DigiTech GNX3, User Manual

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Effects and Parameters
The GNX3 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual, hi-tech stomp boxes.
With stomp boxes, the order in which they are connected can make a big difference in how good the overall
sound is. Whether the stomp boxes are placed before the amp, or in the amp’s effects loop will also make a
difference. The following diagram shows the signal path through the processing contained in the GNX3.
Effect Definitions
Each Effect within the GNX3 is fully programmable. Understanding how these effects alter the sound, and
how each parameter alters the effect will help you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following
overview outlines how each effect and parameter in the GNX3 alters the sound.
Wah-Pickup
A Wah is an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal. A Wah applies a boost in gain to a narrow band of
frequencies. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the center frequency receiving the boost is
swept up and down making the guitar sound as if it is saying “Wah.” The Wah is engaged and disengaged
by applying pressure to the V-Switch located under the toe of the Expression Pedal. See page 66 for
more information regarding the V-Switch.
The Pickup Simulator applies the warmth and thickness of a double coil humbucker pickup to a single coil
guitar, or the unique, crisp sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker.This allows you to
have the best of both worlds without ever changing guitars.
Wah On/Off - The STATUS button (or the V-Switch) turns the Wah (
Wah
) on and off.
Wah Type - The Parameter 1 knob selects the type of Wah.Values include: Cry Wah (
CRY
) is a
traditional sounding Wah, Boutique Wah (
BOuTIQUe
) is a wide sweeping Wah with a more
modern sound and Full Range Wah (
fullrang
)sweeps the entire spectrum of audible
frequencies.
Wah Minimum - The Parameter 2 knob is used to select the minimum point the Wah (
WAH MIN
) will
reach in the toe up position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from
0
to
99
.
Wah Maximum - The Parameter 3 knob is used to select the maximum point the Wah (
WAH MAX
) will
reach in the toe down position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from
0
to
99
.
Pickup Type/Off - The Parameter 4 knob selects the type of Pick Up to be be simulated.Values include:
Pickup Simulator Off (
pick off
), Single Coil>Humbucker (
SC>humb
) gives a single
coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker , and Humbucker>Single Coil (
humb>SC
)
gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil .
The Parameter 5 knob doesn’t function when the Wah-Pickup module is selected.
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Effects and Parameters