digi-tech BP80 User manual

MODELING
BASS
PROCESSOR
Owner’s
Manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070 USA
declares that the product:
Product name: BP80
Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of
EN60065,EN60742,or equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: EN 60065 (1998)
EMC: EN 55013 (1990)
EN 55020 (1991)
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the LowVoltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S.Sandy Parkway
Sandy,Utah 84070, USA
Date:February 13,2004
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or
Harman Music Group
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Sandy,Utah 84070 USA
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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.
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defect,provided the product is returned to DigitechWITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will
be covered up to a period of one year.A ReturnAuthorization number may be obtained from Digitech by telephone.
The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.
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without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
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anyone other than a certified Digitech technician or,if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range
suggested by the manufacturer.
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person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product.In no event shall Digitech or its
dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to
causes beyond their control.
NOTE:The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information
contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this
version of the manual was completed.The information contained in this version of the owner's manual supersedes all
previous versions.

Introduction
Getting Acquainted
Congratulations on your purchase of the BP80. The BP80 is a revolutionary amp modeling multi-
effects 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. Although,the BP80 is so user friendly
you may not even need to read this manual, we recommend you become better acquainted with
us and what we have to offer by going through this Owner’s Manual with your BP80 in front of
you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the BP80.
Included Items
Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included:
•BP80
•PS200R Power Supply
•This Owner’s Manual
•Warranty Card
The utmost care was taken while your BP80 was being manufactured. Everything should be
included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing,contact the factory at once. Please
help us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card or
registering online at http://www.digitech.com. It is your safeguard should a problem arise with
your BP80.
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The Front Panel
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1. Footswitches -These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access theTuner,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 theTuner.
2.Value/Volume Buttons -TheValue Buttons perform various value adjustment functions for
the BP80. These buttons are used to control the BP80’s Master
Level,adjust a selected effect, and also change the Pattern,Tempo,
and Level of the Drum machine when it is turned on. When the
Tuner is enabled, these buttons select the tuning reference.
3. Edit/Effect Buttons - Pressing either of the Edit/Effect buttons enters Edit mode and selects
the individual effects to be edited.Press the left and right Edit buttons
to move through the effects. Each effect LED will light to indicate
which effect you are editing
4. Drums -The Drums button is used to turn on and off the BP80’s drum machine. When the
Drums are active,the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays
continuously.
5. Effect LEDs -The Effect LEDs show which effects are active in the current preset. In Edit
mode,the LEDs indicate the effect selected for editing. InTuner mode,the
LEDs indicate whether the note played is sharp,flat,or in tune.
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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 theTuner 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’sVolume or the assigned Effect
Parameter in real time. See page 21 for a list of available parameters.
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Rear Panel
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.)
3. Headphone Output - Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8”jack.
4. Power Input - Connect only the DigiTech PS200R power supply to this jack.
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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 theAC outlet.
Mono Operation
Connect your bass to the Input of the BP80.Connect a single mono instrument cable from
the Left Output of the BP80 to the instrument input on your amplifier.
BassAmp Input / Effect Return InputLeft Output
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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. To emulate a bass cabinet sound when using the
BP80 with a mixer or headphones, you can enable Global Cabinet Modeling (see page 23).
BassAmp Input / Effect Return
Stereo headphones
Connected to 1/8" Output
Input
BassAmp Input / Effect Return
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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.
Note: Pay close attention to the battery polarity when installing batteries as
polarity changes direction for each pair.
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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. Connect the
other end of the PS200R power supply to anAC outlet. Turn your amplifier(s) on and
adjust the volume(s)to a normal playing level.
About the BP80
The Presets
Presets are numbered locations of programmed sounds. Presets are recalled with the
Footswitches. The BP80 comes with 40 User Presets (Presets 1-40) and 40 Factory Presets
(Presets 41-80). The User Presets are locations where you can store presets. The Factory
Presets may not be saved over. From the factory,the 40 User Presets are exact duplicates
of the 40 Factory Presets.
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Tuner
TheTuner 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 inTuner 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. The left 6 red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be tuned up.
The center Green LED indicates the note is in tune. The output is muted inTuner mode.
Pressing down on the Expression Pedal returns sound to the signal and controls the bypass
volume.
When theTuner is enabled,you can change your tuning reference.The default factory
setting isA=440 Hz. (displayed as 40). Press theValue Buttons to select alternate dropped
tunings. Alternate tunings areA =Ab (displayed asAb),A = G (displayed as G),and A =
Gb(displayed as Gb).The display window briefly flashes the selected tuning preference.
The display shows the note played.
LEDs to the left
of the EQ LED
indicate the note is flat.
LEDs to the right
of the EQ LED
indicate the note is sharp.
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When the EQ LED is lit,
the note is in tune.
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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 BP80 lets you create
your own presets, or fine tune existing Presets to suit your needs. When creating or editing a
sound,you must start with a User or Factory Preset. It is not possible to start with an empty
preset. You can save your preset to any User Preset location while storing the preset (see
Storing a Preset on page 13).
To edit or create a Preset:
1.Press the FOOTSWITCHES to select a preset
2.Press the EDIT buttons in conjunction with the Effect LEDs to choose the effect you want
to edit.
3.Press the VALUE Buttons to change the parameter values.
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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. TheValue 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.
When the stored value of an effect is changed,the lower right decimal point in the display lights
indicating you need to store the changes. Changing presets,or turning the power off before
storing any changes will erase any changes made and revert to the stored values for the preset.
The EDIT/EFFECT buttons
select which effect to edit. TheVALUE/MASTERVOLUME
buttons edit the selected
effect.
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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 once. The current preset location flashes in the display.
2.Press the FOOTSWITCHES to select the User Preset location.
3 Press the STORE button again to save the changes.
2. Use the Footswitches to
select the preset location you
want to store your changes to.
1.Press the STORE button.
The display flashes.
3.Press the STORE button
again to save your
changes.
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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.
Preset Level
Controls the individual level for each preset. Because this setting is individual to each
preset,you may adjust the volume when using louder or softer amp models.
Fretless/Wah
The fretless simulator creates a fretless bass sound when using a fretted bass. Wah is an
effect controlled by an expression pedal making the bass sound as if it’s saying“Wah.”
Fretless/WahType - TheValue buttons select the Fretless orWah type that is simulated.
Fretless
Wah Compressor Amp
Modeling Cabinet Modeling
Noise
Gate Chorus / Mod
EQ
Delay Reverb
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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,theWah effect
has been selected and is controlled with the Expression Pedal.
Compressor
A Compressor is used to automatically limit the dynamic level of the bass signal. The
Compressor effect has 110 different settings (00-99;F0-F9). The first digit represents the
crossover frequency. Any signal below this frequency is compressed. The second digit (0-9)
increases the amount of compression.
(Example:a compressor setting of 62 would be a crossover frequency of 400 Hz with a
compression amount of 2.)
OF= off
0= 50Hz
1= 63Hz
2= 80Hz
3= 100Hz
4= 160Hz
5= 250Hz
6= 400Hz
7= 630Hz
8= 1kHz
9= 1.6kHz
F= Full Range
OF= off
1=Amount 19/ Attack 16
2=Amount 55/ Attack 16
3=Amount 99/ Attack 16
4=Amount 19/ Attack 55
5=Amount 55/ Attack 55
6=Amount 99/ Attack 55
7=Amount 99/ Attack 75
8=Amount 20/Attack 91
9=Amount 55/ Attack 91
0=Amount 99/ Attack 91
Cr –CryWah
Bo –BoutiqueWah
FR –Full RangeWah
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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.
All names are the property of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech.
EQ
Equalization is used to shape the tonal response of your bass guitar signal. The EQ in the
BP80 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. Values 1-4 cut the level of each band, 5 is
flat (no cut or boost),and values 6-9 boost the level of each band.
Bass (b1- b9 ) -TheValue buttons adjust the amount of low end enhancement (Bass).
Mid (d1- d9)-TheValue buttons adjust the amount of mid range enhancement.
Treble (t1- t9)-TheValue buttons adjust the amount of high end enhancement (Treble).
Noise Gate
A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing. The AutoSwell
r1-r9 –based on anAmpeg SVT
a1-A9 –based on anAshdown Bass
Magnifier
b1-b9 –based on a Fender Bassman
S1-S9 –based on a Sunn 200S
O1-O9 –based on an SWR Interstellar
Overdrive
t1-t9 –based on aTrace-Elliot Commando
o1-o9 –based on aAmpeg B15
H1-H9 –based on a Hiwatt Custom 50
y1-y9 –based on a Mesa/Boogie 400+
c1-c9 –based on a SWR Basic Black
d1-d9 –based on a Fender Dual Showman
F1-f9 –DigiFuzz Fuzz distortion
G1-G9–based on a Guyatone OD-1
P1-P9 –based on a EH Big Muff Pi
1- 9 –based on aVoodoo Labs
Sparkledrive
n1-n9 –based on a Boss DS-1
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