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Drive block / tab – TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 - Reference Manual User Manual

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Drive block / tab

VoiceLive  3’s Drive effect can act as a Boost,
Drive or both.

Essentially, the Drive block has its own set of
PreGain and PostGain parameters, which are in-
dependent from the Amp simulation block. When
Boost is active, these settings replace the cur-
rently active Amp settings, changing your sound.

There are a few preconfigured Drive styles –
make sure you give them a try.

Tips and tricks for working

with the Drive effect

– Since the Amp settings are replaced by the

Boost settings when Boost is active, it’s pos-
sible to make your amp quieter or less distort-
ed when Boost is active.

– You should probably avoid setting PreGain

and PostGain for the Amp and Boost blocks to
wildly different values. You may encounter un-
wanted feedback or drastic volume changes.
Test settings in rehearsal before trying them
out at a gig.

– Boost can be used when playing acoustic gui-

tar, simply to raise the level slightly for a solo
etc.