Samson Kickback 12 User Manual - Using Equalization

 • For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the High and Mid frequencies (putting 

new roundwound strings on your bass will help a lot also!):

Whenever you get a really good EQ setting for a particular instrument or song, write it 

down (you’d be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!). 

As you experiment with the EQ controls of the HS1200, don’t forget that your bass also 

provides EQ controls in the form of its tonal settings—this can be particularly effective 

in instruments that have active circuitry. Also, try various EQ settings with and without 

the Shape switch in and with the Shape control (which imposes a filter) at different 

settings.

For more information, see the “Effect of the Shape Control” section on the next page. 

Finally, bear in mind that the physical position of the HS1200 will also affect its fre-

quency response; when in its normal flat on the floor position (that is, with the speaker 

facing directly forward), there may be increased bass response due to the reinforcing 

of low frequency components by the floor itself. In contrast, when using the HS1200 

in its “KickBack™” position (where the HS1200 acts much like a “wedge” stage monitor), 

you’ll hear increased highs due to the directionality of high frequency components.

Using Equalization

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