NAD: BluGuitar Amp1 Iridium

[Baba]

Question, if I want to set a CC in HX for the 2nd master volume, (CC007), how do I control the LEVEL of that 2nd master volume?

 

[laxu]

Question, if I want to set a CC in HX for the 2nd master volume, (CC007), how do I control the LEVEL of that 2nd master volume?

With the value you send. MIDI channel 1, CC 7, value 0-127. Value 64 would be halfway. Not sure if 0 or 127 is "2nd master off", I assume zero.

If you are using footswitching to toggle it, then it would be best to set a toggle between 0 and your desired level.

If you want to tie it to snapshots, then you'd want snapshot #1 (rhythm sound) to send CC7 value 0, and snapshot #2 (lead sound) to send CC7 value 64 for example. This way it's automated just by switching snapshots.

 

[laxu]

Also, if you don't want to use MIDI, BluGuitar recommends using a "minus booster" as a 2nd master volume. My understanding is that this would be just a footswitchable potentiometer. Basically you set your lead volume with the main master, then use the pedal to toggle to a reduced rhythm level. Now you can control it with a pot.

Second master volume / solo volume without REMOTE1 or MIDI

Minus booster or volume pedal The 2ND MASTER VOLUME function of the AMP1, which can be called up using the REMOTE1 or MIDI, is suitable for a sound-neutral

support.bluguitar.com

 

[Baba]

With the value you send. MIDI channel 1, CC 7, value 0-127. Value 64 would be halfway. Not sure if 0 or 127 is "2nd master off", I assume zero.

If you are using footswitching to toggle it, then it would be best to set a toggle between 0 and your desired level.

If you want to tie it to snapshots, then you'd want snapshot #1 (rhythm sound) to send CC7 value 0, and snapshot #2 (lead sound) to send CC7 value 64 for example. This way it's automated just by switching snapshots.

Got it, thanks! Working like a charm.

I thought CC's were just on and off, I didn't know they were "variable".

Man, the more I dig into this thing, the more I realize it can do. It's ridiculous. Where a preset in my Stomp XL used to be at 8 blocks, for volume boosts, gain boosts and whatnot, because of how much is in the Amp 1, I'm only using like 5 blocks now for a preset.

 

[laxu]

Got it, thanks! Working like a charm.

I thought CC's were just on and off, I didn't know they were "variable".

Man, the more I dig into this thing, the more I realize it can do. It's ridiculous. Where a preset in my Stomp XL used to be at 8 blocks, for volume boosts, gain boosts and whatnot, because of how much is in the Amp 1, I'm only using like 5 blocks now for a preset.

Yeah I've pretty much dropped overdrives and boosts from my boards because I don't need them with either Amp 1. Either use the built-in one or none at all. The noise gate is a similar convenience.

If these things had a half-decent delay and a bit better reverb it might be all I need.

 

[timbuck3]

Well, you guys who love the blue amp just jump on board when the new x is out? Or will you give it some time like a few months after release at least to see how it pans out