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DigiTech STUDIO VOCALIST User Manual

DigiTech STUDIO VOCALIST
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DigiTech STUDIO VOCALIST Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigiTech
ModelSTUDIO VOCALIST
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Studio Vocalist

AC Power and Grounding Information

Information on proper power connection and grounding for safety and unit protection.

Safety Precautions

Guidelines and warnings for safe operation, handling, and electrical hazards.

Lithium Battery Warning

Cautionary note regarding the internal lithium battery and its replacement.

Warranty Information

Details of the product warranty terms, conditions, and limitations.

Setup and Connections

Front Panel Overview

Explanation of the controls, indicators, and features on the front panel.

Back Panel Connections

Details of the input/output jacks, MIDI, and footswitch connectors on the rear panel.

Audio Connection Examples

Diagrams and instructions for various audio signal routing setups.

MIDI Connection Examples

Diagrams and instructions for integrating the device with MIDI equipment.

Performance Features

Setting Input and Output Levels

Guide on adjusting input and output levels for optimal signal quality.

Generating a Good Signal

Tips for achieving optimal audio input for accurate pitch detection.

Selecting Keys and Chords

How to input musical context for automatic harmony generation.

Understanding Harmony Types

Explanation of different harmony modes like Chordal, Scalic, and Vocoder.

Changing Harmonies with Softkeys

Using softkey buttons to select and modify harmony variations.

Editing and Customization

Using Styles to Simplify Editing

How pre-defined styles streamline the parameter editing process.

Menu System and Editing Controls

Overview of menu navigation and controls for editing parameters.

Editing Controls: Buttons and Wheel

Details on Edit, Soft Keys, Data Wheel, Arrow, Store, and Exit buttons.

Gender Parameter Editing

Adjusting vocal characteristics for male or female harmony voices.

Detune Parameter Editing

Adding subtle pitch variations to humanize harmony voices.

Vibrato Parameter Editing

Applying realistic pitch modulation to harmonies for realism.

Scoop Parameter Editing

Simulating pitch bending into notes for a live vocal feel.

Timing Parameter Editing

Adding delay to harmony voice onsets for a more human sound.

Mix Parameter Editing

Adjusting wet/dry balance, voice levels, and stereo panning.

Harmony Editing Levels

Level 1: Changing Harmony Style Assignments

Attaching different pre-programmed harmony styles to programs.

Level 2: Editing Harmony Styles

Modifying existing or creating new custom harmony styles.

Level 3: Customizing Harmonies

Fine-tuning specific harmony notes for detailed control.

Naming Programs and Styles

Procedures for naming user programs and harmony styles.

Storing Your Edits

Instructions for saving edited programs and custom styles.

Utilities and Settings

Version Display

Displays the current software version number of the unit.

MIDI Utilities

Access to MIDI channel assignments and configuration settings.

Channel Select

Assigning MIDI channels for system, vocoder, and harmony control.

Key & Harmony MIDI Control

MIDI options for selecting key, chord root, and harmony style.

MIDI Continuous Controllers (CC)

Remapping MIDI CC messages to control Studio Vocalist parameters.

MIDI Program Change Mapping

Remapping incoming MIDI Program Change messages to internal programs.

Vocoder Keyboard Split Point

Defining keyboard zones for triggering Vocoder notes.

MIDI Song Utilities

MIDI control for song selection, mapping, and step sequencing.

MIDI Song Step Configuration

Configuring MIDI control for song step direction and sequencing.

MIDI Dump Utilities

Transmitting programs, songs, and settings via MIDI System Exclusive.

Initialization Utilities

Clearing user data and restoring factory default settings.

Footswitch Utilities

Reconfiguring the functions of the DigiTech FS300 footswitch.

User Utilities

Adjusting LCD contrast and enabling/disabling interval editing.

Synthesizer Mode

Using the onboard synthesizer for cueing or auditioning programs.

Audio Utilities

Adjusting audio parameters like Ess Sensitivity and Output Mode.

Songs Mode Operations

Playing the Demo Songs

Instructions for playing and interacting with the device's demonstration songs.

Creating Your Own Songs

Guide to creating new songs from sections and musical steps.

Editing Your Song Steps

Modifying individual musical steps within a song section.

Naming Songs and Sections

Procedures for naming songs and their individual arrangement sections.

Arranging Your Song Sections

Ordering song sections to define the playback sequence.

Changing Song Keys (Transposing)

How to transpose songs to different musical keys.

Basic Harmony Concepts

Understanding 'Musically Correct' Harmonies

Explains the concept of diatonic harmonies conforming to scales.

Scalic vs. Chordal Harmony

Details the differences and applications of Scalic and Chordal harmony types.

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