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I know i could replace it easily, but that would be admitting defeat since my mod will allow operation without a battery. I used the same tubes and settings and the tone on the first version is a lot thicker and warmer. Ada mp1 schematics service manual download, schematics. Do you intend on creating a software for the ada mp 1 preamp. Ive used my ada mp 1 preamp since 1993 in cover bands that ive worked with. I have one coming my way that id like to boost with a ts808 and ts9 this is for an extreme metal, thrash, technical metal to. These can be loaded at one time, or they can be brought into the mp 1 s working register one at a time level 2 software. Troy and leon pull some tones with an original ada mp 1.
Im sure the people over there would find your program quite useful. Since ive got 2 mp 1 s one on the bench and one in the rack, ill probably put the mod in both so i can test it. Mp1 classic mp2 viper combo microtube 200 microfet mxc. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Ada mp1 patch editor originalclassic booleaneffect. The new ada mp 1 channel is a pedal version of the renowned mp 1 rack mount guitar preamp. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. If so, i would be very interested in what you can come up with. The mp 1 is shipped from the factory with a onetoone mapping assignment, i.
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The only tools you will need to install your prom update are. Channel uses the same vacuum tube design of the rack. I have recently sold my almost mint condition ada mp 1 2. View and download ada mp1 classic owners manual online.
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