DigiTech ACCESS User Manual

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Scale: Key and Scale:
This parameter is used on “ Scale” presets. There are two editable parameters here. The Key
parameter is used to set the Key and Scale (if you don’t know why you would set Key and Scale
see “Scale Harmony Control Modes” on page 10). The Key can be set “C” through to “B”. The
Scale choices are “maj1” through “maj4” and “min1” through “min4”.
Chord: Harmony Hold on/off:
This parameter is used on “Chord” presets. When Harmony Hold is set to “off” harmonies will
only be produced only when you are holding notes on your keyboard. When Harmony Hold is
set to “ON” harmonies will always be heard when you sing regardless of whether you have key-
board notes held or not.
Note: when Harmony Hold is set to “ON”, it is the same as all Digitech Vocalist products in
Chordal mode. Harmony Hold “off” is new and unique to ACCESS.
Notes: Transpose:
This parameter is used on “Notes” presets. The transpose parameter shifts the octave in which
harmonies are produced. It is useful when you want to play high harmonies from the lower part
of your keyboard. When Transpose is set to “+0 Oct”, the octave you play notes on your key-
board will be the same octave where harmony notes will be produced by ACCESS. When
Transpose is set + or - / 1 or 2 octaves, the harmonies’ octave will be shifted by that amount.
Reverb Type:
This parameter is used on all presets as long as Global Rev is off (see following section for
Global Rev). The parameter allows you to select from 10 reverb types. When Rev is set to “off”,
no reverb effect will be heard. For reverb type descriptions see Appendix 1 - Reverb Types .

DigiTech ACCESS Specifications

General

Brand	DigiTech
Model	ACCESS
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

General Safety and Warnings

Electrical Safety and Usage Precautions

Warnings against opening the unit, exposure to moisture, and proper handling to prevent shock.

UK Mains Plug Safety

Specific safety advice regarding UK mains plugs and fuse replacement.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Regulatory Compliance

Jump Start Guide

Quick Setup and Operation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for initial setup, input level adjustment, and preset selection.

Setup Procedures

Front Panel Controls and Functions

Back Panel Connections and Ports

System Initialization

Factory Reset Procedure

Instructions for performing a factory reset to restore default settings.

Performance Settings

Input/Output Levels and Preset Management

Adjusting Harmony, Reverb, and Lead Levels

Harmony Control Modes

Scale and Chord Modes

Details on using Scale mode (key/scale) and Chord mode (MIDI control).

Notes and Double Modes

Explanation of Notes mode (direct MIDI control) and Double mode (vocal thickening).

Editing Parameters

Editing Overview and Guidelines

General instructions on how to enter, navigate, edit, and exit the editing mode.

Preset-Specific Parameter Editing

Editing Specific Parameters

Scale, Chord, and Notes Parameter Editing

Global and Harmony Voicing Settings

Global MIDI and Scale Settings

Global Reverb and Mix Settings

Harmony Voicing Details

Detailed Harmony Voicing Options

External Control Options

Using the FS300 Footswitch

Instructions for connecting and using the FS300 footswitch for various controls.

Main and Alternate Key Switching

MIDI Control Functions

MIDI Control Change Mapping

Details on MIDI CC messages for controlling vibrato, levels, and reverb type.

MIDI Control for Scale Key/Scale and Panning

MIDI Control for Damper Pedal

Basic Harmony Concepts

Understanding "Musically Correct" Harmony

Scale vs. Chord Harmony Modes

Practical and theoretical differences between Scale and Chord harmony control modes.