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This document is the user manual for the Marshall JFX-1 Digital Signal Processor. It contains 17 sections that describe how to connect, operate, and program the various effects and parameters of the JFX-1. The manual emphasizes that while technically advanced, the highest quality standards were used in manufacturing to uphold the Marshall brand reputation. It also recommends carefully reading the entire manual to fully understand and utilize all of the JFX-1's features.

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This document is the user manual for the Marshall JFX-1 Digital Signal Processor. It contains 17 sections that describe how to connect, operate, and program the various effects and parameters of the JFX-1. The manual emphasizes that while technically advanced, the highest quality standards were used in manufacturing to uphold the Marshall brand reputation. It also recommends carefully reading the entire manual to fully understand and utilize all of the JFX-1's features.

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Marshall Amplification plc,

Denbigh Road, Bletchley,


Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ
England.
Tel (01908) 375411
Fax (01908) 376118

Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication: Due to
U SER M ANUAL
our constant improvement and development, Marshall Amplification plc reserve the right
to alter specifications without prior notice.
M0169 / 2 / 95
JFX-1 Handbook Contents :

From Jim Marshall Section 8 - Reverb Mode


8.1 - Reverb Mode
Warning List and Introduction
8.2 - Reverb Characters
Section 1 - Connection Diagrams From Jim Marshall
8.3 - Reverb Parameters
A. With a Home / Recording Mixer
I would like to thank you personally for selecting the
8.4 - Creating a Reverb Program
B. Stereo Rack System JFX-1 Digital Signal Processor.
C. With a Stereo or Mono Combo / Amp Section 9 - Multi Effect Mode As a result of the success of the internationally
9.1 - Multi-Effect Individual Features acclaimed JMP-1 stereo valve MIDI pre-amp our first
Section 2 - Quick Reference Guide digital product, my design team’s next step was to create
9.2 - Multi-Effect Parameters
2.1 - Selecting a Stored Pre-Set a Digital Signal Processor in the same style to expand the
9.3 - Creating a Multi-Effect Program guitarist’s range of usable sounds even further.
2.2 - Editing Pre-Set Programs
2.3 - Storing Altered Parameter Values Section 10 - Naming a Program The same team who designed the JMP-1 devoted
many hours of research and development to the creation
2.4 - Naming a Program Section 11 - Storing a Program of the JFX-1, the first Marshall Digital Signal Processor.
Section 3 - Front Panel Section 12 - The System Menu As with all products that bear the Marshall logo, no
3.1 - The Rear Panel 12.1 - The Remote Jack matter how technically advanced, you can be sure that
the utmost care and highest possible standards of quality
12.2 - MIDI Operations and Functions
Section 4 - The Mixer Section control have been employed in the manufacture of your
4.1 - Setting the Output Levels 12.3 - MIDI Channel JFX-1.
12.4 - Input and Output Mapping Though designed to be totally user friendly and
Section 5 - Chorus / Flange Mode
12.5 - MIDI Controllers extremely intuitive to operate, I strongly suggest that you
5.1 - Chorus / Flange Types read this manual carefully to fully understand and make
12.6 - MIDI Controller Parameters for each Mode the most of the JFX-1’s many features.
5.2 - Chorus Parameters
12.7 - System Exclusive Back-up
5.3 - Creating a Chorus / Flange Program I wish you many happy hours exploring the vast
12.8 - Battery Level range of sonic possibilities opened up by the processing
Section 6 - Multi-Tap Mode power of your new JFX-1.
6.1 - Multi Tap Parameters Section 13 - Re-Initialising the JFX-1
Yours Sincerely,
6.2 - Creating a Multi-Tap Program Section 14 - Specifications

Section 7 - Delay Mode Section 15 - JFX-1 Factory Pre-Sets


7.1 - Delay Types Section 16 - MIDI Implementation Chart
7.2 - Delay Parameters
Section 17 - Program Information Sheets
7.3 - Creating a Delay Program

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WARNING! Set-up B: Stereo Rack System.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LIST CAREFULLY


A. DO NOT attempt to remove the JFX-1’s lid, There are no user serviceable parts inside. MIDI Foot Controller
B. ALWAYS have this equipment serviced or repaired by competent, qualified personnel.
C. NEVER use the JFX-1 in damp or wet conditions.
D. ALWAYS use only the Marshall power supply that is provided with the JFX-1.
JFX-1 MIDI In
E. PLEASE READ this instruction manual carefully before switching on. Power MIDI
9V AC
1.2A In THRU Out Remote Right Left Input
Model No. JFX-1
WARNING! No user servicable parts inside;
Manufactured in Great Britain by: refer servicing to qualified personel only.
Marshall Amplification plc, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes, England.

Introduction MIDI Out Outputs Input

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The Marshall JFX-1 is a totally programmable 24 bit digital effects processor which features the
highest quality effects algorithms and also allows complete control via MIDI.
Pre-Amp MIDI In FX Send FX Returns
By utilising a 64x over-sampling 16 bit Sigma/Delta Analogue to Digital converter in conjunction
with 16 bit linear dual Digital to Analogue conversion, the JFX-1 produces effects that have superb Marshall Amplification Plc, England.
WARNING: Fire and Shock Hazard - Do not
MIDI
FX RETURNS FOOTSWITCH

+4 dB
EFFECTS

+4 dB
MASTER SPEAKER EMULATOR

+4 dB
Expose Unit to Rain or Moisture.

resolution and depth, with an absolute minimum of distortion and maximum dynamic range. MAINS INPUT
Shock Hazard This Unit Must Be Earthed
Do Not Open.
AVIS: Risque de choc Electrique - Ne Pas Ouvrir
WARNING: No User Servicable Parts Inside.
-20 dB -20 dB -20 dB

230V ~ 50 Hz 20 Watts Refer to Qualified Personnel. IN THRU OUT SEND LEVEL R. RETURN L. RETURN LEVEL R. OUTPUT L. OUTPUT LEVEL R. OUTPUT L. OUTPUT

Also by incorporating a high quality Voltage Control Amplifier the all important dry signal is kept free
from degradation - essential for maintaining the integrity of your direct sound.
Although suitable for all processing applications the JFX-1 has been designed primarily as a guitar Power Amp
rack effects processor. The first 50 programs have been pre-set at the Marshall factory but may be edited
in full. They can also be restored without loss of data custom programmed into memories 50 to 127. The
individual algorithms for Chorus/Flange, Multi-Tap Delay, Delay, Reverb and Multi-Effect, give you the
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ability to edit and store a superb library of effects, with no unnecessary or redundant features to confuse
the issue.
If you want to use the JFX-1 with an amp head or combo which has channel switching facilities the
special Remote Jack can be programmed to activate the Channel switch as part of the selected program. L&R Outputs L&R Inputs
Whether you are recording in a professional or home studio or playing live through a combo or full
stereo rack system, the JFX-1 puts a vast range of creative possibilities instantly at your fingertips. Speaker Cabinets
It is advisable to keep this manual in a safe place for future reference after studying it carefully, as
gaining a full understanding of how the JFX-1 operates will ensure that you are getting the most from it’s
processing power- especially when designing your own personal sounds. Set-up C: With a Stereo or Mono combo or amp.

Section 1 - Connection Diagrams

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MIDI Foot Controller
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Set-up A: With a Home / Recording Mixer.

JFX-1 Outputs
Power
9V AC
MIDI
JFX-1 MIDI In Output
1.2A In THRU Out Remote Right Left Input
Model No. JFX-1
WARNING! No user servicable parts inside; Power MIDI
Manufactured in Great Britain by: refer servicing to qualified personel only. 9V AC
Marshall Amplification plc, Bletchley, 1.2A In THRU Out Remote Right Left Input
Milton Keynes, England. Model No. JFX-1
WARNING! No user servicable parts inside;
Manufactured in Great Britain by: refer servicing to qualified personel only.
Marshall Amplification plc, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes, England.

Input
FX Return
FX Send L&R Return
Combo Footswitch FX Send

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LOUDSPEAKER PARALLEL SERIES


OUTPUTS LINE OUT FOOTSWITCH STEREO LOOP MONO LOOP

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT SEND RETURN SEND


100W/ 4 ohms per channel RETURN RETURN
80W/ 8 ohms per channel

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Please Note: The JFX-1 will also work with amps / combos operating in Mono. In this instance follow the
Mixer directions as above and link from either the Left or Right output to the Effects Return.

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2.1 - Selecting a Stored Pre-Set The Display shows:
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When you first switch on the JFX-1 it will


automatically select program : 000. Thereafter it will STORE PROGRAM
go to the program location last selected before at : 004
switching off.
6 If you wish to store the altered parameters to t Store
To recall a stored program in the JFX-1, press the
the same location, press ‘STORE’ a second time.
UP or DOWN keys until you reach the desired
program location. The Display shows:
1 3 5 8
The Display Shows:
PROGRAM
004 : live room
PROGRAM
004 : Live room If you wish to store the altered parameters to a


different location, before pressing the ‘STORE’ key

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for the second time, use the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’


The program is automatically selected once you


Input Level Data Data Data
keys to select the new program location. E.G. from


Edit System
1 2 3

Power
stop scrolling through.
To g g l e Quit Store
program 4 to program 54.


Peak SIGNAL PROCESSOR
Edit
JFX-1
Made in England
2.2 - Editing Pre-Set Programs The Display shows:
To alter the parameters of a stored JFX-1 program
you must first press EDIT. STORE PROGRAM
at : 054
The Display shows:
Pressing ‘STORE’ again completes the store t Store

REVERB : NAME : MODE function.


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2.4 - Naming a Program
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To change the name of an existing or new
Then press EDIT a second time. Edit Sy

7 program, press the ‘EDIT’ key.

REVERB : dcy 32 The Display shows:


room : bright
REVERB : NAME : MODE
Now use the rotary data controls to adjust the


parameter values.
Data
1 Press the ‘UP’ key to move the cursor along.


DATA control ❶ adjusts the first
The Display shows:
parameter (in this example ‘dcy’).
Data

DATA control ❷ adjusts the second


2
REVERB : NAME : MODE
Section 2 - Quick Reference 5. Edit LED
parameter (in this example ‘room’).
Guide Indicates when a selected program has been edited

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Data Edit Sy
but not stored. 3

DATA control ❸ adjusts the third Press the ‘EDIT’ key.


1. Input Level Control 6. Edit Key parameter (in this example ‘bright’).
The Display shows:
Selects the input level. The peak LED should light Press once to enter the program menu. Press again
occasionally at optimum level. to display parameter to be edited. As soon as any parameter is adjusted the Edit

‘EDIT’ light will show. NAME :


2. Toggle Switch 7. Quit Key 004 : live room
Press to display output levels of direct and effects Takes you back to the original program number and Let us assume that you have altered the decay to


signal. Press again to return the display to the point title. value ‘50’, the type of reverb to ‘hall’ and left the
from where you last selected the ‘Toggle’ function. character of the reverb on ‘bright’. Move the cursor along using the ’UP’ and
‘DOWN’ keys and as it rests under each letter, Data
8. System Key The Display shows: that character can then be altered using the Data
3
3. Data Controls
Gives access to the MIDI functions and remote control ❸.
Use the rotary controls to adjust parameters jack. REVERB : dcy 50 Follow the Store procedure for storing altered

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displayed by the LCD window.
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hall : bright parameters by pressing the ‘STORE’ key once to show


9. Store Key
4. Up & Down Keys the desired program to which the name should be
Press once to show the program location to which assigned and then a second time to complete the store.
Use these to scroll through and select programs the altered parameters will be stored. Press again to
when in Normal mode. When in Edit mode use to 2.3 - Storing Altered Parameter Values
complete the store. Once the store function has been completed
select the parameters to be edited. To store altered parameter values, press t Store
the ‘EDIT’ LED will go out. Edit
the ‘STORE’ key.

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1 2 4 5 7 9

Input Level Data Data Data


Edit System
1 2 3

Power
To g g l e Quit Store


Peak SIGNAL PROCESSOR
Edit
JFX-1
Made in England

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3 6 8 10

Power MIDI
9V AC
1.2A In THRU Out Remote Right Left Input
Model No. JFX-1
WARNING! No user servicable parts inside;
Manufactured in Great Britain by: refer servicing to qualified personel only. 1
Marshall Amplification plc, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes, England.
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Section 3 - Front Panel 5. Edit LED : 8. Quit Key : 2. Output Jacks ( Left & Right ) :
The LED indicates red only after any program Takes you back to the original program number Stereo output from the JFX-1 to connect to the
1. Input Level & Peak LED : parameter has been adjusted, but the program hasn’t and name from any point in the programming chain. return inputs of your amplifier, pre-amp or mixing
been stored. desk.
Controls the level of the signal coming into the 9. System Key :
JFX-1. The optimum signal level is reached when the 6. Up & Down keys : 3. Remote Jack :
peak LED lights occasionally. Takes you into the SYSTEM menu. Using the Up
Multi function keys which scroll through the stored & Down keys to indicate the sub-menu required, the When using an amp or combo with Channel
2. Display Window : programs in normal mode. When in Edit mode they System key will take you to the REMOTE JACK switching facilities, connecting a lead from this output
move the cursor backward and forward for selections on/off selection. MIDI section where each press of the to the footswitch input of the amplifier, allows you to
This LCD display provides the interface between

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from the main menu. They also affect certain sub- key will show the next MIDI function to be switch channels as you switch programs on the JFX-1.
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you and the JFX-1 by displaying the current status of


menus such as MODE -where they scroll through the programmed until you return to the initial system
all operating and programming functions in 2 lines of 4. MIDI OUT :
master modes available. NAME -where they move the menu; and the BATTERY LEVEL indicator.
16 characters each.
cursor to the desired letter location. Sends out-going MIDI messages from the JFX-1.
10. Store Key :
3. Toggle Switch : In MULTI-TAP MODE they select the individual
voices 1-6 and relative delay times for each voice. In Stores all edited parameters to the selected program 5. MIDI THRU :
Pressing the Toggle Switch at any time displays the
REVERB mode they provide the selection of an location. Press once to display the program location Sends out MIDI messages identical to those
output levels of the Direct and Effects signal. The
alternative decay character. In the SYSTEM menu they number-press again to complete the store. coming in through the MIDI IN terminal.
Direct level is adjusted using DATA Control ❶ and the
Effects level using DATA Control ❷. Both range from switch the Remote Jack on/off plus select the MIDI
Channel on which the JFX-1 receives MIDI data. They
* Note : 6. MIDI IN :
00-99. Pressing ‘Toggle’ a second time returns you to
the point in the program from where the initial toggle also provide the master location selections for the Input The JFX-1 features touch sensitive push keys. A Terminal to receive incoming MIDI messages from
selection was made. and Output mapping and MIDI controllers. single press will provide a single step increment, any external MIDI device.
maintained pressure will provide a fast scroll through.
4. DATA Controls : 7. Edit Key : 7. Power Supply Input :

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Only operational when the JFX-1 is in Edit mode. Puts the JFX-1 into Edit mode. Pressing once 3.1 - Rear Panel Accepts the input from the remote power supply
DATA Control ❶ - Adjusts the first parameter to be displays the main menu-pressing again displays the provided with the JFX-1. Always ensure that only this
edited. DATA Control ❷ - Adjusts the second parameters which may be edited. Each subsequent 1. Input Jack :
power supply is utilised.
parameter to be edited. DATA Control ❸ - Adjusts the press displays any further parameters available for Input to accept the signal sent from your amplifier,
third parameter to be edited. editing until the display returns to the main menu. pre-amp or mixing desk.

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Section 4 - The Mixer Section
5.1 - Chorus/Flange Types (all selected using 5.3 - Creating a Chorus/Flange program.

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Fig 1 : JFX-1 Basic Structure


Data control ❶). Once you have scrolled through to an unnamed
D/A program (for example 50) using the Up and Down
L Converter
A/D Effects Data Mono Chorus : A single voice chorus where the keys you must first set the levels of the Direct and
Converter Processing 1
effect is the same at both the left and the right
R Effects signals using the ‘Toggle’ button and Data
D/A outputs. Controls ❶ and ❷ (see Section 4.1).
Converter Edit Sy
Data Stereo Chorus : Here when the de-tuning effect Now you are ready to enter the ‘Edit’ mode.
Input 1
is pitched sharp at one output it is pitched flat at the The Display shows:
other and vice versa. This gives the effect extra depth
and size.
MIX : CHORUS : DELAY
L Output Left Output REVERB : NAME : MODE
6 Voice Chorus : By giving 6 voices slightly


Data
Mixer 1
R different delay times the effect is thickened and more
Right Output Use the Up key to move the cursor until it rests
pronounced.
under ‘Mode’.

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From the input of the JFX-1 the signal is split The optimum levels for each are set at around 80 - Data Mono Flanger : Here the Resonance parameter is The Display shows:
1
along direct and effected signal paths. but can be adjusted to taste from 00 - 99. active in feeding the delayed signal back on itself.
The same effected signal mixed with the direct signal MIX : CHORUS : DELAY
The direct signal remains completely free of effects
4.1 - Setting the Output Levels appears at both the left and right outputs. REVERB : NAME : MODE
and by passing through a high quality Voltage Control
Amplifier arrives at the final mix stage un-degraded. To select the Output Levels press the ‘Toggle’ To g g l e
Data Stereo Flanger : For stereo flanging the delay Press‘Edit’ again. Edit Sy

The effects signal is converted from Analogue to switch. 1

effect is split left and right with one channel flanging


Digital information, is processed, then split into left The Display shows: up and the other flanging down. The Display shows:
and right signals.
It is then converted back from Digital to Analogue OUTPUT LEVELS 5.2 - Chorus Parameters MODE
information using converters of the highest possible Dir : 00 Eff : 00 Data
1 multi effect
Data Speed (0 - 9) : Sets the speed at which the delayed
quality, before arriving at the output mixing stage. 2

signal is modulated from ‘Slow’ 0 to ‘Fast’ 9. The


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Here the Direct and Effects signals are summed Use Data Control ❶ to adjust the Direct Level. Use the Down key to select the Chorus only

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speed parameter is adjusted using the Data control ❷.


together to give a blend of exquisite quality and Mode.
Data

resolution. 2

Use Data Control ❷ to adjust the Effects Level. Data Depth (00 - 99) : Adjusts the depth of the de- The Display shows:
3
When creating your own programs it is essential to tuned delayed signal. Lower settings give more
first toggle to the Master Output Levels in order to Press ‘Toggle’ again to return to the program subtle effects and higher settings give a more MODE
pass some direct and effects signals through the number and name. To g g l e
dramatic effect. The depth parameter is adjusted chorus only
outputs. using the Data control ❸.
Press the ‘Edit’ key to enter the Chorus menu. Edit Sy
Section 5 - Chorus/Flange Mode Edit Sy To adjust the remaining parameters you must first
press the ‘Edit’ button again. The Display shows:
Fig 2 : Chorus Only Mode : Mono / Stereo / 6 Voice Chorus.
Resonance (00 - 99) : The resonance control
L Data
1
only operates on the flange selections and is CHORUS : NAME : MODE
Digital H.F. controlled by the Data Control ❶. The resonance
Input Ducker Chorus Unit Output
Filter parameter selects the amount of feedback in the
R Use the Down key to move the cursor until it

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flange selections. Lower settings give more subtle


effects and higher settings give more dramatic rests under ‘CHORUS’.
Mono / Stereo Flanger.
effects. By pressing ‘Edit’ again the first set of Chorus
Resonance Edit Sy

Filter parameters are displayed.


Data
Filter (0 - 9) : High frequency filter which rolls off
2
The Display shows:
some of the top end frequency to allow the emulation
L of early analogue type chorus effects.
Input Ducker Flanger Unit H.F. Output The higher the setting - the greater the amount of mono chorus
Filter speed : 0 depth : 00
R H.F. attenuation. This parameter is adjusted using
Data Control ❷. Data

Use Data Control ❶ to select the Chorus / 1

The JFX-1 features five different types of Chorus, in the 6 - voice mode) the chorus becomes richer, Data
Duck (00 - 99) : Ducking allows you to Flange (Mono Chorus / Stereo Chorus / 6 Voice
3
one of the most popular and widely used effects for thicker and more spacious. momentarily lessen the amount of effect present in Chorus / Mono Flanger / Stereo Flanger).
guitar. Chorus is achieved by slightly delaying and de- Data
Flanging follows the same principle but by re- relation to the dry signal in order to keep the sound

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2
tuning one or more of the delayed signals. Then by Use Data Control ❷ to adjust the Speed
feeding some or all of the already effected signal back uncluttered and more intelligible. If for example you
adding modulation the amount of de-tuning constantly parameter (0 - 9).
on itself produces the classic swishing, tunnelled flanger were using a high level of Chorus on a distorted
varies.
sound. sound you may want the initial note to remain almost Data

Hence the ringing ‘12 string’ type of effect normally unaffected, but as it decays require more effect to Use Data ❸ Control to adjust the Depth 3

The direct signal plays a vital part in these


associated with Chorus. By splitting the signal into come in. This is where a high level of ducking would parameter (00 - 99).
Time/Pitch type of effects as it is the difference between
stereo and delaying signals at different delay times (as be required. The duck parameter is adjusted using
the direct and delayed signals which causes the effect.
Data Control ❸.

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Data
Data
2
Feedback Right (00 - 99) Selects the Press ‘Edit’ to display the Voice parameters.

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Edit Sy
Press ‘Edit’ again to display the remaining Use Data Control ❷ to adjust the Filter 2
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Edit Sy

programmable parameters. parameter. amount of effected signal fed back to the input The Display shows:
from the right hand output. Higher settings give
The Display shows: Data
a greater number of repeats and lower settings fewer.
Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the Duck 3
1 : level 00
Adjusted by the Data Control ❷.
resonance
parameter. pan < 0 > mod 00 Data
1
Note : The feedback parameter operates on all 6
filter : 0 duck : 00 Once you are satisfied with the parameters that voices globally. Use Data Control ❶ to select the voice level (00 - 99).
Data
you have selected you will want to name and store
Use Data Control ❶ to adjust the Resonance 1
the program. To do this you press ‘Edit’ to return (when the DELAY section is selected) Use Data Control ❷ to select the stereo position of Data
2

parameter (only available in Flange mode). you to the ‘Chorus’ menu. Now refer to sections 2.3 the voice (0 - 9 Right or 0 - 9 Left).
and 2.4 or 10 and 11 for naming and storing your Delay Time (010 - 730 ms) Selects the delay
program. time for each of the 6 voices (010 - 730 ms) and Data
Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the amount of Data
3
is adjusted by using Data Control ❸. modulation (00 - 99). 3

Section 6 - Multi-Tap Mode


Left Feedback When you have completed the programming of
6.2 Creating a Multi-Tap Program Voice 1 use the ‘Up’ key to move to Voice 2.

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If you scroll through to an unnamed program (for
The Display shows:
Input example 51) using the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ keys.


DELAY LINE (730 m.sec)
The Display shows: 2 : level 00
pan < 0 > mod 00
PROGRAM


051 : Unnamed To display the remaining voices continue using the
Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus
Voice 1 Voice 2 Voice 3 Voice 4 Voice 5 Voice 6 ‘Up’ key until all 6 are programmed (if desired), Edit Sy
then press ‘Edit’ to return to the Multi-Tap menu.
To be able to hear the effect that you are about to
program you must first set the output levels for the
Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it rests


Direct and Effects signals (see section 4.1).
under FEEDBACK, then press ‘Edit’ again to
Edit Sy display the feedback parameters.
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Having Toggled back into the program screen

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L Edit Sy
you should then press ‘Edit’.
L. Output The Display shows:
The Display shows:
feedback :
R. Output MIX : CHORUS : DELAY left 00 right 00
R REVERB : NAME : MODE Data
2


Use Data Control ❷ to adjust the feedback to the left
Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys to move the cursor
(00 - 99)
until it rests under ‘MODE’.


Data
3

The Display shows: Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the feedback to the
Right Feedback right (00 - 99).
MIX : CHORUS : DELAY Press ‘Edit’ to return you to the main Multi-Tap Edit Sy

As the name suggests, Multi-Tap is a combination Pan (0 - 9 Right & 0 - 9 Left) Sets the stereo Data REVERB : NAME : MODE menu.

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of multiple taps (voices) taken from a delay line position of the individual voice in single step
2


Edit Sy
where each voice has it’s own individually increments, taking 0 as the centre position and 9 as Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it rests
programmable set of parameters. the full extremity left or right. The Pan parameter Press ‘Edit’ again to display the Mode.
under DELAY.
The JFX-1 features 6 stereo voices tappable from is adjusted using Data Control ❷. Then press the Down key until you reach Multi-Tap. Edit Sy


a delay line 730 milliseconds long, each with Press ‘Edit’ to display the Delay time parameter.
modulation to effectively give you the option of Modulation (00 - 99) The level of Data The Display shows:
modulation selects the depth of the chorus effect
3
The Display shows:
creating chorus/flange effects with or without delay.
on each voice. With the modulation at 00 no MODE
In addition, by making each individual delay and chorus effect will be present, which makes the Multi tap 1 : delay time
it’s position within the stereo sound field voice purely a delay effect. The modulation 010 ms Data
3

programmable, you can create dramatic and uneven parameter is adjusted using Data Control ❸. Edit Sy
delay effects which span the full stereo spectrum. Press ‘Edit’ to take you into the Multi-Tap menu. Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the Delay time of
(Where the FEEDBACK section is selected) Voice 1 (010 - 730ms).
The Display shows:
6.1 Multi-Tap Parameters.

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The ‘Up’ key should be used to select the next voice


Feedback Left (00 - 99) Selects the amount
(Where the VOICE section is selected) of effected signal fed back to the input from the
Data
3 VOICE : FEEDBACK and so on until all 6 voices are completed (where
left hand output.
DELAY : NAME : MODE required).
Level (00 - 99) Selects the relative level of Data
1

The higher the setting, the greater the number Press ‘Edit’ to return to the Multi-Tap menu from
each individual voice (1 - 6) and is adjusted


Edit Sy
of repeats. This parameter is adjusted using Data Use the Down key to move the cursor until it rests where you can go on to store and name your
using Data Control ❶. under ‘VOICE’.
Control ❷. program as described in sections 2.3 or 2.4 and
sections 10 and 11.

10 11
Section 7 - Delay Only Mode

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Feedback 7.3 - Creating a Delay program In Mono Mode


Mono


If you scroll through to an unnamed program (for The Display shows:
example 52) using the Up or Down keys.
L


Input DELAY LINE 1660 m.sec Outputs The Display shows: DELAY : short
R 0000 ms fbk 00
PROGRAM
052 : unnamed In Stereo or Ping Pong Mode
Left Feedback
Stereo
You must first set the levels for the Direct and The Display shows:

L Effects signals (as shown in Section 4.1) in order to


LEFT DELAY LINE 830 m.sec Left Output hear the effect you are about to program. LEFT : short
0000 ms fbk 00

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Data
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Input Having toggled back into the program screen Edit Sy 1

you should then press ‘Edit’.


RIGHT DELAY LINE 830 m.sec Right Output Use Data Control ❶ to select the delay description
R The Display shows: (Short, Medium or Long). Data
2

MIX : CHORUS : DELAY Use Data Control ❷ to select the exact delay time
Right Feedback REVERB : NAME : MODE (0000 - 1660 in Mono, 0000 - 0830 in Stereo).
Data
3

Use Data Control ❸ to select the amount of


Use the Up key to move the cursor until it rests under feedback (i.e. the number of repeats (00 - 99).
Ping Pong Left Feedback
MODE.
Edit Sy
Pressing ‘Edit’ now takes you back into the Delay
Press ‘Edit’ again to get into the Mode menu. Edit Sy
menu in Mono mode.
L
LEFT DELAY LINE 830 m.sec Left Output
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Press the ‘Down’ key until you reach the ‘Delay

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In Stereo or Ping Pong mode.


only’ selection.
Input
The Display shows:
The Display shows:
RIGHT DELAY LINE 830 m.sec Right Output
R RIGHT : short
MODE 0000 ms fbk 00
delay only
Right Feedback You can now use the Data Controls to program the
right hand delay.
Press ‘Edit’ to take you into the Delay only Edit Sy
Delay is produced when an accurate reproduction left to right action is governed by the Delay time, the mode. Edit Sy
of the input signal is delayed for a specified time maximum of which is 830 milliseconds. Pressing ‘Edit’ again returns you to the Delay
(usually in milliseconds), then fed back to the input to menu.
The Display shows:
create controllable multiple repetitions. 7.2 - Delay Parameters From this point you can now go on to store and name
The JFX-1 contains three different delay types to DELAY : NAME : MODE your program as described in sections 10 - 11 and
Delay Description : Short, medium or long

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produce a multitude of high quality mono, stereo or 1


2.3, 2.4.
master selection for the delay time which ranges in
ping pong delays.
Mono mode (Short 0000 - 0124 ms., Medium 0125 -
0500 ms., Long 0500 - 1660 ms.), in Stereo or Ping Use the ‘Down’ key until the cursor rests under


7.1 - Delay types Pong mode left and right (Short 0000 - 0124 ms., DELAY.
The delay types are all selected using the Data Medium 0124 - 0500ms., Long 0500 - 830ms.).
Control ❸. Adjusted using Data Control ❶. Pressing ‘Edit’ now takes you into the delay Edit Sy

parameters.
Mono : The signal can be delayed up to 1660 Delay Time (0000 - 1660 Mono, 0000 - 0830 Stereo) Data
2
Data
milliseconds and appears at the left and right 3 The Display shows:
Adjusts the length of the delay time between the
outputs in identical form.
master delay selection ranges in 5 ms. increments.
In Stereo and Ping Pong modes this selection is DELAY TYPE :
Stereo : Here two separate delays can be mono
Data
available for both the Left and Right hand signals.
assigned different lengths (up to 830 3
Adjusted using Data Control ❷.

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milliseconds) and feedback values for the left
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Data
Use Data Control ❸ to select the delay type Data
3
and the right hand signal. Delay Feedback (00 - 99) : Adjusts the 3
(Mono, Stereo or Ping Pong).
feedback level and hence the number of repeats.
Ping Pong : Two separate delays which can be Higher settings give more repeats. This parameter is
Data Press ‘Edit’ again to display the next set of
individually varied have their outputs fed back to 3
adjustable for both the left and right signals when in parameters. Edit Sy
the input of the other side resulting in the delay Stereo and Ping Pong modes. Adjusted using Data
‘bouncing’ from side to side. The speed of this Control ❸.

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Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it The Display shows:


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rests under MODE.


The Display shows: REVERB : dcy 00
L L
plate : warm
Input Pre-Delays REVERBERATOR Outputs MIX : CHORUS : DELAY Data
1

R REVERB : NAME : MODE


R Use Data Control ❶ to adjust the decay (range
Edit Sy from 00 - 99).
Press ‘Edit’ again Data

Data Control ❷ to select the type (Room, Plate, 2

Natural reverberation occurs after a sound has Dark : By damping certain top end and low end Data The Display shows:
3 Hall & L.Hall).
been made in any enclosed space. The amount and frequencies this selection gives the effect of a
type of reverberation depends entirely on the size of heavily curtained and carpeted area where sound MODE Data Control ❸ to select the character (Dark, Data

the space and the nature of the environment. For Warm, Standard & Bright). 3
reflections would be heavily deadened. multi effect
example hard surfaces such as wood or bare walls To select the decay shaping option press the
will give a different reflective character to softer Warm : Slightly less damping of top end and low

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Data Press the ‘Down’ key until ‘reverb only’ ‘Up’ key.


surfaces such as curtaining etc. Reverb can be end frequencies gives the atmosphere of a slightly
3

appears.


thought of as a multitude of echoes so densely deadened area where reflections would be softened. The Display shows:
spaced that the ear hears them as a continuous The Display shows:
sound. As these sounds are absorbed and reflected Standard : Very slight damping of the top end Data REVERB : dcy 00*
3
by the surrounding boundaries so they die away or frequencies provide the brighter character of an un- plate : warm
‘Decay’.
MODE
dampened area. reverb only


The JFX-1 emulates as many different Pressing the ‘Down’ key returns the Reverb to
reverberant spaces as you could possibly need, with Bright : Slight damping of the low end Data
3
normal decay mode.
great quality and uses a format which is very easy to frequencies give this selection the bright, vibrant Press ‘Edit’ again to take you into the Reverb Edit Sy Edit S
Press ‘Edit’ to return to the Reverb menu.
edit. character of a highly reflective area such as an menu.
uncovered wooden floor with bare walls. If you are happy with the effect that you have
The Display shows:
programmed the next step is to name and store it.
8.1 - Reverb Types For these procedures see Sections 10 & 11 or the
8.3 - Reverb Parameters
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The JFX-1 features four reverb types which are REVERB : NAME : MODE Quick Set-up guide 2.3 & 2.4.

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selected using Data Control ❷. Reverb Decay : Adjustable in single step Data
1

Data
2
increments (00 - 99) using Data Control ❶, the
Room : Which simulates the shorter reverb reverb Decay parameter specifies how long the Use the down key to move the cursor until it


times presented by a room. reverb signal will sound before completely dying rests under REVERB, then press ‘Edit’ again to
out. The higher the parameter value the longer the display the parameters.
Plate : Simulates the ‘Plate’ type of Reverb Data
2 decay - obviously this will also be affected by which
used in the early days of recording. This type of reverb is selected.
electro-mechanical device involved suspending
a thin piece of steel with a small speaker type Section 9 - Multi-Effect Mode
Decay shaping : A second decay option is


device at one end. Transducer pick-ups placed at the available which alters the slope of the decay without
other end would pick up the excitations delayed as affecting the overall decay time. You can select this Chorus


they passed through the steel. Though the character option using the ‘Up’ key and de-select using the L L. Outputs
Level
of this type of reverb is most popular for vocal and ‘Down’ key. CHORUS / FLANGE UNIT
drum tracks - it can also produce interesting effects

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for the guitar.


8.4 - Creating a Reverb Program
Hall : Much larger than a room, the reflections If you scroll through to an unnamed program

Data
2 Feedback Level
in a hall are much longer due to the higher (for example 53) using the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ keys. Input Filter
ceiling and extra distance over which the sound

The Display shows:


has to travel. R R. Outputs
Large Hall : The Large Hall setting extends Data
PROGRAM L
the reflections even further and produces the
2
053 : unnamed DELAY LINE 730 m.sec Compression
Mono/Stereo Ducking
simulation of huge spaces with very high
ceilings and extra long decay characters. In order to hear the effect you are about to R
program you must first set the output levels for the Delay Level
direct and effects signals (see Section 4.1). Having
8.2 - Reverb Characters toggled back from the output levels into the program

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In addition to the four reverb types, the JFX-1 screen, you should then press ‘Edit’. Edit Sy

also contains four quite distinct programmable Reverb L


reverb characters. By careful adjustment of the The Display shows:
Input Mix REVERBERATOR
frequency content of the decay we have made each Direct /
character equate to a change in the reverb MIX : CHORUS : DELAY Effect R
environment. They are selected using the Data REVERB : NAME : MODE Reverb Level
Control ❸.

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Multi-Effect Mode The three different delay characters are all 9.3 - Creating a Multi-Effect Program Use Data Control ❶ to set the level of
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Data
1

selected using Data Control ❸. Data compression or ducking on the delay (1 to 4 for each).
3 Scroll through to the next unnamed program
The Multi-Effect section of the JFX-1 provides a


(for example 54) using the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ keys. The Display shows:
combinable chain of effects including Chorus, Delay Clean : A minimum of high frequency damping
and Reverb selections. Any mixture of these three keeps the delays vibrant and crystal clear. The Display shows:
master effects can be blended together and shaped to
Data
3
DELAY TYPE : dck 1
Warm : Increased high frequency damping slightly mono : clean
suit the application. PROGRAM
softens the character of the delay. 054 : unnamed Data

The parameters for each effect in the multi-effect Use Data Control ❷ to select the type of delay.
2

Data
mode differ from those in the individual Chorus, Dark : Further high frequency damping darkens and 3
As Data Control ❷ is turned the delay selection
Delay and Reverb only modes, but still offer You will need to set the output levels for the changes to stereo (01 - 99).
softens the colour of the delay. Direct and Effects signals in order to hear what you
comprehensive and effective control of these three
Adding compression to the delay is an excellent are programming using the ‘Toggle’ button and The Display shows:
vital and most widely used guitar effects. Data
To g g l e

method of simulating early tape echo devices. Data 1


procedure as described in section 4.1.
Control ❶ provides four different degrees of DELAY TYPE : dck 1
9.1 - Multi-Effect Individual features compression. CMP1 gives just a hint of compression
Pressing ‘Edit’ once you have completed the Edit stereo 01 : clean

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toggle procedure, will take you directly into the
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Data
to CMP4 which gives a much deeper effect. 3

The Mix Section multi-effect main menu screen.


Use Data Control ❸ to select the character of
Here you can blend together the relative amounts Ducking is a term used to describe the action of
The Display shows: the delay (Clean, Warm & Dark).
of Chorus, Delay and Reverb individually. Data
momentarily damping the amount of effect present in
1
order to keep certain played passages more Press ‘Edit’ again to display the remaining delay Edit

intelligible and less cluttered, the term refers directly MIX : CHORUS : DELAY parameters to be programmed.
Data Control ❶ selects the level of the Data
1
REVERB : NAME : MODE
Chorus (00 - 99). to the effect actually ‘ducking’ out for a specified The Display shows:
Data
2
time. Data Control ❶ provides four different degrees
Data Control ❷ selects the level of Delay of ducking where dck 1 gives short amounts of Press ‘Edit’ again to take you into the MIX Edit

section.
DELAY : fbk 00
(00 - 99). ducking to dck 4 which gives a longer amount Data

time 000 m.sec 1

Data
3
The Display shows:
Data Control ❸ selects the level of the The Reverb Section Use Data Control ❶ to adjust the amount of
Reverb (00 - 99). MIXER : chorus 00 feedback (00 - 99). Data
The Reverb section is based around a single multi Data
1
2
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purpose reverb with the decay time programmable. delay 00 rev 00 Use Data Control ❷ to adjust the delay time in

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The Chorus Section
The reverb also features a variable input mix 10 m.sec increments (000 - 730 m.secs).
The Chorus section features 4 different types of Use Data Control ❶ to adjust the Chorus level
between the direct and effected signal. This gives Data
Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the delay time in Data
master chorus/flange selections. These are selected (00 - 99).
2
3

reverb on purely the direct signal at one extreme to single step increments between the master time set
using Data Control ❷ as follows:
purely the effected signal at the other. Use Data Control ❷ to adjust the Delay level using Data Control ❷ (0 - 9).
Data
Data
(00 - 99).
Mode 1 - Mono Chorus : Standard mono 2
The reverb input mix is adjusted using the Data 3
Data Press ‘Edit’ again to display the main menu.
chorus where the same effect appears at both left Control ❸. Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the Reverb level 3
Edit

(00 - 99). The ‘Up’ key should now be used to move the
and right outputs.
cursor until it rests under REVERB.


Data
9.2 - Multi-Effect Parameters Press ‘Edit’ to return you to the main menu
Mode 2 - Stereo Flanger : Modulation split 2
then use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor along Edit Press ‘Edit’ again to take you into the Reverb
so that as one side flanges up the other side until it rests under CHORUS. section.
The Chorus Section Edit


flanges down. Data
Pressing ‘Edit’ again takes you into the Chorus The Display shows:
Data Chorus Depth (00 - 99) : Adjusts the amount of 3
section.
Mode 3 - Stereo Chorus : Split so that as 2
Chorus effect provided by the four master modes The Display shows: Edit REVERB :

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the de-tuning effect appears flat at one output it using Data Control ❸.
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appears sharp at the other and vice versa.


decay 00
CHORUS : Data
3
Data
The Delay Section Data
mode 1 depth 00
Data
Use the Data Control ❸ to adjust the reverb
Mode 4 - 4 Voice Chorus : 4 Slightly 2
1
2

decay level (00 - 99).


different delay voices modulated to give a thicker Feedback (00 - 99) : Adjusts the amount of
and fatter effect. delayed signal passed back through to the input and Use Data Control ❷ to select the Chorus Press ‘Edit’ again to display the remaining
Edit
hence the number of repeats from very few on lower mode (1 to 4). Data reverb parameters to be programmed.
Data 3

The Delay Section. settings to a greater number on higher settings, The 2


Use Data Control ❸ to adjust the Chorus The Display shows:
Two different types of delay with three different Feedback is adjusted using Data Control ❶. depth (00 - 99).
characters plus four degrees of compression and REVERB INPUT MIX
Press ‘Edit’ again to display the main menu
ducking are available in the Multi-Effect delay Time (000 - 739 m.secs) : Selects the length of Data Edit
Dir < > Eff
section. The two delay types are mono and stereo and
3
and use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it
the delay time from 000 - 739 m.secs. Data Control
are selected by Data Control ❷. rests under DELAY.


❷ adjusts the time in 10 m.sec increments. Data Use Data Control ❸ to select 8 different Data
3
Data
Control ❸ fine tunes the delay in 1 m.sec increments. Pressing ‘Edit’ once more will take you into balances of reverb on the direct/effects signal. At
Mono Delay : The delayed signal appears at 2

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the Delay section. one extreme the reverb will only act on the direct
the left and right outputs at exactly the same time. Data
3
Edit

The Reverb Section The Display shows: signal, at the other extreme the reverb will only act
Stereo Delay : In this mode a number appears on the effected signal with the 6 points in between
as part of the stereo selection which corresponds to Data
Decay (00 - 99) : Adjusts the depth of the reverb offering relative levels of each.
the amount of stereo spread the delay will receive. 2
effect from short to long using Data Control ❸. DELAY TYPE :
Press ‘Edit’ to return you to the main multi-effect
On 00 the delay remains mono, on 99 one side
mono : clean
menu from where you can go on to store your
comes in after 50% of the delay time of the other program (see section 10, 11 or 2.3, 2.4). Edit

side has elapsed.


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Section 10 - Naming an Edited Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor under the 12. 2 - MIDI Operation and Functions 12.4 - Input and Output Mapping
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letter to be altered then use Data Control ❸ to select


Program the desired letter or number. Data
The purpose of MIDI (Musical Instrument The input and output mapping of the JFX-1
3 Digital Interface) is to provide a common system of allows you to select the internal program number
Although not essential it is a useful idea to name communication between different pieces of musical which will be called up by an external MIDI
The furthest extreme to the left provides a space
your programs as soon as you have created them to equipment which contain MIDI as part of their command and in turn select the outgoing program
then as you turn the control it scrolls through the
avoid losing them or forgetting where they are stored. digital control system. number sent by the JFX-1.
alphabet, first in capital letters, then in lower case
As with the other programming functions of the letters and finally in numbers 0 - 9. It allows tremendous control and flexibility You only need the mapping function if you wish
JFX-1 the naming procedure is simple and straight where one source can control numerous items linked to change the destination of an incoming or outgoing
There is room for 12 characters in the name.
forward - Let us use program 054 as an example. in the chain via MIDI. For example in a guitar rack MIDI command as the JFX-1 is automatically set-up
To store the name you should press the ‘Store’ system a MIDI foot controller could link into a to sequentially follow incoming MIDI commands


Store
Once back to the main menu of any of the five
key. processor such as the JFX-1 which in turn could be (i.e. incoming command 001 will automatically
effects modes you should use the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’
connected to a guitar pre-amp (such as the JMP-1). select JFX-1 program 001 and so on).


keys to move the cursor until it rests under NAME. The Display shows:
This would give you instant access to 128 different
To gain access to the mapping function you System
Then press ‘Edit’. sounds with the possibility of different effects for
STORE PROGRAM first press the ‘System’ key to display the system

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The Display shows: Edit each sound if you so desire.


menu.
at 054
With the wealth of MIDI controlled equipment


Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it
available today, the possibilities are limitless.
NAME : Pressing ‘Store’ a second time completes the Store
rests under MIDI.
054 : unnamed store and returns you to the program menu. The MIDI section of the JFX-1 contains certain System
Pressing the ‘System’ key again will display
parameters which are global (i.e. they are not
the MIDI Channel function.
individually stored as part of a program and
therefore affect all programs). Press the ‘System’ key again.
However, functions such as the MIDI Controller The Display shows:
Section 11 - Storing a Program The Display shows:
selections are available for each program and as such
Once you are totally satisfied with the effect that will need to be stored as part of your programming INPUT MAPPING
PROGRAM procedure if you wish to use them.
you have programmed, you should name it, though 054 : your new name 000 to 000


this is not essential at this stage, before storing into the
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memory for future recall. 12.3 - MIDI Channel Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys to scroll

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If you wish to store the program to a different


Press the ‘Store’ key.
Store
location use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys to select the You can select the channel on which the JFX-1 through to select the incoming MIDI command
new program number before pressing ‘Store’ for the will receive MIDI commands from 1-16 or omni number (both numbers will change in tandem
The Display shows: second time.
Store
(receiving all channels simultaneously). (000 - 127)). Data
3

The JFX-1 transmits it’s own MIDI commands Use Data Control ❸ to select the internal
STORE PROGRAM On completing the store process - the red Edit Edit on MIDI channel 1. program number to be called up from (000 - 127).
at 054 LED will switch off.
The JFX-1 is factory set to receive it’s MIDI Press the ‘System’ key again to display the System

If you wish to store the program at the location commands on all channels (Omni) but if you wish to Output Mapping function.
Store
displayed press ‘Store’ again to complete the process. select a particular channel the procedure is as The Display shows:
follows.
System
Press the ‘System’ key. OUTPUT MAPPING
Section 12 - The System Menu The Display shows: 000 to 000
The Display shows:

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The system menu of the JFX-1 gives you access to Note : The numbers displayed will correspond to
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SYSTEM MENU
the programming of the remote jack, the MIDI menu the last number selected in the Input Mapping
SYSTEM MENU REMOTE : MIDI : BAT


and the battery level indicator. functions).
REMOTE : MIDI : BAT


System
Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it Use the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ key to select the


12.1 - The Remote Jack Press the ‘System’ key again rests under MIDI. internal program number (both numbers will
If you are using the JFX-1 with an amplifier head System
change in tandem 000 - 127).
or combo which features channel switching the remote The Display shows: Press the ‘System’ key again. Data

Use Data Control ❸ to select the outgoing 3

jack can be used to trigger the channel switch instead The Display shows: MIDI program number (000 - 127).
of the usual floor mounted footswitch. Also if you are REMOTE JACK
using a power amp such as the Marshall 9100 or 9200 off There is no need to store input and output
MIDI CHANNEL mapping numbers as they are automatically stored as

which has a switchable voicing option, again the


remote jack can be used to trigger this option.
omni you press the System, Edit or Quit keys.
Use the ‘Up’ key to change the selection to ‘On ’
When you switch the JFX-1 on for the first time, (a slight click may be heard from inside the JFX-1).
Use the ‘Up’ key to scroll through the MIDI

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the remote jack will automatically be in the off setting Press the ‘Store’ key to retain the remote Store channels 01 - 16 and the ‘Down’ key to scroll
on all programs, so should therefore be considered for selection in the memory. back again.
storage as part of your normal programming
procedure. Now whenever you select that program the channel This is a global function, therefore will not need
on your amp or combo will change accordingly, to be stored.
When you reach a program for which you want to provided that the remote jack was left in the ‘Off’
access the remote jack. System position on the previous program selection.
Press the ‘System’ key.

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WARNING : Receiving a MIDI dump will re-


For live performance it can be beneficial to be each mode If you have access to a data filer, sequencer or write all your existing program and mapping data - if
able to adjust certain program parameters remotely The following list displays which parameters are other external MIDI storage device you may wish to you are unsure that the data you are loading is
via a pitch wheel or expression pedal. available for continuous control in each mode, gives down load the programmed data from your JFX-1 correct make a back-up of your current data before
you their value plus the abbreviated form and order using the System Exclusive Back-up. You could also re-loading. The JFX-1 will only receive a data re-
Each of the 127 programs in the JFX-1 can have
in which they appear on the LCD display. use the ‘Back-up’ function to transfer data between load with the System Exclusive ENABLED.
up to four parameters assigned for continuous
two JFX-1 units. When you start re-loading, the JFX-1 will
control. Each effects mode features a selection of
assignable parameters from which you can choose You would need to connect a standard MIDI automatically default to the System Exclusive in
the most useful for your needs (see 12.6 for listing of cable from the MIDI OUT of the JFX-1 to the MIDI progress display.
Parameter Name Value Abb. Description
MIDI controller parameters available for each mode). IN of the receiving device. The Display shows:
System

To program the MIDI controllers you System Direct Level 00 - 99 direct lvl Press the ‘System’ key to get into the System
must first enter the system menu by pressing menu. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
Effect Level 00 - 99 effect lvl IN PROGRESS 000
the ‘System’ key.


Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it
Speed 0-9 speed

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Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor rests under MIDI.
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Chorus Only
until it rest under MIDI. The three digits will automatically progress in
Depth 00 - 99 depth Press the ‘System’ key a further five times to System sequence up to ‘111’ until the re-load is complete.
Press the ‘System’ key four times to take Resonance 00 - 99 resonance take you into the System Exclusive Back-up
you through the MIDI channel, Input
System
display. The Display shows:
mapping and Output mapping selections. Filter 0- 9 filter
The Display shows: SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
The Display shows: Ducking 00 - 99 ducking
BACKUP ‘^’
Remote Jack on / off remote SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
MIDI CONTROLLERS BACKUP ‘^’ If there is an error in the MIDI data, The JFX-1
1 : off : direct lvl will abandon the load.


Direct Level 00 - 99 direct lvl
Press the ‘Up’ key to start the back-up.
Multi Tap

Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys to select The Display shows:
Effect Level 00 - 99 effect lvl The Display shows:

the internal number of the parameter to be


controlled (1 -4). Remote Jack on / off remote SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE
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SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE

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** ERROR **
Data
2
Use the Data Control ❷ to select the IN PROGRESS 000
external MIDI controller number (off and Direct Level 00 - 99 direct lvl
000 - 121). In this instance you could try the re-load again,
Effect Level 00 - 99 effect lvl The three digits at the end of the display will the error could be due to a file corruption or a faulty
Delay only

Note : The JFX-1 leaves the factory with all the automatically scroll through until they reach ‘111’ cable.
Delay Time * 0000 - 1660ms dly time
MIDI control numbers in the ‘Off’ position. which completes the back-up.
Data Feedback * 00 - 99 feedback
Use Data Control ❸ to select the 3 The display reverts to the System Exclusive 12. 8 - Battery Level
individual parameter to be controlled. Remote Jack on / off remote Back-up mode. The final function of the System menu is to
Note : In certain effects modes there are provide an indication of the internal battery power
a greater number of parameters available Direct Level 00 - 99 direct lvl Reloading the Memory level.
Data
than the four allocated to each program. In
Reverb Only

3
To reload the stored information from an external The battery should provide sufficient power to
this case you should scroll through using Effect Level 00 - 99 effect lvl
MIDI device you should connect the MIDI OUT of maintain the memory for a number of years but the
Data Control ❸ before making your Decay Time 00 - 99 decay the transmitting device to the MIDI IN of the JFX-1. level should be checked periodically as follows.
selection.

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System
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Remote on / off remote Press the ‘System’ key to get into the System System
Press the ‘System’ key to enter the System menu.
Finally you will need to store the selected MIDI menu.
Controllers for the individual program by Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it rests


Store
Use the ‘Up’ key to move the cursor until it under BAT.


pressing the ‘Store’ key. Direct Level 00 - 99 direct lvl
rests under MIDI.
The Display shows: Effect Level 00 - 99 effect lvl Press the ‘System’ key to display the battery
Use the ‘System’ key to scroll through the other System level. System

Chorus Level 00 - 99 chorus lvl MIDI functions until the 6th selection is made.
STORE PROGRAM The Display shows:
AT 000 Delay Level 00 - 99 delay lvl The Display shows:
Multi-Effect

Reverb Level 00 - 99 reverb lvl BATTERY LEVEL


If you are happy with the location displayed press SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE OK [ ********** ]
‘Store’ again to complete the process. Delay Time 000 - 739 dly time DISABLE


Store

Feedback 00 - 99 feedback When the battery level becomes low-


Use the ‘Up’ key to ENABLE the System

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The Display shows:
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Chorus Depth 00 - 99 chrs depth Exclusive and the ‘Down’ key to DISABLE it.
Reverb Decay 00 - 99 rvb decay Note : The JFX-1 is factory set with the BATTERY LEVEL
system exclusive DISABLED. It is a wise low [ **** ]
Remote Jack on / off remote
precaution to ensure that the system is returned to the
* Mono Only DISABLED mode after information has been down You should now make arrangements to return the
loaded JFX-1 to your nearest authorised service centre for
battery replacement and also back-up your programs.

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Section 13 - Section 15 - Factory Pre-Sets Section 16 -


Re-Initialising the JFX-1 MIDI Implementation Chart
If at any time you wish to restore the programmed Program No. Name

information within the JFX-1 to the same condition in


which it left the factory it is possible to re-initialise it. 000 BYPASS Function Transmitted Recognised Remarks
001 concert hall
There are two types of re-initialisation:
002 bright plate Basic Default 1 Omni Memorised
1. For all 127 programs where the 50 factory pre- Channel Altered 1 - 16 1 - 16
003 dark plate
sets would be restored to their original format and the
remaining programs are completely cleared. 004 live room Default x Mode 1
005 chs - dly - rev 1 Mode Message x x
2. Restoring the first 50 factory pre-sets without Altered x x
006 chs - dly - rev 2
affecting data programmed into programs 50 - 127.

FRENCH
FRENCH

007 st - chorus
Warning : As re-initialisation clears all custom Note x x
008 st - flange Number True Voice x x
programmed information you must make a back-up or 009 ping - pong 1
written note of any program information you wish to
010 ping - pong 2 Velocity Note ON x x
keep. Note OFF x x
011 ping - pong 3
To restore programs 00 - 49 (leaving programs 50 -
012 chs - rev 1
127 untouched). After Key’s x x
013 chs - rev 2 Touch Channels x x
Press the ‘Store’ button as you switch the power 014 chs - rev 3
on. Power
Store
015 space echo -1 Pitch Bender x x
016 space echo -2
Control Change x 0
017 multi - tap 1
018 multi - tap 2
GERMAN

To re-initialise the whole system including re- Program 0 - 127 0 - 127 Input / Output

GERMAN
storing the 50 factory pre-set programs, clearing the 019 multi - tap 3 Change True 0 - 127 0 - 127 Mapping Programmable
remaining memories and re-setting the mapping table. 020 multi - tap 4
021 garage System Exclusive 0 0 * See Note
Press the ‘Down’ key and ‘Store’ key as you
switch the power on. Power 022 theatre
System : Song Pos x x

Store
023 blues room : Song Sel x x
024 big reverb Common : Tune
The JFX-1 will now have it’s memory configured 025 800 m. sec
to the same specification as that with which it 026 1660 m. sec System : Clock x x
originally left the Marshall factory. Real Time : Commands x x
027 200 - 220 m. sec
028 400 - 420 m. sec
Aux. Messages : Local ON/OFF x x
029 800 - 820 m. sec : All Notes OFF x x
030 st - double Common : Active Sense x x
: Reset x x

SPANISH
SPANISH

031 flange - dly


Section 14 - JFX-1 Specifications 032 flange - echo * Notes System Exclusive Recognised when System Exclusive is enabled.
Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 20 KHz + or - 1dB 033 chorus blues
034 flange blues Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO 0 : Yes
Dynamic Range : 94dB Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No
035 ambience
036 mod - delay
Processing : 24 bit
037 six voice 1
Storage / Converters : 16 bit 038 six voice 2
039 memory man
Input Impedance : 470 K
040 delay duck
Output Impedance : 470 Ohms. 041 metal chorus
042 metal flange

JAPANESE
JAPANESE

043 country slap


044 fade left
045 fade right
046 rhythm tap 1
047 rhythm tap 2
048 chs - rvb - dly 3
049 chs - rvb - dly 4
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