User manual MARSHALL VALVETEST AVT100X

[. . . ] AdvancedValvestateTechnology AVT100X Owners Manual ENGLISH From Jim Marshall I would like to thank you personally for selecting one of our Valvestate AVT amplifiers. Ever since its initial launch in the early 1990's, the original Marshall Valvestate technology received worldwide acclaim and set a new standard in affordable quality amplification. However, my dedicated team of designers are constantly looking for methods to make our amplifiers sound even better. As they are all guitar players themselves this process has become a passion within the design department. [. . . ] Lower Gain settings will produce well-defined, natural sounding overdrives which have a nice `cut, ' making them perfect for funky, blues rock. Higher gain settings will see the sound start to get more `rounded' as the AVT's pre-amp valve is pushed into saturation. 18. FX Loop Mix Control (Clean & Overdrive) When an effects unit is hooked-up to the aforementioned FX loop, this control adjusts the FX Mix for all three channels. Turning it clockwise increases the amount of effect you hear - from `dry' (0) to `wet' (10). Please note that the FX mix on your external processor should be set to maximum (i. e. The Master Section These controls adjust the power amp section of your AVT and determine the overall Volume and Presence of the amplifier. 16. Master Volume Once you have set the relative volumes of your AVT's channels, this control governs the overall volume of the amplifier. 9. OD1 Scoop Switch Fine tuned to create the most awesome mid `scoop' imaginable, OD1's Scoop circuitry is more than just a pre-set middle control. Instead it actually reconfigures the whole post-EQ voicing of the channel - from low to high. Because of this, even though the resulting `scooped' sound that occurs when the switch is activated (pushed `in') is totally extreme, the channel's overall tone still remains tight and focused. B. Internal Digital FX As mentioned in the introduction of this manual, the AVT100X features a DFX (Digital Effects) section which adds digital effects to all three channels. The DFX section boasts 16 on-board effects and three controls - DFX Mix, Adjust and Program. We chose these particular effects algorithms to give you a comprehensive palette of natural sounding options. Overdrive Tone Controls Your AVT is equipped with rotary Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ controls which are shared between the two Overdrive Channels, OD1 and OD2. This EQ section boasts a tone circuit identical to the one used in legendary Marshall 4 5 The first 10 programs offered are all Reverbs. Reverberation effects recreate the natural echo reflections found in physical environments such as halls and rooms or, in the case of plate reverbs, a mechanically vibrating metal plate. These echoes are extremely complex in nature and are, therefore, notoriously difficult to recreate. In developing these 10 programs we've gone to great lengths to ensure that none of the harsh digital `graininess' normally associated with some digital reverbs is present. ENGLISH Below is a brief description of each of the 16 DFX programs available: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Hall A: this is a large, bright sounding, concert hall. "Wembley Arena, are you ready to rock!?" Hall B: warmer sounding than Hall A, this program is perfect for adding depth and character to clean and acoustic tones. Hall C: a medium sized hall with 12ms of delay before the reverb starts. Room 1: a hardwood studio with lots of early reflections. [. . . ] FX Send WARNING: For connection to the input of the external device being used. Always provide the AVT100X with a load equal to, or greater than, 8 Ohms. * FX Loop Hints 3. Footswitch For connection of the supplied Stage Foot Controller (PEDL-10038). This sturdy 4-way Marshall footswitch allows instant selection of the 3 channels, plus the DFX. It also features LED's to indicate status. [. . . ]