DigiTech DHP-55 - User Manual

Essential information regarding safe power connections and protection against electrical hazards.

Important warnings and guidelines to ensure user safety and prevent equipment damage.

Cautionary advice concerning the lithium battery, its replacement, and disposal.

An overview of the DHP-55 and the manual's content, welcoming the user.

Details the manual's structure and provides guidance on how to best use it.

Explains the audio input and output connections for mono and stereo signals.

Provides instructions on setting optimal input and output signal levels for the unit.

Identifies and describes all the connectors and jacks on the DHP-55's rear panel.

Details how to connect external controllers like footswitches and expression pedals.

Guides the user on selecting and listening to the DHP-55's pre-set programs.

Describes the function of each control and indicator on the DHP-55's front panel.

Illustrates various ways to connect the DHP-55 with other devices using MIDI and audio.

Provides diagrams for common stage, stereo, and studio routing configurations.

Illustrates different MIDI connection setups for controlling the DHP-55.

Offers specific connection advice for guitarists using amplifiers with or without effects loops.

Details connection schemes for amplifiers with and without effects loops.

Explains the concept of an operating system and its role within the DHP-55.

Details how the DHP-55's system is organized into modes, menus, and parameters.

Outlines the six primary operating modes of the DHP-55 and their functions.

Illustrates the hierarchical structure of menus and how to navigate through them.

Describes the default mode for playing programs and controlling effects.

Explains the organization of programs into four distinct banks: Mono, Stereo, User A, and User B.

Details the keypad used for selecting, loading, and storing programs.

Instructions on how to choose a program using the keypad or data wheel.

Explains the process of loading a selected program into temporary memory.

Guides on how to save edited or new programs into User banks.

Information on accessing and using the Edit mode to modify effect parameters.

Instructions for customizing program names using the Name mode.

Covers system-wide settings, preferences, and utility functions.

Step-by-step guide on creating custom programs from scratch.

Explains the overflow detection feature and its diagnostic purpose.

Details the procedure for upgrading the DHP-55's operating system software.

Describes how to configure MIDI settings for controlling the DHP-55.

Information on using the built-in tuner and its various settings.

Overview of the menu structure for the tuner mode.

Details the adjustable parameters within the tuner mode.

Explains the operation and display of the digital strobe tuning feature.

Describes the 'Easy' mode for instrument tuning with audible feedback.

Explains the 'Through' mode where the instrument signal passes unprocessed.

Details the 'Mute' mode for silent tuning, ideal for live performances.

Diagrams and instructions for connecting external effects via the FX loop.

Explains the use of the optional FS300 footswitch for hands-free control.

Introduces the FX Library and the structure for explaining each effect.

Explains the intelligent harmony effect, its types, and necessary programming information.

Details the intelligent pitch shifting capabilities for harmonies.

Illustrates the edit menus for customizing the 4-voice harmony effect.

Lists and describes the adjustable parameters for the 4-voice harmony effect.

Provides specific considerations for using stereo and 4-voice harmony effects.

Describes the combined 2-voice harmony and distortion effect.

Shows the edit menus for the 2-voice harmony with distortion effect.

Lists and explains the parameters for the 2-voice harmony and distortion effect.

Offers usage notes for this combined effect.

Explains the unique harmony effect combining pitch shifting and digital delay.

Illustrates the edit menus for this pitch shift and regeneration effect.

Details the parameters for the 4-voice pitch shift and regeneration effect.

Provides usage notes for this complex pitch shift effect.

Describes the effect that shifts multi-note or chordal input for thickening sounds.

Shows the edit menus for the Chord Shifter effect.

Lists and explains the parameters for the Chord Shifter effect.

Offers usage notes for the Chord Shifter effect.

Introduces the unique string pad effect simulating synth-strings.

Illustrates the edit menus for the String Pad effect.

Details the adjustable parameters for the String Pad effect.

Provides usage tips and notes for the String Pad effect.

Explains the flexible delay effect with multiple output taps and feedback echo.

Shows the edit menus for the Multitap Delay effect.

Lists and explains the parameters for the Multitap Delay effect.

Offers important notes on using the Multitap Delay effect.

Describes the stereo echo effect with independent or ping-pong delay lines.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Stereo Delay effect.

Details the parameters for the Stereo Delay effect.

Provides usage notes for the Stereo Delay effect.

Explains the effect that creates multiple, slightly delayed copies for a wider sound.

Shows the edit menus for the Stereo Chorus effect.

Lists and explains the parameters for the Stereo Chorus effect.

Describes the digital flange effect simulating tape reel phasing.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Stereo Flange effect.

Details the parameters for the Stereo Flange effect.

Explains the filter effects for wah-wah and subtle timbre variations.

Shows the edit menus for the Dynamic Filter effect.

Details the parameters for the Dynamic Filter effect.

Provides usage notes for the Dynamic Filter effect.

Describes the 5-band stereo equalizer for channel gain control.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Stereo 5 Band EQ.

Details the parameters for the Stereo 5 Band EQ.

Offers usage notes for equalizer effects.

Explains the 7-band equalizer configuration for mono or stereo use.

Shows the edit menus for the Stereo 7 Band EQ.

Details the parameters for the Stereo 7 Band EQ.

Provides usage notes for 7-band equalizer effects.

Describes the 15-band stereo equalizer for finer frequency control.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Stereo 15 Band EQ.

Details the parameters for the Stereo 15 Band EQ.

Offers usage notes for 15-band equalizer effects.

Explains the 31-band mono equalizer for very precise frequency adjustment.

Shows the edit menus for the Mono 31 Band EQ.

Details the parameters for the Mono 31 Band EQ.

Provides usage notes for 31-band equalizer effects.

Explains the compression effect for reducing dynamic range.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Compressor effect.

Details the parameters for the Compressor effect.

Offers usage notes for compressor effects.

Describes the effect that gates output below a threshold to eliminate noise.

Shows the edit menus for the Noise Gate effect.

Details the parameters for the Noise Gate effect.

Provides usage notes for noise gate effects.

Explains the feature for recording and playback of digital samples.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Digital Sampler.

Details the parameters for the Digital Sampler.

Shows how sampler trigger parameters affect the signal path.

Describes the effect that simulates acoustic room sound and reflections.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Stereo Reverb effect.

Details the parameters for the Stereo Reverb effect.

Explains the effect that simulates the sound of a distorting guitar amplifier.

Shows the edit menus for the Distortion Amplifier effect.

Details the parameters for the Distortion Amplifier effect.

Describes the effect that emulates speaker and cabinet acoustic properties.

Illustrates the edit menus for the Speaker & Cabinet Emulator.

Details the parameters for the Speaker & Cabinet Emulator.

Provides usage notes for the Speaker and Cabinet Emulator.

Explains how to connect external effects devices through the DHP-55.

Diagram showing signal flow when the FX Loop is not enabled.

Diagram showing signal flow when the FX Loop is enabled.

Provides setup steps and important considerations for using the FX Loop.

Introduces the concept of modulating effect parameters in real-time.

Lists the types of external controllers that can modulate parameters.

Explains how to calibrate an expression pedal for proper function.

Describes built-in modulation sources like Envelope Generators and LFOs.

Differentiates between global and local parameter settings for modulation.

Outlines the menu structure for accessing modulation settings.

Details the various parameters available for controlling modulation.

Explains the LFOs and their waveform options for modulation.

Discusses using a volume pedal as a foot controller for the DHP-55.

Explains linear and logarithmic pedal response types and calibration.

Guides on mapping external controllers to DHP-55 parameters.

Describes the internal envelope generators and their operation types.

Details the triggered envelope generator's attack and decay time parameters.

Explains the follower envelope generator and its tracking parameters.

A table detailing MIDI functions, transmitted and recognized messages.

Information on MIDI system exclusive messages for parameter editing.

Outlines the format for editing parameters via MIDI SYSEX messages.

Details the structure for dumping preset data using MIDI SYSEX.

A list of factory presets and their effects chain configurations for mono programs.

A list of factory presets and their effects chain configurations for stereo programs.

Lists available effect combinations for creating custom programs.

Technical specifications for the DHP-55 hardware and effects.