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 Clean: This channel should create no distortions. If the incoming channel is
"hot enough", then it will be distorted in a typical tube fashion. The model will
use only half of a double triode; in principle, a simple amplification takes place
at the "working level".
 Crunch: Amplification stage number, circuit and, last but not least, the
resulting sound all vary:
- Two amplification stages are used in the "Classic" preamp setting. This
model uses a long-established design that is similar to the classic
Fender amps or the first Marshalls. The "classic" preamp delivers
saturated lows that are only slightly dampened by the second stage.
As a result, this circuit delivers the typical "brown" sounds of older
vintage amps.
- The "British" switch is inspired by dual input stages, such as Marshall
"Plexi" variants (JTM, "Super Lead", etc.). The signal is sent to half of
each triode circuit, and these favor different frequency ranges ("warm",
"bright", etc). The "British" circuit in the VANDAL amp uses a set
mixing ratio for both tube portions. In contrast to the "Classic" version,
this preamp setting sounds more "alive" and reacts much more
sensitively to dynamics, pick-up selection, and gain settings/guitar
volume.
- "Modern High Gain" delivers the typical fat sound that is rich in highs,
similar to American amps like the Mesa/Boogie & Co. in 3 cascading
amplification stages. Before the second and the third stages, the
proportion of lows and highs is regulated, so that low tunings and
quick passages are amplified without any "mud" and the signal always
remains clear and assertive.
 Lead: In all preamp modes, the lead channel consists of an additionally
cascaded tube circuit. In the "Classic" and "British" preamp setting, the lead
channel may be viewed as more of a modification of "tuning" of vintage
aspects. The "Modern High Gain" variant really gets going here. In this setting,
VANDAL playfully takes on even drop-C or -D tunings.
Tip: Even if you don't want to use up all your gain in the crunch & lead
channels, you can still try to go "a level higher" and take the (pre) gain level
down a little for a slightly distorted sound. This increases the sound's
complexity, and it will also seem more lively.