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DigiTech VHM5

DigiTech VHM5
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DigiTech VHM5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigiTech
ModelVHM5
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

Electrical and Operational Safety

Covers risk of shock, user servicing, and proper usage instructions for the device.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Explains registration, coverage period, limitations, and exclusions for product warranty.

Features and Specifications

Key Features Overview

Lists core functionalities including 5-part harmonies, LCD display, keyboard, effects, and MIDI.

Technical Specifications Details

Provides technical data such as S/N, THD, sampling rate, bandwidth, inputs, outputs, and connections.

Vocalist Front Panel Controls

Panel Layout and Indicators

Details LEDs, Signal Lock, Input/Output Level controls, and various operational buttons.

Harmony Selection Controls

Explains the function of the Keyboard and Variation buttons for choosing harmonies.

Vocalist Rear Panel Connections

Power, MIDI, and Footswitch Ports

Details AC power, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and Footswitch connections on the rear panel.

Audio Input and Output Jacks

Covers Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Left Out, Right Out, and Headphone jacks.

Introduction and Getting Started

Initial Setup and Connection

Guides users on connecting the device, adjusting levels, and ensuring signal quality.

Vocalist Functionality Explained

Harmony Types and Effects

Describes Scalic Harmony, Chordal Harmony, Pitch Correction, Vocoder, Chorus/Detune, and Special Effects.

Getting Started Guide

Connecting the Unit

Provides instructions on hooking up microphones, effects, and mixers for operation.

Adjusting Input and Output Levels

Explains how to set input, vocal, and effect sliders for optimal audio levels.

Ensuring a Good Signal

Discusses mic placement and the Signal Lock LED for optimal input signal quality.

Basic Operation and Navigation

Selecting Programs and Variations

Details how to choose presets and change harmony types using buttons and the LCD.

Using the Cue-in Feature

Explains how to use the internal synth for pitch reference and tuning.

Understanding the Menu System

Navigating Menus and Parameters

Describes how to move through menus using Parameter buttons and edit values.

Menu and Sub-menu Operation Flow

Illustrates the menu structure and navigation paths for system settings.

First Impressions of Harmonies

Exploring Scalic Harmony Examples

Demonstrates Scalic harmony application with the "Happy Birthday" song example.

Chordal Harmony and Song Lists

Chordal Harmony Usage

Explains how to use chordal harmonies with chord recognition features.

Creating and Using Song Lists

Details how to record and step through chord changes for songs using a list.

Song List Programming

Programming Amazing Grace Song List

Guides through creating a song list step-by-step for a specific song.

Footswitch and Song List Management

Footswitch Operation

Explains how to connect and use the FS 300 footswitch for program and bypass control.

Song Edit Menu Functions

Describes saving and editing individual entries within a song list.

MIDI Keyboard Control

Connecting MIDI Devices

Guides on connecting MIDI keyboards and other devices for controlling the Vocalist.

Changing Programs via MIDI

Explains how to use MIDI to select Vocalist programs and settings.

VHM5 Program List

Program Categories Overview

Lists factory programs categorized by function (e.g., First Impressions, Chordal).

Program List Details

First Impressions Programs

Describes the first 16 programs for an overview of Vocalist capabilities.

Chordal Harmonies Voicings

Explains the naming convention for chordal harmony voicings and their structure.

Advanced Harmony Modes

Vocoder and Pitch Correct Modes

Describes the Vocoder and Pitch Correct features and their operation.

Scalic Harmonies and Variations

Explains how Scalic programs generate harmonies based on scales and keys.

Utility Menu Functions

Synth Play and Tuning Settings

Covers enabling the synth for cue-in notes and adjusting the tuning reference.

MIDI Parameter Configuration

Details basic MIDI channel and program change settings for communication.

MIDI Communication Settings

Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Messages

Explains settings for Key Change and Program Change transmission/reception.

MIDI Dump Functionality

Describes how to save or transfer programs via MIDI for backup or sharing.

MIDI CC Assignments and Sensitivity

CC Assignments for Parameter Control

Explains how to assign MIDI controllers to Vocalist parameters for remote control.

ess Sensitivity and Harmony Gate

Details adjusting sensitivity for sibilant sounds and gating harmonies for cleaner output.

Vocalist Utility Menu Map

Utility Menu Navigation Flowchart

Provides a visual map of the utility menu structure for system settings.

Program Edit Menu Options

Program Title and Harmony Edit

Describes editing program and variation titles, and redefining custom harmonies.

Detune and Harmony Volume Settings

Details adjusting pitch detuning for chorus effects and harmony output levels.

Program Edit Menu - Vibrato and Portamento

Vibrato and Portamento Effects

Explains how to add vibrato and portamento to harmony parts for expressiveness.

Restore Factory Programs and Bypass Action

Covers resetting programs to default and configuring footswitch bypass modes.

Program Edit Menu - Pitch Randomize and Portamento

Pitch Randomize and Portamento Parameters

Details pitch randomization for humanization and portamento speed/attack/release.

Loading New Harmonies

Explains how to load factory harmonies and save custom variations.

Scalic Harmony Configuration

Defining Scalic Harmony Parameters

Covers scale type, voicing, and key selection for creating Scalic harmonies.

Chordal Harmony and Vocoder Modes

Chordal Harmony Voicings and Chord Types

Details chordal harmony voicings and common chord types used.

Vocoder Mode Operation

Explains the Vocoder feature, its modes, pitch bend, and transpose functions.

Pitch Correct and Edit Titles

Pitch Correct and MIDI Keyboard Split

Covers pitch correction methods and MIDI keyboard splitting for control.

Editing Program and Variation Titles

Explains how to name programs and variations for easier identification.

Harmony Edit and Song Edit

Customizing Harmony Notes

Describes how to edit individual harmony notes for each input note.

Song Edit Menu Operations

Details changing, inserting, and deleting entries within a song list.

Understanding Scalic Harmony

Scale and Key Concepts

Explains scales, keys, and their role in constructing Scalic harmonies.

Scale Chart and Non-Scale Tones

Scale Chart and Harmony Examples

Presents a scale chart and demonstrates harmony effects on non-scale tones.

Handling Non-Scale Tones

No Change and Slur Functions

Explains how the Vocalist handles notes not within the selected scale using 'n/c' or 'slur'.

MIDI Chord Recognition Logic

Describes how the Vocalist interprets chords from a MIDI keyboard for harmony selection.

Understanding Chordal Harmony

Chord Types and Harmony Selection

Details chord types and how harmony notes are selected relative to them.

Vibrato and Portamento Usefulness

Vibrato and Portamento Characteristics

Explains how vibrato and portamento affect harmony parts for expressiveness.

MIDI Applications

Connecting MIDI Devices

Guides on connecting MIDI keyboards and other devices for controlling the Vocalist.

MIDI Program Change Control

Explains how to change Vocalist programs and settings using MIDI messages.

MIDI Program Change for VariationKey

Selecting Variation and Key via MIDI PC

Details how MIDI Program Change messages map to selecting harmony variations and keys.

MIDI Notes and Chords for Harmony Control

Using MIDI Notes for VariationKey Change

Explains how MIDI notes can select harmony variations and keys based on note number.

Using MIDI Chords for Harmony Selection

Describes how the Vocalist recognizes MIDI chords to select appropriate harmonies.

MIDI Keyboard Splitting

Splitting the MIDI Keyboard for Harmony Control

Explains how to define keyboard regions for controlling harmonies with MIDI.

Glossary of Terms

Glossary Entries

Defines technical terms used in the manual such as LCD, MIDI, and No Change.

Parameter and Scale Definitions

Parameter, Pitch Bend, and Pitch Correct

Defines various operational parameters like Pitch Bend and Pitch Correct.

Scale Types and Signal Lock

Defines scale types and the Signal Lock indicator function.

Glossary Continued

More Glossary Terms

Continues definitions including Voicing, Vibrato, Vocoder, and MIDI.

Parameter and Scale Type Definitions

Parameter, Scale Type, and Slur Definitions

Defines parameters, scale types, and the 'Slur' function for harmony slides.

Song List and Store Functionality

Defines Song List structure and the 'Store' button for saving changes.

Synth Tone, Transpose, and Variations

Synth Tone, Transpose, and Utility Functions

Explains synth tone generation, transposing, and accessing utility functions.

Vocalist Variations and Voicings

Details the four available harmony variations and their voicings.

Vocalist MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Transmitted and Recognized Functions

Details MIDI message handling for various functions like Note Number and Program Change.

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