Presence; Volume; The Effects Section; Reverb - Hughes & Kettner Coreblade Manual De Instrucciones

softer sound that sweetens up clean tone. Turning the knob clockwise intensifies
resonance for a tighter, punchier low-end that works well with distorted sounds.

2.9 PRESENCE

This knob control the amount of harmonic overtones generated by the amp - the
higher the setting, the more intense the effect.

2.10 VOLUME

Use the VOLUME knob to adjust presets' levels and adjust their relative balance.
HEADS UP: Unlike a conventional VOLUME control, this knob does not bring
the level all the way down; it merely boosts or cuts the given level. The 12 o'clock
position is the best starting point for adjusting volume.
CAUTION: Please don't use this knob to control the amps' overall output level –
that's the MASTER knob's job.
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The Effects Section

C o r e b l a d e offers three independent effect modules that you can use
simultaneously.
HEADS UP: The far left knob position bypasses the effect. Twisting the REVERB
VOLUME, DELAY VOLUME, and INTENSITY knobs counterclockwise to the
far left takes the given effect module out of the signal path.

3.1 REVERB

's reverb is modeled to match the warmth and musicality
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of classic spring reverbs. A genuine improvement over its analog forebears, it
automatically adjusts the reverb tail - the higher the REVERB VOLUME setting,
the longer the reverb time.

3.2 DELAY

The DELAY module's VOLUME, TIME, and FEEDBACK knobs afford you
total control over all parameters.
3.2.1 VOLUME
Adjusts the volume of repetitions, sweeping from all the way off to just as loud as
the original signal.
3.2.2 FEEDBACK
Adjusts the number of repetitions from one to infinite.
3.2.3 TIME
Adjusts the time to the next repetition from 80 milliseconds to 1.4 seconds.
When you're tapping in delay time on the FSM 432, the effect adopts the new
time after your second tap. The TAP LED flashes for about five seconds in sync
with the beat to give you a visual indication of delay time. The TAP function
works only when the DELAY is active. If the DELAY is off – or more accurately,
bypassed - the effect will not adopt your TAP tempo.
HEADS UP: You can also set delay time using MIDI control controller change
number 4 and an MSB value between 0 (80 ms) and 127 (1360 ms). The values
for the 128 steps of 10 milliseconds each are easily determined by subtracting
80 ms from the target time and dividing the result by 10. Say you're aiming for
500 ms. (500-80)/10 = 42, so the MSB value is 42. You can even adjust the
time in 5-ms intervals by sending the MSB value along with an LSB value of 1
using controller change number 36, which always adds 5 ms to the total. The
combination of MSB 42 and LSB 1, for example, gives you 505 ms.

3.3 MOD FX

This module serves up a smorgasbord of four modulation effects - CHORUS,
FLANGER, PHASER, and TREMOLO.
3.3.1 TYPE
Each effect is assigned to one quarter of this knob's control range. The first
quarter addresses CHORUS, the second addresses FLANGER, the third addresses
PHASER, and the final quarter addresses TREMOLO. You can adjust the
modulation effect's rate within its assigned quarter, and even beyond that. The
bars – or more accurately, arches – between CHRS, FLNG, PHAS, and TREM
on the knob's label indicate each effect's extended control range. When you select
an effect, its assigned quarter of the control range is extended to include the
neighboring arch. This gives you greater leeway to shape sounds as you see fit.
3.3.2 INTENSITY
This knob adjusts the volume of the modulation effects.
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The Master Section

The MASTER section lets you adjust the amp's overall volume, switch the IDB™
Noise Gate, route external effects, store presets, and determine
if the amp sources presets from its memory or from the
memory stick.

4.1 MASTER

As the name suggests, this knob puts the power amp and its volume level at
your thumb and forefinger's command. Handle it carefully and you will enjoy a
gratifying rather than an agonizing aural experience.
HEADS UP: Unlike channel and effect controls, the MASTER knob is not
programmable! It works like any conventional knob, and its physical position
indicates the actual setting. It's always a good idea to back the MASTER knob off,
twisting it to the far left position before powering the amp up.

4.2 MEMORY STICK/AMP

The STICK and AMP buttons on C o r e b l a d e
the source and target memory for presets – that is, if they are accessed from and
stored to the amp's internal memory or a memory stick.
rear panel provides the means to download a backup of the internal memory
to the memory stick and upload a complete setup from a memory stick to the
internal memory. See section 4.4 for more on this.
HEADS UP: The AMP button is disabled and its light remains off when the USB
port is unoccupied. The AMP button is enabled and lights up when you plug in a
memory stick containing presets.
4.2.1 Plugging in a USB Stick:
Below the STICK button you'll find a USB port that accepts a memory stick. You
can plug it in before powering the amp up or while it's up and running. The light
on the STICK button flashes three times to tell you the memory stick is good to
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