MOD 100 MODULAR TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER USER’S MANUAL MUSIC PRODUCTS GROUP 3833 WEST 12 MILE ROAD BERKLEY, MI 48072 USA TEL (248) 541-9100 INFO@EGNATER.
Quick Start Install the modules (up to three) by firmly inserting the module into the slot. Then tighten the two captive thumbscrews until the module panel is pulled in flush with the chassis panel. Always install a blank “filler” panel into any unused module slots for safety. To remove a module, turn the two thumbscrews counter clockwise until they are loose. Grasp the thumbscrews and pull out. For safety, we strongly recommend the amp be powered down before changing modules.
PAGE 1 SPECIAL NOTES: PROGRAMMING CHANNELS: The MOD100 comes preprogrammed with the six sounds (two per module) corresponding to buttons one through six on the EGNATER pedal or program patch numbers one through six on a midi controller. This can be easily changed. To do so, simply select the desired program or patch number on your pedal. Next, select the module/channel using the CHANNEL button. Now press and hold the CHANNEL button for three seconds.
PAGE 2 MOD100 Effects Loop Operation The Egnater effects interface is the most versatile loop system you will find anywhere. There are two totally independent, tube buffered loops, each optimized for specific applications. 1) Series Loop: Basically an insert patch point. When an external effect is patched into the series send and return jacks, the path is interrupted and 100% of the signal is routed through the effect. This puts some special demands on the effects unit.
PAGE 3 Effect’s loops continued: 3) Now let’s address the specific uses, advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each loop. a) The series loop, by nature of the fact that it breaks the direct path and processes 100% of the signal, makes it so that essentially any line level gadget will work. You can use echo, reverb, noise reduction, tremolo, equalizers etc in this loop. Remember to follow the procedure for setting for “unity gain”. Advantages are: Works fine with just about any effect.
What is bias? Simply put, it is a circuit inside the power amplifier section that controls the “idle current” that flows through the power tubes. Much like the idle speed on a car. There is an optimum setting where the engine (amplifier) is running (idling) fast (hot) enough to keep it from stalling (distorting) but not too fast (hot) to cause excessive wear and overheating.
the circuit. A red LED next to the fuse will indicate that the fuse is blown. You can keep playing with just a small reduction in performance and still get through the gig. If this happened in the past, you would need to take the amp to a repair shop. They would then hold it for ransom while you figured out how to raise enough money to pay them to fix it. No more.
This setup is compatible with most standard setups. Should you have some specialized needs, the following paragraphs should provide the information you need. The M4 “reads” the DIP switch positions only on power up. Whenever a change is made to any dip switch, the MOD50 must be powered off and back on to “read” the change. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS: Using a pen or similar pointy device, move the eight small switches ON or OFF according to your specific needs. See below for the switch functions.
S5 is used to activate the “omni” mode. “Omni” is a special mode that allows the M4 to receive data on all 16 midi channels simultaneously. Turning the omni mode on overrides S1 through S4. Set actuator 5 ON to turn the “omni” mode on or up for off. S6 is the “Program change enable” function. This is the most common mode of operation that allows the M4 to receive program change (patch) commands from your midi controller. Set this switch down for on or up for off. S7 is the “Controller data enable” function.
