The World’s Most Influential Guitar and Bass Tones Right on Your Desktop
The Official Fender® Software Amp & Fx Suite for Guitar and Bass User Manual
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PLEASE NOTE AmpliTube®, StompIO™, StealthPedal™, SpeedTrainer™, DSM™ are trademarks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia. FENDER™, STRATOCASTER™, and the distinctive headstock and body designs commonly found on the STRATOCASTER guitar, and all FENDER® amplifiers, logos, and trade dress are the trademarks of FMIC and used herein under license. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
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II Interface
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III License Agreement
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IV AmpliTube Fender® versions
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Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
AmpliTube Fender® Overview Introduction DSM Technology Block Diagram Plug-in Architecture Using the Interface
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Chapter 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 2.1.10 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.2.10 2.2.11 2.2.12 2.2.13 2.2.14 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3
Getting started with AmpliTube Fender® AmpliTube Fender® - Standalone Mode Launch AmpliTube Fender® Standalone Audio Configuration SpeedTrainer Loop Trimming Waveform Display Tempo and Pitch Adjustment Values Indication Peak Meter Metronome Status Bar AmpliTube Fender® - Plug-in Mode Starting AmpliTube Fender® in your host application Pro Tools Digital Performer Logic Cubase Nuendo Live GarageBand Sonar Acid Tracktion RiffWorks Standard Adobe Audition MainStage Hands on examples Selecting Amps Choosing the Cabinet Adding Effects
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Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11
Chapter 4 Module Selector 4.1 Dual Signal Paths 4.2 Selecting Modules
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Chapter 5 5.1 5.2 5.3
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Chapter 6 TUNER Module
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Chapter 7 7.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2.4 7.2.5 7.2.6 7.2.7
STOMP Module (Stomp Effects) Controls Stomp Models Fender® Blender™ Fender® Phaser Fuzz Wah Fender® ’63 Reverb Tape Echo Volume Stomp Models (Table)
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Chapter 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.3.4 8.3.5 8.3.6 8.3.7 8.3.8 8.3.9 8.3.10 8.3.11
AMP Module (Amp Head) Introduction Model Components Amplifier Models ’59 Bassman® ’65 Twin Reverb® ’57 Deluxe™ ’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom Super-Sonic™ Vibro-King® Pro Junior™ MH-500 Metalhead™ Champion™ 600 Bassman® 300
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Input/Output Interface I/O Interface Connecting Your Guitar and Adjusting Your Levels Selected Module Pan and Volume Phase Mix Using Noise Gate Tune Selected Parameter Display Preferences Information (“I”) Lock
Preset Manager Loading Presets Other Controls Saving a Preset
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8.3.12 TBP-1 8.3.13 Amp Models (Table)
Chapter 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3 9.3.4 9.3.5 9.3.6 9.3.7 9.3.8 9.3.9 9.3.10 9.3.11 9.3.12 9.3.13 9.4 9.5 9.5.1 9.5.2 9.5.3 9.5.4 9.5.5 9.5.6 9.5.7 9.5.8 9.5.9 9.5.10
CAB Module (Cabinets + Microphones) Introduction SPEAKER MODEL Speaker Cabinet Models ’59 Bassman® ’65 Twin Reverb® ’57 Deluxe™ ’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’64 Vibroverb™ Super-Sonic™ Vibro-King® Pro Junior™ MH-412SL Champion™ 600 Vibratone Bass 810 Pro Speaker Cabinet Models (Table) MIC MODEL Microphone Models Condenser 87 Condenser 84 Condenser 414 Dynamic 57 Dynamic 421 Dynamic 441 Ribbon 160 MD1-b Velo-8 Microphone Models (Table)
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Chapter 10 10.1 10.2 10.2.1 10.2.2 10.2.3 10.2.4 10.2.5 10.2.6 10.2.7
Chapter 11 AmpliTube Fender® Models
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Chapter 12 12.1 12.2 12.3
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RACK FX Module (Post Effects) Introduction Rack FX Models Pitch Shift Tape Echo Triangle Chorus Sine Flange Wah Compressor Rack FX Models (Table)
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Automation Left Pane Right Panel Assignment procedure
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12.4 Assignment Save and Recall
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Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
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Chapter 14 Support 14.1 User Area
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Hundreds of different guitar amp and effects presets ready to go.
Includes SpeedTrainer™ for playing along with your favorite recordings
Module Interface. Choose from over 38 Fender® guitar & bass gear models. (45 total gear models)
Input, Output Interface.
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Five Modules: Tuner, Stomp Pedalboard, Amp-Heads, Mic’d Cabinets, and Rack Effects.
Two Guitar Rigs. Experience the flexible routing system provided by Dual Rig technology.
Stand-alone and VST/AU/RTAS plug-in for all popular DAWs
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AmpliTube Fender® versions AmpliTube Fender® comes in 3 different versions: • AmpliTube Fender® • AmpliTube Fender® SE (Studio Edition) • AmpliTube Fender® LE (Light Edition) The difference between each version is in the number of models included. AmpliTube Fender® version Models included 12 Amplifier models 12 Cabinet models AmpliTube Fender® 6 Stomp Effect models 6 Rack FX models 9 Microphone models 4 Amplifier models 5 Cabinet models AmpliTube Fender® SE 2 Stomp Effect models 2 Rack FX models 2 Microphone models 3 Amplifier models AmpliTube Fender® LE 4 Cabinet models 2 Microphone models While consulting this manual, please refer to the specific models included in the AmpliTube Fender® version you are using.
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Chapter 1 AmpliTube Fender® Overview 1.1 Introduction AmpliTube Fender® is the first and only guitar amp and effects modeling software authorized and created in cooperation with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. It comes stocked with 6 decades’ worth of legendary tones, offering a collection of Amps, Cabs, Stomps and Rack Effects spanning the entire history of Fender®. AmpliTube Fender® is the first software amplification system to truly model the amps of the Fender® collection with the respect and accuracy they deserve. AmpliTube Fender® includes models of iconic Fender® stomp boxes, amp heads & cabinets, from the bluesey Bassman® all the way up to the brutal Metalhead™. It includes 6 stomp boxes, 12 amp models, 12 cabinets and 8 mics, 6 Rack effects and more. AmpliTube Fender® offers the same 2 series/parallel rig structure of the award-winning AmpliTube 2 and has 5 separate modules: tuner, configurable stomp pedal board, amp head, cabinet +mic, and rack effects, ensuring a complete and flexible rig configuration that can be used not only to recreate the authentic Fender® tones but also to expand your sonic spectrum and enrich any artistic project that you are working on. AmpliTube Fender® can be controlled live with the StompIO and StealthPedal, or traditional MIDI controller, for the ultimate software stage rig using the AmpliTube X-GEAR shell-host. Combining AmpliTube Fender® with other “Powered by AmpliTube” products inside AmpliTube X-GEAR and using StompIO/StealthPedal allows you to build your own custom and expandable software-based rig with the widest choice of superior modeled amps and effects. Get the most legendary collection of guitar tones right on your desktop! AmpliTube Fender® main features: • AmpliTube Fender® works as a standalone application as well as a plug-in in Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X (Universal Binary). • Supported Plug-in formats: Audio Units, VST, RTAS (Mac OS X) - VST, RTAS (Windows XP/Vista). • Ultra accurate analog modeling with DSM™ technology, “Powered by AmpliTube”. • Highest supported Sampling Rate: 96 kHz. • 6 analog modeled stomps: Fuzz Wah, Blender™, Volume, Phaser, Tape Echo and ’63 Reverb, plus great routing flexibility. • High-precision Tuner. • 12 Amps modeled: ’59 Bassman® LTD, ’65 Twin Reverb®, ’57 Deluxe™, ’65 Deluxe Reverb®, ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom, Super-
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Sonic™, Vibro-King®, Pro Junior™, Metalhead™, Champion™ 600, TBP-1 Pre-amp, and Bassman® 300. • 13 Speaker emulations: ’59 Bassman® LTD 4x10”, ’65 Twin Reverb® 2x12”, ’57 Deluxe™ 1x12”, ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12”, ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom 1x15”,, Super-Sonic™ 1x12”, Vibro-King® 3x10”, Pro Junior™ 1x10”, MH-412SL™ 4x12, Champion 600™ 1x6”, Vibratone 1x10” and 810 PRO 8x10”. • 144 Amp +Cabinet combinations (including no speaker). • 9 Microphone models: Condenser 87, Condenser 84, Condenser 414, Dynamic 57, Dynamic 421, Dynamic 441, Ribbon 160, Groove Tubes® MD1-b FET and Groove Tubes® Velo-8 • 6 Rack Effects: Pitch Shift, Tape Echo, Triangle Chorus, Sine Flange, Wah and Compressor • Host sequencer BPM synchronization. • SpeedTrainer™: imports any WAV, AIFF, MP3, and WMA audio file (Standalone version). • Assignable DAW automation. • Metronome (Standalone version).
1.2 DSM Technology DSM™ is a new and exclusive IK Multimedia technology used in the emulation of analog circuitry. DSM™ was designed to increase the response realism and playability of critical analog circuit models. Musicians always felt digital emulations of high quality analog gear (such as guitar amplifiers) to be good but not completely satisfying because of the lack of certain “playability” and “musicality” qualities that only the real thing provides. DSM™ has been designed to improve this aspect. DSM™ gives special and unique results when applied to circuit emulations where the non-linearity is the main characteristic of the processor, such as in distortion, fuzz, overdrive stomp boxes, tube guitar preamplifiers and power amps, and analog compressors and limiters. The DSM™ working principle is based on a new approach never applied to DSP “analog modeling” until now. Analog circuits, especially Tube and Class-A discrete ones, are not dynamically-linear, but have been modeled this way by today’s technology. An analog circuit’s character is never constantly shaped but varies depending on lots of parameters, first and foremost the strength, frequency, and harmonic content of the incoming signal. DSM™ takes the next step. It continuously adapts the “shape” of the analog circuit instead of applying a static snapshot. By using more complex mathematical functions, a more articulated and musical response is possible, making DSM™ ideal for modeling tube preamps and tube power amps. Traditional emulations are forced to a trade off between, for example, those kind of distortions that appear only when a 2x 6L6 tube power amplifier is driven to its limit and the cleaner sound it has when it’s driven normally.
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DSM™ delivers a dynamic response that continuously morphs and “follows” the incoming signal; in other words, that follows the music. This leads to an accuracy that cannot be found in any other modeling hardware or software today, respecting all the signal nuances exactly like a real analog circuit would do with a grade of realism and musicality never achieved before.
1.3 Block Diagram
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1.4 Plug-in Architecture AmpliTube Fender® is set up as a traditional guitar rig. This ensures predictable results and real world flexibility. While it is simple to comprehend and navigate, the user interface allows for complex guitar rigs and advanced signal routing. The interface is divided into 5 modules: 1) TUNER
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This approach makes it easy to move between the different sections of the guitar amp rig and provides easy access to module specific controls and features. AmpliTube Fender® is divided into two simultaneous guitar rigs (figure 1.7).
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This means there are two independent stomp effects, amps, cabinet, and rack effect signal chains. This lets you create a guitar rig with two independent amplifier setups, use the two rigs in an extensive single guitar amp setup, or a combination of the two using the flexible routing system provided (figure 1.8). figure 1.8
AmpliTube Fender® offers eight routing configurations presets, providing easy access to sophisticated effects and amp patching. For example; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig. two separate amp setups. all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig with both cabinets. all stomp effects and rack effects into both amp rigs. two separate stomp effects setups into one amp with two cabinet setups. two separate amp setups with separate stomps into two independent rack effects. 7. two separate stomp effects setups into two separate amp rigs into all the rack effects. 8. two separate stomp effects setups into one amp setup with all the rack effects. One of the easiest ways to get started with AmpliTube Fender® is to audition the included collection of presets. These presets have been skillfully programmed by the AmpliTube Fender® designers to accurately reproduce each particular tone.
1.5 Using the Interface AmpliTube Fender® interface has four basic sections: 1) Preset Manager (figure 1.9)
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3) Module Interface (figure 1.11)
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PRESET MANAGER: loads and saves AmpliTube Fender® presets. MODULE SELECTOR: is the main navigation menu for AmpliTube Fender®. It displays both guitar rigs, selects the modules, bypasses and mutes modules, and allows you to control the signal path of the guitar rigs. MODULE INTERFACE: this is the main editing interface. This is where most of the editing takes place. This interface shows the different modules and all their related controls. INPUT/OUTPUT INTERFACE: adjusts input and output gain, sets the noise gate, adjusts the pan, volume, phase and mix knob values for the current AmpliTube Fender® preset, and displays the preferences and system information.
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The SpeedTrainer (figure 1.13) as well as the bottom interface area that displays the SpeedTrainer import process status message (e.g., Ready), the Input gain value, and the CPU load display (figure 1.14), are only available when AmpliTube Fender® Standalone is used.
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Chapter 2 Getting started with AmpliTube Fender®
2.1 AmpliTube Fender® - Standalone Mode AmpliTube Fender® Standalone version can be used to play and practice live using your computer as a next generation modeling effect processor. It allows you to run the program without the need of a host sequencer application.
2.1.1 Launch AmpliTube Fender® Standalone Once your hardware is properly set-up you can launch AmpliTube Fender®. To launch AmpliTube Fender® Standalone go to: Windows: Start\Programs\AmpliTube Fender® icon Macintosh: Application folder/AmpliTube Fender® icon
2.1.2 Audio Configuration Windows
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Select ASIO or DirectX from the top menu. ASIO is the default option because it gives the best performance. In Inputs, your audio interface driver will be automatically selected. If not, manually choose your audio interface driver. In Channel 1 (below the Inputs menu), select the audio interface input into which your guitar is plugged. For example, if the guitar is plugged into the first audio interface input, you should select Channel 1. However, if the guitar is plugged into the second audio interface input, you should select Channel 2, and so on. NOTE: sometimes, Channel 1 is identified with L (Left channel) and Channel 2 with R (Right channel). In Outputs, select your audio interface output driver. The Input and Output driver should be the same. Below the Outputs menu, select your desired output channels. For example, (Channel 1, Output 1), (Channel 2, Output 2). Sample Rate: choose your desired sample rate (AmpliTube Fender® will support sample frequencies up to 96 kHz). Buffer Size: to change the buffer size of an ASIO device, click the PANEL button located on the right of the buffer size selector, and it will give you access to the Control Panel of the audio interface you are using. Adjusting the buffer settings will change the audio signal latency. In general, smaller buffer sizes deliver a faster response, but extremely small values can overload your computer, resulting in intermittent audio clicks and unreliable system performance. Usually, values between 128 and 256 give the best performance / reliability compromise.
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Select the audio interface you are going to use on the Input Audio Interface and Output Audio Interface menus. Your Channel selection has to match the audio interface channel into which your guitar is plugged. For example, if the guitar is plugged into the first audio interface input, you should select Channel 1, if the guitar is plugged into the second audio interface input, you should select Channel 2, and so on. The Output audio Interface will typically be the same as the Input audio Interface. Please select the output for AmpliTube Fender® under left and right channel. Next, select a low Buffer Size value, and a Sampling Frequency (remember that this will be limited by your audio interface capabilities). Sample Rate: choose your desired sample rate. (AmpliTube Fender® will support sample frequencies up to 96 kHz). Buffer Size: adjusting the buffer settings will change the audio signal latency. In fact, the amount of latency depends on several factors such as computer speed and sound card performance. Decreasing the buffer size value will reduce the amount of signal delay. So, the idea is to get the latency as low as possible without getting any audio artifacts. As a starting point, a 256 buffer size value should work fine. However, considering that each setup reacts in a different way, please experiment with your settings until you get the best result.
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2.1.3 SpeedTrainer SpeedTrainer™ is useful to play along with songs, to practice your solos or rhythmic guitars or just to enjoy making music with AmpliTube Fender®! It can also be a great learning tool (figure 2.3).
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The SpeedTrainer Controls (figure 2.4) include Open Audio button (figure 2.5) to open an audio file, file Play and Pause buttons, and A/B buttons for setting a loop point within the audio file. figure 2.4
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Audio files can be simply dragged from the system to the SpeedTrainer waveform display. NOTE: you can drag only one audio file at a time. When you open or drag an audio file on SpeedTrainer you will see its waveform progressively displayed. SpeedTrainer will be in Loading status, until the entire file is displayed in the Waveform display. When the SpeedTrainer displays the Ready status you are ready to play your file.
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A/B repeat (figure 2.6). • By pressing A during file playback, the Loop Start Marker is memorized and a sign is placed on the timeline. The A button will be highlighted (figure 2.7).
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• By pressing B during file playback the Loop End Marker is memorized and a sign is placed on the timeline. In this case, the B button will be highlighted (figure 2.8). • By pressing A and then B just after having opened an audio file, A and B markers will be automatically placed at the beginning and at the end of the opened file, to loop the entire file (figure 2.9).
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• As soon as the B point is placed, the playback will immediately start from A, playing up to B and then returning to A until the Pause or Play button is pressed (figure 2.10).
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• Pressing Clear erases the A/B points and disables the loop playback (figure 2.11).
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2.1.4 Loop Trimming After you set the A (Loop Start Marker) and B (Loop End Marker), you are able to make small adjustments by holding the mouse on top of the marker sign, and then dragging them horizontally (figure 2.12).
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If you click on or drag the A or B markers, their position will be shown in the Time Display (figure 2.13), located below the filename (figure 2.14).
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2.1.5 Waveform Display The audio file peak waveform is displayed as an average of the L & R channels. This means that you will see it as only one waveform, even if your audio file is stereo (figure 2.15).
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Additionally, there are Horizontal Zoom In and Out buttons. The Zoom In (+) and Zoom Out (-) are located below the waveform display, on the left side (figure 2.16). The Zoom Level range is x1 to x32 and it is shown on the Selected Parameter Display (figure 2.17). figure 2.16
The Horizontal Scroll Bar will allow you to move the file into the display. While dragging the Horizontal Scroll Bar (to the right or left), the waveform will follow your movements, without having to release the mouse click to update the waveform visualization (figure 2.18).
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2.1.6 Tempo and Pitch Adjustment Through the AmpliTube Fender® SpeedTrainer, you are able to independently change the Tempo and Pitch of your audio file.
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While you are playing your audio file, move the Tempo knob from 50% to 150% (figure 2.19). Increasing the % value will speed up the tempo and vice versa. The Tempo default position is 100%, at center. For example, you can extract the audio from your guitar CD method, open a file and change the tempo of a particular exercise. In this way, you can measure your progress, speeding up the track gradually, according to your actual technical skills. The Pitch adjustable range goes from –12 semitones (one octave down) to +12 semitones (one octave up), (figure 2.20), and its Default position is 0, at center. In this way, you are able to practice your favorite artist’s songs in several keys, increasing your transposition skills and improving you musicianship capabilities.
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2.1.7 Values Indication All the SpeedTrainer Controls as well as the Metronome Volume value are shown on the Selected Parameter display located under the peak meter. For instance, if you move the SpeedTrainer Volume knob (figure 2.21), its value will be reflected in the aforementioned display (figure 2.22).
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2.1.8 Peak Meter The Peak Meter shows the audio file playback instantaneous peak level (figure 2.23).
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1. Typing the BPM value in the Tempo box and then clicking OK. 2. Clicking the Tap button (at least 5 times) with a steady pulse and then clicking OK. The recognized BPM value will be displayed in the Tempo field. - In the main AmpliTube Fender® window (you have to close the previously opened Preferences window): 3. On your computer keyboard press the Caps lock key and tap the UPPERCASE T key at least 5 times. 4. Hold the Shift key and tap the UPPERCASE T key at least 5 times. TIP: as a learning tool, you can use AmpliTube Fender® Metronome to increase your technical skills. For the example, you can create a weekly routine and design a Progress Record.
2.1.10 Status Bar The Status Bar (bottom area) of the AmpliTube Fender® interface contains the SpeedTrainer Import process status message (e.g., Ready), the Input Gain value, and the CPU load display (figure 2.26).
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Input gain: the AmpliTube Fender® Global Input Level is determined by the audio interface gain plus the AmpliTube Fender® Input Gain value (figure 2.28). Please read Chapter 3.2 Connecting Your Guitar and Adjusting Your Levels for more information. figure 2.28
NOTE: to quickly set the input level while playing live with the StompIO, please check the StompIO manual. CPU load display: please refer to chapter 3.9 (Preferences) for tips on how to manage the CPU load (figure 2.29). figure 2.29
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2.2 AmpliTube Fender® - Plug-in Mode
2.2.1 Starting AmpliTube Fender® in your host application
2.2.2 Pro Tools Launch Pro Tools® and create your new session. If playing/recording guitar, create a mono audio track. Go to Insert/Plug in/Harmonic and select “AmpliTube Fender®” Mono or Mono/Stereo. The AmpliTube Fender® interface will then open. If you are using Pro Tools LE, when the track is placed in the record monitor, you will be able to hear the effect while recording. TIP: if you are using Pro Tools HD and recording a guitar track while listening to AmpliTube Fender®, you should insert a TDM plug-in like Digidesign’s “TRIM” before AmpliTube Fender® RTAS. This will let you hear AmpliTube Fender® RTAS while recording on an HD system. Otherwise, Pro Tools will bypass the RTAS plug-in (AmpliTube Fender® in this case) as soon as the track will be REC enabled.
2.2.3 Digital Performer Launch Digital Performer™ and create your new session. Go to the Mixer View. On your audio track, select your Audio interface Input and Outputs, and add “AmpliTube Fender®” as an insert. The AmpliTube Fender® edit window will automatically open. You will be able to hear the plug-in on the audio you are recording or playing back. TIP: in order to take advantage of the stereo capabilities of AmpliTube Fender®, Cabinets panning, stereo rack FX, open the plug-in as Mono to Stereo when inserted on mono tracks, or open it on stereo tracks.
2.2.4 Logic Launch Logic™. Insert “AmpliTube Fender®” on the desired track from the mixer window. The AmpliTube Fender® edit window will automatically open. TIP: in order to take advantage of the stereo capabilities of AmpliTube Fender®, Cabinets panning, stereo rack FX, open the plug-in as Mono -> Stereo when inserted on mono tracks, or open it on stereo tracks.
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2.2.5 Cubase Launch Cubase®. Click on the audio or instrument track you wish to add AmpliTube Fender® to. In the inspector window on the left, click on the dark blue bar that says “Inserts” or click on the “e” button beside the track name at the top of the inspector. Once the inserts are visible (under the insert menu on the Inspector, or on the left side of the audio channel editor window) click on empty insert. Select “AmpliTube Fender®” At this point, if you play back audio, you should be able to route sound through your AmpliTube Fender® plug-in. TIP: in order to take advantage of the stereo capabilities of AmpliTube Fender®, Cabinets panning, stereo rack FX, insert it on a stereo track or stereo groups tracks.
2.2.6 Nuendo Launch Nuendo™, open a new project, then go to Project/Add track/Audio, select your audio track configuration (mono/stereo) and click OK. Click on “Inserts” to expand the menu, and then click on the dark blue area below “i1” to see the available plug-in list. Select AmpliTube Fender® so it opens. To open/close its interface click on the “e” button. TIP: in order to take advantage of the stereo capabilities of AmpliTube Fender®, Cabinets panning, stereo rack FX, insert it on a stereo track or stereo groups tracks.
2.2.7 Live Launch Live™ and click on one of the audio or virtual instrument tracks in the “Mixer Drop Area.” Notice in the “Track View” (bottom window), the text “Drop Audio Effects” appears. Now, in the “Browser Window” (window on the left hand side of the screen), click the Plug-in Browser button (looks like an electric plug). Browse to “AmpliTube Fender®” and click/drag it into the “Track View.” Once AmpliTube Fender® loads, it will appear as a “Device” with an XY controller on it. To open/close the AmpliTube Fender® interface click the “edit plug-in panel” (small wrench) button at the top of the Device window.
2.2.8 GarageBand Launch GarageBand®, go to Track/New Track. Now, set up this window in the following way: click on Real Instrument, Monitor On, Expand the Details
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menu, and uncheck the Echo and Reverb effect. Select “AmpliTube Fender®” from the 3rd or 4th effects drop down menu, check its left box, and click the Create button. Play your guitar, you should be able to monitor it. To open the AmpliTube Fender® interface, double click the track (the track info window will pop up) and click on the pencil icon located to the right, and the AmpliTube Fender® interface will open.
2.2.9 Sonar Launch Sonar™ and create your new session. Open the Console (pressing ALT+3) and locate the audio track you wish to add AmpliTube Fender® to. Right click into the FX Insert Area (dark square located in the Audio track’s upper area) and choose “AmpliTube Fender®” from the Audio FX sub-menu. The AmpliTube Fender® interface will then appear.
2.2.10 Acid Launch Acid™, go to Insert\Audio track. Then go to Insert again and select Assignable FX, double click the VST folder, select “AmpliTube Fender®” and then click on Add/OK. The AmpliTube Fender® interface will open.
2.2.11 Tracktion Launch Tracktion™, open a project and drag the “new filter” from the top right area to the selected audio track. When the plug-ins list appears, select “AmpliTube Fender®” so its interface will open. To monitor your guitar, click “R” from your selected track input device (left area).
2.2.12 RiffWorks Standard Launch Riffworks™ Standard, click on the Hardware button (located at the bottom of the interface) to turn it off. Then click on the little AMP down arrow and select “AmpliTube Fender®” from the “other” category.
2.2.13 Adobe Audition Launch Audition™ and select your I/O Audio Interface settings from the audio track. To open AmpliTube Fender®, click on the FX icon and select it from the drop down menu (VST/AmpliTube Fender®). To monitor, click the audio track “R” button and play your instrument (remember to check your Monitoring settings from Options/ Monitoring). To record, just click the REC button from the Transport bar and play.
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2.2.14 MainStage Launch MainStage™ and select the Starter Concert template. Create a new mono audio track by clicking “+” on the Channel strip area. Click on Insert and go to Audio Units/IK Multimedia/AmpliTube Fender®. To monitor, remember to check the audio track, Output, and Master faders’ settings.
2.3 Hands on examples Now that you’ve learned the basic concepts about AmpliTube Fender® standalone mode as well as how to insert it as a plug-in in your host application, let’s begin to “experience” this exciting program through the following hands on example: click on the Presets Selector and choose one preset.
2.3.1 Selecting Amps Now, let’s change the amp. Click on the AMP module button located below the signal chain display (figure 2.30).
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Select an amplifier from the Amps menu, e.g., ’65 Twin Reverb® (figure 2.31). Unlike in other “Powered by AmpliTube®” titles, the Preamp, EQ and Power Amp stages in AmpliTube Fender® are not separated. This gives the models the maximum level of accuracy in modeling the original amplifier.
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2.3.2 Choosing the Cabinet To explore the speaker cabinet options, click on the CAB module button (figure 2.32), turn off the Match switch, and navigate through the speaker models using the Up/Down arrow keys.
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After that, experiment with different microphone settings. For example, select “Condenser 87” from the Mic Model menu (figure 2.33) and modify its position and/or its distance using the On/Off Axis and Near/Far switches. To adjust the amount of room ambience that is mixed with the microphone signal, move the Ambience slider to the desired position.
2.3.3 Adding Effects You can expand the sound spectrum of your rig adding effects via the STOMP and RACK modules. Click on the STOMP module button from the Module Selector (figure 2.34).
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Click on any of the 6 selectable effect slots and choose one of the 6 modeled stomps, e.g., Blender (figure 2.35). After that, you are able to add 5 more virtual stomps in order to get your signature sound. To add an effect at the end of the chain, click on the RACK module button from the Module Selector (figure 2.36).
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There are 4 rack units available per rig, this mean that if you are using a dualrig configuration you can set up to 8 effects simultaneously. To load a rack effect, click the display to the left side of the rack (figure 2.37) and select from the drop down menu, or click the Up/Down arrows to scroll through the effects (figure 2.38), e.g., Wah.
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Chapter 3 Input/Output Interface 3.1 I/O Interface The Input/Output interface provides more than just volume controls. It includes a noise gate, a selected parameter display, an integrated tuner display, independent volume and pan, phase and mix knobs, and plug-in parameters and version information (figure 3.1).
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3.2 Connecting Your Guitar and Adjusting Your Levels • Plug your guitar/bass into a Hi-Z input, Instrument input, or a Microphone XLR input (ONLY if you are using an active DI BOX between the guitar 1/4” Plug and the Mic XLR input). • Do NOT use Regular Line inputs. NEITHER -10dB nor +4dB inputs can be used for your guitar. • There are two options to optimally set up your Global Input level: While using AmpliTube Fender® as standalone; 1. In the Status bar (figure 3.2), please decrease the AmpliTube Fender®Input Gain value to 0 dB (just click and drag its value) (figure 3.3) and increase the audio interface gain knob up to the point where the clipping LED starts blinking (usually, when you play extremely hard, e.g., doing strong down strokes). After, decrease the audio interface gain level a little bit so you can avoid clipping.
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1. 2. Keep the AmpliTube Fender® Input Gain value at +6 dB (default) and modify the audio interface gain accordingly, to avoid clipping.
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To summarize, the Global Input Level is determined by the audio interface gain plus the AmpliTube Fender® Input Gain value (located in the Status bar). The Preset Input Level is determined by the AmpliTube Fender® Input level knob (located on the I/O Interface, figure 3.4), independently of the audio interface in use.
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If you need to modify the AmpliTube Fender® output level, use the Master knob (figure 3.5). On the Master knob right, there is a meter that shows you the output level and an overload light that works as a clipping indicator (figure 3.6). If you need to reset the red clipping indicator, just click on it. figure 3.5
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3.3 Selected Module Pan and Volume For added flexibility, you are able to control the volume for each selected module (figure 3.7). The Volume control fine tunes the output level on any module. The Pan control adjusts the pan position on stereo modules. However, only the CAB and RACK modules can be panned. Usually, these controls should be kept at their default center position.
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3.4 Phase The Phase control (figure 3.8) is normally set at zero (center), considering that could be a positive or negative value.
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• To delay the Direct signal, adjust the Phase Control to negative values. • To delay the Cabinet signal, adjust the Phase Control to positive values. As an example, you can use the Phase control with dual Cabinets setups to create stereo sounds by delaying one Cabinet (adjust the Phase Control to positive values) by a few milliseconds in respect of the other one. In addition, you can use this control to experiment with delay between the Direct and Cabinet sounds on bass sounds. NOTE: this control has to be used in conjunction with Mix and is only available while using the CAB module.
3.5 Mix The Mix control (figure 3.9) is normally set at zero as it mixes the signal captured by the Cab model microphone with the direct signal taken from the Stomps output. This is mainly useful with bass amps to mix the direct signal with the cabinet one, but could be interesting also on certain kind of guitar sounds as well.
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NOTE: this control has to be used in conjunction with Phase and is only available while using the CAB module.
3.6 Using Noise Gate Through the Noise Gate, you are able to minimize the amount of unnecessary noise, especially if you are using high gain (figure 3.10).
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THRESH. (Threshold): sets the threshold level for the signal. When the signal drops below the set threshold level, the noise gate silences the signal. Usually, keep the threshold level at the lowest possible value (fully counterclockwise) and set it higher only when you need to activate the gate. REL. (Release): sets the gate release time. Higher values will result in a gate that takes a longer amount of time to close again, when the input signal drops below the threshold.
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3.7 Tune Tune provides a small representation of the TUNER module, making it easy to tune up without having to change the module you are working on.
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It displays the detected note name, and provides you with a graphical representation of the fine tuning (figure 3.11). When the OK arrow light illuminates, the tuning is within +/- 4 cents.
3.8 Selected Parameter Display Every time that you adjust a STOMP, AMP, CAB (Ambience only) or RACK parameter, the actual value will be displayed (including the unit measurement when it is necessary) in the Selected Parameter Display. For example, if you increase the AMP module level, a dB (Decibel) abbreviation will appear on the right of the value (figure 3.12).
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Also, if you tweak any Input/Output Interface knob such as Input, Thresh, Rel, Pan, Level, and Master, their values will be shown in the Selected Parameter Display. 3.9 Preferences To open the Preferences menu, click on the PEFERENCES button (figure 3.13). Through the Preferences menu (figure 3.14), you are able to enable/ disable the following options:
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• Stomps Oversampling • Pre Oversampling • Amp Oversampling • High Resolution • Tempo Source: Host/Global or Preset Stomps, Pre, and Amp Oversampling Enabling oversampling improves the sound quality significantly when the signal is heavily distorted. However, it will increase your CPU load. If you use high gain sounds, we suggest enabling the Pre Oversampling option. Oversampling is enabled by default on preamplifiers, and disabled on stomps and power amplifiers. TIP: you can disable Oversampling when working on a session in real- time and activate it just before bouncing the final mix. High Resolution Enabling “High Resolution” will improve the dynamic and musical response of the power amplifiers, but the CPU usage will be somewhat higher. Please disable High Resolution only if your computer does not have sufficient CPU power for the current session. High Resolution is enabled by default. Tempo Source This option allows you to select between Host/Global and Preset Tempo source. Host/Global: the BPM Sync Tempo source is the Host Application Tempo, (the tempo of the application into which AmpliTube Fender® is inserted as a plug-in). The Host/Global BPM value is displayed on the right side of the Preset selector in “Gray” color (figure 3.15).
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Preset: the BPM Sync Tempo source is the value saved with the Preset. The Preset BPM value is displayed on the right side of the Preset selector in “Red” color (figure 3.16).
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To save a BPM value to a particular Preset, click Preferences > enable the Preset option > and click Save. Put the mouse pointer below the BPM value, delete the current value, insert a new one, and click Save.
3.10 Information (“I”) To open the Info page, click on the “I” button (figure 3.17). You will find the product name, its version number, and the related copyright notes (figure 3.18).
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3.11 Lock If you are running the software in demo mode, and you click on the Lock button (figure 3.19), the Product Authorization Wizard will appear. However, if you already registered and authorized your product, clicking on the Lock button will show you the product Serial Number, Digital ID, and Authorization Code (figure 3.20).
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Chapter 4 Module Selector The Module Selector performs multiple functions (figure 4.1). First; it allows you to select the different modules in AmpliTube Fender®, second; it displays the dual signal paths. Another function of the Module Selector is to select and display eight different signal paths.
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4.1 Dual Signal Paths AmpliTube Fender® provides two discrete signal paths; each one containing STOMP box, AMP, CAB, and RACK modules. Through the eight available presets, these two signal paths can be configured in multiple variations allowing a tremendous amount of flexibility. This is a very important feature because it allows you to route your guitar signal to multiple amplifiers or cabinets; create two separate six stomp pedal setups or create one big twelve pedal setup. The Preset buttons located to the left of the Module Selector allow you to change the signal path of the guitar rig (figure 4.2).
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Clicking on the individual buttons (from 1 to 8) or using the Up/Down arrows will allow you to select different signal paths. For example; 1. all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig. 2. two separate amp setups. 3. all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig with both cabinets. 4. all stomp effects and rack effects into both amp rigs. 5. two separate stomp effects setups into one amp with two cabinet setups. 6. two separate amp setups with separate stomps into two independent rack effects.
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7. two separate stomp effects setups into two separate amp rigs into all the rack effects. 8. two separate stomp effects setups into one amp setup with all the rack effects.
4.2 Selecting Modules Once the signal path for the guitar rig is set up, you can easily navigate the different AmpliTube Fender® modules via the Module Selector. To select a particular module, just click on it (figure 4.3).
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This option allows you to easy access to any module on either of the dual signal path. Clicking on the module buttons below (TUNER, STOMP, AMP, CAB, and RACK) selects the first module of the two available in the chain.
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Chapter 5 Preset Manager The Preset Manager (figure 5.1) allows you to control AmpliTube Fender® presets.
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5.1 Loading Presets To load a preset in AmpliTube Fender®, click on the Preset Selector (figure 5.2) and choose from the drop down menu, or click the Up/Down arrows and scroll through the available presets.
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5.2 Other Controls There are 5 buttons under the Preset Selector: FOLDER: opens the Presets Folder for immediate manual intervention on location, grouping, naming, and backup of the preset files via standard OS window (figure 5.3).
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SAVE: saves the current setup as a preset. In fact, it will save the parameters for all the modules in AmpliTube Fender® (figure 5.4).
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SAVE AS: functions like the SAVE button but always prompts for a new name in the save dialogue (figure 5.5).
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DELETE: deletes the currently selected preset. Remember that this command cannot be undone, so be careful (figure 5.6).
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AUTOMATION: AmpliTube Fender® has many parameters, more than what typically audio sequencers (DAWs) can support, (figure 5.7). For this reason, it has its own internal Automation Parameter assignment window. Please check Chapter 12 Automation for more information.
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5.3 Saving a Preset Click the SAVE button (figure 5.8). If you just launched the program a pop up window will appear (figure 5.9).
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At the top of this window, you can specify a folder where you would like to save the preset or create a new folder to save in (figure 5.10). In the middle field on this pop up window, type the name of the preset (figure 5.11). The bottom field makes AmpliTube Fender® auto overwrite when you click SAVE. This will allow you to save quicker, but if not careful, you could unintentionally overwrite presets that you wanted to keep.
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Click the SAVE button in the pop up window (figure 5.12). Your preset is now saved and it will immediately appear in the Preset Selector (figure 5.13).
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Now, if you click the SAVE button again, the “Are you sure you want to replace (name of the previously saved file will appear here)?” message will appear (figure 5.14). Clicking YES, will replace the old preset for the new one, clicking NO, will keep the old preset.
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If you want to keep several versions of a particular preset, click SAVE AS and rename the actual preset, e.g., “preset name” 1, “preset name” 2, “preset name” 3, etc. (figure 5.15).
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Chapter 6 TUNER Module The first module in AmpliTube Fender® is the TUNER (figure 6.1).
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To access the tuner, click the TUNER button on the Module Selector. This is a fully automatic chromatic tuner, meaning that there is no need to manually select the note you are going to tune. The tuner will automatically detect and show which note you’re playing. On the left there is an ON/OFF button for the tuner (figure 6.2). figure 6.2
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There is a Mute control as well (figure 6.2). This makes it possible to silence the guitar signal while tuning, a very useful feature for live performance. These Bypass and Mute controls are the same controls that appear on the top right side of the AmpliTube Fender® interface (figure 6.3). Under the ON/OFF and Mute controls, TUNE displays the tuning reference being used (figure 6.4). The default reference is 440 Hz. This can be adjusted by clicking on the display. A cursor will appear, use backspace and cursor buttons to move and edit the value entering numbers, the standard and most common tuning reference is 440 Hz, and the possible range is from 425 to 455 Hz.
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The right side of the tuner displays the detected note value and the fine tuning in cents (figure 6.5). This is also visible on the bottom of the AmpliTube Fender® interface with the fine tuning shown graphically (figure 6.6).
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The main feature in the tuner is obviously the graphical tuner’s interface (figure 6.8). The AmpliTube Fender® Tuner allows for precise and easy tuning.
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Chapter 7 STOMP Module (Stomp Effects)
7.1 Controls The AmpliTube Fender® STOMP module (figure 7.1) includes several models of unique and iconic effects such as the Fender® Fuzz/Wah, Fender® Blender™, Fender® Phaser, Fender® Volume and Fender® ’63 Reverb, plus great routing flexibility. Featuring effects modeled after some of the most desirable effects units in Fender®'s history, there is plenty of flexibility to emulate your favorite guitar sounds as well as create your own new amp sounds.
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To access the STOMP module, click the STOMP button on the Module Selector (figure 7.2).
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The STOMP module flexibility allows you to freely configure six stomp pedal effects at a time. In fact, you can use the STOMP module as two independent six pedal stomp setups (figure 7.3) or as one twelve pedal stomp setup (figure 7.4). This is configured by selecting the appropriate routing preset to the left of the signal path display (figure 7.5).
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The six stomp effect slots are displayed in the module interface as “empty” slots on a pedal board (figure 7.6).
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To select a stomp unit, click on each of the six stomp slots (where it says “empty”) and choose one of the available options (figure 7.7) or scroll through the different stomp boxes using the Up/Down arrows (figure 7.8).
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Like a hardware guitar rig, each stomp effect’s controls are displayed on the stomp box (figure 7.9). When you adjust a rotary or slide control on the stomp box, that control’s value is displayed in the Selected Parameter Display (figure 7.10).
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7.2 Stomp Models 7.2.1 Fender® Blender™ A unique germanium fuzz/distortion pedal. With a tone unlike any distortion pedal on the market, the Blender™ is capable of a harsh fuzz-effect unlike most vintage distortion pedals, and is great as a tool for Alternative Rock and modern Metal soloing. Perfect for those who want to create instead of copying, with a bit of experimentation, this pedal can deliver a huge range of unique tones. Controls: Volume: controls the overall output volume of the effect. Sustain: adds sustain and distortion to the input signal, from 1 to 10 Tone: shifts the tonal balance from low to high frequencies, from 1 (low) to 10 (high). Blend: controls the mix of the original to the effected signal, from 1 to 10. Tone Boost: adds range to the tone control. On/Off: turns the effect on or off.
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7.2.2 Fender® Phaser A Classic analog Phase shift effect as heard on countless recordings since the 1970s. Controls: On/Off: turns the effect on or off. Rate Knob: controls the rate at which the phase shift occurs. The rate control knob alternately illuminates blue and red at the same rate as the phase shifting. Intensity: this knob adjusts the intensity of the phasing effect. Frequency: this knob adjusts what frequencies are affected by the phasing action. BPM Sync: syncs the effect to the master BPM of your DAW/Standalone metronome.
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7.2.3 Fuzz Wah A combination of a Fuzz-style distortion effect and a Wah pedal, the Fuzz Wah is two pedals in one. Due to this combination, the Fuzz Wah is capable of effects not easily achieved by traditional distortion and Wah-style effects. Controls: Pedal: use to control the frequency and amount of the Wah/Fuzz effect. Up/Down controls the Wah, Left/Right controls Fuzz. Holding the SHIFT key while dragging allows you to easily choose between moving the pedal vertically or horizontally only. Fuzz Control: controls the volume of the Fuzz-distortion. Effects Order: switches the order of the effects (Wah->Fuzz or Fuzz->Wah) within the pedal to give two different tone styles. Fuzz Volume: adjusts the amount and volume of the Fuzz effect. Fuzz button: turns the Fuzz effect on-off. Wah button: turns the Wah effect on-off.
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7.2.4 Fender® ’63 Reverb First introduced in 1963, this classic all-tube spring reverb unit is capable of producing an incredibly lush Reverb due to it's unique 6v6 driven output. Controls: Dwell: controls the amount of the reverb effect, from 1 to 10. The spring reverb is overdriven when Dwell is set to high values (from 7 to 10). This produces interesting and very characteristic tones. Tone: shifts the tonal balance from low to high frequencies, from 1 to 10. Mixer: controls the mix of the original signal to the effected signal, from 1 to 10.
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7.2.5 Tape Echo A classic tape echo effect, taken from the Fender® Cyber-Twin®. Use for retro, lo-fi-style echo effects, or to add a subtle amount of ambience to your playing. Echo Level: controls the amount of the echo effect, from 1 to 10. Time: controls the length of the echo effect, from 30ms to 1450ms. When BPM Sync is turned on, time is displayed from a 1/32 to 1/1 ratio. Feedback: controls the amount of repeats of the echo effect, from 1 to 10. Wow&Flutter: controls the amount of pitch drift/variation of the echo effect, to emulate tape playback, from 1 to 10. Brightness: controls the amount of high-end of the treble, from 1 to 10. Volume: controls the volume of the echo effect, from 1 to 10. Ramp/Step: alters the way that changes to echo time change, from a “ramp up” style” to a “stair step” style. BPM Sync: syncs the effect to the master BPM of your DAW/Standalone metronome.
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7.2.6 Volume A classic volume control. Use to control the volume of your guitar signal, or in conjunction with an overdrive/distortion pedal for dynamic control of your signal boost. Controls: Volume: adjusts the volume of the output signal Min: controls the range of the volume effect. On/Off: turns the effect on or off.
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7.2.7 Stomp Models (Table) Stomp Models Fender® Blender™ Fender® Phaser Fuzz Wah Fender® ’63 Reverb Tape Echo Volume
Based on* Fender® Blender™ Fender® Phaser Fender® Fuzz Wah Fender® ’63 Reverb Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Tape Echo Fender® Volume
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Chapter 8 AMP Module (Amp Head)
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8.1 Introduction The AmpliTube Fender® AMP module includes 12 amp models including the ’59 Bassman® LTD, Deluxe Reverb®, and Super-Sonic™.
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To access the AMP module, click the AMP button on the Module Selector. There are two separate amplifier modules that can be accessed independently (e.g., Amp A and Amp B), or parallel for dual amp setups. Just select 1 of the 8 routing presets located to the left of the signal path display (figure 8.2). To facilitate the amplifier models navigation, please read the following universal controls descriptions; On/Off: this control disables the AMP module from the plug-in’s signal (figure 8.3).
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AMP Model: the amp model control selects the associated amplifier. (figure 8.4). These controls simplify selecting guitar amps and are very useful when trying to locate your favorite Fender® amp.
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8.2 Model Components The AMP module is based on 12 specifically matched guitar/bass amplifiers. These span the entire history of Fender® amplification. Unlike other “Powered by AmpliTube” products, Amplitube Fender® does not allow for splitting up individual preamp, eq and power amp circuitry. This is done to ensure the most accurate representation possible of the included amplifiers. AMP MODEL: the first control of the amplifier module is the AMP model (figure 8.8). From here, you can select different amplifier designs based on the tone you seek.
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8.3 Amplifier Models 8.3.1 ’59 Bassman® This amp model is based on a Fender® ’59 Bassman® LTD (Bright Channel), (figure 8.9).
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Quite possibly the most famous guitar amp of all time, the tweed Bassman® is considered a must-have for any serious tone connoisseur. Originally conceived in the 1950s to amplify the newly invented Fender® Precision Bass® guitar, it was quickly adopted by guitarists who found that it was able to provide shimmering clean tones and a cranked up “crunch” tone that lent itself perfectly to Rock and Roll. That tone became the basis for the famous British “stacks” of the 60s and beyond. Played clean or distorted, from Rock to Blues to Country, with or without external effects, the ’59 Bassman® is the foundation for a wide variety of great tones.. Controls: Presence: boosts the high frequencies of the EQ stage, from 1 to 12. Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 12. Middle: adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 12. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 12. Volume: adjusts the output level of the Bassman®’s power amp stage, from 1 to 12.
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8.3.2 ’65 Twin Reverb® This amp is modeled after the Fender® ’65 Twin Reverb® (Vibrato Channel), (figure 8.10).
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One of the most distinctive amps of all time. It delivers a shimmering, pure clean tone that is perfect for any style of music, yet it will bark when turned up to arena volume. The Twin Reverb® is known as the first popular “builtin effects” amp, with world-standard Fender® Reverb and Tremolo. This is also a great amplifier for accentuating the character of external stomp boxes, making it an incredibly versatile platform to build on. Controls: Bright: provides a high-frequency presence boost. Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Mid: adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Volume: adjusts the output level of the power amp, from 1 to 10. Reverb: controls the amount of Reverb, from 1 to 10. Speed: controls the speed of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10. Intensity: controls the intensity of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10.
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8.3.3 ’57 Deluxe™ This amp is modeled after the Fender® ’57 Deluxe™ (Inst. Channel), (figure 8.11).
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One of the first amplifiers designed by Leo Fender, and one of the most influential. The Tweed Deluxe provides classic compressed overdriven tones when cranked, and rich harmonic clean tones when played at low volumes. The Deluxe is a great amplifier for Chicago-style Blues tones, as well as Country and early Rock and Roll tones. Today, modern players of all stripes use a Deluxe in the studio to create their own “tone magic.” Controls: Tone: shifts the tonal balance from low to high frequencies, from 1 (low) to 12 (high). Inst. Volume: adjusts the output level of the ’57 Deluxe’s power amp stage, from 1 to 12.
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8.3.4 ’65 Deluxe Reverb® This amp model is based on the Fender® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® (figure 8.12).
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A true classic that delivers classic Country and Rock tones, from Nashville to Liverpool. The Deluxe Reverb has a bright, punchy attack that is perfect for finger-picking, Garage-Rock... just about anything. The Deluxe Reverb is an amp that has been used on countless recordings due to its pure tube tone, great Reverb and Tremolo, and amazing versatility. Controls: Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Volume: adjusts the output level of the power amp stage, from 1 to 10. Reverb: controls the amount of Reverb, from 1 to 10. Speed: controls the speed of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10. Intensity: controls the intensity of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10.
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8.3.5 ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom This amp (figure 8.13) is based on a Fender® ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom (Vibrato Channel, both Stock and Mod modes).
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A hand-wired reissue specifically based on Stevie Ray Vaughan’s original Vibroverb, as modified by “Amp Doctor” Cesar Diaz. Its Blackface circuit and 15” speaker create a shimmering clean tone that is perfect for Jazz or Country. With the available “Mod” mode, the Vibroverb Custom can create the famous Texas Blues tone with its touch of preamp tube distortion and punchy mid focus. Controls: Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Volume: adjusts the output level of the power amp stage, from 1 to 10. Mod: when engaged, gain is increased, as well as overall brightness. This control also disconnects the Vibrato controls from the circuit. Reverb: controls the amount of Reverb, from 1 to 10. Speed: controls the speed of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10. Intensity: controls the intensity of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10.
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8.3.6 Super-Sonic™ This amp model is based on the Fender® Super-Sonic™ “Burn” channel (figure 8.14).
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A marriage of classic Fender® tone and modern versatility, perfect for everything from vintage clean tones to 70’s-style Classic Rock crunch to modern Metal and Punk. Its independent cascading gain stages and custom EQ allow guitarists to create a huge variety of both vintage and modern harder-edged distorted tones, all while retaining that unmistakable Fender® character. Controls: Gain 1: adjusts the input gain of the first set of preamp stages, from 1 to 10. Gain 2: adjusts the input gain of the second set of preamp stages, from 1 to 10. Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Middle: adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Volume: adjusts the output level of the power amp stage, from 1 to 10. Reverb: controls the amount of Reverb, from 1 to 10.
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8.3.7 Vibro-King® This amp is based on a Fender® Vibro-King® Custom (figure 8.15).
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This modern Fender® classic provides incredible clean tones, unequalled touch sensitivity, and a thick overdrive character that will inspire artistic inspiration for any player. Engaging the FAT switch helps boost it into classic Rock distortion. The Vibro-King® also contains Fender®’s unique ’63 Reverb circuit, which means this amplifier is a perfect choice for Country, Blues, and Surf players, as well. Controls: Dwell: controls the amount of the reverb effect, from 1 to 10. Mix: adjusts the amount of Reverb mixed into the output signal, from 1 to 10. Tone: adjusts the tone of the Reverb signal, from 1 to 10. Fat: boosts preamp gain in the mid-frequency range, for classic overdriven tones. Volume: adjusts the loudness of the amplifier, from 1 to 10. Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Middle: adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Speed: adjusts the rate of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10. Intensity: adjusts the depth of the Vibrato effect, from 1 to 10.
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8.3.8 Pro Junior™ This amp is based on the Fender® Pro Junior™ (figure 8.16).
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The Pro Junior, with its single volume and tone controls, is a unique marriage of classic Fender® tone at low volumes and angry bite when cranked. This amp is excellent at achieving touch-sensitive overdriven studio tones, and players everywhere have discovered the simple joys of plugging in and turning up the volume for simple, pure Blues and Rock performance. Controls: Tone: shifts the tonal balance from low to high frequencies, from 1 (low) to 12 (high). Volume: adjusts the output level of the Pro Junior’s power amp stage, from 1 to 12.
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8.3.9 MH-500 Metalhead™ This amp is based on a Fender® MH-500 Metalhead™ (Loose Channel) (figure 8.17).
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Designed from the ground up to provide the perfect amp for modern downtuned and 7-string guitarists, with a searing gain and a punishing low end that is perfect for more aggressive styles of Rock and Metal. Its solid-state power amp gives enough headroom for incredible note definition even when distorted, and the preamp has an unmatched amount of gain for lead players. Controls: Drive: adjusts the amount of preamp distortion, from low to high. Presence: boosts the high frequencies of the EQ stage, from low to high. Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from low to high. Middle: adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from low to high. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from low to high. Master Volume: adjusts the output level of the power amp stage, from low to high.
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8.3.10 Champion™ 600 This amp model is based on the Fender® Champion™ 600 (figure 8.18).
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The Champion™ 600 is an updated version of the classic Fender® practice amp, providing slightly more gain than the original model. With only a volume control, a clean, simple circuit with just one power tube and low wattage, its distinctive reedy tone has been used on countless Classic Rock recordings. Controls: Volume: adjusts the volume of the amp, from 1 to 12.
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8.3.11 Bassman® 300 This amp (figure 8.17) is based on a Fender® Bassman® 300 (Channels 1&2).
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The Bassman® 300 PRO produces warm all-tube bass tone and combines it with modern flexibility. Features like 10-band graphic EQ, mid-notch switch (great for slap playing), two-band studio-grade compressor, and clean and overdrive channels make the Bassman® 300 a great choice for any bass player. Controls: CH 1 Volume: adjusts the loudness of channel 1, from 1 to 10. CH 2 Gain: adjusts the channel 2 gain/distortion level, from 1 to 10. CH 2 Volume: adjusts the loudness of channel 2, from 1 to 10. CH 1 / 2 Mix: mixes the channel 1 (clean) and channel 2 (overdrive) output levels. Low: adjusts the Low frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. High: adjusts the High frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Deep: low frequency boost when this button is IN. Bright: high frequency boost when this button is IN. Mid Notch: reduces the mid-frequency tones. Graphic: activates the graphic equalizer. Graphic EQ: the 10 band-pass / band-reject filters are spaced at octave intervals. Adjusts selected frequencies cut and boost, from 1 to 10. Low Comp: adjusts the compression ratio below 400Hz. Clockwise rotation increases the amount of compression, from 1 to 10. Comp: activates the Compressor(s). High Comp: adjusts the compression ratio above 400Hz, from 1 to 10. Comp EQ Bal: mixes the low and high compressor balance, from 1 to 10. Comp Gain Trim: this knob adjusts gain to compensate for any level imbalance when the compression circuitry has been engaged, from 1 to 10. Master Volume: adjusts the overall loudness of the amplifier, from 1 to 10.
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8.3.12 TBP-1 This model (figure 8.20) is based on a Fender® TBP-1 Pre-amp (Vintage Tube and Overdrive Channels).
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The TBP-1 is a truly professional tube bass preamp designed around Fender®’s passive tone stack (used in classic designs such as the Twin Reverb® and Showman®) which delivers creamy tube tone while allowing the color of the instrument to shine through. A tube overdrive section adds “bite”, while the Vari-Q™ circuit provides modern active tone shaping. Thick, natural and balanced; the TBP-1 is an amazing device for creating great bass tone. Controls: Volume: adjusts the loudness of the Vintage Tube Channel. Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Deep: Extends the Bass EQ range. Middle: adjusts the mid frequencies of the EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the EQ stage, from 1 to 10. Bright: Extends the Treble EQ range On (Tube Overdrive): switches between the Vintage and Tube Overdrive Channels. Gain: adjusts the Tube Overdrive distortion level, from 1 to 10. Volume: adjusts the loudness of the Tube Overdrive channel, from 1 to 10. Blend: adjusts the mix of clean vintage tube tone with overdriven tube tone when the Tube Overdrive is enabled. On (Vari-Q): enables VariQ™ semi-parametric EQ section. Freq: selects the center of frequency range that the Level knob controls. Level: adjusts the amount of boost or cut (±15dB) at the frequency selected by the Freq control. Room Balance: adjusts the Room Balance EQ. At the center position, the effect is neutral. Turned clockwise, highs are emphasized (bright), while deemphasizing lows (deep). Turned clockwise, lows are emphasized (deep), while de-emphasizing highs (bright). Mute: mutes the amplifier while leaving it turned on. Master Volume: adjusts the overall loudness of the amplifier, from 1 to 10. 78
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8.3.13 Amp Models (Table) Amp Models ’59 Bassman® ’65 Twin Reverb® ’57 Deluxe™ ’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom Super-Sonic™ Vibro-King® Pro Junior™ MH-500 Metalhead™ Champion™ 600 Bassman® 300 TBP-1
Based on* ’59 Bassman® LTD (Bright Channel) ’65 Twin Reverb® (Vibrato Channel) ’57 Deluxe™ (Inst. Channel) ’65 Deluxe Reverb® (Vibrato Channel ) ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom (Vibrato Channel-Stock and Mod Modes) Super-Sonic™ (Burn Channel) Vibro-King® (Single Channel) Pro Junior™ (Single Channel) MH-500 Metalhead™ (Loose Channel) Champion™ 600 (Single Channel) Bassman® 300 (Channels 1&2) TBP-1 (Vintage and Overdrive Channels)
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Chapter 9 CAB Module (Cabinets + Microphones)
figure 9.1
9.1 Introduction To access the AmpliTube Fender® CAB module, click the CAB button on the Module Selector (figure 9.2).
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There are two models in the CAB module: the SPEAKER MODEL (figure 9.3) and the MIC MODEL (figure 9.4).
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9.2 SPEAKER MODEL The SPEAKER MODEL features 13 speaker cabinet emulations, a plug-in Bypass control, and a cabinet match switch.
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For example, click on the AMP module button from the Module Selector and choose the Twin Reverb® amp model. Now, turn the CAB match switch Off, so you are able to select any other speaker model. 9.3 Speaker Cabinet Models The AmpliTube Fender® CAB module includes 12 speaker models: • ’59 Bassman® • ’65 Twin Reverb® • ’57 Deluxe™ • ’65 Deluxe Reverb® • ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom • Super-Sonic™ • Vibro-King® • Pro Junior™ • MH-412SL • Champion™ 600 • Vibratone • Bass 810 Pro Please take a look at each model and check the Speaker Cabinet Models Table.
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9.3.1 ’59 Bassman® This model is based on the Fender® ’59 Bassman® 4x10” Open Back Cab, equipped with Jensen® P10R speakers (figure 9.7).
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9.3.2 ’65 Twin Reverb® This model is based on the Fender® ’65 Twin Reverb® 2x12” Open Back Cab, equipped with Jensen® C12k speakers (figure 9.8).
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9.3.3 ’57 Deluxe™ This model is based on the Fender® ’57 Deluxe™ 1x12” Open Back Cab, equipped with a single Jensen® P12Q speaker (figure 9.9).
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9.3.4 ’65 Deluxe Reverb® This model is based on the Fender® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” Open Back Cab, equipped with Jensen® C12k speaker (figure 9.10).
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9.3.5 ’64 Vibroverb™ This model is based on the Fender® ’64 Vibroverb™ 1x15” Open Back Cab, equipped with a single Eminence® speaker (figure 9.11).
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9.3.6 Super-Sonic™ This model is based on the Fender® Super-Sonic™ 1x12” Open Back Cab, equipped with a single Celestion® Vintage 30 speaker (figure 9.12).
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9.3.7 Vibro-King® This model is based on the Fender® Vibro-King® 3x10” Open Back Cab, equipped with Jensen® P10R speakers (figure 9.13).
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9.3.8 Pro Junior™ This model is based on the Fender® Pro Junior™ 1x10” Open Back Cab, equipped with a single Eminence® speaker (figure 9.14).
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9.3.9 MH-412SL This model is based on the Fender® MH-412SL 4x12” Closed Back Cab, equipped with Celestion® G12T-100 speakers (figure 9.15).
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9.3.10 Champion™ 600 This model is based on the Fender® Champion™ 600 1x6” Open Back Cab, equipped with a single Fender® Spec. Design speaker (figure 9.16).
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9.3.11 Vibratone This model is based on the Fender® Vibratone 1x10” Rotary Speaker Cab (figure 9.17).
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Note: due to the nature of the cab, the controls for this unit are slightly different than other cabs. Controls: On/Off: controls if the Vibratone is engaged or not. When ON both the Vibratone and the Auxiliary Speaker are playing, when OFF only the Auxiliary Speaker is playing. Slow/Fast: controls the speed of the rotary speaker/Vibrato effect. Stereo/Mono: enables stereo recording of the vibrato effect. Auxiliary Cabinet: Speaker Model: selects a second speaker model. When enabled, midrange frequencies are sent to the Vibratone, and high/low frequencies are sent to the secondary (auxiliary) cab. The Vibratone sound alone is heard when “None” is selected on the Speaker Model list. Mic Model: selects microphone model for the Auxiliary Speaker. On/Off Axis: selects mic position for the Auxiliary Speaker. Near/Far: selects mic distance for the Auxiliary Speaker. Ambience: controls the amount of room ambience that is mixed with the microphone signal.
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9.3.12 Bass 810 Pro This model is based on the Fender® 810 PRO 8x10” Front Ported Cab, equipped with Eminence® speaker (figure 9.18).
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Note: due to the nature of the cab, the controls for this unit are slightly different than other cabs. Controls: Hi Level: shows the back panel of the cabinet (figure 9.19). Speaker Model: controls the level of the high frequency horn driver of the 810 Pro cabinet. Click anywhere else on the back panel to return to the cabinet front view.
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9.3.13 Speaker Cabinet Models (Table) Cabinet Models ’59 Bassman® ’65 Twin Reverb® ’57 Deluxe™ ’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’64 Vibroverb™ Super-Sonic™ Vibro-King® Pro Junior™ MH-412SL Champion™ 600 Vibratone Bass 810 Pro
Based on* ’59 Bassman® 4x10 Open Back, Jensen® P10R speakers 65 Twin Reverb® 2x12” Open Back, Jensen® C12k speakers ’57 Deluxe™ 1x12” Open Back, Jensen® P12Q speaker ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” Open Back, Jensen® C12k speaker ’64 Vibroverb™ 1x15” Open Back, Eminence® speaker Super-Sonic™ 1x12” Open Back, Celestion® Vintage 30 speaker Vibro-King® 3x10” Open Back, Jensen® P10R speakers Pro Junior™ 1x10” Open Back, Eminence® speaker MH-412SL 4x12” Closed Back, Celestion® G12T100 speakers Champion™ 600 1x6” Open Back, Fender® Spec. Design speaker Vibratone 1x10” Rotary Speaker Cab 810 Pro 8x10” Front-Ported Cab, Eminence® speaker
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9.4 MIC MODEL The MIC MODEL features 8 microphone response models with Position (On/ Off Axis), and Distance (Near/Far) options. MIC MODEL: through this selector, you are able to select the microphone model to use (figure 9.20).
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POSITION: through this selector, you are able to change the position of the microphone in relationship to the cone of the speaker (figure 9.21).
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ON AXIS: On-Axis means that the microphone is in the center of the speaker (figure 9.22). Typically, On Axis position delivers a more present and high frequencies-rich tonal balance. This can be too bright or harsh for some Amp settings, in this case try the Off Axis position, which deliver a sweeter tone.
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OFF AXIS: Off-Axis means that the microphone is positioned at the outside edge of the speaker (figure 9.23).
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DISTANCE: via this selector, you can change the distance of the microphone in relation to the speaker cabinet (figure 9.24).
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NEAR: near is obviously close to the speaker. Usually, Near position delivers more bass presence due to the proximity effect (figure 9.25).
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FAR: positions the microphone further away from the speaker cabinet, delivering a bass-lighter response (figure 9.26).
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TIPS: - If you want to obtain more present and detailed clean sounds, you can virtually mic up your CAB using the On Axis position and Close distance settings. Now, if you feel that the sound is too big for your mix, change the mic distance to Far. - In general, extremely high gain sounds match well together with an Off-Axis position and Close distance settings, (especially if you are using a bright microphone like the Dynamic 57). AMBIENCE: adjusts the amount of room ambience that is mixed with the microphone signal (figure 9.27).
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TIP: ambience is STEREO so to completely take advantage of this feature be sure to use AmpliTube Fender® on a stereo track or bus or use a “Mono to Stereo” AmpliTube Fender® instance.
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9.5 Microphone Models The AmpliTube Fender® CAB module includes 9 Microphone Models; • Condenser 87 • Condenser 84 • Condenser 414 • Dynamic 57 • Dynamic 421 • Dynamic 441 • Ribbon 160 • Velo-8 • MD1-b
9.5.1 Condenser 87 This is a model of one of the most popular large diaphragm mics ever, the Neumann® U87 (figure 9.28). It can be found in any large recording studio mic locker. Because of its excellent frequency response curve, the 87 has become the go-to mic when needing a clean, flattering sound.
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9.5.2 Condenser 84 No microphone collection would be complete without a great small diaphragm condenser mic. This model is based on the standard for small diaphragm mics, the Neumann® KM84 (figure 9.29). As with any good small condenser mic, the 84 provides a clean clear picture of the guitar tone.
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9.5.3 Condenser 414 The Condenser 414 is modeled after another highly regarded large diaphragm condenser microphone, the AKG® C-414 ULS (figure 9.30). It is a bright, open microphone that will flatter big full tones and will also blend beautifully when combined with another cabinet/mic setup.
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9.5.4 Dynamic 57 This mic model is based on the Shure® SM-57, one of the most popular small diaphragm dynamic microphones. Its bright, edgy sound has made it a widely used guitar amp mic (figure 9.31).
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9.5.5 Dynamic 421 Probably the second most popular dynamic mic to use on guitar amps (figure 9.32), this model, based on the Sennheiser® MD-421, provides a equally pleasing sound, but is warmer than the 57.
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9.5.6 Dynamic 441 This model, based on the Sennheiser® MD-441, has a flatter frequency response than the other dynamic mics (figure 9.33). This mic is highly regarded as a guitar mic and used widely in studios all over the world.
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9.5.7 Ribbon 160 This mic is modeled after the Beyerdynamic® M160 (double-ribbon hypercardioid microphone), one of the top choices for capturing the sound of a broad diversity of sources (figure 9.34)
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9.5.8 MD1-b This is a modern-sounding large diaphragm condenser microphone based on the Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET (figure 9.35). With a subtle boost in the highs and a smooth low end, this is an excellent choice for capturing brighter, more modern guitar tones.
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9.5.9 Velo-8 This is a double-ribbon figure-8 microphone with a unique Neodymium element, based on the Groove Tubes® Velo-8 (figure 9.36). With a silky-smooth high end and good low end body, a great choice for more vintage-sounding guitar tones, this mic mixes very well with other microphones for very fullbodied recordings.
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9.5.10 Microphone Models (Table) Microphone Models Condenser 87 Condenser 84 Condenser 414 Dynamic 57 Dynamic 421 Dynamic 441 Ribbon 160 MD1-b Velo8
Based on* Neumann® U87 (Cardioid mode) Neumann® KM84 AKG® C-414 ULS (Cardioid mode) Shure® SM-57 Sennheiser® MD-421 Sennheiser® MD-441 (“M” position) Beyerdynamic® M160 Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET Groove Tubes® Velo-8
* See page 107 for disclaimer.
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Chapter 10 RACK FX Module (Post Effects)
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10.1 Introduction To access the AmpliTube Fender® RACK module, click the RACK button on the Module Selector. There are two independent RACK modules featuring 4 stereo rack effects each. They can be used independently or together for a total of 8 rack effects. To select a rack unit, click on each of the 4 racks displays (where it says “empty”), (figure 10.2) and choose one of the available options or scroll through the different rack effects using the Up/Down arrows (figure 10.3).
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10.2 Rack FX Models AmpliTube Fender® includes 6 rack effects taken from the Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Amplifier: Pitch Shift, Tape Echo, Triangle Chorus, Sine Flange, Wah, and Compressor, increasing your tonal flexibility options and allowing you to carve the sound even further.
10.2.1 Pitch Shift A pitch-shifting effect (figure 10.4) with both pitch-shifting and detuning effects. Use for both wild soloing and unusual detuned textures.
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Controls: Pitch Level: controls the Wet/Dry ratio, from 1 to 10. Pitch: controls the amount of the pitch shift, from 1 to 10. Detune: controls the detune amount, from 1 to 10. Feedback: controls the feedback amount, from 1 to 10. PreDelay: controls the Predelay amount, from 1 to 10. Volume: controls the volume of the pitch effect, from 1 to 10.
10.2.2 Tape Echo A classic tape echo effect (figure 10.5). Use for retro, lo-fi-style echo effects.
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Controls: Time: controls the length of the echo effect, from 30ms to 1450ms. When BPM Sync is turned on, time is displayed from a 1/32 to 1/1 ratio. Feedback: controls the amount of repeats of the echo effect, from 1 to 10. Wow&Flutter: controls the amount of pitch drift/variation of the echo effect, to emulate tape playback, from 1 to 10. Brightness: controls the amount of high-end of the treble, from 1 to 10. Volume: controls the volume of the echo effect, from 1 to 10. Ramp/Step: alters the way that changes to echo time change, from a “ramp up” style to a “stair step” style. BPM Sync: syncs the Echo effect to the master BPM of your DAW/Standalone metronome. 102
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10.2.3 Triangle Chorus A chorus/doubling effect for thickening up your guitar’s tone. (figure 10.6).
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Controls: Level: controls the amount of the chorus effect, from 1 to 10. Rate: controls the rate of the chorus effect, from 1 to 10. Depth: controls the depth of the chorus effect, from 1 to 10. Avg Delay: controls the delay amount of the chorus effect, from 1 to 10. Phase: controls the phase of the chorus, from 1 to 10. Volume: controls the volume of the chorus effect, from 1 to 10. BPM Sync: syncs the effect to the master BPM of your DAW/Standalone metronome.
10.2.4 Sine Flange A classic flange effect for swirling, psychedelic jams or intense metal rhythmic playing (figure 10.7).
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Controls: Level: controls the amount of the flange effect, from 1 to 10. Rate: controls the rate of the flange effect, from 1 to 10. Depth: controls the depth of the flange effect, from 1 to 10. Avg Delay: controls the delay amount of the flange effect, from 1 to 10. Phase: controls the phase of the flange, from 1 to 10. Volume: controls the volume of the flange effect, from 1 to 10. BPM Sync: syncs the Flange effect to the master BPM of your DAW/ Standalone metronome.
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10.2.5 Wah A classic-voiced wah effect (figure 10.8), with multiple settings to fit your playing style. Can add a funky, almost vocal vibe to your playing..
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Cryin’/Mccoy: switches between two different classic Wah styles. Wah: controls the amount of the wah effect, from 1 to 10. Min Freq: controls the minimum frequency effected, from 1 to 10. Max Freq: controls the maximum frequency effected, from 1 to 10. Volume: controls the volume of the wah effect, from 1 to 10.
10.2.6 Compressor A classic compressor effect (figure 10.9). Use to even out volume levels when playing for a studio-like tone, to add sustain to metal leads, or to accentuate the “twang” in country-style picking.
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Controls: Ratio Buttons: sets the overall level of compression, from “Low” to “Even Higher”. Volume: controls the volume of the compressor effect, from 1 to 10.
10.2.7 Rack FX Models (Table) Rack FX Models Pitch Shift Tape Echo Triangle Chorus Sine Flange Wah Compressor
Based on* Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Pitch Shift Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Tape Echo Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Triangle Chorus Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Sine Flange Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Wah Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Compressor
* See page 107 for disclaimer.
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Chapter 11 AmpliTube Fender® Models Stomp Models Fender® Blender™ Fender® Phaser Fuzz Wah Fender® ’63 Reverb Tape Echo Volume
Based on* Fender® Blender™ Fender® Phaser Fender® Fuzz Wah Fender® ’63 Reverb Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Tape Echo Fender® Volume
Amp Models ’59 Bassman® ’65 Twin Reverb® ’57 Deluxe™ ’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom Super-Sonic™ Vibro-King® Pro Junior™ MH-500 Metalhead™ Champion™ 600 Bassman® 300 TBP-1
Based on* ’59 Bassman® LTD (Bright Channel) ’65 Twin Reverb® (Vibrato Channel) ’57 Deluxe™ (Inst. Channel) ’65 Deluxe Reverb® (Vibrato Channel ) ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom (Vibrato Channel-Stock and Mod Modes) Super-Sonic™ (Burn Channel) Vibro-King® (Single Channel) Pro Junior™ (Single Channel) MH-500 Metalhead™ (Loose Channel) Champion™ 600 (Single Channel) Bassman® 300 (Channels 1&2) TBP-1 (Vintage and Overdrive Channels)
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Cabinet Models
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Based on* ’59 Bassman® 4x10 Open Back, Jensen® P10R speakers 65 Twin Reverb® 2x12” Open Back, Jensen® C12k speakers ’57 Deluxe™ 1x12” Open Back, Jensen® P12Q speaker ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” Open Back, Jensen® C12k speaker ’64 Vibroverb™ 1x15” Open Back, Eminence® speaker Super-Sonic™ 1x12” Open Back, Celestion® Vintage 30 speaker Vibro-King® 3x10” Open Back, Jensen® P10R speakers Pro Junior™ 1x10” Open Back, Eminence® speaker MH-412SL 4x12” Closed Back, Celestion® G12T100 speakers Champion™ 600 1x6” Open Back, Fender® Spec. Design speaker Vibratone 1x10” Rotary Speaker Cab 810 Pro 8x10” Front-Ported Cab, Eminence® speaker
Microphone Models Condenser 87 Condenser 84 Condenser 414 Dynamic 57 Dynamic 421 Dynamic 441 Ribbon 160 MD1-b Velo8
Based on* Neumann® U87 (Cardioid mode) Neumann® KM84 AKG® C-414 ULS (Cardioid mode) Shure® SM-57 Sennheiser® MD-421 Sennheiser® MD-441 (“M” position) Beyerdynamic® M160 Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET Groove Tubes® Velo-8
’59 Bassman® ’65 Twin Reverb® ’57 Deluxe™ ’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’64 Vibroverb™ Super-Sonic™ Vibro-King® Pro Junior™ MH-412SL Champion™ 600 Vibratone
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Rack FX Models Pitch Shift Tape Echo Triangle Chorus Sine Flange Wah Compressor
Based on* Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Pitch Shift Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Tape Echo Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Triangle Chorus Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Sine Flange Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Wah Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Compressor
AmpliTube® Fender®, Ampeg® SVX™, AmpliTube® Jimi Hendrix™, AmpliTube® Metal™, AmpliTube® X-GEAR™, StompIO™, StealthPedal™, SpeedTrainer™, DSM™, are trademarks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production Srl. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during IK Multimedia’s sound model development and for describing certain types of tones produced with IK Multimedia’s digital modeling technology. Use of these names does not imply any cooperation or endorsement. AMPEG® is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies, Inc. used under license. Jimi Hendrix™ name used under license of Authentic Hendrix, LLC. © TM Authentic Hendrix, LLC. FENDER™, STRATOCASTER™, and the distinctive headstock and body designs commonly found on the STRATOCASTER guitar, and all FENDER amplifiers, logos, and trade dress are the trademarks of FMIC and used herein under license. All rights reserved. AKG® is a registered trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH. BEYERDYNAMIC® is a registered trademark of Beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. ELECTRO-VOICE® is a trademark of Electro-Voice, Inc. FENDER®, BASSMAN®, DELUXE REVERB®, SUPER REVERB® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. NEUMANN® is a registered trademark of Georg Neumann GmbH. SENNHEISER® is a trademark of Sennheiser Electronic Corp. SHURE® is a registered trademark of Shure Incorporated. Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET and Groove Tubes® VELO-8 are trademarks of Groove Tubes, LLC. * See page 107 for disclaimer.
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Chapter 12 Automation AmpliTube Fender® has lots of parameters, more than what typically audio sequencers (DAWs) can support. For this reason, AmpliTube Fender® has its own internal Automation Parameter assignment window (figure 12.1).
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The Automation window includes two panes. The Left Pane is called Plug-in, and the Right Pane is called DAW Automation.
12.1 Left Pane The Left Pane displays AmpliTube Fender® Global and Module parameters, as well as all the Stomp, Amp, Cab, and Rack Modules (figure 12.2).
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On Left Pane, you will be able to select which AmpliTube Fender® parameter you are going to assign to Automation. Because of AmpliTube Fender® dual rig setup, each Module is listed separately as Stomp A, Stomp B, Amp A, Amp B, Cab A, Cab B, and Rack A, Rack B (figure 12.3).
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In addition to that, you can assign to Automation every parameter of every model included on AmpliTube Fender®. This gives you nearly infinite creative power!
12.2 Right Panel The Right Pane lists the 16 Automation parameters that are declared to the DAW (figure 12.4).
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These parameters names (Param 1 to Param 16) are fixed because most DAWs do not support automation parameter name changes while the plug-in is open. Through the Right Pane, you will be able to select which DAW Automation parameter # you’re going to use for the AmpliTube Fender® parameter previously selected on the Left pane. For example, if you selected “Sustain” on the Left pane and then click ADD, the Right Pane will display:
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This means: - Param 1: DAW Automation parameter # - Blender: the selected Stomp Model - A: Rig A - Sustain: name of the parameter to be automated
12.3 Assignment procedure To assign an AmpliTube Fender® parameter to one of the 16 DAW Automation parameters, please follow these simple steps: 1. Click on Automation (figure 12.6).
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2. On Left Pane, select which AmpliTube Fender® parameter you are going to assign to Automation (figure 12.7).
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3. On Right Pane, select which DAW Automation parameter # you are going to use for the AmpliTube Fender®parameter previously selected on step #2 (figure 12.8).
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4. Click ADD to establish the actual assignment (figure 12.9).
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5. Click OK to save the setup and close the Automation window (figure 12.10).
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To remove a particular assignment, please select it and then click REMOVE (figure 12.11).
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To remove the entire assignments, click REMOVE ALL (figure 12.12).
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To move up / down an assignment click the MOVE UP / MOVE DOWN arrows (figure 12.13).
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For example, if Sustain Level is assigned to “Param 1”, you can move the Sustain Level to “Param 2” by selecting “Param 1” and clicking on the Move down arrow. This is a very useful feature because it saves you from having to remove the assignment from “Param 1” and create a new assignment for “Param 2”.
12.4 Assignment Save and Recall Clicking OK will save and close the Automation window. If you are using AmpliTube Fender® as plug-in, the automation assignment map will be stored and restored to and from the session you’re working on. Each AmpliTube Fender® instance is independent from the others and can have different Automation assignments setup. This means that saving your DAW session, will save each the automation setup for each AmpliTube Fender® instance.
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Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Where can I find my IK product Serial Number? The Serial Number is written on the Registration Card (included with your IK product, inside the license envelope). In the snapshot; please check its exact location (figure 13.1). 1) You can find your SERIAL NUMBER here
2) At the bottom of the registration card a legend helps you identify the characters in your SERIAL NUMBER figure 13.1
For clear characters identification, please analyze the legend. IMPORTANT: the number zero can easily be identified in your Serial Number because it is crossed by a line. Why is the Wizard rejecting my Serial Number? Probably because it found a typo, so please analyze the common errors: *Typing a 0 (“zero” number) instead of an O (“o” letter) *Typing 1 (“one” number) instead of an I (“i” letter) *Typing 2 (“two” number) instead of an Z (“z” letter) *Typing 5 (“five” number) instead of an S (“s” letter) *Typing 8 (“eight” number) instead of an B (“b” letter) *Typing a “.” (point) instead of a “-” (minus)
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Suggestions: • Whenever is possible, please Copy and Paste the information. • Cut off all the leading and trailing spaces. • Please type all codes UPPERCASE during the Installation and Registration process. • Check that the Serial number that you are entering is matches the product installed. During the Product Registration process I received this message: The Serial Number is already registered... Remember that you are able to register your product only once. So, if you are trying to get a new Authorization Code, please go to our FAQ page at www.ikmultimedia.com/faq and read the “How can I get a new Authorization Code?” FAQ. Where can I find my Digital ID? The Digital ID is displayed in the Authorization window of your IK product (figure 13.2).
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Why is my Digital ID being rejected during the Online Registration process? There probably is a typo on it. Remember that the Digital ID has NO letter “I” and “O”, only the numbers “1” (one) and “0” (zero). In order to prevent any further mistakes, please Copy the Digital ID from the Authorization Form to the Registration Form. Where can I find my Serial Number, Digital ID, and the Authorization Code of a registered IK Product? In your IK product interface, locate the Authorization button (the one with a small lock on it) and click on it. If your product version has no Authorization button, log in into the User Area, and click Authorizations. You will be able to check your product Serial Number. Then click on the View/Request button. You will be able to check the Digital ID and the Authorization Code information. How can I get a new Authorization Code? Please go to our FAQ page at www.ikmultimedia.com/faq and read the “How can I get a new Authorization Code?” FAQ. I have already registered my product online, but I did not get an Authorization Code. Usually, this happens because the Digital ID was not submitted during the registration process. In order to get a new Authorization Code, please go to our FAQ page and read the “How can I get a new Authorization Code?” FAQ. I need to log in into the User Area but I forgot my User Name and Password. What should I do? Please go to www.ikmultimedia.com. On the navigation bar click User Area. On the top left, please click on the “I forgot my username and/or password” link, located below the login button. I have already installed, registered, and authorized my IK product in my main computer. What do I have to do to use my IK product in other computers? You need to install the program and get a new Authorization Code. Please go to our FAQ page and read the “How can I get a new Authorization Code?” FAQ.
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I just bought an IK product. What should I do to register and authorize my new product? Visit our website www.ikmultimedia.com In the Support Area, click on the Product Registration link. In the Serial Number field of the Product Registration Form, please insert the Serial Number written on the Registration Card (included with your IK boxed product, inside the license envelope) or the one that has been delivered to you (e.g., Online purchase, such as a Digital Delivery, or update). Complete the Registration Form and click Submit. Regarding the Authorization process, if you already typed your Digital ID while filling the Product Registration Form, you will receive an email from us with your Authorization Code. If not, after you launch the program the Product Authorization Wizard will appear. Please read and follow the instructions provided in each of the wizard’s windows and get an Authorization Code. I just bought a “Powered by AmpliTube” product. Where can I find new user presets? Visit our website www.ikmultimedia.com In your user area, there is a link to the AmpliTube Preset XChange. The AmpliTube Preset XChange lets all AmpliTube users find that perfect guitar or bass tone quickly and easily. Share your rig, and get access to presets from other 'Powered By AmpliTube' users as well as EXCLUSIVE VIP presets posted by your favorite musicians, before anyone else! With advanced searching functions and preset rating, exploring a limitless world of tone has never been easier. Build X-GEAR presets by combining AmpliTube 2 Live, AmpliTube 2, Ampeg® SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ and AmpliTube Metal and show the world your creativity. To be one of the first beta-testers you must be a registered 'Powered By AmpliTube' user. To join: 1. Access your User Area. 2. Click on the link “Preset XChange” 3. Start uploading and downloading presets!
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Chapter 14 Support For any question you may have, please refer to the FAQ webpage at: www.ikmultimedia.com/faq Here you will find answers to the most common questions. To submit a Technical Support Form, go to: www.ikmultimedia.com/Support.php For other requests such as Product, Sales, or Web info, please go to: www.ikmultimedia.com/ContactIKForm.php
14.1 User Area The User Area is a special section of our website specifically designed for our users' needs. (figure 14.1).
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Through the User Area, each member of our registered users database will be able to: • Edit your Personal data • Manage your products Authorization Codes • Download the latest products updates and free content • Transfer your License • Find out about the latest promotions • Enter the Preset XChange area To access the User Area go to www.ikmultimedia.com and click User Area from the navigation bar, or visit www.ikmultimedia.com/userarea. To enter to the User Area for the first time, you have to Log in with the Username and Password that you’ve received from us via email after your first IK product registration. If you have already changed your Username and Password, please use your most current information to Log in.
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AmpliTube®, StompIO™, StealthPedal™, SpeedTrainer™, DSM™ are trademarks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during IK Multimedia’s sound model development and for describing certain types of tones produced with IK Multimedia’s digital modeling technology. Use of these names does not imply any cooperation or endorsement. www.amplitube.com/fender IK Multimedia Production, Via dell’industria 46, 41100, Modena, Italy. Phone: +39-059-285496 - Fax: +39-059-2861671 IK Multimedia US LLC, 1153 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy. Sunrise, FL 33323 Phone: (954) 846-9101 - Fax: (954) 846-9077 www.ikmultimedia.com FENDER™, STRATOCASTER™, and the distinctive headstock and body designs commonly found on the STRATOCASTER guitar, and all FENDER amplifiers, logos, and trade dress are the trademarks of FMIC and use herein under license. All rights reserved.
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