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EEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!
"ALL" sounds, nothing less

NOTICE GLOBAL

Ben, who find that no sound, needs to start with buying a good ten fingers (though Tony and django ...) and 2 stuff that look like ears, if after it's still not, needs to instrument changes, the electric guitar is not for him.
only regret is the sub, I think it is really very expensive, but hey, it was the sound !!
regarding the finish, it's great, although in my case, the receiver would a gazinire it pleased me as much.

My test will be shorter, because everything that needed to be said t was lower, and in any fawn rglage certain aspects of me are still unfamiliar.

Just for printing. The head seems to be built, potentiomtres turn round the woodwork rsiste the mtaux are heavy. The real good stuff to take 20 years.

UTILIZATION

Trs flexible, versatile trs, but a real barrel of Danades for rglages.

SOUNDS

In sound, I'll be more prcis my scribbling a few previous ones. Everything we can out of this bte. a growl, and this in very beautiful Manir in high gain. However, the clean is exploitable. Arian and not transparent, but it has the roundness and warmth, in perfectly with the current trend. Adding that the EL34 equilibrated to give a ct cleans with a little shine, which is always apprciable. The crunch reminiscent of a jcm 800 testostron but it is a bit more neutral than the crunch of references prcit but only on condition of not having a heavy hand. Ds that just hammers the strings, the ct "electric" typical engl is felt, but a beautiful canal british trs. In OVERDRIVE, the sound is dmentiel and encourages the union coronation. The sound is both roots and modern (the mumbling I see some notches derrire their "thank you loser, we had help." But it has! We can try to imagine the sound a little s employed by Jacques Wild ... It's wet but with a ct teeming with thickness and increased precision. Trs broad spectrum of sound that sweeps everything litralement scne is on.

What more?

[10] the head for me the most versatile and parralllement, the most extreme mlodieusement the moment.

OVERALL OPINION

I think a lack of can-objectify. I tried today with a beast and I can collgue orientating towards that choice.

(I complt me ​​when I tried it a second time)

The EL34 dlivrent a well with the roots of modern touch in ENGL, the head seems built to last and sounds that come out are of professional quality that jumps IMMEDIATE ears. A head versatile without compromising on fun.

I put 10 gnral because I have not found something that sounds as good for use today. Diezel VH4 "yes but ...", Genz-Benz El Diablo" yes but ...", Mesa Rectifier "yes but ...", Budda Superdrive" yes but ...", Krank Revolution "yes but .. ., "Bogner Ueberschall" yes but ...", Tech 21 Trademark 300 "super Madison divinity but ..."," Yes, but ...", and RH Randall Warhead "yes but ...", and Marshall tsl JCM800 "yes but ...", ENGL SE" NOTHING - A - complaints! "

- Head amp lamps (EL 34) 100 watts - 4 Channel

- Difficult to make a comprehensive list of connectivity, the possibilities are Whereas. The head is MIDI (128 presets). We can Intrag on the functions activated by push-pull, but not on the levels of potentiomtres remaining fixed. Ct "plus" was the tester impdance cables and speaker cabinet but also a bias Intgr meter in the camera to change its power tubes and even do their own bias. The icing on the cake is the Systm electronic protection: it being protected by putting the amp automatic stand-by at various potential case for the device (such as when no speaker is connected to the outputs ). If a power tube Submitted overload or a problem, this problem is indicated by a flashing of the LED squence "write / copy" Determines how to light is key .. . This allows self-diagnosis in some cases to know o is the problem and therefore possibly to orient Repair Tool, or know that there is an overhead lamp and cut the IMMEDIATE t te, cel happened sometimes in two years (in almost majority of cases the ignition of standby) and once back on the stand-off and then all back to normal silent

- There are a lot of push-pull correctors gain (gain boost - hi gain), voicing (modern or classic), the Tone (bright, ultra bright, mid edge, contour active mga lo punch, depth boost , reverb) or channel selector (clean, crunch, lead 1 or lead 2). Knowing that they can be active for most simultanment and have a more or less subtle about his, I leave you counting the possible variations ... These functions push-pull can be registered on a pRSET IMMEDIATE MIDI support for three seconds on the "write / copy" of the device. The CONTRL MIDI device ncessite a pdalier.

- Regarding potentiomtres can not be fixed by piling MIDI was the bass middle and treble rglages walking on the principle of sharing qualisation in groups of two channels, let me explain: there is a potentiometer common to middle and bass clean and crunch channels, for there is a potentiometer against clean treble and treble potentiometer crunch. The same system is used to lead the group 1 and 2. Otherwise facade was in 4 volumes of the four channels spars prampli post or two master volumes A and B of the power amp). For the rest of the potentiometer intensity of rverbe etc etc ...

- Ct Aesthetics this amp is exemplary (specially mention the lighting of lamps by LEDs rtroclairantes)

UTILIZATION

- The avalanche of rglages is possible to dpart Drout, you really spend time on bte to tame. The big rule of thumb in the RSID fundamental diffrence between the two groups of channels (Clean / Crunch and Lead I / II Lead, but may be that I came across a device dfectueux ...) : Lead channel / crunch sounds pretty offers thick and it took me a little curb. The Lead channel I or Lead II will be almost unusable (sound far too late) if you do not use any function to boost the sound as the depth or boost mga lo punch. This is why one can find that this head not sound when the top is trying for the first time, because logic dictates that we put the qualos around 24:00 without turning on any corrective function .

- Apart from these few problems, the head is ultra simple to use: I drive the pRSET of my head and my multi-effects with the Z-12 pdalier

- The manual is well done.

- Use MIDI is intuitive

SOUNDS

- The amp is versatile, especially with its six channels:
1) clean channel will distort the average allgrement mode lo gain, and distortion in prcise supported and hi gain
2) channel that gives good crunch distortion in the nerve fawn or AC-DC's Gun N'Roses in lo gain, and more (mtal) with a hi gain in warm ct
3) a lead channel: its ultra ultra prcis (too may be). Whereas a reserve of gain (I do not push the knob at 12:00 in del hi gain if I "over-saturated"). As against this channel sounds a bit late with small rods and strings in standard tuning, I guess he is made the basis for seven strings and detuning.
4) lead channel 2: compared to a lead, the lead 2 is low in fat and less dry (one made more liquid because Designed for solos). It can sometimes get a little "muddy" due to low overhead and if you have a heavy hand with the gain knob

and bonus:

5) driver tube channel: a channel that puts her a 100% pure without alteration directly into the Poweramp, gives his vritablement standard amplitude.
6) TDHQ: the same channel as above but offers rglages supplmentaires of sensitivity (its light crunch of good quality and EQ rglages bass, middle and treble.

Once the basic grain found there must also choose among the options proposed:
- Bright and ultra bright: give shine and make the sounds more Arians
- Modern or classic: Intgr a compressor with a compression ratio equilibrated to let the attack. the effects of modern fashion are most apparent in lead 1 and 2, as also an active cell qualiseur semi paramtrique (scoop the mids and bass boost).
- "Gain boost" - "hi gain" boost the gain
- Mga lo punch: boosts the low level prampli
- Depht boost: xagrment boosts the low level of power amp and the sound really fills
- The noise gate (which I find good trs)
- The rverbe (2 knobs of rglages indpendants: 1 for clean / crunch and one for a 2 leads)
- Mid edge: boost paramtrique in mdiums with the least rch, consquence grows in a little sound, I use it for all my pRSET
- Contour Active: boost paramtrique a range mdiums
- Selector masters and prsences (A or B)
- Mode 50 watts 100 watts
- Select effects loops (2 and 1 in parallle SERIES)
- Selection of A1/A2 and B1/B2 HP outputs: to go "on the fly" during a change of a patch or two speakers on the VHT or the output (s) for large mtal, one or two speakers on the fender or output (s) B for clean sounds

So ultimately the ability trs strained thor, but Ralite activation options unfortunately can change the sound levels or the amplitude of the signal. APRS will not pose problem that people like me who want to use 5 channels Manir homogne (TDHQ, clean, crunch, lead 1, lead 2), requires a little juggling for a cohrent all.

I think this amp is extremely dynamic and right (or steep) in the sound, and it lacks consquence heat compared to the marshall or boogie msa (and even have APRS chang lamps prampli MODELS for the warmer sound) ... It feels REALLY clear orientation towards the mtal plutt and drive that to the blues rock ... It's the only complaint that I do on this head

OVERALL OPINION

- This amp is versatile in design trs: you can switch from one channel trs clear a monstrous distortion, then board a rock crunch rhythm in the crowd in the blink of an eye. The sound always keeps his label and we can ENGL give him a lot of tonal variations in order to get as prs sound that was at the top.

- The amp is Designed originally to be self-sufficient in basic functions and thus dispense with a multi-effects ... A real Swiss Army knife

- The price may seem trs lev but if you look at the finish and the possibility of the device (just take a oail diagrams of front and rear) is justified. Investment but a hell of a value sre.

- I have since 2006, I go out in systmatiquement rptitions and I have not had a single fault with, no fuses or lamps grills, nothing, nada ... For me it's a great sign of quality especially for a product if sophistiqubr />
- The single point ngatif I find this head is the small lack of warmth in the sounds it dlivre (as I mentioned above can be that I came across SERIES bad who knows) ...

This is the height of German engineering. Engl is a company that excels as making those over compressed metal voicing amp for straight ahead metal tuning and drop tunings. This amp is a metal guitar players dream amp. This amp will blown down doors and bust through walls. This is a three channel amp with a clean, crunch, and lead channel. Each channel is extremely usable and friendly to just about any music. However, this amp's voicing is tailored to a metal players amp. What that means is the voicing serves towards the metal style rather than a British style amp.
Tube Driver circuit for effect devicesAlso serves as a separate 5th channel that can be selected directly (with or without EQ)Modern and Classic sound-shaping buttons determine the basic voicing of all 4 channels,2 gain variants for each of the basic
channels:

Gain Boost and Hi Gain3 voicing sections: one EQ for Clean and Crunch (Main Channel 1), one for Lead I and Lead II (Main Channel 2) and another for the Tube DriverEvery channel sports a dedicated Treble knobVarious sound-shaping buttons tuned to match the tonal requirements of the given channelsLarge spring reverb with separate knobs for the 2 Main Channels3 effect loops:

FX Loop I and FX Loop II are variable, switchable effect loops, while Serial FX Loop is a separate circuit that can be used in series with 2 main effect loopsEach effect loop may be activated for each channel as well as for the Tube Driver circuit2 each power amp Master and Presence knobs, accessible via MIDIVariable MIDI-switchable power amp output (50 or 100 watts) with hot impedance adjustmentA/B speaker switching with separate impedance selector for connected speaker systemsBalanced, frequency-compensated XLR line output for routing preamp or power amp signals to mixers or recording gearMIDI In and Thru ports serve to integrate the amp into a MIDI system128 MIDI presets, accessible via 16 MIDI channelsOffers three different remote interface ports:

Serial Amp Control Port accepts the Custom Z-9 Footswitch (sold separately); the MIDI In accepts the Z-9 for use as a simple MIDI footcontroller or any other MIDI footcontrollerAmp is equipped with a stereo jack that takes a dual footswitch allowing you to switch the four channels remotelyProgrammable Noise Gate for suppressing noise in the Crunch, Lead I, and Lead II channels

UTILIZATION

Specifications

Preamp:
4 channels: Clean, Crunch, Lead 1, Lead 2, each one in modern or classic mode, featuring mega-low punch, noise gate, 3 FX loops (one serial, two parallel), tube driver circuit (extra channel plus EQ for direct switching to power amp), 5 x ECC 83 preamp tubes

Master Section:
100 watts (4 x EL 34 tubes), half-drive mode (50 watts), Master A/B switch, Presence A/B switch, Deep Boost, electronic tube protection circuit, Speaker A/B switch.
Outputs:
Balanced recording out, cable test/impedance check, Speaker A/B out (4, 8, 16 ohms), Z-9 footswitch port, MIDI In/THRU.

MIDI-programmable functions at a glance, storable in any combination as required:
Channel switches, preamp boosts, normal/ultra bright, modern/classic mode, preamp defeat, FX loops, tube driver circuit, mega-low punch, depth boost, reverb, noise gate, Master A/B, Presence A/B, Speaker A/B, Half-Power switch (100/50 watts).

Dimensions & Weight:
71 x 27 x 29 cm, 26 kg

SOUNDS

This amp says it has four channels but it really has 6 different voicings if you count the modern and classic modes on the the two lead channels. This amp can be a bit confusing upon first glance. It looks like something out of some space ship. It has a tone of features and a tone of control and all of them are lit up like a Christmas tree. There is so much going on with this amp that it makes it some what confusing. You eventually get the feel for it but it certainly is not a plug and play kind of amp. If you are used to looking at the front of a Marshall amp or a Peavey or even a Mesa Boogie aside form the Mark V, then looking at this might worry you how to dial it in. There is a system tot he madness but it can take a you a while to find the balance necessary to get a good tone out of this amp.

This amp does have a clean and crunch channel but the reason for getting this amp is not a clean and crunch channel you can get that out of many other amps. This is ultra high gain and saturation. This is an amp that is extremely saturated and extremely modern in its voicing. This sound like German metal amp which it is and you can not dial that out of any lead channel.

OVERALL OPINION

At new these amp comes in right at around $3999. A bit of a price for a amp. This is an amp that someone who knows what they what is going to buy and probably and active touring musician.

- 100 watts head (4 EL34 - 5 12AX7) - 6 channels - midi controlled
- hard to list all of the connections and possibilities here, have a look on ENGL website

UTILIZATION

- So much functions that you feel a little lost at first, really need lot of time to set it correctly but after that it's great to control simultanéously the head and your multi fx with the midi system.
- The manual is very clear

SOUNDS

- you can do everything with that monster, each of the channels cover a great range of styles:
1/ Tube driver: leave the sound of your instrument unaffected and amplified directly by the power amp
2/ TDHQ: the same channel as above but with EQ settings for shaping, a volume and a sensitivity potentiometer (to set from clean to crunch)
3/ Clean channel: from extreme clean to overdrive
4/ Crunch channel: From slight crunch to heavy warm distorsion
5/ Lead 1 channel: a very tight and focused channel, great for hard rock or métal rhythm work (reminds me of the gun's n' roses rythm sound) - also great for soloing with neck pickup
6/ Lead 2 channel: less défined, bassier and more drive than the prévious channel. Was designed for solo work but i use it for heavy distorted rhythm.

There's so much gain in the lead 1 and 2 channels that i never set the gain setting past 12 o'clock in hi gain mode

Once the channel is set you can choose between dozens of tone shaping options, some are really usefull, others are less depending on what type of sound you want to have

OVERALL OPINION

- been using it for more than one year and i'm still amazed by this head, you can do everything with it, it is designed to sound amazingly even without multi fx (the head has multiple semi-paramétric tone shaping options as well as compression mode)
- This head is expensive, but it's worth every euro
- There is no other amp that can match the possibilities the ENGL SE provide, it's the world best kept secret