AmpliTube

X-DRIVE
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Contents2
Front Panel Overview3
Rear Panel Overview5
Firmware update7
Saving presets8
External Control Setup9
Expression pedal & single switch (creating macros)9
Double switch10
Expression pedal calibration11
Distortion Models12
MODERN12
METAL14
MONARCH16
CAT18
ORANGE20
YELLOW22
GREEN24
DIODE26
BLUE28
BOOSTER30
H-BOOST32
CRUSH34
OCTOFUZZ36
PURPLE38
FUZZACE40
BIG-FUZZ42
Global Setup44
Preset Setup47
Safe Mode48
Temporary Mode49
CAB SIM OUT & HEADPHONES out50
Interface Mode51
Included applications52
MIDI Specifications53
Features54
System Requirements55
AmpliTube X-GEAR series56

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Front Panel Overview

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1. MODEL encoder
Turn the MODEL encoder to select the preferred X-DRIVE model among the 16 advanced algorithms
available.
Push to go back when browsing menus.

2. PRESET encoder
Turn the PRESET encoder to browse among the 300 preset slots available in the machine.
Push to save a preset and choose its name and bank position.

3. PARAMETER encoder
Each model inside X-DRIVE has its own parameter set.
Push the PARAMETER encoder to access the additional parameters of the selected model. The last edited
parameter is always available by pressing or rotating the parameter encoder.
Hold the PARAMETER encoder to access the global and preset setups.

4. DRIVE knob
The DRIVE knob increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.

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5. BASS knob
The BASS knob boosts and cuts the low frequencies.

6. MID knob
The MID knob boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.

7. TREBLE knob
The TREBLE knob boosts and cuts the high frequencies.

8. VOLUME knob
The VOLUME knob sets the output level.

9. A, B & C LEDs
Green if preset is active.
Amber if preset has been edited.
Blinking amber when browsing among banks.
Off if bypassed.

10. A, B & C footswitches

Press to engage or bypass preset of the current bank.
Hold while preset is ON to access the X-MODE for selected model.
Hold while preset is OFF to activate that preset temporary while the footswitch is held down.
Press A+B to select a lower bank.
Press B+C to select a higher bank.

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Rear Panel Overview

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1. INPUT
Plug your instrument in here.

2. OUTPUT
Connect to an amplifier or stomp box.

3. CAB SIM OUT

This is the cabinet simulator output that can be connected directly to a full range speaker, PA system or other
devices.

4. HEADPHONES
Connect a pair of headphones to monitor your sound quietly.

5. MIDI IN
Connect to external MIDI controllers to automatically browse presets and modulate parameters via control
changes.

6. MIDI OUT
Connect to external MIDI devices. Through this port X-DRIVE can send out MIDI messages anytime a switch
is pressed or a knob is turned.

7. EXT. CONTROL
Hook up an external expression or single switch pedal to control any combinations of parameters with a
single action.
Hook up a double switch pedal to easily move among banks or presets.

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8. USB
Use this port to connect X-DRIVE to your Mac/PC as an audio interface and for using the Librarian app to
organize and load presets. It can also be used to send or receive MIDI signals.

9. POWER 9V DC
Power the pedal via a 9V DC center negative power supply.
At least 260mA.

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Firmware update

Before doing anything with your X-GEAR pedal it’s highly recommended to hook it up to the X-GEAR Librarian
and check if any firmware update is available to make sure you are running the most updated and stable
firmware available.

To do so:
1. Install the X-GEAR librarian on your computer following the instructions found in the box.
2. Connect your pedal to your computer using the provided USB cable.
3. Launch the X-GEAR librarian and select the connected pedal.
4. Click the top right gear icon and click “Check for updates.”
5. If the librarian or the X-GEAR need to be updated, you’ll be asked to do so and by clicking “Update” you’ll
start the updating process.

After updating you can start using your X-GEAR pedal.

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Saving presets

To quickly save a preset, hold down the PRESET encoder until the display shows SAVED.
The preset will be saved with the same name in the same location.

To change name or location when saving a preset:

1. Press the PRESET encoder to enter the saving process.
2. The first letter of the preset’s name starts blinking indicating the cursor’s position.
3. Rename the preset:
a. Turn the PRESET encoder to select a character.
b. Turn the MODEL encoder to change the cursor’s position.
4. Push the PRESET encoder to confirm the name.
5. The display shows a location (bank-number and slot).
6. Rotate the PRESET encoder to select the desired location.
7. Push the PRESET encoder to select the location an save the preset with the chosen
name in the chosen location.

N.B. When choosing a different location saving a preset will overwrite the preset that was previously stored in
that location and the new one gets copied over it.

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External Control Setup

The EXT. CONTROL jack can be connected to various types of external pedals:
• Expression pedal
• Single switch
• Double switch

Expression pedal & single switch (creating macros)

An expression pedal and a single switch pedal can be assigned to a parameter or to various parameters to
create macros. A macro is an ensemble of parameters, which can be modulated simultaneously via the external
control.

To setup a macro on the selected preset using an expression pedal or a single switch pedal, do as follows:
1. Hook it up to the EXT. CONTROL.
2. Hold the PARAMETER encoder and choose GLOBAL SETUP.
3. Select EXT. CTRL and choose one of the following:
a. TRS EXP PEDAL: if you are using a TRS type expression pedal.
b. RTS EXP PEDAL: if you are using a RTS type expression pedal.
c. N.O. SWITCH: if you are using a normally open single switch pedal.
d. N.C. SWITCH: if you are using a normally close single switch pedal.
4. Press the MODEL knob to go back and choose PRESET SETUP.
5. In the PRESET SETUP menu, select ON from the EXT. CTRL option.
6. Come back to the PRESET SETUP menu, select EXT. LEARN and choose LEARN.
7. While LEARN A is being displayed, position the parameters of the preset as you wish they would be when
the external control is in position A, then press the PRESET encoder when the A setup is done.
8. While LEARN B is being displayed, position the parameters of the preset as you wish they would be when
the external control is in position B, then press the PRESET encoder when the B setup is done.
9. Once the SAVE button (PRESET encoder) is pressed, the pedal returns to its default behavior and the
macro is assigned to the external control.

N.B.
In a single switch pedal position A refers to the off status. In an expression pedal position A refers to the heel
status.
In a single switch pedal position B refers to the on status. In an expression pedal position B refers to the tip
status.

The only difference between a single switch or an expression pedal is that with the first one changing from
position A to position B is an instant transition (pressing the footswitch), while the second one is a smooth
transition (moving the expression pedal).

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Double switch
Connect a double switch pedal to browse among presets or banks more easily.

To setup a double switch pedal do as follows:

1. Hook it up to the EXT. CONTROL.
2. Hold the PARAMETER encoder and choose GLOBAL SETUP.
3. Select EXT. CTRL and choose N.O. DUAL SWITCH, if your double switch pedal is normally open or N.C.
DUAL SWITCH, if your double switch pedal is normally closed.
4. In the GLOBAL SETUP browse to DUAL SWITCH MODE and choose BANK, if you want to use your
double switch pedal to move among banks or PRESET, if you want it to move among presets.

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Expression pedal calibration

If you feel that your expression pedal doesn’t work as expected, you may need to calibrate it to get its full
functionality.

To calibrate an expression pedal do as follows:

1. Hook it up to the EXT. CONTROL in the rear panel.
2. Hold the PARAMETER encoder and choose GLOBAL SETUP.
3. In the GLOBAL SETUP select EXP. CALIBRATION.
4. While HEEL is being displayed move your expression pedal to its heel position then press the
PARAMETER encoder to confirm.
5. While TIP is being displayed move your expression pedal to its tip position then press the PARAMETER
encoder to confirm.
6. When the display shows DONE, the calibration is set.

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Distortion Models

MODERN
This overdrive adds pleasing harmonics for a tube-like sound. It recreates creamy saturation with a solid warm
low end.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.

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• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default, the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

MODERN Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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METAL
Based on BOSS® MT-2

Inspired by one of the most favorite metal pedals of all time, perfect for extreme gain and sustain. Nothing
compares to this pedal for pure distortion mayhem. It features punch, color and presence to sculpt the perfect
high gain tone under your feet.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• PUNCH: boosts the low frequencies.
From -15 dB to 15 dB.
• COLOR: enhance the mid-frequency response.
From -15 dB to +15 dB.
• COLOR FREQ: selects the mid-frequency for the COLOR parameter.
From 300 Hz to 6000 Hz.
• PRESENCE: boosts the high frequencies.
From -15 dB to +15 dB.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.

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• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.

From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default, the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

METAL Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
PUNCH 46 0 - 127
COLOR 47 0 - 127
COLOR FREQ 48 0 - 127
PRESENCE 49 0 - 127
MID Q 50 0 - 127
MID FREQ 51 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 52 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 53 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 54 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 55 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 56 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 57 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 58 0 - 127
COMP OUT 59 0 - 127
CAB SIM 60 0 - 127
MIX 61 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change value.

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MONARCH
Based on Marshall® Guv’Nor.

This pedal is a model of a beloved ‘80s-era distortion pedal by a company known for making amps with
amazing distortion.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion pedal.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default. the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

MONARCH Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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CAT
Based on ProCo® Rat™

One of the most beloved distortion boxes ever. From smooth, light crunch, to extreme shred sustain offering a
fuzz-like flavor. This pedal has been a classic ever since its release in the early ‘80s.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default, the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

CAT Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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ORANGE
Based on BOSS® DS-1

This is one of the most versatile distortion boxes ever made. From subtle crunch to complete craziness, this
pedal has been used by countless guitarists of all styles from classic rock to grunge.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

ORANGE Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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YELLOW
Based on BOSS® SD-1

One of the earliest and most collectible Japanese pedals, it’s one of the most iconic overdrive pedals ever made.
From subtle to over-the-top, it pushes amps harder without sacrificing attack clarity.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

YELLOW Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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GREEN
Based on Ibanez® Tube Screamer

This is a model of the classic overdrive/distortion pedal, which has become the go-to overdrive pedal for some
of the most influential guitar players of all time. It helps to boost the mid frequencies keeping great transient
response.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.

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• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

GREEN Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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DIODE
Based on MXR® Distortion+

This model is perfect to pump up your amplifier from light overdrives to dense distortions.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

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N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

DIODE Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
MID Q 46 0 - 127
MID FREQ 47 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 48 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 49 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 50 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 51 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 52 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 53 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 54 0 - 127
COMP OUT 55 0 - 127
CAB SIM 56 0 - 127
MIX 57 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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BLUE
A very versatile model, which is the best fit for creamy jazz tones and crunchy blues lines.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

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N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

BLUE Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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BOOSTER
A booster to increase the level of the instrument going into the amplifier in order to add harmonics and increase
the overall saturation for solo parts and whenever your instrument needs to come up over the others.

Parameters
• DRIVE: not available.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: boosts the overall output level.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

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BOOSTER Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
MID Q 46 0 - 127
MID FREQ 47 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 48 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 49 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 50 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 51 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 52 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 53 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 54 0 - 127
COMP OUT 55 0 - 127
CAB SIM 56 0 - 127
MIX 57 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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H-BOOST
A treble booster to increase the presence of the instrument in order to pump up the overall saturation and add
some sparkling highs for solo parts and whenever your instrument needs to come up over the others.

Parameters
• DRIVE: not available.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: boosts the overall output level.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

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H-BOOST Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
MID Q 46 0 - 127
MID FREQ 47 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 48 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 49 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 50 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 51 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 52 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 53 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 54 0 - 127
COMP OUT 55 0 - 127
CAB SIM 56 0 - 127
MIX 57 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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CRUSH
This model alters the sound of the input signal by changing the sample-rate, cutoff frequency and by distorting
it. This effect can produce very aggressive distorted sounds, more pronounced than overdrive stomp boxes. The
low-pass filter is very creative when combined with high distortion levels.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• CUTOFF: controls the cut-off frequency for the low-pass filter.
From 20 Hz to 20000.
• DECIM: selects the sample rate ratio of the processed sound.
From 1 to 15.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.

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• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.
• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

CRUSH Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
CUTOFF 46 0 - 127
DECIM 47 0 - 127
MID Q 48 0 - 127
MID FREQ 49 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 50 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 51 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 52 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 53 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 54 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 55 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 56 0 - 127
COMP OUT 57 0 - 127
CAB SIM 58 0 - 127
MIX 59 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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OCTOFUZZ
Based on MXR® Blue Box™ Octave Fuzz

This Fuzz/Octave stomp box adds a crazy fuzz to your signal and then duplicates it two octaves down. This is
one of the most wicked and overpowering models.

Parameters
• DRIVE: adjusts the ratio of fuzzed signal with octaved signal.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

OCTOFUZZ Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
MID Q 46 0 - 127
MID FREQ 47 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 48 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 49 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 50 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 51 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 52 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 53 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 54 0 - 127
COMP OUT 55 0 - 127
CAB SIM 56 0 - 127
MIX 57 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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PURPLE
Based on Roger Mayer™ Octavia

This effect was first used on the early Jimi Hendrix songs. It is a fuzz box with frequency-doubling circuitry
that produces a second note an octave above the fundamental note. This was first used on “Purple Haze” and
“Fire”.

Parameters
• DRIVE: adjusts the ratio of fuzzed signal with octaved signal.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

PURPLE Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
MID Q 46 0 - 127
MID FREQ 47 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 48 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 49 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 50 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 51 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 52 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 53 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 54 0 - 127
COMP OUT 55 0 - 127
CAB SIM 56 0 - 127
MIX 57 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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FUZZACE
Based on Arbiter® Fuzz Face®

This effect is modeled after a classic germanium transistor fuzz vintage effect. Typically used on lead guitar, this
effect has remained a popular distortion effect throughout the years.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• BIAS: regulates the fuzz BIAS.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

FUZZACE Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
BIAS 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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BIG-FUZZ
Based on Electro-Harmonix® Big Muff Pi

An iconic distortion pedal that has stood the test of time. Capable of tones from smooth sustain & compression
to heavy buzz-saw distortion, this pedal is perfect for indie and alternative rock.

Parameters
• DRIVE: increases the amount of clipping in the distortion circuit.
From 0 to 10.
• BASS: boosts and cuts the low frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• MID: boosts and cuts the mid frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• TREBLE: boosts and cuts the high frequencies.
From -6 dB to +6 dB.
• VOLUME: sets the output level.
From 0 to 10.
• COLOR: controls the tone of the distortion.
From 0 to 10.
• MID Q: sets the bandwidth of the mid parameter EQ from narrow to wide.
From 0.2 to 3.
• MID FREQ: changes the center frequency of the mid parametric EQ.
From 80 Hz to 5000 Hz.
• EQ POSITION: sets the tone EQ pre or post clipping.
PRE or POST.
• NOISE GATE: turns the noise gate ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• NG THRESHOLD: adjusts the sensitivity of the gate’s threshold.
From -100 dB to 0 dB.
• NG RELEASE: adjusts the time of the gate’s release.
From 20 ms to 1500 ms.
• NG DEPTH: adjusts the gate’s deepness.
From -20 dB to -100 dB.
• COMPRESSOR: turns the compressor ON or OFF.
ON or OFF.
• COMP SENSITIVITY: sets the sensitivity of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• COMP OUT: sets the output level of the compressor.
From 0 to 10.
• CAB SIM: selects the cabinet simulator.
CAB 1, CAB 2, CAB 3, CAB 4, BASS, OFF.
• MIX: regulates the amount of the dry and wet distorted signal. By default the mix is set to 100% WET.
From 0% to 100%.

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• X-MODE: the X-MODE boosts the output signal to achieve more volume in certain parts during the
performance.
ON or OFF.

N.B. If you also want the Cab Sim when the pedal is bypassed, the BUFFER BYPASS MODE is required.

BIG-FUZZ Control Changes

Parameter Control Change # Values

DRIVE 21 0 – 127
BASS 22 0 – 127
MID 23 0 – 127
TREBLE 24 0 – 127
VOLUME 25 0 - 127
COLOR 46 0 - 127
MID Q 47 0 - 127
MID FREQ 48 0 - 127
EQ POSITION 49 0 - 127
NOISE GATE 50 0 - 127
NG THRESHOLD 51 0 - 127
NG RELEASE 52 0 - 127
NG DEPTH 53 0 - 127
COMPRESSOR 54 0 - 127
COMP SENSITIVITY 55 0 - 127
COMP OUT 56 0 - 127
CAB SIM 57 0 - 127
MIX 58 0 - 127
X-MODE 13 0 - 127

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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Global Setup

The global setup menu features different settings to manage the global behavior of the pedal independent of
which preset is active.

To access the Global Setup menu, hold down the PARAMETER encoder and select GLOBAL SETUP.

NAME MODE
Changes the way preset names are displayed:
• NAME: the display shows only the preset’s name.
• PC+NAME: the display shows the program change number followed by its name.
• BNK+NAME: the display shows the currently selected preset bank followed by its name.

EXT. CTRL
Selects which type of external controller pedal is attached to the EXT. CONTROL jack.
• TRS EXP PEDAL: select this if the pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack is a TRS type expression
pedal.
• RTS EXP PEDAL: select this if the pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack is a RTS type expression
pedal.
• N.O. SWITCH: select this if the pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack is a normally open single
footswitch pedal.
• N.C. SWITCH: select this if the pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack is a normally close single
footswitch pedal.
• N.O. DUAL SWITCH: select this if the pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack is a normally open
double footswitch pedal.
• N.C. DUAL SWITCH: select this if the pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack is a normally close
double footswitch pedal.

DUAL SWITCH MODE

Selects the operative mode for the double switch pedal connected to the EXT. CONTROL jack.
• BANK: select this if you want to use the connected double switch pedal to browse among banks.
• PRESET: select this if you want to use the connected double switch pedal to browse among presets.

EXP. CALIBRATION
Starts the calibration process for the connected expression pedal.
Refer to the expression pedal calibration paragraph to learn more about calibrating an expression pedal with
X-GEAR.

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MIDI CHANNEL
Selects on which MIDI channel the X-GEAR pedal operates, from 1 to 16. By default, X-GEAR pedals operate to
channel 1.

MIDI THRU
Selects which MIDI signals are sent to the MIDI outputs (MIDI and USB ports).
• OFF: no MIDI signals are sent to the MIDI outputs.
• THRU: the MIDI signals arriving to the X-GEAR MIDI input are sent to the X-GEAR MIDI outputs.
• MERGE: the MIDI signals arriving to the X-GEAR MIDI input and the MIDI signals generated by the pedal
are merged and sent to the X-GEAR MIDI outputs.

MAIN VOL
Controls the master volume of the pedal from -40 dB to +3 dB.

AUX VOL
Controls the volume for the auxiliary outputs (CAB SIM OUT and HEADPHONE OUT) from -40 dB to +3 dB.

INTERFACE VOL
Controls the master volume when the pedal is set in interface mode from -40 dB to +3 dB.
By default, the volume is set to -20 dB.

MIDI CLOCK
Sets the MIDI CLOCK function.
• OFF: no MIDI CLOCK function is active.
• DIN: the MIDI CLOCK is set by the incoming MIDI clock from the MIDI input.
• USB: the MIDI CLOCK is set by the incoming MIDI clock from the USB input.

USB OUT
Sets what signals are sent to the USB OUT.
• CAB OFF: on USB OUT 1 is sent a copy of the MAIN OUT (without the CAB SIM), on USB OUT 2 is sent a
copy of the dry DI signal.
• CAB ON: on USB OUT 1 is sent a copy of the CAB SIM OUT (with the CAB SIM), on USB OUT 2 is sent a
copy of the dry DI signal.

GRND LIFT
Activates or deactivates the ground lift to remove buzzes.

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BYPASS MODE
Sets the bypass technology for the pedal.
• TRUE: selects the true bypass technology.
• BUFFER: selects the buffered bypass technology.

OPERATION MODE
Sets the operative mode of the pedal to be used for live gigs or as an audio interface.
• LIVE: in live mode, the audio signal is taken from the analog jack inputs, processed by the DSP and sent to
all outputs.
• INTERFACE: in interface mode, the signal is taken from the analog jack inputs, processed, and then sent
to the USB outputs to a computer.
Then the signal coming out from the computer goes back into the pedal in its USB inputs and sent to the
OUTPUT (left) & CAB SIM OUT (right) outputs, which can be connected to a monitoring system.
See the Interface Mode paragraph to learn more.

FACTORY RESET
After a confirmation this option resets the pedal to its factory status.

FW VERSION
Displays the currently installed firmware version.

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Preset Setup

The preset setup menu features different settings to manage the selected preset.
To access the Preset Setup menu, hold down the PARAMETER encoder and select PRESET SETUP.

EXT. CTRL
Sets if the preset is using the External Control or not.
• ON: enables the external control connected (single switch or expression pedal) for the selected preset.
• OFF: disables the external control connected (single switch or expression pedal) for the selected preset.
This is to avoid that a connected external control could potentially modify the preset.

EXT. LEARN
Starts the process of assigning the external control pedal and creating macros. See the External Control Setup
paragraph for more information.

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Safe Mode

SAFE MODE is very useful for playing live since it locks all the knobs to be sure that your sound does not
change, if you accidentally move a knob or hit your pedal.

To activate and deactivate the SAFE MODE, press simultaneously the MODEL and PRESET encoders. A display
confirmation (LOCKED and UNLOCKED) will confirm you that the mode has been activated/deactivated.

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Temporary Mode

By holding down a preset’s footswitch while it’s off, the preset gets activated temporarily and is deactivated
when the footswitch is released.

You can do this operation both when the pedal is bypassed to engage a certain effect only for a little time or
while another preset is on.

If you do it while another preset is on, this mode will allow you to quickly change to the other preset by holding
down its footswitch and coming back to the previous one once you release the footswitch.

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CAB SIM OUT & HEADPHONES out

The CAB SIM OUT and the HEADPHONES out are both available in the rear panel.

The CAB SIM OUT is an auxiliary output that gets filtered by the Cabinet Simulator when choosing one of the 5
cabinet options inside the model parameters. The Cabinet Simulator can also be set to OFF to get a copy of the
main OUTPUT if needed.

The HEADPHONES output is linked to the CAB SIM OUT therefore any decision made on the Cabinet Simulator
is copied over this output too. It is used to monitor the pedal output using headphones.

Both the CAB SIM OUT and the HEADPHONES out are controlled by the AUX VOL in the GLOBAL SETUP.

If you want the Cabinet Simulator to be active even when the preset is bypassed be sure to set the BYPASS
MODE to BUFFER in the GLOBAL SETUP.

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Interface Mode

Using the interface mode of the pedal you can hook it up to your computer and a monitoring system to jam and
playback music directly from X-GEAR.
You can activate the INTERFACE MODE from the GLOBAL SETUP.
Connect X-GEAR to your computer using the provided USB cable and use the OUTPUT (left channel) and CAB
SIM OUT (right channel) to connect the pedal to a monitoring system such as a power amplifier, active monitors,
or a headphone preamplifier.
AmpliTube (or your DAW) sees the X-GEAR as a regular interface, and you can playback songs from the
computer and jam along using AmpliTube (or the DAW) to monitor your session.

To tweak the volume of the X-GEAR when used as audio interface browse to the GLOBAL SETUP and edit the
INTERFACE VOL parameter. After tweaking the volume for the first time the INTERFACE VOL parameter will be
quickly accessible using the PARAMETER encoder until you select another parameter.

N.B. The headphone output is not really meant to be used in audio interface mode since it’s directly connected
to the CAB SIM OUT therefore it is a mono output, and you would only hear the right channel of your computer.
Use a dedicated monitoring system to monitor while the pedal is in audio interface mode.

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Included applications

Along with your X-GEAR you get a Librarian App to manage your presets and AmpliTube 5 SE to edit your
presets from your computer and use them inside AmpliTube.

Follow the instructions found in the box to get the X-GEAR Librarian and AmpliTube 5 SE.

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MIDI Specifications

X-DRIVE presents 100 numbered banks with 3 presets each for a total of 300 presets.

Since MIDI program changes can only go up to 127 the presets are split into 3 MIDI Patch Banks:

MIDI BANK 0 (CC#0 Value=0) = PRESETS 00A-63B

MIDI BANK 1 (CC#0 Value=1) = PRESETS 64A-127B
MIDI BANK 2 (CC#0 Value=2) = PRESETS 128A-149B

In each MIDI PATCH BANK, the presets are numbered sequentially:

PRESET 00A = MIDI Program #0

PRESET 00B = MIDI Program #1
PRESET 01A = MIDI Program #2
PRESET 01B = MIDI Program #3
… up to MIDI Program #127

X-DRIVE always powers up in MIDI Patch Bank 0, therefore if you stay withing the first 127 presets (00A-63B),
simply send a standard MIDI Program Change message to load a preset.

If you plan to use presets above the 127th you should send a standard MIDI Bank Change message (MIDI CC#
0) with a value equal to the MIDI Bank you’d like to use before each MIDI Program Change.

MIDI Control Change Table

Parameter Control Change # Values

Expression 11 0 – 127
Preset ON/OFF 12 ON = 127, OFF = 0
X-MODE for the current preset 13 Bypass=0, Engaged=12
Model selector 14 1 – 16
MIDI Patch Bank 0 0–2

For individual parameter control changes, see each distortion model in the Distortion Models paragraph.

When a parameter range is not linear its values are equally divided among the 128 steps of a Control Change
value.

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Features

AmpliTube X-DRIVE
• Breakthrough software and hardware integration for guitarists
• State-of-the-art DSP in a road-worthy anodized aluminum chassis
• 16 different algorithms, 50 factory presets (300 storable presets)
• Distortion, overdrive, fuzz, compressor and more + cab emulation
• Includes exclusive virtual X-DRIVE version for use in AmpliTube 5
• USB port for preset management and use as a recording interface
• Designed and made in Italy for a lifetime of playing and gigging
• Ultra-low noise, 24-bit/192kHz converters for class-leading sound quality
• 5 Hz–24 kHz frequency response to capture the full scope of your guitar’s sound
• 123 dB dynamic range provides whisper-quiet operation at any gain setting
• Selectable true or soft bypass for maximum control
• 5Hz to 24kHz frequency response to record the full range of your guitar or bass
• Versatile routing options let you send the wet and/or dry signals to your DAW
• Stereo out for monitoring sound between the X-DRIVE pedal and your computer
• Full MIDI implementation to map control of AmpliTube and/or any compatible DAW
• Fast, intuitive interface and control knobs to tweak your sound on the fly
• High-contrast LED display keeps you informed on everything, indoors and out
• Expression pedal input adds additional control over any parameter you choose
• Full MIDI implementation is built-in for even the most complex setups
• 5 cabinet impulse responses and a CAB SIM out to connect directly to the PA

Package includes
• X-DRIVE pedal
• USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)
• Power Supply Unit
• Plug-in and Preset Librarian serial number

Dimensions
• Size: 17.5cm/6.88” x 14.5cm/5.7” x 5.8cm/2.28”
• Weight: 906g/31.96oz

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System Requirements

AmpliTube 5
AmpliTube is a 64-bit application and requires a 64-bit CPU and Operating System.

Mac® (64-bits)
• Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.10
or later. 3 GB of hard drive space.
• Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
• Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

Windows® (64-bits)
• Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB
suggested). Windows® 7 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space.
• Requires an ASIO compatible sound card.
• Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
• Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

To use X-GEAR as audio interface on Windows devices, Windows® 10 or later is required.

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AmpliTube X-GEAR series

Discover the full AmpliTube X-GEAR series:

X-DRIVE X-SPACE
Distortion Reverb

X-TIME X-VIBE
Delay Modulation

Learn more at www.ikmultimedia.com/xgear

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property of IK Multimedia Production Srl. All other product names and images, trademarks and artists names
are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia.
Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during IK
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All specifications are subject to change without further notice.

Document Version: 1.0

Latest Update: 2021/09/21

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