Digitech VOCALIST VL3D BROCHURE
Vocal Harmony and
Effects Processor
Owner’s
Manual
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Manufacturer’s Name: |
DigiTech |
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8760 S. Sandy Parkway |
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Sandy, Utah 84070, USA |
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declares that the product: |
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Product name: |
VOCALIST VL3D |
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all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of |
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EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.) |
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conforms to the following Product Specifications: |
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IEC 60065 (7th ed. 2001) |
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EMC: |
EN 55103 (2001-A1) |
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EN 55020 (1998) |
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Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
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Vice-President of Engineering |
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8760 S. Sandy Parkway |
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Sandy, Utah 84070, USA |
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Date: March 20, 2009 |
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Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or |
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Harman Music Group |
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8760 South Sandy Parkway |
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Sandy, Utah 84070 USA |
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Ph: (801) 568-8800 |
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Fax: (801) 568-7583 |
Table of Contents |
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Overview...................................................................................................... |
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Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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musIQ® Technology....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Front Panel.................................................................................................. |
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Using theVL3D with a Keyboard.............................................................. |
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Using theVL3D with a Guitar................................................................... |
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Guitar Sensitivity........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Tuner................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Using theVL3D with a Computer............................................................. |
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Pre-Effects................................................................................................... |
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Warmth............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Compressor.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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De Esser.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Noise Gate...................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Pitch Correct............................................................................................... |
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Reverb.......................................................................................................... |
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Harmony Patches and Parts...................................................................... |
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Store and Recall a Patch.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Harmony A/B Parts....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Harmony Modes.......................................................................................... |
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musIQ® Harmony Mode.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Acappella Harmony Mode........................................................................................................................................... |
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Notes Harmony Mode................................................................................................................................................. |
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Harmony Voicing......................................................................................... |
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Harmony Gender........................................................................................ |
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Harmony Mix.............................................................................................. |
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Humanize.................................................................................................... |
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Harmony On/Off......................................................................................... |
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MIDI Configuration.................................................................................... |
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MIDI Channel................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Split Point........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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1-Channel and 4-Channel MIDI Mode...................................................................................................................... |
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CC MIDI Channel.......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Program Change............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Saving Global Parameters............................................................................................................................................ |
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External Footswitch.................................................................................... |
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MIDI Messages............................................................................................. |
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Notes................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Program Change............................................................................................................................................................ |
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System Exclusive............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Factory Reset.............................................................................................. |
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Continuous Controller............................................................................... |
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Effects Block Diagram................................................................................ |
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Specifications.............................................................................................. |
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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.
Overview
Introduction
The Vocalist® Live 3 Desktop (VL3D) is a powerful but easy to use intelligent vocal harmony processor. Armed with the musIQ® harmony generation technology, the VL3D combines studio-quality audio performance, state of the art vocal processing and an easy to use control interface.
The VL3D provides the flexibility to allow musIQ technology to automatically generate two Harmony Voices, to manually produce up to four Harmony Voices in MIDI Notes mode, or to manually define the key and scale for the Harmony Voices in instrument-free Acappella mode. In addition, the VL3D offers Pitch Correction, Gender Shifting, and Humanize functions too.
With 5 available patches to save harmony configurations, four vocal Pre-Effects, pitch correction, three room sizes of reverb and a guitar tuner all packed into a sleek and stylish die cast metal desktop form factor, the VL3D ensures an enjoyable and streamlined harmony and vocal processing experience for a wide range of applications.
musIQ® Technology
musIQ is a revolutionary technology that eliminates the need to program key and scale information to generate Harmony Voices. In real time musIQ technology analyzes the Lead Voice as well as the notes, chords and key signatures played on a guitar or MIDI keyboard and automatically generates accurate and musically correct vocal harmonies that both complement the Lead Voice and fit the music being played.With musIQ technology, you can focus on your singing and playing performance and eliminate song programming once and for all.
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VL3D Main Features
•Two voices of fully automatic harmony. Just play naturally on your guitar or keyboard and musIQ® technology will ensure that the harmony voices are always musically correct
•Up to four voices of MIDI controlled harmony. Use your keyboard or MIDI sequence to specify the precise harmony notes you want
•Acappella harmony allows you to specify the key and scale of the song for cases where you are singing without accompaniment
•Gender controls for each harmony voice allow you to alter the character of the harmony voices
•Humanize control to adjust the style of the harmony voices from loose to tight
•Five Harmony Patches to save harmony settings. Each harmony patch has an A part and a B part to make on-stage harmony changes easy
•Vocal Pre Effects:Warmth (tube preamp), Compressor, De Esser and Noise Gate
•Chromatic Pitch Correction
•Reverb with three different room sizes
•MIDI In,Thru and USB MIDI
•Low noise microphone preamp
•48V phantom power
•Guitar Ground Lift to eliminate any noise hum issues that may arise
•Built-in Guitar Tuner
•Balanced stereo outputs
•Balanced Line In for post processing recording applications
•24-bit, 44.1kHz audio quality
•Footswitch jack for optional footswitch allowing easy live configuration changes
Included Items
Before you get started, please ensure that the following items have been included:
•The Vocalist® Live 3 Desktop
•PS-0913B Power Adapter
•Owner’s Manual
•Warranty Card
The utmost care was taken while your VL3D was being manufactured. Everything should be included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing, contact the factory at once. Please help us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card or registering online at www.digitech.com. It is your safeguard should a problem arise with your VL3D.
Important safety tip: Always turn on amplifiers AFTER all other connections are made to the VL3D and AFTER the VL3D is powered up.
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1.Warmth
This controls the warmth of the vocal by emulating a tube preamp.
2.Compressor
Adjusts the amount of compression or dynamic range on the lead voice.
3.De Esser
Adjusts the aggressiveness of the sibilance suppression.
4.Noise Gate
Controls the noise gate threshold for the microphone input.
5.Pre Effects
When lit, all Pre Effects are active at their respective dialed in levels.When the button is not lit, all Pre-Effects are turned off.
6.Pitch Correct Amount
Adjusts the amount of the chromatic pitch correction on the lead voice.
7.Pitch Correct
When lit, Pitch Correct is enabled.When the button is not lit, Pitch Correct is disabled.
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8.ReverbTypes
Studio
With Studio Reverb lit, a standard studio plate reverb is applied to the vocals.
Room
With Room Reverb lit, the modeled natural reverb of a medium sized room is applied to the vocals.
Hall
With Hall Reverb lit, the simulated acoustic reverb of a large concert hall is applied to the vocals.
9.Reverb Level
This adjusts the amount of the selected reverb that is applied to the vocals when Reverb is enabled.
10.Reverb
When lit, the selected reverb is enabled.When the button is not lit, Reverb is disabled.
11.Signal LED Indicators
Vocal Signal Strength
This light represents the signal strength of both the Mic In and Line In. When lit green, the vocal input signal is at a sufficient level.When lit amber, the signal strength is nearing the VL3D limiting point.When lit red, the limiter is active and the Mic/Line Input Level adjustment should be reduced.
Guitar Signal Strength
This light indicates the signal strength at the Guitar In.When lit green, a sufficient guitar input signal is present.When lit amber, the signal strength is approaching the limit.When lit red, the guitar signal is clipping and the VL3D Guitar Sensitivity setting should be changed to Lo.
Note: If the Guitar Signal Strength LED is not lit when playing your guitar, change the VL3D Guitar Sensitivity setting to Hi.
MIDI
This light flashes green when MIDI activity is detected on either the MIDI In or USB MIDI ports.
USB
This is lit blue when the USB port is connected to a computer.
12.Tuner Bars
These are used by the Guitar Tuner to signify the flat or sharp deviation of the note played from the target note.
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13. Display
This display shows the Guitar Sensitivity, Guitar Tuner target note, selected Key in Acappella mode and is used for the MIDI Configuration Menu.
14. Musical Indicators
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In Acappella and Tuner modes, this indicates the selected Key/Note shown on the Display as being Sharp or Flat.
Maj Min
In Acappella mode, this defines the selected Scale as Major or Minor.
15.Tuner
Pressing this button will both enter and exit the Guitar Tuner.
16.Key –
In Acappella mode, this button is used to cycle through the available Key selections. In the MIDI Configuration Menu, this button is used to cycle back through the parameter options.
17.Scale +
In Acappella mode, this button is used to toggle the Scale between Major and Minor. In the MIDI Configuration Menu, this button is used to increment through the parameter options.
18.MIDI
Pressing this button enters the MIDI Configuration Menu and cycles through the five configurable options.The button lights to indicate the MIDI Configuration Menu is in use.This menu is automatically exited after cycling past the last item.To exit the menu earlier, hold the MIDI button until the LED turns off.
19.Harmony Patch
This button cycles through the five Harmony Patches on the currently selected bank defined by the A/B button color.To save altered harmony settings to the current Harmony Patch and the current A/B part, hold the Harmony Patch button until the selected Patch Number flashes.
Note: You must save each A/B part individually.
20.Harmony Patch Number
This indicates which of the five Harmony Patches is presently selected. Note that each Harmony Patch has two harmony settings defined by the A/B button and color.
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21.Mode
Pressing the Mode button cycles through the four Harmony Modes; musIQ® MIDI, musIQ Guitar, Acappella and Notes.
22.Gender
There are individual Gender controls for each of the two Harmony Voices. By pressing the Gender button of the corresponding Harmony Voice, you can cycle through the Gender shifts from Male (M) to Female (F) as indicated on the Gender Display above. Note that when there are no bars lit on the Gender Display, the Gender setting is disabled for the corresponding Harmony Voice.
23.Voicing
There are individual Voicing controls for each of the two Harmony Voices. By pressing the Voicing button of the corresponding Harmony Voice, you can cycle through the Voicing options as indicated on the Voicing Display above. Note that when there are no bars lit on the Voicing Display, the Voicing shift is disabled for the corresponding Harmony Voice.
Note:The exact note choice of the various Voicing shift settings depends on the Harmony Mode selected and related variables such as current note or chord, chord history and lead voice note.
24.Harmony Mix
This adjusts the mix of Lead Voice with the Harmony Voices at the outputs. With the knob fully counter-clockwise, only the Lead Voice is present at the outputs with no Harmony Voices.With the knob fully clockwise, only the Harmony Voices will be heard at the outputs with no Lead Voice.
25.Humanize
This adjusts the amount of naturalness of the Harmony Voices. The intent is to make the harmonies sound more like real backup singers by introducing variations in the timing and pitch. Fully counterclockwise makes the harmonies follow the lead very tightly. Fully clockwise and the harmonies are quite loose.
26.Harmony On / Off
This button turns the Harmony Voices on and off.When the button is lit, the Harmony Voices are enabled.When the light is off, the Harmony Voices are disabled.
27.Part A / B
This button toggles between the A and B Parts of the selected Harmony Preset. Green indicates Part A, red indicates Part B.
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