User Manual

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15 CONTOUR
This feature gives you another option for shaping predominantly mid-range
frequencies. When it is off, the Lo Mid knob affects the 500 Hz range, when it is
on, the knob affects the 300 Hz range. The LED lights up to indicate Contour is
active.
A tip from the designer:
The Contour knob shifts the entire frequency range of the voicing section so
that—by virtue of that handy storage option—you actually end up with two
separate sets of tone controls. Try activating Contour when you're going for
classic clean tone. Switch Contour off when you want something a little more
contemporary and direct—that modern in-your-face sound, if you will.
16 BRIGHT
This function boosts the upper frequencies in all operating modes. The LED lights
up to indicate Bright is active.
A tip from the designer:
For a crispy or glassy tone, set the Bright switch to the On position. This setting
brightens the sound of humbucking or any other muddy pickups.
17 CLEAN ULTRA BRIGHT
Though this option affects the Clean channel only, it boosts the upper end of
both clean (in Gain Lo mode that is) and crunch (Gain Hi) sounds. Though this is
indeed a treble boost, it affects frequencies that lie somewhat lower than the
highest frequencies in the spectrum. The LED lights up to indicate Ultra Bright
Clean is active.
A tip from the designer:
Activate this feature to conjure really glossy clean sounds. Great for doing the
country twang thing and spanking the funk plank, it also adds some top-end
shimmer to dark or muddy pickups. You'll find it easy to dial in loads of top-notch
tones in combination with the Contour and Modern/Classic sound-shaping
buttons.
18 MODERN/CLASSIC
This button switches between two fundamentally different voicings, modern and
Classic. The LED lights up to indicate Classic is active.
A tip from the designer:
The modern voicing is less dynamic, offering fewer mid-range frequencies. You'll
find that its voicing becomes far more prominent when you're running the
preamp at higher gain levels to evoke more distorted sounds.
Modern is your best bet for heavier sounds, Classic fits the bill for vintage styles.
For lead sounds you generally want tones that pack a punch powerful enough to
cut through the din. For this sonic scenario, I recommend you either activate
Contour for a Lead/modern configuration or stick with Classic.
19 RECORDING OUT BASS
This feature affects the filter system of the frequency-compensated Line Out only;
it will not affect the regular stereo outs when activated. When you switch this
option on, it boosts the bottom end of the Line Out filter. The LED lights up to
indicate the bass boost for the Line Out filter is on.