FRONT PANEL
Explanation:
*MCH 1 (Main Channel 1)
Pushbuttons/Controls marked with *MCH 1 are assigned to Main Channel 1
and are only active in this channel.
*MCH 2 (Main Channel 2)
Pushbuttons/Controls marked with *MCH 2 are assigned to Main Channel 2
and are only active in this channel.
*P.A. Section (Power Amp Section)
Pushbuttons/Controls marked with *P.A.Section are assigned to the poweramp section
and are only active there.
1 BRIGHT
*MCH 1; Alters the EQ by boosting the upper treble range in the Main Channel 1;
effectiveness decreases at higher GAIN (1) settings.
Tip:
For a crisp glassy tone, set the Bright switch to the On position. This setting boosts
the treble response of muddy pickups.
2 PRESHAPE
*MCH 1; Two different filtering characteristics can be preset:
Off position: cuts the midrange.
ON position (pushed in): boosts the low midrange.
Tip:
The Off-positions is ideal for bright, funky chords and riffs complete with a tight bottom end.
The activated function delivers a very warm and fat tone. You can also use this feature to
equalize the amp's sound characteristics to adapt it to different pickups.
3 GAIN
*MCH 1; Input sensitivity control for the Clean and the Crunch 1 channels.
Tip:
GAIN settings depend on what type of pickups are installed in your guitar. The recommended setting
for humbuckers or active pickups lies between the 11 and 2 o’clock positions and 1 to 4 o’clock for single
coils for a pure clean response. Moreover, increased gain will produce a touch of overdrive in the preamp.
If your pickups are of the ultra-high output variety you may have to back off the guitar’s volume to
achieve a truly clean tone. It may be advisable to reduce the Bass level when operating with high gain
and volume levels to achieve a Clean response.
4 CRUNCH BOOST
*MCH 1; Boosts the signal in the Crunch 1 channel, with primary emphasis on the bottom end.
Tip:
For example, this feature can be used in combination with the Preshape (2) control to achieve a tonal
balance between the Clean and the Crunch 1 channels: Preshape Off -> Crunch Boost On; Preshape ON ->
Crunch Boost Off. Other applications: You can select alternative sounds featuring a heavier bottom end
for pickups with thin bass response or shape the response to suit your taste.
5 CRUNCH1
*MCH 1: Additional sensitivity control feature for the Crunch 1 mode; allows you to increase and
decrease the signal level for the Crunch 1 channel and balance its gain in relation to the Main Channel´s
Gain (3) setting.
Tip:
The Crunch 1 channel is ideal for marginal to medium distortion. Response is extremely dynamic;
mildly overdriven sounds can be attained at Crunch 1 settings between 11 and 2 o'clock, depending on
the setting of the Gain control (3). Furthermore you have the option of dialing in a different Clean sound
in the Crunch 1 channel by adjusting this control to the 9 o´clock position. By using the Crunch Boost
switch and the Treble Balance control, you can shape the tone to provide a contrast to the
Clean channel´s tone.
6 BASS
*MCH 1; Bottom end voicing control for the Main Channel 1 (Clean and Crunch 1).
Tip:
To get an idea of this amp's capabilities, we suggest you set all control pots to the 12 o'clock position
and then adjust the sound according to your taste, the connected speakers and the room's ambience.
The operating mode of this EQ is passive; it is located in the preamp stage and therefore affects
the FX Loop´s send signal.
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