Operator`s manual

range is recommended). You will find that grittier tones generally sound better with a
touch less treble because preamp saturation makes higher frequencies figure more
prominently in the signal. Bear in mind that you also have the Tone (1) button, as well
as the power amp (14) an (15) knobs, at your disposal for
shaping the frequency range. I suggest you get into the habit of dialing in lower Treble
settings. That way, you can program various MIDI presets with the Tone option
remotely and have plenty of tonal variations at your fingertips.
Push this button to activate preamp Channel 1 directly (in reciprocation with ,
and ). The green LED to the right of the Channel 1 Volume knob (6) lights up
to indicate is active. may also be activated via MIDI program
change, the ENGL Custom Z-9 Footswitch, or a dual footswitch.
To help you get acquainted with the amp's fundamental sounds, I recommend that
you set all tone controls to or slightly higher than the center or 12 o'clock position. For
higher-gain sounds in , your best bet is to turn the Treble knob down to
Presence Depth Punch
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 1 Channel 1
Channel 2
6 Volume 1
7CH1
8 Gain 2
9 Bass
10 Middle
11 Treble
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 for .
The green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate is on.
Gain control for . This knob determines the input sensitivity in Channel 2
mode; use it to dial in the desired amount of preamp distortion.
Single-coil pickups will evoke mildly overdriven sounds at settings somewhere
between 9 and 2 o'clock. Try settings between 8 and 12 o'clock for pickups with high-
output humbuckers or active pickups. Bear in mind the Hi Gain function. You can
activate it via an ENGL Custom Z-9 Footswitch or a preprogrammed MIDI preset to get
an even bigger, beefier crunch tone on the fly.
Extremely high gain and volume levels in Channel 2 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 .
This is the preamp voicing section's passive midrange frequency EQ for .
This is the preamp voicing section's passive high-frequency EQ for .
Channel 1 Channel 1
Channel 1
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 2
Channel 2
Channel 2
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