output volume vs. channel volume.

[billyg121]

i have a mark 4 version a.could someone help me understand the tonal difference from running the output volume higher,vs. running the channel volume higher?what is the most common practice with this?thanks

 

[billyg121]

i am just curious what overall effect each has on the tone?

 

[MrMarkIII]

Step 1: Twist knob.
Step 2: Listen.
If it sounds good, that's where the knob belongs.
Rinse and repeat. Use the Force. Be the amp.

 

[edward]

Step 1: Twist knob.
Step 2: Listen.
If it sounds good, that's where the knob belongs.
Rinse and repeat. Use the Force. Be the amp.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Funny ...but true. The "technical" answer is there is a tonal difference It makes some difference to my Boogies, but even greater tonal difference in my Fender PRII. Trust your ears.


Edward

 

[gem12]

Like everybody else stated it pretty much an overall volume adjust knob.
It controls the overall loudness/softness of your amp.
And you can also use it as your personal built-in attenuator on your gain drive.

Just my HO

Peace

 

[phyrexia]

channel master = controls fx send level, also is last stage of gain in channel

output = master volume for power amp

 

[fpoon]

Most will say that increasing the Output more than the Channel Volume sounds better and I have to agree.

Output (as mentioned) - poweramp aka tube powa!
Channel Master - preamp

 

[zebpedersen]

The volume control is very powerful as a tone control on RHY1 - watch out if you have any analog modulation FX in the loop if you turn it past about 6, my EHX gear tends to break up a bit past that which obviously affects the nice 'loud and clear' chorus/whatever sound you may be going for.

The difference is not so much - at low volume - on RHY2/LD.