USER MANUAL
DIG - dual digital delay Contents Knobs and Switches ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Front Panel Controls ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Rear Panel I/O and Control ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 Live Edit Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Dry Level ���������
DIG - dual digital delay Knobs and Switches Front Panel Controls MOD Sets the amount of modulation added to the delay lines: off: no modulation light: subtle modulation deep: thick, rich modulation TIME Controls the delay time for Delay 1. Acts as a master time control for both delays. See page 12 for details. TIME 2 Sets the rhythmic subdivision relationship between Delay 1 and Delay 2. Select from triplet, eighth, golden ratio, dotted eighth, or dotted quarter. TONE Sets the feedback filter response.
DIG - dual digital delay Knobs and Switches Front Panel Controls TYPE Changes the digital delay character: 24/96: modern, clean delay with subtle dynamics. The 24-bit resolution and 96kHz sampling rate ensure uncolored repeats adm: early ‘80s adaptive delta modulation process provides a percussive wide-band delay that adds more character when input dynamics increase 12 bit: mid 80’s 12-bit conversion method yields slightly darker and warmer delays MIX Controls the wet/dry mix for Delay 1.
DIG - dual digital delay Rear Panel I/O and Control AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR MONO: Use with a mono input signal, such as a guitar. Output is stereo. Use OUT L for mono connection. STEREO: Use with a stereo input signal. Output is stereo. IN OUTPUTS High impedance, ultra lownoise, discrete Class A JFET preamp input. Use a TRS stereo adapter/cable for stereo input. Low impedance stereo outputs. Use OUT L for mono output.
DIG - dual digital delay Rear Panel I/O and Control (cont.) USB 9VDC Computer connection for MIDI control as well as for performing firmware updates. Use the included power supply or an adapter with the following rating: • 9VDC, center negative • 300mA minimum EXP / MIDI Multifunction communication jack for external control of DIG’s features and functions. Can be set to operate in one of the following modes. (See “Configuring the EXP/MIDI Jack” on page 20 for details.
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions Use the following steps to enter Live Edit mode and access the secondary functions of the controls. Any of the following secondary functions can be edited while in Live Edit mode. Dry Level By default, the Dry Level is set to “Track Mix,” where the Dry Level is controlled via the MIX and MIX 2 knobs. Optionally, you can adjust the dry signal level manually. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch.
DIG - dual digital delay • Set to Track Mix (BLUE, default) for the amount of dry/wet balance to be adjusted using the MIX and MIX 2 knobs. 3 Press the ON footswitch to exit and store your Dry Level setting. NOTE: The Dry Level setting is saved per Favorite setting or per MIDI preset.
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions Configuration Mode Sets the dual delay configuration for Series, Ping Pong, or Parallel. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the MIX 2 (CONFIG) knob to choose the desired dual delay configuration. The ON LED color indicates your selection. • Turn to the left for Series configuration (GREEN, default). • Turn to the center for Ping Pong configuration (AMBER).
DIG - dual digital delay Dual Delay Configuration Modes Series In Series configuration, Delay 2 (the rhythmic sub-delay) feeds Delay 1 in the following manner: Series configuration diagram This is equivalent to putting two single delay pedals in succession on your pedalboard. A mono input feeds both left and right channels. Ping Pong In Ping Pong mode, the delays are configured in a series “ping-pong” structure.
DIG - dual digital delay Dual Delay Configuration Modes (cont.) Parallel In Parallel configuration, the delays do not interact with each other, but produce their outputs “side-by-side.” Parallel configuration diagram In stereo, Delay 1 outputs to the left channel and Delay 2 outputs to the right channel. When the right output is not used, the wet signal sums to mono so that both parallel delays are heard from the left output.
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions Sync/Free Mode Enables and disables time sync and subdivisions between Delay 1 and Delay 2. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the TIME 2 (SYNC/FREE MODE) knob to select the mode. Both LEDs will light to indicate your selection: • Turn counter-clockwise to engage Sync Mode (GREEN, default) which enables time sync and subdivisions between Delay 1 and Delay 2.
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions Delay 1 Subdivision Sets a Tap Tempo subdivision for Delay 1. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the TIME (DELAY 1 SUBDIVISION) knob to set the desired subdivision value.
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions Delay 2 Repeats Sets the number of repeats for Delay 2 independently, or to track the REPEATS knob setting for Delay 1. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch to enter Live Edit mode. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the REPEATS (DELAY 2 REPEATS) knob to set the desired repeats for Delay 2. Both the TAP and ON LEDs indicate your selection: • Turn REPEATS from minimum to independently set Delay 2’s number of repeats (from GREEN through AMBER).
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions MIDI Clock Sync Selects whether the delay time for Delay 1 will sync to incoming MIDI Clock messages. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Set the position of the TYPE (MIDI CLOCK SYNC) switch to select whether DIG will sync to incoming MIDI Clock messages. Both LEDs will momentarily change color to indicate the current status as you set the switch.
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Functions Respond/Ignore MIDI Expression When set to MIDI mode, this setting determines whether DIG will respond to MIDI Expression CC# 100, values 0 (heel) to 127 (toe), to control the knob settings in the same manner as a TRS Expression pedal. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Set the position of the MOD (MIDI EXP) switch to select whether DIG will respond to MIDI Expression CC# 100.
DIG - dual digital delay Power Up Modes Input Level Selects the input level that is routed to the effect processing. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch while powering up DIG. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the TIME (INPUT LEVEL) knob to select the Input Level mode. Both LEDs will change color to indicate the current status as you turn the knob. • Instrument: GREEN (default) - Input headroom is set for an instrument level source, such as a guitar or a bass.
DIG - dual digital delay Power Up Modes Bypass Mode Setting DIG to Buffered Bypass mode preserves the high frequency response of your guitar signal through your pedal chain and long cable runs. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch while powering up DIG. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the MIX (BYPASS MODE) knob to choose between True Bypass or Buffered Bypass modes. The ON LED will change color to indicate the current status as you turn the knob. • True Bypass: GREEN (default).
DIG - dual digital delay Power Up Modes Spillover Mode Setting DIG to Spillover Mode allows the wet delay signal of a currently selected preset to “spill” into bypass or the next selected preset. NOTE: Because of the delay buffer architecture, the current preset must be active for at least 5 seconds before Spillover between presets will be operational. Spillover is available immediately when bypassing the effect. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch while powering up DIG.
DIG - dual digital delay Power Up Modes Configuring the EXP/MIDI Jack 1 Press and hold the TAP footswitch while powering up DIG. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the MIX (EXP/MIDI JACK) knob to select the function of the rear panel’s EXP/MIDI jack. The ON LED will change color to indicate the current status as you turn the knob. • Expression Pedal mode: GREEN (default) - Allows continuous control over any of the knobs in any direction with a standard TRS expression pedal.
DIG - dual digital delay Configuring the EXP/MIDI Jack (cont.) 3 Press either footswitch to store the EXP/MIDI jack mode and begin using DIG. NOTE: The EXP/MIDI jack mode setting persists across power cycles and is not saved per preset.
DIG - dual digital delay External Control Expression Pedal Setup Use a TRS expression pedal to control the knobs of DIG . 1 Configure the EXP/MIDI jack for Expression mode. (See page 20 for configuration instructions.) RIGHT IN LEFT OUT RIGHT OUT EXP USB MIDI IN MIDI OUT 2 Connect an expression pedal to the EXP/MIDI jack of DIG using a TRS cable. 3 Press and hold both footswitches until both LEDs blink GREEN. 4 Rock the expression pedal to the HEEL position. Only the TAP LED will blink GREEN.
DIG - dual digital delay External Control Favorite Switch Setup and Compare Mode Connect a MiniSwitch or other external latching footswitch with a TRS cable to store and recall your favorite setting. OR 1 Configure the EXP/MIDI jack for Favorite mode. (See page 20 for more info.) 2 Connect an external switch with a TRS cable to the EXP/MIDI jack. 3 Dial in your desired sound. 4 To save your sound as the new Favorite setting, press and hold both footswitches until they blink GREEN.
DIG - dual digital delay Favorite Switch Setup and Compare Mode (cont.) Compare Mode With the Favorite or MIDI preset recalled, as a knob or switch is adjusted, both LEDs flash GREEN when the current knob or toggle switch position matches the setting of the preset. NOTE: Along with the knobs and toggle switches on the face of the pedal, all Live Edit settings and DIG’s bypass state are stored with the Favorite and MIDI presets. Power Up modes are not stored with the presets.
DIG - dual digital delay External Control Tap Mode Connect a MiniSwitch or other external momentary footswitch with a TRS cable to tap in a delay time for Delay 1. OR 1 Configure the EXP/MIDI jack for Tap Mode. (See page 20 for more info.) 2 Connect an external switch with a TRS cable to the EXP/MIDI jack. 3 Tap in a tempo in quarter notes to set the delay time for Delay 1. NOTE: When in Tap Mode, press and hold the external switch to engage circular repeats.
DIG - dual digital delay External Control Configuring MultiSwitch Plus Configure DIG and MultiSwitch Plus for remote access to three additional presets. 1 Press and hold the TAP footswitch while connecting power to the pedal. Hold until both LEDs stop blinking. 2 Turn the TIME knob all the way counter-clockwise to set the MIDI channel to Channel 1. The TAP LED should be GREEN.
DIG - dual digital delay External Control Using MultiSwitch Plus Selecting and saving DIG presets using MultiSwitch Plus. Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 NOTE: Footswitches A, B, and C on MultiSwitch Plus correspond to MIDI Program Changes 1, 2, and 3. 1 Step on a switch that is not illuminated to recall the corresponding preset. 2 Step on an illuminated switch to bypass DIG. Saving DIG Presets with MultiSwitch Plus: 1 Dial in the sound that you would like to save as your preset on DIG.
DIG - dual digital delay MIDI Functionality Configuring DIG to Use MIDI Using MIDI unlocks a set of tools that can be used to load any of DIG’s 300 preset locations using a suitable MIDI controller or interface connected to the DIG EXP/MIDI jack. This requires a Strymon MIDI EXP cable or a MIDI controller/interface, such as Strymon Conduit, with at least one quarter-inch output. NOTE: When using a Strymon MIDI EXP Cable, the MIDI OUT mode must be set to Off. (See page 32 for more info.
DIG - dual digital delay Configuring DIG to Use MIDI (cont.) STEP 1 – SET EXP/MIDI JACK TO MIDI MODE 1 Press and hold the TAP footswitch while connecting power to the pedal. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the MIX knob clockwise until the ON LED is BLUE to select MIDI mode.
DIG - dual digital delay Configuring DIG to Use MIDI (cont.) STEP 2 – SET MIDI CHANNEL 3 Turn the TIME knob to set the MIDI communication channel. The TAP LED indicates status. Your TIME knob selections are as follows: • • • • Channel 1: GREEN (default) Channel 2: AMBER Channel 3: RED Channel 4-16: BLUE (set by next received MIDI Program Change message, requires 1⁄4" MIDI connection) Once the TAP LED turns BLUE, it will blink until the pedal receives a MIDI Program Change message.
DIG - dual digital delay STEP 2 – SET MIDI CHANNEL (CONT.) 4 Press either footswitch to exit and store your MIDI Channel setting and begin using DIG. NOTE: A simple way to check that communication is working is to send CC #102 with a value of 127 when the ON footswitch is off. This will enable the ON footswitch if MIDI is properly connected and configured. NOTE: If you are only sending data to DIG using the Strymon MIDI EXP Cable, the MIDI OUT mode must be set to OFF.
DIG - dual digital delay Configuring DIG to Use MIDI (cont.) STEP 3 – SET MIDI OUT MODE 1 Press and hold the TAP footswitch while connecting power to the pedal. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Turn the TONE knob to select what kind of MIDI data is sent from DIG to other MIDI devices. Both LEDs will flash momentarily to indicate status. • OFF: RED (default) - No MIDI messages are sent out of DIG.
DIG - dual digital delay MIDI Functionality (cont.) Saving Presets in MIDI Mode When in MIDI mode, the currently loaded settings can be saved to any of DIG’s 300 preset locations at any time. 1 To enter Save mode, press and hold BOTH footswitches. Both LEDs will blink GREEN to indicate that DIG is waiting to receive a MIDI Program Change message. 2 To save the current state of the pedal to the currently loaded preset location, press and hold the TAP footswitch until the LED lights BLUE.
DIG - dual digital delay MIDI Specifications MIDI Program Changes DIG contains 300 preset locations, numbered sequentially from 0-299. Because MIDI Program Change messages have a maximum number of 128 (0-127), the presets are grouped into three MIDI patch banks. MIDI BANK 0 = PRESETS 0-127 MIDI BANK 1 = PRESETS 128-255 MIDI BANK 2 = PRESETS 256-299 0 Favorite setting (accessible via MiniSwitch) See page 23 for details.
DIG - dual digital delay MIDI Specifications (cont.
DIG - dual digital delay Factory Reset Performing a Factory Reset restores the pedal to its factory default Power-up modes and secondary functions, and replaces all stored presets with their factory default settings. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch while connecting power to the pedal. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Sweep the TIME 2 knob from 0-100% and back two times.
DIG - dual digital delay Factory Reset (cont.
DIG - dual digital delay Features • Two simultaneous, integrated delays, with unique digital rack delay voicings • Each of the integrated delays provides true stereo for a total of four interactive delay lines • Six dual delay adjustment and tone shaping knobs: Time, Time 2, Mix, Mix 2, Tone, and Repeats • One modern and two classic digital delay voicings: 24/96, adm, and 12 bit • Five rhythmic subdivisions: Triplet, Eighth, Golden Ratio, Dotted Eighth, and Dotted Quarter • Three choices for delay line mod
DIG - dual digital delay • Designed and built in the USA Specifications Input Impedance: Output Impedance: A/D & D/A: Max Input Level Signal/Noise Bypass Switching Dimensions 1 Meg Ohm 100 Ohm 24-bit, 96kHz +10 dBu 115 dB typical True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching) 4.5” deep x 4” wide x 1.75” tall Power Adapter Requirements Use an adapter with the following rating: 9VDC, center negative, 300mA minimum. © 2022 Damage Control Engineering, LLC.
DIG - dual digital delay Appendix 1: Sample Settings pg 40
DIG - dual digital delay Sample Settings CASCADING ECHOES DOWN FROM THE HILLS MIDI Program Change 0 MiniSwitch Favorite MIDI Program Change 1 MultiSwitch Plus A SUBTLE REPEATS DISTINCT BOUNCES MIDI Program Change 2 MultiSwitch Plus B MIDI Program Change 3 MultiSwitch Plus C SHORT ROOM LIVE EDIT FUNCTIONS DIG provides a way to adjust several parameters that do not have a dedicated knob or switch. These are called LIVE EDIT functions and each are described in detail starting on page 7.
DIG - dual digital delay Appendix 2: Power Up Modes Quick Reference pg 42
DIG - dual digital delay Power Up Modes Quick Reference Global parameters and functions can be accessed via a power up procedure. All power up functions persist through power cycles. General Options 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch while powering up DIG. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Adjust the desired functions with the knobs and buttons noted below. 3 Press either footswitch to store your changes and exit power up mode. INPUT LEVEL See page 17 for an illustrated description.
DIG - dual digital delay Power Up Modes Quick Reference (cont.) Global parameters and functions can be accessed via a power up procedure. All power up functions persist through power cycles. MIDI & Jack Options 1 Press and hold the TAP footswitch while powering up DIG. Once both LEDs flash, release the footswitch. 2 Adjust the desired functions with the knobs and buttons noted below. 3 Press either footswitch to store your changes and exit power up mode.
DIG - dual digital delay Appendix 3: Live Edit Controls Quick Reference pg 45
DIG - dual digital delay Live Edit Controls Quick Reference DIG provides a way to adjust several secondary functions that are available on several knobs (see “Live Edit Functions” on page 7). Live Edit functions are saved per preset. 1 Press and hold the ON footswitch until both LEDs blink to enter Live Edit mode. 2 Release the footswitch and use the knobs as described below. 3 Press ON footswitch to store your setting and exit Live Edit mode. DRY LEVEL See page 7 for an illustrated description.
DIG - dual digital delay Strymon Non-Transferable Limited Warranty Warranty Strymon warranties the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase when bought new from an authorized dealer in the United States of America or Canada. If the product fails within the warranty period, Strymon will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product at no cost to the original purchaser.
