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Table of Contents
Controls and Indicators
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Front Panel
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Rear Panel
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Adjusting reverb (Manual mode)
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Switching four presets
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Confirming the position of each knob stored in the preset
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When the unit is put in Edit mode from Preset mode
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Changing MIDI reception settings
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Setting MIDI receiving channels
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Correspondence between MIDI receiving channels and PRESET LED indications
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MIDI specifications
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Correspondence between presets and MIDI program change numbers
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Correspondence between parameters and MIDI control change numbers
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Switching presets (Preset mode)
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Reverb modes
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Adjusting reverb sound
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Changing/writing preset contents (Edit mode)
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Configuring MIDI signal reception settings
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When the unit is put in Edit mode from Manual mode
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Initializing
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Specifications
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Safety Precautions
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Factory presets
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and performance it provides, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Handling Precautions
• Never connect or disconnect plugs to/from the input/output terminals on the AS-1R when the external device
that drives speakers is powered. Doing so can cause noises and damage the speakers.
• Avoid applying excessive force to the footswitches, tact switches, and DIN connector on the AS-1R.
• If the unit malfunctions or behaves erratically, cease operation at once and contact your local dealer or Free
The Tone directly.
Controls and indicators
Front panel
MIX knob
MODE encoder
Effect ON/OFF switch
MODE switch
EDIT switch
PRESET select switch
DECAY knob
PRE DELAY knob
TONE knob
Mixes the reverb sound with the original
(dry) sound. When the knob is turned
fully counterclockwise, the original (dry)
sound is 100% and the reverb sound is
0%. When turned fully clockwise, the
mix ratio becomes about 50% to 50%.
Adjusts the tone of the reverb
sound. Turning it clockwise cuts the
low frequencies and turning it
counterclockwise cuts the high
frequencies. Note that this control
does not work on the original (dry)
sound.
Adjusts the decay time of the reverb sound. Note
that the
DECAY
knob’s adjustable time length differs
according to the selected reverb mode.
This control is used to switch
reverb modes when the unit is in
Manual or Edit mode. Turning this
encoder changes reverb modes.
Note that turning this control in
Preset mode does not change
reverb modes.
In Preset mode:
Press this switch to select a preset from Presets 1–4.
PRESET 1
➞
PRESET 2
➞
PRESET 3
➞
PRESET 4
In Edit mode:
(EDIT LED illuminates)
Press this switch to select the preset number to which the current
effects sound settings are to be written. The preset number LED for
the writing destination flashes.
In Manual mode:
Press this switch to select the preset to be recalled when the unit is
put in Preset mode.
Press this switch to toggle the
reverb effect on/off. When ON,
the LED above the switch
illuminates.
Used to put the unit in Edit
mode.
From Preset mode
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p.7
From Manual mode
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p.7
Toggles between Preset and
Manual modes.
Adjusts the delay time before
the reverb sound is output.
The adjustable range is
0–250 ms.
Side Panel / Bottom Panel
