Speaker Descriptions - Behringer BASS V-AMP LX1B User Manual

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BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual
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You can dynamically steer the GAIN control via MIDI by using a foot
controller board, such as the BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
FCB1010. This way, you get even closer to the original sound.
BRITISH CLASSIC: This amp model, created by leaning closely to a '59 Marshall
Plexi 100-Watt amp, is particularly well suited for creating clean sounds. The amp
was used by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. This amp model is therefore
located among the keyboard models because you can create the organ sound
influenced by John Lord (Deep Purple).
CLASSIC CLEAN: In the '80s, the chorus effect of a Roland JC-120 was the
trademark of Buzzy Feiten (Dave Weckl Band guitarist). What makes this
solid-state amp special is the brilliance of its sound, noticable in every mix.
It is also outstanding for the new wave sound of the '80s that's making a
come-back. Not to forget its popularity with Fender Rhodes pianists live on the
stage with a Yamaha CP70 or a Wurlitzer electric piano.
Fender, Vox, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Leslie, Roland, Motown, Ampeg, Gallien-Krueger, SWR, Eden as well as the
names of musicians and music groups are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way
associated with BEHRINGER.

5.2 Speaker descriptions

The sound of a bass combo depends a great deal on the speaker type and
combination. We saw a lot of experimentation in this field in the past 50 years.
The goal was to figure out which speakers are most suited for reproducing bass
sounds and how the sound changes when you combine a particular speaker with
other speaker types.
Among other things, the character of a speaker is determined by its power rating,
impedance, sound pressure level and its size.
Also, never underestimate the importance of the material(s) used to build it.
Over the years, using a 15" speaker together with a 4 x 10" speaker became
standard-issue for electric bass applications.
This combination produced a healthy bass foundation and at the same time
ensured perceptible highs. The sound was also balanced and not too strained,
which was often the case with 15" speakers used alone. Nowadays, in bass
cabinets you can find almost all speaker sizes you can think of: 8", 10", 12",
15" or 18". Even HF drivers are no longer a rarity in bass cabinets.
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When you select an amp simulation, a matching speaker
simulation is automatically activated as well (see table 5.1).
Otherwise, the authenticity of the sound could be jeopardized,
particularly when you use headphones. Of course, you can alter these
settings depending on personal preferences.
A list of speaker/cabinet simulations can be found in the following section.
Amps 1 - 16 (white) Amp # Cabinet simulation (default setting)
BRITISH '60s 0 68 Marshall 4 x 12"
BRITISH '70s 1 68 Marshall 4 x 12"
BRITISH '80s 2 Trace Elliot 4 x 10"
BRITISH POP 3 Voc AC100 2 x 15"
THUNDERBIRD 4 1 x 8" Tweed
MOSOUND 5 Ampeg B15 1 x 15" Closed Back Combo
ROCK CLASSIC 6 Ampeg SVT 8 x 10" '79
ROCK 2 7 Ampeg SVT 8 x 10" '79
SILVER PANEL 8 Fender Bassman 2 x 15" with JBLs
WHITE PANEL 9 6 x 10" SWR Goliath Senior
RED PANEL 10 6 x 10" SWR Goliath Senior
GOLD PANEL 11 Ampeg 4 x 10"
CALIFORNIAN 12 Mesa/Boogie 2 x 15"
JAZZ TONE 13 Polytone A101, 1 x 15" Closed Back Combo
BOTTOM END 14 Ampeg SVT 18E, 1 x 18"
TUBE PREAMP 15 No Cabinet-Simulation
Amps 17 - 32 (grey) Amp # Cabinet simulation (default setting)
BRITISH CLASS A 16 2 x 12" Twin Combo
MODERN HI GAIN 17 4 x 12" V-AMP Custom
RECTIFIED HIGH GAIN 18 4 x 12" Vintage 30
CUSTOM HI GAIN 19 4 x 12" '78 Std.
ULTIMATE PLUS 20 4 x 12" V-AMP Custom
CRUNCH V-AMP 21 4 x 12" '78 Std.
DRIVE V-AMP 22 4 x 12" Vintage 30
BRIT. HIGH GAIN 23 4 x 12" '78 Std.
PIEZO SIM. 24 No Cabinet-Simulation
MIC. SIM. 25 No Cabinet-Simulation
MAGNETIC EQ 26 No Cabinet-Simulation
PIEZO EQ 27 No Cabinet-Simulation
BLACK TWIN 28 2 x 12" Twin Combo
ORGAN CLASSIC 29 Leslie 760 Cabinet, 1 x 15" + HF Horn
BRITISH CLASSIC 30 4 x 12" '78 Std.
CLASSIC CLEAN 31 2 x 12" V-AMP Custom
PREAMP BYPASS 32 No Cabinet-Simulation
Tab. 5.1: Assignment of cabinet simulations to amp models
Cab #
6
6
2
9
16
7
1
1
11
3
3
4
10
8
14
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Cab #
18
23
20
21
23
21
20
21
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18
12
21
19
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