Silver Lake Dynamic Reverb SAMPLE SETTINGS
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Mod Room
Subtle modulation adds depth and interest to the basic room reverb sound.
Mod Room
Subtle modulation adds depth and interest to the basic room reverb sound.
Ducked Hall
Using Dynamic Expression, this Hall reverb steps back in the mix when you play harder or busier parts, blooming into a more expansive sound when you play softly.
Ducked Hall
Using Dynamic Expression, this Hall reverb steps back in the mix when you play harder or busier parts, blooming into a more expansive sound when you play softly.
Damped Plate
Dynamic Damping clamps down the brightness of this big, dirty plate reverb sound, increasing the range of applications.
Damped Plate
Dynamic Damping clamps down the brightness of this big, dirty plate reverb sound, increasing the range of applications.
Dirty Spring
Adding grit and damping to the Spring reverb sound creates a pleasing Lo-Fi verb that adds moody ambience to your playing.
Dirty Spring
Adding grit and damping to the Spring reverb sound creates a pleasing Lo-Fi verb that adds moody ambience to your playing.
Shimmer Delay
Adding Pre-Delay to the Shimmer reverb creates an Octave Up Delay effect - try playing single note runs for a cascade of shimmering repeats.
Shimmer Delay
Adding Pre-Delay to the Shimmer reverb creates an Octave Up Delay effect - try playing single note runs for a cascade of shimmering repeats.
Clamped Gate
Combining the gated reverb with Dynamic Damping creates a unique clamped sound with a short decay.
Clamped Gate
Combining the gated reverb with Dynamic Damping creates a unique clamped sound with a short decay.
Slowverb
The Swell reverb sound at 100% wet mix will remove the initial attack of your note, allowing you to play violin-like swells. Pre-Delay affects the time it takes to... Read More
Slowverb
The Swell reverb sound at 100% wet mix will remove the initial attack of your note, allowing you to play violin-like swells. Pre-Delay affects the time it takes to swell.
Ambient Delay
Combining a soft delay line with the Hall reverb algorithm creates a swirling, swelling, blooming ambient patch. Your playing dynamics can be used to create... Read More
Ambient Delay
Combining a soft delay line with the Hall reverb algorithm creates a swirling, swelling, blooming ambient patch. Your playing dynamics can be used to create dramatic changes in the amount of reverb 'wash'.
La Super Rica SAMPLE SETTINGS
Classic Fuzz
A good introduction to La Super Rica, this classic silicon fuzz tone is perfect for
most classic rock applications. Try rolling your guitar volume control... Read More
Classic Fuzz
A good introduction to La Super Rica, this classic silicon fuzz tone is perfect for
most classic rock applications. Try rolling your guitar volume control down a bit to
clean up the tone for a pleasing overdrive like sound.
Smooth Lead
By cutting the mids around 700 Hz and boosting the amount of fuzz you get a
sweet, smooth, singing lead tone – perfect for psychedelic, progressive and... Read More
Smooth Lead
By cutting the mids around 700 Hz and boosting the amount of fuzz you get a
sweet, smooth, singing lead tone – perfect for psychedelic, progressive and classic
rock lead tones.
Cut Through
Boosting the Mids at around 1000 Hz gives you a classic fuzz tone that cuts right
through the mix, making sure you never get lost. Perfect if you use fuzz... Read More
Cut Through
Boosting the Mids at around 1000 Hz gives you a classic fuzz tone that cuts right
through the mix, making sure you never get lost. Perfect if you use fuzz for leads,
or you need to be heard in a dense mix.
90's Rock
Although La Super Rica isn’t based on that famous fuzz from NYC, this setting can
emulate the huge low end, sizzling highs, and super saturated gain sounds... Read More
90's Rock
Although La Super Rica isn’t based on that famous fuzz from NYC, this setting can
emulate the huge low end, sizzling highs, and super saturated gain sounds made
famous by the alt rock bands of the late eighties and early nineties.
Hyper Drive
Extremely aggressive upper mid-range attack and power make this the perfect
setting for all kinds of heavy music, from desert rock to doom metal.
Hyper Drive
Extremely aggressive upper mid-range attack and power make this the perfect
setting for all kinds of heavy music, from desert rock to doom metal.
Andromeda SAMPLE SETTINGS
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01A – Digital
This no frills digital delay setting is a great starting point, showcasing Andromeda’s pure, warm tone. This delay setting should work nicely for most... Read More
01A – Digital
This no frills digital delay setting is a great starting point, showcasing Andromeda’s pure, warm tone. This delay setting should work nicely for most applications, or use it as a jumping off point to experiment with the tone shaping controls.
01B – Analog
Andromeda’s analog delay setting is modeled off of our Vapor Trail bucket brigade delay for warm, rich repeats that gently decay into gorgeous lo-fi analog bliss.
01B – Analog
Andromeda’s analog delay setting is modeled off of our Vapor Trail bucket brigade delay for warm, rich repeats that gently decay into gorgeous lo-fi analog bliss.
01C – Dynamic Mix
This digital delay patch makes use of the Dynamic Expression feature to create a ducking delay. When you play harder the mix will get lower and when you play softer... Read More
01C – Dynamic Mix
This digital delay patch makes use of the Dynamic Expression feature to create a ducking delay. When you play harder the mix will get lower and when you play softer the mix will get higher. This keeps the delay out of the way if you’re playing fast and blends it back in when you slow down or play softer.
01D – Analog Wash
This analog delay patch makes use of the Dynamic Expression to create ambient swells and washes of cascading delay. When you play harder the delay will back off,... Read More
01D – Analog Wash
This analog delay patch makes use of the Dynamic Expression to create ambient swells and washes of cascading delay. When you play harder the delay will back off, but as you play softer the oscillating feedback will bring in a wave of soft ambient repeats.
02A – Mod Digital
Andromeda’s pristine digital delay is paired with lush chorus for added depth and sparkle.
02A – Mod Digital
Andromeda’s pristine digital delay is paired with lush chorus for added depth and sparkle.
02B – Mod Analog
Subtle modulation and saturation combined with a slight roll off of the tone control creates a very vintage analog delay sound.
02B – Mod Analog
Subtle modulation and saturation combined with a slight roll off of the tone control creates a very vintage analog delay sound.
02C – Reverse
A swirling, dreamy reverse delay that’s perfect for psychedelic guitar solos, ambient soundscapes, or shoegaze strumming.
02C – Reverse
A swirling, dreamy reverse delay that’s perfect for psychedelic guitar solos, ambient soundscapes, or shoegaze strumming.
02D – Tape Delay
Using Andromeda’s digital delay engine, combined with the Saturation, Tone, and Modulation controls you can emulate vintage tape delays.
02D – Tape Delay
Using Andromeda’s digital delay engine, combined with the Saturation, Tone, and Modulation controls you can emulate vintage tape delays.
Killing Floor Gain Boost SAMPLE SETTINGS
Gainy Growl
Push a clean amp into a fat overdrive with an aggressive growl for solos. This setting is still very touch-sensitive, so don’t be afraid to back off your... Read More
Gainy Growl
Push a clean amp into a fat overdrive with an aggressive growl for solos. This setting is still very touch-sensitive, so don’t be afraid to back off your guitar’s volume knob or vary your picking attack for different expressive effects.
Classic Thick Drive
Use this setting for a chewy distorted sound you can leave on as part of your core tone. It’s especially great for power chords and octaves. You may want to... Read More
Classic Thick Drive
Use this setting for a chewy distorted sound you can leave on as part of your core tone. It’s especially great for power chords and octaves. You may want to enable the high cut depending on the brightness of your instrument.
Awesomizer
Enhances the character of your guitar by adding presence, punch and sparkle without pushing too far into overdrive. This setting works equally well as a gain boost... Read More
Awesomizer
Enhances the character of your guitar by adding presence, punch and sparkle without pushing too far into overdrive. This setting works equally well as a gain boost or an “always on” mode.
Gain Changer
Take a classic rock rhythm tone and push it into 80s metal territory. If you’re using humbuckers, try adding the high boost for extra clarity.
Gain Changer
Take a classic rock rhythm tone and push it into 80s metal territory. If you’re using humbuckers, try adding the high boost for extra clarity.
Forza Overdrive SAMPLE SETTINGS
Sparkly Overdrive
Think of this as “a little more” on top of a clean amp channel: plenty of body with a little midrange dip to smooth out the tone. This setting sounds especially... Read More
Sparkly Overdrive
Think of this as “a little more” on top of a clean amp channel: plenty of body with a little midrange dip to smooth out the tone. This setting sounds especially jangly with a Stratocaster.
British Crunch
Use this setting with a clean amp channel for vintage crunch tone. The mid-range response is flat with lower bass for more focus, and it features maxi-mum drive... Read More
British Crunch
Use this setting with a clean amp channel for vintage crunch tone. The mid-range response is flat with lower bass for more focus, and it features maxi-mum drive with a slight high-end boost. This setting pushes your guitar into a bright, tubey growl and works equally well with single coil and humbucking pickups.
Big Rhythm
Use this setting with a clean amp channel for a classic American rhythm sound. The boosted bass and completely scooped mids give a thick tone, and the wide open... Read More
Big Rhythm
Use this setting with a clean amp channel for a classic American rhythm sound. The boosted bass and completely scooped mids give a thick tone, and the wide open gain gives you plenty of power.
Tight Metal Boost
Use this setting in front of a high-gain amp to tighten up the bottom end and add thickness and compression to the mids while keeping pick articulation clear.
Tight Metal Boost
Use this setting in front of a high-gain amp to tighten up the bottom end and add thickness and compression to the mids while keeping pick articulation clear.
Lead Boost
Use this setting on top of your overdriven or distorted rhythm sound to add punch and sustain, or to turn a great rhythm sound into a great lead sound.
Lead Boost
Use this setting on top of your overdriven or distorted rhythm sound to add punch and sustain, or to turn a great rhythm sound into a great lead sound.
Palladium Gain Stage SAMPLE SETTINGS
MotherJamChainsGarden
Flash back in time to 1992, when people were flocking to theaters to see Singles and the sound of Seattle ruled the airwaves. Aggressive, edgy and articulate - this... Read More
MotherJamChainsGarden
Flash back in time to 1992, when people were flocking to theaters to see Singles and the sound of Seattle ruled the airwaves. Aggressive, edgy and articulate - this setting is perfect for tight chording and chunky rhythm work. Step on the Boost button to kick in a little extra grit for a great solo tone.
Brown Sound
Pull that pointy headstock guitar out of the closet, plug it into this setting and transport yourself instantly back to the Sunset Strip circa 1983. Fans of hard... Read More
Brown Sound
Pull that pointy headstock guitar out of the closet, plug it into this setting and transport yourself instantly back to the Sunset Strip circa 1983. Fans of hard rock and hair metal will love how this setting endlessly sustains for those tremolo dive bombs and two handed tapping sections.
90's Hard Rock
Slightly ducked midrange and tons of gain combine to nail the tone of chunky 90’s hard rock. Big bottom end, articulate on the top end and enough presence to cut... Read More
90's Hard Rock
Slightly ducked midrange and tons of gain combine to nail the tone of chunky 90’s hard rock. Big bottom end, articulate on the top end and enough presence to cut through a very heavy rhythm section. Kick on the Boost and move seamlessly into a searing solo tone.
Versatile Classic
Just enough gain to cover the bases from standard blues riffing to intricate hard rock rhythm playing, this setting nails a wide palette of more traditional rock... Read More
Versatile Classic
Just enough gain to cover the bases from standard blues riffing to intricate hard rock rhythm playing, this setting nails a wide palette of more traditional rock tones sought after by cover band players. Step on the Boost button to add a touch of sustain for solos. Users can get 6 distinct tones by employing different combinations of neck/bridge pickup, with and without saturation button and full volume/rolled back volume.
Modern Thick Lead
Modern metal and prog-rock master Nick Johnston created this setting to react to his use of the volume knob on his guitar and provide an extremely wide range of... Read More
Modern Thick Lead
Modern metal and prog-rock master Nick Johnston created this setting to react to his use of the volume knob on his guitar and provide an extremely wide range of gain tones from rhythm chunk to articulate instrumental passages. Lots of edgy gain, and sustain for days, means you can shred your way into bliss with this setting.
Aggressive Rhythm
Conquering Dystopia rhythm ace Keith Merrow uses this setting for everything from heavy rhythm playing to aggressive single note runs. Tight and powerful, just add... Read More
Aggressive Rhythm
Conquering Dystopia rhythm ace Keith Merrow uses this setting for everything from heavy rhythm playing to aggressive single note runs. Tight and powerful, just add the Boost button to peel back faces.
Catalina Dynamic Chorus SAMPLE SETTINGS
Classic Chorus
The controls set at noon is a perfect starting point, adding just the right amount of depth and dimension to your sound without becoming overpowering.
Classic Chorus
The controls set at noon is a perfect starting point, adding just the right amount of depth and dimension to your sound without becoming overpowering.
Vibrato
A unique, organic and liquid sound with over the top 'sea-sick' pitch bending warbles.
Vibrato
A unique, organic and liquid sound with over the top 'sea-sick' pitch bending warbles.
Deep 80's Goth
Lush, deep modulation with sparkly top-end - best when played with plenty of eyeliner
Deep 80's Goth
Lush, deep modulation with sparkly top-end - best when played with plenty of eyeliner
Double Track
Simulates a second guitar track for a thicker, fuller sound - perfect for making solos sounds huge.
Double Track
Simulates a second guitar track for a thicker, fuller sound - perfect for making solos sounds huge.
Spinner
Evokes the vibe and mojo of a rotating speaker cabinet
Spinner
Evokes the vibe and mojo of a rotating speaker cabinet
Underwater Grunge
Classic 'watery' chorus that evokes the distinct 90's Seattle sound.
Underwater Grunge
Classic 'watery' chorus that evokes the distinct 90's Seattle sound.
805 Overdrive SAMPLE SETTINGS
Subtle Boost
With the Drive control fully counter-clockwise, the 805 Overdrive acts as a signal booster with 8dB of gain, adding more life and sparkle to your tone along with... Read More
Subtle Boost
With the Drive control fully counter-clockwise, the 805 Overdrive acts as a signal booster with 8dB of gain, adding more life and sparkle to your tone along with the flexibility of further contouring your sound with the active 3-band EQ. In this setup you may just want to leave it on all the time.
Scooped Mid
Setting the Mid control around 10 o’clock gives a bit of a scoop to the normally mid-range predominant punch, accentuating the beef and clarity for both picking... Read More
Scooped Mid
Setting the Mid control around 10 o’clock gives a bit of a scoop to the normally mid-range predominant punch, accentuating the beef and clarity for both picking and chunking. The Drive control around the 11 o’clock position gives you control with both your volume control and playing intensity, ranging from sparkly clean to fat crunch when you dig in.
Valve Howler (Thank you, Mr. Thesaurus)
Push your amp’s front-end into overdrive, with some additional rich, tasty grit from the pedal. The personality of the tone will depend upon your specific amp and... Read More
Valve Howler (Thank you, Mr. Thesaurus)
Push your amp’s front-end into overdrive, with some additional rich, tasty grit from the pedal. The personality of the tone will depend upon your specific amp and settings, so let your curiosity be your guide!
Keith Merrow recommends:
“I have the following setting, which I use for a tight modern metal sound in front of a high gain amp.”
Keith Merrow recommends:
“I have the following setting, which I use for a tight modern metal sound in front of a high gain amp.”
Vapor Trail Analog Delay SAMPLE SETTINGS
Slap Happy
The slap-back delay is one of the most commonly used delay effects, giving a subtle thickening to the overall sound. It adds solid punch to power chords and depth... Read More
Slap Happy
The slap-back delay is one of the most commonly used delay effects, giving a subtle thickening to the overall sound. It adds solid punch to power chords and depth to articulate solos.
Run to the Edge
Need we say more. Start picking some eighth notes and hear the magic!
Run to the Edge
Need we say more. Start picking some eighth notes and hear the magic!
Vibro-Delay
Classic long delay with light modulation gives an atomsphereic vibrato effect.
Vibro-Delay
Classic long delay with light modulation gives an atomsphereic vibrato effect.
Sparkle & Shine
Light, airy delay with a lush and ambient trail off.
Sparkle & Shine
Light, airy delay with a lush and ambient trail off.
Long and Liquid
Heavier amount of classic delay that hangs in the air long enough to play off of.
Long and Liquid
Heavier amount of classic delay that hangs in the air long enough to play off of.
Dark Side
Classic delay and modulation warmth, reminiscent of classic tape delay sounds.
Dark Side
Classic delay and modulation warmth, reminiscent of classic tape delay sounds.
Rotating Speaker
Rich, modulation delay that delivers the classic rotating speaker vibe.
Rotating Speaker
Rich, modulation delay that delivers the classic rotating speaker vibe.
Studio Bass Compressor SAMPLE SETTINGS
Subtle Compression
Add just a little compression to your overall tone to even things out.
Subtle Compression
Add just a little compression to your overall tone to even things out.
High Compression
A large amount of compressed tone mixed with very little dry signal. Great for smoothing out the dynamics in slap-style playing and keeping the pulled notes from... Read More
High Compression
A large amount of compressed tone mixed with very little dry signal. Great for smoothing out the dynamics in slap-style playing and keeping the pulled notes from becoming too harsh and overbearing.
Sharp, Fast
Add a little sparkle and punch to your top end without sacrificing any of your low end tone!
Sharp, Fast
Add a little sparkle and punch to your top end without sacrificing any of your low end tone!
Reggae
Give your sound that fat bottom end you need to have for Reggae, Funk and World music.
Reggae
Give your sound that fat bottom end you need to have for Reggae, Funk and World music.
Round and Fat
Great for ballads, Motown, and anytime you want a vintage tone with a nice even amount of top, mid, and bottom.
Round and Fat
Great for ballads, Motown, and anytime you want a vintage tone with a nice even amount of top, mid, and bottom.
Punchy Rock
Add an aggressive midrange punch to your overall tone while maintaining a fat bottom end.
Punchy Rock
Add an aggressive midrange punch to your overall tone while maintaining a fat bottom end.
Shape Shifter Stereo Tremolo SAMPLE SETTINGS
Classic American Trem
To achieve the lush, vibrant tremolo found on classic American amplifiers, try starting with these settings.
Classic American Trem
To achieve the lush, vibrant tremolo found on classic American amplifiers, try starting with these settings.
Classic British Trem
British tube amps put their own spin on tremolo and the results have fueled many timeless hit songs. Here’s where you can get a touch of that UK Magic.
Classic British Trem
British tube amps put their own spin on tremolo and the results have fueled many timeless hit songs. Here’s where you can get a touch of that UK Magic.
Fluttering Shimmer
These settings give a cool, warbling quality to single-note lines reminiscent of organs and vibraphones.
Fluttering Shimmer
These settings give a cool, warbling quality to single-note lines reminiscent of organs and vibraphones.
Helicopter Chop
This is a more radical version of tremolo that produces an on/off stutter to really drive your sound into madness.
Helicopter Chop
This is a more radical version of tremolo that produces an on/off stutter to really drive your sound into madness.
Pickup Booster Hi-Def Boost & Line Driver SAMPLE SETTINGS
Clean, Buffered boost
This setting will give a transparent boost to your signal to drive the rest of your pedalboard with greater signal headroom and no loss of high-end, or use at the... Read More
Clean, Buffered boost
This setting will give a transparent boost to your signal to drive the rest of your pedalboard with greater signal headroom and no loss of high-end, or use at the end of your pedal chain to drive long cable runs back to your amp
Fattened Strat
Setting the Resonance Switch to the “1” position will shift the resonant peak of a single-coil pickup down, thickening up your tone. Putting the Gain control up... Read More
Fattened Strat
Setting the Resonance Switch to the “1” position will shift the resonant peak of a single-coil pickup down, thickening up your tone. Putting the Gain control up to the 12 o’clock position will let you drive the front-end of the amp for more grit. This setting really lets the intensity of your playing come through, staying clean until you dig in and bring out the sweet harmonics of your amp.
Maximum Beef
This setting, with the Resonance Switch on “2” and the Gain control all the way up, gives a single-coil the fatness of a high-output humbucker along with the... Read More
Maximum Beef
This setting, with the Resonance Switch on “2” and the Gain control all the way up, gives a single-coil the fatness of a high-output humbucker along with the full push of your amp’s preamp stage, resulting in a meaty, saturated tone. Great for beefing up your solos!
Fattened Humbucker
This setting, with the Resonance Switch on “0” and the Gain control all the way up, gives maximum saturation and sustain to a humbucker.
Fattened Humbucker
This setting, with the Resonance Switch on “0” and the Gain control all the way up, gives maximum saturation and sustain to a humbucker.
Vise Grip Compressor SAMPLE SETTINGS
Keepin' It Clean
Neither too much nor too little, this will allow your chords to ring and sustain naturally, just as Seymour intended. Adjust the Blend to taste to further increase... Read More
Keepin' It Clean
Neither too much nor too little, this will allow your chords to ring and sustain naturally, just as Seymour intended. Adjust the Blend to taste to further increase transients and keep it going without ever sounding forced or artificial.
Sustain for Days
This will give you more than enough time to go away and have a bite: you'll certainly still be hearing this one. Great for chords and better for single notes, this... Read More
Sustain for Days
This will give you more than enough time to go away and have a bite: you'll certainly still be hearing this one. Great for chords and better for single notes, this flub-free, musical and silent sustain can seemingly go on forever…
Funky Chops
Rev up your bridge single coil and get that picking hand working. Give your rhythmic chops and single-note melody lines a rounded edge that sounds great on the... Read More
Funky Chops
Rev up your bridge single coil and get that picking hand working. Give your rhythmic chops and single-note melody lines a rounded edge that sounds great on the three treble strings and adds muscle to those disco flavored stops.
Lo-Fi Thinning
Especially effective when using humbuckers, try this to wildly change your tone from warm and full to scratchy and toppy at the press of a footswitch. Want to... Read More
Lo-Fi Thinning
Especially effective when using humbuckers, try this to wildly change your tone from warm and full to scratchy and toppy at the press of a footswitch. Want to recreate that garage band feel? If you have a use for a skinny humbucker tones, try this little trick for starters.
Clean Solo Emphasis
You don’t want any additional drive with a clean boost, and this setting gives you just that. Adjust the Volume knob to the output of your amp and balance the... Read More
Clean Solo Emphasis
You don’t want any additional drive with a clean boost, and this setting gives you just that. Adjust the Volume knob to the output of your amp and balance the Blend to the tone of your guitar: your clean solos need never be buried again.
Dirty Deed Distortion SAMPLE SETTINGS
Fat Rhythm / Lead Tone
This is a great all-around sound for power chords, arpeggiated rhythm lines and leads alike. Big, fat, and saturated.
Fat Rhythm / Lead Tone
This is a great all-around sound for power chords, arpeggiated rhythm lines and leads alike. Big, fat, and saturated.
Power Crunch
This tone scoops out more of the mids while bumping the lows and highs for a mean, aggressive sound that’s razor sharp.
Power Crunch
This tone scoops out more of the mids while bumping the lows and highs for a mean, aggressive sound that’s razor sharp.
Open Rhythm Crunch
An incredibly responsive, dynamic, chord sound. Ease up on your picking attack and it’s clean, bash it and it will roar like a lion. Rolling off the bass a touch... Read More
Open Rhythm Crunch
An incredibly responsive, dynamic, chord sound. Ease up on your picking attack and it’s clean, bash it and it will roar like a lion. Rolling off the bass a touch will help keep rhythm chords clean and chiming. Depends upon your specific amp, settings and preferences of course, so experimentation is encouraged!
Big Saturated Solo Sustain
This lead tone will sing and cry all day long. The saturation will make it easy to play legato lines but the clarity will let fast picked passages jump right out... Read More
Big Saturated Solo Sustain
This lead tone will sing and cry all day long. The saturation will make it easy to play legato lines but the clarity will let fast picked passages jump right out too. Just about any note you land on will sustain until you tell it to stop. This is a gorgeous solo tone.