Ibanez MiMX30 Manual De Instrucciones página 16

AMP SELECTION
The AMP SELECTION dial lets you choose from eleven types of preamps. Of
the numerous guitar amps that exist, Ibanez has focused on the distinctive
sounds of ten classic amplifiers that are particularly admired by many guitarists.
Everything from the guitar input to the speaker output has been analyzed and
stored as a preamp. The MIMX is designed so that sounds similar to these
amps can be easily obtained. The EQ for each preset takes into consideration
the sampled amplifier's overall sound including the response when things such
as "Presence," "Bright," "Resonance" or "Deep" Controls are engaged (or not)
allowing each model to obtain startlingly detailed snapshots of classic tones.
These are not exact replications by any means but more a "flavor" if you will.
Finally a tight, heavy, and smooth Ibanez original sound is provided as Selec-
tion Number 11. It is appropriately named, "Psycho." PLEASE NOTE: In the
following pre-amp descriptions, names of non- Ibanez products are used to give
you understandable and familiar tonal references and to show the kinds of amp
sounds that inspired the MIMX preamp settings. These references and com-
parisons to non-Ibanez products are entirely subjective. Ibanez does not make
any claim whatsoever that the MIMX pre-amps are exact tonal representations
of the amps they reference or are compared to. That said, we think you're going
to love what you hear with the vast selections of tones you can achieve with
your new MIMX.
60s Clean:
This preset was created to bring to mind the sound of one of the classic amps
made by Fender®, the '65 Twin Reverb®, being played through its NORMAL
Channel with the BRIGHT Switch OFF. Mentioning the clean sounds of the '60s
will bring this amp to anyone's mind. The sound design of this preamp empha-
sizes the sparkling crisp high end and solid lows reminiscent of the Classic '60s
sounds, but it still has a pleasantly unique sound all its own.
Jazz Combo:
This selection was inspired by the Roland® JC-120, famed for its ability to con-
vey the straightforward tone of the guitar itself when played through CHANNEL
1 with the BRIGHT Switch OFF and softened overall tonally. This pre-amp's
wide range and uncolored sound over a wide range from low to high is a good
match for effect processors, making this a highly versatile selection.
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70s Brit:
This is a sound we find reminiscent of the classic Marshall® "JCM800 2203"
combined with the overdrive obtained when the Ibanez® TUBESCREAMER®/
TS-9 is employed as a drive booster. From solid chording to glistening solos,
this preamp covers a wide range of creative sounds.
Brit Blues:
The history of the VOX® "AC30" parallels a broad stream of musical history in-
cluding blues, rock, and pop. Since its fame continues undiminished to this day,
and it is still loved by numerous musicians, we thought a preamp influenced by
this type of sound was simply a no-brainer. When creating the MIMX flavor we
added more gain with a distinctively crisp midrange and tightness so as to in our
mind enhance the classic tone. The nuances of your picking will be transmitted
faithfully, allowing you to play with a wide variety of tones.
US Blues:
We find this selection very reminiscent of the Fender® "Hot Rod Deville™"
played through the DRIVE channel with BRIGHT set to NORMAL, and MORE
DRIVE turned ON. The MIMX has tightened up low-end of that sound and
switched the EQ sets to shelving style. The particular attraction of this selection
is a bright sound with a distinctively hard resonance.
From a lower gain sound that emphasizes the hard tonal character to the great
sounding drive you get by maxing out the gain, this preamp delivers a broad
palette of tones.
Rock:
This selection is our take on the sound of the "Ecstasy 101B EL34 Version," a
multi-function tube amp made by the Bogner Corporation, which is famous for
its boutique amps. The settings response provides an improved dynamic range
from low gain to high gain with more EQ control level. While notable for its
edged tone, this setting will give you a wide variety from sweet and clean to hard
chording sounds, as well as sustaining overdrive sounds.
Hard Rock:
First only offered to a few as custom-made amps, Soldano's® "SL0- 100" went
on to achieve wider success and reknown. We created this selection to be sim-
ilar to the sound of the SLO-100's OVERDRIVE channel with the BRIGHT
switch at NORMAL but reduced the possibility of feedback with an overall ten-
sion and tightness. We believe the high gain sound is particularly good and is
an ideal choice for leads or heavy riffs.