VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced Digital Signal

Processing

User’s Guide

VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5

The Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

The DSP Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Storing Your Own Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Restoring the Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

More About The Save/Tap Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the Footswitch for More Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

DSP Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11

Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

DSP “Fill in the Blanks” (for User Presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by SLM Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics

Corporate Headquarters: 1901 Congressional Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146

Primary Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, Arkansas, 72687

Product Type: Audio Amplifier

Products meet the regulations for compliance marking under:

ETL standards UL6500, UL60065, or UL813

CSA standards E60065 or C22.2 No.1-M90

CE safety standard EN60065

CE EMC standards EN55103 or EN55013 and EN61000

C-tick designation Level 2, ABN #56748810738, ARBN# N222

KETI standard K60065 (limited model approval)

Compliance Support Contact: SLM Electronics, Attn: R&D Compliance Engineer

1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, Missouri, 63146 • Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175

VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

Congratulations

!

You are now the proud owner of the Crate VTX212 three-channel guitar amplifier with Advanced Digital Signal Processing. This rugged amplifier combines outstanding features with serious clean and distorted sounds. Dual DSP controls provide 15 “Multi” effects and 15 Delay effects which can be combined for a wide variety of sounds. The

Save/Tap button allows you to manually set the tempo of many of the effects and to save new DSP presets in the amplifier’s non-volatile memory. A separate Reverb control adds even more to the array of effects. Front panel RCA CD Input jacks allow you to play along with your favorite CD or tape. The rear panel Insert Jack allows you to connect your effects for greater flexibility. Channel switching and DSP may be controlled by means of a footswitch, which also allows access to two DSP presets on each of the three channels. The top-mounted electronic tuner lets you get tuned and stay in tune any time the amplifier is on.

Like all Crate products, your VTX212 amplifier is designed by musicians, and built using only the best components. Extensive testing confirms that this amplifier is the absolute best it can be.

In order to get the most out of your new amplifier, we strongly suggest that you read the information contained in this guide before you begin playing.

And thank you for choosing C TE .

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOIS-

TURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

NO ABRA

PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS

ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA

LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO.

NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO

REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ

AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR

REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE

PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE

REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

• DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR

PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75mm) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR

FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.

• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.

• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.

• ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND

COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.

• PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.

• UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR

SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.

• WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE..

• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND

PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PRO-

TECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:

=

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”

"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

=

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”

"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

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The Top Panel:

VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

WATTS

INPUT GAIN SHAPE LEVEL

1 2 3

SOLO

4 5

GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

RHYTHM

6 7 8 9

RHYTHM

10 11 12

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

13 14

VOLUME

15

1: INPUT: Use this jack to connect your guitar to the amplifier by means of a shielded instrument cable.

SOLO/RHYTHM CHANNELS: High gain channels giving you sounds with serious overdrive.

2: SOLO LED: This LED illuminates when the Solo channel is selected.

3: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by the Solo channel.

4: SHAPE: Use this control to “dial in” the tone for the Solo channel. Rotating the control counterclockwise enhances the mid frequencies, while rotating the control clockwise enhances the low and high frequencies.

5: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of the Solo channel.

6: SOLO/RHYTHM: Use this switch to select the Solo or Rhythm channel. When this switch is depressed, the Solo channel is selected. With the switch in the out position, the Rhythm channel is selected. This switch is active only when the Solo/Rhythm/Clean switch (#13) is depressed.

7: RHYTHM LED: This LED illuminates when the Rhythm channel is selected.

8: GAIN: Use this control to adjust the amount of distortion produced by the Rhythm channel.

9: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of the Solo/Rhythm channel.

10: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of the Solo/Rhythm channel.

11: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of the Solo/Rhythm channel.

12: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the output level of the Rhythm channel.

13: SOLO/RHYTHM/CLEAN SELECT: Use this switch to select the Clean channel or the Solo and

Rhythm channels. With the switch in the out position, the Clean channel is selected. When the switch is depressed, either the Solo or Rhythm channel is selected, depending on the setting of the

Solo/Rhythm switch (#6).

CLEAN CHANNEL: A normal gain channel designed to give you crystal clean sounds.

14: CLEAN LED: This LED illuminates when the Clean channel is selected.

15: VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the output level of the Clean channel.

16: LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level of the Clean channel.

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

POWER

LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

16 17 18

CD INPUT

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

17: MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level of the Clean channel.

18: HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level of the Clean channel.

19: CD INPUT: Use these RCA jacks to connect the output from a CD player or tape deck to the amplifier. The signal at these jacks is combined into a mono signal which is sent to the internal power amp circuit. Use the CD or tape player’s output level control to adjust the signal for the proper mix with your guitar.

20: MULTI: Use this control to select one of the fifteen “Multi” digital effects. Complete information about the DSP effects is on page 7.

21: DELAY: Use this control to select one of the fifteen Delay digital effects. Complete information about the DSP effects is on page 7.

22: SAVE/TAP: Use this pushbutton to set the tempo of many of the effects by tapping the button repeatedly in time with the desired tempo. The Save/Tap button is also used to save DSP presets and to restore the factory default DSP settings. Additional information about the Save/Tap button is on pages 7 and 8.

23: SAVE/TAP LED: This LED flashes in time with the tempo set by the Save/Tap button (#22), and serves as a status indicator for certain DSP activities (see page 8).

NOTE: For some of the DSP effects, the Save/Tap LED remains illuminated. The Save/Tap LED does not illuminate when the DSP knobs are set to the Bypass position.

24. REVERB: Use this control to adjust the amount of digital reverb effect. In its fully counterclockwise position the signal will be “dry” (without any reverb). As you rotate the control clockwise the amount of reverb increases.

25: POWER: Use this switch to turn the amplifier on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom of the switch depressed). The switch illuminates when the power is on.

NOTE: When the amplifier is turned on, the Save/Tap LED flashes for one second before the amplifier is operational.

26: ELECTRONIC TUNER (cabinet top, not shown): The electronic tuner is active whenever the amplifier is turned on, providing constant, “real-time” tuning. The bottom row of LEDs indicate which note (string) is being tuned. The top row of LEDs provides directional queues to facilitate quick and precise tuning of your instrument.

The indicated note (string) is properly tuned when only the center LED is illuminated.

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

The Bottom Panel:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.

NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING:

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FUSE

100VAC: T2.5A 250V

120VAC: T3A 250V

230V/240VAC: T1.6A 250V

MADE IN CHINA

FOR SLM ELECTRONICS

1400 FERGUSON AVE.

ST. LOUIS, MO 63133

PATENT #5,032,796

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

EXTENSION

SPEAKER

FOOTSWITCH

DSP

BANK A

BANK B

CHANNEL

CLEAN

SOLO/RHYTHM

#3031613

INSERT

27 28 29 30 31

27: FUSE: The fuse protects the amplifier from damages caused by a faulty AC power source and/or other problems. If the fuse opens, replace it ONLY with the same size and type. If fuses continue to fail, check the AC source

– if the source is okay, contact your Crate dealer for service information.

28: EXTENSION SPEAKER: Use this jack to connect the amplifier to an external speaker cabinet. This jack is wired in series with the internal speaker(s) which remain active when an extension speaker is connected.

29: DSP A/B FOOTSWITCH: Use this jack to connect one of the footswitch cables to the three-button footswitch

(supplied). This allows you to select between two presets for each of the three channels. Additional information about the operation of the footswitch is on page 9.

30: CLEAN/SOLO/RHYTHM FOOTSWITCH: Use this jack to connect one of the footswitch cables to the threebutton footswitch (supplied). This allows you to remotely switch between the Clean and Distortion channels and between the Solo and Rhythm channels. (See page 9.)

31: INSERT: Use this jack to connect an external signal processor to the amplifier. Use Crate’s STP201, STP202, or STP203 stereo-to-mono Y-cord or an adapter such as Crate’s YPP117 and two 1/4” mono signal cables to connect to the effect as shown below.

32: AC LINE CORD (not shown): This grounded power cord is to be plugged into a grounded power outlet, wired to current electrical codes and compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the bottom panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection.

Stereo-to-mono Y-cord: to Insert jack

TIP

RING

SLEEVE

Y-adapter and 2 cables:

RETURN

SEND

GROUND

TIP

RING

SLEEVE to Insert jack

(STP201, 3'

STP202, 6'

STP203, 9')

(YPP117)

6 to effect

"OUT" jack

External Effect to effect

"IN" jack

(1/4"-TO-1/4"

MONO SHIELDED

CABLES) to effect

"OUT" jack to effect

"IN" jack

External Effect

VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

The DSP Section:

The VTX212 features DSP controls for Multi, Delay and Reverb. Complete information about the Multi and Delay effects is given below. The Multi control selects the “pitch modified” and wah effects. Many of these effects have their speed controlled by the Save/Tap button. The

Delay control selects the delay or echo effects. All of these effects have their speed controlled by the Save/Tap button. Additional information is provided on pages 5 and 10.

SIGNAL PATH FOR ECHO LO, MID & HI EFFECTS:

DELAY MULTI

SIGNAL PATH FOR ALL OTHER EFFECTS:

MULTI DELAY

MULTI:

NAME

Chorus LO

Chorus MID

Chorus HI

Flange LO

Flange MID

Flange HI

Phaser LO

Phaser MID

Phaser HI

Vibrato LO

Vibrato MID

Vibrato HI

DESCRIPTION

Chorus w/low depth

Chorus w/medium depth

Chorus w/high depth

Flanger w/low depth

Flanger w/medium depth

Flanger w/high depth

Phaser w/low feedback

Phaser w/medium feedback

Phaser w/high feedback

Vibrato w/low depth

Vibrato w/medium depth

Vibrato w/high depth

Octave Down Adds signal one octave lower

Touch Wah Touch-sensitive wah-wah

Reverse Wah Inverted wah-wah

Bypass Dry signal - no effect

DELAY:

NAME

Single LO

Single MID

Single HI

Single MAX

Echo LO

Echo MID

Echo HI

Echo MAX

Tape LO

Tape MID

Tape HI

Tape MAX

Echo FX LO

Echo FX MID

Echo FX HI

Bypass

DESCRIPTION

Single delay w/low level

Single delay w/medium level

Single delay w/high level

Single delay w/maximum level

Echo w/low level

Echo w/medium level

Echo w/high level

Echo w/maximum level

Tape echo w/low level

Tape echo w/medium level

Tape echo w/high level

Tape echo w/maximum level

Echo w/low level, before multi effect

Echo w/medium level, before multi effect

Echo w/high level, before multi effect

Dry signal - no effect

SAVE/TAP BUTTON CONTROLS: speed: 1 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 1 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 1 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 4 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 4 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 4 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 2 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 2 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 2 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 1 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 1 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second speed: 1 cycle/tap - tap period: .05–1 second n/a n/a n/a n/a

SAVE/TAP BUTTON CONTROLS: time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second time: .05–1 second n/a

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

Storing Your Own Presets:

Each channel of the VTX212 has two factory assigned DSP presets, as shown on pages 10 and 11. No matter what the settings of the DSP controls, the preset is recalled when a channel is selected. You may change the DSP settings by rotating the DSP controls - these changes will remain active until a different channel is selected, but will not be there for later use unless they are saved. To save a new DSP preset to a channel, first make the desired DSP changes. Then press and hold the Save/Tap button for about three seconds. The Save/Tap LED will flash through three quick sequences, indicating the preset was saved. The new preset is stored for that channel and will remain in memory until a new preset is stored for that channel or the factory presets are restored.

We recommend making copies of page 14 of this guide for the purpose of writing down your own presets.

3 SECONDS

CHANGES ARE

SAVED AS

NEW PRESET

Restoring the Factory Presets:

The factory assigned DSP presets may be restored, erasing any changes you have made. Turn the amplifier off. Press and hold the Save/Tap button as you turn the amplifier on. The Save/Tap LED will flash through two quick sequences, indicating the factory presets have been restored.

More About the Save/Tap Button:

The Save/Tap button is used to set the tempo of an effect by pressing it twice within a one second time frame. The time between the two taps sets the timing of the effect. If the Save/tap button is pressed an odd number of times (once, three times, etc.), the timing will default to the maximum one second time period.

The Multi effects and the Delay effects may each have a different tap speed. The default “target” for the Save/Tap button is the Delay control. To select the Multi control as the tap button’s target, rotate the Multi control. The Save/Tap tempo function will automatically revert back to the Delay control 16 seconds after the Multi control is rotated, or when the tap speed was last changed for the Multi effect.

NOTE: In most cases, it is usually more pleasing to the ear to set a slower tap speed for the HI effects and a faster tap speed for the LO effects.

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

Using the Footswitch for More Presets:

The Crate three-button footswitch supplied with the VTX65 allows access to an additional DSP preset for each channel of the amplifier. When the footswitch is connected to the amplifier as shown below, the “original” DSP presets are active for each channel when the #3 footswitch LED is illuminated. These are referred to as “DSP Bank ‘A’.”

When the #3 button is switched and the LED is out, a second DSP preset may be stored and recalled for each channel - “DSP Bank ‘B’.”

NOTE: DSP Bank “B” presets are only accessible when the footswitch is connected to the amplifier. When the footswitch is not connected, only DSP Bank “A” is accessable.

EXTENSION

SPEAKER

For home or office use

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any harmful interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FOOTSWITCH

DSP

BANK A

BANK B

CHANNEL

CLEAN

SOLO/RHYTHM

#3031613

INSERT

"LEFT" jack

1 2

"RIGHT" jack

3

Switch #1:

LED on = SOLO CH.

LED off = RHTYHM CH.

Only when Switch #2 is activated (LED lit)!

Switch #2:

LED on = SOLO/

RHYTHM CH.

LED off = CLEAN

CH.

Switch #3:

LED on = DSP

BANK "A"

LED off = DSP

BANK "B"

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

DSP Factory Presets:

The VTX212 Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows:

Factory Preset 1: Clean w/Chorus, Delay,Reverb

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo MEDIUM

TAP Tempo MEDIUM

Factory Preset 2: Rhythm w/Slapback Delay

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo FAST

TAP Tempo N/A

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Factory Preset 3: Solo w/Flange,Delay,Reverb

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo MEDIUM

TAP Tempo MEDIUM

VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

DSP Factory Presets:

The VTX212 Factory Presets for the DSP section are as follows:

Factory Preset 4: Clean w/Reverb

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo N/A

TAP Tempo N/A

Factory Preset 5: Rhythm w/Reverb

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo N/A

TAP Tempo N/A

Factory Preset 6: Solo w/Reverb

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo N/A

TAP Tempo N/A

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

Suggested Settings:

"Oceanic" - Clean with Vibrato, Delay, & Reverb

GAIN SHAPE LEVEL GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

RHYTHM SOLO RHYTHM

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

OUT

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

TAP Tempo MEDIUM TAP Tempo MEDIUM

"Super Funk" - Clean with Wah, Delay, & Reverb

GAIN SHAPE LEVEL GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

RHYTHM SOLO RHYTHM

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

OUT

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

TAP Tempo N/A TAP Tempo FAST

"Arena" - Rhythm with Reverb & Delay

GAIN SHAPE LEVEL GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

RHYTHM

OUT

RHYTHM

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

IN

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

TAP Tempo N/A TAP Tempo MEDIUM

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

Suggested Settings:

"Haze Faze" - Rhythm with Phase & Reverb

GAIN SHAPE LEVEL GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

RHYTHM

SOLO RHYTHM

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

OUT IN

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

TAP Tempo MEDIUM TAP Tempo N/A

"Solo Wah" - Solo with Wah, Delay & Reverb

GAIN SHAPE LEVEL GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

RHYTHM

IN

RHYTHM

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

IN

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

TAP Tempo N/A TAP Tempo N/A

"Octanator" - Solo with Octave & Reverb

GAIN SHAPE LEVEL GAIN LOW MID HIGH LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

RHYTHM

IN

RHYTHM

RHYTHM /

SOLO

CLEAN

IN

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

CLEAN

TAP Tempo N/A TAP Tempo N/A

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

DSP “Fill in the Blanks” (User Settings):

Copy this page to fill in your own DSP Presets!

User Preset:

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo _________

TAP Tempo _________

User Preset:

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo _________

TAP Tempo _________

User Preset:

CHANNEL:

BANK:

SOLO

RHYTHM

CLEAN

"A"

"B"

TAP Tempo _________

TAP Tempo _________

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

System Block Diagram:

INPUT

BUFFER

TUNER

A BC D EF G

CLEAN

SOLO

RHYTHM

SOLO

GAIN

RTHM

SOLO

RHYTHM

GAIN

VOLUME LOW MID HIGH

SOLO/

RHYTHM/

CLEAN

SOLO SWITCHING

CIRCUIT

RHYTHM

SOLO

LEVEL

SHAPE LOW MID HIGH

RHYTHM

LEVEL

SOLO/

RHYTHM

REVERB

MULTI DELAY

TAP

CD

INPUT

MIX

AMP

INSERT

POWER

AMP

SPEAKERS

EXTENSION

SPEAKER

DAMPING

CIRCUIT

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VTX212

Three-Channel Guitar Amplifier with Advanced DSP

VTX212 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Output Power Rating

Speaker Size and Rating

Input Impedance

120W RMS @5% THD, 8

Ω

, 120 VAC

(2) Custom Design 12”, 8

Ω

470k

Ω

Total System Gain Solo Ch

Rhythm Ch

Clean Ch

110dB, all controls @10

88dB, all controls @10

58dB, all controls @10

CD Input

Maximum Input Signal Accepted

Solo Channel

Rhythm Channel

Shape Control

Low Control

Mid Control

High Control

Clean Channel Low Control

Mid Control

High Control

Power Requirements

Size and Weight

29dB

7 volts peak-to-peak

Proprietary Circuit

20dB range @ 80Hz

15dB range @ 1kHz

20dB range @ 10kHz

36dB range @ 80Hz

15dB range @ 800Hz

40dB range @ 10kHz

120 VAC, 60Hz, 95VA

100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA;

230VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA

21” H x 27-1/2” W x 11-1/4” D, 50 lbs.

The VTX212 is covered with a durable Tolex material: wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.

Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.

Crate continually develops new products, as well as improves existing ones. For this reason, the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without notice.

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