Effects Processor; Fxt-Effects Tracking - Behringer V-Tone GMX110 User Manual

V-TONE GMX110/GMX112/GMX210/GMX212/GMX1200H
Fig. 3.5: GMX1200H with two speaker cabinets

4. Effects processor

Effects are the icing on the cake when it comes to creative
sound designs. On the one hand, direct recordings (i.e. recordings
without a microphone, which is possible with the V-TONE) are
all about placing the guitar sound in an artificially created space
since no natural ambience is possible. On the other, effects
such as delay, chorus, flanger and tremolo are an integral part
of the modern guitar sound. For this reason, we've equipped the
V-TONE with an effects processor that lets you create a
professional-grade sound that you are used to hearing on your
favorite recordings. This way, you are one giant step closer to
emulating your fave sounds without having to schlep a rackfull
of effects everywhere you go.
The integrated multi-effects processor offers the same audio
quality found in our 19" effects unit VIRTUALIZER PRO, known
for being used in studios. You get 31 different groups of first-
class effects at your disposal, for example reverb, chorus,
flanger, delay, pitch shifter, compressor, expander, Wah
variations, various combination effects and even tube and
speaker simulations. All in all, there are 99 presets you can use,
offering you a wide variety of different-sounding effects. You
can edit one parameter on each preset directly on the V-TONE
and three parameters via MIDI. Additionally, the multi-effects
processor lets you mix and match different effects with different
speakers, depending on each preset. Presets can be overwritten
with your own creations.
The multi-effects processor works basically in stereo, whereby
only the TAPE and PHONES outputs are influenced in the case of
the GMX110/GMX112. Both signals (left and right) are added up
for the speaker and the mono power amp of the GMX110/
GMX112. However, you can still use stereo effects for recording
purposes by utilizing the TAPE OUT or by playing with a second
amp in stereo. The GMX210 and GMX212 can produce the effects
in stereo because they have two built-in speakers. Stereo
reproduction is also possible with the GMX1200H when the
speakers are connected to it in stereo.
Turn the PRESET control to dial up an effect preset. While
the preset is loading up, the new program number blinks in
the display. The preset you dialed up is active shortly
thereafter. This new preset is shown in the display.
Use the FX control to edit the effect. Effect mix is shown in
the display. After 3 seconds, the display shows the preset
number again. The decimal point in the 2-digit display blinks
each time you make a change.
To store an edit, keep the IN/OUT key pressed for about 2
seconds. This overwrites the previous settings.
To restore factory presets (reset function), keep IN/OUT
pressed while powering up the V-TONE.
4.1 FXT—effects tracking
FXT is an extremely useful function that lets you assign a specific
effect to each channel of the V-TONE, and then activate these
effects when you switch between the channels.
This way, you can for example assign a DELAY effect to the
MODELING CHANNEL 1, and assign a REVERB/CHORUS
combination effect to the MODELING CHANNEL 2. A single tap on
the CHANNEL key or the footswitch lets you switch between
the channels, and the V-TONE automatically loads up the correct
effect.
When MIDI is active, the above no longer applies. You can switch
between the channels and the effects independently from one
another. How MIDI is activated is described in ch. 4.3.
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