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Nextone Version 3: New Features for Extended Performance Versatility The free Version 3 update takes the capabilities of Nextone even further with new tone-shaping tools and enhanced features for home, stage, and studio. Self Bias—In addition to the Fixed bias options, a Self bias option is now available for all power amp types in the Nextone Editor. Fixed bias provides a punchier response, while Self bias offers a slightly softer, more vintage feel. Solo—An independent solo function is now available for the clean and lead channels, complete with level boost and dedicated EQ. The solo function is accessible via the Nextone Editor and can be controlled using the GA-FC Foot Controller. New Power Control Setting—The Power Control’s 0.5 watt setting can be reconfigured to 0.2 watts, allowing you to get cranked-amp tones at even lower volume levels. This Power Control behavior can be assigned with a power-up action or the Nextone Editor. Delay/Tremolo Panel Switch—Using the panel switch in the Effect section, it’s now possible to toggle between delay, tremolo, and bypass with each press. *For optimal performance, stay up to date with the current Nextone system software and editor Next-Generation Guitar Amplification with Tube Logic Widely acclaimed by guitarists everywhere, the Tube Logic design approach delivers real-deal sound, feel, and response by reproducing the complex interactive behaviors of tube amps in every way. This comprehensive process also brings valuable advantages for today’s players, including greater reliability, reduced weight, and maintenance-free operation. Tube Logic evolves even further with the Nextone series, unlocking access to deep tone customization features that are impractical or impossible with traditional tube designs. A Nextone amp puts the true response characteristics of the most famous amp designs at your fingertips, allowing you to tweak your sound with unmatched precision. Instant Power Amp Re-Voicing In a tube-based guitar amplifier, the preamp is important for basic tone shaping, but it’s the power amp design that really defines the overall sonic signature and playing feel. Most amps use a specific output tube type, while a rare few allow you to swap out different power tubes. Unfortunately, this process usually requires physical tube replacement and bench time with a tech, making it expensive and inconvenient. For the most part, you really needed to buy multiple amps to access the unique tonal characteristics of different output tube sections…until now. Nextone changes all this with the ability to instantly re-voice its analog Class AB power amp section with one of the four classic designs. American sounds are represented with 6V6 and 6L6 output tube types, while British sounds are represented with EL84 and EL34 types. Unlike modeling amps, which simply feed pre-cooked amp models through a non-reactive amplifier, selecting a power amp type on the Nextone physically changes the complete output circuitry, as well as the way the preamp and speaker interacts with it. This makes the entire amp perform authentically at each setting, providing realism that’s only possible with the advanced Tube Logic approach.