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General| Type | Effects processor |
|---|---|
| Bit rate | 24 bit |
| Proper use | Concert/Studio |
| Beat effects | Delay, Flanger, Pan, Trans |
| Product color | Black |
| Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
| AUX out | Yes |
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 14 W |
| Cables included | USB |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 156 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 200 mm |
| Height | 45 mm |
| Weight | 1000 g |
Covers essential safety points from reading instructions to proper cleaning and ventilation.
Includes warnings about modifications and service requirements.
Details electrical safety, grounding, voltage, and proper plug usage.
Guidance on understanding and operating the Play Acoustic.
Information on how to obtain support via FAQs, forums, and contact.
Instructions on registering the product using VoiceSupport software.
Explains the icons used in the connection diagrams within the manual.
Provides guidelines for interpreting signal flow in connection diagrams.
Details physical connectors on the Play Acoustic rear panel, including MIC, GUITAR IN, AUX, and outputs.
Information on PEDAL, USB, and Power connectors, including power supply requirements.
How to set input gain levels using the LED meter and controls.
Understanding the Play Acoustic's LCD screen elements and the NaturalPlay feature.
Explains LOOP, GB, and FAV indicators, and other display elements.
Describes the function of the DOWN, UP, and HIT/TALK footswitches.
Covers loop functions, Switch-3 integration, and tap tempo settings.
Explains the use of the control knob and arrow buttons for navigation.
How to store, name, and save presets to different locations.
Details the functions of the six context-sensitive soft buttons.
Explains navigation through Genre and Setup menus.
Connecting to a mixer/PA and overview of back panel inputs/outputs.
Wiring for stereo or mono output to PA system with vocals and guitar.
Routing mono vocals to PA and guitar to an amplifier.
Using FX150 for monitoring mono vocals and guitar.
Routing vocals to FX150 and guitar signals to an amplifier.
Sending stereo mix to PA and FX150 from Play Acoustic.
Creating a headphone/IEM mix using the Guitar & Headphone cable.
Selecting microphone type, USB input, and RoomSense parameters.
Tone Style, Mic Control, and Pitch Correction parameters.
Configuring XLR outputs, Vocal Cancel, and Headphone Limiter.
LCD contrast, UP/DN function, delay compensation, and Aux routing.
Global key/tempo, RoomSense LoCut, Guitar Gate, Mic Boost, BodyRez editing.
Input sources, undo function, and loop feedback parameters.
Setting up Switch-3 for looping and custom assignments.
Displaying installed firmware version, serial number, and manufacture date.
Overview of Vocal FX block control, HIT function, and effect activation.
Setting harmony voices, style, level, and key.
Adjusting scale, Portamento, and Humanize parameters for harmonies.
Parameters for the Double vocal effect, including style and level.
Configuring delay style, level, and feedback parameters.
Using filter styles and setting tempo for the delay effect.
Adjusting reverb style, level, decay, and pre-delay.
Parameters for HardTune, including style, gender, and pitch shift.
Configuring transducer style, drive, and filter parameters.
Routing, gate threshold, and gain settings for the transducer effect.
Parameters for the µMod effect, including style, level, and speed.
Introduction to guitar effects, global settings, and control parameters.
Reverb parameters for guitar, including style, level, decay, and pre-delay.
Parameters for the Guitar µMod effect, including style, depth, level, and speed.
Configuring BodyRez EQ style, amount, and gain parameters.
Details BodyRez Shelf EQ, Parametric EQ, and Compressor basics.
Compressor ratio, release, and BodyRez ambience settings.
Using Phase Invert, Low Cut, and Notch filters for feedback reduction.
Adjusting Harmony, Guitar, Out, Delay/Reverb, Headphone, RoomSense, Aux levels.
Controlling USB input and output audio signal levels.
Concepts of looping, basic controls, and first loop recording.
Stopping, erasing, undo/redo functions, and looping tips.
Using Switch-3 for direct looper control and footswitch assignments.
Addresses common problems like no sound, incorrect harmony, and effect issues.
A chart detailing harmony notes in relation to scales and keys.
Links to support, forums, warranty, and social media channels.
Details on vocal/guitar effects, design, size, weight, and analog connections.
Digital conversion, USB, power, safety, and environmental specifications.
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