ORGANIZING AND LOADING IR’s:
To load files into the CCIR, connect the device to a computer (Mac or Windows) using a standard USB 2.0 Cable. When connected
and recognized by the computer, the CCIR appears on your computer file system as a Flash Drive named MESA IR. The CabClone
IR uses the standard mass storage protocol, so in most cases, no specific driver is required to read the Files. In Windows, if a driver
is needed it will automatically install when connected the first time. Allow this process to finish (which takes approximately one minute)
before continuing.
While the unit is connected to a computer:
• The 8 Preset LEDs will remain illuminated
• The audio is muted at all Outputs
• The BANK toggle switch and PRESET rotary are rendered inoperative
• MIDI commands will be ignored and not be sent to the MIDI THRU.
Within the MESA IR Flash Drive will be three folders: Bank A, Bank B, and Cab Library. Within each Bank Folder will be Eight Sufold-
ers, labeled File 1 through File 8. These folders correspond to the 8 IR Presets that are accessible with the CAB SELECT rotary and
Bank A/B Switch.
Only one IR file should be placed in each file folder. If more than one file is placed within a folder, or if no file at all is placed in a file
folder, the device will ignore that folder location, resulting in silence when selecting the corresponding CCIR PRESET location. The
corresponding Preset LED will also flash.
The Cab Library folder can be used as a storage folder for either new MESA, or 3rd party IRs. Depending on the IR file sizes, the
folder can hold several hundred IRs. This allows for easy drag and drop placement of any stored IR file into the IR Preset locations.
After dragging and dropping IRs to the folders, just like you would a portable flash drive, ejecting the USB device through the Eject
function of Windows or Mac OS is required. As with any computer and USB storage medium, disconnecting the CCIR without this
procedure may result in lost data.
Note: To ensure fast IR switching especially when addressing the unit via MIDI, the 16 IR files in the “File” folders are buffered to an
internal high speed library. This takes place when the device is ejected. When the 16 files are new, the process can take up to 20 sec-
onds. During that time, the input LEDs blink and progress is indicated on the Preset LEDs. Allow this process to finish before continuing.
That wraps it up for the rundown of Features and Controls. We hope the CabClone IR provides you with a useful and convenient tool
for both your recording and live DI needs and helps inspire you in your musical endeavors.
From all of us at the MESA/Boogie Ltd, Thank You for trusting us with your Tone. If we can assist you in any way, now or in the future,
don’t hesitate to reach out by email or phone as we’re here to help you sound your very best every time you play.
Enjoy!
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