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DigiTech Vocalist Live FX User Manual

DigiTech Vocalist Live FX
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DigiTech Vocalist Live FX Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVocal Effects Processor
Phantom PowerYes
DisplayLED
Power Supply9V DC
EffectsReverb, Delay, Chorus
Input1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Output1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Harmony Voices4
LooperYes, up to 70 seconds
MIDI I/OMIDI In/Out

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Warning For Your Protection

Provides crucial safety warnings and instructions for using the equipment safely and correctly.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Details compliance with FCC rules and conditions for operation within electromagnetic fields.

Declaration of Conformity

Supplementary Information

Provides additional compliance information and directives related to the product's design and classification.

Warranty & Registration

Service/Contact Information

Details on obtaining technical support, returning products for service, and contact procedures.

Overview

Introduction

Introduces the Vocalist Live FX, highlighting its features and capabilities for live vocal processing.

musIQ® & Live Adapt™™

Explains the core technologies for chord detection, harmony generation, and adaptive effect control.

Features

Important Firmware Update Info!

Provides information on checking and updating the device's firmware using the Vocalist Live Librarian software.

User Interface & Connectors

Top Panel

Details the controls and indicators located on the top surface of the Vocalist Live FX unit.

Rear Panel

Describes the various input and output jacks available on the back of the Vocalist Live FX.

Connection Diagrams

Cable Diagrams

Illustrates the types of cables used for stereo connections to the Aux In and from the Line Out.

Mono Application

Shows a typical mono setup for connecting the device to a mixer and speakers.

Stereo Application

Illustrates a standard stereo configuration for connecting to a mixer and speakers.

Using Aux In Jack w/Live Adapt

Demonstrates how to connect an audio source to the Aux In jack for Live Adapt features.

Practice Application

Shows a setup for practicing, including connections for music players and headphones.

Operating The Live FX

Gold Channel Effects

Explains the global channel strip processing chain and how to enable or edit its effects.

Vocal Effects

Details the processing section for vocal-specific effects and how to enable or edit them.

Effects Bypass

Describes how to globally bypass all vocal effects for speaking between songs.

Anti-Feedback (dbx® AFS)

Explains the operation of the dbx Advanced Feedback Suppression system.

Sound Check

How to use the Sound Check feature to record and audition vocal loops for effect tuning.

Live Adapt™™

Details the Live Adapt feature for automatic adjustment of gate, pitch, harmony, and tempo.

Looper

Explains the functions and operation of the built-in mono phrase looper.

Presets

Information on user and factory presets, including selection and storage procedures.

Preset A/B Parts

Describes how to configure two independent parts (A and B) within each preset.

Set Lists

Explains how to create and use Set Lists to organize presets for performances.

Volume/Expression Pedal Control

Details how to connect and configure external volume or expression pedals for effect control.

System Setup

Out Pad

Adjusts output attenuation to prevent clipping or for headphone monitoring.

A/B Footswitch Configuration

Configures the operation mode (Toggle, Momentary, Auto) for the A/B footswitch.

48 V Phantom Power

Enables or disables phantom power for condenser microphones connected to the Mic In jack.

Stereo

Sets the output configuration to stereo (default) or mono operation.

Preset Load

Determines if presets load automatically or require manual confirmation via the DATA encoder.

Loop Undo

Enables or disables the undo/redo function for looper overdubs, affecting loop recording time.

EP (Expression Pedal) Type

Selects the type of external controller (footswitch or pedal) connected to the unit.

Aux In Configuration

Determines whether the Aux In signal is muted or mixed with the main output.

EP Parameter, Min, & Max

Assigns effect parameters and their min/max values for external pedal control.

Factory Reset

Restores all system settings and user presets to their original factory defaults.

The Effects & Parameters

Gold Channel

Details the 8 channel strip effects comprising the sonic foundation: Warmth, Compressor, EQ, etc.

Warmth

Adds varying amounts of tube saturation for grit, warmth, and character to vocals.

Compressor

Tames loud passages and raises lower ones to improve vocal dynamic range and mix presence.

Pitch Correction

Corrects notes sung slightly out of pitch for a more precise vocal sound.

Ambience

Adds a subtle sense of space, like initial reflections, without pushing vocals back.

EQ

Shapes vocal tone with 3-band EQ (low, mid, high) and sweepable midrange frequency control.

De-Esser

Tames harsh consonant sounds (sibilance) by compressing offending sibilant frequencies.

Noise Gate

Removes non-vocal signals to clean up the mix and prevent feedback when not singing.

Low Cut Filter

Prohibits excessively low frequencies, preventing muddiness and cleaning up the low end.

Pitch FX

Provides pitch shifting effects like Note Hammer and synthetic pitch correction.

Distortion/Filter

Adds distortion, lo-fi effects, or special effects like emulating a megaphone.

Harmony

Creates the effect of backup singers by adding up to two harmony voices.

Double

Thickens vocal sound and creates the effect of additional singers singing in unison.

Modulation

Adds motion and depth with effects like flanging, chorusing, and vibrato.

Delay

Creates an echo effect of the voice during performance.

Reverb

Simulates singing in small or large spaces for vocal dimension using Lexicon reverbs.

Preset Librarian Software

System Requirements & Download

Information on downloading the preset management software and its system requirements.

Firmware Updates

Instructions for updating the device firmware using the Vocalist Live Librarian software.

Preset List

Technical Information

Block Diagram

Visual representation of the signal path through the various effect modules.

Specifications

Mic Input

Technical specifications for the microphone input, including impedance and gain.

Left/Right Outputs

Technical specifications for the balanced XLR line outputs.

Performance

Audio performance metrics such as dynamic range, frequency response, and THD+N.

Power

Details on power requirements and the specifications of the included power adapter.

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