Line 6 Flextone Cab 212S - Manual (Page 23)

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In addition to all the great Amp Models built into the Flextone, there are some
great sounding effects. To pick which effect you want to hear, turn the Effect Knob
( ). Then, you can control the character of the effect you’ve chosen by tapping
on the Tap Tempo ( ) control, and turning the Effect Tweak ( ) knob. Here’s
how it all shakes down:
Reverbs - Reverb is the effect that makes it sound like something is in a room.
It’s basically a whole bunch of echoes smeared together to give you a sense of
sound in an ambient space. With the Flextone, Reverb is always available. You
control how much with the Reverb Level knob. There are two basic reverbs in the
Flextone; a TubeTone-created model of a spring reverb, and a standard digital
room reverb tone. Which one you get depends on which Amp Model you select.
Generally speaking, if the amp that inspired a given Amp Model had a spring
reverb, that’s what you’ll get. If the amp didn’t have a reverb (like the 1968
Marshall “Plexi” which inspired the Brit Classic model), you’ll hear the room
reverb. The back cover foldout and Appendix A run down the details.
Compressor - A compressor “squeezes” your sound so that the softer sounds
are louder and the louder sounds won’t be as loud. It helps to even out your
playing, and can also be used to give increased sustain. Compression is often
expressed in ratios, like 2:1 or 5:1. The higher the ratio, the less difference there is
between your softest and loudest playing. The
Tweak knob will control the
compression ratio. There are 5 settings: 1.4:1, 2:1, 3:1, 6:1, and :1.
Tremolo - Modeled after the classic Fender tremolo. The Tweak knob controls
the depth; Tap Tempo controls the speed.
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