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Line 6 GearBox 3.6 – Glossary (What Is...?)
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The Vol, Mod, Delay and Reverb effects include a Pre/Post switch so they can run Pre (before the
amp/cab/mic or Preamp processing) or Post (after the amp/cab/mic or Preamp). As you click the
pre/post switches of these effects, you’ll see all the icons re-ordered to show the new signal flow.
Many of the effects are modeled after classic gear described in the Model Gallery.
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What is EQ (Equalizer)?
EQ, which is an abbreviation for Equalizer or equalization, is one of the GearBox Effects. Equalizers
add or remove any range of audio frequencies from bass to treble. The EQ is configured as a “post”
effect – that is, it comes after both the Compressor and the Amp in your signal chain. For details
on each of the Equalizer controls, move your mouse over the control and look in the Info Bar at the
bottom of the GearBox window.
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What is a Flanger?
Flanger is one of the GearBox Mod Effects. Flanger is most famously known as the “jet-plane” whoosh
effect of several classic 70s recordings. It can also be used to give a “swooshy” or “swept” sound to
guitar, or just to create a “bigger” sound. Eddie Van Halen, for instance, used flanger effects as an
important part of his signature sound on many classic Van Halen recordings. For details on each of
the Flanger controls, move your mouse over the control and look in the Info Bar at the bottom of the
GearBox window.
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