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19Logic Pro Effects
Despite these less pleasant-sounding possibilities, it is worth experimenting with various
amplifier and EQ combinations, because many can sound good together.
EQ parameters
• EQ pop-up menu: Click the word EQ or CUSTOM EQ to choose an EQ type. Each
EQ model has unique tonal qualities.
• Bass, Mids, and Treble knobs: Adjust the EQ frequency ranges as you would with
tone knobs on a hardware guitar amplifier. The behavior and response of these
knobs changes when different EQ models are chosen.
Equalizer types
Learn about the properties and tonal qualities of each Amp Designer EQ type.
EQ type Description
British Bright Inspired by the EQ of British combo amps of the 1960s, it is loud and
aggressive, with stronger highs than the Vintage EQ. This EQ is useful
if you want more treble definition without an overly clean sound.
Vintage
Emulates the EQ response of American Tweed-style amps and the vintage
British stack amps that used a similar circuit. It is loud and subject to
distortion. This EQ is useful if you want a rougher sound.
U.S. Classic
Derived from the EQ circuit of the American Black Panel amps, it has a
tone of higher fidelity than the Vintage EQ, with tighter lows and crisper
highs. This EQ is useful if you want to brighten your tone and reduce
distortion.
Modern
Based on a digital EQ unit popular in the 1980s and 1990s, this EQ is
useful for sculpting the aggressive highs, deep lows, and scooped mids
associated with rock and metal music styles of the era.
Boutique Replicating the tone section of a “retro modern” boutique amp, it excels at
precise EQ adjustments, though its tone may be too clean when used with
vintage amplifiers. This EQ is a good choice if you want a cleaner,
brighter sound.