DigiTech Vocalist Workstation EX User Manual
Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setup Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Audio Connection Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MIDI Connection Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Performance Setting Levels, Generating a Good Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loading Programs from the Front Panel,The LCD Display Window .12
The Harmony Controls, Understanding the Five Harmony Types: . . .13
Chordal, Scalic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vocoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Chromatic, Pitch Correct, Changing Harmonies with the Softkeys . .16
Editing Using Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Detune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vibrato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Harmony Editing, Changing Softkey Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Editing Individual Harmony Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Customizing A Harmony, Naming Programs and Styles . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storing Your Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Utilities MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MIDI Selection of Key and Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
MIDI Keyboard Split Point, MIDI Song Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
MIDI Program Dump Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Initialization Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Footswitch Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
User Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Synthesizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Audio Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Song Mode Playing, Creating, Editing, Naming, Arranging Songs . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Basic Harmony Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix 1 Specifications
Appendix 2 - MIDI MIDI Implementation chart
MIDI Messages
MIDI SysEx Dump Formats
MIDI SysEx Parameters
Decimal / Binary / Hex equivalents
1 Silky Thickener Auto Doubling
2 Stereo Doubler
3 Mono Doubler
4 Group Doubler
5 Octave Down
6 Octave Up
7 Up and Down
8 Blow Me Down Special Effects
9 Cher A Like
10 Cyberian One
11 Cyberian Two
12 Cyberian Three
13 I Can't Sing
14 Ethyl Merman
15 Barry Tone
16 Oakridge Chordal Harmony
17 Steve ÔNÕ Edie
18 Heavenly
19 One Up On Ya
20 Midgrade
21 Take Six
22 Barber Pole
23 Fill ÔEr Up
24 Deep Choir
25 Double Up
26 Keyboard:Notes Vocoder
27 Keyboard: Male
28 Keyboard: Female
29 Keyboard: Mixed
30 Keyboard: Scoops
31 Keyboard: Layer
32 Keyboard: Stereo
33 Keyboard: Plain
34 Keyboard: 4 chan
35 Keyboard: Auto Trans
36 Everlys Scalic Harmony
37 Eagles
38 Manhattan
39 Doobies
40 Thirds Below
41 Nashville
42 Cluster Six
43 Deep Six
44 Suite Judy
45 Third & Gender
46 PCorr 1 hit note Pitch Correction
47 PCorr 2 Maj scale
48 PCorr 3 Min scale
49 PCorr 4 Nearest semi
50 PCorr 5 2 semi bend
Sing or play a vocal track. No front panel or MIDI
input required
Sing or play a vocal track. No front panel or MIDI
input required
Play chords on a MIDI keyboard or the front panel
while you sing. The harmony voices will move with
your voice.
Play individual notes or chords on a MIDI keyboard
while you sing. The harmony voices will not move
automatically with your voice.
Play one note only for thick effect
Requires 4 MIDI channels to work
Select the key and scale of your song from the front
panel. Once you have set the key and scale there is
no more button pushing required beyond activating
Bypass. Experiment with different Major and Minor
scales by pressing the softkeys under the LCD.
Hit a note from the front panel or a MIDI keyboard
Select the key from the front panel keyboard
Select the key from the front panel keyboard
Sing - all notes will be corrected
Use the pitch wheel on a MIDI keyboard
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the DigiTech Vocalist
Workstation EX. This product incorporates a high quality, editable reverberation effect with the innovative vocal harmony technology that has
made DigiTech a world leader in vocal harmony processing. We are confident you will be satisfied with its ease of use, elegant ergonomic design
and sound quality whether your application is live performance or studio
recording.
The Vocalist Workstation EXÕs features include:
❷ up to 5 part harmony generation including input vocal
❷ harmony voice ÒgenderÓ feature
❷ extensive ÒhumanizingÓ options
❷ front panel mixing for quick access during performance
❷ built-in digital reverb
❷ transmits and receives single program dumps from Studio Vocalist
and/or another Vocalist Workstation
❷ bright LCD display
❷ 8 softkeys for additional harmony options and to simplify editing
❷ one octave front panel keyboard for key and chord entry
❷ song mode for harmonies without MIDI
❷ comprehensive MIDI SysEx implementation: many parameters are
accessible via MIDI
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The Vocalist Workstation EX is equipped with an AC adapter.
Use only the 9.75V AC, 820mA adapter supplied with the
Vocalist Workstation EX (Harmon Pro Group PS750). Any other
adapter may cause damage to the Vocalist Workstation EX.
The Vocalist Workstation EX, like any piece of computer hardware, is sensitive to voltage drops, spikes and surges. Interference
such as lightning or power ÒbrownoutsÓ can erase your program
memory, or even permanently damage the circuitry inside the unit.
Here are some suggestions to help protect your Vocalist
Workstation EX from such a fate:
¥ Turn it off when not in use: Make a habit of turning off all of
your gear when it is not in use. If there is a lightning or severe
windstorm, unplug all of your equipment: A surge from a nearby lightning strike or downed power line can destroy electronic
equipment even if the switch is off.
¥ Use Spike and Surge Protectors: An inexpensive solution to all
but the most severe of AC line conditions. Surge protected
power strips are usually only slightly more expensive than
unprotected strips, and higher quality multi-stage surge suppressors are usually under $50 Ð a worthy investment for the
protection of all your valuable electronic equipment.
¥ Use AC Line Conditioners: This is the best and most expensive
way to protect your Vocalist Workstation EX from line voltage
fluctuations. Line conditioners constantly monitor the incoming voltage for excessive peaks and dips and make adjustments
accordingly, thereby delivering consistent power levels. For
very expensive equipment, AC line conditioners are an
absolute requirement.
The symbols shown below are internationally accepted symbols
that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in a equilateral triangle means that
there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for
the user to refer to the ownerÕs manual,
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside
the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the
chassis for any reason will void the manufacturerÕs warranty. Do
not get the Vocalist Workstation EX wet. If liquid is spilled on the
unit, unplug it immediately and take it to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the equipment during storms to prevent damage.
Water and Moisture: Appliance should not be used near water
(e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING: To 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.
CAUTION! This product contains a lithium battery. There is danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with an Sony CR2032 or equivalent. Make sure the battery is
installed with the correct polarity. Discard used batteries according to manufacturerÕs instructions.
ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting
benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt (Sony CR2032) av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverand¿ren.
ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare ved fejlagtig
hŒndtering. Udskiftning mŒ kun ske med batteri av samme fabrik(Sony CR2032) at og type. LevŽr det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverand¿ren.
VAROITUS! Paristo voi rŠfŠhtŠŠ, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan
tyyppin (Sony CR2032). HŠvitŠ kŠytetty paristovalmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
VARNING! Explosionsfar vid felaktigt batteribyte. AnvŠnd
samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ (Sony CR2032) som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvŠnt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
ATTENTION! Il y a danger dÕexplsion sÕil y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie
du m•me type (Sony CR2032) ou dÕun type Žquivalent recommandŽ par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagŽes
conformŽment aux instructions du fabricant.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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Provides visual feedback of all operating modes including performance, editing and utility modes.
The Input LED monitors the incoming signal from the Mic and Line inputs.
The 0dB LED lights 3 dB before the onset of clipping.
The MIDI LED indicates that the Vocalist Workstation EX is receiving MIDI.
The Overflow LED indicates an overload of the digital signal processor. If it
lights, reduce the input gain or front panel mixer faders.
The Lock LED shows that the pitch detection circuitry has recognized the
input pitch.
The Factory button selects the factory-designed program bank for perfor-
mance or editing.
The User button selects the user-programmable bank for performance and
editing.
The Bypass button mutes the Harmony components from the mix, leaving the
Lead Vocal and Reverb. Note that if the Lead level is set to zero, Bypass will
mute all sound.
Utility mode allows access to system, MIDI, footswitch and user preference
configurations.
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Song mode is for editing and performance of ÒsongsÓ which are sequences
of chord changes, key types and variations triggered by MIDI, the front
panel, or a footswitch.
In Factory, User and Song modes, the Data Wheel selects and loads programs. In Edit mode, it increases or decreases the value of the selected parameter.
These keys perform different functions in each different mode; They select
harmony variations in the Programs mode and configuration parameters in
the Program or Song Edit and Utilities modes. For further information on
how these relate to different Programs, see pages 13, 16 & 18.
The Left and the Right Arrow button become active when the ♦and ∅characters are seen in the top corners of the LCD within Edit or Utility mode.
Pressing either of the page buttons will present the next or previous editing
screen.
This one-octave keyboard allows you to input musical information such as
Key and Chord root note. The keyboard can also be used to select a cue-in
note, which is selectable from the Utilities menu.
The Edit button presents the parameter editing screens from within Factory,
User and Song modes.
The Exit button backtracks through successive menu layers in all editing and
programming modes.
The Store button offers the option of saving an edited program in the User
bank. For more information on editing Programs, see the Editing chapter.
These faders allow you to modify mix levels quickly. They are ÒglobalÓ
controls in that they affect all programs. They are also relative to the mixer
settings within each program. To allow you room to Ònudge the level up a
bitÓ and to reproduce the factory programs as they were mixed, you should
align the Lead, Harmony and Reverb faders with the raised bump placed at
70% of each faderÕs travel, which is called the Ònominal level".
The Lead level fader controls the amount of your dry, unprocessed voice in
the mix. If the Lead voice is turned off in any particular program, this control
will have no effect, and there will be no dry, unprocessed voice output from
the Workstation regardless of the Bypass position.
The Harmony level fader controls the level of the harmony voices in the
mix. If the Harmony voice is turned off in a particular program, this control
will have no effect
The Reverb Level fader controls the amount of reverb added to the combined lead and harmony voice mix. Each Program allows you to store unique
lead and harmony reverb levels.
The Input control varies the input level for the microphone and line inputs.
The raised bump in the control corresponds to 0 dB.
The Output control varies the output level for both left and right outputs
and the Headphone jack. The raised bump in the control corresponds to 0
dB at +4 dBu nominal, the professional standard for signal levels. If your
mixer accepts semi-pro signal levels (-10 dBu) you should reduce this
fader.
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ACC
(Red)
(Black)
Fuse 3 A
ACC power lead
To ACC power, 12 V DC.
Ground lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.
RGB/control cord
To the RGB-OUT connector of the Panasonic
mobile navigation system (CN-DV1800EN,
CN-DV2000EN, etc.).
Color LCD monitor
Power connector
2
1
Example combination
Mobile navigation system (CN-DV1800EN)
Notes:
Be sure to fully plug in the connector.
Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
The RGB input cord is applicable only to Panasonic mobile navigation system (CN-DV1800EN,
CN-DV2000EN, etc.).
Mobile navigation system
(CN-DV1800EN)
RGB-OUT
RGB
CY-VMR5800N
Power connector
RGB cord
(supplied to CN-DV1800EN)
2
Insert the connector
obliquely.
CY-VMR5800N
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If using the metal fitting body (CA-FN10X, optional)
Refer to the instructions for the CA-FN10X and consult your nearest professional installer for the installation.
If not using the metal fitting body (CA-FN10X, optional)
Please purchase your favorite kits for the display installation, refer to the instructions for the kits and consult
your nearest professional installer for the installation.
WARNING:
In some areas, dashboard installation is prohibited. Observe local regulations when installing the
monitor.
Side panel view
Side panel view
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4. To modify the amount of Detune effect on the first voice, turn the
Data Wheel. Press the softkeys below the other voices to select them
for editing. The softkeys can also be used to change values.
5. To edit the Randomness parameter, press the Right Arrow button to
move to the next edit screen. Select the voices with the softkeys and
increase or decrease the amount of Randomness with the Data
Wheel.
6. To edit the amount of Pitch Randomization, press the Right Arrow
button. Turn the Data Wheel to adjust to the desired value.
Adding Vibrato to the Vocalist Workstation EXÕs harmonies is another
way of adding realism. Vibrato is the regular modulation of a voiceÕs
pitch that lends interest to an otherwise static note. You can edit five different vibrato parameters for each voice allowing you to construct the
most realistic vibrato performance possible.
Depth
This varies the amount of pitch deviation above and below the root pitch
of the harmony note. This varies in 1 cent increments between 0 and 100
cents.
Rate
This is the modulation speed of the vibrato. It is measured in Hertz (Hz:
the number of cycles per second). This can be varied in tenths of one Hz
between 0 and 9.9 Hz.
Type
This gives you a selection of four different vibrato waveforms. They are:
sine wave, square wave, sawtooth up and sawtooth down.
Delay
This changes the time between when the Vocalist Workstation EX produces a harmony note and the onset of vibrato. Vibrato does not immediately occur after the delay period; instead it increases gradually in intensity. It is edited in 20 millisecond increments from 0 to 2.5 seconds.
Randomness
Randomness applies random values to the combination of Depth and
Rate. Each new note you sing will have a slightly faster or slower vibrato
rate and slightly increased or decreased depth. This parameter is set from
1 to 10.
1. Use the Data Wheel to select the program you want to edit and press
the Edit button.
2. Press the softkey that corresponds to Vibrato. (Vibr)
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