User manual BEHRINGER V-AMPIRE VERSION 1.3

[. . . ] V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2 Users Manual Version 1. 3 July 2004 V-AMPIRE V-AMP PRO V-AMP 2 ENGLISH V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] To do this, connect the guitar to the GI100 input, the direct link to the input of your V-AMP 2 and the XLR output to the recording device. In that manner, you can record the direct guitar signal with the amp simulation on one channel each and listen to the complete signal with all effects on your headphones (see fig. OPERATING MODES AND APPLICATIONS 9 V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2 8svthv Studio 1 (S1) W6HQDS@W6HQQSP PVUQVUTG PVUQVUTS Trrrhvwith effects, amp and speaker simulation Amp and speaker simulation, dry vu effects Amp simulation, dry vu effects Amp and speaker simulation vu effects Amp simulation vu effects PVUQVUTG W6HQ! PVUQVUTS Trrrhvwith effects, amp and speaker simulation Amp and speaker simulation, dry vu effects Amp and speaker simulation vu effects Studio 2 (S2) Studio 3 (S3) QurYGS with analog ULTRA-G speaker simulation Trrrhv: Speaker and amp simulation, 3-band EQ + effects Live 1 (L1) Trrrhv: Speaker and amp simulation, 3-band EQ + effects UST Trrrhv)Xvu speaker simulation but Live 2 (L2) with 3-band EQ, amp simulation and effects UST Trrrhv)Xvu speaker simulation but with 3-band EQ, amp simulations + effects QurYGS with analog ULTRA-G speaker simulation Live 3 (L3) Amp simulation with 3-band EQ and effects but vu speaker simulations Amp-, speaker simulation and effects but vu 3-band EQ Tab. PRESETS Your device features 125 overwritable presets divided into 25 banks. Each preset consists of a maximum of five ingredients: s s s s s amp simulation (including GAIN, EQ and VOLUME settings) cabinet simulation pre-amp effect, such as noise gate, compressor, auto wah and wah-wah post-amp multi-effect, such as delay, modulation effect, or a combination of both reverb effect 4. 2 Editing presets Editing presets is fast and simple. Now change the settings of the VOLUME, BASS, MID, TREBLE and GAIN controls as you like. If you select an effect, you can adjust its ratio in the overall sound using the EFFECTS control. You then switch to EDIT mode by pressing the arrow keys simultaneously. If you use buttons B - E to activate the DRIVE, CABINETS, REVERB and NOISE GATE functions respectively and then edit using the arrow keys, the value of the respective parameter is shown in the display. If you hold the TAP button down while using the TREBLE control, you can raise or lower an additional high-frequency filter (PRESENCE). This simulates the frequency-sensitive coupling of tube amps. The enclosed sheet shows an overview of all the presets. 4. 1 Calling up presets When the unit is switched on, it automatically loads the last used preset. In the following example, the last preset selected was preset D in bank 25: + Apart from compressor and auto wah, all the multieffects have a speed-based parameter. Say you want to set the effect youve selected to the tempo of your playback: just tap the TAP button twice in time to the music and the effect tempo will match the tempo of your piece. 4. 3 Storing presets To store your edited preset, hold down the preset button required for approx. 2 seconds for the preset to be overwritten (the corresponding LED lights up throughout). + Fig. 4. 1: Calling up presets on the V-AMP 2 (similar to V-AMPIRE and V-AMP PRO) In this case, by pressing button A, B, C or E you can immediately call up another preset of the same bank. The two arrow keys (BANK UP and BANK DOWN) enable you to switch banks. When you switch banks, the preset has to be called up by pressing one of the buttons A - E. One LED lights up to show you which preset in the respective bank has been activated. You do not necessarily have to store your edited preset in place of the original preset selected. If you choose a different storage position, select the preset bank you want using the arrow keys (BANK UP and BANK DOWN). You can store your changes by holding down the preset button for approx. For example, you can edit a preset originally stored in bank 5, position D, and then store it in bank 6, position A. 10 4. PRESETS V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2 4. 4 Discarding an edited preset/restoring a single factory preset If you have edited a preset and find that you dont like the edited version, you can, of course, discard it. [. . . ] Under the terms of this warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. [. . . ]