Channels; Jacks And Control Features - Hughes & Kettner ATTAX 200 Manual De Instrucciones

ATTAX-MANUAL

1.0 CHANNELS

The tube circuitry of the ATTAX 200 is based on the
innovative sound technology first popularized in the
TUBEMAN. Each of the three channels drive the
ECC83 twin triode tube stages differently to achieve
unique sounds with markedly different characteristics.
CLEAN:
The ECC 83 preamp tube delivers classic clean sounds for
rich, glassy single-note lines and crisp chord work. At hig-
her VOLUME knob settings, the "SoftClick" circuitry produ-
ces the soft clip of a vintage tube amp. The loudest setting where the sound is still totally clean depends on the impe-
dance of your instrument's pickups. Generally, the loudest
undistorted setting for the CLEAN channel will have roughly
the same volume as the CRUNCH channel at maximum
gain.
CRUNCH
Blues sounds a la carte! This channel covers the entire
sound spectrum from clean to overdrive. It is extremely
dynamic. Its attack response enables you to control overdri-
ve levels via your guitar's volume pot. At higher gain set-
tings, your tone is carried by lengthy sustain, ideal for stin-
ging blues tone with dramatic dynamics.
LEAD 1 + 2:
This channel delivers direct, in-your-face rock sounds.
Switch to the LEAD 2 sound mode to get a completely diffe-
rent tonal character - even more bottom end, compression
and sustain - in other words, the distinctive performance
characteristics of contemporary tube amps, ideal for modern
lead playing and heavy-duty power chord riffing.
STEREO / ROTARY CHORUS:
Warm, smooth chorus sounds featuring a deep response and
shimmering harmonic overtones. You can set the RATE and
DEPTH individually for the CLEAN/CRUNCH and LEAD
channels, respectively. At a RATE setting of about 12
o'clock, the modulation envelope generates an effect similar
to that of a rotating speaker.
STEREO REVERB
The ACCUTRONICS 3-spring reverb system is known for its
high quality sound. A special circuit in the ATTAX 200 pro-
duces a stereo reverb effect that a single microphone can
handle without the annoyance of phase cancellation. The
reverb is located after the FX loop so you can use it for
external effects and still achieve a clean reverb sound.
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2.0 JACKS AND CONTROL FEATURES

STAGEBOARD: Input jack for the inclu-
ded Stageboard.
CLEAN/CRUNCH SELECTOR SWITCH:
Activates either the CLEAN channel or
the CRUNCH channel. Once the MSM-1
Module has been installed, this switching
function can be executed via MIDI.
YELLOW CRUNCH LED: Denotes
the CLEAN / CRUNCH SELECTOR
SWITCH setting. The LED illumina-
tes when the CRUNCH channel is
active.
CLEAN
STAGE
BOARD
5
INPUTS
0
LOW HIGH HIGH CLEAN VOL
HIGH: High impedan-
ce input for passive
pickups/single coils. It
CLEAN VOL: Controls the volu-
can also be used to
me level of the CLEAN channel.
achieve more distorted
Depending on your instrument's
signals.
pickups, the amp will begin to
clip somewhere around the 12
o'clock setting (SoftClick).
EQ SECTION: Common BASS, MID and TREBLE controls for the
CLEAN and CRUNCH channels. MID and TREBLE controls influence
each other, as is standard in tube amps: if you boost the treble, the
mids are cut and vice versa. This sound-shaping feature allows you
dial in a wide variety of subtle tonal variations.
LOW INPUT: Low impe-
RATE: Controls the chorus effect's modulation
dance input jack for gui-
tars featuring hum- rate for the CLEAN and CRUNCH channels. At
buckers or active elec- a RATE knob setting of approximately 12
tronics. It can also be o'clock, the "Vintage Rotary Effect" kicks in
used to achieve a clea-
ner signal.
MIDI LEARN: Installation of
the MSM-1 MIDI Module is
a prerequisite for MIDI capa-
bility. After installation, the
MIDI button saves the cur-
rent CHANNEL/FX LOOP
combination. Installation
takes just a few minutes and
does not require soldering.
Talk to your Hughes &
Kettner dealer for the details.
CRUNCH
MIDI LEARN
5 0 0
-5 +5 -5 +5
10 0 10
CRUNCH BASS MID
CRUNCH: Controls the
CRUNCH channel's input
sensitivity and subsequently
its distortion level.
CHO
0 5
-5 +5
0 10
TREBLE RATE