User Manual

GUIDE TO FUNCTIONS and CONTROLS
(in order of signal flow)
BRIT Section
Function #1: BOOST
Boost kicks in up to 21dB of clean boost. While it is in the BRIT sec-
tion, it also works independently to boost the SansAmp and/or DLA
sections and/or your amplifier.
Function #2: BRIT Distortion
The BRIT Section is based upon our own British SansAmp Character
Series pedal and inspired by the celebrated, crunchy vintage amps from
across the pond. While those hulking stacks are known to sound best
at ear-bleed levels, the BRIT section can painlessly transform your
sound at the kick of a switch. You can completely change the personal-
ity of a clean amp tone or use it as an instant mod with a dirty amp
tone.
When you engage the Boost function, it’s like having an extra “12AX7”
pre-amp gain stage. Activated via its own footswitch, you can kick in up
to 21dB of pre-amp boost. The range allows you to go from a state of
mild overdrive to insane gain.
DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to
when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed. Highly interac-
tive with the level of your guitar. For instance, you can clean up the
amount of distortion by decreasing the guitar’s volume (except in very
extreme settings) without having to change the setting on the pedal.
Conversely, you can increase the amount of distortion by simply in-
creasing the guitar’s volume.
TONE: Adjusts the hi-end content of the BRIT section. At max
(noted by the indicator), it’s flat. As you reduce the setting, it will de-
crease the high end.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the BRIT section.
NOTE: The BRIT section is an effect. It has no speaker
emulation incorporated into the circuitry and is not de-
signed or intended to be used alone going direct to a
mixer or PA.
SANSAMP Section
Function #3: Tube Amplifier Emulation
The SansAmp technology enables the Fly Rig 5 to run directly into mix-
ers of recording desks and PA systems, as well as augment your existing
amplifier set-up. It can also be used to record directly to tape/disc and
enhance previously recorded tracks. The SansAmp section of the Fly Rig
5 focuses on clean tones within the tube amplifier sound spectrum. To
dirty things up, you have the flexibility of using the Drive control, the
Boost function, or you can add distortion from the BRIT section. Or all
three. Each method achieves different tones.
Speaker simulation is an integral part of the circuitry. It is designed for a
smooth, even response as would be achieved by a multiply-miked cabinet,
without the peaks, valleys, and notches associated with single miking. The
shape of the speaker curve will not adversely effect or interfere with the
frequency response of your own cabinet. The speaker simulation works in
tandem with the EQ controls to custom tailor the overall sound.
DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to
when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed. The first half of
the rotation will increase the volume as well as the overdrive.
LOW, MID, HIGH: On-board post-EQ section gives you full con-
trol, like having a studio mixing board at your fingertips. Unlike passive
tone controls that only cut, these active controls cut and boost. At 12
o’clock, they are flat.
LOW is tuned to ±12dB @ 120 Hz.
MID is tuned to ±12dB @ 500 Hz.
HIGH is tuned to ±12dB @ 3.3 kHz.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the unit when the SansAmp sec-
tion is engaged. This control has an exceptionally wide range for maxi-
mum compatibility with a variety of equipment.
Level Tip: When running the Fly Rig 5 Output directly to the PA, set
the SansAmp Level fairly high to achieve the best signal-to-noise ratio.
Function #4: Reverb
This is like having a tube amp with a built-in reverb. It emulates the rich
ambiance of a vintage spring reverb, minus the annoying artifacts. This
single, continuously-variable control provides a smooth, full sweep to
easily dial in the amount of reverb desired.
Reverb Tip: When using the Reverb in front of an amp, the amp will
compress the signal and the reverb will become more pronounced.
Therefore, you will most likely need to have a lower setting than you
would if you went through an effects loop. For instance, a Reverb setting
at 10 o’clock through an effects loop may need to be adjusted to 8 o’-
clock through the front of an amp in order to get the same results.
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