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Rockguy66 Just Startin'
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Feb 11, 2013 12:45 PM

Switch Setting on Treadplate Amp in HD500

Hi,

 

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the switch settings are on the Treadplate amp in the HD500? I am pretty sure the right switch is for the Triode/Pentode mode. I am just unsure of the settings on the right. This panel is located in a separate frame below the typical amp settings. I am trying to emulate channel 3 of the Mark V amp. I am already hitting a wall on getting an EQ to match the frequencies of the Mark V EQ, but I am also unsure of the settings on the bottom plate as mentioned above . If there is any information to be pointed to, or if anyone can help I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone has already done the ground work on a Mark V emulation, please enlighten me. It would really be great if they could add this amp emulator on the next firmware update, I am still a little uncertain why they would only include the Dual Rectifier emulator for Mesa Boogie and not any of the otehr legendary amps, especially the Mark series.

 

Thanks!

 

Barrett

  • scottyo78 Just Startin'
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    Feb 11, 2013 4:24 PM (in response to Rockguy66)
    Re: Switch Setting on Treadplate Amp in HD500

    I don't quite understand you without a picture. I do love the Treadplate though. It sounds like your PC isn't displaying the HD500 Edit program correctly?

    Try going here and there's a couple Mark V, Mark 2i settings using the Treadplate and Angel amp models.

     

    I don't bother with EQ since there's four (Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence), "EQ controls" on the Pre-Amp, the "Amp Parameters", the "Cabinet Parameters" and about "12 mics" (counting the one's in the Fliptop) to get various sounds with.

    • Rockguy66 Just Startin'
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      Feb 11, 2013 4:39 PM (in response to scottyo78)
      Re: Switch Setting on Treadplate Amp in HD500

      Thanks Scotty... I am attaching a screenshot of the amp from HD500 Edit. You should be able to see clearly underneath each amp where it says Class, Topology and Mode. Im sorry if it is a noobish question, it has been a few years since I owned a Boogie (the rack mount Mark 2 studio) and I probably should know all of this.

       

      The reason I was trying to get a good EQ is that I have the exact settings from John Petrucci and I was just trying to come as close as possible to exactly what he does... Knob Settings, Switches and EQ. I have graphics for that as well, but they are at home. Thanks for all of your help!!

  • Rockguy66 Just Startin'
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    Feb 11, 2013 4:40 PM (in response to Rockguy66)
    Re: Switch Setting on Treadplate Amp in HD500

    HD500_DT50.jpg

  • hurghanico Just Startin'
    hurghanico
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    Feb 11, 2013 4:41 PM (in response to Rockguy66)
    Re: Switch Setting on Treadplate Amp in HD500

    Rockguy66 ha scritto:

     

    ...I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the switch settings are on the Treadplate amp in the HD500? I am pretty sure the right switch is for the Triode/Pentode mode. I am just unsure of the settings on the right. This panel is located in a separate frame below the typical amp settings...

    switches.JPG

    those switches are used only if you are connected to a DT amp (are you?), otherwise they are useless and have no effect

  • meambobbo Iknowathingortwo
    meambobbo
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    Feb 11, 2013 6:00 PM (in response to Rockguy66)
    Re: Switch Setting on Treadplate Amp in HD500

    I think the Uber will get you closer to the Mark IV/V tone than the Treadplate.  You just need to pre-EQ it to suck out the muddy bass, and dial in a mid-range peak that makes it djent a little more.

     

    Try a mid-focus EQ with low freq 22%, low Q 35%, high freq 90%, high Q 100%, gain 0% into a Line 6 Drive with drive 0%, bass 35%, mids 60-65%, treble 100%, output 100% into the Uber.

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