
Headrush Amplifiers
05 Tangerine 30 (Channel 2)
Inspired by Orange AD30HTC
The model 05 Tangerine 30 – Channel 2 it's the channel more driven and aggressive compared to Channel 1, designed for:
- Stronger crunch and vintage distortion
- More saturated and compressed British sound
- Rock rhythms and classic leads
It is the ideal channel to obtain the typical British overdrive sound, with more gain and presence.
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Controls
Treble
Controls the high frequencies:
- Low → warmer sound
- High → bright and cutting Increases the attack and “bite” of the sound
Middle
Controls the mid frequencies:
- Low → deeper sound
- High → more body and presence
- Fundamental for the classic British rock sound
Bass
Control the low frequencies:
- Low → tight and defined
- High → fuller and more powerful
- Caution → with high gain it can get muddy
Gain
Control the preamp saturation:
- Low → light crunch
- Medium → full crunch
- High → vintage distortion More gain than Channel 1
Master
Controls the final volume of the amplifier:
- Low → less pressure
- High → more body and dynamics Interacts with Gain for feel
Output Level
Controls the global final volume:
- Negative → attenuation 0 d
- B → neutral
- Positive → boost Does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR OF THE AMPLIFIER
- More saturated and compressed sound than Channel 1
- Strong and dynamic crunch
- Excellent response for vintage rhythms and leads
- More aggressive British character
Advice:
- Medium-high gain → perfect rock crunch
- Treble + Natural Presence → definition
- Middle → essential to stand out in the mix
- High master → fuller and more lively sound
Final advice:
- Medium-high gain → perfect British crunch
- Middle high → more “in your face” sound
- Treble → adjust the bite
- Perfect for classic rock, indie and vintage lead
Setup Examples
Classic rock crunch
Treble60%
Middle60%
Bass50%
Gain60%
Masters65%
Output Level0dB
Pushy rock / powerful rhythm
Treble65%
Middle60%
Bass50%
Gain70%
Masters70%
Output Level+1 dB
Vintage lead/solo
Treble65%
Middle65%
Bass50%
Gain75%
Masters70%
Output Level+1–2 dB

