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- Page 1 MODELING BASS PROCESSOR User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Warning For your protection, please read the following: Water and Moisture: Appliances 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. -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
President of Harman Music Group 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: September 14,2001 European Contact: Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800... - Page 4 7.The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any per- son 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Flanger ......21 Connecting the BP200 ....5 Phaser . -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction The BP200 gives you the flexibility and power to produce sonic creations never before thought possible. To become better acquainted with the BP200, we recommend you go through this User’s Guide with your BP200 in front of you. Included Items Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included: •... -
Page 7: Front Panel
Front Panel SLApin... - Page 8 The LEDs also serve as a reference when using the BP200’s Tuner. 6. DISPLAY - Provides information for all the BP200’s different functions. 7. EXPRESSION PEDAL - Controls the BP200's parameters in real time.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
1/8” stereo jack to practice along with you favorite music. 3. OUTPUT - The BP200’s output is a TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) Stereo output that is used for both mono and stereo applications. Connect one end of a single mono instrument cable, or a TRS stereo “Y”... -
Page 10: Connecting The Bp200
The BP200 can be connected in several different ways.The following diagrams show a few possi- ble options. Before connecting the BP200, make sure the power to your amplifier is turned off. The BP200 should also be powered off or unplugged. -
Page 11: Stereo Operation
SLApin 1. Connect your bass to the BP200’s Input. 2. Connect a TRS stereo “Y” cord to the BP200’s Stereo Output. 3. Connect one end of the “Y” cord to an amplifier, mixer channel, or power amp input. 4. Connect the second end of the “Y” cord to another amplifier, mixer channel, or power... - Page 12 Note: If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right, and be sure to use the BP200’s Cabinet Modeling. See page 20 for more information on selecting Cabinet Modeling.
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Page 13: Modes And Functions
AMP TYPE, GAIN, and MASTER LEVEL Knobs - These knobs control the Amp Type, Gain, and Master Level of the current preset. FOOT SWITCHES - The 2 foot switches navigate up and down through the BP200's presets. Press both footswitches simultaneously to access Bypass mode. Press and hold these together to access the Tuner mode. -
Page 14: Edit Mode
Edit Mode The BP200 lets you create your own presets, and modify existing presets. To create your own preset, do the following: 1. Select a User or Factory Preset. 2. Press the SELECT button. The Matrix’s first effect row LED begins flashing. -
Page 15: Store Mode
Store Mode After modifying a preset, you must store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset loca- tions. Do the following to store changes, or store a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The STORE LED begins blinking off and on and the first character of the name flashes. - Page 16 5. Press the STORE button a final time to store your changes. STORED followed by the current preset name is displayed. SLA 20 3. Press Store Again Preset Number Flashes 5. Press Store Again Saves Preset to BP200 4. Select Destination with Footswitches Note: The SELECT and RHYTHM buttons abort the Store Mode.
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Page 17: Bypass Mode
MASTER LEVEL knobs are disabled in Bypass mode. Tuner Mode The tuner in the BP200 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your bass. To access the Tuner do the following: 1. Press and hold both foot switches until TUNER appears in the display. - Page 18 5. Press either of the 2 foot switches to exit the Tuner mode, and returns you to the last mode used. Display Shows Note Played Top LEDs Indicate tuner Note is Sharp Green LED Indicates Note is In Tune Bottom LEDs Indicate Note is Flat Note:The STORE and RHYTHM buttons are disabled in Tuner mode.
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Page 19: Rhythm Trainer
Rhythm Trainer The BP200 includes 31 sampled drum patterns that may be used to develop a good sense of timing. To use the Rhythm Trainer, do the following: 1. Press the RHYTHM button. 2. Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to select 1 of the 30 patterns available. -
Page 20: Expression Pedal Calibration
4. Rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the minimum value the expression pedal reaches (toe up). 5. Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the maximum value the expression pedal reaches (toe down). 6. Press the STORE button to store your changes. See page 10 for more information on storing presets. -
Page 21: Factory Reset
This calibration procedure does not erase user presets. Factory Reset This function resets the BP200 to its original factory settings. This procedure erases all custom user presets, and recalibrates the Expression Pedal. To complete a factory reset, do the following: Attention: ALL user defined presets will be lost if this function is performed! 1. -
Page 22: Effects And Parameters
Effects and Parameters Signal Path The BP200 is comprised of the following effect modules linked as follows: Bass Amp/ Fretless/ Compressor Whammy Stompbox Modeling Cabinet Volume Volume Noise Gate Effects Delay Reverb Modeling Pedal - Pre Pedal - Post Fretless / Wah The fretless simulator creates a fretless bass sound with a fretted bass. -
Page 23: Compressor
Compressor A Compressor is used to increase sustain, and prevent the signal from clipping the input of the other effects.The compressor threshold is a fixed setting. Amount - Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to increase the amount of compression (OFF, 1-99). - Page 24 Hiwatt, Fender, Ashdown, Sunn, Ampeg, SWR,Trace-Elliot, Mesa/Boogie, Guyatone, Electro Harmonix,Voodoo Labs, and Boss are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech. Type - Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to select the type of Amp/Stompbox model.
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Page 25: Cabinet - Gate
8x10 - Based on an Ampeg SVT 8x10 cabinet Ampeg, Acoustic, Sunn, Fender, and Eden are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech. Cabinet - Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to select one of 6 cabinet types . -
Page 26: Effects
Effects The Effects row has several effects to choose from: Off, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Vibrato, Octavider, SynthTalk™, Envelope Filter, Pitch, Detune, and Whammy™. When the Effects row is selected, the following settings apply: Type - Selects the type of effect used in the EFFECTS module. Amount - Controls different aspects of effects depending on the type selected. -
Page 27: Phaser
Phaser A phaser splits the incoming signal, and changes the phasing of the signal. The signal is then taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies get cancelled resulting in a warm twisting sound. -
Page 28: Octavider
Octavider effect (0-99). SynthTalk™ SynthTalk™ is exclusive to DigiTech. It appears to make your bass speak based upon the attack or how hard you strike the strings. Amount - Rotate the GAIN knob to select one of the ten different synth voices (Vox 1- Vox 10). -
Page 29: Detune
Detune A detuner makes a copy of the original signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune, and mixes the two signals back together. This gives the illusion that two guitars are playing the same part together. Amount - Rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the amount of detune (+/-24 cents). Effect Level - Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to control the mix of the detuned note (0-99). -
Page 30: Delay
Delay Delay records a portion of the incoming signal, and plays it back a short time later.The recording can repeat just once or several times. Type/Level - Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to select one of the following: Mono 1-9, Analog 1-9, and Ping Pong 1-9, and Spread 1-9. -
Page 31: Appendix
Appendix Specifications: Input: 1/4” TS Jam-A-Long: 1/8” Stereo TRS Output: 1/4” Stereo TRS Headphone: 1/8” Stereo TRS A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 9 VAC, 1.3A (PS0913B) Power Consumption: 6.8 Watts Memory: 40 User/40 Factory Effects: Fretless Simulator,Wah, Compressor, 16 Bass Amp/Stompbox Models, 3 band EQ, Noise Gate, Cabinet Modeling, Chorus, Flange, Phaser, Envelope Filter, Vibrato, Octavider, SynthTalk™, Detune, Pitch Shift,Whammy™, Delay, and Reverb. -
Page 32: Preset List
Preset List Number Preset Name Display Name Number Preset Name Display Name Punch autowa 1/41 Punch Bass 21/61 Auto Wah crunch phased 2/42 Crunch 22/62 Phased growl cmpcln 3/43 Growl 23/63 Comp Clean gritty chorus 4/44 Grit Bass 24/64 Chorus beefy traced 5/45... - Page 33 Notes:...
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- Page 35 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 International Distribution 8760 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah 84070 USA PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 DigiTech and BP200 are trade marks of the Harman Music Group Inc. Copyright the Harman Music Group Printed in the USA 9/2001...
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