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7 – MASTER
Use the MASTER level knob to set the overall output level of the
amp. The master level also controls the level of the headphone
output.
8 – MUTE
The MUTE button mutes both the speaker and the balanced
output. This means that you can tune up with no sound going to
your own rig or to the PA.
9 – SHIFT
The SHIFT button is used to access the secondary functions
marked with red text on BLACKSMITH’s front panel.
The following controls have secondary functions:
Normal mode
Shift mode (press SHIFT)
EQ (1-4)
EQ Bands Center Frequencies
SPECTRACOMP
TweeterTone adjust
TUBETONE
Preset/Memory Level Settings
When you haven’t been using BLACKSMITH’s front panel
controls for about twenty seconds, the BLACKSMITH will return
to normal mode, where the knobs control the primary functions
printed in white.
10 – MEM 1/2/3
BLACKSMITH features three user memories which allow you to
effortlessly store and recall your favorite settings.
Storing settings is extremely simple:
– Dial in the settings that you like.
– Press and hold one of the MEM buttons for circa two
seconds.
– When the MEM button blinks, your settings have been
stored.
– To recall a MEM setting, simply press the corresponding
MEM button once.
What is stored?
Any parameter that is operated by a light ring knob is stored.
This means the settings of all front panel controls – apart from
the Master level, the SHIFT and MUTE buttons – are stored.
Why MEM settings?
Even though many bass players tend to play with the same
sound most of the time, a lot of them do have a couple of
different basses, playing styles, pickup settings or other factors
that require amp settings to be changed. We figured that it would
be handy to simply push one button instead of fiddling with
several knobs.
Remote Control
BLACKSMITH’s optional remote control – “RC-4” – allows for
floor recall of all three MEM settings as well as mute and tuner
display.