ATTAX
3-CHANNEL
GUITAR PREAMPLIFIER
Hughes & Kettner Musical Instruments
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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).
ATTAX's
KETTNER
features and options.
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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
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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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NO PROBLEM!
12"
cabinet, an ideal tool for home recording, studio
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.
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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.:
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THE VINTAGE TUBE CHANNEL
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HOT-RODDED HEAVY TUBE OVERDRIVE
(
CRUNCH/LEAD ) sections.
CLEAN
= GREEN, CRUNCH = YELLOW, LEAD = RED
1. INPUT
1/4"
instrument input jack.
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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
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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.
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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
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8 is the clip threshold (SOFT CLICK).
(
CLEAN ) section is active.
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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.
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TUBE SELECTOR SWITCH
),
or the TUBE SELECTION
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