P R O G R A M M A B L E 2 4 - B I T D S P G U I T A R P R E A M P User's Manual HUSH® Licensed by May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Your Chameleon Online has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................ 2 POWER REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 2 OPERATING TEMPERATURE .................................................................................... 2 2. Quick Reference ......................
1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Chameleon® Online! The Chameleon Online features presets created and uploaded by Rocktron users from all over the world to Rocktron's World Wide Web site. These presets can be easily updated from the "Patch Bay" at Rocktron's web page. In addition, you can also upload your own custom presets to share with other online users. For instructions on downloading and uploading Chameleon presets, please visit our web site at "http://www.rocktron.
PRECAUTIONS NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. • All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. • Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
2. Quick Reference Storing Changed Parameters Selecting a Preset STEP 1 Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset. STEP 7 Press the STORE button to start the storing procedure. STEP 2 Press the RECALL button to call up the selected preset. STEP 8 If you wish to save the altered preset in the current preset location, press the STORE button a second time. Changing Preset Parameters STEP 3 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to the desired effect or utility function.
3. Front Panel 1 POWER switch 2 RECALL button This button is used to recall the displayed preset. 3 PRESET control This control scrolls through the successive presets. 4 CONFIG button/led The status of this button determines whether the Chameleon will display either the preset number and title or the configuration of the currently displayed preset. The configuration display indicates the effects that the displayed preset executes and, in most cases, the order in which they are executed.
PARAMETER ADJUST control This control is used to adjust a displayed parameter value. When the parameter is changed from its original value, the LED above the STORE button will light until either the new value is stored, a new preset is selected or the parameter is returned to its original value. 9 STORE button/led This button is used to store values into the Chameleon memory when altered. See "Storing Changed Preset Parameters" for more information on this procedure.
4. Rear Panel 1 BALANCED OUTPUT LEVEL control This control determines the output level at the XLR BALANCED OUTPUTS. Note that the balanced outputs pass the same signals as the unbalanced outputs, except that the levels are independently adjustable. 2 (L) BALANCED OUTPUT connector This balanced XLR connector provides the left balanced output of the Chameleon for direct use into a mixing console.
8 PHANTOM POWER jack This 2.5mm PIN jack offers the ability to power Rocktron MIDI foot controllers from a 7pin MIDI cable which connects from the Rocktron MIDI foot controller to the MIDI IN jack on the rear panel of the Chameleon. This eliminates the need to find an AC outlet near where the footpedal would be placed during a performance, or the need to run an extension cord out to the footswitch.
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Using the Chameleon direct into a mixing console 9
6. Operating Format The Chameleon provides 254 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 254 presets can be called up at any time via the front panel PRESET control (used to select a preset) and RECALL button (used to call up the selected preset), or by a remote MIDI footswitch. The root of each preset's sound is its configuration. The configuration determines both the effects available for a given preset and the order in which those effects are executed.
Chameleon Functions and Parameter Descriptions Each Chameleon preset is divided up into individual blocks called functions (such as "Mixer", "Reverb", etc.). Within each function of each configuration is a set of controls which allow you to manipulate various aspects of that function. These controls are called parameters. It is the setting of each of the parameters which determines the overall sound of each preset.
GLOBAL Function The first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all presets (i.e. the settings stored for these parameters are the same for all presets). The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these Global parameters: OUTPUT SPKR SIM The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the Chameleon is a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.
MIXER Function The next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are included in all presets - regardless of which configuration is currently recalled - although the parameter values stored in this function are only for the currently recalled preset. This digital mixer allows you to control most signal levels pertaining to each preset's configuration and stores these levels for each preset.
HIGH GAIN Function The HIGH GAIN function is only accessible in configurations which display "H-GAIN" in the configuration title. The preamp stage in these configurations is set up to provide high gain levels for maximum sustain and distortion. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these High Gain parameters: GAIN VARlAC ADJUST 14 The GAIN parameter determines the gain value in the distortion stage.
LOW GAIN Function The LOW GAIN function is only accessible in configurations which display "L-GAIN" in the configuration title. The preamp stage in these configurations provides four distortion types, and can also be used for clean tones. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these Low Gain parameters: GAIN The GAIN parameter determines the gain value in the distortion stage.
HUSH® Function The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the configuration currently recalled. HUSH is Hush Systems' patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH system contained in the Chameleon, though modeled after the latest analog HUSH design, is a fully digital implementation achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The low level expander of the HUSH system operates like an electronic volume control.
PRE EQ (EXPERT) Function The PRE EQ (EXPERT) function is available in all presets—regardless of which configuration is currently recalled. This function allows you to shape the tone prior to the distortion stage. Considerable tone variations can be achieved by modifying these pre-distort EQ parameters.
POST EQ (EXPERT) Function The POST EQ (EXPERT) function is available in all presets - regardless of which configuration is currently recalled. This function allows you shape the tone after it has passed through the distortion stage. These post-distortion EQ parameters have a more dramatic effect on the overall tone than the pre-distortion parameters.
COMPRESSOR Function The COMPRESSOR function is available only in configurations which display "L-GAIN" in the configuration title. This function allows you to compress the signal prior to the distortion stage. Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones, and also to increase sustain when using distorted tones.
SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function The SPEAKER SIMULATOR function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the Chameleon directly to a mixing board, recording system or other full range system. When a preset is recalled which has the Speaker Simulator on for either the left channel or both channels, the front panel SPKR SIM LED will light.
WAH-WAH Function The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configuration title. The Chameleon has an internal wah-wah which allows for an expression pedal to be used as a wah-wah pedal through continuous Control changes. Use of this feature eliminates the need to run long audio cables out to a conventional wah-wah pedal.
PHASER Function The PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHAS" in the configuration title. Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, then shifting the phase of different frequencies of one signal and mixing it back with the original signal. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these PHASER parameters: PHASER I/O The PHASER IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Phaser is active for the current preset.
FLANGER Function The FLANGER function is available only in configurations displaying "FLAN" in the configuration title. Flanging involves splitting the input signal into at least two individual delayed signals (Voice 1 and voice 2), then modulating these delayed signals so that, when summed back with the direct signal, phase cancellations will occur at some frequencies while peaks in the response will occur at others.
TREMOLO Function The TREMOLO function is available only in configurations displaying "TREM" in the configuration title. The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these TREMOLO parameters: TREMOLO I/O LOCATION DEPTH RATE SHAPE 24 The TREMOLO IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Tremolo is active or bypassed for the current preset. The LOCATION parameter determines whether the Tremolo is located Pre-Reverb or Post-Reverb.
PITCH SHIFT Function The PITCH function is available only in configurations displaying "PSHF" in the configuration title. Pitch Shifting is used to change the pitch of the input signal to produce a harmony note based on the input signal. The harmony voice may be of any fixed interval—up to one octave above the input signal to two octaves below—and is selected in 20-cent increments. Fine adjustment can be made in one cent (1/ 100th semitone) increments.
PITCH SHIFT INTERVALS PARAMETER VALUE +1200 +1100 +1000 +900 +800 +700 +600 +500 +400 +300 +200 +100 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500 -600 -700 -800 -900 -1000 -1100 -1200 -1300 -1400 -1500 -1600 -1700 -1800 -1900 -2000 -2100 -2200 -2300 -2400 CORRESPONDING INTERVAL 1 Octave Major 7th minor 7th Major 6th minor 6th perfect 5th diminished 5th perfect 4th Major 3rd minor 3rd Major 2nd minor 2nd unison Major 7th minor 7th Major 6th minor 6th perfect 5th diminished 5th perfect 4th Major 3rd minor 3rd Major 2nd minor
CHORUS Function The CHORUS function is available only in configurations displaying "CRS" in the configuration title. The Chorus effect in the Chameleon is produced by using two delayed signals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), detuning these delayed signals (slightly changing their pitch), then modulating the detune effect so that the amount of pitch detune is constantly varying.
DELAY Function The DELAY function is available in all presets. Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The Chameleon provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
PAN 1 The PAN 1 parameter allows you to pan the Delay 1 signal to the left or right channel. DLY TIME 1 The DELAY TIME 1 parameter determines the length of time (in milliseconds) after the input signal that the Delay 1 signal will begin. The DELAY TIME can be adjusted via the ADJUST control, MIDI controller changes or via the Tap Delay feature (see "Operating the Chameleon" for detailed descriptions of each).
REVERB Function The REVERB function is available in all presets. Reverb is a multitude of echoes spaced so close together that, to the human ears seem as a single continuous sound. These echoes gradually decrease in intensity until they are ultimately absorbed by the boundaries and obstacles within a room.
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H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter List 32 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Si
H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB CHORUS CHORUS (Chorus In/Out Status) LEVEL 1 (Voice 1 Level) PAN 1 (Voice 1 Panning) DEPTH 1 (Voice 1 Modulation Depth) RATE 1 (Voice 1 Modulation Rate) DEL
H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration 34
H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Signal
H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) 36 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB FLANGER FLANGER (Flanger In/Out Status) LEVEL 1 (Voice 1 Level) PAN 1 (Voice 1 Panning) DEPTH 1 (Voice 1 Modulation Depth) RATE 1 (Voice 1 Modulation
H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration 37
H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter List 38 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb S
H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB TREMOLO TREMOLO (Tremolo In/Out Status) LOCATION (Pre or Post Reverb Location) DEPTH (Modulation Depth) RATE (Modulation Rate) SHAPE (Wave Shape) Out, In
H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration 40
H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Signal
H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) 42 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB PITCH SHIFT PITCH SHIFT (Pitch Shift In/Out Status) LEVEL (Pitch Shift Signal Level) PAN (Pitch Shift Signal Panning) PITCH (Pitch Shift in 20-Cent St
WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 43
WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List 44 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Si
WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB WAH-WAH WAH-WAH (Wah-Wah In/Out Status) WAH FREQ (Wah Frequency) Out, In 310Hz to 2.
PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 46
PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Signal
PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) 48 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB PHASER PHASER (Phaser In/Out Status) DEPTH (Amount of Modulation) RATE (Rate of Modulation) RESONANCE (Amount of Feedback) STAGES (Number of Stages)
L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Configuration 49
L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter List 50 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Si
L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE (Compressor Release Tim
L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration 52
L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Signal
L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter List 54 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE (Compressor Release Time)
L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration 55
L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter List 56 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb S
L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE (Compressor Release Ti
L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration 58
L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Signal
L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) 60 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE (Compressor Relea
WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 61
WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List 62 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Si
WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE (Compressor Release Tim
PHASE, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 64
PHAS, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Signal Level) REVERB LVL (Reverb Signal
PHAS, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter List (cont'd) 66 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE (Compressor Relea
8. Operating the Chameleon Selecting a preset: 2 Step 1 1 Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will flash the selected preset number and title and "PRESS RECALL FOR" alternately. 29 PRESET TITLE Step 2 Ö PRESS RECALL FOR Press the RECALL button to recall the preset you have selected.
Changing preset parameters: 4 Step 1 3 2 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to select the function heading which contains the parameter(s) you wish to change. **** REVERB **** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to the specific parameter you wish to change. REV DECAY Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to alter the parameter value. The LED above the STORE button will light, indicating that the preset has had a parameter altered from its stored value.
Storing changed preset parameters: 2 Step 1 1,3,4 While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store procedure. The display will now alternate between the destination preset number and title and "STORE AT PRESET". 29 PRESET TITLE Step 2 Ö STORE AT PRESET Turn the PRESET control to select the desired preset number to store the new parameter values into. (If you wish to store the new parameter values into the current preset number, this step is not necessary.
Step 4 After the parameter values have been stored, the Chameleon will display "COPY TITLE TOO?". This message is displayed only when storing into a new preset number and allows you to copy the title from the altered preset into the new preset location. To copy the title from the altered preset, press the STORE button a third time and the display will again flash "STORED".
Selecting a configuration: 5 Step 1 3 4,6 2 1 To select a new configuration, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until the Chameleon displays "CONFIG SELECT". CONFIG SELECT Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control clockwise to display the current configuration. H-GAIN,CRS,DLY,REV Step 3 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the desired configuration.
Step 5 Turn the PRESET control to select the preset you wish to store the new configuration into. (If you want to store the selected configuration into the current preset, skip this step.) 86 PRESET TITLE Step 6 Ö STORE AT PRESET Press the STORE button a second time to store the selected configuration into the selected preset. The Chameleon will display "STORED" briefly.
Editing a preset title: 3 Step 1 5 2,4 1 To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until the Chameleon displays "TITLE EDIT". ** TITLE EDIT ** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control clockwise to initiate the Title Edit mode. Turning this control will also select the character location to be edited. A flashing decimal will follow the character currently selected. 57 P.
Step 5 After all the characters have been edited as needed, press the STORE button to save the new title memory. The Chameleon will flash "STORED" briefly. STORED Note: 74 The STORE button must be pressed to save the new title. Exiting the Title Edit function before pressing the STORE button will erase any editing that was done in Title Edit. Also, after flashing "STORED", the Chameleon will remain in the Title Edit mode.
Controller Assignments The Controller Assignment function allows for specific Chameleon adjustable parameters to be mapped (or assigned) to a MIDI controller for real-time control by an expression pedal. The Controller Assignment option also lets you store an upper and lower parameter value limit which the controller cannot exceed.
Step 4 After selecting the desired controller number, press the STORE button to save the number for the NUMB 1 parameter. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display. STORED Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display the parameter that is currently mapped to the NUMB 1 control number. PARA1 Step 6 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to scroll through the available parameters for the current configuration.
Step 9 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to choose the highest value that the parameter is not to exceed through MIDI control changes. ULIM C1 Step 10 -2 After selecting a value for the upper limit, press the STORE button to save it. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display. STORED Step 11 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to access the Lower Limit parameter (for PARA 1).
Tap Delay The Chameleon allows you to change the current delay time settings for the Delay 1 and Delay 2 parameters while you are playing by connecting a momentary footswitch to the rear panel FOOTSWITCH jack. When the Footswitch function is activated, tapping the footswitch will change the current delay time based on the amount of time that passes between taps. The Chameleon will detect the amount of time between any two taps that are less than one second apart (i.e.
Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the footswitch type that you will be using (normally "OPEN" or "CLOSED"). TYPE Step 4 NORM CLOSED Press the STORE button to save the altered Footswitch Type setting. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display. STORED Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to one step further clockwise to access the current status for "DELAY 1". DELAY 1 Step 6 QUARTER The PARAMETER ADJUST control can be used to change the current DELAY 1 status.
Program Changes Program Changes allow for different MIDI program numbers to be assigned to Chameleon preset numbers. For example, MIDI program #58 can be mapped to Chameleon preset #34. Then, when program #58 is selected from a MIDI transmitting device (such as a Rocktron All Access® foot controller), preset #34 will be recalled on the Chameleon. The Program Changes Map table is shipped from Rocktron at a one-to-one correspondence (i.e. MIDI program #1 is mapped to Chameleon preset #1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3, etc.
Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display the current Program Changes mapping assignments. MAP Step 6 XXX TO XXX The number on the left of the display is the MIDI program number (or the number sent via a MIDI footswitch or other MIDI transmitter). Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to select the MIDI program number to map to a preset.
MIDI Channels The Chameleon can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices, as well as transmit MIDI program changes to other MlDI-based equipment when a preset is recalled on the Chameleon via the front panel RECALL button. The MIDI Channels function allows you to select the MIDI channels that the Chameleon will receive and transmit MIDI information on. 3,6 Step 1 4,7 2,5 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until the Chameleon displays "MIDI CHANNELS".
Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step further to access the MIDI Transmit Channel status. TRANS CHANL Step 6 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the channel that the Chameleon will transmit a MIDI program change on. you may select channels 1-16 or OFF (will not transmit a MIDI program change). TRANS CHANL Step 7 OFF 1 Press the STORE button to save the new MIDI Transmit channel. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display.
MIDI Dump/Load Any or all of the Chameleon presets may be dumped to a sequencer or another Chameleon via system exclusive messages. The information exchanged when performing a MIDI Dump consists of parameter values, title characters and controller assignment/limit information. When dumping a single preset into another Chameleon, the dumped preset may be loaded into any preset location on the receiving Chameleon.
Step 4 Turn the PRESET control on the transmitting Chameleon to the preset that is to be dumped into the receiving Chameleon. As the PRESET control is turned, the preset number will be displayed in the first three characters of the display. 32 PR DUMP/LOAD Step 5 Use the PRESET control on the receiving Chameleon to select the preset location to store the received preset.
To dump the Chameleon memory into a sequencer: Step 1 Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting Chameleon to the MIDI IN on the receiving sequencer. IMPORTANT: Do not allow a looping connection from the MIDI OUT/THRU of the receiving Chameleon back to the MIDI IN of the transmitting Chameleon. Step 2 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT controls on the transmitting Chameleon until "MIDI DUMP/LOAD" is displayed.
Step 5 Press the STORE button on the Chameleon to initiate the data dump. As the Chameleon performs the dump, it will display "XXX DUMPED" - where "XXX" = the number of the data string currently transmitting (i.e. strings 1-254 are presets, titles, controller information and 2-tap delay information; string 255 contains program mapping information; and string 256 contains miscellaneous information). XXX DUMPED Step 6 After the Chameleon displays "TRANS COMPLETE", stop the sequencer.
safe place. Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to continue. Step 1 To reload user data from a sequencer: Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting sequencer to the MIDI IN on the receiving Chameleon. IMPORTANT: Do not allow a looping connection from the MIDI OUT/THRU of the receiving Chameleon back to the MIDI IN of the transmitting sequencer.
Step 4 LOAD" is displayed. Play back the data stored on the sequencer. The Chameleon will display the data strings as it is storing them. Each data string will appear with the word "LOADED". After all the user data has been loaded, the Chameleon will display "LOAD COMPLETE". Do not play back the data from the sequencer faster than it was loaded, as errors may occur (errors may also occur if any knob is turned or any button is pressed before the message "LOAD COMPLETE" appears).
Factory Restore The Factory Restore function allows you to restore altered Chameleon presets to their original condition as shipped from the factory. Either the entire Chameleon memory can be restored, a single preset can be restored to any preset location, or the controller information alone can be restored. Restoring a single factory preset: 3 Step 1 4 5 2 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE".
!! CAUTION !! Pressing the STORE button at this time will overwrite Step 5 the current preset with the displayed factory preset. Press the STORE button to begin restoring the selected preset into the selected location. After the process is completed, the display should read "ERRORS 0". This represents the number of bytes that the Chameleon found did not initialize properly. Any number of errors other than "0" means that the Chameleon may not have initialized properly and the process should be repeated.
Restoring all factory presets: !! CAUTION !! This procedure will permanently erase all user presets (1-254) and replace them with the original factory presets. If you have altered and stored presets which you do not want to 4 Step 1 3 2 1 erase, do not perform the following procedure. FACTORY RESTORE Step 2 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE". ALL RESTORE Step 3 0 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control two steps clockwise to "ALL RESTORE 0".
Step 4 FUNCTION SELECT control to exit this function. Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase all current Chameleon presets, replacing them with the original factory presets. The Chameleon will display INITIALIZING "INITIALIZING" as the Chameleon memory is restored. After the All Restore process is completed, the display should read "ERRORS 0". This is the number of bytes that the Chameleon found that did not initialize properly.
Selecting a Power on Preset: The Chameleon allows you to store a Power On preset which will always be recalled when the unit is turned on. 2 1 3 Step 1 Turn the PRESET control to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on. PRESS RECALL FOR Ö 34 PRESET TITLE Step 2 34 PRESET TITLE Step 3 Recall the selected preset by pressing the RECALL button. Press the STORE button while viewing the preset number and title to save it as the Power On preset.
Using the Chameleon with a Rocktron All Access® in REMOTE mode A Rocktron All Access MIDI footswitch can act as a dedicated remote control for the Chameleon - allowing direct access to specific Chameleon features and parameters from the footswitch at any time. Step 1 To use an All Access footswitch as a dedicated remote, connect the MIDI OUT of the All Access to the REMOTE jack of the Chameleon using a 7-pin MIDI cable.
Step 7 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to "ON" to enable title transfers from the Chameleon to the All Access display. To set up the All Access for remote operation perform these steps from the All Access SETUP program: (See the All Access user's manual for detailed information on editing the All Access) Step 8 Set the Operating Mode to "REMOTE". Step 9 Set the Bank Size to "10". Step 10 Reinitialize only the controller information for the instant access switches and pedals using a code of "231".
Upon proper setup and connection of the units, the All Access will provide the functions shown in the graphic above.
9. Appendix Error Messages Message MEMORY ERROR Possible Reason CODE BYTE IS NOT CORRECT IN EEPROM MEMORY. Corrective Action MAKE SURE EEPROM IS TIGHT IN SOCKET. MAKE SURE WITHIN CORRECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DUMP ERROR RECEIVE ERROR MIDI INFORMATION IS BEING RECEIVED AT THE MIDI IN AT THE SAME TIME INFORMATION IS BEING DUMPED. DISCONNECT MIDI CORD AT MIDI IN OF TRANSMITTING UNIT. MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION WAS NOT RECEIVED CORRECTLY. BULK LOAD WAS TRANSMITTED TOO FAST.
MIDI Implementation Chameleon® Online Date: January 20, 1997 Version 1.
Specifications Input Impedance 470 kΩ Maximum Input Level +20 dBu Input Jack ¼" mono Output Impedance < 150Ω Maximum Output Level +20 dBu Output Jacks ¼" unbalanced Left and Right. Left jack can drive stereo headphones of 600Ω or more. XLR balanced Left and Right MIDI In 7-pin DIN MIDI Thru/Out 5-pin DIN Power Requirements 9VAC / 2A Dimensions 19" x 7" x 1¾" Rocktron Corporation 2870 Technology Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Phone: (810) 853-3055 Fax: (810) 863-5937 World Wide Web: www.
