Behringer V-AMP2 - Manual (Page 6)

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V-AMP 2
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! The V-AMP 2 you have purchased is the revised version of the V-AMP—a state-of-the-art
virtual guitar amplifier that has set new standards. Our ultimate aim in developing it was to create the authentic
sound of classic amplifiers by means of “physical modeling” and to combine this with the latest DSP effects.
The V-AMP 2 has a number of decisive advantages over its predecessor, the V-AMP: the number of amp
simulations has been doubled, there are now five globally adjustable operating modes, and you can also use
this device purely as an effects unit thanks to its innovative Preamp Bypass.
Once again we took up the challenge of creating a device that would still be talked about for years to come.
The V-AMP 2 is an all-purpose device that offers 32 authentic amplifier sounds—and, in fact, even special
speaker sounds—without causing you any transport problems! In addition, it has all the versatility of sound
provided by state-of-the-art multi-effects processor technology. In short: the V-AMP 2 gives you a sound tool
that has everything on a musician’s wish-list today.
BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional recording studio technology. For many years now
we have been successful in developing products for studio and live use. These include microphones and
19" devices of all kinds (compressors, enhancers, noise gates, tube processors, headphone amplifiers,
digital effects devices, DI boxes, etc.), monitor and P.A. speakers and professional live and recording mixers.
Our entire technical know-how has gone into your V-AMP 2.
Flexibility is the name of the game in the music business. A guitarist today has to be able not only to offer a
wide range of sounds, but also to adapt at short notice to different environments—home recording, studio,
live gigs. For that very reason, enormous amplifier stacks have become a thing of the past. The V-AMP 2
offers you the maximum number of features in such a compact form that you can set up and pack up in
seconds and you can master it with ease.
The V-AMP 2 will still be state-of-the-art years from now because we have equipped it with an EPROM that
can be replaced without the slightest difficulty. This means that we can keep on working on new algorithms,
taking your ideas and suggestions into account. We will then make these software updates available to you
free of charge on the Internet, thus ensuring that the V-AMP 2 remains state-of-the-art in the future too.
But enough of this talk. Nothing we say will convince you as readily as what you hear and feel when you test
your V-AMP 2 for the first time. Then you will experience a new generation of virtual guitar amplifiers with
some amazing features:
V Knock-out sound options that will blow away any conventional guitar amp.
V Perfect tube sound emulation without the typical tube amp drawbacks (short lifespan, heat generation,
mechanical sensitivity).
V Latest DSP technology, giving you a wide range of classic and modern effects sounds.
V Rugged, indestructible build, allowing you to use the V-AMP 2 in the toughest conditions on the road.
1.1 The new functions of the V-AMP 2
The V-AMP 2 was designed to be an evolutionary improvement on our popular virtual guitar amp, the V-AMP.
Alongside the popular features of its predecessor, the V-AMP 2 offers many new features which will make
this unit an indispensable part of your equipment:
V 16 additional amp sounds—in total, 32 authentic virtual amplification models plus amp bypass available.
V 5 basic configurations can be selected for different studio and live situations (see chapter 2).
V PRESENCE control can now be set for each amp.
V An additional effects parameter can now be set directly on the device (see chapter 5).
V Globally adjustable 3-band EQ can be set as required in the live modes to match the V-AMP 2 sounds
with different amps/combos.
V Total preset compatibility for existing V-AMP sounds.
V Editor software available free of charge at www.behringer.com/V-AMP 2.
1. INTRODUCTION