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  • Page 1 DNAfx GiT multi effects unit user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 27.11.2019, ID: 478040...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................15 Connections and operating elements................... 25 Operating..............................31 6.1 Presets..............................31 6.2 Expression pedal..........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 6.7 OTG function............................45 6.8 System settings..........................46 6.9 Software............................... 47 Effects list..............................48 Technical specifications........................64 Plug and connection assignment....................66 Protecting the environment......................68 multi effects unit...
  • Page 5 Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 6 General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 7 General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 8 General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 9 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con‐ sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker.
  • Page 14 Features Features Special features of the device: 55 high-quality amp simulations 26 IR (Impulse Response) simulations 151 different guitar effects up to 9 types of effects at the same time 40 drum rhythms and 10 metronome rhythms Phrase Looper with 80 seconds recording time Tap Tempo function up to 200 storable presets built-in expression pedal...
  • Page 15 Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 16 Installation Connection options multi effects unit...
  • Page 17 Installation Connection to the power supply. Make the desired connection between the guitar and the equipment. The device is powered by an AC adaptor plug. Before connecting the AC adaptor plug, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
  • Page 18 Installation Connection to the input jack of the amplifier Connect the guitar to the input jack [INPUT] of the unit. Turn off the [AMP] and [CAB] effects. Connect the input of the amplifier to the output jack [LEFT MONO] of the unit. multi effects unit...
  • Page 19 Installation Connection to the power ampli‐ fier Connect the guitar to the input jack [INPUT] of the unit. Turn off the [CAB] effect. Connect the RETURN interface of the amplifier to the output jack [LEFT MONO] of the unit. DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 20 Installation Connection to a effect looper Connect the guitar to the input of an amplifier. Connect the SEND interface of the amplifier to the input jack [INPUT] of the unit. Connect the RETURN interface of the amplifier to the output jack [LEFT MONO] of the unit.
  • Page 21 Installation Studio Connect the guitar to the input jack [INPUT] of the unit. Connect an audio interface to the output jack [LEFT MONO] of the unit. Connect a mixer to the output jack [RIGHT] of the unit. DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 22 Installation Connect the headphones to the [PHONES] jack. multi effects unit...
  • Page 23 Installation Stage Connect the guitar to the input jack [INPUT] of the unit. Connect the RETURN interface of the amplifier to the output jack [LEFT MONO] of the unit. DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 24 Installation Connect a mixer to the output jack [RIGHT] of the unit. Connect headphones to the [PHONES] jack. multi effects unit...
  • Page 25 Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Top side DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 26 Connections and operating elements 1 Display 2 [MODE] Rotary control for switching on and off the respective effect modules. 3 [VALUE] Rotary control to change the menu pages and to change parameters. 4 [MASTER] Rotary control to adjust the overall volume. 5 [FX], [DS], [AMP], [CAB], LED indicator light for effects [NS], [EQ], [MOD], [DLY],...
  • Page 27 Connections and operating elements 12 [SAVE] Button to call up the preset memory menu 13 [PLAY] Button to call up the preset menu screen 14 [TUNER] Footswitch to activate the tuner Hold down the footswitch to activate the tuner. With the looper activated: Press the footswitch to activate the REC / PLAY / DUB func‐ tion.
  • Page 28 Connections and operating elements Display 1 Preset number 2 Value controlled by the expression pedal 3 Preset name multi effects unit...
  • Page 29 Connections and operating elements Rear panel 15 [AUX IN] 3.5 mm input socket (stereo) for connecting an audio device (e.g. MP3 player or mobile phone) 16 [INPUT] 1/4" phone jack for connecting a guitar or other instrument with a similar output level 17 [OUTPUT][LEFT/MONO] 1/4"...
  • Page 30 Connections and operating elements 21 [OTG] Micro USB port for connecting the device to a compatible smartphone or tablet A compatible device lets you directly record the songs being played. 22 [DC IN] Connection for the external voltage supply with 9 V DC. When connecting, observe the cor‐ rect polarity - the inner pole must be negative.
  • Page 31 Operating Operating 6.1 Presets 6.1.1 Selecting presets The device has 200 pre-set slots. Press the footswitches or turn the [VALUE] knob to switch between presets. The LEDs in the effect block light up according to the effect chain setting for the current preset.
  • Page 32 Operating Preset Requirement Function P001…P050 Effects AMP and CAB Connection of full-range devices (headphones, enabled sound card, mixer, full-range speakers, etc.) P051…P100 Effects AMP enabled Connection to the RETURN interface of the guitar amplifier P101…P150 Effects AMP and CAB Direct connection to INPUT of the guitar amplifier disabled P151…P200 Individually configurable presets...
  • Page 33 Operating Activating effect block Turn [MODE] to select a disabled effect block. Press [MODE]. ð The effect block is activated. The display shows ‘ON’ . Deactivating effect block Turn [MODE] to select a enabled effect block. Press [MODE]. ð The effect block is deactivated. The display shows ‘OFF’ . Editing effects Turn [MODE] to select the desired effect block.
  • Page 34 Operating Press [VALUE]. ð The set value is applied. Turn [VALUE] to change the parameters. Press [VALUE] to quit the edit menu. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume in several ways: Using the rotary control [MASTER]. Via the submenu ‘INPUT LEVEL’ in the system settings. Via the expression pedal.
  • Page 35 Operating Turn [VALUE] until the desired preset number is reached, under which you want to save the settings. Press [VALUE]. ð The set value is applied. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired letter for the preset name. Press [VALUE]. ð The set value is applied. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have entered the desired name for the preset you want to save.
  • Page 36 Operating Press [VALUE] until the display shows ‘Level/Volume/MST’ . Press [VALUE]. ð The set value is applied. Press the expression pedal. ð The expression pedal is activated. The LED [EXP] lights up. Calling up the expression pedal settings Press [EXP]. ð...
  • Page 37 Operating Calibrating the expression pedal Press [EXP]. ð The menu for setting the expression pedal is called up. Lower the Expression Pedal to the rear and press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. Lower the Expression Pedal to the front and press [VALUE]. ð...
  • Page 38 Operating Setting the volume of the expression pedal Press [EXP]. ð The menu for setting the expression pedal is called up. Press [VALUE] until the display shows ‘EXP VOL’ . Press [VALUE]. ð The display shows ‘EXP VOL PEDAL: ON’ . Turn [VALUE] to select the desired value for the volume from ‘MIN 000’...
  • Page 39 Operating Press [VALUE]. Press [VALUE] until the display shows ‘FX/COMP-POSITION’ . Press the expression pedal. ð The set parameter is activated. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired FXCOMP effect. Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. 6.3 Tap Tempo Press [TAP]. Press [DLY].
  • Page 40 Operating Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. Press the [TAP] footswitch twice to control the delay time. ð The [TAP] LED lights up red. 6.4 Drum machine Press [RHYTHM]. ð The drum machine is activated. The LEDs of the [RHYTHM] and [TAP] buttons light up blue.
  • Page 41 Operating Sub menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Description menu level 1 ‘MODE’ ‘RHYTHM’ Adjusts the operating mode Rhythm. ‘STYLE’ Adjusts the drum rhythm. ‘BPM’ Sets the beats per minute. ‘VOLUME’ Adjusts the volume ‘METRONOME’ Sets the operating Metronome. ‘STYLE’...
  • Page 42 Operating 6.5 Tuner Hold down the [TUNER] footswitch. ð The tuner is activated. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired submenu. Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. Press any footswitch to exit tuner mode. Submenu Description ‘MUTE’ The audio signal is muted. ‘BYPASS’...
  • Page 43 Operating 6.6 Looper Hold down the [LOOPER] footswitch. ð The looper is activated. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired submenu. Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. Submenu Description ‘PLAY VOL’ Adjusts the playback volume of the looper. ‘TIME’ Shows the recording time. DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 44 Operating Submenu Trigger Description ‘REC’ The recording is started. Press [TUNER] ‘PLAY’ With REC/DUB/STOP The playback is started. activated: Press [TUNER] ‘DUB’ With PLAY activated: The dubbing is started. Press [TUNER] ‘STOP’ With PLAY/DUB acti‐ Playback or dubbing is stopped. vated: Press [LOOPER] ‘CLEAR’...
  • Page 45 Operating After recording for more than 80 seconds, the looper automatically starts playback. Editing presets does not affect the sound of the recorded track. 6.7 OTG function The device can be used as an audio interface with a smartphone or tablet. Connect the device to a smartphone or tablet using an OTG cable.
  • Page 46 Operating 6.8 System settings Press [SYSTEM] to call up the system settings. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired submenu. Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. Submenu Description ‘INPUT LEVEL’ Sets the input level of the device, -∞~+6 dB. ‘SCREEN’ Adjusts the brightness of the display.
  • Page 47 Operating 6.9 Software With the dedicated editing software, the device can be computer-controlled (PC or MAC) for sound recording, for software updates or for editing presets. To do this, connect your computer to the device via the USB port on the device. DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 48 Effects list Effects list FXCOMP Number Name Template CRY WAH DUNLOP GCB95 535 WAH DUNLOP Crybaby 535Q AUTO WAH @WAH TALK WAH AH RedKid Talk wah ’AH’ TALK WAH OH RedKid Talk wah ’OH’ TOUCH WAH ENVELOPE auto-wah YELLOW COMP YELLOW COMP compressor BLUE COMP BLUE COMP compressor...
  • Page 49 Effects list DS/OD Number Name Template TUBE DR B.K. Butler Tubedrive IBANEZ Ts808 PURE BOOST PURE BOOST FLEX BOOST FLEX BOOST DDRIVE BARBER Direct Drive BLACKRAT ProCo Rat GREY FAZE Dunlop Fuzz Face MUFFY EH Big Muff MTL ZONE BOSS METAL ZONE MTL MASTER Digitech METAL MASTER OBSESSIVE DIST...
  • Page 50 Effects list Number Name Template FULL DRV Fulltone Fulldrive 2 SHRED Marshall Shred master Beebee PRE Xotic BB Preamp BeeBee + Xotic BB Plus RIET Suhr Riot TIGHT DS Amptweaker TightRock FULL DS Fulltone GT-500 GOLD CLON Klon Centaur multi effects unit...
  • Page 51 Effects list Number Name Template 65US DX Fender 65 Deluxe reverb 65 USTW Fender 65 Twin Reverb 59 US BASS Fender 59 Bassman US SONIC Fender Super Sonic US BLUES CL Fender Blues Deluxe clean channel US BLUES OD Fender Blues Deluxe J800 Marshall JCM800 J900...
  • Page 52 Effects list Number Name Template POWERBELL DS Engl E645 Distortion BLACKNIIGHI CL Engl EN650 Blackmore Clean BLACKNIGHT DS Engl EN650 Blackmore Distortion MARKII CL Mesa Boogie MARK III Clean MARKIT DS Mesa Boogie MARK III Distortion MARKV CL Mesa Boogie MARK V Clean MARKV DS Mesa Boogie MARK V Distortion TRI RECCL...
  • Page 53 Effects list Number Name Template SLOW 100 CR Soldano SLO-100 Crunch SLOW100 DS Soldano SLO-100 Distortion DR.ZEE 18 JR DR.Z Maz18 Jr DR.ZEE RECK DR.Z Z-Wreck JET100H CL Jet City JCA100H Clean JET100H OD Jet City JCA100H Distortion JAZZ 120 Roland JC-120 UK30 CL Vox AC30 Clean...
  • Page 54 Effects list Number Name Template REGAL TONE Od1 Tone King Falcon Tweed REGAL TONE Od2 Tone King Falcon Lead CAROL CL Two Rock Coral Clean CAROL OD Two Rock Coral Overdriven CARDEFF Two Rock Cardiff Ev5050 CL EVH 5150 Clean Ev5050 DS EVH 5150 Distortion HT CLUB CL...
  • Page 55 Effects list Number Name Template KOCHE DS Koch Powertone Distortion ACOUSTIC 1 Acoustic simulator 1 ACOUSTIC 2 Acoustic simulator 2 ACOUSTIC 3 Acoustic simulator 3 DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 56 Effects list Number Name Template US DLX112 Fender Deluxe reverb 112 US TWN 212 Fender Twin reverb 112 US BASS 410 Fender Bassman 410 SONIC 112 Fender Super Sonic 112 BLUES 112 Fender Blues deluxe 112 1960 412 Marshall 1960A 412 EAGLE P412 Engl Pro XXL 412 EAGLE S412...
  • Page 57 Effects list Number Name Template SLOW 412 Soldano SLO 412 DRZEE 112 DR.Z Maz 112 DRZEE 212 DR.Z Z-Wreck 212 JAZZ 212 Roland JC120 212 UK 212 Vox AC30 212 HW T412 Hiwatt Ap412 PV 5050 412 Peavey 5150 412 REGAL TONE 110 Tone King Falcon 110 TWO STONES 212...
  • Page 58 Effects list Number Name Template GAS STATION 412 Diezel Hagen 412 ACOUSTIC 112 1 x 12” cabinet for acoustic amplification Number Name Template NOISE KILLER NOISE KILLER NTEL REDUCER Intelligent Noise Reduction NOISE GATE Digital noise gate multi effects unit...
  • Page 59 Effects list Number Name Template GUITAR EQ G 5 band graphic EQ for guitar METAL EQ HM 5 band graphic EQ for BASS guitar 6BAND EQ G-6 6 band graphic EQ for Guitar CUSTOM EQ 3 band parametric EQ with adjustable frequencies and ±12Db boost/cut DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 60 Effects list Number Name Template PHASER Based on the custom phaser effect STEP PHASER Square wave phase shifter FAT PHASER Low frequency phase shifter FLANGER Based on the custom flanger effect JET-FLANGER Based on the JET FLANGER TREMOLO Based on the custom tremolo effect STUTTER Choppy cut off filter VIBRATO...
  • Page 61 Effects list Number Name Template TRI-CHORUS Rich multi stage chorus RING MOD Ring modulator Q-FILTER Static notch filter (like a half cocked wah pedal) HIGH PASS Static high frequency pass filter LOW PASS Static low frequency pass filter SLOW GEAR Auto volume swell LOFI Low rate sampling filter...
  • Page 62 Effects list DELAY Number Name Template DIGITAL Recreates the crystal-clear repeats of the 80’s delay units ANALOG Modelled after classic stompbox delays with BB chips DYNAMIC Digital Delay which responds to instrument dynamics REAL Realistic and natural echo TAPE Recreates swirly 70’s tape echo Digital Delay with modulated repeats REVERSE Backwards delay...
  • Page 63 Effects list REVERB Number Name Template ROOM Small room reverb HALL Large room reverb CHURCH Huge room reverb PLATE Studio style plate reverb SPRING Classic spring reverb tank Reverb with modulation CAVE Spacious and atmospheric reverb DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 64 Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Voltage supply Input socket for plug-in power supply AUX IN 3.5 mm mini phone socket (stereo) INPUT 1 × 1/4" phone jack Output connections Audio 2 × 1/4" phone jack (mono) 1 ×USB, type B 1 ×Micro USB Voltage supply Plug-in power supply (9 V...
  • Page 65 Technical specifications Amp modelling Drum computer Tuner included Expression pedal USB port Headphone connection MIDI port Line Out Battery operation Power supply included DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 66 Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 67 Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 68 Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 69 Notes DNAfx GiT...
  • Page 70 Notes multi effects unit...
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