Blackstar S1-1046L6, Owner'S Manual

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Crunch DPR Operation
The DPR control allows you to pin-point exactly how much valve overdrive you want
to come from the preamplifier section and how much is coming from the valves in
the power amplifier section.
Overdrive DPR Operation
The DPR control allows you to add power amplifier compression to your high gain
lead and rhythm tones. This is superb for encouraging really fluid lead playing rich in
power amplifier sustain and feel.
32. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
33. Standby
This switch enables the output stage. Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds
after the Power switch (34). During short breaks in playing use just this switch to turn
‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplifier’s output.
34. 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 (33).
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Channel Channel
Gain Channel
Volume Master
Volume DPR Description/
Sound Character
Crunch Low/Mid Mid Mid High Lower gain settings provide a dynamic
crunch utilising the full 100W of available
headroom.
Crunch Mid High High Mid At these settings there is a blend of the
distortion and compression generated in the
preamplifier and power amplifier valves. We
recommend that youexperiment to find your
‘sweet-spot’.
Crunch High Mid Mid Low Here maximum preamplifier gain is
combined with the lowest power amplifier
output for maximum valve saturation.
Channel Channel
Gain Channel
Volume Master
Volume DPR Description/
Sound Character
Overdrive Mid Mid Mid High The maximum headroom from the 100W
power amplifier will yield incredibly tight
and dynamic overdrive at extreme volume
settings.
Overdrive High Mid Mid Low With maximum overdrive gain there is loads
of sustain from the preamplifier which is
augmented by the increased power amplifier
compression as the DPR is set to minimum.
Again, we recommend that you experiment
to find your ‘sweet-spot’.
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