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zenTera

Z-Board

Custom Class DSM-modeling design

Display

Head and combo version available

5 program switches

Two Sharc 32-bit floating point DSP

1 to 5 / 6 to 10 switcher

24-bit A/D converter, 116 dB dynamic range

Bank up / down

17 amp types

Wah Wah / Expression Pedal, Volume Pedal

4 FX groups: 11 Insert, 9 Modulation, 8 Delay, 8 Reverb

Tap Tempo

128 presets (001-100 user programmable)

Built-in Tuner

Power amp: 2 x 100 W

Stainless steel housing

Analog and digital (S/PDIF) stereo recording outs

7 kg / 15 lbs

Stereo FX loop, serial

MIDI In, Out, Thru

Speaker: 1 x 12" Celestion

Vintage 30 (combo)

750 x 300 x 250 mm; 19 kg / 42 lbs (head)

755 x 600 x 295 mm; 29 kg / 64 lbs (combo)

Z-Board (optional)

The ultimate control board for zenTera®

Z-Board unleashes the amp’s sound system
capabilities to its full extent!

Amp Models

‘66 Fender

Twin Reverb

‘57 Fender

Tweed Deluxe

‘59 Fender

Bassman

‘59 Fender

Bassman

‘63 VOX

AC30

‘63 VOX

AC30 Boost

‘68 Marshall

model 1987

‘68 Marshall

model 1959

Eﬀects

Reverb

Hall
Spring
Garage
Stage
Small
Bright
Normal
Warm

Insert

Wah Wah
Compressor
Tube Scream
Fuzz
Mid Boost

Mod FX

Chorus
Flanger
Phaser
Phaser XL
Tremolo

Delay

Echo
Ping Pong
Tape Echo
Tape Hallo
Tape Multi
Hold Echo
Hold Ping Pong
Hold Tape

‘80s hot-rodded Plexi 100
Marshall

JCM DSL 2000

‘87 Soldano

SLO 100

‘98 Mesa

Triple Rectifier

‘01 Hughes & Kettner

Warp7

‘98 Hughes & Kettner

Montana

‘88 Hughes & Kettner

ATS 100

‘80 Roland

Jazz Chorus

Summary of Contents for z-board

Page 1: ...Guitar Bass Amplification 2006 english ...

Page 2: ...nced sound sculpting tools that would unite the best of the disparate sonic worlds of clean crunch and overdrive in a single housing Bona fide instruments that impose no limits on spontaneity and expressive powers The Tone of Hughes Kettner The last 50 years birthed but a few of distinctive electric guitar sounds Like most guitarists we are fascinated by the inspirational power of these trademark ...

Page 3: ...nctive personality and playability As such it is a source of inspiration that has a decisive impact on your music We believe our amps to be the stimulus for your creative activity And that s why we are so deeply committed to bringing the benefits of innovative ideas and exceptional sound quality to every class from the newbie amp to the high end flagship 3 ...

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Page 5: ...iage of classic tones and modern flexibility These treasure troves of tone are built to go the distance in all respects Custom Class They are handcrafted in our German custom shop just like you d expect from products in this class But despite boutique credentials such as hand wired circuitry and superior grade hand selected tubes we engineer these amps using 21st century manufacturing and cutting ...

Page 6: ...tures two channels dedicated 3 band EQ and Master controls Remote channel switching comes TriAmp MK II courtesy of the included Stageboard The built in effects loop is configurable in serial or parallel mode and the optional MSM 1 MIDI module adds remote MIDI switching capabilities This turns TriAmp into the hub of every cutting edge sound system This amp is the real deal boasting a staggering 13 ...

Page 7: ...verdrive Channel B Modern US Hi Gain Tight Switch in Amp 1 FX loop mode switch serial or parallel Stageboard included Power amp four EL34 tubes 100 W at 4 8 or 16 Ohms Half power switch Optional MSM 1 MIDI remote module 750 x 340 x 256 mm 22 kg 49 lbs Custom Class Stageboard included MSM 1 MIDI Module optional Add the MSM 1 module to turn TriAmp into a full fledged sound system with MIDI switchabl...

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Page 9: ... all of these special tweaks as standard features You get supercharged classic rock tones thick enough to slice with fat dynamic overdrive a top drawer clean channel a tube driven effects loop and even a dual master And with a 100 watt Duotone head and a Celestion Vintage 30 equipped 50 watt combo on offer the choice is all yours Duotone all of the real sounds none of the limitations Duotone deliv...

Page 10: ...for interpreters that might dilute the message Just one channel with 3 band EQ a volume control and selected superior components that s it Puretone Purist Pleasures This disciplined approach yielded one of the world s most responsive and articulate amps And if you feel the EQ gets in the way simply dial it out by using the Growl knob Puretone pumps out far more volume than you d expect from a 25 w...

Page 11: ...l knob for tapering off the EQ up til Bypass Head and combo versions available Power amp two EL34 tubes 25 W Two stage power soak for power reduction Speaker 1 x 12 Celestion Vintage 30 combo 625 x 320 x 260 mm 17 kg 38 lbs head 625 x 520 x 250 mm 25 kg 55 lbs combo Custom Class 11 ...

Page 12: ...rk and to offer a very special treat to you we have collaborated with him to create this unique signature model The venerable Plexiglas front panel is inscribed with Alex s signature and backlit in a stylish shade of purple The amp s exterior boasts hip black crocodile style covering one look and you ll be hooked The first 500 amps include a special Rush CD tour book and certificate signed by Alex...

Page 13: ...ge British Clean Amp 2 Channel A Classic British Rock Channel B Vintage British Rock Amp 3 Channel A Duotone Overdrive Channel B Modern US Hi Gain Tight Switch in Amp 1 FX loop mode switch serial or parallel Stageboard included Power amp four EL34 tubes 100 W at 4 8 or 16 Ohms Half power switch Optional MSM 1 MIDI remote module 750 x 340 x 256 mm 22 kg 49 lbs Alex is more than merely a world class...

Page 14: ...mply plug straight into the FOH desk or your computer s audio interface to enjoy killer sound So if ultimate tone and flexibility are your prime objective and you ve always wanted a collection of the greatest guitar rigs of the past 50 years and wouldn t mind the best classic and modern effects thrown in zenTera is here to satisfy your gear lust This collection of digitally modeled amps will put a...

Page 15: ...19 kg 42 lbs head 755 x 600 x 295 mm 29 kg 64 lbs combo Z Board optional The ultimate control board for zenTera Z Board unleashes the amp s sound system capabilities to its full extent Amp Models 66 Fender Twin Reverb 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe 59 Fender Bassman 59 Fender Bassman 63 VOX AC30 63 VOX AC30 Boost 68 Marshall model 1987 68 Marshall model 1959 Eﬀects Reverb Hall Spring Garage Stage Small Br...

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Page 17: ...ere these two types meet Compact and light it s easy tote on your own Custom Class Custom Series Cabinets are loaded exclusively with G12M Greenback and Vintage 30 speakers built by the celebrated speaker maven Celestion Crafted of high quality plywood with a very low specific weight they are rugged and tuned to deliver excellent audio response The housings are built to underscore the speakers tra...

Page 18: ...se highly regarded vintage gems are sought after for their unique sounds and command high prices on the secondhand market TubeTools dynamic performance and musical vitality are rooted in Hughes Kettner s decades of experience with tube technology We power TubeTools with hand selected thermionic valves running at a hot 300 volts to get those tubes cooking and serve up a sizzling sonic treat Built l...

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Page 20: ...hat wasn t enough we ve also included our acclaimed Red Box speaker simulation to turn Tubeman into the perfect tube driven guitar recording station Tubeman MK II Tube Guitar Preamp Recording Station with Integrated RedBox This is the go to pedal for superior dynamic control glossy overtones and all tube overdrive Phenomenally easy to tweak Tube Factor juices up your every sound It grants you grea...

Page 21: ...ors Mono or stereo input output Real Bypass Rugged metal housing 215 x 80 x 215 mm 2 kg 4 lbs Converging traditional tube circuitry and state of the art digital technology Replex replicates the sound and response of a 60s tape echo with awesome accuracy And it handles and operates far more conveniently and reliably than the original The Vintage Factor knob is its grooviest sound sculpting tool Twi...

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Page 23: ...he Custom Class sonic sorcery and it is this transcendental tone that gives these amps such a big edge over others in Perfect Tools for Passionate Performers this category What s more the same Custom Shop specialists and engineers who brought you the Custom Class maximized Pro Class amps quality and performance Hand selected tubes high end chassis designs and our precision production process in Ge...

Page 24: ...switch What s more our ingenious SmartLoop effects routing and the built in MIDI features afford you even more sonic possibilities Configurable in serial or parallel modes the SmartLoop FX circuit automatically recalls its settings for every channel including on off And if six directly accessible presets are not enough simply plug in a MIDI Stageboard and an outboard signal processor to take that ...

Page 25: ...your amp and external effect devices and switch them simultaneously via a separate MIDI pedal Gear up for the 21st Century Get Warped VC Series Cabinets True Vintage Tone The VC Series finally makes true vintage tone affordable Sporting genuine Celestion G12M Greenbacks or Vintage 30s these cabinets offer the original speakers that own many of rock history s key moments The road savvy plywood hous...

Page 26: ...djustable channels Clean with Volume Lead with Gain Master 3 band EQ Reverb control 1 4 input jack Send for external effects device Red Box or additional power amp Return for effect return signal External speaker jack Power amp 20 watts two x EL 84 tubes Speaker 1 x 12 Eminence RockDriver Cream 560 mm x 460 mm x 275 mm 16 kg 35 lbs quality persuasive enough to convince hard line purists A key fact...

Page 27: ...ulator 4 x 12 or combo Ground Lift On Off Power supply Battery or 48 V phantom power 111 x 31 x 65 mm 0 2 kg 0 4 lbs Red Box Classic The guitar DI Box with tone Spare the mic and sweeten up the sound The Warp Factor turns every amp into a ferocious monster with a savage bark and a vicious bite Drop your axe s tuning insert Warp Factor between your guitar and the amp s clean channel and get blown a...

Page 28: ...n try on our Players Class amps for size and rock the crowd The time for compromises is over These amps are made according to the same strict design guidelines as our Pro and Custom Class products providing you with serious tools featuring top drawer tone and first rate musicality No matter if you are looking for a small session amp or a stack Hughes Kettner Players Class amps always provide top b...

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Page 30: ...Matrix Intro Players Class 30 ...

Page 31: ...ble casters included Power amp 100 W or 120 W Solid State 750 x 810 x 360 mm 31 kg 68 lbs Speaker 12 Celestion RockDriver speaker combo 4 way footswitch included Combo 100 574 x 500 x 285 mm 22 kg 49 lbs Combo 120 644 x 500 x 285 mm 27 kg 59 4 lbs Head 750 x 265 x 250 mm 20 kg 44 lbs MATR IX S ER I ES cool and unique features The Matrix Series offers the world s first amps with four analog channel...

Page 32: ...ss manufacturers Celestion and Jensen Pick the Edition R with Spring Reverb or Edition DFX with dual Digital FX amp that s right for you and get ready for prime time Start with a Big Tone EDITION BLUE 60 R OR DFX From room to stage levels the 60 watt Edition Blue 60 has what it takes to make you a winner in every musical situation Featuring a 12 Celestion speaker EDITION BLUE 30 R OR DFX Sumo size...

Page 33: ...ay Digital Spring Reverb Current Feedback Technology for tube like Tone Power amp 15 30 or 60 W Solid State Speaker 8 Celestion 10 Jensen 12 Celestion Control panel with blue backlighting 1 or 2 way footswitch connector 30 60 only FX loop 30 60 only Dimensions 15 404 x 375 x 195 mm 8 kg 18 lbs 30 440 x 410 x 220 mm 10 kg 22 lbs 60 490 x 445 x 270 mm 14 kg 32 lbs Edition Blue 15 DFX Edition Blue 30...

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Page 35: ...for you You re seeking a breed apart a serious tool with all the thrust it takes to make the earth more A tone machine that does it all from bright to brutal and from wooly to wiry A subsonic dynamo that inspires you to turn up the best lines Determined to exceed your expectations we design bass amps with our trademark attention to musical detail Our company s contingent of bass players won t sett...

Page 36: ... tone The signal then passes through a classic Bass Treble voicing section and two alternative sets of our unique BASSBASE 600 Absolute Bass The non compromise custom class bass head Varimetric 2 band semi parametric EQ This dual EQ section provides instant access to two different sounds at the touch of a button the perfect tool for switching from an electric to an acoustic bass on the fly The hig...

Page 37: ... Treble EQ Two switchable Varimetric parametric EQ channels Adjustable Notch filter suppresses stage resonances Power amp 650 W Current Feedback Balanced DI Out Parallel effects loop Active crossover for biamping 19 HU 18 5 kg 41 lbs 37 ...

Page 38: ...m 19 kg 42 lbs QC 415 600 x 620 x 400 mm 24 kg 53 lbs QC 421 600 x 620 x 400 mm 29 kg 64 lbs QC 310 QC 412 QC 415 QC 421 QUANTUM COMBOS The four Quantum combo models identical preamp sections sport an array of impressive features Fine tuned for active and passive basses the audiophile input stage with its vast gain range provides the underpinning for the amps tremendous performance power Instant a...

Page 39: ...nt tonal bliss Four switchable filters shape the basic tonal character Punch emphasizes the low and high ends without altering level Bass Shape attenuates the bottom end Mid Boost pumps up the mids for muscular rock tone And HF Character underscores the shimmering overtones at the top end of the frequency spectrum The awesome Tube Growl knob adds typical tube driven compression and saturation whil...

Page 40: ...r 900 watts 8 ohms 670 x 600 x 405 mm 32 kg 71 lbs QS 21 15 PRO 2 x 10 1 x 15 Neodymium speaker 750 watts 2 8 ohms 670 x 755 x 405 mm 34 kg 75 lbs QS 210 PRO 2 x 10 Neodymium speaker 450 watts 4 16 ohms 670 x 415 x 405 mm 21 kg 46 lbs QS 115 PRO 1 x 15 Neodymium speaker 300 watts 8 ohms 670 x 600 x 405 mm 23 kg 51 lbs This high power version of the classic bass bin serves up finely contoured re fr...

Page 41: ...rallel EQ design and Tube Growl compression Every development dollar was spent on tone and performance rather than gimmicks The results are sure to delight rock solid amps offering great tone instant gratification and enduring value at affordable prices BK 200 300 TubeTouch input circuit 4 band parallel EQ Growl Compressor Power amp 200 W or 300 W Current Feedback Custom designed 15 Eminence speak...

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Page 44: ...0 Fax 49 0 68 51 905 100 info hughes and kettner com www hughes and kettner com by Music Sales 2005 All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice All product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners D MS 1428 10 05 ...

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