Mesa/Boogie V-AMPPRO, V-AMPIRE, V-AMP2 manual Presets

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V-AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿

 

 

￿￿￿￿

 

 

 

 

￿￿￿￿ with effects,

 

amp and speaker simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studio 1 (S1)

with effects, amp and speaker simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studio 2 (S2)

Amp and speaker simulation, dry

Amp and￿￿￿￿speaker simulation

Amp and￿￿￿￿￿￿￿speaker simulation, dry

 

Amp and￿￿￿￿speaker simulation

 

 

effects

 

effects

 

effects

 

 

 

effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amp simulation, dry ￿￿￿￿￿effects

Amp simulation ￿￿￿￿effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studio 3 (S3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with analog ULTRA-G speaker simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Speaker and amp simulation,

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Live 1 (L1)

 

3-band EQ ￿￿￿￿￿+ effects

 

3-band EQ￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿+ effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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speaker simulation but

 

 

 

 

 

speaker simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live 2 (L2)

 

with 3-band EQ,￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿amp simulation and effects

but with 3-band EQ, amp simulations + effects

 

 

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with analog ULTRA-G speaker simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amp simulation with

Amp-, speaker simulation

 

 

Live 3 (L3)

 

3-band EQ and effects but ￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿

and effects but ￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker simulations

3-band EQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tab. 3.1: Configurations

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. PRESETS

 

4.2 Editing presets

 

 

 

 

Your device features 125 overwritable presets divided into 25

 

Editing presets is fast and simple. One option is to call up a

 

 

preset you like and then start editing it. Select an amp model by

banks. In other words, there are five presets available per bank.

 

 

means of the AMPS encoder. The LED on the preset button

Each preset consists of a maximum of five “ingredients”:

 

 

flashes (e.g. D) and signals that you have made a change to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

s amp simulation (including GAIN, EQ and VOLUME settings)

 

preset.

 

s

cabinet simulation

 

Now change the settings of the VOLUME, BASS, MID, TREBLE

s pre-amp effect, such as noise gate, compressor, auto wah

 

and GAIN controls as you like. If you select an effect, you can

 

adjust its ratio in the overall sound using the EFFECTS control.

 

 

and wah-wah

 

 

 

 

You then switch to EDIT mode by pressing the arrow keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

s post-amp multi-effect, such as delay, modulation effect, or

 

simultaneously. If you use buttons B - E to activate the DRIVE,

 

 

a combination of both

 

CABINETS, REVERB and NOISE GATE functions respectively

s

reverb effect

 

and then edit using the arrow keys, the value of the respective

 

parameter is shown in the display. To quit EDIT mode, briefly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The enclosed sheet shows an overview of all the presets.

 

press the TUNER button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you hold the TAP button down while using the TREBLE control,

 

 

 

 

 

4.1 Calling up presets

 

you can raise or lower an additional high-frequency filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PRESENCE). This simulates the frequency-sensitive coupling of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the unit is switched on, it automatically loads the last

 

tube amps.

 

used preset. In the following example, the last preset selected

 

+ Apart from compressor and auto wah, all the multi-

was preset D in bank 25:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effects have a speed-based parameter. Say you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

want to set the effect you’ve selected to the tempo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of your playback: just tap the TAP button twice in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time to the music and the effect tempo will match

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the tempo of your piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.3 Storing presets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To store your edited preset, hold down the preset button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

required for approx. 2 seconds for the preset to be overwritten

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(the corresponding LED lights up throughout).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ You do not necessarily have to store your edited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preset in place of the original preset selected. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you choose a different storage position, select the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preset bank you want using the arrow keys (BANK

 

 

 

 

Fig. 4.1: Calling up presets on the V-AMP 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

UP and BANK DOWN). You can store your changes by

 

 

 

 

 

(similar to V-AMPIRE and V-AMP PRO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

holding down the preset button for approx. two

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this case, by pressing button A, B, C or E you can immediately

 

seconds. For example,

you can edit a preset

 

 

originally stored in bank 5, position D, and then store

call up another preset of the same bank. The two arrow keys

 

 

it in bank 6, position A.

 

(BANK UP and BANK DOWN) enable you to switch banks. The

 

 

 

 

 

display always shows which bank has been selected. When

 

 

 

you switch banks, the preset has to be called up by pressing

 

 

 

one of the buttons A - E. One LED lights up to show you which

 

 

 

preset in the respective bank has been activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP Important Safety Instructions Detailed Safety InstructionsAMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP Table of Contents ForewordBefore you get started IntroductionControl Elements Front panel/surfaceAMPIRE/V-AMP PRO/V-AMP Rear panel/side Rehearsal or recording at home Selecting an operating mode in Configuration modeOperating Modes and Applications Live on stage or in a rehearsal roomRecording Presets AMP/SPEAKER Simulation Restoring all factory presetsAmp descriptions Speaker descriptions TunerEffects Processor Wah WahTuner Tuning your guitarEffect descriptions Mains voltage InstallationSetting reference pitch a Audio connectionsMidi connections AES/EBU and S/PDIF standardsPSOHPHQWDWLRQ&KDUW Velocity After TouchSpecifications Warranty

V-AMP2, V-AMPPRO, V-AMPIRE specifications

Mesa/Boogie, renowned for its high-quality amplifiers and innovative guitar technologies, has made a significant impact in the world of music gear with its line of versatile amp simulators: the V-AMP2, V-AMPPRO, and V-AMPIRE. Each model is designed to cater to the needs of both professional musicians and hobbyists, offering a wide range of features and capabilities.

The V-AMP2 is a compact and portable amplifier simulator that has gained popularity due to its user-friendly interface and robust sound quality. It features multiple amp models and effects, allowing guitarists to access a diverse palette of tones. The V-AMP2 includes a built-in tuner, headphone output, and MIDI capabilities, making it a perfect companion for practice sessions and live gigs. Its lightweight design ensures easy transport, while the internal speaker and cabinet simulations provide an authentic playing experience.

Stepping up in the lineup, the V-AMPPRO offers enhanced features for serious performers and studio musicians. This model boasts a more extensive selection of amp models and effects, providing users with greater flexibility in shaping their sounds. The V-AMPPRO's advanced audio processing technology ensures a realistic simulation of tube amplifiers, allowing players to achieve rich, dynamic tones reminiscent of classic amps. Additionally, the unit includes a USB interface for seamless integration with DAWs, making it easier to record high-quality tracks directly from the device.

At the top of the line, the V-AMPIRE merges the power of a traditional amplifier with the convenience of a pedalboard. This versatile amp includes a myriad of amp models, effects, and speaker cabinet simulations. The V-AMPIRE features dual-channel operation, allowing users to switch between clean and distorted sounds effortlessly. With its intuitive controls and customizable patch settings, musicians can create complex sounds tailored to their personal style. The built-in recording capabilities and direct output make the V-AMPIRE an ideal solution for studio work as well.

Each model in the Mesa/Boogie amplifier simulator series is enriched with cutting-edge technologies that enhance sound quality and performance. The advanced digital signal processing (DSP) employed in these units ensures a high-fidelity representation of analog amplifiers. The attention to detail in modeling various amp characteristics, such as gain structure and tonal response, allows players to explore a vast sonic landscape.

In summary, the Mesa/Boogie V-AMP2, V-AMPPRO, and V-AMPIRE present a range of features and technologies that cater to the needs of guitarists at different stages of their musical journey. Whether for practice, live performance, or studio recording, these amp simulators provide unmatched versatility, making them a worthy addition to any musician's toolkit.
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