Behringer V-AMP2 - Manual (Page 16)

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V-AMP 2
amazingly distorted sound even at low volume. The Tweed Champ had a volume control, but no EQ control. If
you want to get the most authentic sound out of this amp, keep the sound control on the V-AMP 2 in the mid-
range.
CLASSIC CLEAN: Back in the 80s, the Roland JC-120 was the preferred sound of Buzzy Feiten (guitarist
with the Dave Weckl Band). The unique quality of this transistor amp’s sound is the way its brilliance cuts
through any mix. It is ideal for the New Wave sound of the 80s that is making a come-back today. The JC-120
was also popular among Fender Rhodes pianists, by the way.
BLACK TWIN: This simulation was modeled on a Fender Blackface Twin from the year 1965. In the 60s this
amp was used by jazz, country and even rock guitarists. What was unique about it was that it was exceptionally
loud and was therefore mainly used for live performances. The secret of the Blackface Twin was that although
you could play it extremely loud, the distortion remained relatively low.
BRITISH BLUES: Modeled on the JTM 45, the first Marshall amp ever. This, by the way, was Eric Clapton’s
favorite amp when he was with Cream. The JTM 45 was the forerunner of many of Marshall’s later amps with
their distinctive, powerful sound. Extreme gain settings produce a highly compressed and really “dirty” sounding
distortion. Combined with a 2 x 12" speaker simulation it produces impressive Bluesbreaker sounds.
AND CUSTOM: This simulation is based on a 1965 Marshall JTM 45 Bluesbreaker but has more flexibility of
sound control. Turn the GAIN control to the left and this simulation sounds like a Marshall; turn it to the right
and it is more reminiscent of the Budda.
BRITISH CLASS A: This simulation is modeled on the Vox AC 30. This amp was originally designed in the
60s when guitarists wanted amps with enhanced brilliance, a feature that Vox successfully implemented by
means of “revolutionary” bass and treble controls. Brian May and U2’s The Edge are probably the best-
known users of this sound.
NON TOP BOOST: This is a Vox AC 30 as used by Bryan Adams in the recording studio. Unlike the well-
known AC 30 with treble boost, the former amp version did not have this feature. This simulation copies the
original amp’s “normal” channel.
BRITISH CLASSIC: Based on a 1959 Marshall Plexi 100 Watt, this amp is ideal for producing clean sounds.
It was used by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.
CLASSIC 50 W: This is also a Plexi, but we have extensively widened its sound range. The sound controls
on the original Marshall Plexi 50 Watt hardly had any effect on the sound if distortion was high.
BRITISH HI GAIN: Compare this model with a Marshall JCM 800. Although the original was renowned
mainly for its distorted sounds, this amp also sounds very good with low gain settings. It’s good at reproducing
Steve Ray Vaughan’s and Michael Landau’s sounds. In distortion mode it sounds like Gary Moore in his early
days, but it’s also good for heavy metal.
BRITISH CLASS A 15 W: Another Vox model, based on the first channel of an AC 15 from 1960. Unlike the
AC 30 this amp had only one 12" speaker, instead of two, and produced a warmer sound. Tip: to make this
simulation sound as authentically as possible, leave the BASS and MID controls in mid-travel position and
vary the TREBLE control only.
RECTIFIED HI GAIN: This model is based on a 1994 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb featuring a
modern, high-gain sound that also comes over well in a band context. The tone control is post-gain, which
allows you to tailor distorted sounds to great effect. This amp is perfect for heavy metal, but also for Steve
Lukather sounds. The best-known user of this amp is Dream Theater‘s guitarist John Petrucci.
RECTIFIED HEAD: This simulation is modeled on a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier top. Unlike the
Trem-O-Verb, this amp produces a more modern high-gain sound. The tone control is most effective at high
gain settings.
MODERN HI GAIN: Here, too, the tone control is post-gain, allowing the extremely distorted sound to cut
through the mix. The MODERN HI GAIN sound is ideal for playing Grunge, but is also used by guitarists such
as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Steve Lukather, Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai, among others, have popularized
the Soldano sound. If you’re playing a Gibson Les Paul, MODERN HI GAIN sounds best when you turn down
the volume control on the guitar a little.
SAVAGE BEAST: Engl is well-known for amps that can make themselves heard. The Savage 120 in particular
has built up a large following among guitarists. For some time now Ritchie Blackmore has been an major
endorser of this German company, and Randy Hanson, the best Hendrix since Jimi, also swears by this amp.
4. AMP/SPEAKER SIMULATION