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DigiTech TIME BENDER

DigiTech TIME BENDER
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Owner’s Manual
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DigiTech TIME BENDER Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigiTech
ModelTIME BENDER
CategoryMusic Pedal
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for operating the device, covering general precautions and specific instructions.

Important Safety Information

Electromagnetic Compatibility and UK Plug Warning

Information on EMC compliance and specific warnings regarding UK mains plugs for safe operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Warranty Information

Introduction to the TimeBender

Included Items in the Package

Lists the items included in the DigiTech TimeBender package.

TimeBender Features Overview

Key Features and Capabilities

Highlights the key features and capabilities of the DigiTech TimeBender delay pedal.

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Delay Type, Time, and Display Controls

Details on the Delay Type knob, Delay Time knob, and the unit's display.

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Voicing, Mix, and Memory Indicator Controls

Explanation of the Voicing knob, Mix knob, and Memory Indicator LED.

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Memory LEDs, Store, Tempo, Pattern, Modulation Controls

Covers Memory Location LEDs, Store Button, Tempo LED, Pattern knob, and Modulation knob.

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Multiplier Button and TempoMemory Footswitch

Details on the Multiplier button and the Tempo/Memory footswitch functions.

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Delay OnOff, Repeats, On LED, and Tone Controls

Explains the Delay On/Off footswitch, Repeats knob, On LED, and Tone knob.

Guided Tour - Rear Panel

Input and Footswitch Connections

Details on the Left/Right inputs, Main Outputs, and Footswitch input.

Guided Tour - Rear Panel

Expression Pedal and Power Connections

Information on the Expression Pedal input and Power Supply jack.

Tutorial Section

Making Connections and Initial Setup

Guide for connecting the TimeBender and initial setup steps.

Tutorial Section

Basic Digital Delay and Pattern Variation

Steps to create a basic digital delay and explore different patterns.

Tutorial Section

Tempo, Key Setting, and Smart Strum

How to set tempo and key by strumming, and change multiplier values.

Tutorial Section

Pitch-Shifted Voice, Repeats, and Delay Type

Adjusting pitch-shifted voices, repeats, and changing delay types.

Tutorial Section

Modulation, Storing, and Loading Settings

Applying modulation, saving, and recalling pedal settings to memory locations.

Tutorial Section

Using the Looper Functionality

Detailed explanation of the TimeBender's built-in looper features.

Tutorial Section

Looper Recording, Overdubbing, and Clearing

Guide to recording, overdubbing, and clearing loops within the looper.

Tutorial Section

Expression Pedal Usage for Effects Morphing

How to use an expression pedal to morph between delay settings.

Delay Types Explained

Digital, Analog, and Tape Delays

Descriptions of Digital, Analog, Moving Head Tape, and Variable Speed Tape delay sounds.

Delay Types Explained

Dynamic and Time Warp Delay Modes

Details on Dynamic Digital, Dynamic Analog, Dynamic Repeats, and Time Warp delays.

Delay Types Explained

Reverse, Envelope, and Looper Modes

Explanations of Reverse, Envelope delay, and the Looper mode.

Voicings for Pitch-Shifted Repeats

Scalic Voicings for Musical Scales

Describes scalic voicings that alter delay pitch based on musical scales.

Voicings for Pitch-Shifted Repeats

Triad, Chromatic, and Random Voicings

Details on Triad-Centered, Fixed Shift (Chromatic), and Random Voicings.

Time Patterns

Simple, Dual, and Multi-tap Delay Patterns

Overview of Simple, Dual, and Multi-tap delay pattern types.

Time Patterns

Root-Based Pattern Delay Explained

Explanation of the Root-Based Pattern Delay for arpeggiation.

Time Patterns

Strum Pattern Creation

Instructions for creating custom delay patterns using the Strum feature.

Connection Diagrams

Mono InMono Out Configuration

Diagram illustrating the mono in/mono out connection setup.

Connection Diagrams

Mono InStereo Out (Ping-Pong)

Diagram for mono input and stereo output for ping-pong delay effects.

Connection Diagrams

Mono InStereo Out (Centered)

Diagram for mono input and stereo output with centered delays.

Connection Diagrams

Effects Loop Integration

Diagram showing how to connect the TimeBender in an amplifier's effects loop.

Connection Diagrams

Stereo Effects Chain Setup

Diagram for connecting the TimeBender in a stereo effects chain setup.

Appendix

Factory Reset Procedure

Steps to perform a factory reset, restoring default settings.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance on resolving common problems encountered with the TimeBender.

Appendix

Helpful Tips and Tricks for Usage

Provides useful tips and advanced usage suggestions for the pedal.

Specifications

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