MODELING BASS PROCESSOR Owner’s Manual
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Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the BP80. The BP80 is a revolutionary amp modeling multieffects processor for the performing bassist. Powered by DigiTech®’s Audio DNA™ DSP processor, the BP80 features 16 amp and stompbox models and a host of other effects designed to help you create and define your own signature sound.
The Front Panel 6 8 5 7 4 3 2 1 2
1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the BP80. The Up Footswitch increments, and the Down Footswitch decrements through the presets. Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously bypasses the selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches accesses the Tuner. 2.Value/Volume Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various value adjustment functions for the BP80.
6. Display - The Display provides information for different functions depending on the selected mode. In Play mode, the display shows the selected preset number. In Edit mode, the display shows the value of the parameter being adjusted. When the Tuner is selected, the display shows the note being played. 7. Store - The Store button saves your custom changes to the user presets. 8. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal controls the BP80’s Volume or the assigned Effect Parameter in real time.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack. 2. 1/4” Outputs - Connect these outputs to your amplifier or direct to a mixing console that accepts 1/4” unbalanced connections. Use the Left Output for all mono applications. Note: When using the BP80 direct into a mixer or recording device, or when using it with headphones, you can enable the Global Cabinet Modeling feature to emulate speaker simulation on each of the BP80’s presets. (See Page 23 for more on Global Cabinet Modeling.
Making Connections There are several different connection options available when using the BP80. The following diagrams show the connections for some of these options. Before connecting the BP80, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and the power to the BP80 is disconnected. There is not a power switch on the BP80. To turn the BP80 off, disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the PS200R power supply from the Power Jack or the AC outlet.
Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect your bass to the Input of the BP80. Connect from the BP80’s Left/Mono Output to the input of one amplifier or to a channel input of a mixing console. Connect from the BP80’s Right Output to a second amplifier, or to a second channel of a mixing console. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right to retain stereo separation.
Applying Power There are two options for powering the BP80: battery power, and the included PS200R DC power supply. 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). Battery Power The BP80 can be run for more than 15 hours on 6 AA batteries.The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the BP80. The following diagram shows how to install the batteries.
Connecting an instrument cable to the Input applies power to the BP80. Disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the BP80 disconnects the battery power. Turn your amplifier(s) on and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. To prolong the battery life, disconnect your instrument from the BP80’s Input when it is not in use . AC Power The BP80 can also be powered with the included PS200R power supply. Connect the plug of the PS200R power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the BP80.
Tuner The Tuner in the BP80 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your bass. Press and hold both Footswitches simultaneously to access the tuner. A tu briefly displays indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your bass (the neck pickup usually works best). The display shows the note being played. The Effect LEDs indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down.
Exit tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch. The tuning reference is retained when the unit is turned off. Bypass The BP80 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed bass tone. To bypass the BP80, press both footswitches simultaneously. The display reads By indicating the preset is bypassed. Press either footswitch to exit Bypass and return the the last selected preset. Editing/Creating Presets Creating your own signature sound with the BP80 is easy and intuitive.
The Effect LEDs When editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to identify which effect is selected for editing. The Edit/Effect buttons move you through the Effect modules. The LEDs light identifying which effect group is selected. Each effect has multiple settings to select from. The Value buttons are used to change the value for the selected effect. As a button is pressed, the value or status is shown in the display. The EDIT/EFFECT buttons select which effect to edit.
Storing/Copying a Preset Once the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The display flashes. 3. Press the STORE button again to save your changes. 2. Use the Footswitches to select the preset location you want to store your changes to. 1. Press the STORE button once.
Effect Definitions The BP80 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects. Each effect within the BP80 can be programmed to suit your personal application. Understanding how these effects alter the sound helps you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the BP80’s effects outlines what each effect does.
The Fretless effect has 30 types (10-39). The first digit shows the fretless type, the second digit (0-9) selects the fretless variation. When Cr, bo, or Fr are displayed, the Wah effect has been selected and is controlled with the Expression Pedal.
Amp/Stompbox Modeling Modeling is a technology that reproduces the tones of popular modern and vintage amps and distortion stompoxes. Values 1-9 increase the amp or stompbox gain and level.
setting creates a volume pedal effect automatically with varying attack times. Different bass guitars and pickups require different threshold settings. Choose a setting that fully mutes the sound when you are not playing. Of. G1-G9 - Selects the Silencer™ Noise Gate. Settings 1-9 select the threshold. Of turns the gate effect off. s1-s9 - Selects the Auto Swell volume swell effect. Settings 1-9 select the attack time.
Phaser (P1-p9) A phaser splits the incoming signal, and changes the phasing of the signal. The signal is 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. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Phaser settings. Vibrato (b1-b9) A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Vibrato settings.
Detune (d1-d9) A Detuner makes a copy of your incoming signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original, and mixes the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two bass guitars were playing the same part together. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Detuner settings. Pitch Shift (H1-H9) The Pitch Shifting copies the incoming signal, and shifts the pitch of the copy to a different note.
Delay The BP80 has 3 different delay types, Mono (D), Analog (A), and Ping Pong (P), each with up to 2 seconds of delay time available. There are two different parameters used to program the delay, Delay Type/Variation and Time. The first parameter of the delay effect is Delay Type/Variation, which selects the delay type to be used and varies the amount of feedback (number of repeats) and level. The second delay parameter is Delay Time.
Other Functions Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal on the BP80 can be assigned to control the Volume,Wah,Whammy™, or one of several other parameters in real time. When a parameter has been assigned to the Expression Pedal, a programmable minimum and maximum value can also be assigned. The procedure for assigning a parameter to the Expression Pedal is as follows: 1. Press the Right Edit/Effect button until the Expression LED flashes.
Octavider Envelope Detune Pitch Shift Whammy Delay Reverb LE ES LE LE hy dL rL (Level) (Sensitivity) (Level) (Level) (Shift) (Delay Level), DF (Delay Feedback - 99 = Infinite Repeat*) (Reverb Level) 3.To adjust the minimum value limit (heel down) and maximum value limit (toe down) do the following: A. Press the Right Edit/Effect button.The Display will flash between HE (heel) and the value you have selected. B.
Drum Machine The BP80 includes several sampled drum patterns that are useful for developing a good sense of timing. Press the Drums button to start playback of the drum machine (except when in Store or Bypass mode). The Edit buttons select the drum Pattern, Tempo, and Level of the drum loop. Press the Drums button again to stop playback of the drum machine.
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Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the BP80 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed. This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset procedure. In the event the Pedal’s calibration fails, or if the Pedal does not function properly, it can be re-calibrated using the Pedal Calibration procedure. This will not erase the User Presets. The procedure for Calibrating the Expression Pedal is as follows: 1.
Appendix Specifications: Input: 1/4” input Output: (2) - 1/4” (unbalanced) Headphone Output: 1/8” stereo input A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 6 AA Batteries or DigiTech PS200R (9VDC) power supply Power Consumption: 5 Watts Maximum (with PS200R power supply) Battery Life: >15 hours with continuous useage Memory: 40 User/40 Factory Presets Effects: Fretless/ Wah, Compressor, 11 Amp Models, 5 Stompbox Models, 3 band EQ, Noise Gate, Cabinet Modeling, Chorus, Flange, Phaser,Vibrato, SynthTalk™, Octavide
Preset List (User/Factory) Punchy Phased Hall Basic Sub Funky Filter Chorus Hall Rock Amped Basic Chorus Filter Up Phasadelic Rock Out Light Drive Fretless Walk Compressed Chorus Just Basic Synth Sweep Boogey Flange Rubber Bandy Thickness Church Delay Guy O Fuzz Phase Sparkle Grit Detuned Room Flange Plate Rock Grind Rock Church Grinder Swell Space Phase Delay Wham Down DS Grind OctaPie Thick Bottom Funky Phase Plate Grinder Bass Man Traced ShowMan Sunn Shine Amped 27
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