DigiTech Cabdry VR Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARRANTY

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INTRODUCTION

Thanks for choosing the DigiTech® CabDryVR Dual Cabinet Simulator pedal. The CabDryVR was designed for the selective guitarist who wants the highest quality effects in a compact package. The CabDryVR provides such distinguishing features as true bypass and dual-cabinet processing, making the CabDryVR an essential addition to the signal chain of players who know about sound quality and demand the utmost in performance with superior tone and control.

The CabDryVR works with both electric guitar and bass, and can be used to provide the sound of a guitar/bass cabinet when the use of an actual cabinet is not practical. For example, connect the CabDryVR directly to a mixer when playing live—eliminating the need to carry a heavy amp and cabinet! Or, connect the CabDryVR directly to an audio interface for recording in an apartment or when acoustic isolation is required.

The CabDryVR provides two independent channels with up to 7 different speaker cabinet types to choose from (7 based on popular guitar cabinets and 7 based on bass cabinets). These cabinets can be mixed in multiple varieties using the two 7-position CAB TYPE controls. Two additional controls are provided for each channel to adjust speaker cabinet size (resonance) and output level. CAB B also offers a DRY setting, useful for applications where the unprocessed signal is also required.

The CabDryVR has dual inputs and outputs, so it can be placed at the end of a stereo effects chain and maintain stereo separation. Another cool feature is the CabDryVR's mono in to dual-cabinet output capability. This means you can plug your instrument into INPUT A and use both outputs to achieve additional functionality:

•Use the CAB A cabinet-simulated signal and set CAB B to the DRY setting to send the dry (unprocessed) signal to a real amplifier simultaneously.

•Drive two different cabinet simulations from a single guitar feed for stereo operation with varying tones or for blending various cabinet tones together.

To use the CabDryVR pedal:

1.Enable the effect with the FOOTSWITCH (the LED will light when the effect is enabled).

2.Set the SIZE and LEVEL knobs to 12 o'clock.

3.Set the GUITAR/BASS switch to the position that matches the type of instrument you are connecting.

4.Strum your instrument and switch through the cabinets using the CAB TYPE A knob until the desired cabinet is found.

5.Fine tune the SIZE and LEVEL knobs for CAB A.

6.If you are using a second instrument or want to use two different cabinets together, repeat steps 4–5 for CAB B using the TYPE, SIZE, and LEVEL knobs for CAB B.

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FEATURES

•Dual-Channel Speaker Cabinet Simulation for Electric Guitar or Bass

•7 Guitar & 7 Bass Cabinets to Choose from

•Controls for Cab A/B Type, Cab A/B Size, & Cab A/B Level

•Dual 1/4” Inputs & Outputs

•Supports Mono Input to Dual Output Operation

•Optional Analog Dry Output on Cab 2

•LED Indicator Shows Effect On/Off & Output Clipping

•True Bypass

•Constant High Voltage Power Rails

•Soft-Touch Vacuum Switch

•Included StompLock™ & Pedalboard Hook & Loop Pad

•Optional PS0913DC Adapter (Required)

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USER INTERFACE

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1.GUITAR/BASS Switch

Selects whether the CAB TYPE A and CAB TYPE B knobs will select guitar or bass cabinet simulations.

2.DC Power Jack

Connect the specified HARMAN power supply (sold separately) to this jack. Be sure to use the proper power supply for your area’s mains line voltage. See 'Cabinet Model Descriptions' on page 10 for power supply model information. The CabDryVR can only be powered using the external power supply.

3.CAB TYPE A Knob

Selects the cabinet type for CAB A. There are 7 unique cabinet types for both guitar and bass depending on the position of the GUITAR/BASS switch:

	Guitar	Bass
C1	Vintage American 2x12	Flexy 1x15
C2	Vintage British 2x12	Bassic 1x15
C3	British Green Slant 4x12	Big Blue 1x18
C4	British Straight 4x12	AmeriTweed 4x10
C5	Heavy American 4x12	Gold Diamond 4x10
C6	Smooth Custom 4x12	Vintage Fridge 8x10
C7	Small Combo 1x8	Blonde Basement 2x12

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4.CAB TYPE B Knob

Selects the cabinet type for CAB B. There are 6 unique cabinet types plus an analog dry output option for both guitar and bass depending on the position of the GUITAR/BASS switch:

	Guitar	Bass
C1	Vintage American 2x12	Flexy 1x15
C2	Vintage British 2x12	Bassic 1x15
C3	British Green Slant 4x12	Big Blue 1x18
C4	British Straight 4x12	AmeriTweed 4x10
C5	Heavy American 4x12	Gold Diamond 4x10
C6	Smooth Custom 4x12	Vintage Fridge 8x10
DRY	Analog Dry Path	Analog Dry Path

CAB B has the same first 6 cabinet types as CAB A plus an analog dry output selection. This allows a single instrument connection to be split into a processed signal with cabinet simulation applied and a dry

(unprocessed) output signal for connecting to the input of a real amplifier or recording interface.

NOTE: The "dry" signal does not pass through the A/D/A converters and processing, so it will not incur the latency introduced on the cabinet-simulated (processed) signal. Therefore, care should be taken—or manual latency compensation applied—to minimize phase incoherence in applications where both the processed and dry signals may be blended together or simultaneously audible.

5.Footswitch

Turns the effect on or off.

6.Indicator LED

This LED lights to indicate the effect is turned on or flashes to indicate clipping. When the LED is lit green, guitar cabs are being used. When the LED is lit yellow, bass cabs are being used. If the LED flashes red when signal is present, clipping is occurring in the cabinet filter or at the output of the pedal. If clipping occurs, try reducing the LEVEL controls to eliminate it. If that doesn't work, levels should be reduced pre the CabDryVR.

7.CAB A SIZE/LEVEL Knobs

These concentric knobs adjust the size and output level of CAB A. The inner knob adjusts the size (resonance) of CAB A. Higher settings emphasize the upper-mid/high frequencies, while lower settings emphasize the lower-mid/bass frequencies. The outer knob adjusts the output level of CAB A.

8.CAB B SIZE/LEVEL Knobs

These concentric knobs adjust the size and output level of CAB B. The inner knob adjusts the size (resonance) of CAB B. Higher settings emphasize the upper-mid/high frequencies, while lower settings emphasize the lower-mid/bass frequencies. The outer knob adjusts the output level of CAB B.

9.INPUT A Jack

Connect your instrument or the output of another effect pedal to this jack when only a single connection is needed. If an input connection is only made to INPUT A, the signal is passed through both cabinet model paths and will be heard at both outputs.

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