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Warning

For your protection, please read the following: Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 10. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 12. Refer to labels on the unit, including bottom cover, or other markings and pertinent information. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety EMC Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. Vice-President of Engineering - MI 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, U.S.A. Date: December 27, 2004 European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah, 84070 U.S.A. Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583 IEC 60065 (1998) EN 55013 (2001 + A1) EN 55020 (1998)
Congratulations and special thanks from DigiTech for choosing the Expression FactoryTM Pedal. When you want to express emotion with your guitar, two hands are great, but two hands and a foot are better.Years ago, pioneering musicians and engineers developed technology that let your foot alter and enhance your guitars tone while your fingers are busy playing the notes. These pedals were so revolutionary, theyve endured and evolved through the years: the wah pedal, the flanger, the rotary speaker, the pitch bender, the chorus, and the volume swell. These pedals placed guitarists feet on the path to the future of modern music. The DigiTech Expression Factory captures seven of the most versatile and dramatic pedal-controlled effects in guitar equipment history: the Vox Clyde McCoy WahTM* and the Dunlop Cry BabyTM Wah*, the Leslie 147 Rotary Speaker*, the A/DATM Flanger*, the Unicord Uni-VibeTM*, the DigiTech XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM*, and the DigiTech Whammy*. The Expression Factory lets you walk in the shoes of many mighty guitarists before you, who discovered that with one foot on the stage or the studio floor, and the other foot on an expression pedal, the journey through exciting and dramatic guitar tones will never end.
*DigiTech, X-Series, CIT, Flexible Output Mode, DOD, Whammy, Space Station, Synth Swell, Metal Master,
Expression Factory, Johnson Amplification, and Distortion Factory are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

Included Items

The DigiTech Expression FactoryTM Pedal includes the following items: DigiTech Expression Factory Pedal PS0913B Power Supply This Owners Manual DigiTech Warranty Card DigiTech Brochure Please make sure that all of these items have been included before you get started.

Setup Directions

Follow these setup 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. 3. Connect the guitar to the pedal input. 4. Connect the power supply to the pedal. 5. Turn up your amplifier/mixer level to your desired listening level. 6. Turn on the Effect Model by pressing the TOE SWITCH (or turn on the Effect + Distortion Model by pressing the HEEL SWITCH).
The Expression FactoryTM Features at a Glance

The Expression FactoryTM has seven Effect Models that you can select (one at a time) and control with your foot by using the Expression Pedal. You can also modify each Effect Models tone and behavior with three knobs. The Expression Factory also has seven selectable Distortion Models that can only be used (one at a time) in conjunction with any Effect Model. You can modify each Distortion Model with three knobs. The Expression Factory has six Cabinet Models (based on the cabinets of popular amplifiers) which are associated with the seven Distortion Models. The Expression Factory can also be used as a volume pedal.
The Expression FactoryTM outputs can be configured in one of four Output Modes: 1. ono Mode Outputs a mono signal through either the OUT 1 (AMP) M jack or the OUT 2 (MIXER) jack. 2. tereo Mixer Mode Outputs a stereo signal through both the OUT 1 S (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) jacks, suitable for connecting to a mixer or recording device. 3. tereo Amp Mode Outputs a stereo signal through both the OUT 1 S (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) jacks, suitable for connecting to an amplifier. 4.Amp + Mixer Mode Outputs a mono signal through the OUT 1 (AMP) jack suitable for connecting to an amplifier, and also outputs a mono signal through the OUT 2 (MIXER) jack, suitable for connecting to a mixer or recording device. When the Expression Factory is shipped from the factory, the default modes are Mono Mode and Stereo Mixer Mode. Refer to the Flexible Output ModeTM Setup section of this manual for more information.
1. UT 1 (AMP)* O Connect this output jack to your guitar amplifier. Refer to the Flexible Output ModeTM Setup section for more information. 2. UT 2 (MIXER)* O This output has been specifically tailored for use with a full range audio system and is designed to be plugged directly into a mixer or recording device for optimal performance. Refer to the Flexible Output Mode Setup section for more information. 3. Tip) - CONTROL 1 ( Model dependent. Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information. (Ring) - DIST LEVEL Controls distortion level.
* Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables.
4. NDICATOR LED I This LED indicates the status of the selected Model or the current Mode: OFF=bypass, GREEN=Effect Model on, RED=Effect Model and Distortion Model on, FLASHING YELLOW=Distoriton Model Select mode. 5. (Tip) - CONTROL 2 Model dependent. Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information. (Ring) - DIST TONE Controls distortion tone. 6. POWER SUPPLY JACK Connect only the included PS0913B (9V AC) power supply to this jack. Note that the Expression FactoryTM is not equipped for battery power.

7. (Tip) - CONTROL 3 Model dependent. Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information. (Ring) - DIST GAIN Controls distortion gain. 8. MODEL This knob selects one of the seven different Effect Models: 1. Dunlop Cry BabyTM Wah 2.Vintage Vox Clyde McCoy TM Wah 3. DigiTech XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM 4. DigiTech Whammy 5. Unicord Uni-VibeTM 6. Leslie 147 Rotary Speaker 7. A/DATM Flanger Refer to the Model Descriptions section for detailed explanations of each models controls.
9. INPUT Connect your instrument to this jack. 10. FOOTSWITCH Plug in the optional FS3X footswitch here. Refer to the Using the Optional FS3X Footswitch section to see what the FS3X can do with the Expression FactoryTM. 11. EXPRESSION PEDAL Serves as a variable control for each of the Effect Models. Also used for engaging the HEEL and TOE SWITCHES, which enable the selected Effect Models and Distortion Models. (Refer to the Effect Model Control table for more information about the EXPRESSION PEDAL.)
To enable the HEEL or TOE SWITCHES, press firmly on the heel or toe of the EXPRESSION PEDAL. The INDICATOR LED will change color when the HEEL or TOE SWITCH is engaged. If the EXPRESSION PEDALs range becomes diminished over time, it may be necessary to re-calibrate the pedal. Refer to the Calibrating the Expression Pedal section for more information.
Selecting and Enabling an Effect Model
1.Use the MODEL KNOB to select an Effect Model. (Refer to the Effect Model Control table for a list of Effect Models.) 2. ock the pedal forward and press firmly on the TOE SWITCH. R The INDICATOR LED lights green to show that the Effect Model is enabled. 3. To bypass the Effect Model, rock the pedal forward and press firmly on the TOE SWITCH. The INDICATOR LED turns off to show that the Effect Model is bypassed.
MODEL DESCRIPTIONS MODEL 1. Dunlop Cry BabyTM
As the Wah pedal increased in popularity, slight changes were made to the original design. One of the most popular versions of the Wah pedal was (and is) the Dunlop Cry BabyTM. By using an Italian-made Fasel inductor (and making some other design alterations), the Dunlop Cry Baby creates a slightly thicker tone that is reminiscent of guitar legends of the late 60s and early 70s. Control 1 (tip): Frequency Range Changes the high and low frequency centers of the Wah sweep. Control 2 (tip): Q (Shape) Changes the bandwidth of the frequency centers. Lower settings produce a mild Wah effect, higher settings produce extreme Wah filtering. Control 3 (tip): Volume Boosts or cuts the output level when the Wah is enabled. Expression Pedal Controls the Wah effect.

MODEL 2.Vox Clyde McCoyTM Wah
In 1966, an L.A. session guitarist and a Vox electrical engineer tinkered around with an amps tone circuit and created an archetype of electric guitar tone: the original Clyde McCoyTM Wah pedal. Though it was designed for the guitar,Vox initially thought theyd sell more to trumpet players; thats why trumpet player Clyde McCoys name graces the pedal to this day. Few horn players use the pedal today, but countless guitarists know the unmistakable tone and range acheived by this pedal, thanks to its active circuit and dinstinctive high peak. Control 1 (tip): Frequency Range Changes the high and low frequency centers off the Wah sweep. Control 2 (tip): Q (Shape) Changes the bandwidth of the frequency centers. Lower settings produce a mild Wah effect, higher settings produce extreme Wah filtering. Control 3 (tip): Volume Boosts or cuts the output level when the Wah is enabled. Expression Pedal Controls the Wah effect.
MODEL 3. DigiTech XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM
This model recreates the most popular tone on a rare and hard-to-find pedal. The DigiTech XP300 Space StationTM Synth SwellTM packs an entire outer-space string orchestra into your guitar, and lets you create otherworldly effects and flourishes which you can Octave Up control with the Expression Pedal. Control 1 (tip): Pitch Shift Selects one of the seven different pitch shift intervals for the swell effect. (See diagram.)
5th Up 4th Down 4th Up Detune 5th Down Octave Down
Control 2 (tip): Chorus/Pitch Balance Pitch Shift Interval Positions Balances the pitch and chorus effects. Minimum position has chorus and no pitch shift; maximum position has pitch shift and no chorus. Control 3 (tip): Swell Attack Time Adjusts the volume attack time. When in the minimum position, Autoswell attack is off (swell is controlled via the Expression Pedal). The maximum position has over 3 seconds of volume attack. Expression Pedal Controls the input level (volume swell).

MODEL 4. DigiTech Whammy

Model 4 captures the unmistakable sound of DigiTechs legendary pitchbender, the Whammy. You can now command smooth pitch bends, rich detuning, accurate dive bombs, and fast-tracking harmony shifts, just like the original.

Octave Up

Control 1 (tip): Whammy Amount Adjusts the Whammy pitch interval. (See diagram.)
5th Up 2nd Up > M3rd Up Detune
2 Octaves Up Octave Down > Octave Up Reverse 2nd Down
Control 2 (tip): Tone Adjusts the overall tone of the Whammy effect. Lower settings decrease high frequencies; higher settings increase high frequencies. Control 3 (tip): Wet/Dry Mix Controls the dry level and effect level mix. Expression Pedal Controls the Whammy pitch shift.
Whammy Amount Interval Positions
MODEL 5. Unicord Uni-VibeTM
This is the one that set the standard for all chorus pedals. The lush Unicord Uni-VibeTM chorus effect adds depth and dimension to your music that is both subtle and spectacular. No wonder the Unicord Uni-Vibe was the choice of so many guitar greats when it was created in the late 60s. True to the original, this model also offers a vibrato option. Control 1 (tip): Chorus/Vibrato Selects either the chorus or the vibrato effect. Turn the knob all the way to the left to select chorus, or all the way to the right to select vibrato. Control 2 (tip): Intensity Adjusts the amount of the effect. Control 3 (tip): Volume Controls the output level of the effect. Expression Pedal Controls the modulation speed. Rocking the pedal all the way back (toe up) bypasses the effect just like the original pedal.
MODEL 6. Leslie 147 Rotary Speaker
Long prized by organ players for their rich sound and spine-chilling effects, rotating Leslie speakers caught guitarists attention after being masterfully applied by experimenting vocalists and guitar virtuosos in the mid and late 60s. Many stompboxes simulate a rotating speaker effect, but Model 6 approximates the sound of the Leslie 147 rotary speaker specifically, with all its subtle nuances and characteristics. Control 1 (tip): Drive Controls the preamp drive/distortion of the pedal. Control 2 (tip): Minimum Speed Controls the minimum speed reached when the pedal is rocked back (toe up). Control 3 (tip): Volume Controls the output level of the Leslie effect. Expression Pedal Controls the rotary speaker speed.

MODEL 7. A/DATM Flanger

Model 7 recreates the granddaddy of all flangers: the A/DATM Flanger. This stompbox set the stage for all flangers that followed in its footsteps. Afficionados recognize its dramatic jet-engine flyby sweep and appreciate its utter lack of background noise. Control 1 (tip): Range Controls the amount of delay time variation from the Speed control. When Range is set to its minimum position, the Speed control has no effect on the delay time. When Range is set to its maximum position, the Speed control sweeps the entire delay time and the Expression pedal is effectively disabled. Control 2 (tip): Speed Controls the LFO speed of the flanger effect based on the Range setting. When Range is set to its minimum position, the Speed control is effectively disabled and the flange sweep is controlled by the Expression Pedal. Control 3 (tip): Enhance Controls the amount of feedback in the flanger effect. Higher settings produce more dramatic comb filtering. Expression Pedal Manually controls the sweep of the flanger effect. The Expression Pedal acts like the Manual knob on the original pedal.

Effect Model Control Table
Effect Model 7 Dunlop Cry BabyTM Vox Clyde McCoy Wah

Synth SwellTM

Expression Pedal Wah Wah Volume Pitch Shift Speed Speed Effect Sweep*
Control 1 Frequency Range Frequency Range Pitch Shift Whammy Shift Chorus/ Vibrato Drive Range
Control 2 Q (shape) Q (shape) Chorus/Pitch Balance Tone Intensity Minimum Speed Speed
Control 3 Volume Volume Swell Attack Time Wet/Dry Mix Volume Volume Enhance
DigiTech XP300 Space StationTM
DigiTech Whammy Unicord Uni-VibeTM Leslie 147 Rotary Speaker A/DA

Flanger

* Volume Pedal Function When Model 7 is selected and bypassed, the Expression Pedal behaves as a volume pedal. This volume pedal control is disabled when either the Effect Model or the Effect + Distortion Model is enabled in Model 7.
Settings to Get You Going
To recreate each Effect Models original tone and behavior, set Control Knobs 1-3 to the 12 oclock position. And here are a few famous and familiar settings to get you started.
Cry Baby This setup models the stock Cry Baby wah tone favored by giants like Page, Slash, and Hammett. Adjust the Frequency (Control 1) and Q (Control 2) settings for a custom Wah. Vox Wah Set the Control knobs in this fashion to make the Wah pedal behave like a tone control on your guitar. Or set the Control knobs to 12 oclock to recreate Jimi Hendrixs and Stevie Ray Vaughans favorite Wah. XP300 This setup gives you an octave synth swell effect very similar to what you hear in Audioslaves I Am The Highway.
WhammyTM This setup models the octave WhammyTM shifting made famous by Rage Against the Machine. Set the Wet/Dry Mix (Control 3) knob to 12 oclock to create harmony shifting. Uni-VibeTM Setting the knobs to this position and rocking the Expression Pedal just off of the heel gets that great Gilmour Breathe tone. Kick in the Big Muff model and rock the pedal forward a bit for the Woodstock national anthem sound. Leslie Set the knobs in this position to give you a great rotary speaker tone. This effect added a subtle aura of mystery to the intro to Hotel California and the guitar solo in Let It Be. Flanger For that classic jet flange sound, set the knobs to this position. The setting may remind you of the unmistakable intro to Van Halens Unchained.

Selecting and Activating a Distortion Model + Effect Model
The Expression FactoryTM has seven Distortion Models that can be selected using the MODEL knob. This is done by accessing the Distortion Model Select mode. Once this mode is accessed, the MODEL knob selects a Distortion Model while the rest of the knobs maintain their labeled functions. To enter Distortion Model Select mode, follow these steps: 1. Rock the EXPRESSION PEDAL forward and then press and hold the TOE SWITCH for three seconds until the INDICATOR LED begins flashing yellow. If the distortion was already active, it will turn off first, and then turn back on once Distortion Model Select mode is active. 2. Once the INDICATOR LED begins flashing yellow, use the MODEL knob to select between the different Distortion Models. The Effect Model that was selected prior to entering Distortion Model Select mode remains active and does not change as the MODEL knob selects
the different Distortion Models. This lets you audition different Distortion Models with the current Effect Model. Use the three ring knobs labeled DIST LEVEL, DIST TONE, and DIST GAIN to adjust the distortion settings. 3. Once a distortion model has been selected, you can exit Distortion Model Select mode by pressing the TOE SWITCH again. The Expression Factory will then return to normal operation with both the effect and distortion bypassed. (The MODEL knob now might be on a different Effect Model than before it was entered; if so, just turn it back to the desired Effect Model and press the TOE SWITCH to activate it.) NOTE: Once Distortion Model Select mode has been exited, the Distortion Model that was selected will be saved off with the Effect Model that was active when the distortion was selected. This lets you select and save a specific or different Distortion Model to use with each Effect Model. For a list of Distortion Models, refer to the Distortion and Cabinet Models section.
Distortion and Cabinet Models
Each Distortion Model also has CIT cabinet modeling associated with it when using the Out 2 (Mixer) output or when the pedal is in Stereo Mixer mode (see Flexible Output Mode)*. Here is a list of the cabinet models for each distortion:
Distortion Model 1 Ibanez TS-9 Cabinet Model Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb 1x12 Marshall 4x12 w/Celestion GT-75s
Johnson AmplificationTM 4x12 w/Celestion V30s
2 DOD Overdrive/preamp Boss DS -1TM ProCo RatTM Boss Metal Zone DigiTech Metal MasterTM

EH Big Muff Pi

Fender Bassman Blonde 2x12
Johnson Amplification 4x12 w/Celestion V30s
VHT AmplificationTM 4x12 w/Celestion V30s
Marshall 4x12 w/Celestion 25W Greenbacks
* Model 6 already emulates a Leslie speaker cabinet, so no Cabinet Model is applied to the Distortion Model in any output mode.

Flexible Output ModeTM

The Expression FactoryTM has four Flexible Output Modes: Mono, Stereo Mixer, Stereo Amp, and Amp/Mixer. These modes let you send a mono signal to an amp or a mixer, or a stereo signal to two amps or two channels of a mixer, or a mono signal to an amp and a mixer simultaneously. Mode 1 (MONO) is automatically selected when only one cable is plugged into either the OUT 1 (AMP) or OUT 2 (MIXER) output. Mode 2 (STEREO MIXER), Mode 3 (STEREO AMP), and Mode 4 (AMP/MIXER) are enabled when two cables are plugged into both the OUT 1 (AMP) and OUT 2 (MIXER) outputs. Mode 2 (STEREO MIXER) is the factory default stereo output mode. Mode 3 (STEREO AMP) and Mode 4 (AMP/ MIXER) can be enabled using the Flexible Output Mode Setup (Modes 2-4 are all selected using the Flexible Output Mode Setup).
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 1 (Mono)

PS0913 OR

AMPLIFIER
FS3X FOOTSWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 2 (Stereo Mixer)

PS0913

Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 3 (Stereo Amp)
Connections Diagram - Flexible Output Mode 4 (Amp + Mixer)

PS0913 AND

1. Power up the Expression FactoryTM Pedal. 2. Select Model 7 using the MODEL knob. 3. Press and hold the HEEL SWITCH for three seconds. The INDICATOR LED begins to flash green. 4. Release the HEEL SWITCH. 5. urn the MODEL knob to Model 5 if you want to use AMP/MIXER T mode (which lets you plug into both an amplifier and a mixer simultaneously). Turn the MODEL knob to Model 6 to select STEREO AMP mode. Leave the MODEL knob at Model 7 to keep the factory default STEREO MIXER mode selected. 6. Press the TOE SWITCH to exit Flexible Output Mode Setup; the INDICATOR LED turns off and the pedal is bypassed. NOTE: Selecting any other Models besides 5, 6, or 7 will prevent you from exiting Flexible Output Mode Setup.
Flexible Output ModeTM Setup
Calibrating the Expression Pedal
If the Expression Pedals range becomes diminished over time, it may be necessary to re-calibrate the pedal. Here is the procedure for calibration: 1. Begin with the power disconnected from the Expression FactoryTM. 2. Select Model 1 using the MODEL knob. 3. Insert a standard mono (TS) guitar cable into the FOOTSWITCH jack. 4. Connect the power supply to the Expression Factory. The INDICATOR LED begins flashing green. 5. Rock the expression pedal forward (toe down). 6. Select Model 2 using the MODEL knob. The INDICATOR LED begins flashing yellow. 7. Rock the expression pedal back (toe up). 8. Select Model 3 using the Model knob. The INDICATOR LED should flash green three times if calibration was successful. If the calibration procedure fails, the INDICATOR LED will flash red instead of green during step 8 and the unit will not return to normal operation until the Expression Pedal has been properly calibrated. Select Model 1 using the MODEL knob at this time and repeat steps 5-8 until Expression Pedal calibration is successful.

Using the Optional FS3X Footswitch
The Expression FactoryTM accommodates the optional FS3X 3-button footswitch. When an Effect Model or an Effect + Distortion Model is enabled, the MODE footswitch toggles between Effect Model only (green LED) and Effect + Distortion Model (red LED), until either the Expression Factorys TOE SWITCH (Effect Model) or HEEL SWITCH (Effect Model + Distortion Model) has been pressed to put the Expression Factory into bypass. The DOWN footswitch selects the next model down. Pressing and holding the DOWN footswitch for three seconds selects Model 1. The UP footswitch selects the next model up. Pressing and holding the UP footswitch for three seconds selects Model 7. NOTE: Use only the stereo TRS cable that ships with the FS3X Footswitch to connect the Footswitch to the Expression Factory.
FS3X Footswitch (Optional)
DOWN Selects the next lower Model. Hold for three seconds to select MODEL 1.
MODE Toggles between Effect Model only (green LED) and Effect + Distortion Model (red LED).
UP Selects the next higher Model. Hold for three seconds to select MODEL 7.
WARRANTY: We at DigiTech are proud of our products and back up each one 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. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year (this warranty is extended to a period of six years when the product has been properly registered by mail or through our website). A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the products use in any circuit or assembly. 4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer. 5. DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. 6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the products main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer. 7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any 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 owners manual supersedes all previous versions.

Specifications:

Controls CONTROL 1/DIST LEVEL, CONTROL 2/DIST TONE, CONTROL 3/DIST GAIN, MODEL Jacks INPUT, FOOTSWITCH, OUT 1 (AMP), OUT 2 (MIXER) Input Impedance 1M Ohms Output Impedance 200 Ohms Power Consumption 4.5 Watts Dimensions 10.14"(L) x 3.84"(W) x 2.47"(H) Weight 3.38 lbs. Included Power Supply (one of the following): PS0913B 100 (100V ~ 50/60Hz) PS0913B 120 (120V ~ 60Hz) PS0913B 230 (230V ~ 50Hz) PS0913B 240 (240V ~ 60Hz)
DigiTech 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 www.digitech.com Manufactured in the U.S.A.
Printed 12/2005 Expression FactoryTM Owners Manual 18-0351-A 2005 Harman International Industries, Incorporated, all rights reserved.
DigiTech, X-Series, CIT, Flexible Output Mode, DOD, Whammy, Space Station, Synth Swell, Metal Master, Expression Factory, Johnson Amplification, and Distortion Factory are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

REVIEWS

the Tone control to 8 fattened it up with punchy mids and an SRV bite on the highs. Rolling the Tone back produced a thinner, swampier, Robert Cray/Buddy Guy-like tone. The Tone control has a very natural sound across its range and to the extremes. Through the Carvin, the Classic IIs clean tones were excellent, and its slightly dirty blues sounds through the overdrive channel were markedly improved by the mid-boost dialed in courtesy of the middle tone control. The notes jumped out and had a punchier sound that didnt surrender any of their twang or snap. With the pickups in series mode, the Classic II offered convincing Les Paul tones through the high-gain channel of the Crate. The sounds in the two and four positions were fat, with even, strong mids that could be darkened up with the high-roll-off tone control. The guitars 25.5" scale means the twang never really goes away (and thus keeps it from sounding dead-on like a Les Paul), but it makes one of the most humbuckerlike tones weve heard from a guitar with three single-coils. We found a new and usable sound every time we turned a knob or changed the controls. We counted about 30 sounds, which gives the Classic II versatility akin to having four or ve guitars to choose from, all accessed by simply turning the Tone controls. The Warren Classic II is an impressive, well-crafted guitar with some of the most usable-yet-innovative passive electronics weve seen, offering a virtual arsenal of guitar tones at your nger tips. Phil Feser/Ward

Meeker

Six-String All-In-One
Warren Guitars Classic II
Given only a supercial glance, Warren Guitars Classic II model looks like (yet another) axe inspired by the indomitable Fender Stratocaster. You know, the type of copy predominant in todays market?
But look a bit closer and youll see that this one has a few tricks under its pickguard. Even before plugging in the Classic II, its obvious this is an extremely resonant guitar with a nice high-end ring. Warrens woods are kiln-dried using a ve-stage process where it is constantly monitored for moisture content. That resonance, the company says, can be credited to careful selection of tone woods, its stainless-steel neckplate screws, and the precise t and nish of its components. And it certainly doesnt hurt that the two-piece Alder body has gorgeous two-tone sunburst nish that gives it a true vintage vibe. The guitars maple neck has a slightly enlarged C prole reminiscent of a 60s Stratocaster, with a nicely rolled edge and a 12"-radius dark rosewood fretboard. The neck is very comfortable, even with its larger prole. It sports a tinted high-gloss polyurethane nish, clay dot markers, Schaller locking tuners, and a neatly cut Tusq nut. The atter fretboard radius allows for low string action, while the rolled edge gives the neck a broken-in feel. The medium frets on our tester were perfectly leveled, highly polished, and meticulously nished. The Classic II is equipped with a custom tremolo bridge with steel saddles, steel block, and a heavy PRS-type plate with a pop-in tremolo arm. The top plate is ush with the body, so the player can rest a hand on it without pulling it sharp, or de-tune without having to touch up the other stings. It also aids the guitars sustain. The combination of the locking tuners and the meticulous milling of the tremolo parts allows for heavy use of the trem, including dive bombing, and it returns to perfect tune every time. In terms of tuning stability the unit rivals some locking-nut systems, but with a smoother, easier feel and none of the locking nut hassles very impressive. But if theres one thing that truly separates the all-U.S.-made Classic II from other Stratocaster-inspired guitars, its the advanced passive electronics. The Volume control acts as a master volume that maintains clarity and high-end response as it gets rolled back, and its push/pull feature

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Carl Martins Vintage Series pedals combine funky looks with vintage tones. The Crush Zone is a high-gain/distortion box, the Surf Trem tremolo has controls for Speed and Depth, and the Red Repeat provides 600 milliseconds of delay and a simply controlled echo. Learn more at carlmartin.com.
activates the neck pickup for the renowned neck-and-bridge Tele sound. The middle control is a uniquely voiced master Tone. Set at the midpoint, its neutral, and as the player rolls it up to 10, it adds midrange. Rolled down from the midpoint, it thins out midrange. The third pot controls a passive high-end roll-off with a push/pull that activates the selectors positions two and four in series (instead of parallel) for fatter, humbucker-like sounds. We tested the Classic IIs electric tones through several amps a 1967 Fender Bandmaster head with an open-back 2x12" cab loaded with Tone Tubby speakers; a Carvin Bel Air 2x12" combo, and a Crate BV120 head with Celestion-loaded 4x12" cabinet. With the Classic II plugged into the Bandmaster, and the master tone control at its midpoint (neutral), we achieved solid Strat tones with plenty of quack and bell-like tone. Rolling

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Epiphones ES175 reissue has a laminated maple top, mahogany body, and pair of Alnico Classic humbuckers, The new Firebird gets Epis Worn Studio treatment, with aged nish, while the Les Paul Standard Plain Top has a maple top, set mahogany neck, and Alnico Classic humbuckers. The Les Paul Special Bass has a solid mahogany body and glued-in maple neck, with two Alnico bass humbuckers, and 34" scale length. The New Masterbilt EF-500RCCE ngerstyle model has a solid rosewood body with solid cedar top and L.R. Baggs piezo pickup. The MB-100 is a ve-string banjo with no resonator. To learn more, visit epiphone.com.

FRANTONE BASSWEET

Frantones Bassweet pedal uses a germanium transistor to add sustain, compression, and an expanded bass contour. It uses true-bypass switching, Switchcraft jacks, hard-mounted PCB, teon hook-up wire, and a highly stylized look. For more, go to frantone.com.

GIBSON SJ SERIES

Gibsons SJ-150 has a natural-nished maple body and neck, and is equipped with a piezo pickup. The SJ-200 EC piezo and SJ-300 each have abalone rosetta and crown inlay, Indian rosewood body, mahogany neck, ebony
VINTAGE GUITAR APRIL 2006

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