Blackstar ARTISAN 10 AE, Owner'S Manual

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Front Panel
1. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
2. Volume
This controls the volume of the preamp. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. At
low channel volume the amplifier will be completely clean. Increasing the amount of
volume will see the amplifier start to break up into a natural mild overdrive response.
3. Boost Select
Press this switch to engage the hot preamp boost, inspired by our HT-Boost pedal.
This built-in boost is perfect for authentic classic rock / indie rhythm playing and vocal
inspired leads.
NOTE:
This switch must be pressed in order to use a compatible footswitch to
engage the Boost.
4. Tone
The Tone control allows adjustment of the balance between treble and bass
frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be
warmer and darker in character. As the Tone control is rotated clockwise the sound
will become brighter.
5. Reverb
The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully
counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase
the amount of reverb.
6. Master Volume
This controls the output volume of the amplifier. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume, pushing the Class A power stage into saturation.
7. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
8. Standby
This switch enables the operation of the speaker output. For silent recording or
practice this switch should be put in the standby position. This will disable the
speaker output, but the emulated output will continue to work.
9. Power
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (8).
Rear Panel
1. Mains Fuse
The value of the Mains Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.