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* <u>Character</u> - Emphasizes or removes the formant peaks that characterize the cab/speaker(s)
* <u>Volume</u> - Used to level different cabinets
I like to use the High and Low Shift settings for mild adjustments if the cab sounds too boomy or fizzy. A little goes a long way, and I'm rarely tweaking past +/- 0.4 - beyond that and things can start to sound a bit weird or artificial. High shift can also help to try to match another cab profile's tone, almost like you are moving the mic or changing its angle.
Character I generally leave alone. A little boost can help accentuate the cab, but too much can make it sound fake. Going negative often sounds quite stiff or flat, and I avoid tweaking in this direction.