MIDI or the Z-9. To learn how to do this, see section 36 and section 45, page 18 in the
chapter.
Master B volume knob. Located post effect loops, it controls power amp output. The
green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate
is enabled and
determining the master level. You can also set the master level to 0 (
via
MIDI or the Z-9. To learn how to do this, see section 36 and section 45, page 18 in the
chapter.
Switches back and forth between the Master A and Master B knobs. The LEDs next to
the knobs light up to indicate which Master knob is active the red LED for
, the
green LED for
.
can also be switched via MIDI program change
or the ENGL
.
Here's a nifty option: Use
and to set two different power amp levels and
access these as you wish in tandem with the preamp's six channel and Gain
combinations. You can easily program combinations of different
,
to 3 and Low or High Gain (19) settings to different MIDI presets. Then you
can conveniently access these configurations on stage using a MIDI footboard (for
example, the ENGL Z-9, Z-12 or Z-15). This gives you many variations of the
fundamental sounds for different playing techniques and musical situations.
is your first choice for clean and even grittier rhythm and lead work. Take
advantage of the preamp saturation in Channels 2 and 3 for power chords and leads
at diverse gain and volume levels. Try working your guitar's volume knob to extend
your range of tones and musical expression. If a MIDI control unit and controller
commands are available (for example, the ENGL MIDI Footcontroller Z-15) you can
use the
to silence the power amp quickly and conveniently for short
breaks or to swap guitars.
Rear Panel Features
Master B
Amp Mute)
Rear Panel Features
Master A
Master B MASTER A/B
Custom Z-9 Footswitch
Master A
B
Master A/B
Channel 1
Channel 1
Amp Mute
A tip from the designer:
35 Write/Copy
Press this button to store the modified setting of a programmable feature to a MIDI
memory slot (generally called a preset). Here's how to distinguish between
and
: with the former you're actually programming or writing a new MIDI preset, with
the latter you're making an exact duplicate of an existing preset.
The system will select a Write operation whenever you edit a MIDI preset, that is, when
you have modified a programmable feature. You'll know that this is the case because
the Status LED flashes steadily when you edit one or several programmable features. If
you press the button and did not edit a MIDI preset, the system will select
. This
means that the given preset becomes the source, and its contents are dumped to
another preset and stored there.
The system quits
mode autonomously
if you do not select a new MIDI preset within about 30 seconds.
The preset programming process -- the Write command, that is -- is not carried out as
soon as you press the button. Pressing the button merely initiates the process. You
Write
Copy
Copy
Copy
33 Master B
34 Master A/B
MIDI Controller #14
When you press this button, the Status LED lights up
continuously to indicate
is activated.
Copy
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