DigiTech S100 User Manual

Dual Engine Multi-Effects
Processor

User’s Guide

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FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a

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pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.

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grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

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are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.

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

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SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13
AMP POWER SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in

place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement
fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCEMUST BE EARTHED.

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

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live

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

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

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

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

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

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

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

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

• use only shielded interconnecting cables.

LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING

CAUTION!

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

ADVARSEL!

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apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

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batteri av samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

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mukaisesti.

VARNING!

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

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

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Digitech Studio
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product Name: S-100
Product Options: All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: EN 60065 (1993)

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

EMC: EN 55013 (1990)

EN 55020 (1991)

Supplementary Information:

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

Digitech Studio

President of Digitech Studio
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
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Effective December 1, 1997

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Table of Contents

Safety Information

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................1

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................2

Section 1 - Introduction

Congratulations ..................................................................................................................3

Included Items....................................................................................................................3

Product Features ................................................................................................................3

Warranty..............................................................................................................................4

A Quick Tour of the S-100 ....................................................................................................5

The Front Panel ..................................................................................................................5

The Rear Panel....................................................................................................................7

Section 2 - Operation and Editing

Program Mode ..................................................................................................................8

Storing Changes..................................................................................................................8

Selecting Effect Configurations ........................................................................................8

Adjusting Dry Path Global Mix ..........................................................................................9

MIDI Channel Selection and CC Information ..................................................................10

EQ and Noise Gate Adjustments ........................................................................................10

Editing Engine A and B Engines ........................................................................................12

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Section 3 - Effects and Parameters

Modulation Effects..............................................................................................................13

Pitch Shifters ......................................................................................................................14

Delay ..................................................................................................................................14

Reverb ................................................................................................................................16

Other Effects (Vocoder, Ring Modulator and Compressor) ..............................................17

Section 4 - Appendix

Resetting the S-100 ............................................................................................................18

Specifications......................................................................................................................19

Program List........................................................................................................................20

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Congratulations...

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

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

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

• (1) Owner’s Manual

• (1) Digitech S-100 Multi-effects Processor

• (1) Power Supply

• (1) Digitech Studio warranty card

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

S-100 Features:

• Dual-Engine processing power • 5 Effect configurations

• Stereo Inputs and Outputs • Full bandwidth effects (20-20kHz)

• 20-bit A/D and D/A conversion • MIDI program changes

• Footswitch compatible • 96 dB signal-to-noise ratio

• Easy-to-use interface • 99 User Programs

• Studio Quality Reverbs • Vocoder and Ring Modulator Effects

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

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

2. Digitech Studio warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service.

3. Digitech Studio liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of
defect, provided the product is returned to Digitech Studio WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor
will be covered up to a period of one year. A Return Authorization number may be obtained from Digitech Studio by
telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or
assembly.

4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

5. Digitech Studio reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product
without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product's main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone
other than a certified Digitech Studio technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested
by the
manufacturer.

7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Digitech Studio neither assumes nor authorizes
any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall Digitech
Studio or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty
due to causes beyond their control.

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

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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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5 106 7

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Other Other

Reverb Reverb

Delay Delay

Predelay

Decay LevelSize

Mod/Pitch

LR

Mod/Pitch

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C1 C2

C3

C4

C5

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A Quick Tour of the S-100

The Front Panel

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

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

will indicate which effect is being used.

3) Number Display - In Program mode, this number display will indicate program number (decimal point indicates a user

program). In Edit mode, the display will indicate effects and parameter values.

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

used to select effects and change parameter.

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

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

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

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

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

information is received on.

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

functions are as follows:

9-a) EQ/Gate - This button (in conjunction with the four parameter buttons) are used to adjust the three band EQ and

Noise gate threshold and release. Press once to select the EQ and press twice to select the noise gate.

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

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wheel to change the effect used in this module.

9-c) Engine B - This button selects the Engine B effect module. Once this button has been pressed, use the

<Program/Data> wheel to change the effect used in the module.

9-d) Parameter 1 / Predelay - This button selects parameter 1 for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data>

wheel. It is also the Predelay parameter of the Reverb effect.

9-e) Parameter 2 / Decay - This button selects parameter 2 for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data>

wheel. It is also the Decay parameter of the Reverb effect.

9-f) Parameter 3 / Damping - This button selects parameter 3 for editing in conjunction with the <Program/Data>

wheel. It is also the Damping parameter of the Reverb effect.

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

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

through the S-100.

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