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MIDI AUDIO ROUTER & SWITCHER - VERS. 4.0

LS42 is a multiple MIDI switcher which incorporates the functions of 4 audio loopers (suitable for pedal effects commutation) and
2 pure switches for the on/off management of remote control devices (for example the change of amplifiers channel, multieffects by-pass etc.)
LS42 functioning principle is based on the use of ADVANCETUBETECH exclusive technology which permits a SOFT function
absolutely “click-less” during commutation: this guarantees an absolute
TRUEBYPASS transparency, thanks to the use of very high quality
passive components (such as ampoule REED relays and resistors) as regard the circuits crossed by audio signal.

SOFT FUNCTION
LS42 soft function, selectable and memorizable independently on each memory location, permits to carry out soft commutations, without
any kind of insertion noise (click). This action, besides the absolute silent commutation, inserts and disconnects the device managed through
a short ascent/descent gradual slope (70/100mS) which creates a “cross-fade” effect, making the input of the selected loop more pleasant
(for example the connection of a pedal effect).

MIDI MANAGEMENT
LS42 is managed via MIDI through a pedal, a sequencer or any MIDI device able to send messages
of
PROGRAM CHANGE / CONTROL CHANGE according to standard MIDI.
It consist of one MIDI IN and one MIDI THRU and, thanks to the 7 poles connector, can be powered through phantom power.
Memorization on 128 memory locations.
Programming of MIDI receiving channel for PROGRAM CHANGE ( from 1 to 16 or OMNI ).
Programming of MIDI receiving channel for CONTROL CHANGE
on channels 15 (no-soft) or 16 (soft).

CASCADE CONNECTION
It is possible to connect more than one LS42 by MIDI IN and THRU connections for example for the management of a pedal effects set
composed by more than 4 elements.
As regard PROGRAM CHANGE there are no limits in choosing numbers for cascade connection.
As regard CONTROL CHANGE there is a limit of 4 units.

FRONT

 

The push buttons and leds placed on the front panel permit an easy programmation of the tool on 128 memory locations.MIDI setup allows to choose the reception channel (from 01 to 16) or the OMNI mode.
It is possible to set out the SOFT or
NO-SOFT mode independently from each one of the 4 loops.

BACK

On the back side, the arrows route indicates the chain of the 4 loops.
Each one of the 4 SEND outputs has a microswitch able to run the earth connection.
Other 2 microswitches run the connection of the audio earth and of the digital earth (dgt) to the metallic chassis.

These particular switches managing the earth connections, permit to solve the typical drawbacks of complex connections such as buzzing and
noises which are mostly caused by the earth loops.
LS42 has, besides a socket for the external power supply, 7 poles MIDI connectors for phantom power supply.


Connection
LS42 typical configuration is suitable to drive 4 pedals and one head.The blue arrows indicate the route for audio signal: it starts from the guitar, comes into LS42 INPUT, goes through LOOP1, LOOP2 , LOOP3 , LOOP4 ,permitting the possible insertion of 4 pedal effects and goes out from OUTPUT to go the amplifier. The yellow arrows indicate the route for the connection of the two switches: in this case they control a head (for example the channel change clean/lead and the reverb activation).
The violet arrow indicates the MIDI connection which, in this example, regards only a MIDI pedal but, through the output MIDI THRU, could be expanded also to further MIDI devices.


LS42 is the first product of a series characterized by a modular and versatile use, combined with RP2 RACKMOUNT, optional accessory available on Advancetubetech catalogue.
Beside, the three possible mounting solutions:

A) Single, on a floor, placed on the back of a rack, fixed on the back of an amplifier...

B) Single, mounted with RP2 :
the empty section is closed by a back panel supplied in the
RP2 package .

C) Double, mounted with RP2 .



Technical characteristics

dimensions: 210 x 100 x 44
weight: g 650
power supply: 9Vcc 500mA / standard coaxial socket 2,5mm
audio connections: standard jack 1/4"
MIDI connections: standard DIN 7poles


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