• For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the High and Mid frequencies (putting
new roundwound strings on your bass will help a lot also!):
Whenever you get a really good EQ setting for a particular instrument or song, write it
down (you’d be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!).
As you experiment with the EQ controls of the HS1200, don’t forget that your bass also
provides EQ controls in the form of its tonal settings—this can be particularly effective
in instruments that have active circuitry. Also, try various EQ settings with and without
the Shape switch in and with the Shape control (which imposes a filter) at different
settings.
For more information, see the “Effect of the Shape Control” section on the next page.
Finally, bear in mind that the physical position of the HS1200 will also affect its fre-
quency response; when in its normal flat on the floor position (that is, with the speaker
facing directly forward), there may be increased bass response due to the reinforcing
of low frequency components by the floor itself. In contrast, when using the HS1200
in its “KickBack™” position (where the HS1200 acts much like a “wedge” stage monitor),
you’ll hear increased highs due to the directionality of high frequency components.
Using Equalization
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