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14 Chapter 1 Amp Modeling
Bass Amp Parameters
 Model pop-up menu: Choose from among nine different amplifier models. The
choices are:
 Pre Gain slider: Sets the pre-amplification level of the input signal.
 Bass, Mid, and Treble sliders: Adjusts the bass, mid, and treble levels.
Model Description
American Basic 1970s-era American bass amp, equipped with eight 10-inch speakers. Well
suited for blues and rock recordings.
American Deep Based on the American Basic amp, but with strong lower-mid frequency
(from 500 Hz on) emphasis. Well suited for reggae and pop recordings.
American Scoop Based on American Basic amp, but combines the frequency characteristics
of the American Deep and American Bright, with both low mid (from
500 Hz) and upper mid (from 4.5 kHz) frequencies emphasized. Well suited
for funk and fusion recordings.
American Bright Based on the American Basic amp, this model massively emphasizes the
upper-mids (from 4.5 kHz upwards).
New American Basic 1980s-era American bass amp, well suited for blues and rock recordings.
New American Bright Based on the New American Basic amp, this model strongly emphasizes
the frequency range above 2 kHz. Well suited for rock and heavy metal.
Top Class DI Warm Famous DI box simulation, well suited for reggae and pop recordings.
Mids, in the broad frequency range between 500 and 5000 Hz, are de-
emphasized.
Top Class DI Deep Based on the Top Class DI Warm amp, this model is well suited for funk
and fusion its mid frequency range is strongest around 700 Hz.
Top Class DI Mid Based on the Top Class DI Warm amp, this model features a more or less
linear frequency range, with no frequencies emphasized. It is suitable for
blues, rock, and jazz recordings.