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DigiTech GSP1101 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GSP1101 Guitar Preamp/ Processor Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The symbols shown above are internationally accepted sym- bols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an 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 owner’s manual.

  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    EmC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. Vice-President of Engineering-mI 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: April 9, 2007 European Contact: Your local Digitech Sales and Service Office or harman music Group 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy. Sandy, UT 84070 USA...
  • Page 4 YaYa are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman International Industries, Inc. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Edit and Store a Preset ... 2 The Quick Edit Screen ... 3 Front.Panel..4 Rear.Panel... 6 Using.the.GSP1101... 8 GSP1101 Basics ... 8 Setup Wizard ... 9 The Preset Screen ... 13 Selecting a Preset ... 14 Editing a Preset - Tone and Effect Libraries ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GSP1101, the rackmount preamp/ processor that works with your existing tone without taking it over. Please take a moment to make sure you have everything that’s included with your GSP1101 purchase: •...

  • Page 8: Edit And Store A Preset

    Quick Start Edit and Store a Preset The GSP1101 comes with 99 Factory presets and 99 User presets. Initially, the User presets are exact copies of the Factory presets. You can only store changes to a User preset. Factory presets can’t be changed.

  • Page 9: The Quick Edit Screen

    The Quick Edit Screen This screen is a shortcut where you can see what effects are active, turn effects on or off, or quickly access effects, expression links, LFO settings, Seamless Time settings, and the preset level for editing. To.use.the.Quick.Edit.screen From the Preset screen, press and hold the Edit/Select knob.

  • Page 10: Front.panel

    Controls the output level of Headphone, Line Outputs, and Mixer Outputs (optional). See page 44 for enabling variable output level control of Mixer (XLR) Outputs. Graphic.Display The main display for viewing presets, effects, and navigating through all of the GSP1101 menu systems. Numeric.Display Shows the currently selected preset number.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Press once to activate/deactivate the guitar tuner feature (see page 43 for more information). Hold to activate the Setup Wizard (see page 9 for more information), which guides you through a series of options to set up the GSP1101 for your particular use.

  • Page 12: Rear.panel

    Power.Jack. Attach the included power cord here. The USB jack connects the GSP1101 to a computer and serves two purposes. First, it lets the GSP1101 communicate with the X-Edit Editor/Librarian software. Second, it is used to stream four channels of audio (2 up/2 back) to and from the computer when using the GSP1101 with recording software.
  • Page 13 When used as a preamp loop, the GSP1101 can switch in an external guitar preamp or use the internal amp modeling preamp. See page 45 for information on configuring the Loop.

  • Page 14: Using.the.gsp1101

    Using.the.GSP1101 GSP1101 Basics The GSP1101 lets you choose from 99 presets, each one a different combination of effects, amp and cab models, EQ and other settings. You can edit, rename, and save presets as well. Note that there are 99 Factory presets and 99 User presets. When shipped from the factory, the Factory and User presets are identical.

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    Guitar.Amp.Loop.Return.– This setup is for when you want to use the GSP1101 as your main tone and effects source and your amp has an effects loop. The GSP1101 1/4” Line Output connects directly to the amplifier’s effects return bypassing the amp’s tone controls.
  • Page 16 PA system, with no guitar amps. Power.Amp/Speaker.Cab.– For using the GSP1101 as your primary tone and effects source. The guitar plugs into the GSP1101 input and the line output(s) connect to the input of a power amp and speaker setup.
  • Page 17 Guitar.Amp.Effects.Loop.– Utilizes the GSP1101’s post-amplifier modeling effects such as chorus, delay, and reverb. The amplifier effects send is connected directly to the GSP1101 Loop Return, bypassing all pre-amplifier stompbox effects, amp modeling, noise gate and EQ. Connect your guitar to the amp’s input.
  • Page 18 Scroll through these options to ensure they have been answered correctly. Once confirmed, press the Edit/Select knob to complete the configuration process. You’ll exit the Wizard and return to the Preset screen. The GSP1101 is now optimized for use with your setup. GSP0 Owner’s Manual Connect the...

  • Page 19: The Preset Screen

    Amp Model Effects (highlighted are active) When you first turn on the GSP1101, the Graphic display briefly shows the title screen, then the Preset screen appears. Here you can see the preset’s name, what amp and cabinet model are being used, and what effects are active.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Preset

    Editing a Preset - Tone and Effect Libraries The GSP1101 is designed to make preset editing and creation easy and intuitive. When creating your own sound, you must first start with an existing preset. Note that the preset you begin with doesn’t have to be in the memory location you intend to have it reside,...
  • Page 21 The Tone Library contains the following selections: OVERDRIVE BLUES 2 DISTORTION METAL 1 HOT RAT METAL 2 SUSTAINER COUNTRY 1 FUZZOH COUNTRY 2 OVEREASY WARM DRIVE DIRTY TUBES CRUNCH ROCK 1 TEXAS TONE ROCK 2 ROCKABILLY BLUES 1 SOLO 1 The Effects Library contains the following selections: CUSTOM/CHORUS PHASER...

  • Page 22: Editing A Preset - Individual Parameters

    After you edit a preset, you must save it or the changes will be lost when you turn off the GSP1101. The GSP1101 comes with 99 Factory presets and 99 User presets. Initially, the User presets are exact copies of the Factory presets.

  • Page 23: Editing Expression Links

    CC messages via a MIDI foot controller or computer MIDI sequencer. It’s a two step process: first you assign a MIDI CC number to a “Controller” within the GSP1101, then you assign that Controller to the parameter you want to control. This way, if you change MIDI foot pedals (which often have different MIDI CC assignments), you only have to update the Controllers.

  • Page 24: More About Editing Presets

    Using the GSP0 More About Editing Presets Editing a preset is simple. Just press the Edit/Select knob to open the Main Menu screen, turn the Edit/Select knob to scroll through the available parameters and options, and press the Edit/Select knob to select a parameter or change an option. If a triangular arrow appears to the right of a parameter, it means a sub-menu exists inside that parameter.

  • Page 25: Seamless Time

    Store procedure. Note that you must save any changes you make while editing (using the Store button), or your changes will be lost when the GSP1101 is turned off or a new preset is selected. Seamless.Time Presets in the GSP1101 that use delays and reverbs can have their repeats and reverb tails heard to completion even after changing to a new preset.

  • Page 26: Main.menu.screen

    40 - 42. I/O Setup Here you can adjust various aspects of the GSP1101 XLR, 1/4”, and USB outputs. You can also select the type of loop you want to use, and select a global cabinet if desired. For detailed descriptions of this menu’s options, see page 43.

  • Page 27: Version

    This non-selectable option shows the version number of the current firmware. This is helpful when you need to update the firmware. Factory Reset To restore the GSP1101 to its factory default state, select Factory Reset from the Main Menu screen and follow the instructions. Contrast Adjusts the intensity of the graphic display.

  • Page 28: The Edit Effects/Preset Screen

    YaYa are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman International Industries, Inc. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

  • Page 29: Wah

    Wah is an effect controlled by an Expression Pedal making the guitar sound as if it’s saying “Wah.” Parameters include: Wah.On/Off Turns the Wah model on or off. Model Selects a Wah model. Models include: Full Range DigiTech ® frequencies. CRy Wah Based on a Dunlop Clyde Wah Based on a Vox The individual Wah models have the following parameters: Wah.Level...

  • Page 30: Distortion

    The Edit Effects/Preset Screen DISTORTION The GSP1101.models the tones of 17 popular distortion stompboxes, each of which can be tweaked and modified, just like the real thing. Parameters include: Distortion.On/Off Turns the Distortion model on or off. Model Chooses a Distortion model. Models include: GSP0 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Preamp / Cab

    The individual Distortion models have the following parameters: Distortion.Model SCREAMER Drive Overdrive SPARKDRIVE Gain OD OVERDRIVE Drive DOD 250 Gain RODENT Distortion MX DISTORTION Distortion DS DISTORTION Gain GRUNGE Grunge ZONE Gain DEATH METAL GONKULATOR Gunk 8TAVIA Drive FUZZLATOR Fuzz CLASSIC FUZZ Fuzz FUZZY FACE...
  • Page 32 DigiTech Bright Clean DigiTech Chunk DigiTech 2101 Clean Tube DigiTech Crunch DigiTech Blues DigiTech Fuzz DigiTech Spank DigiTech High Gain DigiTech GSP2101 Artist Clean Tube DigiTech GSP2101 Artist Saturated Tube Dreadnaught acoustic Jumbo acoustic No amp model ® ® ® ®...
  • Page 33 4x12 DigiTech Vintage 4x12 DigiTech Chunk dIgITeCh ChunK 4X12 dIgITeCh spanK 4X12 4x12 DigiTech Spank dIgITeCh speaKeR Comp 4x12 DigiTech Speaker Compensation dIReCT No cabinet model Amp.Gain Adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp model (not available for Acoustic or Direct).

  • Page 34: Parametric Eq

    The Edit Effects/Preset Screen PARAMETRIC EQ The GSP1101’s EQ helps further shape your tone with Low, Mid, and High controls. Parameters include: Turns the EQ on or off. Low.Level Adjusts the low end level (bass) selected with the Low Freq parameter (described below).

  • Page 35: Fx Loop / Preamp Loop

    The GSP1101 features a configurable Loop that can be utilized as either an Effects Loop or as a Preamp Loop. As an Effects Loop, the GSP1101 offers a way to connect an external effects device that can be turned on and off within the signal chain. When configured as a Preamp Loop, you can switch between using an external preamp or the internal GSP1101 amp/preamp modeling.

  • Page 36: Chorus/Fx

    CHORUS A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound. The GSP1101 includes the following Chorus models:...
  • Page 37 A Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but uses a shorter delay time and adds regeneration (or repeats) to the modulating delay. This results in an exaggerated up and down sweeping motion to the effect. The GSP1101 includes the following Flanger Effect models:...
  • Page 38 The Edit Effects/Preset Screen VIBRATO The DigiTech Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Parameters include: Speed Adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the pitch modulates. Ranges from 0 to 99. Depth Adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating pitch. Ranges from 0 to 99.
  • Page 39 Chorus/Vibrato. Selects either the chorus or vibrato effect. Volume Adjusts the volume of the effect. TREMOLO/PANNER A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate. The GSP1101 includes the following Tremolo models: TRemolo The DigiTech panneR...
  • Page 40 GSP0 Owner’s Manual combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an is another effect exclusive to DigiTech products. Like the AutoYa, it combines is another effect exclusive to DigiTech . It makes your guitar appear to speak...
  • Page 41 ® incoming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal is moved, the note bends either up or down. When DigiTech Whammy is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp modeling. Parameters include: Shift.Amount.
  • Page 42 The Edit Effects/Preset Screen PITCH.SHIFT A Pitch Shifter copies the incoming signal, then shifts the pitch of the copy to a different note. The shifted note is then mixed back with the original signal, sounding as if two guitars were playing different notes. Parameters include: Shift.Amount.
  • Page 43 HARMONy.PITCH. Harmony Pitch makes a copy of the incoming signal, and then changes the pitch of the copied note to a diatonically correct interval specified by the Amount parameter. A Harmony Pitch effect sharpens or flattens the shifted pitch in order to keep the specified interval within the selected key and scale creating a true harmony.

  • Page 44: Delay

    GSP0 Owner’s Manual analog delay DigiTech dm analog delay Based on the Boss DM-2 Analog Delay dIgITal delay DigiTech Digital Delay modulaTIon delay DigiTech Modulated Delay pIng pong delay DigiTech Pong Delay Tape delay DigiTech Tape Delay eCho pleX Based on the Maestro Delay.Model...

  • Page 45: Reverb

    Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. The GSP1101 features genuine Lexicon reverbs, whose rich, lush effects have been heard in countless songs, soundtracks, ®...

  • Page 46: Expression Links

    The Edit Effects/Preset Screen EXPRESSION LINKS Each preset in the GSP1101 can have up to 8 expression links for real-time parameter control during performance. Parameters can be assigned to MIDI CCs, internal LFOs or to expression pedals. The way in which the GSP1101 provides control over parameters is via Global Controllers.

  • Page 47: Seamless Time

    SEAMLESS TIME Presets in the GSP1101 that use delays and reverbs can have their repeats and reverb tails heard to completion even after changing to a new preset. This is referred to as a “Seamless” preset change. Each preset can have a specified seamless time before the preset is no longer heard.

  • Page 48: Lfo Settings

    Store these changes to the preset using the Store procedure if these changes are to be recalled later. PRESET LEVEL Each of the presets in the GSP1101 can have a specified programmed level. Preset Level is used to balance, boost, or cut the levels between different presets. To.change.the.level.of.a.preset Press the Edit/Select knob twice to enter the preset edit screen.

  • Page 49: Global.functions

    The menus described below appear in every preset. Their settings apply to all presets. I/O Setup The I/O Setup menu is used to set up connectivity options that will affect how the GSP1101 inputs and outputs are to be utilized. These options include XLR Out Level, Ext Loop, Global, Global Cabinet, 1/4”...

  • Page 50: Xlr Output

    GSP1101 and its presets. XLR Output The GSP1101 XLR Mixer outputs are set to stereo by default. If there is a need to only use one of these outputs, it is best to switch them to be mono outputs (both outputs sum the left/right channels to mono and output the same signal in each output).

  • Page 51: Type Of Loop

    Preamp Loop. Depending on how you intend to use the GSP1101 in your system, you can select the loop to work in either of these two ways. As an Effects Loop, the GSP1101 offers a way to connect an external effects device that can be turned on and off within the signal chain.

  • Page 52: Global Cabinet

    GSP1101 and its presets. Global Cabinet The GSP1101 lets you select a global cabinet model for all presets. This can be applied to both the XLR Mixer and 1/4” Line outputs. If you use an amplifier and speaker system with the GSP1101, you can choose not have any cabinet applied at the 1/4”...

  • Page 53: Global Eq

    The range for this control is from USB Mix 0% (all that is heard is the GSP1101 processing, no playback) to USB = 50% and GSP=50% (both USB playback and GSP1101 have equal levels) to GSP1101 Mix 0% (all that is heard is the USB playback in the outputs, no GSP1101 processing).

  • Page 54: Contrast

    This eliminates the need to rewrite all your presets to adapt to your new foot pedal. Channel The GSP1101 can respond to preset and CC messages as long as these messages are on the channel selected by the GSP1101.

  • Page 55: Preset Map

    Use the Edit/Select knob to change which MIDI channel you would like the GSP1101 to receive preset and CC information on. The channel range is OFF 1-16, and ALL. Setting the channel to ALL will set the GSP1101 to respond to all MIDI preset and CC messages on all MIDI channels.

  • Page 56: Merge In > Thru

    Edit/Select knob, by selecting them in the editor librarian, or when the GSP1101 receives a program change message via MIDI. These MIDI program change messages do not get sent out of the GSP1101 when Send MIDI Prgms is set to OFF. This option is set to OFF from the factory. MIDI Tempo The GSP1101’s MIDI Tempo option allows incoming MIDI time code to set the delay time of...

  • Page 57: Factory.reset

    Factory.Reset To restore the GSP1101 to its factory default state, select Factory Reset from the Main Menu screen and follow the instructions. WARNING: This erases ALL changes to presets and other settings. To.do.a.Factory.Reset From the Preset screen, press the Edit/Select knob.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General.Specifications A/D Converter: D/A Converter: Sampling Frequency: DSP Section: Preset Memory: Analog.Input.Connections Guitar input: Impedance: Maximum input signal: Loop Input: Impedance: Nominal input level: Maximum input: Analog.Output.Connections Line Outputs: Impedance: Maximum Output Level: Mixer outputs: Impedance: Maximum Output level: Headphone output: Minimum Headphone Impedance: Output Power:...
  • Page 59 PowerPC or Intel® G4, G5 processor 800 MHz (1.2 GHz recommended) 512MB RAM (1GB recommended) DigiTech engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products. Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. DigiTech FS300 or GNXFC. Uses 1/4” TRS stereo cable.

  • Page 60: Midi.implementation.table

    Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO Remarks Internally mappable Internally mappable DigiTech Editor Only. Sys Ex channel follows MIDI channel except when MIDI channel is set to Off, where Sys Ex channel then receives on all channels.

  • Page 61: Block.diagram

    Block Diagram .Block.Diagram GSP0 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Preset.list

    Preset List Preset.List Plexi Drive Cool Chorus Aggrified Solo Delay Blues Delay Archtop Bass Man SK8 Punk Studio Verb Sandman DC/AC Swampy Slide Whammy FingrPikn-Good Grunge Pedal Big Strum Killer Klowny Chicken Picken Dover Cliffs Dime RIP Hair Day Mosh Mellow Clean Metal? Metal Harmony Black Label...
  • Page 64 DigiTech and the GSP0 are trademarks of the Harman Music Group. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

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