Bass Multi-Effects Processor Owner’s Manual Professional audio equipment 1
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Table of Contents Section 1 - Introduction................. 1 Getting Acquainted......................................1 Included Items..............................................1 About the BP355.........................................1 Performance Mode.................................1 Stompbox Footswitch Mode................1 Bypass Mode ...........................................2 Tuner Mode..............................................2 Tone Library (Knob 1)...........................
Warranty We at DigiTech® are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty: 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty, or you can register via our website (www.digitech.com). 2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3.
Section 1 - Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the BP355. You now have an incredibly advanced modeling bass processor that can keep up with your creative impulses and even increase them. Armed with DigiTech®’s patented AudioDNA2® custom audio DSP chip, the BP355 gives you a huge selection of tones and effects, right at your fingertips.
Bypass Mode The BP355 presets can be bypassed via an analog bypass circuit for a clean, unprocessed bass signal. To bypass the BP355, press the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously. The Display reads Bypass indicating the preset is bypassed. Press any footswitch to exit Bypass and return the BP355 to the last preset used. Tuner Mode The Tuner in the BP355 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your bass.
Master Level (Knob 6) This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the BP355’s presets. X-EditTM Editor/Librarian You can edit your BP355 with your computer, using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian. Download XEditTM, USB drivers, and documentation from www.digitech.com. Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the BP355. Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix.
A Guided Tour of the BP355 Front Panel 5 6 4 3 2 7 8 1 9 1. Up/Down Footswitches These two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the BP355. The Footswitch on the right will select the next preset up, and the Footswitch on the left will select the next preset down. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches will access the Tuner. Press any Footswitch to exit Bypass or Tuner mode. 2.
Effects Level (Knob 3) 1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the overall level of post amp model effects (Chorus/FX, Delay, and Reverb). 2. When editing a preset, this knob modifies the parameter listed in the column directly above it for the selected Effect row. 3. When the Drums row is selected, this knob adjusts the playback Tempo of the drum machine. 4. When the Expression row is selected, this knob selects the heel value for the parameter linked to the Expression Pedal. Amp Gain (Knob 4) 1.
6. Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the BP355’s built-in drum machine. When the Drums button is turned on, the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continuously. Select the Drums row using the Edit buttons and use Knobs 1-4 to change the style, pattern, tempo, and level of the drum machine. See page 26 for more information about the drum machine and a list of patterns. Note: The drum machine cannot be used while the Phrase Looper is active. 7.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input. 2. Amp / Mixer (for the 1/4" Outputs) This button optimizes the BP355’s 1/4" outputs for use when plugged into a bass amp or a mixer/recording device. When set to Mixer (“In” position; display reads 1/4MIX), speaker compensation is turned on and the outputs are optimized for connecting to a mixer or recording device.
Section Two - Getting Started Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the BP355. Before connecting the BP355, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the BP355 is turned off. There is no power switch on the BP355. To turn the BP355 on or off, connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Input jack. Mono Operation - Amplifier Connect your bass to the Input of the BP355.
Stereo Mixer Setup 4 6 4 2 4 0 6 0 6 0 +1 -2 +3 -3 -4 Pan +5 Pan +5 L/R L/R +10 +3 -3 +5 Pan +3 +4 -5 L/R L/R +10 +5 +5 0 0 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -∞ -20 -30 -∞ 1 -20 -30 -∞ 2 -20 -30 -∞ 3 -20 -30 -∞ 4 -20 -30 -∞ 5 +5 Pan Mute +10 0 +2 +4 -4 -5 +5 0 8 0 +1 -2 Mute +10 +5 0 6 Aux 2 10 -1 +3 -3 +5 Pan 8 0 +2 +4 -4 -5 L/R +10 +5 0 -2 Mute L/R +10 +5 0 +5 6 Aux 1
Applying Power Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Then follow the steps listed below. 1. Turn the amp volume all the way down. 2. Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the BP355. 3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet. Turn the BP355’s Master Level knob (Knob 6) down to “0”. 4.
Section Three - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets The BP355 is designed to make preset editing and creation easy and intuitive. When creating your own sound, you must first start with an existing preset. Note that the preset you begin with doesn’t have to be in the memory location you intend to have it reside, since you can store it to any User preset location during the store procedure. The easiest way to start is by using the Tone Library and Effects Library knobs.
Storing/Copying/Naming a Preset Once the preset has been modified to your liking, you may store your settings to any of the 70 User preset locations (presets 1-70). The following steps outline the procedure for storing changes to a preset or copying a preset to a different location: 1. Press the Store button once. The Store button LED blinks and the first character in the Display flashes, indicating that you can now name your custom creation. 2.
Section Four - Models and Parameters About the Models The BP355 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers and individual, high-tech stompboxes in a single programmable package. With stompboxes, the order in which they are connected affects the overall sound. The BP355 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order for optimum results. The following diagram shows the order in which they are connected.
Compressor A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up the bass, and prevent the signal from clipping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary for the strength of a signal. Comp Model - Knob 1 selects one of three Compressor models: DIGCMP (DigiTech® Compressor), CSCOMP (Based on a Boss® CS-2 Compressor/Sustainer), or DYNCOMP (Based on an MXR® Dynacomp). Press this knob to turn the selected Compressor model on and off.
Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Distortion models: Dist. Model Knob 2 (Gain) Knob 3 (Param. 1) Knob 4 (Param. 2) Knob 5 (Param.
Amplifier Amp Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of several popular modern and vintage amps. Note: You can select different Amp models and/or modify Amp settings for each amp channel (Amp A and Amp B). When the Amp row is selected, press the Amp A/B Footswitch to select a channel. The display will show which channel is selected (Amp A or Amp B). Amp Model - Knob 1 selects one of the classic, modern, and DigiTech custom Amp models. Press this knob to turn Amp and Cabinet modeling on and off.
EQ The BP355’s EQ helps further shape your tone with Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls. To help get you started, there are four preset EQ curves: Mid Boost (midbst), Scoop (ScooP), Bright (BRight), and Warm (WarM) that can be selected using Knob 1. Bass, Midrange, and Treble parameters range from -12dB to +12dB. Note: You can modify EQ settings for each amp channel (Amp A and Amp B). When the EQ row is selected, press the Amp A/B Footswitch to select a channel.
Chorus/FX The Chorus/FX row in the BP355 is a multi-function module, allowing you to select Effect models such as Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker, Tremolo, Panner, Envelope Filter (auto wah), AutoYa™, YaYa™, SynthTalk™, Step Filter, Whammy™, Pitch Shift, Detune, Harmony, and Octaver effects. When the Chorus/FX row is selected, Knob 1 is used to choose the Effect model. Press this knob to turn these Effect models on and off. Only one of the effects in this row can be used at a time.
Phaser A phaser splits the incoming signal, and then changes the phasing of the signal. This signal is then taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound. The BP355 includes the following Phaser models: phaser (the DigiTech Phaser), tphase (the DigiTech Triggered Phaser), mxphas (based on an MXR Phase 100), and ehphas (based on an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone).
VibroPan (vibpan) A vibrato is an effect that modulates the pitch of the incoming signal. This will take the whole signal slightly in and out of tune at a steady pace. The DigiTech® VibroPan also incorporates an automatic panner with the vibrato effect that creates a lush chorus-like sound. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).
Tremolo/Panner A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate. The BP355 includes the following Tremolo models: trmolo (the DigiTech® Tremolo), optrem (based on the Fender® Opto Tremolo), bitrem (based on the Vox® Bias Tremolo), and panner (the DigiTech Panner),. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).
AutoYa™ (AUTOYA) An AutoYaTM combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an almost human vowel characteristic as if the bass were saying “Yah.” The AutoYa automatically provides this animation to the sound at an even rate. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).
Step Filter (stpflt) The DigiTech Step Filter is like an automatic “random wah” with a square waveform. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect). Speed - Knob 3 adjusts the speed of the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Intensity - Knob 4 controls the intensity of the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Detune (DetUNe) A Detuner makes a copy of your incoming signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original, then mixes the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two basses were playing the same part together. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).
Boss® OC-2 OctaverTM (octavr) Based on the Boss® OC-2 OctaverTM, this model adds two signals to your original bass signal. The first is one octave below your bass, and the second is two octaves below your bass. Each additional signal has its own volume control. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).
Reverb Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. The BP355 features genuine Lexicon® reverbs, whose rich, lush effects have been heard in countless songs, soundtracks, and live performances for decades. Reverb Model Knob 1 selects the Reverb model or acoustic space.
Section Five - Other Functions Phrase Looper The BP355 features a built-in 20 second Phrase Looper for creating on the fly performance loops of the music you play. The Phrase Looper can be accessed any time during performance and used with any of the BP355’s presets. To use the Phrase Looper, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Amp A/B Footswitch for 2 seconds until LOOPER appears in the display. The Looper LED in the matrix will also light indicating the Looper is now active. 2.
Drum Pattern List Beats (8th beat) 1-5 jazz 1-4 Beats (16th beat) 6-8 hiphp 1-4 rock 1-8 world 1-4 hRock 1-8 Met 4/4 metal 1-8 Met 3/4 blues 1-8 Met 5/8 groov 1-4 Met 7/8 cntry 1-4 met mtrnom Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the BP355 and jam with your favorite artists. The signal from your MP3 or CD player is output through the left, right, and headphone outputs of the BP355.
distortion from a clean sound to a distorted sound. Individual LFO speeds are also available for assignment. In the previous example, the LFO speed would determine the length of time it took the LFO to sweep from the clean to the distorted sound. The procedure for assigning the LFOs in the BP355 is as follows: 1. Press the Edit button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED lighting on the Expression row). 2.
5. If the V-Switch is too sensitive, press the right Up Footswitch to raise the threshold (range is 0-200). Keep testing the V-Switch sensitivity and adjust the threshold until it only engages when you want it to (too sensitive a setting will lead to the V-Switch falsely triggering on or off when using the Expression Pedal). 6. When the V-Switch sensitivity is set to your satisfaction, press both Up/Down Footswitches simultaneously to exit.
Section Six - Appendix Specifications General Specifications A/D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audio Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz DSP Section: AudioDNA2™ DSP Processor Simultaneous Effects: 10 Preset Memory: 70 User Presets (1-70) / 70 Factory Presets (F1-F70) Phrase Looper: 20 seconds of record time Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 17.5˝ Length x 8.75˝ Width x 2.5˝ Height Unit Weight: 6.2 lbs.
Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters Fretless/Wah Effects based on: Dunlop® Cry Baby Wah® Vox® Clyde McCoy Wah DigiTech® Full Range Wah Compressor Effects based on: DigiTech Compressor Boss® CS-2 Compressor/Sustainer MXR® Dynacomp Wah Minimum Wah Maximum Wah Level – – X-Edit CRYWAH Wah Minimum Wah Maximum Wah Level – – – CLYDE Wah Minimum Wah Maximum Wah Level – – – FULRNG Wah Minimum Wah Maximum Wah Level – – – Comp Model Sustain Tone Attack X-Over Level X-Edit DIGCMP
Vibrato/Rotary Effects based on: DigiTech® Vibrato DigiTech Rotary DigiTech Vibro/Pan Unicord® Uni-VibeTM Effect Model Pre/Post Amp Speed Depth Regen FX Level X-Edit VIBRAT Pre/Post Amp Speed Depth – – – ROTARY Pre/Post Amp Speed Intensity Doppler X-Over – VIBPAN Pre/Post Amp Speed Depth Vibrato/Pan Waveform – UNOVIB Pre/Post Amp Speed Intensity Chorus/Vibrato Volume – Tremolo Effects based on: DigiTech Tremolo Fender® Opto Tremolo Vox Bias Tremolo DigiTech Panner Effect
Tone Library 1 Rock 1 ROCK 1 16 Sinister SINSTR 2 Rock 2 ROCK 2 17 Punchy PUNCHY 3 Slap 1 SLAP 1 18 Fingerstyle FINGER 4 Slap 2 SLAP 2 19 Mid Boost MIDBST 5 Compressed CMPRSD 20 Big Bottom BIGBTM 6 Funk FUNK 21 Pick Style 7 Clean CLEAN 22 Groove 8 Drive DRIVE 23 Solo Bass 9 Metal METAL 24 Honky HONKY 10 Warm WARM 25 Sustain SUSTAN 11 Bright BRIGHT 26 Dirty Wah DRTWAH 12 Heavy HEAVY 27 Grind GRIND 13 Clean Wah CLNWAH 28 Smooth SMOOTH
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