Plug-in Reference

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The Included Effect Plug-ins
Distortion Plug-ins
Sync Mode
For some controls, the sync mode can be activated to synchronize the corresponding
parameter with the tempo of the host application. These plug-in parameters are then
used to specify the base note value for tempo syncing (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or
dotted).
The names of these parameters are underlined. Click a knob to activate or deactivate
tempo sync. An LED at the top right of the knob indicates that Sync mode is active.
You can then select a base note value for tempo syncing from the pop-up menu above
the control.
Using Effects
• To insert a new effect, click the plus button that appears when you point the
mouse at an empty plug-in slot or at one of the arrows before or after a used effect
slot.
• To remove an effect from an effect slot, click the effect name and select “None”
from the pop-up menu.
• To change the order of the effects in the chain, click on an effect and drag it to
another position.
• To activate or deactivate an effect, click the pedal-like button below the effect
name.
When an effect is active, the LED next to the button is lit.
Ö Using quick controls you can conveniently set up an external MIDI device such as a
foot controller to control the VST Amp Rack effects. For more information about quick
controls, see the Operation Manual.
Amplifiers
The amps available on the Amplifiers page were modeled on real-life amplifiers. Each
amp features settings typical for guitar recording, such as gain, equalizers, and master
volume. The sound-related parameters Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence have a
significant impact on the overall character and sound of the corresponding amp.
The following amp models are available:
- Plexi – Classic British rock tone; extremely transparent sound, very responsive.
- Plexi Lead – British rock tone of the 70’s and 80’s.
- Diamond – The cutting edge hard rock and metal sounds of the 90’s.
- Blackface – Classic American clean tone.
- Tweed – Clean and crunchy tones; originally developed as a bass amp.
- Deluxe – American crunch sound coming from a rather small amp with a big tone.
- British Custom – Produces the sparkling clean or harmonically distorted rhythm
sounds of the 60’s.
The different amps keep their settings when you switch models. However, if you want
to use the same settings after reloading the plug-in, you need to set up a preset.
Using Amplifiers
• To switch amps on the Amplifiers page, click the model that you want to use.
Select “No Amplifier” if you only want to use the cabinets and effects.
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Pre-effects and post-effects can be mono or stereo, depending on the track
configuration.