User Manual

42 M AIR User Manual
The PREAMP knob adjusts the amount of input gain prior to the band-specic
distortion adjustment. BUZZ adjusts the low-end breakup, PUNCH adjusts
the midrange distortion, and CRUNCH tailors the high-frequency content and
distortion for smooth or cutting notes. The DRIVE knob simulates the amount
of power amp distortion from a tube amp. The LOW and HIGH knobs allow
EQ adjustment independent of distortion content, and the overall output is
controlled by the LEVEL knob. The CABINET simulation can be bypassed if the
guitarist is already using a real cab, which allows the eect to function like a
boost or distortion pedal. The Dual Guitar Amp allows the left and right channels
to be adjusted independently.
Tube Stage
Tube Stage/Overdrive is a versatile eect capable of emulating a variety of
modern and classic tube preamps. Available in stereo and dual-mono versions,
use Tube Stage/Overdrive to dial in warm and fuzzy sounds from subtle to
fullysaturated.
DRIVE adjusts the amount of harmonics being driven by the eect. EVEN and ODD
adjust the amount of even and odd harmonics. GAIN adjusts the output gain of
the eect. LO CUT sets the input frequency below which the source signal will not
pass through the eect. HI CUT sets the input frequency above which the input
signal will not pass through the eect. BASS GAIN/FREQ adjust a low shelving
lter at the output of the eect. TREBLE GAIN/FREQ adjust a high shelving lter at
the output of the eect.
Stereo / Dual Pitch
Pitch shifting is often used in two dierent ways. One is to set the Mix knob lower
and only use the Cent knob to make a small o set in pitch between the wet and
dry tones. This results in a “voice doubling” eect that thickens the overall sound
in a more subtle way. The extreme use of the eect is to turn the Mix knob fully
clockwise so the entire signal is eected. This way, the signal can be shifted into
other keys up to an octave above or below the original. When used on a voice,
this results in a “chipmunk” sound or a low Darth Vader eect.
When the SEMI and CENT knobs are set at 12:00, the pitch is not altered.
Makingadjustments by semitone will have a very pronounced eect,
whereaschanges to the CENT knob will be very minor. The DELAY knob creates
a time dierence between the wet and dry sound. The LO and HI CUT knobs
allow the eected signal to be band-limited. The Dual Pitch eect allows
the leftandright channels to be adjusted independently, and allows GAIN
compensation andpanning of the two channels.
11. Instructional Videos
A Youtube playlist with over 40 tutorial videos can be found by searching
for “X AIR How To Videos” on youtube.com. These provide a great source of
supplementary information to this manual, and cover everything from basic setup,
wireless connection scenarios and channel conguration to advanced FX routing
and global settings.