This remains true up to about the “2 o’clock” position. This position – a favorite for many users – brings out both the low end fundamentals and crisp highs and, at the same time, adds a little lower midrange to help cut through the band. However, if you go further clockwise and past the 2:00 position, selected mids will start to drop off – specifically, a group of frequencies centered around 200 Hz. At this point and after, the effect becomes much more pronounced. However, the curves involved here are gentle, as opposed to the very extreme curves you can create by boosting or cutting the Active Tone Controls (EQ).
Most significantly for basses, the Aural Enhancer will help bring out the fundamentals of your lower regis- ters without masking them with overtones, as is possible when using the Bass control only. At the same time, it opens up the sibilance characteristics of all instruments without being harsh.
Obviously, numbers and curves and circuits all mean nothing compared to what you hear with your own ears. Play a chord, a repeated lick, or a harmonic, and turn the Aural Enhancer control to various points on the knob to hear the effect for yourself. As always, your ears are the best judge when it comes to settings that affect the tone of your instrument.
SubWave™ Controls
Based on the circuit from SWR’s groundbreaking Mo’ Bass Soundstation, the SubWave™ on your 350x is a
SubWave™ Activator Switch
Located directly above the SubWave™ Level Control, this is an illuminated
SubWave™ Level Control
Once the SubWave™ effect is engaged, you can use this control to determine the amount of effect to be blended in with your original (“clean”) bass signal. Turning the control clockwise will increase the amount of effect, while turning the control
(Keep in mind that the Bass Level control will have a significant impact on the perceived level of the SubWave™ effect as well, as it follows immediately after the SubWave™ in the signal chain. Please read below.)
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Bass Control
The Bass control employs a
You’ll find that the Bass Level control will boost or cut the SubWave™ effect along with the “clean” bass signal. That’s because of the range of frequencies covered by this particular control. You can use both the Bass and SubWave™ Level controls to get a good balance between how much bass you want in your clean sound, and how much of a bass boost you want when engaging the SubWave™. Some users will want a significant boost, while others may be striving for a more consistent level (or “unity gain”). Again, let your ears and musical taste be the judge.
NOTE: Setting both the Bass and SubWave™ Level controls near or at maximum boost will increase the overall amount of bass in your signal VERY SIGNIFICANTLY! We’re all in favor of that, just so
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