Behringer LX1B, LX1B PRO 6. Effects Processor, 5.3Denoiser and compressor, 6.1 Pre-ampeffects

13BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual

Cabinet simulations

—BYPASS (NO SPEAKER SIMULATION)

1	AMPEG SVT 8 x 10" '97
2	TRACE ELLIOT 4 x 10"
3	SWR GOLIATH 4 x 10"
4	AMPEG 4 x 10"
5	GALLIEN KRUEGER B120
6	68 MARSHALL 4 x 12"
7	AMPEG B15 1 x 15" CLOSED BACK COMBO
8	POLYTONE A101 1 x 15" CLOSED BACK COMBO
9	VOX AC100 2 x 15"
10	MESA/BOOGIE 2 x 15"
11	FENDER BASSMAN 2 x 15" WITH JBLs
12	LESLIE 760 CABINET, 1 x 15" + HF-DRIVER
13	SWR 1 x 18"
14	AMPEG SVT 18E, 1 x 18"
15	SUNN COLISEUM 1 x 18" + 1 x 12"
16	1 x 8" TWEED
17	1x 12" MID
18	2 x 12" TWIN COMBO
19	2 x 12" V-AMP CUSTOM
20	4 x 12" VINTAGE 30
21	4 x 12" '78 STD.
22	4 x 12" OFF AXIS

234 x 12" V-AMP CUSTOM

Tab. 5.2: Overview of cabinet simulations

5.3Denoiser and compressor

DENOISER: A Denoiser is used to remove or minimize noise or other interference sounds. Such noise becomes particularly apparent during pauses. The time- proven BEHRINGER denoiser removes or reduces such noise very effectively.

A dynamic low-pass filter eliminates the noise present in the signal, while the integrated expander supresses noise during pauses. Concerning this dynamic filter you can adjust frequency range and sensitivity, while the expander adjusts both the threshold and the time parameter.

◊The BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO’s denoiser can be used independently from the integrated multi-effects processor. See chapter 2.1 (( 8 ) E) for information about using the denoiser.

COMPRESSOR: A compressor is used to elevate low-level signals, whereas loud parts are lowered if needed.

Letting the compressor kick in strongly (done by turning the EFFECTS control clockwise) tightens the entire dynamic of the signal. This dynamic effect is the one that is most used in a connection with an electric bass. On the other hand, a limiter cuts off the signal above a set threshold to prevent distortion.

◊BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO’s compressor can always be activated independently from the integrated multi-effects processor.

6. Effects Processor

The integrated multi-effects processor is a distinctive feature of your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO. This effects module offers you 16 different groups of first-class effects, such as chorus, flanger, stereo delay, rotary cab., synth as well as various combination effects. Additionally, you can use an extra wah wah effect via the MIDI function. This can be optimized by using a MIDI foot controller with an expression pedal, for example the BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010.

◊The multi-effects processor functions basically in stereo. This way, you can use stereo effects for recording purposes via the LINE OUT on the BASS V-AMP or via the ANALOG LINE OUTPUT on the BASS V-AMP PRO. You can also use a second amp to play in stereo (also see table 3.1).

The effects can be edited in three parameters:

1.By rotating the EFFECTS control.

2.By rotating the EFFECTS control while the TAP key is pressed.

3.By pressing the TAP key in the beat of a music piece. Table 6.1 shows the effects parameters of your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO.

◊To adapt beat-based effects to your musical program, press the TAP key twice in the beat of the music.

6.1 Pre-amp effects

Effect no.	PRE FX	EFFECTS	EFFECTS +	MIDI 1
			TAP button
		Controller 48		Controller 50
			Controller 49
0	MIDI WAH	—	—	—
1	P-FUNK'N	Depth	Sensitivity	Base frequency
2	AUTO WAH	Depth	Sensitivity	Base frequency

Tab. 6.2: Pre FX

MIDI WAH: The legendary wah wah was primarlily made famous by Jimi Hedrix. Explaining it would be surely more difficult than simply telling you to go listen Hendrix’ Voodoo Chile. When the DRIVE function is activated, turning the EFFECTS control sets the wah wah. The LED circle around the control displays the position of the pedal. When no LED is on, the MIDI wah wah is not active.

P-FUNK’N:This is our attempt at replicating the legendary MuTron III, and we succeeded! The MuTron III was a mixture out of Auto wah wah and filter effect. The most famous user of this effect is probably Bootsy Collins. The MuTron III had an up/down switch. Here, the effect resembles the MuTron in the down position.

AUTO WAH: The American funk in the ’70s proved that auto wah had many possible applications. Instead of regulating the filter frequency with your foot, our effect does this automatically, depending on the signal level. In doing so, our effect is similar to the MuTron III in the up position.

◊Wah wah is not available when auto wah or P-Funk’n are being used.