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Owner's Manual
Page 1: ...OOGIE B MESA Owner s Manual...
Page 2: ...reward is that you are now the owner of an archetypal guitar pre amp bred of fine all tube amp heritage benefiting from the many pioneering and patented MESA circuits that led to the refinement of yo...
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Page 4: ...openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not impede ventilation by placing objects on top of the apparatus which extend past the rear edge of its cabinet No naked flame sour...
Page 5: ...tem will prevent TONE degradation Failure to follow this wiring scheme may result in harsh or excessively bright tonal characteristics RUNTHROUGH FACTORY PRESETS 1 10 To do so use the left right arrow...
Page 6: ...RAMS are Midi PROGRAM LOCATIONS 1 Call up the PROGRAM LOCATION number that you wish to write using the left right arrowed keys directly under the PROGRAM CHANNEL window a Midi Control ler or by using...
Page 7: ...ore time The Source PRESET is now copied to the Des tination PRESET and the PRESET display returns immediately to the Source PRESET If you wish to check your work toggle back to the destination PRESET...
Page 8: ...to an external storage medium such as an Alesis Data Disk personal computer or any other system with a Midi port and hard or floppy disk storage capabilities These settings information can then be re...
Page 9: ...um The previously stored info will be loaded into TriAxis The PRESET display window will flash four times confirming that the transmission has been received DEFEAT RECALL OF FACTORY PRESETS 01 20 If y...
Page 10: ...ect the next device s Midi In jack to TriAxis Midi THRU jack TriAxis Midi THRU and Midi OUT jacks mirror all incoming Midi mes sages The THRU jack will not send Data Dump or other similar command info...
Page 11: ...rmines the FX SEND LEVEL Press the LOOP SW key to toggle between the desired combination of FX LOOP and Function Switches on a given PRESET PROGRAM combination To write this combination Press the ENTR...
Page 12: ...es the blend and strength of the MIDDLE and BASS controls Set high it is the dominant control minimizing the amount of MID and BASS possible in the mix Set low the TREBLE becomes the recessive control...
Page 13: ...fine increments of gain in the lower regions 0 0 through 3 5 small increments in the middle range of 4 0 through 7 5 and fairly substantial increments in the upper range 8 0 through 10 As with many o...
Page 14: ...low growling work on the bass strings and the PRESENCE control was set high you could relax into this segment and let the PRESENCE control make the edge Most everyone that we know always wishes their...
Page 15: ...attack characteristics The pre set curve in the DYNAMIC VOICE was custom tailored to add just the right frequencies of Bass blended with specific highs to yield a huge low end while retaining a tight...
Page 16: ...to cover most all the bases Trust us Try it at length and in depth before you change it You ll most likely end up wanting it put back to stock like everyone else who requested a change You might as we...
Page 17: ...le And you will find that if you spend the time to learn all eight modes and their capabilities you will become a much better player and feel more confident about your playing knowing for sure that ev...
Page 18: ...ut some of them back at the highest Gain settings Use the MIDRANGE control in conjunction with the BASS control to balance the warmth with the upper harmonics at low Gain settings and possibly reduce...
Page 19: ...the case RhythmYellow becomes the more likely candidate for positive enhancement since its inherent sound is narrower and skinnier Settings of 4 0 and below can have useful and interesting effects on...
Page 20: ...s or dirty rhythm work It cleans up extremely well at low gain settings by simply rolling back on your instrument s volume knob Roots players feel more at home with this circuit than the full blown mo...
Page 21: ...r LD 1 RED This aggressive mode shares much of the circuitry with both Lead 1 Green and Yellow and then adds extra focus and punch in the upper midrange This mid forward voicing lends a more urgent ti...
Page 22: ...igh notes soar and sing yet don t get too soupy to be heard in a big mix Green is especially helpful in getting rid of unwanted fret buzz or other annoying idiosyncrasies of an instrument that may be...
Page 23: ...for your music after thorough experimentation don t get upset there is an answer See the DYNAMIC VOICE outline in the CONTROLS section of this manual LD 2 RED This mode is made for shred In fact it m...
Page 24: ...soundscape Don t let the names we ve given them limit you to using them only as they are listed By all means solo in the rhythm modes groove rhythm in the lead modes these are mere reference titles E...
Page 25: ...4 jacks for just such applications If you already own a foot controller that does not provide these jacks don t worry you aren t the only one In fact the MESA Boogie Abacus does not as it was designe...
Page 26: ...xis is turning up the control A negative or VALUE is turning down the control This is programmed by the left right arrowed keys located under the PROGRAM CHANNEL window 6 SUB ROUTINE This is a Mode or...
Page 27: ...flashing will stop flashing momentarily and the Controller number ap pearing in the PROGRAM WINDOW will be assigned to this flashing parameter in that preset only STEP 5 Repeat Follow this same proce...
Page 28: ...Your Gain Control is set to 6 0 in your Preset You want to go to 8 0 when you gas the pedal Count this way 6 5 7 0 7 5 8 0 This modulation would require a Value of 4 in the positive direction The Prog...
Page 29: ...Controller number a VALUE you are now ready to EXIT the VALUE SUB ROUTINE and check your work Press the EXIT key one time to Return to the normal Parameter routine NOTICE FLASHING HAS STOPPED With an...
Page 30: ...DRIVE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL PGM CH 04 10 7 5 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 After Full Modulation Pedal Down The above clean sound factory preset 04 after modulation NOTE If you did pre...
Page 31: ...DE INSTRUMENT INPUT TUBE ASSIGNMENT V1 LEAD 1 INPUT V2 INPUT FOR ALL OTHER MODES V3 LEAD AND RHYTHM MIXER V4 LEAD 2 V5 EFFECTS RETURN STAGE SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT 9 5 pounds HEIGHT 1 rack unit DEPTH 14...
Page 32: ...CABLE UN SHIELDED CABLE 4 3 SWITCH RECORD OUTPUT RETURN FX LOOP SEND B A OFF IN MIDI THRU OUT ON LIFT ON GROUND 1 2 A B 2 INST INPUT 3 1 3 2 1 A UN SHIELDED CABLE 7 PIN SHIELDED CABLE B STEREO SIMUL C...
Page 33: ...N MIDI OUT L R OUTPUT L R INPUT MON0 A B A A A B B 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 SHIELDED CABLE OUT SHIELDED CABLE UN SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE AC POWER OUT SHIELDED CABLE IN INST INPUT B A B 3 2 1 UN SHIELDE...
Page 34: ...FT ON GROUND 1 2 IN MIDI OUT L R OUTPUT L R INPUT MON0 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE UN SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER AC POWER INST INPUT GUITAR TUNER IN IN IN A...
Page 35: ...E MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER INST INPUT SHIELDED CABLE GUITAR TUNER L R OUTPUT L R INPUT 3 2 1 3 2 1 Y CABLE SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE IN IN MIDI OUT CHANNEL A OUT IN CHANNEL B OUT IN B A 8 0HMS 1 X 12...
Page 36: ...MIDI OUT L R OUTPUT L R INPUT 3 2 1 3 2 1 CHANNEL A OUT IN CHANNEL B OUT IN SHIELDED CABLE IN IN OUT SHIELDED CABLE Y CABLE SHIELDED CABLE A B MONO 1 X 12 Extension Cab 8 Ohms 3 2 1 UN SHIELDED CABLE...
Page 37: ...DI THRU OUT ON LIFT ON GROUND 1 2 3 2 1 UN SHIELDED CABLE INST INPUT 3 2 1 3 2 1 A B SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE 3 2 1 UN SHIELDED CABLE 1 X 12 Extension Cab 8 Ohms CH1 CH3 CH4 CH2 MIXER OUT TO TAPE...
Page 38: ...T 3 2 1 A B CHANNEL A OUT IN CHANNEL B OUT IN IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT SHIELDED CABLE UNSHIELDED CABLE MONO UNSHIELDED CABLE TO POWER AMP A B OUT IN 3 2 1 UN SHIELDED CABLE 1 X 12 Extension Cab 8 Ohms SHIE...
Page 39: ...OUT ON LIFT ON GROUND 1 2 3 2 1 UN SHIELDED CABLE INST INPUT 3 2 1 A B SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE IN OUT OUT IN IN SHIELDED CABLE OUT SHIELDED CABLE 3 2 1 UN SHIELDED CABLE 1 X 12 Extension Cab 8...
Page 40: ...ANNEL PGM CH 6 0 6 5 7 5 8 0 5 5 0 0 4 5 5 0 0 0 01 02 03 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DYNAMIC VOICE PRESENCE MASTER LEAD 2 DRIVE LEAD 1 DRIVE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL PGM CH 5 0 5 0 3 0 4 5 0 0...
Page 41: ...BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DYNAMIC VOICE PRESENCE MASTER LEAD 2 DRIVE LEAD 1 DRIVE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DYNAMIC VOICE PRESENCE M...
Page 42: ...TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL DYNAMICVOICE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PRESENCE MASTER LEAD 2 DRIVE LEAD 1 DRIVE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL DYNAMICVOICE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PRESENCE MASTER LEAD 2 D...
Page 43: ...TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL DYNAMICVOICE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PRESENCE MASTER LEAD 2 DRIVE LEAD 1 DRIVE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN PROGRAM CHANNEL DYNAMICVOICE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PRESENCE MASTER LEAD 2 D...
Page 44: ...3 KNOB pt 591850 408002 POT pt Exit Key Parameter Display Window Shift Key Loop Switch Key Mode Access Key Mode Selection Indicators Program Up Down Keys Program Channel Select Numeric Keypads Preset...
Page 45: ...t guide you with enough information to become a genuine tweakmaster We are aware that some players will want even more technical info to wade through We thought we would save the rest of you hours tha...
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