User manual HUGHES & KETTNER MATRIX100

[. . . ] With the MATRIXTM 100, you now own a unique guitar-driven sound system that offers everything you need to have a blast at rehearsals and on stage. We factored the wishes and suggestions of many guitarists into the design of the MATRIXTM 100, aiming to turn up a modern guitar amp that would stand as a benchmark DFX amp. We accomplished what we set out to achieve. No comparable amp comes close to matching the MATRIXTM's sound quality, flexibility, performance and handling convenience. [. . . ] 2 CRUNCH VOL Controls the CRUNCH channel's level; use it to determine the balance between it and the other channels. 1 LEAD/WARP GAIN Controls the LEAD and WARP channel's input sensitivity and thus the amount of saturation, with distortion option ranges from creamy smooth to British grit and chunky NuMetal thunder. 2 LEAD Vol Controls the LEAD channel's level; use it to determine the balance between it and the other channels. The MATRIXTM 100's heart of darkness, this channel offers fierce high-gain sounds of a flavor favored by popular NuMetal bands. This brand of distortion is best described as an angry roar. Depending on this channel's settings, you can dial monster NuMetal tone, grinding post-grunge and alternative sounds, and thunderous death and Gothic metal noise. 1 WARP VOL Controls the WARP channel's level; use it to determine the balance between it and the other channels. 5 CRUNCH, LEAD, WARP Voicing Section For handling ease, the MATRIXTM 100's three overdrive channels share common voicing controls. However, behind these tone controls are three different EQ circuits that are automatically switched along with the channel. This is why an EQ setting that you have dialed in for the LEAD channel works so well with the CRUNCH and WARP channels. 1 CHORUS Low CHORUS settings yield a slow throb for thick, underwater sounds that work great with ballads. Courtesy of automatic effect depth adjustment, higher CHORUS settings do not evoke that dreaded "seasick" tone. 2 FLANGER Slow FLANGER settings yield a stately sweeping whoosh effect, while faster settings give you swirly effects often heard in contemporary rock and pop tunes. 3 TREMOLO Though the classic TREMOLO effect is great for recreating the sounds of `60s, it also serves up some hip effects that work wonders for contemporary tunes. 2 DELAY DELAY is controlled via two knobs: TIME is an infinitely variable knob that sweeps smoothly to the next repetition from 80 ms to 1400 ms. feedback is adjusted accordingly and automatically. Short DELAYs with minimal feedback conjure great slap-back rockabilly sounds, while medium-length DELAYs are perfect for U2-style jangle. Long DELAY times let you come up with cascading, Queen-style licks. The VOLUME knob determines the level of repetitions, with a control range sweeping from off to as loud as the original signal. All three effect models may be used simultaneously and adjusted independently. 1 MOD FX The MATRIXTM 100 puts at your disposal the three most soughtafter modulation effects: A CHORUS, FLANGER and TREMOLO are all assigned to one knob. CHORUS is assigned to the first third of the knob's control range, FLANGER to the second, and TREMOLO to the final third. [. . . ] ⷠAvoid connection to the mains supply in distributor boxes together with several other power consumers. ⷠThe plug socket for the power supply must be positioned near the unit and must be easily accessible. pLACE OF INSTALLATION: · The unit should stand only on a clean, horizontal working surface. ⷠThe unit must not be exposed to vibrations during operation. [. . . ]