Operator`s manual

22 Middle
23 Treble
25 CH 3
26 Gain 4
27 Bass
Press this button to activate the preamp's directly (in reciprocation with
, , ). The red LED to the right of the Channel 3 Volume
knob (24) lights up to indicate Channel 3 is active. Channel 3 may also be activated via
MIDI program change, the ENGL Custom Z-9 Footswitch, or a dual footswitch.
Gain control for . This knob determines Channel 4's input sensitivity; use it to
dial in the desired amount of saturation level.
Like , Channel 4's gain sweeps from middling to extreme. Unlike ,
its midrange is boosted, making this a great choice for leads.
Extremely high gain and volume levels in Channel 4 can produce powerful
feedback. Avoid feedback squeals; they can lead to hearing loss and damage
speakers! At higher volumes, back off the Gain, Treble and Presence levels in order to
prevent unchecked feedback!
This is the preamp voicing section's passive low-frequency EQ for .
Channel 3
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 3 Channel 3
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Channel 4
This is the preamp voicing section's passive midrange EQ for .
This is the preamp voicing section's passive high-frequency EQ for 3.
To help you get acquainted with the amp's fundamental sounds, I recommend that
you set all tone controls to about the center or 12 o'clock position. For higher-gain,
high-volume lead sounds, your best bet is to turn the Treble knob down to prevent the
pickups and speakers from generating feedback (a setting in the 9-to-1 o'clock range is
recommended).
Each channel is equipped with a dedicated EQ so you can tweak its sound separately to
suit your taste and the given sonic scenario. Bear in mind that you also have the two
power amp (14) and (15) knobs at your disposal for shaping the
frequency range.
Though this passive voicing section's controls range is narrower than that of a
comparable active system, its EQ curve is tweaked specifically for its designated
purpose, and will give you satisfying results.
Determines the level for . Use this knob to adjust the volume of
and dial in the desired balance in comparison with the other channels' levels. Because
this knob is located pre effects loop, it also determines the effects send level in
Channnel 3 mode. The red LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate the
is on.
Channel 3
Channel
Presence Depth Punch
Channel 3 Channel 3
Channel 3
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24 Volume 3
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