Millennium Enterprises Integrated Modeling Amplifier manual Getting Sounds, Gain Adjustments

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Section - 2 Setting Up

Johnson Millennium

Getting Sounds

It never fails, there always seems to be a sound man at the back of the room, or an engineer in the control room that wants “more of this, or less of that” (bottom line: your ear is king). But, to accommodate these situations, you may need to make some minor adjusting here and there along the way. So here are some helpful guidelines for getting great sounds, while keeping everyone happy.

Input and Master Output Adjustments

The best setting for the input control is to use the <Input level> knob so you are occasionally lighting the clip LED. As far as setting the Master output level, let your ears be the judge. But, if you can’t hear the rest of the band, chances are that you need to back off on the Master volume level of the Millennium.

Amplifier settings

Gain Adjustments

To adjust the gain in the Amplifier modeling section, either turn the <Gain> knob on the front panel or press the <Edit> button to put you in edit mode. Now use the <Preset/Effect> wheel to scroll to the amplifier model. From this point, turn the <Mix/Page> knob to move to Page 2 of the amplifier module. The number of different amp tones are almost unlimited when making gain adjustments. Your gain settings range from 0.0 to 10, so this gives you plenty of room for great tones in between. Note that the gain parameter will add distortion gain when a distorted amplifier module is used and will add volume when a clean tone amplifier model is used. Always remember to save any changes.

EQ and Preset Level

Adjusting the EQ is as easy as grabbing the knob and turning. The <Treble> controls the level of the High frequencies. The <Mid> knob controls the level of the mid range frequencies, and the <Bass> knob controls the bass frequencies. In Preset mode, the level of each frequency band is displayed in the 7 segment displays located above each knob. EQ settings range from 0.0 to 10. The Millennium also gives you the ability to adjust individual preset levels by simply turning the <Level> knob to the desired setting. Always remember to save any changes.

Note: Changes to the Gain, EQ and Level settings can be done using either the tone controls (located on the left side of the front panel) or the <1,2,3 and 4> knobs located directly below the display. Using either editing method will correspond in the display. A sample setting is shown below with Channel B being the active channel.

Gain

Treble

Mid

Bass

Level

This example setting has been set from Preset mode using Channel B. Once the Millennium is in Edit mode the display will correspond.

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Contents User’s Guide Mains Plug Warning Manufacturer’s Name 8760 S. Sandy ParkwaySandy, Utah 84070, USA Product NameQuick Start Table of Contents Editing Modules Advanced Topics Amplifier SectionMidi Functions Digital Effects SectionUsing the Johnson Amplification J-12 Foot Controller AppendixUser Guide Introduction CongratulationsUser Guide Quick Tour of the Millennium Two-Fifty Front Panel100 User Guide F FX Library Buttons Rear Panel Fuse- 100, 120 VAC 6 Amp fuse is inserted hereLoop Send Jack This is the effects loop send jack Amplifier Model Types American Stack Dual Rectifier, Boogie MK II, Soldano SLOEffects include Basic Specifications Programmable Mono FX LoopFoot Controller Compatibility Johnson Amplification J-12 foot controllerModule Types Module SizesSetting Up Making ConnectionsTo exit this mode, simply press the Preset button XLR Cabinet Emulation functionsPreset Mode FX Edit ModeUtility Mode Assign ModeInput and Master Output Adjustments Gain AdjustmentsEQ and Preset Level Getting SoundsWet/Dry Mix Adjustments Global or Local Amplifier Model and Channel SelectionAmplifier Contour Control Digital FX Quick Adjust Knobs Selecting a Preset Using the TunerUtility Menu Tuner Mode Press the Utility button once. The display readsJohnson Amplification J-12 Tuner Mode Instant Tuner AccessPress the any button to exit the Tuner mode Reference and OutputNaming and Storing Presets Naming the PresetStoring the Preset After which you are taken to the preset you have just storedEditing a Preset Preset Editing SectionsIntegrated Amplifier Model Editing Integrated Amplifier Model SelectionBgain LVL Analog Wah Editing Adig LVLNoise Gate Editing Avail Link for Pedal 1 OFFSelecting Effect Configuration Routes To exit Noise gate edit mode, press the Preset buttonSelecting a Default Adjusting the Module’s ParametersCustom Defaults Changing Effect ModulesComparing Changes Comparing Original PstStoring/Naming Defaults Naming the DefaultStoring the Default Editing a ModuleScrolling through a Module’s Pages Output Module FunctionsDigital Effect Module Size and Type Effect NameDefault List ChorusesEffects Library Analog WahAmplifier Types Analog Wah ParametersNoise Gate Noise Gate ParametersDigital Effects ReverbsReverb Stereo Reverb a true stereo version of the Reverb ModuleGated Reverb Reverb ParametersOver Type Over FreqLow Pass TimeChoruses and Flangers T C H ChorusChorus Parameters Flanger Flanger ParametersPhasers Phaser ParametersRotary Speaker Simulator ModeLevel OverTremolo and Auto-Panner TremoloAuto Panner Tremolo & Auto Panner ParametersPitch Shifters and Harmony Pitch Shifters ParametersDetuners Delays Detuner ParametersDtn E -H Delay Parameters Dly TimeTapIt SmearCompressor Compressor ParametersEqualizers Graphic EqualizersGraphic Equalizer Parameters Multi Effects Modules Chorus/Delay and Flange/Delay Parametric EqualizersParametric Equalizer Parameters Whammy Effects Multi-Effect Module ParametersAuto Wah Whammy Effect ParametersAuto Wah Effect Parameters Assigning Modifiers Midi CCsDynamic Modifiers LFOsExternal Expression Pedals Linking a Parameter to a ModifierSetting up an LFO Setting up a Dynamic ModifierMorphing Pedal Assignments Amplifier MorphingVolume Pedal Assignments Morphing Between Effect ModulesVol Pdl Morph Pdl Setting the Midi Channels Preset Receive MapMidi Functions Midi MergingPreset Transmit Map SysEx Device ChannelAfter which it returns to the Preset dump screen Sysex DumpsAfter which it returns to the User default screen SysEx Dump Bulk SystemFactory Reset Other Utility FunctionsGlobal vs. Local XLR Cabinet Emulation Output Mode and Speaker Cabinet Voicing Selections Footswitch Set-UpConfiguring the Pedalboard Connecting the Johnson Amplification J-12 Foot ControllerExpression Pedal Names Assigning Presets to Footswitches Press the Preset button to exitAssigning Functions Assigning Parameters to Footswitches/ Expression Pedals Gain Exp 1 Min 56MaxOther Footswitch Functions J12FCBank FS=Tog CCTranAssigning Midi Control to the Expression Pedals When connected. The display now reads 12 will appear like thisMomentary Footswitch Assignment Turn Page knob to page 3 and the display will readBank Up/ Tuner and Bank Down / Bypass Footswitches Using the TunerOther Pedalboard Tidbits Naming BanksUn-Linking or Viewing Parameter Control Will now readBank 1 Top Bank 2 FenderBank 4 Vox MatchlessBank 12 Alternative Bank 18 Dynamics Bank 13 Country Bank 19 MorphBank 14 Vintage StudioMillennium Preset Descriptions Bank 3 Boogie/SoldanoBank 5 Matchless Bank 6 MarshallBank 8 Signature Bank 12 Alternative Bank 13 CountryBank 15 Studio Bank 16 Jazz/FusionBank 18 Dynamics Effect Configuration Chart ConfigStereo 2,2 ConfigParall 4,4,2 ConfigMonoSplit 4,4,4,4Harmony Interval Charts Power Amp Section Power RequirementsAudio Outputs Audio InputsMidi Implementation Chart RemarksSystem Exclusive Implementation Midi BasicsJohnson Amplification Procedures General FormatSYSHEAD, 49h, F7h Syshead 48h, dd1st1 dd1st2, ... ddnth1, ddnth2, F7h DdnSYSHEAD, 11h, F7h Vv = Software version number Rr = Tt =Syshead 17h, aa1, aa2,bbs1, bbs2, F7h BbsNumber of Modules Modules User requestedIndicates the beginning of the xth Module Number of available parameters in the FX Module02h Effect Module 03h 04h Whole Effect Module SYSHEAD, 54h, cc, F7hSYSHEAD, 21h, F7h SYSHEAD, 22h, F7hSYSHEAD, 13h, yy1, yy2, zz1, zz2 F7h Yy= effect ID #SysEx Button/Keys/Footswitch codes Key Label Hex equivalentSysEx Preset Dump Example FX Module Count for Module Types 00 FX Module Class TypeFx Module codes and numbers PEQ 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107
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