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GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS not guarantee that interference will not occur in UNIT! all installations. If this product is found to be the This product, when installed as indicated in the source of interference, which can be determined instructions contained in this manual, meets by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly eliminate the problem by using one of the approved by Yamaha may void your authority, f
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic prod- 8. This product should be used only with the components uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These precau- supplied or; a cart ,rack, or stand that is recommended by the tions include, but are not limited to, the following: manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please o
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GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MAGICSTOMP. To get the most out of this product, we urge you to thoroughly read this manual before use. Also, please keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Contents Precautions ............................................................................6 Package Contents ..................................................................6 MAGICSTOMP’s Main Features ..........................................
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Precautions •Avoid using the MAGICSTOMP in the following locations to prevent possible damage: • In direct sunlight or next to heating equipment. • In extremely cold or hot locations. • Locations exposed to high humidity or excessive dust. • Locations subject to strong shocks or vibration. • Before making any connections, make sure that the power is switched OFF on the MAGICSTOMP and any external devices. •To protect speakers from possible damage, always set the VOLUME knob to “0” before switchi
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MAGICSTOMP’s Main Features [Harnessing the power of Yamaha’s DSP technology] • The MAGICSTOMP utilizes a powerful 32-bit DSP designed by Yamaha to deliver amp simula- tions and effects from the DG series amplifiers and DG, AG, and UD-Stomp effects. It also produces a variety of digital effects derived from the Yamaha SPX series with unprecedented audio quality and function. [New algorithms deliver stunning effects and powerful amplifier simula- tions for guitarists] •New “Distortion & Amp type”
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Component Names & Functions ■ Top Panel U99¤MAGICSTOMP q ó‡GAINfiMSTRáTONE e w r t ■ Rear Panel yu i o!0 8
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Component Names & Functions q Display Displays information for the currently selected patch or operating conditions of the MAGICSTOMP. w CONTROL Knobs These are used to control patch parameters. ( → page 14) e VOLUME Knob Controls the overall output volume of the MAGICSTOMP. ( → page 12) r STORE Button This button is used to store patches that have been edited in the MAGICSTOMP. ( → page 16) t – Switch, + Switch, ON/OFF Switch These switches select patches, switch the patch ON or OFF, or switch
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Connections CAUTION • In order to prevent electric shock or damage to your equipment, turn OFF the power on the guitar amp, etc., and set the MAGICSTOMP’s volume to its minimum level before making any connections. • Only use the supplied AC-10 adaptor to power the unit. Using another adaptor may result in damage, overheating or fire, which can be very dangerous. • Make sure to use the recommended AC voltage as indicated on the power adaptor. • The supplied power adaptor AC-10 is designed specifi
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Connections ● Using the MAGICSTOMP with a guitar or other instrument Connecting to a guitar Connecting to guitar amplifiers Connecting to a record- amplifier (monaural) (stereo) ing device, etc. INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT L/MONO L/MONO R L/MONO R OUTPUT L/MONO R Guitar, or other *The AC adaptor’s shape will AC IN INPUT instrument vary according to the country to which the device is shipped. U99¤MAGICSTOMP ó‡GAINfiMSTRáTONE Power Adaptor (supplied) AC-10 Electric Outlet MAGICSTOMP ● Using the M
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Using the MAGICSTOMP The MAGICSTOMP comes loaded with a variety of effect patches (programmed effects). First, give some of the presets a try and see what’s available. ■ Turn on the amplifier and play You’ll hear the currently selected patch. Use the MAGICSTOMP’s VOLUME knob to adjust the MAGICSTOMP’s output volume. Patch No. Patch Name U99¤MAGICSTOMP0 ó‡GAINfiMSTRáTONE ■ Try out some of the other patches The MAGICSTOMP has a total of 198 patches. 99 of those are User Patches (U01 – U99) to which
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Using the MAGICSTOMP The other way to select patches is with the [Performance Mode]. In this mode, the –, +, and ON/OFF switches are used to turn three adjacent patches ON and OFF. q To enter the Performance Mode, press and hold any two switches (from –, +, and ON/OFF). “PERFORMANCE MODE” appears in the display to inform you that the MAGICSTOMP is now in the Performance Mode. w Press and hold the – or + switch to change the patch set. – switch: U01/02/03 →P97/98/99 →P94/95/96 →… + switch: U01/02
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Create your own sound ■ Use the knobs to adjust the effect The three knobs located below the display let you adjust different characteristics of the effect. The parameters that these knobs adjust, differ according to the selected patch. The name of the parameters that these knobs adjust, and the relative knob position of each of the parameters are shown on the lower half of the display. In the example shown below, the following parameter names and knob values are shown starting with the left kno
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Create your own sound OK, now try and edit a patch to your liking. *Parameters for the patch(effect) can only be adjusted when the MAGICSTOMP is in its normal operating mode (when a patch is selected and the effect is switched "ON"). Parameters can not be adjusted if the effect is switched "OFF" or when the MAGICSTOMP is in the Store Mode ( →page 16), Name Edit Mode ( →page 18) or Tuner Mode ( →page 20). Information on the parameters can be found in the PDF file in the accompanying CD-ROM. Look
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Saving Patches ■ Storing edited patches (STORE) The MAGICSTOMP lets you store your original patches in its User Patch memory (U01-U99). After creating a patch you like, use the following procedure to store the patch. *Patches can not be stored in the Preset Patch memory (P01-P99). *The volume knob’s setting is not stored with patch data. The store operation takes your edited data and writes it to the destination patch number that you’ve selected, overwriting the old patch data with the new. Depe
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Saving Patches ● Saving the data to a different patch number q After you’re done editing, press the [STORE] button. Destination patch The name of the number for storing edited patch P01⁄DIST10000000 U01:DIST10000000 ó‡DRIVfiMSTRáTONE PRESS[STORE]1sec w Select the patch number to which you want to save the data. Use the – or + switches to select the destination patch number to which you want to save your data. Destination patch The name of the edited number for storing patch U11:DIST10000000 PRESS
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Giving the patch a name ■ Giving the patch a name (Name Edit Mode) You can use up to 12 characters when making a name for a User Patch. * Names of Preset Patches (P01-P99) can not be changed. q Press the [STORE] button. “PRESS[STORE]1sec” appears in the lower half of the display. Current patch number U01¤DIST10000000 U01:DIST10000000 ó‡DRIVfiMSTRáTONE PRESS[STORE]1sec w Press and hold the ON/OFF switch until “NAME EDIT MODE” appears on the display. The cursor appears below the first character of
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Giving the patch a name Up to 12 characters can be used in a patch name. * Only 11 characters are displayed when the USB connection is used. r After you’ve changed the name, press the ON/OFF switch. The MAGICSTOMP is now in store standby mode. U01:TUBE0DRIVE1 PRESS[STORE]1sec Press t Press and hold the [STORE] button (about 1 second) until “NOW STORING...” appears in the display. The new patch name is stored with the patch. Changing the patch name is complete. U01:TUBE0DRIVE1 U01¤TUBE0DRIVE1 NOW
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Tuner Mode This mode is used for tuning your guitar. In the Tuner Mode, the MAGICSTOMP functions as a chromatic tuner. *The MAGICSTOMP’s OUTPUT jack is muted (no sound output) when the MAGICSTOMP is in the Tuner Mode. ■ Using the tuner 1 Press and hold the ON//OFF switch until the tuner display (shown below) ap- pears on the display. With your guitar connected to the INPUT jack, use the display to tune your guitar. *The Tuner Mode is not available during the store operation. Standard Pitch TUNE0
