User manual BEHRINGER X V-AMP

[. . . ] Users manual Version 1. 1 December 2005 X V-AMP X V-AMP IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. [. . . ] MODERN GAIN: Here, the tone control is post-gain, allowing the extremely distorted sound to cut through the mix. The MODERN HI GAIN sound is ideal for playing grunge, but is also used by guitarists such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Among others, Steve Lukather, Nuno Bettencourt and Steve Vai have all popularized the Soldano sound. If youre playing a Gibson Les Paul, MODERN HI GAIN sounds best when you turn down the volume control on the guitar a little. BLACK TWIN: This simulation was modeled on a Fender Blackface Twin from 1965. In the 60s this amp was used by jazz, country and even rock guitarists. What was unique about it was that it was exceptionally loud and was therefore mainly used for live performances. The secret of the Blackface Twin was that although you could play it extremely loud, the distortion remained relatively low. ULTIMATE GAIN: From clean to brutal hi-gain, this brute covers the entire range. The ULTIMATE V-AMP is basically a souped-up rectifier amp. TWEED COMBO: This was Jeff Becks favorite when he recorded the albums Blow by Blow and Wired. This amp was not actually designed for heavy distortion, but due to its low power, it is ideal for uncompromising overdrive sound. TWEED BASS: This virtual amp is modelled on the Fender 4 x 10 Combo. Originally designed as a bass amp, it soon became a standard amp of blues legends such as Steve Ray Vaughan or Billy Gibbons due to its characteristic distortion. As you would expect, it packs a solid punch in the bass range, but is still flexible enough in the mid and treble ranges. SCREAMER: Having been around since the beginning of the 80s, the Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 has pretty much achieved cult status. It has the reputation of being the ultimate classical overdrive/treble booster floor pedal, and is associated with mighty lead sounds, even though it offers rather modest distortion. Its secret is that it knows better than other floor pedals how to squeeze the very last bit out of the amp to which it is connected. If you hook up a decent tube amp to your X V-AMP (e. the BEHRINGER AC112), with this simulation you can authentically reproduce the effect of the tube screamerall this without dishing out too much cash to own a cult piece of equipment. EL RATON: The Rat from ProCo was also a distortion pedal similar to the tube screamer, and it also came around about the same time, but its basic sound and applications couldnt be more different. As the name suggest, the rat is all about aggressive distortion from the pedal itself, and the TS808 is more about unobtrusive overdrive in the amp further down the chain. [. . . ] connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. s 5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer. [. . . ]