DigiTech S200 User Manual

DigiTech S200 User Manual

Dual-engine multi-effects processor

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Dual-Engine Multi-Effects Processor
User's Guide
Please visit Digitech Studio on the World Wide Web at http://www.digitech.com

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  • Page 1 Dual-Engine Multi-Effects Processor User’s Guide Please visit Digitech Studio on the World Wide Web at http://www.digitech.com...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    WARNING C A U T I O N FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, D O N O T O P E N washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc).
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Tel: 801.566.8800 Fax: 801.566.7005 Effective May 1, 1998 European Contact: Your Local Digitech Studio Sales and Service Office or International Sales Office 3 Overlook Drive #4 Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA Tel: 603.672.4244 Fax: 603.672.4246...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    S-200 Table of Contents Safety Information Declaration of Conformity..............I Table of Contents ................II Section 1 - Introduction Congratulations................1 Included Items ................1 S-200 Features ................1 Warranty ..................2 A Quick Tour of the S-200 ............3 The Front Panel................3 The Rear Panel................4 Section 2 - Operation and Editing Program Mode ................5 Naming Program Storing Changes ..........5 Selecting Effect Configurations ..........6...
  • Page 5: Section-1 Introduction

    Congratulations..you are now the owner of a Digitech Studio S-200 multi-effects processor. The S-200 offers you Dual-Engine processing with Stereo input and output routings. The S-200 offers a full palette of Studio digital effects that can accommodate any studio or live situation, making the S-200 a true power plant effects processor.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Digitech Studio 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 Studio 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.
  • Page 7: A Quick Tour Of The S-200

    S-200 Section -1 Introduction A Quick Tour of the S-200 The Front Panel Stereo Large Hall FACT USER UTIL EDIT Hall CHNG LINK MIDI 6 a-d 9 10 11 12 1) Display - This large custom display is where you receive information for programming and operation of the S-200. This information includes: effect types and parameters and all Utility mode functions including Contrast, Dry level, MIDI program information, Factory Reset and Footswitch set-up.
  • Page 8: The Rear Panel

    5) Right Output - This is the S-200’s right audio output. Use both left and right outputs to take advantage of stereo effects. 6 Footswitch Jack - This jack is used for the insertion of the Digitech FS-300 footswitch that will control multiple functions of the S-200.
  • Page 9: Section-2 Operation And Editing

    When the S-200 is in Program mode, you can move from one program to the next by either using the <Program/Data> wheel, the optional Digitech FS-300 footswitch or incoming MIDI program change commands from another device such as a sequencer or keyboard. Upon power-...
  • Page 10: Selecting Effect Configurations

    Section -2 Operation and Editing S-200 Selecting Effect Configurations The S-200 provides you with five different effect configurations that allow you ultimate flexibility and versatility in effect routing. The five effect configurations available in the S-200 are located in the Configuration menu and are as follows: Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Configuration 1...
  • Page 11: Eq And Noise Gate Adjustments

    S-200 Section - 2 Operation and Editing Note- Dual Engine effect configurations are used in configurations 2-5. If a dual-engine effect configuration is currently in use, successive presses of the <Engine A/B> button will toggle between Engines A and B. 2.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Dry Path Defeat

    Section -2 Operation and Editing S-200 3. Once the modifications have been made, remember to store any changes and press the <Program> button to return to Program mode. Adjusting the Noise Gate The S-200 gives you the ability to custom tailor the Noise gate parameters (Threshold and Release) for each program by performing the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    S-200 Section - 2 Operation and Editing Adjusting the Display Contrast 1. To adjust the display contrast in the S-200, simply press the <Utility> button and then press the <Parameter 4> button and the display will appear something like this: page 1 of 3 FACT Utility Menu...
  • Page 14: Midi Cc Command Information

    Section - 2 Operation and Editing S-200 MIDI CC Information The S-200 will also receive MIDI CC information for parameter control of the following parameters: Engine A Engine B Noise Gate Parameter 1 - CC 16 Parameter 1 - CC 20 Low Shelf - CC 24 Threshold - CC 28 Parameter 2 - CC 17...
  • Page 15: Section 3 - Effects And Parameters

    S-200 Section - 3 Effects and Parameters Section - 3 Effects and Parameters This section provides you with a detailed description of the Digital effects available in the S-200 and their parameters and values. Modulation Effects Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Parameter 4 Effect Name...
  • Page 16: Pitch Shifters

    Section - 3 Effects and Parameters S-200 Pitch Shifters Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Effect Name Tracking Level Pitch Shift Shift Level Detune Amt Detuner The Pitch Shifting effects menu includes a Pitch Shifting effect that allows you to shift the original signal to help produce Harmony effects, while the Detuner effect will help you thicken up any signal to add dimension to your sound.
  • Page 17: Reverb

    S-200 Section - 3 Effects and Parameters Delay Fine This parameter controls the length of the Delay Fine time. Range is from 0 to 99 milliseconds. This parameter controls the length of the Echo that is offered in the Karaoke. Echo settings are 1-5. Echo Feedback This parameter controls the amount of delay repeats in the delay effect.
  • Page 18: Other Effects (Vocoder, Ring Modulator, Compressor And De-Esser)

    Section - 3 Effects and Parameters S-200 Other Effects Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Parameter 4 Effect Name Level Frequency Ring Modulator Compressor Threshold Ratio Attack Gain Vocoder Source Level Sibliance Type De-Esser Threshold Ratio Attack Gain The S-200 also offers an additional menu of hard to find effects including: a 16-band Vocoder which takes a vocal signal (using the Left input) and superimposes it onto another input signal such as a keyboard or the built-in Tone Generator (using the Right input) to produce a vocal effect that sounds more robotic than human.
  • Page 19: Section 4 - Appendix

    S-200 will briefly display the current software version number and then return to Program mode. Footswitch Set-Up Menu The S-200 allows you to custom configure the footswitch menu for use with the Digitech FS-300 footswitch to perform numerous functions such as:...
  • Page 20: Footswitch Set-Up

    Section - 4 Appendix S-200 The procedure for setting up the footswitch assignment is as follows: 1. From Program mode, press the <Utility> button twice until you reach page 2 and the display will appear something like this: FACT page 2 of 3 Utility Menu USER UTIL...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    S-200 Section - 4 Appendix Specifications 20-20kHz +/-0.5dB Frequency Response: 96dB (A-Weighted ref=Max signal 22kHz measurement bandwidth) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Less than 0.008% THD: 99 User - 99 Factory Programs Memory Allocations: 46.875kHz Sampling Rate: 20 bit, 128 oversampled A/D Converter: 20 bit, 128 oversampled D/A Converter: 24 bits...
  • Page 22: Program List

    Section - 4 Appendix S-200 Program List The following is a list of all the factory Programs in the S-200 Showcase 1 Stereo Large Hall 51 Stereo 1 Second Delay 2 Deep Phaser and Delay 52 120 bpm 1/4 Note 3 Deep Chorus and Reverb Parallel 53 150 bpm 1/4 Note 4 Gold Foil Plate...
  • Page 23 Digitech Studio™ and S-200™are registered trademarks of the Harman Music Group Incorporated Copyright © 1998 the Harman Music Group Incorporated Printed In U.S.A. 5/98 Manufactured in the U.S.A. S-200 18-2218-A Please Visit Digitech Studio on the World Wide Web at: http://www.digitech.com...

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