Blackstar HT-DIST User Manual
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Controls
1. Gain
The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion that
the pedal will deliver. At low settings, counter clockwise (CCW), the
HT-DIST will deliver a clean boost, which in conjunction with the
Level control can be used to overdrive an already distorting valve
amplifier. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW) the sound
will become more overdriven moving through crunch tones until, at its
maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is arrived at.
2. Bass
The Bass control adjusts the amount of low end frequencies in your
tone. This pedal has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows
the tone to be tight and cutting, counter clockwise (CCW), to warm
and thumping (CW).
3. Middle
The Middle control adjusts the amount of middle frequencies in your
tone. The middle frequencies are particularly important in getting
the amount of ‘body’ your tone has. With the Middle control set to
its minimum position (fully CCW) the sound will be aggressive and
scooped, this is a tone ideal for aggressive rhythm playing. As the
Middle control is increased (CW) the amount of ‘body’ is increased,
which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones.
4. Treble
The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies
within the sound. At low settings (CCW) the sound will be warm and
darker in character. As the Treble control is increased (CW) the sound
will become brighter. At the maximum settings the sound will be
aggressive and cutting.
5. ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
The ISF control works in conjunction with the Bass, Middle and
Treble controls. It allows you to choose the exact tone signature
you prefer. Fully CCW is a more American characteristic with a
tight bottom end and more aggressive middle, and fully CW is a
British characteristic which is more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.
See illustration below.
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We recommend that to start with the ISF is set to half way and the
Bass, Middle and Treble are set to taste. Then try gradually adjusting
the ISF CW and CCW until you find the sound you prefer.
6. Level
The Level control sets the overall level or volume from the pedal. It
should be used in conjunction with the Gain control to achieve the
exact type of drive you require. Generally speaking at lower Gain
settings the Volume will be increased and at higher Gain settings the
Volume should be decreased.
7. Output
This output is for connection to the input of your amplifier or into other
pedals or effects. For best noise performance we recommend you
place the overdrive pedal first in the effects chain. Always use a good
quality screened guitar lead.
8. Speaker Emulated Output
This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker
cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection
to a recording device or mixing desk. Always use a good quality
screened guitar lead.
9. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar
lead.
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