Quilter Steeliare Owner's Manual - Popular Amplifier Setups
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POPULAR AMPLIFIER SETUPS
STEEL GUITAR, ACTIVE VOLUME PEDAL:
Connect between guitar and CH 1, and set MODE to CH 1. Set volume
with GAIN 1. (CH 2 remains available for a second instrument).
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TIP: GAIN 1 will normally remain clean up to about “8”. Some
overdrive may occur on “10” (see LIMITER section below).
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TIP: GAIN 2 can be preset for a second volume level, and selected
either with the MODE switch, or the footswitch.
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TIP: Selecting MODE 1+2 places both GAINS in series, allowing for
large amounts of overdrive (see MASTER VOLUME section, P6).
STEEL GUITAR, PASSIVE VOLUME PEDAL:
The original method of inserting a passive pedal between guitar and CH
1 is easy, but slightly reduces high frequency response. Active pedals
include a buffer to preserve high frequencies, but require a power supply.
USE CH 1 TO BUFFER A PASSIVE PEDAL:
Connect the guitar directly to CH1 IN, connect PEDAL SEND to the
pedal’s input, and connect the pedal’s output to CH2 IN (Pedal Return).
Set MODE to CH 2. Use GAIN 2 to set volume.
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TIP: GAIN 1 is inactive when using CH 2 MODE.
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TIP: To obtain an adjustable volume boost in this configuration,
select MODE 1+2, use GAIN 1 to set “normal” volume and set GAIN 2
for the desired “boosted” volume. Control GAIN2 with the
footswitch.
USING A SECOND INSTRUMENT:
Connect the steel guitar (or other first instrument) to CH1 IN, and set its
volume with GAIN 1. Select with the MODE switch as usual.
Connect the second instrument to CH2 IN, and use GAIN 2 to set
volume. Select using the MODE switch as desired.
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TIP: The MUTE MODE allows cables to be unplugged without noises.
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TIP: The footswitch BOOST button adds a treble boost to brighten
up the alternate instrument if desired. Great for 6-string guitars!
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TIP: MODE 1+2 allows both instruments to be played at once.