Millennium Enterprises Integrated Modeling Amplifier manual Introduction, Congratulations

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Johnson Millennium

Section -1 Introduction

Section-1 Introduction

Congratulations...

... you are now the proud owner of a Johnson Millennium Stereo 250 Amplifier Head, the most powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use Integrated Modeling Amplifier ever produced. Your Millennium has set the new standard for all other Amplifiers/Multi-effect processors to follow.

This owner's manual is your key to understanding the powerful world of the Millennium. Read it carefully. After you've had time to familiarize yourself with the unit, try experimenting with unusual effect combinations. You are certain to achieve sounds never thought possible before. Good luck, and Thank you very much for choosing Johnson Amplification.

Your Millennium was carefully assembled and packaged at the factory. Before you proceed any further, make sure the following items are included:

(1) Owner’s Manual

(1) Johnson Amplification Millennium Stereo 250 Amplifier Head

(1) J-3 Multi-Function Footswitch

(1) Johnson Amplification warranty card

Please save all packing materials. They were designed to protect the unit from damage during shipping. In the unlikely event that the unit requires service, use only the factory supplied carton to return the unit.

Millennium Features:

250Watts (125 per side) power- amp section

Exclusive Johnson Amplification Integrated Amplifier Modeling which instantly lets you access some of most popular Vintage and Modern Amplifier types available

Dual Tube Preamp Section (12AX7)

Full bandwidth effects (20-20kHz)

24-bit signal path, 48-bit internal data path

Up to 4 digital effects at once

S-DISC II ® Processing

Flexible, easy-to-use effect routing

Effects can be repeated in a chain, (e.g. EQ + flange + EQ + pitch shift)

Instant module access

Exclusive Dynamic Parameter Control

Programmable Speaker Cabinet Emulator XLR outputs

Chromatic tuner

Full MIDI Implementation

All effects and parameters available for MIDI continuous control

2 Expression Pedal insertion jacks to add external Expression pedals for additional assigning options

A-B Channel switching

J-3 Multi-function footswitch (included)

Upgradable System Software (via the MIDI In port)

Optional Johnson Amplification J-12 foot controller with 2 built-in Expression Pedals for ultimate programmability and control.

User Guide

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Contents User’s Guide Mains Plug Warning 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Manufacturer’s NameSandy, Utah 84070, USA Product NameQuick Start Table of Contents Amplifier Section Editing Modules Advanced TopicsMidi Functions Digital Effects SectionAppendix Using the Johnson Amplification J-12 Foot ControllerUser Guide Congratulations IntroductionUser Guide Front Panel Quick Tour of the Millennium Two-Fifty100 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 American Stack Dual Rectifier, Boogie MK II, Soldano SLO Amplifier Model TypesEffects include Programmable Mono FX Loop Basic SpecificationsJohnson Amplification J-12 foot controller Foot Controller CompatibilityModule Sizes Module TypesMaking Connections Setting UpXLR Cabinet Emulation functions To exit this mode, simply press the Preset buttonFX Edit Mode Preset ModeUtility Mode Assign ModeGain Adjustments Input and Master Output AdjustmentsEQ and Preset Level Getting SoundsWet/Dry Mix Adjustments Global or Local Amplifier Model and Channel SelectionAmplifier Contour Control Digital FX Quick Adjust Knobs Using the Tuner Selecting a PresetUtility Menu Tuner Mode Press the Utility button once. The display readsInstant Tuner Access Johnson Amplification J-12 Tuner ModePress the any button to exit the Tuner mode Reference and OutputNaming the Preset Naming and Storing PresetsAfter which you are taken to the preset you have just stored Storing the PresetPreset Editing Sections Editing a PresetIntegrated Amplifier Model Editing Integrated Amplifier Model SelectionBgain LVL Adig LVL Analog Wah EditingAvail Link for Pedal 1 OFF Noise Gate EditingTo exit Noise gate edit mode, press the Preset button Selecting Effect Configuration RoutesAdjusting the Module’s Parameters Selecting a DefaultCustom Defaults Changing Effect ModulesComparing Original Pst Comparing ChangesNaming the Default Storing/Naming DefaultsEditing a Module Storing the DefaultOutput Module Functions Scrolling through a Module’s PagesEffect Name Digital Effect Module Size and TypeChoruses Default ListAnalog Wah Effects LibraryAmplifier Types Analog Wah ParametersNoise Gate Parameters Noise GateReverbs Digital EffectsReverb Stereo Reverb a true stereo version of the Reverb ModuleReverb Parameters Gated ReverbOver Freq Over TypeLow Pass TimeChoruses and Flangers Chorus T C HChorus Parameters Flanger Parameters FlangerPhaser Parameters PhasersMode Rotary Speaker SimulatorLevel OverTremolo Tremolo and Auto-PannerAuto Panner Tremolo & Auto Panner ParametersPitch Shifters Parameters Pitch Shifters and HarmonyDetuners Delays Detuner ParametersDtn E -H Dly Time Delay ParametersTapIt SmearCompressor Parameters CompressorEqualizers Graphic EqualizersGraphic Equalizer Parameters Multi Effects Modules Chorus/Delay and Flange/Delay Parametric EqualizersParametric Equalizer Parameters Multi-Effect Module Parameters Whammy EffectsAuto Wah Whammy Effect ParametersAuto Wah Effect Parameters Midi CCs Assigning ModifiersDynamic Modifiers LFOsLinking a Parameter to a Modifier External Expression PedalsSetting up a Dynamic Modifier Setting up an LFOAmplifier Morphing Morphing Pedal AssignmentsMorphing Between Effect Modules Volume Pedal AssignmentsVol Pdl Morph Pdl Preset Receive Map Setting the Midi ChannelsMidi Functions Midi MergingSysEx Device Channel Preset Transmit MapSysex Dumps After which it returns to the Preset dump screenSysEx Dump Bulk System After which it returns to the User default screenFactory Reset Other Utility FunctionsGlobal vs. Local XLR Cabinet Emulation Footswitch Set-Up Output Mode and Speaker Cabinet Voicing SelectionsConfiguring the Pedalboard Connecting the Johnson Amplification J-12 Foot ControllerExpression Pedal Names Assigning Presets to Footswitches Press the Preset button to exitAssigning Functions Gain Exp 1 Min 56Max Assigning Parameters to Footswitches/ Expression PedalsJ12FCBank FS=Tog CCTran Other Footswitch FunctionsAssigning Midi Control to the Expression Pedals 12 will appear like this When connected. The display now readsTurn Page knob to page 3 and the display will read Momentary Footswitch AssignmentUsing the Tuner Bank Up/ Tuner and Bank Down / Bypass FootswitchesOther Pedalboard Tidbits Naming BanksWill now read Un-Linking or Viewing Parameter ControlBank 2 Fender Bank 1 TopBank 4 Vox MatchlessBank 13 Country Bank 19 Morph Bank 12 Alternative Bank 18 DynamicsBank 14 Vintage StudioBank 3 Boogie/Soldano Millennium Preset DescriptionsBank 6 Marshall Bank 5 MatchlessBank 8 Signature Bank 13 Country Bank 12 AlternativeBank 16 Jazz/Fusion Bank 15 StudioBank 18 Dynamics ConfigStereo 2,2 ConfigParall 4,4,2 ConfigMonoSplit 4,4,4,4 Effect Configuration ChartHarmony Interval Charts Power Requirements Power Amp SectionAudio Outputs Audio InputsRemarks Midi Implementation ChartSystem Exclusive Implementation Midi BasicsJohnson Amplification General Format ProceduresSYSHEAD, 49h, F7h Syshead 48h, dd1st1 dd1st2, ... ddnth1, ddnth2, F7h DdnSYSHEAD, 11h, F7h Tt = Vv = Software version number Rr =Syshead 17h, aa1, aa2,bbs1, bbs2, F7h BbsModules User requested Number of ModulesIndicates the beginning of the xth Module Number of available parameters in the FX ModuleSYSHEAD, 54h, cc, F7h 02h Effect Module 03h 04h Whole Effect ModuleSYSHEAD, 22h, F7h SYSHEAD, 21h, F7hSYSHEAD, 13h, yy1, yy2, zz1, zz2 F7h Yy= effect ID #Key Label Hex equivalent SysEx Button/Keys/Footswitch codesFX Module Count for Module Types 00 FX Module Class Type SysEx Preset Dump ExampleFx Module codes and numbers PEQ 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107