Behringer X AIR XR16 Owner's Manual

X AIR User Manual

The PREAMP knob adjusts the amount of input gain prior to the band-specific 

distortion adjustment. BUZZ adjusts the low-end breakup, PUNCH adjusts 

the midrange distortion, and CRUNCH tailors the high-frequency content and 

distortion for smooth or cutting notes. The DRIVE knob simulates the amount 

of power amp distortion from a tube amp. The LOW and HIGH knobs allow 

EQ adjustment independent of distortion content, and the overall output is 

controlled by the LEVEL knob. The CABINET simulation can be bypassed if the 

guitarist is already using a real cab, which allows the effect to function like a 

boost or distortion pedal. The Dual Guitar Amp allows the left and right channels 

to be adjusted independently.

Tube Stage/Overdrive is a versatile effect capable of emulating a variety of 

modern and classic tube preamps. Available in stereo and dual-mono versions, 

use Tube Stage/Overdrive to dial in warm and fuzzy sounds from subtle to 

fully saturated.
DRIVE adjusts the amount of harmonics being driven by the effect. EVEN and ODD 

adjust the amount of even and odd harmonics. GAIN adjusts the output gain of 

the effect. LO CUT sets the input frequency below which the source signal will not 

pass through the effect. HI CUT sets the input frequency above which the input 

signal will not pass through the effect. BASS GAIN/FREQ adjust a low shelving 

filter at the output of the effect. TREBLE GAIN/FREQ adjust a high shelving filter at 

the output of the effect.

Pitch shifting is often used in two different ways. One is to set the Mix knob lower 

and only use the Cent knob to make a small off set in pitch between the wet and 

dry tones. This results in a “voice doubling” effect that thickens the overall sound 

in a more subtle way. The extreme use of the effect is to turn the Mix knob fully 

clockwise so the entire signal is effected. This way, the signal can be shifted into 

other keys up to an octave above or below the original. When used on a voice, 

this results in a “chipmunk” sound or a low Darth Vader effect.
When the SEMI and CENT knobs are set at 12:00, the pitch is not altered. 

Making adjustments by semitone will have a very pronounced effect, 

whereas changes to the CENT knob will be very minor. The DELAY knob creates 

a time difference between the wet and dry sound. The LO and HI CUT knobs 

allow the effected signal to be band-limited. The Dual Pitch effect allows 

the left and right channels to be adjusted independently, and allows GAIN 

compensation and panning of the two channels.

A Youtube playlist with over 40 tutorial videos can be found by searching 

for “X AIR How To Videos” on youtube.com. These provide a great source of 

supplementary information to this manual, and cover everything from basic setup, 

wireless connection scenarios and channel configuration to advanced FX routing 

and global settings.