V-AMP 3 User Manual

Wah Wah

By using a MIDI pedal, such as the BEHRINGER FCB1010, you can access an additional Wah Wah effect. You may adjust the sweepable filter characteristic by entering EDIT mode, selecting the DRIVE menu and turning the EFFECTS knob while holding the TAP button.

Effects Descriptions

The following is a brief description of the various effects available on the V-AMP 3:

REVERB: Reverb is still the most important effect for mixing and live performance. That’s why we at BEHRINGER make a point of giving you 9 different reverb programs, allowing you to use the most suitable reverb program for any situation. The reverb effect can be added separately to all the other effects.

ECHO: Echo is a delayed repetition of the input signal. The main difference from the DELAY effect is that the high-frequency content of the repeated signals steadily decreases. This simulates a tape delay used in the pre-digital era, producing a vintage sound. In addition, the reflections are routed in turn to the left and right channels, creating a stereo effect.

DELAY: This algorithm repeats the input signal, with different tempo settings producing interesting delay effects. U2’s The Edge has impressively demonstrated the potential of this effect.

PING PONG: A delay effect that alternates between the left and right channel/speaker.

PHASER: The principle behind the phaser is that a second, phase- shifted signal is added to the audio signal, creating a wave-like effect. This makes the sound richer and, above all, livelier. Depending on how you set it, the phaser can be used to produce slightly modulated or other worldly effects.

FLANGER: This effect is similar to a phaser in the fact that it produces wave-like modulation to the guitar tone. Create psychedelic effects by mixing it heavily, or use a subtle mix to thicken up the tone.

CHORUS: This effect adds a slightly modulated off-key element to the original signal, thus creating a pleasant floating effect through variations in pitch.

PHASER & DELAY: Phaser and delay combined.

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FLANGER & DELAY: The input signal is delayed and processed with a pronounced wave-like effect. It is particularly effective for highlighting single notes, but can also be used to make solos more interesting.

CHORUS & DELAY: This algorithm combines signal delay with the popular chorus effect.

CHORUS & COMP: Incredible sustain effects can be produced with the compressor. This is especially useful for sustaining individual guitar notes. Combined with chorus, it can make the audio signal extremely dense.

COMPRESSOR: A compressor limits the dynamic range of the guitar tone, thus producing audible and creative sound effects. Pronounced use of the compressor (using the EFFECTS control) allows rhythm sounds to really“pop.”

AUTOWAH: The legendary wah-wah effect owes its fame mainly to Jimi Hendrix. The auto-wah alters its filter frequency automatically depending on the signal’s magnitude, rather than being controlled by the position of a pedal. The effect causes a guitar’s note to make a distinct vowel sound, and is more pronounced the harder the strings are plucked or strummed.

TREMOLO: Simulates the classic Fender Tremolo where the volume rapidly shifts up and down to a constant tempo. The tremolo effect has returned to popularity with trip-hop.

ROTARY: This is the quintessential simulation of the classic organ effect normally produced by speakers rotating at slow or fast speed inside

a heavy speaker cabinet. This effect uses the physical principle of the Doppler effect to modulate the sound.

NOISE GATE: Noise gates are used to remove or reduce noise or other interference. Guitar signals in particular are very sensitive to interfer- ence. Not only do guitarists often use high-gain settings, but guitar pickups can amplify unwanted interference that can be painfully apparent during breaks in the music. And how does a noise gate work? It simply mutes the signal during breaks, eliminating any interference at the same time.

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