Duoverb Pilot`s Handbook Rev A – Electrophonic Limited
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1. MONO LEFT RIGHT MONO Ox esa E lt AN PER SIDE STEREO 16 Q PER 2 MONO LEFT ONLY 8 MONO LEFT ONLY Mono O 4 N PER SIDE STEREO 16 Q PER SIDE STEREO 2 N MONO LEFT ONLY LEFT ONLY Working It Connecting External Speakers Hooking up your HD in side by side stereo with two 2 25 f you are using an open SPEAKER 2 WIRING s IMPEDANCE MODELING back cabinet such as Duoverb Extension E 2 Cabinet select 2 Se 4 OHMS 8 OHMS OFF OPEN CLOSED 2 CABINET MODELING RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT C Oy lt WY WY 27 WY STEREO 8 Q 4 Q STEREO 8 N 4N USE BOTH JACKS THIS JACK ONLY USE BOTH JACKS THIS JACK ONLY 80 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 160 WATTS TOTAL MONO 80 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 160 WATTS TOTAL MONO Hooking up your HD in stacked stereo with two 2 125 If you are using an open G outs 2y ni gt back cabinet such as the Duoverb Extension Ch n 1 SE UNG 4 STEREO 8 Q 4 Q USE BOTH JACKS THIS JACK ONLY 80 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 160 WATTS TOTAL MONO P STEREO 8 N 4 Q USE BOTH JACKS THIS JACK ONLY 80 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 12. didn t have a master volume and you had to really crank it up to get the great tone it delivers at high volume With Duoverb you can get that kind of tone at a bedroom or studio level or through your headphones even by cranking up the Drive knob Give your best R amp B licks a try with Drive set to about 4 or 5 The Cabinet Model is based on the Bassman loaded with four 10 inch Jensen speakers All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Blackface based on 1964 Fender Deluxe Reverb Blackface based a 1964 Fender Deluxe Reverb The Holy Grail for many blues country and roots players has been a blackface Fender Deluxe Reverb The particular amp we studied for modeling was built in 1964 and is truly one of the finest examples of what a Deluxe Reverb can be Most players love a Deluxe when it s turned up to about 7 for a nice gritty sound that cleans up when you back off your guitar s volume knob just a little Notice how the tone control response changes as this Amp Model s Drive is changed clean settings are crisp and present while more driven settings will mellow the high end This is typical of what you get from a Deluxe and is nice
3. possible Working It Connecting External Speakers Connecting External Speakers The following pages illustrate how to connect your Duoverb to Line 6 speaker cabinets If you are using any other cabinets be sure to check your speaker cabinets impedance and choose the matching setting on your Duoverb s rear panel impedance switch In correct settings will give you less volume than you d expect or cause Duoverb to shutdown its power amps after a while to protect them from overheating f you are uncertain about the settings to use with your setup please consult an expert 2 9 Hooking your Combo stereo to a single Duoverb 2 12 Cabinet OUTS CLASS 2 2 mw 6 mm mex J CLOSED RIGHT RIGHT Er MONO LET Connect the speakers from your combo to the right outputs RIGHT LEFT A ACE Qo Ou STEREO 8 N MONO 4 Q USE BOTH JACKS THIS JACK ONLY 80 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 160 WATTS TOTAL MONO Hooking up your HD in stereo to a single closed back 2x12 cabinet If you are using an open G outs CLASS 2 WIRING CABINET back cabinet such as the TI Duoverb Extension C Cabinet select OPEN cas 80HMS OFF OPEN CLOSED CABINET MODELING um STEREO 8 N MONO 4 Q USE BOTH JACKS THIS JACK ONLY WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 160 WATTS TOTAL MONO Working It Connecting External Speakers Hooking up your HD in mono wit
4. this Amp Model will snarl with the best of them The original amp had only a single tone control essentially a Treble roll off We set up Duoverb s Treble knob to give you this roll off when using this Amp Model Which left us with the Bass and Mid knobs just sitting there So we set up the Bass and Mid as post Amp Model controls which essentially lets you EQ up your tone as you would do on a mixing console after recording your amp For a classic Tweed sound try the Treble knob somewhere above halfway set the Bass and Mid knobs at halfway to put them in neutral and turn the Presence to 0 for no extra Presence The Cabinet Model is based on the Tweed Deluxe with its single 12 inch Jensen All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Blackface 212 based on 1965 Fender Twin Reverb Blackface 212 based 1965 Fender Twin Reverb 3 12 The classic blackface Fender Twin in this case a 1965 Twin was a real workhorse Everybody used it from jazz and country players to serious rockers I myself remember seeing Johnny Winter at a concert where both he and Rick Derringer am dating myself or what were using six Twins stacked in a pyramid E
5. I and II lights will now both be lit If both amps are on and you would like to go back to a single amp press the footswitch for the amp you d like to keep on For example while both amps are on step on the I switch and now only Amp 1 will be on Working It Manual Mode What You See Is What You Get Manual Mode What You See Is What You Get When none of the A B C D Buttons are lit Duoverb is operating in Manual Mode meaning that all of the controls are active and the sound of the amp is determined by 2 5 the current knob settings Just like pretty much any other amplifier right If you are not in Manual Mode and would like to be simply give the lit A B C or D Button a quick press Using The Channel Memories Duoverb can store and recall your favorite settings using the A B C D Buttons Save Any time you ve dialed up a sound that you d like to save for later recall all you have to do is hold down button A B C or D for 3 seconds At the end of that 3 seconds the button you held will flash to let you know that you ve successfully stored your present setting of all the controls to that button Now you can carry on tweaking away to make other sounds and when you re ready to go back to that perfect one you just saved just tap the button again Recall When you tap one of the A B C D Buttons to light it up Duoverb recalls the settings that were stored in that button s Channel memory This will affect basical
6. product names trademarks and artists names the property of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 Product names images and artists names are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6 s sound model development for this product The use of these products trademarks images and artists names does not imply any cooperation or endorsement Welcome to Duoverb KZ Working It Quick Start Guide uu u u endo eo aaa Front Panel na n iet Amp amp 2 Foot Switch Manual Mode What You See Is What You Get Using The Channel Memories netten Rear Panel Feature Saisin emitte renati qasaqa das s Using Your Direct XLR Outputs Connecting External Speakers aiiin e Doe Hooking up your Combo in stereo to a single Duoverb 2 12 2 9 ooking up your HD in stereo to a closed back 2 12 2 9 ooking up your HD in mono to a single Duoverb 4x12 2 10 Hooking up your HD in stereo to a single Duoverb 4X12 2 10 ooking up your HD in side by side stereo with two 4 125 2 Hooking up your HD in stacked stereo with two 4X1 5 sss 2 ooking up your HD in side by side stereo with two 2 125 2 12 Hooking up your HD in st
7. to light up the input meters for 4 dBu pro recording For live sound systems as well as many recording setups designed to work with lower levels this can sometimes be overkill The Level Trim knob on Duoverb s rear panel lets you roll back the direct out level and keep your sound guy or lower level recording system happy If you re setting the levels yourself and want to make sure you don t overdo it you can follow these basic steps First plug the hottest output level guitar you plan to use into Duoverb switch to your hottest pickup setting and crank the guitar s output volume or put it as high as you ever set it If you plan to change sounds on your Duoverb during the gig start by selecting the Duoverb settings that seems to have the loudest output level You can set your Master knob on Duoverb low as you do all this so you don t blow yourself out it won t affect the direct output level Now with this guitar and Duoverb setup play hard so you re sending maximum volume out those direct outputs and have someone adjust Duoverb s rear panel Level Trim knob until a good healthy level is being received by the equipment you re sending sound to The level shouldn t be so hot that it s causing input distortion on that receiving equipment If the receiving equipment has an input level adjustment you ll probably get your best signal to noise ratio by setting it as low as possible while setting Duoverb s Level Trim as high as
8. uniquely individual as a treasured friend And we ve included photos here of the actual amps that we selected studied and measured so that you ll know exactly which amp we re talking about So let s meet the Amp and Cab Models that live inside your Duoverb and the original equipment that helped to make them possible We ll start with the Explorer on the upper Amp Model knob go completely around the knob to the Solo 100 then start with the Zen Master on the lower knob and work our way around again to Rectified The Amps amp Cabs Explorer based on 1960 Gibson Explorer Explorer based on 1960 Gibson Explorer This Amp Model is based 1960 Gibson Model 18 Explorer little brother to the Gibson Les Paul GA40T The particular amp we modeled originally belonged to the father of one of the high school buddies of Line 6 s Artist Relations guru Tim Godwin It was sitting in a crawlspace for years until Tim happened to ask his friend if he still had the amp and whether he was interested in selling it When Tim finally got his hands on it the amp still had the original Gibson branded tubes in it Some time passed and Tim brought his little treasure into the office one day Once a few of us played through it we cried out as one voice We ve got to model this one Working from codes found on the pots and speaker we were able to date this amp s build to the week of May 21 1960 14 wa
9. 127 FBV Delay 28 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 Reverb 36 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On 64 0 127 Momentary 127 Reverb Models 0 Deluxe Spring Twin Spring 2 King Spring 3 Small Room 4 Tiled Room 5 Bright Room 1 6 Dark Hall 1 7 Medium Hall 8 Really Large Hall 9 Rich Chamber 10 Rich Chamber 2 Cavernous Chamber 12 Slap Plate 13 Plate 14 Large Plate A LR Il Models O A 1 R II Off Shure SM 570n axis 2 Shure SM 57off axis 3ZMD 421 on axis 4 MD4210 off axis 5 U 67 on axis 67 U 67 off axis n addition to transmitting when a switch is stepped on the state is stored with a Channel Memory and transmitted when the Channel loads Appendices Customer Service Customer Service Before contacting the Line 6 Customer Service team please take the time to look through this publication to see if it can answer your questions Additional helpful information is on the Support page of the Line 6 web site www line6 com including the searchable FAQTRAQ system which is often the fastest and easiest way to go answers Need to talk to an actual human on the Line 6 Customer Service team by phone Have your serial number handy and take some notes for yourself before you call so you remember everything you want to ask about In the USA or Canada you can contact Line 6 at 818 575 3600 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday Pacific Time Outside the USA and Canada
10. 60 WATTS TOTAL MONO The Amps amp Cabs MeetThe Family THE AMPS amp CABS Duoverb s heart is its collection of Amp and Cab Models resulting from Line 655 meticulous study of a dream collection of vintage and modern amplifiers and cabinets Each position of Duoverb s Amp Model knobs calls up a particular Amp Cab combination powered by the same coveted models as the Line 6 Vetta series amps Meet The Family Once we ve set our sights on creating a software emulation of a particular kind of amp or cabinet here at Line 6 the first step is to get our hands on the very best example that we can find to study We will and have scoured the globe in search of just the right specimen that one very particular unit that has the magic After all amps from 57 62 65 67 75 and 2002 may all bear the same model name yet have totally different circuit designs sound and response and quite often a different look as well Even two amps with the same circuit design from the same era can sound radically different just on the basis of variance in component tolerances as well as how the wiring harness was dressed and maybe even what the amp assembler had for lunch that day Plus there s the fact that every amp has its own special way of settling in over the years and just like people some of them only get better with age Each of the distinguished amps and cabs that we select for modeling thus has a character and specialness as
11. Engage Y Y 0 63 Off 64 127 On Amp Model Select 0 7 N 12 0 15 Knob selects 0 7 Range 0 15 See list below Amp Drive Y Y 13 0 127 Amp Bass Y Y 14 0 127 Amp Mid Y 15 0 127 Amp Treble N N l6 0 127 Amp Presence Y Y 21 0 127 5 2 Amp Chan Volume Y Y 17 0 127 Amp Split Pan 4 Y 10 0 127 Continuous i e 0 left 64 center 27 right Amp 1 Reverb Send 18 0 127 Amp Cabinet Model 7 0 16 Amp l Knob selects 1 8 Range 0 15 See list below Amp 2 Engage Y 4 112 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Amp 2 Model Select 8 15 J 9 0 15 Knob selects 8 15 Range 0 15 See list below Amp 2 Drive Y 92 0 127 Amp 2 Bass 93 0 127 Amp 2 Mid Y 94 0 127 Amp 2 Treble Y 95 0 127 Amp 2 Presence V Y 102 0 127 Amp 2 Chan Volume 103 0 127 Amp 2 Split Pan Y Y 8 0 127 Same as Amp Split Pan Amp 2 Reverb Send 106 0 127 Amp 2 Cabinet Model 104 0 16 Amp 2 Knob selects 9 16 Range 0 15 See list below Amp Models 0 Explorer Tweed 410 2 Blackface 3 Line 6 Clean 4 Class A 30 5 Plexi Lead 6 Brit 800 7 Solo100 8 Zen Master 9 Small Tweed 10 Blackface 212 1 1 Modern Class A 12 Class A 15 13 Plexi 45 14 Hiway 100 15 Rectified Cab Models 0 Bypass X10 Gibson 2 4X10 Bassman 3 1X12 Deluxe 4 2X12 Line 6 5 2X12 Vox AC30 6 4X12 Marshall Greenback 25 7 4X12 Marshall V30 8 4X12 Soldano 9 2X12 Budda 10 1X12 T
12. In keeping with our make it sound a whole lot like the original concept diming all your knobs with Duoverb s Plexi Lead gets you pretty darned near the same thing The Cabinet Model is based on perfectly seasoned 68 Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet with its Celestion Greenback 25 s All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Brit 800 based on 1987 Marshall JCM 800 Brit 800 based on 1987 Marshall JCM 800 Turn to this Amp Model to conjure up tones of the coveted JCM 800 one of Marshall s most universally acclaimed modern amps This updated version of the Plexi continued Marshall s heritage with added gain and edge for a new generation of rock guitarists One of the biggest differences here is that the tone controls are located after the preamp tubes giving them more tone sculpting effect at high gain settings Some versions of the JCM 800 by the way get their distortion by clipping a diode The amp we modeled uses a tube for distortion The JCM 800 is of course the metal sound Marshall made famous And although not many people play Marshalls clean it is a great tone so you should also be sure to check out this model with a low Drive settin
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15. ach We were in the second balcony and it was REALLY loud even all the way back there The Twin has a lot of tonal flexibility and is at home in a great many different situations It never gets extremely overdriven and dirty mostly just louder a lot louder With Duoverb s killer spring reverb model this is a great choice for the classic surf sound Goose the reverb crank up the volume and get ready to party with Annette Funicello and the rest of the gang The Cabinet Model is based on the Twin with its 12 inch Jensen speakers All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Modern Class A based on a Matchless DC 30 Modern Class based on a Matchless DC 30 3 13 This model is based on a Matchless DC 30 The DC 30 was the amp that really put Matchless on the map Mark Sampson the amp s designer who was kind enough to tell us the story behind this great amp s design personally set out to create a road worthy Class A amp that had the versatility to cover a wide range of tones Built like a tank and weighing nearly as much the DC 30 paid tribute to early Vox amps so if you like a Vox AC 30 or Duoverb s Class A 30 model based on one you ll al
16. acked stereo with two 4x12s sss 2 12 The Amps General Notes About the Models ausa emittere cts 3e Va incide M NR RIT 3 2 Using Your Feet FBY Class SS 4 1 Connecting an EB V u a enero ttt tpe Pd 4e So What Do All These Buttons and Pedals ana 452 Saving and Naming with an FBV II eren 4 4 Appendices cc ioris oem MIDI Program Change Values MIDI Continuous Control Messaging 532 5 Customer Seri esnias 5 Welcome to Duoverb Resister WELCOME TO DUOVERB 1 1 Register Thanks for buying a Duoverb Please send in that included registration card or click on over to www line6 com to get registered We ll wait right here Connect at www line6 com Join the thriving community at www line6 com The discussion boards are humming with Line 6ers sharing insights to get the most from their gear and the great adventure of making music Learn what s new from the artists that rely on Line 6 be the first to hear about new products and tap into Customer Support Line 6 and Duoverb You probably know Line 6 as a technological innovator in the guitar world first to put digital software modeling technology to work in guitar combo amps pioneering direct recording technology in POD and other products and capturing the soul of classic pedals in modern stomp boxes We make gear that s packed with features and hi tech breakthroughs and br
17. amp with grease pencil to note your favorite settings Each memory is pre set with delicious tone when Duoverb leaves the factory press a button to hear the saved setting As you do notice that Duoverb s lights indicate which Amp Models are used in the channel memory which amps are on etc To get back to the manual mode just press the lit button again to turn it off Plus d q q 7 gs 10 10 10 PRESENCE VOLUME REVERB SPLIT Working It Front Panel Features As you come across your own favorite settings that you d like to keep you can save them to the A B C and D buttons to replace the factory presets Just hold down any of A B C or D buttons for about 3 seconds until all of them flash and presto Duoverb has now memorized your custom tone for easy recall See Using The Channel Memories on page 2 5 for more detail The Line 6 FBV class foot controllers let you select these channel memories with your feet and expand the total number of memories available to a total of 36 Chapter 4 has got the details Amp Volume Use these knobs to balance levels between Amp 1 and Amp 2 Reverb You get to decide how much of Duoverb s luxurious model of spring reverb each amp gets Use just a little to subtly add ambience or crank up for vintage spring reverb style sproi oi oi oing Blend Split Switch Flick the switch up to have Amp 1 amp 2 blended so both amps fee
18. an FBV Your FBV comes with an included 45 cable Connect this cable between the rear panel of the Duoverb and the rear panel of the FBV The cable supplies power as well as communication so there s no separate power supply required for the pedal If you ever need a replacement cable look for a Category 5 10 Base T or RJ 45 cable with male connectors on both ends Category 5 refers to a 1 to 5 grading system for cable quality with 5 being the highest quality Get the good one 10 Base T is a kind of computer network that uses these same cables RJ 45 is what you call the connectors on the ends of the cable If you re unsure if you ve got the right thing note that RJ 45 connectors basically look like a wide version of standard US telephone line connectors with eight contacts instead of four Using Your Feet So What Do All These Buttons and Pedals Do So What Do All These Buttons and Pedals Do CHANNEL A CHANNEL B CHANNEL C CHANNEL D TAP G o o o O O e f 6 6 KC D o o 5 o O0 6 6 6 6 6 BANK DOWN BANK UP CHANNEL A CHANNEL CHANNEL C CHANNEL D 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 I Bank Up Bank Down Use these two switches to choose any of the 9 Banks of Duoverb Channel Memorie
19. d both speakers or flick it down to have the amps split so Amp 1 comes from the left speaker only and amp 2 from the right only Note Duoverb will remember the SPLIT BLEND combinations for both single amp configurations and dual amp configurations when you save a channel This control is here because we ve found that running two amps in SPLIT mode can sound huge When running a single amp you ll probably want BLEND mode so sound is coming through both speakers Master Sets the overall volume of your Duoverb Spin this to set your basic loudness then use the amp Volume knobs to balance the levels between Amp 1 and Amp 2 as well as the relative volume of the sounds you store with the A B C D buttons Power Switch Flip the big metal switch to apply power to the dilithium crystal mounted on the front panel above it 2 3 Working It Amp amp Amp Foot Switch Amp amp Amp II Foot Switch 2 4 ms The included Amp I foot switch connects to Duoverb s rear panel letting you control which amp s are on with your feet The lights on the pedal show which amp s are currently on It all works like this 2 To turn on Amp 1 step on switch I and its light will come on To select Amp 2 step on switch II and its light will come on To turn on both amps just step on the switch for the amp that s already on For example if Amp 1 is on and you want to get both amps on step on switch I again The
20. duoVerb Pilot s Handbook An in depth exploration of the revolutionary technologies and tonal pleasures of the Duoverb Electrophonic Limited Edition Also available at www line6 com Revision A The serial number can be found on the back panel of your Duoverb It s the number that begins with 21 Please note it here for future reference SERIAL NO WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock electric shock do not expose this appliance to do not remove screws No user serviceable parts inside Refer rain or moisture servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The lightning symbol within a triangle means The exclamation point within a electrical caution It indicates the presence triangle means caution Please of information about operating voltage and read the information next to all potential risks of electrical shock caution signs YOU SHOULD READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE Before using your Duoverb carefully read the applicable items of the
21. ed the Bass and Treble controls around unlike the design of the Top Boost electronics which has the bass and treble turned all the way down when the knob was all the way up Go figure The Cabinet Model is based on the Vox and its two 12 inch Celestion Bulldogs All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Plexi Lead based on 1968 Marshall Super Lead Plexi Lead based 1968 Marshall Super Lead We literally scoured the world for this particular amp finally finding a great example of a Super Lead languishing we like to think fate preserved it for us in Holland One of the fun things you can do with a Plexi is take a short guitar cable and jumper channel I and channel II as they re frequently numbered together for a little extra saturation Some guys loved this sound so much that they pulled the chassis and permanently wired a jumper into the amp We modeled the Super Lead this way Hendrix used a Super Lead with the lay down transformer unique to the 68 models and Van Halen s first two records also owed their brown sound to a 68 Plexi To get a nice crunch sound out of a Plexi you crank all the volume and tone controls to 10
22. f both worlds The Cabinet Model is a custom Line 6 2x12 creation All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs class A 30 based 1967 Vox AC 30 Top Boost Class A 30 based on 1967 Vox AC 30 Top Boost Music was changing in the early 605 and guitarists were asking for more brilliance amp twang So the Jennings Company makers of Vox amps decided to add Treble and Bass controls and an extra 12AX7 gain stage incidentally in addition to the Treble Cut knob it already had which in actuality was a sliding bandpass filter this additional circuit became known as Top Boost The AC 30 with Top Boost was the amp made famous by many British invasion bands Much of the unique character of the Vox sound can be attributed to the Class A circuitry Class A amps overdrive in a very different way than Class AB Brian May of Queen Mike Campbell of Tom Petty s Heartbreakers and The Edge of U2 have all used classic AC 30s to make their music Although often played fairly clean a cranked AC 30 has a great saturated lead tone a la Brian May on early Queen albums On this Amp Model Duoverb s Mid control acts like the original Cut knob on the AC 30 We also turn
23. for when he left the Sound City division of Dallas Arbiter in 1966 to form HyLight Electronics Though his first designs were more reminiscent of the Vox and Selmer amps of the day it wasn t long before Reeves had started producing the amps that 60s Brit Rock fans have become familiar with Renowned for their tank like construction due in part to Reeves hiring of mil spec wiring specialist Harry Joyce it was small wonder this amp was the choice of Pete Townshend for so many years In fact many of the then current crop of British rockers like Pink Floyd The Moody Blues Manfred Mann and Jethro Tull were also Hiwatt endorsees Crank this one up and you can see for miles The Cabinet Model is based on a Hiwatt 4x12 loaded with 12 inch Fanes All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Rectified based on a 2001 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Rectified based on a 2001 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier 3 17 This Amp Model is based on a 2001 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head The Dual Rectifier was part of Boogie s more modern high gain approach In contrast to the earlier Boogies the Dual Rectifier s tone controls have more influence at high gai
24. g Of course you can always pump up the drive and rage The Cabinet Model is based on a Marshall 4x12 loaded with Celestion Vintage 30 s All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Solo 100 based on a Soldano SLO 100 Solo 100 based on a Soldano SLO 100 This model is based on a Soldano SLO 100 head Mike Soldano first came to fame as the guy who could do all the really cool mods to your Marshall It wasn t long before he started building his own hot rod amps sporting chromed transformers and chassis no less Mike s amps are also famous for their bullet proof construction and military spec wiring and components While primarily known for its high gain personality the SLO 100 has a great clean tone as well Eric Clapton put Soldano on the map when he played Saturday Night Live with his Soldano SLO 100 The Cabinet model is based on a Soldano 4x12 loaded with Celestion Vintage 30 s All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied duri
25. h a single 4x12 E SPEAKER OUTS CLASS 2 21 Yo s cH 2 10 RIGHT RIGHT 160 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 320 MAX WATTS TOTAL MONO LEFT RIGHT MONO 4 n PER SIDE STEREO 16 PER SIDE STEREO 2 MONO LEFT ONLY 8 N MONO LEFT ONLY lt Z Hooking up your HD in stereo with a single 4x12 outs Yo A a os mm d orm ae MONO 160 WATTS PERSPEAKER 320 MAX TOTAL MONO LEFT RIGHT ESI WY ce 4 n PER SIDE STEREO 16 n PER bapa STEREO 2 N MONO LEFT ONLY 8 N MONO LEFT ONLY Working It Connecting External Speakers Hooking up your HD in side by side stereo with two 4 125 ons K CLASS 2 21 EM OUTPUT CABINET pr MODELING O07 iC 4 owns 8 olus OFF OPEN CLOSED RIGHT 2 160 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 320 MAX WATTS TOTAL MONO 160 WATTS MAX PER SPEAKER 320 MAX WATTS TOTAL MONO LEFT LEFT RIGHT MONO RIGHT MONO NS NS N 4n PER SDE STEREO 16 Q PER SIDE STEREO 4Q PER SIDE STEREO 16 Q PER SIDE STEREO 2 Q MONO LEFT ONLY 8 N MONO LEFT ONLY 2 LEFT ONLY 8 N MONO LEFT ONLY Hooking up your HD in stacked stereo with two 4 125 s MERE OUTS CLASS 2 m ccm CABINE IMPEDANCE 0000 amp OHMS OFF OPEN CLOSED RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT 160 4 PER SPEAKER 320 MAX
26. ing new value and capabilities to guitarists With Duoverb we ve taken the benefits of all that innovation and focused it down to the bare essentials in what we like to think of as the ideal fusion of technology and tradition 60 years of amp greatness waiting for you in one box Avoiding elaborate features and complication Duoverb s got the look and feel of classic tube amps and plenty of volume punch like driving a classic sports car with the top down It oozes pure guitar tone from syrupy tweed rhythm to down right massive crunch inherited from classic vintage amps and hand crafted boutiques Easing in alongside all that heritage is an innovative Two Amps at Once capability to mix and match those legendary amp sounds in a truly decadent array of new tone combinations Toss in Line 6 s signature II direct outs and you know that this inspiring tone will always be delivered to its destination without compromise or complication So you re always assured of tone volume simplicity and style Flip the page you lucky devil And let s take this baby for a spin Working It Quick Start Guide WORKING IT 2 1 In arush Well then just read this page and come back to the rest later Quick Start Guide SPEAKERS POWER If you ve got a Duoverb HD hook up your speakers details are on Connecting External Speakers on page 2 9 Connect the power cord from Duoverb s rear panel to your power outlet But don t turn the power on ye
27. loops when you get grounding hum from connections to the other equipment Please Note there can be an audible pop on the outputs when powering Duoverb on or off We recommend that you either disconnect the direct outputs or power down whatever the direct outs are connected to before powering your Duoverb on or off Speaker Outs Hook up additional speaker cabinets here see Connecting External Speakers on page 299 Output Impedance It is important to set Duoverb s output impedance to properly match the speakers that you are connecting When using a combo to run its internal speakers in stereo set this switch to the 8 ohms position See Connecting External Speakers on page 2 9 for details on other setups including the HD Cabinet Modeling This switch is used to activate Duoverb s Cabinet Modeling Technology see Chapter 3 and properly match it to the type of physical speaker cabinet s you are using The standard setting for the Duoverb combo with its internal speakers or the Duoverb 2x12 open back extension cabinet is OPEN If you re running a 4x12 or other closed back cabinet use CLOSED I II Switch Plug your included Amp I II Switch pedal here See Amp amp Amp II Foot Switch on page 2 4 for details on pedal operation CAUTION Power Connector Little bitty electrons flow in here to make things work Connect the supplied power cable to the source of electrons your wall outlet then flick the power s
28. ly captured here The Deluxe itself has only Bass and Treble controls The Mid knob of Duoverb s Blackface model lets you add some post Amp Model midrange contouring when you want to expand on the Deluxe Reverb s capabilities for a little more flexibility And Presence adds well Presence Set the Mid knob to its 12 o clock position and the Presence knob to 0 for the classic Deluxe sound Tweaked up right this tone will cut through and sing The Cabinet Model is based on the Deluxe which is loaded with one 12 inch Jensen All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Line 6 Clean Line 6 Clean Now that amp sure looks familiar In fact this model is unique sound that you ll only find in Duoverb and Line 6 s other amp modeling equipment To create this Amp Model we essentially grafted the preamp and tone stack of Roland s popular 120 Jazz Chorus solid state combo onto the poweramp and transformer of a classic Marshall JTM 45 tube head The model that resulted brings you the crisp and clear front end typical of solid state amp plus a rich satisfying tube amp style bite as you turn it up Welcome to the best o
29. ly everything except the Master volume including choice of Amp Models the on off state of Amp I and Amp 2 the Drive Bass Mid Treble Presence Volume settings for both amps and the Blend Split option The various front panel lights will show the recalled settings but the knobs will not Turning any knob or operating any switch will override the recalled setting for that control only To override all the recalled settings and get the sound determined by the current setting of all the knobs press the lit A B C D Button You re now back in What You See Is What You Get Manual Mode See Chapter 4 for details on how to store and recall a total of 36 Duoverb Channel Memories using your feet To reset all the Channel Memories including all 36 available from an FBV to their factory state hold the A and D Buttons while powering up Duoverb Working It Rear Panel Features 2 6 Rear Panel Features 12 connect FBV Class Foot Controller here esa ible with Floor Board FB4 ws 1 1 RETURN PHONES MIDIIN MIDI OUT LEFT RIGHT LEFT MONO RIGHT BET GROUI Am Oy 4 D 6 MODELING SERIAL NUMBER IGHT IE swr Ri RIGHT ER MONO LET Phones Keep it quiet around the house by connecting headphones to the Phones jack Just remember to unplug your headphones when you want to rock the house again plugging in headphones disables your speaker outputs The Mas
30. n settings so you can scoop the mids and increase the bottom end This is a great model to try if you re looking for the aggressively high gain sound of much of today s modern rock The Cabinet Model is based on a Mesa Boogie 4x12 loaded with 12 inch Custom Design Speakers All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development Using Your Feet FBV Class Foot Controllers USING YOUR FEET FBV Class Foot Controllers If you find that your Amp I II switcher pedal is just not enough have no fear the FBV is here Using an FBV series foot controller gives you Wah and Volume pedal control plus the ability to name store and recall 36 Duoverb Channel Memories The FBV series of foot controllers includes the original FBV with its extensive effects controls for the Line 6 Vetta amps and the more compact FBV Shortboard which includes all the controls needed for the Duoverb The Shortboard comes with a sticker that relabels some of the controls that are used for non Duoverb functions on other Line 6 products We ll assume you ve got that in place as we describe the Shortboard s functions here Note that the Line 6 Floor Board and FB4 foot controllers will not work with Duoverb Connecting
31. ng Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Zen Master based on a 2001 Budda Twinmaster Zen Master based a 2001 Budda Twinmaster 3 10 This model is based on a Budda Twinmaster 2x12 combo The Budda has a great warm Class A B sound The Budda philosophy is all about power tube distortion Simplicity is the key With relatively low front end gain highly interactive tone controls and tube rectifier sag it s great at getting a classic cranked sound for small gigs and recording it s all of 18 watts Since the original Twinmaster has no mid control we ve added a little bonus to our model in the form of some post Amp Model mid contouring available via Duoverb s Mid control Set this control to 12 o clock to get groovy with the unadorned Budda style vibe The Presence knob is also extra set it to 0 for no added Presence The Cabinet Model is based on the Twinmaster and its two 12 inch Mojotones All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Small Tweed based on 1953 Fender Tweed Deluxe Small Tweed based on a 1953 Fender Tweed Deluxe 3 11 Modeled after a 1953 wide panel Fender Tweed Deluxe
32. ning the pedal on off Favorite Channel FBV only Recalls a channel of your choice no matter what bank you are currently using To make a channel your favorite select that channel then press and hold the favorite switch until the display shows saviNG thact s it Note Any switches not being used by your Duoverb do send MIDI messages and can be used to control other devices See the MIDI Appendix for details Flip the page for details on saving and naming your Duoverb sounds with your FBV Using Your Feet Saving and Naming with an FBV Saving and Naming with an FBV To prepare for saving it s a good idea to browse through the various factory stored preset sounds to decide which you can do without Make a note of their Bank number and Channel letter so you can save your own sounds there instead 2 Save Step on the FX LOOP switch until NAME EDIT is displayed FBV SHORTBOARD users Name The Shortboard s Amp I and Amp 2 switches labeled Cursor in small text select one of the characters of the channel name so you can edit it The DELAY and REVERB switches labeled Character in small text choose from the available letters numbers and symbols Once you ve got a name you re happy with jump ahead to step 3 FBV Users Name The REVERB and TREMOLO switches select which character of the channel name you would like to edit The MODULATION and DELAY switches choose from the available letters numbers and symbol
33. nual mode if none of the A B C D buttons are lit As on a car radio hold any of the buttons for 3 seconds to save your current settings to that memory for later recall Working It Front Panel Features Front Panel Features AMP MODEL LINE 6 CLEAN BASS MID TREBLE 10 SOLO 100 INPUT MODERN CLASS A A g RECTIFIED I Guitar Input Plug your guitar in here 2 Amp Models When you spin one of these knobs it s like swapping the electronic circuitry running inside the Duoverb to make your amp sound see Chapter 3 for descriptions of the Amp Models The knob on top selects AMP 1 and the one on bottom selects AMP 2 3 Amp 1 2 Switch Selects Amp 1 Amp 2 or both If only one amp light is lit push the toggle switch in that direction to run both amps at once Push the toggle switch towards the unlit amp light if you only want to run the other amp 4 Drive Turn these knobs to set how hard you re driving the chosen amp model Similar to the input volume control on a non master volume amp the higher the setting the more dirt 5 Tone Controls Bass Mid Treble and Presence These controls are made to behave like the controls of the amps that were modeled for Duoverb Twist em about until things sound just the way you like See Chapter 3 for details 6 Channel Select Buttons A B C D Duoverb uses these buttons to remember your favorite settings no more need to mark up the front of your
34. please contact your distributor directly to arrange service The list of Line 6 distributors is available on the Internet at www line6 com To obtain factory service If a member of the Line 6 Customer Service Team determines that your Duoverb needs to be sent to Line 6 for service you will be given a return authorization RA number Products returned without an RA number will be returned to you at your sole expense Pack the product in its original shipping carton and attach a description of the problem along with your name and a phone number where Line 6 can contact you if necessary Ship the product insured and freight prepaid to Line 6 Customer Service 6033 De Soto Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367 LINE 6 LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Sending in your registration card allows us to register key information so that we may handle problems faster and inform you of advance information upgrades and other news Thanks in advance for filling out your registration card and sending it to us And good luck in your music Line 6 Inc warrants this product when purchased at an Authorized Line 6 Dealer in the United States of America or Canada to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase only upon completion and return of the Line 6 Warranty Registration form within 30 days from date of purchase Please contact your distributor for information on warranty and service outside the USA and Canad
35. re studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Plexi 45 based 1965 Marshall JTM 45 Plexi 45 based on 1965 Marshall JTM 45 When the royal agents that we had dispatched to the UK found this particular amp we instantly fell in love The amp even has the original KT 66 tubes in it still in great shape It s one of the finest examples of a JTM 45 we ve ever heard and it s a constant battle at Line 6 to see who gets to take it home for the weekend Those interested in the genealogy of tone will be interested to note that the JTM 45 marked the beginning of Marshall s transition from a mellower Fender like tone to the distinctive bright crunchy sound of the later Marshalls The Cabinet Model is based on 67 Marshall 4x12 loaded with 12 inch Celestion Greenback 20 s All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Hiway 100 based on a Hiwatt 1973 Custom 100 Hiway 100 based on a Hiwatt 1973 Custom 100 3 16 Based on a Hiwatt DR 103 this model gives a great punchy sound that will cut through almost anything and retains great definition even when cranked That s exactly what designer Dave Reeves was looking
36. s Once you ve got a name you re happy with Pick a Bank Bank Up and Bank Down switches pick a Bank you d like to save to Complete the Save Press the A B C or D switch to store to that Channel Memory in the chosen Bank The display will show SAVING Congratulations you re all done Appendices MIDI Capabilities APPENDICES MIDI Capabilities Duoverb always communicates on MIDI Channel 1 MIDI Program Change messages select Duoverb s Channel Memories or Manual Mode and are sent by Duoverb to control MIDI effects etc A variety of parameters can be controlled via MIDI Continuous Controller messages as detailed on page 592 MIDI Program Change Values MIDI Program Change Messages 0 36 can be used to select Duoverb s Channel Memories or Manual Mode MIDI Duoverb MIDI Duoverb Program Change Channel Memory Program Change Channel Memory 0 Manual Mode 21 6 IA 22 6B 2 IB 23 6C 3 IC 24 6D 4 ID 25 7 5 2 26 7B 6 2B 27 7C 7 2C 28 7D 8 2D 29 8 9 30 8B 10 3B 3 8C E 3C 32 8D 12 3D 33 9 13 4 34 9B 14 4B 35 9C 15 4C 36 9D 16 4D 17 5 18 5 19 5 20 5D Appendices Continuous Control Messaging Part 1 MIDI Continuous Control Messaging Part 1 Amp Parameter MIDI CC Range Amp
37. s Bank 1 is the same four memories you get from the front panel A B C D Buttons when no FBV is connected 2 ChannelA B C amp D Select from the four Channel Memories in the current Bank I0 Using Your Feet So What Do All These Buttons and Pedals Do Amp I Amp 2 Shortboard owners apply the included sticker to label these controls When one amp is on kick the other amp s switch to turn that other amp on instead Or when one amp is on kick that amp s switch to turn both amps on And if both amps are on kick either switch to switch to having only that amp on Reverb Switches Duoverb s reverb on and off Tuner Press and hold this switch until you see the tuner on the pedal s display Press it again to exit tuner mode FX Loop Turns Duoverb s Effects Loop on or off Wah and Volume Lights Show that a pedal is ready to control Wah or Volume 4 3 FBV Shortboard Pedal Press a pedal fully forward to click the toe switch switching the pedal to control Wah or Volume If a separate expression pedal is connected to the Shortboard s rear panel 1 4 inch jack the Shortboard pedal controls Wah only with the toe switch toggling the Wah on off External Pedal Jack You can connect an expression pedal such as the Line 6 EX 1 to the Shortboard s rear panel 1 4 inch jack The connected pedal will control Volume while the Shortboard pedal controls Wah only FBV Pedals Press a pedal forward to click the toe switch tur
38. se operating instructions and safety suggestions 1 Obey all warnings on the Duoverb and in this Pilot s Handbook AN 2 Do not place near heat sources such as radiators heat registers or appliances which produce heat 3 Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure 4 Connect only to AC power outlets rated 100 120V or 230V 47 63Hz depending on the voltage range of the AN unit refer to the back panel Current ratings should 4 for the 120V range and 2 for the 230V range 5 Do not step on power cords Do not place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on Pay particular attention to the cord at the plug end and the point where it connects to the amp 6 Unplug your Duoverb when not in use for extended periods of time 7 Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the Duoverb Pilot s Handbook In the following circumstances repairs should be performed only by qualified service personnel liquid is spilled into the unit an object falls into the unit the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and or damage Always be sure to practice safe listening Duoverb Pilot s Handbook 2002 Line 6 Inc Please Note Line 6 Duoverb Vetta POD and Flextone are trademarks of Line 6 Inc All other
39. so want to check out this model The Cabinet Model is based on the DC 30 with its pair of 12 inch Celestion Custom Design speakers All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Class A 15 based on 1961 Vox AC 15 Class 15 based on 1961 Vox 15 3 14 This model is based on a wonderful 1961 Vox AC 15 The sound is similar to the Vox AC 30 that was the inspiration for the Class A 30 model but this is a smaller amp only one 12 inch speaker instead of two with a warmer more woody sound Once again the original amp had only a single tone control a treble cut We faithfully modeled that and then slipped in some post Amp Model Bass and Mid contouring Set Bass and Mid in neutral which is 12 o clock or halfway up Presence to O and play with the Treble control to get yourself some of those classic British invasion sounds The Cabinet Model is based on an AC 15 loaded with one 12 inch Celestion Bulldog All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that we
40. t FOOT CONTROLLER Connect the included Amp I II switch to Duoverb s rear panel If you ve got a Line 6 FBV class foot controller connect it to the rear panel the older Line 6 Floor Board and FB4 do not work with Duoverb PLUG IN Jack your guitar into Duoverb s INPUT Turn Duoverb s MASTER knob on the far right all the way down Flick Duoverb s POWER switch on Spin MASTER VOLUME up to 8 o clock or so Get ready for tasty tones AMP I and or 2 Use the toggle switch labeled Amp 1 on top and Amp 2 on the bottom to select Amp 1 Amp 2 or to get doubly delicious both at the same time If only one amp light is lit push the toggle switch in that direction to run both amps at once Push the toggle switch towards the unlit amp light if you only want to run the other amp See Amp amp Amp ll Foot Switch on page 2 4 for foot switch details AMP TONE KNOBS What you see is what you get here turn knobs til things sound good The top row of knobs controls Amp 1 and the bottom row controls Amp 2 BLEND or SPLIT Flick the switch up to have Amp 1 amp 2 blended so both amps feed both speakers or flick it down to have the amps split so Amp 1 comes from the left speaker only and amp 2 from the right only CHANNEL MEMORIES These are like the buttons on a car radio that remember your favorite stations Press A B C or D to recall one of the 4 Channel Memories Press the button again to get back to manual mode You are in ma
41. ter knob sets the output level while you re using headphones be sure you turn the knob down as you switch between headphones and the speakers to make sure you don t unexpectedly blast yourself with volume Pedal Connect the RJ 45 cable supplied with your FBV or FBV Shortboard here Chapter 4 has the full details MIDI In amp MIDI Out Connect standard MIDI cables here Duoverb always sends and receives on MIDI Channel 1 See the MIDI appendix for more details Effects Loop Use the Left Mono Send and Return for a mono rack effect Connect stereo effects as shown below Generally stompboxes go before the amp not in this loop When your amps are Split Amp 1 comes out left only and Amp 2 right only Duoverb FX Loop Rack FX unit r SEND 1 T RETURN 1 LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 9000 QQ I6 I7 20 21 22 Working It Rear Panel Features Level Trim The level of the XLR Ouputs is set by the small rear panel trim and is not affected by the Master knob XLR Balanced Outputs amp Ground Lift These versatile connections are designed with Line 65 exclusive II technology to give you the perfect pair of direct 2 7 connections for live performance and studio recording sessions See Using Your Direct XLR Outputs on page 2 8 for details Try the Ground Lift switch to break ground
42. tts with a 10 inch Jensen speaker the amp runs Class A with 6SJ7 preamp tubes 6V6 Power tubes and a 5Y3 rectifier just in case you were interested The Cabinet Model is based on the Gibson and its 10 inch Jensen Blue Bell All product names are trademarks of their respective owners which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6 These product names descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6 s sound model development The Amps amp Cabs Tweed 410 based on 1958 Fender Tweed Bassman Tweed 410 based on 1958 Fender Tweed Bassman The classic 58 Fender Bassman 4x10 combo was the amp that started it all instant rock and roll tone Originally a bass guitar amp the Bassman became a Blues staple for 6 string guitarists thanks to its fat bottom end and the Fender twang on the top An interesting thing about the Bassman and Duoverb s Tweed 410 model is just how interactive the Mid and Treble controls are The Mid control isn t a bandpass as in most tone control setups Instead it s almost like a second treble control The two are additive so if you re running the Mid knob higher than halfway up you ll find the Treble control might give you more bright than you really want On the other hand when you turn the Mid knob down you ll probably want to boost the Treble The Bassman like many of the amps modeled by Duoverb
43. weed 2X12 Twin 12 2X12 Matchless 13 1X12 VOX ACIS 14 4x12 Marshall Greenback 15 4X12 Hiwatt 16 4X12 Mesa Boogie Split Blend Options format One Amp Both Amps 0 Blend Blend Split Blend 2 Blend Split 3 Split Split Appendices MIDI Continuous Control Messaging Part 2 MIDI Continuous Control Messaging Part 2 Amp Parameter MIDI CC Range Max Reverb Enable N 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Reverb Model N 37 0 15 Range 0 15 see list below Reverb Decay Y 38 0 127 Reverb Pre Delay Y 40 0 127 Non Spring types Reverb Tone 39 0 127 Split Blend Mode 6 0 3 Range 0 3 On prev page A I R II Model 70 0 127 Range 0 6 See list below FX Loop 107 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Tuner Enable N 69 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Wah Enable 43 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Wah Position 4 0 127 Vol Pedal Position 7 0 127 Volume Pedal Minimum 46 0 127 Position Volume PRE POST 47 0 127 0 63 Pre Amp Model 64 127 Post Amp Model Stomp 25 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 5 2 109 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Stomp Box 3 110 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Amp lll 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Amp 2 112 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On FBY Pitch Tremolo 113 0 127 0 63 Off 64 127 Modulation 50 0 127 0 63 Off 64
44. witch that s on the front of Duoverb to let the electrons in to do their stuff Working It UsingYour Direct XLR Outputs 2 8 Using Your Direct XLR Outputs One of the nifty features inside your Duoverb is Line 6 s exclusive II technology that enables you to get that great mic sound out of your amplifier without the microphone Your Direct outputs can be used either in the studio or as a direct feed to the house sound system for a live performance The Master knob on your Duoverb sets the level for the internal speakers and any external speakers you connect without having any effect on your Direct Output level This is a good thing for instance when you re playing live It means you can set a low volume level for your amp on stage maybe it s a small venue while still pumping out full level at the direct outs so the house sound system is getting plenty of juice And any adjustments you make to your on stage level during the gig don t send the soundman scrambling to compensate on his end This is also a good thing if you re recording in the studio using your amp to monitor with the other band members while your direct out is being recorded Once again an appropriately low master volume level that you might want for the amp doesn t force you to have a low level signal going to tape and adjustments you make to your level don t interfere with the levels in the control room Duoverb can pump out enough direct out level
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