M-2000 Noted Users:
Bosstones Lawrence Katz
David Bowie Reeves Gabrels
Filter Richard Patrick
Fishbone John Bigham
Frank Black Lyle Workman
I Mother Earth Bruce Gordon
Iggy Pop Hal Kragen
King Crimson Adrian Belew
Mighty Mighty Bosstones Nate Albert
Primus Les Claypool
Radiohead Ed O'Brien
Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea
REM Peter Buck
Robert Cray Band Karl Sevareid
Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood
Rollins Band Chris Haskett
Rusted Root Patrick Norman
Sarah McLachlan David Sinclair
Sevendust Clint Lowrey
Sugar Ray Rodney Sheppard
Tool Adam Jones
Description Related Information

Simul-State™ exists at the Vortex of tube and MOS FET technology. Simul-State operates as a power block of tube-driven MOS FETs providing lightweight, high power, two-space portability. More than a token 12AX7, this scheme is the BASIS for a whole new sound. Viewed from the helm, the pilot sees two fully evolved preamps - one tube, one solid state. Each channel includes a complete set of five rotary controls, a 9-band auto assignable Graphic EQ, Bright switches and dedicated shelving compression. The tube channel is equipped with a high-gain overdrive mode; the solid state channel includes a semi-parametric bass filter that can be selected for four or five string instruments, tuning the lows for your fundamental.

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Features Other Complement

Active/Passive Inputs
2 Completely Independent Preamp Channels (1=Tube, 2=FET) w/MixMode "Pan" Control (Blend any Ratio between Tube & FET Channel)
Each Channel features Independent Rotary EQ (Bass, Mid & Treble), Assignable 9 Band Graphic EQ, Bright Switch and Shelving Compressor
High Gain Overdrive Mode (Tube Channel)
Semi-Parametric Bass Filter (FET Channel)
Output Level Control (over all channels)
Assignable Parallel FX Loop w/Crossover (frequency select) & Mix Controls
Balanced Line Out w/Pre/Post Switch & Level Control
Bass Tuner Out
1/4 & XLR Speaker Outs
Slave Out w/Level Control
External Switching Inputs
Fan Cooled
6 Button Footswitch (Tube Channel, Mix, FET Channel, Gain/Mute, Tube Channel Graphic EQ & FET Channel Graphic EQ)

 Footswitching goes beyond mere channel selection: The M-2000 brings the two channels together to personalize a new sound - all yours - when you call up a blend in the Mix Mode. A pan control, front and center, determines the ratio of the preamp channels. For example, use the Mix Mode to combine the clean focus of the Field Effect Channel with a touch of overdrive Gain from the Tube Channel. Or any combination. Shelving compression per channel allows you to select the frequency and determine the ratio, thus expanding the menu of Mix Mode options. So many possibilities...get the Field Effect pumping, leave the Tube side fully dynamic and blend to taste.
Power Handling  
An FX Loop with adjustable crossover frequency lets you add effects where you want them and keep the rest of the spectrum pure. It also doubles as an output source for bi-amping. A massive toroidal power transformer supplies 12 musically industrial MOS FETs mounted in a fan cooled heat sink tunnel for 2000 watts of peak power. RMS rating exceeds 600 watts into 4 ohms.  
Frequency Response & SPL  
High Frequency Driver w/Adjustable Level Control,  
Dimensions Weight
23"W x 30.5"H x 18.5"D  
 
 
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