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P a g e
VOL1 / VOL2, (GAIN1/GAIN2 on The Kraken)
These control the gain in each channel of the V4 Series Pedal Preamp. More Vol, more
overdrive. As with any amp or pedal, simply balance this with the EQ and relevant Master
for a gain level, tone, feel and response that suits your style and needs.
MASTER1 / MASTER2
Set these to zero before plugging in! They control the output level of each channel and
can result in some serious output from your amp. Some effects loops bypass the amp
’
s
master volume so you
’
re straight in on 10 (or 11, or 12). Please be careful!
BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE
The three-band EQ section is shared across both channels. Adjust to taste along with the
Bright switch. These controls
aren’t
just about EQ, they have a big effect on gain and
overall feel too, so please experiment with them.
BRIGHT SWITCH
This sets the global output EQ for your chosen amp. Pick the setting that sounds best to
you. You probably won
’
t believe that the sound furthest from your favourite could work
in any amp at all. In fact, you might even think the pedal is broken. It
’
s not
–
the fact is,
amp effects loops vary drastically so we needed to put a lot of scope into this control.
Find the setting that works best for your rig
–
it will vary greatly from amp to amp.
CHANNEL1/2 Footswitch
Switches between VOL1 / MASTER1 and VOL2 / MASTER2. You can also use the
‘
remote
’
jack on the side of the pedal to perform this function. (See p5.)
BYPASS Footswitch
Turns the pedal on and off. The bypass mode depends on how you connect to your amp.
(See p3&4.) Bypass is also
‘
remote
’
switchable.
VERY IMPORTANT WARNINGS!!
In certain countries, (specifically, Nordic countries), is it totally forbidden to open up any
electronic equipment or to work on them at all unless you are a fully qualified and
approved technician. Please check the laws in your country and do not attempt to change
valves/tubes or re-bias the amplifier if the law forbids this. In this case, please take your
amplifier or piece of electronic equipment to a qualified and approved electronics
technician.
In certain countries it is also totally forbidden to keep or place any liquids on top of the
amplifier, (e.g. beer, water bottles, glass, drinks etc). This may cause serious electric
shocks and/or dangerous situations.
