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19 VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 User Manual
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Connect both inputs of the VIRTUALIZER PRO to the aux send outputs of your
mixer. The FX2000’s output socket is connected to the aux return inputs of
your mixer. If you want to operate the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER PRO in mono,
connect one of its channels (left or right) to an aux bus. As a matter of principle,
effects processors should always be connected to post fader aux busses.
If your mixing console has aux busses that feature one jack for the aux ◊
send, use audio channel 1 on the FX2000. In this case, you must choose
the mono mode (see chapter 3.6.2).
To avoid damage to your equipment, turn down the volume level on ◊
your amplifier when making connections. Switch off the devices that
you want to connect to one another until plug connections have been
completed as described.
Let’s assume you want to operate the FX2000 in a live situation in connection
with a mixing console, and use a chorus to enhance the guitar sound.
Connect the VIRTUALIZER PRO to the aux busses of your mixing console (fig. 4.1).
Make the mains connection and set the operating level if necessary. Switch on
the unit. In SETUP mode (output), select “EXTN” to ensure that the Mix External
mode is activated. Press the EFFECT key and use the JOG WHEEL to select the
stereo chorus effect (no. 16). Turn up the aux busses slowly till you have mixed
the desired effect with the guitar signal. After this, you can start fine tuning.
You will probably want to specify the chorus’ modulation. Turn the 1st EDIT
CONTROL to determine the speed of the modulation. To adjust the modulation
depth, turn the 2nd Edit CONTROL. Proceed further following this principle.
If you want the 1st EDIT CONTROL to change EDIT E, you must first press the EDIT
key. After all the parameters have been changed as you wish, you can store the
modifications in the original (or a different) preset.
Using the VIRTUALIZER PRO in the 4.3
insert path
Generally, you can use the FX2000 on channel or subgroup inserts, using a
standard insert cable. Connection to a channel insert makes sense when you
want to process very specific signals (e.g. vocals) with the VIRTUALIZER PRO,
or when all other options for connecting the FX2000 are already used by
other units. For compressors, expanders and gates, the channel insert is the
best choice.
Channel
Insert
Subgroup
Insert
Fig. 4.2: Wiring the VIRTUALIZER PRO in the insert path
Using the VIRTUALIZER PRO as an effects 4.4
device for instruments
Due to its MIDI implementation, the VIRTUALIZER PRO can also be used as multi-
effects unit in a guitar rack. Naturally, the VIRTUALIZER PRO can be cabled both
as mono and as stereo unit. The following examples show how to use the FX2000
with a guitar setup.
In
Send
Effects Loop
Return
Out
Fig. 4.3: Connecting the VIRTUALIZER PRO to a guitar amp (send/return mono)
Fundamentally, the following applies: The VIRTUALIZER PRO should be connected
between preamp and output stage of your amplifier. For this purpose, most of
the guitar amplifiers offer an effects loop, which allows the preamp signal of
your amplifier to pass on to the audio input stage of the FX2000. Then, in the
VIRTUALIZER PRO, the preamp signal is processed and sent back to its amplifier
through the amplifier’s return jack (Power Amp In). If you use a stereo rack
system for amplification, you can also set up the VIRTUALIZER PRO in stereo
mode. Connect the preamp to the audio inputs of the FX2000. Each of its audio
outputs (left/right) is connected to a channel (left/right) of your amplifier.
Since most guitar amps only feature a serial effects loop, you should ◊
make sure that the VIRTUALIZER PRO is set to Mix Internal mode.
In Mix Internal mode, you can control the effects intensity that is
applied to the guitar signal. If, however, your amp is equipped with
a parallel effects loop, which allows for adding the effects signal
portion (similar to an aux bus in a mixing console), then you should
set the VIRTUALIZER PRO to Mix External mode. In this case, the effects
intensity present at the outputs of the VIRTUALIZER PRO is 100%.
Instrumentalists can benefit from a variety of advantages offered by the
VIRTUALIZER PRO‘s MIDI implementation. With a MIDI foot controller, e.g. the
BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010, you can transfer program changes
via MIDI. Connect the MIDI out port of your foot controller to the MIDI IN port of
the VIRTUALIZER PRO. If the FX2000 does not respond to your foot controller’s
program changes, check your MIDI channel settings. Determine which MIDI
channel your foot controller uses to send program changes (in most of the cases:
omni mode). Set the VIRTUALIZER PRO’s MIDI channel to the same number and
switch program change receive mode on (see chapter 3.6.1).
If your MIDI foot controller can send MIDI controller data, you can change
parameters while playing. For example, you can change the effect from 0% to
100% with the controller while playing. Set controller No. 116 to the Mix Internal
function (value 1) and increase the effect (value 0 - 100) with controller No. 111.
In this way, you can provide a guitar solo with chorus and delay, before removing
the effects for a dry rhythm sound. You can even control the bypass function
with your controller (contr. 113, value 0 = OUT, value 1 = IN). Bypassing the
VIRTUALIZER PRO can be activated this way if you need an unprocessed signal.
These procedures are generally possible with all MIDI devices which are capable
of transmitting controller commands (like keyboards, sequencers, etc.).
The FX2000 can also be used between the outputs of your keyboard and
the inputs of your mixer. If necessary, adjust the operating level with the
corresponding switch on the rear panel of the unit.