TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 1 GETTING STARTED............................................................... 2 INSTALLATION.................................................................. 3 CONNECTIONS............................................................. 3 Power ............................................................3 Inputs............................................................ 3 Outputs................................
Store ...........................................................13 Rec/Arm.......................................................... 13 Trigger.......................................................... 13 Title Edit....................................................... 14 Utility.......................................................... 14 Bypass Level............................................... 15 Remote Switch 1 & 2........................................ 15 Auto PM Display...........................
Stereo DDL-S..................................................... 31 Stereo DDL-L..................................................... 32 Sampler-S........................................................ 32 Sampler-L........................................................ 32 Sampler+PTr...................................................... 33 SYSTEM CONTROL/LEVEL ALGORITHMS.............................................. 34 Patch Bay........................................................ 34 Digital Contour..
SGX 2000 PRESET LIST......................................................... How to Read the Preset Description Table of Effect Abbreviations..........................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations on your new ART purchase. The SGX 2000 combines the dazzling effects of ART's own digital VLSI technology with applied analog and tube technology. The result is an incredible preamp/analog/digiital effects processor offering a level of processing resolution with the sound quality of multiple devices. This new technology boasts 24 bit architecture, classic tube circuitry, the latest in analog circuit technology, and an amazingly easy user interface.
GETTING STARTED We have included this section for those of you who can't wait to experience the power of your new SGX-2000. Follow the hookup directions for the setup you use and then start playing. After the initial thrill wears off (if that's possible!), and you want to get to know your SGX-2000 better, refer to the rest of this manual for details, hints, and examples. Till later..... Additional information to get you started can be found in Appendix A.
your power amp is stereo, connect the left and right inputs of the amp to the Left and Right Main Output jacks. Turn the SGX-2000 on first then turn on your power amp. Adjust the level with the Stereo Master Level control. INSTALLATION The SGX 2000 may be used in a variety of setups including: direct into a power or guitar amplifier, mixing consoles with effects send and return facilities, in the effects loop of an amplifier, or mixer and in the tape loop of a home receiver.
XLR OUTPUTS The male XLR outputs are balanced outputs for use in sending your final effects signal to a mixing board. Pin 2 is hot (+), pin 3 is negative (-), and pin 1 is ground. The Stereo Master Output control does not effect the levels present at this output. Use the Mains/XLR output slider on the front panel to adjust the level at these outputs. HEADPHONE OUTPUTS Headphone outputs may be found on the front and rear panel. Each headphone output is a standard 1/4" stereo jack.
computer equipped with MIDI ports and associated software or a sequencer. Any MIDI information sent to the MIDI In jack is echoed to the MIDI Thru jack. When using the SGX 2000 with an X-15 ULTRAFOOT, connect the MIDI cable to the 5 pin MIDI OUT jack on the X-15. MIDI THRU A MIDI Thru jack is provided on the SGX 2000 allowing you to continue a chain of MIDI devices and let MIDI information pass "thru" the unit to the next one.
the output jacks. As you move the slider to the right the output signal level of the unit increases. When the slider is fully to the right, 100% effect output is achieved. With this slider you control the level to the Loop 2 effect send and the XLR outputs, as well as to the final output section. SEVEN SEGMENT DISPLAY (Red Numeric Display) The Seven Segment Display keeps you constantly informed of your Preset Number. Preset numbers are displayed from 001 to 200.
indicates the effect is present in the preset but has been turned "off" from an external controller such as the X-15 ULTRAFOOT. ROTARY CONTROLS ENCODER The rotary Encoder enables you to make fast and accurate changes to presets, parameters, and values accessable in each preset or function. You will notice the encoder will turn continuously in either direction. When adjusting values, you may notice they sometimes "wrap" around to the beginning or end of their range.
PUSH SWITCHES MASTER OVERIDE: EFX LOOP 1 Switches Effect Loop 1 in and out. When the switch is in, the effects loop is engaged. EFX LOOP 2 Switches Effect Loop 2 in and out. When the switch is in, the effects loop is engaged. NOTE: The switches must be in and you must use the Patch Bay algorithm to insert and delete outboard gear for use in a preset. CONTROL BUTTONS The buttons on the front panel engage or select the different functions of the SGX 2000. Modes of operation are indicated by LED's.
enter 1-9-6, instantly you will see the LCD read title and preset information. If you have audio hooked up you will notice the preset has been instantly recalled. If you enter two digits, there will be a slight pause before the preset is recalled. Entering only one digit will not recall a preset. MIX Think of the MIX control as a three channel mixer just before the output of the SGX 2000. To set the MIX you must access and change each parameter individually.
When you are in MIDI or UTILITY mode, pressing the Param button will allow you to select the available parameters with the Encoder knob or by pressing the Param button repeatedly. While you are editing a preset, the Param button may be used as a cursor left key. Each time you press the button, the preceeding parameter and value will be displayed. VALUE Every displayed parameter value in the SGX 2000 may be changed.
You may preview presets while in Edit Mode by engaging the PRESET button. Use the Encoder to scan through the presets. Only the titles of the presets are shown, so it is helpful to know the contents. The processed output signal is not affected. To recall the preset when you are ready, press the RECALL button. Signal is being processed through the last active preset. The reason for this is so you can set up for the next preset change when you want it to happen.
-Using the Encoder, GOTO preset 151 (the Preset LED should be lit). -Press the RECALL button [, ]. -Press the ADD EFFECT button once -Turn the Encoder until you see [ADD:COMPRESSOR?]. -Press ENTER (you have just entered the compressor into the chain), bottom display reads [1 CMP]. -Press the ADD EFFECT button -Turn the Encoder until [ADD:REVERB-1?] appears. -Press ENTER (now the reverb algorithm is entered into the chain, display reads [2 CMP+REV]. -Press the ADD EFFECT button.
When you see text within the [ ] brackets, it is describing the text as it appears in the LCD. Recall preset 151. -Press the EDIT MODE button -Press the DELETE EFFECT once. [DEL:COMPRESSOR?] *Do you want to delete the compressor? NO. -Turn the Encoder knob to the right until you see [DEL:ACU ENV SIM?] *Let's delete this effect. -Press ENTER, [3 CMP+PTr+REV]. *The effect has been eliminated but not permanently. You will audibly hear the sound change when the effect is deleted.
When you first recall a Sampler preset it is usually geared up and ready to record a sample. Most of the Factory Presets using the Sampler in the SGX 2000 are "record/ready". When the preset is recalled and signal is presented to the SGX 2000, recording is automatically triggered. Now you may replay this sample as recorded at any time by pressing the Trigger button. If the PLAY parameter is set in the SINGLE position and you hit the button quickly and repeatedly, you will get that stuttering "rap" effect.
regarding the variable utility parameters with their default value settings and SGX 2000 system data. To change Utilities, first enter Edit Mode then press the Utility button. Once you are in Utility Mode you may change values by selecting the parameter and then changing the value. To do this select the parameter you wish to modify with either the Param or Value buttons. Use the Encoder to change the parameter value.
Remote 1 or Remote 2 can be assigned as the Trigger and Remote 2 may be assigned as the Re-Arm. These jacks may also be programmed to increment and decrement through a set of presets. Remote 1 may be set for incrementing up and Remote 2 may be set for decrementing down. For decrement program to work, you must program Remote 1 for increment. You can not program the Remote 2 jack for decrement alone.
-Press the RECALL button. *Even though the title is not displayed in the LCD , the factory preset is now active, but, IT IS NOT PERMANENT. If you wish to make the preset permanent, you must STORE it. To store the preset in the first 110 locations, you must first unlock the existing preset. (See the next paragraph about unlocking a preset) If you are copying to a location above 110, press the STORE button now. -Press STORE, the preset is now stored into the location you selected.
Allows you to turn on or off Performance MIDI and the Program change function independently. If you wish to use PM and not change presets, set PROG to = OFF. MIDI Channel OFF-16 [1] Sets MIDI send and receive channel number. OMNI Mode ON, OFF [ON] Sets MIDI OMNI mode on or off. The SGX 2000 is shipped from the factory in OMNI mode, allowing it to receive MIDI PROGRAM numbers on any MIDI channel. MIDI Program Table [PROG= #] [PRESET= #] Allows you to edit the Midi Program Table (MPT).
6 7 8 9 10 REVERB DELAY PITCH TRANSPOSER FLANGE/CHORUS SPECIAL EFFECTS ON ON ON ON ON MC MC MC MC MC 75:MIDI 76:MIDI 77:MIDI 78:MIDI 79:MIDI CNTLR CNTLR CNTLR CNTLR CNTLR *The default status is On when the effect is selected. MIDI Event data Monitoring Mode When you select this Mode, MIDI information is displayed in either easy to read and understand or technical terms. The LCD displays certain MIDI events as they occur, regardless of which MIDI channel is selected.
When you are in Preset or Edit Mode, the LCD will inform you of either Performance MIDI or FX ON/OFF information being received and what is being changed. There is also a means to monitor MIDI information being sent to the SGX 2000. While you are in the PM Mode you can select the MIDI Monitor utility and verify MIDI data being sent to the device. Refer to the MIDI DataMONITOR section for additional information. A table of MIDI controllers can be found in Appendix E, Tables and Charts.
There are some digital categories that cannot be combined together. Rather than tell you which effects cannot be combined, the SGX 2000 automatically selects (or defaults) to which algorithms may be combined and displays them in the LCD when you are "ADDing an EFFECT". All of the analog and digital effects parameters including the Mix Control parameters are controlable via the X-15. Some parameters were specificly tuned to be used with foot controllers.
1) If you add the compressor and set its' slope to 1:1 you get a programmable level control on the input of the analog signal chain. This works great as a variable distortion drive, or volume pedal effect. 2) The Compressor can be re-patched and replace the input signal on the "DRY" portion of the mix. This is great for getting a compressed guitar mixed with distorted guitar. Just add the PATCH BAY to the preset and set DRY= POST CMP to use the compressor as the DRY signal.
NOTES: 1) The Tube Drive Contour control on the front panel does not do anything when a tube distortion is not part of the effect chain. 2) The Bite parameter of the distortion effect does not do anything when a tube only distortion is present in the effects chain. 3) You may also use the DRIVE control on the front panel of the SGX 2000 to adjust the amount of saturation in the distortion. 4) Use the Tube CONTOUR control to adjust the Response/frequency/characteristic sound of the tube.
2) Using a Distortion with the Envelope Filter adds some harmonic interaction to the sound. 3) The release time is fixed at 200ms. 4) If you use the X-15 Ultrafoot, you must assign a Performance MIDI controller to the Threshold parameter. NOISE GATE [NOISE GATE], [NGT] Parameter: RANGE = OFF to 100% in 3% increments [50%] The Noise Gate is located last in the analog effects chain. Its one parameter, Range, sets the threshold point of when the gate kicks in, shutting off the signal.
-15db 10KHz 0db ready to set 100Hz band ___ _ 40Hz,100Hz,640Hz band (+)6dB, 250Hz (+)15dB ready to set 10Khz band ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT SIMULATOR [ACU-ENV-SIM], [AES] Parameter: OFF, DEAD ROOM, HEAVY CARPET, WOOD/RUG MIX, DRAPE/CARPET, WOOD + TILE, PEWS/PEOPLE, WOOD BAFFLES, LT FLOOR RUG, CEILING DRAPE, STONE CEILING, WALL DRAPES, NATURAL WOOD, OPEN AMBNCE [OFF] The Acoustic Environment Simulator (AES) allows you to simulate adding in baffles or sound absorption materials to alter the high end response of
:BASE KEY = OFF, 1 through 127 (key note on) [OFF] :REGENeration = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [0%] :LEVEL = 0 to 100 percent level in % increments [100%] Pitch Transposing or pitch shifting can be used to develop helpful second harmonies or other effects for vocals, instruments and even mixed material. There are three "types" of pitch transposing to choose from in the SGX 2000, Smooth, Normal and Quick.
The base delay of the Flanger is set and the sweep WIDTH and SPEED is user controlled. REGENeration may be adjusted to vary the "strength" of the processed signal. The output level of the FLANGER may be adjusted to control it's "depth" in the preset. When the Flanger TYPE= POST the flanger is positioned last in the chain. This is to assure that maximum effect and presence is maintained in all effects combinations. Using Flanger TYPE= PRE positions the FLANGER in parallel with any Reverb or DDL effect.
When you choose the Panner, the signal is automatically panned by the SGX 2000 from left to right at a depth and speed you set. Choosing the MIDI-PAN allows you to assign a MIDI Controller to change the signal's position with an Expression Pedal or other MIDI device. NOTES: 1) When using the panner, you should always set your MIX DRY level to 0%. This ensures complete signal panning from left to right (full right = full signal... no signal left and vice versa).
:TYPE= HALL-3, ROOM-3, PLATE-3, VOCAL-3, OFF (REVERB-1 and REVERB-2 TYPEs are also available) [HALL-3] :IN = PRE DDL, POST DDL [PRE DDL]:DECAY = 0 to 25 seconds in varying increments [2.4s] :HFDAMP= 0 to 50 percent in % increments [14%] :POSITN= FRONT to REAR in % increments [67%] :DIFFUS= 40 to 100 percent in four % increments [100%] :LEVEL = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%] REVERB-1 algorithms are best used when you are using multiple effects.
:DIFFUS= 60 to 100 percent in four increments of 20% [100%] :LEVEL = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%] GATE-VERB-2 [GATE-VERB-2], [GAT] Gated Reverb Parameters: :TYPE= SLOPE-2, FLAT-2, RVRS-2A, RVRS-2B, OFF [SLOPE-2] :IN = PRE DDL, POST DDL [PRE DDL] :DECAY = 0.05 to 0.40 seconds in 5 ms increments [0.
:REGENeration = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [76%] :LEVEL= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%] *Total delay possible is 1010ms.
Since this delay algorithm has the characteristic of being in parallel with a reverb program if used with one, it can be used to add a small amount of depth, or wrap-around effect to the sound. A "hard reverb" effect may be achieved by using longer delay and a moderate amount of regeneration. Tonal sounding drones may be found using short delay and large amounts of regeneration.
:HFDAMP= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [0%] :LEVEL= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%] *Total possible delay is 1350ms You can split image or create alternating regenerative patterns between the left and right outputs using Stereo Digital Delay. The ability to set separate delay times for each channel enables you to do this. When used in conjunction with the Flanger, Chorus or Panner, spatial effects are the result. Regeneration is derived from the left channel.
FINE=(-)4.00 to (+)4.00 half steps in 0.06 cent increments [0.00] BASE KEY=OFF, 1 through 127 (key note on) [OFF] LEVEL= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%] Status always informs you of the state the Sampler is in. After a sample has been taken, status is Idle waiting either to be Re-Armed or played. Record lets you choose how you want to sample the sound. Auto is signal activated, the sampler will start recording as soon as signal is applied to the SGX 2000 and the GREEN LED is lit.
PATCH BAY [PATCH BAY], Parameters: DRY = INPUT, LOOP1 = OUT, LOOP2 = OUT, [PBY] POST CMP [INPUT] IN [IN] IN [IN] Use the Patch Bay to route the input "dry" signal either pre or post compressor to the programmable Mix control. When set to Input, only "dry" signal taken directly after the Drive control is sent to the Programmable Mix [DRY] parameter. When set to Post CMP, the signal first passes through the compressor and then sent to the Programmable Mix [DRY] parameter.
TUNER [TUNER], [TNR] Parameters: TYPE = BASS, GUITAR [GUITAR] REFRNC (guitar) = OFF, E 82, A 110, D 147, G 196, B 247, E 330, A 440, AUTO [OFF] (bass) = OFF, B 31, E 41, A 55, D 73, G 98, C 131, A 440, AUTO [OFF] DETUNE = (-)2.00 to (+)2.00 in 0.04 (four cent) intervals [0.00] LEVEL = 0 to 100% in 2% increments [0%] Type allows you to choose what instrument you are going to tune. There are two choices, Bass and Guitar.
before attempting continued tuning. The most accurate tuning will be obtained by adjusting the string after it has "sung" for some time while dying out. If insufficient audio level prevents the unit from making measurements the LED window will look like Display 1 . When you are more than a half step (100 cents) sharp or flat the LED window will look like Display 2 or 3. Within 100 cents of the correct pitch, the LED window displays the number of cents sharp or flat in the rightmost 2 digits.
MIDI DATA MONITOR The SGX 2000 has 2 MIDI features collectively called "MIDI DATA MONITORing". These include the Performance MIDI(tm) Data Monitor, referred to as [DM] and the MIDI EVENT MONITOR, referred to as [MEM]. PERFORMANCE MIDI Data Monitor [DM] This Data Monitor allows a user, while viewing a Performance MIDI (PM) controller's definition under Edit Mode, to see the data associated with the MIDI event selected to control an effect's parameter unaltered.
CHANNEL VOICE events: NOTE ON, NOTE OFF: Actual note names and accidental (Sharp only) shown. POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH (Note names and accidental). CHANNEL PRESSURE AFTER TOUCH PITCH BEND CHANGE Other MIDI events monitored: PROGRAM CHANGE MEM does NOT monitor: System Exclusive messages Channel Mode messages (All Notes Off etc.) Real Time messages (Timing Clock) System Common messages (MIDI Time Code) Each MIDI event is displayed depending on which display mode is active.
Examples of Screen Displays for MIDI EVENT PROGRAM CHANGE "ENGLISHed" Mode Decimal Decimal PGMCHNG=192 CH01 PROGRAM #069 Hexadecimal 192 069 PROGRAM #069 Hexadecimal PGMCHNG=C0h CH01 PROGRAM #45h DISPLAYED TEXT -------------MODWHEEL BREATH FOOTCTLR PORTAtim DATA msb MAIN VOL BALANCE PAN EXP CTLR GENERAL1 GENERAL2 GENERAL3 GENERAL4 DAMP PED PORTAMEN SOSTENUT SOFTPEDL HOLD 2 GENERAL5 GENERAL6 GENERAL7 GENERAL8 ExtFXdpt TREM dpt CHOR dpt CELESdpt PHASEdpt "RAW DATA" Mode C0h 45h PROGRAM #45H ACTUAL NAM
3) MIDI CHANNEL#s: The display "CHnn" (where "nn" is the channel# associated with a particular MIDI event) shows the channel# as a 1-origin number.
Other Means of Bypassing the SGX 2000 Bypassing the unit via MIDI may be done by easily. Since the SGX 2000 has the capability of MIDI BYPASS, all you need to send is an on/off control message. The SGX 2000 bypass default setting is MIDI Controller # 84. X-15 If you are using your SGX 2000 with the ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT, refer to APPENDIX G in this manual or to the X-15 manual for any detailed information you may need.
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APPENDIX A HELPFUL HINTS Building Your Own Presets Building presets is easy, really. Don't let all those effects possibilities scare you. What we suggest is to start by modifying existing presets. By doing this, you'll become familiar with how presets are built, what's in them and most importantly the level settings. Don't forget, one of the most important parts of the preset are the Mix parameters. Find a few presets that initially sound usefull to you. Copy these presets to a block of blank locations. (i.
3) Whenever you add an effect that has gain (ie. compressor or distortion), add the Expander first and if the noise is still high, add the Noise Gate also. 4) Limit the maximum gain in a preset. If you add compressor and distortion, you can have as much as 90dB of gain! This will bring up the noise of the guitar to ear shattering levels. If you are going for the effect of a distorted, compressed signal, back off on distortion drive to less than 50%. This will provide the same effect and less noise.
Miscellaneous Suggestions It is not suggested to use a microphone plugged directly into the SGX 2000. Even though the device will function properly with some types of microphones you may encounter level mismatch or level problems. Some type of preamplifier is required since the input sensitivity of most microphones is less than -40dB. For the effects that have a LEVEL control parameter, use this control to adjust for depth and apparent mix level for each preset.
APPENDIX B EXAMPLES COPYING A PRESET You may copy a preset from any location into another easily. (If you want to copy a factory preset into another factory preset location, you must first Unlock the destination preset.) To copy a factory preset into one of the 90 user presets follow these steps. -Enter EDIT Mode. -Select the preset you want copied by pressing the Preset button and using the Encoder to dial it up. -Press the RECALL button. -Use the Encoder to select the preset location you are copying to i.
NOTE: Don't forget, many foot pedals are configured for their preset 1 to recall MIDI program 0. This example allows for this and preset 1 is recalled when the foot pedal preset 1 is recalled. EXAMPLE 2: Editing the MPT with a keyboard or external controller. Using this method of editing, you select the desired patch on the keyboard or foot pedal, and then select the desired PRESET on the SGX 2000 for that sound. You can do this while you are listening to the SGX 2000.
in Example 3 with a footswitch. Example five shows how to program the REMOTE jack for normal bypass operation. EXAMPLE 3 Setting up a preset sequence including a bypass preset. If you need to change between presets quickly without scanning or MIDI, this procedure will be to your advantage. As in the other examples, editing the MPT is the key. In this example we will edit the MPT to sequence through ten presets. Ten is not the limit. You may program a sequence of 127 presets if you wish.
REMOTE SWITCH 2 = DECR PROGS 9 EXAMPLE 5 Adding Performance MIDI to an existing preset. In this example we are going to add PM to preset 32, "GO TO effect parameter we will control is: LVL:MASTER, the master The intended controller will be MC 4, Foot Controller. Now controller is used, the Master Level will change from 0% to YOUR ROOM". The level of the preset. when the MIDI 100%. -Recall preset 32. -Press the EDIT button. -Use the Encoder to scroll up to preset 120. -Press the Store button.
APPENDIX C SGX 2000 MIDI MESSAGES The SGX 2000 responds to the following messages: Program change: Cxh ddh x = channel number 0h to Fh for channels 1 to 16 dd = program number 0h to 7Fh or 0 to 127 If the channel the SGX 2000 is set to is not off and the channel matches (either it is the same number or OMNI is on), then the unit will look up the preset in the MIDI Program Table (MPT) and recall the corresponding preset.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MESSAGES Set Bypass OFF: F0 1A 0x 12 03 00 00 F7 Set Bypass ON: F0 1A 0x 12 03 00 01 F7 This allows remotely setting the state of BYPASS in the SGX 2000 without affecting anything else in the unit. MIDI controller messages may also be used to turn Bypass ON/OFF. The default value is MIDI controller number 84. Request DUMP all presets: F0 1A 0x 12 4B F7 LOAD all presets: F0 1A 0x 12 0B F7 Dumps all presets in preset number order. No compression of the data is done.
APPENDIX D MIDI Implementation Chart ART SGX 2000 model 500; Date: OCTOBER 1991; VER 1.
Notes: 1: Factory default is channel 1, OMNI ON. Current setting is maintained in non-volatile RAM and does not change when the SGX 2000 is powered on.
APPENDIX E MIDI: CONTROLLERS & NUMBERS CONTROLLER # 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-15 16-19 20-31 32-63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70-79 80-83 84-90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102-120 121-127 CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION _ UNDEFINED MOD WHEEL BREATH CONTROLLER UNDEFINED FOOT CONTROLLER PORTAMENTO TIME DATA ENTRY (msb) MAIN VOLUME BALANCE UNDEFINED PAN EXPRESSION CONTROLLER UNDEFINED GENERAL PURPOSE #'S 1-4 UNDEFINED LSB FOR VALUES 0-31 DAMPER PEDAL (SUSTAIN) PORTAMENTO SOSTENUTO SOFT PEDAL UNDEFINED HOLD 2 UNDEFINE
GUITAR OR KEYBOARD INTO SGX 2000, CONTROLLED BY AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT GUITAR KEYBOARD ↓ ↓ ↓ INST IN L LINE R IN X-15 THRU MIDI OUT IN ↓ ↑ MIDI IN OUT SGX 2000 HEADPHONE OUT INST OUT ↓ ↓ HEADPHONES ↓ LINE OUT L R ↓ ↓ LOOP 1 S R ↓ ↑ LOOP 2 S S R R ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ STEREO EFFECT POWER AMP OR MIXER GUITAR AMPLIFIER VOLUME PEDAL/ MONO EFFECT NOTES: 1) Not all Inputs and Outputs need be used at once. This diagram shows what may be plugged where.
APPENDIX G USING THE SGX 2000 WITH AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT When an ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT is used with the SGX 2000, remote control of the parameters and the ability to turn on and off the effects themselves greatly extend the capabilities of the SGX 2000. More than half of the SGX 2000's factory presets are set up with MIDI controllers providing you instant access to the parameters with your X-15. Presets 5 and 22 through 30 are designed specifically for use with the X-15 Ultrafoot.
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SGX 2000 PRESET LIST 1 HEAVY METAL SOLO R-DDL-S REV-1 CHO CMP EXP DST NGT EQL AES LVL 1 controller: 4 14 12 STRING HIGH PTR REV-1 CMP EXP HAR EQL AES (no controllers) 27 X-15 JAZZ BEND PTR REV-1 CMP EXP HAR EQL AES LVL 1 controller: 11 2 BRITISH NITRO T-DDL-S CMP EXP DST EQL AES LVL 2 controllers: 11 15 MELLOW 12 STRING PTR REV-1 CMP EXP HAR EQL AES (no controllers) 28 X-15 NOTE BEND PTR REV-1 CMP EXP DST HAR NGT EQL AES LVL 1 controller: 11 3 NUCLEAR TUBES REV-2 PAN CMP EXP DST HAR NGT EQL LVL
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 JAZZ NITE CLUB TRM CMP EXP DST EQL 1 controller: 11 SKYWATCH S-DDL-S FLA EXP HAR EQL 2 controllers: 11 4 MR.
CMP EXP NGT EQL AES 1 controller: 11 88 89 90 91 92 93 JAZZ CAT T-DDL-S REV-2 CMP HAR EQL AES DGC LVL 2 controllers: 4 BIRDMAN S-DDL-S FLA HAR EQL 2 controllers: 11 4 WAVY DRAPES R-DDL-S REV-2 FLA PBY CMP HAR NGT EQL AES LVL 2 controllers: 11 4 GUITAR ANGEL R-DDL-L REV-1 TRM DST HAR NGT EQL AES LVL 2 controllers: 11 4 NAKED CHO S-DDL-S CHO DST HAR LVL 2 controllers: 11 4 SHIMMER STRAT S-DDL-S CHO CMP EXP DST HAR EQL LVL 2 controllers: 11 4 94 PICK ON ME R-DDL-S REV-1 FLA CMP HAR EQL LVL 2 controller
How to Read the Preset Description 42 MR. CLEAN REV-1 CHO CMP HAR EQL AES LVL 2 controllers: 11 4 → → → → Title Line Digital Effects Line Analog Effects Line MIDI Controller Line The first line of the preset description tells you the name and location of each Factory Preset on the first line. On the next line, which digital effects present in the preset are shown. Analog effects used for the preset are listed on the third line. How many and which MIDI controllers are listed on the last line.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SGX 2000 EXPRESS ADDENDUM TO THE SGX 2000 REFERENCE MANUAL A.R.T. has increased the power of the SGX 2000 by 400% and kept the ease of use factor unchanged. There are some variations between the two units which will be explained in this addendum. All other functions remain the same.
Included in this addendum: Enhanced user interface Preset bank selection Recalling presets Storing presets Creating presets Banks Organizing Presets Preset hints Preset list Dual Pitch Transposer Space Phaser Expanded Digital Tuner Changes in the main reference manual: Page Number Section Explanation Refer to New Section 3 PWR OUT Power out jack No new section 3 LCD Liquid crystal display Throughout this text 4 PRESET Preset selection Throughout this text 5 EDIT MODE Preview presets Throughout this text 6 S
ENHANCED USER INTERFACE PRESET BANKS, WHAT'S IN THEM When hundreds of presets are available in a device, you must make it effortless to access them all, as well as group them, in an intelligent fashion. A.R.T. has created "banks" of presets to supply you with every possible need. Four banks of factory presets, with a total of 475 patches, have been created for the SGX 2000 EXPRESS. The first bank, titled CLASSIC and designated by the letter "A", contains 125 instant use presets for the guitar.
Bank "C" PRODUCTION Individual effects in a patch, small rooms with different mic placements, clean/dirty miced amps, drum and vocal reverb patches are all represented here. From preset 1 to preset 29, each individual effect has its own patch. This allows you to just use chorus or compression or any other effect alone. Also, the effects parameters are set at their "default" value. The value each parameter of the effect comes up with when you are building your own patches.
This diagram displays a preset in bank "A". The top line shows the preset title and the bank designator (last character space). Look at the numeric display to the right of the LCD for the actual preset number. To switch between presets in a bank, be sure the PRESET LED is lit. If it isn't, press the Preset button. Now use the Encoder to select the preset you wish. The preset number will be displayed by the seven segment display.
which bank the preset came from. If you modified a preset or created one from scratch, the bank designator letter will change to a "U" indicating the preset is your work. If the preset location was blank, the LCD will look like: BLANK PRESET NOTE: If you store any preset over an existing factory preset in any bank, that preset will overwrite each existing factory preset in each bank! We suggest you start storing your presets starting with slot 200 and working down.
you want to store it elsewhere, press the Edit button and select a preset slot with the Encoder and then press Store. USING THE ART X-15 WITH YOUR SGX 2000 EXPRESS RECALLING PRESETS You can access all two hundred memory slots of the SGX 2000 Express with your X-15. The MPT of the SGX 2000 EXPRESS may reconfigured to select the preset of your choice to correspond with the X-15's preset number.
:PITCH 2 = [0] (-)12 to (+)12 half steps in 1 half step increments :FINE 2 = [0.00] (-)4.00 to (+)4.00 half steps in 0.06 (six cents) increments :REG-FD = [PRE] PRE, POST :LEVEL = [100%] 0 to 100 percent level in % increments :POSTN1 = [31] 0 to 63 in on step intervals :POSTN2 = [31] 0 to 63 in on step intervals Pitch Transposing or pitch shifting can be used to develop helpful second harmonies or other effects for vocals, instruments and even mixed material.
Regeneration Feed ([RGN-FD]) controls where the digital delay's (if used) regeneration comes from. The insert point is either before (PRE) or after (POST) the first voice. When the Stereo Digital Delay is used with the Dual Pitch Transposer and the RGN-FD is set to POST, the glissando effect of the normal Pitch Transposer is the result. Use the PRE setting, for a simple pre delay before the pitch shift occurs. Only the Short Stereo Delay is available for use with the Dual Pitch Transposer.
Type allows you to choose what instrument you are going to tune. There are four choices, two for Guitar and two for Bass. Open string tuning can be done when you select either the GUITAR or BASS TYPE. Select TYPE GTR12F or BASS 12F to tune your instrument to the twelfth fret. After you choose what "type" of instrument, the Reference frequency (Refrnc) parameter defaults to the appropriate Guitar or Bass tuning frequencies. The strings start low and go high.
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