TWO MODES
Clean/full-range mode:
For cleaner, more traditional bass tones,
Drive and Chunk are disabled, while Comp and Gain remain active.
Mix mode:
For dUg tone, Mix mode engages Drive to bring in dis-
tortion and Chunk for upper harmonics.
GUIDE TO CONTROLS
(in order of signal flow)
GAIN Switch
A 10dB gain boost, which dUg has engaged at all times. It increases the
distortion and compression when in Mix mode. You can also use Gain
to set up the pre-amp for different pickups. For example, with lower
output passive pickups, you can have punchier sounds with Gain en-
gaged. Conversely, with higher output active pickups, you can have a
cleaner sound with Gain disengaged. Of course, you can also obtain
over-the-top distortion by using high output pickups
with
Gain engaged.
DRIVE
Adjusts the amount of gain and overdrive, similar to when the output
section of a tube amp is being pushed. The first half of the rotation will
increase the volume as well as the overdrive.
COMP
Utilizes old school, all-analog, FET-based technology from the ‘50s and
‘60s, which is inherently warmer, more transparent and more musical
than other methods of compression. A single, continuously variable
control allows you to dial in just the right amount of compression you
need. A little goes a long way, from soft and barely noticeable to super
squashy, infinite sustain.
LOW and HIGH
On-board post-EQ section gives you full control, like having a studio
mixing board at your fingertips. Unlike passive tone controls that only
cut, these active shelving EQs cut or boost ±18dB from unity gain at 12
o’clock, with a pivot point at 1kHz.
MID and MID SHIFT:
Active Mid control, cut or boost ±18dB from unity gain at 12 o’clock.
The Mid Shift switch is selectable between 325 Hz (with the Shift
switch in the
out
position) and 700 Hz (with the Shift switch in the
in
position).
CHUNK
Coined affectionately by dUg, the Chunk control determines the level of
high-end distortion and is very responsive to your attack. Works in tan-
dem with Drive, which determines the overall amount of distortion.
VOLUME:
Adjusts the overall output level.
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OTHER GOODIES
CHROMATIC TUNER
The Tuner footswitch engages the chromatic tuner, which will simulta-
neously mute the signal path. The LED in the tuner window will then
light up. If the green light is on, you’re in tune. If you’re not, the red ar-
rows serve as indicators:
Arrow points up = Flat. Raise the pitch.
Arrow points down = Sharp. Lower the pitch.
As you get closer to being in tune, the arrow will
blink faster and turn off when you are in tune. The
green light then comes on and you’re good to go.
HEADPHONE
Switches the 1/4-inch output into headphone mode to drive both sides
and provide higher powered output.
NOTE: Be sure to disengage when going
direct to a mixing board or bass ampli-
fier input, as it will easily clip the signal.
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