REVV 7-40w MKII User manual

Owner’s Manual
Generator
7-40w
MKII

Congratulations and welcome to the Revv family!
The Generator guitar amplifier is our way of taking
modern guitar amplification and giving it a new defi-
nition! One that brings monstrous tone and control
together into one design that meets the needs of
guitar players today! Tube technology is not new, but
consider it improved in your new amplifier as you
find your tone and end the search for the holy grail
of amplifiers right here in your new Generator!
We know that with time your musical vision will
expand, so we have made it our mission to give you
the tools you need all in one amplifier. From beau-
tiful cleans to high gain lead tone, modern control
of functions in a state of the art interface, and the
flexibility of channels to hold your favorite combi-
nations, this amplifier will satisfy your needs as a
professional player.
Thank you for choosing the Revv Generator and
allowing us to share this state of the art guitar am-
plifier with you. We know you will love it and the way
it dynamically responds to your playing technique
and style, just like an amplifier should!
welcome

Revv Owner’s Manual
contents
1.1 Warranty
1.2 Safety Instructions & Warnings
1.3 Set up & Power up
Front Panel Layout
2.1 Input
2.2 Channel One (Clean)
2.3 Channel One (Crunch)
2.4 Channel Two
2.5 Standby & Power Switches
Rear Panel Layout
3.1 Main Power Connection
3.2 Main & HT Fuses
3.3 Bias Test Points
3.4 Power Tube Fuses
3.5 Speaker Jacks
3.6 FX Loop Connections
3.7 Foot Switch Connection
3.8 MIDI IN & Cab Lighting
Connections
Serial Effects Loop
4.1 SEND Level Control
4.2 FX Loop In/Out
4.3 FX Loop Hook up
4.4 Volume Boost Control
Tubes & Bias
5.1 Power Tubes
5.2 Preamp Tubes
5.3 Power Tube Bias
Foot Switch
6.1 Hook Up
6.2 Control Mode
6.3 Preset Mode
6.4 Switching Between Modes
6.5 FX Loop & Preset Mode
6.6 Mute & the Foot Switch
6.7 Memory Reset
MIDI
7.1 Omni Mode
7.2 MIDI Channel Setting
7.3 MIDI Program Change
7.4 MIDI Controllable Functions
7.5 Continuous Controller
Commands (CC)
1.0

Revv Generator 7-40w
warranty
This Revv Amplification Inc. product is warranted against manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase to
the original owner. Tubes and fuses however will be warranted for ninety (90) days
from date of purchase of the product to the original owner. Input Jacks, connectors
and control switches will be warrantied for one (1) year. The warranty starts on the
date of purchase by the original owner. This warranty is subject to the obligations
and exclusions listed below.
Exclusions:
Product that has been altered or are
missing serial numbers will not be
covered. Items that were damaged while
being shipped to or from Revv Ampli-
fication Inc. will not be covered by this
warranty. This warranty shall not apply
to repair or replacements necessitat-
ed by any cause beyond the control of
Revv Amplification Inc. including, but
not limited to, any malfunction, defects,
or failure caused by or resulting from
unauthorized service or parts, damaged
or broken tubes, improper maintenance,
incorrect line voltages, liquid damag-
es, modification or repair by the user,
misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, or
fire. Revv Amplification inc. does not
authorize any party to assume for it any
other obligation or liability. In no event
shall Revv Amplification Inc. be liable
for any damages arising from the use of
this product, or for any delay in the per-
formance of this warranty due to causes
beyond our control.
Obligations:
This warranty will be honored with
original proof of purchase to the orig-
inal owner only. Warranty work must
be authorized by Revv Amplification
inc. in advance. All freight and duty (If
applicable) is to be prepaid to and from
Revv Amplification inc. of all products
that requires and has been approved
for warranty work. Revv Amplification
inc. is not liable for any freight and or
duty (if applicable) charges.
1.1

Revv Owner’s Manual
safety instructions
& warnings
Please read, understand and follow all safety instructions in this manual, as well
as those on the rear panel of the amplifier. These instructions and warnings must
be followed for your safety, and also to ensure that the amplifier will serve you
for many years. Please use common sense when operating, this is a professional
instrument designed for electric guitar amplification, and should only be used with
electric guitar signals.
• Do not store or operate the amplifier
in damp/wet areas.
• Do not keep items that contain liquid
on or near the amplifier.
• Allow for 4-6 inches of space around
the unit when operating. This unit
produces heat and should be kept
away from flammable items/objects.
• Never obstruct the top heat vent when
the unit is powered on.
• Do not expose the amplifier to high
temperature, keep away from radi-
ators or heat producing/supplying
items.
• Be sure to connect to an AC power sup-
ply that meets the power supply specifi-
cations listed on the rear of the unit.
• Do not use an AC power cord that
is damaged, has been pinched or is
missing prongs.
• This amplifier must be properly
grounded to local standards when
being operated. Do not use 2 pole
extension or power cords to supply
power to this amplifier.
• Remove the AC power cord from the
amplifier when changing tubes, fuses
or when moving the amplifier. Always
replace fuses with the correct type
and rating. Always remove AC power
cord when removing chassis.
• The AC power cord should be re-
moved from the outlet when left
unused for long periods or when there
is risk of electrical storms.
• No user serviceable parts inside, all
service should be done by qualified
personnel only.
• Always make certain the proper load
is connected to the amplifier before
operating. Always make connections
to the amplifier with the power off.
• Your amplifier is designed to produce
high volume/sound pressure levels.
Long term exposure to these levels
can damage your hearing. Please use
hearing protection when exposed to
these levels for extended periods to
prevent loss of hearing or hearing
damage.
• Keep away from children.
1.2

Revv Generator 7-40w1.3
set up & power up
It is very important to place the amplifi-
er in a dry location that provides 4-6” of
space between the rear of the amplifier
and anything in the area that has been
designated for the amplifier. Tubes
produce heat, and anything flammable
should be kept away. Verify that the top
heat vent is free from obstruction so
that the heat produced by the tubes can
escape from the interior of the amplifier.
Now have a quick look at the tubes and
make sure they are all seated in their
sockets. Look good? We are ready to
move on!
First, make sure that the power and
standby switches are in the off (down)
positions. Connect the amplifier to a
speaker cabinet using a good quality
speaker cable and making sure to use
the correct speaker jack to support the
speaker cabinet impedance (See 3.5).
Next, connect the AC power cord to the
amplifier Mains connector on the rear of
the amplifier and then to an AC outlet.
At this point, all other peripherals can
be connected to the amplifier as well:
Foot Switch (See 3.7)
FX Loop (See section 4 )
Guitar and Cable (See 2.1)
MIDI (See section 7)
Note: A good quality, shielded instrument
cable is recommended for guitar input
as well as FX loop connections to prevent
unwanted noise. Cables can color the
sound of a guitars signal, and sometimes
trying different cable lengths, can provide
a desired sound.
Once all your connections are made,
move the power switch to the On po-
sition and give the tubes at least one
minute to warm up. Now is a great time
to begin setting all controls while we
wait. We recommend setting the master
volume, channel level and gain controls
to the lowest setting or zero (fully count-
er clockwise) and all treble, mid and
bass controls to the 12 o’clock positions
to begin. Set the bright and contour
switches to the down position, the
standby switch to the Revv (up) position
and you are ready to begin exploring!
Note: Upon power up, you will have
noticed that all channel LED’s light up
for a couple of seconds and then only the
Channel 1 LED remains lit. This is normal
as the amp does a start up sequence at
power up then arms channel one to begin.

Revv Owner’s Manual2.0
2.1
front panel layout
Input
¼” Instrument cable input.
Active Input – The active input jack is
to be used with guitars that have active
pickups and work better with lower
impedance than a guitar with passive
pickups. Because active pickups don’t
require high impedance and usually
provide a stronger signal out, this jack
provides the proper circuit in order to
keep the tone of the amp articulate
and preventing unwanted compression
and noise.
Passive Input – The passive input jack is
to be used with guitars that have passive
pickups and require high impedance for
proper signal transfer. This jack is de-
signed to get the strongest signal from a
passive pickup to the first tube stage.
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Revv Generator 7-40w2.1
2.2
Channel One (Clean)
Selected by: pushing the designated
front panel momentary toggle switch
up until the LED is blue, or foot switch
button #1 on the optional foot controller.
Channel One is equipped with a treble,
mid, bass and volume control. The pas-
sive EQ controls have a large range for
all different clean variations and should
be adjusted a little at a time while
experimenting with different sounds.
Channel one is equipped with a wattage
selector switch that allows for operation
in 7 watts, or 40 watts power output.
This switch sets the power for channel
one only, and can be handy when setting
the amount of power tube break up you
want without the total volume becoming
too loud. This can get you to a more
aggressive clean sound and will respond
differently than the higher power setting
to give you many different clean tone
options from the channel one clean
setting.
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ON
CH 1
C N/ C N
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CH 2
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Revv Owner’s Manual2.3
2.4
Channel One (Crunch)
Selected by: pushing the designated
front panel momentary toggle switch
up until the LED is Red or foot switch
button #1 on the optional foot controller.
Channel Two is equipped with a gain,
treble, mid, bass and volume control as
well as a bright switch. The gain control
on channel one is active in crunch mode
only and will take you from a level above
clean at its lowest setting, to an old
school medium gain crunch at full throt-
tle. The definition of the channel is then
complimented by an array of different
sounds and settings once the passive
EQ controls are adjusted to taste. But as
always, adjustments should be made a
little at a time as the range of control is
very broad. Experimentation will expose
many different combinations of great
crunch tone. Throw the bright switch on
and you have all you need to find your
favorite combination of low to medium
gain tones in one channel! As with the
clean setting, here the wattage selector
switch can then be used to fine many
more tones locked within the 2 different
power settings to enable power tube
break up and character to add to the
tone. Adjust to taste as this will really
add to the versatility of this channels
crunch mode.
Channel Two
Selected by: pushing the designated
front panel momentary toggle switch
down, or foot switch button #2 on the
optional foot switch.
Channel Two is equipped with a gain,
treble, mid, bass and level control as
well as aggression, bright, fat and con-
tour switches. The amount of gain from
the channel can be selected by the re-
lationship between the gain control and
aggression switch. There are 3 levels
of use from the aggression switch that
shifts up the amount of gain, as well as
the saturation and frequency spectrum.
The range of the gain control itself in ei-
ther of the 3 aggression settings is fully
useable and will then dial in the amount
of gain desired from the aggression set-
ting selected. The relationship between
the aggression switch and gain control
will provide anything from a lower gain
rock tone to a saturated metal or lead
tone but still remain super articulate
and well defined.
The EQ controls on this channel are
very broad and a little adjustment at a
time is suggested when experimenting.
The range is large and the channel has
been voiced to provide a huge frequency
spectrum so as to make sure nothing is
left out, but still remain very tight in the
bottom end and not too harsh at higher
frequencies. The midrange bite is very
much present and the amount of cut
can be easily tailored with use of the EQ
controls and contour switch.
The bright and fat switches accentuate
the EQ settings and give the channel
more voice options. They do as they are
described and really give the channel
the added versatility that it was de-
signed for without compromising the
channels character. These switches are
foot switch preset saveable.
The contour switch shifts the upper
frequencies and changes the voice from
that of a darker focused voice to a more

Revv Generator 7-40w2.4
2.5
Standby & Power Switches
The power and standby switches give
the amp power from the mains, as well
as high voltage through the circuit. First
turn on the power switch and wait a
minute to allow the tubes to warm up.
Turn on the standby switch to the Revv
position once you are ready to play.
Note: NEVER power up the amplifier with-
out the proper speaker load connected!
open and bright voice that becomes pro-
jected and is almost 3 dimensional.
The aggression setting can be toggled
via the optional4 button foot switch
controller for on the fly gain changing,
as well, the functions from this channel
can be saved to the preset banks on the
optional foot switch controller for quick
change amp settings.
Just like channel one, the power selec-
tor switch on channel two is channel
specific and will unlock many more tone
options and power levels when used.
Choose between 7 and 40 watts and
then dial in your channel to taste.

Revv Owner’s Manual3.0
3.1
3.2
rear panel layout
Main Power Connection
When plugging the amplifier into the
mains A/C wall receptacle, always make
sure the amplifier power and standby
switches are in the off position. The
required voltage and fuse ratings are
marked on the amplifier, verify that they
are correct before plugging it in.
Main & HT Fuses
The mains fuse and HT fuse are in place
to protect you and the amplifier from
overload conditions. Always replace
them with the same type and rating
only! Always unplug the amplifier from
the mains before replacing the fuses.
Fuse requirements are marked on the
rear panel of the amplifier.
MAINS
SE
HT
T1A
100V / T2A
120V / T2A
230V / T1A
240V / T1A
BIAS
FOOTSWITCH
Model # PC1G740
Serial #
SEND
LEVEL
FX LOOP
SPEAKER CAB LIGHTING
CAUTION: Setting incorrectly
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IMPEDANCE
GND
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V1/V3V2/V4
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3.3
Bias Test Points
The amplifier is designed to allow the
user to set the bias of the 6V6GT power
tubes without taking the chassis out of
the head shell. Each pair of power tubes
needs to be set according to the recom-
mended bias setting per pair. (See 5.3)

Revv Generator 7-40w3.2
3.4
3.5
Power Tube Fault Fuses
The power tubes are fused in pairs.
Should a power tube fail, the fuse will
blow and take the pair of power tubes
out of service. This has the benefit of
protecting the amplifier, but also allows
for playability, so as to allow the user
to finish the gig on the remaining pair.
The volume and tone will change but
the show will go on.
Note: Should the amp be run with 2 power
tubes removed from service (Bad or blown
fuse), in order to get the same tone as 4
tubes, the amp should be run with an im-
pedance setting of half the speaker cabinet
rating. For example, if the speaker cabinet
is 8 ohms, set the amplifier to 4 ohms, and
if the speaker cabinet is 16 ohms, set the
amplifier to 8 ohms. This will improve tone
and run the tubes more comfortably when
2 are taken out of the mix!
MAINS
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HT
T1A
100V / T2A
120V / T2A
230V / T1A
240V / T1A
BIAS
FOOTSWITC
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Model # PC1G740
Serial #
SEND
LEVEL
FX LOOP
SPEAKER CAB LIGHTING
CAUTION: Setting incorrectly
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IMPEDANCE
GND
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V1/V3 T.25A V2/V4
V1/V3V2/V4
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Impedance & Speaker Jacks
The amplifier must always be connected
to a speaker cabinet or load when it is
powered up. The Generator amplifier
can be used with cabinets that provide
a load of 4, 8 and 16 ohms. Because the
amplifier provides 2 speaker jacks, it
can also power 2 cabinets directly from
the amplifier, but the impedance will
need to be set correctly.
Most set ups are simple - find and
recognize the cabinet or speaker imped-

Revv Owner’s Manual3.5
3.6
FX Loop Connections
The FX loop connections are to be
hooked up to external pedals or effects
units. The Send level will supply the
signal required and needs to be set
accordingly with the send level control.
(See 4.1)
3.7
Foot Switch Connection
The provided foot control cable allows
for the 4 button foot controller to be
used with the amplifier. (See Section 6)
3.8
MIDI IN & Cab Lighting Connections
The Generator amplifier supports MIDI
control and CC commands. To control
the amplifier via MIDI commands or CC
commands, use the MIDI IN jack to con-
nect to an external device. (See Sec.7)
The Cab lighting jack is used to light up
a REVV speaker cabinet. The supplied 4
Pin DIN cable is to be used to connect
the Revv speaker cabinet to the Gen-
erator Amplifier. Plug one end of the
4 Pin DIN cable into the Cab Lighting
connector on the back of a Revv speaker
cabinet, and the other end into the Cab
Lighting connector on the back of the
Generator amplifier.
Note: Using the Cab Lighting connection
for anything other than a Revv speaker
cabinet may cause damage to the amplifier.
Use this connection for Revv cabinets only!
ance and plug it in to the speaker jack
on the amp rated for that impedance
load! But when it comes to adding more
cabinets to the rig, then you need to
set the impedance correctly to prevent
damage. Most rigs don’t usually run
with more than 2 cabinets so we won’t
go beyond 2 cabinets here.
Some examples:
2 – 8 ohm cabinets would be a total of 4
ohms when run in parallel. So in this sce-
nario, the 2 – 4 ohm speaker jacks would
be used on the back of the amplifier.
2 – 16 ohm cabinets would be a total of 8
ohms when run in parallel. So in this sce-
nario, the 2 – 8 ohm speaker jacks would
be used on the back of the amplifier.
2 - 4 ohm cabinets cannot be run in par-
allel with this amplifier. This will cause
damage.
Note: No damage will result when running
the amplifier set at a lower impedance
(Ex: 4 ohms) into a cabinet rated at a high-
er impedance (Ex: 8 Ohms). But running it
the other way around will possibly cause
damage to the output transformer or
other components and it is suggested that
the amplifier never be run into a lower
load than what the amplifier impedance
switch is set at when hooking up speakers
in different configurations.

Revv Generator 7-40w4.0
4.1
SEND Level Control
Some effects units have meters on them
to show you what level of signal they are
receiving and some do not. For those
that do not have them, simply turn the
send level control up until you are happy
with the volume, or until your effects
begin clipping, in which case you are
driving them too hard and have found
your maximum setting.
4.2
FX Loop In/Out
The FX loop has been designed to be in
the signal path by default. If the optional
4 button foot controller is not being
used with the amplifier, then the FX loop
remains set to the IN condition waiting
for FX units and pedals to be plugged in
and used normally. If the FX loop is not
being used then there is no need to do
anything further as it is designed to sit
idle adding nothing to the instrument
signal travelling through the amp.
If the optional 4-button foot controller is
being used with the amplifier, as well as
FX units and pedals, then the FX loop can
be taken IN and OUT of the signal path by
pressing button three on the foot switch.
This allows you to put in effects and take
them out of your sound with the press
of one button quickly, on the fly, with the
foot control. The switchable FX loop can
also be saved to the preset banks when
programming your amplifier settings for
one button control of your amplifier.
Note: The foot controller FX loop LED
will be illuminated when the FX loop is
IN (effects are part of your sound) and off
when the FX loop has been taken out of
the signal path (effects are taken out of
your sound).
serial effects loop
The effects loop has been designed to allow it to be foot switchable and preset save-
able with the foot controller. It is designed to be of the highest quality possible and
is completely transparent. It is tube driven/buffered and has a low output imped-
ance to prevent lost signal or poor quality signal transfer.
If the FX Loop is not being used at all, it can also be used as a Volume Boost when
the 4 button controller is connected. (See 4.4)

Revv Owner’s Manual4.3
FX Loop Hook up
Let’s go through it step by step, just in
case you have never used an effects loop
and don’t know how to hook it up.
First, you need to hook up your effects
units to the Generator 7-40. The send
jack will need to be connected to the
input or in jack on your effects unit. The
out jack on the effects unit (or last pedal
in your chain) will then connect back to
the return jack on the amp.
Next, turn on the amp and turn the FX
loop send level control up slowly as
you play your guitar. Once your desired
signal has been found, your done!
Note: If you are using the optional 4
button foot controller, the FX loop must be
activated in order to switch it On and OFF.
In order to do this, you must press the FX
Loop Button on the controller after power-
ing up the amplifier. The LED will quickly
flash after you press the button to signify
that it is active and ready to go.
5.1
tubes & bias
Power Tubes
The Generator 7-40 has been designed
to use 6V6GT power tubes in the power
section, and it is recommended that
Revv brand 6V6GT power tubes be used
whenever replacement is necessary for
optimal performance.
4.4
Volume Boost Control
If you do not use the FX Loop on the
amplifier and own the 4 button foot
controller, the FX Loop can then be used
as a volume boost for soloing.
In order to set up the FX loop as a
volume boost control, press the FX Loop
button on the4 button foot controller to
activate the FX Loop. The FX Loop LED
will flash (Activate) and then remain ON.
This will be your boosted volume.
Press the FX Loop button again to turn
the LED Off. This will be your regular
playing volume which can be set with
the send level control on the rear of
the amplifier. Once you have set your
volume level with the send control, you
can then use the FX Loop button on the
4 button foot controller to boost your
volume between regular volume (FX
Loop LED OFF) and boosted volume (FX
Loop LED ON). Adjust the send level
control on the rear of the amplifier to
get your preferred volume boost and you
are ready to go!

Revv Generator 7-40w5.2
5.3
Preamp Tubes
The Generator amplifier uses 12AX7
preamp tubes in tube positions V1 V2 V3
and V5. A 12AU7 preamp tube is used
in the V4 position for the FX Loop and
only a 12AU7 tube should be used in
this socket. Preamp tubes do not need
to be biased and usually have a long life
unlike power tubes, but it is possible for
a preamp tube to become faulty at any
stage of its rated lifespan.
Power Tube Bias
The power tubes can be biased without
taking the chassis out of the wood head
shell. You will need a voltmeter or digital
multi meter set to the lowest DC voltage
range. (Make sure you refer to the me-
ters user manual and are familiar with
the meter).
Note: Use tubes that are matched! At the
very least, 2 matched pairs can be used,
but it is recommended that a matched
Revv brand quad of 6V6GT tubes be used
when replacing the power tubes.
Note: While the bias setting of the power
tubes has been made user friendly, we
do not expect everyone to be experienced
enough to perform the procedure and we
strongly recommend that it be completed
by an experienced technician to prevent
damage to the amplifier or power tubes.
To prepare:
1) Remove the rear baffle cover from
the rear of the amplifier and expose
the tubes and bias trimmers. If you are
replacing tubes, do so now with the
power off and the amplifier unplugged
from the main power receptacle. A new
matched quad of Revv brand 6V6GT
tubes is recommended.
2) Next unlock the bias trimmers by
turning the nut counter clockwise
and then turn the trimmers down by
turning the trimmer shaft with a small
screwdriver in the counter clockwise
direction. If any fuses had blown, make
sure to replace them as well.
3) Now plug the amplifier in to the main
power receptacle, make sure the am-
plifier is plugged into a load or speaker
cabinet, unplug any guitar cables from
the inputs and turn on the main power.
Let the tubes warm up for one minute
4) Once the tubes are warmed up, turn
down the master volume controls to zero
and turn on standby to the Revv position.
Set the bias:
1) Place the black lead from your meter
into the black bias test point on the am-
plifier and the red lead into the red bias
test point (The red test point on the left
is for V1 and V3 tubes, red test point on
the right is for V2 and V4 tubes).
2) Refer to the chart below for bias set
points for the tubes being used and
slowly turn the trimmer in the clockwise
direction until the value is reached.
3) Next, place the red lead into the other
red bias test point and repeat step 2 for
the other set of tubes.
4) Re check the settings of each bias
test point and make any further adjust-
ments as required.
5) Once the bias is set at the required
settings, lock down the trimmer lock
nuts by turning the nuts clockwise while
holding the trimmer shaft with a screw
driver so as not to lose the setting. Do
not over tighten the nuts, just snug them.
Once complete, return the rear baffle
panel to the rear of the amp and fasten

Revv Owner’s Manual5.3
foot switch
There are 2 types of foot switches for your 7-40 Generator amplifier, the 1 button
foot switch and the 4 button controller. Because some players do not require the
extensive functions that the 4 button controller offers, the 1 button switch can be
used to simply switch between channel one and two.
For those that can take full advantage of the functions that the 4 button controller
can provide, it is available as an optional upgrade which then unlocks this amplifi-
ers modern switching potential!
The 4 button Foot switch that is used with the Generator is not like most foot
switches. This unit not only controls the amplifiers functions, it can also be used
as a program bank pedal. It has been designed with 2 modes, control (See 6.2) and
Preset (See 6.3) modes.
Note: The foot switch will always be updated should a change be made on the amplifier
front panel.
Note: To switch between modes, press and hold button one for 2 seconds (See 6.4). The
LEDs will all illuminate then switch to the setting in the other mode. All settings will be
retained when switching between modes.
6.1
Hook up
The 4 button Foot controller is connected
to the rear of the amplifier (See 3.7) with
a shielded Ethernet cable and very rigid
connectors. The amplifier and foot switch
it with the screws you removed and you
are done! Bias should be checked after
a few hours of playing to verify it has not
changed too much.
BIAS CHART (Measurements are for two
tubes per bias point)
Note: The leftmost bias trimmer is to set
the bias for tubes V1 and V3, while the
right most trimmer is for V2 and V4.
Note: If you are not able to measure a
voltage reading in one of the red test
jacks, you may have a blown fuse. Power
off the amp and check your fuses. Replace
if necessary. If the fuses continue to blow
after replacement, you may have a bad
tube and replacement is necessary.
Type
6V6GT
Recommended set point
55mV

Revv Generator 7-40w6.1
Control Mode
The foot pedal will always power up in
control mode. This mode works like
most other foot pedals; it simply controls
the functions of the amp. Here is how
the buttons respond in control mode:
Button One – This button has 3 func-
tions, it switches to channel one when
the amp is not in channel one, switches
between clean and crunch when it is in
channel one, and controls the current
mode of the foot controller.
Example:
1. If you are in channel two and push
button one on the controller, it will
switch to channel one and the last set-
ting channel one was set to (Clean
or Crunch).
2. If you are in channel one and push
button one on the controller, it will tog-
gle between Clean and Crunch setting.
3. When the button is held down for 2 sec-
onds, the pedal will switch from control to
preset mode and vice versa (See 6.4).
The button one LED color designation is
as follows in control mode:
Blue: Clean setting.
Red: Crunch setting.
Button Two – This button has 2 func-
tions in control mode, it will switch
to channel two when the amp is not
in channel two, and it will change the
aggression level but only when the amp
is already in channel two.
Note: The foot pedal will not change the
aggression level of channel two unless the
amp is in the channel.
Note: The LED for channel two will
change according to aggression level.
Green is low, Blue is Medium and Red is
high. The last 2 colors match those found
on the amplifier.
Button Three – Button three – This
button toggles the FX loop In/Out. The
FX loop is IN when the LED is illumi-
nated Red and Out when the LED is off.
The LED will flash when the button is
pressed after power up signifying that
the FX Loop has been activated. It will
then either remain Off or On depending
on the state of the FX Loop. If the FX
Loop is not being used for effects, it can
be used as a volume boost for soloing
(See 4.4).
Button Four – This button turns on and
off the mute function. The amp is muted
when the LED is illuminated Red and
not muted when the LED is off.
Note: Bright, fat and contour functions
cannot be changed via the foot switch,
they can be saved to a bank when in Pre-
set mode however.
will work with any Ethernet cable should
you be in a pinch, but the Revv cable is al-
ways recommended for best performance.
The 1 button foot switch plugs into the
¼” jack provided for the foot switch.
It is recommended that the 4 button foot
controller be connected to the amp with
the power off, but should you plug it in
once you have been using the amplifier
for a while, it will power up and auto-
matically set itself to the amps current
settings. So if you have been jamming
for a bit, and have set the amp to your
favorite setting via the front panel but
then decide to plug the pedal in after-
wards, it will update itself automatically!
Upon power up, all LEDs will turn on for
a couple of seconds as it initializes. Once
complete, the foot pedal will set itself to
the amplifiers current configuration.
6.2

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6.4
6.5
Switching Between Modes
The Foot Switch modes can be changed by
holding down button one for two seconds.
FX Loop & Preset Mode
In order to save an FX Loop setting to a
bank in preset mode, the FX Loop button
must be held for 2 seconds. This will
change the FX Loop from IN to OUT or
Preset Mode
When the foot switch is in preset mode,
each button can then be used to save
amp settings, much like a MIDI program
change command. For example, if you
wanted to save an amp setting like: ch2,
aggression: high, bright: on, fat: on, FX
loop: in, contour: on, you could save
this all to one button! Then every time
you want to use this amp configuration,
all you would have to do is press that
one button and the amp would change
to this setting. Each button on the foot
controller can save settings.
Note: When a preset is set into the foot
switch, it will not be lost if power is re-
moved from the amp. The Generator foot
switch has memory and will retain
the settings.
Each button is identical in Preset mode
and will be considered banks. Each bank
can hold an amp preset.
Note: Buttons one, three and four howev-
er, have 2 functions in preset mode. Button
one will switch between the modes (Con-
trol and Preset – See 6.4), button three
will toggle FX loop In and Out and button
four will activate mute in the same way as
in control mode. Holding either button for
2 seconds will activate their other ability,
otherwise simply pushing these buttons
and releasing will toggle the bank preset.
To set a preset to a bank:
1) Put the foot switch in preset mode
and select the bank you want to save to
(Buttons one through four).
2) Set the amplifier to your desired config-
uration from the front panel of the amp.
3) The bank LED on the foot switch you
have selected will begin to blink stating
a change has been made on the front
panel of the amp.
4) Once you’re finished configuring the
amp, simply press the bank button on
the foot switch to save the setting into
that bank and your done. The LED will
stop flashing verifying that the change
has been saved.
Now every time you press that bank but-
ton, the amp will switch to the configu-
ration you saved to it.
Note: Any change made on the front panel
of the amp will result in a bank LED blink-
ing which means that the current bank
setting is different from that of the amps
new configuration. To save the new setting
press the bank button on the foot switch
(blinking LED), or, to reset the configura-
tion and not keep the change, simply press
another bank button and the change will
NOT be saved.