Ibanez mimx150h User Guide
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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 dis-
tinctive 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," "Reso-
nance" or "Deep" Controls are engaged (or not) allowing each model to
obtain startlingly detailed snapshots of classic tones. These are not ex-
act replications by any means but more a "flavor" if you will. Finally a
tight, heavy, and smooth Ibanez original sound is provided as Selection
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 comparisons to non-Ibanez prod-
ucts 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.
Of the numerous guitar amps that exist, Ibanez has focused on the dis-
tinctive 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," "Reso-
nance" or "Deep" Controls are engaged (or not) allowing each model to
obtain startlingly detailed snapshots of classic tones. These are not ex-
act replications by any means but more a "flavor" if you will. Finally a
tight, heavy, and smooth Ibanez original sound is provided as Selection
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 comparisons to non-Ibanez prod-
ucts 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 de-
sign of this preamp emphasizes 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.
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 de-
sign of this preamp emphasizes 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 convey 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.
This selection was inspired by the Roland® JC-120, famed for its ability
to convey 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.
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.
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 including blues, rock, and pop. Since its fame continues undimin-
ished 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.
The history of the VOX® "AC30" parallels a broad stream of musical
history including blues, rock, and pop. Since its fame continues undimin-
ished 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 attrac-
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 attrac-