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Guitar Preamp/
GSP1101
Processor
Owner’s Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS The symbols shown above are internationally accepted sym- THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT bE EPOSED x TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING bols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The LIUID q AND NO OECT bj FILLED WITH LIqUID, SUCH AS vASES, SHALL lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means bE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS that
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC DECLARATION OF COMPATIBILITY CONFORMITY manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy. on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is Sandy, UT 84070, USA subject to the following two conditions: Declares that the product: • this device may not cause harmful Product name: GSP 1101 interference, and Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters-EU. • this
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Warranty We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty: 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence o
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Contents The Edit Effects/Preset screen .......... 22 Introduction................................... 1 WAH .................................................... 23 COMPRESSOR ................................. 23 Quick.Start..................................... 1 DISTORTION .................................... 24 Make Connections - Basic Setup ...... 1 PREAMP / CAB ................................. 25 Select a Preset....................................... 1 PARAMETRIC EQ ........................
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Introduction Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the GSP1101, the rackmount preamp/ processor that works with your existing tone without taking it over. Please take a moment to make sure you have everything that’s included with your GSP1101 purchase: • GSP1101 Guitar Preamp/Processor • Power cord • Warranty card • USB Driver / X-Edit Editor/Librarian CD The GSP1101 is extremely easy to use, but we recommend reading this brief manual to familiarize yourself with the GSP110
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Quick Start Edit and Store a Preset The GSP1101 comes with 99 Factory presets and 99 User presets. Initially, the User presets are exact copies of the Factory presets. You can only store changes to a User preset. Factory presets can’t be changed. To.Edit.a.Preset 1. Press the Edit/Select knob twice. The Preset Edit screen appears. 2. Turn the Edit/Select knob to highlight an effect. 3. When the desired effect is highlighted, press the Edit/Select knob to open its Edit menu. 4. Turn the Ed
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Quick Start The Quick Edit Screen This screen is a shortcut where you can see what effects are active, turn effects on or off, or quickly access effects, expression links, LFO settings, Seamless Time settings, and the preset level for editing. To.use.the.Quick.Edit.screen 1. From the Preset screen, press and hold the Edit/Select knob. The Quick Edit screen appears. 2. Turn the Edit/Select knob to move the cursor through the effects and setup menus. 3. Press the Edit/Select knob
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Front Panel Front.Panel 10 15 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 17 14 6 11 12 13 16 1. Input This is the 1/4” instrument input. Connect an electric guitar or bass here. 2. Headphones A stereo 1/4” output for connecting headphones. 3. Output.Level Controls the output level of Headphone, Line Outputs, and Mixer Outputs (optional). See page 44 for enabling variable output level control of Mixer (XLR) Outputs. 4. Graphic.Display The main display for viewing presets, effects, and navigating through all of
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Front Panel 9. Tone.Library This button lets you select from several ready-made tone configurations comprised of Wah, Distortion, Compressor, Amp/Cabinet, and EQ. See page 14 for more information. 10. Effects.Library This button opens a palette of post-amp model effects and effects combinations (Chorus/FX, Delay, Reverb) that can be quickly accessed and auditioned. See page 14 for more information. 11. Effects.Level Press this button and use the Edit/Select knob to adjust the overall le
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Rear Panel Rear.Panel 1 6 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Power.Jack. Attach the included power cord here. 2. USB The USB jack connects the GSP1101 to a computer and serves two purposes. First, it lets the GSP1101 communicate with the X-Edit Editor/Librarian software. Second, it is used to stream four channels of audio (2 up/2 back) to and from the computer when using the GSP1101 with recording software. USB drivers must be installed prior to using the USB port. These can be found on the i
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Rear Panel 8. Mixer.Outputs.(XLR) The XLR outputs are designed to connect to a recording device or mixing console. These outputs always have speaker compensation active because they are intended to be connected to a full a range audio system. These outputs can have a fixed output level (+4dBu or –10dBV) or their level can be variably controlled using the front panel Output Level control. See page 44 for information about setting these options. 9. Ground.Lift.Switch. If you hear humming
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Using the GSP0 Using.the.GSP1101 GSP1101 Basics The GSP1101 lets you choose from 99 presets, each one a different combination of effects, amp and cab models, EQ and other settings. You can edit, rename, and save presets as well. Note that there are 99 Factory presets and 99 User presets. When shipped from the factory, the Factory and User presets are identical. You can only store changes to the User presets. See page 13 for more information about using presets. Using DigiTech’s exclusive
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Using the GSP0 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard helps you properly connect and configure the GSP1101 for the most common applications, including: 1. Guitar.Amp.Input.– For the amp that doesn’t have an effects loop. The GSP1101 connects directly to the amplifier’s input. Connect your guitar to the Input on the GSP1101 front panel. Connect the GSP1101 Line Output to the amp’s Input. 2. Guitar.Amp.Loop.Return.– This setup is for when you want to use the GSP1
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Using the GSP0 3. Recording/Mixer.– Here the GSP1101 is used in a direct recording setup or run through a full range PA system, with no guitar amps. Connect your guitar to the Input on the GSP1101 front panel. OR 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 Connect the GSP1101 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 0 Aux 1 10 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 0 Aux 2 10 0 Aux
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Using the GSP0 5. Guitar.Amp.Effects.Loop.– Utilizes the GSP1101’s post-amplifier modeling effects such as chorus, delay, and reverb. The amplifier effects send is connected directly to the GSP1101 Loop Return, bypassing all pre-amplifier stompbox effects, amp modeling, noise gate and EQ. Connect the amp’s Loop Send to the GSP1101’s Loop Return. Connect the GSP1101 Line Output to the amp’s Loop Return. Connect your guitar to the amp’s input. 6. Guitar.Preamp/Pow
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Using the GSP0 7. Amp.Input/Preamp.Loop.– Integrates the GSP1101 into a guitar amplifier system that has an effects loop. Use this setup when you want to use the tone of your amplifier (rather than the GSP amp modeling) or switch between internal amp models and your amp’s preamp with the pre-amplifier stompbox and post-amplifier effects the GSP1101 offers. Connect your guitar to the Input on the GSP1101 front panel. Connect the Connect the GSP1101 Line amp’s
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Using the GSP0 The Preset Screen Preset Name Cab Model Amp Model Effects (highlighted are active) When you first turn on the GSP1101, the Graphic display briefly shows the title screen, then the Preset screen appears. Here you can see the preset’s name, what amp and cabinet model are being used, and what effects are active. The first line in the Preset screen shows the preset’s name in big letters. The second line of the Preset screen shows the selected amp model on the left, and the sel
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Using the GSP0 Selecting a Preset Turn the Edit/Select knob to choose a preset. By default, presets load automatically. The selected preset name appears in the Graphic display and the preset number appears in the numeric display. Presets can be set to be loaded manually (see Preset Load on page 51), so that when you turn the Edit/Select knob the new preset name will appear in the Graphic display and the associated preset number will flash in the Numeric display. Press the Edit/Select k
