The natural dynamics and organic compression of vintage tube amps and tape machines
3rd generation improvements: low-mid and high-mid frequency selectors
The level control adjusts the overdrive signal volume
The drive control adjusts the overdrive signal saturation level
The "Grunt" switch selects the low-frequency saturation
The "Attack" switch selects the high-frequency saturation
The blend control mixes the clean input signal with the processed overdrive signal
Parallel output for simplified parallel processing
Direct output: balanced version of the 1/4" jack output for connection to a PA system or studio console
Power supply: regulated 9V DC power adapter with center negative polarity (sold separately)
A classic, refined sound.
The enhanced Vintage Deluxe retains the warm, classic tones of the Microtubes Vintage tube amps and adds a 4-band active EQ, a low-mid/high-mid frequency selector, a parallel output, and a balanced line driver. It delivers the natural dynamic response and organic compression of classic tube amps. Tape amps, four decades of legendary tones in an ultra-compact format that easily fits in your gig bag.
Front Panel Functions:
Blend: Mixes the clean input signal with the overdrive signal. The clean signal retains its unity gain, while the overdrive signal's volume is controlled by the Level knob, allowing for precise blend control.
Level: Adjusts the overdrive signal's volume.
Drive: Adjusts the overdrive signal's saturation level.
Attack: Adjusts the treble saturation: The "Boost" position accentuates the treble for greater clarity and presence.
The "Flat" position leaves this register untouched, while the "Cut" position reduces high-frequency saturation.
This new feature allows you to control the treble, which is especially useful with new strings or speakers equipped with tweeters!
Grunt: Adjusts bass saturation by choosing from three levels of amplification before clipping. Phase.
Bass
±12 dB at 100 Hz
Low-Mid Selector
This selector allows you to adjust the low-mid center frequency from 1 kHz to 500 Hz.
Low-Mid
±12 dB at 500 Hz
Upper-Mid
±12 dB at 1.5 kHz
Treble-Mid selector
This selector allows you to adjust the treble-mid center frequency from 3 kHz to 1.5 kHz.
Treble
±12 dB at 5 kHz
Dimensions
Width: 94 mm / 3¾″
Length: 120 mm / 4¾″
Height: 46 mm / 1¾″
Weight: 320 g / 0.7 lb
Inputs and Outputs
Output
Connect the 6.35 mm (1/4″) jack to the input of your amplifier or other effects pedal. Ground Lift
Use this control to raise the ground of the XLR output. If you hear ground noise in your DI signal, try adjusting this control.
Direct Output
Balanced version of the 6.35 mm jack output, useful for PA systems or studio mixing consoles.
Input
Connect your instrument or pedalboard output to the 6.35 mm mono jack.
9V DC
Use only a regulated 9V DC power adapter with center negative polarity.
Parallel Output
Direct output for your input signal, useful for parallel processing.
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