- The Profiler Model referred to in this thread is ...
- ☑️ Profiler Head/Rack
I know there have been countless posts from profilers and others telling us before EQ etc. to try the definition control. At first, I didn't get a handle on exactly what it was doing as it isn't just some dumb treble & bass control you can easily hear the sweep of. It's doing something subtle and magical. After years of messing with it, I find I don't look at it as an EQ but as a "feel" control. If anybody would say to me a profile feels too "stiff" or "digital" I'd say try turning the Def down to like 7.
I've noticed that many paid profiles come with the definitions way up and they can turn you off that way. Having the def down to like, 7 can make a Marshall feel more like a Marshall really does. With the Def on 10, it sounds cool. sharp and in front but IMO not as "real".
I have read this is like a feedback circuit control that can make the feel go from vintage circuit to modern but I've always wanted to know exactly what definition does. It's almost like it messes with the harmonics and high settings sound like adding a Sonic Maximizer to the sound. (remember those?)