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Table of contents Technical specifications........................53 Plug and connection assignment....................55 Protecting the environment......................57 DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
(for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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 Large LED colour display USB connectivity for editing via PC or MAC robust aluminium housing DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Installation Connection options Mixer Computer Smartphone / audio device Smartphone OUTPUT AUX IN INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT PHONES 300MA Guitar Headphones Ampli er DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Connect the supplied mains adapter to the power supply input of the device and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Ampli er 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. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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 Multi Effects Unit...
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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. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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. Connect the headphones to the [PHONES] jack. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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. Connect a mixer to the output jack [RIGHT] of the unit. Connect headphones to the [PHONES] jack. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
Top side # $ % & ö MASTER MODE VALUE AMP CAB MOD DLY PLAY SAVE RHYTHM SYSTEM TUNER LOOPER 1 Display 2 [MODE] | Rotary control for switching on and off the respective effect modules. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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 function. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Connections and operating elements Display 1 Preset number ö 2 Value controlled by the expression pedal 3 Preset name DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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A compatible device lets you directly record the songs being played or edit presets with the special editor software. 22 [DC IN] | Connection for the external voltage supply with 9 V DC. When connecting, observe the correct polarity - the inner pole must be negative. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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 DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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’ . DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Via the expression pedal. Via the submenu ‘MST’ in the effects. 6.1.3 Storing presets Press [SAVE]. ð A window for allocating a memory location and a name for the preset to be saved opens up. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
6.2 Expression pedal Setting the effects volume Press [EXP]. ð The menu for setting the expression pedal is called up. Press [VALUE] until the display shows ‘Level/Volume/MST’ . Press [VALUE]. ð The set value is applied. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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ð The set parameter is activated. 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. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Press [VALUE]. ð The display shows ‘EXP VOL PEDAL: ON’ . Turn [VALUE] to select the desired value for the volume from ‘MIN 000’ to ‘MST 100’ . Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
Turn [VALUE] to select the desired FXCOMP effect. Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. 6.3 Tap Tempo Press [TAP]. Press [DLY]. ð The delay effect is activated. Turn [VALUE] to select the submenu ‘SUB-D’ . DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
6.4 Drum machine Press [RHYTHM]. ð The drum machine is activated. The LEDs of the [RHYTHM] and [TAP] buttons light up blue. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired submenu. Press [VALUE]. ð The setting is confirmed. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
Sets the operating Metronome. ‘STYLE’ Adjusts the drum rhythm. ‘BPM’ Sets the beats per minute. ‘VOLUME’ Adjusts the volume 6.5 Tuner Hold down the [TUNER] footswitch. ð The tuner is activated. Turn [VALUE] to select the desired submenu. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
435 Hz and 445 Hz. 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. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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With PLAY activated: The dubbing is started. Press [TUNER] ‘STOP’ With PLAY/DUB acti‐ Playback or dubbing is stopped. vated: Press [LOOPER] ‘CLEAR’ Press and hold [LOOPER] All audio tracks are being deleted. for one second DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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. ð The device is connected for recording audio or video recordings on the mobile device. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
Adjusts the brightness of the display. ‘CAB SIM TRHU’ Sets the different output options in the speaker box simulation of the device. ‘RESET’ Resets the device to factory defaults. ‘OTG OUT’ Sets the output level for OTG mode. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
To do this, connect your computer to the device via the USB port on the device. Ensure that the device is connected to the power supply via the supplied power adapter. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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MTL ZONE BOSS METAL ZONE MTL MASTER Digitech METAL MASTER OBSESSIVE DIST Fulltone OCD JIMMY OD 1 Paul Cochrane Timmy OD FULL DRV Fulltone Fulldrive 2 SHRED Marshall Shred master Beebee PRE Xotic BB Preamp DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Effects list Number Name Template BeeBee + Xotic BB Plus RIET Suhr Riot TIGHT DS Amptweaker TightRock FULL DS Fulltone GT-500 GOLD CLON Klon Centaur DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Orange OR 50 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 DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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CAROL OD Two Rock Coral Overdriven CARDEFF Two Rock Cardiff Ev5050 CL EVH 5150 Clean Ev5050 DS EVH 5150 Distortion HT CLUB CL Blackstar HT Stage 100 Clean HT CLUB DS Blackstar HT Stage 100 Distortion DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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TWO STONES 212 Two Rock 212 CARDEFF 112 Two Rock 112 EV 5050 412 EVH 5150 412 HT 412 Blackstar HTV 412 GAS STATION 412 Diezel Hagen 412 ACOUSTIC 112 1 x 12” cabinet for acoustic amplification DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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 Multi Effects Unit...
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Fine tune pitch adjustment ROTARY Simulates a vintage leslie rotating speaker ANA-CHORUS Stompbox style analog chorus TRI-CHORUS Rich multi stage chorus RING MOD Ring modulator Q-FILTER Static notch filter (like a half cocked wah pedal) DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Effects list Number Name Template HIGH PASS Static high frequency pass filter LOW PASS Static low frequency pass filter SLOW GEAR Auto volume swell LOFI Low rate sampling filter DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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 DUAL DELAY 2 delays with independent controls PINGPONG Stereo delay DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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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 Multi Effects Unit...
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Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage / 300 mA , centre negative Dimensions (W × H × D) 230 mm × 156 mm × 33 mm Weight 1.0 kg DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Amp modelling Drum computer Tuner included Expression pedal USB port Headphone connection MIDI port Line Out Battery operation Power supply included DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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180°. 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. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. DNAfx GiT Multi Effects Unit...
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