
When using the Blues, Heavy and Bass models, high Volume levels can also add considerable distortion. Higher Gain settings result in a more distorted sound. Although Gain and Volume work together to determine Amp’s overall level, Gain is the primary control for the distortion amount. Gain adjusts the level of input to the preamplifier, while Volume adjusts the output stage of the power amplifier. This makes it very easy to quickly change the overall character of your sound without having to make numerous adjustments.

Developed in collaboration with Softube, Amp uses physical modelling technology to provide a range of authentic and usable amplifier tones, with a simple and consistent set of controls.

(Note: the Amp effect is not available in the Intro, Lite and Standard Editions.)Īmp is an effect that emulates the sound and character of seven classic guitar amplifiers. The Working with Instruments and Effects chapter ( see Chapter 19) explains the basics of using effects in Live. Live comes with a selection of custom-designed, built-in audio effects.
