digi-tech TRIO+ Band Creator+ Looper User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................1
Features .........................................................................2
Quick Start.....................................................................3
microSD Card Information..........................................4
Supported microSD Cards................................................................. 4
What’s Stored To The microSD Card.............................................. 4
Changing The microSD Card............................................................4
Accessing The microSD Card............................................................4
Connectors & User Interface .......................................5
Connectors................................................................................................ 5
User Interface...........................................................................................7
Making Connections/Applying Power ....................12
Connection Diagrams................................................13
Amplifier Setup.....................................................................................13
Mixer Setup.............................................................................................13
Amplifier + Mixer Setup....................................................................14
Headphone Setup...............................................................................14
Output Jack Operation..............................................15
Using Guitar Effects....................................................16
Using The Built-In Guitar Effects ...................................................16
Using External Effects Connected To The FX Loop ..............16
Teaching The Band & Working With Song Parts ....17
Teaching The TRIO+ Band................................................................17
Clearing The TRIO+ Band .................................................................19
Playing/Switching Between Song Parts....................................19
Programming Song Part Intensities............................................20
Programming A Song Sequence..................................................21
Recording Loops & Overdubs...................................22
Recording Loops With The Backing Band ................................22
Recording Loops Without The Backing Band.........................23
Recording Overdubs ..........................................................................24
Undoing/Redoing The Last Recorded Loop/Overdub.......25
Clearing Loops ......................................................................................25
Recording Loops To An Entire Song Sequence.....................26
Using Alternate Time & Adjusting Song Tempo.....27
Using Alternate Time..........................................................................27
Adjusting Song Tempo......................................................................27
Advanced Features.....................................................28
Enabling A Drum Stick Count-In...................................................28
Starting A Song With A Count-In ............................................28
Recording A Loop With The Band Using A Count-In.....28
Providing Hints To The TRIO+ When Teaching.......................29
Pre-Selecting A Style.....................................................................29
Matching Tempo To A Previous Song Part Using The
Metronome .......................................................................................29
Tempo Interpretation Using The ALT TIME Button.........30
Managing Songs.........................................................31
Storing Songs ........................................................................................31
Creating A New Song ........................................................................31
Loading A Song....................................................................................31
Clearing A Song....................................................................................31
Using An FS3X Footswitch ........................................32
The Genres & Styles ...................................................33
TRIO Manager Software/Firmware Updates ..........57
Specifications..............................................................58

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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing the DigiTech® TRIO+ Band Creator™ + Looper pedal. The TRIO+ is a simple-to-use guitar
pedal that listens to the way you play and automatically generates bass and drum parts that match your song.
Just plug your guitar into the TRIO+, press the BAND footswitch to teach the TRIO+ your chords and rhythm,
then press the BAND footswitch again to start playing with your own personal band! Bass and drum levels can be
adjusted for the perfect mix using the BASS and DRUMS knobs. The SIMPLE BASS button lets you select between
3 bass line modes for busy or simple bass lines.
Press the LOOPER footswitch to record a loop along with an unlimited number of overdubs. Loop playback level
can be controlled using the LOOP knob. Loops can be recorded by themselves, operating just like a traditional
looper, or along with the band. Apply the built-in effects to your guitar signal by enabling the GUITAR FX button,
and/or connect your favorite effects to the FX SEND and FX RETURN jacks.
The TRIO+ provides 12 music genres to choose from including: Blues, R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Metal, Pop,
Electronic Pop, Hip-Hop, Country, Folk, Latin, and Jazz. 12 song styles are available for each genre and can be
selected using the STYLE knob, including selection between 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures. Multi-colored LEDs
around the STYLE knob indicate which styles best match your song.
The TRIO+ can learn up to 5 different song parts, perfect for creating an intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro.
Song parts can be recalled on-the-fly as the song plays back or pre-programmed as a sequence for automated
playback. An optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch can be connected to the CONTROL IN jack for additional hands-
free control with 3 modes of operation to select from.
The tempo of songs can be varied continuously using the TEMPO knob. The ALT TIME button can be used to
quickly try out different interpretations of the song whenever half or double time alternatives are available. Each
song part can be programmed for normal or high intensity, making it possible to increase the impact of your
chorus or bridge.
Auto-sensing outputs automatically adapt to optimize the audio for your application. Connect the AMP output
to your guitar amplifier if using one. Connect the MIXER output to a mixer if no guitar amplifier is being used and
the TRIO+ will automatically apply a guitar speaker cabinet emulator to the guitar signal, making it sound as if
you were playing through a guitar amp/cabinet. When connected to both the MIXER and AMPLIFIER outputs,
the guitar signal will be fed to the AMP output and the bass and drums will be fed to the MIXER output. There’s
also a headphone output with dedicated level control, so you can practice or write songs whenever, wherever
inspiration strikes.
Up to 12 songs along with loops can be stored to the included microSD card. Need to create more songs? No
problem. Just insert a new microSD card and you're ready to start teaching the band your new songs. To manage
all your songs and loops on a computer, download the free TRIO Manager software from digitech.com, available
for Windows® and Mac®.

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FEATURES
• 12 Music Genres To Choose From
• 12 Styles Selectable Per Genre
• Can Learn Up To 5 Different Parts Per Song
• Programmable Song Part Intensities For Creating Song Dynamics
• Programmable Song Part Sequencer
• 3 Bass Line Modes
• Built-in Looper With Unlimited Overdubs & 1 Layer Of Undo/Redo
• Adjustable Tempo With Audiolastic™ Time Stretching & Quick Selection Of Alternate Time Interpretation
• Independently Adjustable Level Controls For Bass, Drums, & Loops
• Built-In Guitar Effects Designed For Each Genre
• Amp & Mixer Outputs
• FX Loop For Connecting External Effect Pedals
• 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini Headphone Output With Headphone Level Control
• Up To 12 Songs With Loops Can Be Stored To A microSD Card (Included)
• Additional Hands-Free Control Available Using An Optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch
• Dual Soft Touch Vacuum Switches
• Rugged Design
• Included Power Adapter

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QUICK START
To get up and running quickly with the TRIO+, see the TRIO+ Quick Start Guide that was included in the box or
visit http://digitech.com/en-US/products/trio-plus#documentation.

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MICROSD CARD INFORMATION
The TRIO+ autosaves your work onto the microSD card so you don’t need to worry about remembering to save
parts and songs. To ensure that you don’t unexpectedly lose data, always stop the TRIO+ playback and wait at
least 5 seconds without making changes to your songs before ejecting the microSD card or removing power to
the pedal.
Supported microSD Cards
The TRIO+ supports microSD cards that meet the following specifications:
• microSDHC
• 8 GB–32 GB
• Class 10
What’s Stored To The microSD Card
The microSD card stores the following information:
• Recorded Loops
• Song Info
• User Preferences (including FS3X footswitch configuration)
See 'Specifications' on page 58 for information on the maximum loop recording time.
Changing The microSD Card
To change the microSD card:
1. If any changes have been made to a part or song, wait at least 5 seconds before removing the card.
2. Press the card in with your thumb then slowly release. The card will partially eject and all 5 PART buttons
will flash amber, indicating that the TRIO+ does not have a valid microSD card inserted.
3. Grasp the card with your fingers and pull it out, noting the orientation of the card.
4. Insert the replacement card using the same orientation noted in the previous step. Press the card all the
way in then release. The card will lock into place and the 5 PART buttons will flash amber sequentially for
about 5 seconds, then the card will be ready for use. When a valid card is detected, the STYLE LEDs will
circle green and the last active song used for that card will be loaded.
NOTE: If an SD card is not detected by the TRIO+, all PART buttons will flash amber. If an incompatible SD
card is inserted or if there is an error when reading the card, all PART buttons will flash red.
WARNING! When a microSD card is inserted into the TRIO+ for the first time, it will be formatted for the
TRIO+ and overwritten. Any existing data on the microSD card will be lost.
Accessing The microSD Card
The song and loop data on the microSD card is stored in a highly optimized format that is not directly accessible
from a computer and must be accessed using the TRIO Manager software. See 'TRIO Manager Software/
Firmware Updates' on page 57 for more information.

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CONNECTORS & USER INTERFACE
Connectors
98
4
5
7
6
3
2
10
1
1. FX SEND Jack
Connect this output to the input of an external guitar effect stomp box or pedalboard. See 'Using External
Effects Connected To The FX Loop' on page 16 for more information.
2. FX RETURN Jack
Connect the output of an external guitar effect stomp box or pedalboard to this input. See 'Using External
Effects Connected To The FX Loop' on page 16 for more information.
3. AMP OUT Jack
Connect this output to the input of a guitar amplifier. Note that the output jacks are auto-sensing and
output functionality will change depending on which outputs are connected. See 'Output Jack Operation'
on page 15 for more information.
4. GUITAR IN Jack
Connect your guitar to this jack. The guitar signal fed to this jack should be unprocessed. If using external
effects, they should be connected to the FX SEND and RETURN jacks.
5. MIXER OUT Jack
Connect this output to the line input of a mixer. Note that the output jacks are auto-sensing and output
functionality will change depending on which outputs are connected. See 'Output Jack Operation' on page
15 for more information.
6. CONTROL IN Jack
Connect an optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch to this jack for additional hands-free control. See 'Using An
FS3X Footswitch' on page 32 for more information.
7. USB Port
This Mini USB port is used for updating the TRIO+'s firmware and connecting to the free TRIO Manager
Software. See 'TRIO Manager Software/Firmware Updates' on page 57 for more information.

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98
4
5
7
6
3
2
10
1
8. HEADPHONE OUT Jack
Connect a pair of headphones to this 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini jack. This output is optimized for headphones
having an impedance of 60 Ohms or less. Note that the output jacks are auto-sensing and the AMP and
MIXER outputs will be muted when a plug is connected to the HEADPHONE OUT jack. See 'Output Jack
Operation' on page 15 for more information.
9. VOLUME Knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphone output.
10. POWER Input Jack
Connect only the included HARMAN power adapter to this jack. See 'Specifications' on page 58 for power
adapter information.

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User Interface
2
4
6
10
12
15
5
9
8
1
3
13
14
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1. SEQUENCE Button
Press this button to program the song sequence. Once a sequence is programmed, pressing this button will
turn Sequence mode on or off. For more information on programming a song sequence, see 'Programming
A Song Sequence' on page 21.
2. PART Buttons
The TRIO+ can learn up to 5 different song parts (for example, an intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro).
The PART 1-5 buttons are used to select between these 5 parts. The PART buttons have 7 states, they are:
• Off — The part has not been learned and is not selected.
• Dim Green — The part has been learned and is not selected.
• Bright Green — The part is selected.
• Dim Red — The part has been learned, is programmed for high intensity, and is not selected.
• Bright Red — The part has been learned, is programmed for high intensity, and is selected.
• Dim Amber — A loop has been recorded to the part with no backing band and the part is not
selected.
• Bright Amber — A loop has been recorded to the part with no backing band and the part is selected.
See 'Teaching The Band & Working With Song Parts' on page 17 for more information on song parts.
3. GUITAR FX Button
Press this button to apply the built-in effects to your guitar signal. See 'Using The Built-In Guitar Effects' on
page 16 for more information.
4. ALT TIME Button
Pressing this button selects an alternate interpretation of the selected song part's tempo — usually this
is either double or half the current tempo since this can be ambiguous. If the TRIO+ can't find a suitable
tempo and number of bars by halving or doubling, the alternate time will remain the same as the original
timing. See 'Using Alternate Time' on page 27 for more information on using the Alternate Time feature.

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5. TEMPO Knob & AUDIOLASTIC™ LED
The TEMPO knob adjusts the TRIO+'s global playback tempo and was designed to adjust the tempo of a
song after it is complete. See 'Adjusting Song Tempo' on page 27 for more information on adjusting the
tempo of songs.
NOTE: The AUDIOLASTIC LED must be off to record into the looper. See 'Adjusting Song Tempo' on
page 27 for more information.
6. STYLE Knob
Selects between the various styles available for each genre. Once a song part has been learned by the
TRIO+, the multi-colored LEDs surrounding the STYLE knob will light to indicate which selections are the
best match for the part — based on the selected genre — and the style that best matches the part will be
automatically selected. Note that there is also a way to "tell" the TRIO+ that you want a certain style prior to
teaching it a part — see 'Pre-Selecting A Style' on page 29 for more information.
The STYLE LED which is brightest indicates the current selection. There are 2 possible colored states for
each LED, they are:
• Green — Indicates a style which matches both time signature and feel (straight or swing).
• Amber — Indicates a style which matches the time signature of your song, but has a different feel.
For all genres, styles 1-9 are in 4/4 and styles 10-12 are in 3/4. If the TRIO+ detects that you played in 4/4,
then the 4/4 LEDs will be lit green or amber and the 3/4 LEDs will be off. You can still select 3/4 options by
turning the knob to select a 3/4 style at which point the 3/4 LEDs will light and the 4/4 LEDs will go off. The
same will happen in reverse if the TRIO+ detects that you played in 3/4.
The first time you teach the TRIO+ a progression it will choose the best style for your chord progression
based on the genre that is selected. It doesn't matter which genre you use when teaching the TRIO+ a
song. You can always switch between genres and styles at any time to hear a different groove or feel based
on your original song idea. See 'The Genres & Styles' on page 33 for more information on the available
styles.
7. GENRE Knob
Selects the genre type for the selected song part. Genres can be selected before or after teaching the TRIO+
your song parts, so you're free to experiment and change genres at any time. Genre selection is retained
when you select a new part to teach the TRIO+ or when starting a new song. Genre selection can be made
independently for each song part.
As you select genres, the LEDs around the STYLE knob will update to identify which styles are best suited
for your song part based on the genre selected. When a genre is selected for the first time, after the TRIO+
learns your song, the TRIO+ will automatically choose from one of the styles shown in green that best
match your playing. See 'The Genres & Styles' on page 33 for more information on the available genres.
8. SONG Button
Press this button to access song selection. See 'Managing Songs' on page 31 for more information on
loading, clearing, and creating new songs.

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9. LOOP Knob
Adjusts the level of your recorded loop and overdubs in the mix. When set to the 12 o'clock position, loop
playback level will match the guitar input level (unity gain).
10. DRUMS Knob
Adjusts the level of the drums in the mix.
11. BASS Knob
Adjusts the level of the bass in the mix.
12. SIMPLE BASS Button
Enabling this button will select a simpler bass line. This button has 3 states, they are:
• Off — The TRIO+ will play an active bass line that fits with the detected chords (this is the default
setting).
• Green — The TRIO+ will play a simplified bass line, playing only the root notes of each chord.
• Red — The TRIO+ will play an even simpler bass line, playing only the first root note of each bar and
sustaining it until the next bar.
13. microSD Card Slot
A compatible microSD card (included) must be properly installed in this slot for the TRIO+ to operate. If a
compatible microSD card is not detected, all PART buttons will flash amber. See 'microSD Card Information'
on page 4 for further information on microSD card installation and compatibility.

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14. LOOPER Footswitch & LED
Press this footswitch to record loops and overdubs. For more information on using the looper, see
'Recording Loops & Overdubs' on page 22.
The LOOPER LED indicates the status of the looper for the selected song part. The following table describes
the available states of the LOOPER LED.
LOOPER LED State Description
Off Loop
Hasn't Been
Recorded
No loop has been recorded for the selected part and the looper is
not armed for recording. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the
looper for recording — note that the AUDIOLASTIC™ LED must be
off to record loops.
Rapidly
Flashing Red Looper
Armed &
Ready To
Record
The looper is armed for recording and recording will begin when
you start playing (when the looper is armed from a stopped state)
or when the song part returns to the start (when the looper is
armed during band playback).
Solid Bright
Red Recording
Loop The looper is recording what you are playing.
Solid Bright
Green Playing Loop A loop has been recorded for the selected part and is playing back.
Press the LOOPER footswitch to record overdubs.
Rapidly
Flashing
Amber
Looper
Armed For
Overdub
Recording
Playback is stopped, the looper is armed for overdub recording, and
recording will begin when you start playing.
Solid Amber Recording
Overdub
The looper is recording an overdub. Press the LOOPER footswitch to
stop overdub recording.
Solid Dim
Green
Loop
Recorded
& Playback
Stopped
A loop has been recorded, but looper and band playback is
stopped. Press the BAND footswitch to start band and loop
playback. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm overdub recording.
Hold the LOOPER footswitch for 2 seconds to clear the loop.
Immediately hold the LOOPER footswitch again for 2 seconds to
restore the cleared loop.

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15. BAND Footswitch & LED
Pressing this footswitch changes the TRIO+'s state. It is used to teach the band, start and stop band and
loop playback, and clear the band. See 'Teaching The TRIO+ Band' on page 17 for more information.
The BAND LED indicates the status of the band for the selected song part. The following table describes the
available states of the BAND LED.
BAND LED State Description
Slowly
Flashing Red Band Hasn't
Learned Part
The selected song part has not yet been learned by the TRIO+. Press
the BAND footswitch to arm the TRIO+ for learning. Note that the
TRIO+ cannot learn a song part if a loop has already been recorded
with no backing band. In this case, the loop must first be cleared
before the TRIO+ will be able to learn the part.
Rapidly
Flashing Red Band Armed
& Ready To
Learn
The TRIO+ is armed and waiting for you to start playing so it can
learn your song part.
Solid Bright
Red Band
Learning
The TRIO+ is currently learning the song and you should be playing
to teach the TRIO+ the chords and timing. Pressing the BAND
footswitch will stop the learning phase and begin band playback. In
the event you make a mistake, holding the BAND footswitch for 2
seconds will quickly clear the learned part so you can try again.
Solid Bright
Green Band Playing
The TRIO+ is playing the song. Pressing the BAND footswitch will
stop band playback. Holding the BAND footswitch for 2 seconds
will queue up the next learned part for automatic playback.
Solid Dim
Green Band
Stopped
The TRIO+ has learned the selected song part, but band and loop
playback is stopped. Press the BAND footswitch to start band and
loop playback. Or, while stopped, hold the BAND footswitch for 2
seconds to clear the selected part and loop. Immediately hold the
BAND footswitch again for 2 seconds to restore the cleared part
and loop.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS/APPLYING POWER
To connect the TRIO+ pedal:
1. Turn down the guitar amp or headphone volume. If connecting to a mixer, turn down the gain/trim control
and lower the fader on the channel you’re connecting to.
2. Make all connections to the TRIO+ as shown in 'Connection Diagrams' on page 13.
3. Connect the included HARMAN power adapter to the TRIO+ POWER input connector then connect the
other end to an available AC outlet and wait for the TRIO+ to boot.
4. Turn your guitar volume all the way up then strum and gradually increase the guitar amp or headphone
volume until the desired level is achieved. If using a mixer, set the channel fader to unity (0) then raise the
gain/trim control for the desired level.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
Amplifier Setup
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
FS3X Footswitch
TRS CABLE
Optional
Amp
Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.
HARMAN
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter Guitar Effects
NOTE: When only the AMP OUT jack is used, an inverse cabinet emulation is added to the bass and drums
signal. See 'Output Jack Operation' on page 15 for more information.
Mixer Setup
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
FS3X Footswitch
TRS CABLE
Optional
Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.
Mixer
HARMAN
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter Guitar Effects
Mixer
OUT
IN
NOTE: When only the MIXER OUT jack is used, speaker cabinet emulation is added to the guitar signal. See
'Output Jack Operation' on page 15 for more information.

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Amplifier + Mixer Setup
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
FS3X Footswitch
TRS CABLE
Optional
Amp
Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.
Mixer
HARMAN
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter Guitar Effects
Mixer
OUT
IN
NOTE: When connected to both the MIXER and AMP OUT jacks, the guitar signal will be fed to the AMP
output and the bass and drum parts will be fed to the MIXER output. See 'Output Jack Operation' on page
15 for more information.
Headphone Setup
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
FS3X Footswitch
TRS CABLE
Optional
Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.
HARMAN
PS0913DC (9VDC)
Power Adapter Guitar Effects
Headphones
NOTE: When the HEADPHONE OUT jack is used, AMP and MIXER outputs will be muted. The signal present
in the headphones will be stereo and speaker cabinet emulation will be applied to the guitar signal. See
'Output Jack Operation' on page 15 for more information.

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OUTPUT JACK OPERATION
The output jacks have an auto-sensing feature which allows the TRIO+ to automatically optimize the outputs
for the application. The chart below describes how the TRIO+ will operate depending on which outputs are
connected.
Operation
Description
MIXER OUT
Connected
AMP OUT
Connected
HEADPHONE OUT
Connected
Speaker cabinet emulation will
be applied to the guitar signal,
including loops, and a mono mix of
the bass, drums, and guitar will be
sent to the MIXER OUT jack.
A mono mix of the bass, drums,
and guitar signal will be sent to
the AMP OUT jack. Complimentary
equalization will be applied to the
drum and bass parts to make them
sound better when played back
through a guitar speaker cabinet.
NOTE: When using your guitar
amp to play the drums and bass
from the TRIO+, set the amp to run
as cleanly as possible in order to
avoid distorting the backing band.
The drums and bass are pre-EQ'd
to sound best through a clean amp
with "flat" EQ settings.
The guitar signal, including loops,
will be fed to the AMP OUT jack only.
The mix of bass and drums will be
sent to the MIXER OUT jack.
Speaker cabinet emulation will be
applied to the guitar signal.
A stereo mix of the bass, drums,
and guitar will be sent to the
HEADPHONE OUT jack. The MIXER
and AMP outputs will be muted.

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USING GUITAR EFFECTS
The TRIO+ provides two ways to add effects to your guitar signal: you can use the built-in effects and/or connect
your favorite outboard effects to the FX Loop. Whichever way you decide to work, the effects will be applied to
your guitar signal when playing or while recording loops and overdubs. The TRIO+ will "listen" to the clean guitar
signal at the GUITAR IN jack when learning your songs, so you don't have to worry about disabling effects when
teaching the TRIO+.
Using The Built-In Guitar Effects
The TRIO+'s built-in effects can be turned on or off using the GUITAR FX button. The button has 3 states, they
are:
• LED Off — The built-in guitar effects are disabled.
• LED Green — Indicates that a rhythm guitar effect will be applied to your guitar signal.
• LED Red — Indicates that a lead guitar effect will be applied to your guitar signal.
NOTE: Effect types are dependent on the genre selected.
Using External Effects Connected To The FX Loop
External guitar effects can be connected to the FX SEND and FX RETURN jacks. Any externally-connected effects
should be connected to these jacks rather than the TRIO+'s GUITAR IN jack. This allows the external effects to be
used without affecting TRIO+ operation.
See 'Connection Diagrams' on page 13 to see an example of external effects connected to these jacks.

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TEACHING THE BAND & WORKING WITH SONG PARTS
The TRIO+'s five song parts are ideal for playing songs with an intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro. Each part
has the capability to be programmed for higher intensity, perfect for adding song dynamics to a chorus or
bridge. Learned song parts will automatically be saved in memory until cleared, even after a power cycle. Song
parts cannot exceed 48 bars, but for optimal results it is recommended to keep your song parts to 32 bars or less.
As the song is playing, you can select the next part to play using the five PART buttons located at the top of the
TRIO+ interface. You also have the option of selecting parts by pressing and holding the BAND footswitch for
2 seconds or by using an optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch. See 'Using An FS3X Footswitch' on page 32 for
more information. Another option is to program a song sequence that will automatically switch between parts as
the song plays. See 'Programming A Song Sequence' on page 21 for more information.
Teaching The TRIO+ Band
NOTE: The TRIO+ cannot enter the learning state if a loop has been recorded with no backing band. In this
case, the loop must first be cleared before the TRIO+ will be able to learn the part. See 'Clearing Loops' on
page 25 for more information.
To teach the TRIO+ a song part:
1. Using the PART buttons, select an empty part to which you want to teach the TRIO+. The BAND LED
should be flashing red slowly, indicating the TRIO+ is ready for you to teach it your chord progression. If the
BAND LED is dimly lit green, this indicates a part already exists in the selected part and it must be cleared
before you can re-teach it. See 'Clearing The TRIO+ Band' on page 19 for more information on clearing
parts.
2. Set the BASS and DRUMS levels to around the 10 o'clock position.
3. Select the GENRE you want to use for the song part you will be teaching the TRIO+. Note that you can
change the genre at any time after teaching the TRIO+.
4. There are two ways to begin teaching the band:
• Press the BAND footswitch as you begin playing. Or...
• Press the BAND footswitch to arm the TRIO+ (the BAND LED will begin flashing red rapidly). Keep your
guitar quiet until you are ready to strum the first chord.
5. Strum your part in a steady rhythm. You are teaching the TRIO+ a chord progression, so play clearly and
avoid embellishments. The BAND LED will light solid red when teaching the band.
6. As you complete your chord progression, press the BAND footswitch just as you strum the same downbeat
you started on.
7. The band will now begin playing and you can play along with the band or record loops. See 'Recording
Loops & Overdubs' on page 22 for more information on recording loops.
NOTE: If all STYLE LEDs flash red, this indicates TRIO+ didn't get enough information, couldn’t
recognize the chord progression, or it thinks the progression was too long. If this occurs, try steps 4-6
again, playing as clearly as possible.