Behringer BASS V-AMP PRO - Manual (Page 6)

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BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO
s C: This key activates the CABINETS mode. Use the arrow
keys to select a type of loudspeaker or a combination of
loudspeakers. You can also completely switch off the
speaker simulation (“-”). Additional information is available
in chapter 5.2.
s D: Activates the X-OVER function. Use the arrows to
regulate the cut-off frequency between high-pass and
low-pass filter. This is done in 50 gradients (please also
see chapter 6.3).
s E: Activates the DENOISER function. You may change the
threshold of the expander by using the arrow keys. The
EFFECTS control regulates the sensitivity of the noise
reduction system, while pressing TAP changes the function
of the EFFECTS control so that it regulates the frequency
range of the noise reduction system (also see ch. 5.3).
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After preset editing, press the TUNER/EXIT button
to quit (the EDIT MODE LED dies out).
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DIGITAL OUT: The digital output on the BASS V-AMP PRO
can be configured by pressing buttons A and B
simultaneously. The display shows “SP” for S/PDIF
or “AE” for AES/EBU format. Alternating between
the two formats is done by using the TAP key. The
LEDs let you see the respective sample rate
(internal synchronization and sampling rates of 44.1,
48 or 96 kHz or external wordclock synchronization;
see table 2.1). To select the most appropriate
sampling rate for the receiving unit, please use the
arrow keys. Press the TUNER/EXIT key to quit.
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CONFIGURATION: By pressing the D and E keys
simultaneously on your BASS V-AMP PRO, you can
select the global operating mode (keys B and D on
your BASS V-AMP), so that an adjustment to diverse
studio and live situations is possible (see chapter
3). Please press the TUNER/EXIT key to quit.
The TUNER key engages the tuner. Additionally, you can
exit the EDIT mode by pressing this key (see chapter 7).
Both arrow keys are used to select the next preset bank
(BANK DOWN und BANK UP). Keeping the keys pressed
lets you quickly jump through the preset banks. Pressing
both arrow keys at the same time engages the EDIT mode.
When you press one of the A - E buttons ( ) afterwards,
each arrow key takes over an edit function.
The TAP key has eight functions:
s “Tap”: Tap the TAP key in the rhythm of a tune, and the
selected effect adjusts automatically to the appropriate
speed.
s “Deep”: By keeping the TAP key pressed, the BASS
control assumes the function of a DEEP control, so that it
regulates the sound in the deep bass end of the spectrum.
s “Mid-Shift/Shape”: When an amp simulation is selected
using the AMPS control, keep the TAP key pressed and
use the MID control to regulate the middle portion of the
frequency range (SHIFT).
Our BEHRINGER SHAPE filter is automatically activated
with amp simulations that do not have such a function (as
described above) in the original.
s “Presence”: Keep the TAP key pressed to use the
TREBLE control to regulate PRESENCE in a particular amp
simulation.
s “2 nd parameter”: The second effect parameter (regulated
by the EFFECTS control) is accessed by keeping the TAP
button pressed (see chapter 6).
s “Amp models 17 - 32”: Keep the TAP key pressed and
select the desired simulation by using the AMPS control.
s “MIDI Thru”: The MIDI Out connector can be set to MIDI
Thru (see A).
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS
The MID control lowers or elevates the mid frequencies.
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MID-SHIFT/SHAPE: When you select an amp simulation
using the AMPS control, press the TAP button to
use the MID control to adjust the mid frequency
range (SHIFT). With amp simulations that don’t
originally have such a function, pressing the TAP
button as described above activates the BEHRINGER
SHAPE filter instead.
The TREBLE control regulates the upper frequency range
of an activated preset.
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Pressing the TAP button changes the function
of the TREBLE control to PRESENCE control. This
enables lowering/elevating upper frequency range
values of a filter selected for the amp model active
at this time. This filter simulates the frequency-
dependent coupling of tube amps.
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Please pay attention to the special functions
(described under ) of the following points: ,
and !
The AMPS control lets you select one of the 32 amp
simulations. 16 LEDs surround this control, whereby 1 LED
is assigned to 2 amp types. You select one of the first 16
amp types (white lettering) by simply turning the control.
To select the next 16 amps (17 - 32, grey lettering), keep
the TAP button pressed as you turn the AMPS control.
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The “17 - 32” LED in the lower left corner of the
DISPLAY lights up when one of the amp simulations
numbered 17 - 32 is selected.
Additionally, you have the option to activate a PREAMP
BYPASS via the TUNER and TAP key combi-
nation. When PREAMP BYPASS feature is activated, no
AMPS control LED is on. To disengage the PREAMP
BYPASS feature, either select an amp model of your choice
or press the TUNER and TAP keys again.
These five keys are used (among other things) for preset
selection of the presets bank shown in the display.
In EDIT mode (activated by simultaneously pressing the
arrow keys described under ), the function of individual
keys is indicated by the print located directly above the
respective button:
s A: Activates the MIDI function. By utilizing the arrow keys,
the MIDI channel used for sending and receiving (1 to 16)
can be set up.
After selecting a MIDI function via the A key, pressing the
TAP key relays the MIDI out connector to MIDI Thru. When in
this mode, the unit sends no MIDI information of its own;
instead, it merely passes on the data received at the MIDI In.
s B: Switches the DRIVE function on and off. When DRIVE
is enabled, the controls , and take up the
following functions:
- GAIN regulates the distortion degree (“DRIVE”).
- The VOLUME control regulates an additional volume
control (“BOOST”).
- Use the MID control like the tone control on a simulated
distortion pedal (“TONE”).
Well-known floor effects units are simulated with these
setups.
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When the DRIVE function is activated, turning the
EFFECTS MIX controls lets you also set up the Wah-
Wah. The LEDs surrounding the EFFECTS MIX control
show the position of the pedal. When the LED is not
on, the Wah-Wah is inactive.
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When the Auto Wah/P-Funk’n is activated, the Wah-
Wah cannot be used.