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PRO G.A.P.
Programmable Guitar Preamp
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Featuring 5 Factory Presets Designed by Steve Lukather
and 5 Factory Presets Designed by Allan Holdsworth.
Covered by US. Patents #4647876,
and 4696044. Other patents
ending. Foreign patents
pending. INTRODUCTION
The Rocktron PROGAP is a professional MIDI programmable guitar preamp with features
unsurpassed by any guitar preamp. The PROGAP can produce an infinite array of clean and distorted
sounds into two outputs, one fullrange for diect use with mixing consoles or sound systems,anda second
output designed to drive a power amp and speaker cabinet.
The PROGAP also features a programmable HUSH (Rocktron's single ended noise reduction), as
well as Rocktron’s AGX (Automatic Gain Expansion) circuitry, which provides a noise free performance.
This operating manual will introduce you to the PROGAP and its various functions. After reading
this manual carefully, keep it for Suture reference.
PRECAUTIONS,
NOTE: {T 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 Toliowed.
Do not use this equipment near water. Care should bs taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER FROM
THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME, DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS
‘TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPO-
NENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID WARRANTY
SERVICE TO THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELLAS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD.
VOLTAGE RATINGS:
Make sure your AC outlet satisfies the voltage rating to avoid damage to this unit. The back of this
unit will be rated one of the following:
JAPAN: 100 V 50/60Hz
US/CANADIAN: 445 V 50/60Hz
GERMANY/FRANCE/FINLAND: 220-240 V 50/60Hz
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unitis designed to operate between 32 F and 104
F (0 Cand 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures, Before using your PROGAP, please read and follow these operating instructions completely. The
following QUICK SET-UP instructions are by no means complete, but should get youstarted. Please take
the time to go back and thoroughly read the entire manual at your soonest convenience.
QUICK SET-UP.
Plug your PROGAP into an AC outlet (117VAC U.S.A.)
Engage power switch IN. The front panel display will begin o scroll“ROCKTRON PROGAP".
Step Connect guitarto front panel INPUT jack. Connect OUTPUT of PROGAP, using either FULL
RANGE or AMPLIFIER, to appropriate source.
Press RECALL button. The PROGAP automatically recalls PRESET 20 after power-up.
NOTE: Presets 1-20 are factory installed presets and can not be written over.
‘To Change Preset Programs
Turn SELECT PARAMETER control to preset position. (Full c.c.w.)
‘Tum ADJUST control until desired preset numbers displayed.
Press RECALL button. Tha new preset title will be displayed.
To Change Parameters
Step 1: Turn SELECT PARAMETER control to the position of the desired parameter to be
changed. The PROGAP will then display the current setting of the parameter.
Step 2: Turn ADJUST control until the desired setting is accomplished (NOTE: itis not neces-
sary to store each individual parameter. You may store the entire program onee it is completed.
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After altering a preset to the desired sound, or after creating a totally original sound, the PROGAP
allows you to store this program into preset numbers 21-128. (Presets 1-20 are factory presets and can
not be modified.) NOTE: To store a new preset, the SELECT PARAMETER control must be in one of
the parameters other than PRESET or MIDI. The PROGAP will not store a program when leit in either
of these two positions.
Step 1: Push the EDIT/STORE button. “ENTER PRESET” will scroll across the display.
Step 2: Tum the ADJUST control to the desired preset number you wish to store your new program
into.
Step 3: Push the EDIT/STORE button. “STORED” should fiash across the display, verifying that
your program is stored into memory. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION.
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(1)... ROWER SWITCH.
(2)... POWER ON/OFF LED:
When lit, this LED indicates that the unit is in operation.
(3)... PARAMETER SELECT CONTROL: 11 positions (Preset function, 9 adjustable parameters,
and MIDI options) full counter clockwise to full clockwise
Preset Function
PRESET: preset number andititle, 128 total presetsavailable (20 set factory presets, 108 fully
adjustable presets)
Adjustable Parameters (with 64 incremented positions each)
LEVEL: predistortion EQ level, -150B to +15dB
JEREQ: _ predistortion EQ frequency, 450Hz to 3.25KHz
: gain fevel, CLEAN (0dB), 0.5dB to 70dB
BASS: _ bass level, -12dB to +12dB
LEVEL: postdistortion EQ level, -12d8 to +1208
2EREQ: _ postdistortion EQ frequency, 600Hz to 8KHz
TREBLE: treble level, -15dB to +15dB
HUSH: — HUSH threshold level, -70dB to 0dB
QUTLEV: output level, -70d8 to +10dB
(QUTLEV works in conjunction with the front panel Output Level control)
MIDI: mapping status, program mapping, controller mapping, MIDI channel number, and
ing/dec footswitch type.
(4)... ALTERED INDICATOR:
‘The ALTERED indicator is the first decimal point of the first character of the display. When
this decimal points lt, itindicates that the ADJUST controlhas been tumedto adifferentvalue (ALTERED
value), than the value which is stored in that preset (STORED value).
(5)... 4
The Display panel consists of six alphanumeric characters of 14 segments each. On initial
power up, the LED display will show a brief (about 1 second) LED segment test. AlILED segments are
litt this time, indicating that all segments are in working order.
a (6)... RECALL BUTTON: function dependent on the SELECT PARAMETER control
When the SELECT PARAMETER controls in PRESET, the RECALL buttons used to recall
the displayed preset number.
When the SELECT PARAMETER controlisin one of the nine adjustable parameters, (Level,
Freq, Gain, etc.) the RECALL button is usedasa toggle between the STORED value andthe ALTERED.
value.
When the SELECT PARAMETER controlisin MIDI, the MIDI options canbe steppedthrough
by using the RECALL button. The options are: mapping status, program mapping, controller mapping,
MIDI channel number, and inc/dec footswitch type.
(7)... ADJUST CONTROL: function dependent on the SELECT PARAMETER control
‘When the SELECT PARAMETER controlis in PRESET, the ADJUST control can be used to
select a preset number and to edit praset titles.
When the SELECT PARAMETER control is in one of the nine adjustable parameters, the
ADJUST control allows the user to select the different values available for a particular adjustable
parameter.
When the SELECT PARAMETER controlis in MIDI, the ADJUST control selects the various
parameters of the different MIDI options.
(8)... EDIT/STORE BUTTON: function dependent on the SELECT PARAMETER control
When the SELECT PARAMETER controls in PRESET, the EDIT/STORE button is used to
initiate the title edit function. All 128 preset titles can be edited to whatever the user prefers. (Forthe 20
set factory presets, the title is the only thing that can be changed.)
‘When the SELECT PARAMETER control is in one of the nine adjustable parameters, the
EDIT/STORE button is used to copy a preset into another preset. It is also used AFTER changing a
parameter value when the CHANGED value is to be entered into the memory in place of the previous
value.
When the SELECT PARAMETER control is in MIDI, use the EDIT/STORE button after
entering any MIDI information that is to be STORED (saved) in the memory.
(9). . LOOP IN/OUT LED:
This LED indicates whether the Loop is switched in or out.
(10)... LOOP IN/OUT BUTTON:
This buttonis used to manually switch the Loop inorout. The Loop LED willindicate the status
‘ofthe Loop. The Loop is preset to OFF at the factory. This means that when a preset is called up, the
Loop witl be OFF. While in a preset, the Loop can be manually switched in or out as needed, as well as
‘switched in or out via a MIDI control change. (Refer to the OPERATIONS sections concerning MID!
‘Control Changes for more information.) However, unless itis switched to the IN position and STORED
in that preset by the user, it will continue to be set to OFF each time the preset is recalled. (For the factory
Presets 1-20, the Loop can be altered while in one of these presets, but it can NOT be stored on.)
With no device inserted into the Loop, the Loop button can be used as a MUTE button.
(11)... 2
‘This LED indicates the status of Control 1. (12), . CONTROL 1 BUTTON:
This button allows the userta manually tum Control 1 on or off. The Control 1 LED willingicate
the status of Control 1. Contro! 1 is preset to OFF in the factory. This means that when a preset is called
up, Control 1 will be OFF. While in a preset, Control 1 can be switched in or out as needed, as well as.
switchedin or out viaa MIDI control change. (Referto the OPERATIONS section concerning MIDI Control
‘Changes for more information.) However, unless Control 1 is manually switched to the IN position and
‘STORED in that preset by the user, it will continue to be set to OFF each time the presetis recalled. (For
factory presets 1-20, Control 1 can be altered while in ane of these presets, but it can NOT be stored on.
Refer to the OPERATIONS section concerning Contral Functions.)
(13). . CONTROL 2 LED:
This LED indicates the status of Control 2.
(14)... CONTROL 2. BUTTON:
This button allows the user to manually turn Control 2 on or off. The Control
2 LED will indicate the status of Control2. Control 2is preset to OFF at the factory. This means that when
a preset is called up, Control 2 will be OFF. While in a preset, Control 2 can be manually switched in or
outas needed, as well as switchedin oroutviaa MIDI control change. (Refertothe OPERATIONS section
concerning MIDI Control Changes for more information.) However, unless Control 2 is switched to the
IN position and STORED in that preset by the user, it will continue to be set to OFF each time the preset
is recalled. (For factory presets 1-20, Control 2 can be altered
while in one of these presets, but itcan NOT be storedon. Referto the OPERATIONS section concerning
Control Functions.)
(18). CONTROL: Variable
‘The AGX Thrashold control sets a point where the automatic gain expander can work at
maximum performance. Itis adjustable for input signals covering a wide range.
(16). . THRESHOLD LED:
The Threshold LED indicates that the signal is below the threshold point of the AGX circuit
and full expansion is taking place.
(17)... ACTIVE LED:
‘The Active LED indicates that the AGX circuit is activated andiis reducing the gain of the pre-
amplifier stage. When the LED is not It, full gain is resumed.
(18). . OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL: Variable
(The Output Level control works in conjunction with the QUTLEV parameter of the SELECT
PARAMETER control)
The front panel Output Level control adjusts the final level of the signal at the unit's output.
(The programmable output level in the SELECT PARAMETERS will set the relative output level of the
presets.) The front panel output will wark in conjunction with the programmable output level. Full counter
clockwise will give ZERO output, full clockwise will give the full relative output level set by the
programmable output.
(19). . INPUT JACK: standard 1/4” mono jack
This standard unbalanced mono 1/4" jack is used to provide input to the unit. Itis front panel
mounted for easy access. Read the SPECIFICATIONS section to determine the maximum input level.
Failure to do so will overdrive the unit and may damage the internal circuitry.
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(1). . LOOP INPUT JACK: standard 1/4” mono jack
This standard mono 1/4" jack accepts the output of any external effect device to insert into
the Loop.
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(2). . LOOP OUTPUT JACK: standard 1/4" mono jack
This standard 1/4” mono jack provides mono output, which may be used as an input for any
extemal effect or signal processor of multiple daisy-chained combinations. Read CONNECTIONS for
more information.
(3). .- AMPLIFIER OUTPUT JACK: standard 1/4" mono jack
This standard 1/4" mono jack provides an output for the unit. Itis set up for use with a typical
guitar amplifier and speaker cabinet.
(4). . FULL RANGE OUTPUT JACK: standard 1/4" mono jack
This standard 1/4” mono jack provides an output forthe unit, itis set up foruse with afull range
system.
(6). . CONTROL 1 / 2 JACK: standard 1/4” stereo jack
‘The Control jacks are directly connectedto relay contacts. This allows these jacks to be used
tocontro! outboard devices which have footswitchable functions, Control 1 /2jackis setupto either accept
a stereo or mono plug. When using a mono plug, this jack will provide Control 1. When using a stereo
plug, this jack will provide both Control 1 and Control 2, as long as there is nothing pluggedinto the Control
2 jack. Ifthere is something plugged into the Control 2 jack, it will take priority andthe Control 1 /2 jack
will once again only provide Control 1. The Control jacks are insulated from the rest of the unit to prevent
the formation of ground loops.
(6). . CONTROL 2 JACK: standard 1/4” mono jack
‘Control 2 jackis set upto accept a mono plug. When using @ mono plug, this jack will provide
Control 2._If there is nothing plugged into this jack, the Control 4/ 2 jack can be set up to provide both
Control 1 and Control 2. The Control jacks are insulated from the rest of the unit to prevent the formation
of ground loops.
(7). . FOOTSWITCH JACK; standard 1/4" stereo jack
This standard 1/4” stereo jack accepts either a latch or momentary contact type footswitch.
‘To configure this jack for the type of footswitch you wish to use, read the OPERATION section concerning
ING/DEC FOOTSWITCH TYPE (MIDI option selection}. Use of a dual footswitch (stereo plug) will give
the ability to increment or decrement through the presets, while using a single switch (mono plug) will only
allow increments. Sleeve=GND Ring=DEC Tip = INC
6 (8).- MIDLIN CONNECTOR: standard MIDI5 pin din connector
‘The MIDI in Connector mustbe connectedito the MIDI Out Connector ofthe transmitting MIDI
device via a standard MIDI cable, oro the MIDI THRU connector of the preceeding device ifthe PROGAP
is within a chain of MIDI devices.
{9).. MIDI THRU JACK: standard MIDI 5 pin din connector
The MIDI Thru Connector can be connected to the MIDI In Connector of another MIDI device
via a standard MIDI cable, There are limitations to the number of devices that can be chained (series
‘eqnnected) in this fashion. For further information, read the MIDI FORMAT saction concerning MIDI In
and MIDI Thru.
(10). ..AC POWER GORD:
NOTE: VERIFY YOUR AC WALL OUTLET'S VOLTAGE RATING AGREES WITH THAT OF THE UNIT.
This cord is provided to connect the unit to your AC wall outiet. DO NOT RUN THIS UNIT
FROM CAR BATTERIES OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE.
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BASIC FORMAT
PREDISTORTION EQ SECTION: iLEVEL 1FREQ
The PROGAP's basic format is as follows. The predistortion EQ section selects the tone for the
instrument prior to preamp stage. Considerable tone shaping variations can be achieved by using
the JLEVEL ofthe SELECT PARAMETER control. Thisis the mid-frequency cul/boost contro}, adjustable
from -15dB of cut to +15dB of boost. Set this parameter in conjunction with the frequency that you wish
the cut or the boost to be centered at. This can be obtained by setting the FREQ parameter of the
SELECT PARAMETER control. The mid frequency contro! is adjustable from 450Hz up to 3.25KHz.
DISTORTION SECTION: GAIN AGX
“The next stage isthe distortion section. This section includes the GAIN parameter of the SELECT
PARAMETER control as well as tha AGX (Automatic Gain Expansion } system on the front panel, The
GAIN parameteris acjjustable from CLEAN (OdB of gain) to 70dB of gain. (The tirstincrement of gainafter
CLEAN is 0.5dB of gain.) When switching from the CLEAN setting to any of the gain settings, a high
frequency presence circuit is automatically inserted pre-distortion. This circuit accentuates the top end
component of the gain tones, but can also be used to achieve a bright clean tone by using a very low gain
setting such as 0.548.
‘The AGX system solves the long standing problem encountered by guitar players when using high
gain distortion. No more noise! No more amplication of extraneous signals such as AC line hum, light
interferance, RF pick-up, and uncontrolled feedback, The guitar playerno longer hasto sacrifice high gain
orvolume to achieve a quiet signal. The AGX circuit expands the gain of the amplication circuit only when
required based on the input level. When no signal is present, the AGX circuit expands down the
amplication levelto.a point where hum and noise are eliminated. Playing sottly allows aclean guitar sound
without any noise or distortion that is typically encountered with high gain amplication. Playing with more
intensity increases the amplication factor, thus creating more distortion and sustain. The AGX circuit will
accurately track the dynamics of the guitar while providing the solution to the noise problem.
SETTING THE AG
The AGX circuits simple to use. Start by turning the AGX Threshold control full counter clockwise.
Now, create the sound you want by setting the adjustable parameters available in the SELECT
PARAMETER control, and set the volume you wish to play at. With the volume control of your guitar up
all the way, mute the strings with your hand so that no signal is present. Simply turn the AGX Threshold
control clockwise just past the point where both the Active and Threshold LEDs light. All signs of gain and
related noise should disappear. The AGX circuitis now set. (Note: some experimenting with the threshold
control may be needed to achieve the desired effect.) The effect of the AGX (the gain expansion) is
9 proportional to the amount of gain being used. When the gain is decreased, the AGX is needed less and
therefore has less of an effect. However, as the gain increases, the AGX is needed more and therefore
itwill have a greater effect. The AGX control was not made programmable because the optimum setting
may depend on the environment the guitar-preamp system is being usedin. It would not be desirable
to have to re-program the AGX settings in all the presets each time you performed in a different venue.
Since the AGX circuit senses the input of the PROGAP, only one setting is needed for any one guitar in
a particular noise setting. As you set up your equipment in a particular environment, the AGX setting
needed will nat need adjusting until you either change guitars, or change venues.
POSTDISTORTION EQ SECTION: BASS 2LEVEL 2FREQ TREBLE
The postdistortion EQ section allows the bass and treble content to be varied individually, as well
as providing an adjustable frequency that can be separately cut or boost. The BASS parameter of the
SELECT PARAMETER control allows you to select from -12¢B of bass cut to +120B of bass boost. The
2LEVEL parameter sets -12dB of cut to +12dB of boost for the selectable frequency, which is set by the
2EREQ parameter. The postdistortion frequency is adjustable between 600H2 to 8KHz. The TREBLE
parameter allows you to set from -15dB of treble cut to +15dB of treble boost.
HUSH SECTION: HUSH
The HUSH parameter of the SELECT PARAMETER control provides additional noise reduction
for optimal noise tree operation. The HUSH can be set between -70dB to 0dB. The HUSHis Rocktron’s
own patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH circuit is comprised of two parts: the
expander and the dynamically controlled low pass filter.
‘The expander operates ike an electronic volume control. The design utilizes a voltage controlled
amplifier (VCA) circuit which can contralthe gain between the input and output from unity to 30, 40, or even
50dB of gain reduction. When the input signal is above the user pre-set threshold point, the VCA circuit
is at unity gain. This means that the amplitude of the output signal will be equal to the input signal. As
the input signal amplitude drops below the user preset threshold point, downward expansion begins. At
this point, the VCA operates like an electronic volume control and gradually begins to decrease the ouput
signal level relative to the input signal. For example, if the input signal were to drop below the threshold
point by 1048, the output would drop approximately 12dB. As the input signal drops further below the
threshold point, downward expansion increases exponentially, For example, if the input signal dropped
20dB below the threshold point, the output level would drop by approximately 30dB. A drop in the input
level by 30dB would cause the output to drop by approximately 60
