ReValver Amplifiers
92 Flathill Dual CH1 Modern
Inspired by Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Channel 1 - Modern)
The CH1 Modern is an evolved version of the clean channel:
- Brighter
- More defined
- More “tight”
Main features:
- Clean modern / edge of breakup
- Greater attack
- Perfect for contemporary sounds
Clean, less vintage, more hi-fi and incisive
SOUND CHARACTER
- Brilliant
- Defined
- More aggressive
- More present in the mix
Perfect for modern pop, funk, ambient
BluesHard RockHeavy MetalJazzFunkPopBass
Controls
Treble
High frequencies:
- Low → softer
- High → brighter and sharper
Mid
Averages:
- Low → more hollow.
- High → more presence
- Fundamental to the mix
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Presence
High finals:
- Low → warm
- High → very bright
- More incisive than the Clean
Gain
Saturation level:
- 35–45% → clean
- 45–60% → edge of breakup
- 60%+ → light crunch
Master
Amplifier volume:
- Affects response and feel
Output Level
Final volume:
- It does not alter the timbre
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- Brighter than CH1 Clean
- More responsive to picking
- “Faster” gain (enters breakup earlier)
- More incisive presence
QUICK ADJUST
- Want modern: use this
- You want vintage: use CH1 Clean
- You want definition: raise treble/presence
- You want balance: medium mid
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Gain: 40%
- Treble: 60%
- Mid: 50%
- Bass: 45%
- Presence: 60%
- Masters: 60%
Perfect modern clean
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
Key Difference:
- CH1 Clean: soft
- CH1 Modern : Cuts through the mix
COMMON MISTAKE
too treble + presence too harsh sound
FINAL TRUTH
92 Flathill CH1 Modern = modern clean, bright and incisive
Setup Examples
Clean modern (perfect)
Gain40%
Treble60%
Mid50%
Bass45%
Presence60%
Masters60%
Clean modern
Clean funk
- Gain: 35%
- Treble: 65%
- Mid: 45%
- Bass: 40%
- Presence: 65%
Super defined
Edge of modern breakup
Gain50–55%
Treble60%
Mid55%
Bass45%
Presence60%
Dynamic
Clean ambient
Gain40%
Treble55%
Mid50%
Bass45%
Presence55%
Softer