Reverb, Cabinet Voicing And Master Effects Loop - CARVIN QUADX User Manual

Quad X-Amp
2.6 Reverb, Cabinet Voicing, and Master Effects Loop
Reverb On/Off Switch, LED, and Level Control
The Quad X-Amp has a built in spring reverb with a uniquely flexible control
system. The front panel pushbutton switch can be used to toggle the reverb on
and off as indicated by the red LED located between the switch and the reverb
level control. Use the level control to set the amount of reverb you desire. You
can also switch the reverb on and off using the FS-77 footswitch. LED indicators
at both the front panel and the footswitch always show the current status of the reverb. Each of
the four channels will remember its reverb status and switch the reverb on or off when each
channel is selected.
When you first power up the amp the settings of the reverb is "on" for all four
channels. (this can vary depending on how long the unit was off) Set the reverb
"on" for channels 1 and 3 and "off" for channels 2 and 4 as follows.
Now select among the channels and you'll see the reverb switches "ON"
whenever channels 1 or 3 are selected. The reverb switches "OFF" whenever
channels 2 or 4 are selected.
You can turn the reverb on/off at any time and the preamp will remember the
setting for each channel. What could be easier!
Most guitar amps simply switch off the reverb return when you switch the reverb off. That's OK
for practicing in your bedroom, but for studio work or professional level performances it's really
tacky to just chop off the tail of the reverb. The reverb switch in the Quad X-Amp controls the
reverb send rather than the return. This provides studio quality switching where the reverb is
allowed to decay naturally. Let's hear it for long tailed reverb!
For the ultimate in stereo reverb effects the Quad X-Amp has a stereo reverb effects loop that
works with the front panel controls just like the internal (mono) reverb. Just patch your external
reverb in at the send and return jacks at the rear panel and the internal reverb will be defeated
and replaced by your stereo unit. For the best results set your external reverb for 100% reverb
(no direct sound) and control the reverb level from the front panel using the REVERB control.
We recommend that you follow through by using the stereo outputs, a stereo power amp, and
stereo speakers.
The reverb effects loop can also be used with other stereo effects such as echo units or digital
delays. You can also use mono effects in the reverb loop. If in doubt try it!
Front Panel Control Descriptions
How To Use the Reverb Memory Feature
• Select channel 1 and switch the reverb "ON".
• Select channel 2 and switch the reverb "OFF".
• Select channel 3 and switch the reverb "ON".
• Select channel 4 and switch the reverb "OFF".
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