Avid Technology Eleven Rack, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 25
Noise Gate Controls
Each of the amps in Eleven Rack has a Noise
Gate, which can be used to suppress noise com-
ing from the instrument before the signal
reaches the amp model. Noise can be especially
problematic when boosted heavily at high-gain
settings. Its controls are:
Noise Gate Lets you set the threshold of the
Noise Gate. Adjust this control until you find a
good balance between effective gating and cut-
ting off the signal prematurely on sustained
notes.
Rel Sets the release time for the envelope that
runs the Noise Gate. A longer release time can
sound more natural, while a shorter release can
help to rein in a really noisy signal.
Amp Output
The amp models in Eleven Rack are so faithful to
the classics they’re based on that the output
level can increase significantly as the preamp,
volume or master controls are cranked. Also,
from one amp the next, output levels will vary
depending on their design.
The OUTPUT control lets you compensate for
those differences with no coloration added to
the tone you’re getting.
Bypass
The Bypass control toggles the amp simulation
on and off, leaving any effects in the Rig un-
changed.
The Speaker Cabinets
This section describes all of the emulated
speaker cabinets available in Eleven Rack.
1x12 Black Lux
This cab model is based on the original speaker
and cabinet that match the Lux Vibrato and Lux
Normal amp models. With a single 12-inch ce-
ramic speaker in an open back cabinet, it offers a
bright, warm, dynamic sound.
1x12 Tweed Lux
This cab model is based on the original speaker
and cabinet that match the Tweed Lux amp
model. With a single 12-inch alnico speaker in
an open-back cabinet, it offers mellow, sweet
warm tones with a hint of vintage grit.
2x12 AC Blue
This cab model is based on the original speakers
and cabinet that match the AC Hi Boost amp
model. With two British ceramic 12-inch speak-
ers in an open-back cabinet, it offers chimey,
mid-focused tones.
2x12 Black Duo
This cab model is based on the original speakers
and cabinet that match the Black Duo amp
model. With two ceramic 12-inch speakers in an
open-back cabinet, it offers bright, full-range
tones.
The Noise Gate remains usable even when
the amp model has been bypassed.
The amp output volume can also be ac-
cessed in Rig View, by selecting AMP and
manipulating the Amp Out Vol Control
knob.
The Cab page in Rig View