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DigiTech STUDIO 400 - User Manual

DigiTech STUDIO 400
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Studio 400
4 IN-4 OUT
Professional Studio
Effects Processor
A Harman International Company
S-DISC
PROCESSING
Owner's Manual
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DigiTech STUDIO 400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sample Rate44.1kHz
Digital I/OS/PDIF
Input Channels2
Output Channels2
ModelSTUDIO 400
CategoryComputer Hardware
EffectsReverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Pitch Shift, EQ

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

General Safety and Important Precautions

Key safety instructions regarding water, power, servicing, and fuses.

Specific Warning Notices (UK Plug, Battery)

Specific warnings for UK mains plug and lithium battery handling.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer, Product, and Safety Standards

Details manufacturer, product name, and applicable safety/EMC standards.

Compliance Directives and Contact Information

Statement of compliance with directives and contact details for distribution.

Studio 400 Product Introduction

Key Features and Technology Overview

Highlights the Studio 400's main features like inputs, outputs, and S-DISC tech.

Studio 400 Warranty Details

Warranty Registration and Coverage Details

Explains how to register and the terms of the product warranty.

Liability, Modifications, and Trademarks

Covers manufacturer liability, modification rights, and registered trademarks.

Studio 400 Setup Guide

Unpacking and Power Connection

Instructions for unpacking the unit and safely supplying power.

Front Panel Controls Layout

Overview of the Studio 400's front panel controls and their organization.

Display Screen Elements and Indicators

Explanation of the display's information line, data sections, and meters.

Front Panel Button Functions

Details the functions of Program, FX Edit, Parameter, and navigation buttons.

Rear Panel Connections Overview

Description of all rear panel connectors including audio, MIDI, and footswitch.

Connection Methods: In-Line

How to connect the Studio 400 directly in the audio path.

Connection Methods: Effects Loop

How to integrate the Studio 400 into a mixer's effects loop.

Connection Method: Mixer Aux Sends for Stereo

Setting up aux sends for stereo effect processing.

Connection Method: Parallel Effects Processing

Configuring the unit for independent processing of multiple signals.

Connection Method: Quad Mono Input; Dual Stereo Output

A specific configuration for multi-signal processing.

Understanding the Bypass Function

Explanation of how the bypass feature works across applications.

Studio 400 Core Operations

Navigating the Operating System

How to use buttons, indicators, and the display for navigation.

Program Mode Operations

Selecting and loading factory or user programs.

FX Edit Mode and Module Selection

Entering FX Edit mode and navigating effect modules for editing.

Selecting FX Types and Defaults

Choosing effect types and loading factory default settings.

Modifying FX Module Parameters

Step-by-step guide to editing effect parameters.

Storing and Saving Program Changes

How to save modified programs and exit edit mode.

Effect and Input;Output Configurations

Selecting and configuring effect chains and I/O routing.

Understanding and Using Modifiers

Introduction to modifiers for dynamic parameter control.

Linking Parameters to Modifiers

Step-by-step process for assigning parameters to modifiers.

Types of Modifiers: MIDI CC, LFO, Dynamic

Explains MIDI CCs, LFOs, and Dynamic modifiers for parameter control.

Setting Up LFO Modifiers

Configuration steps for LFO waveform, speed, and depth.

Setting Up Dynamic Modifiers

Configuration steps for dynamic modifier thresholds and source input.

Comparing Programs

Using the compare function to review edited programs against originals.

Storing Programs and Naming

Procedure for saving edited programs and assigning custom names.

Studio 400 Effects and Parameter Guide

Understanding Effect Modules and Resource Pies

Explanation of module sizes and resource division.

FX Module Types and Signal Flow

Description of Mono, Dual, and Stereo FX Module types.

How to Use Effect Parameter Charts

Guidance on interpreting the detailed parameter charts.

Digital and Analog Effect List

A comprehensive list of all available effects.

Reverb Effect Types Overview

Detailed description of the five basic reverb types.

Reverb Core Parameters (FX Lvl, Dry Lvl, Balance)

Controls for input, dry signal, and stereo balance in reverbs.

Reverb Type, Density, Dispersion, Diffusion

Parameters for selecting reverb type, controlling reflections, and smoothness.

Reverb Crossover and Damp Settings

Controls for crossover frequency, type, and high-frequency dampening.

Reverb Blend, Decay, Size, and Reflct Parameters

Parameters related to blend, decay time, room size, and reflectivity.

Reverb Delay and Output Controls

Controls for delay taps, output levels, and feedback within reverb effects.

Chorus and Flanger Effects Explained

How chorus and flanger effects use LFO modulation.

LFO Waveform Examples

Visual representation of available LFO waveforms.

Flanger Effect Parameters

Detailed parameters for the flanger effect, including speed, depth, and feedback.

Chorus Effect Parameters

Detailed parameters for the chorus effect, including depth, wander, and delay.

Phaser Effect Parameters

Detailed parameters for the phaser effect, including speed, depth, and feedback.

Rotary Speaker, Tremolo, Auto Panner Parameters

Parameters for emulating rotary speakers and LFO-based modulation.

Detuner Effect Parameters

Parameters for pitch detuning and creating subtle pitch shifts.

Pitch Shifter Effect Parameters

Parameters for creating multiple pitch-shifted voices and harmonies.

Pitch Shifter Shift, Detune, and Harmony Controls

Controls for pitch intervals, detuning, and harmony settings.

Pitch Shifter Output and Stereo Imaging

Parameters for controlling output levels and stereo placement.

Delay Effect Parameters

Detailed parameters for delay time, feedback, tap tempo, and output levels.

Equalizer Module Types and Controls

Overview of EQ modules and parameters like level, phase, and frequency.

Shelving and Parametric EQ Settings

Controls for shelving EQ and parametric band adjustments.

Noise Gate Parameters

Controls for threshold, attenuation, and delay in noise gating.

Compressor Parameters

Controls for compressor threshold, ratio, gain, attack, and release.

Multi Effects Module Combinations

Details on combining effects like Chorus/Delay and Flange/Delay.

Studio 400 Input Levels and Utilities

Input Level Adjustment (Automatic and Manual)

Methods for optimizing input signal levels for optimal recording.

Accessing and Navigating the Utility Menu

Guide to entering the Utility menu for global settings.

Adjusting Screen Contrast

How to modify display contrast for readability.

MIDI Channel Assignment and Program Mapping

Configuring MIDI channels and remapping programs for MIDI control.

SysEx Device Channel and MIDI Merge

Setting SysEx channels and enabling MIDI data merging.

Individual Program Dump Procedure

Steps to back up or transfer single programs via MIDI.

System Exclusive Bulk Dump

Dumping all factory and user programs simultaneously.

System Data Dump

Dumping system settings and input levels.

Program Autoload Function

Configuration for automatically loading programs upon selection.

Performing a Factory Reset

Restoring the Studio 400 to its original factory settings.

Harmony Tuning Reference

Adjusting the Reference Note for Harmony

How to modify the reference note for pitch shifting harmonies.

Studio 400 Appendix

MIDI Implementation Chart

Technical details of MIDI message transmission and recognition.

Effects and Defaults List

A list of available effects and their default settings.

Effect Configuration Charts

Diagrams illustrating various effect module routing configurations.

Effect Block Configurations Listing

A categorized list of effect block configurations.

Studio 400 Factory Program List - Part 1

Lists factory programs for classic reverbs, ambient, and multi-effects.

Studio 400 Factory Program List - Part 2

Lists factory programs for modulation, morphing, delay, special, and spatial effects.

Effect Sampler and Reverb Configurations

Lists configurations for effect samplers and various reverb types.

Studio 400 Specifications

A;D, D;A Conversion, DSP, and Processing Specs

Details on converter types, DSP capabilities, and data path widths.

Input;Output, General, and Physical Specs

Information on connectors, levels, frequency response, dimensions, and weight.

Harmony Interval Charts

Interval Charts for Major, Minor, and Other Scales

Charts showing intervals for various musical scales and modes.

Interval Reference for Harmony Settings

Reference for scale types, intervals, and common musical references.

User Notes

Blank Notes Area

A designated section for users to write personal notes.

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