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QUAD TUBE 150M 

PROGRAMMABLE COMBO GUITAR AMPLIFIER 

 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Originally written by ADA SIGNAL PROCESSORS, INC. Scanned and edited by Jur at 12th of january 2003. 
Original ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of 

Raamw3rk

.) The version of this manual is 

copyrighted and may not be sold or placed on a website without permission of the editor. 
 

Release No.1 for 

http://www.adadepot.com

 

 

Summary of Contents for Quad Tube 150M

Page 1: ...NAL PROCESSORS INC Scanned and edited by Jur at 12th of january 2003 Original ADA logo edited and rendered by Barend Onneweer of Raamw3rk The version of this manual is copyrighted and may not be sold...

Page 2: ...lect a parameter for editing To move between parameter screens To adjust the value of the selected parameter To edit a program in program edit mode Selecting and editing parameters Editing the Graphic...

Page 3: ...unction Menu About Global MIDI Parameters Set MIDI Channel Edit MIDI Mapping MIDI Mismatch Warning On Off Enable MIDI Monitor Send Library Send Current Program Pedal Edit Controller Stereo Volume Cont...

Page 4: ...ER against the combo amp aligning the round plastic clamps on the combo amp to the clamps on the RACK HOLSTER With the palm of your hand rap the right hand side near the right edge of the RACK HOLSTER...

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Page 6: ...up too badly so you should have no fear of experimenting when first learning the QUAD TUBE 150M NOTE Information crucial to understanding the QUAD TUBE 150M is always encased in a box such as this on...

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Page 8: ...endent unbalanced 1 4 phone outputs for stage use Complete MIDI implementation including Real Time MIDI for changing parameters on the fly and ADA System Exclusive Highly responsive low damping factor...

Page 9: ...arrow keys to recall programs The first 39 User programs are the same as the factory Preset programs CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT The QUAD TUBE 150M is designed to operate only at the voltage...

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Page 11: ...her USER or PRESET register name bank and number of current program Controller Panel Mode shows mapping of MIDI program change number to QUAD TUBE 150M User program number Program and System Edit mode...

Page 12: ...ht channel of signal following Stereo Chorus Return Insert Carries return from external effects units Must be switched on in software to be active Mix is adjustable in software Pre Power Amp Inserts 2...

Page 13: ...s or 2 Amp for 230V export models Slo BIo type fuse 31 Courtesy Outlet Unswitched AC outlet CONNECTING The QUAD TUBE 150M Audio Input Use a shielded guitar cable to connect the guitar to the QUAD TUBE...

Page 14: ...be remotely powered using an ADA 7 pin MIDI cable The QUAD TUBE 150M features an internal phantom MIDI supply for powering all ADA foot controllers Connect MIDI Thru to MIDI In of other devices you w...

Page 15: ...ogram changes within any GROUP for a total of 16 preselected programs of the 128 programs available in a MIDI system In setting up a rig for a performance the 4x4 should be set up so that the switch G...

Page 16: ...functions Once you have completed the Tutorial you will be able to create and store your own programs as well as use the factory Preset programs and use MIDI to control the QUAD TUBE 150M The QUAD TU...

Page 17: ...tton is lit See page 71 inside Chapter 5 REFERENCE see SYSTEM EDIT MODE QUAD TUBE 150M DISPLAY The QUAD TUBE 150M conveys messages questions and parameter information through the display Play Mode In...

Page 18: ...e Volume control is turned all the way down and the Room EQ control is set to Normal When switched on the QUAD TUBE 150M will first display a screen with ADA s name then a screen identifying the unit...

Page 19: ...d bank 3 Chose the desired program in the selected bank Recalling programs in Play mode is as simple as could be To step through programs Press the or up and down arrow buttons to increment and decrem...

Page 20: ...field above the Bank Select Number and Preset User buttons Each section has several parameters that can be adjusted A program is simply a stored complete set of all the parameters in all the sections...

Page 21: ...simultaneously sets the selected parameter to the factory default value To edit a program in Program Edit mode 1 Press the button of the section you wish to edit The button will illuminate 2 Use the...

Page 22: ...ng the Graphic EQ The Graphic EQ display is a little different from most of the other sections Instead of using letters or numbers to show the value of a parameter the Graphic EQ gives a simple visual...

Page 23: ...program a different name to distinguish it from the Preset it started out as Press the PROGRAM TITLE button to select the Program Title section Editing in this section can be thought of in the same wa...

Page 24: ...the User program shown Press the button to answer Yes To select a different User program in which to store a program Use the BANK UP BANK DOWN and number buttons in the same fashion as recalling a pr...

Page 25: ...offer the chance to turn off memory protection Press the button to answer Yes and turn off memory protection The display will return to the confirmation message only now it will allow the store to be...

Page 26: ...Effects Loop provides a way to use the QUAD TUBE 150M with additional effects without requiring an external mixer The side chain design keeps the original dry signal within the QUAD TUBE 150M and eac...

Page 27: ...the original is a Preset which cannot be stored into its original location Programs can only be copied to User locations Press the button twice until this display shows Notice that there are three arr...

Page 28: ...Press the button twice or press the System Edit button twice so that the display shows Press the button to access the MIDI Function submenu The display will show Pressing or buttons changes the MIDI c...

Page 29: ...the System Edit button to exit There is no store procedure Now try sending program change 10 from a MIDI pedal User Program 6 will be recalled The Next Step Now that you have completed the QUAD TUBE 1...

Page 30: ...ESET USER button to make it say USER Use the BANK UP and BANK DOWN buttons to select the desired bank 0 12 Press one of the number buttons to select the User program within the selected bank 0 9 The a...

Page 31: ...hed by pressing the button to reach the first parameter on a screen then once more to step to the preceding screen Once the desired parameter is selected use the or up and down arrow buttons to adjust...

Page 32: ...Edit mode Select a section and continue editing All parameters will be as they were when you first attempted to exit Program Edit mode To abort the store process and discard the changes to the progra...

Page 33: ...ions OD Overdrive 0 100 Available only when Hi Gain tube Voicings 7 10 see above are selected Determines how extreme distortion generated in the preamp is Compressor The Compressor is the first stage...

Page 34: ...fine tonal shaping by allowing adjustment of nine specific frequencies Up to 12 dB of boost or cut can be applied in two dB steps at any of the frequencies The display gives a graphic indication of th...

Page 35: ...o Tremolo is a pulsating volume effect controlled by an onboard sweep oscillator Status In Out Switches Tremolo in and out of the signal path Waveform Sin Tri Surf Selects a sine triangle or surf shap...

Page 36: ...dry original right signal The higher the percentage the more effects will be heard VariCAB The VariCAB circuit follows the Stereo Effects Loop and provides a miked cabinet emulation to all of the outp...

Page 37: ...he blank space character can be found between the and A characters The name is kept as long as the QUAD TUBE 150M is in Program Edit mode but is not permanent until the program is stored Real Time MID...

Page 38: ...lection and viewing of slot number controller number controller sense and minimum and maximum parameter values The Real Time MIDI Preview feature enables the effect of RTM assignments to be auditioned...

Page 39: ...t without leaving the RTM section This not only simplifies auditioning but also makes it is not necessary to store the program before hearing the effect of the assignment Here are a few notes about RT...

Page 40: ...ntinuous controller then assign it to the slot The display will then show the parameter if any currently assigned to that controller Choose the parameter you wish to control from the picklist of avail...

Page 41: ...When the controller is operated its number will appear in the parameter value NOTE If the controller is operated and its number does not appear next to the Controller check MIDI connections and verify...

Page 42: ...al pulled all the way back will set the parameter to Maximum and the highest controller value pedal pushed all the way down will set the parameter to Minimum 3 The Min and Max values can never exceed...

Page 43: ...The QUAD TUBE 150M s basic MIDI functions as well as some of its most advanced ones are accessed through the MIDI function menu Unlike the other selections in the System Edit mode the MIDI Function me...

Page 44: ...good mix level that blends with the band which is maintained when a new program is recalled And if you step on a program change footswitch while tuning with the Tuner Mute engaged the outputs will sta...

Page 45: ...ame number as the MIDI program change When mapping is complete press the button to return to the MIDI Function menu There is no STORE function for MIDI mapping To restore the default map 1 to 1 mappin...

Page 46: ...running a librarian or sequencer program Press the button when the display shows the SEND LIBRARY message The display will prompt you to wait 15 seconds Do not push any buttons on either unit for 15 s...

Page 47: ...ion Stereo Volume Controller In addition to any volume parameters under control of RTM the QUAD TUBE 150M offers Global control of stereo volume through MIDI This volume control follows everything els...

Page 48: ...n only be stored in User memories Press the up arrow when the source and destination memories have been selected The display will ask for confirmation Press the up arrow to complete the copy The displ...

Page 49: ...roller Front panel program selection in Play mode uses the MIDI Program Change Map in other words the front panel buttons act like a MIDI controller when recalling programs including transmitting the...

Page 50: ...OLLER 64 Restoring the System defaults also resets unmutes the Tuner Mute and resets the Stereo Volume to full on 100 To restore factory System default values Press the up arrow when the display shows...

Page 51: ...nbalanced TS 1 4 phone Max Output Level Unbalanced 11 1 dBV 3 6V RMS into 600 ohms 17 1 dBV 7 2V RMS into 50 kiloohms Balanced Line 12 dBV 4V RMS into 600 ohms Balanced Mic 16 dBV 15V RMS into 200 ohm...

Page 52: ...ssage it recalls one of the User programs it is also capable of transmitting a program change message when a program is selected from the front panel MIDI is capable of specifying up to 128 different...

Page 53: ...e defined as types of System Exclusive messages but it is the original use that the QUAD TUBE 150M employs It is the QUAD TUBE 150M s System Exclusive implementation that lets libraries or programs be...

Page 54: ...exists and where it does not If you are getting no sound from the QUAD TUBE 150M for example try setting all Status parameters to Out and disabling the Stereo Volume Control If there is still no sound...

Page 55: ...level parameter is set to zero see list above Unwanted distortion noise Bad cable going to the QUAD TUBE 150M Problem in the instrument Effects Loop or XLR Level switches set incorrectly Too much lev...

Page 56: ...the QUAD TUBE 150M to adjust a parameter value in Program Edit mode the pedal is used in place of the and buttons When in Program Edit mode the controller assigned to Pedal Edit will change the value...

Page 57: ...previously shown error message if it receives MIDI data on a channel other than its own Move the controller slightly The QUAD TUBE 150M will detect the MIDI continuous controller number and change th...

Page 58: ...DI data on a channel other than its own Press the PRGM EDIT button to enter Program Edit mode Press the REAL TIME MIDI button to select the RTM section The first screen sets the edit mode Making RTM A...

Page 59: ...ly toggle parameters are available when a switch type controller is detected and only variable parameters are available when a continuous controller is detected Press the arrow once to step to the nex...

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Page 62: ...d This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other expressed or implied This warranty gives you specific rights You may have other rights that vary from state to state OPTIONAL EXTENDED WARRANTY An opt...

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