Hughes & Kettner ATTAX User Manual

3-CHANNEL

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WE AT HUGHES & YOU ON YOUR CHOICE OF THE

The HUGHES & KETTNER ATTAX preamp is designed to meet the rigorous demands

placed on contemporary musicians: superior sound quality, flexibility, and userfriendly operating define the ATTAX as a valuable tool in your quest for the ultimate sound.

The streamlined operating and control concept enables you to immediately dial in

hot sounds. No fuss, no endless knob twiddling.This Operator’s Manual introduces

you to the

3 CHANNELS - THE STANDARD OF THE The ATTAX features three separate channels: One solid state CLEAN for vintage and

contemporary clean tones. The two tube channels, CRUNCH and LEAD, are carefully

tuned for a broad overdrive spectrum, from a slight crunch to heavy duty shred.

TWO EFFECTS LOOPS!

The ATTAX features two separate loops for effects/multi-effects devices: a standard

MONO FX LOOP with SEND and RETURN jacks and a STEREO LOOP with a SEND

and two RETURN jacks (Left/Right).

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STEREO SETUP

The output, effect, and master sections feature stereo circuits enabling stereo setups,

o. g. with a stereo power amp and two cabinets. Stereo effects processors can be

added through the STEREO LOOP for optimum effects utilization.

FREQUENCY-CORRECTED RECORDING OUT JACKS

The two Recording Out jacks feature frequency-corrected signal paths that simulate

the sound of a miked 4 x

situations, and on stage DI to the mixer.

MIDI

THE ULTIMATE CONTROL FEATURE!

The MIDI option requires no soldering. Installation is simple, and offers the ATTAX

user all the comfort of MIDI capabilities. All three channels and the effects loop can be called via MIDI program change messages.

We hope you have fun and enjoy success with your ATTAX!

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THE SOLID STATE CLEAN CHANNEL This channel utilizes innovative solid state circuitry that is capable of producing

warm, dynamic vintage tones, as well as contemporary, The HUGHES tube amp at high volumes, except that you don’t have to alienate your neighbors to get that warm tone. It “feels” like a vintage amp; the preamp’s dynamics and response are true to classic tube performance criteria.

KETTNER “SOFT CLICK” circuitry delivers the soft clip of a vintage

hi-fi

clean sounds.

ATTAX CRUNCH The ATTAX CRUNCH tube channel covers the tonal spectrum from clean to

overdrive. The emphasis on attack response in this channel enables you to control overdrive levels with your guitar’s volume pot. At higher gain settings, your tone is

carried by lengthy sustain ideal for a singing blues tone with superior dynamic punch.

AT-TAX LEAD The LEAD channel’s extreme gain reserves deliver the distinct performance character-

istics of modified tube amps: fat, searing tube overdrive at any volume, ideal for modern lead playing and heavy-duty power chord chunk.

SELECTING THE THREE CHANNELS: CLEAN / CRUNCH / LEAD

Channel switching is executed via the switch on the FRONT PANEL or the

included STAGEBOARD.

The CLEAN /TUBE SWITCH (5) activates either the SOLID STATE (CLEAN channel), or the TUBE

The CRUNCH /TUBE SWITCH (12) activates either the CRUNCH or LEAD channel in the tube section.

An LED DESIGNATES the currently ACTIVE CHANNEL.:

THE VINTAGE TUBE CHANNEL

HOT-RODDED HEAVY TUBE OVERDRIVE

(

CRUNCH/LEAD ) sections.

CLEAN

= GREEN, CRUNCH = YELLOW, LEAD = RED

1. INPUT 1/4"

instrument input jack.

( M )

MIDI LEARN

MIDI OPTION installation is a prerequisite to MIDI capability. Upon MIDI OPTION

installation, press the MIDI LEARN BUTTON on the ATTAX'a front panel to save the current sound/effect parameter settings. Installation is a matter of just a few minutes, it requires no soldering. Talk to your HUGHES & KETTNER DEALER for the details.

2. (CLEAN ) VOLUME Regulates the CLEAN channel’s volume. Depending on your instrument’s pickups, a

setting of 7

3. GREEN CLEAN LED

The GREEN LED illuminates when the solid state

4. CLEAN

The THREE-BAND, PASSIVE VOICING section defines the teristics in the CLEAN channel. Precise tuning and balance of filter frequencies enable you to quickly and efficiently dial in diverse sounds.

SETTING VOICING PARAMETERS

Dial in the standard setting (BASS, MID, TREBLE in the 12 o’clock position), and then modify the settings to suit your requirements.

BASS / TREBLE

BUTTON

8 is the clip threshold (SOFT CLICK).

(

CLEAN ) section is active.

ATTAX's

tonal charac-

5. CLEAN

Activates either the SOLID STATE ( CLEAN channel

(

CRUNCH and LEAD channels).

6. CRUNCH GAIN

The CRUNCH GAIN POT regulates the CRUNCH channel’s input sensitivity. Try different settings to achieve everything from ultra-clean sound to vintage tube overdrive.

TUBE SELECTOR SWITCH

or the TUBE SELECTION

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