Treble
This is the preamp voicing section´s passive high-frequency EQ for Clean and Crunch I.
Mid Le./Bo. Switch
With this button you can select one of the two mid range controls MID LEAN or MID BOLD. The MID BOLD
control knob is selected at the activated MID LE./BO. function. The red LED above this button lights up to
indicate the MID LE./BO. function is on; i.e. the MID BOLD control knob is currently controlling the mid range.
The MID LE./BO. switching function can also be switched via MIDI program change,
MIDI Controller #28, or the ENGL Z9. The red LED above the button lights up to indicate when Contour is
activated.
A TIP FROM THE DESIGNER:
I decided to assign different frequency ranges and bandwidths to the two MID
LEAN and MID BOLD knobs to give you the greatest possible latitude for shaping sounds as you see fit. In
practice, this means identical settings on the two knobs yield different tonal results. If you like scooped
mids, try dialing in lower settings for Clean and Crunch I‘s MID LEAN knob. Set to lower values, this voicing
control cuts big slices of mids from the sonic pie. Conversely, if you activate MID BOLD, you will boost the
low mids markedly, which can have a huge effect across the full frequency spectrum of some sounds. These
two knobs‘ different sound-shaping properties together with the Preshape and Contour button‘s effect on
voicing give you many different ways of shaping the midrange on the fly using MIDI commands.
Clean Vol.
Volume control for the Clean Channel (pre-FX Loop, influences the send level). Use this knob to dial in the
desired balance of levels with Channels Crunch I, Crunch II and the Lead Channel.
Clean Switch
Press this button to activate preamp Clean Channel at the amp. The green LED to the right of the Clean
Channel Volume knob lights up to indicate it´s active. The Clean Channel may also be activated via MIDI
program change, the ENGL Z9, or a conventional 6.3 mm (¼“) TRS dual footswitch.
Crunch I Vol.
Volume control for the Crunch I Channel (pre-FX Loop, influences the send level). Use this knob to dial in the
desired balance of levels with Channels Clean, Crunch II and the Lead Channel.
Crunch I Switch
Press this button to activate preamp Crunch I Channel at the amp. The yellow LED to the right of the Crunch
I Channel Volume knob lights up to indicate it´s active. The Crunch I Channel may also be activated via MIDI
program change, the ENGL Z9, or a conventional 6.3 mm (¼“) TRS dual footswitch.
