Hughes & Kettner 120 Combo MATRIX’s Effects, LEAD/WARP Gain, CRUNCH, LEAD, Warp Voicing Section

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2.2.1 CRUNCH GAIN

Controls the CRUNCH channel’s input sensitivity and thus the amount of saturation. You can dial in anything from tone that is just sweet enough to pass for clean to throaty tones that are distinctly rough around the edges. Again, crank the knob for single-coils; back it off a bit for humbuckers.

2.2.2 CRUNCH VOL

Controls the CRUNCH channel’s level; use it to determine the balance between it and the other channels.

knob’s control range, FLANGER to the second, and TREMOLO to the final third. You can sweep the knob within each third to adjust the effect’s characteristics. We staked out the parameters so that you can swiftly and easily dial in settings that elicit good-sounding, useful variations of the desired effect. To switch off modulation effects, simply twist the knob to the far left. Twisting the knob clockwise adjust the modulation effect’s rate. Modulation depth is adjusted automatically according to the rate setting so that every knob position yields a hip effect sound offering real-world utility.

 

3.1.1 CHORUS

 

Low CHORUS settings yield a slow throb for thick, underwater sounds

2.3 LEAD

that work great with ballads. Courtesy of automatic effect depth

Yields hard-hitting, snarling British rock tone.

adjustment, higher CHORUS settings do not evoke that dreaded

 

“seasick” tone.

2.3.1 LEAD/WARP GAIN

 

Controls the LEAD and WARP channel’s input sensitivity and thus

3.1.2 FLANGER

the amount of saturation, with distortion option ranges from creamy

Slow FLANGER settings yield a stately sweeping whoosh effect, while

smooth to British grit and chunky NuMetal thunder.

faster settings give you swirly effects often heard in contemporary rock

 

and pop tunes.

2.3.2 LEAD Vol

Controls the LEAD channel’s level; use it to determine the balance between it and the other channels.

2.4 WARP

Beware! The MATRIX™’s heart of darkness, this channel offers fierce high-gain sounds of a flavor favored by popular NuMetal bands. This brand of distortion is best described as an angry roar. Depending on this channel’s settings, you can dial monster NuMetal tone, grinding post-grunge and alternative sounds, and thunderous death and Gothic metal noise.

2.4.1 WARP VOL

Controls the WARP channel’s level; use it to determine the balance between it and the other channels.

3.1.3 TREMOLO

Though the classic TREMOLO effect is great for recreating the sounds of ‘60s, it also serves up some hip effects that work wonders for contemporary tunes.

3.2 DELAY

DELAY is controlled via two knobs: TIME is an infinitely variable knob that sweeps smoothly to the next repetition from 80 ms

to 1400 ms. Feedback is adjusted accordingly and automatically.

Short DELAYs with minimal feedback conjure great slap-back rockabilly sounds, while medium-length DELAYs are perfect for

U2-style jangle. Long DELAY times let you come up with cascading, Queen-style licks. The VOLUME knob determines the level of repetitions, with a control range sweeping from off to as loud as the original signal.

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2.5 CRUNCH, LEAD, WARP Voicing Section

For handling ease, the MATRIX™’s three overdrive channels share

3.3 REVERB

common voicing controls. However, behind these tone controls are

The REVERB is an authentic-sounding emulation of a classic spring

three different EQ circuits that are automatically switched along with

reverb. It handles and responds just like the original: Simply twist the

the channel. This is why an EQ setting that you have dialed in for the

REVERB knob to adjust the spring REVERB’s volume.

LEAD channel works so well with the CRUNCH and WARP channels.

 

3 The MATRIX™’s Effects

The MATRIX™ features three independent effects - modulation, DELAY and REVERB. All three effect models may be used simultaneously and adjusted independently. The MATRIX™ FX automatically stores settings for each channel.

3.1 MOD FX

The MATRIX™ puts at your disposal the three most sought-after modulation effects: A CHORUS, FLANGER and TREMOLO are all assigned to one knob. CHORUS is assigned to the first third of the

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Contents Matrix Manual Matrix 100 Head Matrix 100 Combo Matrix 120 ComboImportante WichtigVorwort Inhalt Netzschalter und Netzanschluss Instrumenten-Eingang, Kanäle und Master-VolumeÜbersicht der Bedienelemente und Anschlüsse Kanalanwahl und EffektparameterDie vier Kanäle des Matrix Die Effekte des Matrix Ausgänge Technische DatenSicherheitsrelevante Daten EingängeForeword Table of Content Overview of Control Features and Connectors Matrix FX-ON/OFF Programming MATRIX’s four ChannelsLine OUT CRUNCH, LEAD, Warp Voicing Section MATRIX’s EffectsLEAD/WARP Gain Outputs Safety-related DataTechnical Specifications InputsPrefacio Contenido Interruptor de red y conexión de red Entrada de instrumentos, canales y volumen MasterVisión general de los elementos De mando y conexiones Selección de canal y parámetros de efectoMatrix Manual Salida de auriculares FootswitchRegulación de Sonido Clean Los cuatro canales del MatrixRegulación de Sonido CRUNCH, LEAD, Warp Los efectos del MatrixSalidas Datos técnicosDatos relevantes para la seguridad EntradasLes effets du Matrix Présentation des commandes et connexionAvant-propos Sommaire Les quatre canaux du MatrixInterrupteur principal et connexion secteur Présentation des commandes et connexionEntrée instruments, canaux et volume principal Sélection de canal et paramètres d’effetPédalier Les quatre canaux du MatrixRéglages Sonores CRUNCH, LEAD,WARP Les effets du MatrixWarp Warp VOL Sorties Caractéristiques techniquesCaractéristiques de sécurité EntréesGli effetti del Matrix Prefazione IndiceBreve descrizione dei collegamenti e controlli Quattro canali del MatrixCollegamento per altoparlanti Ingresso strumento, canali e Master-VolumeBreve descrizione dei collegamenti e controlli Selezione dei canali e parametri degli effettiProgrammazione Matrix FX-ON/OFF Regolazione di Tonalità CleanQuattro canali del Matrix Matrix Manual Presa cuffiaRegolazione di Tonalità CRUNCH, LEAD, Warp Gli effetti del MatrixUscite Caratteristiche TecnicheDati relativi alla sicurezza IngressiUnited states Figura Francais Italano Hughes & Kettner Matrix MS D -1615 06/06

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