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Rocktron Prophesy II - User Manual

Rocktron Prophesy II
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Prophesy
!
Effectively comprising three complete processors in a single package, the Prophesy is the single most powerful
and sophisticated guitar system available today. With dual 24-bit, 66MHz DSP processors providing 130mips of
processing power, the Prophesy is over 12 times as powerful as the original Rocktron Intellifex!
The pre-effects section features wah, compression, EQ, and numerous other effects that can be assigned prior
to the preamp section. The highly-configurable post-effects section provides ultra-transparent, high quality
effects which completely preserve the tone of the preampthick reverbs and lush choruses can be used
without coloring the sound of the preamp's tone.
The preamp section features four channels
(Clean American, Texas Blues, Vintage British
and Mega Drive), each with their own distinct
voicings to provide a vast array of amp sounds
to the player  especially when combined with
the pre and post parametric EQ.
The ADSR (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release)
function features Rocktron's patent-pending
pluck detection, and allows you to configure
specific Prophesy parameters to be controlled
dynamically by each pluck of a guitar string.
Getting Started
Often the large number of display pages and
preset parameters in a product such as the
Prophesy can seem a little overwhelming to a
new user. Once you have become familiar with
the basic operating interface of the Prophesy,
we encourage you to study the Performance
Notes section in the Appendix of this manual.
The Performance Notes section describes how
many of the factory presets were created, and
discusses how to get a particular distortion
sound, which effects are used, etc. You can
use the information from these notes to help
you in creating your own unique presets.
For a thorough explanation of the Prophesy and its many features, please read this manual carefully and keep
it for future reference.
Key Prophesy Features
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þ Complete Pre-effects section
þ Highly-configurable Post-effects section
þ Most advanced Tube/DSP preamp section available
þ Assignable stereo effect loop
þ Advanced ADSR (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release)
þ Advanced speaker simulation
þ Fixed Pre-effects:
Pre EQ, Wah, Compressor
þ Assignable effects (can be used Pre or Post effect):
Phaser, Flanger, Pitch Shift, Chorus, Rotary Speaker,
Delay/Ducker, Effect Loop
þ Fixed Post Effects:
Post EQ, Global EQ, Speaker Simulation, Tremolo,
Reverb
þ Built-in Tuner
þ Glitch-free preset switching with no signal drop out
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Table of Contents

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Summary

1. Introduction

Key Prophesy Features

Highlights the primary capabilities and distinct advantages of the Rocktron Prophesy unit.

Safety Precautions

Handling and Usage Guidelines

Provides essential safety advice for operating the equipment, covering water proximity, power cord, ventilation, and handling.

Servicing and Warning Notices

Details conditions requiring qualified service personnel and emphasizes user non-interference to avoid warranty voidance and shock hazards.

Power Requirements and Operating Temperature

Specifies the unit's power input needs and its operational temperature range for optimal performance.

2. Front Panel Overview

Core Controls: Power, Preset, Display, Gain

Details the function of the power switch, preset selection knob, display screen, and gain adjustment control.

Tone Shaping Controls: Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence

Explains the operation of the Bass, Mid, Treble, and Presence adjustment knobs for tone control.

Master, Page, Meters, and Function Buttons

Describes the Master volume, Page navigation, input/compression meters, and various function buttons.

Output and Input Jacks and Level Controls

Covers the front panel input and output level controls and the primary input jack.

3. Rear Panel Connections

Audio and Tuner Jacks

Details the rear panel input, output-to-tuner, and main output jacks for signal routing.

Effects Loop and Main Outputs

Explains the function of the loop send/return jacks and the main stereo outputs for amplifier connection.

Ancillary Jacks: Recording, Power, MIDI, and Footswitch

Describes the recording outputs, power input, footswitch, and MIDI interface jacks on the rear panel.

4. Connection Examples

Stereo Power Amp and Cabinet Setup

Illustrates how to connect the Prophesy to a stereo power amplifier and speaker cabinet.

Direct Connection to Mixing Console

Shows the configuration for routing the Prophesy's signal directly into a mixing console via recording outputs.

Utilizing the Effects Loop

Diagrams the connection of external processors into the Prophesy's signal path using the effects loop.

5. Basic Operation and Presets

Understanding Preset Basics

Explains the concept of presets, their memory storage, and what information they recall.

Navigating Preset Pages

Details how to access and navigate through the various parameter pages for each preset.

Prophesy Preset Page Layout

Illustrates the structured layout of pages and their corresponding displays for preset management.

Parameter Adjustment and Instant Access

Describes how to adjust parameters using front panel controls and the instant access feature from the title page.

Prophesy Effect Overview

Introduces the concept of effects assigned to presets, noting automatically included effects.

Effect Configuration: Pre vs. Post

Explains the signal path structure, differentiating between pre-effect and post-effect locations.

Assigning Effects to Presets

Pre and Post Effect Assignment Pages

Details the display pages used for assigning effects to pre-effect and post-effect locations.

Saving Modified Presets

Guides on how to store changes made to presets, ensuring they are activated upon recall.

Assignable Effects Loop Integration

Explains how the rear panel effects loop can be assigned to internal effect locations.

Prophesy Effect Signal Flow

6. Pages and Parameter Details

Preset Title Page Functionality

Describes the initial display upon preset recall, showing title and assigned effects.

HUSH Noise Reduction System

Explains the digital implementation and operational principles of the HUSH noise reduction system.

HUSH Page Parameters and Application

Lists the parameters for the HUSH page and provides usage notes for different gain settings and guitars.

Compressor Page Operation

Details the compressor's function for volume leveling and sustain enhancement, with parameter descriptions.

Application Notes: Compression Usage

Offers guidance on using the compressor effectively with clean and distorted tones, and with different guitars.

Wah Effect and Parameters

Describes the internal wah-wah effect, its control via expression pedal, and its frequency parameters.

Preamp Pages: Gain and Basic EQ

Details the first preamp page, covering Gain and basic EQ level adjustments with parameter descriptions.

Preamp Pages: Channel;Voicing and Pre EQ

Explains preamp channel selection, volume control, and the initial Pre EQ settings.

Preamp Page 3: Pre EQ Parameters

Lists and describes the parameters for shaping tone before the distortion stage, including low, mid, and bright EQ.

Preamp Page 4: Post EQ Parameters

Details the post-distortion EQ parameters, including level, frequency, and bandwidth for two EQ sections.

Preamp Page 5: Global EQ Settings

Explains the Global EQ feature for adjusting tone across all presets simultaneously, with parameter descriptions.

Pre Effect Assignment Page

Describes the page used to assign an effect before the preamp stage and its parameters.

Post Effect Assignment Pages

Details the three pages for assigning effects after the preamp stage and their parameters.

Flanger Effect: Voice 1 Parameters

Explains the flanger effect and lists the parameters for its first voice, including level, pan, depth, and rate.

Flanger Effect: Voice 2 Parameters

Lists the parameters for the second voice of the flanger effect, including level, pan, depth, rate, and regeneration.

Chorus Effect: Voices 1 & 2 Parameters

Describes the chorus effect and lists parameters for voices 1 and 2, covering level, pan, delay, depth, and rate.

Chorus Effect: Voices 3 & 4 Parameters

Lists parameters for chorus voices 3 and 4, including regeneration, level, pan, delay, depth, and rate.

Rotary Speaker Effect Parameters

Explains the rotary speaker simulation and details its parameters like speed, acceleration, and balance.

Rotary Effect Application Notes

Provides usage advice for the rotary effect, warning about potential processor overload with simultaneous modulation effects.

Phaser Effect and Parameters

Describes the phase shifting effect and lists its parameters: depth, rate, resonance, and stages.

Pitch Shift Effect: Voice 1 Parameters

Explains pitch shifting for harmony and details parameters for the first voice, including pitch interval, fine tuning, level, and pan.

Ducker and Delay Effect Parameters

Introduces the delay effect and its ducker function, detailing delay time, level, mute, and spillover parameters.

Delay Effect: Spillover and Timing

Continues detailing delay parameters, focusing on spillover, level, pan, delay time, and regeneration.

Delay Effect: Damping and Ducker Settings

Details parameters for high-frequency damping and the ducker function, including sensitivity, attenuation, and release.

Tremolo Effect Parameters

Explains the tremolo effect and lists its parameters: depth, rate, shape, and pre/post reverb placement.

Reverb Effect Types and Principles

Introduces reverb and describes various reverb types like Plate, Room, Hall, Stadium, and Dual.

Reverb Page 1 Parameters

Details parameters for Reverb Page 1, including pan, decay, high-frequency damping, low-frequency, and reverb type selection.

Reverb Page 2 Parameters: Predelay and Gate

Explains Reverb Page 2 parameters related to pre-delay, gate timing, threshold, and hold.

Speaker Simulator Functionality

Describes the speaker simulator for direct recording, detailing speaker type, mic position, and reactance parameters.

7. Mixer Pages

Mixer Page 1: Pre Effect Mix Levels

Details the mixer settings for the pre-effect block, controlling direct/effect mix and output level.

Mixer Pages 2 & 3: Post Effect Mix Levels

Explains mixer settings for Post Effect 1 and 2, controlling effect output and mix levels.

Mixer Page 4: Post Effect 3 Mix Levels

Details mixer settings for Post Effect 3, controlling direct/effect mix and output levels.

Application Notes: Post Effect Mixing

Provides usage examples for post-effect mixing, explaining how to blend direct and effected signals.

Mixer Page 5: Reverb Mix Levels

Details mixer settings for reverb, controlling reverb input, output, direct signal, and panning.

Application Notes: Reverb Mixing

Offers tips on using reverb mixing, direct signal control, output modes, and preset level matching.

8. Controller Assignments

Mapping Parameters to MIDI Controllers

Explains how to map parameters to MIDI controllers like expression pedals or foot switches for real-time control.

Controller Assignment Parameters

Details the parameters used for controller assignments: controller number, parameter selection, and limit settings.

9. Tap Button Functionality

Setting Delay Times and Tremolo Rates

Explains how the Tap Button allows real-time setting of delay times and tremolo rates based on tap tempo.

Tap Button Parameter Configuration

Lists parameters for the Tap Button page, including tap behavior, quantization, and LED indicator settings.

10. MIDI Setup and Configuration

MIDI Channel Settings

Details setting the MIDI channels for receiving commands and transmitting controller data.

MIDI Program Change Mapping

Details how to map MIDI program changes to recall specific presets.

11. Preset Title Editing

Title Edit Page Interface

Describes the interface for editing preset titles, highlighting the flashing cursor for character selection.

12. Preset Utility Functions

Preset Utility Operations

Covers functions like preset dumping, loading, and restoring presets to factory defaults.

7. Using the Prophesy

Selecting and Editing Presets

Explains the process of selecting presets and editing their parameters using the front panel controls.

Storing Modified Presets

Details the procedure for saving changes made to presets, ensuring they are activated upon recall.

Naming Presets via Title Editing

Guides on how to assign custom titles to presets using the Title Edit page and front panel controls.

Finalizing Preset Edits: Storing Changes

Emphasizes the necessity of storing edited titles to make them effective upon preset recall.

Configuring Controller Assignments

Mapping Parameters to MIDI Controllers

Explains how to map parameters to MIDI controllers like expression pedals or foot switches for real-time control.

Adjusting Upper and Lower Limit Settings

Describes setting parameter limits for controllers and reversing upper/lower limit operations.

Using the ADSR Function

Understanding ADSR Functionality

Explains the ADSR (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release) function, its pluck detection trigger, and its parameters.

Setting Up ADSR Controller Assignment

Details the steps to set up a controller assignment for the ADSR function, starting with accessing the Controller page.

Assigning ADSR to Preset Effect Locations

Guides on assigning the ADSR function to available effect locations (Pre Effect, Post Effects) within a preset.

Configuring ADSR Parameters for a Preset

Explains how to set the ADSR parameters (Attack, Decay) for a chosen preset effect.

Setting ADSR Sustain and Release Parameters

Details setting the Sustain Time, Sustain Level, and Release Time parameters for the ADSR function.

ADSR Effect Operation and Visualization

Describes how ADSR affects parameters when a note is plucked and how to view its operation in real-time.

Using the Tap Button

Tap Button Functionality and Tempo Setting

Explains how the Tap Button sets delay and tremolo rates based on detected tap tempo and quantization.

Setting Up MIDI Program Changes

MIDI Program Change Mapping Overview

Explains how MIDI program changes can be mapped to recall specific Prophesy presets.

Setting MIDI Channels

Configuring MIDI Receive and Transmit Channels

Details setting the MIDI channels for receiving commands and transmitting controller data.

Remote Control via All Access Footcontroller

Connecting the All Access Footcontroller

Provides instructions on connecting the All Access footcontroller to the Prophesy using a MIDI cable.

Prophesy Configuration for Remote Access

Guides on configuring the Prophesy's MIDI settings to enable remote control and title transfers.

All Access Configuration for Prophesy Control

Details how to set up the All Access footcontroller's operating mode, bank size, and title display.

Prophesy Data Management: MIDI Dumps

Dumping a Single Preset to Another Prophesy

Explains the process of transferring a single preset between two Prophesy units via MIDI.

Dumping All Presets to a Sequencer

Details how to dump all Prophesy presets to a sequencer for backup or archiving.

Reloading User Data from Sequencer

Restoring Original Factory Presets

Restoring a Single Factory Preset

Guides on how to revert a single preset to its original factory condition, overwriting user modifications.

Restoring All Factory Presets

Explains the procedure to reinitialize the entire Prophesy memory to its original factory state.

Using the Built-in Tuner

Activating and Using the Tuner

Describes how to activate the tuner via the MUTE button and how to read note pitch and tuning status.

Tuner Accuracy and Display

Explains how the tuner display indicates tuning status, showing 'TUNED' when a note is perfectly in pitch.

8. Appendix: MIDI Implementation

MIDI Implementation Chart

Provides a chart detailing the Prophesy's MIDI functions, transmitted and recognized commands, and remarks.

Specifications

Rocktron Prophesy II Specifications

Input Specifications IconInput Specifications
input impedance470 kW
maximum input level+16 dBu
input jack¼” mono
Output Specifications IconOutput Specifications
output impedance< 150W
maximum output level (main out)+16 dBu
maximum output level (recording out)+13 dBu
output jacks (main out)¼" unbalanced left and right
output jacks (recording out)XLR left and right
MIDI Specifications IconMIDI Specifications
MIDI in7-pin DIN
MIDI thru/out5-pin DIN
Power and Dimensions IconPower and Dimensions
power requirements9VAC /3.4A
dimensions19" x 8" x 3½"

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