Section 6 - Advanced Topics; Assigning Modifiers; Midi Cc; Lfo - DigiTech Artist 2120 User Manual

2120 VGS Artist
Section - 6 Advanced Topics

Assigning Modifiers

Modifiers are unique tools that can be used to dramatically alter your sound based on information from signal amplitude, the settings of a Low
Frequency Oscillator (LFO) or MIDI Continuous Controller and external footswitch and pedal information.
Every Program in your 2120 VGS has a set of Modifiers. Up to 16 Modifier links can be assigned to control any parameter. There are five types
of Modifiers that can be linked to a parameter:
• MIDI CCs
• LFOs
• Dynamic (signal level dependent).
• External expression pedal
• The Expression pedal and foot switches on the DigiTech 2120 FC foot controller.
MIDI CCs
When you use MIDI CCs, the 2120 VGS responds to CC numbers 0-127 and CHP (channel pressure or aftertouch). This means that you could
assign a MIDI Expression pedal, a keyboard's modulation or pitch bend wheel, or any other MIDI CC device to control effect parameters.
LFOs
When you use LFOs, parameter values can be controlled automatically between a defined minimum and maximum setting at a rate set by the
user. The 2120 VGS has 2 user definable LFOs in each program that can be assigned to any parameter.
For example, you can create an auto panner without using an auto panner module. Simply link an effect's output pan parameter to the LFO
modifier and the LFO will move that parameter back and forth. This modifier can be a very useful weapon in the ongoing battle of new sound
creation. There are two LFOs available in each program that can use unique speeds and waveforms.
Dynamic Modifiers
When you use Dynamic modifiers, the Parameter values are controlled in relation to the dynamics of the input signal. The possibilities are
nearly endless, and they cannot be duplicated using any other method.
For example, you could link the Dynamic Modifier of a Program to control a chorus level. It doesn't sound like much on paper, but imagine
the expressiveness of this type of effect on the guitar part. As the dynamics of the music increase, the chorus becomes less apparent. Ease up
on the string attack a little and the chorus increases. ALL IN REAL TIME!
NOTE: Linking a Modifier to a Parameter causes the Parameter to change as if you were changing it using the Data Wheel. The only
difference is that the <Store> button and CHANGED icon do not light. Therefore, the Default name may display 'Custom' if a
Parameter is consistently being changed by a Modifier. Storing the Program will store these new Parameter values.

External Expression Pedals

In addition to the Expression pedal on the 2120 VGS, up to 2 external expression pedals can be incorporated into the mainframe operating
system of the 2120 VGS by connection (via the rear panel of the 2120 VGS, or the external expression pedal jack on the 2120 FC) to an
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