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User Manual
BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO
The Ultimate Tone Toolbox for Bass/Acoustic/Electric Guitar and
Keyboard Amp Modeling
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2 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3 1. Introduction ............................................................... 5 1.1 Before you get started ...................................................... 5 2. Control Elements ........
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3 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL Important Safety or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY Instructions with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, blade or the third prong a
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4 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual “Support” at behringer. com. If your country is not • connection or operation of the unit in any way (3) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with that does not comply with the technical or safety obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the by our “Online Support” which may also be found under regulations applicable in the country where the product and any hidden defec
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5 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 1. Introduction ◊ Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well Congratulations! By purchasing the BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO, you have as the transportation company from which you took delivery. selected a modern virtual bass amplifier that sets new standards in the world of Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid. bass preamps
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6 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual ◊ When the TAP button (11) is depressed, the BASS control changes its • C: This key activates the CABINETS mode. Use the arrow keys to select a type function to DEEP control, which influences the sound in the lower of loudspeaker or a combination of loudspeakers. You can also completely frequency segment. switch off the speaker simulation (“-”). Additional information is available in chapter 5.2. (5) The MID control lowers or elevates t
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7 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual (12) DISPLAY shows the selected effects bank and gives information about the ◊ In addition to the AUX LEVEL control on the BASS V-AMP, this is the changes occurring while editing. When the tuner is enabled, the display only non-programmable control of the BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO. shows the tuning of the connected instrument. When one of the amp All additional controls are infinitely turnable, and their positions can simulations numbered
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8 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual (24) The balanced stereo signal of your BASS V-AMP PRO can be taken at the (36) By using the AUX IN jack input, you can feed an additional stereo signal DI OUT. This output should be connected to two balanced channel inputs on into your BASS V-AMP. This way, you can play along to a drum computer your mixing console. The signal level is set at +4 dBu in studio modes and at or a playback. -10 dBu for live modes. (25) The connection to the inp
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9 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual ◊ When you connect line out L with aux in R (plug plugged in half-way) BASS V-AMP BASS V-AMP PRO Operation in S3 mode, you can add the direct signal to the effect signal. mode OUTPUTS L OUTPUTS R OUTPUTS L OUTPUTS R ◊ Avoid connecting line out L to aux in L as well as line out R and aux in R, Stereo operation with the selected Stereo operation with the selected Studio 1 (S1) as feedback may occur. effects and speaker simulations effects and
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10 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual To get into the EDIT mode, press both arrow keys simultaneously. By using the Powering up your BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO automatically loads the preset keys B - E, you can activate the DRIVE, CABINETS, X-OVER and DENOISER functions you used most recently. The LED circle surrounding the AMPS control shows respectively. You can then edit these functions by using the arrow keys, and the which amp is currently selected: its respective LED is o
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11 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual SILVER PANEL: This simulation reproduces the ’67 Fender Bassman—it’s an amp NUMETAL GAIN: This amp’s role model was a 1994 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier from the legendary “Silverface” series. Shortly after its introduction it became Trem-O-Verb. Its modern, high-gain-oriented sound marks this amp, and it works many a bass player’s absolute darling. Paul McCartney used the Bassman on the very well when playing in a band. Sound control takes p
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12 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual ◊ You can dynamically steer the GAIN control via MIDI by using a foot A list of speaker/cabinet simulations can be found in the following section. controller board, such as the BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010. This way, you get even closer to the original sound. Amps 1 - 16 (white) Amp # Cabinet simulation (default setting) Cab # BRITISH '60s 0 68 Marshall 4 x 12" 6 BRITISH CLASSIC: This amp model, created by leaning closely to a ’5
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13 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 6. Effects Processor Cabinet simulations The integrated multi-effects processor is a distinctive feature of your — BYPASS (NO SPEAKER SIMULATION) BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO. This effects module offers you 16 different 1 AMPEG SVT 8 x 10" '97 groups of first-class effects, such as chorus, flanger, stereo delay, rotary cab., 2 TRACE ELLIOT 4 x 10" synth as well as various combination effects. Additionally, you can use an extra 3 SWR GOLIAT
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14 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual EFFECTS + EFFECTS TAP button MIDI 1 MIDI 2 MIDI 3 MIDI 4 Effect no. POST FX TAP button Controller 40 Controller 46 Controller 42 Controller 43 Controller 44 Controller 45 Controller 41 1 VCF + FLANGER VCF Mix Flanger Mix VCF Speed Speed/Depth Flanger Feedback VCF Frequency VCF Q 2 DELAY + CHORUS Delay Mix Chorus Mix Delay Time Feedback Feedback LP Speed/Depth Delay Time 3 STEREO DELAY Delay Mix Feedback Delay Time — Feedback LP — Delay Time
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15 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 7.2 Setting up the “a” reference tone To put complete freedom at your disposal when tuning your instrument, 6.3.3 Special effects you have the option to change the preset of the reference tone “a”. Here is a quick intro to the subject. VCF+FLANGER: The combination of filter and flanger effect. The so-called “chamber tone a” has been continually revised upwards ever VOICE BOX: This vocal simulation fades between various vowels (a/e, a/i,
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16 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 8.3 Audio connections ¼" TRS headphones connector The input of the BEHRINGER BASS V-AMP/BASS V-AMP PRO is laid out as a mono strain relief clamp 1/4" TS connector. Line Out, Aux In as well as headphones output are laid out as sleeve stereo 1/4" TRS connectors. Line outputs can be connected to both balanced and ring unbalanced jacks. The DI OUT connectors of the BASS V-AMP PRO are available tip as balanced XLR connectors. Digital outputs
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17 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 8.5 AES/EBU and S/PDIF standards 9. Specifications In general, there are two different standards when the subject is digital signal BASS V-AMP processing. AES/EBU is the professional, balanced connection with XLR jack connectors. This interface is based on two identical protocols published in Audio Inputs November 1985 by the European Broadcast Union (EBU Tech. 3250-E) and in December 1985 by the Audio Engineering Society (AES3-1985).
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18 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual Dimensions/Weight Digital Outputs Dimensions (H x W x D) 2 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/ 8" XLR transformer-balanced 63 x 236 x 180 mm Output impedance 110 Ω Weight approx. 4.4 lbs / approx. 2 kg Nom. output level 3.5 V peak-to-peak RCA not grounded, unbalanced BASS V-AMP PRO Output impedance 75 Ω Nom. output level 0.5 V peak-to-peak Audio Inputs Format AES/EBU or S/PDIF, selectable Instrument Input 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced Sample rate 44.1/48/96
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19 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual Power Supply Mains Voltage USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz Europe/U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz China/Korea 220 V~, 50Hz General export model 120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption 15 W Fuse 100 - 120 V~: T 400 mA H 200 - 240 V~: T 200 mA H Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle Dimensions/Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) 3 1/2 x 19 x 5 1/4 " 89 x 482.6 x 135 mm Weight approx. 6.1 lbs / approx. 2.76 kg BEHRINGER constantly
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20 BASS V-AMP LX1B/BASS V-AMP PRO LX1B PRO User Manual 10. Appendix Function Transmitted Received Remarks Midi Channel 1-16 1-16 — Note Number N Y MIDI Bass Synth (ID 14) only Velocity N Y — After Touch N Y — Pitch Bender N Y — Control Changes 1 N (request only) Y Wah Pedal 7 N (request only) Y Volume Pedal 12 Y Y Amp Gain (0-127) 13 Y Y Amp Treble (0-127) 14 Y Y Amp Mid (0-127) 15 Y Y Amp Bass (0-127) 16 Y Y Amp Vol (0-127) 17 Y Y Presence (0-127) 18 Y Y Compressor Density (0-127) 19 Y
