DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier 
Welcome. Please, Read This:
We at Crate extend our sincere “welcome” into a whole new world: a world where the legendary performance of a musician-made Crate amplifier combines with the wonders of digital amp modeling and effects. We bring you the only amplifier you’ll ever need: the Crate DX-112 / DX-212. The heart and soul of sixteen different amplifiers have been captured through the miracles of digital software engineering and placed into the DX amplifier. Not only does the amp sound like the originals, it performs like the originals, with the same tones and character of all your favorites – from vintage British grit to today’s heavy metal – with a wide variety in between.
Along with digital amp modeling comes sixteen digital effects, all designed to rock your world from here to Sunday. And, you can tweak each effect to your heart’s content!
Got your own favorite effects? Not to worry – the DX amps have stereo line in and line out jacks for use as a stereo effects loop, or for connecting to an external stereo power amp. It’s like having your cake and eating it, too – with extra icing!
The DX amplifier is programmable and can be controlled in a number of ways, including through the front panel keypad, with the optional Crate Foot Controller, or via MIDI.
Within the pages of this Operating Guide you will find all sorts of pertinent, useful and sometimes technical information which we at Crate felt you ought to have. Please indulge us a bit and take the time to actually read through this Guide at some point. Until then, for those of you who just can’t wait to plug in and go, we offer you:
Quick Start: Plug In and Go!
(page 1)
There you’ll find just enough information to get you started. If you run into any situation that isn’t covered in the Quick Start section, you might have to – guitar gods forbid – read this guide first.
We at Crate thank you for choosing the DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier!
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier
Important Safeguards and Precautions
All Crate products are designed for continuous safe operation, as long as common sense is used and steps are taken to help avoid certain problems. Abiding by the following rules can help prevent damage to your amplifier, yourself and others.
•The amplifier is equipped with a three-pronged AC power cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, NEVER remove or otherwise attempt to defeat the ground pin of the power cord.
•Connect the amplifier ONLY to a properly grounded AC outlet of the proper voltage for your preamp.
•Avoid sudden temperature extremes, rain and moisture. Also, avoid sudden and intense impact. (If the amplifier has been subjected to any of the preceding abuses, have it looked at by an authorized service center.)
•Unplug the amplifier before cleaning it. NEVER spray liquid cleaners onto the preamp. Wipe it with a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and film.
•Don’t use the amplifier if it has sustained damage to the chassis, controls, or power cord. Refer the unit to an authorized service center for inspection.
•NOTE: Amplifiers capable of producing high volume levels are also capable of inflicting permanent hearing loss or damage, if the exposure to such levels is prolonged. Such damage is progressive and irreversible! Caution is advised and ear protection is recommended when playing at extremely loud levels.
The chart below shows the U.S. Government Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations which were in effect at the time of this publication for permissible noise exposure, per 29CRF1910, Table G-16.
SOUND LEVEL dBA |
DURATION PER DAY |
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SLOW RESPONSE |
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According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of those listed above could result in some hearing loss.
CAUTION |
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN |
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, |
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. |
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. |
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. |
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: 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.
VORSICHT |
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR |
NICHT OFFENEN |
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT |
DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM |
BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM |
WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN. |
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: 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.
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"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
="REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier 
Contents |
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Quick Start: Plug In and Go! |
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Making Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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A Look at the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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A Look at the Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Making the Right Connections |
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The Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Stereo Line In and Line Out Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using a MIDI Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the Crate Foot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The MIDI Out/Thru Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Stereo Headphones Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Amp Models
Descriptions of the Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Equalization and Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The Digital Effects
Descriptions of the Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Effects Selection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Recalling The Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Saving New Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Tap Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Manual (“MAN”) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Restoring Factory Default Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Factory Presets 1–10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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User Presets 1–100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Appendices |
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A. Designer’s Note: Amplifier Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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MODELS AMP CONNECTIONS START QUICK
EFFECTS
KEYPAD THE
FAVORITES
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QUICK START
Quick Start: Plug In and Go!
Making Sound:
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Blue Voodoo |
Black Face |
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Cmp/Flg/Echo |
Vibrato |
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Vintage Club |
Large Tweed |
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Cmp/Cho/Echo |
Chorus |
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Flexwave |
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Cmp/Vib/Echo |
Flanger |
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Ampeg VL |
70s Era UK |
Ω |
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Flange/Echo |
Delay |
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REVERB |
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POWER
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Making Sound:
•You may want to start out with the Master control turned down low, since this amp can get LOUD.
•Connect your guitar, plug in the amp and turn it on.
•Select the manual mode by pressing the MAN button on the keypad.
•Adjust the Gain control to get the amount of gain you want.
•Try out the amp models by turning the Amp Selector knob.
•Use the Bass, Mid, Treble and Channel Level controls to change the tone and volume. The EQ settings will vary depending on the amp model you choose.
•Choose a digital effect by turning the Effects Selector knob.
•Modify the chosen effect by turning the Effect Adjust control.
•Adjust the reverb by turning the Reverb Level and Depth controls.
•Try out the factory presets by pressing the numbered buttons and the A/B button on the Keypad.
•When first turned on, the A/B button is not lit, and the numbered buttons recall presets 1-5 (bank A). When you press the A/B button it lights up, and the numbered buttons recall presets 6-10 (bank B).
START QUICK
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier
QUICK START
Quick Start: Plug In and Go!
A Look at the Front Panel Controls:
INPUT/OUTPUT |
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High Power |
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Acoustic |
Studio Tweed |
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Blue Voodoo |
Black Face |
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Vintage Club |
Large Tweed |
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Flexwave |
60s Era UK |
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Ampeg VL |
70s Era UK |
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Calif Mod |
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Touch Wah |
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Comp/Echo |
Compressor |
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Comp/Chorus |
Tremolo |
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Cmp/Flg/Echo |
Vibrato |
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Cmp/Cho/Echo |
Chorus |
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Flanger |
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Delay |
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier 
The Front Panel :
1, 2. Inputs: Use High Gain for standard pickups, Low Gain for “hot” pickups and/or on-board active electronics.
3. Master: Sets the overall output level. The Master volume is the only non-programma- ble setting on the amplifier.
4. Amp Selector: Chooses the desired amp model.
5. Gain: Adjusts the input gain.
6, 7, 8. Bass, Mid, Treble: Adjusts the signal tone.
9. Channel Level: Sets the output level of the current preset.
10. Effects Selector: Chooses the effect applied to the signal.
11. Effects Adjust: Changes one or more parameter of the current effect.
12. Reverb Level: Sets the amount of reverberation applied to the signal.
13. Reverb Depth: Changes the depth and high-frequency damping of reverberation, from a very small room (fully counter-clock- wise) to a very large hall (fully clockwise).
14. Keypad: Recalls and saves presets, using the numbered buttons and the A/B button.
15. Power: Up is on!
Refer to Section / Page:
“The Input Jacks” – page 7,8
“Descriptions of the Models” – page 11,12
“Equalization and Channel Level” – page 13,14 “Equalization and Channel Level” – page 13,14
“Equalization and Channel Level” – page 13
“Descriptions of the Effects” – page 15,16
“Effects Selection and Adjustment” – page 17,18
“Description of the Effects” – page 15,16
“The Keypad” – page 19,20
START QUICK
(These are the barest of the bare-bones descriptions – enough to get you started. Please check out the sections and pages noted for more information – this goes for the rear panel, too.)
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier
QUICK START
Quick Start: Plug In and Go!
A Look at the Rear Panel:
MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY SLM ELECTRONICS 1400 FERGUSON AVENUE ST. LOUIS. MO 63133
DX-212
AEIOU1269
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
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DX-212 |
100-120VAC: |
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100-120VAC: |
T1.5A 250V |
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220-240VAC: |
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T.75A 250V |
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CAUTION:
CHASSIS
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ATTENTION:
SUPERFACIE
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CHAUDE.
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MIDI |
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier 
The Rear Panel :
16. AC Line Cord: Plug the male end of this cord into a properly grounded AC outlet of the correct voltage. DO NOT DEFEAT THE
GROUND PIN OF THE AC PLUG!
17. Fuse: The fuse protects the amplifier against damages caused by overload conditions in the unit. If the fuse blows, replace it only with the same size and type as indicated on the rear panel.
18. Stereo Headphones: For those private moments, plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack. The internal speaker(s) is (are) muted when headphones are used. (Can also be used for recording.)
19.Stereo Line Out: Connect this output to a stereo amplifier or effects unit.
20.Stereo Line In: Connect the output of an external effects unit here.
21. Standard MIDI/Crate Footswitch Controller: This switch lets you choose how you control your DX-112/212 – via MIDI or with the optional Crate Foot Controller.
22. MIDI Thru/Out: Connect to another MIDI device you wish to control with the foot controller.
23. MIDI In/Foot Switch: This jack either accepts a standard MIDI input or lets you use the Crate Foot Controller.
Refer to Section / Page:
“Stereo Headphones Jack” – page 9,10
“The Stereo Line In and Line Out Jacks” – page 7,8
“The Stereo Line In and Line Out Jacks” – page 7,8
“Using the Crate Foot Controller” – page 9,10
“The MIDI Thru/Out Jack” – page 9,10
“Using a MIDI Footswitch” – page 9,10
START QUICK
(That’s all we’re gonna give you for now! To learn a whole lot more, read the rest of this guide!)
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier
Making the Right Connections
The Input Jacks:
CONNECTIONS
INPUT/OUTPUT |
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Top Mount |
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PRESET PARAMETERS |
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Touch Wah |
EFFECTS |
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POWER |
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Clean |
High Power |
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Comp/Echo |
Compressor |
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Acoustic |
Studio Tweed |
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Comp/Chorus |
Tremolo |
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Blue Voodoo |
Black Face |
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Cmp/Flg/Echo |
Vibrato |
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Vintage Club |
Large Tweed |
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Cmp/Cho/Echo |
Chorus |
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Flexwave |
60s Era UK |
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Cmp/Vib/Echo |
Flanger |
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Ω |
Ampeg VL |
70s Era UK |
Ω |
Ω |
Ω |
Ω |
Ω |
Flange/Echo |
Delay |
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Calif Mod |
Fuzzbox |
Chor/Echo |
Echo |
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HIGH |
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Tube Rectifier |
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GAIN |
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BASS |
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TREBLE |
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REVERB |
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The Stereo Line In and Line Out Jacks:
MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY SLM ELECTRONICS 1400 FERGUSON AVENUE ST. LOUIS. MO 63133
DX-212
AEIOU1269
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
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FUSE |
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DX-212 |
100-120VAC: |
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T1.5A 250V |
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T2A 250V |
220-240VAC: |
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T.75A 250V |
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T1A 250V |
CAUTION:
CHASSIS
SURFACE HOT.
ATTENTION:
SUPERFACIE
DE CHASSIS EST
CHAUDE.
STEREO |
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MIDI |
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier 
The Input Jacks:
The DX-112/212 has two input jacks – High Gain (straight) and Low Gain (padded) – to accommodate a wide range of pickups and playing styles. The jack you use depends on your type of pickups and the sounds you’re after.
For example, most players will plug their guitars into the High Gain jack. These players include those with “normal output” pickups and some players with “hot” pickups who are looking for some added distortion.
Some players will choose the Low Gain jack. These players are mostly those with “hot”/active pickups who want a cleaner sound, with more headroom for the Gain control.
When nothing is plugged into either jack, the DX-112/212 mutes its internal speaker(s).
CONNECTIONS
The Stereo Line Out/In Jacks:
The DX-112/212 has a Stereo Line In and Line Out jack (rear panel), for use as a stereo effects loop, or to send a preamplified signal to an external stereo power amp.
To use an effects loop, connect the Line Out jack to the input of the effects device, then connect the output of the device to the Line In jack.
To send a preamplified signal, connect a stereo signal cable from the Line Out jack to the input of the stereo power amplifier.
The jacks are wired as follows: TIP = left channel, RING = right channel, SLEEVE = ground.
The Line Out jack signal is post master, post eq, and post effects.
•If you want to connect a DX-112 to another guitar amplifier for stereo sound, you’ll need to make a custom patch cable like the one shown to the right. Use this cable to connect your DX-112 Line Out jack to the Line In jack of the second guitar amp AND the DX-112 Line In jack.
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier
Making the Right Connections
Using a MIDI Footswitch:
CONNECTIONS
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The MIDI Thru/Out Jack:
MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY SLM ELECTRONICS 1400 FERGUSON AVENUE ST. LOUIS. MO 63133
DX-212
AEIOU1269
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
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CAUTION:
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SURFACE HOT.
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CHAUDE.
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The Stereo Headphones Jack:
MADE IN THE U.S.A. BY SLM ELECTRONICS 1400 FERGUSON AVENUE ST. LOUIS. MO 63133
DX-212
AEIOU1269
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE.
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CAUTION:
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SURFACE HOT.
ATTENTION:
SUPERFACIE
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CHAUDE.
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier 
Using a MIDI Footswitch:
You can store and recall a total of 100 presets when using a MIDI footswitch. These presets are accessed by MIDI program numbers 0 through 99. (Also, see the MIDI Implementation Chart, Appendix B, page 45.)
WARNING: The MIDI In/Crate Foot Controller button must be in the OUT position for MIDI operation. (The IN position applies power to the Crate Foot Controller which could cause damage to another type of MIDI footswitch.)
Using the Crate Foot Controller:
The optional Crate Foot Controller (model DX-FC) lets you store and recall a total of 100 presets and allows foot control of the tap tempo function. The controller gets its power straight from the amplifier, so no external power source or batteries are needed!
Plug the connecting cable into the MIDI In/Foot Switch jack and set the MIDI In/Crate Foot Controller button to the IN (foot controller) position. This applies the power needed for the Crate Foot Controller.
(See the Foot Controller’s User’s Guide for more complete information-when you get one!)
The MIDI Thru/Out Jack:
The MIDI Out/Thru jack lets you control other MIDI devices with the Foot Controller. Connect this jack to the MIDI In jack of the device you wish to control.
The MIDI Thru works with either a standard MIDI input (footswitch) or with the Crate Foot Controller plugged into the MIDI In jack, since the Crate Foot Controller sends standard MIDI messages.
The Stereo Headphones Jack:
Plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack, for private listening. The internal speaker(s) is (are) disconnected when headphones are used. The headphones signal is speaker compensated for a realistic sound even without a guitar speaker cabinet. Since this amp can play LOUD, be careful when using headphones – prolonged exposure to those high dB levels can wreak havoc on your eardrums!
• The Headphones Jack can also be used as a stereo direct out for recording.
CONNECTIONS
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DX-112/212 Digital Guitar Amplifier
The Amp Models
Description of the Models:
AMP MODELS
INPUT/OUTPUT |
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The DX-112/212 is actually 16 different amplifiers in one! The software inside the amplifier convinces the signal that it’s going through the electronic components of the original amplifier, giving it all of the characteristics of that amp! (More or less – it’s really a lot more technical than that, but you get the picture. For a slightly more technical description, see Appendix A on page 43.)
Use the amp selector knob to choose which amp model you want. The chart on the following page lists the name we gave the amp model, the “make and model” of the amp we emulated, and a brief description of the original amp.
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High Power |
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Studio Tweed |
Blue Voodoo |
Black Face |
Vintage Club |
Large Tweed |
Flexwave |
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Ampeg VL |
70s Era UK |
Calif Mod |
Fuzzbox |
Tube Rectifier
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