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Congratulations and special thanks from DigiTech® for choosing the Expression FactoryTM Pedal. When you want to express emotion with your guitar, two hands are great, but two hands and a foot are better.Years ago, pioneering musicians and engineers developed technology that let your foot alter and enhance your guitar’s tone while your fingers are busy playing the notes.
Included Items The DigiTech® Expression FactoryTM Pedal includes the following items: • DigiTech Expression Factory Pedal • PS0913B Power Supply • This Owner’s Manual • DigiTech Warranty Card • DigiTech Brochure Please make sure that all of these items have been included before you get started.
Setup Directions Follow these setup directions before use: 1. Turn the volume down on the amplifier/mixer you are connecting to. 2. Connect the pedal output to the amplifier/mixer input. 3. Connect the guitar to the pedal input. 4. Connect the power supply to the pedal. 5. Turn up your amplifier/mixer level to your desired listening level. 6. Turn on the Effect Model by pressing the TOE SWITCH (or turn on the Effect + Distortion Model by pressing the HEEL SWITCH).
The Expression FactoryTM Features at a Glance The Expression FactoryTM has seven Effect Models that you can select (one at a time) and control with your foot by using the Expression Pedal. You can also modify each Effect Model’s tone and behavior with three knobs. The Expression Factory also has seven selectable Distortion Models that can only be used (one at a time) in conjunction with any Effect Model. You can modify each Distortion Model with three knobs.
The Expression FactoryTM outputs can be configured in one of four Output Modes: 1. Mono Mode – Outputs a mono signal through either the OUT 1 (AMP) jack or the OUT 2 (MIXER) jack. 2. Stereo Mixer Mode – Outputs a stereo signal through both the OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) jacks, suitable for connecting to a mixer or recording device. 3. Stereo Amp Mode – Outputs a stereo signal through both the OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) jacks, suitable for connecting to an amplifier. 4.
1. OUT 1 (AMP)* Connect this output jack to your guitar amplifier. Refer to the Flexible Output ModeTM Setup section for more information. 2. OUT 2 (MIXER)* This output has been specifically tailored for use with a full range audio system and is designed to be plugged directly into a mixer or recording device for optimal performance. Refer to the Flexible Output Mode Setup section for more information. 3. (Tip) - CONTROL 1 Model dependent. Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information.
4. INDICATOR LED This LED indicates the status of the selected Model or the current Mode: OFF=bypass, GREEN=Effect Model on, RED=Effect Model and Distortion Model on, FLASHING YELLOW=Distoriton Model Select mode. 5. (Tip) - CONTROL 2 Model dependent. Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information. (Ring) - DIST TONE Controls distortion tone. 6. POWER SUPPLY JACK Connect only the included PS0913B (9V AC) power supply to this jack.
9. INPUT Connect your instrument to this jack. 10. FOOTSWITCH Plug in the optional FS3X footswitch here. Refer to the Using the Optional FS3X Footswitch section to see what the FS3X can do with the Expression FactoryTM. 11. EXPRESSION PEDAL Serves as a variable control for each of the Effect Models. Also used for engaging the HEEL and TOE SWITCHES, which enable the selected Effect Models and Distortion Models. (Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information about the EXPRESSION PEDAL.
Selecting and Enabling an Effect Model 1. Use the MODEL KNOB to select an Effect Model. (Refer to the Effect Model Control table for a list of Effect Models.) 2. Rock the pedal forward and press firmly on the TOE SWITCH. The INDICATOR LED lights green to show that the Effect Model is enabled. 3. To bypass the Effect Model, rock the pedal forward and press firmly on the TOE SWITCH. The INDICATOR LED turns off to show that the Effect Model is bypassed.
MODEL DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 1. Dunlop® Cry BabyTM As the Wah pedal increased in popularity, slight changes were made to the original design. One of the most popular versions of the Wah pedal was (and is) the Dunlop® Cry BabyTM. By using an Italian-made Fasel inductor (and making some other design alterations), the Dunlop Cry Baby creates a slightly thicker tone that is reminiscent of guitar legends of the late 60s and early 70s.
MODEL 2.Vox® Clyde McCoyTM Wah In 1966, an L.A. session guitarist and a Vox® electrical engineer tinkered around with an amp’s tone circuit and created an archetype of electric guitar tone: the original Clyde McCoyTM Wah pedal. Though it was designed for the guitar,Vox initially thought they’d sell more to trumpet players; that’s why trumpet player Clyde McCoy’s name graces the pedal to this day.
MODEL 3. DigiTech® XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM This model recreates the most popular tone on a rare and hard-to-find pedal. The DigiTech® XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM packs an entire outer-space string orchestra into your guitar, and lets you create otherworldly effects and flourishes which you can Octave Up control with the Expression Pedal. Control 1 (tip): Pitch Shift – Selects one of the seven different pitch shift intervals for the swell effect. (See diagram.
MODEL 4. DigiTech Whammy® Model 4 captures the unmistakable sound of DigiTech®’s legendary pitchbender, the Whammy®. You can now command smooth pitch bends, rich detuning, accurate dive bombs, and fast-tracking harmony shifts, just like the original. Octave Up Control 1 (tip): Whammy Amount – Adjusts the Whammy pitch interval. (See diagram.
MODEL 5. Unicord Uni-VibeTM This is the one that set the standard for all chorus pedals. The lush Unicord Uni-VibeTM chorus effect adds depth and dimension to your music that is both subtle and spectacular. No wonder the Unicord Uni-Vibe was the choice of so many guitar greats when it was created in the late 60s. True to the original, this model also offers a vibrato option. Control 1 (tip): Chorus/Vibrato – Selects either the chorus or the vibrato effect.
MODEL 6. Leslie® 147 Rotary Speaker Long prized by organ players for their rich sound and spine-chilling effects, rotating Leslie® speakers caught guitarists’ attention after being masterfully applied by experimenting vocalists and guitar virtuosos in the mid and late 60s. Many stompboxes simulate a rotating speaker effect, but Model 6 approximates the sound of the Leslie 147 rotary speaker specifically, with all its subtle nuances and characteristics.
MODEL 7. A/DATM Flanger Model 7 recreates the granddaddy of all flangers: the A/DATM Flanger. This stompbox set the stage for all flangers that followed in its footsteps. Afficionados recognize its dramatic jet-engine flyby sweep and appreciate its utter lack of background noise. Control 1 (tip): Range – Controls the amount of delay time variation from the Speed control. When Range is set to its minimum position, the Speed control has no effect on the delay time.
Effect Model Control Table Expression Pedal Effect Model 1 2 3 4 5 Dunlop® Cry BabyTM ® TM Vox Clyde McCoy Wah DigiTech® XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM DigiTech Whammy® Unicord Uni-VibeTM ® 6 Leslie 147 Rotary Speaker 7 TM A/DA Flanger Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 Frequency Range Frequency Range Q (shape) Volume Q (shape) Volume Volume Pitch Shift Chorus/Pitch Balance Pitch Shift Whammy Shift Chorus/ Vibrato Tone Swell Attack Time Wet/Dry Mix Wah Wah Speed Intensity Vol
Settings to Get You Going To recreate each Effect Model’s original tone and behavior, set Control Knobs 1-3 to the 12 o’clock position. And here are a few famous and familiar settings to get you started. Cry Baby® – This setup models the stock Cry Baby® wah tone favored by giants like Page, Slash, and Hammett. Adjust the Frequency (Control 1) and Q (Control 2) settings for a custom Wah. Vox® Wah – Set the Control knobs in this fashion to make the Wah pedal behave like a tone control on your guitar.
WhammyTM – This setup models the octave WhammyTM shifting made famous by Rage Against the Machine. Set the Wet/Dry Mix (Control 3) knob to 12 o’clock to create harmony shifting. Uni-VibeTM – Setting the knobs to this position and rocking the Expression Pedal just off of the heel gets that great Gilmour “Breathe” tone. Kick in the Big Muff® model and rock the pedal forward a bit for the Woodstock national anthem sound. Leslie® – Set the knobs in this position to give you a great rotary speaker tone.
Selecting and Activating a Distortion Model + Effect Model The Expression FactoryTM has seven Distortion Models that can be selected using the MODEL knob. This is done by accessing the Distortion Model Select mode. Once this mode is accessed, the MODEL knob selects a Distortion Model while the rest of the knobs maintain their labeled functions. To enter Distortion Model Select mode, follow these steps: 1.
the different Distortion Models. This lets you audition different Distortion Models with the current Effect Model. Use the three ring knobs labeled DIST LEVEL, DIST TONE, and DIST GAIN to adjust the distortion settings. 3. Once a distortion model has been selected, you can exit Distortion Model Select mode by pressing the TOE SWITCH again. The Expression Factory will then return to normal operation with both the effect and distortion bypassed.
Distortion and Cabinet Models Each Distortion Model also has CIT™ cabinet modeling associated with it when using the Out 2 (Mixer) output or when the pedal is in Stereo Mixer mode (see Flexible Output Mode)*.
Flexible Output ModeTM The Expression FactoryTM has four Flexible Output Modes: Mono, Stereo Mixer, Stereo Amp, and Amp/Mixer. These modes let you send a mono signal to an amp or a mixer, or a stereo signal to two amps or two channels of a mixer, or a mono signal to an amp and a mixer simultaneously. Mode 1 (MONO) is automatically selected when only one cable is plugged into either the OUT 1 (AMP) or OUT 2 (MIXER) output.
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 1 (Mono) PS0913 OR MIXER AMPLIFIER FS3X FOOTSWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 2 (Stereo Mixer) PS0913 MIXER FS3X FOOTSWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 3 (Stereo Amp) PS0913 AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER FS3X FOOTSWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 4 (Amp + Mixer) PS0913 AND MIXER AMPLIFIER FS3X FOOTSWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Flexible Output ModeTM Setup 1. Power up the Expression FactoryTM Pedal. 2. Select Model 7 using the MODEL knob. 3. Press and hold the HEEL SWITCH for three seconds. The INDICATOR LED begins to flash green. 4. Release the HEEL SWITCH. 5. Turn the MODEL knob to Model 5 if you want to use AMP/MIXER mode (which lets you plug into both an amplifier and a mixer simultaneously). Turn the MODEL knob to Model 6 to select STEREO AMP mode.
Calibrating the Expression Pedal If the Expression Pedal’s range becomes diminished over time, it may be necessary to re-calibrate the pedal. Here is the procedure for calibration: 1. Begin with the power disconnected from the Expression FactoryTM. 2. Select Model 1 using the MODEL knob. 3. Insert a standard mono (TS) guitar cable into the FOOTSWITCH jack. 4. Connect the power supply to the Expression Factory. The INDICATOR LED begins flashing green. 5. Rock the expression pedal forward (toe down). 6.
Using the Optional FS3X Footswitch The Expression FactoryTM accommodates the optional FS3X 3-button footswitch. When an Effect Model or an Effect + Distortion Model is enabled, the MODE footswitch toggles between Effect Model only (green LED) and Effect + Distortion Model (red LED), until either the Expression Factory’s TOE SWITCH (Effect Model) or HEEL SWITCH (Effect Model + Distortion Model) has been pressed to put the Expression Factory into bypass. The DOWN footswitch selects the next model down.
FS3X Footswitch (Optional) MODE Toggles between Effect Model only (green LED) and Effect + Distortion Model (red LED). DOWN Selects the next lower Model. Hold for three seconds to select MODEL 1. UP Selects the next higher Model. Hold for three seconds to select MODEL 7.
WARRANTY: We at DigiTech® are proud of our products and back up each one with the following warranty: 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 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.
Specifications: • Controls – CONTROL 1/DIST LEVEL, CONTROL 2/DIST TONE, CONTROL 3/DIST GAIN, MODEL • Jacks – INPUT, FOOTSWITCH, OUT 1 (AMP), OUT 2 (MIXER) • Input Impedance – 1M Ohms • Output Impedance – 200 Ohms • Power Consumption – 4.5 Watts • Dimensions – 10.14"(L) x 3.84"(W) x 2.47"(H) • Weight – 3.38 lbs.
DigiTech® 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 www.digitech.com Manufactured in the U.S.A. Printed 12/2005 Expression FactoryTM Owner’s Manual 18-0351-A ©2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated, all rights reserved. DigiTech, X-Series, CIT, Flexible Output Mode, DOD, Whammy, Space Station, Synth Swell, Metal Master, Expression Factory, Johnson Amplification, and Distortion Factory are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc.
