The following article is a condensed version of the user guide. You can learn about more features under the Plugin Interface Overview .
Overview
Sought after by guitarists, recordists and engineers all over the world, Benson Amps are some of the most coveted boutique amplifiers and effects in existence. Utilizing component level modeling, and with the aim to create a flawless replica that would satisfy Christopher Benson’s discerning ears, we were able to create a virtual model that brings the signature sound of these devices into a digital counterpart for the first time.
The MixWave: Benson Chimera Collection features the Benson Germanium Boost, Benson Germanium Fuzz, Benson Preamp and Benson Tall Bird within the amp plugin while including the pedal and reverb components as separate plugins additionally.
Global Plugin Features
The top section of every MixWave plugin interface includes a range of global plugin features, detailed in the Amp Plugin Global Features article . Additionally, it features a preset browser, which is explained in the Plugin Presets and Locations article
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Pedals & Effects
Germanium Boost
- Boost Knob - Adjusts the boost level.
- Bypass Switch - Engages or disengages the Boost.
- Mix Knob - Controls the level of blend between the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal.
Germanium Fuzz
- Mix Knob - Controls the level of blend between the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal.
- Volume Knob - Adjusts the output level of the pedal.
- Gain Knob - Sets the input gain and the amount of distortion.
- Impedance Knob - Emulates the effect of rolling down the guitar volume to get that tight sparkly sound without adjusting your guitar volume.
- Bypass Switch - Engages or disengages the Germanium Fuzz.
Preamp
- Mix Knob - Controls the level of blend between the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal.
- Treble Knob - Adjusts the high frequency tone.
- Bass Knob - Adjusts the low frequency tone.
- Volume Knob - Adjusts the output level of the pedal.
- Drive Knob - Adjusts the amount of overdrive.
- Bypass Switch - Engages or disengages the Preamp.
Tall Bird
- Dry Bypass Switch - Engages and disengages the dry signal.
- Dry Knob - Controls the level of the dry signal.
- Wet Knob - Controls the level of reverb/wet signal.
- Dwell Knob - Adjusts the input level of the reverb.
- Bypass Switch - Engages or disengages the Tall Bird.
TIP: By default, the Benson Tall Bird is placed before the amp and cab modules in the Signal Chain resulting with a mono reverb. To use the Tall Bird component in stereo, drag and drop the “RVB” module to the last position in the Signal Chain. Also, make sure that the Mono/Stereo button is switched to “Stereo” in the top Utility Controls section.
Amplifier
Chimera
- Volume Knob - Adjusts the output level of the amplifier.
- Treble Knob - Adjusts the high frequency response of the amplifier.
- Bass Knob - Adjusts the low frequency response of the amplifier.
- Bright Switch - Adds extra brightness to the tone.
- Bypass Switch - Turns the amplifier on or off.
Speakers & Cabinets
The speaker and cabinet section of every MixWave amp plugin interface includes a range of features, outlined in the Amp Plugin Speakers & Cabinets article .