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Be sure to check out the 40 Watt Mode for clean sounds in Channel 2 TWEED and tight-tracking crunch rhythm in HI 1. The headroom
and faster response of Dyna-Watt™ really empowers these two Modes and creates some bold, punchy and tight-tracking sounds.
15 WATT
This setting uses two of the four power tubes wired in CLASS A to produce the ultimate in sweet vintage clip-ability.
This Mode, while it doesn’t posses the headroom of the other two choices, does transition to clip in a truly magical way. The soft-clip
region that appears before the sound becomes totally saturated is especially great for furry chording and purring, smooth single note
work. Both Modes in Channel 1 and the TWEED Mode in Channel 2 work extremely well for these styles and showcase the true
expressivness of this iconic power displacement.
30 WATT
Also wired in CLASS A, the 30 Watt Mode utilizes all four output tubes for a bolder, tighter, more powerful version of this
classic Brit-style power section. With an obvious tip of the hat to the historically important AC30, the TransAtlantic allows you to apply
this vintage magic to all of the Preamp Modes in the TA-30 with equal and wonderful results. The added power of these “American-
voiced” preamp modes allows you to roam the globe instantaneously and use the 30 Watt Power Mode to create you own signature
sounds that combine the best qualities of both continents, amp-wise.
Be sure to check out the 30 Watt Mode for higher volume clipped rhythm sounds in both Modes of Channel 1 and single note solo
sounds in TOP BOOST. It also works great for clipped rhythm sounds in TWEED of Channel 2. Definitely explore the possibilities in
HI 1 and 2 as well, for this higher power, more gutsy CLASS A output delivers some “wickedly sweet” solo sounds with the right blend
of preamp gain and output drive.
40 WATT
This Mode is all about punch. As mentioned in the intro to this section, Dyna-Watt™ delivers punch when you need
it – at the attack of the note, and soulful little-amp bounce and sag as the note decays. This time-specific power response creates an
output section of incredible versatility. It shines for clean rhythm work because it shovels horsepower when you need to cut through the
mix, but also allows the sound to retain its vintage character and easy to play, inviting feel. Dyna-Watt™ adds chameleon-like adapt-
ability to the overall package, allowing you to tune the power response to produce bold and authoritative statements that don’t hurt and
sound harsh. This patented Power Mode will widen the palette of sounds at your disposal as it works equally well for both clean and
overdriven applications.
Of special note are the Dyna-Watt™ applications for the NORMAL Mode in Channel 1 and all the Modes in Channel 2. The added
tight-tracking presence of the 40 Watt Mode enhances the clean sounds in NORMAL and TWEED - adding punch and headroom - while
also keeping the bass frequencies tighter and adding aggressive mids for high gain work in HI 1 and 2.
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