Hughes & Kettner Attax 80 Musical Instrument Amplifier User Manual


 
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ATTAX-MANUAL
1.0 CHANNELS
The ATTAX 80 features a newly developed preamp
that not only produces authentic harmonic overdrive
but also a truly dynamic response to your picking
style. Based on semiconductors, this innovative
circuitry simulates the sound-shaping elements of tube
amps and delivers sound quality unparalleled in this
price range. It also provides the dynamics demanding
guitarists require for musical expression.
CLEAN:
Depending on the preamp control settings, the
ATTAX 80 delivers a variety of contemporary and
vintage clean tones. At higher VOLUME settings, the
"SoftClick" circuitry delivers that slight edge you would
expect from a vintage tube amp. If desired, the CLEAN
channel will put out plenty of crunch.
LEAD 1 + 2:
This channel delivers direct, in-your-face classic rock
sounds with a very British feel. Switch to the LEAD 2
sound mode to get a completely different tonal
character - even more bottom end, compression and
sustain - in other words, the distinctive performance
characteristics of modified tube amps, ideal for
modern lead playing and heavy-duty power chord
riffing.
REVERB:
The ACCUTRONICS
®
3-spring reverb is renowned for
its excellent sound quality and warm tone. In the
signal chain, the ATTAX 80 reverb section is located
after the FX loop so you can use it for external effects
and still achieve a clean reverb sound. Additionally,
the reverb level automatically adjusts its own level
when you switch between channels, more for clean,
less for lead.