Version 1.1 January 2002
User’s Manual
ENGLISH
V-AMP
®
Page 1: ...Version 1 1 January 2002 User s Manual ENGLISH V AMP ...
Page 2: ...ances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they ar...
Page 3: ...s our philosophy That s because you are the most important member of our team It is your competent proposals for new products that have helped to shape our company and make it a success In return we can guarantee you uncompromising quality excellent sound and technical features at very reasonable price All of this enables you to let loose your creativity without the price getting in the way We re ...
Page 4: ...es to any amp speaker or effects setting V Separate wah wah effect can be controlled manually or via MIDI and is available in addition to any other effects combination V Effective 3 band EQ with amp model dependent characteristics V New presence control adjusts a high frequency filter simulating the negative feedback of tube amps V Extremely low noise S N ratio now 90 dB V Adjustable stereo aux in...
Page 5: ...set 14 3 5 Restoring all factory programmed presets 15 4 AMP SPEAKER SIMULATION 15 4 1 Amp descriptions 15 4 2 Speaker descriptions 17 5 EFFECTS PROCESSOR 18 5 1 Effect descriptions 19 Reverb and delay algorithms 19 Modulation effects 19 Combinations of effect algorithms multi effects programs 19 Special effects 20 5 2 The separate reverb effect 20 6 TUNER 21 6 1 Tuning your guitar 21 6 2 Setting ...
Page 6: ... offers you the maximum number of features in such a compact form that you can set up and pack up in seconds and you can master it with ease The V AMP 2 will still be state of the art years from now because we have equipped it with an EPROM that can be replaced without the slightest difficulty This means that we can keep on working on new algorithms taking your ideas and suggestions into account W...
Page 7: ...o the mains via the power supply unit it is automatically switched on Never connect the V AMP 2 to a power supply unit that is already plugged into the mains Always connect the V AMP 2 to the power suply unit first and then plug it into the mains The MIDI connections IN OUT are for standard DIN connectors Data is transferred at zero potential via an optocoupler Please read chapter 7 INSTALLATION f...
Page 8: ...e arrow keys described in the keys perform the function printed directly above them V A Accesses the MIDI functions Use the arrow keys to set the MIDI channels for transmitting and receiving 1 through 16 V B Selects the DRIVE function This noticably raises distortion and volume Use the arrow keys to switch DRIVE on and off The DRIVE function is wired before the GAIN control While editing the DRIVE...
Page 9: ...ding down the TAP button see tab 5 1 13 The TUNER button is for switching on the tuner In addition this button can also be used to leave the EDIT mode 14 Use the two arrow keys to select a different bank BANK DOWN and BANK UP You can skip banks by holding each of the keys down To activate the EDIT mode press both keys simultaneously If you press one of the keys A E in that mode the arrow keys can ...
Page 10: ... or without speaker simulation or sound control at the V AMP 2 output The effects signal at the output does not necessarily have to be present on both sides either LINE OUT L LINE OUT R Studio 1 S1 V V AMP 2 as practice amp e g with headphones V Recording situation V AMP 2 is connected to stereo line channel on the mixing console Studio 2 S2 Left dry signal only compressor plus auto wah Right with...
Page 11: ...as a tape deck For silent practising plug your headphones into the PHONES jack Use the FS112V footswitch supplied with the V AMP 2 to switch from one bank to another or to activate the tuner Fig 2 1 Standard set up For this application please select CONFIGURATION mode S1 The V AMP 2 is of course also ideally suited for recording your guitar parts for posterity either on tape or digitally The advan...
Page 12: ...se it to control preset bank and amp model changes It s also convenient for switching the tuner on and off Fig 2 2 Recording situation For this application please select CONFIGURATION mode S2 2 4 Live set up with an external guitar amp When you re playing on stage it s extremely important that you are able to hear your guitar properly It s an advantage to use a guitar amp with a line input like th...
Page 13: ... 2 4 Live set up with P A system and on stage monitor amp For this application please select CONFIGURATION mode L3 You can adjust the sound on the left channel for your stage amp independently using the global 3 band EQ 3 V AMP 2 PRESETS The V AMP 2 has 125 overwritable presets divided into 25 banks In other words there are five presets available per bank Each preset consists of a maximum of five ...
Page 14: ...n while using the TREBLE control you can raise or lower an additional higher frequency filter PRESENCE This simulates the frequency sensitive coupling of tube amps Apart from compressor and auto wah all the multi effects have a speed based parameter Assuming you want to set the effect you ve selected to the tempo of your playback just tap the TAP button twice in time to the music and the effect te...
Page 15: ...tter overview of the extensive range of amp simulations on the V AMP 2 we have compiled the following descriptions of the different types of amp When you select an amp simulation an appropriate speaker simulation is activated automatically see tab 8 2 in the appendix Otherwise the authenticity of the sound could be affected by an unsuitable cabinet especially if you are using headphones Naturally ...
Page 16: ... CLASSIC Based on a 1959 Marshall Plexi 100 Watt this amp is ideal for producing clean sounds It was used by Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck CLASSIC 50 W This is also a Plexi but we have extensively widened its sound range The sound controls on the original Marshall Plexi 50 Watt hardly had any effect on the sound if distortion was high BRITISH HI GAIN Compare this model with a Marshall JC...
Page 17: ...20 and comined it with our BRIT CLASSIC model The result is the brilliance of a transistor amp which however features the cutting power of a Marshall Plexi Turn the GAIN control clockwise and the Marshall comes in CALIFORNIA CLEAN This model is based on the clean channel of the Mesa Boogie Mark II c It sounds a little like a Fender but has more of a punch in the mid range TUBE PREAMP Sound enginee...
Page 18: ...ffects processor is stereo so you can use stereo effects for recording purposes via the LINE OUT or play in stereo using a second amplifier The effects on the V AMP 2 can be modified in three parameters by turning the EFFECTS control by turning the EFFECTS control and holding down the TAP button and by pressing the TAP button alone in time to the music The following table shows the effect paramete...
Page 19: ...aser is that a second phase shifted signal is added to the audio signal This makes the sound richer and above all livlier This effect is popular among guitarists and keyboard players alike but was also used extensively in the 70s with other instruments such as electric pianos Depending on how you set it the V AMP 2 phaser can be used to produce slightly modulating or strongly alienating effects FL...
Page 20: ... GATE Noise gates are used to remove or reduce noise or other interference Guitar signals in particular are very sensitive to interference Not only do guitarists often use high gain settings but guitar pick ups can amplify unwanted interference This can be painfully apparent during breaks in the music And how does a noise gate work It simply mutes the signal during breaks eliminating any interfere...
Page 21: ...this in more detail The so called concert pitch A has been raised steadily over time For example the tuning forks used by Bach Händel or Mozart were 415 420 or 421 Hz oscillations per second Today s orchestras tune to A at 444 Hz and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra lead the field with their own concert pitch A at 447 Hz The reference A on your V AMP 2 has been factory programmed at 440 Hz If you...
Page 22: ...NGER V AMP 2 is a mono 1 4 jack The Line Out Aux In and headphones outputs are stereo 1 4 jacks The Line Out outputs work with both balanced and unbalanced connections Fig 7 1 Comparison of different plug types Fig 7 2 Wiring of a stereo headphones 1 4 plug 7 INSTALLATION ...
Page 23: ...gths MIDI IN receives MIDI controller data The receiving channel can be adjusted in EDIT mode by pressing the A button and then using the arrow keys MIDI OUT MIDI OUT is for sending data to a computer or any other devices You can transmit both preset data and parameter changes 7 2 1 Sending receiving MIDI Sysex data The V AMP 2 can receive system exclusive data from other MIDI devices provided tha...
Page 24: ... request only Y pre Effect Par 3 6 48 N request only Y pre Effect Par 4 6 49 N request only Y Delay Type 0 2 7 50 Y Y Delay Time hi 0 117 8 51 Y Y Delay Time lo 0 127 8 52 N request only Y Delay Spread 0 127 53 Y Y Delay Feedback 0 127 54 Y Y Delay Mix 0 127 9 55 N request only Y post Fx Mode 0 6 10 56 Y Y post Fx Par 1 10 57 Y Y post Fx Par 2 10 58 Y Y post Fx Par 3 10 59 Y Y post Fx Mix 0 127 11...
Page 25: ...2 4 x 12 VINTAGE 30 CLASSIC 50 W 13 4 x 12 STANDARD 78 BRIT HI GAIN 12 4 x 12 VINTAGE 30 BRIT CLASS A 15 W 6 1 x 12 BRIT 60 RECTIFIED HI GAIN 15 4 x 12 V AMP CUSTOM RECTIFIED HEAD 15 4 x 12 V AMP CUSTOM MODERN HI GAIN 15 4 x 12 V AMP CUSTOM SAVAGE BEAST 13 4 x 12 STANDARD 78 FUZZ BOX 14 4 x 12 OFF AXIS CUSTOM HI GAIN 15 4 x 12 V AMP CUSTOM ULTIMATE V AMP 15 4 x 12 V AMP CUSTOM ULTIMATE PLUS 15 4 x...
Page 26: ... IN OUT DIGITAL PROCESSING Converters 24 Bit Delta Sigma 64 128 oversampling Sampling rate 31 250 kHz DSP 100 Mips Delay time max 1 933 ms DISPLAY Type 2 digit numeric LED POWER SUPPLY Power consumption 13 W DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions H x W x D approx 2 1 2 63 mm x 9 1 4 236 mm x 7 1 8 180 mm Weight approx 1 2 kg BEHRINGER constantly strives to maintain the highest quality standards Modification...
Page 27: ...ny product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originall...
