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Chapter 1 Amps and pedals 20
Choose a microphone type and placement
1 Choose a microphone model from the Mic pop-up menu.
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Condenser models: Emulate the sound of high-end studio condenser microphones. The sound
of condenser microphones is ne, transparent, and well-balanced. Choose Condenser 87 or
Condenser 414.
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Dynamic models: Emulate the sound of popular dynamic cardioid microphones. Dynamic
microphones sound brighter and more cutting than Condenser models. The mid-range is
boosted, with softer lower-mid frequencies, making dynamic microphones a good choice for
rock guitar tones, especially if you want guitars to cut through other tracks in a mix. Choose
Dynamic 20, Dynamic 57, Dynamic 421, or Dynamic 609.
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Ribbon 121: Emulates the sound of a ribbon microphone. A ribbon microphone is a type of
dynamic microphone that captures a sound often described as bright or brittle, yet still warm.
It is useful for rock, crunch, and clean tones.
2 Drag the white dot in the graphic above the Mic pop-up menu to set the microphone position
and distance relative to the cabinet.
Choose and adjust an EQ type
1 Click the word EQ or CUSTOM EQ above the Bass, Mids, and Treble knobs to open the EQ pop-up
menu, then choose an EQ model. See Amp Designer EQ types on page 22.
2 Rotate the Bass, Mids, and Treble knobs to adjust the EQ model you choose.