Rear Connections; Basic Operation Of The 2120 Fc - DigiTech Artist 2120 User Manual

2120 VGS Artist
• Bank Down/ (Hold) Bypass Switch - This switch lets you move down through the Bank menu and select Banks simply pressing
the footswitch once. Successive presses will move down to the next bank. When the desired banks is reached, press any one of the
flashing footswitches and the selected Bank will be activated. When you press and hold the footswitch, the 2120 FC will put the
2120 VGS in Bypass mode.
• Expression Pedal - Real-time control of any parameter in the 2120 VGS can be accomplished using the built-in continuous
controller pedal (and / or an external Expression pedal). For complete information on continuous controller assignments, please
refer to the Advanced Topics section.
Rear Panel Connections
The rear panel of the 2120 FC consists of the control output (for use with the 2120 VGS only) and an external continuous controller
input if more than one Expression pedal or source is desired.
• Control Output - The Control Output is a 5-pin DIN connector (MIDI-type). All control information generated by the 2120 FC is
sent out the Control Output to the 2120 VGS. The 2120 FC also gets its power from the 2120 VGS through this cable, eliminating
the need for a separate power supply for the foot controller.
IMPORTANT: The Control Output is not a MIDI output, and should not be connected to anything but the dedicated
Foot Controller connector on the 2120 VGS.
• External Continuous Controller Input - This 1/4" jack allows a second continuous control device to be used with the 2120 VGS.
It responds to both control voltage and resistance pedals (volume-type), and can be used in conjunction with the built-in
Expression pedal.
Basic Operation of the 2120 FC Foot Controller
Using the 2120 FC foot controller
Following is a basic step-by-step procedure on how to connect and use the 2120 FC with your 2120 VGS.
1. Make sure the power to your 2120 VGS is off.
2. Using a standard 5-pin DIN cable (MIDI-type), connect the Control Output to the Foot Controller input on the rear panel of the
2120 VGS.
WARNING: Do not connect devices other than the 2120 FC to the Foot Controller connector on the rear panel of the 2120 VGS.
This is not a MIDI connection. Connecting devices other than the 2120 FC to the Foot Controller connector may damage the
device.
3. When the 2120 FC is connected, turn the 2120 VGS's power switch on. Both the signal processor/preamp and the 2120 FC will
User Guide
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