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NUMETAL HD: This simulation is modeled on a Mesa Boogie Dual Recti-
fier head. Much like the Trem-O-Verb, this amp produces an even higher
gain sound. The tone controls are most effective with the gain knob
cranked.
SAVAGE BEAST: Engl is well known for amps that really cut through. The
Savage 120 in particular has built up a large following among guitarists.
For some time now, Ritchie Blackmore has been a major endorser of
this German company, and Randy Hanson, the best Hendrix since Jimi,
also swears by this amp. The unique feature of the Savage is its extreme
power and is therefore highly popular with heavy metal guitarists. Silent
Force/Sinner guitarist Alex Beyrodt has been an enthusiastic Engl user
for years. An amp for making yourself heard!
CUSTOM HI GAIN: This sound goes back to a 1969 50-Watt Marshall
Plexi modified by Jose Arrendondo. Arrendondo was none other than
Eddie Van Halen's guitar technician. The unique features of this amp are
its fine mid-range sounds and its ability to produce the ultimate in gain
without making the sound muddy. Warning: highly addictive!
BRIT HI GAIN: Compare this model with a Marshall JCM 800. Although
the original was renowned mainly for its distorted sounds, this amp also
sounds very good with low gain settings. It's good at reproducing Steve
Ray Vaughan's and Michael Landau's guitar tone. In distortion mode,
it sounds like Gary Moore in his early days, but it's also good for heavy
metal.
MODERN HI GAIN: Modeled after a Soldano SLO, the tone control
is post-gain here as well, allowing the extremely distorted sound to
cut through the mix. The MODERN HI GAIN sound is ideal for playing
Grunge, but is also used by guitarists such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
If you're playing a Les Paul-style guitar, MODERN HI GAIN sounds best
when you turn down the volume control on the guitar a little.
NEW! ULTRAZONIC: This is a new, aggressive, in-your-face hi-gain
sound similar to the crunch channel of the Bugera 333XL. Detuned,
palm-muted, fast rhythm guitar riffs are as clear and articulate as can be.
ULTIMATE PLUS: Those who find the ULTRAZONIC too tame will find
enough gain here for an overdose, and nearly endless sustain.
ROCK
NEW! ROCK 59SL: This is modeled on the sound of a Marshall 1959SLP,
which stands out for its extremely dynamic rock sound, dishing out fat
clean tone as well as solid crunch. This new amp model captures the
liveliness and responsiveness of the real thing.
BRIT CLASS A: This simulation is modeled on the Vox AC 30. This amp
was originally designed in the '60s when guitarists wanted amps with
enhanced brilliance, a feature that Vox successfully implemented by
means of "revolutionary" bass and treble controls. Brian May and U2's
The Edge are probably the best-known users of this sound.
NEW! HI BRIT 100: This is new model provides an assertive rhythm
guitar sound based on the Hiwatt Custom 100, which is most suitable
for punchy power chords. Think of Pete Townshend's ingenious guitar
work on The Who's "Pinball Wizard" to get an idea.
CUSTOM CLASS A: The model for this simulation is the Budda Twin-
master. This Class A amp is renowned for its warm sound combined with
irresistible tube distortion. Although the original amp does not have a
mid control, we have given the capability of tailoring the midrange to
suit your taste.
NEW! AMBER 120: Another new model, this time of the vintage distor-
tion sound typical of the Orange OD120. It is worth digging into the
tone controls of the Amber 120. If you crank the gain, the preamp tone
controls greatly influence the sound.
CLASS A NORM: This amp is characterized by its mild distortion and
highly dynamic response. It is modeled on the Matchless Chieftain, a
very expensive hand-made amp.
BRIT CLASSIC: Based on a 1959 Marshall Plexi 100 Watt, this amp
provides a remarkable range of clean and crunch sounds thanks to its
two channels which can be run in parallel. It was used by many famous
guitar players like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck, to name a
few.
BRITISH CLASS A 15 W: Another Vox model, based on the first channel
of an AC 15 from 1960. Unlike the AC 30, this amp had only one 12"
speaker and produced a warmer sound. Tip: to make this simulation
sound as authentic as possible, leave the BASS and MID controls in
middle position and adjust the TREBLE control only.
PREAMP BYPASS: In this setting, no amp simulation is selected. This
makes it possible, for example, to play through an external guitar
preamp and only use the effects or the speaker simulation. To activate
the PREAMP BYPASS, press TAP and TUNER simultaneously.
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