-> tuned to match the tonal requirements of
the given channels: and for and ,
and for the two Lead channels.
-> for very natural-sounding reverb, with separate
knobs for the two Main Channels.
-> and are variable, switchable effect
loops, while in series
with two main effect loops. Each effect loop may be activated for each channel
as well as for the circuit.
Various sound-shaping buttons
Large spring reverb
Three effect loops:
Bright Ultra Bright Clean Crunch
Contour Mid Edge
FX Loop I FX Loop II
Serial FX Loop
Tube Driver
-> , accessible via MIDI.
The amp can also be muted via MIDI controller 7.
-> (50 or 100 watts) with hot
impedance adjustment (that is, on the fly); with
separate impedance selector for connected speaker systems.
-> for routing preamp or
power amp signals to mixers or recording gear.
-> and ports serve to integrate the amp into a MIDI system.
-> , accessible via 16 MIDI channels.
-> The
The Serial Amp Control Port accepts the Custom Z-9 Footswitch (optional); use it
as a conventional switcher to select channels and two sound-shaping functions
directly. Then there's the MIDI In, which accepts the Z-9 for use as a simple MIDI
footcontroller or any other MIDI footcontroller. Finally, the amp is equipped with
a stereo jack that takes a dual footswitch, allowing you to switch the four
channels remotely.
-> for suppressing noise in the ,
and channels.
Among the hallmarks of this fine amp are painstaking workmanship and finishing as
well as rigorously tested and carefully selected quality components. You'll find
guidelinesoncareandmaintenanceoftubeampsonpage41.UndertheheadingTips
from the designer, you'll come across practical tips on the aforementioned features
throughout the manual. All critical information concerning the operation of this amp
is preceded by "NOTE", "CAUTION", "Read and heed" or some other eye-catching
comment.We're calling yourattention tothese remarksfor reasonsof safetyor other
compellingmotives,sopleasegivethemdueconsideration.
Everyone at ENGL is confident that the
and aresuretodelightyou:
Though this amphead isrelatively easy tohandle and you'reprobably raring togive it
a go, Irecommend thatyou read the owner's manualthoroughly before you power it
up. It is equipped with several safety features that require further explanation to
preventmalfunctions.
Variable, MIDI-switchable power amp output
A/B speaker switching
Balanced, frequency-compensated XLR line output
128 MIDI presets
Special Edition offers three different remote interface ports:
Programmable Noise Gate
Special Edition tube amp's extraordinary
versatility outstanding features Simply plug in, play and
beinspiredbythetoneofyourENGLamp!
Afewwordsofwisdomfromthedesigner:
MIDI In Thru
Crunch Lead I
Lead II
is a separate circuit that can be used
Two each power amp Master and Presence knobs
is a separate circuit that can be used
Two each power amp Master and Presence knobs
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