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Thank you for choosing a Free The Tone product.
In order to take full advantage of the features and performance it provides, please read this owner’s
manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
Controls and Indicators ................................................................................. 3
Front Panel ............................................................................................. 3
Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 4
Adjusting Equalizer ...................................................................................... 5
Editing/Writing Preset Contents ........................................................................ 5
Recalling a Preset ........................................................................................ 6
Setting Up MIDI Signals ................................................................................. 7
Transmitting Data to/from an External Device ......................................................... 7
Updating Firmware....................................................................................... 7
Initializing ................................................................................................. 7
MIDI Specifications ...................................................................................... 8
PA-1QG (for Guitar) Factory Presets.................................................................... 9
PA-1QB (for Bass) Factory Presets ..................................................................... 9
Product Specifications ................................................................................. 10
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................... 11
Handling Precautions
• Never connect or disconnect plugs to/from the input/output terminals on the PA-1QG/PA-1QB
when the external device that drives speakers is powered. Doing so can cause noises and dam-
age the speakers.
• Avoid applying excessive force to the footswitches, tact switches, and DIN connectors on the
PA-1QG/PA-1QB.
• 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
SAVE switch
PARAMETER encoder
LEVEL display
Equalizer display
PRESET display
cursor key switch
PRESET SELECT switch
PRESET switch
EFFECT ON/OFF switch
Pressed when saving parameters in a preset.
Editing/Writing Preset Contents
p.5
Turned when adjusting the boost
amount of the selected frequency or the
volume for the preset.
Adjusting Equalizer
p.5
Pressed when confirming the operation
to save parameters in a preset.
Editing/Writing Preset Contents
p.5
Shows the boost amount of the
selected frequency or volume
for the preset.
Adjusting Equalizer
p.5
Adjusting Preset’s Volume
p.5
Shows the currently recalled preset’
equalizer status or preset’s volume.
Adjusting Equalizer
p.5
Adjusting Preset’s Volume
p.5
Shows the number for
the currently recalled
preset.
Selects the frequency or
volume to be adjusted.
Adjusting Equalizer
p.5
Pressed when switch presets 1–4. Each press selects
the preset as follows: PRESET-1
PRESET-2
PRESET-3
PRESET-4
PRESET-1 ...
Recalling a Preset
p.6
Pressed when
recalling a preset.
Recalling a Preset
p.6
Pressed to turn on/off the equalizer
effects. The LED above the switch
illuminates when the switch is turned on.
