Amp Freqq User Manual

Contents
1. It’s a Frequency Affair 3

1.1 What is Amp FreQQ? (Pronounced "Amp – Freak") 3
1.2 What is Frequency? 4
1.3 Audio Spectrums 4
2. Features 6
3. Keyboard Shortcuts 10
4. The FreQQs User Interface 12
4.1 Amp FreQQ Readings 13
4.2 The FreQQs Audio Flow Schema 14
4.3 Music Inputs 15
4.4 Full Screen & Resize 16
4.5 Loading Digital Files (Deck A & B) 17
4.6 External Inputs 21
4.7 I/O Mappings (Audio routing) 21
4.8 Autogain 23
4.9 Selectable Display 24
4.10 The FreQQs EQ System 26
4.11 Dub Filter 27
4.12 Reverb Processor 28
4.13 Tape Echo Processor 29
4.14 Echo & Reverb FX Tips 31
4.15 Dub Siren 32
4.16 Sample player 33
4.17 Kill Switches (Isolator) (Where the REAL FUN STARTS!) 35
4.18 Limiters & Recorder 38
4.19 Advanced Mode 39
5. Setup Window 40
5.1 Assigning MIDI Controllers 43
5.2 LEDS & Momentary/Toggle Buttons on MIDI Controllers 45
6. Audio Status and Configuration 46
Amp FreQQ V3 User Guide

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1. It’s a Frequency Affair
1.1 What is Amp FreQQ? (Pronounced "Amp – Freak")
Amp FreQQ is an audio performance toolkit, a set of

tools in a custom-built program, which allows the user
to interact with their music in a unique and creative
way, similar to how mixing engineers mix. It is based on
the principles used by reggae sound system culture,
whereby their “DJs” (also known as selectors) play their
DJ sets through a specialist mixer known as a preamp.
They often perform with a variety of other attached
equipment, such as echo, reverb and sirens, etc. This
entire rack of equipment is known as a control tower.
Amp FreQQ emulates this concept and strips down its

operation to a simplified and intuitive process. There is
more dynamic integration than the hardware
counterpart, making it a wonderfully addictive experience.
We have even taken it one step further with our special FX delivery. In music production, during mixing, it
is often known as dubbing when FX are applied momentarily on the fly to a single track on a music
production mixing desk. Multitracks consist of all the individual elements of an audio production, each with
their own dedicated track on a mixing desk or DAW. Stems are (usually!) stereo recordings sourced from
mixes of multiple individual tracks, such as drums, vocals, and bass.
Some producers, DJs and hobbyists like to use these stems to create their own versions of the song,
especially in reggae when a sound likes to play a SLIGHTLY different mix of a song. However, they need to
use a DAW (music production software) and a lot of preparation.
With Amp FreQQ, stems are not required. By "bandpass filtering" using only the finished song, (more info
later), we can apply FX to isolated frequencies within the music, and as such, you can "dub" any song or
composition recorded in the history of music
That’s the starting point to understand Amp FreQQ and therefore harnessing its potential. It’s all about
timing, frequency selection and drops . . .

1.2 What is Frequency?
To master the art of dubbing on the FreQQ, first, it is essential to understand the basics of frequency.
When a sound is produced in a medium such as air, sound waves are created by causing the air molecules
to "compress and refract" (squeeze together, and then stretch out). When such vibrations reach our ears,
they are converted into electrical signals that our brain, via our ears, interprets as sound. The more
frequent the waves, the higher the pitch you perceive.
Frequency is measured in "cycles per second”, or Hertz (the time for the wave to complete a total
waveform). The audible frequency range that humans can hear spans from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz) and
can be broken down into several bands. In the graph below, we have separated the audio into four main
bands:
Sub-Bass, Bass, Mids, Tops.
1.3 Audio Spectrums

An audio spectrum is a representation of sounds present in a sample measured in Hertz (frequency).

On a standard spectrum analyser, the lower end of the audio spectrum is represented on the left side
(Down to 20 Hz), while the higher-end frequencies are on the far-right side (up to 20 kHz). Every
component of Amp FreQQ that deals with frequencies follows this visual representation, with the sub-bass
on the left, followed to the right by the bass, the mids, and finally the tops on the far-right side.
All instruments, including the human voice, operate at a certain frequency range, as shown in the
illustration above. Amp FreQQ’ s powerful isolator/kills combined with our unique FX system, allow you to
not only select and kill or drop in a range of frequencies but to also lay down layer over layer of additional
sounds, picked up on the fly using reverb and echo.
What do we mean by this?
Each FX of ours has its own filter system, and both work in the same way. By adjusting the frequency of the
FX filter, you can “catch” your desired sound and add reverb and/or echo to just THAT part of the music
arrangement.
Furthermore, you can do this while all other frequencies are killed or heavily filtered by the Dub filter. This
is because the FX operate independent of the main 4-band kills or Dub filter, allowing you to add FX to a
sound whilst it is not present in the main mix (which can be changed in the options).
The frequency range of an instrument may vary depending on several factors, from the musician’s
technique to the music genre. Most instruments will have prominent frequencies and often appear
independently throughout a composition. Amp FreQQ uses momentary sends to route the audio through
the FX, and its filter is used to funnel in the most prominent frequency of your chosen instrument/sound,
thereby seamlessly blending it into the playing audio. Adjust your FX gain accordingly.

The lower end of the audio spectrum is represented on the far-left side, while the higher-end frequencies
are on the far-right side. The graph above might help you identify and locate instruments across the audio
spectrum.
2. Features
General
• Full-screen mode and fully resizable user interface.
• Global presets – save and load global configurations, including all your FX, EQ, and crossover
settings.
• Use of ESC key to close floating windows such as dub siren and setup windows.
• Balanced gain levels – default set to 0dB for improved gain staging and overall sound delivery.
• Automatic gain system control that helps to balance the audio level on the music inputs.
Keyboard control
• The most important controls are pre-mapped for precise and instant operation. A keyboard layout
image is available in the setup menu.
• Browse through playlists, load and play songs.
• Trackpad and mouse are not mandatory. Amp Freqq can be fully controlled by keyboard. Perfectly
usable without MIDI controller.
Play from any music source
• Two digital deck players (MP3, M4A (Mac only), WAV, AIFF, FLAC).
• Playlist save and load, play bar browse and cue (MIDI mappable).
• Assignable inputs for any source, e.g., turntable, CD player, cassette tape, mobile phone,
streaming services, DAW, and DJ software.
• Additional audio inputs for sources such as microphone, dub siren, synth drum, instruments, with
independent FX send.
Limiters
• Dedicated adjustable limiters for master, reverb, and echo – designed to protect the output.

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4 Way isolator (aka kill switches)
• Fully adjustable frequency cutoff, Q factor, gain (+12 dB in advanced mode) and VU meters for each
band.
• FX, dub siren, microphone, and sample player bypass the kill switches and are routed directly to
the master out.
• Pure sub-bass. Option in settings to remove mid-range artefacts, only operate when the sub-bass
band kill switch is on, and all the others are off.
• Flat sound. Custom-built isolator/crossover section to achieve the highest degree of transparency
and fidelity from the original music. Simple and intuitive operation, provides a flat frequency, as
opposed to the normal preamp sound (where the bass and tops are given slightly more
prominence).
Echo & Reverb FX
• The "Tape echo" feature is modelled on the classic HH Slider tape echo. You have full control over
feedback, time, and tape saturation. Custom bandpass filter with sweep and Q factor control.
• Type 1 echo is normal semi low pass, while Type 2 echo produces high pass feedback.
• Tap tempo and time display.
• Custom bandpass filter with sweep and Q factor control.
• Reverb processor has featured extended control over room size, high-frequency damping and
gain levels.
• Unique punch in FX operation, based on momentary triggers, allows for accurate timing and
delivery.
• Custom bandpass filter with sweep and Q factor control.
Dub filter
• Switchable HP/LP (high pass/low pass) filtering, with one-knob style resonant filter with three
different routing options:
A) Only on music source,
B) On master output,
C) On samples only.
D) Off.
One of a kind dubwise implementation.
• Q Factor control for extended resonant sound-shaping.

Rewind
• Adjustable length.
• Auto-repeat (rewind, then play from start) or "rewind to stop" options. Changed in setup menu.
Equalizers
• 4-Band parametric EQ with +/-18 dB, with added functionality for performing resonant filter
sweeps.
Adjustable Q factor on all parametric bands.
• 10-Band graphic EQ with +/-12 dB.
• EQ routing selector allows for any combination of the above.
Dub siren
• Pitch control.
• Dual LFO (sine and square waveform) with dedicated rate and depth controls.
• Echo send level.
• 12-Slot preset selector with save and load your own presets.
• Bitcrusher and sample rate.
• "Default siren presets" reset switch.
Session recorder
• WAV/AIFF master output recording.
Sampler player
• 12-Slot (momentary and one-shot play).
• Effects send level.
• High pass filter.
• View current sample and name.
• Save and load sample sets.
• Clear all samples buttons.

User modes
• Safe mode: (kill frequencies and gains are restricted to suggested ranges, as are FX and dub filter).
Simplified interface.
• Advanced mode: unrestricted and displays full interface and further audio options.
MIDI
• Fully mappable. Almost every parameter on the screen can be assigned to one or several controls to one
or more MIDI controllers. One or more parameters on the FreQQ can be mapped to any single control.
• Custom integration with Akai MIDIMix, including LED feedback.
• Compatible with any class-compliant MIDI controller.
• Save and load MIDI configuration and mappings.
• Rescan function.
• MIDI pickup feature.
• Controller list display.
Spectrum analyser, VU, and customisation

• Spectrum analyser.
• FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) spectrum analyser displays master signal.
• Linear or logarithmic options.
• 3-Way selector to choose from Spectrum display, EQs or static image.

• LOGO/custom image – use your own logo or image to overlay the Spectrum window – adjustable
transparency.
• Choose a background colour for the entire UI, using the colour picker in setup, with slider to set
darkness.
• Large master VU meter in panel, available with several overlay skins/styles.
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3. Keyboard Shortcuts
English keyboard shortcuts
Screen Options
Full-screen mode/Normal toggle 0
Master VU/Sample slots toggle Shift 0
Centre screen Shift C
Kills
Sub-Bass Kill switch Z
Bass Kill switch X
Mids Kill switch C
Tops Kill switch V
File Players DECK A DECK B

Load single track T Y
Play G H
Stop M <
Rewind B N
Playlist Control
Load & Play > ?

Next track play Shift } Shift "
Previous track play Shift { Shift :
Scroll up one track ] .
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Scroll down one track [ ;
Toggle on Playbar view Spacebar Spacebar
MUSIC INPUTS
Mute Music inputs In1 J
Mute Music inputs In2 K
Music inputs reverb send momentary trigger Q
Music inputs reverb send toggle on/off Shift Q
Music inputs echo momentary trigger W
Music inputs echo send toggle on/off Shift W
MIC/AUX INPUTS
Mic/Aux inputs reverb send momentary trigger O
Mic/Aux inputs send echo momentary trigger P
Mute Mic/Aux L
SAMPLE PLAYER
Sample trigger momentary trigger 4
Sample select R
Samples inputs reverb send momentary trigger U
Samples inputs echo send momentary trigger I
DUB SIREN
Siren trigger momentary trigger 1
Siren echo send momentary trigger §
Siren preset select up 3
Siren preset select down 2
Siren preset defaults Shift 1
REVERB
Reverb filterband lower 5
Reverb filterband higher 6
ECHO
Echo filterband lower 7
Echo filterband higher 8
Tap tempo 9
Time faster A
Time slower S
Feedback 70% (Normal default) D
Feedback 90% (Virtual loop) F
Feedback 100% (Continues infinitely getting louder) E
DUBFILTER
DubFilter set Low pass -
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DubFilter set High pass +
Engage DubFilter clockwise Right Arrow
DubFilter anticlockwise Left Arrow
Close currently selected floating window Esc
Open SETUP, AUDIO and PANEL windows Shift S, A & P
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4. The FreQQs User Interface
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4.1 Amp FreQQ Readings
Amp FreQQ Graphs
This is the background graph you will see on both the FX and kills sections.
The measurements are displayed below for your reference . . .
VU Meters
The dB reading in yellow displays the amount of gain or

cut that is applied to the audio signal via the gain fader.
The VU display is the actual signal level displayed in five

colours. NOTE: Red is 0 dB (so you CAN run into a red light
as long as it’s not permanently lit). The dB measurements are
displayed here for your reference.
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4.2 The FreQQs Audio Flow Schema
Below is a diagram which shows how all the different audio inputs are routed. It is a good idea to
comprehend this in order to understand how Amp FreQQ works.
• The 4-band and 10-band EQs only apply to the music inputs.
• Music, mic/aux, siren, and samples channels all have SEPARATE FX sends.
• FX output is always routed straight to master and does not pass through kills section or the DubFilter.
• Mic/Aux, siren and samples* route direct to the master and do not pass through kills section.
• The DubFilter processes audio from just music inputs, samples, or master channel.
*This is optional, can be via kills or direct to master using bypass switch.
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4.3 Music Inputs
MUSIC INPUTS
NOTE: 1 – 9 refer to Deck A, descriptions are the same for Deck B controls.
View Playlist Opens playlist window (Deck A).

1
Gain Fader Volume control for decks (Deck A) – maximum gain is 0 dB.
2
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Load File Opens a Finder/Explorer window to search and select a single audio file.
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Previous Track Plays previous track in playlist (Playlist A).
4
Play/Pause Play or pause the track that is loaded (Deck A).
5
Next Track Plays next track in the playlist (Playlist A).
6
Stop Stops song and sets player back to start (Deck A).
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Rewind Length Adjusts the base length of the rewind (Deck A).
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Rewind Rewinds the audio file currently playing (Deck A).
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Mute Buttons Muted by default as these are live open inputs1.
10
L/R Pan Pan (balance) left or right.
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A-G (Auto Gain) Adds gain to music input volume for tracks recorded with lower signals.
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Reverb Trigger Send music inputs to reverb Processor. Press Q for one shot. Shift Q will toggle on the reverb trigger.
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Echo Trigger Send music inputs to Tape echo. Press W for one shot. Shift W will toggle on the echo trigger.
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4.4 Full Screen & Resize
Full screen
Click this button to enable/disable Full-Screen Mode
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Keyboard Shortcut: 0 (zero)
NOTE: Always use FreQQ Exit (the "X" button next to "full screen") to quit the app as this will ensure all
settings on the screen are saved automatically.
• In addition to the above built-in function (recommended), we have also included the OS controls to
operate full-screen size (which also includes minimize).
Resize
• Click the lower right corner of the user interface and drag to any size.
• Resizing always opens the panel by default and cannot be closed.
• You can resize to any size, larger or smaller. NOTE: A black box will infill, depending on how it’s set,
and all you need to do is find the size you want and then adjust with the bottom or side handles.
• Clicking the full-screen button will set it to full or restore the screen to default position (no panel).
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• Shift C on the keyboard also sets to default position (no panel).
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4.5 Loading Digital Files (Deck A & B)
There are three different ways to load digital files into the players:
1. Load Button (single files only) select file and open
A – Select the load button for Deck A or B in the transport controls area
B – Press these keys on your keyboard (T, Y on English keyboards)
C – Press these buttons on your MIDIMIX controller or any other MIDI controller you have
preassigned.
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2. Drag and Drop (single files only)
1. Open your File Explorer/Finder
2. Click and drag a selected track to over the VU section of Deck A or B of music inputs (the area will highlight in blue
as shown)
In both methods above, the track title is automatically loaded onto the players and the track length is displayed
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Once a track is successfully loaded, the Playbar will display
Time left
Track title will appear here (This can also display the currently selected track in the playlist)
Once playing, this red line marker will move along as the track plays. Click anywhere on the bar to skip forward or
backward along the track
3. Playlist (Play from preselected tracks saved to playlists)
NOTE: Amp FreQQ uses two play systems. The LOAD and
PLAY (1 & 4) buttons are for playlists only and normal play
buttons on the main interface are for tracks loaded one at a
time in methods 1 and 2 above.
• Once a track is playing and completes, the next
track in the playlist will load and play
automatically unless you press stop and select
your next track manually.
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Playlist file name display

Windows Explorer or Finder
How to load songs onto playlist

Open the playlist window for whichever Deck you will be using.
Find your music on Finder or File Explorer.
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Drag and drop one or more files into this window either in a batch or individually.
(NOTE: there is no reorder function.)
To remove a song from the playlist, select it, then press the Delete button.
PLAYLIST WINDOW
1&2 Load/Save Save playlist of selected tracks, and load saved playlists.
3 Scroll to previous Will highlight the previous song without playing it.
4 Play Plays the track that is currently highlighted.
5 Scroll to next Will highlight the next song in the playlist without playing it.
6 Delete Deletes the track that is highlighted.
7 Clear Removes all songs from the tracks area.
8 Playlist name Name of the playlist that is currently loaded (if using saved.)
9 Tracks area Displays area of the tracks in the playlist.
To remove all songs from the playlist area, use the Clear button.
How to save and load playlists
Select the Save button, pick a file location, and choose a playlist name.
Select the Load button to open file explorer and load a playlist that you have previously created.
When the playlist is successfully loaded, its name will appear in the title area.
NOTE: In order for the app to remember the last playlist loaded, you must load the playlist immediately after saving.
Scrolling playlists from Playbar
Normal view above, playlist view below.
AMP FREQQ’s special playlists system allows you to scroll through to select and play your songs directly
from the playbar on the main interface, even if your playlist window is closed.
• A special display that appears on top of your playbars can be toggled on or off, the colour inverts,
and its background turns light grey. (As shown above, top image.)
• Each playbar can display the currently selected ("highlighted") track in its playlist.
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• You can then scroll through one at a time and leave the chosen track on the screen while the
currently loaded track is still playing. The red position marker of any track still playing will still be
visible, so you will know when the track is ending.
• When ready, you can stop the currently playing track or just press the corresponding playlist load
and play button, which will automatically load and begin playing the preselected track.
• With this method, you can have up to two tracks queued and ready to play.
(Since Amp FreQQ is designed to be a one track at a time player (no beat mixing or matching is
possible on Freqq), a single playlist and deck would be sufficient for most users. We added deck B
so you could, in theory, have two types of playlists to choose from, or be able to add a track (a
request or last-minute addition without changing the normal play order.)
*You can use keyboard shortcuts, MIDI controls or on-screen controls to scroll through tracks.
In1 and In2 In3 and In4
4.6 External Inputs
In1 & In2 = Music Inputs

Audio interface, Turntable, CD, DJ mixer. DJ
Apps, DJ controllers DAW, etc. Any source.
(For turntables without line out, make sure your sound

card has a built-in "phono preamp", or you use an
external one, or the signal will be insufficient volume.)
In3 & In4 = Mic/Aux Inputs

Microphones, dub sirens, instruments, etc.
1 Mute Mutes the audio for that channel.
2 Gain Fader Volume control for this channel.
3 VU Meter Displays the amount of audio signal input.
4 High Pass Filter Use to remove any unwanted bass frequencies.
5 Reverb Trigger Independent send to reverb on In3 and In4.
6 Echo Trigger Independent send to echo on In3 and In4.
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4.7 I/O Mappings (Audio routing)
Click on AUDIO, then Open I/O Mappings. It will open a window
displaying input Mappings and Output channels. The outputs should
always be set as the image on the right, and Inputs In1, In2, In3 and In4
are where external audio sources arrive to Amp FreQQ. Click on the
triangular icon to reveal a drop-down menu which will display all the
channels available, which are dependent on your audio interface and
chosen driver.
The Mic/Aux inputs have their own independent Reverb and Echo sends (5) and (6). By clicking with the mouse, these
can be activated toggle on or off, otherwise, they are momentary control. MIC/AUX input channel. It also has an HP
Filter (3) to cut out those low grumbly undesirable frequencies.
Input Mapping: There are a total of 4 external inputs. 1 & 2 are assignable, for connecting stereo audio sources, like a
turntable, CD player, DJ mixer, DJ software or even a stream from the internet. This will route the audio directly into
Music inputs In1 & In2 on FreQQ.
In3 & In4 are used to connect two extra mono inputs (microphones, dub sirens, etc.).
(NOTE: These do not run through the isolator kills section and go directly to the master channel output.)
Output Mapping: By default, the master output is mapped to outputs 1 & 2 (sometimes called L&R). This should be left
as is.
You can map 3 and 4 if you wish, so you have two sets of stereo out from your audio interface.
(NOTE: If you find that you have sound, but the kills do not appear to work, but you can hear the siren,
your external audio interface may be the issue. The input may be playing the input signal directly to its outputs. This
means the audio is playing twice, one through FreQQ and one directly via the interface. There may be some settings
with your driver or the interface itself that allow you to adjust this and a good first place to check regarding audio
issues. Otherwise, the solution is to set FreQQs output to another audio interface or your computer’s own built-in
interface.)
NOTE: Ensure that "sample rate" on Amp FreQQ is set to the same rate as in your audio driver (e.g., 44,100, 48,000 Hz,
etc.)
Microphone/Aux Inputs Using External Audio Interface

Plug your source into your chosen channel on your interface.
Click Audio to open the Audio Status window.
• For the Driver, you will need to select your audio interface driver or ad_mme or ad_directsound for PC or core
audio for Mac.
• Set the input and output to your audio interface.
• At the bottom of the Setup menu, open the I/O Mappings.
• Set Input mapping 3 or 4 to your audio interfaces channels, that the mic/dub siren/etc is connected to.
Note: Your audio card must have a dedicated mic input to be able to get a loud enough signal (unless you are
using a USB mic setup).
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• Unmute the Mic/Aux channel and set the gain with the fader. There is +6 dB available gain.
Input Mappings from audio interface:
• Receives audio to FreQQs Music inputs In1

• Receives audio to FreQQs Music inputs In2
• Receives audio to FreQQs Mic/Aux inputs In3
• Receives audio to FreQQs Mic/Aux inputs In4
NOTE: Even if you only have a 2-channel audio interface, you can still route a microphone to FreQQs mic input. Ensure
you set I/O mappings Ch group 3 or 4 to the channel your mic is plugged into (i.e., input 3 on Freqq can be set to any
input on your sound card.)
USB Microphone
• Navigate to Audio.
• For the Input Device, you will need to select your USB Mic.
• Set the Output Device to your audio interface that is connected to your
amp/speakers (internal or external).
• Unmute the Mic/Aux channel.
USB Turntable
• Navigate to Audio.
• For the Input, you will need to select your USB turntable.
• Set the Output to your audio interface that is connected to your amp/speakers.
• Unmute the In1 & In2 channels.
4.8 Autogain
This little dial packs a powerful system that effectively increases gain on tracks with a lower-than-normal recording
level or older "vintage" recordings (especially apt in reggae.) It also slightly reduces the signal if used on full and the
audio volume is high. Think of it like the trim setting on a DJ mixer.
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You set the dial depending on the amount of difference between the different tracks. The greater the difference, the
further you should dial in. If you play a lot of mixed music, it is a good idea to map this control to a MIDI controller for
ease of operation.
Clockwise – engages the system. Further clockwise will result in more gain added.
Anticlockwise – must be fully turned to disengage the system.
4.9 Selectable Display
1 Display selector Choose what is displayed in the window to the right.

2 Spectrum type Choose between linear or logarithmic FFT signal display.
1. Display selector switch

Spectrum Analyser (with or without logo/image).
Static Image (with or without logo).
Full EQ - Displays both 10-band and 4-band equalizers.
2. Spectrum type switch

Logarithmic FFT Spectrum
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Linear FFT Spectrum
Displaying Your LOGO/Custom Image
• We recommend an image size of 700 x 200 pixels or 18.52 cm x 5.29 cm (a blank template is supplied).
• Ensure it has a transparent background or some elements of transparency (otherwise, you can use our
transparency slider in Setup to adjust the whole image).
• Save as .png image.
• To load, find the image in your File Explorer/Finder.
• Click and drag the file over the spectrum display and drop (the area will highlight in blue).
Drag and drop
PNG image file
• Adjust transparency
so that you can
display the visualiser
behind.
• Adjust transparency
here (3).
BACKGROUND DISPLAY OPTIONS

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1 Hue Choose colour.
2 Darkness Expand colour ranges by making the colours lighter or darker.
3 Transparency Adjust the transparency of your image in the spectrum area.
4 Default Colour Resets background to default colour.
4.10 The FreQQs EQ System
Kills only simply means that there is NO EQ engaged.

10B EQ routes Music inputs to 10-band graphic equalizer first before the isolator.
4B EQ routes Music inputs to 4-band parametric equalizer first before the isolator.
ALL EQs route Music inputs to 10-band, then the 4-band equalisers before the isolator.
EQ DISPLAY
1 10-Band Equaliser Graphic equaliser, fixed Q, -/+ 12 dB.
2 Reset 10 Band Sets all faders back to 0 dB.
3 Frequency - 4 Band Which frequency the gain/boost is applied to (the centre frequency).
4 Q - 4 Band How wide or narrow the filter band, set the peak.
5 Gain -4 Band Set the desired gain or boost of the chosen band -/+ 18 dB.
6 Reset 4 Band Sets all dials back to 0 dB and default.
10-Band Graphic EQ
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No matter what your Source, regain control of your tone with this incredible EQ. This 10-Band Graphic EQ gives subtle
amounts of tone shaping and level control. +/- 12 dB with fixed Q. With ten carefully chosen frequencies, the 10 band
will let you tune your track correctly in seconds; create earth-shaking low end; restore punch, level, and treble
response and much more. Cut those harsh frequencies or just adjust to taste.
Find whichever EQ point is closest to the frequency you want to boost or reduce, and then simply move it to the exact
spot you’d like for the desired effect. Turning the boost or gain slider up or down determines how much you are
boosting (or reducing) your chosen frequency in decibels
4-Band Fully Parametric EQ
There are three main controls for each of the four bands.
Gain – This is the amount of cut or boost applied to the signal. Q and Frequency do not function unless there is gain or
cut.
Q Factor – How wide the range of the frequency spectrum you’ll be affecting is. A wider Q affects a wider range of
frequencies, a narrower one offers more focused equalization.
Frequency – Sets centre frequency.
The EQ will not perform until the gain is boosted or cut. By raising the gain, the currently set frequency will increase
and decrease when cut.
The default setting has a fairly narrow set Q; therefore, when increasing gain, there will be some resonance. Set the
gain to around +15 dB and then sweep the frequency left and right for filter sweep effects on mids and bass.
For a wider frequency range (and therefore less resonance), set the Q further anticlockwise.
4.11 Dub Filter

Dub Filter
1 Routing Choose which audio sources are affected by the filter.
2 HP/LP Switch between high pass and low pass resonant filter.
3 Frequency Sets the filter cutoff frequency.
4 Q Factor Controls the amount of resonance from 0 to 10.
By default, the filter is set to process only from Music inputs (A), thereby unaffecting all
the other features, such as FX delivery, siren, mic, samples, etc. The other options are:
A - Music inputs only

B – Master output
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C – Sample input
D – Off
• HP selects the High pass filter while LP selects the Low pass filter. You can switch between them at any time for
a special effect. Both simply cut off frequencies below the level set by the dial. With the Q set, resonance is
added while you sweep the frequency (caused by the peak).
• To engage filter, simply turn dial clockwise and fully anticlockwise to disengage. This controls the frequency
cutoff.
• Q factor is the peak of the wave, the amount of resonance on the filter. A narrow Q has a higher amount of
resonance created by the peak and adds a sharper filtered sound to the audio. Think of Q factor like a shaper,
producing either a wide, flatter waveform to effect or a narrower, taller one . . .
4.12 Reverb Processor
REVERB PROCESSOR
1 Send Amount of signal sent to the reverb.
2 Out Output reverb volume.
3 HFD High-frequency dampener.
4 Return Amount of signal return.
5 Room Reverb length or decay out.
6 Dry/Wet Amount of mix between the original audio and the reverb signal.
7 BP Filter Signal will bypass the built-in filter to apply effect to whole sound.
8 Band Filter The range of frequencies affected by the reverb and gain.
NOTE: Advanced mode is shown above. Normal mode only contains RTN, ROOM and D/W controls. (The
same applies to Tape Echo below, where normal mode shows only Saturation, Feedback and D/W controls
too.)
1. Send – This is the amount of signal that is received by the reverb system. This can also be used to control the
volume instead of the filter gain as it has smoother control.
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2. Out – This is the overall output of the reverb processor, including the filters.
3. HFD – Use this to remove high frequencies if needed.
4. Return – This is the amount of signal being sent out of the reverb itself.
5. Room – This controls the length of the reverb tail. With this, it’s possible to create shorter reverbs, and on full,
the tail is almost infinite, so it can produce a great effect when combined with sweeping the frequency.
6. Dry/Wet – The "mix" between a dry (NO fx) signal and "wet" (FULL fx) signal.
In default, this is set more "wet", because we feel it blends in the reverb effect better. However, you can adjust to
your own preference.
7. BP Filter – This will allow the whole signal to pass through the reverb without the filters.
8. Band Filter – Set the Q, frequency, and gain by clicking on the graph directly. Detailed instructions below.
4.13 Tape Echo Processor
TAPE ECHO
1 Type 1/2 1 engages the low pass echo, and 2 engages the high pass echo.
2 BP Filter Signal will bypass the built-in filter to apply effect to whole sound.
3 Send Amount of signal input.
4 Sat Amount of degradation to the audio signal after each repeat.
5 Feedback How long the echo repeats continue.
6 Return Amount of signal return.
7 Slide Transition time between repeats when adjusting time slider.
8 Dry/Wet Amount of mix between the original audio and the reverb signal.
9 Time Slider Delay time between echo repeats (speed).
10 Time Display Display of the current time delay between repeats.
11 Band Filter Set the gain and range of frequencies to be used by the echo processor.
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1. Type 1 passes the audio through a low pass filter; this will gradually remove higher end frequencies.
Type 2 passes the audio through a high pass filter; this will gradually remove lower end frequencies.
2. BP Filter – This will allow the whole signal to pass through the echo without the filters. (Although we
added one extra one to filter out 200 Hz and below.)
3. Send – This is the amount of signal that is received by the echo system. This can also be used to
control the volume instead of the filter gain as it has smoother control.
4. Saturation – This is the amount of type 1 or 2 filter applied.
5. Feedback – The echo feedback on fully clockwise is around "110%", so the signal will gradually get
louder, depending on the time value. (So be careful! Seriously! :D)
6. Return – This is the amount of signal being sent out of the echo itself.
7. Slide – This is how quickly the system reacts when changing the value on time control.
8. Dry/Wet – As with the reverb, a mix between "no fx" signal and full "fx signal". In default, this is set
more wet, because we feel it blends in the reverb effect better, but again you can adjust to your own
preference.
9. Time Slider – This sets how far apart each repeat of the echo is. Further left is faster (shorter gaps),
and right is slower (longer gaps). Give this a wiggle to create some seriously funky feedback patterns
10. Time Display/Tap Tempo – This displays the time between each repeat of the echo. This is also the tap
tempo button, so you can set time by clicking it in time with the music or with your keyboard (9)/MIDI
controller.
11. Band Filter – Set the Q, frequency, and gain by clicking on the graph directly. Detailed instructions
below.
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4.14 Echo & Reverb FX Tips
The built-in bandpass filters on the FX open up many creative possibilities. By adjusting the bandwidth of the filter
(the range of frequency you are "effecting"), you will permit more or fewer frequencies to pass through to the FX.
• A narrower bandwidth will create a peak and increase the amount or resonance. With extreme settings, you
can create an alien-like sound akin to a dub siren.
• A wider bandwidth will produce a sound that covers more of the audio spectrum.
Use the frequency control to sweep the range while momentarily triggering to create amazing sounds.
Press the trigger send on any of the sources at the right moments, and musically interact with your track to create
your own special version.
Please NOTE that the spectrum analyser only displays the FX sound created, that then routes to master.
The filter graph will display frequency width and gain control when any of its parameters are adjusted.
If you hover over any graph, you will see the

settings currently chosen, with the centre
frequency, gain and Q. Hovering over the
rectangular box will highlight it red.
Clicking on the right margin: controls bandwidth

Q; click and drag to make it narrow or wider
(highlights the margin red when selected). Go
really narrow and you will get a higher resonance. Combine with frequency sweep for a dub siren type effect. Wider
will allow more frequencies to pass through to the FX. Note: The range is limited in safe mode and opens in advanced
mode.
Clicking anywhere else: drag anywhere on the graph horizontally to select the centre & frequency group which you
want to affect and vertically to cut or boost (gain).
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(NOTE: Amp FreQQ FX delivery was not designed to work in a way you may be used to. The send and return controls
were designed to be set up once and left alone. Use the send triggers from the audio sources to deliver sound to the
FX Processors. Manually set the band filter gain to a point that is slightly above your ideal level. Then use fader to set
the exact level (per track) to blend into your source audio.
However, it CAN be used another way too, if you prefer. Now this is the dub mixing engineers way (With a midi
controller of course)
● Set both music send triggers to toggle on, either by clicking with mouse or Shift Q and Shift W.
● Midi Map your Reverb and Echo faders to the Send dial on each of the FX processors (Advanced mode)
● Now use the fader to send FX by momentarily raising and lowering quickly
Sound system special…
To echo out a track, simply set the BP Filter on, on the echo and send. Switch back off to engage the band filters
again
4.15 Dub Siren
DUB SIREN
1 Echo Trigger Trigger for the siren echo.
2 Dial Used to switch between the 12 presets.
3 Display Display which of the 12 presets the dial is currently on.
4 Trigger Play the siren.
5 Gain Fader Controls the volume of the siren.
6 Setup Opens the siren window with extended parameters.
DUB SIREN PANEL
1 Base Frequency Control for the pitch of the siren.
2 Sample Rate The number of samples per second.
3 Bits Audio effect called bit crusher that distorts the sound of siren.
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4 Sine Depth How pronounced the wave’s curve is.
5 Sine Rate The frequency of the wave.
6 Square Depth How pronounced the wave’s curve is.
7 Square Rate The frequency of the wave.
8 Square Chop A commutator that acts as a very simple arpeggiator.
9 Loaded Siren Set Display of which siren presets are loaded.
10 Save Adjust siren settings to your liking and save to your computer.
11 Load To open any presets that you saved.
12 Defaults Opens Amp FreQQ’s default siren presets.
13 Echo Send Level Amount of echo volume when siren echo is triggered.
4.16 Sample Player
Play any audio clips such as jingles, adverts, dub siren clips or any
other sounds. The 12-slot sample player has its own independent
reverb and echo sends that can be momentarily triggered via the
keyboard or MIDI control.
Use the HP filter to remove unwanted low grumble bass

frequencies and a bypass* button.
Sampler will play any sample in a format accepted by the audio

players.
To view sample triggers, click this button in panel.
SAMPLE PLAYER
1 Reverb Reverb trigger to apply to samples.
2 Echo Echo trigger to apply to samples.
3 BP Bypass the kill switches goes directly to master*.
4 Selector Dial Select from 12 samples currently loaded.
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5 Display Shows which of the 12 samples the dial is currently on.
6 Trigger Makes the sample play.
7 Gain Volume control for the samples.
SAMPLE TRIGGERS
1 Trigger Play currently selected sample.
2 Sample Name Display of sample name loaded in the slot.
3 Hold Choose between momentary and toggle trigger of the sample.
4 Load Open saved set of samples.
5 Save Save set of samples.
6 Clear Remove all samples from sample slots.
7 HP Filter High pass filter for samples.
8 Echo Send Level Amount of signal sent to the echo processor.
Method 1: Loading into Sampler
• Create a folder with your 12 samples and open in File Explorer or Finder.
• Highlight all 12 and drag and drop the files onto the dial in the Sample Section.
• Test by pressing the Sampler trigger for sound (number 4 on keyboard) R to select next sample.
Method 2: Loading into Sample Slots (Recommended)
• Open the Panel.
• Open your File Explorer or Finder and locate your samples.
• Click and drag single samples directly onto the individual slots in the order you would like.
• When a sample slot is loaded, you will see the sample name displayed.
• When a sample is engaged and playing, the number to the left will highlight.
Sample Set Save and Load

Once you have all your samples loaded . . .
• Click on save sample set. Choose your location and give the file a suitable name.
• We recommend putting all samples folders in one location and then creating and storing these types of
files in another separate folder.
• To recall a sample set, click load sample set and locate the file you want and open.
• The sample names will appear in the sample slots section.
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Sample General Notes
• You can use almost any size. You may even load whole tracks.
• BP switch (Bypass kills) so you can play samples irrespective of the positions of the kills.
• Click "clear" to immediately remove the samples from the sample slots.
• The hold button is used to play in momentary control or a whole sample in full with hold disengaged.
• There is a High pass filter to remove unwanted bass frequencies. Adjust to the right to engage.
• Use the echo send slider to control how much signal is sent to the echo processor and the sample echo
trigger to actually send the audio. There is also a reverb trigger.
• By setting DubFilter routing to C, you can use it on samples.
4.17 Kill Switches (Isolator) (Where the REAL FUN STARTS!)
ISOLATOR/KILLS
1 Kill Switch Switch the band of frequencies on or off.
2 Bandwidth Set the crossover points between the bands.
3 Gain Volume control for each of the bands*.
“Weight and Treble”

This is the term that used to be used for the full range of sound when, previously, you would only have a two-way
system, the “weight” (bass) and “treble” (top).
The music would pass through an isolator system that effectively separated the music into two distinct frequency
bands. Nowadays, most commonly using a preamp, the audio is split into three filter bands: bass, mids and treble,
This is the core design of Amp FreQQ’s kills system but with 4 bands, also separating the bass into "sub" and "kick".
Amp FreQQ’s Kills
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In advanced mode our uniquely designed kill switches have special bandwidth, frequency and gain control that will
enable the user to set cutoff frequencies to match both the track being played and the speaker set up in use. The
user can then use gain accordingly for each band to get a particular sound.
The default frequency ranges for each band have been carefully chosen to provide as flat a sound as is possible, while
being set around about the general frequency crossovers of MOST box configurations. The safe mode default settings
should work for most users,
Default set bandwidth
Safe mode fixed frequencies Advanced mode
Sub Bass 20–95 Hz Fully adjustable to 20 Hz
Bass 95–250 Hz Fully adjustable
Mids 250–3500 kHz Fully adjustable
Tops 3,500–20,000 kHz Fully adjustable to 20,0000 kHz
Each of the four filter band gains comes set at 0 db in safe mode. This is the maximum default. However, there is
additional gain available of up to 12 dB in Advanced mode. NOTE: Be careful when changing over. First, set the kill
faders on screen or on your controller in the centre 0 dB in Advanced mode.
If you hover over the graph, you will see three

different figures. The one on the far left and
the middle is the range of that particular
frequency band and on the right is gain.
NOTE: Sub-bass and tops only have a

single control to adjust the frequency,
whilst mids and bass have two.
Click and drag these columns to adjust frequency start and end
(Advanced mode only). NOTE: In safe mode, mids and bass
frequency range can be reduced but are locked on their outer
parameters.
How to Use Kill Switches
Adjusting parameters (Advanced mode only)
We do not recommend adjusting these drastically. However, if you do (e.g., playing on a sound system or large PA
system, and you feel you have sufficient experience with the software), ensure that the adjacent band/s are adjusted
to meet the frequencies you just changed to avoid dips and make sure you implement some form of external limiters
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or sound management .
(Unless you are REALLY familiar with your Amp FreQQ setup and the sound!!!! This is an open system and there are no
rules, so feel free to adjust and experiment with caution! This is why we feel "safe mode" is the all-round best for
MOST users.)
A Bandwidth Click the vertical rectangle bands and drag to adjust frequency.
B Gain Fader on right side of graph (the overall loudness).
The gains of kills should always be at 0 dB to start with. That is full fader in safe mode and halfway in advanced
mode. Before adjusting any kill gain faders, please ensure that there is sufficient headroom for the signal. It is easier
(and in most cases, more pleasing to the ear) to turn up an amp, and amplify a lower signal, than amplifying a louder
(and possibly more compressed “clipped” signal) by a lesser degree.
Adjustment notes:
• The VU meters display the amount of signal being sent out to the master from each of the kills.
• The spectrum analyser displays the actual real-time raw sound being played (displaying the peaks of the
whole frequency spectrum) from Master out. So you can see the spectrum for each band one by one by
killing the other 3 bands.
• The default settings cover most users’ needs. You can adjust according to the track you are playing and your
speaker setup. Some speakers do not handle the real low sub frequencies. You will need to set Amp FreQQ
sub-bass band a bit higher up, so it will maximise the bass available from your speaker setup. Remember to
move the adjacent band along so it meets with the adjusted amount.
• We HIGHLY recommend a LOW PASS FILTER on your hardware crossover/LMS, etc., of 25–30, though, as a
vast proportion of drivers may be damaged by any frequency lower than that.
Dubbing with Kills

The general purpose of the kills, other than to adjust the audio settings, is to build up momentum and drops by
interacting with the music.
For example, start with all kills on except for the sub-bass. Then when you think the moment is right, you can
(optionally) build up the intensity and excitement with a siren or other FX before dropping it in.
Or (as a certain London sound system/"warrior" does), you can run three minutes of JUST earth shuddering, tribal,
warrior king SUB-BASS before you drop the other three frequency bands back in.
But you can drop in and out in any order . . . :D

It's YOUR FreQQ . . .
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4.18 Limiters & Recorder
Limiters
The limiters are in place to protect your speakers and equipment. By limiting
the amount of dB gain, you are ensuring the levels do not exceed a limit that
may damage your gear (or ears).
However, they can also be used creatively by setting a level of the reverb and
echo to a threshold that you feel blends in the FX correctly, without
oversaturating.
By default, the master limiter is off, and the FX limiters are on.
The dial sets the threshold at which the limiter will engage.
1. Toggle on/off limiter. (On when highlighted red.)
2. Dial to control at what dB level the limiter kicks in.
How to Use Recorder
There is no need for you to download or install any other software to record
your FreQQ mixes because we have built in that option for you.
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To make a recording of audio from the master output:
Open up the panel and locate the recorder at the bottom.
1. Select the File button and choose folder and a name for the file AND ensure you select ".WAV" on PC or ".AIFF" on
Mac (The file extension selects which format the recording is recorded in).Manually enter the suffix WAV or AIFF
2. Press Start when you are ready, and the LED (4.) will turn red as indication that it is recording.
3. When you are finished, press the Stop button.
Voila! Your recording is saved in your chosen folder.
4.19 Advanced Mode
The advanced mode button unlocks restricted ranges and settings that are not available in normal safe mode.
We would advise you to only use the advanced mode if you have some technical knowledge and understanding of
audio, and a comprehension of the effect on the audio signal, and have used Amp FreQQ for a reasonable amount of
time.
We recommend fully experimenting with safe mode settings before coming here, as we set the default at levels that
can be used creatively by most users. Only come here if you feel you need more range in general.
If you are not sure what to set certain settings to, do not hesitate to message us. We will happily advise you on how to
set it best.
Ranges unlocked in advanced mode:
• +12 dB additional filter band Gain in kills and +8 dB for FX.
• The additional echo/reverb FX controls are displayed.
• Dub filter has an extended range.
• Frequencies on kill bands and FX bands are no longer limited or locked.

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• Q Factor on FX filter bands is now fully open and adjustable.
5. Setup Window
Keyboard commands
Shift S – Setup
Shift A- Audio
Shift P- Panel
SETUP WINDOW
1 Pure Sub-Bass Removes unwanted high bass and mid frequencies.
2 Rewind Stop/Play Select either rewind and stop or rewind and play (Rewind button operation).
3 Flat Mode This sets the system to no longer use the filters when all kills are engaged.
4 Preset Management Save, load, and restore settings.
5 Default Colour Restore to default colour.
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6 Hue Choose background colour using our slider.
7 Darkness Control the lightness/darkness of the background colour.
8 Logo/Image Transparency Choose how transparent your logo / image is on the spectrum.
9 Load and Save MIDI Load any saved or downloaded mappings.
10 Mapping Reset Remove all loaded mappings and delete all assigned controls.
11 MIDI Rescan Scans for any connected MIDI controllers.
12 MIDI Learn Mode Select map MIDI controls to Amp FreQQ.
13 Normal/Pickup MIDI controller will not react until it meets the setting on the interface.
14 Keyboard Layout Opens a cheat sheet displaying all the keyboard controls.
15 User Guide Opens a PDF of the user guide.
1. Pure Sub-Bass
This feature is designed for use in one scenario. Only when the bass, mids and tops kill switches are off and
the sub-bass kill is on and playing audio. With Pure Sub switch on, mid-range frequency artefacts are
removed leaving a cleaner and purer sub-bass sound. This will not function if you use the kill band faders.
2. Rewind Stop/Play
This controls the operation of the rewind buttons on the built-in players Deck A and Deck B. Choose rewind
and stop if you are a DJ or radio host. That way you can speak in the break before hitting play. "Rewind play"
will rewind the track before restarting.
3. Flat Mode
This is a special function to be used with the following understanding:
• This mode is designed to ensure a perfect flat sound. Identical to the audio from inputs.. Use this mode for
radio, remixes or to play into a hardware dub preamp, just like any other DJ app.
• When all four kill bands are on and playing, the audio will bypass the filters and plays directly to master. If
any of the kill bands are turned off, then the flat mode is automatically disengaged. Note :Changing any
frequency on the kill bands will have no affect.
• In flat mode, the kill bands gain is controlled by their own semi-parametric EQ, which has a gain range of -24
dB to 0 dB or -24 dB to +12 dB in Advanced mode. NOTE: This means that the gain faders for the kills cannot
be used to completely “kill” the audio in the same way as non-flat mode, which has a range that goes down
to -70 dB.
4. Preset Management
Restore to default.
This button will reset the console to default settings. This cannot be undone.
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Save preset.
You may want to create your own unique global preset; whatever is set on the user interface can be saved and
recalled.
After saving your preset, please load it, so when you come back to Amp FreQQ, your settings will be as you left them.
Load Preset.
After you saved your presets, (see above), you can load by finding the saved preset file in your designated preset
folder and opening it.
5. Default Colour
This will reset the user interface colour back to the factory default colour.
6. Hue
Click and drag the marker left or right and select the colour of the background.
7. Darkness
Click and drag the left or right to control the level of light/dark of the background.
8. Logo Transparency
This is used to set the level of transparency of the custom image you may have loaded onto the Spectrum
analyser display. This will allow the spectrum signal to be partially viewed through the image, depending on
the level set.
9. Load and Save MIDI Mappings
You can create your own mapping files for any MIDI controller or controllers.
Additionally, you can save a mapping file for controls you have mapped spread over several MIDI
controllers. After you have assigned all your controls, simply click save and place in a folder on your
computer.
Save Mapping - This function will save your current mapping in your designated save folder.
Load Mapping - This function allows you to open any previously saved MIDI map. The “Loaded Mappings” section will
display your loaded mappings.
NOTE: In order for the FreQQ to recall the last used mapping, you should immediate load any newly saved
mapping file every time you restart the program.
10. Mappings Reset
This will clear the currently loaded mapping or recently mapped parameters on the FreQQ.
11. MIDI Rescan

Click this button to rescan in case your MIDI controller is not listed under the controllers section.
12. MIDI Learn
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Click this button once your MIDI controller is listed under the controllers heading. Once activated, the user interface
will change slightly, and it will be ready to begin assigning. Once you have completed assigning all your controls, click
off and test if they all work as expected before saving. See Next chapter on MIDI controllers for more information.
13. MIDI Normal/Pickup
When engaged the following controls use this function. The selected MIDI controller control (fader or dial) will not
sync with the on-screen control until it meets the exact point the on-screen parameter is set at.
Master gain
Siren gain
Sample gain
4 x kill band gains
Reverb and echo gains
Echo time slider
Controllers - This list displays the currently connected MIDI controllers. Click MIDI rescan if your controller
is not listed here.
5.1 Assigning MIDI Controllers
Amp FreQQ works perfectly with our MIDI mapping for the Akai MIDIMIX controller. Combined with our
custom overlay, this creates a complete portable dub station with immense creative possibilities. See
our website www.reggaepreamp.com for more information.
The MIDI implementation is simple and should work on all MIDI controllers, but we cannot guarantee functionality with
dedicated units built specifically for other software applications. However, so long as it is class compliant and
recognised by the operating system, it should be available to use and map on Amp FreQQ.
MIDI mapping on the FreQQ is a very simple process.
Simply highlight the function you want to assign, then push, turn, or press the control on your MIDI controller, and the
highlight will turn off to indicate it has been assigned.
• There are almost 150 different MIDI controls that may be mapped.
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• Red highlight of a function indicates ready to aassign.
• Green highlight of a function indicates that one or more MIDI controls are already assigned.
• Assign one or more functions on screen to operate from a single control on your MIDI controller. For
example, you could create a sub solo button by clicking and highlighting the bass, mids, and tops kill
switches, then hit a single button on the controller. The highlights will switch off to indicate it’s done.
• Assign a single function multiple times. Simply select it and then turn your dial, push your fader, or press the
button on your controller.
• Assign more than one controller, i.e., one for the main dubbing controls, and one for EQ and FX control. Any
combination is possible.
• To delete a control that is already mapped, select it so it displays the green highlight. Then press shift on
keyboard, and click with mouse to clear. Select again, and it will be red, ready to assign.
How to Assign your MIDI controller
1. First, check to see if your connected controller/s is displayed under the controllers heading. If it is not,
please click “MIDI Rescan,” and your controller/device should be recognised by the program. Once your
controller is displayed, you can begin the mapping process.
2. Before you do this, open all the user interface windows, panel, playlist A and playlist B, advanced mode, dub
siren setup and place them and the setup window to the sides. This way, they are all open and ready to be
mapped. Click the “MIDI Learn” switch. This may take a few seconds to engage and disengage. The user
interface will change and you can select any of the parameters as shown in the image above.
3. Now you can click on any function or parameter on the app, and it will highlight in a reddish colour, and that
indicates ready to assign. Be cautious and take your time with this whole process.
4. Click, push, or turn your chosen control on your MIDI controller and on screen it will clear the highlight to
indicate it is assigned. If you click that parameter on screen again, the highlight will be green, and this
confirms it.
5. You may also add multiple functions just by following the same procedure; for example, you can set several
kill switches to be controlled by one button on the controller (highlight your selected kills on the app, then
push a single button on the controller), or you can add two or more buttons, faders or dials to any single
function on the app. All functions are available for MIDI control on the app, including the twelve sample slots.
Be careful to assign everything carefully one at a time.
6. Once you have completed your assignments, click off MIDI learn, then please do the following right away.
7. Test that all the controls are working correctly, and if not, enter MIDI learn mode again and delete all the
assignments that are incorrect and reassign carefully.
8. Click Save MIDI config and name your mapping file*, then click save.
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9. Click Load MIDI config and open the same file from where you saved it (otherwise, the app will not recall this
next time).
Mapping has loaded correctly when two files appear in the black box below Loaded Mappings title, to
confirm successful loading.
*There are always two files that make up the MIDI mapping. One is called xxxx.ctlst.json that is always the file
that is stored in users/public/Amp FreQQ/(PC) or users/shared/Amp FreQQ (Mac). And the second is just called
xxxx.json. This is the file that you are saving and loading. The xxxx.ctlst.json is automatically created in the users
shared/public Amp FreQQ folder in the saving process. So, the process of loading xxxx.json automatically also
loads xxxx.ctlst.json. xxxx is the name of the file
In MIDI learn mode, you will notice that some buttons have the numbers 1 and 2 beside them. These are provided in
case your controller has no editing mode for toggle and momentary function. If a button on your controller requires
two presses, try changing this setting. If your controller does have editing mode (with or without LED functionality),
please set these parameters accordingly . . .
• Kill Switches should be set to toggle.
• HP/LP Switch should be toggle.
Most of the commonly used other controls will all be momentary.
5.2 LEDS & Momentary/Toggle Buttons on MIDI Controllers

For the moment, only Akai MIDIMix has built-in LED functionality with Amp FreQQ V3, which works in conjunction with
our supplied Mapping files. Please see our support page on the website for instructions on this controller. Note: The
app operates the LED for the MIDImix so you may notice them light when using keyboard controls. If you reconfigure
or use your own choice of mapping, the LEDs will still function as per our original mapping
Some MIDI controllers have their own LED functionality, and by configuring the buttons to toggle or momentary, all
will automatically work as expected. You will need to use the controllers own software editor to do this or there may
be some kind of relevant configuration options on the MIDI controller itself
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6. Audio Status and Configuration
DSP ON DSP OFF NOT READY
Before changing any parameters, it is recommended that you turn off DSP first. Turn on when ready, and the CPU will begin to
show readings to indicate all is functioning
A healthy CPU reading is below 55%.
Driver
Mac: Leave as Core Audio
Windows: Please install the latest driver for

your audio interface. Then restart FreQQ. If the
driver from your audio interface appears on the
drop-down menu, select it. If the driver is not on
the list, select one of the following:
● ad_mme
● ad_directsound
These are built-in audio drivers which provide input and output
options based on the windows settings for audio. Input device will go
straight to the assignable inputs 1 & 2 AND/OR 3 & 4 on Amp FreQQ,
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and the output selects the main outputs (L&R) 1 and 2 on your interface. Use these drivers only if nothing else works.
Input Device: In order to play audio from external audio sources, like a turntable or a mic, you will need an external (or internal)
audio interface with 2 to 4 inputs. We recommend 4. However, if you are not planning on using external sources, you can set input
device as none.
Output Device: This is which audio interface you want the audio output to be played. You can send audio directly to active
speakers, your amplifier, external crossover/DSP LMS or mixer. This can be the same as any interface you are using for inputs or
another separate audio interface. You can also just use your computer’s own built-in interface output via the headphone/line out
jack.
Sampling Rate: This depends on your audio interface. NOTE: All audio devices, both input and output should be set to the same
rate. Set the sample rate the same on both FreQQ and your operation system.
I/O Vector Size: Number of samples the application processes at once. Set this 512, otherwise lower for more powerful computers
or higher for less powerful computers.
Signal Vector Size: Set this to 64, otherwise lower for more powerful computers or higher for less powerful computers.
Routing – I/O Mappings
Here you can set where audio is routed to and from Amp FreQQ.
Click on Open I/O Mappings. It will open a window displaying input
Mappings (left) and Output (right) channels (fig. X). Click on the
triangular icon to reveal a drop-down menu with all the channels
available; this is dependent on your audio interface.
Input Mapping: There are a total of 4 external inputs. 1 & 2 are for
connecting stereo audio sources, like a turntable, CD player, DJ mixer, DJ software or even streaming from the internet. This will
route the audio directly into Music inputs In1 & In2 on FreQQ. In3 & In4
are used to connect two extra mono inputs (microphones, dub sirens,
etc.). NOTE: These do not run through the isolator kills section and go
directly to the master channel output.
Output Mapping: By default, the master output is mapped to outputs 1 &

2 (sometimes called L&R). This should be left as is.
NOTE: If you find that you have sound, but the kills do not appear to work, your external audio interface may be the issue. The input
may be automatically playing the input signal directly out. This means the audio is playing twice, one through FreQQ and one
directly via the interface. There may be some settings with your driver or the interface itself that allow you to adjust this.
Otherwise, the solution is to add another audio interface (or you can use the computer’s built-in interface) and set the FreQQs
output to this one. You will need to plug in your speakers/amp, etc., here.
Scheduler in Overdrive and CPU Limit Should Be Left as Shown
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Audio Driver Setup
Click this to open either the Operating systems or the audio interface’s own drivers sound properties. You should set all the gains
Up on all inputs and outputs, and please ensure the sample rate is set the same throughout.
User guide 3.1

Written by Juan J Ros, S Chouhan & K Chouhan
Company
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incorporated on 4 April 2019
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1. It’s a Frequency Affair 3

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1.1 What is Amp FreQQ? (Pronounced "Amp – Freak")

Amp FreQQ is an audio performance toolkit, a set of

Amp FreQQ emulates this concept and strips down its

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Sub-Bass, Bass, Mids, Tops.

1.3 Audio Spectrums

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What do we mean by this?

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• Full-screen mode and fully resizable user interface.

• Browse through playlists, load and play songs.

Play from any music source

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Echo & Reverb FX

• Tap tempo and time display.

• Custom bandpass filter with sweep and Q factor control.

• Custom bandpass filter with sweep and Q factor control.

• Q Factor control for extended resonant sound-shaping.

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• 10-Band graphic EQ with +/-12 dB.

• EQ routing selector allows for any combination of the above.

• Echo send level.

• Bitcrusher and sample rate.

• "Default siren presets" reset switch.

• Effects send level.

• High pass filter.

• View current sample and name.

• Save and load sample sets.

• Clear all samples buttons.

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• Custom integration with Akai MIDIMix, including LED feedback.

• Compatible with any class-compliant MIDI controller.

• Save and load MIDI configuration and mappings.

• MIDI pickup feature.

• Controller list display.

Spectrum analyser, VU, and customisation

• FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) spectrum analyser displays master signal.

• Linear or logarithmic options.

• 3-Way selector to choose from Spectrum display, EQs or static image.

• Large master VU meter in panel, available with several overlay skins/styles.

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English keyboard shortcuts

File Players DECK A DECK B

Load & Play > ?

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Amp FreQQ Graphs

The dB reading in yellow displays the amount of gain or

The VU display is the actual signal level displayed in five

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View Playlist Opens playlist window (Deck A).

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