigned to thePA-A paramete

Page 34 - 7. Operating the Blue Thunder

1. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Blue Thunder™ bass Preamp and effects processor! The BlueThunder has been specifical

Page 35 - Operating the Blue Thunder

Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 9Step 10Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to choose the highest value that the parameter is notto exceed through MIDI c

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Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 12Step 13Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the lowest value which the parameter is notto fall below through M

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Copying Blue Thunder Presets, Titles and Controller AssignmentsThe Copy function allows you to copy any preset, preset title or controller assignment

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Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 7After flashing "STORED", the Blue Thunder™ will display "COPY TITLE TOO?". Thisallows you to copy

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Operating the Blue Thunder™Step 6STOREDPress the STORE button to copy the selected title into the selected preset location."STORED" will fla

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Tap DelayThe Blue Thunder allows you to change the delay times and/or modulation rates for any given presetwhile you are playing two different ways:1.

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Program ChangesStep 2To access MIDI Program Mapping, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theBlue Thunder displays "PROGRAM CHANGES&q

Page 42 - Preset to copy

Operating the Blue ThunderStep 6If "MAP" has been selected, turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise todisplay the current Progr

Page 43 - Preset title to copy

MIDI ChannelsThe Blue Thunder can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices, as well astransmit MIDI program changes to other MIDI-ba

Page 44 - Preset to copy controller

MIDI Dump/LoadAny or all of the Blue Thunder presets may be dumped to a sequencer or another Blue Thunder viasystem exclusive messages. The informatio

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PRECAUTIONSNOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PRO-VIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFULHANDLING.All warnin

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Operating the Blue ThunderStep 5Turn the PRESET control on the transmitting Blue Thunder to the preset that is to be dumpedinto the receiving Blue Thu

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To dump a single Blue Thunder preset into a sequencerOperating the Blue ThunderNote: When performing data dumps to and from the Blue Thunder, always p

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Operating the Blue ThunderStep 6Press the STORE button on the Blue Thunder to initiate the data dump. As the Blue Thunderperforms the dump, it will di

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To reload user data from a sequencerOperating the Blue ThunderConnect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting sequencer to theMIDI

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Operating the Blue ThunderPlay back the data stored on the sequencer. The Blue Thunder will display the data strings asit is storing them. Each data s

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Factory RestoreThe Factory Restore function allows you to restore altered Blue Thunder presets to their originalcondition as shipped from the factory.

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Operating the Blue ThunderStep 6Press the STORE button to begin restoring the selected preset into the selected location. Afterthe process is complete

Page 53 - EDIT MODE

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

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Operating the Blue ThunderStep 5Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase all currentBlue Thunder presets, r

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Step 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 Blue Th

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2. Quick SetupSELECTING A PRESETSTEP 1 Turn the PRESET control to select the desired preset. The new preset will be recalled automatically.ADJUSTING T

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8. AppendixMessageMEMORY ERRORDUMP ERRORRECEIVE ERRORXMEM ERRORLOAD ERRORSPossible ReasonCODE BYTE IS NOT CORRECT INEEPROM MEMORY.MIDI INFORMATION IS

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Date: March 1, 2003 Version: 1.01FUNCTIONDEFAULTCHANGEDDEFAULTMESSAGESALTEREDTRUE VOICENOTE ONNOTE OFFKEY'SCHANNELTRUE NUMBERSONG POSITIONSONG SE

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CONDITIONSInput Level pot minimumOutput Level pot maximumInput Level pot minimumInput Level pot maximumPeak Signal/A Weighted Noise Floor, DirectLevel

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Page 62 - TECHNICAL DATA

3. Front Panel1 POWER switch2 PRESET controlThis control scrolls through and instantly recalls the successive presets.3 TAP (DELAY/RATE) buttonThis bu

Page 63 - Foot Controllers:

Front Panel Desccription9 EQUALIZATION TREBLE/FUNCTION SELECT controlThis control is used to adjust the TREBLE LEVEL of the selected preset.When in th

Page 64 - Rocktron MIDI XChange

4. Rear Panel1 INPUT jackThis standard ¼" mono jack provides input to the Blue Thunder.2 RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT jackThis standard ¼" mono jack

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