7. Treble
The treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the sound.
At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warm and dark in character.
As the treble control is increased (clockwise) the sound will become brighter. At the
maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting. This setting is saved
when you store a patch.
8. ISF
The patented ISF control works in conjunction
with the Bass, Middle and Treble controls. It
allows you to choose the exact tonal signature
you prefer. Fully counter clockwise has a more
American characteristic with a tight bottom-end
and more aggressive middle, and fully clockwise
has a British characteristic which is more 'woody'
and less aggressive.
Unlike conventional 'contour' controls and
parametric equalisation systems, the Bass, Middle and Treble controls remain
interactive with each other just like in a traditional guitar amplifier tone stack. This
leads to a very familiar, musical response. This setting is saved when you store a
patch.
9. Response
The Response control delivers Blackstar's patented True Valve Power technology,
offering six distinctly different power valve responses – EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66,
6L6 and KT88. Each setting delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up
characteristics of the selected valve power amp. This means that these amps deliver
live without compromise.
Blackstar's TVP technology changes the characteristics of the sound from
compressed and spongy to dynamic and tight.
EL84
Bell-like full bodied Class A with lots of compression
6V6
Crisp Class A with high compression and tight mids
EL34
Classic British Class A/B crunch with full bodied soft break-up
KT66
Rich and warm vintage British hot biased Class A/B
6L6
Tight dynamic Class A/B with extended high and lows
KT88
Tight, bold and dynamic Class A/B with strong low end
As you move from EL84 to KT88 the amount of compression and overdrive available
from each valve response is reduced. Additionally, when either of the two clean
voices are selected, the output compression and overdrive are affected by the gain
control.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
Effects
Up to three studio quality effects can be switched on at any time.
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USA
UK
ISF
ISF
ISF
All Silverline Series amplifiers feature Super Wide Stereo affects via the Emulated
Output and Stereo USB audio output. This Blackstar enhanced stereo feature can
be controlled via the free Blackstar INSIDER software.
NOTE: Silverline Stereo Deluxe produces a stereo sound from its two loudspeakers,
and so will produce a Super Wide Stereo live sound when this feature is enabled.
Silverline Deluxe produces a mono live sounds from its single loudspeaker.
10. MOD (Modulation)
Press this switch to turn the modulation effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing.
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
11. DLY (Delay)
Press this switch to turn the delay effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
12. REV (Reverb)
Press this switch to turn the reverb effect on, off, or focus the effect for editing. This
setting is saved when you store a patch.
With all three of the effect switches the LED will show what state it is in:
LED
Effect State
LED off
Effect off
LED white
Effect on but not 'focused' for editing
LED orange
Effect on and 'focused' for editing
Repeatedly pressing each effect switch on the front panel has the following effect:
Effect off
Turns the effect on and 'focuses' the effect. Any previously focused effect
reverts to an 'on' state
Effect on but not 'focused'
Focuses the effect. Any previously focused effect reverts to an 'on' state
Effect on and 'focused'
Turns the effect off. If any other effect(s) are on, the previously 'focused'
effect resumes being 'focused'
NOTE: Only one effect may be 'focused' at any time
13. Effect Type
This changes the effect type and edits a parameter of the currently 'focused' effect
(modulation, delay, or reverb).
Each segment represents a different effect (four for each type of effect). An
LED shows which effect type is currently active. The distance travelled through
the 'segment' modifies an effect parameter. The Effects Table below shows the
modifiable parameters:
This setting is saved when you store a patch.
Description
Effect not active
Effect is active, but not affected by the front
panel effect controls
Effect active and affected by the front panel
effect controls
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