Behringer Virtual Amplification V-AMP PRO User Manual

V-AMP PRO

6. EFFECTS PROCESSOR

PREAMP BYPASS: In this setting, no amp simulation is se-

lected. This makes it possible, for example, to play through an

external guitar preamp and only use the effects or the speaker

simulation on the V-AMP PRO. To activate the PREAMP BYPASS,

press TAP and TUNER.

Fender, Vox, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Gibson, Soldano, Matchless,

Dumble, Budda, Tweed, Engl, Roland and the names of musicians and

groups are registered trademarks belonging to the respective owners and are in

no way associated with BEHRINGER.

5.2 Speaker descriptions

The sound of any guitar combo depends largely on the type

and combination of speakers used. In the past 50 years there

has been widespread experimentation to find out what type of

speaker is best suited to any one specific guitar sound and in

what way the sound is modified when a certain speaker is

combined with others.

When you select an amp simulation, an appropriate

speaker simulation is activated automatically (see

tab. 4 on the enclosed sheet). Otherwise, the

authenticity of the sound could be affected by an

unsuitable cabinetespecially if you are using

headphones. Naturally, you can combine the amp

simulations with other cabinets according to taste.

The character of a loudspeaker is a combination of its power

rating, impedance, sound pressure and size, as well as the

material it is made of. 8", 10" and 12" speakers have established

themselves as the best sizes for electric guitar amplification.

The enclosed sheet shows a list of all speaker cabinets on the

V-AMP PRO (tab. 2).

6. EFFECTS PROCESSOR

A special feature of your V-AMP PRO is its built-in multi-effects

processor module offering 16 different groups of first-class

effects such as chorus, flanger, delay, auto wah as well as

various combinations of effects. The MIDI function also allows

you to use an additional wah-wah effect which can be controlled

best using a MIDI foot controller with an expression pedal, such

as our BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010. See

tab. 10.1 in this users manual for an overview of all MIDI data

transmitted and received by the V-AMP PRO.

The standard operating mode of the multi-effects

processor is stereo, so you can use stereo effects

for recording purposes via the LINE OUT or play in

stereo using a second amplifier.

The effects on the V-AMP PRO can be modified in three

parameters: by turning the EFFECTS control, by turning the

EFFECTS control and holding down the TAP button, and by

pressing the TAP button alone in time to the music. Tab. 3 on

the enclosed sheet shows the effect parameters for the

V-AMP PRO.

To match speed-based effects to the tempo of the

music, please press the TAP button twice in time

to the music.

6.1 Effect descriptions

The following section contains short descriptions of the effects

that can be produced using the multi-effects processor in your

V-AMP PRO.

Reverb and delay algorithms

REVERB: Reverb is still the most important effect for mixing or

live performance. Thats why we at BEHRINGER make a point of

giving you as many as nine different reverb programs so that

you can use the most suitable reverb program for any situation.

The reverb effect can be added separately to all the other effects

(see chapter 5.2).

ECHO: Echo is like the stereo delay effect in that it is a delayed

repetition of the input signal, apart from the fact that the high-

frequency content of the repeated signals steadily decreases.

This simulates a tape delay used in the pre-digital era, producing

a vintage sound. In addition, the reflections are routed in turns

to the left and right channels, creating a quasi-stereo effect.

DELAY: This algorithm delays the input signal, with different

tempo settings producing interesting delay effects. U2s The

Edge has impressivley demonstrated the potential of this effect.

PING PONG: A delay effect that changes position on the stereo

channels.

Modulation effects

PHASER: The principle behind the phaser is that a second,

phase-shifted signal is added to the audio signal. This makes the

sound richer and, above all, livelier. This effect is popular among

guitarists and keyboard players alike, but was also used

extensively in the 70s with other instruments, such as electric

pianos. Depending on how you set it, the V-AMP PRO phaser

can be used to produce slightly modulating or strongly alienating

effects.

FLANGER: This effect is self-explanatory. Originally, the flanger

effect was produced by running two synchronized tape

recorders at the same time. The same signals (e.g. a guitar solo)

were recorded on both machines. Putting a finger on the left reel

of one of the machines caused it and the speed of the playback

to slow. The resulting delay produced phase shifts of the signals.

CHORUS: This effect adds a slightly modulated off-key element

to the original signal, thus creating a pleasant floating effect

through variations in pitch.

Combinations of effect algorithms

(multi-effects programs)

PHASER & DELAY: Phaser and delay combined.
FLANGER & DELAY: Here the input signal is delayed and

processed with a pronounced wave-like effect. It is particularly

effective for highlighting single notes, but can also be used to

make solos more interesting.

CHORUS & DELAY: This algorithm combines signal delay with

the popular chorus effect.

CHORUS & COMP: Incredible sustain effects can be produced

with the compressor. This is especially useful for sustaining

individual guitar notes. Combined with chorus, it can make the

audio signal extremely dense.

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