A Guided Tour of the Mirage JT50/JT100
The Top Panel
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. Input -
This 1/4” jack is where you connect your instrument to the Mirage JT50/JT100.
2. Master Volume -
This knob is used to control the overall output volume on the JT50/JT100.
3. Amp Controls -
These knobs control the Gain, Equalization and Levels for each Amp Model. The EQ controls on the Mirage Series
amplifiers use the same authentic EQ points as the famous amps that are being emulated. If you choose the Black Face
as your Amp Model, the tone controls on the Mirage will respond exactly as if you were using that vintage Black Face
Amplifier.
3a) Gain -
This knob controls the amount of distortion gain (drive) for each Amp Model.
3b) Treble -
This knob is used to increase or decrease the amount of treble enhancement.
3c) Mid -
This knob is used to increase or decrease the amount of mid-range enhancement.
3d) Bass -
This knob is used to increase or decrease the amount of bass enhancement.
3e) Level -
This knob is used to set the volume level of each preset.
4. Amp Type -
This knob is used to select the Amplifier Models that the JT50/JT100 have available. Each of the 12 positions of this knob
will access a different type of Amp Model. The pointer on the knob indicates the currently selected Amp Model.
5) Speed/Level -
This knob adjusts the rate that the selected Modulation effect sweeps back and forth. When the Pitch Shift effect is
selected, this knob will adjust the interval of the shifted pitch. On the JT50, this knob also functions as a Level control for
the Modulation Effects when used in conjunction with the Tap-It/Shift button.
Note: The JT100 includes a Level knob which controls the selected Effects level. See page 9 for information on adjusting the
Mod/Pitch Level for the JT50.
6) Depth/Gate -
This knob will adjust the depth or intensity of the modulation effect. When the Pitch Shift effect is selected, the Depth
knob will adjust the amount of detune added to the shifted pitch. This knob also functions as a Gate Threshold control
when used in conjunction with the Tap-It/Shift button. See page 9 for more information on Gate adjustments.
7) Mod/Pitch Select-
This knob is used to select one of the different types of Modulation and Pitch Shifting effects available in the
JT50/JT100. The Mod/Pitch effects include Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Vibrato and Pitch Shift. The pointer on
the knob will indicate the currently selected Mod/Pitch effect. Rotating this knob to the bottom position will bypass
the Mod/Pitch effect section.
8) Level/Time -
This knob adjusts the volume of the Delay effect. This knob also adjusts the Delay time when used in conjunction with the
Tap-It/Shift button. See page 9 for more information on Delay Time adjustments.
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Johnson Mirage User’s Guide Section One - Introduction
