Acoustic Amp Settings.
Francis
Posted 2006-01-02 10:09 PM (#270737)
Subject: Acoustic Amp Settings.


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I need some help. I have a CC026 and a CC045 with a OP pre amp. Can some one give me some amp settings for my amp to start off with. Thanks......
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stephent28
Posted 2006-01-02 10:44 PM (#270738 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.



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What type of amp do you have?
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Francis
Posted 2006-01-02 10:52 PM (#270739 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.


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Fender acousisonic 30 DPS.
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stephent28
Posted 2006-01-02 11:29 PM (#270740 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.



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I have an Acoustasonic SFX and I have the treble and bass set to 10 and the mid to 3 and then make room adjustments on the guitar preamp based on the individual guitar.

I have the string dynamics set to 6 1/2 and the feedback notch on 3. Then for FX effects I have it set to reverb+delay and FX level at 3.

This give me a nice punchy sound with a bit of reverb/echo that makes the guitar sound very large without the effects becoming overpowering.

Of course in a different setting, it might sound like crap but for where it is in my studio, I think it sounds great.
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Styll
Posted 2006-01-02 11:39 PM (#270741 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.


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you know...i cant really say...thats all a matter of trial and error...

Ive tried many times to set my amp to others and didnt like the sound...

experiment....


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JeffreyD
Posted 2006-01-03 4:35 PM (#270742 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.


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One thing I learned when I started playing with pro audio is "less is more" on any eq adjustments.

I tend to run very flat eq on nearly everything I own, but when confronted with only a 3 bank eq, I will ramp the mids up, and adjust the low and high to where they sound the best.

Mackie taught me the best trick for sweepable mid's I have ever seen.

Rather than use it to boost what sounds best, they advise using it to cut the bad noise. Their technique is set the mid gain to max, then sweep the frequency while your source is playing until it sounds it's ugliest...then back the boost down to a slight cut. Man it is like watching a curtain being pulled back from clear glass sometimes.

Truth is, however, as noted with guitars, sound quality is very subjective, and will vary by multiple factors, so just play with it until you get what you like....THEN WRITE IT DOWN!!!
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Francis
Posted 2006-01-03 5:30 PM (#270743 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.


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Thanks guys, Ill try some of your tips. Thanks for all the help. This is why i join the club for support.
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stephent28
Posted 2006-01-03 11:27 PM (#270744 - in reply to #270737)
Subject: Re: Acoustic Amp Settings.



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Let us know how it works out.
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