Operator`s manual

the power amp's volume to two different levels, and then access these volume presets
in combination with preamp voicing features such as . The mind boggles…
Obviously, the difference between Lo and High Gain is the latter gives you more
preamp juice. But I also tuned frequency response to suit each channel's gain structure,
which is a long-winded way of saying the two channels give you four great sonic
choices. Depending on the selected channel and Gain knob setting, the spectrum
ranges from pristine clean to ultra saturated lead tone, rich in overtones and gain
reserves for screaming solos and crashing power chords. Whatever tones your style,
genre and whims may demand, you'll find it between these two extremes. The options
are too numerous to mention, so switch back and forth between Lo and High Gain in
each of the two channels to get to know their tonal characteristics and make the most
of these four fundamental sounds.
You can the
using a Z-9 Custom Footswitch connected
to the S.A.C. Port (34) or a footswitch connected to jack (35).
Mid Boost
Main FX Loop
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This channel switching button selects Channel 1 ( or ) or Channel 2 (
or ) and, depending on the Hi Gain (28) setting, activates Clean, Crunch,
Lead, or Hi Gain Lead mode.
The LEDs next to the respective volume control knobs (8) and (22) light up to indicate
the active channel; the green LED for Channel 1, the red LED for Channel 2.
Channels may also be switched via the ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch connected to the
S.A.C. Port (34) or via a footswitch connected to jack (37). And for even greater
convenience, you could also use the optional ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch to select
directly Channel 1, Channel 2, and the two gain stages simply by tapping the Z-9's four
channel-switching buttons.
The Hi Gain function operates globally, affecting both channels. Pressing this button
ups input sensitivity, thereby increasing the amplification factor and the amount of
distortion in preamp Channel 1 and Channel 2. The LED above this button lights up to
indicate is active.
This feature can also be switched via the ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch connected to
the S.A.C. Port (34) or via a footswitch connected to jack (37).
The optional ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch may be used as a conventional footswitch
to select combinations of Channel switching and the Hi Gain feature to access the four
different gain modes ( , , , and ), directly and
conveniently by doing a little tap dancing on the Z-9's four channel-switching buttons.
Press this button to activate and deactivate the . The red LED above the
button lights up to indicate is enabled. enable and bypass
(S.A.C. F1-3 and F2-7, page 26)
The can be configured in series (that is, 100% processed signal when
Balance is set to Effect) or in parallel (1% to 99% mix of preamp and effect signal when
Clean Crunch Lead
Hi Gain Lead
Hi Gain
Clean Crunch Lead Hi Gain Lead
Main FX Loop
Main FX Loop
Main FX Loop
28 Hi Gain
29 FX Loop
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