Rocktron Utopia B300 Manuel d'utilisateur

1MANUALMay be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527,

10 Press the UP button once to move one preset bank up or press and hold down the button to auto-scroll UP. Note that once you have reached your d

1116 PRESET button 5 This button allows you to select presets 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95, 105, 115 and 125. When you are in Bank 00 th

1223 PRE-EFFECTS (mono) LOOP SEND jack Use this jack to send the signal from the B300 to the input of an outboard effect such as a Rocktron Xpressi

1333 POWER jack This 4-pin DIN connector accepts power from the 9V/AC adaptor supplied with the B300.34 POWER Switch Use this switch to turn t

144. ConnectionsStandard Connection with a Bass Amplifier

15Connection in Stereo to Two Bass Amplifiers.4. Connections...continued...

16Connection to a PA System4. Connections...continued...

17Connection to a Computer4. Connections...continued...

18Connection to a Recording Workstation4. Connections...continued...

194. Connections...continued...Connection Using Effects Loop and MIDI

2Your UTOPIA B300 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s):

204. Connections...continued...Connection Using Effects Loop to a Stompbox

214. Connections...continued...Connection for MIDI IN from a Computer with MIDI Utility Program

224. Connections...continued...Connection for MIDI OUT to Computer with MIDI Utility Program

235. Operating FormatThe B300 provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 presets can be called up at any time via the PRESET knob, or

246. UTOPIA B300 Functions and Parameter DescriptionsEach UTOPIA B300 preset is divided up into individual blocks called func-tions (such as "Mix

25The first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all prese

266. MIXER FunctionThe next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters a

27The BASS parameter adjusts the amount of low frequency information at the output of each preset. The MID parameter adjusts the amount of mid frequen

28The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the configuration currently recalled.HUSH is a patented single-ended noise reduction

296. SPEAKER EXCITER FunctionThe SPEAKER Exciter function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet

3CONTENTS1. Introduction 42. Quick Reference 63. UTOPIA B300 Top and Back Panels 84. Con

306. COMPRESSOR FunctionThe COMPRESSOR IN/OUT parameter determines whether the compressor is active for the current preset.The COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD pa

316. EFFECTS LOOP FunctionThe EFX LOOP control allows you to insert return audio from the device con-nected to the Effects Loop into the audio path be

326. WAH-WAH FunctionThe WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configura-tion title.The UTOPIA B300

336. PHASER FunctionThe PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHA" in the configuration title.Phase shifting involve

346. MODULATION EFX FunctionUsing the parameter adjust knob you can select one of the following MODULA-TION EFFECT: CHORUS FLANGER TREMOLO

356. CHORUS FunctionThe CHORUS parameter determines whether the Chorus is active or bypassed for the current preset.The LEVEL 1 parameter determines t

36The LEVEL 2 parameter determines the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel.

376. FLANGER FunctionThe FLANGER function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function.Flanging involves splitting the input si

386. TREMOLO FunctionThe TREMOLO function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Function.The Tremolo effect continuously varies t

396. PITCH SHIFT FunctionThe PITCH SHIFT function is available if you have selected it in the MODULATION EFX Func-tion.Pitch Shifting is used to chang

41. IntroductionUTOPIA B300 PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOUND FOR BASS Rocktron’s Utopia B300 Professional Bass System provides an arsenal of tone and effec

406. PITCH SHIFT INTERVALSNOTE: There are 5 steps of the parameter adjust control between each of the intervals shown above (each step equals 20 cents

416. DELAY FunctionThe DELAY function is available in all presets.Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually

42The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the d

436. TAP QUANTIZING FunctionSelect Sixteen, Eighth, Triplet, Quarter, Half, Whole or NONE for Delay 1Select Sixteen, Eighth, Triplet, Quarter, Half, W

446. REVERB FunctionReverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem as a single continuous sound. These echoes g

45WITH CHORUS, FLANGER AND PITCH SHIFT MODULATION EFFECTS7. UTOPIA B300 Block Diagrams

46WITH TREMOLOMODULATION EFFECT7. UTOPIA B300 Blocks

47FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)GLOBAL OUTP

48FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST)MODULATION MODUL

49FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) via PARAMETER ADJUST) TAP QUAN

5PRECAUTIONSNOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PRO-VIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HAN-DLING. • All

508. Operating the UTOPIA B300When in PRESET MODE the LEDs will be lit "GREEN" and the display will show the following:Top line of display w

518. Selecting a preset:1There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA B300. You can either turn the PRESET knob to the desired preset you wish

528. Preset Banks:The Utopia B300 has 13 banks of 10 presets each (not that there is no preset 0 or preset 129) for a total of 128 presets. This is a

53Step 1312Step 3Step 2NOTE: If you have changed a parameter the "STORE" LED will light. The change(s) that you made will not be stored un

548. Storing changed preset parameters:1,3,42While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store procedure. The dis

55Step 4If you would like to copy the title - press the store button. The display will briefly flash "STORED" and return to PRESET MODE. If

568. Operation ModeThe Utopia B300 has two OPERATION MODES - Preset and 2nd. When in Preset mode you can select any preset you would like in the vari

571,32 4Step 2Step 3Step 4* * * F l a n g e r * * * *f l a n g e r i n* m O D U L A T I O N e f x ** * C H O R U S

58Step 2 c*Step 1Enter the turner mode using one of the 2 methods described below:Method 1: After recalling any preset. Press and

59Here is a note that is slightly above C (i.e. slightly sharp) c *FLAT SHARPHere is a note that is slight

62. Quick Reference

60The MIDI IN in the Utopia B300 will allow you to update your B300 with new presets directly from a computer using any MIDI interface device. Follow

61The B300 can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices. In order for this func-tion to operate properly, the B300's MIDI rece

62The B300 can transmit MIDI commands to other MIDI receiving devices. You must however assign a MIDI Transmit channel in order to do so. In the nex

63 PROG CH TX ON, MAP, OFF DEFAULT = OFF 1 -TX-PC-> 127 [PROGRAM TRANSMIT MAP]Note: The TRANSMIT CHANNEL must be assigned found in

64Any or all of the B300's presets may be dumped to another B300 a sequencer or MIDI utility program using a PC midi interface to create a ( .syx

65Step 6To BULK DUMP all presets to another B300 or upload them to a Sequencer orComputer using a PC MIDI interface along with a MIDI Utility program,

66To make adjustment to the PEDAL CONTROLLERS follow these steps:8. Pedal Controllers3,5,7,9 122,4,6,8,10 1The "Pedal Controllers" function

67Step 1To access the Pedal Controller function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "PEDAL CONTROLERS".p e d a l c o n t r o l e r

68Step 6Step 7Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to display the Upper Limit parameter (for PARA 1).Step 8Use the PARAMETER ADJUST knob

69Step 10Step 11To make changes to the second Pedal Controller turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise one click. Repeat steps 3-10 to make changes

7STEP 1 Turn ON the UTOPIA B300.STEP 2 Select your desired preset by pressing any button 0-9 to select presets. You may also do this by following S

708. PEDAL STATUSThe PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT pa-rameter to ON, the UTOPIA B300 will trac

71Step 2Step 3Step 4Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the RUN STAT parameter.Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the IP

72Step 5You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any parameter, the LED above the "STORE" button will light. Press

73Step 1To access the FOOT SW MAPPING function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "FOOT SW MAPPING".3,5 62,4 1Step 2Turn the PARAME

74Step 5Use the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select DEEP, NORM, BRITE or DIST.Step 4Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to select TOGGLE.Step 6Press the STORE

7532 1Step 1Step 2Step 3The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shipp

76Step 33412Step 1Step 2Step 4Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase presets 1-128, replacing them with t

778. Title Edit:3 52,4 1To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA B300 displays "TITLE EDIT"

78To edit the next character in the next position, turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise. The flashing box will move to the next character

791 2Turn the PRESET knob to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on.Step 28. Selecting a Power on Preset: The UTOP

83. UTOPIA B300 Top and Back Panels

80Specifications Maximum Output Level +4 dBu Output Jacks ¼" Left and Right. Headphone Jack 1/8" Stereo (Load

8110. Utopia B300 Preset Listing# Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Toe1 UTOPIA ROCKS Clean Volume Volume Off Volume Full On2 B’ChorusED

8210. Utopia B300 Preset Listing# Preset Name What it does Pedal Heel Toe65 UTOPIA ROCKS Clean Volume Volume Off Volume Full On66 B’Chorus

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91 PRESET SELECT control Turning this knob scrolls through the successive presets. 2 DISPLAY panel The DISPLAY shows the preset names, functi