Crate FLEXWAVE212, FLEXWAVE120 User Manual
Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier
with DSP and Channel Tracking
Owner’s Manual
FlexWave120/212 Guitar Amplifier w/DSP and Channel Tracking
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................3
Channel Tracking ..................................................... 4
The Front Panel ....................................................... 5
The Rear Panel ........................................................ 6
The DSP Section ...................................................... 7
Using the Footswitch with the DSP ............................ 8
Suggested Settings ..................................................9
System Block Diagram ...........................................10
Technical Specifications .......................................... 12
Service Information ................................................ 12
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT OPEN
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA
LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO
REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ
AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR
REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE
PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•
READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
•
DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR
PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR
FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
•
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
•
CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.
•
ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND
COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.
•
PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
•
UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
•
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE
OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.
•
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•
SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
•
OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR
PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
• WARNING: THIS UNIT REQUIRES A SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRIC CODES HAVING THE
LINE SUPPLY VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY IDENTIFIED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE OUTLET MUST REMAIN
ACCESSIBLE TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT IF A FAULT SHOULD ARISE WHILE IN USE. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED WHEN
NOT IN USE.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
=
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
=
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
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Introduction
FlexWave120/212 Guitar Amplifier w/DSP and Channel Tracking
Congratulations!
guitar amplifier with advanced digital signal processing (DSP) and Channel Tracking. This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Digital
Reverb, Delay, and Modulation effects provide you with a wide variety of sounds. Crate’s
unique Channel Tracking feature automatically stores your DSP settings for each channel to
memory. As you switch from one channel to another, the DSP settings for the selected channel are instantly recalled. The supplied three-button footswitch allows you to select channels
and change the DSP bank (Bank A/Bank B) by “remote control.” A front panel 1/8" stereo
CD input jack allows you to play along with your CD player, MP3 player, or iPod. A rear panel
insert jack allows you to add even more effects by connecting an external effect processor.
Like all Crate products, your FlexWave120/212 amplifier is designed by musicians and built
using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute
best it can be. In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly urge you to
read this manual before you begin playing.
Here are some of the features packed into your new FlexWave120/212 Combo Amplifier:
• 120 watts rms power output
• 2 x 12" speaker
You are now the proud owner of the Crate FlexWave120/212 three-channel
And thank you for choosing Crate.
• Three-Channel Operation
—High Gain Channel
—Overdrive Channel
—Clean Channel
• 3-band EQ on the Overdrive and Clean Channels
• Proprietary “Shape” EQ control on the High Gain Channel
• DSP Effects including Delay, Modulation, and Reverb sections
• CD Input
• Effects Loop
• 3-Function Footswitch included
• External Speaker jack
• Built-in Chromatic Tuner
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FlexWave120/212 Guitar Amplifier w/DSP and Channel Tracking
Channel Tracking
Your Crate FlexWave120/212 gives you the power of Channel Tracking. Once you select a
DSP setting for each channel, Channel Tracking stores the settings to memory whenever you
change channels. When you go back to that channel, Channel Tracking recalls those DSP settings automatically, without changing the DSP controls!
For example:
• Select the Clean channel. Set the Mod control to “Flanger,” the Delay control to “Medium,”
and adjust the Reverb control to your preference.
• Select the Overdrive channel. Set the Mod control to “Chorus,” the Delay control to “Slap,”
and readjust the Reverb control to a different setting. (The DSP settings for the Clean
channel are now saved to memory.)
• Select the High Gain channel. Set the Mod control to “Phaser,” the Delay control to “Long,”
and readjust the Reverb control once again. (The DSP settings for the Overdrive channel
are now saved to memory.)
• Reselect the Clean channel. (The DSP settings for the High Gain channel are now saved to
memory.)
When you reselected the Clean channel, the DSP settings previously stored in memory were
automatically recalled. Switch to the Overdrive channel and the DSP settings you just stored
are still there. You can change the DSP settings at any time. Once you set the DSP and select
another channel, Channel Tracking stores the settings for you. Even when the amplifier is
turned off, the DSP settings are stored and recalled the next time you turn it on. That’s the
power of Channel Tracking!
In addition, each channel has two DSP banks, Bank A and Bank B, when you use the supplied
three-button footswitch (see page 8 for more information on using the footswitch). Channel
Tracking also remembers which DSP bank was selected for each channel.
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