Behringer V-AMP2 - Manual (Page 20)

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V-AMP 2
Special effects
COMPRESSOR: A compressor limits the dynamic range of the audio material, thus producing audible and
creative sound effects. Pronounced use of the compressor (using the EFFECTS control) allows you to
compress the overall dynamic range of the material.
AUTO-WAH: The legendary wah-wah effect owes its fame mainly to Jimi Hendrix. Describing it is certainly
more difficult than simply listening to Hendrix using it on Voodoo Chile. In American funk music of the 70s you
can hear auto-wah effects used in a variety of applications. The auto-wah alters its filter frequency automatically
depending on the signal’s magnitude, rather than being controlled by the position of a pedal.
TREMOLO: Simulates the classic Fender Tremolo. It has returned to popularity with trip-hop.
ROTARY: This is the quintessential simulation of the classic organ effect normally produced by speakers
rotating at slow or fast speed in an extremely heavy speaker cabinet. This effect uses the physical principle of
the Doppler effect to modulate the sound.
NOISE GATE: Noise gates are used to remove or reduce noise or other interference. Guitar signals in particular
are very sensitive to interference. Not only do guitarists often use high-gain settings but guitar
pick-ups can amplify unwanted interference. This can be painfully apparent during breaks in the music. And
how does a noise gate work? It simply mutes the signal during breaks, eliminating any interference at the
same time.
5.2 The separate reverb effect
The reverb effect from your V-AMP 2 is independent of the multi-effects processor and can be added to the mix
signal at any time. To edit the REVERB function, press button D in EDIT mode (pressing the two arrow keys
simultaneously) and use the two arrow keys to select one of the nine different reverb types available:
1 Tiny Room
2 Small Room
3 Medium Room
4 Large Room
6 Small Spring
7 Medium Spring
8 Short Ambience
9 Long Ambience
Reverb
No
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Reverb Type Quality
Classic room simulation featuring various
room sizes from bathroom to cathedral.
Simulates the early reflections of a
reverbless room.
5 Ultra Room
Special effect transforming guitar signals
into heavenly pad sounds.
Simulations of typical spring reverbs.
Tab. 5.2: The different types of reverb effects on the V-AMP 2
5. EFFECTS PROCESSOR