Buddha (Based On Budda Twinmaster); Chief (Based On Matchless Chieftain); Intens (Same As Black Box Version 1'S "Lamod"); Bigmid (Same As Black Box Version 1'S "Uber") - M-Audio Black Box Addendum To Users Manual

22. BUDDHA (based on Budda Twinmaster)

A well-loved boutique amp, this gem is similar in tone to an old "black-face"
Fender Deluxe but with more mid-range fullness. With relatively low power, the
distortion here is all in the power amp and that's a big part of its sound. Great
note articulation with mild or higher gain.

23. CHIEF (based on Matchless Chieftain)

Another superb boutique amp, this one has a unique and addictive sound (not
to mention a very cool backlit "Matchless" logo on the front panel). With a Class
A power amp, a unique tone circuit and two 12" speakers, there is a quality to
the mids and highs in this amp that is, well, Matchless. We've done our best to
model its special character.

24. INTENS (same as Black Box version 1's "LAMOD")

This is the same model as the Black Box' version 1 firmware "LAMOD" (L.A.
modern high gain amp). It delivers a very intense, screaming lead tone. Not for
the faint of heart—it may make you faint of hearing.

25. BIGMID (same as Black Box version 1's "UBER")

This is the same model as the Black Box' version 1 firmware's "UBER" (Bogner
Uberschall). Since our new and improved UBER model better represents that
fine amp, we kept this one but changed its name to better reflect its true nature.
This model delivers a very solid and powerful midrange lead tone to cut through
a mix.

26. SIZZLE (same as Black Box version 1's "MAVRIK")

This is the same model as the Black Box' version 1 firmware's "MAVRIK" (Mesa
Boogie Maverick), but we've renamed it 'Sizzle' to emphasize its own special
personality. This model delivers tremendous presence.

27. PLEXIS (same as Black Box version 1's "PLEXI")

This is the same model as version 1 firmware's "PLEXI" (Marshall Super Lead
"Plexi" 100 watt). Though we've created a new Plexi model for the Black Box'
version 2 firmware, we kept this one because it captures a particular character
of Marshall recordings of the 70's. (Think of Free's "All Right Now".)

28. SCOOP (a custom high gain model with scooped mid)

This custom model gives a big scooped-mid high-gain tone for solid crunch or
lead work. Scoop away...

29. CRISP (a custom model with a 60s twangy tone)

This fun model gives a very crisp, twangy exaggerated tone for those early
Beatles chord or solo clear sounds, often originally achieved with a Vox AC15
and console EQ. Sounds great overdriven, too.

30. HOLLOW (a custom model with a cool, "hollow" sound)

This custom model gives an exaggerated "hollow" sound that will make people
turn their heads and say "huh?" Try it for something completely different.

31. BITE (a custom model with biting high notes)

This custom model gives a great treble bite on the high notes coupled with a
nice, overall warmth. Sort of like an AC30 off-mic'd through warm console EQ.

32. NECKPU (a custom model great for a Strat neck pickup)

This completely exaggerated "amp + console EQ" model gives an intensely
boosted upper-mid treble and high bass with almost no mids, intended to
be used when playing a Strat on the neck pickup. Think of the Rolling Stones'
"Midnight Rambler" or Jimi Hendrix's "The Wind Cries Mary."

33. SOLID (a custom model with a very solid crunch and lead tone)

This custom amp model delivers a vintage tone with hints of Tweed Fender
Deluxe but with tight upper bass, strong mids and pronounced high-end
presence. Its solid rhythm crunch and vintage lead tones will take you places
where other amps fear to tread.

34. ACO360 (based on Acoustic 360 bass amp)

The Acoustic 360 was another amp that just about everybody in the '70's used,
including John Paul Jones. Its deep, loud bass partly derives from its unique 18"
folded horn design. We pay homage to this fine instrument in our model.

35. AMPSVT (based on Ampeg SVT bass amp)

The 300-watt SVT—a classic and virtually ubiquitous rock bass amp of the '60's
and '70's—was heavy both in tone and weight, particularly with the 8" x 10" SVT
cabinet we used for our model.

36. GK 800 (based on Gallien-Krueger 800RB bass amp)

Gallien-Krueger amps are very well-engineered, very loud and very heavy! (We
dare you to try lifting the 800RB head, from which this model was created.) The
Gallien-Krueger team understands that you need massive amounts of power
to reproduce low bass without distortion. Beyond that, they also understand
bass tone. This amp, very popular in the '80's, was a testament to an intimate
knowledge of all the fundamentals that bassists require. We honor the Gallien-
Krueger team with our model of their fine amp.

37 SWR500 (based on SWR SM500 bass amp)

The SWR500, upon which our model is based, is the successor to the world-
famous SWR400, chosen by professionals for its well-defined tone and graphic
EQ. SWR amps have great, versatile sound and high, consistent quality and we're
proud to include it in the Black Box's arsenal.

38. FUZZ (fuzz tone)

This amp and stomp box hybrid gives you the sound of vintage fuzz tones like
Fuzz Face with bass, mid and treble controls. Think "American Woman" and
create your own classic.

39. OCTAVE (based on Octave fuzz)

Here you'll find the classic Octave Fuzz sound, heard on hits like "Purple Haze."
Excellent results are achieved on the high E string above the 7th fret using the
neck pickup.

40. MICPRE (a clean mic preamp)

Select this one to get the clean, warm sound of plugging directly into the
console. Thought we don't recommend drive settings above zero, overdriving
it will produce a sound similar to the opening of the Beatles' "Revolution." Don't
worry—this won't damage the circuitry.
NOTE: M-Audio and Black Box are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other
product names used are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in
no way associated or affiliated with Avid Technology, Inc. These trademarks
of the other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those
manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during M-Audio's sound
model development. No claim is made that the Black Box duplicates these
sounds exactly, but rather that it produces tones inspired by these classic amps.
Reference to artists and bands is for informational purposes only and does not
imply an endorsement or sponsorship of the Black Box by such artists or bands.
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