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AMT ELECTRONICS DIST MACHINE DM-3.
This is an analog distortion with digital
control functions and effects parameters memory. The device has four
banks (banks A,B,C,D), each of which has four programmable patches
(distortions types) 1,2,3,4 each having eight variable parameters. In
fact it means that the owner of DistMachine DM-3 has a quick access to
16 patches (distortion types) with various effect parameters from
slight transparent overdrive in rock n roll style to mighty and heavy
metal distortion type.
All factory tone settings can be copied from one
patch to another (COPY function), changed as required and store to any
patch (SAVE function) of any bank. Here we provided UNDO function, i.e.
the opportunity to undo the last move and return to the previous one
within the programmed patch. Besides, all factory distortion settings
can be reset (RESET function). The friendly user interface of
DistMachine DM-3 makes it really simple to master the tone parameters
editing, storing and copying techniques. Moving from one bank to
another, from one patch to another or to BYPASS position is
accomplished by means of two multi-functional footswitches. Prompt
access to patches is achieved according to your own algorithm: - patch
selection along the big cycle (i.e. from one type to another in cycle)
- patch selection within current bank (by means of bank selection
function)
All these functions make DistMachine DM-3 indispensable
during live performances when a guitar player needs to switch among the
distortion types without bending and stopping at exact moment.
DistMachine DM-3 is the first device to incorporate new types of
footswitches providing the device durability and switching reliability.
In order to monitor the current status DistMachine DM-3 incorporates a
string of multicolored led indicators. They reflect all functions and
parameter values of the device beginning from bank and patch number to
all parameters that are being changed at a given moment as well as
battery condition. DistMachine DM-3 output is balanced in such a way
that it can be connected both to a mixer line input and guitar combo.
PARAMETERS CONTROL:
LEVEL - VOLUME LEVEL / COMBO parameters selection button- OFF/4,3
LOW - low frequencies level/ MIC parameters selection button - OFF AXIS/CENTER/CLASSIC
HIGH - high frequencies level / MOD parameters selection button HWRD/HI GAIN/CLEAN
DRIVE - signal spectrum expansion level / AMP parameters selection button CLF/BRT/TWD
Up (F.sw) parameters model selector switch from 1 to 2
Dn (F.sw) - parameters model selector switch from 3 to 4
BUTTONS COMBINATIONS:
SAVE to save current patch parameters. (Level + Low)
COPY to copy current patch. (Low + High)
UNDO to cancel the last parameter change(High + Drive)
INSERT to insert copied parameters into current patch. (Level + Drive)
Control F.sw. to select footswitches mode(to select patches access mode) Up / Dn. (Up + DC9V)
Bypass / Bank to select instrument signal passage mode / to select a bank
INDICATION:
Eff/Batt - effect on/off and battery condition indicator;
Bank A,B,C,D bank indicator;
COMBO - combo emulation mode indicator:
OFF - combo emulator off,
4,3 kHz - combo emulator frequency cut-off,
3,5 kHz - combo emulator frequency cut-off;
MICS:
OFF AXIS - the mike is off-center,
CENTER - now the mike is directed straight at the speaker cone center,
CLASSIC - here the mike is positioned at some distance from the cabinet;
AMP MOD:
HWRD (HOT-WIRED),
HI GAIN,
CLEAN;
AMPS:
CLF - Mesa/Boogie-style,
BRT - Marshall-style,
TWD - Fender-style;
Patch 1/2 - model selection indicator from 1 to 2;
Patch 3/4 - model selection indicator from 3 to 4.
- Size: 112mm (4.4"), 72mm (2.8"), 90mm (3.5")
- Weight: 420g (14.8 oz)
- Ports: IN, OUT
- Power: Optional DC 9V Adapter, or 9V battery
AUDIO DEMOS:
HARMONY CENTRAL USER REVIEWS:
Sound Quality:
9
- Can you get the sound of your favorite artists? Who are they?
- Are certain effects (distortion, chorus, ...) very good? Very bad?
- What setup (i.e. what guitars and amps) are you using this with?
- Is it noisy? On what settings?
- Are the effects weak or do they always sound great?
- What amp are you using it with?
The AMT DM-3 is a great effects pedal with great variety of tones and
gain structure. AMT DM-3 works great with humbucker and singles.More
settings,nice POWERFUL sound.
Overall Rating:
10
- What style of music do you play? Is this a good match?
- How long have you been playing? What other gear do you own?
- If it were stolen or lost, would you buy it again or get something else?
- what do you love about it? What do you hate? What is your favorite feature?
- Did you compare it to other products? Which ones? Why did you choose this one?
- Anything you wish it had?
- Does it help you make music, or does it get in the way?
- Anything else you'd like to share?
I have always played experimental music, especially before it became
popular. I am 39 years old this month and have been playing since I was
16. I own alot of assorted guitar stuff and this will be the king of my
pedals.
Ease of Use: 10Very
ease to use. This is a 100% analog distortion with digital control and
effect presets memory.The device has four banks each having four
adjustable patches with eight variable parameters. It means that every
DIST MACHINE owner obtains operative access to 16 patches with various
effect parameters - from light transparent overdrive in rock'n'roll
style to mean thick distortion for heavy metal. All
factory presets can be copied from one patch to another, changed in
accordance with individual requirements and stored into any patch. For
your convenience there is also Undo function which cancels the last
storage operation. Besides, every separate factory preset as well as
all of them can be reset. The user-friendly interface of the new effect
allows effortless mastering of tones editing. Transitions from one bank
to another or from one patch to another as well as to BYPASS are really
easy by means of two multi-functional footswitches. User
of DIST MACHINE can be aware of its current status by means of few
multicolored LED indicators. They reflect all the functions of the
device from the bank number to the patch number and to the current
level of variable parameters and battery condition. Dist Machine's
output is balanced in such a way that it can be connected to mixer line
input or guitar combo. The effect circuitry is provided with protection
system against incorrect adapter connection which simply refuses to
switch on the device protecting it from damage.
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