tech21 SansAmp PSA 2.0 Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

Special Page Function 7:  Edit Pot Display Mode

For finding presets, you can change how the information is displayed for a

stored pot’s position. You can choose to use digits, dashes or the numerical

value of the pot.  When you select Function 7, the display will show either 00,

01 or 02.

     00:  Digits (as shipped)

     01:  Dashes

     02:  Numerical Value (0-127)

To change the setting, use the Up and Down buttons to select 00, 01, or 02.

Then push Save to store your selection. The display will then show a flashing 00

to indicate you’re back in the Special Page menu. You may now choose either a

new Special Page function, or press Save again to exit. If you don’t make a

choice in about 15 seconds, the display stops blinking, indicating that the

SansAmp PSA is in Program 00, bypass.

Special Page Function 8:  Disengage All Pots

This function renders all eight front panel potentiometers inactive. This ad-

vanced feature prevents accidental setting changes during performances. All

presets remain in the memory and are accessible via MIDI, however, you cannot

edit the programs while in this mode. Select function 08 and press Save. 

Use the Up and Down buttons to select between two options:  

     00:  All pots engaged (normal operation, as shipped)

     01:  All pots disengaged 

Then push Save to store your selection. The display will then flash 00 to indi-

cate you’re back in the Special Page menu. You may now choose either a new

Special Page function, or press Save again to exit. If you don’t make a choice in

about 15 seconds, the display stops blinking, indicating that the SansAmp PSA is

in Program 00, bypass.

Special Page Function 9:  Reserved for Future Use

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Push

the

Save

Switch

Current

Setting

is

Shown

Select 00,

01 or 02

for Display

Mode

Desired

Push

the

Save

Switch

Again

Digits

Blink

Display

Flashes 00

Upon

Return to

Special

Page

Function

Digits

Stop

Blinking

Upon

Return

to

Program

00

Push

the

Save

Switch

Select 00

or 01 for 

Desired

Mode

Push

the

Save

Switch

Again

Digits

Blink

Display

Flashes 00

Upon

Return to

Special

Page

Function

Digits

Stop

Blinking

Upon

Return

to

Program

00

Special Page Function 5:  MIDI Channel Select

This function sets the MIDI channel on which the SansAmp PSA receives MIDI

data. It can be set to Omni (receive on any or all channels), or specific channels 1

through 16. Push the Save button, and the display shows the current setting. Press

the Up or Down buttons to select either Omni (the default value, indicated by a

small “o” in the right digit), or any number between 1 and 16. Push Save to store

your selection. The display will then flash 00 to indicate you’re still in the Special

Page menu. You may now choose either a new Special Page function, or press

Save again to exit. If you don’t make a choice in about 15 seconds, the display

stops blinking, indicating the SansAmp PSA is in Bypass Program 00.

Special Page Function 6:  Software Revision Number

This function tells you which version of software is in your SansAmp PSA. You

cannot alter this, but the information may come in handy in the future if soft-

ware upgrades become available. When you select Special Page Function 6, the

display will show a two-digit number. After showing you the software version,

the display will flash 00 to indicate you’re back in the Special Page menu. You

may now choose either a new Special Page function, or press Save again to exit.

If you don’t make a choice in about 15 seconds, the display stops blinking, indi-

cating the SansAmp PSA is in Program 00, bypass.

Push

the

Save

Switch

Current

Setting

is

Shown

Select “o”

for

“Omni”

or 

Channel

1-16

Push

the

Save

Switch

Again

Digits

Blink

Display

Flashes 00

Upon

Return to

Special

Page

Function

Digits

Stop

Blinking

Upon

Return

to

Program

00

Push

the

Save

Switch

Display

Shows

Soft-

ware

Version

Automati-

cally exits

to Special

Page Menu

after 15

seconds

or when

the Save

Switch is

pushed

Digits

Blink

Display

Flashes 00

Upon

Return to

Special

Page

Function

Digits

Stop

Blinking

Upon

Return

to

Program

00

Summary of Contents for SansAmp PSA 2.0

Page 1: ...evision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dea...

Page 2: ...ches to any instrument Live the SansAmp PSA 2 0 can be used as a pre amp direct into a power amp with guitar or bass speaker cabinets as a monster direct box to a P A system or both simultaneously and as an outboard processor Additionally the PSA 2 0 features a Perform ance Mode which turns it into a 3 channel stompbox The SansAmp PSA includes MIDI capability for calling up programs and storing pr...

Page 3: ...Run the 1 4 Output of the PSA directly into the power amp input a k a effects return if applicable of an amp This will bypass the tone coloring pre amp section of the amp rig As a Stomp Box Run the 1 4 Output into the front input of an amp For best results keep the PSA Level close to unity gain so you have the same volume coming from your speaker monitor whether the pedal is active or in bypass Th...

Page 4: ...nic content and pick attack Decreasing from the center point warms up brittle single coil pickups DRIVE Like the volume control on a non master volume tube amp Drive increases the amount of power amp distortion In live applications we recommend using less Drive than when direct recording This compensates for the natural sustain achieved at high volumes LOW AND HIGH Active shelving EQs cut or boost...

Page 5: ...or theTrim the SansAmp PSA will go into edit mode and un lock whichever control you turn The circuitry will then revert to the actual value of that control s position vs the stored value allowing you to edit the sound to your liking When you turn unlock a control from the set ting that s stored in the memory one of the dig its in the LED numerical display will blink the other will dim Note When yo...

Page 6: ...ands as well as MIDI Map and Program dumps NOTE Pins 1 and 3 of the MIDI jack are set up to output 10V DC phantom power to our MIDI Mouse and MIDI Mongoose footcontrollers see Noteworthy Options on page 16 SPEAKER SIMULATION Speaker simulation is an integral part of the SansAmp circuitry It is de signed for a smooth even response as would be achieved by a multiply miked cabinet without the peaks v...

Page 7: ... or 02 to Protect Level Desired Push the Save Switch Again Digits Blink Display Flashes 00 Upon Return to Special Page Function Digits Stop Blinking Upon Return to Program 00 Special Page Function 2 Define MIDI Mapping This function defines internal MIDI mapping That is it tells your SansAmp PSA which program to call up when a MIDI Program Change command comes in For example if your MIDI footcontr...

Page 8: ...Save Switch Select 00 or 01 for Desired Mode Push the Save Switch Again Digits Blink Display Flashes 00 Upon Return to Special Page Function Digits Stop Blinking Upon Return to Program 00 Special Page Function 5 MIDI Channel Select This function sets the MIDI channel on which the SansAmp PSA receives MIDI data It can be set to Omni receive on any or all channels or specific channels 1 through 16 P...

Page 9: ...n you have digital control of an analog circuit 7 Daisy chains Be aware daisy chaining may introduce ground loops noise hum odd artifacts etc We recommend using the pro vided power supply or using a power supply with isolated outputs 8 Placement notes The PSA can be treated like an amplifier or pre amp when it comes to setting up your signal chain Place the following effects BEFORE the PSA Phaser ...

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