Your UTOPIA B100 has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/ 53/EC, 2002/95/EC Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065 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...................................................................................................... 4 2. Quick Reference .............................................................................................. 6 3. UTOPIA B100 Top and Back Panels............................................................... 8 4. Connections ................................................................................................... 11 5. Operating Format .............................
1. Introduction UTOPIA B100 PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOUND FOR BASS Rocktron’s Utopia B100 Professional Bass Guitar System provides an arsenal of tone and effects processing. The B100 is packed with plenty of great sounds ready to transform any bass amplifier into a Powerhouse of Rock.
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.
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Quick Reference....continued... STEP1 Turn ON the UTOPIA B100. STEP 2 Scroll through the presets by pressing the DOWN button. You may also do this by following STEP 3. STEP 3 Scroll through the presets by pressing the UP button. You may also do this by following STEP 2. STEP 4 Recall the preset you have scrolled to by pressing the RECALL button. NOTE, pressing the *RECALL button again will MUTE the output of the UTOPIA B100. To disengage the MUTE press the RECALL button again.
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3. UTOPIA B100 Top and Back Panels....continued..... 1 PRESET SELECT control Turning this knob scrolls through the successive presets. The presets are automatically recalled. 2 DISPLAY panel The DISPLAY shows the preset names, functions and parameters that are selected. 3 PARAMETER ADJUST control This knob is used to adjust a displayed parameter value. Note that this knob is also used as a controller knob and is set to MASTER VOLUME from the factory.
3. UTOPIA B100 Top and Back Panels....continued..... 10 UP button This button allows you to scroll UP through the available presets. Press the button once to move one preset UP, or press and hold down the button to auto-scroll UP. Note that once you have reached your desired preset, the preset name on the screen will be flashing but NOT recalled. The original preset will still be active. To recall or activate the desired preset you will need to press the "RECALL" button.
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4. Connections....continued..... Connection in Stereo to Two Bass Amplifiers.
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5. Operating Format The B100 provides 128 stored sounds called presets. The first 64 presets can be changed and saved by the user. The second 64 presets (65-128) are not changeable. Any of the 128 presets can be called up at any time via the PRESET knob, or by using the UP/DOWN/RECALL switches. 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.
UTOPIA B100 Functions and Parameter Descriptions Each UTOPIA B100 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 knob 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 knob will allow you to access these Global parameters: OUTPUT SPKR XTR The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the UTOPIA B100 is a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.
GLOBAL Function...continued.... RCALL MD The RCALL MD (RECALL MODE) allows you to select between 4 different uses of the RECALL button on the Utopia B100. MUTE - After a preset has been recalled a second press of the RECALL button will MUTE the preset. BYPASS - After a preset has been recalled a second press of the RECALL button will BYPASS all preamp and effects processing.
MIXER Function The next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise 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.
PREAMP Function The PREAMP function is accessible in all configurations. The preamp stage offers 4 channel choices ranging from clean to high gain for maximum sustain and distortion. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these PREAMP parameters: CHANNEL GAIN The CHANNEL parameter chooses one of the four (4) PREAMP types: Clean, Dist 1, Dist 2, Dist 3 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 a patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH system contained in the UTOPIA B100, 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.
SPEAKER EXCITER Function The SPEAKER EXCITER function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the UTOPIA B100 directly to a mixing board, recording system or other full range system. NOTE: The parameters provided in this function are operational only when the SPKR XTR parameter under the GLOBAL FUNCTION is stored UNLOCK, LOCK L or LOCK B.
COMPRESSOR Function The COMPRESSOR function is available in all configurations. 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. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these COMPRESSOR parameters: COMPRESSOR The COMPRESSOR IN/OUT parameter determines whether the compressor is active for the current preset.
WAH-WAH Function The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configuration title. The UTOPIA B100 has an internal wah-wah which allows for the built-in expression pedal to be used as a wah-wah pedal when selected in the Pedal Controllers function.
PHASER Function The PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHA" 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 knob will allow you to access these PHASER parameters: PHASER MIX DIR/EFF DEPTH The DIR/EFF MIX parameter is used to define the ratio of direct signal level to PHASER signal level.
FLANGER Function The FLANGER function is available only in configurations displaying "FLA" 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 "TRE" in the configuration title. The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal. The PARAMETER SELECT knob will allow you to access these TREMOLO parameters: TREMOLO I/O The TREMOLO IN/OUT parameter determines whether the Tremolo is active or bypassed for the current preset. LOCATION The LOCATION parameter determines whether the Tremolo is located Pre-Reverb or Post-Reverb.
PITCH SHIFT Function The PITCH SHIFT function is available only in configurations displaying "PSH" 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 "CHR" in the configuration title. The Chorus effect in the UTOPIA B100 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.
PAN 2 32 PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel. DEPTH 2 The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modulation of the Voice 2 signal. A lower depth setting will produce a more subtle detune effect, while a higher setting will produce a more extreme detuning of Voice 2. RATE 2 The RATE 2 parameter determines the sweep speed (or the speed at which Voice 2 is modulated).
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 UTOPIA B100 provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
SOURCE 2 The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the direct signal (DIR). DLY HF DAMP The DELAY HIGH FREQUENCY DAMPING parameter controls the amount of high frequency content in the delayed and regenerated signals. Higher amounts of damping will result in less high frequency information in the delayed signal.
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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PRE, CHS, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Chorus, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR XTR (Speaker Exciter Lock) HUSH OFFSET MASTER VOLUME BANK MD (Bank Mode) RCALL MD (Recall Mode) Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10(dB) to +30(dB) -40(dB) to +6(dB) Scroll, Instant Mute, Bypass, Efx Bpy, Last Pre MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT
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PRE, FLA, DL, REV Configuration Preamp, Flanger, Delay, Reverb 39
PRE, FLA, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Flanger, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR XTR (Speaker Exciter Lock) HUSH OFFSET MASTER VOLUME BANK MD (Bank Mode) RCALL MD (Recall Mode) Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10(dB) to +30(dB) -40(dB) to +6(dB) Scroll, Instant Mute, Bypass, Efx Bpy, Last Pre MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT
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PRE, TRE, DL, REV Configuration Preamp, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb 42
PRE, TRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR XTR (Speaker Exciter Lock) HUSH OFFSET MASTER VOLUME BANK MD (Bank Mode) RCALL MD (Recall Mode) Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10(dB) to +30(dB) -40(dB) to +6(dB) Scroll, Instant Mute, Bypass, Efx Bpy, Last Pre MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT
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PRE, PSH, DL, REV Configuration Preamp, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb 45
PRE, PSH, DL, REV Parameter List - - Preamp, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR XTR (Speaker Exciter Lock) HUSH OFFSET MASTER VOLUME BANK MD (Bank Mode) RCALL MD (Recall Mode) Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10(dB) to +30(dB) -40(dB) to +6(dB) Scroll, Instant Mute, Bypass, Efx Bpy, Last Pre MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RI
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WA, PRE, DL, REV Configuration Wah Wah, Preamp, Delay, Reverb 48
WA, PRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - Wah-Wah, Preamp, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR XTR (Speaker Exciter Lock) HUSH OFFSET MASTER VOLUME BANK MD (Bank Mode) RCALL MD (Recall Mode) Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10(dB) to +30(dB) -40(dB) to +6(dB) Scroll, Instant Mute, Bypass, Efx Bpy, Last Pre MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT O
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PHA, PRE, DL, REV Configuration Phaser, Preamp, Delay, Reverb 51
PHA, PRE, DL, REV Parameter List - - Phaser, Preamp, Delay, Reverb FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT) (via PARAMETER SELECT) (via PARAMETER ADJUST) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR XTR (Speaker Exciter Lock) HUSH OFFSET MASTER VOLUME BANK MD (Bank Mode) RCALL MD (Recall Mode) Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10(dB) to +30(dB) -40(dB) to +6(dB) Scroll, Instant Mute, Bypass, Efx Bpy, Last Pre MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT O
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7. Operating the UTOPIA B100 Selecting a preset: Step 1 There are two ways to select a preset on the UTOPIA B100. You can either turn the PRESET knob to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will show the selected preset number. Using this knob to select a preset provides automatic recall.
Changing preset parameters: 3 Step 1 1 2 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob to select the function heading which contains the parameter(s) you wish to change. **** REVERB **** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob to the specific parameter you wish to change. REV DECAY Step 3 59 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to alter the parameter value. REV DECAY 32 NOTE: If you have changed a parameter the "STORE" LED will light.
Storing changed preset parameters: 1,3,4 2 Step 1 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 STORE AT PRESET Turn the PRESET knob 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.
Selecting a configuration: 5 Step 1 3 2 4,6 1 To select a new configuration, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA B100 displays "CONFIG SELECT". CONFIG SELECT Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise to display the current configuration. PRE,CHR,DL,REV Step 3 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the desired configuration. WA,PRE,DL,REV Note: The new configuration will not take effect until it is stored. Step 4 Press the STORE button to initiate the store procedure.
Editing a preset title: 3 Step 1 2,4 5 1 To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise until the UTOPIA B100 displays "TITLE EDIT". ** TITLE EDIT ** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob clockwise to initiate the Title Edit mode. Turning this knob will also select the character location to be edited. The letter to be adjusted will have a flashing box over the character selected.
Pedal Controllers The "Pedal Controllers" function allows for specific UTOPIA B100 adjustable parameters to be mapped (or assigned) to the built-in expression pedal for real-time control over the selected parameter. The Pedal Controllers option lets you assign one knob (the Parameter Adjust knob) for "quick adjust" or assign one or two parameters to the built-in expression pedal. The Pedal Controllers also lets you store an upper and lower parameter value limit which the controller cannot exceed.
NOTE: Parameters available to be assigned may vary depending on what configuration "CONFIG SELECT" you have choosen for that particular preset. NOTE: Because character space on the display is limited, you may not see the entire name of a parameter. For example, to choose FLANGER LEVEL 1 or FLANGER PAN 1 (or any of the Flanger's parameters), select "LEVEL 1" or "PAN 1" parameter that immediately follows the "FLANGER" parameter when turning the PARAMETER ADJUST knob clockwise.
Pedal Controllers......continued............. Step 12 You now must store your changes. If you have made any changes to any parameter, the LED above the "STORE" button will light. Press the STORE button to save the changes you have made. "STORE AT PRESET" will flash intermittently with the current preset. If you would like to save this change to the current preset, press the STORE button again.
PEDAL STATUS The PEDAL STATUS is for use with the built-in expression pedal. By setting the RUN STAT parameter to ON, the UTOPIA B100 will track the position of the expression pedal (assuming the expressoin pedal is presently or had been previously assigned to "PEDAL VOLU") and vary the preset volume accordingly from preset to preset. NOTE: When the RUN STAT is ON, the expression pedal will assume the last PEDAL VOLUME status received. Please see examples below: Example 1.....
Pedal Status......continued............. Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the RUN STAT parameter. RUN STAT Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST knob to select ON for the RUN STAT parameter. RUN STAT Step 4 OFF ON Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob one step clockwise to the PEDAL VOLUME parameter. PEDAL VOLUME 127 The PEDAL VOLUME parameter displays the current preset volume as determined by the pedal position.
Factory Restore The Factory Restore function allows you to restore presets 1-64 that you may have altered to their original condition as shipped from the factory. Either the entire UTOPIA B100 memory can be restored or a single preset can be restored. Note that you do NOT need to restore presets 65 to 128 as these are factory preset that can not be altered and stored. Restoring a single factory preset: 2 Step 1 3 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE".
Restoring all factory presets !! CAUTION !! This procedure will permanently erase all user presets (1-64) and replace them with the original factory presets. If you have altered and stored presets which you do not want to erase, do not perform the following procedure. 3 Step 1 2 4 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT knob clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE". FACTORY RESTORE Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT knob 2 steps clockwise to "ALL RESTORE 0".
Selecting a Power on Preset: The UTOPIA B100 allows you to store a Power On preset which will always be recalled when the unit is turned on. 1 Step 1 2 Turn the PRESET knob to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on. 34 PRESET TITLE Step 2 Press the STORE button. The screen will flash PWR ON PR STORED and then return to the preset name page.
Specifications Input Impedance 1M Ohm Maximum Input Level 0 dBu Input Jack ¼" mono Maximum Output Level +4 dBu Output Jacks ¼" Left and Right. Headphone Jack 1/8" Stereo (Load Impedance 32 Ohm Min) Important: Listening to any sounds at levels above 85 dBu may cause hearing damage! Due to hi output capabilities present in the HEADPHONE OUTPUTS it is recommended to only use headphones that have an integrated volume control.
Utopia B100 Preset Listing - user presets # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 68 Preset Name UTOPIA B100 B’ChorusED BASE---EDGE BIG Wah Wah BASE BALLZ B’FLANGED PINK DAYS 1 PINK DAYS 2 FOOT PHASE LOW FIVE TAIKA LEAD BASS CRUNCH LIQUID BASS COMPRESS IT! LUCKY MAN CLEAN WAH SWEEPING UP PHASE AROUND MR.
Utopia B100 Preset Listing - factory presets # 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Preset Name UTOPIA B100 B’ChorusED BASE---EDGE BIG Wah Wah BASE BALLZ B’FLANGED PINK DAYS 1 PINK DAYS 2 FOOT PHASE LOW FIVE TAIKA LEAD BASS CRUNCH LIQUID BASS COMPRESS IT! LUCKY MAN CLEAN WAH SWEEPING UP PHASE AROUND MR.
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