Behringer V-AMP2 user manual Effect descriptions, Reverb and delay algorithms, Modulation effects

V-AMP 2

To match speed-based effects to the tempo of the music, please press the TAP button twice in time to the music.

5.1 Effect descriptions

The following section contains short descriptions of the effects that can be produced using the multi-effects processor in your V-AMP 2.

Reverb and delay algorithms

REVERB: Reverb is still the most important effect for mixing or live performance. That’s why we at BEHRINGER make a point of giving you as many as nine different reverb programs so that you can use the most suitable reverb program for any situation. The reverb effect can be added separately to all the other effects (see chapter 5.2).

ECHO: Echo is like the stereo delay effect in that it is a delayed repetition of the input signal, apart from the fact 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 turns to the left and right channels, creating a quasi-stereo effect.

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

PING PONG: A delay effect that changes position on the stereo channels.

Modulation effects

PHASER: The principle behind the phaser is that a second, phase-shifted signal is added to the audio signal. This makes the sound richer and, above all, livlier. This effect is popular among guitarists and keyboard players alike, but was also used extensively in the 70s with other instruments, such as electric pianos. Depending on how you set it, the V-AMP 2 phaser can be used to produce slightly modulating or strongly alienating effects.

FLANGER: This effect is self-explanatory. Originally the flanger effect was produced by running two synchronized tape recorders at the same time. The same signals (e.g. a guitar solo) were recorded on both machines. Putting a finger on the left reel of one of the machines caused it and the speed of the playback to slow. The resulting delay produced phase shifts of the signals.

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

Combinations of effect algorithms (multi-effects programs)

PHASER & DELAY: Phaser and delay combined.

FLANGER & DELAY: Here 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.

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