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Chapter 1 Amps and pedals 29
Bass cabinet models
The table below outlines the properties of each cabinet model available in Bass Amp Designer.
Cabinet Description
Modern Cabinet 15" 1 x 15 inch speaker, closed-back design. Very deep and
full tone.
Modern Cabinet 10" 1 x 10 inch speaker, closed-back design. A punchy
tone.
Modern Cabinet 6" 1 x 6 inch speaker, closed-back design.
Classic Cabinet 8 X 10" 8 x 10 inch speakers, closed-back design.
Flip Top Cabinet 1 X 15" 1 x 15 inch speaker, closed-back design.
Modern 3 Way 1 x 15 inch speaker, 1 x 10 inch speaker, and 1 x 6 inch
speaker. You can move the microphone vertically and
can position it 20, 30, or 40 cm away from the cabinet.
Direct (PowerAmp Out) A direct signal from the power stage of the emulated
amplier. The cabinet and microphone are removed
from the signal path.
Direct (PreAmp Out) A direct signal from the pre-amplier stage of the
emulated amplier. The cabinet, microphone, and
power amp are removed from the signal path.
Build a custom Bass Amp Designer combo
You can use one of the default models or you can create your own hybrid of dierent ampliers,
cabinets, and so on, using the Amp, Cabinet, and Mic pop-up menus.
Note: If you create your own hybrid amp combo, you can use the Settings pop-up menu to save
it as a setting le, which also includes any parameter changes you have made.
Choose a Bass Amp Designer amplier
m Choose an amplier from the Amp pop-up menu in the black bar at the bottom of the
Amp Designer interface. See Bass amplier models for details on the characteristics of
each amplier.
Choose a Bass Amp Designer cabinet
Cabinets have a huge impact on the character of a bass guitar sound (see Bass cabinet
models on page 29).
Whereas certain amplier and cabinet pairings have been popular for decades, departing from
them is an eective way to create fresh-sounding tones. You can try random combinations, but
if you consider the variables that determine a cabinet’s “sound”, you’ll be able to make educated
guesses about non-traditional amplier and cabinet combinations.
m Choose a cabinet from the Cabinet pop-up menu in the black bar at the bottom of the Bass
Amp Designer interface.
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Old or new speakers: Some Bass Amp Designer models capture the character of aged speakers.
These may be a bit looser and duller sounding than new speakers, but many players prefer
them for their smoothness and musicality. Sounds based on new cabinets tend to have more
snap and bite.
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Large speakers or small speakers: Try several sizes and choose the one that works best for
your music.