Radial Engineering TONEBONE PLEXITUBE, Owner'S Manual

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Radial Engineering Plexitube
True to the Music
Q: Can you explain the scoop voicings?
Each instrument occupies certain frequency bands in the com-
plete spectrum. Bass occupies the low frequencies and cymbals
the highs, but most instruments (including guitar and the human
voice) fall into the mid-range. The Plexitube's SCOOP voicings
let you take out the mids that can get in the way of lead or vocal
registers. The FAT voicing does the opposite and lets you domi-
nate the mid-range register.
Q: Can you explain the Contour control?
Contour controls where in the audio spectrum there will be a dip
(SCOOP) or a bump (FAT). The Contour control sets the center
frequency of the dip or bump. The Contour control is best tuned
by ear to fi nd the spot that sounds best with your setup.
Q: Can I use the Plexitube for two different lead tones?
Yes of course. We only refer to channel-1 as the rhythm chan-
nel for reference sake. The Plexitube’s rhythm channel is voiced
very much like the original Radial Hot British distortion pedal
while the solo channel has been voiced for a bit more bite. Both
will yield exceptional lead tones.
Q: Can I record 'direct' using the Plexitube?
Yes. Many musicians use Tonebone pedals to record direct.
When you do, keep in mind that these pedals have been de-
signed to work best when connected to a guitar amplifi er. Most
professional guitar amps use 12" speakers which tend to have
lots of mid-range. This means that you will have to adjust your
EQ to suit. A good place to start is by reducing the high end with
the Plexitube's HIGH EQ control. Most players fi nd the high-end
often needs to be attenuated when recording direct.