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vide a range of authentic and usable amplier tones, with a simple and consistent set of
controls.
The full version of Amp is not included with the standard version of Live, but is bundled with
the Cabinet effect as a special feature available for purchase separately.
There are seven amp models to choose from:
Clean is based on the Brilliant channel of a classic amp from the '60s. This amp was
widely used by guitarists of the British Invasion.
Boost is based on the Tremolo channel of the same amp, and is great for edgy rock
riffs.
Blues is based on a '70s-era guitar amp with a bright character. This classic amp is
popular with country, rock and blues guitarists.
Rock is modeled after a classic 45 watt amp from the '60s. This is perhaps the best
known rock amp of all time.
Lead is based on the Modern channel of a high-gain amp popular with metal
guitarists.
Heavy is based on the Vintage channel of the same amp and is also ideal for metal
and grunge sounds.
Bass is modeled after a rare PA from the '70s which has become popular with bass
players due to its strong low end and fuzz at high volumes.
Although the real-world versions of these ampliers all have unique parameters, Live's Amp
effect uses the same set of controls for each model. This makes it very easy to quickly
change the overall character of your sound without having to make numerous adjustments.
Gain adjusts the level of input to the preamplier, while Volume adjust the output stage of
the power amplier. Although Gain and Volume work together to determine Amp's overall
level, Gain is the primary control for the distortion amount. Higher Gain settings result in a
more distorted sound. When using the Blues, Heavy and Bass models, high Volume levels
can also add considerable distortion.
The Bass, Middle and Treble knobs are EQ controls that adjust the timbre of the sound.
As on a real-world amplier, Amp's EQ parameters interact with each other - and with the