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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY |
Manufacturer’s Name: |
DigiTech |
Manufacturer’s Address: |
8760 S. Sandy Parkway |
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Sandy, Utah 84070, USA |
declares that the product: |
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Product name: |
Genesis3 |
Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU, JA, UK and NP. |
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Product option: |
all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of |
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EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.) |
conforms to the following Product Specifications: |
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Safety: |
IEC60065 (1998) |
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EN 60065 (1993) |
EMC: |
EN 55013 (1990) |
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EN 55020 (1991) |
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
DigiTech
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: May 4, 2001
European Contact:
Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070 USA
Ph: (801) 566-8800
Fax: (801) 568-7573
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Warranty
We at DigiTech are proud of our products and back-up each one with the following warranty:
1.The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty.
2.DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
3.DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year. A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone.The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.
4.Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
5.DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
6.The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.
7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.
NOTE:The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual was completed.The information contained in this version of the owner's manual supersedes all previous versions.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information .................................................................................. |
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Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. |
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Warranty .................................................................................................. |
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Table of Contents .................................................................................. |
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Section One - Introduction |
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Congratulations ...................................................................................... |
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Included Items ........................................................................................ |
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Features .................................................................................................... |
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Quick Start .............................................................................................. |
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A Guided Tour ........................................................................................ |
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The Front Panel .................................................................................. |
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The Rear Panel .................................................................................. |
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Getting Started........................................................................................ |
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Making Connections .............................................................................. |
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Mono/Stereo Set Up ........................................................................ |
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S/PDIF Digital Set Up ........................................................................ |
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Applying Power .................................................................................. |
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About the Genesis3 .............................................................................. |
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Performance Mode ............................................................................ |
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The Presets.......................................................................................... |
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Bypass Mode........................................................................................ |
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CD In (Jam-A-Long™)...................................................................... |
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Section Two - Editing Functions |
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Editing/Creating a Preset ...................................................................... |
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Amp Cabinet Modeling .................................................................... |
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Amp Models .................................................................................... |
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Cabinet Types.................................................................................. |
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Editing Amp Models and Cabinet Types ............................................ |
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Selecting the Amp/Cabinet Models .............................................. |
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Adjusting the Amp Parameters ...................................................... |
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Cabinet Tuning/EQ Frequencies...................................................... |
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Creating HyperModels™ ................................................................ |
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Saving HyperModels™...................................................................... |
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Editing the Effects .................................................................................. |
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Storing/Copying a Preset ...................................................................... |
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Section Three - Effects |
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Effects Definitions .................................................................................. |
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Pickup-Wah.......................................................................................... |
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Compressor ........................................................................................ |
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Noise Gate .......................................................................................... |
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Whammy/IPS ...................................................................................... |
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Chorus/Mod ........................................................................................ |
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Chorus ............................................................................................ |
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Flanger ............................................................................................ |
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Phaser .............................................................................................. |
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Triggered Flange ............................................................................ |
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Triggered Phaser............................................................................ |
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Tremolo .......................................................................................... |
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Panner ............................................................................................ |
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Vibrato ............................................................................................ |
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Rotary Speaker.............................................................................. |
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AutoYa ............................................................................................ |
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YaYa .................................................................................................. |
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SynthTalk ........................................................................................ |
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Envelope Filter .............................................................................. |
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Detune ............................................................................................ |
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Pitch Shift........................................................................................ |
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Delay .................................................................................................... |
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Reverb .................................................................................................. |
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Section Four - Tutorial |
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Guided Example ...................................................................................... |
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Choose a Preset ................................................................................ |
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Create a HyperModel ...................................................................... |
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Select the Green Channel Amp and Cabinet ........................ |
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Adjust the Green Channel Parameters .................................. |
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Select the Red Channel Amp and Cabinet ............................ |
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Adjust the Red Channel Parameters........................................ |
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Tune the Cabinets ........................................................................ |
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Warp the Green and Red Channels Together ...................... |
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Save the HyperModel™.............................................................. |
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Select Models for the Preset Channels .................................. |
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Edit the Preset .................................................................................... |
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Select the Pickup Type ...................................................................... |
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Turn the Wah Off .............................................................................. |
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Turn the Compressor Off................................................................ |
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Turn the Whammy/IPS Off .............................................................. |
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Adjust the Noise Gate...................................................................... |
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Select and Adjust the Chorus ........................................................ |
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Turn the Delay Off ............................................................................ |
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Select and Adjust the Reverb .......................................................... |
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Store the Preset...................................................................................... |
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“Busy” Display.......................................................................................... |
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Section Five - Other Functions |
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Assign Menu ............................................................................................ |
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Expression Pedal ................................................................................ |
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LFOs...................................................................................................... |
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Amp Footswitch ................................................................................ |
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Expression Parameter Assign List .................................................. |
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Utilities ...................................................................................................... |
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Tuner Mode ........................................................................................ |
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Output Mode ...................................................................................... |
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Target System Setup .......................................................................... |
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Volume Pedal Update ........................................................................ |
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V-Switch Sensitivity ............................................................................ |
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Expression Pedal Calibration .......................................................... |
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Bank Names ........................................................................................ |
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MIDI ...................................................................................................... |
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MIDI Channel...................................................................................... |
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Bulk Dump .......................................................................................... |
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MIDI Preset Dump ............................................................................ |
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Hypermodel Amp Dump.................................................................. |
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MIDI Mapping...................................................................................... |
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MIDI Merge ........................................................................................ |
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Digital Output Level .......................................................................... |
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Dry Track ............................................................................................ |
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Factory Reset...................................................................................... |
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Foot Controller Options ...................................................................... |
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GenEdit™ Editor/Librarian .................................................................. |
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PC .......................................................................................................... |
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Mac ........................................................................................................ |
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Section Six - Appendix |
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Preset List ................................................................................................ |
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Continuous Controllers (CC) ............................................................ |
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MIDI Implementation ............................................................................ |
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Specifications............................................................................................ |
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IV
Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DigiTech Genesis3!
You now own one of the most powerful studio tools available anywhere. The Genesis3 is more than a professional guitar amp modeling and effects processing system equipped with a digital output for direct recording. There is no other direct recording device quite like the Genesis3 in the world. Sure the Genesis3 includes 16 of the most popular guitar amp models, an acoustic guitar model, and a library full of different effects to choose from, but it goes far beyond modeling and processing. Thanks to the technological break through provided by GeNetX™, the Genesis3 places the power to create HyperModels™ as unique as your own DNA in your hands. The simple user interface provides intuitive controls and an obvious operating system. Although the operating system is extremely simple, carefully reading this User’s Guide will ensure that you get the most satisfaction out of your Genesis3.
Included Items
The utmost care was taken as your Genesis3 was being manufactured. Everything should be included and in perfect working order. Please make sure that you have received the following items:
•Genesis3
•PSS3 Power Supply
•GENEDIT™ Editor/Librarian Software
•Users Guide
•Warranty Registration Card
Please take a moment to complete the Warranty Card or register on line at http://www.digitech.com/cgi-bin/regis- ter.pl. The product registration is your safe guard in the unlikely event that your Genesis3 malfunctions. Save all packing materials and use them to return your Genesis3 should a problem arise.
Features
•GeNetX™ Technology
•Hypermodel™ Creation
•16 Guitar Amp Models
•Acoustic Guitar Simulator
•Studio Quality Effects
•S/PDIF Digital Output
•Dry Track Capability
•Full MIDI Implementation
•24 bit A/D/A Conversion
•Chromatic Tuner
•GENEDIT™ Editor/Librarian Software
•External Power Supply
•48 Factory/48 User Presets
•Control X Foot Controller Option
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Introduction
Quick Start
We have included this handy Quick Start guide for those of you who are anxious to get started and prefer to play now and read later.
Making Connections:
Connect your instrument to the input jack on the rear panel of the Genesis3. Connect the LEFT and/or RIGHT Outputs to the input(s) of your mixer.
Apply Power:
Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel of the Genesis3 all the way down (counter clockwise). Connect the plug of the power supply to the power jack on the Genesis3. Connect the other end of the power supply to an AC outlet. Press the POWER switch located on the rear panel of the Genesis3 to the on position. Turn your mixer’s power switch to the on position and adjust the channel faders to their nominal position (0 dB). Gradually increase the Genesis3’s OUTPUT LEVEL knob to achieve the desired level. Be sure that the input(s) of your mixer are not clipping. If clipping occurs, reduce either the level of the Genesis3’s OUTPUT LEVEL or the channel trim pots on your mixer.
Select the Desired Output Mode:
Select either Mono or Stereo as your Output Mode in the Utility menu. To do this, press the AMP SAVE and STORE buttons simultaneously.This will take you into the Utility menu. Press the TAP-IT or EDIT buttons until MONO or STEREO appears in the display. Turn the DATA/PRESET Knob to select MONO or STEREO .
Select Target System Setup:
The Genesis3 needs to know the type of amplification system it will be used with. From the previous Output selection step, press the EDIT button once. This takes you to the Target System Setup menu. Use the DATA/PRESET Knob to select the amplification system you will be using the Genesis3 with (see page 32 for more information about Target System Setup). Press the AMP SAVE and STORE buttons simultaneously to return the Genesis3 to Performance mode.
Select Preset:
The Genesis3 comes loaded with 48 pre-programmed factory presets, and 48 user presets. From the factory, the user presets are exact duplicates of the factory presets. This allows you to experiment without running the risk of losing any of the original sounds contained in the Genesis3. Rotate the DATA/PRESET knob to select different Presets. Once you have found presets that suit your taste, you can alter the sounds to your specific needs.
Customize Your Sound:
Rotate the AMP MODEL knob (1) to change Amp Models for the selected Amp Channel. Push down the Warp knob (12) to select one of two Amp Channels. Rotate the CABINET knob (11) to select Cabinet Models to be applied to the Amp Model. Rotate the GAIN knob (13a) to adjust the amount of distortion, the TREBLE, MID, and BASS knobs (13b, c, & d) to adjust the EQ, and the AMP LEVEL knob (13e) to adjust the volume of the selected Amp Channel. Rotate the WARP knob (16) to combine the characteristics of the Amp and Cabinet Models selected for the Green and Red Amp Channels. In performance mode, the five knobs (a, b, c, d, & e) located directly beneath the Display adjust the modulation speed or pitch amount, modulation depth, modulation level, delay level, and reverb level. Press the EDIT button (3) to access all effects and parameters. Successive presses of the EDIT button advance through each effect module. The selected effect is indicated by the effect LEDs (4).The Effect Parameter knobs beneath the display adjust the parameters of the selected effect.
Note: Keep in mind the user presets are duplicates of the factory presets, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
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Guided Tour
Front Panel
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1.Amp Model - This knob is used to select the Amp Model for the active green or red amp channel (indicated by the color of the amp parameter LEDs). One green and one red LED light indicating the selected Amp Models for both Channels. If both Amp Channel’s have the same Amp Model selected, one yellow LED lights.
2.Tap-It - This button is used to synchronize the Delay repeats with the tempo of the music. Tapping this button sets the Delay time at the rate in which it is tapped. Press TAP-IT and EDIT simultaneously to access the Assign menu. When in Utility mode, TAP-IT selects the previous menu. When in Store or Amp Save mode, TAP-IT selects the previous character when naming presents and user HyperModels™.
3.Edit - This button is used to edit selected effects. The effect LEDs indicated the selected effect. Successive presses of the Edit button advance through all available effects. Press EDIT and TAP-IT simultaneously to access the Assign menu. When in Utility mode, EDIT selects the next menu. When in Store or Amp Save mode, EDIT selects the next character when naming presents and user HyperModels™.
4.Effects LEDs - In performance mode, the effect LEDs provide a visual indication of the active effects in the the
selected preset. In Edit mode, they indicate the effect currently selected for editing.
5. Effect Parameter knobs - In Performance mode, these knobs control the most commonly adjusted effect parameters. In Edit mode, these knobs adjust the parameters of the selected effect.
a. Speed/Amount/P1 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Speed of the selected Modulation effect, or the Amount of the selected Pitch Shift or Detune effects. In Edit mode, this knob adjusts the first parameter of the selected effect.
b. Speed/Amount/P2 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Depth of the selected Modulation effect. In Edit mode, this knob adjusts the second parameter of the selected effect.
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c. Mod Level/P3 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Modulation level or mix. In Edit mode, this knob adjusts the third parameter of the selected effect.
d. Delay Level/P4 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Delay level of the selected preset. In Edit mode, this knob adjusts the fourth parameter of the selected effect.
e. Reverb/P5 - In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the Reverb level of the active preset. In Edit mode, this knob adjusts the fifth parameter of the selected effect.
6.Alpha-numeric Display - In Performance mode, the display shows the selected preset name, bank names when changing banks, and momentarily flashes the active Amp Channel when the Amp Channel is changed. In Edit mode, the display shows the selected effect. As Effect Parameter knobs are turned, the display shows the parameter name that corresponds to the knob being turned. In Tuner mode, the display provides sharp or flat indications.
7. Numeric Display - In Performance mode, the display shows the selected preset number. In Edit mode, the display shows the current value for the selected parameter. In Tuner mode, the display shows the note being played.
8. Data/Preset - This knob is used to select presets, change the on/off status of the selected effect, adjust selections in the Utility menu, and change alpha-numeric characters in the naming process.
9.Amp Save - This button is used to store any changes made to the characteristics of Amps and Cabinets (tone, gain, level, amp type, cabinet type, warp, or cabinet tuning) as HyperModels™ for later retrieval or warping. It is also used in conjunction with the Store button to access the Utility menu.
10. Store - This button is used to save custom settings to the User Presets. Pressing this button once allows you to name the Preset.The second press allows you to choose the User Preset location where the custom settings will be stored, and the third press of the Store button saves the settings to the selected User Preset location.The Store button is also used in conjunction with the Amp Save button to access the Utility menu.
11. Cabinet Select - Rotating this knob will select the Cabinet Model for the currently active Green or Red Amp Channel (indicated by the color of the Amp Parameter LEDs).The LEDs surrounding this knob will light one green and one red to indicate the currently selected Cabinet Models for both Channels. If both Channels have the same Cabinet Model selected, the LED of the selected Model will light yellow.
12.Warp/Channel Select - Rotating this knob creates hybrid amps by warping the characteristics of the selected green and red Amp and Cabinet Models together. Pressing this knob alternates between selecting the Green, Red, and Yellow (Warped) Channels. (indicated by the color of the Amp Parameter LEDs) for Amp/Cabinet selection, and editing purposes.
13.Amp Parameters -These knobs adjust the tonal characteristics for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.The LEDs associated with each of these knobs will light either green or red indicating the currently selected Amp Channel. Press the Warp knob to select between the Green or Red Channel.
a.Gain - Adjusts the amount of drive or distortion content for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.
b.Bass - Adjusts the amount of low frequency enhancement for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.
c.Mid - Adjusts the amount of midrange frequency enhancement for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.
d.Treble - Adjusts the amount of high frequency enhancement for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.
e.Amp Level - Adjusts the individual volume level for the Amp Model in the currently selected Amp Channel.
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Rear Panel
1.Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.
2.CD In - Use an 1/8” stereo plug to connect this jack to the output of a tape or CD player.This allows you to jam
along with a recording through the same amplification system.
3.Output Level - This knob controls the overall volume level of the Genesis3.
4.Headphone Output - Connect stereo headphones to this jack. Do not connect a mono plug here as doing so
may damage the output driver.
5. Left/Right Outputs - Connect one of these jacks to a channel input on your mixer for mono applications, or both of these jacks to two channel inputs on your mixer for stereo applications. Be sure to select the desired output mode from the Utility menu. See page 32 for more information on selecting the output mode.
6. MIDI/FC Switch - This switch is used to select whether the MIDI In/FC jack will be used as a MIDI Input, or for the optional DigiTech Control X Foot Controller.When this switch is in, the MIDI In/FC jack is configured to receive standard MIDI messages.When this switch is out, the MIDI In/FC jack is configured to provide phantom power and receive messages from the DigiTech Control X foot Controller.
7. MIDI In/FC Jack - Connect either the Control X Foot Controller, or the MIDI Out of your computer or MIDI controller to this jack for remotely controlling or programming the Genesis3.
NOTE: Be sure to set the MIDI/FC selector switch to MIDI before connecting any MIDI device. Failing to do so may damage the MIDI device.
8. MIDI Out/Thru - Connect from this jack to either the MIDI Input on your computer for sending information from the Genesis3 to the computer, or to the MIDI Input on other MIDI devices you wish to control.
NOTE: To pass incoming MIDI data through the Genesis3, MIDI merge must be ON. Turn MIDI merge on in the Utility menu. See page 35 for more information.
9. S/PDIF Digital Output - This is the digital output from the Genesis3.The signal at this output is in a stereo digital format, and is to be connected to a digital S/PDIF input found on digital recording devices or digital mixers.
NOTE: Do not connect the S/PDIF output to analog auxiliary, CD, phono, or tape inputs on consumer electronic devices. It is not compatible with these inputs.
10.Power Jack - Connect only the provided PSS3 power supply to this jack.
11.Power Switch - This switch is used to turn the power to the Genesis3 on and off.
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Introduction
Getting Started
Making Connections
Before connecting the Genesis3 to external equipment, make sure that the amplifier powering your speakers is turned off, and that the power switch on the Genesis3 is off.
There are several different connection options available when using the Genesis3.You may run mono into one channel, stereo into two channels, connect digitally to the input of a digital recorder or mixer, or a combination of these.The illustration below depicts the mono/stereo setup connections.
Mono/Stereo Setup
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S/PDIF Digital Set Up
The Genesis3 includes a S/PDIF digital output allowing direct connections to digitally equipped devices. Connect from the S/PDIF output of the Genesis3 to the S/PDIF input on your digital mixer or recorder.You must have S/PDIF inputs on the receiving device in order to use this output.You may use the analog and digital outputs of the Genesis3 simultaneously. Be sure to use a shielded 75 ohm or RCA video cable when connecting the Digital Output.
NOTE: Do not connect the S/PDIF output to analog auxiliary, CD, phono, or tape inputs on consumer electronic devices. It is not compatible with these inputs.
Applying Power
Once the audio connections have been made, turn the OUTPUT LEVEL located on the rear panel of the Genesis3 all the way down (counterclockwise). Press the POWER switch on the rear panel. Select your desired Output mode in the Genesis3’s Utility menu (see page 32 for more on selecting the Output mode). Select the appropriate Target System Setup option in the Utility menu (see page 32 for more on selecting the Target System Setup). Turn your mixer and the amp powering your speakers to the on position. Set the channel faders of your mixer to the nominal level (0 dB). Gradually turn the OUTPUT LEVEL of the Genesis3 up to achieve the desired volume level.
About the Genesis3
Performance Mode
When you first turn on the Genesis3, it will power up in Performance mode.This is the top level mode and the mode used while you are performing.While in Performance mode, the display will show the currently selected preset name and number and the 5 knobs directly beneath the display adjust the parameters labeled directly above them. The effect LEDs will indicate which effects are active in the selected preset. From Performance mode, you have access to all of the presets within the Genesis3.
The Presets
Presets are numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the Genesis3.The Genesis3 comes with 48 Factory and 48 User Presets available.The Factory Presets will not allow you to store any changes to them.The User Presets are locations where your creations may be stored. From the factory, the 48 User Presets are exact duplicates of the 48 Factory Presets.This allows you to make your own Presets without the worry of losing any of the sounds that originally came with the Genesis3. When you select a Preset, the name will be shown in the alpha-numeric Display, and the preset number will be shown in the red numeric Display. An LED in the lower right corner of the numeric Display indicates whether you are in a User or Factory Preset.To select a preset, rotate the Data knob.
After selecting a Preset, all Parameter values will correspond to the values of the knobs at the time the Preset was stored.The current position of the effect parameter and amp parameter knobs will not reflect the values that you are hearing.The knobs must be turned before the Genesis3 will update the parameter value to the position of the knob.
Bypass Mode
The Genesis3 does not have a total bypass function available from the front panel. All effects can be bypassed individually using the Effect Edit functions.The Amp Modeling can be bypassed by selecting Direct as the Amp Model. The optional Control X foot controller has the ability to bypass all Modeling and Effects within the Genesis3, thus providing a clean, unprocessed signal.
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Introduction
CD In (Jam-Along™)
The CD input allows you to connect a Tape, CD, or MP3 player to the Genesis3, and jam with your favorite artists.The signal from your player is output through the left and right, and headphone outputs of the Genesis3. To use the CD INPUT feature, do the following:
1.Connect the headphone output of your player to the CD INPUT.
NOTE: Use a 1/8” stereo cable.
2.Press play on your Tape, CD, or MP3 player.
3.Adjust the volume.
4.Adjust the Genesis3’s OUTPUT LEVEL.
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Editing Functions
Editing Functions
Editing/Creating a Preset
The Genesis3 was designed to make the process of sound creation easy and intuitive. Because the Genesis3 provides both Amp Modeling and Effects Processing, the editing functions have been divided into the Amp/Cabinet Modeling section and the Effects section.The GeNetX™ technology contained in the Genesis3 allows you to go much further than mere Amp Modeling. GeNetX™ lets you create your own Model by combining the characteristics of any two Amp or Cabinet Models, and storing this custom creation to a User HyperModel™ location.When editing either the Amp/Cabinet Modeling or the Effects section, you must start with one of the User or Factory Presets. It is not possible to start with a completely empty Preset.The Preset you begin with does not necessarily need to be the location which you intend to have it reside, as you can save your creation to any User Preset location during the store process.To begin creating a Preset, you will have to select a Preset which will be your starting point by rotating the DATA knob.
Amp/Cabinet Modeling
Once you have selected a Preset you wish to edit, you can select the Amp Models and Cabinet Types for your Preset. Amp/Cabinet Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of one of several vintage or modern Amp Models and Cabinet Types to your guitar signal. The Genesis3 includes 16 popular Amp Models, and 1 Acoustic Guitar Simulation. These Models are capable of producing the smoothest of the blues tones to the full shred of a cranked up stack. Separate Model types, Gain, EQ, and Level settings can be set for each Amp Channel of every Preset. Your choices include:
Amp Models
DIRECT 1 - Turns the amp modeling off BLKFAC 2 - Based on a Fender Twin Reverb BOUTIQ 3 - Based on a Matchless DC30 RECTIF 4 - Based on a Mesa Dual Rectifier HOTROD 5 - Based on a Mesa Boogie Mark IIC TWEED 6 - Based on a `57 Fender Tweed Deluxe BRTCMB 7 - Based on a ‘63 Vox AC30 Top Boost
BRTSTK 8 - Based on a ‘78 Marshall Master Volume CRUNCH 9 - Based on a overdriven tube amp combo
HIGAIN 10 - Based on a Johnson JM150 MODGAN 11 - Based on a Marshall JCM900
FUZZ 12 - Based on a vintage fuzz distortion pedal BASSMN 13 - Based on a ‘59 Fender Bassman ACOUST14 - Flat top acoustic guitar simulation CLNTUB 15 - Based on a clean tube combo BLUES 16 - Based on a overdriven blues combo HIWATG 17 - Based on a Hiwatt 50 stack
USER U1-U9 - User Amp Locations
The Genesis3 includes CIT™ (Cabinet Imaging Technology, the most advanced and flexible Speaker Cabinet Modeling ever designed.There are 14 different types of simulated Speaker Cabinets Models which can be applied to the selected Amp Model. Cabinet choices include:
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5 |
- Jennings (Vox AC30) 2x12 |
JAZ115 |
13 |
- Pro 1x15 |
TWD112 |
6 |
- `57 Tweed 1x12 |
GEN412 |
14 |
- GeNetX™ 4x12 |
BL2X12 |
7 |
- Blonde 2x12 |
GEN212 |
15 |
- GeNetX™ 2x12 |
FN4X12 |
8 |
- Fane 4x12 |
USER |
U1-U9 - User Cabinet Locations |
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Editing Functions
Editing Amp Models and Cabinet Types
Each Preset in the Genesis3 is equipped with a Green, Red, and Yellow (Warped) Amp Channel.The Green and Red Amp Channels include individually assignable Amp Models, Cabinet Types, Gain, EQ, and Level settings. Each Green and Red Cabinet can also be tuned, meaning that you can select the Cabinet’s resonant frequency. Once these Parameters have been adjusted, the characteristics selected for the Green and Red channels can then be Warped together resulting in a completely new HyperModel™.
Selecting the Amp/Cabinet Models
The procedure for selecting an Amp or Cabinet Model for the Green and Red Channels is as follows:
1.Press the WARP knob to select the Green Channel indicated by the LEDs next to the Amp Parameter knobs lighting green.
2.Rotate the AMP MODEL knob to select the Green Amp Model. As the knob is rotated, a green LED will indicate the selected Amp Model and the Amp name will appear in the alpha-numeric Display. See the Amp/Cabinet Modeling section on page 9 for a complete list of Amp Models.
3.Rotate the CABINET knob to select the Green Cabinet Model. As the knob is rotated, a green LED will indicate the selected Cabinet Model and the Cabinet name will appear in the alpha-numeric Display. See the Amp/Cabinet Modeling section on page 9 for a complete list of Cabinet Models.
4.Press the WARP knob again until all Amp Parameter LEDs turn Red indicating that the Amp Parameters for the Red Channel have been accessed.Then repeat steps 2 and 3 for selecting the Red Channel Amp and Cabinet Models.
Adjusting the Amp Parameters
The Gain, EQ, and Level Parameters can be adjusted individually for the Green and Red Amp Channels.The Gain ranges from 0 (0) to 99 (99).The Bass, Mid, and Treble EQ range from -12 (-12 dB) to 12 (+12 dB).The Level ranges from 0 (0) to 99 (99).The procedure for adjusting the Amp Parameters is as follows:
1.Press the WARP knob until all Amp Parameter LEDs light green.This indicates that you have accessed the Amp Parameters for the Green Channel.
2.Rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the distortion drive for the Green Amp Channel.
3.Rotate the BASS knob to adjust the low frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.
4.Rotate the MID knob to adjust the Mid range frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.
5.Rotate the TREBLE knob to adjust the high frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.
6.Rotate the LEVEL knob to adjust the volume for the Green Amp Channel.
7.Press the WARP knob again until all Amp Parameter LEDs turn Red indicating that the Amp Parameters for the Red Channel have been accessed.Then repeat steps 2 through 6 for adjusting the Red Amp Channel.
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