User Manual

SOFTUBE AMPS
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Introduction
The Softube Amp at the top and the Softube Bass Amp at the bottom
As from Reason Version 9, the Softube Amp and Softube Bass Amp replace the previously available Line 6 Amps.
The Softube Amp and Softube Bass Amp are amplifier and speaker cabinet simulators based on the renowned mod-
elling algorithms developed by Softube. The two devices feature accurate simulations of some of the most coveted
vintage amplifier and cabinet models, that you can freely mix and match. Setting up a great amp tone for your guitar
or bass is easy, regardless of what type of sound you are looking for.
In this chapter the two devices will be described together using the collective name “Softube Amps”. Where parame-
ters differ between the two devices this will be duly noted.
! In Reason the Softube Amp and Softube Bass Amp Rack Extension devices can be found on the Effects
palette, in the Propellerhead Software section.
Basic usage
The Softube Amps can be used to process any signal but are best used “live”, i.e. as insert effects on the Audio Track
Channel that a live instrument is connected to, so that you can monitor the effect as you play and record.
When recording electric guitar or bass, the basic tonal character of the amp/cabinet very much affects how the in-
strument responds, which in turn affects your playing. The Softube Amps allow you to set up a good basic tone with
a minimum of fuss so you can start recording straight away!
Using a “real” amp requires that you set up the amp tone exactly right prior to recording, as you have very limited
means of changing it afterwards. But as Insert FX are transparent in Reason (i.e. they are not a part of the recorded
signal) you can tweak the tone, change Amp model etc., as much as you like after recording, right up to the creation
of the final mixdown audio file (or Mixer Channel bouncing).