Behringer V-AMP2 manual

Version 1.1 January 2002 User’s Manual ENGLISH V-AMP ®[...]

2 V -AMP 2 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduc[...]

3 V -AMP 2 FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the community of BEHRINGER users and thank you for the trust you have shown us in buying the V-AMP 2. It gives me particular pleasure to write this to you because, after months of hard work, our engineers have achieved a highly ambitious goal: to improve on what is already an excellent virtual guitar am[...]

4 V -AMP 2 V-AMP V-AMP V-AMP V-AMP V-AMP V-AMP ® Virtual guitar amplifier with tube simulation and digital multi-effects processor V Authentic virtual g uitar preamp wi th 32 amp and 1 5 s peaker simulation models V Dedicated selectors for amp models, speaker cabinets and digital effects V Transparent user interface with direct display of all esse[...]

5 V -AMP 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 The new functions of the V -AMP 2 ............................................................................................ ..... 6 1.2 Before you begin .......................[...]

6 V -AMP 2 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! The V-AMP 2 you have purchased is the revised version of the V-AMP—a state-of-the-art virtual guitar amplifier that has set new standards. Our ultimate aim in developing it was to create the authentic sound of classic amplifiers by means of “physical modeling” and to combine this with the latest DSP[...]

7 V -AMP 2 1.2 Before you begin Your V-AMP 2 was carefully packed before it left the factory to protect it from damage in transit. If there are signs of damage on the packaging, we recommend that you immediately examine the device itself for further signs of damage.  In case of damage, do NOT return this device to us, but immediately notify your[...]

8 V -AMP 2 1 The MASTER control determines the overall volume of the V-AMP 2.  Apart from the AUX LEVEL control this is the only “conventional” control on the V-AMP 2. All the other controls are encoder-type rotary controls. 2 The VOLUME control is for the volume of the selected preset. 3 The BASS control in the EQ section is for raising or [...]

9 V -AMP 2 10 This control is for selecting an effect or a combination of effects. This encoder-type rotary control is also surrounded by a ring of 16 LEDs. Each LED corresponds to one specific effects preset. 11 Using the REVERB control, you can add the reverb content of your choice to your overall sound. By turning it to the left until all the LE[...]

10 V -AMP 2 18 Connect the enclosed power supply unit via the AC IN socket. 19 The balanced LINE OUT 1/4" sockets provide the audio signal from the V-AMP 2 in stereo, for example, for recording purposes.  You can connect the LINE OUT outputs with balanced or unbalanced jack plugs. The left line output of the V-AMP 2 can be used to route the[...]

11 V -AMP 2  In modes L1, L2 and L3, the additional 3-band EQ is set with the BASS, MID and TREBLE controls. As this EQ works globally, it has no effect on the settings of these three controls from the preset programming.  If you plug in your headphones, the V-AMP 2 automatically selects S1 mode. 2.1 Selecting CONFIGURATION modes Your V-AMP 2[...]

12 V -AMP 2 2. 3 Recording A widely used recording application is to make a “dry” recording of the output signal while monitoring the signal with effects (“wet”). The advantage here is that you don’t have to make a final decision on what effect to use during mix-down. For this purpose connect the left output of the V-AMP 2 to the recordin[...]

13 V -AMP 2  For this application please select mode L1 or L2 under CONFIGURATION, depending on whether you want to have the external amp with or without cabinet simulation! Thus, you can also optimize the sound on the amp with TREBLE, MID and BASS of the global 3-band EQ. 2.5 Live set-up with P.A. system and your own monitor amp on stage This a[...]

14 V -AMP 2 Fig. 3.1: Calling up presets In this case, by pressing button A, B, C or E you can immediately call up another preset of the same bank. The two arrow keys (BANK UP und BANK DOWN) enable you to switch banks. The display on the V-AMP 2 always shows which bank has been selected. When you switch banks, the preset has to be called up by pres[...]

15 V -AMP 2 preset the temporary edited version is discarded. However, after editing you can also hold down the two arrow keys until “Pr” appears in the display, which brings back the factory preset that was originally stored there. However you then have to save it again by holding down the corresponding preset button for approx. two seconds. 3[...]

16 V -AMP 2 amazingly distorted sound even at low volume. The Tweed Champ had a volume control, but no EQ control. If you want to get the most authentic sound out of this amp, keep the sound control on the V-AMP 2 in the mid- range. CLASSIC CLEAN: Back in the 80s, the Roland JC-120 was the preferred sound of Buzzy Feiten (guitarist with the Dave We[...]

17 V -AMP 2 The unique feature of the Savage is its extreme power and is therefore highly popular with heavy metal guitarists. Silent Force/Sinner guitarist Alex Beyrodt has been an enthusiastic Engl user for years. An amp for making yourself heard! FUZZ BOX: This sound is not actually based on any one amp, but on a particular fuzz box. Jimi Hendri[...]

18 V -AMP 2 No. Configuratio n - BYPASS (NO SPEAKE R -SIMU LAT ION) 1 1 x 8" V INT AGE TW EED 2 4 x 10 " VINT A GE BASS 3 4 x 10 " V-AMP CU STO M 4 1 x 12" MI D COMBO 5 1 x 12" BLAC KF ACE 6 1 x 12" BRIT '60 71 x 1 2 " D E L U X E ' 5 2 82 x 1 2 " T W I N C O M B O 9 2 x 12" US CL ASS A 10 2 x [...]

19 V -AMP 2  To match speed-based effects to the tempo of the music, please press the TAP button twice in time to the music. 5.1 Effect descriptions The following section contains short descriptions of the effects that can be produced using the multi-effects processor in your V-AMP 2. Reverb and delay algorithms REVERB: Reverb is still the most [...]

20 V -AMP 2 Special effects COMPRESSOR: A compressor limits the dynamic range of the audio material, thus producing audible and creative sound effects. Pronounced use of the compressor (using the EFFECTS control) allows you to compress the overall dynamic range of the material. AUTO-WAH: The legendary wah-wah effect owes its fame mainly to Jimi Hen[...]

21 V -AMP 2 6. TUNER Press the TUNER button to activate the built-in tuner. 6.1 Tuning your guitar The chromatic tuner automatically recognizes the frequencies of all the standard guitar notes. For the A-string this means a frequency of 220 Hz. When you plug your guitar into the V-AMP 2 and play an open string, the tuner will recognize and display [...]

22 V -AMP 2 7. INSTALLATION 7.1 Audio connections The input of your BEHRINGER V-AMP 2 is a mono 1/4" jack. The Line Out, Aux In and headphones outputs are stereo 1/4" jacks. The Line Out outputs work with both balanced and unbalanced connections. Fig. 7.1: Comparison of different plug types Fig. 7.2: Wiring of a stereo headphones 1/4"[...]

23 V -AMP 2 7.2 MIDI connections The MIDI standard ( M usical I nstruments D igital I nterface) was developed in the early 80s to enable different makes of electronic instruments to communicate with each other. Over the years the range of MIDI applications has constantly expanded, and today it is standard practice to network entire recording studio[...]

24 V -AMP 2 8. APPENDIX 8.1 MIDI implementation Functi on Tra n sm i tt ed Received Rema rks Midi Chan nel 1-16 1-16 - Mode N N - Note N umber N N - Velocity N N - After T ouch N N - Pitch Bend er N N - Control Ch ange - - - 1 N (request on ly ) Y W ah Pedal 7 N (request on ly ) Y Volu me Pedal 12 Y Y Amp Gain (0 -12 7) 13 Y Y Amp Treble (0-12 7) 1[...]

25 V -AMP 2 8.2 Default cabinets/amp models 1st level name # default cabinet simulation 2nd level name # default cabine t simulation AMERICAN BLUES 2 4 x 1 0" VINT AGE BASS AND DELUX E 2 4 x 10" VIN TA GE BASS MODERN CL ASS A 9 2 x 12" US CL A S S A CUST OM CLASS A 9 2 x 12" US CLASS A TWEED CO M B O 1 1 x 8" VINTAG E TW EE[...]

26 V -AMP 2 9. SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Guitar input 1/4" mono phone jack, unbalanced Input impedance approx. 1 M Ω Aux inputs 1/4" stereo connector , balanced Input impedance approx. 50 k Ω AUDIO OUTPUTS Line outputs 1/4" stereo connector , balanced Output impedance approx. 2 k Ω S/N ratio 90 dB @ preamp bypass Headphones 1[...]

27 V -AMP 2 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER S pezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.[...]