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Options for controlling the ENGL Sovereign 100 amp remotely:

3. Two-way footswitch (e.g. ENGL Z-4): 

Connect two-way 

footswitches to the amp by plugging a stereo ¼ " cord 
into jack no. 37. 
Functions: Ch. 1/2 Ch. 1/2 (main channels) and 
sub channels Clean - Crunch and Lead I - Lead II. 
This means you can't activate sub channels directly, 
and must first switch to the other Main Channel. 
As an alternative to a two-way footswitch, you can connect 
a MIDI switcher (the ENGL Z-11 will do nicely) to this jack (37) 
to control the two switching functions.

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3.

1. MIDI foot board (for example, the ENGL Z-12 or ENGL Z-15 pictured above):  

Connect 

the foot board to the amp using a standard 5-pin DIN cable. All 5 terminals of both 
connectors must be wired in a 1:1 configuration: MIDI data transmission requires two wires,
and the ENGL MIDI foot board uses two more wires for purposes of power supply.
This combination affords access to all of the amp's 128 MIDI presets. 
The Z-15 foot board also lets you control Master Volume Mute via MIDI controller.

2. ENGL Custom Z-9 Footswitch:

 This special foot board connects to the amp 

via a ¼” stereo cord plugged into the Serial Amp Port (36) or via a 5-pin DIN cord 
plugged into the MIDI IN port (33). The former option affords switching access 
to channels and two special functions (for example, 

Hi Gain

 or 

Reverb

). 

In the latter setup, the Z-9 serves as a MIDI foot board that accesses 
the first 10 MIDI presets.

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Z-9

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Channel 1

Ser.Cnt.:

Channel 2

Ser.Cnt.:

Channel 3

Ser.Cnt.:

Channel 4

Ser.Cnt.:

Function 1

Ser.Cnt.:

Function 2

MIDI:

Patch 1/6

MIDI:

Patch 2/7

MIDI:

Patch 3/8

MIDI:

Patch 4/9

MIDI:

Patch 5/10

MIDI:

Bank A/B

Power Supply In

7-14 Volts AC
9-20 Volts DC

approx. 100 mA

MIDI

Out

Serial Amp

Control Out

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To assign Amp switching

features to the Function

1 and 2 button, press the

Channel 1 and the

respective Function button

simultaneously until the

LED starts flashing.

Now use the buttons

1 to 4 to select

the desired switching

feature (press 1x or 2x).

Store the selected 

switching feature by 

pressing the opposite

Function button

for approx. 1 second.

0

1

2

3

4

Down

5

6

7

8

9

Up

Bank or

MPN

MIDI Channel

setup mode:

press down & up

simultaneously

until "c" is displayed

in the left digit;

select the

desired MIDI Channel

via "down" or "up"

store the setting with "0"

or quit the mode with "9".

MIDI

Footcontroller

Z-15

cn.1 setup mode

Write

linear positve

Cn. value down

linear negative

Cn. value up

log. positive

Cn. initial value

log. negative
confirm MPN

Cn. S. I.10ms
switch loop 1

Cn. S .I. 20ms

switch loop 2

Cn. S. I. 50ms

switch loop 3

Cn. S. I. 100ms

switch loop 4

cn.2 setup mode

End

Switch Loop setting &

internal EXP Controller:

activate the MIDI Program

direct access mode;

select the desired MPN,

set switch loop status

On or Off with
"5", "6", "7", "8"

for the respective Loop.

store the setting with "0".

Send controller value

commands with "1" or "2";

switch between the default

controller value and

the initial value with "3".

MIDI controller
setup mode for

EXP Controller Cn.2:

press "9" in the

last decade (12x)

until "Cn.2." is displayed;

change settings:

Controller Number:

"Down" or "Up"

Controller curve:

"1", "2", "3", "4"

Controller command

send send intervall time:

"5", "6", "7","8"

store the setting with "0".

MIDI Program

bank mode:

active after power up;

select Bank 1 - 13
via "Up" & "Down";

select desired

MIDI Pogram Number

(-> MPN)

with "0" to "9".

MIDI controller
setup mode for

EXP Controller Cn.1:

press "0" in the

first decade (00x)

until "Cn.1" is displayed;

change settings:

Controller Number:

"Down" or "Up"

Controller curve:

"1", "2", "3", "4"

Controller command

send intervall time:

"5", "6", "7","8"

store the setting with "0".

MIDI Program

direct access mode:

press "0" in the

first decade (00x)

until “Cn.1” is displayed;

or

press "9" in the

last decade (12x)

until "Cn.2" is displayed;

then press "9";

select MPN

with "Down" or "Up"

confirm the selected

MPN with "4".

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7-14 Volts AC
9-20 Volts DC

300 mA

MIDI

Output

Controller 1

Input

Controller 2

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Switch Loop

3 & 4

Switch Loop

1 & 2 >

Switch
Loop 1

Switch
Loop 2

Switch
Loop 3

Switch
Loop 4

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Guitar Amplifier

Sovereign 100

Vintage 112

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Amp-Design by

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MADE IN

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Summary of Contents for SOVEREIGN 100

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Please first read this manual carefully Tube Guitar Amplifier with MIDI Control Sovereign 100...

Page 2: ...Tube Amp Technology Tube Amp Technology...

Page 3: ...Loop 1 2 Lead I and Lead II Channel Control Features Power Amp section Master A B Mains Mains Fuse MIDI Section and Footswitch Ports Detailed Specifications and Ratings You ll find an ancillary pamph...

Page 4: ...in switching as well as dedicated Volume knobs that give you an even greater range of sound sculpting options With dedicated Treble knobs for the two Clean and Crunch channels you have at your fingert...

Page 5: ...rb two effect loops ultra advanced tone generating machine playing pleasure value to boot Four basic channels Two Gain options Two dedicated and specially tuned voicing sections Large spring reverb Tw...

Page 6: ...astors 2 mains cord 3 this manual 4 a pamphlet entitled At the back of the manual you ll find fold out diagrams of the front and rear panels As you re reading the descriptions of the amp s features yo...

Page 7: ...output humbuckers or active pickups For an even bigger beefier crunch tone try Crunch Gain settings well beyond the 2 o clock position This feature boosts the upper end of the high frequency range in...

Page 8: ...s loop it also determines the effects send level in Clean mode The green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate the Clean channelison Determines the Crunch channel s level Use this knob to...

Page 9: ...r you re making an exact duplicate of an existing preset The system will select a Write operation whenever you edit a MIDI preset that is when you have modified a programmable feature You ll know that...

Page 10: ...and preamp saturation level Extremely high gain and volume levels in Lead mode can produce powerful feedback Avoid feedback squeals they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers At higher volumes...

Page 11: ...2 s Lead I and Lead II modes This is the preamp voicing section s passive high frequency EQ for main channel 2 s Lead I and Lead II modes This control defines the Treble response in the poweramp stag...

Page 12: ...gives you a range of variations that you can program for different playing styles and musical genres to great dramatic effect You can use main channel 1 Clean Crunch modes for rhythm or cleaner lead l...

Page 13: ...up and running this indicator is not enabled until you activate the power amp by flipping the Standby switch To reset the power tube monitoring circuitry press the standby switch briefly I suggest you...

Page 14: ...itch to the right to avoid damaging it If the foot board you are using is designed to handle phantom power consult its operating manual to learn how it is wired that is which pins carry its power supp...

Page 15: ...Master Volume Mute MIDI channel assignment using the encoding buttons MIDI channel S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4 S5 S6 OMNI OFF XX XX XX XX XX CH 1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF XX CH 2 ON OFF OFF OFF ON XX CH 3 ON OFF OFF ON...

Page 16: ...tch with two switching functions for example the ENGL Z 4 that let you access the four channels and One of the two switches activates main channel 1 and 2 while the other activates the selected main c...

Page 17: ...tially harmful variety of feedback squealing that sends your audience and fellow musicians packing Though the amp is not more susceptible to feedback when the is activated the fact that it suppresses...

Page 18: ...patched to the power amp serial 100 wet Set this knob to when this loop is not in use Reverb intensity knob Twist it to adjust the amount of reverb for main channel 1 Activate button 14 at the front p...

Page 19: ...pushed in the line signal is tapped from the power amp At least one speaker must be connected for this option The ENGL Sovereign s preamp and power amp supply two different signals The reason for thi...

Page 20: ...nce system constantly monitors if a plug is inserted into the speaker outputs 4 ohms 8 ohms and 16 ohms 51 52 and 53 If a plug is not inserted into one of these 5 jacks the power amp is disabled and t...

Page 21: ...to a 4 ohm jack without internal speaker s Summary External 4 Z no internal external to 4 ohm output 2 Two external 8 ohm cabinets connected to the 4 ohm jacks without internal speaker s Summary Exter...

Page 22: ...ween 12 and 3 o clock tweaking each to taste and comparing the differences Again I opted for passive tone controls which puts each knob s control range at about 10 dB All these options harbor vast and...

Page 23: ...ck position opens at low signal levels and slowly twist it clockwise to gradually raise the gate s trigger threshold When the knob arrives at the far right position the will not trigger until the sign...

Page 24: ...button 15 for about one second until the Status LED extinguishes and then flashes three times in rapid succession The current settings of all programmable functions are now stored in the selected MIDI...

Page 25: ...bient temperatures place an additional strain on diverse components so if at all possible avoid operating the amp at temperatures far higher than 30 C for longer periods Running the amp at mains volta...

Page 26: ...s original configuration e g by selecting it again the Status LED also extinguishes once the new setting has been stored 4 Copy process was activated by pressing the Write Copy button Indication LED l...

Page 27: ...reception to check if the preamp is actually receiving data Is another foot board the ENGL Z 9 or a two way footswitch connected and therefore blocking MIDI reception Is at least one speaker connecte...

Page 28: ...49 button is set to Pin 1 to Ground the problem may be a ground loop that has been formed with the connected device s ground Set the button to Ground Lifted The given power tube is defective and must...

Page 29: ...ta retention Asynchronous data protocol according to the MIDI standard Proprietary ENGL asynchronous data protocol approx 57 5 x 48 x 27 cm l x h x d approx 29 adjusted accordingly to 4 8 and 16 ohms...

Page 30: ..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Replaced tubes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Reason _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 31: ...GROUND 49 Pin 2 signal page 19 MIDI IN 33 DIN connector Pin 1 power supply approx 11 volts AC Pin 4 MIDI data wire Pin 5 MIDI data wire Pin 2 power supply approx 11 volts AC Pin 3 N C page 14 Stereo 1...

Page 32: ...MIDI Channel via down or up store the setting with 0 or quit the mode with 9 MIDI Footcontroller Z 15 cn 1 setup mode Write linear positve Cn value down linear negative Cn value up log positive Cn in...

Page 33: ...ence Sub I II Treble Cl Lead I Vol Sovereign 100 Vintage 112 Amp Tube Power Stand By Reverb Active Write Copy Sound title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ comment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 34: ...PUT SERIAL AMP CONTROL PORT CAUTION CONNECT CUSTOM FOOTSWITCH Z 9 ONLY MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER CH 1 CH 2 SUB I II MIDI CHANNEL VOL 0 REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING R F X LO...

Page 35: ...the setting Column 4 indicates the currently or newly selected configuration For example if LED 3 flashes when the Z 9 s Setup routine is activated then the Sovereign s switching feature is currently...

Page 36: ...Tube Amp Technology Tube Amp Technology Ger tebau GmbH Germany Internet http www engl amps com Text design graphics photography and layout by Horst Langer Amp Designer R R...

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