Hughes & Kettner SYSTEM GUITAR COMBO ATS SIXTY Manuel utilisateur

ATS SIXTY

ADVANCED TUBE SYSTEM GUITAR COMBO

USER MANUAL

THF CL

FAN

CHANNEL:

The CLEAN channel on the ATS Sixty is constructed using solid state (transistor)

technology. This allows modern, sparkling clean sounds to be produced, like those

featured on many contemporary recordings.The traditional 3-band equalisation

section with passive tone controls also makes it possible to produce valve-like clean

sounds using the “SOFT CLICK” circuitry.

(2) VOLUME:

Volume adjusts the amplification level of the clean channel. Turned to position 8-9

you can achieve the crunchy “Soft Click” Sound. With pickups delivering more

output (humbuckers) this effect appears at lower volume settings

(5-6)

(3) BASS

MID /TREBLE:

The center frequency and bandwidth for each of this three controls has been

carefully selected to enable you to obtain a broad range of classic and modern clean

sounds. Start with a standard setting (all controls in 12‘0 clock position) and change

it as you want (f.e. more TREBLE for more harmonic overtones and sparkling clean

sounds).

(4) CHANNEL SELECT:

Switches the input signal either to the CLEAN or the OVERDRIVE channel. The

OVERDRIVE channel is active when the LED right of the channel select switch is

on.

TIP: Any conventional

footswitch can be used to

change between CLEAN and

TUBE OVERDRIVE

channels on the Sixty by

connecting it to the

FOOTSWITCH socket on

the rear panel.

TURF

OVERDRIVE

CHANNE

The Overdrive channel on the ATS Sixty consists of a genuine valve circuit (ECC

83). Valves produce a considerably better sound when overdriven than transistors.

The contour of the harmonic distortion and the distinctive compression effect are

the reasons why the authentic warm valve sound is sought after. However, valves do

have a couple of drawbacks!

TURF OVERDRIVE CHANNEL

Valves need to reach a specific operating temperature, which means that it

takes a few seconds after switching on before they are ready for use.

Valves are sensitive to shock. Allow the unit to cool off for a few minutes

before moving it.

The sound characteristics of valves do lend to change with age. You should

exchange your valves occasionally; the ECC 83 tubes used in the Sixty are

amongst the most frequently used and affordable types available. In normal

use, it should only be necessary to change the valves every few years.

(5) GAIN:

Adjusts the input sensivity of the TUBE circuitry and thereby the saturation. At

lower GAIN levels, you can achieve bluesy Clean and Crunch sounds.

In the specially marked high level section an automatic MID BOOST gets effective,

perfect for modern “hot rodded” Overdrive sounds.

The GAIN control influences the overdrive characteristics as well as the volume of

the TUBE OVERDRIVE channel. To alter the level, use the VOLUME control.

The TONE CONTROLS on the TUBE OVERDRIVE channel are active in

operation, and can therefore be used to boost specific frequency ranges. This can be

very useful for producing modern“hot rodded” distortion sounds. The filter

characteristics of the two controls are chosen so as to make selection of the

distinctive “creamy” lead and riff sounds easier.

(6) VOICE:

Voice adjusts a wide range of lower mids and thus controls the overdrive

characteristic. More “Voice” will make your guitar sound more “creamy”.

(7)

BITE:

Bite controls the upper harmonics and the penetration of the guitar sound.

(8) VOLUME:

VOLUME adjusts the output volume of the TUBE OVERDRIVE and thus the

volume balance between CLEAN and OVERDRIVE.

G&Ill

VOICE BITE

VOLUME REVERB

MISTER

(33

(6)

(8)

(9)

(10)

MASTERSFCTION:

An Accutronics spring unit is used to generate the reverb effect in the ATS Sixty.

The quality of a reverb is largely dependent on the lenght and number of springs

used: the unit used in the Sixty contains three

particulary

long springs which make

the Sixty‘s effect deep and natural sounding.

Clean sounds require more reverb to produce the same special impression as

corresponding overdriven sounds. Distortion sounds, on the other hand, are sensitive

to reverb: too much effect swamps them and makes them unclear. For these reasons,

the reverb unit is tuned differently for each of the two channels; no change is

required when swapping channels.

(9)

REVERB:

The reverb control determines the amount of reverb applied to the CLEAN and

OVERDRIVE channel.

(10)

MASTER:

Master sets the power to the amp on or off. (“on” is indicated by the red LED).

(11)

MAINS:

Switches the power to the amp On or Off. ( “on” is indicated by the red LED

THF RFAR PANEL OF THE ATS

SIXTY

VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH:

European model: 220

240 V

USA /Japanese model: 110

120 V

HEADPHONES:

Socket for headphonesignal passes a special filter circuitry which adds the destinctive

guitar cab sound characteristic.

FUSE: Mains Fuse 625 mA slo-blo

THF RFAR PANFI OF THF ATS

SIXTY

LINE OUT: Line level output to feed extern poweramps, a Hughes

Kettner RED

BOX etc.

EFFECT LOOP:Effect path for extem effect devices. Connect FX SEND to the

INPUT and F’X RETURN to the output of rhe effect unit.

FOOTSWITCH: A standard on-off footswitch connected to this socket will switch

between the CLEAN and the TUBE OVERDRIVE channel.

ATS SIXTY SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAMM

EFFECT DEVICE

aa3

B8M

li11001

INPUT

OUTPUT

FX SEND FX RETURN LINE OUT

FOOTSWITCH

&zLl70

SPEAKER CABINET PA

TAPE

ATS SIXTY SOUND EXAMPL

‘VINTAGE COMBO- CLEAN SOUND

-.__

Classical

"Tweed

Sound” with "Soft Click”. Specially tuned for

single

coil pickups.

2. ‘MODERN ULTRA

CLEAN"

less

GAIN: BASS and MID in 12 o'clock position The tone

gets

sheer, shimmering and absolutely clean.

3. "STRAT CREAM LEAD’

__--

~~~__..__

____~____

Full GAIN (MID BOOST is activated), VOICE and

BITE

controls

set

4. ‘HUMBUCKER’S BLUES LEAD

Supports

the dynamic range of classical humbucker guitars.

5. ‘MODERN HEAVY GUITAR

Crisp Clean for ballads (single

coils!),mighty

powerchords and

fat

leadtone on the

overdrive

channel (humhuckcrs).

Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants

Table des matières

Autres manuels Hughes & Kettner Amplificateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner SPIRIT NANO Series Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe 20 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Combo Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner CF 200 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Head 100 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner DUOTONE COMBO Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 floor Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Head 100 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Coreblade AS 64 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Access Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner TRIAMP MK II Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Metro Verb Attax Series Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Switchblade Tube Amp Revolution Mode d'emploi

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Warp X Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Triplex Manuel de l'opérateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner BassForce L Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner VX Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner BATT Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner TRIAMP Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner GRANDMEISTER DELUXE 40 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Combo Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark 3 Manuel utilisateur

Hughes & Kettner

Hughes & Kettner SwitchBlade series Manuel utilisateur

Manuels Amplificateur populaires d'autres marques

ASTRO

ASTRO HVO V40 P Manuel utilisateur

Marantz

Marantz SUPERSCOPE BLA-545 Instructions de montage

NAD

NAD CI980 Manuel utilisateur

Technics

Technics SE-CH770 Manuel utilisateur

Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon HK6300 Manuel utilisateur

NAD

NAD T975 Manuel utilisateur

McIntosh

McIntosh MA6850 Manuel utilisateur

Electro-Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix ENGLISH MUFF’N Manuel utilisateur

Viatron

Viatron Autrix Manuel utilisateur

GME

GME GA9800 Manuel utilisateur

Atlas

Atlas CP700 Manuel utilisateur

Roland

Roland KC-1000 Manuel utilisateur

Pyle

Pyle PFMRA350BW Manuel utilisateur

Advantage

Advantage S-250 Manuel utilisateur

IRT Electronics

IRT Electronics DVA-3007 Manuel utilisateur

Dimavery

Dimavery BA-100 Series Manuel utilisateur

Sony

Sony XM-S400D Manuel utilisateur

Schertler

Schertler ROY X Manuel utilisateur