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The Official Fender®

Software Amp & Fx Suite for Guitar and Bass

The World’s Most Influential

Guitar and Bass TonesRight on Your Desktop

User Manual





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P L E A S E N O T E

AmpliTube®, StompIO™, StealthPedal™, SpeedTrainer™, DSM™ are trade-marks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production. All otherproduct 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 designscommonly 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 I Contents 3

II Interface 8

III License Agreement 10

IV AmpliTube Fender® versions 13

Chapter 1 AmpliTube Fender® Overview 15 1.1 Introduction 15 1.2 DSM Technology 16 1.3 Block Diagram 17 1.4 Plug-in Architecture 17 1.5 Using the Interface 20

Chapter 2 Getting started with AmpliTube Fender® 23 2.1 AmpliTube Fender® - Standalone Mode 23 2.1.1 Launch AmpliTube Fender® Standalone 23 2.1.2 Audio Configuration 23 2.1.3 SpeedTrainer 26 2.1.4 Loop Trimming 27

2.1.5 Waveform Display 28 2.1.6 Tempo and Pitch Adjustment 28 2.1.7 Values Indication 29 2.1.8 Peak Meter 29 2.1.9 Metronome 29 2.1.10 Status Bar 30 2.2 AmpliTube Fender® - Plug-in Mode 31 2.2.1 Starting AmpliTube Fender® in your host application 31 2.2.2 Pro Tools 31 2.2.3 Digital Performer 31 2.2.4 Logic 31 2.2.5 Cubase 32

2.2.6 Nuendo 32 2.2.7 Live 32 2.2.8 GarageBand 32 2.2.9 Sonar 33 2.2.10 Acid 33 2.2.11 Tracktion 33 2.2.12 RiffWorks Standard 33 2.2.13 Adobe Audition 33 2.2.14 MainStage 34 2.3 Hands on examples 34 2.3.1 Selecting Amps 34 2.3.2 Choosing the Cabinet 35 2.3.3 Adding Effects 35



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Chapter 3 Input/Output Interface 37 3.1 I/O Interface 37 3.2 Connecting Your Guitar and Adjusting Your Levels 37 3.3 Selected Module Pan and Volume 38 3.4 Phase 38 3.5 Mix 39 3.6 Using Noise Gate 39 3.7 Tune 40 3.8 Selected Parameter Display 40 3.9 Preferences 40 3.10 Information (“I”) 42 3.11 Lock 43

Chapter 4 Module Selector 45 4.1 Dual Signal Paths 45 4.2 Selecting Modules 46

Chapter 5 Preset Manager 47 5.1 Loading Presets 47 5.2 Other Controls 47 5.3 Saving a Preset 49

Chapter 6 TUNER Module 53

Chapter 7 STOMP Module (Stomp Effects) 55 7.1 Controls 55 7.2 Stomp Models 58 7.2.1 Fender® Blender™ 58 7.2.2 Fender® Phaser 59 7.2.3 Fuzz Wah 60 7.2.4 Fender® ’63 Reverb 61 7.2.5 Tape Echo 62 7.2.6 Volume 63 7.2.7 Stomp Models (Table) 64

Chapter 8 AMP Module (Amp Head) 65 8.1 Introduction 65 8.2 Model Components 66 8.3 Amplifier Models 67 8.3.1 ’59 Bassman® 67 8.3.2 ’65 Twin Reverb® 68 8.3.3 ’57 Deluxe™ 69 8.3.4 ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 70 8.3.5 ’64 Vibroverb™ Custom 71 8.3.6 Super-Sonic™ 72 8.3.7 Vibro-King® 73 8.3.8 Pro Junior™ 74

8.3.9 MH-500 Metalhead™ 75 8.3.10 Champion™ 600 76 8.3.11 Bassman® 300 77



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8.3.12 TBP-1 78 8.3.13 Amp Models (Table) 79

Chapter 9 CAB Module (Cabinets + Microphones) 81 9.1 Introduction 81 9.2 SPEAKER MODEL 81 9.3 Speaker Cabinet Models 82 9.3.1 ’59 Bassman® 83 9.3.2 ’65 Twin Reverb® 83 9.3.3 ’57 Deluxe™ 84 9.3.4 ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 84 9.3.5 ’64 Vibroverb™ 85

9.3.6 Super-Sonic™ 85 9.3.7 Vibro-King® 86 9.3.8 Pro Junior™ 86 9.3.9 MH-412SL 87 9.3.10 Champion™ 600 87 9.3.11 Vibratone 88 9.3.12 Bass 810 Pro 89 9.3.13 Speaker Cabinet Models (Table) 90 9.4 MIC MODEL 91 9.5 Microphone Models 94 9.5.1 Condenser 87 94 9.5.2 Condenser 84 95 9.5.3 Condenser 414 95 9.5.4 Dynamic 57 96 9.5.5 Dynamic 421 96 9.5.6 Dynamic 441 97 9.5.7 Ribbon 160 97 9.5.8 MD1-b 98 9.5.9 Velo-8 98 9.5.10 Microphone Models (Table) 99

Chapter 10 RACK FX Module (Post Effects) 101 10.1 Introduction 101

10.2 Rack FX Models 102 10.2.1 Pitch Shift 102 10.2.2 Tape Echo 102 10.2.3 Triangle Chorus 103 10.2.4 Sine Flange 103 10.2.5 Wah 104 10.2.6 Compressor 104 10.2.7 Rack FX Models (Table) 104

Chapter 11 AmpliTube Fender® Models 105

Chapter 12 Automation 109

12.1 Left Pane 109 12.2 Right Panel 110 12.3 Assignment procedure 111



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12.4 Assignment Save and Recall 115

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 117

Chapter 14 Support 121 14.1 User Area 121



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Module Interface. Choose fromover 38 Fender® guitar & bass gear

models. (45 total gear models)

Input, Output Interface.

Hundreds of different guitar ampand effects presets ready to go.

Includes SpeedTrainer™ for playingalong with your favorite recordings



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Five Modules: Tuner, Stomp Pedalboard, Amp-Heads,Mic’d Cabinets, and Rack Effects.

Two Guitar Rigs. Experience theexible routing system provided byDual Rig technology.

Stand-alone and VST/AU/RTASplug-in for all popular DAWs



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License AgreementEND-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR IK MULTIMEDIA PRODUCT

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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

AmpliTube Fender®

12 Amplier models

12 Cabinet models

6 Stomp Effect models

6 Rack FX models

9 Microphone models

AmpliTube Fender® SE

4 Amplier models

5 Cabinet models

2 Stomp Effect models

2 Rack FX models

2 Microphone models

AmpliTube Fender® LE

3 Amplier models

4 Cabinet models

2 Microphone models

While consulting this manual, please refer to the specific models included inthe 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 model-ing software authorized and created in cooperation with Fender MusicalInstruments Corporation. It comes stocked with 6 decades’ worth of legend-ary tones, offering a collection of Amps, Cabs, Stomps and Rack Effects span-ning the entire history of Fender®.

AmpliTube Fender® is the first software amplification system to truly modelthe amps of the Fender® collection with the respect and accuracy theydeserve. AmpliTube Fender® includes models of iconic Fender® stompboxes, amp heads & cabinets, from the bluesey Bassman® all the way upto the brutal Metalhead™. It includes 6 stomp boxes, 12 amp models, 12cabinets and 8 mics, 6 Rack effects and more.

AmpliTube Fender® offers the same 2 series/parallel rig structure of theaward-winning AmpliTube 2 and has 5 separate modules: tuner, configu-rable stomp pedal board, amp head, cabinet +mic, and rack effects, ensuringa complete and flexible rig configuration that can be used not only to recre-ate 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 andStealthPedal, or traditional MIDI controller, for the ultimate software stagerig using the AmpliTube X-GEAR shell-host.

Combining AmpliTube Fender® with other “Powered by AmpliTube” prod-ucts inside AmpliTube X-GEAR and using StompIO/StealthPedal allows youto build your own custom and expandable software-based rig with the wid-est 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” and810 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-86 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 emula-

tion of analog circuitry. DSM™ was designed to increase the response real-ism and playability of critical analog circuit models. Musicians always feltdigital emulations of high quality analog gear (such as guitar amplifiers) tobe good but not completely satisfying because of the lack of certain “play-ability” 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 emulationswhere the non-linearity is the main characteristic of the processor, such as indistortion, fuzz, overdrive stomp boxes, tube guitar preamplifiers and poweramps, and analog compressors and limiters. The DSM™ working principleis based on a new approach never applied to DSP “analog modeling” until

now.

Analog circuits, especially Tube and Class-A discrete ones, are not dynami-cally-linear, but have been modeled this way by today’s technology. An ana-log circuit’s character is never constantly shaped but varies depending onlots of parameters, first and foremost the strength, frequency, and harmoniccontent of the incoming signal.DSM™ takes the next step. It continuously adapts the “shape” of the analogcircuit instead of applying a static snapshot. By using more complex math-ematical 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, thosekind of distortions that appear only when a 2x 6L6 tube power amplifier isdriven 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 hardwareor software today, respecting all the signal nuances exactly like a real analogcircuit 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 pre-

dictable results and real world flexibility. While it is simple to comprehendand navigate, the user interface allows for complex guitar rigs and advancedsignal routing.

The interface is divided into 5 modules:

1) TUNER

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2) STOMP effects

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4) CAB

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This approach makes it easy to move between the different sections of the gui-tar 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 rackeffect signal chains. This lets you create a guitar rig with two independentamplifier setups, use the two rigs in an extensive single guitar amp setup, or acombination of the two using the flexible routing system provided (figure 1.8).

AmpliTube Fender® offers eight routing configurations presets, providingeasy access to sophisticated effects and amp patching. For example;

all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig.1.two separate amp setups.2.all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig with both cabinets.3.

all stomp effects and rack effects into both amp rigs.4. two separate stomp effects setups into one amp with two cabinet setups.5.two separate amp setups with separate stomps into two independent6.rack effects.two separate stomp effects setups into two separate amp rigs into all the7.rack effects.two separate stomp effects setups into one amp setup with all the rack8.effects.

One of the easiest ways to get started with AmpliTube Fender® is to audi-tion the included collection of presets. These presets have been skillfullyprogrammed 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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2) Module Selector (figure 1.10)

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3) Module Interface (figure 1.11)

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4) Input/Output interface (figure 1.12)

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PRESET MANAGER : loads and saves AmpliTube Fender® presets.

MODULE SELECTOR : is the main navigation menu for AmpliTube Fender®. Itdisplays 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 mostof the editing takes place. This interface shows the different modules and alltheir 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 AmpliTubeFender® preset, and displays the preferences and system information.



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The SpeedTrainer (figure 1.13) as well as the bottom interface area thatdisplays the SpeedTrainer import process status message (e.g., Ready), theInput gain value, and the CPU load display (figure 1.14), are only availablewhen 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 practicelive using your computer as a next generation modeling effect processor.It allows you to run the program without the need of a host sequencerapplication.

2.1.1 Launch AmpliTube Fender® Standalone

Once your hardware is properly set-up you can launch AmpliTubeFender®.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 becauseit 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 intowhich your guitar is plugged. For example, if the guitar is plugged into thefirst audio interface input, you should select Channel 1. However, if theguitar is plugged into the second audio interface input, you should selectChannel 2, and so on.

NOTE: sometimes, Channel 1 is identified with L (Left channel) and Channel2 with R (Right channel).

In Outputs, select your audio interface output driver. The Input and Outputdriver 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® willsupport sample frequencies up to 96 kHz).

Buffer Size: to change the buffer size of an ASIO device, click the PANEL but-ton located on the right of the buffer size selector, and it will give you accessto the Control Panel of the audio interface you are using.

Adjusting the buffer settings will change the audio signal latency. In gen-eral, smaller buffer sizes deliver a faster response, but extremely smallvalues can overload your computer, resulting in intermittent audio clicks andunreliable system performance. Usually, values between 128 and 256 givethe best performance / reliability compromise.




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Select the audio interface you are going to use on the Input Audio Interfaceand Output Audio Interface menus.

Your Channel selection has to match the audio interface channel into whichyour guitar is plugged. For example, if the guitar is plugged into the firstaudio interface input, you should select Channel 1, if the guitar is pluggedinto the second audio interface input, you should select Channel 2, and soon.

The Output audio Interface will typically be the same as the Input audioInterface. Please select the output for AmpliTube Fender® under left andright 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® willsupport sample frequencies up to 96 kHz).

Buffer Size: adjusting the buffer settings will change the audio signallatency. In fact, the amount of latency depends on several factors such ascomputer speed and sound card performance. Decreasing the buffer sizevalue will reduce the amount of signal delay. So, the idea is to get the latencyas low as possible without getting any audio artifacts. As a starting point,a 256 buffer size value should work fine. However, considering that eachsetup reacts in a different way, please experiment with your settings untilyou get the best result.




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2.1.3 SpeedTrainer

SpeedTrainer™ is useful to play along with songs, to practice your solos orrhythmic guitars or just to enjoy making music with AmpliTube Fender®! It canalso 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 aloop point within the audio file.

Audio files can be simply dragged from the system to the SpeedTrainer wave-form 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 waveformprogressively displayed. SpeedTrainer will be in Loading status, until the entirefile is displayed in the Waveform display.

When the SpeedTrainer displays the Ready status you are ready to play yourfile.

A/B repeat (figure 2.6).

By pressing A during file playback, the Loop Start Marker is memo-•rized and a sign is placed on the timeline. The A button will be high-lighted (figure 2.7).

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 behighlighted (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 theend 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 Playbutton 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 markersign, 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 theTime 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 chan-nels. This means that you will see it as only one waveform, even if youraudio 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 leftside (figure 2.16). The Zoom Level range is x1 to x32 and it is shown on theSelected Parameter Display (figure 2.17).

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 waveformwill follow your movements, without having to release the mouse click toupdate 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 indepen-dently change the Tempo and Pitch of your audio file.

While you are playing your audio file, move the Tempo knob from 50% to150% (figure 2.19). Increasing the % value will speed up the tempo and viceversa. The Tempo default position is 100%, at center. For example, you canextract the audio from your guitar CD method, open a file and change thetempo 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 +12semitones (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 severalkeys, increasing your transposition skills and improving you musicianshipcapabilities.

NOTE: Pitch and Tempo changes will not alter your stored A/B loop points.figure 2.20

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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 andthen clicking OK. The recognized BPM value will be displayed inthe Tempo field.

- In the main AmpliTube Fender® window (you have to close the previ-ously opened Preferences window):

3. On your computer keyboard press the Caps lock key and tap theUPPERCASE 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 toincrease your technical skills. For the example, you can create a weeklyroutine and design a Progress Record.

2.1.10 Status Bar

The Status Bar (bottom area) of the AmpliTube Fender® interface containsthe SpeedTrainer Import process status message (e.g., Ready), the InputGain value, and the CPU load display (figure 2.26).

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Import process status message: located in the Status Bar left area, it displaysthe SpeedTrainer Import process status message, e.g., Ready (figure 2.27).

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Input gain: the AmpliTube Fender® Global Input Level is determined by theaudio 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 moreinformation.

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NOTE: to quickly set the input level while playing live with the StompIO,please check the StompIO manual.

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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 gui-tar, 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 trackis placed in the record monitor, you will be able to hear the effect whilerecording.

TIP: if you are using Pro Tools HD and recording a guitar track while listen-ing to AmpliTube Fender®, you should insert a TDM plug-in like Digidesign’s“TRIM” before AmpliTube Fender® RTAS. This will let you hear AmpliTubeFender® RTAS while recording on an HD system. Otherwise, Pro Tools willbypass the RTAS plug-in (AmpliTube Fender® in this case) as soon as thetrack will be REC enabled.

2.2.3 Digital Performer

Launch Digital Performer™ and create your new session. Go to the MixerView. On your audio track, select your Audio interface Input and Outputs,and add “AmpliTube Fender®” as an insert. The AmpliTube Fender® editwindow will automatically open. You will be able to hear the plug-in on theaudio you are recording or playing back.

TIP: in order to take advantage of the stereo capabilities of AmpliTubeFender®, Cabinets panning, stereo rack FX, open the plug-in as Mono toStereo 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 themixer window. The AmpliTube Fender® edit window will automaticallyopen.

TIP: in order to take advantage of the stereo capabilities of AmpliTubeFender®, 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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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 theCreate button.

Play your guitar, you should be able to monitor it. To open the AmpliTubeFender® 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 (pressingALT+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’supper 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 selectAssignable 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 topright 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 thebottom of the interface) to turn it off. Then click on the little AMP down arrowand 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 downmenu (VST/AmpliTube Fender®). To monitor, click the audio track “R” button andplay 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 newmono audio track by clicking “+” on the Channel strip area. Click on Insertand 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 applica-tion, let’s begin to “experience” this exciting program through the followinghands 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 belowthe signal chain display (figure 2.30).

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Select an amplifier from the Amps menu, e.g., ’65 Twin Reverb® (figure2.31). Unlike in other “Powered by AmpliTube®” titles, the Preamp, EQ andPower Amp stages in AmpliTube Fender® are not separated. This gives themodels 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 speakermodels 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 modifyits 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 microphonesignal, 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 STOMPand 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 modeledstomps, e.g., Blender (figure 2.35). After that, you are able to add 5 more virtualstomps in order to get your signature sound.

To add an effect at the end of the chain, click on the RACK module button fromthe 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 dual-rig 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) andselect from the drop down menu, or click the Up/Down arrows to scroll throughthe 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. Itincludes a noise gate, a selected parameter display, an integrated tunerdisplay, independent volume and pan, phase and mix knobs, and plug-inparameters 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 activeDI 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;

In the Status bar (figure 3.2), please decrease the AmpliTube1.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 thepoint where the clipping LED starts blinking (usually, when you playextremely 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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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 tocreate stereo sounds by delaying one Cabinet (adjust the Phase Control topositive values) by a few milliseconds in respect of the other one. In addi-tion, you can use this control to experiment with delay between the Directand Cabinet sounds on bass sounds.

NOTE: this control has to be used in conjunction with Mix and is only avail-able while using the CAB module.

3.5 Mix

The Mix control (figure 3.9) is normally set at zero as it mixes the signalcaptured by the Cab model microphone with the direct signal taken from theStomps output. This is mainly useful with bass amps to mix the direct signalwith the cabinet one, but could be interesting also on certain kind of guitarsounds as well.

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NOTE: this control has to be used in conjunction with Phase and is onlyavailable while using the CAB module.

3.6 Using Noise Gate

Through the Noise Gate, you are able to minimize the amount of unneces-sary 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 sig-nal drops below the set threshold level, the noise gate silences the signal.Usually, keep the threshold level at the lowest possible value (fully coun-terclockwise) and set it higher only when you need to activate the gate.

REL. (Release): sets the gate release time. Higher values will result in agate that takes a longer amount of time to close again, when the inputsignal drops below the threshold.



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3.7 Tune

Tune provides a small representation of the TUNER module, making it easyto tune up without having to change the module you are working on.

It displays the detected note name, and provides you with a graphical repre-sentation 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 RACKparameter, the actual value will be displayed (including the unit measure-ment when it is necessary) in the Selected Parameter Display.

For example, if you increase the AMP module level, a dB (Decibel) abbrevia-tion will appear on the right of the value (figure 3.12).

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 (figure3.13). 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 thesignal is heavily distorted. However, it will increase your CPU load. If youuse high gain sounds, we suggest enabling the Pre Oversampling option.

Oversampling is enabled by default on preamplifiers, and disabled onstomps and power amplifiers.

TIP: you can disable Oversampling when working on a session in real- timeand activate it just before bouncing the final mix.

High Resolution

Enabling “High Resolution” will improve the dynamic and musical responseof the power amplifiers, but the CPU usage will be somewhat higher. Pleasedisable 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 Temposource.

Host/Global : the BPM Sync Tempo source is the Host Application Tempo,(the tempo of the application into which AmpliTube Fender® is insertedas 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 selec-tor in “Red” color (figure 3.16).

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To save a BPM value to a particular Preset, click Preferences > enablethe Preset option > and click Save. Put the mouse pointer below the BPMvalue, 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 theproduct name, its version number, and the related copyright notes (figure3.18).

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3.11 Lock

If you are running the software in demo mode, and you click on theLock button (figure 3.19), the Product Authorization Wizard will appear.However, if you already registered and authorized your product, clicking onthe Lock button will show you the product Serial Number, Digital ID, andAuthorization Code (figure 3.20).

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Chapter 4 Module Selector

The Module Selector performs multiple functions (figure 4.1). First; it allowsyou to select the different modules in AmpliTube Fender®, second; it dis-plays the dual signal paths. Another function of the Module Selector is toselect and display eight different signal paths.

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4.1 Dual Signal Paths

AmpliTube Fender® provides two discrete signal paths; each one contain-ing STOMP box, AMP, CAB, and RACK modules. Through the eight availablepresets, these two signal paths can be configured in multiple variationsallowing a tremendous amount of flexibility. This is a very important fea-ture because it allows you to route your guitar signal to multiple amplifiers

or cabinets; create two separate six stomp pedal setups or create one bigtwelve pedal setup.

The Preset buttons located to the left of the Module Selector allow you tochange 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 arrowswill allow you to select different signal paths.

For example;

all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig.1.two separate amp setups.2.all stomp effects and rack effects into one amp rig with both cabi-3.nets.all stomp effects and rack effects into both amp rigs.4.two separate stomp effects setups into one amp with two cabinet5.setups.two separate amp setups with separate stomps into two indepen-6.dent rack effects.



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two separate stomp effects setups into two separate amp rigs into7.all the rack effects.two separate stomp effects setups into one amp setup with all the8.rack effects.

4.2 Selecting Modules

Once the signal path for the guitar rig is set up, you can easily navigate thedifferent AmpliTube Fender® modules via the Module Selector. To select aparticular 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 dualsignal 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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SAVE AS: functions like the SAVE button but always prompts for a newname in the save dialogue (figure 5.5).

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DELETE: deletes the currently selected preset. Remember that this com-mand 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). Forthis reason, it has its own internal Automation Parameter assignmentwindow. 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 upwindow will appear (figure 5.9).

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At the top of this window, you can specify a folder where you would like tosave the preset or create a new folder to save in (figure 5.10). In the middlefield on this pop up window, type the name of the preset (figure 5.11). Thebottom field makes AmpliTube Fender® auto overwrite when you clickSAVE. This will allow you to save quicker, but if not careful, you could unin-tentionally 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 nowsaved 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 toreplace (name of the previously saved file will appear here)?” message willappear (figure 5.14). Clicking YES, will replace the old preset for the new

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If you want to keep several versions of a particular preset, click SAVE ASand rename the actual preset, e.g., “preset name” 1, “preset name” 2, “presetname” 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 afully automatic chromatic tuner, meaning that there is no need to manuallyselect the note you are going to tune. The tuner will automatically detectand show which note you’re playing. On the left there is an ON/OFF buttonfor the tuner (figure 6.2).

There is a Mute control as well (figure 6.2). This makes it possible to silencethe guitar signal while tuning, a very useful feature for live performance.

These Bypass and Mute controls are the same controls that appear on thetop right side of the AmpliTube Fender® interface (figure 6.3).

Under the ON/OFF and Mute controls, TUNE displays the tuning referencebeing used (figure 6.4). The default reference is 440 Hz. This can be adjustedby clicking on the display. A cursor will appear, use backspace and cursorbuttons to move and edit the value entering numbers, the standard andmost common tuning reference is 440 Hz, and the possible range is from425 to 455 Hz.

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The right side of the tuner displays the detected note value and the fine tun-ing in cents (figure 6.5). This is also visible on the bottom of the AmpliTubeFender® 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 easytuning.

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Chapter 7 STOMP Module (Stomp Effects)

7.1 Controls

The AmpliTube Fender® STOMP module (figure 7.1) includes several mod-els 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 themost desirable effects units in Fender®'s history, there is plenty of flex-ibility to emulate your favorite guitar sounds as well as create your ownnew amp sounds.

figure 7.1

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 effectsat a time. In fact, you can use the STOMP module as two independent six pedal stompsetups (figure 7.3) or as one twelve pedal stomp setup (figure 7.4). This is configured byselecting 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 scrollthrough 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 onthe stomp box (figure 7.9). When you adjust a rotary or slide control onthe stomp box, that control’s value is displayed in the Selected ParameterDisplay (figure 7.10).






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7.2.2 Fender® Phaser

A Classic analog Phase shift effect as heard on countless recordings sincethe 1970s.

Controls:

On/Off: turns the effect on or off.Rate Knob: controls the rate at which the phase shift occurs. The ratecontrol knob alternately illuminates blue and red at the same rate asthe phase shifting.Intensity: this knob adjusts the intensity of the phasing effect.Frequency: this knob adjusts what frequencies are affected by the phas-ing action.BPM Sync: syncs the effect to the master BPM of your DAW/Standalonemetronome.

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7.2.3 Fuzz Wah

A combination of a Fuzz-style distortion effect and a Wah pedal, the FuzzWah is two pedals in one. Due to this combination, the Fuzz Wah is capableof effects not easily achieved by traditional distortion and Wah-styleeffects.

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 SHIFTkey while dragging allows you to easily choose between moving thepedal 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 ofproducing 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 springreverb is overdriven when Dwell is set to high values (from 7 to 10). Thisproduces 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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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™.

To access the AMP module, click the AMP button on the Module Selector.There are two separate amplifier modules that can be accessed indepen-dently (e.g., Amp A and Amp B), or parallel for dual amp setups. Just select 1of the 8 routing presets located to the left of the signal path display (figure8.2).

To facilitate the amplifier models navigation, please read the followinguniversal controls descriptions;

On/Off: this control disables the AMP module from the plug-in’s signal

(figure 8.3).

AMP Model: the amp model control selects the associated amplifier.(figure 8.4).

These controls simplify selecting guitar amps and are very useful when try-ing 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 ampli-fiers. These span the entire history of Fender® amplification. Unlike other“Powered by AmpliTube” products, Amplitube Fender® does not allow forsplitting up individual preamp, eq and power amp circuitry. This is done toensure the most accurate representation possible of the included ampli-fiers.

AMP MODEL: the first control of the amplifier module is the AMP model(figure 8.8). From here, you can select different amplifier designs basedon 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).

figure 8.9

Quite possibly the most famous guitar amp of all time, the tweed Bassman®is considered a must-have for any serious tone connoisseur. Originally con-ceived in the 1950s to amplify the newly invented Fender® Precision Bass®guitar, it was quickly adopted by guitarists who found that it was able toprovide shimmering clean tones and a cranked up “crunch” tone that lentitself perfectly to Rock and Roll. That tone became the basis for the famousBritish “stacks” of the 60s and beyond. Played clean or distorted, from Rockto Blues to Country, with or without external effects, the ’59 Bassman® isthe 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® (VibratoChannel), (figure 8.10).

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One of the most distinctive amps of all time. It delivers a shimmering, pureclean 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 “built-in effects” amp, with world-standard Fender® Reverb and Tremolo. Thisis also a great amplifier for accentuating the character of external stompboxes, 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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8.3.4 ’65 Deluxe Reverb®

This amp model is based on the Fender® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® (figure8.12).

figure 8.12

A true classic that delivers classic Country and Rock tones, from Nashville toLiverpool. The Deluxe Reverb has a bright, punchy attack that is perfect for

finger-picking, Garage-Rock... just about anything. The Deluxe Reverb is anamp 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).

figure 8.13

A hand-wired reissue specifically based on Stevie Ray Vaughan’s originalVibroverb, as modified by “Amp Doctor” Cesar Diaz. Its Blackface circuit

and 15” speaker create a shimmering clean tone that is perfect for Jazz orCountry. With the available “Mod” mode, the Vibroverb Custom can createthe famous Texas Blues tone with its touch of preamp tube distortion andpunchy 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).

figure 8.14

A marriage of classic Fender® tone and modern versatility, perfect for every-thing from vintage clean tones to 70’s-style Classic Rock crunch to modern

Metal and Punk. Its independent cascading gain stages and custom EQ allowguitarists to create a huge variety of both vintage and modern harder-edgeddistorted tones, all while retaining that unmistakable Fender® character.

Controls:

Gain 1: adjusts the input gain of the first set of preamp stages, from 1to 10.Gain 2: adjusts the input gain of the second set of preamp stages, from1 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).

figure 8.15

This modern Fender® classic provides incredible clean tones, unequalledtouch sensitivity, and a thick overdrive character that will inspire artisticinspiration for any player. Engaging the FAT switch helps boost it into clas-

sic Rock distortion. The Vibro-King® also contains Fender®’s unique ’63Reverb 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, from1 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 over-driven 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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8.3.9 MH-500 Metalhead™

This amp is based on a Fender® MH-500 Metalhead™ (Loose Channel)(figure 8.17).

figure 8.17

Designed from the ground up to provide the perfect amp for modern down-tuned 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-statepower amp gives enough headroom for incredible note definition evenwhen distorted, and the preamp has an unmatched amount of gain for leadplayers.

Controls:

Drive: adjusts the amount of preamp distortion, from low to high.Presence: boosts the high frequencies of the EQ stage, from low tohigh.Bass: adjusts the bass frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from low tohigh.

Middle: adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from lowto high.Treble: adjusts the high frequencies of the amp’s EQ stage, from lowto high.Master Volume: adjusts the output level of the power amp stage, fromlow to high.



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8.3.10 Champion™ 600

This amp model is based on the Fender® Champion™ 600 (figure 8.18).

figure 8.18

The Champion™ 600 is an updated version of the classic Fender® practiceamp, providing slightly more gain than the original model. With only avolume control, a clean, simple circuit with just one power tube and low

wattage, its distinctive reedy tone has been used on countless Classic Rockrecordings.

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).

figure 8.19

The Bassman® 300 PRO produces warm all-tube bass tone and combines itwith modern flexibility. Features like 10-band graphic EQ, mid-notch switch(great for slap playing), two-band studio-grade compressor, and clean and over-

drive 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 rotationincreases 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 imbalancewhen 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 (VintageTube and Overdrive Channels).

figure 8.20

The TBP-1 is a truly professional tube bass preamp designed around Fender®’spassive tone stack (used in classic designs such as the Twin Reverb® and

Showman®) which delivers creamy tube tone while allowing the color of theinstrument to shine through. A tube overdrive section adds “bite”, while theVari-Q™ circuit provides modern active tone shaping. Thick, natural and bal-anced; 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 rangeOn (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 tonewhen 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 selectedby 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.



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8.3.13 Amp Models (Table)

Amp Models Based on*

’59 Bassman® ’59 Bassman® LTD (Bright Channel)

’65 Twin Reverb® ’65 Twin Reverb® (Vibrato Channel)

’57 Deluxe™ ’57 Deluxe™ (Inst. Channel)

’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® (Vibrato Channel )

’64 Vibroverb™Custom

’64 Vibroverb™ Custom (Vibrato Channel-Stockand Mod Modes)

Super-Sonic™ Super-Sonic™ (Burn Channel)Vibro-King® Vibro-King® (Single Channel)

Pro Junior™ Pro Junior™ (Single Channel)

MH-500 Metalhead™ MH-500 Metalhead™ (Loose Channel)

Champion™ 600 Champion™ 600 (Single Channel)

Bassman® 300 Bassman® 300 (Channels 1&2)

TBP-1 TBP-1 (Vintage and Overdrive Channels)

* See page 107 for disclaimer.



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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).

figure 9.2

There are two models in the CAB module: the SPEAKER MODEL (figure 9.3)and the MIC MODEL (figure 9.4).


9.2 SPEAKER MODEL

The SPEAKER MODEL features 13 speaker cabinet emulations, a plug-inBypass control, and a cabinet match switch.

BYPASS: bypasses the CAB module of the plug-in (figure 9.5).figure 9.5



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MATCH: automatically selects the cabinet to match the preamp that isselected in the AMP module (figure 9.6).

For example, click on the AMP module button from the Module Selectorand choose the Twin Reverb® amp model. Now, turn the CAB match switchOff, 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 ModelsTable.

figure 9.6



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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).

figure 9.7

9.3.2 ’65 Twin Reverb®

This model is based on the Fender® ’65 Twin Reverb® 2x12” Open BackCab, equipped with Jensen® C12k speakers (figure 9.8).

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).

figure 9.9

9.3.4 ’65 Deluxe Reverb®

This model is based on the Fender® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” Open BackCab, 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).

figure 9.11

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).

figure 9.13

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).

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).

figure 9.15

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).

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).

figure 9.17

Note: due to the nature of the cab, the controls for this unit are slightly dif-ferent than other cabs.

Controls:

On/Off: controls if the Vibratone is engaged or not. When ON both theVibratone and the Auxiliary Speaker are playing, when OFF only theAuxiliary 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, mid-range frequencies are sent to the Vibratone, and high/low frequen-cies 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 themicrophone signal.





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9.3.13 Speaker Cabinet Models (Table)

Cabinet Models Based on*

’59 Bassman® ’59 Bassman® 4x10 Open Back, Jensen® P10R

speakers

’65 Twin Reverb® 65 Twin Reverb® 2x12” Open Back, Jensen® C12k

speakers

’57 Deluxe™ ’57 Deluxe™ 1x12” Open Back, Jensen® P12Q

speaker

’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” Open Back, Jensen®C12k speaker

’64 Vibroverb™’64 Vibroverb™ 1x15” Open Back, Eminence®speaker

Super-Sonic™Super-Sonic™ 1x12” Open Back, Celestion®Vintage 30 speaker

Vibro-King®Vibro-King® 3x10” Open Back, Jensen® P10Rspeakers

Pro Junior™ Pro Junior™ 1x10” Open Back, Eminence®

speaker

MH-412SL MH-412SL 4x12” Closed Back, Celestion® G12T-100 speakers

Champion™ 600Champion™ 600 1x6” Open Back, Fender® Spec.Design speaker

Vibratone Vibratone 1x10” Rotary Speaker Cab

Bass 810 Pro 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 microphonemodel to use (figure 9.20).

figure 9.20

POSITION: through this selector, you are able to change the position ofthe microphone in relationship to the cone of the speaker (figure 9.21).

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 highfrequencies-rich tonal balance. This can be too bright or harsh for some Ampsettings, in this case try the Off Axis position, which deliver a sweeter tone.

figure 9.22

figure 9.21



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OFF AXIS: Off-Axis means that the microphone is positioned at theoutside edge of the speaker (figure 9.23).

figure 9.23

DISTANCE: via this selector, you can change the distance of the micro-phone in relation to the speaker cabinet (figure 9.24).

NEAR: near is obviously close to the speaker. Usually, Near positiondelivers more bass presence due to the proximity effect (figure9.25).

figure 9.25

figure 9.24



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FAR: positions the microphone further away from the speaker cabi-net, delivering a bass-lighter response (figure 9.26).

figure 9.26

TIPS:

- If you want to obtain more present and detailed clean sounds, youcan virtually mic up your CAB using the On Axis position and Closedistance settings. Now, if you feel that the sound is too big for yourmix, change the mic distance to Far.

- In general, extremely high gain sounds match well together withan Off-Axis position and Close distance settings, (especially if youare using a bright microphone like the Dynamic 57).

AMBIENCE: adjusts the amount of room ambience that is mixed with themicrophone signal (figure 9.27).

figure 9.27

TIP: ambience is STEREO so to completely take advantage of thisfeature be sure to use AmpliTube Fender® on a stereo track or busor 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, theNeumann® U87 (figure 9.28). It can be found in any large recording studiomic locker. Because of its excellent frequency response curve, the 87 hasbecome the go-to mic when needing a clean, flattering sound.

figure 9.28



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9.5.2 Condenser 84

No microphone collection would be complete without a great small dia-phragm condenser mic. This model is based on the standard for small dia-phragm mics, the Neumann® KM84 (figure 9.29). As with any good smallcondenser mic, the 84 provides a clean clear picture of the guitar tone.

figure 9.29

9.5.3 Condenser 414

The Condenser 414 is modeled after another highly regarded large dia-phragm condenser microphone, the AKG® C-414 ULS (figure 9.30). It is abright, open microphone that will flatter big full tones and will also blendbeautifully 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 popularsmall diaphragm dynamic microphones. Its bright, edgy sound has made it awidely used guitar amp mic (figure 9.31).

figure 9.31

9.5.5 Dynamic 421

Probably the second most popular dynamic mic to use on guitar amps (figure9.32), this model, based on the Sennheiser® MD-421, provides a equallypleasing sound, but is warmer than the 57.

figure 9.32



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9.5.6 Dynamic 441

This model, based on the Sennheiser® MD-441, has a flatter frequencyresponse than the other dynamic mics (figure 9.33). This mic is highlyregarded as a guitar mic and used widely in studios all over the world.

figure 9.33

9.5.7 Ribbon 160

This mic is modeled after the Beyerdynamic® M160 (double-ribbon hyper-cardioid microphone), one of the top choices for capturing the sound of abroad diversity of sources (figure 9.34)

figure 9.34



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9.5.8 MD1-b

This is a modern-sounding large diaphragm condenser microphone basedon the Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET (figure 9.35). With a subtle boost inthe highs and a smooth low end, this is an excellent choice for capturingbrighter, more modern guitar tones.

figure 9.35

9.5.9 Velo-8

This is a double-ribbon figure-8 microphone with a unique Neodymium ele-ment, based on the Groove Tubes® Velo-8 (figure 9.36). With a silky-smoothhigh end and good low end body, a great choice for more vintage-soundingguitar tones, this mic mixes very well with other microphones for very full-bodied recordings.

figure 9.36



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9.5.10 Microphone Models (Table)

Microphone Models Based on*

Condenser 87 Neumann® U87 (Cardioid mode)

Condenser 84 Neumann® KM84

Condenser 414 AKG® C-414 ULS (Cardioid mode)

Dynamic 57 Shure® SM-57

Dynamic 421 Sennheiser® MD-421

Dynamic 441 Sennheiser® MD-441 (“M” position)

Ribbon 160 Beyerdynamic® M160

MD1-b Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET

Velo8 Groove Tubes® Velo-8




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Chapter 10 RACK FX Module (Post Effects)

figure 10.1

10.1 Introduction

To access the AmpliTube Fender® RACK module, click the RACK button on theModule Selector. There are two independent RACK modules featuring 4 stereo rackeffects 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 differentrack effects using the Up/Down arrows (figure 10.3).






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10.2.3 Triangle Chorus

A chorus/doubling effect for thickening up your guitar’s tone. (figure 10.6).

figure 10.6

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/Standalonemetronome.

10.2.4 Sine Flange

A classic flange effect for swirling, psychedelic jams or intense metal rhyth-mic playing (figure 10.7).

figure 10.7

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 yourplaying style. Can add a funky, almost vocal vibe to your playing..

figure 10.8

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 whenplaying for a studio-like tone, to add sustain to metal leads, or to accentuatethe “twang” in country-style picking.

figure 10.9

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 Based on*

Pitch Shift Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Pitch Shift

Tape Echo Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Tape Echo

Triangle Chorus Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Triangle Chorus

Sine Flange Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Sine Flange

Wah Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Wah

Compressor Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Compressor






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Cabinet Models Based on*

’59 Bassman® ’59 Bassman® 4x10 Open Back, Jensen® P10R

speakers

’65 Twin Reverb® 65 Twin Reverb® 2x12” Open Back, Jensen® C12k

speakers

’57 Deluxe™ ’57 Deluxe™ 1x12” Open Back, Jensen® P12Q

speaker

’65 Deluxe Reverb® ’65 Deluxe Reverb® 1x12” Open Back, Jensen®

C12k speaker

’64 Vibroverb™’64 Vibroverb™ 1x15” Open Back, Eminence®speaker

Super-Sonic™Super-Sonic™ 1x12” Open Back, Celestion®Vintage 30 speaker

Vibro-King®Vibro-King® 3x10” Open Back, Jensen® P10Rspeakers

Pro Junior™ Pro Junior™ 1x10” Open Back, Eminence®

speaker

MH-412SL MH-412SL 4x12” Closed Back, Celestion® G12T-

100 speakers

Champion™ 600 Champion™ 600 1x6” Open Back, Fender® Spec.Design speaker

Vibratone Vibratone 1x10” Rotary Speaker Cab

Bass 810 Pro 810 Pro 8x10” Front-Ported Cab, Eminence®

speaker

Microphone Models Based on*

Condenser 87 Neumann® U87 (Cardioid mode)

Condenser 84 Neumann® KM84

Condenser 414 AKG® C-414 ULS (Cardioid mode)

Dynamic 57 Shure® SM-57

Dynamic 421 Sennheiser® MD-421

Dynamic 441 Sennheiser® MD-441 (“M” position)

Ribbon 160 Beyerdynamic® M160

MD1-b Groove Tubes® MD1b-FET

Velo8 Groove Tubes® Velo-8



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Rack FX Models Based on*Pitch Shift Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Pitch Shift

Tape Echo Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Tape Echo

Triangle Chorus Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Triangle Chorus

Sine Flange Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Sine Flange

Wah Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Wah

Compressor Fender® Cyber-Twin® SE Compressor

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FENDER™, STRATOCASTER™, and the distinctive headstock and bodydesigns commonly found on the STRATOCASTER guitar, and all FENDERamplifiers, logos, and trade dress are the trademarks of FMIC and usedherein 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 regis-tered 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 ofGroove Tubes, LLC.




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On Left Pane, you will be able to select which AmpliTube Fender® param-eter you are going to assign to Automation.

Because of AmpliTube Fender® dual rig setup, each Module is listed separately asStomp A, Stomp B, Amp A, Amp B, Cab A, Cab B, and Rack A, Rack B (figure 12.3).

figure 12.3

In addition to that, you can assign to Automation every parameter of every modelincluded 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 theDAW (figure 12.4).

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These parameters names (Param 1 to Param 16) are fixed because most DAWs donot support automation parameter name changes while the plug-in is open.

Through the Right Pane, you will be able to select which DAW Automationparameter # you’re going to use for the AmpliTube Fender® parameter pre-viously selected on the Left pane. For example, if you selected “Sustain” onthe Left pane and then click ADD, the Right Pane will display:

figure 12.5

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 DAWAutomation 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 goingto assign to Automation (figure 12.7).

figure 12.7

3. On Right Pane, select which DAW Automation parameter # you are goingto 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).

figure 12.9

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).

figure 12.11

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).

figure 12.13

For example, if Sustain Level is assigned to “Param 1”, you can move theSustain 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 havingto 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 assignmentmap 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 yourDAW session, will save each the automation setup for each AmpliTubeFender® 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 withyour IK product, inside the license envelope). In the snapshot; pleasecheck its exact location (figure 13.1).

figure 13.1

1) You can nd your SERIAL NUMBER here

2) At the bottom of the registration card a legend helps youidentify the characters in your SERIAL NUMBER

For clear characters identification, please analyze the legend.IMPORTANT: the number zero can easily be identified in your SerialNumber 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 SerialNumber is already registered...

Remember that you are able to register your product only once. So, ifyou are trying to get a new Authorization Code, please go to our FAQpage at www.ikmultimedia.com/faq and read the “How can I get a newAuthorization 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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I just bought an IK product. What should I do to register and authorize mynew 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, pleaseinsert the Serial Number written on the Registration Card (includedwith your IK boxed product, inside the license envelope) or the onethat has been delivered to you (e.g., Online purchase, such as a DigitalDelivery, or update).

Complete the Registration Form and click Submit.

Regarding the Authorization process, if you already typed your DigitalID while filling the Product Registration Form, you will receive anemail from us with your Authorization Code. If not, after you launch theprogram the Product Authorization Wizard will appear. Please read andfollow the instructions provided in each of the wizard’s windows and getan 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 thatperfect guitar or bass tone quickly and easily. Share your rig, and getaccess to presets from other 'Powered By AmpliTube' users as wellas EXCLUSIVE VIP presets posted by your favorite musicians, beforeanyone 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 worldyour creativity.

To be one of the first beta-testers you must be a registered 'Powered ByAmpliTube' 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 forour users' needs. (figure 14.1).

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Through the User Area, each member of our registered users database willbe 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 Areafrom 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 theUsername and Password that you’ve received from us via email after yourfirst IK product registration. If you have already changed your Username andPassword, please use your most current information to Log in.



AmpliTube®, StompIO™, StealthPedal™, SpeedTrainer™, DSM™ are trademarksor registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production. All other productnames and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are inno way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia. Product names are used solelyfor the purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during IKMultimedia’s sound model development and for describing certain types of tonesproduced with IK Multimedia’s digital modeling technology. Use of these names

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FENDER™, STRATOCASTER™, and the distinctive headstock and body designscommonly 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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