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DigiTech VOCALIST VL3D

DigiTech VOCALIST VL3D
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Owner’s
Manual
Vocal Harmony and
Effects Processor
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DigiTech VOCALIST VL3D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigiTech
ModelVOCALIST VL3D
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety and Warnings

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warnings regarding electric shock, fire hazards, and proper handling of the equipment.

Equipment Handling and Care

Guidelines for preventing damage from liquids, storms, and ensuring proper ventilation and servicing.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Product Warranty Information

Product Overview

Introduction to VL3 D

Describes the VL3D as an intelligent vocal harmony processor with studio-quality audio and easy control.

musIQ Technology Explained

Explains musIQ as a revolutionary technology for automatic, musically correct vocal harmonies based on MIDI or guitar input.

Included Items and Setup

Package Contents

Details the items that should be included with the Vocalist VL3D, such as the unit, power adapter, and manuals.

Important Safety Tip

Advises on the correct sequence for powering up amplifiers and the VL3D to prevent damage.

Front Panel Controls

Pre-Effects and Pitch Correction

Details controls for Warmth, Compressor, De Esser, Noise Gate, and Pitch Correction.

Reverb and Indicator Displays

Explains Reverb types/level and the front panel LEDs/display for signal status and tuning.

Mode and Harmony Patch Management

Covers the Mode button, Musical Indicators, and controls for managing Harmony Patches and A/B parts.

Harmony Configuration and Mix

Details controls for Harmony Mode, Gender, Voicing, Mix, Humanize, On/Off, and Part A/B selection.

Rear Panel Connections

Power and MIDIUSB Ports

Explains the Power Input, USB MIDI, MIDI In, and MIDI Thru connections for power and data transfer.

Audio and Guitar Outputs

Describes the Headphone Output and Guitar Thru jack for audio monitoring and signal routing.

Audio Inputs and Controls

Details the Guitar In, Line In, Mic In, Mic/Line Input Level, and 48V phantom power switch.

Ancillary Connections

Explains the Ground Lift Switch and the Footswitch jack for system noise reduction and external control.

Using with a Keyboard

MIDI Keyboard Connection

Explains how to connect a keyboard's MIDI output to the VL3D's MIDI In for harmony generation.

Setting MIDI Channel

Details how to enter the MIDI Configuration Menu and set the desired MIDI channel for keyboard input.

Using with a Guitar

Guitar Signal Routing

Explains how to route the guitar signal through the Guitar In and Guitar Thru jacks for musIQ analysis.

Selecting musIQ Guitar Mode

Instructs users to select the musIQ Guitar mode using the Mode button for guitar-based harmonies.

Guitar Specific Functions

Guitar Sensitivity Adjustment

Guides on setting Guitar Sensitivity (Hi/Lo) based on the Guitar Signal Strength indicator.

Using the Guitar Tuner

Instructions on activating and using the VL3D's built-in tuner for guitar strings.

Using with a Computer

VL3 D as MIDI Interface via USB

Details using the VL3D's USB port as a direct MIDI interface for data transfer to/from a computer.

Connecting via Separate MIDI Interface

Describes connecting the VL3D to a computer through an existing separate MIDI interface.

Pre-Effects Section

Warmth and Compressor Effects

Explains the Warmth control for tube preamp emulation and the Compressor for dynamic range control.

De Esser and Noise Gate

Describes the De Esser for sibilance reduction and the Noise Gate for background noise muting.

Pitch Correction

Reverb Effect

Harmony Patches and Parts

Saving and Recalling Harmony Patches

Provides instructions on storing changes to a selected Harmony Patch and recalling saved patches.

Harmony AB Parts Management

Details how to select between Part A and Part B for harmony presets and the need for individual saving.

Harmony Modes Explained

musIQ Modes (MIDI & Guitar)

Explains how musIQ technology automatically generates harmonies based on MIDI or guitar input.

Acappella Harmony Mode

Details the Acappella mode for vocalists without instruments, requiring manual Key and Scale settings.

Notes Harmony Mode

Harmony Voicing Options

Harmony Gender Control

Harmony Mix and Humanize

Harmony OnOff Function

MIDI Configuration Menu

Setting the MIDI Channel

Explains how to set the MIDI channel for the VL3D to receive MIDI messages, including 'AL' for all channels.

Defining the Split Point

Details how to set a Split Point to define active and inactive zones for MIDI note processing.

MIDI Channel Modes and CC

I-Channel and 4-Channel MIDI Modes

Describes the two modes for controlling harmony voices in MIDI Notes mode: single channel or four separate channels.

CC MIDI Channel Configuration

Details how to set the MIDI channel specifically for receiving Control Change (CC) messages.

MIDI Program Change and Saving

Program Change Settings

Details the VL3D's ability to accept Program Change messages for harmony patch selection.

Saving Global Parameters

Lists the global parameters that are automatically saved when changed, such as Guitar Sensitivity and MIDI settings.

External Footswitch Operation

MIDI Message Details

Program Change Mapping

Details the 10 Program Change messages and their corresponding Harmony Patch and Part selections.

System Exclusive (SysEx) Support

States that the VL3D does not support parameter edits via SysEx, as all parameters are MIDI CC controllable.

Factory Reset Procedure

Continuous Controller (CC) Messages

CC Parameters for Effects and Harmony

Details CC messages for controlling Pre-Effects, Reverb, Harmony Mix, Humanize, Voicing, and Gender.

CC Parameters for Modes and Scales

Details CC messages for controlling Harmony Mode, Acappella Key, and Acappella Scale.

Effects Signal Flow

Technical Specifications

Audio and Connectivity Specs

Details specifications for Mic Preamp, Line Inputs, Guitar/Thru, Outputs, Headphone, and Digital Connections.

Power, Dimensions, and Weight

Lists power requirements, product dimensions, and the overall weight of the VL3D unit.

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