A/DA APP-1 - User Manual

A/DA PEDAL PREAMP
APP-1
USER’S MANUAL
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APP-1 Users’ Manual
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A/DA’snewAPP‐1PedalPreampisbuiltaroundournewpatent‐
pending“D‐TORSIONCORE”technology,whichisveryresponsive,
reactingtothesignallevelofthestringstodelivermorevolume
dynamics,timbre,fastertransientsandricherharmonicsthanany
amplifieravailabletoday.TheAPP‐1allowstheguitarist
toexpress,
throughhisorherfingers,dynamicsandtonelikeneverbefore–go
fromcleantooverdrivetodistortionwithoutturningasingleknob
onanyamp,stompboxorguitar.

FOROPTIMALPERFORMANCE,DONOTPLUGTHE
OUTPUTOFTHEAPP‐1INTOTHEFRONTPANELINPUT
OFACOMBOAMPORHEAD.USETHEINPUTTOTHE
POWERAMPORTHEEFFECTSRETURNINPUT.MOST
COMBOSANDHEADSDONOTHAVESUFFICIENT
HEADROOMFORTHE“BLOOM”ANDDYNAMICSOF
THE
APP‐1,ANDWILLDISTORT(INABADWAY)AND
CRUSHTHESIGNALDYNAMICSFROMTHEAPP‐1.

AlwayschecktheA/DAwebsitewww.adaamps.com
forupdatesand
currentinformationabouttheAPP‐1.Designedandmanufacturedin
California.

Summary

APP-1 Users Manual

Quick Setup

Power Supply

Setting up your Combo, Head or Power Amp

Modes of Operation

Tuner Mute Mode

Silences all output except the signal to the tuner, allowing tuning without affecting the main signal path.

True Bypass Mode

Hardwire bypasses the signal, disconnecting all internal circuitry and the tuner jack.

Optimizing Signal Levels

Dialing in the D-Torsion Core

Voicing

True Bypass Function

Boost Function

Effects Loop Setup

Tuner Out and Tuning

Amp Flat and Clean Settings

Fender Amp Settings

Settings for Fender combos with 3-knob tone stacks to achieve a flat response.

Marshall Amp Settings

Settings for older Marshall heads to achieve a flat response.

Vox Amp Settings

Settings for Vox 2-Knob Tone Control Combos to achieve a flat response.

Technical Support

Troubleshooting Quick Tests

Series of quick tests to identify issues with the unit or signal chain.

Product Not Working Procedure

Steps to follow when the product is not functioning correctly, including contacting support.

Service Information

Returning Units for Service

Warranty Information

A/DA APP-1 Specifications

General

Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	<0.1%
Gain	Adjustable
Power Output	N/A (preamplifier)
Controls	Gain
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
EQ	3-band (Bass, Mid, Treble)