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DigiTech® products have long been the effects processors of choice for musicians around the world. Our philosophy for developing new products always starts with the artist in mind and the desire to give them the best-sounding, most creative tools possible. Along the way we’ve built special relationships with numerous musicians and our Artist Series is the result of that dedication and our commitment to building the best stompboxes period.
Included Items Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included: • DigiTech®’s Artist Series Dan Donegan Pedal - The Weapon™ • Artist Series Pedal Gig Bag • PS200R Power Supply • Artist Series Dan Donegan Guitar Pick • This Owner’s Manual
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1. Level Knob Controls the output level of the effect. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the output level, and counter-clockwise to decrease the output level. 2. Cntrl 1 Controls different functions depending on which Weapon™ Type is selected. See the Knob Function Descriptions section on following pages for a more detailed explanation of the Cntrl 1 knob’s functions. 3. AC Adapter Jack Connect only the included DigiTech® PS200R (9V DC) power supply to this jack. 4.
5.Type Knob Selects one of the seven different signature Dan Donegan tones. 1. “Stupify” Rhythm Guitar - Distortion 2. “Mistress” Rhythm Guitar - Medium Distortion 3. “Voices” Intro Phaser/Ramp to Full Distortion 4. “Bound” Intro - Wah w/Distortion 5. “Rise” and “Intoxication” Octave Pitch Shift Effect 6. “Stupify” Bridge - Sitar Effect 7. “Mistress” Radio-Style Guitar Break - Distortion Please refer to the Knob Function Descriptions section for detailed information regarding each type. 6.
7. Pedal Release Pins These two pins are spring-loaded hinges that hold the pedal in place. Push these pins in to release the pedal from the pedal chassis exposing the battery compartment. (See the Battery Replacement Diagram at the end of this Owner’s Manual.) 8. Pedal Press the pedal to turn the effect on and off. 9. Out 1(Amp) Jack Connect this output to your guitar amplifier. 10. Indicator LED This LED indicates when the effect is turned on.
Knob Function Descriptions LEVEL Output Level Output Level Output Level Output Level Output Level Output Level Output Level CNTRL 1 Low Freq. EQ Boost/Cut Low Freq. EQ Boost/Cut Phase Amount Wah Sensitivity Wet/Dry Mix Fret Buzz Amount Low Freq. EQ Boost/Cut CNTRL 2 High Freq. EQ Boost/Cut High Freq. EQ Boost/Cut Ramp Time Wah Attack Shift Amount +/- Octave Reverb Level High Freq.
Type 3.“Voices” Intro - Phaser/Ramp to Full Distortion - This type recreates the clean phaser fading into full distortion effect heard during the intro of the song “Voices”. In the studio, this was produced by using two separate guitar tracks and automated mixing, but it can now be created using only the Weapon. When the pedal is first engaged, a clean phaser effect is present. You can adjust the amount of the phaser intensity using the Cntrl 1 knob.
Type 4.“Bound” Intro - Wah with Distortion - This effect recreates the wah effect used by Dan in the song “Bound”. Rather than having to use an actual physical wah, this wah effect is controlled by playing dynamics. The harder you play, the more the wah effect reacts like the sweeping of a pedal from heel to toe. The Cntrl 2 knob adjusts the wah effect’s heel to toe sweep speed while the Cntrl 1 knob adjusts the wah sensitivity.
Type 6.“Stupify” Bridge - Sitar Simulator - This effect simulates the sitar sound Dan used for the bridge section of the song “Stupify”. The Cntrl 1 knob adjusts the amount of fret buzz which is a typical characteristic found in the sound of sitars. The Cntrl 2 knob adjusts the reverb level to give the sitar effect added dimension. Set the Cntrl 1 and Cntrl 2 knobs to the twelve o’clock position to produce this effect. Type 7.
Set Up Directions Follow these set up 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. (Please refer to the Connections Diagrams on the following pages.) 3. Connect the guitar to the pedal input. (Please refer to the Connections Diagrams on the following pages.) 4. Connect the power supply to the pedal. (Please refer to the Connections Diagrams on the following pages.) 5.
Connections The Weapon™ has a single Input and a pair of outputs, Out 1 (Amp) and Out 2 (Mixer). These two outputs give you the option of running into a guitar amplifier, running directly to a mixing console or recording device, or both simultaneously. The Out 2 (Mixer) output has been specially designed to faithfully reproduce Dan’s studio guitar amplifier tones without having to use an amp.
Connections Diagram (Amp and Mixer)
Specifications: • Controls - Level, Cntrl 1, Cntrl 2,Type, On/Off Pedal • Jacks - Input, Output 1 (Amp), Output 2 (Mixer) • Input Impedance - 1 MOhms • Output Impedance - 100 Ohms • Power Supply - 9V Alkaline Dry Battery • Power Consumption - 4.8 Watts (w/PS200R power supply) • Battery Life - Approximately 4 hours (with continuous usage) • Dimensions - 4 15/16”(L) x 3 1/8”(W) x 2 1/8”(H) • Weight - 2 lbs.
Battery Replacement 1. Using the tip of a 1/4” guitar cable, push one of the release pins in on either side of the pedal, and remove the pedal from the pedal chassis. 2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment and disconnect the battery cable. 3. Connect a new battery to the battery cable and put it back in the battery compartment. Make sure the battery cable does not interfere with the spring or pedal switch arm. 4. Place one hole of the pedal over its corresponding pin. 5.
Battery Replacement Diagram
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