BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 1 MODELING BASS PROCESSOR User’s Guide
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 2 Warning For your protection, please read the following: Water and Moisture: Appliances should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. These symbols are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: DigiTech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA declares that the product: Product name: BP200 Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters EU, JA, NP and UK. Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 4 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. 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.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 5 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . Included Items . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . Rear Panel . . . . . . . . Connecting the BP200 Mono Operation . . . Stereo Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 1 Introduction The BP200 gives you the flexibility and power to produce sonic creations never before thought possible. To become better acquainted with the BP200, we recommend you go through this User’s Guide with your BP200 in front of you. Included Items Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included: • BP200 • PS0913B Power Supply • User’s Guide • Warranty Card The utmost care was taken while your BP200 was being manufactured.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 2 Front Panel SLApin 2
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 3 1. FOOT SWITCHES - Navigate through all 80 presets. When pressed together, they bypass the current preset. When pressed together and held,Tuner mode is entered. 2. AMP TYPE, GAIN, MASTER LEVEL Knobs - Adjusts the effect parameters in Edit Mode and adjust Amp Type, Gain, and Master Level in Performance Mode, and select Pattern,Tempo, and Rhythm Level in Rhythm mode. 3. SELECT button - Enters and exits Edit Mode.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 4 Rear Panel 1. INPUT - Connect your instrument to this jack. 2. JAM-A-LONG - Connect the headphone output of your CD, tape, or MP3 player to this 1/8” stereo jack to practice along with you favorite music. 3. OUTPUT - The BP200’s output is a TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) Stereo output that is used for both mono and stereo applications.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 5 Connecting the BP200 The BP200 can be connected in several different ways.The following diagrams show a few possible options. Before connecting the BP200, make sure the power to your amplifier is turned off. The BP200 should also be powered off or unplugged. Mono Operation Bass Amp Input/Effect Return Output Input SLApin 1. Connect your bass to the BP200’s Input. 2.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 6 Stereo Operation Bass Amp Input/Effect Return Stereo 'Y' Cord TRS Stereo Output Instrument Input SLApin 6 1. Connect your bass to the BP200’s Input. 2. Connect a TRS stereo “Y” cord to the BP200’s Stereo Output. 3. Connect one end of the “Y” cord to an amplifier, mixer channel, or power amp input. 4. Connect the second end of the “Y” cord to another amplifier, mixer channel, or power amp output.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 7 Note: If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right, and be sure to use the BP200’s Cabinet Modeling. See page 20 for more information on selecting Cabinet Modeling.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 8 Modes and Functions Performance Mode The BP200 initially powers up in performance mode. While in Performance mode, the BP200's buttons, knobs, and footswitches function as follows: SELECT Button - Enters Edit Mode. Successive presses move to the next row of effects in the Matrix. If this button is pressed after the Expression LED lights, you return to Performance mode. Press and hold this button to exit Edit mode. STORE Button - Enters Store Mode.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 9 Edit Mode The BP200 lets you create your own presets, and modify existing presets. To create your own preset, do the following: 1. Select a User or Factory Preset. 2. Press the SELECT button. The Matrix’s first effect row LED begins flashing. 3. Modify the parameters in the selected row using the AMP TYPE, GAIN, and MASTER LEVEL knobs.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 10 Store Mode After modifying a preset, you must store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset locations. Do the following to store changes, or store a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The STORE LED begins blinking off and on and the first character of the name flashes. 2. Use the AMP TYPE knob or either footswitch to change the character. Use the GAIN knob to move to the next character to the left or right in the name. SLApin 1.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 11 3. Press the STORE button again. A three letter abbreviation of the preset name and the preset number is displayed. 4. Select a new preset location (if desired) using the UP or DOWN footswitches or the MASTER LEVEL knob. Only presets 1-40 can be overwritten. 5. Press the STORE button a final time to store your changes. STORED followed by the current preset name is displayed. SLA 20 3. Press Store Again Preset Number Flashes 5.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 12 Bypass Mode The BP200 can be bypassed so only a clean, unprocessed bass signal is heard. To bypass the BP200, do the following: 1. Press both footswitches simultaneously. Bypass appears in the display. 2. Press either of the footswitches again to return to Performance mode with all edits in tact. Note: the SELECT, RHYTHM, and STORE buttons, and the AMP TYPE,GAIN, and MASTER LEVEL knobs are disabled in Bypass mode.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 13 5. Press either of the 2 foot switches to exit the Tuner mode, and returns you to the last mode used. Display Shows Note Played Top LEDs Indicate Note is Sharp tuner Green LED Indicates Note is In Tune Bottom LEDs Indicate Note is Flat Note:The STORE and RHYTHM buttons are disabled in Tuner mode. The EXPRESSION PEDAL returns sound to the signal and acts as bypass volume.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 14 Rhythm Trainer The BP200 includes 31 sampled drum patterns that may be used to develop a good sense of timing. To use the Rhythm Trainer, do the following: 1. Press the RHYTHM button. 2. Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to select 1 of the 30 patterns available. 3. Rotate the GAIN knob to set the pattern tempo (40-240BPM). 4. Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the rhythm playback level (0-99). 5. Press the RHYTHM button again to exit the Rhythm Trainer.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 15 4. Rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the minimum value the expression pedal reaches (toe up). 5. Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the maximum value the expression pedal reaches (toe down). 6. Press the STORE button to store your changes. See page 10 for more information on storing presets.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 16 1. Power up unit while pressing the UP footswitch until TOE dn is displayed. 2. Rock the Expression pedal forward (toe down position). 3. Press a footswitch, until TOE up is displayed. 4. Rock the Expression pedal forward (toe up position). 5. Press a footswitch again to complete calibration. Note: If error is displayed, an error has occurred in the calibration and all steps must be repeated. This calibration procedure does not erase user presets.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 17 Effects and Parameters Signal Path The BP200 is comprised of the following effect modules linked as follows: Fretless/ Wah Cabinet Modeling Noise Gate Compressor Volume Pedal - Pre Whammy Effects Bass Amp/ Stompbox Modeling Delay EQ Reverb Volume Pedal - Post Fretless / Wah The fretless simulator creates a fretless bass sound with a fretted bass. The wah effect is controlled by an Expression pedal and makes the bass sound as if it’s saying “Wah”.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 18 Compressor A Compressor is used to increase sustain, and prevent the signal from clipping the input of the other effects.The compressor threshold is a fixed setting. Amount - Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to increase the amount of compression (OFF, 1-99). Comp Gain - Rotate the GAIN KNOB to increase the compression level (1-6) Crossover - Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the compressor crossover frequency.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 19 Basic basic - Model based on an SWR Basic Black Dual Show dualsh - Model based on an Fender Dual Showman DigiFuzz dgfuzz - DigiTech Fuzz Guydrive guydrv - Model based from a Guyatone OD-2 Muff Fuzz muffuz - Model based from a Big Muff Pi Sparkle sparkl - Model based from a Voodoo Labs Sparkledrive DS Dist dsdist - Model based from a Boss DS-1 Distortion Marshall® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. Vox® is a registered trademark of Korg UK.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 20 Cabinet - Gate The Cabinet Modeling simulates different types of miked speaker cabinets. There are six cabinet types. The Silencer Noise Gate eliminates noise when you are not playing. The Auto Swell gate has 9 attack settings for automatically fading in the bass signal.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 21 Effects The Effects row has several effects to choose from: Off, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Vibrato, Octavider, SynthTalk™, Envelope Filter, Pitch, Detune, and Whammy™. When the Effects row is selected, the following settings apply: Type - Selects the type of effect used in the EFFECTS module. Amount - Controls different aspects of effects depending on the type selected. Level - Controls Level, Depth, or Mix depending on type selected.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 22 Phaser A phaser splits the incoming signal, and changes the phasing of the signal. The signal is then taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies get cancelled resulting in a warm twisting sound. Amount - Rotate the GAIN knob to simultaneously adjust the phaser speed and depth (1-99). Effect Level - Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the phaser level (1-99).
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 23 Octavider The Octavider effect creates a smooth tracking unison note one octave below the note being played. Amount - Has no function when Octavider is used. Effect Level - Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the level of the Octavider effect (0-99). SynthTalk™ SynthTalk™ is exclusive to DigiTech. It appears to make your bass speak based upon the attack or how hard you strike the strings.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 24 Detune A detuner makes a copy of the original signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune, and mixes the two signals back together. This gives the illusion that two guitars are playing the same part together. Amount - Rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the amount of detune (+/-24 cents). Effect Level - Rotate the MASTER LEVEL knob to control the mix of the detuned note (0-99).
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 25 Delay Delay records a portion of the incoming signal, and plays it back a short time later.The recording can repeat just once or several times. Type/Level - Rotate the AMP TYPE knob to select one of the following: Mono 1-9, Analog 1-9, and Ping Pong 1-9, and Spread 1-9. (1-9 are varying delay levels). Delay Time - Rotate the GAIN knob to select the delay time (10ms - 990ms, 1sec 2sec).
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 26 Appendix Specifications: Input: 1/4” TS Jam-A-Long: 1/8” Stereo TRS Output: 1/4” Stereo TRS Headphone: 1/8” Stereo TRS A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 9 VAC, 1.3A (PS0913B) Power Consumption: 6.
BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 27 Preset List Number 1/41 2/42 3/43 4/44 5/45 6/46 7/47 8/48 9/49 10/50 11/51 12/52 13/53 14/54 15/55 16/56 17/57 18/58 19/59 20/60 Preset Name Punch Bass Crunch Growl Grit Bass Beefy Slappin Rockin' Jazzy Smooth Spank Fretless Dirt Bass Octave Fuzz Grind Synthlike Sweep Phat Standup Funken Pick It Display Name Punch crunch growl gritty beefy slapin rockin jazzy smooth spank nofret dirt octfuz grind synth sweep phat stndup funken pickit Number 21/61 22/62 23/63 24/6
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BP200 Manual 9/26/01 3:21 PM Page 30 DigiTech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 International Distribution 8760 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, Utah 84070 USA PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 DigiTech and BP200 are trade marks of the Harman Music Group Inc. Copyright the Harman Music Group Printed in the USA 9/2001 Manufactured in the USA BP200 Owners Manual 18-1315-A Please visit DigiTech on the World Wide Web at: http://www.digitech.
