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Le Preamp Series User's Manual
User's manuals - http://wiki.two-notes.com/
The Cold Fusion puts the Channels A and B in parallel. In other words, you will be able to adjust the
level of Channel A that will be added to the output of Channel B. This technique consisting in adding a
clean signal to a more distorted one is widely used in the studio to regain dynamics and articulation
when the dirty sounds can be too compressed for example. The Fusion knob must be carefully
adjusted and we recommend starting very low on this value and increasing gradually.
3.3.2 Hot Fusion
The Hot Fusion puts the Channels A and B in cascade. In this configuration, the Channel A can be
considered a boost for the channel B, and the Fusion knob determines the amount of boost signal you
send into B.
The gain on the channel A will be very important and it is the addition of this gain and the Fusion
amount that will determine the overall distortion you will get. The channel A features an EQ, and
changing the EQ will play a huge role in the overall tone. If you push the bass your sound will get
more fuzzy, and if you push the treble you will have a more glassy distortion. With these very simple
settings you will discover many tonal options! Always keep in mind that the sweet spot is rarely on
the maximum values, take the time to increase each parameter gradually. Sometimes it’s better to
have the Fusion knob at a lower value and increase the gain on channel A, remember these settings
are very sensitive.
3.4 More on the Mid Sweep
The Mid Sweep is a very powerful tonal option. It can be used either to boost or to attenuate a
medium frequency range. A good way to start with that function is, first, to set your Mid level to the
max, then search for the frequency you want either boost or attenuate by adjusting the SWEEP level.
When you hear that frequency, you can either lower a little the mid level or keep it that way for a
medium boost, or strongly attenuate the frequency by decreasing the Mid level.
4 Connecting the Le Preamp
The Le Preamp can be used in various configurations: as a boost or distortion pedal for your amplifier,
as a preamplifier connected to a power amplifier and cabinets, or in a direct setup for recording,
playing on stage or simply at home with your headphones. The following diagram presents the
various possible connections of the Le Preamp. Please note that this diagram doesn't show all the
wiring possibilities of the product, just the most common ones.
