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Owners' Manual
VERSION 1.0.0 (AND LATER)
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK

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  • Page 1 Owners’ Manual VERSION 1.0.0 (AND LATER) Designed and Engineered by Blackstar Amplification UK...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    EL34 Vintage clean to “BLUESPOWER” mid-gain tones, and more. guitarists around the globe. Pre FX Pedals The software amplifier featured in JJN 50 Plugin is designed to replicate the real JJN 50 signature amplifier and has been made by the same n Overdrive...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction BPM/Tempo JJN 50 Overview Contents Pre Fx Support Overdrive FAQs Getting Started Basic Requirements Distortion macOS Requirements Compatibility And Formats Octofuzz Windows Requirements Supported Operating Systems Supported Daws Cabrig Downloading Microphones Installing Cabinets File Directories Room Free Trial Mix Controls Full License Post Fx...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Reaper 6.80 or later, Mac & PC - Mac: AU & VST; Windows: VST If you have purchased the full version of the JJN 50 Plugin, you will also n Presonus Studio One 6.1.0 or later, Mac & PC - Mac: AU & VST;...
  • Page 5: Installing

    “Deactivate”. You will Windows not need to do this if your free trial has already expired. n VST3: NOTE: Your JJN 50 Plugin license can be activated on up to three C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST3/ different computers. n AAX:...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Contents Overview...
  • Page 7: Header Bar

    Settings Click on the Settings icon to view the settings for the JJN 50 Plugin. For Preset Menu To open the preset menu, click on the preset box. All saved presets will the standalone version, settings is where you can configure your audio appear here, organised by folder.
  • Page 8: Footer Bar

    Use the Input Level meters on the left of the footer bar to view the signal navigate to. The button will depress and the page will be shown in the level into your JJN 50 Plugin. The input level can be adjusted using the main plugin window.
  • Page 9: Amp

    Contents The JJN 50 Plugin includes the software version of the JJN 50 valve amplifier. JJN 50 Amp Channel I of the JJN 50 is a direct expression of Jared James Nichols’ love for clean and dynamic tones, simultaneously drawing inspiration from the classic American amps of the mid ‘60s.
  • Page 10: Pre Fx

    Contents Pre FX...
  • Page 11: Overdrive

    Contents Pre FX Activate any of the Pre FX pedals by clicking on the pedal footswitch. When the pedal is active, the footswitch LED will be lit. Overdrive Distortion Experience the legendary tone of our meticulously crafted Overdrive Our Distortion effect faithfully replicates a drive with screaming distortion effect, modelled after one of the most sought-after transparent overdrive tones favoured by countless guitarists.
  • Page 12: Cabrig

    Contents CabRig...
  • Page 13: Microphones

    One or Cab Two, or the mute buttons to silence them. selection panel. Choose from one of JJN’s signature 2x12 and 4x12 cabines, or one of 7 iconic Blackstar speaker cabinets and combos, for a total of 9 varied cab options.
  • Page 14: Post Fx

    Contents Post FX...
  • Page 15: Tape Delay

    Contents Post FX The Post FX are placed after the virtual microphone and cab in the signal chain. Therefore, these effects can be viewed as outboard effects sends rather than effects pedals in the FX loop of an amplifier. This allows for stereo effects to be applied to your sound regardless of your cab and mic panning configuration in the CabRig module.
  • Page 16: Rotary

    Contents Post FX Rotary Verb Explore the rich, rotating sounds of our Rotary effect. Inspired by a classic Dial in an emulation of the real-world ambiance found on Jared James rotary speaker, this effect adds a unique movement and texture to your Nichols’...
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  • Page 18: Cuts

    Contents The EQ module is based on a renowned analogue rack unit famed for its natural sound and effectiveness in elevating electric guitar recordings. It features adjustable high and low cuts as well as four semi-parametric EQ bands. Cuts Fine tune the corner frequency of the Low Cut and Hi Cut using the control knobs and bypass each cut individually using the On/Off buttons.
  • Page 19: Tuner

    Contents Tuner To tune, adjust the tuning of your instrument to move the amber LED strips on the tuning gauge towards the centre. When the tuning of your instrument is close to the target note, the centre LED strip will be lit in green.
  • Page 20: Midi

    Contents MIDI (Standalone Only) Mapping Tape Delay Pedal Mix and Verb Pedal Mix to one Overview The St. James standalone version features MIDI support. You can use controller your favourite MIDI devices to change presets, or to custom map plugin •...
  • Page 21: Bpm/Tempo

    Contents BPM/Tempo (Standalone Only) Overview Setting BPM – Pedals On the JJN 50 standalone version, you can set a custom BPM (Beats Per Minute) value. The BPM value is saved when you save a Preset. BPM values will affect any pedals that have a Sync switch enabled. There are two ways to enter MIDI Learn: •...
  • Page 22: Support

    Contents Support FAQs For detailed answers on FAQs and other support, please visit: https://blackstarplugins.com/support/ macOS Requirements Windows Requirements For all of the below requirements, iLok License Manager and an internet For all of the below requirements, iLok License Manager and an internet connection are required to activate your plugin license.
  • Page 23 For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.

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