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Tip #1: Master Input Gain

The default master gain for the unit is set at 50%. This is very inadequate for most basses.

The built-in tuner will work poorly and the amp models will be gain-starved if this problem is not

corrected.

If you use passive pups or if you have relatively low-output active tone controls then fix this

immediately!

To set the master input gain, enter CONFIG mode, hold TAP and turn GAIN knob all the way up: Low

= -6 dB, Mid = 0 dB, High = +12 dB

Your basses (like mine) may be ones that require a +12 dB boost in order to adequately feed a signal to

the unit.

Tip #2: Operating Modes

Like any modeling pre/amp, the Bass V-AMP must be configured to output the best signal for use with

your other gear.

By default, most are set to connect straight into a mixer/recorder and unfortunately, most people connect

them to some type of real bass/guitar amp, never change the operating mode, and then they are quick to

proclaim that, "Modeling devices sound horrible! Nothing compares to a real amp!"

My Bass V-AMP is set to "Live 3" (L3), where cabinet simulation is off (because I'm using a real cab)

and the XLR DI jacks output Behringer's ULTRA-G cabinet simulator, which is actually quite good.

Unlike other modelers, like Line 6 Pod X3, the Bass V-AMP totally removes cabinet selection

functionality from the user when it is set to L2 or L3, which I think is how it should be.

The Bass V-AMP has six powerful operating modes, all worth exploring or reading about.

But which ever you choose, use the right one for your setup else it will really sound horrible, and you,

too, will hate modelers! :-)

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Tip #1: Master Input Gain The default master gain for the unit is set at 50%. This is very inadequate for most basses. The built-in tuner will work poorly and the amp models will be gain-starved if this problem is not corrected.
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Tip #3: Getting Started The user manual is horrible, but it is a necessary evil. The built-in presets are equally horrible, but they had to pre-load it with something. The good news is that it is quite possible to overcome all of this, figure out how to work the unit, create your first few patches, and you WILL get the tones you want! Looking back now at the manual, I totally get it! It's all in there for sure, but laid out terribly, things are confusing, omitted, and inadequately explained.
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I contacted Behringer and they actually replied back the next day! DRIVE Simulations: 1. 2. 3. 4. Electro-Harmonix Hog's Foot Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Fuzz Pro Co Rat T.C. Electronics Booster + Line Driver + Distortion Effect parameters are DRIVE, BOOST, SPLIT, TONE SPLIT sets distortion bypass crossover Left = Off, Turning Right = 41-600 Hz press both arrows <- -> (between tuner and tap) to enter the edit mode. press the "B" button for drive. Then use the arrows to select the stomp box.
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Tip #7: Multiple EQ's The Bass V-AMP makes EQ available to you in three distinct areas: 1. The tone controls used by the AMP model (Bass, Mid, Treble, Deep, Mid-Shift, Presence) This is most likely where most users will tweak their tones 2. Bass + Treble under the Cabinet model If you are running Cabinet Simulation, you have the ability to further EQ your tone here, but I suggest you leave these flat (less is more) 3.
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1. The tuner supports both silent + quiet operation modes. With the tuner engaged, the VOLUME knob will allow you to either completely mute or hear what you are doing 2. The tuner's chromatic operation will assist you with both standard and non-standard tunings, and it additionally supports slight variations from A-440 3. The LED display is great on dark stages, but not so much for very bright outdoor gigs ... and finally 4.
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When the pre-amp is bypassed, you may still use the other effects and features provided by the V-AMP, and best of all, the resulting configuration may be saved to a user patch. Tip #13: The Clip Light When tweaking your Bass V-AMP tones, pay attention to the red CLIP indicator LED. Adding too much EQ or boost via GAIN or VOLUME knobs may push the output of the unit into un-desirable distortion.
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The integrated X-OVER is so well-thought-out that... 1. Any EFFECTS you use are only sent to the high pass signal, leaving the low pass untouched 2. All X-OVER settings are stored at patch-level I do not know which employees at Behringer developed this unit, but they did a fine job and really put some thought into it! Tip #16: Use Your Ears! Forget for a moment that the Behringer Bass V-AMP Pro is manufactured by Behringer and sells for only $169 Use your ears on my "Amp Model Demos" page :-) http://www.
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4. Release the [D] + [E] keys 5. Simultaneously press both [<] + [>] keys to execute the reset All user presets will be erased/overwritten as part of this process. Tip #18: SYNTH Bass Effect The other day I priced synth bass pedals online and discovered that they ranged anywhere from $89 to $269 for a stomp box that took batteries or a wall wart.
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7. Ampeg B15 1 x 15" 8. Polytone A101 1 x 15" 9. Vox AC100 2 x 15" 10. Mesa/Boogie 2 x 15" 11. Fender Bassman 2 x 15" w/JBLs 12. Leslie 760 1 x 15" + HF 13. SWR 1 x 18" 14. Ampeg SVT-18E 1 x 18" 15. Sunn Coliseum 1 x 18" + 1 x 12" All but one knob on the Bass V-AMP Pro feature nicely-implemented LED rings around the individual controls to indicate their current setting. The red glow from the LEDs is especially nice on dark stages, but they actually provide an additional benefit.
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In a previous post I mentioned how valuable these were to me both functionally and cosmetically. I also have stated that I think a future Bass V-AMP successor would really benefit aesthetically from a modern day face-lift. I am now rethinking this! I have electronics in my home that contain red LEDs and 7-segment LED digit displays that are 30+ years old. These clocks, games + appliances are still fully functioning today.