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  • Page 1 Element / Element XP Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    DOES NOT break the connection from the mains. Date: July 9, 2013 MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack- European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch Office or with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorpo- rated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the The symbols shown above are internationally accepted Declaration of Conformity. symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical Operation is subject to the following products.
  • Page 4 7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech 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 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Bypassing All Effects ����������������������������������������������������� 18 Using The Drum Machine �������������������������������������������� 18 Using The Tuner ������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Setup ���������������������������������������������������������21 Mono/Stereo Operation ������������������������������������������������ 21 Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) ���������������������� 21 Expression Pedal Calibration (Element XP Only) ���� 22 Expression Pedal Assignment (Element XP Only) ��� 23...

  • Page 6: Overview �����������������������������������������������������2 The Effects

    Element XP has 37 effects to choose from and allows you to run 9 effects simultaneously. The Element XP adds an Expression Pedal. Use it to control the Wah or Whammy™ effect or assign it to the effect you want to control for real-time effect changes with your foot.

  • Page 7: Features

    • Built-In Expression Pedal (Element XP Only) • 200 Presets (100 User Presets / 100 Factory Presets) • 9 Simultaneous Effects (Element XP) / 8 Simultaneous Effects (Element) • 20 FX Banks & 20 Tone Banks To Choose From • Mono / Stereo Output •...

  • Page 8: User Interface & Connectors

    User Interface & Connectors Top Panel LED DISPLAY This display shows the preset numbers when navigating presets (in Play Mode) and effect settings when editing (in Edit Mode). 2. SELECT KNOB This knob serves as both a preset selector and editing control. In Preset Mode, turning this knob will change between presets.
  • Page 9 (Element XP only), Compressor, Amp Modeling/Distortion, EQ, Noise Gate, Mod FX, Delay, and Reverb. The Element XP also has an option for setting up its built-in Expression Pedal to control a variety of these effects. The LED above each of the icons indicates whether each effect is on or off and which effect is selected when editing.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Mod Fx

    Using a stereo 1/8” cable, connect the headphone output of a portable music or CD player to this 1/8” TRS jack to play along with all your favorite music. Adjust the output level of your playback device and the Element/Element XP’s Master Level to achieve the proper mix balance.
  • Page 11 NOTE: When only the headphones are connected, Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) will be enabled to make the audio sound like it is actually being played through an amplifier. When a plug is connected to the 1/4” Main Output, SCC is disabled in the Headphone Output and all outputs are set for mono operation.

  • Page 12: Connection Diagrams

    Element/Element XP are turned off. To turn the Element/Element XP on or off, connect or disconnect the included power supply from the input jack.

  • Page 13: Stereo Amp Configuration

    Stereo Amp Configuration Amp 1 Amp 2 Guitar Harman PS0913DC Power Supply OUTPUT INPUT AUX IN 9VDC 300 mA 1/4” Stereo Y Cable 1/4” Stereo Y Cable 1/4” Stereo Y Cable Ground (-) Left (+) Left Channel Left (+) Left (+) Ground (-) Ground (-) Right...

  • Page 14: Stereo Recording Configuration

    Stereo Recording Configuration Computer Audio Recording Interface Line In Line In Guitar Harman PS0913DC Power Supply OUTPUT INPUT AUX IN 9VDC 300 mA 1/4” Stereo Y Cable FireWire or USB 1/4” Stereo Y Cable 1/4” Stereo Y Cable Ground (-) Left (+) Left Channel Left (+)

  • Page 15: Headphone/Practice Configuration

    Headphone/Practice Configuration Harman PS0913DC Guitar Power Supply OUTPUT INPUT AUX IN 9VDC 300 mA Portable Music Player Headphones Optional...

  • Page 16: Operation ��������������������������������������������������12 Factory Restore

    Operation Modes Explained There are two modes of operation in the Element/Element XP: Play Mode and Edit Mode. Play Mode Preset Number When the Element/Element XP is powered on, the unit will be in Play Mode. Play Mode is indicated by the effect LEDs...

  • Page 17: Navigating Presets

    Navigating Presets There are two banks of presets in the Element/Element XP: the user preset bank and the factory preset bank. From the factory, the user and factory preset banks will contain the same presets. Therefore, factory preset 45 will be the same as user preset 45 and so on. User presets appear...

  • Page 18: Selecting A Tone Bank

    Select from a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging from Blues to Metal to Country. Behind the scenes, the Wah (Element XP only), Compressor, Amp/Distortion, EQ, and Noise Gate are configured to create a specified tone. You can then further refine the sound by editing each effect’s settings.

  • Page 19: Selecting An Fx Bank

    Note that changing between different FX Banks does not change the Wah (Element XP only), Compressor, Amp/Distortion, EQ, or Noise Gate settings, as these processing modules belong to the Tone Bank.

  • Page 20: Editing Effects

    Editing Effects Selecting a preset and/or Tone/FX Bank is the fastest and easiest way to achieve the sound your after. However, if you just can’t seem to quite get the sound you're after it’s time to edit some effects. To edit effects: Press either of the buttons repeatedly until the LED for the effect you wish to edit is lit.

  • Page 21: Storing/Copying Presets

    The Element and Element XP have 100 user preset memory locations. Factory presets can be accessed at any time, used as a starting point, edited, then stored to a user preset location. You can also copy a user or factory preset to any of the available 100 user preset locations.

  • Page 22: Bypassing All Effects

    Bypassing All Effects The Element and Element XP offer a global preset bypass feature which bypasses all effects in the currently loaded preset and feeds only the dry/unprocessed signal to the outputs.
  • Page 23 Available Drum Patterns Available Drum Patterns Display Number Description Display Number Description BEATS 1 BLUES 3 BEATS 2 BLUES 4 BEATS 3 GROOVE 1 BEATS 4 GROOVE 2 BEATS 5 COUNTRY 1 BEATS 6 COUNTRY 2 ROCK 1 COUNTRY 3 ROCK 2 JAZZ 1 ROCK 3...

  • Page 24: Using The Tuner

    A=440Hz (Default, standard setting) tuning reference, which is A440 (A=440Hz). A=A♭ (A flat) This is the default tuning reference setting in the Element/Element XP. A=G♭ (G flat) The tuner can be accessed from either Play Note Mode or Edit Mode. As a note is played, the LED display will show the note.

  • Page 25: Setup

    StErEo oFf Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) The Element Series processors are designed to allow you to play your guitar even if you don't have an amplifier. The built-in Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) feature is what makes this possible. If you've ever listened to a direct guitar signal (using no guitar amplifier) then you know how thin and unnatural it can sound.

  • Page 26: Expression Pedal Calibration (Element Xp Only)

    EXPRESSION PEDAL either FOOTSWITCH If the calibration procedure is successful, the Element XP will return to Play Mode and will be ready for use. If the calibration procedure fails, will appear in the LED display followed by . If this happens, repeat steps 2 and 3 until calibration is successful.

  • Page 27: Expression Pedal Assignment (Element Xp Only)

    Expression Pedal Assignment (Element XP Only) The Expression Pedal on the Element XP can be assigned to control the Volume, Wah, Whammy™, YaYa™, or one of several other effects with your foot. You can also assign Minimum (pedal toe up) and Maximum (pedal toe down) values. These Min and Max values will set the range in which the Expression Pedal is allowed to control the assigned effect.
  • Page 28 To assign an effect to the Expression Pedal for control and set the Min/Max values: Any effect you wish to assign to the Expression Pedal must be turned on before it can be assigned. For information on turning an effect on, see "Turning Effects On & Off" on page From Play Mode, press the right arrow button repeatedly until the EXP (Expression) EDIT...

  • Page 29: Compressor

    Wah (Element XP Only) Wah is an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal and makes the guitar sound as if it’s saying "Wah." There are three different wah types to choose from in the Element XP as shown in the below table.

  • Page 30: Amp/Distortion Models

    Amp/Distortion Models The Element/Element XP have 6 Distortion and 12 Amp/Cabinet models to choose from. Each Amp/Distortion option is identified by a pair of letters (e.g., ) and has nine settings (i.e., except the Acoustic Guitar Simulator which has only one setting. As the value of the number is increased, the Amp/Distortion gain increases (the signal becomes more distorted).
  • Page 31 High frequency (treble) tone control tR1-9 Noise Gate The Element and Element XP offer two noise gate types: Silencer and AutoSwell. • Silencer Gate (noise reduction) The Silencer Gate is designed to eliminate noise when you are not playing. The Silencer’s nine...
  • Page 32 Mod FX The Element/Element XP offer a variety of modulation and pitch effect types to choose from. Each modulation effect is identified by a pair of letters (e.g., for phaser) and has nine settings (i.e., ). These settings include a variety of configurations that generally range from a more subtle effect (lower settings) to a more extreme effect (higher settings).

  • Page 33: Step Filter

    This phenomenon is referred to as the Doppler effect. • YaYa™ (Element XP Only) The YaYa effect combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger, creating an almost human vowel characteristic, as if the guitar were saying "Yah."...

  • Page 34: Delay

    The Element and Element XP offer 4 different delay types: Analog Delay, Digital Delay, Ping Pong Delay, and Tape Delay. Each of these delay types have 5 seconds of delay time available, with the exception of the Analog Delay which has up to 350ms.

  • Page 35: Reverb

    Reverb can be used for live performance or recording. When recording straight from the output of the Element/Element XP, the room reverb can be used to add a sense of space, so that the recorded guitar sounds more like a mic’ed up guitar cabinet in a room. The Element/Element XP have three different reverb types to choose from, each with 9 varying levels ( );...

  • Page 36: Element Preset List

    Element Preset List User Factory Name User Factory Name User Factory Name Rectified Big Comfort Funky Flange Tough Echo Stacked Guitar Organ Clean Detune Take the 5th Ultra Detune/Delay Fuzz Pie Retro Phase/Delay Lenny Flange Roadhouse Jazz Box Lo Fi...

  • Page 37: Element Xp Preset List

    Element XP Preset List User Factory Name User Factory Name User Factory Name Rectified Big Comfort Funky Flange Tough Echo Stacked Guitar Organ Clean Detune Take the 5th Ultra Detune/Delay Fuzz Pie Retro Phase/Delay Lenny Flange Roadhouse Jazz Box Lo Fi...

  • Page 38: Technical Information

    EXPRESSION PEDAL either FOOTSWITCH If the calibration procedure is successful, the Element XP will return to Play Mode and will be ready for use. If the calibration procedure fails, will appear in the LED display followed by . If this happens, repeat steps 4 and 5 until calibration is successful.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    100 User Presets (1-100) / 100 Factory Presets (F 1-F00) Drum Machine: 45 Patterns Dimensions: 6.25" (L) x 4.5" (W) x 2.25" (H) (Element) 6.25" (L) x 8" (W) x 2.25" (H) (Element XP) Unit Weight: 0.75 lbs. (Element) 1.20 lbs. (Element XP) Analog Input Connections Guitar Input: 1/4"...
  • Page 40 © 2013 Harman. All Rights Reserved. DigiTech, Johnson Amplification, DOD, Grunge, YaYa, AutoYa, and Whammy are trademarks of Harman in the U.S. and other countries. Dunlop, Cry Baby, Vox, Clyde McCoy, Fender, Tweed Deluxe, Twin Reverb, Marshall, Celestion, Jensen, Mesa/Boogie, Dual Rectifier, Matchless, Ibanez, Tube Screamer, Boss, DS-1, Electro Harmonix, and Big Muff are trademarks of their respective companies in the U.S.

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