Blackstar Artisan 30 - Manual (Page 6)

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8. Gain
The Gain control adjusts the amount of Channel 2’s overdrive or distortion. Low
settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up.
As the Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will become more overdriven
moving through beautiful crunch tones.
9. Voice
The 2-position Voice switch completely reconfigures the interstage prevoicing
emphasis circuit to give either a ‘Warm’ or ‘Bright’ response.
10. Bass
This control affects the low frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the amount
of bass present.
11. Middle
This control affects the mid range frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the
amount of mid present.
12. Treble
This control affects the hig-end frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the
amount of treble present.
13. Volume
This controls the volume of Channel 2. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. At
low volume levels the amplifier will produce exquisite, bell-like clean tones that are
definitively Class A in their character. As the volume is increased the tone becomes
fatter and more compressed as the power valves reach saturation. Further increases
in volume produce a wonderful tone as the power amplifier valves move into full
distortion. This type of valve power amplifier clipping produces the most natural
guitar distortion of all which reacts to every nuance of the guitarist’s playing style.
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14. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
15. Power Amplifier Mode Switch – 10 Watts / 30 Watts
This switch changes the power amplifier from triode mode (10 Watts) to pentode
mode (30 Watts).
In triode mode the tone is round and bluesy with a mellow top end for laid back
soloing. The triode mode also has the benefit of producing more saturated distortion
tones at lower output levels which makes this mode ideal for recording and practice.
The pentode mode produces a more dynamic feel and is louder and more punchy
than the triode mode. This setting is recommended for dynamic clean sounds and
pushier sounding crunch tones. This is a great setting for rehearsals and small club
gigs.
See the Modes of Operation Table below for the different configurations possible.
Modes of Operation Table
Mode Preamplifier Power Amplifier Mode Setting Description
1 Channel 1 Triode EF86 / 10W
2 Channel 2 Triode ECC83 / 10W
3 Channel 1 Pentode EF86 / 30W
4 Channel 2 Pentode ECC83 / 30W
5 Channel 1 / Channel 2 Triode Blended 10W
6 Channel 1 / Channel 2 Pentode Blended 30W
16. Standby
This switch applies the H.T. (High Tension) voltage required to produce sound.
Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (17) and off at
least 30 seconds before the Power switch. During short breaks in playing use just
this switch to turn ‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplifier’s output.
17. Power
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (16).
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