DigiTech GNX3000 User Manual

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.

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

Quick Start .....................................................................

Make Connections ..................................................

Apply Power ...............................................................

Setups ........................................................................... 3

Single Amp ..............................................................

Headphones ...........................................................

Mixer ..........................................................................

Selecting Presets and Amp Models ...............

ts ....................................................................... 5

Prese

Amp and Cabinet Models ...............................

Recording - Computer ..........................................

Highlights of the

GNX3000 ................................... 8

The Programming Matrix ..................................... 8

The Control Panel ...................................................

The Expression P

edal ............................................. 9

Down/Up Footswitches ......................................

Footswitches 1-5 ......................................................

GNX3000 Special Features .....................................

Modes ........................................................................... 11

Amp Channels 1 and 2 ...........................................

Amp Channel - Warped .......................................

HyperModels ............................................................. 11

Getting Familiar with the GNX3000 .................

The Front Panel ........................................................ 12

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

Audio Routing Setups ..........................................

Setups Introduction ................................................... 20

Output Setups ..............................................................

Speaker Compensation ............................................

Mic and Line Setups .................................................. 25

Optimizing the Mic and Line Input Levels .....

Hooking It Up .........................................................

Live Performance Setups .........................................

Small Club Setup (Mono Amp Rig) .................

Medium Stage Setup

(Stereo Amp Rig) ........ 28

Large Stage Setup

(Stereo Amp/Cabinet Rig) ..................................

Talker

Performance Setup ............................... 30

Computer Recording Setup ...................................

Applying Power ............................................................

3 3 3

3 4 4 5

5 6

9 10 11

11 11

20 24

27 27

31 33

About the GNX3000 ............................................34

Presets ..... .........................................................................

Learn-A-Lick ...................................................................

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

Bypass ...............................................................................

Tuner ..................................................................................

Footswitch Modes ......................................................

34 34 34 35 35

Preset Mode .............................................................. 36

Stompbox Mode ...................................................... 37

Record/Drum Mode ............................................. 37

Expression Pedal .........................................................

GNX3000 Matrix Functions ...............................

The GNX3000 Matrix ............................................

Viewing/Editing G

eNetX

and

Amp Parameter Values ..........................................

Viewing/Editing Effect Parameter Values ...

GeNetX Row ..............................................................

39 39

40 CHAN ONE EQ and

CHAN TWO EQ Rows ..........................................

TONE Row ..................................................................

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

Amp Models ..............................................................

Cabinet Types ...........................................................

Editing Amps and Cabinets ................................

Selecting Amps and Cabinets ........................

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

Cabinet Tuning ......................................................

Storing Amp Parameter Edits .........................

Creating HyperModels Saving HyperModels

.................................... 48

(Amp Save) ................ 48

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

Editing a Preset’s Effects ......................................

Effect Definitions ....................................................

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

Compressor ...........................................................

WhammyTM/IPS/Talk ...................................... 53

Whammy ............................................................. 54

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

Detune ................................................................. 56

Pitch Shift ..........................................................

Talker

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Stompbox Modeling .......................................... 58

Noise Gate ..............................................................

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

Chorus ................................................................... 62

Flanger ..................................................................

Phaser ....................................................................

Triggered Flanger .............................................

Triggered Phaser ...............................................

Unovibe ................................................................

Tremolo ................................................................

Panner ...................................................................

Vibrato ..................................................................

Rotary Speaker .................................................

AutoYa YaYa SynthTalk

.............................................................. 69

................................................................... 70

......................................................... 71

Envelope Filter ..................................................

Detune ................................................................. 72

Pitch Shift ............................................................

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

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

60 61

63 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68

72 73 74

PreDelay ............................................................... 74

Expression Pedal Assignment ............................75

Expression Pedal ......................................................

Expression Pedal Links 1-3 ...................................

Wah Pedal ...................................................................

Amp Channel Footswitch ..................................

75 75 75

LFOs ............................................................................... 76

LFO Links 1-2 ..........................................................

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

WhammyTM/IPS/TalkerTM

Parameters ............................................................... 78

Stompbox Parameters .......................................

Noise Gate Parameters .....................................

Modulation Parameters ....................................

Creating a Preset ...................................................

Selecting a Preset ....................................................

Create a HyperModel

....................................... 81

Select Channel 1 Amp and Cabinet ............

Select Channel 2 Amp and Cabinet ...........

Adjust Channel 1 Tone Controls ..................

Adjust Channel 2 Tone Controls ..................

79 79 79

81 82 82 83

Adjust EQ/Tune the Cabinets ......................

Warping Amp Channels Together ...............

Save the HyperModel

Select M

odels for the Preset’s Channels ..... 86

.................................. 85

Edit the Preset Effects ......................................

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

Turn the Compressor Off ................................

Turn the Whammy

/IPS/TalkerTM Off ... 88

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

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

Select and Adjust the Chorus ...................... 89

Turn the Delay Off .............................................. 89

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

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

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

Storing a Preset ........................................................

Copying a Preset ......................................................

Preset Levels ..............................................................

Footswitch Functions for Modes ......................

Preset Mode - Green .............................................

Stompbox Mode - Yellow ...................................

Record/Drum Mode - Red .................................

Drum Machine .......................................................

Control Panel - Drum Machine ........................

STOP/PLAY ............................................................ 99

PATTERN ................................................................... 99

LEVEL ......................................................................... 99

TEMPO ...................................................................... 99

Footswitch Operation .......................................

Computer Recording via USB ............................

ASIO/Mac Mode vs. WDM Mode ..................

Changing USB Mode

(ASIO/Mac or WDM) ............................................

Installing the GNX3000’s Software

Suite ...............................................................................

Connecting the GNX3000 to the

Computer ....................................................................

Audio Routing for USB Recording ..................

Inputs and Recording Routing

(4 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface) ...............

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90 91

92 93 93

94 96 98

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Input Sources ......................................................... 102

USB 1-2 Source ......................................................

USB 3-4 Source .....................................................

Guitar Signal Routing .........................................

Mic Signal Routing ..............................................

Line Input Signal Routing ................................

Using Pro Tracks Plus

Hands-Free

Recording Capabilities ........ 108

........................................ 108

Setting Up the GNX3000 MIDI Device ....

Setting up the GNX3000 for

Hands-Free Recording .......................................

Configuring Pro Tracks Plus for

Recording in ASIO Mode .................................

Setting up Pro Tracks Plus for

GNX3000 Audio ..................................................

Control Panel and Recording Setup ...............

Computer Recording with a Mac ....................

Using the GNX3000’s Footswitches for Hands-Free Computer

Recording Functions .............................................

Recording a Track or Tracks ...............................

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

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

Using the UNDO Footswitch to Erase

a Track ...........................................................................

Using the GNXFC for Hands-Free

Computer Recording Functions .......................

Re-Amping a Guitar Track ...................................

Recording the GNX3000 Drums as Audio .. Recording the GNX3000 Drums and MIDI .

MIDI and Recording ...............................................

USB Playback Mix ....................................................

USB 1-2 Level/USB 3-4 Level .............................

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108

109

109 110 111

112

112 112 113

113

113 114 115 116 116 116 117

MIDI Mapping ...........................................................

MIDI Merge .................................................................

Factory Reset .............................................................

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................

121 122 122

124

Appendix .................................................................128

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

General MIDI Drum Sample

List .......................... 128

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

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

Bank and Preset Names ............................................

128

129 130 133

Utilities ....................................................................118

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

Preset Bounceback ..................................................

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

Bank Names ................................................................

MIDI Channel .............................................................

Bulk Dump ..................................................................

Preset Dump ..............................................................

User Hypermodel

Amp Dump ...................... 121

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

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product name: GNX3000

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 (2001+A1)

EN 55020 (2002+A1)

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.

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European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or

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Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the GNX3000 Guitar Workstation®. The GNX3000 delivers an award-winning GeNetX General MIDI drum machine, and USB Audio/MIDI interface in a single integrated package. Combined with the included suite of recording, editing, and production software, the GNX3000 Guitar Workstation is a complete solution for your performing and recording needs.

™

multi-modeling guitar processor,

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The new GNX3000 Guitar Workstation® also features our new advanced Based Modeling™ for the most authentic tone you’ve ever heard.

Traditionally, amp modeling has been done either by electronic measurement or A/B comparison between the physical amp and digital algorithms. These methods can create a single amplifier “tone snapshot.” But as we all know, a classic amp is a complex instrument.

Component Based Modeling analyzes the signal path, individual components and acoustic behavior of an amp: preamp and tone stage topology, the type of power stage, its feedback structure and tube saturation characteristics, how the speaker and output transformer interact, cabinet size and composition, and much more.

When combined with traditional electronic measurements and hundreds of hours of critical listening, the result is the first modeling that distorts, saturates, overdrives and generally behaves the way the original amp’s designers intended. The only thing more real is the amp itself!

The GNX3000’s intuitive user interface makes programming as simple as turning a knob. However, your time would be well spent by reading through the Quick Start section on page 3 (as well as the rest of this Owner’s Manual) with your GNX3000 in front of you.

Component

Be sure to visit the sound community at www.digitech.com and www.guitarworkstation.com to exchange custom amps, presets and songs. Plus you can get all the latest updates and lots of cool tips and tricks.

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Included Items

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

• DigiTech GNX3000 Guitar Workstation

• DigiTech GNX3000 Owner’s Manual

• DigiTech GNX3000 Software Install CD with:

• X-Edit™ Editor/Librarian, USB Drivers, and Pro Tracks Plus™ Software (Windows

• Pro Tracks Plus™ User’s Guide (.pdf)

• Lexicon® Pantheon™ User’s Guide (.pdf)

• DigiTech PSS3 Power Supply

• DigiTech Warranty Card

• USB Cable

The utmost care was taken in the manufacturing and packaging of your GNX3000. 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 or register online at www.digitech.com. It is your safeguard in the unlikely event that the GNX3000 develops a problem.

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Quick Start

Guitar Input Left 1/4" Balanced Output

Amplifier

Make Connections

1. Connect your instrument to the GUITAR/INSTRUMENT INPUT on the GNX3000’s rear panel.

2. Connect either the 1/4” or XLR LEFT/RIGHT OUTPUTS to the input(s) of your amplifier(s), power amp, or mixer.

Apply Power

1. Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knobs (for both the 1/4” and XLR OUTPUTS), on the rear panel of the GNX3000, all the way down (fully counter clockwise).

2. Connect the PSS3 power supply to the Power jack on the GNX3000.

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

4. Turn the GNX3000 POWER SWITCH on.

5. Turn your amplifier(s) on, and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. Gradually turn up the GNX3000’s output level until you reach your desired listening level.

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Setups

Here are three of the most popular setups, and one of them is probably what you’re looking for. For additional setups see page 27.

Single Amp

For a simple guitar-to-workstation-to-amp setup, just plug your guitar into the GUITAR INPUT (on the back panel) and plug the LEFT 1/4” BALANCED OUTPUT into your amp. Turn Speaker Compensation off for the 1/4” OUTPUTS

24).

(see page

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Guitar Input

Headphones Output

Headphones

Guitar Input

Pan

Mute

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

L / R

Mute

L / R

Mute

L / R

Mute

L / R

-5

-4

-3

-2

-10+1 +2

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-10+1 +2

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-10+1 +2

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-10+1 +2

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-10+1 +2

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-10+1 +2

Pan

-5

-4

-3

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-10+1 +2

Pan

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-4

-3

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-10+1 +2

1 2 3 4

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+10

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L / R

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Mute

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Mute

L / R

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Aux 1

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Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Mute

L / R

-10

+10

-20

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-5

Mixer

Quick Start

Headphones

This setup is ideal for practicing when neighbors, roommates or significant others don’t want to listen. Plug your guitar into the GUITAR INPUT and plug your headphones into the HEADPHONE is a 1/4” jack, so if your headphones have an 1/8” jack, you’ll need an adapter (available at your local electronics store). Turn Speaker Compensation on for the

XLR OUTPUTS (see page 24) which also enables it for the headphones.

OUTPUT. Note that the HEADPHONE OUTPUT

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Mixer

To connect to a mixer, plug your guitar into the GUITAR INPUT, and connect the GNX3000’s LEFT and and right inputs. Turn Speaker Compensation on for the 1/4” (see page 24).

RIGHT XLR or 1/4” BALANCED OUTPUTS to your mixer’s left

and XLR OUTPUTS

Selecting Presets and Amp Models

NAME

Preset Bank LEDs

Data Wheel

NAME

GENETX Button

Knob 1 Knob 2

Knob 4

Knob 5

Once you’re connected to the GNX3000, you can immediately transform the tone of your guitar with the 130 customize; learn how to create a custom preset on page can also select different amp models that will further alter your guitar’s tone.

Factory presets. (There are also 65 User presets you can

.) Within each preset you

Presets

Turn the DATA WHEEL to scroll through the presets. The number and name in the DISPLAYS change as you turn the DATA WHEEL. When you stop turning the DATA WHEEL, the selected preset is automatically loaded. Play your guitar to hear it.

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Look at the Preset Bank LEDs to the left of the DATA WHEEL, and notice that either the bank, you start at the beginning of the next bank.

Amp and Cabinet Models

You can choose and customize a virtual amp/cabinet combo to run your guitar signal through. (In this case, “amp” refers to the head, where all the knobs and tubes or electronics reside, and “cabinet” refers to the enclosure where the speakers are mounted.) For example, you can select the which by default uses two 12-inch speakers in a Blonde cabinet ( Then, if you want to, you can change the cabinet to a British model with four 12inch speakers ( powering British speakers.

User, Factory 1 or Factory 2 LED is lit. When you get to the end of one

62 bman amp model,

Blnd2x12).

Brit4x12), which would result in the sound of a Bassman

head

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Guitar Input

Line Inputs

XLR Balanced Outputs

MIDI Keyboard

MIDI

Audio

Microphone

Headphones

Powered Studio Monitor

USB Cable

Computer

GNXFC Foot Controller (Optional)

Mic Input

Quick Start

To select an Amp and Cabinet model:

1. Push the GENETX BUTTON

2. Turn KNOB 1 or KNOB 4 to select an amp model.

3. Turn

KNOB 2 or KNOB 5 to select a cabinet model.

See page 44 for more information about Amp/Cabinet modeling.

Recording - Computer

If you’re ready to start recording, here’s how to connect the GNX3000 to your computer. You’ll also need to install the included software; see page information.

for more

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1. Connect your guitar (or bass guitar) to the GNX3000’s GUITAR INPUT.

2. Connect a microphone to the GNX3000’s MIC INPUT and use the MIC LEVEL control knob located next to the MIC INPUT on the GNX3000’s rear panel to adjust the microphone output level. To adjust your microphone input level for optimal use see Mic Level Optimization on page 26.

3. Connect a keyboard, line level instrument, or stereo mixer (for feeding submixes) to the GNX3000’s LEFT input levels for optimal use see Line Level Optimization on page 26.

4. Connect XLR cables from the GNX3000’s LEFT

and RIGHT LINE INPUTS. To adjust your line

and RIGHT XLR OUTPUTS

to powered studio monitors, OR connect a pair of stereo headphones to the

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

5. Connect a GNXFC Foot Controller (optional) to the GNX3000’s FOOTSWITCH JACK

6. Connect the GNX3000 to your computer’s USB JACK using the included USB cable.

ATTENTION: Refer to the “Installing the GNX3000’s Software Suite” section on page 101 before connecting the GNX3000 to the USB port on your PC and using Pro Tracks Plus.

7. Connect a MIDI keyboard to the GNX3000’s MIDI IN and OUT/THRU JACKS using 5 Pin MIDI cables.

8. Press the GNX3000’s OUTPUT SETUP output mode using the DATA WHEEL

9. Turn Speaker Compensation on for the XLR OUTPUTS

See page 24 for more information about Speaker Compensation.

button and select STEROALL as the

(see page 24).

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Programming Matrix

Control Panel

Highlights of the GNX3000

This section gives you a breakdown of the GNX3000’s main areas.

The Programming Matrix

This panel is divided into two main sections: the Amp/Cabinet section and the Effects section. If the Amp/Cabinet section is active, you can select and adjust amp and cabinet models and configurations. If the Effects section is active, you can select and adjust effects. The knobs adjust settings for whichever section is active.

The Control Panel

These buttons control several “nuts and bolts” operations of the GNX3000. You can use them to change the footswitch mode you’re in (page 36), choose output options (page 20), audio setup for recording save preset settings

(page 92), and perform many other functions.

(page 31), control the drum machine (page 99),

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The Expression Pedal

Expression Pedal

Down/Up Footswitches

The EXPRESSION PEDAL can control up to three parameters at a time for any preset. For example, you could assign Chorus speed, Chorus depth, and volume to the EXPRESSION PEDAL so that they all increase when you rock it forward, and decrease when you rock it backward. See page 75 for more information about assigning functions to the EXPRESSION PEDAL

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You can turn the Wah pedal on or off by rocking the EXPRESSION PEDAL all the way forward (toe down), and pressing down firmly on the toe until

WAH ON or WAH

OFF appears in the display.

Down/Up Footswitches

Depending on the mode, these footswitches select drum patterns or navigate through presets and preset banks. See page 36 for more on modes.

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Footswitches 1-5

Highlights of the GNX3000

Footswitches 1-5

Depending on the mode, these five footswitches select presets, change amp channels, turn individual effects on and off, control drum machine operations, and give you Hands-Free press pairs of effects or the entire preset, access the tuner, or change the Footswitch modes.

recording operation when recording on your computer. You can also footswitches to activate the Learn-A-LickTM feature, bypass individual

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GNX3000 Special Features

This section describes some of the GNX3000’s unique characteristics in simple, easyto-understand language and directs you to the pages where you can learn more about them.

Modes

The GNX3000 operates in one of three different modes. The active mode corresponds directly to what functions the footswitches control. The modes are called Stompbox, and Record/Drum. These modes are described in detail on page 36. The short description goes like this: presets; settings with the FOOTSWITCHES; of the recording and drum machine functions.

To change modes, switch amp channels, and turn effects on and off, press the MODE button (to the right of the DATA WHEEL) or step on FOOTSWITCHES 4 and 5 simultaneously. Each time the mode is changed, the name of the new mode will be displayed briefly.

Stompbox Mode lets you change between individual presets and modify their

Preset Mode lets you easily change between groups of

Record/Drum Mode gives you Hands-FreeTM control

Preset,

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Amp Channels 1 and 2

Not only does the GNX3000 let you choose from a garage full of simulated amp head and cabinet combinations (page 44), you can set up two different combinations within the same preset and quickly switch back and forth between them.

For example, you can set up a Channel 1 and a ‘65 Fender play through either amp by switching channels with the AMP CHANNEL FOOTSWITCH (FOOTSWITCH 1) when the GNX3000 is in Stompbox Mode.

Mesa/Boogie® Dual RectifierTM model amp on

Deluxe Reverb® amp model on Channel 2. You can

Amp Channel - Warped

A third channel can exist in addition to Channel 1 and Channel 2; we call this the Warped channel (yellow LED). Choose the Warped channel to hear a unique amp and cabinet combination based on the amps and cabinets assigned to the Channel 2.

Refer to the Amp Channel Footswitch section on page 76 for more information.

Channel 1 and

HyperModels

A HyperModelTM is a custom user amp and cabinet model that is made by warping two different amp/cabinet combinations together. You can select a HyperModel like any other amp/cabinet model.

See page 81 for details about how to create a HyperModel; see page 44 for more on amp and cabinet models.

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Getting Familiar with the GNX3000

The Front Panel

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1. Footswitches 1-5

Depending on the selected mode, these five FOOTSWITCHES select presets, change amp channels, turn individual effects on and off, and control drum machine and recording operations. Learn-A-Lick accessed by pressing the labeled pair of FOOTSWITCHES

, Bypass, Tuner and Mode functions are

2. Effect Select Buttons

The and EFFECT SELECT buttons are used together with the Matrix LEDs to choose the effects you want to edit.

3. Amp Control Buttons

The four AMP CONTROL buttons are used to select one of the amp/cabinet model edit rows including: CHAN ONE EQ (Red), and TONE (Silver).

(Green), GENETX (Yellow), CHAN TWO EQ

4. Status button

The STATUS button has multiple functions that depend on the matrix row that is selected. For example:

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With the CHAN ONE EQ (Green) row selected, the STATUS One’s EQ on and off.

With the selects which amp you are listening to: Channel One, Channel Two, or the Warped Amp (if a Warped state between both channels exists).

With the CHAN TWO EQ (Red) row selected, the STATUS Two’s EQ on and off.

With the TONE (Silver) row selected, the STATUS listening to: Channel One, Channel Two, or the Warped Amp (if a Warped state between both channels exists). The Amp Gain, Bass, Midrange, Treble, and Amp Levels alternate between editing Channel One’s (lit green) or Channel Two’s (lit red) amp settings as the STATUS

When editing effects in the Effect Matrix, the STATUS button turns the selected effect on and off, or selects a controller type for the expression assignment.

GENETX (Yellow) amp/cabinet model row selected, the STATUS button

button selects which amp you are

button is pressed.

button turns Channel

5. Knobs 1-5

After selecting one of the rows using the AMP CONTROL or EFFECT SELECT buttons, these five knobs adjust the parameters listed in the column directly above or below each knob.

6. Matrix

a. GeNetX™ Amp Controls Matrix

The GeNetX Amp Controls Matrix lists the Channel One and Channel Two amp types, cabinet types, EQ/tone controls, and cabinet tuning parameters available for editing in each preset.

b. Effects Matrix

The Effects Matrix lists the effects and effect parameters available for editing in each preset.

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7. Displays

The Displays give feedback of the various functions that are being used in the GNX3000, including preset name, editing functions, machine settings.

8. Preset Bank LEDs

The Preset Bank LEDs indicate whether the selected preset resides in the User, Factory 1, or Factory 2 banks.

9. Data Wheel

The DATA WHEEL is a multi-function control used for selecting presets and editing preset parameters. It is also used for adjusting the settings of the Drum Machine, Utilities, Output Setup, Mic/Line Routings, and Recording Setup menus.

10. Status Indicator LEDs (Clip, Wah, and USB Active)

There are three Status Indicator LEDs. The CLIP LED illuminates when one of the four input signals clip (is at or above their maximum input level), The WAH PEDAL LED lights when the Wah pedal is active. The connection is active.

tuner, utility menus, and drum

USB LED lights when the USB

11. Control Panel Buttons

The Control Panel buttons are used to select the GNX3000’s Footswitch Modes, Output Setups, and Utility functions, and to store Amp/Cabinet Model edits and Preset changes. They also access the GNX3000’s Drum Machine functions as well as mic/line routing and USB input source routing for recording. The buttons are labeled as follows:

MODE - This button changes the functionality of the DOWN/UP FOOTSWITCHES

and FOOTSWITCHES 1-5 (see the Footswitch Functions for Modes section on page 94

). Each time the mode is changed, the name of teh new mode is displayed

briefly.

OUTPUT SETUP - This button selects one of the GNX3000 Audio Output Setups:

Stereo All, Mono All, Mono 1/4”, Mono XLR, Split 1 and Split 2. Stereo and Mono All have all the input sources (guitar, mic, line inputs, drums, and audio playback from USB) routed to both output pairs in either stereo or mono respectively. Split 1 routes the guitar signal to just the 1/4” OUTPUTS while all other sources are routed out the XLR OUTPUTS. Split 2 is the same as Split 1 but the guitar signal is also routed out the XLR OUTPUTS. See page 24 for more information about Speaker Compensation for XLR and 1/4” OUTPUTS

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UTILITY - This button accesses the GNX3000’s global functions including:

Volume Pedal Update, Expression Pedal Calibration, Preset Bounceback, Bank Naming, MIDI Channel selection, Sysex Bulk Dump, MIDI Preset Dump, User

HyperModel™ Amp Dump, MIDI Mapping, MIDI Merge, USB Mode and Factory Reset

(see the Utilities section on page 118).

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

type, cabinet type, warp, EQ or cabinet tuning) as HyperModels

STORE - This button is used to save Preset edits to the User Presets bank.

(STOP/PLAY) DRUMS - This button is used to turn the General MIDI

Drum Machine on and off. See page 99 for a list of drum patterns and page 128 for a list of samples.

PATTERN - Pressing this button and using the DATA WHEEL selects Drum

machine patterns.

LEVEL - Pressing this button and using the DATA WHEEL adjusts the Drum

Machine output level.

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TEMPO - Pressing this button and using the DATA WHEEL adjusts the Drum

Machine.

SHIFT - When this button is lit, the secondary functions labeled below each

button are now active.

USB 1-2 SRC - Selects what input sources are to be recorded up the USB 1-2

channels.

USB 3-4 SRC - Selects what input sources are to be recorded up the USB 3-4

channels.

MIC - Selects the Mic Input Routing menu and how the mic signal is routed

through the GNX3000’s effects processing for both recording and live performance.

LINE - Selects the Line Input Routing menu and how both LINE INPUTS are

routed through the GNX3000’s effects processing for both recording and live performance.

USB 1-2 LVL - A gain/attenuation control to optimize the level of sources

being recorded up the USB 1-2 channels.

USB 3-4 LVL - A gain/attenuation control to optimize the level of sources

being recorded up the USB 3-4 channels.

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PREV/NEXT - Use these buttons to scroll through the active selection’s menus or

values.

EXIT - Exits all functions back to the preset name display.

12. Down/Up Footswitches

These FOOTSWITCHES move up and down through the User preset banks (Preset Mode), navigate through presets ( (Record/Drum Mode).

USB PLAY MIX - Controls the level balance between the GNX3000’s

processing and the USB stream played back from your computer. This button is inactive when there is no active USB connection to a computer. The display will read

NOTE: When connected to the computer it is possible to lose your audio input signal levels from the GUITAR, control is all the way down (

NO USB if the button is pushed for this case.

MIC, and/or LINE INPUTS if the USB Play/Mix

GNX mix = 0).

Stompbox Mode), and select drum patterns

13. Expression Pedal

The EXPRESSION PEDAL controls up to three effect parameters in real time. Most GNX3000 parameters can be assigned to the EXPRESSION PEDAL. Applying extra pressure to the toe of the EXPRESSION PEDAL changes the EXPRESSION PEDAL’s function to control the Wah

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The Rear Panel

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

13 14

1. Guitar/Instrument Input

Connect your guitar/instrument to this jack.

2. Mic Level

Controls the gain of the MIC INPUT preamp.

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3. Microphone Input

Connect a low impedance microphone to this jack for recording vocals or acoustic instruments. It can also be used for the Talker page 57). The mic signal can remain dry or processed through the GNX3000’s effects for live and recording applications (see page 25 for more information). The Microphone Input is equipped with built-in phantom power (which is always on) for use with condenser or ribbon mics that require phantom power.

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Vocoder effect (see Talker on

4. Left/Right Balanced Line Inputs

Connect line level sources to these jacks for recording or live performance mixing into the GNX3000. Line signals can remain dry or be processed through the GNX3000’s effects for live and recording applications (see page 25 for more information).

5. Output Level (1/4” Outputs Only)

Controls the overall volume level of the 1/4" OUTPUTS of the GNX3000.

6. Left/Right 1/4" Balanced Line Outputs

Connect these outputs to your guitar amplifier(s), power amplifier(s), or to a mixing console that accepts

1/4" balanced connections.

7. Output Level (XLR and Headphone Outputs Only)

Controls the overall volume level of the balanced XLR and HEADPHONE OUTPUTS of the GNX3000.

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8. Left/Right XLR Balanced Outputs

Connect these outputs to your power amplifier/speaker system or to a mixing console that accepts XLR balanced connections. DigiTech do not connect these GNX3000 XLR outputs to mixer or console channels that have phantom power enabled.

9. Headphone Output

Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this jack. DO NOT connect a mono plug to this jack, as it may damage the output driver.

10. Footswitch

(OPTIONAL ) Connect a GNXFC footswitch to this jack for remote control of the

GNX3000’s record functions.

11. USB Jack

Connect this jack to your computer’s USB port for hard disk recording and computer preset editing via the X-Edit USB cable is included. The GNX3000 is compatible with USB 2.0 high speed ports, however the USB 2.0 bus will switch to a USB v1.1 full speed (up to 12 Mbps) data rate to work with the GNX3000.

recommends that you

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Editor/Librarian software. A standard

ATTENTION: Refer to the “Installing the GNX3000’s Software Suite” section on page 101 before connecting the GNX3000 to the USB port on your PC and using Pro Tracks Plus.

12. MIDI In

The MIDI In jack receives all incoming MIDI data including MIDI preset changes. MIDI preset changes and CC control messages received from external MIDI devices connected to the MIDI In jack can be used to control the GNX3000 and its preset parameters. When the GNX3000 is connected to the computer via USB, the MIDI In can be used as a MIDI interface for recording any MIDI data in Pro Tracks Plus MIDI CC table.)

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or other MIDI recording software. (See page 129 for the

13. MIDI Out/Thru

The MIDI Out/Thru jack sends MIDI data from the GNX3000 MIDI preset changes. When the GNX3000 is connected to the computer via USB, it can act as a MIDI interface for sending MIDI data from Pro Tracks Plus recording software to external keyboards or sound modules. When MIDI Merge is enabled in the Utility menu, the MIDI Out acts as a MIDI Thru for any data coming into the GNX3000 from the MIDI In jack. (See page 129 for the MIDI CC table.)

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14. Power Switch

Turns the power on and off.

15. Power Input

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

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Audio Routing Setups

Setups Introduction

The GNX3000 is equipped with four inputs and four outputs that can be configured several different ways for both live and recording applications. These settings determine which pair of outputs the guitar processing, MIC and LINE INPUTS are routed to and how the MIC or LINE INPUTS are routed through the GNX3000’s effects processing. For example, today you may be practicing with headphones, tomorrow you may be recording on your computer, and next week you might be performing at a club, running your guitar and vocals through monitors and a PA system. The GNX3000 has different input/output options that are designed for each of those situations, and more.

Output Setups

The GNX3000 features both 1/4" and XLR OUTPUTS on the rear panel. These jacks let you simultaneously connect the GNX3000 to an amplifier/speaker system on stage via the 1/4" OUTPUTS and connect directly to your PA system via the XLR OUTPUTS.

Press the OUTPUT SETUP button and turn the DATA WHEEL to select one of the Output Setup options. Press the EXIT button to save your selection.

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The six OUTPUT SETUPS are as follows:

Mic Input

Guitar Input

Line Left

Line Right

mic rvb mic dry

line rvb line dry

DRUMS &

USB PLAYBACK

mic fx

line fx

= Speaker Compensation Module

Delay

Reverb

XLR Left Output XLR Right Output

1/4" Left Output 1/4" Right Output

Pickup

Sim

Wah

Comp

Stompbox

CH 1

Cabinet

Comp

Detector

Gate

Detector

Whammy/IPS

(except Talk

er)

CH 1 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

CH 1

Cabinet

CH 1 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

CH 2

Cabinet

CH 2 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

Gate

Whammy/IPS

(Talker)

Chorus/

Mod

Mic Input

Guitar Input

Line Left

Line Right

mic rvb mic dry

line rvb line dry

= Speaker Compensation Module

mic fx

line fx

Delay

Reverb

XLR Left Output XLR Right Output

1/4" Left Outpu

1/4" Right Output

Pickup

Sim

Wah

Comp

Stompbox

CH 1

Cabinet

Comp

Detector

Gate

Detector

Whammy/IPS

(except Talk

er)

CH 1 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

CH 1

Cabinet

CH 1 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

CH 2

Cabinet

CH 2 Amp

Modeling

Tone

Gate

Whammy/IPS

(Talker)

Chorus/

Mod

DRUMS &

USB PLAYBACK

Stereo All ( steroall )

All input sources (guitar, mic, line inputs, drums, and USB playback) are routed to both output pairs in stereo. Speaker Compensation can be turned on and off independently for either the 1/4” or XLR OUTPUTS using the Speaker Compensation menus (see page 24).

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Mono All ( mono all)

All input sources (guitar, mic, line inputs, drums, and USB playback) are routed to both output pairs in mono. Speaker Compensation can be turned on and off independently for either the 1/4” or XLR OUTPUTS using the Speaker Compensation menus (see page

24).

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Mic Input

Guitar Input

Line Left

Line Right

mic rvb mic dry

line rvb line dry

mic fx

line fx

= Speaker Compensation Module

Delay

Reverb

XLR Left Output XLR Right Output

1/4" Left Output 1/4" Right Output

Pickup

Sim

Wah

Comp

Stompbox

CH 1

Cabinet

Comp

Detector

Gate

Detector

Whammy/IPS

(except

Talker)

CH 1 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

CH 1

Cabinet

CH 1 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

CH 2

Cabinet

CH 2 Amp

Modeling

Tone

Gate

Whammy/IPS

(Talker)

Chorus/

Mod

DRUMS &

USB PLAYBACK

Mic Input

Guitar Input

Line Left

Line Right

mic rvb mic dry

line rvb line dry

mic fx

line fx

= Speaker Compensation Module

Delay

Reverb

XLR Left Output XLR Right Output

1/4" Left Output 1/4" Right Output

Pickup

Sim

Wah

Comp

Stompbox

CH 1

Cabinet

Comp

Detector

Gate

Detector

Whammy/IPS

(except Talker)

CH 1 Amp

Modeling

Tone

CH 1

Cabinet

CH 1 Amp

Modeling

Tone

CH 2

Cabinet

CH 2 Amp

Modeling

Tone

Gate

Whammy/IPS

(Talker)

Chorus/

Mod

DRUMS &

USB PLAYBACK

Audio Routing Setups

Mono 1/4 ( mono 1/4 )

All input sources (guitar, mic, line inputs, drums, and USB playback) are routed to the 1/4" OUTPUTS in mono. All input sources routed to the XLR OUTPUTS maintain stereo separation. Speaker Compensation can be turned on and off independently for either the 1/4” or XLR OUTPUTS using the Speaker Compensation menus (see page 24).

Mono XLR ( mono xlr )

All input sources (guitar, mic, line inputs, drums, and USB playback) are routed to the XLR OUTPUTS in mono. All input sources routed to the 1/4” OUTPUTS maintain stereo separation. Speaker Compensation can be turned on and off independently for either the 1/4” or XLR OUTPUTS using the Speaker Compensation menus (see page 24).

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Split 1 ( split1 )

Mic Input

Guitar Input

Line Left

Line Right

mic rvb mic dry

line rvb line dry

mic fx

line fx

= Speaker Compensation Module

DRUMS &

USB PLAYBACK

Delay

Reverb

XLR Left Output XLR Right Output

1/4" Left Output 1/4" Right Output

Pickup

Sim

Wah

Comp

Stompbox

CH 1

Cabinet

Comp

Detector

Gate

Detector

Whammy/IPS

(except

Talker)

CH 1 Amp

Modeling

Tone

CH 1

Cabinet

CH 1 Amp

Modeling

Tone

CH 2

Cabinet

CH 2 Amp

Modeling

Tone

Gate

Whammy/IPS

(Talker)

Chorus/

Mod

Mic Input

Guitar Input

Line Left

Line Right

mic rvb mic dry

line rvb line dry

mic fx

line fx

DRUMS &

USB PLAYBACK

Delay

Reverb

XLR Left Output XLR Right Output

1/4" Left Output 1/4" Right Output

= Speaker Compensation Module

Pickup

Sim

Wah

Comp

Stompbox

CH 1

Cabinet

Comp

Detector

Gate

Detector

Whammy/IPS

(except Talker)

CH 1 Amp Modeling/

Tone

CH 1

Cabinet

CH 1 Amp Modeling/

Tone

CH 2

Cabinet

CH 2 Amp

Modeling/

Tone

Gate

Whammy/IPS

(Talker)

Chorus/

Mod

Stereo guitar processing and any inputs routed through the GNX3000’s guitar processing are routed to the 1/4" OUTPUTS. Audio playback from the computer, dry, line dry and drums is routed to the XLR OUTPUTS. Speaker Compensation can be turned on and off independently for either the 1/4” or XLR OUTPUTS using the Speaker Compensation menus (see page 24).

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Split 2 ( split2 )

SPLIT2 is the same as SPLIT1 but the guitar processing is also routed out the XLR OUTPUTS

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Speaker Compensation

Both the 1/4” and XLR OUTPUTS can be used in a variety of ways. They can be plugged directly into guitar combo amp inputs, XLR inputs on a power amp connected to an external speaker cabinet, into mixer channels, and directly into full range studio monitors. Depending on which application you are using them for, you can enable or disable Speaker Compensation on either output pair independently.

Speaker Compensation is to be used when the outputs of the GNX3000 will be played through a full range speaker system and emulates the rolled off response that a guitar cabinet normally provides without having to use one. An example of where you would want Speaker Compensation turned on is when the outputs are connected to a mixer which is connected to your band’s PA system, or when plugging the outputs directly into powered studio monitors while recording.

When running into the front end of an amp or into a power amp connected to a guitar speaker cabinet, you will most likely want Speaker Compensation disabled on the outputs that are being used. If you want to use one set of outputs for running into a guitar amp and the other pair for running direct to the PA, just enable Speaker Compensation on the outputs connected to the mixer.

To enable or disable Speaker Compensation, follow these steps:

1. Press the OUTPUT SETUP button.

2. Use the NEXT button to select WHEEL to turn Speaker Compensation on or off (the default factory setting is

SC XLR in the DISPLAY and use the DATA

on).

3. Press the NEXT button again to select WHEEL to turn Speaker Compensation on or off (the default factory setting is

SC 1/4 in the display and use the DATA

off).

4. Press the EXIT button.

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Mic and Line Setups

Mic Button

Line Button

Shif

Button

You can configure the MIC and LINE INPUTS routing for live performance and recording applications. The GNX3000 acts as a mixing device for INPUTS, and can eliminate the need for a mixer when the outputs are to be plugged directly into a full-range powered speaker system. When enabled, these inputs can be routed around or through some or all of the effects processing and then mixed directly into the GNX3000’s 1/4” and XLR OUTPUTS.

Use the SHIFT>MIC and SHIFT>LINE buttons along with the DATA WHEEL to select the Mic/Line Setup options.

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Both MIC and LINE INPUTS have four settings that can be independently selected. They are as follows:

MIC OFF/LINE OFF - MIC and LINE INPUTS are disabled. MIC DRY

bypassing all effects processing.

MIC RVB

of the current preset.

MIC FX

preset.

/LINe DRY - MIC and LINE INPUTS are routed directly to GNX3000’s outputs,

/LINe RVB - MIC and LINE INPUTS are routed through delay and reverb effects

/LINE FX - MIC and LINE INPUTS are routed through all effects of the current

For more information about how these settings are routed, refer to the charts on pages 21 through 23.

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Optimizing the Mic and Line Input Levels

To properly use MIC and LINE INPUTS for recording, it is best to optimize their levels for best signal to noise performance. This can be done one of two ways on the GNX3000:

Mic Level Optimization

The MIC INPUT has an input level that can be used for optimizing the levels for singing live, recording tracks to the computer, and matching levels with your guitar. While singing or during an acoustic performance, adjust the MIC INPUT level on the back panel of the GNX3000 until the CLIP LED next to the CONTROL PANEL lights only occasionally during the loudest parts of the performance.

Line Level Optimization

When an external source such as an electronic keyboard or a submix from an external mixer is brought into the GNX3000’s LINE INPUTS, it is ideal to have enough level control to optimize these signals from the source. If the signal is weak and cannot be made strong enough from the source, you can increase the USB 1-2 level or USB 3-4 level until the CLIP LED lights only occasionally during the loudest parts of the performance.

See more in the recording application’s User’s Guide for more information on proper level adjustment for recording.

Computer Recording via USB section of this manual and your

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Hooking It Up

Guitar Input Left 1/4" Balanced Output

Amplifier

Live Performance Setups

The GNX3000 was designed to be extremely flexible to meet any of your application needs. For many GNX3000 users, its primary purpose will be for use in live performances. The following diagrams show examples of how to utilize the GNX3000 in typical live performance applications.

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NOTE: Before making connections to the GNX3000, make sure both the GNX3000 and your amplifier(s) are turned OFF.

Small Club Setup (Mono Amp Rig)

This diagram demonstrates a minimum setup for using the GNX3000 in a typical, small club performance setup. All you need is your guitar, two guitar cables, and an amp. This connection scheme also applies for use with a power amp/speaker cabinet rig.

1. Connect your guitar to the GNX3000’s GUITAR INPUT.

2. Connect a single mono instrument cable from the LEFT of the GNX3000 to the instrument input or the effect return on your amplifier.

3. Press the GNX3000’s OUTPUT SETUP button and select " the DATA WHEEL

4. Turn

OFF Speaker Compensation for the 1/4" BALANCED OUTPUTS in the 1/4”

Speaker Compensation

menu (described on page 24).

1/4" BALANCED OUTPUT

MONO 1/4" mode using

NOTE: When connecting the GNX3000 to a guitar amp(s), it may be best to connect the GNX3000’s Output to your amp’s effects return to avoid coloration of the tone due to the amplifier’s tone controls.

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Amplifier

Guitar Input

1/4" Balanced Outputs

Amplifier

Hooking It Up

Medium Stage Setup (Stereo Amp Rig)

Whether your gig is at a large club or a small hall, nothing beats running your guitar in stereo. This diagram demonstrates a typical setup using your GNX3000’s OUTPUTS, and two guitar combo amps.

1. Connect your guitar to the GUITAR INPUT.

2. Connect mono instrument cables from the LEFT and RIGHT 1/4” BALANCED OUTPUTS of the GNX3000 to the instrument inputs or the effect returns on your amplifiers.

3. Press the

DATA WHEEL

4. Switch the Speaker Compensation for the 1/4”

OUTPUT SETUP button and select “STEROAll” mode using the

BALANCED OUTPUTS to OFF in

the Speaker Compensation menu described on page 24.

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Large Stage Setup (Stereo Amp/Cabinet Rig)

Stereo Power Amp 2- Speaker Cabs

Guitar Input

Speaker (Left)

XLR Balanced Outputs

1/4" Balanced Outputs

PA Speaker (Right)

Pan

Mute

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

L / R

Mute

L /

Mute

L / R

Mute

L / R

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

1 2 3 4

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mute

L /

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mute

L /

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mute

L /

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Mute

L /

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mixer

A large stage rig lets you really pull out all the stops since space isn’t necessarily an issue, but volume usually is. For this application, plug your guitar into the GNX3000 and connect mono instrument cables from the 1/4" OUTPUTS into a stereo power amp feeding two cabinets. Using two cabinets gives you much more dramatic stereo separation and helps widen the sweet spot for your sound when you move onstage. Another great idea is to run the XLR OUTPUTS directly into the house P.A. and have the sound engineer control your front of house volume in the overall mix. Then if you need to turn up your stage volume, you won’t upset him by trying to rebalance your guitar volume in the house mix. This diagram demonstrates a typical, large stage performance setup.

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1. Connect your guitar to the GUITAR INPUT.

2. Press the GNX3000’s output mode using the DATA WHEEL

3. Connect mono instrument cables from the GNX3000’s LEFT LINE OUTPUTS to a stereo power amplifier and switch the 1/4” OUTPUTS Speaker Compensation

OUTPUT SETUP button and select “STEROALL“ as the

to OFF in the Speaker Compensation menu (described

and RIGHT 1/4"

on page 24).

4. Connect XLR cables from the GNX3000’s Left and Right XLR OUTPUTS to the

house P.A. mixer and switch the XLR OUTPUTS

Speaker Compensation

to ON.

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Guitar Input

Microphone Input

Left 1/4" Balanced Output

Microphone

Amplifier

Hooking It Up

Talker

Performance Setup

The built-in Talker effect creates a talk box effect. To use this effect you must plug a microphone into the GNX3000’s MIC INPUT and select one of the five Talker types in the Whammy

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/IPS/Talk module of a preset. Then as you play your guitar talk into the microphone to emulate the talk box effect. The Talker can be used with any output setup, but for this diagram it will be shown in conjunction with a mono amp rig.

1. Connect your guitar to the GNX3000’s GUITAR INPUT.

2. Press the GNX3000’s OUTPUT SETUP button and select " output mode using the DATA WHEEL

3. Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Left 1/4" the GNX3000 to the instrument input or the effect return on your amplifier and switch the 1/4" Speaker Compensation

4. Connect a microphone to the GNX3000’s MIC INPUT using an XLR cable.

5. Select one of the five Talker types in the Whammy/IPS/Talk module of a preset.

6. Use the MIC LEVEL control knob located next to the MIC INPUT on the GNX3000’s rear panel to adjust the microphone output level. To adjust your microphone input level for optimal use see Mic Level Optimization

page 26.

MONO 1/4" as the

LINE OUTPUT of

BALANCED OUTPUTS Speaker Compensation to OFF in the

menu described on page 24.

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Computer Recording Setup

Guitar Input

Line Inputs

XLR Balanced Outputs

MIDI Keyboard

MIDI

Audio

Microphone

Headphones

Powered Studio Monitor

USB Cable

Computer

GNXFC Foot Controller (Optional)

Mic Input

The GNX3000 offers tremendous flexibility for recording applications. Shown below is a typical recording setup.

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At the heart of your recording studio, the GNX3000 serves both as your guitar processor and audio/MIDI interface. With MIC INPUT, LINE INPUTS, and MIDI I/O, you have a full featured interface for recording almost any source you can think of. Connect your guitar or bass to the GNX3000’s GUITAR INPUT and use the amp models for tracking your guitar and bass parts. Next, plug in the mic and get your vocal or acoustic performance nailed. You can even add line level instruments or feeds from submixes in and record these and all of this completely hands-free. Even your MIDI keyboard performance can be recorded so you can try the part with different synth voices later. Since the GNX3000 has professional BALANCED OUTPUTS, you can plug directly into your favorite powered monitors and get the bonus of latency free recording to boot. For more information about computer recording, see page 101.

1. Connect your guitar (or bass guitar) to the GNX3000’s GUITAR INPUT

2. Connect a microphone to the GNX3000’s MIC INPUT and use the MIC LEVEL

control knob located next to the MIC INPUT on the GNX3000’s rear panel to adjust the microphone output level. To adjust your microphone input level for optimal use see Mic Level Optimization

3. Connect a pair of stereo headphones to the HEADPHONE OUTPUT

on page 26.

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4. Connect a keyboard, line level instrument, or stereo mixer (for feeding submixes) to the GNX3000’s LEFT input levels for optimal use see Line Level Optimization on page 26.

5. Connect a GNXFC Foot Controller (optional) to the GNX3000’s Footswitch jack.

6. Connect a MIDI keyboard to the GNX3000’s MIDI IN and OUT/THRU using 5 Pin MIDI cables.

7. Press the GNX3000’s OUTPUT SETUP button and select “ output mode using the DATA WHEEL

8. Connect XLR cables from the GNX3000’s LEFT and to powered studio monitors and set XLR Speaker Compensation (described on page 24).

9. Connect the GNX3000 to your computer’s USB jack using the included USB cable.

ATTENTION: Refer to the “Installing the GNX3000’s Software Suite” section on page 101 before connecting the GNX3000 to the USB port on your PC and using Pro Tracks Plus.

and RIGHT LINE INPUTS. To adjust your line

jacks

STEROALL” as the

RIGHT XLR OUTPUTS

to ON

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Applying Power

Before applying power to anything, set your 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). Then do the following:

1. Turn your amp’s volume all the way down.

2. Pull the mixer’s master faders all the way down.

3. Turn the GNX3000’s OUTPUT LEVEL KNOBS all the way down (fully counter-

clockwise)

4. Connect the plug of the PSS3 power supply to the GNX3000’s POWER JACK. Connect the other end of the PSS3 power supply to an AC outlet.

5. Turn the GNX3000’s power on.

6. Turn your amplifier

7. Push the mixer’s master faders up to the desired listening level.

8. Gradually increase the GNX3000’s Output Levels to the desired listening level.

(s) on and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level.

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Preset Name Preset Number

LEDs indicate whether a User, Factory 1, or Factory 2 preset is active.

About the GNX3000

Presets

A preset is a named and numbered location of a programmed sound that resides in the GNX3000. Presets can be recalled with the FOOTSWITCHES or the DATA WHEEL. The GNX3000 comes with 65 Factory 1, 65 Factory 2, and 65 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 from the 65 Factory 1 and Factory 2 presets. This lets you create your own presets without worrying about losing any of the original presets. When you select a preset, the name of the preset appears in the green display and the number of the preset appears in the red numeric display. The USER LED to the left of the DATA WHEEL lights indicating the User preset is active, or the FACTORY 1 or FACTORY 2 LED lights indicating a Factory preset is active.

User presets. The Factory

Learn-A-Lick

The Learn-A-LickTM 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 five Learn-A-Lick functions. They are:

• Stop (Controlled by FOOTSWITCH 1)

• Rewind (Controlled by FOOTSWITCH 2)

• Record (Controlled by FOOTSWITCH 3)

• Play (Controlled by FOOTSWITCH 4)

• Playback Speed (Controlled by the DOWN/UP FOOTSWITCHES)

Using Learn-A-Lick

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1. Connect the player’s headphone output to the LINE INPUTS on the rear panel of the GNX3000. Set the volume level of the player to match the level of your guitar.

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

3. Press and hold FOOTSWITCHES

1 and 2 to enter Learn-A-Lick. The display

reads: Lrn LICK

4. Release the pause button on your playback device and press FOOTSWITCH 3. The display reads: 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 FOOTSWITCH to increase the playback speed at 1/8 speed intervals.Your interval choices include:

7. Press FOOTSWITCH 2 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 1

10. To resume playback, press FOOTSWITCH 4

11. To record a new passage, press FOOTSWITCH 3

12. To exit Learn-A-Lick EXIT in the control panel.

RECORD. The red numeric display provides a time elapsed

FULL, 7/8, 3/4, 5/8, 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 speeds.

, press and hold FOOTSWITCHES 1 and 2, or press

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Bypass

The GNX3000 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed guitar signal. Bypass turns off all effects and modeling. To bypass the GNX3000 in Preset Mode, press the active preset’s Footswitch (the 1-5 footswitch that is lit). To bypass the GNX3000 while in Stompbox or Record/Drum Mode, press FOOTSWITCHES 2 and 3 simultaneously. When the GNX3000 is bypassed, the display reads Matrix turn off. Press any Footswitch to exit Bypass and return to the last preset. The Matrix and Programming buttons do not function when Bypass is activated.

NOTE: If Preset Bounceback is enabled in the Utility menu, pressing the active preset’s footswitch while in Preset Mode will not bypass the GNX3000’s effects. To bypass the GNX3000’s presets while Preset Bounceback is enabled you must press FOOTSWITCHES 2

and 3 simultaneously.

BYPASS and all LEDs in the

Tuner

The Tuner in the GNX3000 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Press FOOTSWITCHES 3 and 4 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 also works). 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.

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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 and REF G

(A=Gb). The display window briefly flashes the selected tuning preference.

(A=Ab), REF G(A=G),

Footswitch Modes

When you first apply power to the GNX3000, it powers up in one of three Footswitch Modes: different ways:

Preset, Stompbox, or Record/Drum. The Footswitch Modes are selected in two

Press the

Press and hold FOOTSWITCHES 4 and 5 simultaneously.

Depending on which mode is selected, the DOWN/UP different color. When Preset Mode is selected, these footswitches will be lit green. When Stompbox Mode is selected, these footswitches will be lit yellow. And when Record/ Drum 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.

MODE button (located to the right of the DATA WHEEL)

FOOTSWITCH LEDs will light a

Preset Mode

The GNX3000’s Presets are grouped into thirteen banks of five presets. When Preset Mode thirteen User, thirteen Factory 1, or thirteen Factory 2 Banks. Successive presses of the DOWN/UP FOOTSWITCHES advance through all User/Factory Banks. Pressing and holding the DOWN/UP Banks. Once a Bank is selected, FOOTSWITCHES 1-5 will flash indicating a preset within that bank can be selected. If a preset is not selected within 5 seconds, the GNX3000 returns to the currently selected bank and preset. A second press of an active Preset’s footswitch bypasses the preset. Another press reloads the preset.

is active the DOWN/UP FOOTSWITCHES are used to select one of the

FOOTSWITCHES scrolls through the User/Factory

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For a list of presets, refer to page 133.

Preset Bounceback

Preset Bounceback is a great live performance feature that lets you switch beween two presets with the same footswitch. For example, let’s say you select Preset 1 using FOOTSWITCH 1 as your rhythm tone. Then you select Preset 4 using FOOTSWITCH 4 as your solo tone. You can now press FOOTSWITCH 4 again and Preset 1 will be selected again. Pressing FOOTSWITCH 4 repeatedly will bounceback between Preset 4 and Preset 1. To enable the Preset Bounceback feature, do the following:

1. Press the UTILITY control panel button and use the PREV/NEXT arrow buttons to locate the Bounceback feature. The display will read

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to turn the BounceBack feature on.

3. When finished press the EXIT button.

NOTE: The Preset Bounceback feature only works when the GNX3000 is in Preset Mode. When Preset Bounceback is enabled, a preset cannot be bypassed by pressing its footswitch repeatedly.

For more information regarding the footswitch functions for Preset Mode see page 94.

BOUNCBAK.

Stompbox Mode

Stompbox Mode is another mode of operation that can be used during a performance. When Stompbox Mode is active, the DOWN/UP are used to select presets. FOOTSWITCHES FOOTSWITCH 5 is used as a Tap-Tempo switch for setting the delay time during a live performance.

For more information regarding the footswitch functions for page 96.

1-4 turn the effects on and off.

FOOTSWITCHES

Stompbox Mode see

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Record/Drum Mode

When Record/Drum Mode is active, the DOWN/UP FOOTSWITCHES are used for selecting drum patterns. FOOTSWITCHES the Pro Tracks Plus

For more information regarding the footswitch functions for Record/Drum Mode see page

software.

1-5 are used for Hands-FreeTM control of

Expression Pedal

The EXPRESSION PEDAL can control three different parameters simultaneously in each preset. Rock the EXPRESSION PEDAL back and forth to change the values of the assigned parameters. Each parameter the EXPRESSION PEDAL controls has an adjustable minimum and maximum range. The EXPRESSION PEDAL also includes a toe switch that turns on the Wah effect and switches from controlling the parameters assigned to the EXPRESSION PEDAL and controls the Wah.

See page 75 for more information on Expression Pedal Assignment

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EFFECTS SECTION

Effect Select

Buttons

Status Button

Knobs

Amp Control Buttons

GNX3000 Matrix Functions

The GNX3000 Matrix

The main panel of the GNX3000 is the Matrix. The Matrix is comprised of two main sections, AMP/CABINET and EFFECTS. It is used to navigate through the GNX3000’s amp/cabinet modeling and effects parameters. Upon power up, the GNX3000 defaults to the TONE row in the AMP/CABINET section and any effects that are enabled within a preset will have their corresponding LEDs lit in the EFFECTS section of the Matrix. You can select one of the other three Amp Control rows, CHAN 1 EQ, CHAN 2 EQ using the AMP CONTROL and their parameters using the EFFECT SELECT row indicates which row is active, while the STATUS corresponding parameter above or below each knob.

buttons or you can select the different effects

buttons. The LED to the left of each

button and five KNOBS control the

GENETX, or

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AMP/CABINET SECTION

Effect Select Buttons

Status Button

Knobs

Amp Control Buttons

Data Wheel

NAME

EFFECTS SECTION

Effect Select Buttons

Status Button

Knobs

Amp Control Buttons

Data Wheel

Viewing/Editing GeNetX

To view or edit an amp parameter’s current value, you must first select the row in which the parameter resides using the AMP CONTROL buttons located to the left of the amp parameter rows. After selecting the desired row, use the STATUS button and KNOBS to adjust the parameters. Turning a knob one click position will display the current value of the selected parameter. If a KNOB is turned again within three seconds, the parameter value will be changed and the new value will be displayed. If a KNOB is not turned within three seconds, the main display returns back to the preset name.

NOTE: If a parameter name is shown in the display while editing both Amps and Effects, the DATA WHEEL can change the value as well as the Knobs.

and Amp Parameter Values

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Viewing/Editing Effect Parameter Values

To view or edit an effect parameter’s current value, you must first select the row in which the desired parameter resides by using the EFFECT SELECT buttons. They are located to the left of the STATUS

STATUS

adjustments will show in the displays as edits are made. To exit effect editing, press the EXIT button in the Control Panel.

button and knobs to adjust the effect’s individual parameters. Parameter

NOTE: If a parameter name is shown in the display while editing both Amps and Effects, the DATA WHEEL can change the value as well as the Knobs.

button. After selecting the desired effect, use the

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KNOB

GENETX ROW

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GENETXTM Row

The GENETX row is where amp and cabinet models are selected for the current preset. It is also where the Warp function resides allowing GeNetX two amp models. When the

GENETX row is selected, the Knobs and STATUS button

perform the following functions:

warping between the

Status button

Selects between Amp Channel 1 (Green) and Amp Channel 2 (Red) and lets you hear each channel independently. If a Warped state (Yellow) between both channels exists, this button also selects it and lets you hear the warped amp. The STATUS

button’s LED will light Green, Red, or Yellow depending on which

channel is selected.

Knob 1

Selects the Channel 1 (Green) amp model and its LED is lit green.

Knob 2

Selects the Channel 1 (Green) cabinet model and its LED is lit green.

Knob 3

Warps the Channel 1 and Channel 2 amp and cabinet models together. Setting this parameter to its minimum position selects Channel 1’s amp and cabinet only and its LED is lit green. Setting this parameter to its maximum position selects Channel 2’s amp and cabinet only and its LED is lit red. Setting KNOB 3 to any other position selects a warped state, a combination of Channel 1 and 2’s amp and cabinet models and the LED will be lit yellow.

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Knob 4

Selects the Channel 2 (Red) amp model and its LED is lit red.

Knob 5

Selects the Channel 2 (Red) cabinet model and its LED is lit red.

CHAN ONE EQ and CHAN TWO EQ Rows

STATUS BUTTON

KNOB

CHAN ONE EQ & CHAN TWO EQ ROWS

The CHAN ONE EQ and CHAN TWO EQ rows are used for modifying the center frequencies of the Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls of that reside within the TONE Row. There is also a Cabinet Tuning control for changing the tuning of a selected channel’s cabinet resonance, and a Presence control is available here for editing amp tone as well. When either the CHAN ONE EQ knobs and STATUS

button perform the following functions:

or CHAN TWO EQ row is selected, the

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Status button

Turns the EQ on and off for the selected channel.

Knob 1

Adjusts the Cabinet Tuning resonance of the cabinet model for the selected channel. The Cabinet Tuning ranges are from one octave below ( octave above (

12.0).

-12.0) to one

Knob 2

Selects the Bass Center Frequency for the selected channel. The Bass Center Frequency range is from 50Hz (

50 hz) to 300Hz (300 hz).

Knob 3

Selects the Midrange Center Frequency for the selected channel. The Midrange Center Frequency range is from 300Hz (

300 HZ) to 5000Hz (5000 HZ).

Knob 4

Selects the Treble Center Frequency for the selected channel. The Treble Center Frequency range is from 500Hz (

500 HZ) to 8000Hz (8000 HZ).

Knob 5

Boosts or cuts the Presence Level for the selected channel. The Presence Control is a shelf EQ and has a fixed frequency of 7500Hz. The Presence Level range is from -12dB

(-12) to 12dB (12).

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Here is an example of how the CHAN ONE EQ row would function when its button is pressed:

Warped Amp Sound being heard:

If the sound being heard is a Warped sound of both amp models, pressing the CHAN ONE EQ button selects the knobs to control the CHAN ONE EQ’s row of parameters.

The STATUS and the knobs will all light green. You can modify the CHAN ONE EQ row parameters which will be heard as the knobs are turned. The STATUS ONE EQ on or off and indicate this status by turning the button LED on and off.

button LED will light yellow, indicating a Warped sound is being heard,

button will turn the CHAN

CHAN ONE amp sound being heard:

If the sound being heard is the CHAN ONE amp tone, pressing the CHAN ONE EQ button selects the knobs to control CHAN ONE EQ’s row of parameters. The STATUS button and the knobs will light green. You can modify the CHAN ONE EQ row parameters, which can be heard as the knobs are turned. The STATUS the CHAN ONE EQ on or off and indicate this status by turning the button LED on and off.

button will turn

CHAN TWO amp sound being heard:

If the sound being heard is the CHAN TWO amp tone, pressing the CHAN ONE EQ button selects the knobs to control the CHAN ONE EQ’s row of parameters. The STATUS button will be lit red indicating you are still listening to the CHAN TWO amp tone. The knobs however will be lit green and once any of them are turned, the sound will change from the CHAN TWO amp tone to the CHAN ONE amp tone. You can then modify the CHAN ONE EQ parameters and these changes can be heard as the knobs are turned. The STATUS turn the CHAN ONE EQ on or off as will be indicated by the button’s LED turning on and off.

button will also turn green at this time and can be used to

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TONE Row

STATUS BUTTON

KNOB

TONE ROW

The TONE row is where the amp tone controls are located for Channel 1 or Channel 2. The sound that you hear while adjusting these parameters will depend on the channel status (see chart below). TONE control row parameters are Channel, Amp Gain, Bass, Midrange, Treble, and Amp Level.

Status button

Selects one of the four channel states in the following order:

Ch1 amp - The STATUS button LED lights green and the five control knobs

light green indicating that you are listening to Channel 1 and the control knobs affect Channel 1’s tone settings.

Ch1 warp - The STATUS button LED lights yellow and the five control knobs

light green indicating that you are listening to a warped sound and the control knobs affect Channel 1’s tone settings.

Ch2 amp - The STATUS button LED lights red and the five control knobs

light red indicating that you are listening to Channel 2 and the control knobs affect Channel 2’s tone settings.

Ch2 warp - The STATUS button LED lights yellow and the five control knobs

light red indicating that you are listening to a warped sound and the control knobs affect Channel 2’s tone settings.

Knob 1

Controls the amount of Amp Gain. The Amp Gain range is from 0 to 99.

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Controls the Bass EQ Level (boost/cut). The Bass EQ Level range is from -12dB (-12) to 12dB (12).

Knob 3

Controls the Midrange EQ Level (boost/cut). The Midrange EQ Level range is from -12dB (-12) to 12dB (12).

Knob 4

Selects the Treble EQ Level (boost/cut). The Treble EQ Level range is from 12dB (-12) to 12dB (12).

Knob 5

Controls the Amp Level. The Amp Level Range is from 0 to 99.

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Amp/Cabinet Modeling

The GNX3000 was designed to make sound processing easy and intuitive. Because the GNX3000 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 further than mere Amp Modeling. GeNetX lets you create your own Amp/Cabinet HyperModelTM 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 be in the location that you intend to save it.

After selecting a preset, you can select the Amp or Cabinet models for your preset. Amp/Cabinet Modeling applies the tone of one of several vintage or modern Amp and Cabinet models to your guitar signal. The GNX3000 includes 33 guitar Amp Models, 10 Bass Amp Models, 2 Acoustic Guitar Models, and 29 Speaker Cabinet Models. Your choices include:

Amp Models

technology contained in the GNX3000 lets you go much

User or Factory presets. The preset you begin with does not need to

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Editing Amps and Cabinets

Each GNX3000 preset has three channels, Channel 1 (green), Channel 2 (red), and Warp (yellow). Amp channels 1 and 2 have selectable amps and cabinets. Each channel has independent controls for gain, level, EQ, and cabinet tuning. The Warp channel is effectively a mixture of the Channel 1 and 2 amps and cabinets using the Warp knob in the AMP CONTROLS section of the matrix. When parameter values have changed, the Store LED lights indicating the preset has been modified and needs to be stored (see page 92 for more on the storing procedure).

Once you have selected your amps for Channel 1 and 2, you can switch between these, as well as the Warp channel, using the Amp Channel footswitch ( only) or the STATUS The following sections guide you through the process of selecting amps and cabinets, adjusting amp parameters, performing cabinet tuning, and creating then saving a HypermodelTM Amp.

button (GeNetX row is active) when the preset name is displayed.

Stompbox Mode

Selecting Amps and Cabinets

The first step to editing an Amp/Cabinet model, or creating your own HyperModelTM is to select the Amp and Cabinet model for Channel 1 and Channel 2 in your preset. The procedure for selecting Amps or Cabinets is as follows:

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1. Press the

2. Use KNOB 1 to select the Amp for Channel 1. The Amp name appears in the display. (See page 44 for a complete list of Amp Models

4. Use KNOB 2 to select the Cabinet for Channel 1. The Cabinet name appears in the display. See page

5. Use KNOB 4 to select the Amp for Channel 2. The Amp name appears in the display.

6. Use KNOB 5 to select the Cabinet for Channel 2. The Cabinet name appears in the display.

GENETX AMP CONTROL button.

for a complete list of Cabinet Types

Adjusting Amp Parameters

The Gain, EQ, and Level Parameters can be adjusted individually for Channel 1 and Channel 2. This is accomplished by pressing the TONE Amp Control button. The sound that you hear while adjusting the knobs depends on the state of the

STATUS the STATUS button steps through four states in the following order:

Ch1 amp - The STATUS button LED lights green and the five control knobs

Ch1 warp - The STATUS button LED lights yellow and the five control knobs

Ch2 amp - The STATUS button LED lights red and the five control knobs

Ch2 warp - The STATUS button LED lights yellow and the five control knobs

button and the KNOBS (see chart below). When the TONE row is selected,

light green indicating that you are listening to Channel 1 and the control knobs affect Channel 1’s tone settings.

light green indicating that you are listening to a warped sound and the control knobs affect Channel 1’s tone settings.

light red indicating that you are listening to Channel 2 and the control knobs affect Channel 2’s tone settings.

light red indicating that you are listening to a warped sound and the control knobs affect Channel 2’s tone settings.

The Gain ranges from 0 ( from -12 dB procedure for adjusting these parameters is as follows:

1. Press the TONE Amp Control button.

2. Press the Amp (Red).

3. Use Knobs 1 through channel.

(-12) to +12dB (12). The Level ranges from 0 (0) to 99 (99). The

STATUS button to select either Channel 1 Amp (Green) or Channel 2

0) to 99 (99). The Bass, Midrange, and Treble EQ range

5 to adjust the Gain, Tone, and Level of the selected amp

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Cabinet Tuning

Cabinet tuning actually changes the resonant frequency of the selected cabinet. This is useful for changing the tonality of your sound without having to touch the EQ parameters. Tuning down gives the sound more bottom end while tuning up enhances higher frequencies. The procedure for tuning the cabinets is as follows:

1. Press the CHAN ONE EQ or the CHAN TWO EQ Amp Control button to access the Cabinet Tuning parameters.

2. Use KNOB 1 to adjust the Cabinet Tuning resonance. The Cabinet Tuning ranges are from -12.0 (one octave below) to 12.0 (one octave above) the cabinet’s standard resonance.

Storing Amp Parameter Edits

Once you are satisfied with your amp edits, these changes need to be stored so that they can be recalled later. See page 92 for more information on storing changes to a preset.

Creating HyperModelsTM

Creating new, unique HyperModels is what Digitech’s GeNetXTM technology is all about. Once both channels Amps and Cabinets are selected and the Amp Parameters and Cabinet Tunings have been adjusted, GeNetX technology lets you do something amazing. The characteristics of each Amp and Cabinet can be combined or “Warped” to create a completely new custom HyperModel Amp. The procedure for Warping the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Amps together is as follows:

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1. Press the

2. Rotate KNOB 3 together. Rotating it counter-clockwise emphasizes the Channel 1 characteristics while rotating it clockwise emphasizes the Channel 2 characteristics. A warp value of 1 produces the amp tone of only the Channel 1 (Green) Amp. A warp value of 99 produces the amp tone of only the Channel 2 (Red) Amp.

GENETX amp control button.

to Warp the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Amps and Cabinets

Saving HyperModelsTM (Amp Save)

When you have found your ideal warp setting for Channel 1’s and Channel 2’s Amp Models, you can save this sound as a HyperModel for future use. This HyperModel can be saved in one of 9 User locations. After it has been saved, it can now be selected by either Amp Channel as the starting point for a new HyperModel. The Amp Save procedure is as follows:

1. Press the AMP SAVE button. The AMP SAVE button will begin flashing and the display will read name your HyperModel.

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

NEWAMP. The N of NEWAMP is flashing indicating that you can

3. Use the NEXT button to move to the next character (to the right), or the PREV button to select the previous character (to the left).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 you have finished naming the new HyperModel

5. Press the AMP SAVE button again to select one of the 9 User HyperModel locations. If all HyperModel locations in the GNX3000 are available, the display will read location for storing a HyperModel. If one or more HyperModels have already been stored, the number displayed will be the first empty HyperModel location. If all 9 HyperModel locations are full, the GNX3000 defaults to the first HyperModel location and displays in the first location.

6. Use the DATA WHEEL to select a 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 the EXIT button at any time during the Amp Save procedure to abort the process.

U1. The U1 flashes, indicating that this is the first available

U1 and the name of the HyperModel stored

User location to save the HyperModel. If all

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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 92 for information on storing changes to a preset.

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SPEAKER

COMPENSATION

PRESET

LEVEL

HAMMY,

TALKER)

(IPS, PIT

CH,

DETUNE)

Edit

Parameter name and value

are shown in display

Use Effect Select buttons

to select Effect row

LEDs indicate the

selected row

Status button

turns selected

effect on or off

Each knob adjusts the

column of parameters directly below knob for the selected Effect ro

Effects and Parameters

The GNX3000 features a comprehensive set of effects for creating just the sound you need for any musical application. These effects are connected in a standard effects chain with pickup simulator, wah, compressor, Whammy stompbox effects placed before the amps. Effects placed post amp are those that typically sound best when heard in stereo like modulation effects, delay and reverb. The following diagram show the signal path through the effects of the GNX3000:

Editing a Preset’s 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. Each effect has up to 5 Parameters that can be edited. Pressing the STATUS effect row on and off. The 5 knobs 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 and value appear in the displays.

/IPS, and distortion

button turns the

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Rotating the knobs increases or decreases the value of the parameter (except for Type which selects different effect types) and you hear the change in real time. 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, the STORE BUTTON LED turns on indicating that a change has been made.

Effect Definitions

Each Effect within the GNX3000 is fully programmable. Understanding how these effects modify 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 GNX3000 works.

Wah-Pickup

A Wah is 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 toe of the EXPRESSION PEDAL.

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.

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Wah On/Off

The STATUS button (or the EXPRESSION PEDAL toe switch) turns the Wah (Wah) on and off.

Wah Type

KNOB 1 selects the type of Wah. Values include: Cry Wah (CRY) is a traditional

sounding Wah, Boutique Wah ( modern sound and Full Range Wah ( audible frequencies.

BOuTIQUe) is a wide sweeping Wah with a more

fullrang) sweeps the entire spectrum of

Wah Pedal

KNOB 2 controls the pedal (wah pdl) parameter that adjusts the wah sweep when the wah is active. The wah sweep range is from 0-99. The EXPRESSION PEDAL is automatically linked to this parameter when the wah is activated. To

adjust the minimum and maximum range, see the Wah Pedal section on page 75.

Pickup Type/Off

KNOB 3 selects the type of Pickup to be simulated. Values include: Pickup

Simulator Off ( 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.

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

Knob 4

No function when the Wah-Pickup is selected.

Preset Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the overall preset level. Ranges from 0-99.

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Compressor

A compressor is used to increase sustain, and even out the volume dynamics in 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

KNOB 1 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

KNOB 2 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. Ratio settings are: 1.2:1 (

1), 4:1 (¢0-1), 5:1 (∞0-1), 8:1 (•0-1), 10:1 (10-1), 20:1 (20-1), and Infinity:1

(INFnty-1).

¡2-1), 1.5:1 (¡5-1), 1.8:1 (¡8-1), 2:1 (2-1), 2.5:1 (2.5-1), 3:1 (£0-

Threshold

KNOB 3 selects the Threshold (threshld). The Threshold is the level a signal

must 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

KNOB 4 adjusts the Output Gain (CMP 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 (dB).

0 to 20

Knob 5

No function when the Compressor is selected.

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WhammyTM/IPS/Talk

This module includes four types of pitch altering effects: Whammy, IPS, Detune, Pitch Shift, and the Talker time. After selecting the type of effect in this module, the Knobs 2-5 can then be used to adjust the individual parameters associated with the selected effect. The following pages describe each effect and their parameters in more detail.

effect. Only one of the effects in this row can be used at a

Whammy/IPS/Talk On/Off

When the Whammy/IPS/Talk effects module is selected the STATUS button turns the Whammy/IPS/Talk effects on and off.

Whammy/IPS/Talk Select

KNOB 1 selects whether the module is a Whammy (WHAMMY), Intelligent Pitch

Shifting (IPS), Detuner (DETUNE), Pitch Shift (PITCH), or Talker (Talker

1-5).

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Whammy

Whammy is an effect that uses the 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 50). The Whammy effect must be linked to the Expression Pedal in order to function. See page 75 for more information on linking the EXPRESSION PEDAL

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 selects the interval and direction of the pitch bend. Choices are as follows:

Whammy (no Dry Signal)

Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added)

1 oct up (one octave up)

2 oct up (two octaves up)

2nddown (2nd down)

rev2nddn (2nd down

reversed pedal action)

4th down (one 4th down)

1 oct dn (one octave down)

2 oct dn (two octaves down)

divebomb (Dive Bomb)

m3->maj3 (a m3rd to a

Maj3rd)

2nd->maj3 (a 2nd above to a

Maj3rd up)

3rd->4th (a Maj3rd above to a

4th up)

4th->5th (a 4th above to a

5th up)

5th->oct (a 5th 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)

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 provides a manual control of the Whammy Pedal (wham pdl) position.

Ranges from 0 to

99.

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No function when the Whammy is selected.

Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the Whammy Mix (Wham mix) of all of the pitch-altering effects

in this module. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Intelligent Pitch Shifting (IPS)

Intelligent Pitch Shifting makes a copy of the incoming signal, and then changes the pitch of the copied note to a diatonically correct interval specified by the Amount parameter. An Intelligent Pitch Shifter sharpens or flattens the shifted pitch in order to keep the specified interval within the selected key and scale creating a true harmony.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 selects the Amount or harmony interval for the Intelligent Pitch Shifter.

Interval choices include:

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OCT DowN (octave down) 7TH DowN (a seventh below) 6tH DowN (a sixth below) 5tH DowN (a fifth below) 4tH DowN (a fourth below) 3RD DowN (a third below) 2ND DowN (a second below)

2ND UP (a second above) 3RD UP (a third above) 4TH UP (a fourth above) 5TH UP (a fifth above) 6TH UP (a sixth above) 7TH UP (a seventh above) OCT UP (an octave above)

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 selects the Scale the IPS will use. Scale choices include: Major (MAJOR),

Minor ( (LYDIAN), Harmonic Minor (HARMINor).

MINOR), Dorian (DORIAN), Mixolydian (MIXoLYDn), Lydian

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 selects the musical Key the IPS uses. Key choices range from the Key of

E (

KEY E) through the Key of Eb (KEY E∫).

Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the IPS Level (IPS LEVL) of all the pitch-altering effects in this

module. Ranges from 0 to

99.

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Detune

A Detuner makes a copy of your incoming signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original, and mixes the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 selects the Amount (AMouNT) of detuning applied to the copied pitch in

cents (100 cents equals 1 semitone). Ranges are from 24 cents below cents above

(24).

(-24) to 24

Knob 3

No function when Detune is selected.

Knob 4

No function when Detune is selected.

Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the Detune Level (

module. Ranges from 0 to

99.

dtn LeVL) of all pitch-altering effects in this

Pitch Shift

A Pitch Shifter copies the incoming signal, then shifts the pitch of the copied note to a different note. The shifted note is then mixed back with the original signal sounding as if two guitars were playing parallel notes.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 selects the Shift (SHIFT) of the pitch in semitone intervals. Ranges from

two octaves below

(-24) to two octaves above (24).

Knob 3

No function when Pitch Shift is selected.

Knob 4

No function when Pitch Shift is selected.

Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the Pitch Level (pch LeVL) of all pitch-altering effects in this

module. Ranges from 0 to

99.

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Talker

The Talker is an effect that lets your instrument’s signal be manipulated by your voice. The Talker requires a microphone be connected to the MIC INPUT on the rear panel of the GNX3000. As you speak into the microphone, your instrument mimics what you say. There are five Talker types.

Type

KNOB 1 is used to select one of the 5 Talker types. Talker Types range from talker

1 (deep tonal characteristics), to talker 5 (bright tonal characteristics).

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the Sensitivity of the microphone level (MIC LEVL). The input

level from your microphone must be loud enough for the Talker to work properly. If the microphone input is too weak, the Talker will have trouble tracking. If the input is too strong, the Talker will clip making the words unintelligible. Adjust the mic level on the GNX3000’s rear panel so that the LEDs light, but stay below the clip level. (See Mic Level Optimization on page 26 for more information regarding mic level adjustment.) The mic level sensitivity ranges are from (most sensitive).

0 (least sensitive) to 99

Knob 3

No function when Talker is selected.

Knob 4

No function when Talker is selected.

Knob 5

No function when Talker is selected.

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Effects and Parameters

Stompbox Modeling

The GNX3000 Modeling emulates the tones of the most popular distortion boxes ever used including the DOD® OD250 Harmonix® Big Muff Ibanez® TS-9

the Roger® Mayer Octavia

, ProCo® RATTM, DOD® GrungeTM, Boss® Metal ZoneTM,

, Voodoo Labs® Sparkle DriveTM, and the Guyatone® OD-2TM* and

, Boss® DS-1TM, Arbiter® Fuzz FaceTM, Electro

Stompbox On/Off

The STATUS button turns the Stompbox Modeling on and off.

Type

KNOB 1 selects the type of Stompbox to be used. Choices include:

Screamer Based on an Ibanez® TS-9 RODENT Based on a ProCo® Rat Distortion DS Dist Based on a Boss® DS-1 DOD 250 Based on a DOD® Overdrive 250 BIG MP Based on the Electro® Harmonix Big Muff Pi Guy OD Based on a GuyaTone® OD-2 SpArkDrV Based on a Voodoo Labs® SparkleDrive Grunge Based on a DigiTech® Grunge® Fuzzy Based on an Arbiter® Fuzz Face Zone Based on a Boss® Metal Zone 8tavia Based on a Roger Mayer® Octavia

Type Gain Param1 Param2 Param3** Param4** Level

Screamer drive tone level

Rodent dist filter volume

DS Dist dist tone level

DOD 250 gain level

Big MP sustain tone volume

Guy OD drive level

Sparkdrv gain tone clean volume

Grunge grnggain butt face loud

Fuzzy fuzz volume

Zone dist mid freq mid lvl low high level

8tavia drive volume

* Arbiter, Boss, Electro-Harmonix, ProCo, Ibanez, Voodoo Labs, Guyatone, DS-1, Fuzz Face, Big Muff, RAT, Metal Zone, TS-9, Sparkle Drive, Roger Mayer Octavia and OD-2 are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech.

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** These Parameters are only available using the X-Edit

Editor/Librarian software.

Gain

KNOB 2 controls the amount of Gain or Distortion in the Stompbox model.

Range is from 0 to

99.

Parameter 1

KNOB 3 acts as a Tone control for each Stompbox (no function on DOD 250, Big

MP, Guy OD, Fuzzy and 8tavia models) and controls the Mid Frequency of

the Zone model. Range is from 0 to

99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 4 acts as a wet/dry control for the SparkleDriveTM and tone control for the

Grunge Stompbox models and controls the Mid Level of the Zone model. Range is from 0 to

99.

*Parameter 3

Controls the Low Frequency of the Zone model. Range is from 0 to 99.

*Parameter 4

Controls the High Level of the Zone model. Range is from 0 to 99.

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Level

KNOB 5 controls the output level of the Stompbox model. Range is from 0 to 99.

*These Parameters are only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

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Effects and Parameters

Noise Gate

A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate hiss and ambient noise while you are not playing. A Noise Gate can also be used to create an automatic swell in volume. The GNX3000 includes two different types of Noise Gates: Silencer and Pluck. The Silencer operates as a standard Noise Gate. The Pluck feature is designed to close after every note (depending on the Pluck Sensitivity). This allows automatic volume swells to occur on a note by note basis.

Gate On/Off

The STATUS button turns the Noise Gate (gate) on and off.

Gate Type

KNOB 1 selects between the Silencer (Silencer) or Pluck (PLUCK) type of

Noise Gates.

Gate Threshold

KNOB 2 sets the signal strength required to open or close the Noise Gate. The

Gate Threshold ( (requires strong signals to open).

Threshld) parameter ranges from 0 (opens easily) to 99

Gate Attack

KNOB 3 adjusts the length of time it takes the gate to open (ATTACK) and the

signal to become audible once the Threshold has been exceeded. Ranges from (immediate signal), to

9 (This setting will gradually ramp up the volume).

Pluck Sensitivity

KNOB 4 selects the threshold (PLUCKSNS) where the Gate re-triggers when using

the Pluck type Noise Gate. This parameter is only available when Pluck is the selected type of Noise Gate. Ranges from triggers with weak signals).

0 (requires strong signals) to 99 (re-

Knob 5

No function when the Noise Gate is selected.

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Chorus/Mod Effects

The Modulation Effects group is a multi-function module allowing you to select effects such as: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Triggered Flanger, Triggered Phaser, Univibe Tremolo, Panner, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker, AutoYa Filter (auto wah), Detune, and Pitch Shift. Only one of the effects in this row can be used at a time. After selecting the type of effect in this module, the Knobs 2-5 can then be used to adjust the individual parameters associated with the selected effect. The following pages describe each effect and their parameters in more detail.

, YaYaTM, SynthTalkTM, Envelope

Chorus/Mod Effects On/Off

When the Chorus/Mod group is selected, the STATUS button turns the Chorus/ Mod Effects module on and off.

Chorus/Mod Effects Select

KNOB 1 selects whether the module is:

Chorus ( Flanger ( Phaser ( Triggered Flanger ( Triggered Phaser ( Univibe Tremolo ( Panner ( Vibrato ( Rotary ( AutoYa ( YaYa ( SynthTalk ( Envelope Filter ( Detune ( Pitch Shift (

(unovibe)

Chorus) Flanger) Phaser) trigflng) trigphas)

TREMOLO) PANNER) VIBRATO) ROTARY) AUTOYA) YAYA) SYNTHTLK) ENVELOPE) DETUNE) PITCH)

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Chorus

A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the PreDelay (PREDeLaY) or length of time before the Chorus

effect is applied to the input signal. Ranges from

1 to 20.

*Parameter 4

Selects the waveform used by the Chorus. Waveforms include: Triangle,

Sine, and Square.

*Parameter 5

Adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from mod left 99 to mod rght 99.

Mod Level

KNOB 5 controls the level (mod levl) of the Chorus. Ranges from 0 to 99.

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Flanger

A Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but has a shorter delay time and adds regeneration (or repeats) to the modulating delay. This results in an exaggerated up and down sweeping motion to the effect.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the Modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the amount of feedback (Regen) added to the Flanger delay.

Ranges from 0 to

99.

*Parameter 4

Selects the waveform used by the Chorus. Waveforms include: Triangle,

Sine, and Square.

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*Parameter 5

Adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from mod left 99 to mod rght 99.

Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all

dry) to 99 (all wet).

*These Parameters are only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

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Phaser

A Phaser splits the incoming signal, takes the split signal in and out of phase and mixes it back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies are canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulating phase. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the amount of effected signal returned to the input of the Phaser

(Regen). Ranges from 0 to 99.

*Parameter 4

Selects the waveform used by the Phaser. Waveforms include: Triangle,

Sine, and Square.

*Parameter 5

Adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from mod left 99 to mod rght 99.

Mod Level

KNOB 5 controls the level (mod levl) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all

dry) to 99 (all wet).

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Triggered Flanger

A Triggered Flanger is the same sound as a regular Flanger but it lets you choose the starting point of the Flanger sweep. With a regular Flanger, the low frequency oscillator (LFO) is continually sweeping up and down. Therefore, when you begin to play, the flanger may be at the top, bottom, or any random point of the sweep. With a Triggered Flanger, every time the signal exceeds the Sensitivity level setting, the Flanger begins at the LFO Start Parameter.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the strength the signal must be (senstvty) in order to trigger the

Flanger. Ranges from

0 (strong signals) to 99 (weak signals).

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 selects the Flanger sweep starting point (LFO STrt). Ranges from 0

(bottom of the sweep point) to 99 (top of the sweep point).

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Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry)

to 99 (all wet).

Triggered Phaser

A Triggered Phaser is the same sound as a regular Phaser but it lets you choose the starting point of the Phaser sweep. In a regular Phaser, the low frequency oscillator (LFO) is continually changing the phase of the signal. Therefore, when you begin to play, the phaser may be at any random point of the phase. With a Triggered Phaser, every time the signal exceeds the Sensitivity level setting, the Phaser begins at the LFO Start Parameter.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulating phase. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the strength the signal must be (senstvty) in order to trigger the

Phaser. Ranges from

0 (strong signals) to 99 (weak signals).

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 selects the Phaser sweep starting point (LFO STrt). Ranges from 0

(bottom of the sweep point) to

99 (top of the sweep point).

Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry)

to 99 (all wet).

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Unovibe

Based on the Unicord® UnivibeTM pedal, Unovibe adds a lush chorus or rotary speaker effect to your tone.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 selects either the chorus or vibrato effect.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity of the effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the pedalposition.

Knob 5

No function when the Unovibe is selected.

Tremolo

A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the volume modulates. Ranges from 0

to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating volume. Ranges from 0

to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 selects the type of wave form the modulation uses. Choices include:

Triangle, Sine, and Square.

Knob 5

No function when the Tremolo is selected.

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Panner

An Auto Panner modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the signal pans from side to side.

Ranges from 0 to

99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 selects the type of wave form the modulation uses. Choices include:

Triangle, Sine, and Square.

Knob 5

No function when the Panner is selected.

Vibrato

A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate.

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Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the pitch modulates. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating pitch. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 selects the type of wave form the modulation uses. Choices include:

Triangle, Sine, and Square.

Knob 5

KNOB 5 does not function when the Vibrato is selected.

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Rotary Speaker

Rotary Speaker is an emulation of a device that includes a spinning horn and rotor (woofer). The rotation of these two speakers produces an interesting combination of sound panning from side to side, as well as a slight pitch change due to the speed of the sound coming towards, and then going away from the listener.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the spinning speakers. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 controls the intensity (Depth) of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 controls the Pitch Shift (doppler) effect that is the ratio between the

horn and the rotor positions. Ranges from 0 to 99.

*Parameter 4

Selects the crossover frequency between the horn and rotor. Ranges from 200Hz to 1500Hz.

Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry)

to 99 (all wet).

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AutoYa

An AutoYa combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an almost human vowel sound as if the guitar were saying “Yah.” The AutoYa automatically provides this animation by modulating the sound at an even rate.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the AutoYa. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the throaty quality (Range) of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 1

to 50.

*Parameter 4

Adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from mod left 99 to mod rght 99.

Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all

dry) to 99 (all wet).

*This Parameter is only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

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YaYa

The YaYa is an effect exclusive to DigiTech® products. The YaYa is controlled by the EXPRESSION PEDAL and combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect. As the EXPRESSION PEDAL is rocked back and forth, the guitar appears to say “Yah.” The YaYa effect must be linked to the EXPRESSION PEDAL in order to function. See page the EXPRESSION PEDAL.

for more information on linking

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the Ya Pedal position (YA PeDaL). Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the throaty quality (Range) of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 1 to

50.

*Parameter 4

Adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from mod left 99 to mod rght 99.

Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all

dry) to 99 (all wet).

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SynthTalk

SynthTalk is another effect exclusive to DigiTech®. It makes your guitar appear to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the Attack (attack) of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the Release (release) of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 0

to 99, and oo (infinity).

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 changes the characteristics of the various synth voices (VOX). Ranges

from 0 to 99.

*Parameter 4

Adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from mod left 99 to mod rght 99.

Sensitivity

KNOB 5 knob adjusts the sensitivity (senstvty) of the input signal required to

trigger the SynthTalk effect. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Envelope Filter

The Envelope Filter is an automatic Wah effect that alters your sound according to how hard the strings are struck.

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the sensitivity (Senstvty) of the input signal required to trigger the

Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the frequency range (Range) of the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Parameter 3

KNOB 4 adjusts the left/right balance of the Wah signal. Ranges from left 99 (mod

left 99

) to right 99 (mod rght 99).

Mod Mix

KNOB 5 controls the mix (mod mix) of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all

dry) to 99 (all wet).

*This Parameter is only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

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Detune

Parameter 1

KNOB 2

to the copied pitch in cents (100 cents equals 1 semitone). Ranges are from 24 cents below

selects the Amount (AMouNT) of detuning applied

(-24) to 24 cents above (24).

Parameter 2

KNOB 3 adjusts the left/right balance of the detuned signal. Ranges from left 99

(mod left 99) to right 99 (mod rght 99).

Knob 4

No function when Detune is selected.

Mod Level

KNOB 5 controls the level (mod levl) of the detuned note. Ranges from 0 to

99.

Pitch Shift

Parameter 1

KNOB 2 adjusts the Amount of Pitch Shift (SHIFT) in intervals of one semi-tone.

Ranges from 12 semitones below

(-12) to 24 semitones above (24).

Parameter 2

KNOB 3

(mod left 99) to right 99 (mod rght 99).

adjusts the left/right balance of the shifted pitch. Ranges from left 99

Knob 4

No function when Pitch Shift is selected.

Mod Level

KNOB 5 controls the level (mod levl) of the shifted pitch. Ranges from 0 to 99.

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Delay

Delay records a portion of the incoming signal, and plays it back a short time later. The recorded segment can repeat just once, several times, or infinitely (that turns off the input to the Delay and lets you play over the top of a passage in the Delay loop). The Delay in the GNX3000 also includes a Ducker Threshold that lets you set the signal strength required before the Delay records. This feature lets you control the Delay with your playing.

Delay On/Off

The STATUS button turns the Delay (delay) on and off.

Delay Type

KNOB 1

MONO (clear concise repeats), pingpong (bounces from side to side), ANALOG

(deteriorates with each repeat),

Spread (clear concise repeats with stereo imaging)

selects one of the five different types of Delay. The Delay choices include:

anlgpong (side to side with deterioration),

Time

KNOB 2

milliseconds (2 seconds) ( the DATA WHEEL while the Delay Time appears in the Display to adjust the Delay Time in 100 ms increments.

adjusts the length of time between repeats. Ranges from 0 through 2000

0 MS through 2000 MS) in 1 ms increments. Use

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Feedback

KNOB 3 adjusts the number of times the delayed signal will repeat (feedback).

Ranges from 0 to 99 and

rpt hold (infinite repeat).

Ducker Threshold

KNOB 4 adjusts the level (threshld) the input signal must reach before the

Delay signal is attenuated. Ranges from

1 to 99 and off (oF).

*Ducker Attenuation

The Ducker Level selects the amount of attenuation applied to the Delay signal when the Ducker Threshold has been exceeded. Ranges from 0 to

99.

*Delay Balance

The Delay Balance adjusts the left/right balance of the Delay signal. Ranges from

dly left 99 to dly rght 99.

Spread

This parameter increases or decreases the stereo imaging for the Spread Delay. Range is

1 to 30.

Delay Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the volume (dly levl) of the Delay signal. Ranges from 0 to

99.

*These Parameters are only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

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Effects and Parameters

Reverb

Reverb gives the listener a sense that the music is being performed in various acoustical environments. It can provide the tight acoustics of a small room, or the ambience of a huge arena.

Reverb On/Off

The STATUS button turns the Reverb (reverb) on and off.

Reverb Type

KNOB 1 selects the type of Reverb or acoustic environment. The GNX3000

provides ten different environments to choose from including:

studio = Studio room = Wood Room club = Club plate = Plate hall = Hall theater = Amphitheater church = Church garage = Parking Garage arena = Arena spring = Spring

PreDelay

KNOB 2 adjusts the amount of time (PREDeLaY) it takes for the initial sound to

reach the first reflective surface in the simulated environment. Ranges from 0 to

15.

Decay

KNOB 3 adjusts the length of time the Reverb is audible (DECAY). Ranges from 0

to 99.

Damping

KNOB 4 controls the amount of sound which is absorbed (damping) in the

simulated environment. Ranges from 0 to

99.

*Reverb Balance

The Reverb Balance adjusts the left/right balance of the Reverb signal. Ranges from rvb left 99 to Rvb rght 99.

Reverb Level

KNOB 5 adjusts the level (rvb levl) of the Reverb. Ranges from 0 to 99.

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*This Parameter is only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

Expression Pedal Assignment

The GNX3000 has several options for real-time control over effects parameters in each of its presets. Parameters can be modified during performance both manually and automatically by several methods. These are referred to as expression controllers and include the built-in EXPRESSION PEDAL and the Internal LFOs (low frequency oscillators) Each of these controllers can be programmed specifically for each preset, giving you many options for manipulating parameters in different ways.

Expression Pedal

The EXPRESSION PEDAL on the GNX3000 can control up to 3 parameters in real time. Each parameter assigned to the EXPRESSION PEDAL can have specific ranges of how much the parameter is controlled by using the minimum and maximum controls. Apply extra pressure to the toe of the EXPRESSION PEDAL to activate the toe switch, and the EXPRESSION PEDAL switches between the assigned parameters and the Wah.

Expression Pedal Links 1-3

Each preset can have up to 3 parameters assignments to the EXPRESSION PEDAL. Each assignment has the following assignment options:

1. Parameter Type (see parameter list on page

2. Min Value

3. Max Value

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The procedure for assigning a parameter to the EXPRESSION PEDAL

1. Press either EFFECT SELECT button until the EXPRESSION ASSIGN

2. Press the STATUS Link 1),

Pedal Link 3), depending upon which assignment you want to use or the number of parameters you intend to assign.

3. Rotate KNOB 1 until the parameter appears in the display. See the Expression Parameter Assignment List on page parameters.

4. Rotate KNOB 2 to select the minimum value the parameter reaches with the Expression Pedal in the toe up position.

5. Rotate KNOB 3 to select the maximum value the parameter reaches with the Expression Pedal in the toe down position.

6. Store your Expression Pedal assignment to your preset. See page information on storing presets.

exp pdl2 (Expression Pedal Link 2), or exp pdl3 (Expression

button until the display reads exp pdl1 (Expression Pedal

for a complete list of assignable

is as follows:

row is selected.

for more

Wah Pedal

The wah effect can be programmed to have specific heel and toe ranges in each preset. These settings are configured in the EXPRESSION ASSIGN row of the matrix. To customize the heel/toe range for the wah effect, follow these steps:

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Expression Pedal Assignment

1. Press either EFFECT SELECT button until the EXPRESSION ASSIGN row is selected.

2. Press the STATUS

3. Rotate KNOB 2 to set the heel position of the wah effect. Ranges from

4. Rotate KNOB 3 to set the toe position of the wah effect. Ranges from

5. Press EXIT when finished.

button multiple times until WAH PDL appears in the display.

0 to 99.

Amp Channel Footswitch

From the factory, the AMP CHANNEL FOOTSWITCH selects between the Channel 1 Amp, Channel 2 Amp, and the Warped Amp state when the GNX3000 is in Mode. However, you can configure the function of the AMP CHANNEL FOOTSWITCH within a preset. The procedure for assigning the function of the AMP CHANNEL FOOTSWITCH is as follows:

1. Press either EFFECT SELECT button until the

2. Press the STATUS

3. Rotate KNOB 1 to select the Amp Footswitch function. Your choices include:

button until the display reads AMP FS (Amp Footswitch).

EXPRESSION ASSIGN row is selected.

Stompbox

CH1-CH2 - Switches between the Channel 1 (Green) and the Channel 2

(Red) Amp Channels.

CH1-Warp - Switches between the Channel 1 (Green) and the Warped Amp

(Yellow) Channels.

CH2-Warp - Switches between the Channel 2 (Red) and the Warped Amp

(Yellow) Channels.

C1-c2-wp - Switches between the Channel 1(Green), the Warped (Yellow)

Channel, and the Channel 2 (Red) Channels.

4. Store your Amp Footswitch assignment to your preset. See page information on storing presets.

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LFOs

The GNX3000 includes two low frequency oscillators (LFO1 and LFO2) that can each be assigned to a single parameter. A low frequency oscillator automatically varies the value of the assigned parameter at a steady rate. A minimum and maximum value can be assigned. For instance: if the Amp Gain was assigned to LFO1, and the minimum value was set at 1 and the maximum value was set at 99, the GNX3000 would automatically sweep the amount of distortion from clean to distorted and back to clean. Individual LFO speeds can also be assigned. In the previous example, the LFO speed would determine the length of time it took the LFO to sweep from the clean to the distorted sound.

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LFO Links 1-2

Each preset has two LFOs that can each be assigned to a single parameter. Each LFO has the following assignment options:

1. Parameter Type (see attached parameter list)

2. Min Value

3. Max Value

4. LFO Waveform

5. LFO Speed

The procedure for assigning a parameter to the LFO 1 or LFO 2 is as follows:

1. Press either EFFECT SELECT button until the EXPRESSION ASSIGN row is selected.

2. Press the STATUS

3. Rotate KNOB 1 until the Parameter is displayed. See the Expression Parameter Assignment List on page

4. Rotate KNOB 2 to select the minimum value the assigned parameter reaches at the bottom turn around point for the LFO.

5. Rotate KNOB 3 to select the maximum value the assigned parameter reaches at the top turn around point for the LFO.

6. Rotate KNOB 4 to select the speed that the LFO oscillates from the minimum to the maximum values. LFO speed ranges from (

7. Rotate KNOB 5 to select the waveform the LFO oscillates on. Your choices include:

Triangle - a smooth rise and fall, but abrupt turn around in oscillation. SINE - a smooth rise, fall, and turn around in oscillation. SQUARE - an abrupt rise, fall, and turn around in oscillation.

8. Store your LFO assignment to your preset. See page 92 for more information on the storing procedure.

button to assign LFO1 (LFO 1) or LFO2 (LFO 2).

for a complete list of assignable Parameters.

.O5 Hz) to 10 Hz (1o HZ).

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Expression Parameter Assignment List

The following parameters can be assigned to the EXPRESSION PEDAL Links or LFO 1 and LFO 2.

NO LINK (No Link) No Parameter is assigned AMP CHaN (Amp Channel) Switches Amp Channels Amp WARP (Amp Warp) Warps the Channel 1 and Channel 2

Amp Models

Cab WARP (Cabinet Warp) Warps the Channel 1 and Channel 2

Cabinet types

WARP (Warp) Warps Channel 1 and Channel 2

Amp and Cabinet Models simultaneously

ch1 GAIN (Channel 1 Gain) Controls the Gain for Channel 1

Amp Model

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ch1 LeVL (Channel 1 Level) Controls the Volume of Channel 1

Amp Model

ch2 GAIN (Channel 2 Gain) Controls the Gain for Channel 2

Amp Model

ch2 LeVL (Channel 2 Level) Controls the Volume of Channel 2

Amp Model

wahonoff (Wah On/Off) Turns the Wah on and off wah pdl (Wah Pedal) Adjusts the Wah sweep pckonoff (Pickup Simulator On/Off) Turns the Pickup Simulator on and

off

pck type (Pickup Type) Selects the Pickup type cmponoff (Compressor On/Off) Turns the Compressor effect on and

off

cmpattak (Compressor Attack) Controls the Compressor’s Attack

time

cmpratio (Compressor Ratio) Controls the Compressor’s Ratio cmpthres (Compressor Threshold) Controls the Compressor’s

Threshold

CMP GAiN (Compressor Gain) Controls the Compressor’s Gain ipsonoff (Whammy

module on and off

/IPS/TalkerTM On/Off) Turns the Whammy/IPS/Talker

WhammyTM/IPS/TalkerTM Parameters

Active Effect

WHAMMY SHIFTAMT WHAM PDL WHAM MIX IPS SHIFTAMT SCALE KEY IPS LEVL DETUNE sHIFTAMT DTN LEVL PITCH SHIFTAMT PCH LEVL TALKER 1 TALKER 2 TALKER 3 TALKER 4 TALKER 5

MIC LEVL MIC LEVL MIC LEVL MIC LEVL MIC LEVL

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sboxonof (Stompbox On/Off) Turns the Stompbox module on and off

Stompbox Parameters

Active Stompbox

Screamer drive tone level rodent dist filter volume ds dist dist tone level dod 250

gain level

Big mp sustain tone volume guy od

drive level

sparkdrv gain tone clean volume grunge grnggain butt face loud fuzzy fuzz volume zone dist mid freq mid levl level 8tavia drive volume

Noise Gate Parameters

gatonoff (Noise Gate On/Off) Turns the Noise Gate on and off gatthres (Noise Gate Threshold) Controls the Noise Gate’s Threshold gatattak (Noise Gate Attack) Controls the Noise Gate’s Attack time PLucksNS (Noise Gate Pluck) Controls the Noise Gate’s Pluck Sensitivity fx onoff (Chorus/Mod On/Off) Turns the Chorus/Mod module on and off

Modulation Parameters

Active Effect

Chorus Speed Depth predelay Mod levl MOD wave* mod bal* Flanger Speed Depth Regen MOD mix MOD wave* mod bal* Phaser Speed Depth Regen Mod levl mOD wave* mod bal* Trigflng Speed Senstvty LFO Strt MOD MIX Trigphas Speed SenstvtY LFO Strt MOD MIX unovibe chorus/ Intensty Pedal vibrato Tremolo Speed Depth waveform

panner Speed Depth waveform

vibrato Speed Depth waveform rotary Speed Depth Doppler mod mix xover* MOD bal* autoya Speed Depth RANGE MOD mix MOD bal* yaya yAya PDL Depth RANGE MOD mix MOD bal*

*These Parameters are only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software.

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Expression Pedal Assignment

synthtlk Attack Release Vox Senstvty mod bal* Envelope Senstvty Range MOD Bal MOD MIX DETUNe Amount MOD Bal Mod levl pitch SHIFT MOD Bal Mod levl

dlyonoff (Delay On/Off) Turns the Delay module on and off DLY fdbk (Delay Feedback) Controls the amount of Delay Feedback threshld (Delay Threshold) Controls the Ducker Threshold for the Delay duckattn (Ducker Attenuation) Controls the attenuation level applied to the Delay signal when

the Ducker Threshold is exceeded

Dly levl (Delay Level) Controls the Mix Level of the selected Delay Type DLY BAL (Delay Balance) Controls the left/right balance of the selected Delay Type

**DLY sprd (Delay Spread) Controls the left/right balance of the selected Delay Type

rvbonoff (Reverb On/Off) Turns the Reverb effect on and off RVB PRE (Reverb Predelay) Controls the Reverbs Predelay time rvbdecay (Reverb Decay) Controls the Reverbs Decay time RVB levl (Reverb Level) Controls the Reverbs Mix Level RVB BAL (Reverb Balance) Controls the left/right balance of the selected Reverb Type VOL PRE (Volume Pre) Controls the Volume after the Amp Modeling, but before the Effects VOL PoST (Volume Post) Controls the Volume at the end of the Effects chain LFo1 SPD (LFO 1 Speed) Controls the modulation speed of Expression LFO 1 LFo2 SPD (LFO 2 Speed) Controls the modulation speed of Expression LFO 2

* This Parameter is only available using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian software. **Delay Balance is replaced by Delay Spread when Spread Delay is selected.

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1. Press the GENETX Amp Control button

2. Rotate Parameter 1 knob until Display reads 57 dlux

3. Rotate parameter 2 knob until Displa

y reads brit1x12

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Creating a Preset

Suppose you wanted to create your own HyperModelTM that incorporates the sweet tones of a vintage Tweed using an British 1x12 cabinet, and the ripping distortion of a Rectified Amp with a British 4x12 cabinet. Let’s also suppose that you want to be able to toggle between an acoustic guitar simulation and this new HyperModel with a preset that gives your single coil pickup a humbucker sound, uses no Compression, has a Noise Gate that opens quickly, a subtle Chorus effect, no Delay, and a little bit of a Hall reverb. The following guide steps you through the process of creating just that preset in the GNX3000. Start by selecting Stompbox Mode (yellow), using the

Selecting a Preset

The first step to create a custom preset of your own is to select a starting point. You can start with any existing preset, but for this example let’s start with Factory 1 Preset 40. Use the DATA WHEEL or FOOTSWITCHES (when the GNX3000 is in either Preset or

40.

MODE button.

Stompbox Mode) to select Factory 1 Preset

Create a HyperModel

For this example, we are going to use a vintage Tweed amp with an British 1x12 Cabinet, and warp it with a Rectified Amp using a British 4x12 cabinet.

Select Channel 1 Amp and Cabinet

To assign the vintage Tweed amp to Channel 1 do the following:

1. Press the

2. Rotate KNOB 1 until the display reads

3. Rotate KNOB 2 until the display reads

GENETX Amp Control button to access each channel’s amp and cabinet models.

57 dlux (Tweed).

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1. Rotate Parameter 4 knob until Display reads dualrect

2. Rotate Parameter 5 knob until Display reads brit4x12

1. Press the Tone Amp Control button

2. Press the Status button until Display reads CH1 AMP and all LEDs light green

3.-7. Rotate Parameter knobs to adjust Channel 1’s Gain, EQ Level, and Amp Level

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Select Channel 2 Amp and Cabinet

To assign the Rectified amp to the Channel 2 do the following:

1. Rotate KNOB 4 until the display reads

2. Rotate KNOB 5 until the display reads

DualRect (Rectified).

brit4x12 (British 4x12).

Adjust Channel 1 Tone Controls

The Tweed amp that we selected for our Channel 1 assignment uses the factory default settings for the Gain, EQ, and Level Parameters. Therefore, you may want to change the settings. To access the tone controls for Channel 1, do the following:

1. Press the TONE Amp Control button.

2. Press the STATUS horizontal LEDs will light green indicating that all 5 knobs will adjust Channel 1’s tone controls.

3. Rotate KNOB 1 to adjust the Tweed Amp’s Gain. The range is from

button until the display reads ch1 amp and all the

0 to 99.

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4. Rotate KNOB 2 to adjust the Tweed Amp’s Bass EQ Level (boost/cut). The range is from -12 dB

5. Rotate KNOB 3 to adjust the Tweed Amp’s Midrange EQ Level(boost/cut). The range is from -12 dB

6. Rotate KNOB 4 to adjust the Tweed Amp’s Treble EQ Level(boost/cut). The range is from -12 dB

7. Rotate KNOB 5 to adjust the Tweed Amp’s Level. The range is from

(-12) to +12 dB (12).

0 to 99.

Adjust Channel 2 Tone Controls

2.-6. Rotate Parameter knobs to adjust Channel 2’

s Gain, EQ levels,

and Amp levels.

1. Press the Status button to turn the EQ on and off

Like the Tweed amp in Channel 1, the Rectified amp in Channel 2 may need to be adjusted to suit your personal taste. To access the tone controls for Channel 2, do the following:

1. Press the STATUS horizontal LEDs will light red indicating that all 5 knobs will adjust Channel 2’s tone controls.

2. Rotate KNOB 1 to adjust the Rectified Amp’s Gain. The range is from

3. Rotate KNOB 2 to adjust the Rectified Amp’s Bass EQ Level (boost/cut). The range is from -12 dB

4. Rotate KNOB 3 to adjust the Rectified Amp’s Midrange EQ Level (boost/cut). The range is from -12 dB

5. Rotate KNOB 4 to adjust the Rectified Amp’s Treble EQ Level (boost/cut). The range is from -12 dB

6. Rotate KNOB 5 to adjust the Rectified Amp’s Level. The range is from

button until the display reads ch2 amp and all the

0 to 99.

(-12) to +12 dB (12).

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1. Press either the Chan One EQ or Chan Two EQ Amp Control button

3.-7. Rotate Parameter knobs to adjust cabinet Tuning, EQ Center Frequencies, and Presence Level

2. Press the Status button to turn the EQ on and off

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Adjust EQ/Tune the Cabinets

As an option, you may also want to modify each channel’s EQ center frequencies (Bass, Midrange, and Treble found in the TONE row) and adjust the resonance for the British 1x12 and the British 4x12 Cabinets. To access the EQ center frequency settings and Cabinet tuning, do the following:

1. Select the amp channel that you would like to edit by pressing either the ONE EQ AMP CONTROL button or the CHAN TWO EQ AMP CONTROL button.

2. Press the STATUS

button to turn the EQ on and off.

3. Rotate KNOB 1 to adjust the Cabinet Tuning resonance. The Cabinet Tuning ranges are from

-12.0 (one octave below) to 12.0 (one octave above).

4. Rotate KNOB 2 to select the Bass center frequency. The range is from 50 Hz (50 HZ) to 300 Hz (300 HZ).

5. Rotate KNOB 3 to select the Midrange center frequency. The range is from 300 Hz (

300 HZ) to 5000 Hz (5000 HZ).

6. Rotate KNOB 4 to select the Treble center frequency. The range is from 500 Hz (500 HZ) to 8000 Hz (8000 HZ).

7. Rotate KNOB 5 boosts or cuts the Presence Level. The range is from -12 dB

(-12) to +12 dB (12).

CHAN

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Warping Amp Channels Together

1. Press the GENETX Amp Control button

2. Rotate Parameter 3 knob to warp amp and cabinet models tog

ether

3. Use the Next arrow button to select character locations

2. Use the Data Wheel to change characters

NEW AMP

1., 4. Press the Amp Save button

When the Amps and Cabinets in Channel 1 and Channel 2 are dialed in to suit your taste, we can Warp their characteristics together to create a new HyperModel. To warp the amps do the following:

1. Press the

2. Rotate KNOB 3 (Warp) knob to blend the Amps and Cabinets together to create a new unique amp.

GENETX Amp Control button.

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Save the HyperModelTM

Now that we have designed our own Amp/Cabinet HyperModel, we need to save it to one of the 9 User HyperModel locations. This allows us to use it in presets. To save the HyperModel, do the following:

1. Press the AMP SAVE button until the display reads

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select R as the first letter.

3. Press the NEXT ARROW button to select the next character in the display.

4. When the display reads

NEW AMP and the first

letter (

N) is flashing. For this example, let’s name the HyperModel “Rectwed”

(Rectified Tweed).

Continue using the DATA WHEEL and NEXT ARROW button until the display reads RECTWED.

RECTWeD, press the AMP SAVE button again.

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5. Use the Data Wheel to select an empty User Amp location

empty

6. Press the Amp Save button

2. Rotate the Knob 1 until Display reads

ac dread

3. Rotate Knob 4 until Display reads

rectwed

1. Press the GENETX Amp Control button

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5. Now we need to choose one of the 9 User HyperModel locations. Use the DATA WHEEL to select a an empty user location. The display should read

EMPTY (Empty) and the red numeric display should read U1 if this is the first

HyperModel stored to your GNX3000.

6. Press the AMP SAVE button again to save to this Amp location. The display briefly reads selected preset.

AMP SaVeD (Amp Saved) and then returns to the name of the

Select Models for the Preset’s Channels

In the previous steps, we selected a Tweed amp model for the Channel 1 amp and a Rectified amp model for the Channel 2 amp. Then we warped the two together to create our HyperModel Rectwed, but it is not currently part of our preset. In this example preset, we need to be able to toggle between an acoustic guitar simulation and our new HyperModel. To do this we need to now select the Dreadnaught acoustic guitar model for Channel 1’s amp and our custom Rectwed for Channel 2’s amp in our preset. This procedure is as follows:

1. Press the

GENETX Amp Control button.

2. Rotate KNOB 1 until the display reads for the preset.

3. Rotate KNOB 4 until the display reads This is Channel 2’s Model for the preset. This lets us toggle between these two sounds using the Amp Footswitch (when Preset Mode is active).

. This HyperModel is saved as an amp type that we named

AC dread. This is Channel 1’s Model

RECTWeD (our new HyperModel).

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Edit the Preset Effects

wah

1. Press the Effect Select Down button; the LED lights on the Wah-Pickup effect row

2. If necessary, press the Status button to turn the W

ah effect off

SC>HUMB

1. Rotate Knob 3 until Display reads sc>humb

The next step to creating our example preset involves editing the effects. To edit the preset, do the following:

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button. The display will briefly read the Matrix LED in the Wah-Pickup row will light.

2. If the display reads (since our example does not use a Wah).

WAH On, press the STATUS button once to turn the Wah off

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Select the Pickup Type

In our example preset we use a single coil pickup, but want it to sound like a double coil humbucker.

1. With the Wah-Pickup LED lit, rotate KNOB 3 until the display reads

This makes a single coil pickup sound like a humbucker.

SC>Humb.

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Turn the Compressor Off

We don’t use compression in our preset so, we need to turn the Compressor off. To turn the Compressor off, do the following:

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button. The Compression LED lights and the display shows the current status of the Compressor.

2. If the Compressor is on, press the STATUS (Of).

button until the red display reads off

Turn the WhammyTM/IPS/TalkerTM Off

We don’t want Whammy, IPS, or Talker effects in this preset. To turn these effects off, do the following:

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button, and the Whammy/IPS/Talker LED is lit.

2. If the display indicates that one of these effects is active, press the STATUS button until the display reads off (Of).

Turn the Stompbox Modeling Off

To turn the Stompbox Modeling off for this preset, do the following

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button until the Stompbox LED is lit.

2. If the display indicates that it is active, press the STATUS display reads off (

Of).

button until the

Adjust the Noise Gate

For our example, we want our Noise Gate to open quickly with a relatively weak signal. This type of gate uses the Silencer time. To create this type of Noise Gate, do the following:

1. Press the AMP FOOTSWITCH to select the Channel 2 Amp ( high gain model.

2. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button and the Noise Gate’s LED lights.

3. If the display reads off ( (On).

4. Rotate KNOB 1 until the display reads

5. Rotate KNOB 2 to set the Threshold to depending upon your guitar).

6. Rotate KNOB 3 to set the Attack Time to

Of), press the STATUS button until the display reads on

with a low threshold and short attack

CH2 AMP), our

SILeNCeR for the type of gate.

37 (this may need to be adjusted

0 (fast attack).

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Select and Adjust the Chorus

chorus

1. Press Effect Select Down again until the Chorus/Mod LED lights

3. Rotate Knob 1 to select Chorus

2. Press the Status button to turn on the Chorus/Mod effect

4. Rotate Knob 2 to set the Chorus speed to 5

5. Rotate Knob 3 to set the Chorus Depth to 30

6. Rotate Knob 4 to set the Pr

eDelay

to 1

7. Rotate Knob 5 to set the Chorus Level to 50

Next we want to thicken up the sound, by adding a subtle Chorus effect, in the following manner:

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button again and the LED in the Chorus/Mod row lights.

2. If the display reads off ( (On).

3. Rotate KNOB 1 until the display reads

4. Rotate KNOB 2 to set the Chorus Speed to

5. Rotate KNOB 3 to set the Chorus Depth to

6. Rotate KNOB 4 to set the PreDelay to

7. Rotate KNOB 5 to set the Chorus Level to

Of), press the STATUS button until the display reads on

Chorus (Chorus) for the effect type.

30.

50.

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Turn the Delay Off

To bypass the Delay, do the following:

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button until the LED in the Delay row lights.

2. If the display reads on (

On), press the STATUS button until the display reads off

(Of).

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hall

1. Press Effect Select Down again until the Reverb LED lights

3. Rotate Knob 1 to select Hall as the Reverb type

2. Press the Status button to turn on the Reverb

4. Rotate Knob 2 to set the Reverb PreDelay to 2

5. Rotate Knob 3 to set the Reverb Decay to 15

6. Rotate Knob 4 to set the Reve

Damping to 40

7. Rotate Knob 5 to set the Reverb Level to 30

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Select and Adjust the Reverb

In our example preset we wanted a little bit of Hall Reverb to provide some ambience. To add the reverb, do the following:

1. Press the EFFECT SELECT DOWN button until the LED in the Reverb row lights.

2. If the display reads off (

(On).

3. Rotate KNOB 1 to select Hall (

4. Rotate KNOB 2 to set the Reverb Predelay to

5. Rotate KNOB 3 to set the Reverb Decay to

6. Rotate KNOB 4 to set the Reverb Damping to

7. Rotate KNOB 5 to set the Reverb Level to

Of), press the STATUS button until the display reads on

Hall) for the Reverb Type.

15.

40.

30.

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Store the Preset

3. Use the Next arrow button to select character locations

2., 4., 6. Use the Data Wheel to chang

e characters

store

1., 5., 7. Press the Store button

The last step is to store our changes to a User Preset. If we changed presets or turned the GNX3000 off without storing these settings, it would forget what we had done and revert back to the original preset. To store the preset, do the following:

1. Press the STORE button. The first letter in the display begins to flash. Since this is an example preset, let’s name the preset

2. Rotate the DATA WHEEL until the flashing character in the display is an E.

3. Press the NEXT button once and the second character begins to flash.

4. Rotate the DATA WHEEL again until the flashing character is an using the NEXT button to select the character location and the DATA WHEEL to change the characters.

examplE.

X. Continue

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5. Once the Display reads exampLE, press the STORE button again. The numbers in the red numeric display are flashing.

6. Rotate the DATA WHEEL to select User Preset 48 as the destination.

7. Press the STORE

button once more to save the preset.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a Preset.

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Name

2. Use the Data Wheel to select an alpha-numeric character

1. Press Store

3. Use the Next button to select the next character

number

5. Press Store again

6. Select a User preset using the Data Wheel

7. Press Store again

Storing/Copying a Preset

Storing a Preset

Once you have modified the Amp Models, Cabinet Types, and Effect Parameters, the Store button LED flashes indicating you have changed a parameter and need to store the changes to a User Preset location in order to recall them later. 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 NEXT button to select the next character to the right, and the button to select the previous character to the left.

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are finished naming the new preset.

5. Press the STORE button again. The current preset location will then flash in the red display.

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

7. Press the STORE button again to finish.

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