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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Introduction To Midi
INTRODUCTION TO MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrumentation Digital Interface) is the communication specification defined by the world's musical instrument manufacturers to allow one electronic device to talk to another. The specifi- cation was initially intended to allow keyboards to communicate with other keyboards and computers, and thus, the specification includes codes to represent note on, note off, volume dynamics, pitch bend, patch change, etc. - Page 3 A.C. power adapter jack. The PDS-3500 requires the use of an A.C. power adapter IDDD PS-3 A.C. power adapter to operate. NOTE: The use of any other A.C. adapter other than a DigiTech or DOD power adapter will void the war- ranty.
- Page 4 USEFUL TERMINOLOGY PRESET: a group of numbers that are transmitted to MIDI devices to effect changes in the way the MIDI devices operate. A PRESET in the PDS-3500 consists of: a BANK number, a PRESET num- ber, a MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE number, a MIDI CHANNEL number, and an optional PEDAL STATUS number.
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Page 5: Control Descriptions
CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS MODE SWITCH: This is a three position slide switch which selects either the operating mode or the programming mode. It also enables the pedal status number input when the PDS-3500 is in the programming mode. DATA SWITCH: This is a three position slide switch. When the MODE SWITCH is in the OP- ERATE MODE, the DATA SWITCH selects either the BANK I PRESET MODE of operation or the BANK DUMP MODE of operation: When the MODE SWITCH is in the PROGRAM MODE, the DATA SWITCH selects the BANK/PRESET, MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER, or the MIDI CHANNEL... - Page 6 gram change number, (2) a MIDI channel number, and (3) a pedal status number. The pedal status number assigns the function of the FX-17 to one of the defined MIDI continuous controllers, pitch bend, or channel pressure. Apply power to the PDS-3500 with the switches in the OPERATE and BANK/PRESET positions. If the LED display does not read "10,"...
- Page 7 approach you will take to programming the PDS-3500 is dependent on your external MIDI controlled effects and devices and how you are able to program them individually and their ability to be controlled by external devices to them: 1. You can preset the effects and patches you want in your external units so that you may access the combination of effects and patches with one MIDI program change number.
- Page 8 PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCES. Whatever approach you may choose, organizing your setups is more easily accomplished by filling out a chart like the following: BANK NUMBER PRESET NUMBER PROGRAM NUMBER CHANNEL NUMBER PEDAL STATUS COMMENTS You will find one of these charts at the back of the manual. It is a good idea to photocopy more charts from this original as you need them.
- Page 9 TO ENTER PROGRAM INFORMATION You must first supply power to the PDS-3500 by inserting the A.C. power adapter into the 3.5mm jack on the right side to the rear of the chassis. To select the BANK and PRESET numbers: put the MODE SWITCH in the PROGRAM mode and put the DATA SWITCH in the BANK/PRESET position.
- Page 10 number, by putting the DATA SWITCH in the MIDI CHANNEL position and advancing the number with the right foot switch. The MIDI CHANNEL numbers are shown on the LED display with two dots (. . X X) in front of the numbers. NOTE: The PDS-3500 operates in an "edit mode"...
- Page 11 USING THE PDS-3500 WITH A CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER PEDAL The PEDAL STATUS number is really only necessary when you intend to use the PDS-3500 with a 0 to +5 volt controller pedal like the DOD FX-17. If you do not wish to use a continuous controller pedal with the PDS-3500, the unit is programmed to the default value of the PEDAL STATUS number, pedal disabled, indicated by "Pd"...
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Page 12: Portamento Time
Midi No. Description modulation wheel or lever portamento time main volume pan controller tremolo depth chorus depth phaser depth channel pressure pitch bend pedal disabled Entering the PEDAL STATUS number: is done by switching the MODE SWITCH to the PEDAL STA- TUS position. - Page 13 at minimum. If you call for a continuous controller definition, but do not have the FXH#7 pedal attached the mini- mum value for the controller will be transmitted. This may result in no volume or lowest pitch, or any other minimum function of the continuous controller's definition. END-OF-BANK AND END-OF-PROGRAM MARKERS To mark the last preset in a bank of presets, you may use the END-OF-BANK marker.
- Page 14 TUTORIAL: EXAMPLE PRESET PROGRAMMING Let's take the following preset example as illustrated on the programming planning chart: BANK NUMBER PRESET NUMBER PROGRAM NUMBER CHANNEL NUMBER PEDAL STATUS COMMENTS volume pedal end of bank marker To enter this preset: Place the MODE SWITCH in the PROGRAM position and the DATA SWITCH in the BANK/PRESET position.
- Page 15 the right foot switch until "15" appears in the right portion of the LED display. Upon arriving at the pre- set number, the LED display momentarily displays ".23" Indicating that PROGRAM CHANGE number 23, the MIDI CHANNEL number selected and the PEDAL STATUS number selected have been transmit- ted.
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Page 16: Changing The Battery
MASTER RESETTING OF THE MEMORY Sometimes it may become more convenient to clear the entire memory of all presets rather than reprogram them. This may be the case when you add another effect unit in your effects chain, or replace effects with an effects unit from a different manufacturer that requires different programming. -
Page 17: In Case Of Difficulty
Should you begin to lose these settings, please check and/or replace the battery. Replace the used battery with an EverReady® Energizer® 9 volt alkaline battery No. 522. The use of any other A.C. power adapter other than a DOD/DigiTech PS-3 or FX-105 will void the warranty. - Page 18 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 ma- terial and workmanship under normal use and service.