Lead I Channel
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Strap yourself down, because here’s
where
things get intense. The Lead I channel of the Double Cross offers a breathtaking array of crushing modern tones that can be sculpted with stunning precision. The key to unlocking its secrets lies in its Cross, a deceptively simple but ultimately sophisticated tool that blends additional 12AX7 tube stages, letting players actually modify the Gain, EQ and attack pa- rameters of their amplifier. Master the Cross and you will master a firestorm of tonal power. (For more information, see the “Cross” sec- tion of this manual.)
1)PRESENCE This controls the upper treble frequencies and can be used to accentuate “percussive” tones such as your picking attack. Alternately, by lowering this control, it can help soften biting tones when desired.
2)TREBLE This passive EQ adjusts the high frequency equalization of the amplifier, but also interacts with the Bass and Middle controls as
12follows: As the Treble is increased, the Bass automatically decreases
and the Middle slides down in frequency. Conversely, if the Treble is decreased, the Bass automatically increases and the Middle slides up in frequency.
3)MIDDLE This passive EQ adjusts the midrange equalization of the amplifier. It interacts with the Bass and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section. For a heavier, more distorted sound, set the Mid- dle lower. For more of a
4)BASS This passive EQ adjusts the low frequency equalization of the amplifier. It interacts with the Middle and Treble as described in the Treble EQ section. For a tighter low end, use the Bass EQ set in its lower range. This is particularly helpful when using the amp at very loud settings.
5)LEAD I INDICATOR The word LEAD I lights up when the Lead I channel is active.