26 LEAD
*MCH 2; Controls the amount of distortion in the Lead mode; the Gain (23) and Lead controls
are used to define the relationship between the Crunch and Lead signals.
CAUTION:
Extremely high gain and volume levels in the Crunch and Lead mode can produce
strong feedback. Avoid feedback squeals, they lead to hearing loss and damaged speakers!
27 BASS
*MCH 2;
Bottom end voicing control for the Main Channel 2 (Crunch and Lead).
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 pramp stage and therefore it affects the send
signal at the FX Loop.
28 MIDDLE
*MCH 2; Mid-range voicing control for the Main Channel 2 (Crunch and Lead).
Tip:
(see point 26, Tip!)
29 TREBLE
*MCH 2; Upper range voicing control for the Main Channel 2 (Crunch and Lead).
Tip:
(see point 26, Tip!)
30 TREBLE BALANCE
*MCH 2; Treble balance control, operable in the Smooth mode only. This control allows you to boost
or cut the high end in relation to the amount of treble determined by the Treble (28) -setting.
31 ROUGH/SMOOTH
*MCH 2; Switches between two completely unique overdrive characteristics in the Crunch 2 and Lead
channels. Rough: emphasis on high and low ends. Smooth: emphasis on midrange, suppresses the gritty
upper frequencies. A red LED above the pushbutton denotes the Smooth mode is active. This feature can
also be switched via the MIDI Interface Port (45), or the footswitch jack (47); the channel selector
pushbutton is deactivated once a footswitch is connected to the footswitch jack (47).
Tip:
The Rough sound character (heavy) is great for rhythm playing with a pronounced bottom end and
gritty, biting highs. You should use the Bass knob (27) and the Depth Boost buttons (17 or 20) sparingly
in conjunction with this feature (especially if you connect a 4 x 12" cabinet).
The Smooth sound character is most effective for lead-playing. In spite of its creamy tube tone, its
pronounced mids deliver enough punch to cut through! Try Presence settings between 11 and 3 o´clock
and activate the Depth Boost. Extremely high gain and volume levels can produce strong feedback
between the speakers and your guitar´s pick ups. Cut back on the Gain, Treble and Presence settings to
avoid undesirable feedback.
32 REVERB
*MCH 2; Reverb control, adjusts the portion of the reverb signal and increases reverb intensity in the
main channel 2 if you rotate it clockwise; the reverb can be switched on via the Reverb Active (22)
pushbutton. The red LED above this pushbutton indicates the reverb is active. The reverb can also be
switched via the MIDI Interface Port (45), or the footswitch jack (49).
33 CRUNCH 2 VOLUME
*MCH 2; Volume control for the Crunch 2 channel. (in front of the FX loop, affects the Send level)
34 CRUNCH 2/LEAD
*MCH 2; Channel selector pushbutton for switching between Crunch 2 and Lead modes. Off position: the
Crunch 2 channel is active; On position (pushed in): the Lead channel is active when the main channel
selector pusbutton (39) is in the On position (Main Channel 2) in both cases. An LED located next to the
respective channel's volume control illuminates when the channel is activated. Crunch 2 channel: yellow
LED, Lead channel: red LED. This feature can also be switched via the MIDI Interface Port (45), or the
footswitch jack (47); the channel selector pushbutton is deactivated once a footswitch is connected to
the footswitch jack (47).
35 LEAD VOLUME
*MCH 2; Volume control for the Lead channel. (in front of the FX loop, affects the Send level)
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