Behringer Virtual Amplification V-AMP 3 - Manual (Page 2)

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Balanced stereo Line output can be
configured for many recording and
live applications
Adjustable auto-chromatic tuner
plus effective global configurations
and equalization easily adopts the
V-AMP 3 to any situation outside
your home studio
MIDI implementation includes
program changes, control changes
and SysEx, allowing complete MIDI
remote control or automation with
your preferred DAW
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
Top tone—in full effect
The V-AMP 3 gives you flanger, chorus,
compression, delay and 12 other beautiful
digital effects to apply to your sound.
Adjust the effect’s level in the mix via the
EFFECTS dial. To adjust effect parameters,
you can rhythmically press the TAP
button to alter delay times or LFO speeds,
or hold down the TAP button and twist
the EFFECTS knob to access e.g. feedback
or depth. By using a MIDI pedal, such as
the BEHRINGER FCB1010, you can access
an additional Wah Wah effect. You can
adjust the filter characteristic by entering
EDIT mode, selecting the DRIVE menu and
turning the EFFECTS knob while holding
the TAP button.
Presenting the presets
All of these elements have been
combined into 125 different presets
divided into 25 banks, accessible through
the BANK UP/BANK DOWN buttons.
Within each bank, you can press buttons
A through E to explore its different
presets. You can also create and save your
own presets. Start by selecting a preset,
then making any changes you wish:
amp, EQ, effect, etc. The preset LED will
begin to flash, indicating that the V-AMP
3 is ready to save your settings. To do this,
hold the preset button down for about
two seconds. Once the LED stops flashing,
you have saved the modified preset.
On top of all this, the V-AMP 3 also
features a built-in tuner and noise gate.
In essence, it’s a Swiss Army Knife for the
home recording enthusiast or gigging
guitarist who can’t seem to settle
on one amp.
Stunning in the studio
The V-AMP 3 features several
configurations that make it an
invaluable asset in the studio. Access the
configuration menu by pressing the
B and D buttons at the same time.
Then use BANK UP and BANK DOWN
to select a configuration.
When using headphones, the V-AMP3
will switch into Studio Mode 1 (S1).
This stereo mode works well for both
monitoring and recording with effects,
amp and speaker modeling. It doesn’t
apply the additional three-band EQ to the
signal, but most recording programs have
their own EQ.
In Studio Mode 2 (S2), the V-AMP 3
sends a signal with amp and speaker
simulation, but only the right output has
effects. You can either record both left and
right outputs to separate tracks, or record
the “dry” left output while monitoring the
right output.
Stellar on stage
The V-AMP 3 has three live
configurations. When performing live
with this device, you can either run it
to an amp on stage, run directly to the
mixing board, or both. Live Mode 1 is
the best choice for running the outputs
directly to the mixer, because it applies
amp and speaker simulation, effects and
an additional 3-band EQ.
Use Live Mode 2 to run the V-AMP
3 into the effects return inputs of 2
different guitar amps. This configuration
does not feature speaker simulation,
allowing the amplifier’s natural speaker
sound to go unaltered. In this scenario,
the amps would be mic’d on stage to get
the sound to the house speakers, and
having a dedicated monitor would be
less important.
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