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RedPlate BlackLine/BluesLine Operations Guide
The Lead channel is fully independent. Designed to be very touch sensitive, it lets the user
have absolute control of the amount of breakup/overdrive/distortion/character desired in a lead
tone. The section's range of effect can be just a hint of early break up or a full on aggressive fat
distortion. Especially effective at doing the creamy singing fusion tones.
Gain Control – Bypasses the section when rotated to zero, this control sets the amount of
signal for the first gain stage of the section. Low settings are smoother and higher settings are
more aggressive.
Drive Control – Sets the amount of distortion by controlling the level between the 2 gain
stages of the section.
Level Control – Sets the output volume of the section. Higher settings are "bigger" and more 3
dimensional.
Treble Control - Adjusts the balance of high and low frequencies.
Middle Control – Controls the amount of Midrange frequencies, somewhat interactive with
the Bass Control. For even fatter midrange there is a Mid Boost feature enabled with a rear panel
switch or via the footswitch.
Bass Control – Sets the amount of low end, somewhat interactive with the Middle Control.
The master section allows the amplifier to sound the same at almost all volume
Presence Control – The presence circuit uses global negative feedback to remove low
frequencies which frees up bandwidth for more midrange and highs. The control clicks off when
rotated to zero for no presence. Turning presence off is great for low volume playing.
Master Volume – This is an active control and actually adds gain at the higher settings. The
cleanest tones are achieved at settings below 2 o'clock.
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IEC Module – contains the main power switch, power cord inlet connector and the fuse drawer
which contains the MAINS fuse. To access the fuse(s) use a small flat blade screwdriver in the
notch at the bottom of the power cord inlet connector, the drawer snaps out in a rearward direction.
The BlackLine/BluesLine can accept both the larger (3AG footprint) or smaller European (5mm X
20mm) fuses. A time delay variety (SLO-BLO) is recommended for the MAINS fuse. The right side
LEAD PREAMP SECTION
MASTER SECTION
levels.
REAR PANEL SECTION
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