DigiTech GNX3 User Manual

GENETX

UITAR

WORKSTATION

USER’S GUIDE

These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential

LIVE

NEUTRAL

EARTH GND

CONDUCTOR

BROWN

BLUE

GREEN/YEL

BLACK

Normal Alt

WIRE COLOR

WHITE

GREEN

hazards with electrical products.The lightning flash means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit.The exclamation point indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owners 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 molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable facility. Never under any circum-

stances 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: Appliances 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.

Powe r 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.

Powe r Cor d 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 r educe the risk of fire or electrical 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.

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 colored in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As colors of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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

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

•The core which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal marked L, or colored 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.

Warning: If the ground plug 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.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Operation is subject to the following conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference.

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

•Use only shielded interconnecting cables.

•Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product name: GNX3 Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU, JA, NP and UK.

Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms

to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 (1998)

EMC: EN 55013 (1990)

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.

Vice-President of Engineering 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: January 11, 2002

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) 568-7583

Warranty

We at DigiTech 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 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.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Apply Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Select an Analog Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Select The Target System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Select a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

A Guided Tour of the GNX3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mono Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Stereo Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Direct to a Mixing Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

S/PDIF Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

About the GNX3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The GNX3’s Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bank Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Stompbox Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recorder Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Other Footswitch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The Expression Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Jam-A-Long / Learn-A-Lick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using Learn-A-Lick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Drum Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Select a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Te m po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Editing/Creating a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Amp/Cabinet Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Amp Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cabinet Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Editing Amp Models and Cabinet Types . . . . . . . .14

Selecting Amp/Cabinet Models . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting Amp Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cabinet Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Creating HyperModels™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Saving HyperModels™ (Amp Save) . . . . . . . . . .16

Editing the Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Storing/Copying a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Effects and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Effect Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Wah-Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Whammy/IPS/Talker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Intelligent Pitch Shifting (IPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Detuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Pitch Shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Ta l ker™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Stomp Box Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chorus/Mod Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Tr i ggered Flanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Tr iggered Phaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Tr em o lo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Panner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Vibrato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rotary Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

AutoYa™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Ya Ya ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

SynthTalk™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Envelope Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Pitch Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Tu t o rial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Select a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Create a HyperModel™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Select the Green Channel Amp and Cabinet . . . .30

Select the Red Channel Amp and Cabinet . . . . . .30

Adjust the Green Channel Parameters . . . . . . . .31

Adjust the Red Channel Parameters . . . . . . . . . .31

Tune the Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Warp the Green and Red Amps Together . . . . . .32

Save the HyperModel™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Select Models for the Preset’s Channels . . . . . . .33

Edit the Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Select the Pickup Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Tu r n the Compressor Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Turn the Whammy™/IPS/Talker™ Off . . . . . . .34

Turn the Stompbox Modeling Off . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adjust the Noise Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Select and Adjust the Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Turn the Delay Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Select and Adjust the Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Store the Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recorder Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recorder Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Record Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Stereo Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Click Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Te m po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Pre-Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Song Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Auto Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Quantize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Record Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Card>>PC - Preparing a Card for the Computer 45

Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using External SmartMedia™ Memory Cards . . . . .45

Memory Card/Computer File Format . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the GNX3’s Recorder Panel for Recording . .48

Recording a Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the UNDO Button to Erase a Track . . . . . .49

Using Undo While the Recorder is Stopped . . .49

Using Undo While Recording is in Progress . . .49

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Using Undo While Playback is in Progress . . . .50

Playing Back a Recorded Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting Track Playback Levels and Panning . . . . . .50

Setting each track’s playback level: . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting each track’s pan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recording Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Changing Track Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Punching In / Punching Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Bouncing/Merging Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Drums Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Syncing Drums to Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Recording Drum Machine Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .53

Recording the Mic Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Recorder Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Working with Songs and Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Selecting Songs and Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using the GNX3’s Footswitches for Recording . . . .55

Recording a Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Playing Back a Recorded Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Punching In / Punching Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording a Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Recording Layered Overdubs to your Loop . . . . .57

Using Quantize for Seamless Loops . . . . . . . . . . .58

Using the FS300 for Recorder Functions . . . . . . . . .58

Recording a Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Playing Back a Recorded Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Recording Multiple Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Punching In / Punching Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Recording a Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Recording Layered Overdubs to your Loop . . . . .60

Using Quantize for Seamless Loops . . . . . . . . . . .60

Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Expression Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Expression Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

LFOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Amp Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Control Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Expression Parameter Assignment List . . . . . . . . .64

Stompbox Effect Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Modulation Effects Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Analog Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Ta r get System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Volume Pedal Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

V-S wi tch Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Expression Pedal Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Bank Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

MIDI Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Bulk Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

MIDI Preset Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

User Amp Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

MIDI Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

MIDI Merge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Digital Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Formatting Recorder Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

GenEdit™ Editor/Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Preset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

MIDI CC List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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Introduction

The DigiTech GNX3, is the most advanced guitar processor of its kind. Thanks to the highly advanced technology provided by GeNetX™, and the extreme horsepower contained in the Audio DNA™ DSP engine, you now have the tools to create your own guitar amplifier and speaker cabinet models. All of this power lets you create a sound that is your own. The GNX3’s built-in 8 track digital recorder is a valuable tool for designing models, and it has a library full of studio quality effects.

The intuitive user interface makes programming as simple as turning a knob. However, your time would be well spent by reading through this User’s Guide with your GNX3 in front of you.

Included Items

Please check to make sure the following items have been included:

• PSS3 Power Supply

• Warranty Card

• GenEdit™ Editor/Librarian CD

• Sonic Foundry™ Loop Sampler CD

The utmost care was taken in the manufacturing and packaging your GNX3. Everything should be included and in perfect working condition. However, if you find anything missing, please contact the factory at once. Please take a moment to fill out the warranty card. It is your safeguard in the unlikely event that the GNX3 develops a problem.

Introduction

Quick Start

The Quick Start section is included for those of you who would rather play now and read later.

Making Connections

1. Connect your instrument to the INPUT jack on the rear panel.

2. Connect the LEFT/RIGHT OUTPUTS to the input(s) of your amplifier(s), power amp, or mixer.

Apply Power

1.Turn the OUTPUT level knob, on the rear panel of the GNX3, all the way down (fully counter clockwise).

2. Connect the PSS3 power supply to the POWER jack on the GNX3.

3. Connect the other end of the PSS3 power supply to an AC outlet.

4.Turn the GNX3 POWER switch on.

5.Turn your amplifier(s) on, and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. Gradually turn up the GNX3’s OUTPUT level.

Select an Analog Output Mode

1. Press the UTILITY button.

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select an output mode.

3. Select one of the following settings: mono, stereo, guitar(Left)/Recorder(Right), guitar mono, or guitar stereo.

Select The Target System Setup

1. Select an Output (see Select an Output Mode above).

2. Press the DRUMS button. The Target System Setup menu is displayed.

3. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select an amplification system.

4. Press EXIT.

Select a Preset

The GNX3 comes with 65 pre-programmed Factory Presets, and 65 User Presets. From the factory, the User Presets are exact duplicates of the Factory Presets.

1. Press the UP/DOWN footswitches to select a Bank.

2. Press Footswitches 1-5 to select a preset, or rotate the DATA WHEEL.

Note: To edit a preset, see page 14.

Introduction

A Guided Tour of the GNX3

The Front Panel

1. Footswitches 1- 5

Depending on the selected mode, these 5 footswitches select presets, change amp channels, turn individual effects on and off, control Learn-A-Lick functions, and give you hands-free operation of the GNX3’s recorder. Bypass,Tuner, Learn-A-Lick, and Mode functions are accessed by pressing the labeled pair of footswitches.

2. Matrix

The Matrix LEDs light identifying the active effects for the selected preset in performance mode, or the selected row of effects in edit mode.

3. Effect Select Buttons

The Effect Select buttons are used together with the Matrix LEDs to choose the effects you want to edit.

4. Recorder Panel

The Recorder panel controls the GNX3’s digital recorder settings.

5. Status Button

In performance mode, the Status button selects the Green or Red Amp Channel. It also activates the amp and cabinet Warping feature (indicated by a yellow LED next to the Status button). In Edit mode it turns the selected effect on and off, or selects a controller type for the expression assignment.

Introduction

6. Parameter Knobs

In performance mode, these 5 knobs select Amp Models, Speaker Cabinets, and Warp Models. In Green or Red mode, they adjust the Amp Gain, EQ and Level of the selected amp channel. In Edit mode, they adjust the parameters listed in the column directly below each knob for the selected group of effects.

7. Display

The display shows the selected preset name and number. The display also shows bank names when changing banks, and momentarily flashes the active amp channel when the amp channel is changed. In Edit mode, the alpha-numeric display shows the selected effect’s parameter and value or status. In Tuner mode, the numeric display shows the note played and the alpha-numeric display indicates whether the note was sharp or flat. In Learn-A-Lick mode, the alpha-numeric display shows the selected function and the numeric display provides an elapsed time for record and playback.

8. Data Wheel

The Data Wheel increases and decreases the selected preset. It increases and decreases the value or status of the selected Utility or Rhythm function, and scrolls characters in the naming procedure.

9. Mode Buttons

The Exit button is only used to exit a function, while the other 5 buttons perform dual functions dependent on the selected mode of operation. The buttons are labeled as follows:

MODE - This button changes the functionality of footswitches 1-5 to toggle individual effects in a

selected preset on and off and change amp channels. When the Mode button is lit yellow, footswitches 1-5 toggle effects on and off and change amp channels. When the Mode button is lit green, footswitches 1-5 select presets in the current preset bank. When the Mode button is lit red, footswitches 1-5 control the GNX3’s recorder functions. This button also selects the previous character when naming a preset, and the previous menu in Utility mode. The Mode Down/Up footswitches functionality changes depending on the status of the Mode button. (see Mode Footswitches section below).

EXIT - Exits all functions back to the preset display.

DRUMS - This button accesses the GNX3’s Drum Machine Functions. When the Drum button is

enabled, the LED lights and the drum loop begins playing. The bottom row of Mode buttons are used in conjunction with the Data Wheel to select and edit the Pattern, Te mpo, and Level. This button also selects the next character when naming a preset, and the next menu in Utility.

STORE - This button saves preset edits to the User presets, and selects a Pattern while the drum

machine is active.

UTILITY - This button accesses the GNX3’s global functions.

AMP SAVE - This button stores Amp and Cabinet changes (tone, gain, level, amp type, cabinet type,

warp, or cabinet tuning) as HyperModels™. It also selects the drum machine level when the drum machine is active.

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10. Down/Up Footswitches

These footswitches select User preset banks (Bank Mode), User presets (Stompbox Mode), select songs (Recorder Mode), and change playback speed (Learn-A-Lick).

11. Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal controls effect parameters in real time. Most GNX3 parameters can be assigned to the Expression Pedal. Applying extra pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal switches control between the assigned parameter(s) and the Wah.

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The Rear Panel

1. Mic Output

This XLR jack passes your mic signal to the mixing console.

2. Mic Input

This XLR jack connects a low impedance mic to the GNX3 that can be used for recording vocals into the GNX3’s Recorder. It can also be used for the Talker Vocoder effect. A mic with a cardioid pattern is recommended.

3. Mic Level

Controls the gain of the mic input preamp. The CLIP LED next to the DATA WHEEL should only flash occasionally with peak signals when the mic input gain is setup correctly.

4. Input Jack

Connect your instrument to this jack.

5. Jam-A-Long/CD In Jack

Connect a 1/8” stereo plug between this jack and the output of a tape or CD player. This lets you play along with the music, or record a musical passage.

6. Headphone Output

Connect stereo headphones to this jack. Be sure to set the Target System Setup is to Direct when listening through Headphones (see page 65 for more information on selecting the Target System Setup). Do not connect a mono plug to this jack, because you may damage the output driver.

7. Left Output

Connect to the input of an amplifier, input of a power amp, or line input of a mixing console.

8. Right Output

Use this jack in conjunction with the Left Output for stereo applications. Connect to the input of a second amplifier, or the right input of a stereo power amp.

9. Output Level

Controls the overall volume level of the GNX3.

10. Power Switch

Turns the power on and off.

11. Power Input

Connect only the provided DigiTech PSS3 power supply to this jack.

12. Footswitch (Optional ) Connect an FS300 footswitch to this jack.

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13. S/PDIF Output

This is the GNX3’s digital output. The output signal is in a stereo digital format, and is intended to be connected to a digital S/PDIF input found on other S/PDIF compatible devices and sound cards.

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.

14. MIDI In

This jack receives all incoming MIDI data. Connect this jack to the MIDI out of a computer, sequencer, MIDI controller, or MIDI storage device.

15. MIDI Out/Thru

This jack sends MIDI data from the GNX3. Connect this jack to the MIDI in of a computer, or external MIDI recording device. When enabled, MIDI Thru sends the same information the GNX3 received at the MIDI In.

16. SMART MEDIA™ Card Slot (Optional) This slot is used for memory card upgrades to increase the available recording time.

17. Strain Relief

This secures the power cord and to help prevent it from disconnecting during a performance.

Getting Started

Making Connections

The GNX3 has several different connection options. You can run mono into an amp or power amp, stereo into two amps or a stereo power amp, direct into a mixing console, or any combination of these. Before connecting the GNX3, make sure both the GNX3 and the amplifier are OFF. The following diagrams show some examples.

Note: The type of amplification system the GNX3 will be used with should be selected at the

Target System Setup of the Utility menu. See page 65 for more information about selecting the Target System Setup.

Mono Operation

1. Connect your guitar to the input of the GNX3.

2. Connect the GNX3’s left output to the instrument input on your amplifier, or to the line input of a power amp.

3. Select Mono as the Output configuration from the Utility menu. See page 65 for more on selecting the Output configuration.

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Stereo Operation

1. Connect the guitar to the input of the GNX3.

2. Connect the GNX3’s Left output to the input of one amplifier or channel of a power amp.

3. Connect the GNX3’s right output to a second amplifier, or to a second channel of a power amp.

4. Select Stereo as the Output configuration from the Utility menu. See page 65 for more on selecting the Output configuration.

Direct to a Mixing Console

The GNX3 can be connected directly to the inputs of a house PA system, or a recording console.

1. Connect the guitar to the GNX3’s input.

2. Connect the GNX3’s outputs to the channel inputs of the mixing console.

3. If the GNX3 is used in Stereo configuration, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right,

and select Stereo as the output configuration from the Utility menu. See page 65 for more information on on selection the Output configuration.

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S/PDIF Digital Output

Connect the GNX3’s S/PDIF output to the S/PDIF input on your digital audio compatible mixer or computer sound card. You must have S/PDIF inputs on the receiving device in order to use this output. Be sure to use a 75 ohm or RCA video cable to connect from the Digital Output to the input of the other device. You can use the analog and digital outputs of the GNX3 simultaneously

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 are made, turn the GNX3’s Output Level, on the rear panel, all the way down (counterclockwise). Connect the PSS3 to the power jack, on the back of the GNX3, and the other end to an AC outlet. Turn the power switch On. Turn the power to your amplifier(s) on. Set the amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Turn the Output Level of the GNX3 up to increase the volume.

About the GNX3

The Presets

A preset is a named and numbered location of a programmed sound that resides in the GNX3. Presets can be recalled with the FOOTSWITCHES or the DATA WHEEL.The GNX3 comes with 65 Factory and 65 User presets. The Factory Presets do not let you store changes to them. The User presets let you store changes. From the factory, the 65 User presets are exact duplicates of the 65 Factory presets. This lets you create your own presets without worrying about losing any of the original

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presets. When you select a preset, the name of the preset appears in the green alpha-numeric display and the number of the preset appears in the red numeric display. The User LED to the right of the numeric display lights indicating the User preset is active. The Factory LED lights indicating a Factory preset is active.

The GNX3’s Modes

When you first apply power to the GNX3, it powers up in one of three modes: Bank, Stompbox, or Recorder. Modes are selected in two different ways:

1. Press the MODE button (located to the right of the DATA WHEEL). OR

2. Press FOOTSWITCHES 4 and 5 simultaneously.

Depending on which mode is selected, the UP/DOWN footswitches will light a different color. When Bank mode is selected, these footswitches will be lit green ( this is the default mode from the factory). When Stompbox mode is selected, these footswitches will be lit yellow. And when Recorder mode is selected, these footswitches will be lit red. In any of the modes, the display shows the selected preset’s name and number. The vertical LEDs on the Matrix indicate which effects are active for the selected preset.

Bank Mode

When Bank Mode is active the UP/DOWN footswitches are used to select the 13 User Banks. Successive presses of the UP/DOWN footswitches advances through all User/Factory Banks. Pressing and holding a UP/DOWN footswitches scrolls through the User Banks. Once a Bank is selected, a preset within that bank needs to be selected. If a preset is not selected within 5 seconds, the GNX3 returns to the previous bank and preset.

Stompbox Mode

Stompbox mode is another mode of operation that can be used during a performance. When Stompbox mode is active, the UP/DOWN footswitches are used to select the GNX3’s presets. The 1-5 Footswitches turn the effects on and off. FOOTSWITCH 1 turns the Distortion Stompbox modeling on and off. FOOTSWITCH 2 switches between the Green, Red, and Yellow amp channels. FOOTSWITCH 3 turns the Chorus/Mod Effects module on and off. FOOTSWITCH 4 turns the Delay on and off. FOOTSWITCH 5 can be used to control any parameter in the GNX3 by either toggling the parameter between 2 values or by momentarily changing a parameter’s value while the pedal is pressed and returning to its original value when the pedal is released (see Expression Pedal section on page 61 for more information).

As an added feature, Footswitch 4 (the Delay footswitch) can be used as a tap-tempo switch for setting the delay time during a live performance. To create a tap-temp switch, do the following:

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1.Turn the delay on.

2. Press and hold the Footswitch 4 while in Stompbox Mode.

3. Press and hold it again to change it back to a Delay on/off switch.

Recorder Mode

When Recorder mode is active, the GNX3’s UP/DOWN footswitches are used for selecting songs and loops that reside in the recorder’s memory. The 1-5 footswitches are used for hands-free control of the recorder’s functions. FOOTSWITCH 1 rewinds back through a song. FOOTSWITCH 2 deletes the last track recorded. FOOTSWITCH 3 stops the recorder playback. FOOTSWITCH 4 begins recording. FOOTSWITCH 5 playback the recorded tracks.

Other Footswitch Functions

The Footswitches are also access other GNX3 functions. For example, pressing Footswitches 1 and 2 simultaneously, or pressing the lit Footswitch (in Bank mode) bypasses the the current preset. Pressing Footswitches 2 and 3 simultaneously accesses the Tuner. Pressing Footswitches 3 and 4 simultaneously activates the Learn-A-Lick feature. In Learn-A-Lick, Footswitches 1-5 control various Learn-A-Lick functions.

The Expression Pedal

The expression pedal performs different functions depending on the preset.The Expression Pedal can control three different parameters in each preset. Rock the Expression Pedal back and forth to change the values of the assigned parameters. The pedal can control assigned minimum and maximum values (stop points) for each parameter. The Expression Pedal also includes a feature called V-Switch that lets you override the parameters assigned to the Expression Pedal and replace them with the Wah effect. See page 61 for more information on assigning the Expression Pedal.

Bypass

The GNX3 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed guitar tone. Bypass turns off all effects and modeling. To bypass the GNX3 in Bank mode, press the active preset’s Footswitch (the 1-5 footswitch that is lit), or press Footswitches 1 and 2 simultaneously. To bypass the GNX3 while in Stompbox or Recorder Mode, press Footswitches 1 and 2 simultaneously. When the GNX3 is bypassed, the display reads

BYPASS and all LEDs in the matrix are off. Press any Footswitch to exit Bypass and return to the

last preset. The Matrix and Programming buttons are not available in Bypass.

Tuner

The Tuner in the GNX3 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Press Footswitches 2 and 3 simultaneously to access the Tuner. The display briefly flashes

TUNER.To begin tuning, play a note

on your guitar (a harmonic at the 12th fret usually works best). The red numeric display shows the note being played, and the green alpha-numeric display indicates whether the note is sharp or flat. Arrows to the left (

<<<) indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down. Arrows to the right (>>>) indicate

the note is flat and should be tuned up. When your note is in tune,

-><- is displayed.

While the tuner is selected, you can set your tuning reference with the Data Wheel. The default factory setting is

A=440 Hz.The tuning references range from 427 Hz to 453 Hz (± 50 cents (1/2 semitone)

from either direction of 440 Hz). Below 427 Hz, are alternate dropped tunings. The alternate tunings are

REF A∫ (A=Ab), REF G(A=G), and REF G∫(A=Gb). The display window briefly flashes the selected

tuning preference.

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Jam-A-Long / Learn-A-Lick

The Jam-A-Long feature lets you connect a Tape, CD, or MP3 player to the GNX3. The tape, CD, or MP3 player’s signal is output through the GNX3’s left, right, and headphone outputs. To use the Jam-A-Long feature, do the following:

1. Connect the headphone output of your player to the JAM-A-LONG INPUT, on the rear panel of

the GNX3, with a 1/8” stereo cable.

2. Press play on your Tape, CD, or MP3 player.

The Learn-A-Lick function lets you record a nine second passage of music and play it back as slowly as 1/4 the original speed with no change in pitch. This is very useful for picking out the notes of a fast guitar solo.

There are 6 Learn-A-Lick functions.They are:

• Rewind (Controlled by Footswitch 1)

• Fast Forward (Controlled by Footswitch 2)

• Stop (Controlled by Footswitch 3)

• Record (Controlled by Footswitch 4)

• Play (Controlled by Footswitch 5)

• Te m po Down (Controlled by down Footswitch)

• Te m po Up (Controlled by Up Footswitch)

Using Learn-A-Lick

1. Connect the player’s headphone output to the Jam-A-Long input jack on the rear panel using a 1/8” stereo plug. Set the volume level of the player.

2. Find the passage you want to record and pause the Tape, CD, or MP3 player.

3. Press and hold the number 3 and 4 Footswitches to enter Learn-A-Lick. The display reads: Lrn

LICK

4. Release the pause button on your playback device and press the number 4 Footswitch. The display

reads: RECORD.The red numeric display provides a time elapsed reference while recording is in process. When recording is complete, the recorded passage is set in an auto-loop playback, indicated by play appearing in the display.

5. Press Stop or Pause on the playback device.

6. Use the Down Footswitch to slow the playback down, or use the Up Footswitch to increase the

playback speed at 1/8 speed intervals.Your interval choices include: FULL, 7/8, 3/4, 5/8, 1/2,

3/8, and 1/4 speeds.

7. Press Footswitch 3 to step back through the loop at 1 second intervals.

8. The EXPRESSION PEDAL controls the output level of the recorded phrase.

9. To stop the playback, press Footswitch 3.

10. To resume playback, press Footswitch 5.

11. To record a new passage, press Footswitch 4.

12. To exit the Learn-A-Lick, press and hold Footswitches 3 and 4, or press EXIT.

Drum Machine

The GNX3’s Built-in Drum Machine can be used to develop a great sense of timing, rehearse different musical styles, or just jam with. The Drum Machine plays sampled drum patterns in an infinite loop. You can select from a variety of patterns, change the tempo, and adjust the playback level. When the Drums button is pressed, the drum patterns are mixed with your guitar signal at the GNX3’s left, right, and headphone outputs.

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To use the Drum Machine, do the following:

1. Press the Drums button.The Drums button’s LED lights and the current drum pattern begins playing.

If the Drums button is pushed, the Store, Utility, and Amp Save LEDs light.

2. Press the Store, Utility, or Amp Save buttons to adjust the Pattern,Tempo, or Level using the DATA

WHEEL.

Select a Pattern

1. Press the STORE (Pattern) button to adjust the drum pattern. The selected drum pattern is shown in the display.

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select a new pattern. There are 30 different patterns and a metronome available including:

Te m p o

To adjust the Tempo, do the following:

1. Press the UTILITY (Tempo) button. The display shows the current tempo in beats per minute (BPM).

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select a new tempo. Tempo ranges are from 40 beats per minute (40BPM) to 240 beats per minute (240BPM).

Level

To adjust the Level, do the following:

1. Press the AMP SAVE (Level) button. The display reads DruM LVL (drum level).

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select the playback volume of the drum loop. Level ranges are from

1 to 99.

3. Press the DRUMS button again to turn the Drum Machine off.

ROCK 1 ROCK 2 ROCK 3 ROCK 4 HrdROCK1 HrdROCK2 HrdROCK3 POP 1

POP 2 POP 3 FUNK 1 FUNK 2 FUNK 3 BLUES JAZZ DANCE 1

DANCE 2 DANCE 3 DANCE 4 URBAN 1 URBAN 2 CouNTRY1 CouNTRY2 CouNTRY3

SWING 1 SWING 2 REGGAE CHACHA BOSSA 1 BOSSA 2 METROnom

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Editing/Creating a Preset

The GNX3 was designed to make sound processing easy and intuitive. Because the GNX3 provides both Amp Modeling and Effects Processing, the editing functions are divided into two sections: the Amp/Cabinet Modeling section and the Effects section. The GeNetX™ technology contained in the GNX3 lets you go much further than mere Amp Modeling. GeNetX™ lets you create your own Amp/Cabinet HyperModel™ and store this custom creation to a User Amp/Cabinet 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 need to be in the location that you intend to save it. To begin creating a HyperModel™ or just edit the effects, you must select a preset as your starting point.

Amp/Cabinet Modeling

After selecting a preset, you can select the Amp Models or Cabinet Types for your preset. Amp/Cabinet Modeling applies the tone of one of several vintage or modern Amp Models and Cabinet Types to your guitar signal. The GNX3 includes accurate emulations of fifteen guitar Amp Models, four Bass Amp Models, one Acoustic Guitar Simulation, and sixteen Speaker Cabinet Types.Your choices include:

Amp Models

Marshall® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. Vox® is a registered trademark of Korg UK. Fender, Matchless, HiWatt, Ashdown,Ampeg,Trace-Elliot, Sunn, and Mesa Boogie, are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with

DigiTech.

Cabinet Types

Editing Amp Models and Cabinet Types

Each GNX3 preset has a Green, Red, and Yellow (Warped) Amp Channel. The Green and Red Amp Channels include individually selectable Amp Models, Cabinet Types, Gain, EQ, and Level settings.The Speaker Cabinet’s resonant frequency can be selected. Once the Green and Red channel’s models are selected, you can toggle channels instantly using the Amp Channel Footswitch (only when Stompbox

direct 1- Turns the cabinet modeling off amer2X12 2 - Based on an American 2x12 BRit4X12 3 - Based on a British 4x12 vntg4x12 4 - Based on a Vintage 30 4x12 BRit2X12 5 - Based on a British 2x12 twed1X12 6 - Based on an American 1x12 blnd2X12 7 - Based on a Blonde 2x12 Fane4X12 8 - Based on a Fane 4x12 grnb4X12 9 - Based on a Greenback 4x12

botq4X12 10 - Based on a Boutique 4x12 amer4x10 11 - Based on a Bassman 4x10

65 1x12 12 - Based on a ‘65 Tweed 1x12 Jazz1x15 13 - Based on a Fender Pro 1x15 bass1x15 14 - Based on an Ampeg Portaflex bass4x10 15 - Based on an Ashdown 4x10

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bass2x15 16 - Based on an Sunn 200S 2x15 EMPTY U1 to U9 - User Locations

DIRECT 1 - Turns the amp modeling off blackfac 2 - Based on a ‘65 Fender Twin Reverb BOUTIQue 3 - Based on a Matchless DC30 rectfied 4 - Based on a Mesa Dual Rectifier HOTROD 5 - Based on a Mesa Boogie Mark II C tweeD 6 - Based on a ‘57 Fender Tweed Deluxe britcmbo 7 - Based on a Vox AC30 top boost cleantub 8 - A clean tube combo setting britstck 9 - Based on a ‘78 Marshall Master Volume CRUNCH 10 - A nice crunchy tube amp combo HI GAIN 11 - A high gain tube amp

BLUES 12 - A sweet blues tone mdrngain 13 - Based on a Marshall JCM900 FUZZ 14 - A vintage fuzz distortion BASS MaN 15 - Based on a Fender Bassman hiwattag 16- Based on a HiWatt 50 watt stack ACOUSTic 17 - A flat top acoustic guitar rockbass 18- Based on an Ampeg SVT mdrnbass 19- Based on an Ashdown ABM-C410H britbass 20- Based on a Trace-Elliot Commando EMPTY U1 to U9 - User HyperModel™ Locations

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Mode is active). After models are selected for the Green and Red channels, the models can be Warped together to create a HyperModel™.

Selecting Amp/Cabinet Models

The first step to editing an Amp Model, Cabinet Type, or creating your own HyperModel™ is to select the Amp and Cabinet types for the Green and Red Amp channels in your preset. The procedure for selecting an Amp Model or Cabinet Type for the Green or Red Amp Channels is as follows:

1. Press the EXIT button to return to the top level of operation.

2. Use the Parameter 1 knob (far left) to select the Green Amp Model. The Amp Model name appears in the alpha-numeric display. See the Amp/Cabinet Modeling section on page 14 for a complete list of Amp Models.

3. Use the Parameter 2 knob (second from the left) to select the Green Cabinet Type. See the Amp/Cabinet Modeling section on page 14 for a complete list of Cabinet Types.

4. Use the Parameter 4 knob (second from the right) to select the Red Amp Model.

5. Use the Parameter 5 knob (far right) to select the Red Cabinet type.

Adjusting 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 STATUS button until all horizontal LEDs across the columns light green. This indicates that you have accessed the Amp Parameters for the Green Channel.

2. Use the Parameter 1 knob to adjust the Gain (distortion drive) for the Green Amp Channel.

3. Use the Parameter 2 knob to adjust the Bass (low frequency) enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.

4. Use the Parameter 3 knob to adjust the Mid range frequency enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.

5. Rotate the Parameter 4 knob to adjust the Treble (high frequency) enhancement for the Green Amp Channel.

6. Rotate the Parameter 5 knob to adjust the Level (volume) for the Green Amp Channel.

7. Press the STATUS button again until all horizontal LEDs across the columns turn red indicating the Amp Parameters for the Red Channel have been accessed.Then repeat steps 2 through 6 for adjusting the Red Amp Channel.

Cabinet Tuning

The resonant frequency of the selected speaker cabinets can be tuned individually. Cabinet Tuning

ranges are from -1™0 (one octave below) to 1™0 (one octave above).The procedure for tuning the cabinets is as follows:

1. Press and hold the STATUS button. Release the Status button after about 2 seconds when the display reads Cabinet Tuning (CAB TUNe) and only the LEDs next to the Parameter 2 and 5 knobs are lit.

2. Rotate the Parameter 2 knob to adjust the tuning of the Green Cabinet type (GT).

3. Rotate the Parameter 5 knob to adjust the tuning of the Red Cabinet type (RT).

4. Once the tuning has been selected for both Green and Red Cabinets, press EXIT.

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Creating HyperModels™

Creating new, unique HyperModels™ is what GeNetX™ is all about. Once the Green and Red Amp Models and Cabinet types are selected, and the Amp Parameters and Cabinet Tuning have been adjusted, GeNetX™ technology lets you do something amazing. The characteristics of each Amp and Cabinet assigned to the Green and Red Channels can actually be combined or “Warped” to create a completely new Amp HyperModel™. The procedure for Warping the Green and Red Amps together is as follows:

1. Press the Status button until its LED lights yellow.

2. Rotate the Parameter 3 knob to Warp the Green and Red Amps and Cabinets together. Rotating counterclockwise adds Green Channel characteristics, and clockwise adds Red Channel characteristics.

Saving HyperModels™ (Amp Save)

When you have finished editing the Green and Red Channels, you must save the HyperModel™ for future use. This HyperModel™ can be saved in one of 9 User HyperModel™ locations. After it has been saved, it can be used in either the Green or Red Amp Channel. The Amp Save procedure is as follows:

1. Press the AMP SAVE button. The Amp Save button begins flashing and the display reads NEWAMP. The N of NEWAMP is flashing indicating that you can name your HyperModel™.

2. Use the DATA WHEEL to select the alpha-numeric character.

3. Use the DRUMS button to move to the next character (to the right), or the MODE BUTTON to select the previous character (to the left).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the HyperModel™ name appears in the display.

5. Press the AMP SAVE button again to select one of the 9 User HyperModel™ locations. If the GNX3 has any unused HyperModel™ locations available, the display reads EMPTY U1.The U1 flashes indicating that this is the first available location for HyperModel to be stored. If all 9 HyperModel™ locations are full, the GNX3 defaults to the first HyperModel™ location and displays the name of HyperModel™ stored in the first location.

6. Use the DATA WHEEL to select a User location to save the HyperModel. If all locations have been used, the display shows the name of the HyperModel™ about to be overwritten.

7. Press the AMP SAVE button again to complete the Amp Save procedure.

Press EXIT at any time during the Amp Save procedure to abort the process.

Note: The Amp Save procedure only saves Amp/Cabinet combinations to the User

HyperModel™ locations. It does not store changes or the new HyperModel™ to the selected preset. See page 16 for information on storing changes to a Preset

Editing the Effects

The GNX3 contains a comprehensive library of fully programmable, studio quality Effects. The Effects section is accessed with the Effect Select Up/Down buttons.The Matrix LEDs light one at a time to identify the selected row of effects . When you have selected the effect row, you have up to 5 Parameters that can be edited. Each effect row is divided into 6 columns of Parameters.The first column is the on/off control. Pressing the Status button at the top of the first column turns the effect group on and off. The knobs at the top of the other 5 columns control the Parameters listed directly beneath the corresponding knob. Each effect’s parameter is labeled in the Matrix. When a knob is turned, the corresponding parameter name appears in the green alpha-numeric display and the parameter value displays in the red numeric display.

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Rotating the parameter knobs increases or decreases the value of the parameter and you hear the change in real time. When parameter values have changed, the Store LED lights indicating the preset has been modified and needs to be stored (see page 17 for more on the storing procedure). Changing presets, or turning the power off before storing any changes will erase your changes and revert to the stored values. When the preset has been edited, you may store your settings to any of the 65 User Preset locations.

Storing/Copying a Preset

When editing a preset, the Store LED lights indicating you have changed a parameter and need to store the changes. Once you have modified the Amp Models, Cabinet types, and Effect Parameters, store it to a User Preset location.The following steps outline the procedure for storing a preset:

1. Press the STORE button.The first letter of the preset name begins flashing.

2. Use the DATA WHEEL to select the alpha-numeric character

3. Press the DRUMS button to select the next character to the right, and the EDIT button to select the previous character to the left.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the preset name shows in the display.

5. Once you have entered the name for the preset, press the STORE button again.The current preset location flashes in the numeric display.

6. Select the User Preset location using the DATA WHEEL.

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7. Press the STORE button again to finish.

To copy one preset to another preset location, begin by selecting the preset you want to copy, then follow the steps listed above.

Press EXIT at any time during the procedure to aborts the process.

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The GNX3 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual, hi-tech stomp boxes. With stomp boxes, the order in which they are connected can make a big difference in how good the overall sound is. Whether the stomp boxes are placed before the amp, or in the amp’s effects loop will also make a difference. The following diagram shows the signal path through the processing contained in the GNX3.

Effect Definitions

Each Effect within the GNX3 is fully programmable. Understanding how these effects alter the sound, and how each parameter alters the effect will help you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview outlines how each effect and parameter in the GNX3 alters the sound.

Wah-Pickup

A Wa his an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal. A Wah applies a boost in gain to a narrow band of frequencies. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the center frequency receiving the boost is swept up and down making the guitar sound as if it is saying “Wah.” The Wah is engaged and disengaged by applying pressure to the V-Switch located under the toe of the Expression Pedal. See page 66 for more information regarding the V-Switch.

The Pickup Simulator applies the warmth and thickness of a double coil humbucker pickup to a single coil guitar, or the unique, crisp sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker.This allows you to have the best of both worlds without ever changing guitars.

Wah On/Off - The STATUS button (or the V-Switch) turns the Wah (

Wah) on and off.

Wah Type - The Parameter 1 knob selects the type of Wah.Values include: Cry Wah (

CRY) is a

traditional sounding Wah, Boutique Wah (

BOuTIQUe) is a wide sweeping Wah with a more

modern sound and Full Range Wah (

fullrang)sweeps the entire spectrum of audible

frequencies.

Wah Minimum - The Parameter 2 knob is used to select the minimum point the Wah (

WAH MIN) will

reach in the toe up position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from

0 to 99.

Wah Maximum - The Parameter 3 knob is used to select the maximum point the Wah (

WAH MAX) will

reach in the toe down position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from

0 to 99.

Pickup Type/Off -The Parameter 4 knob selects the type of Pick Up to be be simulated.Values include:

Pickup Simulator Off (

pick off), Single Coil>Humbucker (SC>humb) gives a single

coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker , and Humbucker>Single Coil (

humb>SC)

gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil .

The Parameter 5 knob doesn’t function when the Wah-Pickup module is selected.

Effects and Parameters

Compressor

A compressor is used to increase sustain, and tighten up a guitar signal. A compressor sets boundaries for a signal’s strength. When a signal exceeds the set boundary, it is forced back into the set boundary. As the signal fades to a point where it no longer exceeds the boundary, the compressor expands the signal strength and increases sustain. The compression parameters are as follows:

Comp On/Off - The STATUS button turns the Compressor (

Compress) on and off.

Attack - The Parameter 1 knob adjusts the length of time it takes for the Compressor to respond to a

signal exceeding the Threshold. Values include:

fast, meDIUM, and slOw.

Ratio - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the input to output ratio once the Threshold has been exceeded.

For instance, a Ratio of 4 to 1 means that a signal exceeding the Threshold by 4 dB will only be allowed 1 dB of increased output. Higher settings yield a tighter, sound and increase sustain.

Lower settings allow better dynamics. Ranges include: ¡2-1 (1.2:1), ¡5-1 (1.5:1), ¡8-1 (1.8:1),

™0-1 (2:1), ™5-1 (2.5:1), £0-1 (3:1), ¢0-1 (4:1), ∞0-1 (5:1), •0-1 (8:1), 10-1 (10:1), 20-1 (20:1),

and

INF-1 (infinity:1).

Threshold - The Parameter 3 knob selects the Threshold (threshld). The Threshold is the level a

signal is allowed to reach before the compressor begins to work. Low Threshold settings activate the compressor with weaker signals. Higher settings require a stronger signal to activate compression. Ranges from

0 to 99.

Gain - The Parameter 4 knob adjusts the Output Gain (

Gain) from the Compressor. This parameter is

used to balance the level of the Compressor to reach unity gain. Other effects can clip if the Compressor Gain too high. Ranges from

0 to 20 (dB).

The Parameter 5 knob doesn’t function when the Compressor is selected.

Whammy/IPS/Talker

This module includes four types of pitch altering effects:Whammy™, IPS, Detune, and Pitch Shift, and Digitech’s exlcusive Talker™ effect. The Status button turns the Whammy/IPS/Talker (

Wham/IPS) module

on and off. The Parameter 1 knob elects whether the module is a Whammy™(

WHAMMY), Intelligent Pitch

Shifter (

IPS), Detuner (DETUNE), Pitch Shifter (PITCH), or Talker (Talker 1-5) Parameters 1, 2, and 3 in

the Matrix have different functions depending upon which effect is selected in this module.

Whammy™ is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the incoming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal is moved, the note bends either up or down. When Whammy™ is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp Modeling as shown in the block diagram (see page 19).The Whammy™ effect must be linked to the Expression Pedal in order to function. See page 61 for more information on linking the Expression Pedal.

Parameter 1 (Whammy™) - The Parameter 2 knob selects the interval and direction of the pitch

bend. Choices are as follows:

Whammy (no Dry Signal)

1 OCT UP (1 octave up) 2 OCT UP (2 octaves up) 2NDDOWN (a second down) REV2NDDN (a second down reversed pedal

action)

4TH DOWN (a fourth down) 1 OCT DN (an octave down) 2 OCT DN (2 octaves down) DIVEBOMB (Dive Bomb)

Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added)

M3>MAJ3 (a minor third to a Major third) 2ND>MAJ3 (a second above to a Major third up) 3RD>4TH (a third above to a fourth up)

4TH>5TH (a fourth above to a fifth up)

5TH>OCT (a fifth above to an octave up) H OCT UP (one octave up) H OCT DN (one octave down) octup>Dn (one octave up to one octave down)

Effects and Parameters

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