Bass v-amp/bass v-amp pro, 3 post-amp effects, Effects processor – Behringer BASS V-AMP PRO User Manual

Page 14: 1 reverb and delay algorithms, 2 modulation effects, 3 special effects

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Fig. 6.1: SPLIT steps

6.3 Post-amp effects

The post-amp effects described in the following paragraphs

are located post amp and cabinet simulations in the signal chain.

An integrated crossover determines at what frequency the

effects start working and regulates the bass information when

the unit is used without effects. The cut-off frequency of this

18 dB/octave Butterworth crossover is regulated in EDIT mode

under X-OVER. The display shows the frequency divided by

factor 10. Adjustments are made by using the bank UP/DOWN

keys. If the display shows “-”, the crossover is not activated and

the complete signal is affected by the effects. When, for example,

“8” is shown in the display, this means that frequencies under

80 Hz remain unaffected by the effects.

Volume balance between the high pass and the low pass can

be adjusted when you are setting up the crossover settings by

using the EFFECTS control (all the way to the left = low pass

signal only, all the way to the right = high pass signal only).

6.3.1 Reverb and delay algorithms

DELAY+CHORUS: This algorithm combines a delay and the

ever-popular chorus effect.

ST. DELAY: A delay of the input signal. Different tempo settings

enable you to produce interesting delay effects. This way, you

can quickly create repititions—particularly with “slapping”—that

wouldn’t even be possible without a delay.

DELAY/LOOP: This function allows you to jam along with your

own signal. To do that, record with the delay/loop effect a short

sequence (max. 15.36 sec.). This sequence can be played back

in an endless loop.

6. EFFECTS PROCESSOR

You can for example use this loop as a foundation for your

melody and improvise around it. To record this sequence via

MIDI, send the respective MIDI controller (see chapter 10 ). When

you use this function without MIDI, the delay can last a maximum

of 1023 msecs.

REVERB: The reverb is still the most important effect in a

mixdown or during a live event. A reverb is used to add ambience

to an otherwise “dry” sound.

AMBIENCE: This effect simulates a room without reflexions.

6.3.2 Modulation effects

PHASER: The phaser functions according to the principle that

a second, phase-shifted signal is added to the original signal.

This way, the signal seems thicker and livelier. This effect was

originally used for guitar sounds and keyboards. In the ’70s, it

started being used for other instruments as well (e. g. electric

piano and electric bass).

FLANGER: A flanger modulates the tone pitch of a signal

upwards and downwards at a constant tempo.

(STEREO) CHORUS: This effect subtly detunes the original

signal. This way, a pleasant effect is created in combination

with a tone pitch variation. This effect is particularly well-suited

to lend a warm characteristic to the bass sound. Additionally,

when “popping” occurs, it can make the tone sound less intrusive

and harsh.

6.3.3 Special effects

VCF+FLANGER: The combination of filter and flanger effect.
VOICE BOX: This vocal simulation fades between various

vowels (a/e, a/i, a/o etc.) by using a LFO (Low-Frequency

Oscillator). You can control this effect via a MIDI foot controller.

ULTRABASS: A very low bass sound that lies an entire octave

beneath the lowest bass frequency present in the mix is currently

very popular. However, this sound can often only be created at

the studio because most bass amplifiers have no subharmonic

function. The ULTRABASS processor, which has also found

home in various BEHRINGER bass amps, makes creating this

effect a no-brainer. You will be amazed how ultra-low the sounds

created with the ULTRABASS function are.

Tab. 6.1: Post FX and MIDI controller

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Flanger Mix

VCF Speed

Speed/Depth

Flanger Feedback

VCF Frequency

VCF Q

2

DELAY + CHORUS

Delay Mix

Chorus Mix

Delay Time

Feedback

Feedback LP

Speed/Depth

Delay Time

3

STEREO DELAY

Delay Mix

Feedback

Delay Time

-

Feedback LP

-

Delay Time

4

DELAY / LOOP

Delay Mix

Feedback

Delay Time

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REVERB

Reverb Mix

Decay

-

Damping

Diffusion

-

-

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AMBIENCE

Ambience

Decay

-

Size

-

-

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VOICE BOX

Mix

Vowel

Speed

Pedal

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ULTRABASS

SubMix

Sensitivity

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Mix

Balance

Speed

Split Frequency

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PHASER

Mix

Feedback

Speed

Feedback LP

Stereo Spread

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FLANGER

Mix

Speed/Depth

-

Intensity

-

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CHORUS

Mix

Speed/Depth

-

Intensity

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STEREO CHORUS

Mix

Speed/Depth

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Intensity

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SYNTH

Synth Mix

Variation

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Interval

Key

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