Quick Start Guide

10 11BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO Quick Start Guide
(EN) Controls
CONTROL ELEMENTS
(1) Turn your BASS V-AMP PRO on using the POWER switch.
The POWER switch should always be in the “O“ position
(depressed) whenever you rst connect the unit to
themains.
(2) The GAIN control determines level and saturation
charac-teristics of the ampsimulation.
(3) The VOLUME control governs the volume of the
selectedpreset.
(4) The BASS control on the EQ section lowers or elevates
bass frequencies.
(5) The MID control lowers or elevates the mid frequencies.
(6) The TREBLE control regulates the upper frequency range
of an activatedpreset.
(7) The AMPS control lets you select one of the
32amp simulations. 16 LEDs surround this control,
whereby1LED is assigned to 2 amp types. You select
one of the rst 16 amp types (white lettering) by simply
turning the control. To select the next 16 amps (17 - 32,
grey lettering), keep the TAP button pressed as you turn
the AMPS control. Additionally, you have the option to
activate a PREAMP BYPASS via the TUNER (9) and TAP
(11) key combi-nation. When PREAMP BYPASS feature is
activated, no AMPS control LED is on. To disengage the
PREAMP BYPASS feature, either select an amp model of
your choice or press the TUNER and TAP keys again.
(8) These ve keys are used (among other things) for preset
selection of the presets bank shown in the display.
In EDIT mode (activated by simultaneously pressing
the arrow keys described under (10)), the function of
individual keys is indicated by the print located directly
above the respective button:
A: Activates the MIDI function. By utilizing the arrow
keys, the MIDI channel used for sending and receiving
(1to 16) can be set up.
After selecting a MIDI function via the A key,
pressingtheTAP key relays the MIDI out connector to
MIDI Thru. When in this mode, the unit sends no MIDI
information of its own; instead, it merely passes on the
data received at theMIDI In.
B: Switches the DRIVE function on and o. When DRIVE
is enabled, the controls (2), (3) and (5) take up the
following functions:
• GAIN regulates the distortion degree (“DRIVE”).
• The VOLUME control regulates an additional
volume control(“BOOST”).
• Use the MID control like the tone control on a
simulated distortion pedal(“TONE”).
C: This key activates the CABINETS mode. Use the arrow
keys to select a type of loudspeaker or a combination
of loudspeakers. You can also completely switch o the
speaker simulation (“-”).
D: Activates the X-OVER function. Use the arrows to
regulate the cut-o frequency between high-pass and
low-pass lter. This is done in 50gradients.
E: Activates the DENOISER function. You may change
the threshold of the expander by using the arrow keys.
The EFFECTS control regulates the sensitivity of the
noise reduction system, while pressing TAP changes the
function of the EFFECTS control so that it regulates the
frequency range of the noise reduction system.
(9) The TUNER key engages the tuner. Additionally, you can
exit the EDIT mode by pressing this key.
(10) Both arrow keys are used to select the next preset
bank (BANK DOWN und BANK UP). Keeping the keys
pressed lets you quickly jump through the preset banks.
Pressingboth arrow keys at the same time engages the
EDIT mode. When you press one of the A - E buttons ((8))
afterwards, each arrow key takes over an edit function.
(11) The TAP key has eight functions:
“Tap”: Tap the TAP key in the rhythm of a tune,
andtheselected eect adjusts automatically to the
appropriate speed.
“Deep”: By keeping the TAP key pressed, the BASS
control assumes the function of a DEEP control,
sothat it regulates the sound in the deep bass end
ofthespectrum.
“Mid-Shift/Shape”: When an amp simulation is
selected using the AMPS control, keep the TAP key
pressed and use the MID control to regulate the middle
portion of the frequency range (SHIFT).
“Presence”: Keep the TAP key pressed to use the
TREBLE control to regulate PRESENCE in a particular
ampsimulation.
“2nd parameter”: The second eect parameter
(regulated by the EFFECTS control) is accessed by
keepingthe TAP button pressed.
“Amp models 17 - 32”: Keep the TAP key pressed and
select the desired simulation by using the AMPS control.
“MIDI Thru”: The MIDI Out connector can be set to MIDI
Thru (see (8) A).
“Compressor”: The compressor control regulates the
attack time when the TAP key is kept pressed (see (14)).
(12) DISPLAY shows the selected eects bank and gives
information about the changes occurring while editing.
When the tuner is enabled, the display shows the
tuning of the connected instrument. When one of the
amp simulations numbered 17 - 32 is selected, the LED
located in the lower left corner of the DISPLAY lights up.
(13) The EFFECTS control lets you select an eects preset
or a combination of several eects. This continuously
turnable control is surrounded by a circle of 16 LEDs.
Eacheect has a corresponding LED.
(14) The COMPRESSOR control lets you compress or
limit your sound. Whenyou turn the COMPRESSOR
control as far left as possible without triggering o
a LED, thedynamic characteristics of the signal are
notchanged.
(15) When an eect is selected using the EFFECTS control
(13), the proportion with which this eect inuences the
entire sound is regulated using theEFFECTS MIX control.
(16) The MASTER control regulates the overall volume of
your BASS V-AMP/BASSV-AMP PRO.
(17) The connector labeled INPUT is the ¼" TS jack input
of the BASS V-AMP/BASSV-AMP PRO, which is where
an electric bass, an acoustic guitar, akeyboard etc.
canbeconnected.
(18) The LINE IN switch regulates which signal source of
the BASS V-AMP PRO is processed. When the switch
is not pressed, this refers to the the signal connected
to the input connector (e.g. electric bass). When the
switch is depressed, the line signal connected to the
PRE DSP INSERT (LINE IN, (20)) isrouted to the processor
(particularly useful for keyboards).
(19) You can connect standard headphones to the PHONES
connector of your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO.
(20) You can insert external eects into the serial insert loop
featured on the BASS V-AMP PRO. The SEND/LINE OUT
connector is connected to the input of your eects unit
for this purpose.
(21) The stereo signal of the BASS V-AMP PRO without
analog speaker simulations can be taken at the
ANALOGLINEOUTPUTS.
(22) The POST DSP INSERT RETURN (IN) stereo jack pair
is used for connecting to the outputs of your external
stereo eects processor.
(23) The ground connection on the DI OUT outputs (24)
can be interrupted with the GROUND LIFT switch.
Thisway, rumble noise and ground loops can beavoided.
Theground connection is interrupted when the switch
isdepressed (LIFT).
(24) The balanced stereo signal of your BASS V-AMP PRO can
be taken at the DI OUT. This output should be connected
to two balanced channel inputs on your mixing console.
The signal level is set at +4 dBu in studio modes and at
-10 dBu for live modes.
(25) The connection to the inputs of an external stereo eects
unit can be made using the POST DSP SEND (OUT)
stereo output.
(26) BASS V-AMP PRO’s signal can be digitally taken at the
S/PDIF output.
(27) The digital output signal of the BASS V-AMP PRO
in AES/EBU format is found at the AES/EBU output
(XLRconnector), provided AES/EBU has been selected as
output signal format (please adhere to the second note
under (8) E).
(28) Devices used to externally synchronize your BASS V-AMP
PRO should be connected at the WORDCLOCK connector.
This is a high-impedance connector, meaningthat it has
no internal terminal resistor (75Ohm).
(29) This is the MIDI OUT/THRU connector of the
BASSV-AMPPRO.
(30) A MIDI foot pedal, for example the BEHRINGER MIDI
FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010, can be connected at the
MIDIINconnector.
(31) SERIAL NUMBER.
(32) FUSE RETAINER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR.
(33) Power is supplied via an IEC connector.
(34) Connect the stereo jack of your footswitch FS112V
to the FOOTSWITCH connector. This will enable
you to alternate between dierent presets within a
presetbank.
(35) The volume of the signal fed into the AUX IN input is
adjusted by using the AUX LEVEL control.
(36) By using the AUX IN jack input, you can feed an
additional stereo signal into your BASS V-AMP.
Amps 1 - 16 (white) Amp #
Cabinet simulation
(default setting)
Cab #
BRITISH '60s 0 68 Marshall 4 x 12" 6
BRITISH '70s 1 68 Marshall 4 x 12" 6
BRITISH '80s 2 Trace Elliot 4 x 10" 2
BRITISH POP 3 Voc AC100 2 x 15" 9
THUNDERBIRD 4 1 x 8" Tweed 16
MOSOUND 5
Ampeg B15 1 x 15"
ClosedBack Combo
7
ROCK CLASSIC 6 Ampeg SVT 8 x 10" '79 1
ROCK 2 7 Ampeg SVT 8 x 10" '79 1
SILVER PANEL 8
Fender Bassman 2 x 15"
with JBLs
11
WHITE PANEL 9 6 x 10" SWR Goliath Senior 3
RED PANEL 10 6 x 10" SWR Goliath Senior 3
GOLD PANEL 11 Ampeg 4 x 10" 4
CALIFORNIAN 12 Mesa/Boogie 2 x 15" 10
JAZZ TONE 13
Polytone A101,
1 x 15" Closed Back Combo
8
BOTTOM END 14 Ampeg SVT 18E, 1 x 18" 14
TUBE PREAMP 15 No Cabinet-Simulation —
Amps 17 - 32 (grey) Amp #
Cabinet simulation
(default setting)
Cab #
BRITISH CLASS A 16 2 x 12" Twin Combo 18
MODERN HI GAIN 17 4 x 12" V-AMP Custom 23
RECTIFIED HIGH
GAIN
18 4 x 12" Vintage 30 20
CUSTOM HI GAIN 19 4 x 12" '78 Std. 21
ULTIMATE PLUS 20 4 x 12" V-AMP Custom 23
CRUNCH V-AMP 21 4 x 12" '78 Std. 21
DRIVE V-AMP 22 4 x 12" Vintage 30 20
BRIT. HIGH GAIN 23 4 x 12" '78 Std. 21
PIEZO SIM. 24 No Cabinet-Simulation —
MIC. SIM. 25 No Cabinet-Simulation —
MAGNETIC EQ 26 No Cabinet-Simulation —
PIEZO EQ 27 No Cabinet-Simulation —
BLACK TWIN 28 2 x 12" Twin Combo 18
ORGAN CLASSIC 29
Leslie 760 Cabinet,
1 x 15" + HF Horn
12
BRITISH CLASSIC 30 4 x 12" '78 Std. 21
CLASSIC CLEAN 31 2 x 12" V-AMP Custom 19
PREAMP BYPASS 32 No Cabinet-Simulation —
Assignment of cabinet simulations to amp models
Cabinet simulations
— BYPASS (NO SPEAKER SIMULATION)
1 AMPEG SVT 8 x 10" '97
2 TRACE ELLIOT 4 x 10"
3 SWR GOLIATH 4 x 10"
4 AMPEG 4 x 10"
5 GALLIEN KRUEGER B120
6 68 MARSHALL 4 x 12"
7 AMPEG B15 1 x 15" CLOSED BACK COMBO
8 POLYTONE A101 1 x 15" CLOSED BACK COMBO
9 VOX AC100 2 x 15"
10 MESA/BOOGIE 2 x 15"
11 FENDER BASSMAN 2 x 15" WITH JBLs
12 LESLIE 760 CABINET, 1 x 15" + HF-DRIVER
13 SWR 1 x 18"
14 AMPEG SVT 18E, 1 x 18"
15 SUNN COLISEUM 1 x 18" + 1 x 12"
16 1 x 8" TWEED
17 1x 12" MID
18 2 x 12" TWIN COMBO
19 2 x 12" V-AMP CUSTOM
20 4 x 12" VINTAGE 30
21 4 x 12" '78 STD.
22 4 x 12" OFF AXIS
23 4 x 12" V-AMP CUSTOM
Overview of cabinet simulations
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