DigiTech S100 User Manual

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Dual Engine Multi-Effects

Processor

User’s Guide

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DigiTech S100 User Manual

C A U T I O N

RIS K O F ELECTRI C SHOCK

D O NO T OPEN

ATTEN T ION : RISQU E D E CHO C ELECTRIQU E - N E PA S OUVRIR

W ARN ING : T O REDUC E TH E RIS K O F FIR E O R ELECTRIC SHOC K D O NO T EXPOS E THI S EQUIPMEN T T O RAI N O R MOISTURE

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

A moulded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362.

WARNING

FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

SERVICING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, the user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

use only shielded interconnecting cables.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth

BLUE - Neutral

BROWN - Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.

The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.

The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the unit's chassis.

CONDUCTOR

WIRE COLOR

 

 

 

 

L

Line

Brown

Black

N

Neutral

Blue

White

 

Earth Grnd.

Green/Yel.

Green

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING

CAUTION!

This product may contain a lithium battery. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an Eveready CR 2032 or equivalent. Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri av samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

VAROITUS!

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VARNING!

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

S-100

Section -1 Introduction

 

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:

Digitech Studio

Manufacturer’s Address:

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

 

Product Name:

S-100

Product Options:

All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety:

EN 60065 (1993)

 

IEC 65 (1985) with Amendments 1, 2 & 3

EMC:

EN 55013 (1990)

EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Digitech Studio

President of Digitech Studio

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

Tel: 801.566.8800

Fax: 801.566.7005

Effective December 1, 1997

European Contact: Your Local Digitech Sales and Service Office or

International Sales Office

3 Overlook Drive #4

Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA

Tel: 603.672.4244

Fax: 603.672.4246

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Table of Contents

 

Safety Information

 

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................

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Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................

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Section 1 - Introduction

 

Congratulations ..................................................................................................................

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Included Items....................................................................................................................

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Product Features ................................................................................................................

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Warranty..............................................................................................................................

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A Quick Tour of the S-100 ....................................................................................................

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The Front Panel ..................................................................................................................

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The Rear Panel....................................................................................................................

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Section 2 - Operation and Editing

 

Program Mode ..................................................................................................................

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Storing Changes..................................................................................................................

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Selecting Effect Configurations ........................................................................................

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Adjusting Dry Path Global Mix ..........................................................................................

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MIDI Channel Selection and CC Information ..................................................................

10

EQ and Noise Gate Adjustments ........................................................................................

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Editing Engine A and B Engines ........................................................................................

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Section 3 - Effects and Parameters

 

Modulation Effects..............................................................................................................

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Pitch Shifters ......................................................................................................................

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Delay ..................................................................................................................................

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Reverb ................................................................................................................................

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Other Effects (Vocoder, Ring Modulator and Compressor) ..............................................

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Section 4 - Appendix

 

Resetting the S-100 ............................................................................................................

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Specifications......................................................................................................................

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Program List........................................................................................................................

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S-100

Section -1 Introduction

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Congratulations...

... you are now the proud owner of a Digitech Studio S-100 Multi-Processor. The S-100 offers you Dual-Engine processing with five different effect configurations and a full palette of studio-quality effects. In addition, the S-100 has an easy-to-use interface that makes the S-100 an absolute necessity for use in studio or live applications.

This owner's manual is your key to understanding the powerful world of the S-100. Read it carefully. After you've had time to familiarize yourself with the unit, try experimenting with unusual effect combinations. You are certain to achieve sounds never thought possible before. Good luck, and thank you for choosing a Digitech Studio product.

Your S-100 was carefully assembled and packaged at the factory. Before you proceed any further, make sure the following items are included:

(1) Owner’s Manual

(1) Digitech S-100 Multi-effects Processor

(1) Power Supply

(1) Digitech Studio warranty card

Please save all packing materials. They were designed to protect the unit from damage during shipping. In the unlikely event that the unit requires service, use only the factory supplied carton to return the unit.

S-100 Features:

• Dual-Engine processing power

• 5 Effect configurations

• Stereo Inputs and Outputs

• Full bandwidth effects (20-20kHz)

• 20-bit A/D and D/A conversion

• MIDI program changes

• Footswitch compatible

• 96 dB signal-to-noise ratio

• Easy-to-use interface

• 99 User Programs

• Studio Quality Reverbs

• Vocoder and Ring Modulator Effects

 

 

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We at Digitech Studio are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty:

1.The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty.

2.Digitech Studio 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 Studio liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to Digitech Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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 Studio 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.

Digitech Studio™ and S-100 are registered trademarks of the Harman Music Group Incorporated.

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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S-100

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A Quick Tour of the S-100

The Front Panel

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2

3

4

C1

C2

C3

L

R

 

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C4

C5

 

Mod/Pitch

Mod/Pitch

 

 

Delay

Delay

 

 

 

 

Reverb

Reverb

 

 

 

 

Other

Other

 

 

 

 

 

Predelay

Decay

Size

Level

5 6 7 8

9 a~g

10

1)Configuration Matrix - This matrix shows the five different effect configurations available in the S-100.

2)Input Meter/ Effect Display - In Program mode, this meter displays the input signal entering the unit. In Edit mode, it

will indicate which effect is being used.

3) Number Display - In Program mode, this number display will indicate program number (decimal point indicates a user program). In Edit mode, the display will indicate effects and parameter values.

4) Program/Data Wheel - In Program mode, this wheel is used to change programs and when the unit is in Edit mode it is used to select effects and change parameter.

5)Program Button -This button returns the S-100 to program mode when pressed.

6)Store Button - This button is used to store program modifications in the S-100.

7)Configuration Button - This button is used to select Configuration mode. Once pressed, use the <Program/Data>

wheel to select a different effect configuration for the selected program.

8) Mix/MIDI - This button is used to turn the Dry signal path On and Off and select the MIDI channel that program change information is received on.

9 a~g) Program Editing buttons - These seven buttons are used to make key editing modifications to the S-100 and their functions are as follows:

9-a) EQ/Gate - This button (in conjunction with the four parameter buttons) are used to adjust the three band EQ and Noise gate threshold and release. Press once to select the EQ and press twice to select the noise gate.

9-b) Engine A - This button selects the Engine A effect module. Once this button is pressed, use the <Program/Data>

 

 

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wheel to change the effect used in this module.

9-c) Engine B - This button selects the Engine B effect module. Once this button has been pressed, use the <Program/Data> wheel to change the effect used in the module.

9-d) Parameter 1 / Predelay - This button selects parameter 1 for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data> wheel. It is also the Predelay parameter of the Reverb effect.

9-e) Parameter 2 / Decay - This button selects parameter 2 for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data> wheel. It is also the Decay parameter of the Reverb effect.

9-f) Parameter 3 / Damping - This button selects parameter 3 for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data> wheel. It is also the Damping parameter of the Reverb effect.

9-g) Parameter 4 / Level - This selects parameter 4 (level) for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data> wheel.

10) Bypass - This button is used to Bypass all of the digital effects in the S-100 and allow the original dry signal to pass through the S-100.

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