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SANSAMP FEUER
The SansAmp Feuer (Fire) section focuses on dirty amplifier tones.
DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to
when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed.
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 (unity gain), they are flat.
LOW and HIGH are active shelving EQs, cut or boost ±12dB,
with pivot point at 1K.
MID is tuned to ±12dB @ 700 Hz / 1400 Hz.
MID SHIFT Switch: Selectable between 700 Hz (in position)
and 1400 Hz (out position).
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.
Level Tip: For the best signal-to-noise ratio, especially when running
the PL1 directly to the PA, be sure the Level control is set at unity gain
(matching the bypass signal),
BOOST Section
Dual-mode, post-SansAmp positive boost up to +6dB and "negative"
boost down to -10dB.
Punch mode (out position) provides pure volume adjustment
and doesn't change the tone.
Punch mode (in position) enhances solos by engaging a wide mid-
range boost.
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DLA Section
Delay with Tap Tempo + Vibrato + Ambiance
The delay is voiced for the sounds of a vintage tape echo.
TIME: Controls the amount of delay.This single, continuously-vari-
able control provides a smooth sweep up to 750 milliseconds of delay
time. You can easily dial-in the exact amount of delay desired with one
turn of the knob.Turning the Time control while playing will transpose
the pitch of your guitar note, just like a vintage analog delay.
In Vibrato mode,Time functions as a speed control.
REPEATS: Feeds back the delayed signal to the input of the delay cir-
cuit to generate the number of repeats. At minimum (7 o'clock), you will
hear one repeat. As you increase the setting, the repeats will follow ac-
cordingly until they are almost infinite. At max, it will repeat infinitely.
Repeats Tip: When using the DLA in front of an amp, the amp will
compress the signal and the repeats will become more pronounced.
Therefore, you will most likely need to have the setting lower than you
would when running through an effects loop. For instance, you may find a
Repeats setting at 10 o'clock through an effects loop will yield 3 repeats.
However, through the front of an amp, you may find a setting of 8 o'clock
will give you the same results.
LEVEL: Triple function control adjusts the output level of the DLA
section, serves as a clip warning (see page 2), and works as a depth con-
trol when in Vibrato mode.
TAP TEMPO: Dedicated footswitch makes it simple to just tap in
the delay tempo or Vibrato speed you want during your performance.
Tap Tempo will override the Time setting (and conversely, turning the
Time knob will override the Tap Tempo).The Tap Tempo works in By-
pass so you can set it ahead of time. A special feature of the Tech 21
Tap Tempo is that it will not change the pitch of your guitar tone when
you change the pace.This provides a seamless transition for on-the-fly
adjustments if your drummer drifts.
VIBRATO
Engages a vibrato effect and alters the functions of Time and Level:
Time controls the speed of the vibrato. Min = Slow; Max = Fast.
Level adjusts the depth of the vibrato. At minimum, there is no effect.
Note: You can also use the Tap Tempo to control the speed, which will
override the Time control (until you readjust the Time control manually).
Also note, Repeats is disabled when in Vibrato mode.
AMBIANCE
This single, continuously-variable control provides a smooth, full sweep
to easily dial-in the amount of ambiance desired. Choose from:
Out position = Close mic'd ambiance.
In position = Standard room ambiance.
Note: Ambiance will automatically be on when Wasser or Feuer is en-
gaged.Turn to minimum when "off" is desired.
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