Effects; Isf; Response; Effect Type - Blackstar SILVERLINE Series Owner's Manual

7. ISF

The patented ISF control works in conjunction
with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls. It
allows you to choose the exact tonal signature
you prefer. Fully counter clockwise has a more
American characteristic with a tight bottom-end
and more aggressive middle, and fully clockwise
has a British characteristic which is more 'woody'
and less aggressive.
Unlike conventional 'contour' controls and parametric equalisation systems, the
Bass, Middle and Treble controls remain interactive with each other just like in a
traditional guitar amplifier tone stack. This leads to a very familiar, musical response.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.

8. Response

The Response control delivers Blackstar's patented True Valve Power technology,
offering six distinctly different power valve responses – EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66,
6L6 and KT88. Each setting delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up
characteristics of the selected valve power amp. This means that these amps deliver
live without compromise.
Blackstar's TVP technology changes the characteristics of the sound from
compressed and spongy to dynamic and tight.
EL84 Bell-like full bodied Class A with lots of compression
6V6 Crisp Class A with high compression and tight mids
EL34 Classic British Class A/B crunch with full bodied soft break-up
KT66 Rich and warm vintage British hot biased Class A/B
6L6 Tight dynamic Class A/B with extended high and lows
KT88 Tight, bold and dynamic Class A/B with strong low end
As you move from EL84 to KT88 the amount of compression and overdrive available
from each valve response is reduced. Additionally, when either of the two clean
voices are selected, the output compression and overdrive are affected by the gain
control.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.

Effects

Up to three studio quality effects can be switched on at any time.
All Silverline Series amplifiers feature Super Wide Stereo effects via the stereo
Emulated Output and stereo USB audio output. This Blackstar enhanced stereo
feature can be controlled via the free Blackstar INSIDER software.
NOTE: Silverline Standard and Silverline Special amplifiers produce a mono live
sound from their single loudspeaker.
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9. MOD (Modulation)
Press this switch to turn the modulation effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
10. DLY (Delay)
Press this switch to turn the delay effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
11. REV (Reverb)
Press this switch to turn the reverb effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
With all three of the effect switches the LED will show what state it is in:
LED Effect State
LED off Effect off
LED white Effect on but not 'focused' for editing
LED orange Effect on and 'focused' for editing
Repeatedly pressing each effect switch on the front panel has the following effect:
Effect off Turns the effect on and 'focuses' the effect. Any previously focused effect
reverts to an 'on' state
Effect on but not 'focused' Focuses the effect. Any previously focused effect reverts to an 'on' state
Effect on and 'focused' Turns the effect off. If any other effect(s) are on, the previously 'focused'
effect resumes being 'focused'
NOTE: Only one effect may be 'focused' at any time

12. Effect Type

This changes the effect type and edits a parameter of the currently 'focused' effect
(modulation, delay, or reverb).
Each segment represents a different effect (four for each type of effect). An
LED shows which effect type is currently active. The distance travelled through
the 'segment' modifies an effect parameter. The Effects Table below shows the
modifiable parameters:
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
13. Effect Level
This modifies an effect parameter, the Effects Table shows the modifiable parameters:
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
Description
Effect not active
Effect is active, but not affected by the front
panel effect controls
Effect active and affected by the front panel
effect controls
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