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TABLE OF CONTENTS
History of Tech 21’s SansAmp 2
Introduction 2
Quick Start Instructions 3
Powering the SansAmp PSA-1 4
Front Panel 4
Programming 5
Input jack 5
Pre-Amp 6
Character controls 6
Buzz 6
Punch 7
Crunch 7
Drive 7
Low and High 7
Level 7
2-Digit LED display 7
Save switch 8
Saving a program 8
Down switch and Up switch 9
Rear Panel 9
Input 2 section 9
Input 2 jack 9
Level selector switch 9
0dB and -10dB positions 9
Effects Loop 9
Effects Send 9
Mix 50/50 switch 10
Left & right returns 10
Universal Output Section 10
1/4" output level switch 10
1/4" output jacks 10
XLR output jacks 11
XLR output level switch 11
Footswitch 11
MIDI In and MIDI Thru/Out 11
Suggested Setups 11
Using the SansAmp PSA-1’s Inputs 12
Using the SansAmp PSA-1’s Outputs 13
Using the Effects Loop 13
Using MIDI and Remote Footswitch 14
Special Page Functions & MIDI Implementation 15
Function 1: Custom Preset Data Dump 16
Function 2: MIDI Mapping 16
Function 3: Set Footswitch Loop Count 18
Function 4: Fixed/Programmable Swap Bit 19
Function 5: MIDI Channel Select 20
Function 6: Software Revision Number 20
Function 7: MIDI Map Dump 21
Function 8: Disengage All Pots 21
Function 9: MIDI Thru Disable 21
List of Presets and List of Custom Settings 22
Custom Settings Diagrams 24
Global Reset Back Cover
Warranty Information Back Cover