YYZ SHAPE-SHIFTER FEATURES
All analog SansAmp technology enables you to record directly and enhance previously recorded tracks. For live performances, the YYZ Shape-shifter can drive a power amp and speakers, augment your existing amplifier set-up, or run directly into the mixer of a PA system

Mix control to blend the ratio of high-end studio clean (Deep) and dirty bass tube amp tones (Drive.

Tight button to add definition to your notes in cleaner settings and make distorted tones snappier

Boost / Shape-shifter selectable Boost function deviates from the norm. It provides a 12dB presence boost for increased top-end distortion. Kick in the Shape-shifter button, and get 6dB of Schmegilka on top, which, according to Geddy “is an indefinable thing of awesomeness!”

Drive adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed

Active 3-band EQ.

Master volume Operable with 9V alkaline battery (not included) or optional DC power supply, Tech 21 model #DC9 (or former models #DC2 or #DC4)

Sample settings in the owner's manual include:
Geddy's Personal Setting
YYZ
Rickenbacker Shape-shifter
Camera Eye
Red Barchetta
Warm Tube/Studio
Bi-amped Overdrive