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Mode Knob?

Nov 30, 2005
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philly
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I just got a new amp, with a parametric EQ. It has a mode knob on it. What does this knob do? Also how should i use the pre-gain and post-gain controls porperly?



Thanks for the help.
 
Turn the pre-gain up. If there is a clip LED, turn it up so this only flashes when you hit a hard note, if there is a signal LED, turn it up until the LED comes on. If there are no lights, turn up the post-gain and then turn up the pre-gain so you can hear your signal. If it starts to distort, the pre-gain is too high.