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Eleven Rack User Guide®

Eleven Rack User Guide42 Connect your guitar to the Guitar Input on the front panel of Eleven Rack.3 Connect the power cable. 4 Make sure any conne

Eleven Rack User Guide94Volume ControlIn this screen, use the lit control knob to choose which output volume is controlled by the Vol-ume knob on the

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Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 97Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI ControlsMany of the parameters in Eleven Rack can be controlled using MIDI. This op

Eleven Rack User Guide98Amplifier ControlsApplies to all ampsTweed LuxTweed BassAMP BYPASS 111 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)AMP OUTPUT 92CAB/MIC BYPASS 71

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 99Black Panel Lux VibratoBlack Panel Lux NormalVOLUME 13TREBLE 14BASS 15VIBRATO SPEED 16VIBRATO SYNC 21VIBRATO IN

Eleven Rack User Guide100Black VibBlack SRVOLUME 13TREBLE 14MID 15BASS 16BRIGHT SWITCH 21 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)VIBRATO SPEED 10VIBRATO SYNC 112VIB

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 101Black MiniJ45VOLUME 13TREBLE 14BASS 15VIBRATO SPEED 16VIBRATO SYNC 21VIBRATO INTENSITY 10VIBRATO ON/OFF 45 (0–

Eleven Rack User Guide102AC Hi BoostBlack Panel DuoNORMAL VOLUME 13BRILLIANT VOLUME 14BASS 15TREBLE 16CUT 21TREMOLO SPEED 10TREMOLO SYNC 112TREMOLO DE

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 103Plexiglas VariPlexiglas - 50wPlexiglas – 100WPRESENCE 13BASS 14MIDDLE 15TREBLE 16VOLUME 1 21VOLUME 2 10NOISE G

Chapter 1: Introduction 5System Requirements and CompatibilityTo use Eleven Rack as a standalone preamp and processor for a Guitar or other instrument

Eleven Rack User Guide104Blue Line BassLead 800 – 100WVOLUME 13TREBLE 14MID 15BASS 16U-LO 10U-HI 21MID FREQ 3BRIGHT ON/OFF 112 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 105M-2 LeadSL-100 DriveVOLUME 13TREBLE 14BASS 15MIDDLE 16DRIVE 21MASTER 10BRIGHT 112 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)PRE

Eleven Rack User Guide106SL-100 CrunchSL-100 CleanPREAMP 13BASS 14MIDDLE 15TREBLE 16PRESENCE 21MASTER 10BRIGHT 112 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)NOISE GATE

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 107Treadplate ModernTreadplate VintageMASTER 13PRESENCE 14BASS 15MIDDLE 16TREBLE 21GAIN 10NOISE GATE THRESHOLD 11

Eleven Rack User Guide108MS-30RB01b Red, Blue, and GreenVOLUME 13TREBLE 15BASS 14CUT 16MASTER 21NOISE GATE THRESHOLD 10NOISE GATE RELEASE 112OUTPUT 3V

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 109DC Modern OverdriveDC Modern SODGAIN 13BASS 14MIDDLE 15TREBLE 16PRESENCE 21MASTER 10BRIGHT 112 (0–63=“Off”: 64

Eleven Rack User Guide110DC Modern 800DC Modern CleanGAIN 13BASS 14MIDDLE 15TREBLE 16PRESENCE 21MASTER 10BRIGHT 112 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)TREMOLO S

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 111DC Vintage CrunchDC Vintage OverdriveGAIN 13BASS 14MIDDLE 15TREBLE 16PRESENCE 21MASTER 10BRIGHT 112 (0–63=“Off

Eleven Rack User Guide112DC Vintage CleanDC BassGAIN 13BASS 14MIDDLE 15TREBLE 16PRESENCE 21MASTER 10BRIGHT 112 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)TREMOLO SPEED

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 113EffectsCompressionDyn3 CompressorGray Compressor(as FX1) (as FX2)THRESHOLD 20 113ATTACK 42 114RELEASE 60 115BY

Eleven Rack User Guide6Part 3: ReferenceIn Part 3, we get into the technical (and very useful) details behind the scenes. • Chapter 9, “Eleven Rack MI

Eleven Rack User Guide114DelayBBD DelayDyn DelayBYPASS 28DELAY 62SYNC 33MIX 85FEEDBACK 35INPUT LEVEL 87MOD 34 (0–63=“Chorus”: 64–127=“Vibrato”)DEPTH 4

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 115Tape EchoBYPASS 28DELAY 62SYNC 33MIX 85FEEDBACK 35REC LEVEL 87HEAD 34WOW 48HISS 55 (0–63=“Off”: 64–127=“On”)EX

Eleven Rack User Guide116DistortionBlack Op DistortionDC DistortionGreen JRC OverdriveTri-Knob FuzzWhite BoostBYPASS 25DISTORTION 27CUT 78VOLUME 79BYP

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 117EQGraphic EQPara EQ(as FX1) (as FX2)BYPASS 63 86100 Hz 20 113370 Hz 42 114800 Hz 60 1152 kHz 77 963.25 kHz 116

Eleven Rack User Guide118ModulationC1 Chorus/VibratoFlanger Orange Phaser(as MOD) (as FX1) (as FX2)BYPASS 50 63 86CHORUS 61 20 113RATE 52 42 114SYNC 5

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 119Multi-ChorusRoto Speaker(as MOD) (as FX1) (as FX2)BYPASS 50 63 86TRI/SINE 51 117 98SYNC 52 42 114DEPTH 53 60 1

Eleven Rack User Guide120Vibe PhaserReverbBlackpanel Spring Reverb(as MOD) (as FX1) (as FX2)BYPASS 50 63 86VOLUME 61 20 113DEPTH 52 42 114RATE 53 60 1

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 121Eleven SR (Stereo Reverb)BYPASS 36MIX 18DECAY 38TONE 40PRE-DELAY 39TYPE 76TYPE Setting ValueEcho Room 0–2Stud

Eleven Rack User Guide122Volume PedalWahBlack WahShine WahBYPASS 75POSITION 7BYPASS 43POSITION 4BYPASS 43 POSITION 4

Chapter 9: Eleven Rack MIDI Controls 123Utility SettingsBYPASS Setting ValuesFX LoopFX SYNC Setting ValuesTap TempoTunerBypass 0–63Un-bypass (ON) 64–1

Chapter 1: Introduction 7About www.avid.comThe Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of

Eleven Rack User Guide124Miscellaneous MIDI ControlsMultiple FX Control (MULTI FX)Rig VolumeUser/Factory Bank Change (Precedes Program Change)PEDAL PO

Chapter 10: Resources 125Chapter 10: ResourcesWhether you are new to Pro Tools or just start-ing out with your new system, we encourage you to read an

Eleven Rack User Guide126Documentation Installed Automatically with Pro ToolsWhen you install Pro Tools, you get useful PDF versions of many Pro Tools

Chapter 11: Compliance Information 127Chapter 11: Compliance InformationEnvironmental ComplianceDisposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European U

Eleven Rack User Guide128EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions an

Chapter 11: Compliance Information 129Safety ComplianceSafety StatementThis equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certifica

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Index 131AAES/EBU 14amp models 26DC Modern & DC Vintage 31Lead 800 29Amp Output control 34Amplifier 22amps’57 Tweed Lux 26’59 Tweed Bass 26’64 Bla

Eleven Rack User Guide132modulation 41C1 Chor/Vib 41Flanger 41Multi-Chorus 42Orange Phaser 42Roto Speaker 43Vibe Phaser 42reverb 43Blackpanel Spring R

Index 133Mod 22moving 24Rev 22Vol 22Wah 22Rig Input 90Rig Select mode 18Default display mode 18Details display mode 18Simple display mode 18Rig View 2

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Chapter 2: Hardware Overview 9Chapter 2: Hardware OverviewEleven Rack Front PanelThe Eleven Rack front panel provides the following: Power SwitchUse t

Eleven Rack User Guide10Edit/Back and Save ButtonsUse the Edit/Back button to enter Rig View, which gives you access to the inner workings of the curr

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview 11Mic Input and ControlsUse the Mic input to record and/or process mic-level signals. Controls for preamp gain, phan-tom

Eleven Rack User Guide12Phones OutputThe Phones output is a 1/4-inch TRS jack that drives a pair of headphones with the same signal that is being sent

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview 13Eleven Rack Back PanelFigure 2 identifies each port on the back panel of the Eleven Rack. The Eleven Rack back panel pr

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Eleven Rack User Guide14Output To Amp 2 (R)The Output To Amp 2 (R) is one of two outputs specifically designed for connecting to the input of a guitar

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview 15When Eleven Rack is used with Pro Tools, you can connect a MIDI keyboard or controller and send MIDI data to Eleven Rac

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Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 17Chapter 3: Exploring RigsOverviewEleven Rack is a powerful guitar signal processor that delivers tones from a wide variety

Eleven Rack User Guide18Rig Select ModeWhen you turn on Eleven Rack, it’s already in Rig Select mode. In this mode, you can turn the Scroll wheel to f

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 19Rig OrganizationEleven Rack has storage for 208 Rigs. Half of these are user-editable Rigs, and the other half are factory

Eleven Rack User Guide20What’s In A Rig?Each Rig in Eleven Rack contains the following devices for processing your guitar signal from in-put to output

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 21Rig ViewRig View lets you access every aspect of the cur-rent Rig, from the amp, cabinet, and micro-phone type, all the wa

Eleven Rack User Guide22Amplifier, Cabinet, and MicrophoneAMPTurn the lit Control knob to select the type of simulated amp you want to use. Press CONT

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 23DLYTurn the lit Control knob to select the type of Delay effect you want to use. Press CONTROLS to access additional setti

Contents iiiContentsPart I Playing Guitar through Eleven RackChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eleven Rack User Guide24None No parameter will be affected when the pedal is moved.METERTurn the lit Control knob to choose which sig-nal the meter sh

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 25If there is more than one page of controls avail-able for the current device or utility setting, a Page indicator is displ

Eleven Rack User Guide26The AmpsThis section takes you through all of the emu-lated amplifiers available in Eleven Rack, and touches on any special fe

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 27‘64 Black VibProduced for a short time in the mid-60s, the amp we based the ‘64 Black Vib model on is an-other one of the

Eleven Rack User Guide28‘66 AC Hi BoostOriginally released in 1958, the British amp we based our ‘66 AC Hi Boost model upon went through a few design

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 29‘67 Plexiglas VariThis amp model is based on a British-made, 1967-vintage 100-watt tube head, similar to the 1969-vintage

Eleven Rack User Guide30‘82 Lead 800Based on the early-80s descendent of the amp we based our Plexiglas model upon, the ‘82 Lead 800 adds a higher-gai

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 31’92 Treadplate Modern and VintageReleased in 1989, the amp that inspired our ‘92 Treadplate Modern and Vintage models seem

Eleven Rack User Guide32The Boost control simulates the Boost and Struc-ture switches on the original amp. Setting Boost to 10 simulates both Boost an

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 33DC Vintage CrunchThe Vintage model combines tonal attributes of 50s and 60s-era American tube amps, with added gain potent

Eleven Rack User GuideivThe Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eleven Rack User Guide34Noise Gate ControlsEach of the amps in Eleven Rack has a Noise Gate, which can be used to suppress noise com-ing from the inst

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 35The Speaker CabinetsThis section describes all of the emulated speaker cabinets available in Eleven Rack.1x8 CustomThis ca

Eleven Rack User Guide364x10 Black SRThis cabinet model is based on the speaker cab-inet of a classic US-made tube combo amp. It features four 10-inch

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 37Sonic Effects of Speaker BreakupThe range of the control is 0 to 10. We recom-mend starting with a setting between 4 and 6

Eleven Rack User Guide38Ribbon 121Based on a modern ribbon microphone, the Rib-bon 121 model offers rounded, sweet highs and mids, and solid, deep low

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 39Wah EffectsBlack WahBlack Wah is a standard wah pedal effect, offer-ing a sweepable resonant filter that lets you add anim

Eleven Rack User Guide40Green JRC OverdriveGreen JRC Overdrive was inspired by a low-gain 70s overdrive pedal, loved by blues and blues-rock players t

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 41Modulation EffectsFlangerOriginating from the act of pressing on the flanges of tape reels, and becoming even more popular

Eleven Rack User Guide42Multi-ChorusThis modulation effect is based on the Air Multi-Chorus plug-in that comes with Avid’s Pro Tools recording softwar

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 43Roto SpeakerInspired by the rotating speaker cabinets that made classic tonewheel organs roar, Roto Speaker offers added m

Contents vChapter 8. User Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Explorin

Eleven Rack User Guide44Delay EffectsTape EchoInspired by the ultimate vintage solid state tape echo unit, Tape Echo supplies supple, crunchy echoes,

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 45Dyn DelayThis stereo delay effect is based on the Air Dy-namic Delay plug-in that comes with Avid’s Pro Tools recording so

Eleven Rack User Guide46EQ & Compressor EffectsGraphic EQUseful for simple frequency sculpting, a good Graphic EQ can find a place in almost any p

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 47LM Gain Sets the gain of the low-midrange fre-quency EQ band.LM Frequency Sets the center frequency of the low-midrange EQ

Eleven Rack User Guide48Dyn III CompressorThis effect is based on the Compressor plug-in from the Dynamics III plug-in set that comes with Pro Tools.

Chapter 3: Exploring Rigs 49General Effects ControlsSyncThe time-based effects in Eleven Rack (such as Chorus, Delay and Flanger) can be set to syn-ch

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Chapter 4: Eleven Rack Live Setup 51Chapter 4: Eleven Rack Live SetupIn live performance or practice, Eleven Rack can be used as a standalone guitar p

Eleven Rack User Guide52Basic Live SetupPlugging in Your GuitarConnect your guitar to the Guitar input on the front of Eleven Rack with a 1/4" TS

Chapter 4: Eleven Rack Live Setup 53Using an Amp OnstageIn some cases, having an amplifier onstage can be handy for monitoring or tone reasons. Eleven

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Eleven Rack User Guide54If you prefer to use the amp simulations in Eleven Rack to set your tone, you will want to send the signal just after the amp

Chapter 4: Eleven Rack Live Setup 55Effects and Foot ControllersConnecting EffectsUse the FX loop jacks to connect stomp boxes, rack effects, or other

Eleven Rack User Guide56External Foot ControllersEleven Rack has a 1/4" TRS input that can accept input from an expression pedal or a single or d

Chapter 4: Eleven Rack Live Setup 57MIDI Foot ControllerYou can connect a MIDI foot controller to the MIDI input on Eleven Rack, providing control ove

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Chapter 5: Installing and Connecting Eleven Rack 61Chapter 5: Installing and Connecting Eleven RackTo use Eleven Rack with Pro Tools or any other Core

Eleven Rack User Guide627 After the computer has restarted, connect the small end of the included USB cable to the USB port on Eleven Rack and connec

Chapter 6: Eleven Rack Studio Setup 63Chapter 6: Eleven Rack Studio SetupUsing Eleven Rack as Your Pro Tools InterfaceThis section will take you throu

1Part I: Playing Guitar through Eleven Rack

Eleven Rack User Guide64Listen to Your Sound from Pro ToolsTo hear audio from Pro Tools, you will need to connect a set of speakers or a pair of headp

Chapter 6: Eleven Rack Studio Setup 655 Press Edit/Back twice to return to your original view.Analog Audio InputsEleven Rack features three types of

Eleven Rack User Guide66To connect a microphone or other mic-level device to Eleven Rack:1 If using a microphone that may be damaged by phantom power

Chapter 6: Eleven Rack Studio Setup 67At this point, you can try to record some signal from the digital device (if it is a sound source, such as a key

Eleven Rack User Guide68Using Eleven Rack with an Existing Pro Tools SystemApart from its roles as a Pro Tools interface and standalone guitar process

Chapter 6: Eleven Rack Studio Setup 69Audio ConnectionsTo connect Eleven Rack to your Pro Tools interface using analog I/O:1 Connect the Main outputs

Eleven Rack User Guide70Configuring Your Existing Pro Tools SystemFirst, you’ll need to install the correct Pro Tools software and connect Eleven Rack

Chapter 6: Eleven Rack Studio Setup 71The same sample rate and clock rules apply when connecting Eleven Rack digitally for use as a standalone process

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Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 73Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro ToolsThis chapter shows you how to take advantage of some of the u

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Eleven Rack User Guide74The Eleven Rack Control WindowThe Eleven Rack Control window is a special window in Pro Tools that lets you control Eleven Rac

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 75Accessing the Eleven Rack Control WindowIn Pro Tools, you can access the Eleven Rack Control Window by c

Eleven Rack User Guide76Rig View SectionIn the Rig View section, you can access all of the amp, cab, effects, and utility parameters of the current Ri

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 77Clicking on the Rig number brings up the Rig Li-brarian, an all-in-one view of all Rigs currently stored

Eleven Rack User Guide78Each of the four Configs can be set to one pa-rameter of one of the devices in the Rig. The Toe and Heel settings govern the t

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 79Changing The OrderIn the Rig View pane, you can change the order of the pedals and effects in the curren

Eleven Rack User Guide80Master Control SectionThe Master Control section houses the controls and features that apply to all of Eleven Rack. TunerThis

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 81Guitar Recording with Pro Tools(Eleven Rack as Pro Tools Interface Only)This section provides informatio

Eleven Rack User Guide82Later, if you decide you want a different sound, or simply want to stack different tones on top of one another, you can re-amp

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 83To send wet and dry channels to your existing Pro Tools system:1 Connect one of the digital outputs on

Chapter 1: Introduction 3Chapter 1: IntroductionQuick Start InstructionsYou’ve Got Eleven Rack, You’ve Got Your Guitar. What’s Next?Eleven Rack is a h

Eleven Rack User Guide847 Record your part.8 Press Stop to stop recording.The settings of the currently loaded Rig (as of the moment you stop record

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 85To load an embedded Rig setting from within the Eleven Rack Control Window:1 Open the Eleven Rack Contr

Eleven Rack User Guide86Re-Amping(Eleven Rack as Pro Tools Interface Only)This section describes the Re-Amping process when using Eleven Rack as your

Chapter 7: Using Eleven Rack with Pro Tools 87• If re-amping through a guitar-level stomp-box or processor, select Interface > Guitar In.• If re-am

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Chapter 8: User Options 89Chapter 8: User OptionsThis section describes the details of the User Op-tions mode within Eleven Rack. User Options mode le

Eleven Rack User Guide90Rig InputThis setting lets you specify which input on Eleven Rack will be routed through the Rig. This can be set to any of th

Chapter 8: User Options 91Rig Output The fully processed signal, run through every part of the current Rig (including cab and mic emulation).Rig Out N

Eleven Rack User Guide92Split In/Out The left and right Rig outputs are summed and sent to the left digital output, and the signal as present at the R

Chapter 8: User Options 93Knob Display/ActionThis screen lets you configure the way knob set-tings are displayed onscreen, and how they act.DisplayThi