DIGITECH VocalistLiveFX Processor Manual

Owner's
Manual
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Table of Contents
Top Panel3
Rear Panel6
De-Esser40
Noise Gate41
Low Cut Filter42
Pitch FX43
Distortion/Filter46
Harmony48
Double50
Modulation52
Delay54
Reverb57
Connection Diagrams 7
Preset Librarian Software 59
Cable Diagrams7
Mono Application8
Stereo Application9
Using Aux In Jack w/Live Adapt10
Preset List 60
Overview 1
Introduction1
musIQ & Live Adapt1
Features2
Included Items2
User Interface & Connectors 3
Operating The Live FX 11

Gold Channel Effects11
Vocal Effects12
Anti-Feedback (dbx AFS)13
Sound Check14
Live Adapt15
Looper18
Presets20
Preset A/B Parts22
Set Lists23
FS3X Footswitch Control25
Volume/Expression Pedal Control26
System Setup 27
Out Pad27
A/B Footswitch Configuration28
48 V Phantom Power28
Stereo29
Preset Load29
Loop Undo30
EP (Expression Pedal) Type31
Aux In Configuration32
EP Parameter, Min, & Max33
Factory Reset35
The Effects & Parameters 36

Gold Channel 36
Warmth37
Compressor37
Pitch Correction38
Ambience38
EQ39
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System Requirements59
Firmware Updates59
Technical Information 61
Block Diagram61
Specifications62
Overview
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Vocalist Live FX by DigiTech. The Live FX is a
feature-packed live vocal effects processor which incorporates the latest musIQ
technology, studio-grade channel strip and vocal effects processing, Live Adapt,
harmony generation, pitch correction, dbx Advanced Feedback Suppression, and a
built-in phrase looper. This combination of features provides you with professional,
studio quality vocal effects when performing on-stage.
The Live FX begins with a global channel strip processing chain, referred to as the
Gold Channel effects. This global set of 8 effects is used in all presets, providing
the sonic foundation for your vocal sound. The Gold Channel effects comprise:
Warmth, dbx Compression, Pitch Correction, Lexicon Ambience, 3-Band EQ,
De-Essing, Noise Gating, and Low Cut.
Next are the Vocal effects. From Lexicon reverbs, to distortion and harmony
effects, the Vocal effects are perfect for adding polish, texture, movement, and
excitement to your vocals.
One of the most significant features of the Live FX is Live Adapt. Live Adapt uses
the built-in analysis microphone or Aux In jack to provide automatic, real-time effect
tempo adjustment, smart gating of non-vocal signals (built-in microphone only), and
intelligent harmony generation using the detected key of the music.
Three rugged footswitches provide preset A/B part selection, preset navigation,
bypassing of the Vocal effects, and hands-free control of the built-in phrase looper.
The rear panel boasts all the necessary connections for the performing singer,
including a USB port for firmware updates and preset management using the free
Vocalist Live Librarian software for Mac and PC.
With a quick-access user interface, a plethora of studio-quality effects, dbx Advanced
Feedback Suppression, and state-of-the-art processing technologies, the Live FX
gives you the tools you need to take center stage with confidence.
musIQ & Live Adapt

musIQ is a revolutionary chord detection technology that analyzes the audio in
real time and determines what notes are being played, while the musIQ harmony
engine is capable of interpreting this note data along with the pitch of the singer to
determine the most musically correct harmony note to generate.
The Live FXs Live Adapt feature uses this technology to provide even further
functionality by adapting the noise gate threshold, the pitch effect key, and the
modulation and delay effect tempo settings. With musIQ & Live Adapt, the Live FX
can adapt to changes in your music, creating a truly dynamic performance.
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Features
Studio-Grade Mic Preamp,Vocal Processing, & Effects
+48V Phantom Power
dbxCompression & Advanced Feedback Suppression
LexiconAmbience & Reverb
Latest musIQ Technology & Built-In Analysis Mic
Live Adapt for Real-Time Adaptive Control of Noise Gating, Pitch Effect Key,
Harmony Key, & Effect Tempo
Sound Check Feature for Auditioning & Quick Setup of Effects
70 Second Mono Phrase Looper (35 Seconds w/Undo)
99 User & 99 Factory Presets
24-bit/44.1kHz Audio Quality
Easy-To-Read Backlit LCD Display
USB Port for Firmware Updates & Preset Management
Vocalist Live Librarian Software for Mac & PC
Included Items
Vocalist Live FX Processor
Power Supply
Quick Start
Safety/Compliance Information Sheet
The utmost care was taken while manufacturing your Live FX. Everything should
be included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing or damaged, please
contact your dealer at once.
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User Interface & Connectors

Top Panel
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13
7
8
9
12
10
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1. Gold Channel Button
Pressing this button turns the Gold Channel effects on and off. The Gold
Channel effects provide channel strip style processing and are used to
provide the sonic foundation for your vocal sound. Pressing and holding this
button will enter the Gold Channel Edit menu, where the Gold Channel
effects can be modified using the DATA encoder [5] and Edit knobs [9].
2. Vocal Effect Buttons
These 7 buttons turn each Vocal effect on or off when pressed. When each
button is lit, the corresponding effect is enabled. Pressing and holding each of
these buttons will display the corresponding effects parameters in the LCD
display, where they can be modified using the DATA encoder [5] and Edit
knobs [9].
3. Live Adapt Mic
This built-in analysis microphone listens to the music being played in the
room and adjusts settings in the Live FX automatically. It is used to adjust
tempo for delay and modulation effects, adjust the key for generated
harmonies and pitch effects, and adjust the noise gate threshold.
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Note: Whenever the Aux In jack is connected to an audio source, it will

be used for Live Adapt features instead of the internal microphone. See
"Live Adapt" on page 15
4. Signal LED
This LED lights when the mic input signal is detected. This LED will light
green when a signal is present, yellow when approaching the A/D limiting
point, and red when limiting occurs. Good practice is to set the microphone
Input Gain knob so the Signal LED lights green regularly, lights yellow
occasionally, but never lights red.
Note: The Signal LED may also light red if the outputs clip due to
the added gain from multiple enabled effects. If such a condition is
encountered, simply lower the Input Gain knob on the back panel until
the Signal LED no longer indicates clipping.
5. DATA Encoder
This encoder is used to navigate menus and edit certain parameters.

Pressing this encoder selects different pages within the Gold Channel and
System Edit menus.
6. Store Button
When pressed, this button initiates the preset store and copy functions.
When a preset is edited, this button will light, indicating a change has been
made to the currently loaded presets stored settings.
7. System Button
This button enters the System Edit menu, where you can edit Live FX global
system parameters for configuring the Live FX for your application.
8. Sound Check Button
This button enables and disables the Sound Check feature. Sound Check
allows you to record a vocal loop which can then be used for auditioning
and editing effect parameters.
9. Edit Knobs
These four knobs are used to edit the

various effect and system parameters. They
correspond to the available on-screen
parameters as shown in the illustration to
the right.
Gold Channel TYPE

Standard
1/3 (Push)
Edit 1
Knob
10. A/B Footswitch
WARMTH
COMP
CORRECT
AMBNCE
20
15
50
35
Edit 2
Knob
Edit 3
Knob
Edit 4
Knob
The Live FX allows you to store two parts per preset: A and B.Vocal
effects can be independently enabled or disabled in each part. The A/B
footswitch then allows you to toggle between these A/B parts. This feature
can be helpful for applying dynamic effects within a song without having to
navigate presets, such as enabling delays or distortion effects on certain
words or vocal phrases. This A/B footswitch can be programmed in the
System Edit menu for toggle, momentary, or automatic operation (see "A/B
Footswitch Configuration" on page 28).
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11. UP Footswitch
This footswitch selects the next preset up. Pressing and holding this
footswitch for 2 seconds will bypass all Vocal effects (Gold Channel effects
will not be affected). This "Vocal Effects Bypass" feature allows you to bypass
all Vocal effects quickly, such as when talking to the audience between songs.
12. DOWN Footswitch
This footswitch selects the next preset down. Pressing and holding this
footswitch for 2 seconds enters Loop mode, where you can record loops
using the built-in phrase looper.
13. Anti-Feedback Button
Pressing this button enables and disables dbx Advanced Feedback

Suppression (AFS). When the button is lit, AFS is enabled.
14. Live Adapt Button
Pressing this button globally enables and disables the Live Adapt feature.
When the button is lit, the feature is enabled. Pressing and holding this
button enters the Live Adapt menu, where each of the separate Live Adapt
functions can be enabled or disabled.
15. Set List Button
Pressing this button enters Set List mode. Set Lists create a sequenced list
of up to twenty presets, making it easy to sequence through presets during a
performance. Pressing this button multiple times cycles through the available
Set Lists. When the last Set List is selected, pressing this button again will
exit Set List mode and return to Preset mode.
16. LCD Display
This easy-to-read backlit LCD display provides the visual feedback necessary
for operating the Live FX.
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Rear Panel
1
2
Aux
In
8
Mic In
USB
Left Out
Right Out
Input
Gain
Manufactured under U.S. patent number: 8,168,877 B1
9VDC 800mA
7
Line Out
Footswitch
1. Aux In Jack
Connect a portable music player or the outputs of a mixer to this stereo

1/8 jack. Audio from an external device plugged into this jack can be used
either for musIQ analysis or merely mixed in with the vocal signal at the
output stage.
2. Input Gain Knob
This knob controls the input gain of the Mic In jack.
3. Mic In Jack
Connect your microphone to this XLR input jack using a balanced XLR
microphone cable.
4. Left/Right XLR Out Jacks
These balanced outputs carry the stereo signal when configured for stereo
operation. When the outputs are configured for mono operation, both Left
and Right Outputs will carry the same mono-summed signal.
5. Headphone/Line Out Jack
This is an unbalanced, 1/4, stereo output and can be used for connecting
headphones or connected to the line level inputs of another device. This
output carries the same mix that is presented at the XLR outputs. When the
outputs are configured for mono operation, both left and right channels will
be mono-summed and stereo imaging will be lost.
6. Footswitch Jack
Plug an optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch to this jack for full-time control
of the Live FXs built-in phrase looper.You can also connect a volume or
expression pedal to this jack for continuous control of various vocal effect
parameters. For more information, see "FS3X Footswitch Control" on page
25 and "Volume/Expression Pedal Control" on page 26.
7. Power Jack
Connect only the included power supply to this jack. The Live FX can only
be powered using the external adapter.
8. USB Port
Connect a Mini USB cable from this port to your computer to use the
Vocalist Live Librarian software (available for Mac and PC) for preset
management and firmware updates.
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Connection Diagrams
Cable Diagrams
Stereo Connection to Live FX Aux In
1/8 Stereo Cable
Ground
Left +
Ground
Right +
Left
Channel
Left
Channel (+)
Left +
Ground
Ground
Right
Channel
Right
Channel (+)
Right +
Use a cable like this when connecting a stereo 1/4" feed to the Live FX's Aux In jack.
NOTE: You can also use the above cable when connecting a mono signal to the
Aux In jacksuch as when connecting an aux send or direct output from the
mixing console. This type of connection could be used to send a "guitar only"
signal to the Live FX for use with Live Adapt. Simply use only one of the 1/4"
plugs and leave the other disconnected.
Stereo Connection from Live FX Line Out

1/4 Stereo Cable
Ground
Left +
Ground
Right +
Left
Channel
Left
Channel (+)
Left +
Ground
Ground
Right
Channel
Right
Channel (+)
Right +
Use a cable like this to connect the Live FX's 1/4" Headphone/Line Output to the
1/4" line inputs of another device.
Note: Connecting a mono TS cable to the 1/4" stereo Headphone/Line Output
jack is not recommended. If you require a single mono feed from the 1/4" stereo
Headphone/Line Output, it is recommended that you use a stereo cable as shown
above and use only one of the TS plugs, leaving the other disconnected.You will
then need to turn STEREO mode off in the System Edit menu (see "Stereo" on
page 29).
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Mono Application
Line Input
Computer w/Vocalist Live

Librarian Software
(optional)
Harman
Power Supply
Portable Music
Player
(optional)
Microphone
Headphones
(optional)
DigiTech FS3X Footswitch or

Volume/Expression Pedal
(optional)
NOTE: This application requires that the Live FX be configured for mono
operation. See "Stereo" on page 29 for further information. Whenever the Aux
In jack is connected to an audio source, it will be used for Live Adapt features
instead of the internal microphone.
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Stereo Application
Line Inputs

Librarian Software
(optional)
Harman
Power Supply
Portable Music
Player
(optional)
Microphone
Headphones
(optional)

(optional)
NOTE: This application requires that the Live FX be configured for stereo
operation, which is the default configuration. See "Stereo" on page 29 for
further information. Whenever the Aux In jack is connected to an audio source, it
will be used for Live Adapt features instead of the internal microphone.
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Using Aux In Jack w/Live Adapt
Line Input
Monitor Outputs

Librarian Software
(optional)
Harman
Power Supply
Microphone
Headphones
(optional)

(optional)
NOTE: Whenever the Aux In jack is connected to an audio source, it will be used
for Live Adapt features instead of the internal microphone.
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Operating The Live FX

This section of the manual describes how to navigate and use the various features of
the Live FX.
Gold Channel Effects

The "Gold Channel" effect processing section is the first effect module in the
signal chain and provides channel strip style processing. The Gold Channel effects
comprise the following 8 effects: Warmth, Compressor, Pitch Correction, Ambience,
EQ, De-Esser, Gate, and Low Cut. These effects provide the sonic foundation for
your vocal sound and are used as the front end on all presets.
To globally bypass/enable the Gold Channel effects:
1. Press the <Gold Channel> button. When the Gold Channel button is lit, the
Gold Channel effects are enabled. When the button is not lit, these effects are
bypassed.
To edit Gold Channel settings:
1. Press and hold the <Gold Channel> button. The <Gold Channel> button
will begin flashing and the LCD display will now display the Gold Channel effect
parameters.
2. Start singing into the microphone or use the Sound Check feature (see "Sound
Check" on page 14 for further information). Turn the <DATA> encoder to
select a Gold Channel Type. Think of these "Types" as preconfigured presets for
the Gold Channel parameters. Once you've selected the Gold Channel Type
which most closely resembles the sound you are after, you can proceed or turn
the corresponding <Edit> knobs to fine tune the various parameters.
3. Press the <DATA> encoder to navigate the various pages within the Gold
Channel Edit menu and use the corresponding <Edit> knobs to make any
further parameter adjustments.
4. When finished, press the <Gold Channel> button to exit.
NOTE: Changes to Gold Channel effect parameters do not need to be stored to
a preset, since these effects are global and independent of presets.
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Vocal Effects
The "Vocal" effects processing section comes after the Gold Channel effects
processing section and comprises the following 7 effect modules: Pitch FX,
Distortion/Filter, Harmony, Double, Modulation, Delay, and Reverb. Unlike the Gold
Channel effects,Vocal effect settings are independently stored to each preset.
To bypass/enable a Vocal effect module:
1. Press the corresponding effect button (e.g., <Pitch FX>, <Dist/Filter>,
etc.). When the effect button is lit, the corresponding effect is enabled. When
the effect button is not lit, the corresponding effect is bypassed.
2. If you wish to store the Vocal effects newly enabled or bypassed state, press the
<Store> button and perform the preset storing procedure. See "Presets" on
page 20 for further information on storing user presets.
To edit Vocal effect settings:
1. Press and hold the effect button for the effect which you would like to edit (e.g.,
<Harmony>, <Modulation>, etc.). The effect button will begin flashing and
the LCD display will now display the selected effects parameters.
2. Start singing into the microphone or use the Sound Check feature (see "Sound
Check" on page 14 for further information). Turn the corresponding <Edit>
knobs to adjust the various parameters for the effect. Some effects have
multiple effect Types to select from (for example, Modulation has chorus,
flange, etc.). For these effects, turn the <DATA> encoder to change the effect
Type.
3. When finished, press the flashing effect button to exit the effect's Edit mode.
4. To store the changes, press the <Store> button and perform the preset
storing procedure. See "Presets" on page 20 for further information on
storing user presets.
Vocal Effects Bypass
The Live FX contains a global Bypass function, which allows you to bypass all Vocal
effects within the currently loaded preset. The Bypass function does not bypass the
Gold Channel effects. This is a useful feature which can be used to bypass the Vocal
effects when speaking to the audience between songs or when you wish to sing only
through the Gold Channel effects.
To bypass/enable all Vocal effects:
1. Press and hold the <Up> footswitch. The LED above this footswitch will light
and EFFECTS BYPASSED will appear in the LCD display.
2. Press any footswitch or effect button to exit Vocal Effect Bypass mode and reenable the Vocal effects.
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Anti-Feedback (dbx AFS)

The Anti-Feedback feature actively monitors the room using the built-in microphone
and kills feedback before it becomes a problem. In live situations where feedback is
possible, enable dbx AFS by simply pressing the <Anti-Feedback> buttonthe
button will turn green, indicating AFS is active. The Anti-Feedback button has three
color coded states to let you know its working, they are:
Green LED
Indicates the AFS feature is enabled.
Yellow LED
Indicates AFS is actively notching feedback frequencies.
Red LED
Indicates AFS is attenuating overall gain to eliminate feedback.
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Sound Check
If you've ever tried adjusting vocal effect parameters while singing then you know
that it can be difficult to properly judge the parameter changes due to the fact that
you can hear your own voice inside your head. The Sound Check feature resolves
this issue by allowing you to record a vocal loop (pre-effects) that you can then
playback through the Gold Channel and Vocal effects. This provides an easy way
to audition and fine tune all effect parameters without having to sing into the
microphone while making adjustments.
To use the Sound Check feature:
1. Press the <Sound Check> button. The display will read RECORD PHRASE
and the <Down> footswitch LED will begin flashing.
2. Press the <Down> footswitch to begin recording. The display will read
RECORDING.
3. When finished, press the <Down> footswitch to stop recording and begin
playback of the Sound Check loop.
4. Enable the effect you wish to edit by pressing the corresponding effect's button
(e.g., <Gold Channel>, <Pitch FX>, etc.). The effect button will light when
enabled. Now Press and hold the same effect button for 2 seconds to enter the
effect's Edit mode.
5. Edit the effect parameters using the <DATA> encoder and <Edit> knobs
until you reach the desired sound.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 to edit additional effects.
7. When done, press the <Sound Check> button to exit and disable the Sound
Check feature.
8. Store any Vocal effect changes you wish to retain. See "Presets" on page 20
for further information on storing user presets.
NOTE: A loop recorded using Sound Check will be retained for as long as the
Sound Check feature is enabled. If the feature is disabled or the device is power
cycled, a new loop will need to be recorded before using the Sound Check
feature again.
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Live Adapt
The Live FXs Live Adapt feature uses the built-in microphone or Aux In jack
to listen to the music and automatically adjust noise gate threshold (built-in
microphone only), pitch effect key, harmony key, and delay and modulation tempo.
These options can be enabled and disabled independently in the Live Adapt menu
and then turned on and off globally with the Live Adapt button. Following is a
description of each of the options available in the Live Adapt menu.
GATE
This option has two settings:
Preset
With this option selected, the gate threshold will not adapt and will be
set according to the "GATE" parameter setting in the Gold Channel Edit
menu.
Adapt
With this option selected, the audio analyzed by the built-in microphone
is used in combination with the vocal microphone signal to modify the
gate threshold from its baseline GATE parameter setting in the Gold
Channel Edit menu. When adaptive gate is enabled, the Live FX detects
when the dominant sound source is not close to the microphone, and
more aggressively gates the signal to reduce the amount of background
noise leaking through the vocal mic. As soon as the Live FX detects that
someone is singing into the vocal microphone, the gate is moved back to
its baseline level to prevent cutting out lower level vocal sounds.
One common problem with vocal processors occurs when a singer
is playing an acoustic guitar while using vocal effects, such as harmony
or modulation. When the singer stops singing but continues playing,
the sound of the guitar can leak through the vocal mic resulting in an
unintended processed guitar sound. Setting the gate high enough to
prevent this can unfortunately result in lower vocals being cut out. To help
minimize this problem, try setting the gate to the highest setting that still
passes your vocal at low levels, and then enable the adaptive gate. When
you stop singing, the gate threshold will increase, but it will return to your
nominal setting as soon as you resume singing.
NOTE: The adaptive gate sensing algorithm relies on comparing the
vocal microphone signal with the built-in microphone inside the Live
FX case. When a connection is plugged into the Aux In jack, the built-in
microphone is disconnected. As a result, the adaptive gate is disabled
when using the Aux In jack.
PITCH
This option has two settings:
Preset
With this option selected, the Pitch FX key will not adapt and will be set
according to the "KEY" parameter setting in the Pitch FX Edit menu.
Adapt
or Aux In jack is used to favor notes that are present in the background
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music. The Pitch FX KEY setting will still provide the baseline information
for the effect, but will be modified to better match the notes being
detected by Live Adapt. If you dont know the key of the song, you can
choose Chromatic for the Pitch FX KEY, and let the Live Adapt feature
choose the most likely notes to output.
HARMONY
This option has three settings:
Preset
With this option selected, the Harmony key will not adapt and will be set
according to the "KEY" parameter setting in the Harmony Edit menu.
Full Mix
With this option selected, the audio signal from the built-in microphone
or Aux In jack is used to analyze the musical content of the background
music in order to create harmonies that match the overall key of the
song. This option differs from the Preset option in that the harmonies can
change during the course of a song as the adaptation senses changes in
the song structure. It is best suited for situations where the internal mic
or Aux In signal consists of a mix of instrumentsfor example when the
Live FX is used on stage with a band.
CleanGtr
With this option selected, the audio signal from the built-in microphone
or Aux In jack is analyzed using our guitar chord recognition and harmony
generation algorithms that react in real time to guitar chord changes. This
option uses the classic musIQ harmony algorithm and is best suited for
situations where a clean guitar signal is being sent to the Aux In jack. If you
arent using an Aux-In signal but are playing an acoustic guitar close to the
Live FX, you may want to select this Harmony option.
TEMPO
This option has three settings:
Preset
With this option selected, the tempo will not adapt and will be set
according to the "TEMPO" parameter setting in the Delay/Modulation Edit
menus.
Wide
or Aux In jack is used to modify the Delay/Modulation "TEMPO"
parameter, within a wide range around the currently set Delay/Modulation
TEMPO setting. With this option selected, the TEMPO will be allowed to
vary between 2/3rds and 4/3rds the rate of the currently set TEMPOfor
example, a TEMPO setting of 120 BPM would be allowed to vary between
80 BPM and 160 BPM.
Narrow
or Aux In jack is used to modify the Delay/Modulation "TEMPO"
parameter, within a narrow range around the currently set Delay/
Modulation TEMPO setting. The TEMPO will be allowed to vary between
approximately 85% and 115% of the currently set TEMPOfor example, a
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TEMPO setting of 120 BPM would be allowed to vary between about 102
BPM and about 138 BPM.
To enable/disable each Live Adapt option:
1. Press and hold the <Live Adapt> button for 2 seconds. The button will begin
flashing and the display will show the available Live Adapt options.
2. Use the corresponding <Edit> knobs to edit each option.
3. Press the <Live Adapt> button again to exit.
To globally enable/disable the Live Adapt feature:
1. Press the <Live Adapt> button. When the button is lit, the Live Adapt
feature is enabled.
NOTE: When using the Aux In jack with Live Adapt,you should audition the level
of the signal. Live Adapt will work best when this signal is strong, yet undistorted.
To do this:
Go into the System Edit menu by pressing the <System> button.
Press the <DATA> encoder two times to display page 3 of the System Edit
menu and temporarily set the AUX parameter to MIX (instead of MUTE) using
the <Edit 3> knob.
You can now audition the feed to the Aux In jack. Ensure you are getting a nice
strong signal relative to the vocal and that you arent clipping the Aux Input. If
the vocal is much louder than the guitar, adjust the sending gains accordingly.
Once done, set the AUX parameter back to MUTE using the <Edit 3> knob.
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Looper
The Live FX's built-in mono phrase looper allows you to record a vocal loop, record
infinite overdubs on the loop, and undo/redo overdubs during live performance. The
looper is placed last in the signal chain. This allows all enabled effects to be recorded
with the loop and allows overdubs to be recording with different effects applied. The
maximum allowable loop recording length is dependent upon whether the looper
Undo function is enabled or disabled. See "Loop Undo" on page 30 for further
information on the Loop Undo feature.
Looper Functions
To enable the Looper, press and hold the

<Down> footswitch. Once enabled, the
table at the bottom of the display will show
you which looper functions can be accessed
by pressing the corresponding footswitches,
as shown in the image to the right.
U01 PRESET 1
LOOPER READY
DOWN
RECORD
UP
A/B
EXIT
To use the looper:

1. Press and hold the <Down> footswitch for 2 seconds. LOOPER READY
will appear in the display and the <Down> footswitch LED will flash red,
indicating the looper is ready to begin recording.
2. Press the <Down> footswitch to start recording. The <Down> footswitch
LED will light solid red and recording will begin, indicated by a recording
progress bar in the display.
3. When you are finished recording you can perform one of three functions, they
are:
A. Stop Recording & Immediately Start Loop Playback
Press the <Down> footswitch to set the loop end point and
immediately begin loop playback. Playback is indicated by a play progress
bar in the display.
B. Stop Recording & Start Playback Manually
Press the <Up> footswitch to set the loop end pointplayback will not
be initiated. When you're ready to play the loop, press the <Down>
footswitch.
C. Clear the Loop & Record it Again
If you feel the loop needs to be re-recorded, press the <Up>
footswitch two times consecutivelyholding it down for about 2
seconds on the second press (the first press will stop recording and the
second press will clear the loop). Now repeat steps 2 and 3.
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4. You can now record overdubs. To add an overdub, ensure the loop is playing. If it
is not, press the <Down> footswitch to initiate loop playback. Now press the
<Down> footswitch to start overdub recording. OVERDUB will appear in
the display.
5. To stop overdub recording, press the <Down> footswitch again. The loop will
continue playing, along with the newly recorded overdub.You now have the
option to undo the overdub or add another overdub, as described below.
A. Undo/Redo Overdub
Press and hold the <Down> footswitch for 2 seconds to undo the
overdub. If you perform the Undo function by accident, press and hold
the <Down> footswitch again to perform the Redo function and
retrieve the overdub.
NOTE: The Undo feature must be enabled in the System Edit menu
to perform this action. See "Loop Undo" on page 30 for more
information.
B. Add Another Overdub
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add further overdubs.
NOTE: Each time an overdub is added, the last overdub is merged with the
original loop and can no longer be undone using the Undo feature.
6. Press the <Up> footswitch to stop loop playback.
7. Press and hold the <Up> footswitch to clear the loop.
8. Press the <A/B> footswitch to exit Loop mode.
Hint: When recording overdubs, it is possible to change presets then
record loop overdubs with different effects applied. When in Loop mode, the
<Up>/<Down> footswitches are used for looper control and therefore will
not change the preset.You can change the preset while looping by any one of the
following methods:
Turn the <DATA> Encoder,
Exit Loop mode by pressing the <A/B> footswitchany loop in memory will
remain there, and if the loop is currently playing, it will continue to play.
For even more convenient preset switching while looping, add an optional FS3X
Footswitch for dedicated looper control. For more information see "FS3X
Footswitch Control" on page 25.
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Presets
The Live FX has 99 user presets and 99 factory presets. The type of preset loaded
can be identified by the letter preceding the preset number in the LCD display. For
example, "U01" would signify "User" preset 1 and "F04" would signify "Factory"
preset 4. From the factory, the user and factory presets are identical. The difference
is that factory presets cannot be overwritten and user presets are meant to be
overwritten.You can load and edit either a user or factory preset as a starting point
and then store it to a user preset location.
Any changes made to effect parameters must be stored to a user preset to be
retained. Changing these parameters will cause the Store button to light, indicating
that changes have been made to the preset and must be stored. If the preset is
changed or the unit is powered down before the changes have been stored, the
changes will be lost.
Presets can be selected using either the DATA encoder or the Up/Down
footswitches. Using the DATA encoder allows for quick navigation through presets,
while using the Up/Down footswitches navigate one preset at a time and provide
hands-free control.
Navigating between the user and factory presets is straightforward. When user
preset 99 is reached, advancing to the next preset up will select the first preset
of the factory preset bank. And when factory preset 99 is reached, advancing up
will select the first preset of the user preset bank. The same type of preset bank
navigation occurs when navigating downward through presets.
To select a preset with the DATA encoder:
1. From Preset mode (this is the normal operating mode), rotate the <DATA>
encoder clockwise to move up through presets.
2. Rotate the <DATA> encoder counter-clockwise to move down through
presets.
NOTE: Presets can load automatically or manually using the DATA encoder. See
"Preset Load" on page 29 for more information on this feature.
To select a preset with the UP/DOWN footswitches:
1. Press the <Up> footswitch to select the next preset up.
2. Press the <Down> footswitch to select the next preset down.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the <Up> or <Down> footswitches will perform
secondary functions assigned to these footswitches, as indicated by the screening
on the chassis.
To store a preset:
1. Press the <Store> button. The Store button will begin flashing and the first
character of the presets name will now have a cursor under it.
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2. If you do not wish to rename the preset, go to step 5. If you do wish to rename
the preset, turn the <Edit 1> knob to change the selected character. The
preset name can contain up to 16 characters.
3. Turn the <DATA> encoder clockwise to select the next character for editing.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all remaining characters until you have entered the
desired preset name.
5. Press the <Store> button again. The display will read STORE TO:. If you do
not want to change the preset location, go to step 6. If you do want to change
the preset location, turn the <DATA> encoder to select the desired user
preset location. This process will overwrite the preset currently residing in the
selected location.
6. Press the <Store> button again to store the preset.
To copy a preset to another preset location:
1. Select the preset you would like to copy using the <DATA> encoder or
<Up>/<Down> footswitches.
2. Press the <Store> button. The Store button will begin flashing and the first
character of the presets name will now have a cursor under it.
3. Press the <Store> button again. The display will read STORE TO:. Turn
the <DATA> encoder to select the user preset location to copy the preset
to. This process will overwrite the preset currently residing in the selected
location.
4. Press the <Store> button again to store the preset.
Hint: Press any button or footswitch other than <Store> at any time during
the store procedure to cancel the operation.
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Preset A/B Parts

Each preset has two parts, referred to as A and B.Vocal effects can be
independently enabled or disabled in each part. This feature can be helpful for
applying dynamic effects within a song without having to navigate presets, such
as enabling delays or distortion effects on certain words or vocal phrases. These
parts are toggled using the A/B footswitch. The A/B footswitch can be configured
for toggle, momentary, or auto operation. For information on configuring the A/B
footswitch, see "A/B Footswitch Configuration" on page 28.
To store A/B parts:
1. Select the desired preset using the <Up> and <Down> footswitches or the
<DATA> encoder.
2. Ensure part A is selected (indicated by the "A" LED above the A/B footswitch). If
it is not, press the <A/B> footswitch to select it.
3. Enable the Vocal effects you wish to use for part A by pressing their
corresponding buttons (e.g., <Modulation>, <Dist/Filt>, etc.).
4. Press the <A/B> footswitch to switch to part B (indicated by the "B" LED
above the A/B footswitch). Enable the Vocal effects you wish to use for part B
by pressing their corresponding buttons (e.g., <Modulation>, <Dist/Filt>,
etc.).
5. Now that both parts have been configured, store the preset by pressing the
<Store> button and following the store procedure. See "Presets" on page
20 for further information on storing presets.
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Set Lists
The Live FX allows you to organize presets into groups called Set Lists". A Set List
contains a group of up to twenty presets placed in any order, so you can easily step
through them one at a time during a performance. There are five available Set Lists:
Favorites, Set List A, Set List B, Set List C, and Set List D. Pressing the <Set List>
button repeatedly will cycle through these Set Lists.
To create or edit a Set List:
1. Press the <Set List> button repeatedly until the desired Set List has been
selected.
2. Press and hold the <Set List> button to enter the selected Set List's Edit
menu. The LCD display will display the Set List, with the first preset in the Set
List selected.
3. Turn the <Edit 3> knob to select the preset you would like to reside in slot 1.
4. Turn the <DATA> encoder or press the <Up>/<Down> footswitches to
select the different preset slots in the Set List. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all
desired presets have been assigned in the Set List.
5. To reorder presets in the Set List, turn the <DATA> encoder to select the
preset you wish to move then turn the <Edit 4> knob to move the selected
preset up or down.
6. When finished editing the Set List, press the flashing <Set List> button to
exit. The Set List is now operational. Turn the <DATA> encoder or press the
<Up> and <Down> footswitches to navigate the presets in the Set List.
7. To exit the selected Set List and return to Preset mode, press the <Set List>
button repeatedly until you just pass "Set List D", and the leftmost character in
the LCD display reads "U" (user preset) or "F" (factory preset).
NOTE: Changes to Set Lists are automatically stored in the Live FX. Presets can
be edited and stored while using the Set List feature. However, it is important to
note that any changes made to a preset that is used in more than one Set List will
change the preset in all Set Lists.
To select a configured Set List for use:
1. Press the <Set List> button repeatedly until the desired Set List has been
selected. Set Lists can be identified by the character preceding the preset
number in the LCD display, these identifiers are: "*" = Favorites, "A" = Set List A,
"B" = Set List B, "C" = Set List C, and "D" = Set List D.
2. Once the Set List has been selected, use the <UP>/<Down> footswitches or
<DATA> encoder to navigate presets within the Set List.
3. To exit the selected Set List and return to Preset mode, press the <Set List>
button repeatedly until you just pass "Set List D", and the character preceding
the preset number in the LCD display reads "U" (user preset) or "F" (factory
preset).
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Hint: The Live FX provides an alternative way of quickly adding presets to the
Favorites Set List.
1. From Preset mode, select the preset which you want to add to the Favorites
Set List.
2. Hold down the <Set List> button until the Favorites Set List is displayed
in the LCD display.You will notice that the selected preset was automatically
added to the next available empty slot in the Favorites Set List.
3. To exit the Favorites Set List and return to Preset mode, press the <Set
List> button repeatedly until you just pass "Set List D", and the character
preceding the preset number in the LCD display reads "U" (user preset) or
"F" (factory preset).
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FS3X Footswitch Control

The footswitch functions in the Live FX are reassigned when the Looper is
enabled. This prevents changing presets and A/B status when controlling the
Looper functions. An optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch can be used for full-time
looper control, freeing up the Live FX footswitches to be used for full-time preset
navigation. This provides streamlined control and quick access to the looper
functions.
FS3X Footswitch Looper Functions:
Mode Switch
Press this footswitch to

enable recording, playblack, or
overdub recording functions.
Press and hold to perform
overdub Undo/Redo
functions.
Down Switch
Press this footswitch to stop

playback or recording. Press and hold
to clear the loop and exit Looper
mode.
Up Switch
Not used.
NOTE: When using an FS3X Footswitch with the Live FX, the EP (Expression
Pedal) TYPE parameter in the System Edit menu must be configured for FS3X
control (this is the default setting from the factory). See "EP (Expression Pedal)
Type" on page 31 for more information.
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Volume/Expression Pedal Control

The Live FX can accommodate a variety of expression pedals or a volume pedal
plugged into the Footswitch input jack for continuous control of various Vocal effect
parameters. The Live FX must be configured for volume/expression pedal operation
before an external controller can be used. For information on configuring the Live
FX for volume/expression pedal control and to see a full list of controllable Vocal
effect parameters, see "EP (Expression Pedal) Type" on page 31 and "EP Parameter,
Min, & Max" on page 33.
Volume Pedal:
To use a volume pedal for Live FX control, the pedal must meet the following
requirements:
Must be a passive guitar volume pedal.
Must offer a 1/4 TS cable connection and be connected using a TS cable.
Must use a 250 kOhms or higher pot.
Expression Pedal:
To use an expression pedal for Live FX control, the pedal must meet the following
requirements:
Must be a resistance-based expression pedal.
Must offer a 1/4 TRS cable connection and be connected using a TRS cable.
Must offer a minimum resistance of 10 kOhms.
NOTE: When powering on the Live FX with a volume or expression pedal
connected, it is advised to rock the pedal through its full range of motion after
power-up to ensure the state of the pedal position corresponds to the actual
effect setting in the Live FX.
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System Setup
The System Edit menu is used to configure the Live FX for your application
and is accessed by pressing the <System> button. Pressing the <DATA>
encoder navigates the various pages within the System Edit menu and turning the
corresponding <EDIT> knobs will edit the on-screen system parameters. This
section of the manual describes the available options in this menu and how to
access and edit them. Most of these parameters are global and do not require that
you store them to a preset. However, there are a couple of exceptions.
Out Pad
This system parameter adjusts the amount of output attenuation. By default, the
Out Pad is turned off and this will be the correct setting for most applications.
When enabled, the Out Pad can attenuate the output signal by up to 15dB, in 1dB
increments. Use the Out Pad when connecting headphones to the Live FX or
whenever the outputs need to be attenuated to prevent input clipping of any device
the Live FX is connected to. Changing this parameter will affect the 1/4" and XLR
outputs.
To edit the OUT PAD setting:
1. Press the <System> button.
2. Turn the <Edit 1> knob to select the desired setting.
3. Press the flashing <System> button to exit the System Edit menu.
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A/B Footswitch Configuration

Each preset has two parts, referred to as A and B.Vocal effects can be
independently enabled or disabled in each part. This feature can be helpful for
applying dynamic effects within a song without having to navigate presets, such as
enabling delays or distortion effects on certain words or vocal phrases. These parts
are toggled using the A/B footswitch. The A/B menu item allows you to configure
how the A/B footswitch will operate. The selectable options are:
Toggle
With this option selected, A/B parts will toggle with each press of the A/B
footswitch.
Momentary
With this option selected, part B will be selected for as long as the A/B
footswitch is held down.
Auto
With this option selected, the A/B footswitch can switch between "Toggle" and
"Momentary" operation on-the-fly. Quickly pressing the A/B footswitch will
toggle between A and B parts. If the A/B footswitch is pressed and held, the
switch will act as a momentary switch, switching back to the previous state
once released.
To change the A/B footswitch configuration setting:
48 V Phantom Power
This system parameter enables 48V phantom power on the Live FX Mic In jack
and should be enabled when connecting a condenser microphone. Phantom power
should be off when connecting a dynamic microphone, ribbon microphone, or a
condenser microphone which is powered using another power source (such as
an internal battery or external power supply). Failing to turn off phantom power
for certain microphones (such as ribbon mics or dynamic mics connected using
an unbalanced cable) can damage the microphone. If you are unsure whether
or not your microphone requires phantom power, consult the microphones
documentation or manufacturer.
To edit the 48 V setting:
2. Turn the <Edit 3> knob to enable or disable phantom power.
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Stereo
When the STEREO parameter is turned on, the Live FXs outputs will be configured
for stereo operation (this is the default setting). When the Stereo parameter is
turned off, the Live FX is configured for mono operation. When configured for
mono operation, all outputs will carry the same mono-summed signal. The XLR
outputs and 1/4 stereo output will all be affected when changing this setting.
To edit the STEREO setting:
2. Turn the <Edit 4> knob to turn Stereo on or off.
Preset Load
When selecting presets with the DATA encoder, this system parameter determines
whether Live FX presets are loaded using a one step or two step process. The
selectable options are:
Auto
With this option selected, presets will automatically load as they are selected
with the <DATA> encoder.
Manual
With this option selected, presets will require you to select the preset using
the <DATA> encoder then press the <DATA> encoder to manually load
the preset. This option is useful for eliminating accidental preset changes with
the DATA encoder. If you stop on a preset when using the Manual option
and dont press the <DATA> encoder, the preset will revert back to the
currently active preset after approximately four seconds.
NOTE: The Preset Load parameter does not affect preset changes using the Up
and Down footswitches.
To edit the PRESET LOAD setting:
2. Press the <DATA> encoder once to navigate to page 2 within the System Edit
menu.
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Loop Undo
This system parameter is used to turn the Loop Undo function on and off. When
turned on, overdubs recorded using the Live FXs built-in phrase looper can be
undone on-the-fly by simply pressing and holding the <Down> footswitch for 2
seconds.
To edit the LOOP UNDO setting:
2. Press the <DATA> encoder once to navigate to page 2 within the System Edit
menu.
NOTE: The Loop Undo option will determine the maximum allowable loop
recording length. The below table shows how this setting will affect the available
loop recording time.
Maximum Loop Recording Time
Undo Enabled
35 Seconds
Undo Disabled
70 Seconds
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EP (Expression Pedal) Type

The Live FX Footswitch jack accommodates either the DigiTech FS3X Footswitch
for controlling the built-in phrase looper or an expression/volume controller for
controlling various Vocal effect parameters. The EP TYPE parameter is a global
system parameter and does not require you to store any change made to it. The
selectable options are:
FS3X
Select this option when connecting an optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch for
full-time phrase looper control.
Volume
Select this option to use a volume controller to control Vocal effect
parameters.
EV5
Select this option to use a Roland EV-5 volume controller to control Vocal
effect parameters.
FC7
Select this option to use a Yamaha FC-7 expression controller to control
Vocal effect parameters.
EX1
Select this option to use a Line6 EX-1 expression controller to control Vocal
effect parameters.
To edit the EP TYPE setting:
2. Press the <DATA> encoder two times to navigate to page 3 within the
System Edit menu.
NOTE: The Live FX can use either a standard passive guitar volume pedal (using
a 1/4 TS cable connection) or a resistance-based expression pedal (using a 1/4
TRS cable connection). If using a standard guitar volume pedal, it should use a 250
kOhms or higher pot. If using an expression pedal, it must offer a TRS connection
and offer a minimum resistance of 10 kOhms.
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Aux In Configuration
The AUX system parameter determines whether or not the audio signal from the
Aux In jack will be sent to the outputs. The selectable options are:
Mute
Selecting this option will mute the Aux In so that you will not hear it in the
output signal.
Mix
Selecting this option will mix the Aux In signal with the processed vocal signal
at the Live FXs output stage.
To edit the AUX setting:
2. Press the <DATA> encoder two times to navigate to page 3 within the
System Edit menu.
NOTE: Whenever the Aux In jack is connected to an audio source, it will be used
for Live Adapt features instead of the internal microphone.
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EP Parameter, Min, & Max

These system parameters select which vocal effect parameter you would like to
control using an optional volume or expression pedal and set the min and max
settings for the pedal's toe up and toe down positions. These parameters are not
global parameters and do require you to store them to a preset in order to be
retained.
EP Param
This option selects which vocal effect parameter will be controlled via a
connected volume or expression pedal. A list of available parameters can be
found in the table at the end of this section.
Min
This parameter sets the minimum allowable value for the volume or
expression pedals toe up position.
Max
This parameter sets the maximum allowable value for the volume or
expression pedals toe down position.
To edit the EP PARAM, MIN, and MAX settings:
2. Press the <DATA> encoder three times to navigate to page 4 within the
System Edit menu.
3. Turn the corresponding <Edit> knobs to select the desired settings.
5. To store the changes, press the <Store> button and perform the preset
storing procedure. See "Presets" on page 20 for further information on
storing user presets.
NOTE: For maximum flexibility when performing, the EP Parameter controls in
the System Edit menu are stored as part of the current preset. This allows you to
control different effect parameters or change the min/max limits depending on
the preset. Remember to store any changes made to the EP parameters to the
corresponding preset using the <Store> button.
Vocal Effect Parameters Available for Expression Pedal Control
EP Param
Minimum Selectable Value
Maximum Selectable Value
Pitch FX Level
99
Pitch Gender
-50
50
Pitch Shift
-12
12
DistFilt Amount
99
DistFilt Filter
99
DistFilt Distortion
99
Harmony Amount
99
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Vocal Effect Parameters Available for Expression Pedal Control

EP Param
Minimum Selectable Value
Maximum Selectable Value
Harmony Humanize
99
Harmony Gender
99
Double Amount
99
Double Detune
-50
50
Double Humanize
99
Double Correct
99
Mod Amount
99
Mod Shape
99
Mod Speed
Slow
8x
Delay Amount
99
Delay Repeats
99
Delay Speed
1x
Slap 3
Tempo (BPM)
60
300
Reverb Amount
99
Reverb Tone
-50
50
Reverb PreDelay
99
Reverb Tail
99
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Factory Reset
This system parameter restores all system settings and user presets to their factory
default state.
Warning! Performing the Factory Reset procedure will delete stored presets. It
is recommended that you backup presets using the Vocalist Live Librarian preset
management software before performing this procedure.
To initiate the Factory Reset procedure:
2. Press the <DATA> encoder four times to navigate to page 5 within the
System Edit menu.
3. Turn the <Edit 1> knob to initiate the Factory Reset procedure.
4. You will receive a confirmation prompt. Turn the corresponding <Edit> knob
to make your selection; "Yes" to proceed with Factory Reset, "No" to cancel
the procedure. If confirmed, the Factory Reset procedure will be performed
then the LCD display will return to displaying the currently loaded preset.
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The Effects & Parameters

The Live FX signal path is a serial chain of 8 effect modules, which correspond to
the 8 buttons along the top of the Live FXs user interface.
The Gold Channel effect module is the first module in the signal chain and
comprises a grouping of 8 channel strip style effects (Warmth, Compressor, Noise
Gate, Low Cut, EQ, De-Esser, Ambience, and Pitch Correction). These Gold Channel
effects provide the sonic foundation for your vocal sound and are used globally for
all presets.
The remaining 7 effect modules (Pitch FX, Distortion/Filter, Harmony, Doubler,
Modulation, Delay, and Reverb) are all programmable within each preset and are
referred to as the Vocal effects. This section of the manual describes each of these
effects, their associated parameters, and tips for dialing in these parameters. If you
are unsure how to navigate menus and edit the effect parameters, see "Operating
The Live FX" on page 11.
Press & Hold To Edit
Gold Channel
To enter the Gold Channel Edit menu, press and hold the <Gold Channel>
button for 2 seconds.
Available parameter:
TYPE
This parameter can be seen in the LCD display after entering the Gold
Channel Edit menu and is controlled using the <DATA> encoder. These
"TYPES" are preconfigured Gold Channel presets which can initially get you
closer to the sound you're after. The following table provides a description of
each option.
Gold Channel Type Option
Description
Bypass
All Gold Channel effects are bypassed.
Standard
Standard settings that should sound good for most

voices.
Std No Gate
Standard with no gate.
Std More Comp
Standard with more compression.
Std No Corr
Standard with no pitch correction.
Less Boom
Standard with low band EQ attenuation.
Power Vocal
Standard, EQ modified to give a boost around 1.5 kHz.
Clarity
Standard with more gain on high band.
Smile
Standard with classic smile EQ curve (i.e., low and high

frequencies boosted).
Breathy
Helps to enhance a breathy singer by enhancing the

frequencies near 8 kHz.
Presence
Gives a boost near 5 kHz to increase presence of vocal.
Metal
Boost at 500 Hz and high band gain.
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Warmth
Warmth adds varying amounts of tube saturation to your vocals. Use Warmth when
your vocals require some additional grit, warmth, and character.
WARMTH (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the amount of tube saturation applied, with 0 being the
minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum.
To dial in the Warmth effect:
1. Sing into the microphone (or use the Sound Check feature, see "Sound Check"
on page 14) and raise the WARMTH parameter until the desired effect level
is achieved. Just a little of this effect goes a long way.
NOTE: The Warmth effect becomes more noticeable as your vocal level increases.
To properly set the desired Warmth amount, make sure your microphone gain is
set correctly and that your auditioning vocal passage contains sections that are
loud enough to enable you to hear the effect at its most prominent.
Compressor
The dbx Compressor helps tame loud vocal passages while raising lower ones, so
your vocals dynamic range will sit better in the mix. Use it to even out your vocals
for that up-front, professional vocal sound.
COMP (0-99)
This parameter adjusts how much compression will be applied, with 0 being
the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum.
To dial in the Compressor:
on page 14) and raise the COMP parameter until the desired effect level
is achieved. It may help to adjust this parameter while the band is playing to
determine how much of the effect is required.
NOTE: The compressor automatically adjusts make-up gain. This eliminates the
need for a make-up gain control and makes the compressor easier to set.
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Pitch Correction
Pitch Correction is used to correct notes which are sung slightly out of pitch. For
example, if youre singing a C, and its a little flat (but not quite B), pitch correction
alters the note so that a more precise C is heard through the sound system.
CORRECT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts how much pitch correction will occur, with 0 being the
minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum.
To dial in Pitch Correction:
on page 14) and raise the CORRECT parameter until the effect becomes just
a little too noticeable.
2. Now back it off slightly until a more natural sound is achieved.
Ambience
Ambience adds a subtle sense of space to your vocal sound, without pushing it
back in the mix or standing out as an effect like reverb typically can. Think of the
Ambience effect as the initial early reflections of a small space.
AMBNCE (0-99)
This parameter adjusts how much of the Ambience effect will be added to
your vocals, with 0 being the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum.
To dial in the Ambience effect:
on page 14) and raise this parameter until the desired amount of ambience is
achieved. For best results, set the AMBNCE parameter so that you just begin to
hear the effect.
NOTE: Ambience and Reverb interact with one another so that when the Reverb
level is louder, Ambience is effectively not heard. When Reverb level is very low or
the Reverb effect is off, the Ambience effect becomes more prominent.
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EQ
The 3-band EQ shapes the tone of your vocals. It provides low, midrange, and high
band filters with sweepable midrange frequency control.
Available parameters:
LOW (-12 dB-+12 dB)
This parameter adjusts the gain of the low frequency shelving filter and can be
used to fix a muddy vocal sound (using EQ cut) or make thin sounding vocals
sound more full (using EQ boost). This is a low shelf filter with a fixed corner
frequency at 400Hz.
MID (-12 dB-+12 dB)
This parameter adjusts the gain of the midrange frequency peaking filter and
is used for altering the midrange frequencies of your vocal sound. The center
frequency of this filter is sweepable using the MIDFREQ parameter.
MIDFREQ (300 Hz-2 kHz)
This parameter works hand-in-hand with the MID parameter. It is used to
select the desired center frequency of the mid EQ filter, which determines the
range of frequencies altered when adjusting the MID parameter.
HIGH (-12 dB-+12 dB)
This parameter adjusts the gain of the high frequency shelving filter and is used
for making your voice sound duller (EQ cut) or brighter (EQ boost). This is a
high shelf filter with a fixed corner frequency at 3kHz.
To dial in the EQ:
on page 14) and determine which frequency range needs to be adjusted. Is
the vocal dull sounding? Then raise the HIGH parameter. Is it muddy sounding?
Then lower the LOW parameter. Does the vocal sound indistinct? Try raising
the MID parameter. Does the vocal sound honky or harsh? Try lowering the
MID parameter and use the MIDFREQ parameter to zero in on the offending
range of frequencies.
2. When adjusting the MID parameter, it helps to first apply an audible amount of
boost then sweep the MIDFREQ parameter until you hear the frequency range
which requires adjustment. Once the frequency range has been determined,
adjust the MID parameter until the desired frequency response is achieved.
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De-Esser
The De-Esser tames excessively harsh consonant sounds, referred to as sibilance.
A de-esser is a frequency selective compressor which is triggered only by the
offending sibilant frequencies (between about 5-10 kHz). If youre experiencing
sibilance issues and your vocals sound too dull when lowering the sibilant
frequencies with EQ, try using the De-Esser instead.
DE-ESS (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the amount of de-essing which will occur, with 0 being
the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum.
To dial in the De-Esser:
on page 14) and raise the DE-ESS parameter until the sibilant sounds become
less prominent (make some ssssss sounds in the mic to better hear the affect
of the de-esser processing).
2. Fine tune by ear, ensuring you do not over de-ess, identified by the introduction
of a lisp or an overly dull sounding vocal.
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Noise Gate
The Noise Gate removes non-vocal signals from passing through the Live FX when
you are not singing. This can help clean up the mix and help prevent feedback.
GATE (0-99)
This parameter allows you to set the Noise Gates threshold, with 0 being the
highest threshold and 99 being the lowest threshold. In other words, a lower
setting will allow the Noise Gate to open for lower level signals and a higher
setting will require a louder signal to open the Noise Gate. When the adaptive
"GATE" option is enabled in the Live Adapt menu, the Adapt icon A will
appear next to this parameter and the parameter will adapt as the surrounding
conditions change.
To dial in the Noise Gate:
on page 14) and raise the GATE parameter until the Noise Gate begins
cutting off the beginning and/or end of your vocal phrases.
2. Now back it off slightly until the beginning and end of your vocal phrases return
and the Noise Gate opens and closes correctly.
3. You can take noise gate control a step further by enabling the adaptive "GATE"
feature in the Live Adapt menu. This will allow the gate threshold to adapt to
the surrounding conditions and further prevent leakage into the vocal mic. For
information on using Live Adapt, see "Live Adapt" on page 15.
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Low Cut Filter

The Low Cut Filter prohibits excessively low frequencies (below the usual range of
a vocal signal) from passing through the vocal microphone. These excessively low
frequencies generally dont add anything to the vocals sound and, when removed,
can help with preventing the low end of the mix from becoming "muddy". The cutoff
frequency of the Low Cut Filter is fixed at 75Hz.
LO CUT (On/Off)
This parameter turns the Low Cut Filter on and off.
To dial in the Low Cut Filter:
1. In some applications it may be difficult to hear this filter, but in most cases it
will be beneficial to go ahead and enable it. If you do want to audition the effect,
sing into the microphone (or use the Sound Check feature, see "Sound Check"
on page 14) and turn the Low Cut Filter on.
2. Determine if your voice sounds audibly thinner. You can toggle the Low Cut
Filter on and off to further audition the filter. Unless the Low Cut Filter has an
adverse side effect on your vocal sound, leave it enabled.
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Pitch FX
The Pitch FX module provides pitch shifting type effects, including Note Hammer,
the popular over-the-top synthetic pitch correction effect heard in modern Pop and
Hip-Hop recordings. The Pitch effect consists of three different components: TYPE,
GENDER, and SHIFT. Each of these components work independently of each other.
Changes to the Pitch FX module need to be stored to a preset for later recall.
TYPE
This parameter allows you to select which type of pitch effect you would like
to use. The following table provides a description of each option.
Pitch Type Option
Description
Note Hammer
Over-the-top synthetic pitch correction

effect.
Robo Hammer
Note Hammer with a robot effect.
Reso Hammer
Note Hammer with a resonator effect.
Resobo Hammer
Note Hammer with a resonator and robot

effect.
Space Hammer
Note Hammer with a resonator effect and

pitch sync modulation.
Alien Hammer
Note Hammer with some pitch sync

modulation and some formant shift.
Pixel Hammer
Note Hammer with a pixel effect.
Growl Hammer
Note Hammer with growl (i.e., you get

some growl when you start to sing louder).
Mod Hammer 20
Note Hammer with pitch sync modulation

= 2 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 25

= 2.5 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 30

= 3 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 35

= 3.5 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 40

= 4 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 50

= 5 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 60

= 6 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 70

= 7 pitch periods.
Mod Hammer 80

= 8 pitch periods.
Robo
Robot type effect with no pitch correction.

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Pitch Type Option
Description
Reso
Resonator effect with no pitch correction.
Resobo
Robot and resonator with no pitch

correction.
Space
Resonator and pitch sync modulation.
Alien
Pitch sync modulation and formant shift.
Pixel
Pixel effect.
Growl
Emulates growl at loud onsets.
Mod 20
Pitch sync modulation = 2 pitch periods.
Mod 25
Pitch sync modulation = 2.5 pitch periods.
Mod 30
Mod 35
Pitch sync modulation = 3.5 pitch periods.
Mod 40
Mod 50
Mod 60
Mod 70
Mod 80
FX LVL (0-99)
This parameter adjusts how much of the selected pitch effect TYPE will be
added to your vocals, with 0 being the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the
maximum. Note that the SHIFT and GENDER parameters will not be affected
by this control.
KEY (Chromatic, Harmony)
Determines whether the selected pitch effect "TYPE" follows chrormatic
scaling (irrespective of key or scale being sung) or if it uses diatonic shifting
and follows the KEY set in the Harmony effect module.You can set this
parameter manually or enable the adaptive "PITCH" feature in the Live Adapt
menu. When adaptive PITCH is enabled, the Adapt icon A will appear next
to this parameter and the parameter will adapt as the detected music key
changes. For information on using Live Adapt, see "Live Adapt" on page 15.
The following table provides a description of each available KEY option.
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Pitch Key Option
Description
Chromatic
Uses the chromatic scale.
Harmony
The algorithm will use the "KEY" selected

for the Harmony effect in the Harmony
Edit menu (the selected Harmony Key will
be displayed in the LCD display when this
option is selected).
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GENDER (-50-+50)
This parameter is used to make the pitch shifted signal sound more male or
female, with -50 representing male and 50 representing female. Note that this
parameter is not affected by the FX LVL parameter.
SHIFT (-12-+12)
This parameter determines the amount of transposition applied to the input
signal, with negative numbers representing downward pitch transposition and
positive numbers representing upward pitch transposition. Note that this
parameter is not affected by the FX LVL parameter.
To dial in Pitch FX:
on page 14) and raise the FX LVL parameter so you can hear the effect.
2. Select the desired pitch effect TYPE using the <DATA> encoder.
3. Select the desired KEY option. If you want the KEY to follow chromatic scaling,
select the "Chromatic" option. If you want the KEY to be set the same as the
Harmony KEY, set the Pitch FX KEY to the "Harmony" setting. If you want
the Pitch FX KEY to adapt as the music changes, enable the adaptive "PITCH"
feature in the Live Adapt menu. For information on using Live Adapt, see "Live
Adapt" on page 15.
4. Adjust the GENDER parameter to see if it gets you closer to the sound you are
after. If it doesn't, leave it at 0.
5. Adjust the SHIFT parameter if you wish to transpose the signal up or down.
6. Fine tune the FX LVL parameter until the desired effect level is achieved. Note
that the GENDER and SHIFT portions of the effect will not be affected by the
FX LVL parameter.
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Distortion/Filter
The Distortion/Filter module adds distortion to your vocals, creates lo-fi effects, or
creates special effects, such as emulating a megaphone. Changes to the Distortion/
Filter module need to be stored to a preset for later recall.
TYPE
This parameter allows you to select which type of distortion/filter effect you
would like to use. The following table provides a description of each option.
Distortion/Filter Type Option
Description
Megaphone 1
Classic megaphone.
Megaphone 2
Small megaphone.
Megaphone 3
Large megaphone.
Radio 1
AM Radio.
Radio 2
Old transistor radio.
Radio 3
Radio in next room.
Phone 1
Cell phone.
Phone 2
8-bit satellite phone.
Ripped Amp 1
Ripped speaker in amp.
Ripped Amp 2
Modified ripped speaker in amp.
Bit Crusher 1
Linear 8-bit quantization.
Bit Crusher 2
Linear 6-bit quantization.
Distortion 1
Feedback resistant distortion.
Half Wave Rect
Half wave rectification.
Full Wave Rect
Full wave rectification.
AMOUNT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the Dist/Filter effect's mix level, with 0 being the
minimum (no effect applied) and 99 being the maximum amount of effect
applied.
ROUTING
This parameter selects which part of the signal will be affected by the
Distortion/Filter effect and provides the following three options:
Lead
When this option is selected, the Distortion/Filter effect is applied to the
lead voice only.You will hear distortion/filtering on the lead voice and the
delay voices which are driven from the lead. The Distortion/Filter effect
will not be applied to harmony or doubled voices.
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Delay
When this option is selected, the Distortion/Filter effect is applied to the
delayed vocal only (the Delay effect must be enabled to hear this option).
All
When this option is selected, the Distortion/Filter effect will be applied to
the lead vocal, delay, harmony, and doubled voices.
FILTER (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the characteristics of the band-pass filter. The change in
filter frequencies from 0 to 99 will depend on the currently selected distortion
TYPE.
DISTORT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the amount of distortion introduced into the signal
path, with 0 being the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum.
To dial in the Distortion/Filter effect:
on page 14).
2. Ensure the AMOUNT parameter is set high enough to hear the effect.
3. Adjust the ROUTING parameter to select which part of the signal will be
processed by the Distortion/Filter effect.
4. Toggle through the Distortion/Filter TYPEs, using the <DATA> encoder, until
you find the desired TYPE.
5. Adjust the DISTORT parameter for the desired amount of distortion.
6. If you wish to change the characteristics of the distorted sound, try adjusting
the FILTER parameter to emphasize different frequencies.
7. Fine tune the AMOUNT parameter until the desired effect balance is achieved.
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Harmony
The Harmony module is used to create the effect of having backup singers singing
harmonies. The Live FX adds up to two harmony voices to your lead vocal. Changes
to the Harmony module need to be stored to a preset for later recall.
TYPE
This parameter allows you to set the desired harmony voicing type. The
following table provides a description of each option.
Harmony Type Option
Description
8D, 5D, 3D, 3U, 5U, 8U, 8D8D, 8D5D, 8D3D,

8D3U, 8D5U, 8D8U, 5D8D, 5D5D, 5D3D,
5D3U, 5D5U, 5D8U, 3D8D, 3D5D 3D3D,
3D3U, 3D5U, 3D8U, 3U8D, 3U5D, 3U3D,
3U3U, 3U5U, 3U8U, 5U8D, 5U5D, 5U3D,
5U3U, 5U5U, 5U8U, 8U8D, 8U5D, 8U3D,
8U3U, 8U5U, 8U8U.
Each option indicates the number of voices,

the interval, and whether the harmony
is above (U) or below (D) the source
note. For example, 8D represents a single
harmony voice one octave below the
source. The 5U3D option represents two
harmony voices: one a 5th interval above
the source, the other a 3rd interval below
the source.
AMOUNT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the Harmony effect's mix level, with 0 being the
applied.
KEY
This parameter allows you to set the key for the generated harmonies.You
can set this parameter manually or enable the adaptive "HARMONY" feature
in the Live Adapt menu. When adaptive HARMONY is enabled, the Adapt
icon A will appear next to this parameter and the parameter will adapt as
the detected music key changes. For information on using Live Adapt, see
"Live Adapt" on page 15. The following table provides a description of each
available KEY option.
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Harmony Key Option
Description
Adapt
This option is displayed when the Live

Adapt "Harmony" option is enabled in the
Live Adapt menu.
C maj,C min, C# maj, C# min, D maj, D

min, D# maj, D# min, E maj, E min, F maj, F
min, F# maj, F# min, G maj, G min, G# maj,
G# min, A maj, A min, A# maj, A# min, B
maj, B min
All remaining options use the key/scale

indicated by their name for harmony voice
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NOTE: The Harmony KEY parameter can not be edited when adaptive
HARMONY is enabled in the Live Adapt menu (see "Live Adapt" on page
15). However, when Pitch FX is configured to receive its KEY setting
from the Harmony KEY setting, you will still have access to changing the
KEY parameter for the sake of Pitch FX, but doing so will not affect the
Harmony KEY as it is set for adaptive operation.
HUMANIZE (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the timing of the harmony voices to make them sound
more realistic and more distinct from the source signal, with 0 being the
minimum (harmonies are perfectly timed with the lead voice) and 99 being the
maximum (harmonies are very loosely timed with the lead voice).
GENDER (0-99)
This parameter is used to amplify the natural gender that is applied to the
harmony voices. As GENDER is turned from 0 to 99, voices shifted up will
sound more female, and voices shifted down will sound more male.
To dial in the Harmony effect:
on page 14) and ensure the AMOUNT parameter is set high enough to hear
the effect.
2. Select the KEY option which matches the key of the song. If you want the
Harmony KEY to adapt as the music changes, enable the adaptive "HARMONY"
feature in the Live Adapt menu. For information on using Live Adapt, see "Live
Adapt" on page 15.
3. Using the <DATA> encoder, select the desired harmony voicing TYPE.
4. Adjust the HUMANIZE parameter until the desired amount of distinction and
realism is achieved.
5. Adjust the GENDER parameter to determine the amount of gender effect to
apply to the harmony voices.
6. Now that the parameters are dialed in, fine tune the AMOUNT parameter until
the desired effect level is achieved.
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Double
Doubling is used to thicken your vocal sound and create the effect of additional
singers singing in unison. Changes to the Double module need to be stored to a
preset for later recall.
TYPE
This parameter selects which type of doubler effect you would like to use. The
Double Type Option
Description
1 Voice Time
Time and phase decoupling with 1 voice.
2 Voice Time
Time and phase decoupling with 2 voices.
1 Voice Pitch
Pitch and phase decoupling with 1 voice.
2 Voice Pitch
Pitch and phase decoupling with 2 voices.
1 V Pitch-Time
Pitch, time, and phase decoupling with 1 voice.
2 V Pitch-Time
Pitch, time, and phase decoupling with 2 voices.
Detune
Fixed detune decoupling using 2 voices (up and down).
Old School
Fixed detune and fixed delay decoupling using 2 voices (up and
down).
Better Half
Time and phase decoupling with 1 voice along with some pitch
correction.
AMOUNT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the Double effect's mix level, with 0 being the minimum
(no effect applied) and 99 being the maximum amount of effect applied.
DETUNE (-50-+50)
This parameter allows you to detune or uptune the doubled voice(s), with
-50 being the maximum amount of flat detuning and 50 being the maximum
amount of sharp detuning.
HUMANIZE (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the timing of the doubled voices to make them sound
more realistic and more distinct from the source signal, with 0 being the
minimum (doubled voices are perfectly timed with the lead voice) and 99 being
the maximum (doubled voices are very loosely timed with the lead voice).
CORR (0-99)
This parameter adjusts how much pitch correction will be applied to the
doubled voice(s), with 0 being the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the
maximum.
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To dial in the Double effect:

on page 14) and ensure the AMOUNT parameter is set high enough to hear
the effect.
2. Using the <DATA> encoder, select the desired doubling voice TYPE.
3. If you would like to detune or uptune the doubled voice(s), adjust the DETUNE
parameter for the desired effect.
4. Adjust the HUMANIZE parameter until the desired amount of distinction and
realism is achieved.
5. If you want to apply pitch correction to the doubled voice(s), adjust the CORR
parameter until the desired effect is achieved.
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Modulation
Modulation effects are great for adding motion and depth to your vocal sound and
include effects like flanging (jet airplane phasing effect), chorusing (thickens vocals)
and vibrato. Changes to the Modulation module need to be stored to a preset for
later recall.
TYPE
This parameter selects which type of modulation effect you would like to use.
The following table provides a description of each option.
Modulation Type Option
Description
Flange
Flange with a single tap and moderate

feedback.
Feedbck Flange
Flange with a single tap and high feedback.
Vibrato
Standard vibrato (i.e., pitch modulation).
Chorus
Chorus with 1 tap.
Wide Chorus
Chorus with 1 tap but more delay range.
Chorus 4
Chorus with 4 taps.
Stereo Chorus
Chorus with 2 taps panned left and right.
Auto Pan
Pans signal between left and right.
Stereo Stutter
Hard panning of signal between left and

right.
Witch Stutter
Stutter effect modelled after a song by a

popular artist.
Rotary
Models a Leslie rotary speaker.
Wide Rotary
Models a Leslie rotary speaker with more

extreme settings.
Warble
An extreme variation of vibrato.
AMOUNT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the Modulation effect's mix level, with 0 being the
applied.
SHAPE (0-99)
This parameter controls the depth of the effect, with 0 being the most shallow
and 99 being the deepest setting.
SPEED
This parameter adjusts the rate at which the Modulation effect cycles. The
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Modulation Speed Option
Description
Slow
Sets the mod speed to 108 BPM (ignores the

currently set tempo setting).
Med

Fast

1/8 x, 1/7 x, 1/6 x, 1/5 x, 1/4 x, 1/3 x, 1/2 x,

1 x, 2 x, 3 x, 4 x, 5 x, 6 x, 7 x, 8 x
Each of these options sets the mod speed to the

multiple denoted in the option name (e.g., 1/8x =
1/8th the speed of the currently set tempo, 8x = 8
times the speed of the currently set tempo, etc.).
TEMPO (60-300)
This parameter sets the tempo for the Modulation effect. This parameter is
directly tied to the Delay TEMPO parameter; editing one parameter will affect
the other. If you enable the adaptive "TEMPO" feature in the Live Adapt menu,
this parameter will adapt within a range around the currently set TEMPO
setting. When adaptive TEMPO is enabled, the Adapt icon A will appear next
to this parameter and the LCD display will show the adapted tempo as it
changes. For information on using Live Adapt, see "Live Adapt" on page 15.
To dial in the Modulation effect:
on page 14).
3. Select the desired Modulation TYPE using the <DATA> encoder.
4. Adjust the SHAPE parameter for the desired amount of effect depth.
5. Adjust the TEMPO parameter until the desired tempo is achieved.
6. Adjust the SPEED parameter until the desired effect is achieved.
If you want the TEMPO parameter to adapt as the music tempo changes, enable the
adaptive "TEMPO" feature in the Live Adapt menu. For information on using Live
Adapt, see "Live Adapt" on page 15.
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Delay
Delay is an essential effect in vocal processing that creates an echo of your voice
during performance. Changes to the Delay module need to be stored to a preset for
later recall.
TYPE
This parameter selects which type of delay effect you would like to use. The
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Delay Type Option
Description
Digital
Straight up digital delay at currently set tempo.
Dig Ducked 50
Digital delay at currently set tempo with 50% feedback ducking so

the louder you sing, the less gets into the delay line.
Dig Ducked 75

Dig Ducked 100

Digital Pong
Digital delays at currently set tempo ponged left to right.
Dig Multitap 1
Digital delays with a multi-tap eighth and quarter pattern.
Dig Multitap 2
Digital delays with a multi-tap triplet pong pattern.
Dig Multitap 3
Digital delays with a multi-tap dotted eighth + quarter note

pattern.
Analog
Delay at currently set tempo (i.e., an analog-like filtered version of

the input is delayed).
Ana Ducked 50
Analog delay at currently set tempo with 50% feedback ducking so

Ana Ducked 75
Analog delay at currently set tempo with 75% feedback ducking so

Ana Ducked 100
Analog delay at currently set tempo with 100% feedback ducking

so the louder you sing, the less gets into the delay line.
Analog Pong
Analog delays at currently set tempo ponged left to right.
Ana Multitap 1
Analog delays with a multi-tap eighth and quarter pattern.
Ana Multitap 2
Analog delays with a multi-tap triplet pong pattern.
Ana Multitap 3
Analog delays with a multi-tap dotted eighth + quarter note

pattern.
Tape
Delay at the tempo, but each time around the delay line is filtered
with a peaking filter so the repeats get more and more peaked.
Tape Ducked 50
Tape delay at currently set tempo with 50% feedback ducking so

Tape Ducked 75

Tape Ducked 100

Tape Pong
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Delay Type Option
Description
Tape Multitap 1
Tape delays with a multi-tap eighth and quarter pattern.
Tape Multitap 2
Tape delays with a multi-tap triplet pong pattern.
Tape Multitap 3
Tape delays with a multi-tap dotted eighth + quarter note pattern.
Bandpass
Delay at the currently set tempo, but each time around the delay
line is filtered with a bandpass filter so the repeats get more and
more lo-fi.
Band Ducked 50
Bandpassed delay at currently set tempo with 50% feedback

ducking so the louder you sing, the less gets into the delay line.
Band Ducked 75

Band Ducked 100

Band Pong
Bandpassed delays at currently set tempo ponged left to right.
Band Multitap 1
Bandpassed delays with a multi-tap eighth and quarter pattern.
Band Multitap 2
Bandpassed delays with a multi-tap triplet pong pattern.
Band Multitap 3
Bandpassed delays with a multi-tap dotted eighth + quarter note

pattern.
AMOUNT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the Delay effect's mix level, with 0 being the minimum
REPEATS (0-99)
This parameter adjusts how much of the delayed signal will be fed back into
the delay algorithm and determines how long the delays will continue to
repeat, with 0 being the minimum amount of delay repeats and 99 being the
maximum amount of delay repeats.
SPEED
This parameter adjusts the rate at which the delays repeat. The following table
provides a description of each option.
Delay Speed Type Option
Description
1x
1 x the currently set tempo (quarter note).
2x
2 x the currently set tempo (eighth note).
3x
3 x the currently set tempo (triplet note).
4/3 x
4/3 x the currently set tempo (dotted eighth note).
1/2 x
1/2 x the currently set tempo (half note).
Slap 1
Slapback delay (80 msTEMPO parameter is ignored with

this option selected).
Slap 2
Slapback delay (100 msTEMPO parameter is ignored

with this option selected).
Slap 3
Slapback delay (120 msTEMPO parameter is ignored

with this option selected).
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TEMPO (60-300)
This parameter allows you to set the tempo for the Delay effect. This
parameter is directly tied to the Modulation TEMPO parameter; editing one
parameter will affect the other. If you enable the adaptive "TEMPO" feature
in the Live Adapt menu, this parameter will adapt within a range around the
currently set TEMPO setting. When adaptive TEMPO is enabled, the Adapt
icon A will appear next to this parameter and the LCD display will show the
adapted tempo as it changes. For information on using Live Adapt, see "Live
Adapt" on page 15.
To dial in the Delay effect:
on page 14).
3. Select the desired Delay TYPE using the <DATA> encoder.
4. Adjust the TEMPO parameter to match the tempo of the song (this step is not
necessary when using slap delays).
5. Adjust the SPEED parameter until you achieve the "feel" you are after.
6. Adjust the REPEATS parameter until the desired length of delay repeats is
achieved.
8. If you want the TEMPO parameter to adapt as the music tempo changes, enable
the adaptive "TEMPO" feature in the Live Adapt menu. For information on using
Live Adapt, see "Live Adapt" on page 15.
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Reverb
Lexicon reverb is the industry standard for both studio and live reverb effects.
Reverb simulates singing in both small and large spaces, making your vocal breathe
with more dimension. Changes to the Reverb module need to be stored to a preset
for later recall.
TYPE
This parameter allows you to select the desired reverb type. The following
table provides a description of each option.
Reverb Type Option
Description
Dark Plate
Plate reverbs have high density early reflections and a medium

to long decay. They work well for adding length and size to your
vocals. They fuse well with the processed source and are more
two-dimensional than the other reverb types, so they can
generally be brought up a little louder in the mix without making
your vocals sound distant. The Dark Plate reverb type provides a
plate reverb in which the higher frequencies have been attenuated
to create a darker sounding plate reverb.
Bright Plate
The Bright Plate reverb type has the same attributes as the Dark
Plate reverb type, but without all the high frequency attenuation,
providing a brighter sounding plate reverb.
Room
Room reverbs mimic a small space with high early reflection

density and a fast decaying reverb tail. They work well for adding
reverb to vocals in faster tempo music.
Open Room
Similar to the Room reverb type, but provides a slightly larger

(more "open" or less "constrained") sounding space.
Studio
Mimics a warm sounding studio recording room with slower

early reflection density build-up than the Room reverb type and
a medium reverb tail decay. This option provides a slightly larger
sounding room than the Room reverb type.
Bright Studio
The Bright Studio reverb type has the same attributes as the
Studio reverb type, but with a brighter tone.
Hall
A lush, organic reverb with low initial density and long reverb tails.
Works well for vocals in sparsely arranged sections of a song and
with slower tempos.
Dark Hall
The Dark Hall reverb type has the same attributes as the Hall
reverb type, but with high frequency attenuation, providing a
darker sounding reverb.
Stadium
The Stadium reverb type has low initial density and a very long
reverb tail.
Large Stadium
The Large Stadium reverb type has similar attributes to the

Stadium reverb type, but provides a longer time period before the
onset of reverb and longer reverb tail decay.
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AMOUNT (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the Reverb effect's mix level, with 0 being the minimum
TONE (-50-+50)
This parameter adjusts the tone of the Reverb effect, with -50 providing the
darkest tone and 50 providing the brightest tone.
PREDELAY (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the predelay of the Reverb effect, with 0 being the
minimum (0ms) and 99 being the maximum (50-200ms depending on the
selected reverb TYPE). The PREDELAY parameter postpones the onset of
reverb, preventing the reverb from "walking on the toes" of the direct vocal
sound.
TAIL (0-99)
This parameter adjusts the decay time of the Reverb effect, with 0 being the
minimum (shorter decay) and 99 being the maximum (longer decay).
To dial in the Reverb effect:
on page 14).
3. Select the desired Reverb TYPE using the <DATA> encoder.
4. Adjust the TONE parameter until the desired tone is achieved.
5. Adjust the TAIL parameter so that the reverb tail fully decays and "gets out of
the way" of the next sung word or phrase.
6. Adjust the PREDELAY parameter until the desired "feel", or amount of
distinction between the direct vocal sound and Reverb effect, is achieved (if
you're not sure, a setting of 15-20 should provide good results).
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Preset Librarian Software

You can backup Live FX presets and set lists using the free Vocalist Live Librarian
preset management software application for PC and Mac. The Vocalist Librarian
software can be downloaded from digitech.com. This software will connect to the
Live FX through the mini USB connector and allows you to archive and retrieve
presets and set lists to and from your computer.
System Requirements
Windows:
Mac:
XP Home/Professional (32-bit)
10.6.8 or later
with SP3,
Vista / 7 / 8 (32/64 bit)
2GHz processor
1GB of memory
Available USB port
Internet access for updates
Intel 2GHz processor

1GB of memory
Available USB port
Internet access for updates
Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are performed using the Vocalist Live Librarian software, which
can be dowloaded from digitech.com. Firmware updates can be performed using a
Mac or Windows computer with a compatible USB 2.0 connection.
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Preset List
1. PAYPHONE
34. WIDE BORG
67. CHEAP SHADES
2. BAD ROMANCE
35. BAMA HOLDON
68. CRAZY IN LOVE
3. SEXY BACK
36. STRANGLUV
69. 1 MORE DRAFT
4. SOUL OF MAN
37. DIST DELAY
70. BIG PLATE
5. I C RITE THRU 2U
38. FLANGEVERB
71. PEPPER
6. SUPER BLK HOLE
39. CALIF LOVE
72. VASOLINE
7. DOUBLING
40. FIREFLIES
73. WE R YOUNG
8. WALRUS
41. HEY HO
74. FUZZY SHIFT
9. AMERICAN DOPE
42. ALL SHE WANTS
75. FAST LANE
10. DISTORTION
43. GOODLIFE
76. MONEY
11. BILLY JEAN
44. WHISKEY LULBY
77. SOME NIGHTS
12. NO QUARTER
45. PERFECT WAY
78. ORINOCO
13. HEARTBRK HOTEL
46. HONK TONK WOMN
79. PONG CHORUS
14. BLK HOLE SUN
47. HELLA GOOD
80. STINKFIST
15. I WERE BOY
48. SUTTER
81. DIANE JUNG
16. DELAY+REVERB
49. RUN LIKE HECK
82. SOUTHERN +
17. LETS DANCE
50. SKY IS FALL
83. E-PRO
18. MYSTERY WAYS
51. ICEBLINK
84. BLACK HORSE
19. OCEAN SIZE
52. RING OF FIRE
85. REHAB
20. JESSE McUP
53. TAKE ME ON
86. OCTAVE UP
21. RELAX
54. C MAJ 3RD/5TH
87. LIGHTS OUT
22. COME 2 GETHER
55. WHISTLE
88. GO CRAZY
23. DELAY
56. KRYPTONITE
89. DOWN IN IT
24. JOSIE
57. BLACK DOG
90. OBLIVION
25. PARTY ROCK
58. MR ROBOT
91. DAYLIGHT
26. FEEL GOOD INC
59. DONT U 4GET ME
92. 2001
27. SATISFACTION
60. MOVES JAGGER
93. MOTEL CALIF
28. DROID DELAY
61. BODY LANGUAGE
94. OTTO TUNE C
29. DA BA DEE
62. BOOTY WORK
95. BBOYS FREAK
30. BITES DUST
63. AIR TONIGHT
96. MEGAPHONE
31. NEVER GIVE U UP
64. I GOTTA FEELING
97. TOM SAWYER
32. WALKING MOON
65. 1 MORE NITE
98. SOMEBODY I USED
33. FREE FALLIN
66. ROSANNA
99. PLUSH
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Auto Switching
Via Aux In
Jack
A/D
A/D
AntiFeedback
Live
Adapt
Sound
Check
Gold
Channel
Pitch FX
(All)
Dist/
Filter
(Lead)
Dist/
Filter
Harmony
Modulation
Note: The Distortion/Filter effect can be configured in one of three places in the signal path: Lead, Delay, or All.
Mono
Stereo
Live Adapt
Mic
Preamp
w/Limiter
Legend
Aux In
Left/Right
Internal
Mic
Mic Input
0-60 dB Gain
Double
(Delay)
Dist/
Filter
Delay
Reverb
Looper
Output
Pad
D/A
Aux In
Mute/Mix
XLR Left/Right
1/4 Stereo Out
Technical Information
Block Diagram
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Specifications
Mic Input
Microphone Input:
Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
Input Impedance:
3k balanced
Phantom Power:
+45 Volts
Maximum gain:
+60 dB
E.I.N. (at max gain):
-125 dBu @ 60 dB gain typical (150 source)

-128 dBu @ 60 dB gain typical A-weighted
(150 source)
Maximum Input Level:
+18 dBu at minimum gain
Aux Input
Aux Input:
Maximum Input Level:
1/8 mini stereo jack

+20 dBu
Left/Right Outputs
Line Outputs:
XLR electronically balanced
Maximum Output Level:
+5 dBu @ 0dBFS
Impedance: 1k
Headphone/Line Output
Headphone/Line Output:
1/4 stereo jack, 50 output impedance
Performance
Dynamic Range:
109 dB typical, 22 Hz 22 kHz, A-weighted
Frequency Response:
+0/-2.5 dB, 20 Hz 20 kHz
THD+N:
<0.009%, 22 Hz 22 kHz (mic input to main

output) 0 dBu input level <0.006%, 1 kHz, +5
dBu input level
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Power
Power Requirements:
9 VDC, 800mA, 7.2 W, center pin GND, outer
sleeve positive
Power Adapter: PS0920DC
Other
USB:
USB 2.0 full-speed compliant
Dimensions:
7.9 (W) x 9.2 (L) x 2.5 (H)
Product Weight: 2.7 lbs.
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Preset Librarian Software  59

User Interface & Connectors  3

Operating The Live FX  11

The Effects & Parameters  36

musIQ & Live Adapt

User Interface & Connectors

1. Gold Channel Button

2. Vocal Effect Buttons

3. Live Adapt Mic

Note: Whenever the Aux In jack is connected to an audio source, it will

This encoder is used to navigate menus and edit certain parameters.

8. Sound Check Button

These four knobs are used to edit the

Gold Channel TYPE

10. A/B Footswitch

12. DOWN Footswitch

13. Anti-Feedback Button

Pressing this button enables and disables dbx Advanced Feedback

14. Live Adapt Button

15. Set List Button

16. LCD Display

Connect a portable music player or the outputs of a mixer to this stereo

2. Input Gain Knob

This knob controls the input gain of the Mic In jack.

4. Left/Right XLR Out Jacks

5. Headphone/Line Out Jack

Stereo Connection from Live FX Line Out

Computer w/Vocalist Live

DigiTech FS3X Footswitch or

Computer w/Vocalist Live

DigiTech FS3X Footswitch or

Using Aux In Jack w/Live Adapt

Computer w/Vocalist Live

DigiTech FS3X Footswitch or

Operating The Live FX

Gold Channel Effects

Vocal Effects Bypass

Anti-Feedback (dbx AFS)

To enable the Looper, press and hold the

To use the looper:

Preset A/B Parts

FS3X Footswitch Control

FS3X Footswitch Looper Functions:

Press this footswitch to

Press this footswitch to stop

Volume/Expression Pedal Control

A/B Footswitch Configuration

EP (Expression Pedal) Type

EP Parameter, Min, & Max

Minimum Selectable Value

Maximum Selectable Value

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User Interface & Connectors 3

Operating The Live FX 11

The Effects & Parameters 36