LOW, MID, HIGH:
On-board post-EQ section gives you full con-
trol, like having a studio mixing board at your fingertips. Unlike passive
tone controls that only cut, these active controls cut and boost. At 12
o’clock, they are flat.
LOW is tuned to ±12dB @ 80 Hz.
MID is tuned to ±12dB @ 500 Hz.
HIGH is tuned to ±12dB @ 3.3 kHz.
LEVEL:
Adjusts the output level of the unit when the Blonde
SansAmp section is engaged. This control has an exceptionally wide
range for maximum compatibility with a variety of equipment.
Level Tip:
When running the Fly Rig 5 Output directly to the PA, set
the SansAmp Levels fairly high to achieve the best signal-to-noise ratio.
SPEAKER SIMULATION
Speaker simulation is an integral part of the SansAmp circuitry. It is de-
signed for a smooth, even response as would be achieved by a multiply-
miked cabinet, without the peaks, valleys, and notches associated with
single miking. The shape of the speaker curve will not adversely effect
or interfere with the frequency response of your own cabinet. The
speaker simulation works in tandem with the EQ controls to custom
tailor the overall sound.
If desired, you can defeat the speaker simulation by disengaging
the speaker switch (up position).
NOTE: The speaker simulation defeat function will only affect
the 1/4” output. It will not defeat the signal going through the
XLR Output.
PRE/POST BOOST
Switchable Pre/Post Boost to beef up drive and
distortion or increase the overall volume to punch
up fills and solos.
Out position = Pre-Boost up to 20dB
In position = Post-Boost up to 12dB
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EFX Sections
DELAY
The delay is voiced for the sounds of a vintage tape echo.
TIME:
Controls the amount of delay. This single, continuously-vari-
able control provides a smooth, full sweep, ranging from 28 millisec-
onds up to 1,000 milliseconds. At 12 o’clock, Time is approx 300
milliseconds. You can easily dial in the exact amount of delay desired
with one turn of the knob. Turning the Time control while playing will
transpose the pitch of your guitar note, just like a vintage analog delay.
REPEATS:
Feeds back the delayed signal to the input of the delay cir-
cuit to generate the number of repeats. At minimum (7 o’clock), you will
hear one repeat. As you increase the setting, the repeats will follow ac-
cordingly until they are almost infinite.
Repeats Tip:
When using the Delay in front of an amp, the amp will
compress the signal and the repeats will become more pronounced.
Therefore, you will most likely need to have the setting lower than you
would when running through an effects loop. For instance, you may find a
Repeats setting at 10 o’clock through an effects loop will yield 3 repeats.
However, through the front of an amp, you may find a setting of 8 o’clock
will give you the same results.
DRIFT Switch:
Adds a random, unpredictable element to the mod-
ulation that is more true to a vintage tape echo.
8TH Switch:
Changes quarter notes to dotted 8ths.
Out position = Quarter notes. In position = Dotted 8ths.
LEVEL:
Adjusts the output level of the Delay section only.
DUAL-FUNCTION TAP/REVERB FOOTSWITCH:
Engages the Tap Tempo function just by tapping it. Holding it down for
half-second will engage/disengage the Reverb function.
TAP TEMPO:
Simply tap in the delay tempo you want during your
performance. Tap Tempo will override the Time setting (and conversely,
turning the Time knob will override the Tap Tempo). The Tap Tempo
works in Bypass so you can set it ahead of time. A special feature of
the Tech 21 Tap Tempo is that it will not change the pitch of your guitar
when you change the pace from faster to slower or slower to faster.
This provides a seamless transition for on-the-fly adjustments if your
drummer drifts.
REVERB
Reverb features a single, continuously-variable control. It provides a
smooth, full sweep to easily dial-in the amount of reverb desired.
Choose between “rooms” via the Size switch:
Out position = Small room
In position = Large room
Also functions as a clip warning (see page 3).
