ReValver Amplifiers
92 Flathill Dual CH2 Normal
Inspired by Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Channel 2 - Normal)
The CH2 Normal is the “standard” distortion channel of the Flathill:
- From crunch to lead
- Dynamic and controlled
- Very musical
Main features:
- Progressive saturation
- Excellent definition
- Perfect for rock
It is the most usable channel on the drive side
SOUND CHARACTER
- Full crunch
- Averages present
- Controlled lows
- Defined distortion
Not too modern, not too vintage
BluesRockHard RockHeavy MetalBass
Controls
Treble
High frequencies:
- Low → soft
- High → bright
Mid
Averages:
- Low → scooped High: more presence
- Fundamental for the drive
Bass
Low:
- Low → tight
- High → fuller
Presence
High finals:
- Low → warmer
- High → more open
Gain
Saturation:
- 45–55% → crunch
- 55–70% → full crunch
- 70%+ → light lead
Master
Amplifier volume:
- It affects the response
Output Level
Final volume:
- Does not alter the tone
Pro Tips
BEHAVIOR
- Progressive and musical gain
- Mid = definition
- Presence = cut
- Bass = body
QUICK ADJUST
- You want crunch: medium gain
- You want leads: high gain
- You want presence: high mid
- You want tight: moderate bass
PRO TIP (VERY IMPORTANT)
Universal setup:
- Gain: 60%
- Treble: 55%
- Mid: 60%
- Bass: 45%
- Presence: 55%
- Masters: 60%
Perfect drive live
PRO LEVEL MAKEUP
Use with:
Light OD in front
become the perfect lead
COMMON MISTAKE
too much gain you lose definition
FINAL TRUTH
92 Flathill CH2 Normal = the most balanced drive channel
Setup Examples
Perfect crunch (top)
Gain60%
Treble55%
Mid60%
Bass45%
Presence55%
Masters60%
Classic rock
Modern crunch
Gain65%
Treble60%
Mid55%
Bass45%
Presence60%
More aggressive
Light lead
Gain70%
Treble55%
Mid65%
Bass45%
Presence55%
Sustain checked
Crunch blues
Gain55%
Treble50%
Mid65%
Bass50%
Presence50%
Warmer