Guide To Functions And Controls; Plexi Section; Sansamp Section - Tech 21 Fly Rig 5 Owner's Manual

GUIDE TO FUNCTIONS and CONTROLS

(in order of signal flow)

PLEXI Section

Function #1: HOT
When PLEXI is off/in bypass, Hot works independently to boost the
SansAmp and/or DLA sections and/or your amplifier, up to 21dB.
Function #2: PLEXI Distortion
Based upon our own Hot-Rod Plexi pedal and inspired by vintage amps
of the same nickname. While those hulking stacks are known to sound
best at ear-bleed levels, the PLEXI can painlessly transform your sound
at the kick of a switch. You can completely change the personality of a
clean amp tone or use it as an instant mod with a dirty amp tone.
When engaged, the PLEXI will be in "Stock mode." It's as if you have
the signal path from the input jack to the speaker jack of a stock '68
Plexi (without the speaker emulation).
When you engage the Hot function, it's like having an extra "12AX7"
pre-amp gain stage. Activated via its own footswitch, you can kick in up
to 21dB of pre-amp boost. The range allows you to go from a state of
mild overdrive to insane gain.
DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to
when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed. Highly interac-
tive with the level of your guitar. For instance, you can clean up the
amount of distortion by decreasing the guitar's volume (except in very
extreme settings) without having to change the setting on the pedal.
Conversely, you can increase the amount of distortion by simply in-
creasing the guitar's volume.
TONE: Adjusts the hi-end content of the Plexi section.At max
(noted by the indicator), it's flat. As you reduce the setting, it will de-
crease the high end.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the PLEXI section.
NOTE: The Plexi section, like the Hot-Rod Plexi pedal, is an effect. It
has no speaker emulation incorporated into the circuitry and is not
designed or intended to be used alone going direct to a mixer or PA.
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SANSAMP Section

Function #3: Tube Amplifier Emulation
The SansAmp technology enables the Fly Rig 5 to run directly into mix-
ers of recording desks and PA systems, as well as augment your existing
amplifier set-up. It can also be used to record directly to tape/disc and
enhance previously recorded tracks.The SansAmp section of the Fly Rig
5, focuses on clean tones within the tube amplifier sound spectrum. To
dirty things up, you have the flexibility of using the Drive control, the Hot
function, or you can add distortion from the Plexi section. Or all three.
Each method achieves different tones.
Speaker simulation is an integral part of the circuitry. It is designed for a
smooth, even response as would be achieved by a multiply-miked cabinet,
without the peaks, valleys, and notches associated with single miking.The
shape of the speaker curve will not adversely effect or interfere with the
frequency response of your own cabinet. The speaker simulation works in
tandem with the EQ controls to custom tailor the overall sound.
DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to
when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed.The first half of
the rotation will increase the volume as well as the overdrive.
LOW, MID, HIGH: On-board post-EQ section gives you full con-
trol, like having a studio mixing board at your fingertips. Unlike passive
tone controls that only cut, these active controls cut and boost. At 12
o'clock, they are flat.
LOW is tuned to ±12dB @ 120 Hz.
MID is tuned to ±12dB @ 500 Hz.
HIGH is tuned to ±12dB @ 3.3 kHz.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the unit when the SansAmp sec-
tion is engaged.This control has an exceptionally wide range for maxi-
mum compatibility with a variety of equipment.
Function #4: Reverb
This is like having a tube amp with a built-in reverb. It emulates the rich
ambiance of a vintage spring reverb, minus the annoying artifacts. This
single, continuously-variable control provides a smooth, full sweep to
easily dial in the amount of reverb desired.
Reverb Tip: When using the Reverb in front of an amp, the amp will
compress the signal and the reverb will become more pronounced.
Therefore, you will most likely need to have a lower setting than you
would if you went through an effects loop. For instance, a Reverb setting
at 10 o'clock through an effects loop may need to be adjusted to 8 o'-
clock through the front of an amp in order to get the same results.
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