User Manual

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Radial Engineering
Classic Trimode
True to the Music
The effects loops also allows you to take pedals out of the sig-
nal chain when they are not in use. This reduces noise and will
provide you with a better tone. Most pedals are not ‘true-bypass’
and therefore introduce a load on the signal which will affect the
clean tone.
Q: Can I not simply connect all my pedals in series?
As for using all of your pedals in series, you can of course do
this. You would, however, be losing the benefits of the Trimode's
effects loop that allows you to engage effect pedals along with
your lead sound. The Trimode's effects loop also lets you keep
the pedals connected to it out of the main circuit. This will trans-
late into better dynamics and less noise, especially when in
rhythm and clean modes.
Q: Can I get ‘Marshall’ style tones with the Trimode?
Tone is subjective. If you read the user comments on Har-
mony Central, (http://www.harmony-central.com/Effects/Data/
Tonebone/) you will find that some users find the Classic’s tone
to be very much like a ‘Marshall’ while others insist the Hot Brit-
ish is the best ‘Marshall in a pedal’ made. I think it is safe to say
that if you combine the Classic with a good amp, a good guitar
and a good pair of hands, you can get some very good sounds
and be able to perform most musical styles.
Q: Can I use the Trimode for two different lead tones?
Yes of course. We only refer to channel-1 as the rhythm channel
for reference sake. The Trimode’s rhythm channel is voiced very
much like the original Classic while the solo channel has been
voiced for a bit more bite. Both will yield exceptional lead tones.
If you are using channel-1 for lead work try increasing the chan-
nel-1 INTERMEDIATE DRIVE control for more distortion.
Q: How can I get more sustain with my tone?
Generally, there are two types of sustain: a heavily distorted
tone will provide plenty of sustain at low levels; a clean sustain
is generally played louder and is created by controlled feedback
with added mid-range. The Trimode is able to do both.
Q: Can I record 'direct' using the Trimode?
Yes. Many musicians use Tonebone pedals to record direct.
When you do, keep in mind that these pedals have been de-
signed to work best when connected to a guitar amplifier. Most
professional guitar amps use 12" speakers which tend to have
lots of mid-range. This means that you wil have to adjust your
EQ to suit. A good place to start is reducing the high end with the
Trimode's FILTER control. Most players find the high-end often
needs to be attenuated when recording direct.