Gear Models Guide

Guide to the Models in the Amp and FX Collection for

Guitar and Bass made in cooperation with Ampeg
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AMPEG is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies, Inc. used under license

SVX is a trademark property of IK Multimedia Production.
All other product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property
of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK
Multimedia. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying the specific
products that were studied during IK Multimedias sound model development and
for describing certain types of tones produced with IK Multimedias digital modeling
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Stomp Box Effects  5

1.1 Ampeg SCP-OD Overdrive  5
1.2 Ampeg SPC-OCT Octaver 6
1.3 Analog Chorus  7
1.4 Analog Delay 8
1.5 Bass Wah 9
1.6 Compressor 10
1.7 Envelope Filter 11
1.8 Volume 12
1.10 Stomp Box Effect Model List 13

Chapter 2 Amplifiers 15
2.1 BA-500 15
2.2 B-15R Portaflex Flip Top 16
2.3 SVT-Classic 17
2.4 SVT-4PRO 18
2.13 Amplifier Model List  19

Chapter 3 Cabinets 21
3.1 BA-500 21
3.2 B-15R 21
3.3 BXT-410H 22
3.4 PB-212H 22
3.5 SVT-410H 23
3.6 SVT-810E 23
3.13 Cabinet Model List 24

Chapter 4 Microphones 25
4.1 Dynamic 20 25
4.2 Dynamic 57 25
4.3 Dynamic 421 26
4.4 Vintage Dynamic 20 26
4.5 Condenser 87  27
4.6 Condenser 414  27
4.10 Microphone Model List 28

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Chapter 1 Stomp Box Effects

1.1 Ampeg SCP-OD Overdrive

This virtual stomp effect emulates the Ampeg SCP-OD Overdrive pedal. It
recreates the original distortion circuit, adding upper octave harmonic con-
tent to the direct signal and creating as a result a unique overdrive effect.

Controls:

Texture: controls the upper octave harmonic content (or type of distor-
tion) from 0 to 10.
Balance: controls the mix between the direct and overdriven signal,
from 0 to 10.
On/Off: turns the Stomp effect On or Off.

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1.2 Ampeg SPC-OCT Octaver

This stomp effect is modeled after the Ampeg SPC-OCT Octaver pedal.
Moving the octave knob will double your direct signal one octave below the
direct signal. In this way you can make your melodic lines richer and fuller,
expanding the frequency range.

Controls:

Direct: sets the output level of the direct signal from 0 to 10.
Octave: sets the output level of the sub-octave from 0 to 10.
On/Off: turns the Stomp effect On or Off.

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1.3 Analog Chorus

A model of a classic analog Chorus/Vibrato unit provides both analog Chorus

and analog Vibrato effects. When in Chorus mode the modulation will be
lush and slow. When in Vibrato effect the modulation will be faster and
more noticeable.

Controls:

Level: sets the input level. Range is from 15dB to +15 dB.
Chorus: sets the intensity (or depth) of the Chorus effect from 0 to 10.
Vibrato Rate (vib rate): sets the rate of the Vibrato effect from 0 to 10.
Vibrato Depth(vib depth): sets the intensity of the Vibrato effect from
0 to 10.
Vibrato/Chorus switch (vib/ch): enables Vibrato or Chorus modes.
When Vibrato mode is enabled the corresponding LED will light up.
On/Off: turns the Stomp effect On or Off.

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1.4 Analog Delay

This model is based on a classic analog delay with modulation stomp pedal.

Controls:

Delay: changes the length of the delay between each echo from 25ms
to 500ms.
Feedback (f-back): changes the amount of time that the echo repeats
from 0% to 100%.
Blend: mixes the amount of the dry signal with the delayed sound from
0% to 100%.
Chorus/Vibrato (chrs/vib): sets the amount of Chorus/Vibrato effect
added to the processed signal from 0% to 100%.
Vibrato/Chorus switch: enables Vibrato or Chorus modes.
On/Off: turns the Stomp effect On or Off.
BPM Sync ON/OFF: allows the effect to be synchronized to the host BPM.

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1.5 Bass Wah

This effect is modeled after the classic Wah pedal used by many of the
top players from the 60s and 70s. In addition to the Wah effect, there is a
new exciting feature called auto. This option will produce the Wah effect
automatically, meaning that there is no need for the manual intervention on
the pedal position.

Controls:

Off/On/Auto switch: sets the mode of the Wah effect, OFF, ON, or AUTO.
Pedal Position: controls the Wah effect from 0 to 100%.

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1.6 Compressor

This effect is modeled after a vintage compression stomp pedal and can
deliver a strong sustain and powerful compression with lots of character.

Controls:

Output: sets the output level for the effect from inf to 0.00 dB.
Sensitivity: sets the sensitivity of the compression from 0 to 10.
On/Off: sets the mode of the virtual pedal.

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1.7 Envelope Filter

This stomp is a highly developed filter effect. Essentially, it uses the enve-
lope of the incoming signal to control a synthesizer style filter. The sound
palettes range of this virtual unit is wide and rich. You can enhance your
bass tone adding from simple auto Wah effects to extreme filtering effects.

Controls:

Frequency (freq): sets the cutoff frequency of the filter from 40 Hz to

20,480 Hz.
Resonance (reso): sets the resonance of the filter from 0.30 to 10.
Depth: changes the amount of effect that the envelope has on the filter
from 0% to 100%.
Band pass (bp), Low pass (lp), High pass (hp): sets the type of
filter being used, either band pass, low pass or high pass.
12/24: toggles between 2 and 4 pole filter.
On/Off: sets the mode of the virtual pedal.

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1.8 Volume

This is a virtual stomp that emulates a traditional volume pedal.

Controls:

Minimum (min): sets the minimum volume when the pedal is fully
down. The range goes from 0 to 10.
Pedal Position: controls the volume effect from 0 to 100%.

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1.10 Stomp Box Effect Model List

Stomp Box Effect Models Officially Certified Model of

SCP-OD Overdrive Ampeg SCP-OD Overdrive
SPC-OCT Octaver Ampeg SPC-OCT Octaver
Analog Chorus AmpliTube Classic Chorus
Analog Delay AmpliTube Classic Delay
Bass Wah AmpliTube Classic Bass Wah
Compressor AmpliTube Classic Compressor
Envelope Filter AmpliTube Classic Envelope Filter
Volume AmpliTube Classic Volume Pedal

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Chapter 2 Amplifiers

2.1 BA-500

The BA-500 is a high quality solid-state bass amp, with a sonic fingerprint
that will deliver a big and detailed sound in any musical situation. Thanks
to its powerful preamp sound shaping controls, this amp model will be great
on all musical genres and styles. Its natural cabinet match is the BA-500
cabinet, but you can get interesting sounds experimenting with all the
included cabs options.

Controls:

MUTE: is linked with the Amp Module Peak/Mute light. Essentially, it mutes the
signal at the Amp input.
PAD: reduces the gain of the preamp by 15dB.
PEAK/MUTE LED: this LED turns on when the Mute button is pressed or the
preamp is overloaded.
GAIN: controls the gain of the BA-500 preamp from 1 to 10.
BASS: boost and cuts the low frequencies of the amps EQ stage from 1 to 10.
ULTRA MID: boost and cuts the mid frequencies of the amps EQ stage from 1
to 10.
TREBLE: boost and cuts the high frequencies of the amps EQ stage from 1 to 10.
MASTER: controls the volume of the DSP power amp stage from 1 to 10.
LIMIT: enables the limiter in the power amp and is linked with the right side
yellow light. This limiter acts only when the master level is very high and the
power amp is pushed at its limit.
EQ ON: turns on the graphic EQ when pressed.
EQ ON LED: turns on when the graphic EQ is enabled.
GRAPHIC EQ SLIDERS: sets the gain for each graphic EQ band from -10 to +10 dB.
POWER SWITCH: turns On or Off the amplifier and it is linked to the Bypass
button in the Amp module.
POWER LED: turns on when the Power switch is on 1.

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2.2 B-15R Portaflex Flip Top

This is the 1960s classic bass amplifier, enhanced and improved for the
actual musical scenario. This all-tube model limited production features the
Ampeg classic tube preamp combined with a selectable tube 60W/100W
power amplifier. This option gives you the most sought-after vintage bass
sound ever. In addition, if you want to get that unmistakable 60s tone; match
it with the B-15R cabinet.

Controls:

ULTRA HI/LO: these two switches control the timbre shaping of the
B-15R preamp.
GAIN: controls the gain of the B-15R preamp from 1 to 10.
BASS: boost and cuts the low frequencies of the amps EQ stage from
1 to 10.
MID: boost and cuts the mid frequencies of the amps EQ stage from 1
to 10.
FREQUENCY: selects a frequency band from 1 to 5 positions. Intervention
center-frequencies are: 200, 400, 900, 1.5k or 2.5kHz.
TREBLE: boost and cuts the high frequencies of the amps EQ stage from
1 to 10.
MASTER: controls the volume of the power amp stage.
60W / 100W SWITCH: sets the power of the power amp stage. The vir-
tual tubes visually represent the master value.
POWER SWITCH: turns On or Off the amplifier and it is linked to the
Amp Module Mute button. When ON the mute is Off, and the Amp emits
sound. When Power is in the lower position the amp is MUTED and the
Mute switch lights up (on the top frame).
STANDBY: is linked to the Amp Module Bypass button on the top frame.
When bypassed the Amp section is not affecting the sound.
ON/OFF: sets the mode of the Amp.

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2.3 SVT-Classic

This is the authentic and classic Ampeg tube sound. This all-tube bass head
delivers a warm, harmonically rich and punchy sound that is a trademark for
the rock bass sound, both live and in the studio. The SVT-Classic is the amp
that created the rock bass sound. Its natural speaker match is the SVT-810E
or the SVT-410H.

Controls:

GAIN: controls the gain of the SVT head preamp from 0.0 to 10.0.
ULTRA HI/LO: these two switches control the timbre shaping of the SVT
Classic preamp.
BASS: boost and cuts the low frequencies of the amps EQ stage from 0
to 10.
MIDRANGE: boost and cuts middle frequencies of the amps EQ stage
from 0 to 10.
FREQUENCY: selects the center frequency for the Midrange control from 1
to 5 positions. The numbers correspond to the following center frequen-
cies as indicated:
1=220Hz
2=450Hz
3=800Hz
4=1.6kHz
5=3kHz

TREBLE: boost and cuts high frequencies of the amps EQ stage from 0
to 10.
MASTER: controls the volume of the DSP power amp stage from 0 to 10.
STANDBY/POWER: is linked to the Amp Module Bypass button on the top
frame. When bypassed the Amp section is not affecting the sound.
POWER SWITCH: turns On or Off the amplifier and it is linked to the Amp
Module Mute button. When its on 1 the mute is Off, and the Amp emits
sound.

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2.4 SVT-4PRO

This is a real all-round high end bass amplifier. It combines a fully featured
tube preamp that can really cover any sound need with a tight solid state
power amplifier. The SVT-4PRO sound spectrum is wide and rich. You can
get from extremely neutral and transparent sounds to powerful unique
tones. Experiment with the SVT-4PRO settings and create your own custom
sounds.

Controls:

MUTE: cuts the signal at the Amp input and it is linked with the Amp
Module Mute button.
-15dB: reduces the gain of the preamp.
GAIN: controls the gain of the STV-4 preamp from 1 to 10.
PEAK LED: when the preamp is nearing its clipping level this led turns
on.
COMPRESSION: sets the SVT preamp internal compressors compression
level from 0 to 10. At 0 there will be no compression at all.
ULTRA HI/LO: these two switches control the timbre shaping of the
SVT-4 preamp.
BASS: boost and cuts the low frequencies of the amps EQ stage from
0 to 10.
MIDRANGE: boost and cuts the mid frequencies of the amps EQ stage
from 0 to 10.
FREQUENCY: selects the center frequency for the Midrange control
from 1 to 5 positions. The numbers correspond to the following center
frequencies as indicated:
1=220Hz
2=450Hz
3=800Hz
4=1.6kHz
5=3kHz

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TREBLE: boost and cuts the high frequencies of the amps EQ stage from
0 to 10.
LIMIT DEFEAT: disables the limiter of the Power amp section.
LIMIT LED: turns on when the power amp Limiter starts limiting.
BRIGHT: when enabled adds a more lively top end response to the input
signal.
MASTER: controls the volume of the power amp stage.
GRAPHIC EQ SLIDERS: sets the gain for each graphic EQ band from -12
to +12dB.
GRAPHIC EQ LEVEL SLIDER: sets the gain for the graphic EQ stage from
-12 to +12dB.
POWER LED: turns on when the power switch is in its upper position,
and the Amp is ON.
ACTIVE LED: (in the graphic EQ section). Normally, this LED is on.
Clicking on it will disable/enable the Graphic EQ section and turns Off/
On the LED.
POWER SWITCH: linked to the Amp module Bypass button.

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2.13 Amplifier Model List

Amplifier Models Officially Certified Model of

BA-500 Ampeg BA500
B-15R Ampeg B15R Portaflex Flip Top
SVT-Classic Ampeg SVT CLASSIC
SVT-4PRO Ampeg SVT-4 PRO

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Chapter 3 Cabinets

3.1 BA-500

This model is based on the Ampeg BA-500 2x10 Cabinet with adjustable
HF driver.

3.2 B-15R

This model is based on the Ampeg B-15R 1x15 Cabinet with adjustable
HF driver.

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3.3 BXT-410H

This model is based on the Ampeg BXT-410H 4x10 Cabinet with adjust-
able HF driver.

3.4 PB-212H

This model is based on the Ampeg PB-212H 2x12 Cabinet with adjustable
HF driver.

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3.5 SVT-410H

This model is based on the Ampeg SVT-410H 4x10 Cabinet with adjust-
able HF driver.

3.6 SVT-810E

This model is based on the Ampeg SVT-810E 8x10 Cabinet.

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3.13 Cabinet Model List

Cabinet Models Officially Certified Model of

BA-500 Ampeg BA-500 2x10 with adjustable HF driver
B-15R Ampeg B-15R 1x15 with adjustable HF driver
BXT-410H Ampeg BXT-410H 4x10 with adjustable HF driver
PB-212H Ampeg PB-212H 2x12 with adjustable HF driver
SVT-410H Ampeg SVT-410H 4x10 with adjustable HF driver
SVT-810E Ampeg SVT-810E 8x10

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Chapter 4 Microphones

4.1 Dynamic 20

This mic model is based on the Electro-Voice RE-20 and recreates a

smooth reaction across a wide spectrum of frequencies, especially attrac-
tive in the low area. This means that the Dynamic 20 is a great selection for
acoustic and electric bass.

4.2 Dynamic 57

This mic model is based on the Shure SM-57, one of the most popular
small diaphragm dynamic microphones. Its bright, edgy sound has made it
a widely used guitar amp mic.

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4.3 Dynamic 421

Probably the second most popular dynamic mic to use on guitar amps, this
model, based on the Sennheiser MD-421, provides a equally pleasing
sound, but is warmer than the 57.

4.4 Vintage Dynamic 20

A vintage dynamic large diaphragm microphone, based on the AKG D-20,

that used to be the standard mic for bass amps and kick drums during the
60s. Its warm and present, and has a smooth roll-off at high frequencies.

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4.5 Condenser 87

This is a model of one of the most popular large diaphragm mics ever, the
Neumann U87. It can be found in any large recording studio mic locker.
Because of its excellent frequency response curve, the 87 has become the
go-to mic when needing a clean, flattering sound.

4.6 Condenser 414

The Condenser 414 is modeled after another highly regarded large dia-
phragm condenser microphone, the AKG C-414 ULS. It is a bright, open
microphone that will flatter big full tones and will also blend beautifully
when combined with another cabinet/mic setup

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4.10 Microphone Model List

Microphone Models Based on

Dynamic 20 Electro-Voice RE-20
Dynamic 57 Shure SM57
Dynamic 421 Sennheiser MD-421
Vintage Dynamic 20 AKG D-20
Condenser 87 Neumann U-87
Condenser 414 AKG C-414

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