Dual-Engine Multi-Effects Processor

User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Safety Information
Declaration of Conformity................................................................I
Table of Contents ............................................................................II

Section 1 - Introduction
Congratulations............................................................................1
Included Items ............................................................................1
S-200 Features ..............................................................................1
Warranty ......................................................................................2

A Quick Tour of the S-200 ............................................................3

The Front Panel............................................................................3
The Rear Panel..............................................................................4

Section 2 - Operation and Editing

Program Mode ............................................................................5
Naming Program Storing Changes ..............................................5
Selecting Effect Configurations ..................................................6
Editing Engine A and B Engines ..................................................6
Selecting and Editing Effects ......................................................6
EQ and Noise Gate Adjustments..................................................7
Adjusting the Dry Path Defeat ....................................................8
Adjusting the Display Contrast ....................................................9
MIDI Functions ............................................................................9
MIDI Channel Selection ..............................................................9
MIDI CC Command Information ................................................10

Section 3 - Effects and Parameters

Modulation Effects ......................................................................11
Pitch Shifters ................................................................................12
Delay ............................................................................................12
Reverb ..........................................................................................13
Other Effects (Vocoder, Ring Modulator, Compressor
and De-Esser) ..............................................................................14

Section 4 - Appendix
Resetting the S-200 ......................................................................15
Footswitch Set-Up ......................................................................16
Specifications................................................................................17
Program List ................................................................................18

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Section-1 Introduction
Congratulations...
... you are now the owner of a Digitech Studio S-200 multi-effects processor. The S-200 offers you Dual-Engine processing with Stereo input and
output routings. The S-200 offers a full palette of Studio digital effects that can accommodate any studio or live situation, making the S-200 a true
power plant effects processor.

This User’s Guide is your key to understanding the powerful world of the S-200. Read it carefully. After you've had time to familiarize yourself with the
unit, feel free to utilize the S-200 to its full processing potential. Good luck, and thank you for choosing Digitech Studio.

Your S-200 was carefully assembled and packaged at the factory. Before you proceed any further, make sure the following items are included:

• (1) S-200 User’s Guide

• (1) Digitech Studio S-200 Dual Engine Multi-Effects processor
• (1)Power Cord
• (1) Digitech Studio warranty card
Please save all packing materials. They were designed to protect the unit from damage during shipping. In the unlikely event that the unit requires
service, use only the factory supplied carton to return the unit.

S-200 Features:
• Stereo Inputs and Outputs • 5 Effect Routing Configurations
• Dual-Engine Processing • Studio Reverbs and Modulation Effects
• Large Custom Display • 20 bit A/D and D/A Converters
• 24-bit signal path, 48-bit internal data path • MIDI Program Change and CC Commands
• 96 dB signal to noise ratio • Footswitch Control
• Vocoder Effect Module • Compressor and De-Esser Effects

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Warranty
We at Digitech Studio 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.

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normal use and service.

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certified Digitech Studio technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the
manufacturer.

7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Digitech Studio neither assumes nor authorizes any person to
assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall Digitech Studio or its dealers be liable
for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

DigiTech Studio™ and S-200™ are registered trademarks of the Harman Music Group Incorporated.

NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information contained in this
manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual was
completed. The information contained in this version of the owner's manual supersedes all previous versions.

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A Quick Tour of the S-200

The Front Panel

1 2 3

FACT
Stereo Large Hall USER
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L L EDIT

R ng eq Hall R
CHNG
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MIDI

4 5 6 a-d 7 8 9 10 11 12

1) Display - This large custom display is where you receive information for programming and operation of the S-200. This information
includes: effect types and parameters and all Utility mode functions including Contrast, Dry level, MIDI program information,
Factory Reset and Footswitch set-up.

2) Program Descriptions - This list tells you the factory program list of all Factory 99 programs in the S-200.

3) Program/Data Wheel - In Program mode, this wheel is used to change programs and when the unit is in Edit mode it is used to select
effects and change parameters.

4) Program Button -This button returns the S-200 to program mode when pressed.

5) Configuration Button - This button is used to select Configuration mode. Once pressed, use the <Program/Data> wheel to select a
different effect configuration for the selected program.

6 a-d) Effect Parameter Editing Buttons - These four buttons allow you to do all parameter editing of effects in Edit and Utility modes in
conjunction with the <Program/Data> wheel.

7) Engine A/B Select - This button selects the Engine A and B effect engine modules. Successive presses of this button will toggle between
Engines A/B in effect configurations 2-5. Once this button is pressed and the Engine effect module has been selected,
use the <Program/Data> wheel to select the effect to be used in this effect engine module.

8) EQ/Gate - This button (in conjunction with the four parameter buttons) are used to adjust the three band EQ and Noise gate threshold and
release. Press once to select the EQ and press twice to select the Noise Gate.

9) Utility - This button is used to access all Utility mode functions including: Dry signal path On and Off, selecting the MIDI channel,
adjusting the display contrast and footswitch set-up.

10) Preview - This button produces a brief reference tone to audition effect sounds without the use of an input signal.

11) Store Button - This button is used to store program modifications in the S-200.

12) Bypass - This button is used to Bypass all of the digital effects in the S-200 and allow the original dry signal to pass through the S-200.

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The Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1) Input Level- This knob controls the level of signal entering the S-200. For optimal performance, set this level so the Input level indicators
(located on the front panel) occasionally peak the bargraph.

2) Left/Mono Input - This Input jack is used for the Left or Mono input. When only the Left input jack is used, the signal is sent to both Left
and Right S-200 inputs.

3) Right Input - This is the Right Input jack for the S-200 that when used with Left input will preserve stereo imaging.

4) Left/Mono Output - This is the S-200’s left audio output. This output must be used if a mono effect is desired.

5) Right Output - This is the S-200’s right audio output. Use both left and right outputs to take advantage of stereo effects.

6 Footswitch Jack - This jack is used for the insertion of the Digitech FS-300 footswitch that will control multiple functions of the S-200.

7) MIDI - This MIDI jack is used for receiving MIDI program change and CC information.

8) AC Line Input - This is the AC power receptacle. Please use only the supplied power cord.

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Section-2 Operation and Editing

This section will provide you with all of the information necessary to help optimize the digital signal processing power of the S-200.

Program Mode
When the S-200 is in Program mode, you can move from one program to the next by either using the <Program/Data> wheel, the optional
Digitech FS-300 footswitch or incoming MIDI program change commands from another device such as a sequencer or keyboard. Upon power-
up, the S-200 display will appear something like this:

Stereo Large Hall FACT

USER
UTIL
L L EDIT
R ng eq Hall R CHNG
LINK
MIDI

When the S-200 is in any other mode and you wish to abort and return to program mode, simply press the <Program> button.

Naming Programs and Storing Changes

1. Anytime a program has been modified, the CHNG icon in the display will appear, indicating that the currently selected program has
been modified. To name and store changes: press the <Store> button once. The display will now appear something like this,
prompting you to re-name the program:

EdIT NAME THEN PRESS STORE FACT

USER
UTIL
Stereo Large Hall
≥
EDIT
CHNG
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del ≥ ins MIDI

2. At this point, if you wish to change the program name, you can use the parameter <1> button to delete character spaces. The <2> and
<3> buttons to select the character position. The <4> button is used to insert character spaces and the <Program/Data> wheel to
change characters.

3. Once the desired name is in place, press the <Store> button again and the display will now appear like this:

FACT
Store program USER
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to user: 1 EDIT
CHNG
Stereo Large Hall LINK
MIDI

4. Now use the <Data/Program> wheel to select the desired User program location that you wish to store the program to. Once the
location has been chosen, press the <Store> button again and the display will briefly read:

***STORING***
***PROGRAM***

5. You will now be returned to Program mode.

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Selecting Effect Configurations

The S-200 provides you with five different effect configurations that allow you ultimate flexibility and versatility in effect routing. The five effect
configurations available in the S-200 are located in the Configuration menu and are as follows:

Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Configuration 3

L L L L L chorus L
R ng eq studio R R ng eq CHORUS hall R R ng eq R
hall
Stereo Inputs and Outputs Stereo Inputs and Outputs (Series Effects)
Stereo Inputs and Outputs (Parallel Effects)

Configuration 4 Configuration 5
L L L ng L
ng eq chorus eq chorus R
R ng eq hall R R ng eq hall
Dual Mono Inputs and Outputs (Parallel Effects) Dual Mono Inputs and Stereo Outputs (Parallel Effects)

Effect Configuration 1 uses one effect module because both processing engines are combined for maximum processing power. This larger
module allows you to have longer delay times and more dense sounding reverbs. Effect configurations 2-5 use Dual-Engine effect modules
which allow you to use two effects per program.

To select any one of these five different effect engine configurations, simply perform the following procedure:

1. Press the <Config> button and the display will appear something like this, indicating that you are in the configuration select mode.

Configuration 1 FACT
USER
UTIL
L Hall L EDIT
R ng eq R CHNG
LINK
MIDI

2. Now simply turn the <Program/Data> wheel until the desired configuration (1-5) appears in the display.

3. Once the desired effect configuration has been selected, simply press the <Store> button to store the configuration change at the
desired program location.

Editing Engine A and B Effect Modules

Because of its processing power, the S-200 gives you two Engine Effect modules that are fully programmable. The following section explains the
simple procedure for Engine A and B editing.

Selecting and Editing Effects

1. From Program mode, press the <Engine A/B> button and the display will appear something like this:

FACT
L L
R ng eq HALL USER
R UTIL
EDIT
CHNG
LINK
PREdLY dECAY dAMP LEVEL MIDI

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Note- Dual Engine effect configurations are used in configurations 2-5. If a dual-engine effect configuration is currently in use, successive
presses of the <Engine A/B> button will toggle between Engines A and B.

2. Now turn the <Program/Data> wheel to select the effect to be used. The selected effect’s name will change as new effects are selected.

• EFFECT PREVIEW At this point, the S-200 has a <Preview> button that will allow you to instantly hear any one of the effects
in the S-200. When you have an effect that you wish to audition, press the <Preview> button and the S-200 will play a brief
sample and the display will appear as follows:

FACT
L L
R eq ng HALL USER
R UTIL
EDIT
CHNG
LINK
PREdLY dECAY dAMP LEVEL MIDI

3. Once the effect to be used has been selected, you can use the <Parameter 1-4> edit buttons (Which are located directly below the cor-
responding available parameters names) to select and modify the parameters of the selected effect by pressing the desired parameter
button and then turning the <Program/Data> wheel to change the parameter values.

For a complete list of the Effects available in the S-200 and their respective parameters, please see Section 3 on pages 11-14.

4. Once all of the edits have been made to the selected program, make sure to store any changes.

EQ and Noise Gate Adjustments

This editing function allows you to make EQ and Noise Gate modifications to each program. The procedure for both is as follows:

Adjusting the EQ
The S-200 offers a three band EQ with Low Shelf (200Hz) EQ Frequency, Parametric Frequency, Parametric Level and Hi Shelf (3 kHz) EQ
Frequency parameters. To adjust any one of these four, perform the following procedure:

1. From Program mode, press the <EQ/Gate> button once and the display will appear something like this:

12DB FACT
USER
eq UTIL
EDIT
-12DB CHNG
LINK
0DB 1.0khz 0DB 0DB MIDI

2. Now to make adjustments to the four different EQ parameters use the <Parameter 1-4> buttons and the <Program/Data> wheel.
Parameter and value range for each is listed below.

Parameter 1 - Low Shelf EQ Frequency (200Hz) - Range for the Low EQ is from -12 to +12 dB.
Parameter 2 - Parametric Frequency - Range for the Parametric Frequency is from 25Hz to 20.0Khz.
Parameter 3 - Parametric Level - Range for the Parametric Level is from -12 to +12 dB.
Parameter 4 - High Shelf EQ Frequency (3kHz) - Range for the High EQ is from -12 to +12 dB.

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3. Once the modifications have been made, remember to store any changes and press the <Program> button to return to Program mode.

Adjusting the Noise Gate

The S-200 gives you the ability to custom tailor the Noise gate parameters (Threshold and Release) for each program by performing the
following procedure:

1. From Program mode, press the <EQ/Gate> button twice. The display will appear something like this, indicating that you are in Noise
Gate edit mode:

FACT
0DB USER
UTIL
N.gate EDIT
CHNG
-50dB 10 LINK
THRESH RELEASE MIDI

2. Now press the <Parameter 1> button and Threshold parameter becomes active for adjustment by turning the <Program/Data> wheel.
The range for the Noise gate Threshold is from: Off, -99 to 0 dB.

3. To adjust the Noise Gate Release , press the <Parameter 2 > and the Release parameter now becomes active for adjustment by turning
the <Program/Data> wheel to adjust the Noise Gate Release parameter. Release time range is from 1 to 10. Release times are as follows:
1). 10ms, 2).100ms 3).200ms 4). 300ms 5). 400ms 6). 500ms 7). 600ms 8). 700ms 9). 800ms 10). 900ms.

4. Once all Noise gate modifications have been made, remember to store the changes and press the <Program> button to return to
program mode.

Adjusting the Dry Path Defeat

This editing procedure will allow you to globally turn a Dry signal path Off for use with a mixing consoles' effects sends or On for use with
single instrument input signals (such as guitar, saxophone and others). The procedure is as follows:

1. To defeat the Dry signal within the effect configuration of the S-200 (turning it On or Off), press the <Utility> button once and the
display will appear like this:

Utility Menu page 1 0f 4

FACT
USER
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ON CH1 11 EDIT
CHNG
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dry MIdI contrast MIDI

2. This now indicates that the Dry signal has been turned Off in individual programs, creating a 100% Wet signal globally in the S-200. To
exit this mode, press the <Program> button.

Note: The Dry path will automatically be turned off when either a Tremolo, Panner, Vocoder, Compressor, Rotary Speaker, Reverse
Reverb or De-Esser effect is used in a program, since the dry signal is already included in these effects.

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Adjusting the Display Contrast

1. To adjust the display contrast in the S-200, simply press the <Utility> button and then press the <Parameter 4> button and the
display will appear something like this:

page 1 of 3 FACT
Utility Menu USER
UTIL

ON Ch1 11 EDIT
CHNG
LINK
dry MIdI Contrast MIDI

2. At this point, simply turn the <Program/Data> wheel to select the desired display contrast. To exit this or any other utility mode
function, simply press the <Program> button.

MIDI Functions of the S-200

Within the Utility menu of the S-200, several MIDI functions are available including: MIDI Channel selection and MIDI CC Commands. The
following, will show you how to access and optimize these features.

Select MIDI Channel

1. To select the MIDI channel in which the S-200 receives program change information, from Program mode, press the <Utility> button
and then press the <Parameter 2> and the display will appear as follows:

page 1 of 3 FACT
Utility Menu USER
UTIL

ON Ch1 11 EDIT
CHNG
LINK
dry MIdI Contrast MIDI

2. At this point, simply turn the <Program/Data> wheel to select the desired MIDI channel. The options for the MIDI channel selection
ranges from: 1-16, ALLand Off.

MIDI program change numbers are as follows:

1-99 = Programs
100 = Effects Bypass
101 = Exit Effects Bypass
102 = Effect Bypass Toggle
103 = Selects User Program Bank
104 = Selects Factory Program Bank

3. To exit the MIDI channel menu, press the <Program> button.

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MIDI CC Information
The S-200 will also receive MIDI CC information for parameter control of the following parameters:

Engine A Engine B EQ Noise Gate

Parameter 1 - CC 16 Parameter 1 - CC 20 Low Shelf - CC 24 Threshold - CC 28
Parameter 2 - CC 17 Parameter 2 - CC 21 Frequency - CC 25 Release - CC 29
Parameter 3 - CC 18 Parameter 3 - CC 22 Frequency Level - CC 26
Parameter 4 - CC 19 Parameter 4 - CC 23 High Shelf - CC 27

Dry Level - On/Off - CC 7

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Section - 3 Effects and Parameters

This section provides you with a detailed description of the Digital effects available in the S-200 and their parameters and values.

Modulation Effects
Effect Name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4
Chorus Speed Depth Delay Level
Flange Speed Depth Feedback Level
Phaser Speed Depth Feedback Level
Tremolo Speed Depth N/A Level
Panner Speed Depth N/A Level
Rotary Speaker Speed Type X-over Freq Level

The Modulation effects menu offers a vast list of modulating effects ranging from Chorus to a Rotary Speaker simulator. These modulation
effects are ideal for producing lush sounding effects that can add dimension to any signal. The parameters and values for the modulation
effects are as follows:

Speed The Speed parameter controls the speed of the Modulation in the effect. Range is from 0 to 99 or Slow
to Fast.

Depth This parameter controls the amount of depth of the Modulation effect. Range is from 0 to 99.

Delay This parameter controls the delay time within the Chorus effect. Range is from 0 to 40 milliseconds.

Feedback This parameter controls the amount of regeneration feedback in the Flange and Phaser effects. Range is
from 0 to 99%.

Type This parameter selects between six various Rotary Speaker Simulator settings. Odd numbered types are
Brake (no Rotor movement) To Fast with 3 different speed and depth combinations. Even numbered
types are slow to fast with 3 different speed and depth combinations.

Cross-over Frequency This parameter selects the frequency where the signal is split between the Rotor and the Horn. Range is
from 100 to 800 Hz.

Level This parameter allows you to set the overall level of the selected effect. Range is from 0 to 100.

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Pitch Shifters
Effect Name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4
Pitch Shift Shift Tracking N/A Level
Detuner Detune Amt N/A N/A Level

The Pitch Shifting effects menu includes a Pitch Shifting effect that allows you to shift the original signal to help produce Harmony effects,
while the Detuner effect will help you thicken up any signal to add dimension to your sound. Parameters for the Pitch Shifting Effects are as
follows:

Shift This parameter sets how far the signal is shifted. Range is from -24 to +24 semi-tones.

Tracking This lets you select the tracking of the Pitch shifter effects. Range is from 1 to 3.

Detune Amount This parameter sets the amount of Detune in the effect. Range is from -24 to +12 cents.

Level This parameter sets the overall level of the Pitch shifter effect. Range is from 0 to 100.

Level This parameter allows you to set the overall level of the selected effect. Range is from 0 to 99.
Delay
Effect Name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4
Mono Delay
Delay Coarse Delay Fine Feedback Level
Stereo Delay Delay Coarse Delay Fine Feedback Level
2-Tap Delay Coarse Delay Fine Feedback Level
Karaoke Echo N/A Repeats Level

The S-200 offers three different Delay effects including: Mono, Stereo and 2-Tap, offering the ultimate flexibility in digital delay applications.
The S-200 also offers a Karaoke delay effect. The parameters and their values are as follows:

Note: When Delay effects are used in Effect Configuration 1 (which is a Combined Engine effect module), longer delay times are
available. These Delay time differences are marked C (Combined) and S(Single) in the Maximum delay time chart which
follows.

Maximum Delay times

D-1 Mono (Single =1000 milliseconds and Combined=2000 milliseconds)
D-2 Stereo (Single =700 milliseconds and Combined =1000 milliseconds)
D-3 2-Tap (Single=1000 milliseconds and Combined=2000 milliseconds)

Delay Coarse This parameter controls the length of the Delay Coarse time Range is from 100 milliseconds to 2
seconds).

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Delay Fine This parameter controls the length of the Delay Fine time. Range is from 0 to 99 milliseconds.

Echo This parameter controls the length of the Echo that is offered in the Karaoke. Echo settings are 1-5.

Feedback This parameter controls the amount of delay repeats in the delay effect. Range is from 0 to 99% and
repeat-hold.

Repeat This parameter controls the number of delay repeats in the D-4 Karaoke effect. Range is from 1 to 10.

Level This parameter allows you to set the overall level of the selected effect. Range is from 0 to 100.

Reverb
Effect Name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4
Stage Predelay Decay Damping Level
Room Predelay Decay Damping Level
Hall Predelay Decay Damping Level
Plate Predelay Decay Damping Level
Chamber Predelay Decay Damping Level
Cathedral Predelay Decay Damping Level
Arena Predelay Decay Damping Level
Gated Predelay Decay Diffusion Level
Reverse Predelay Decay Diffusion Level

Reverb is the perfect effect for adding dimension to any recording or live application where you need to emulate the size and shapes of
different types of rooms. The following explains the parameters that are available in the Reverb effects.

Note: When Reverb is used in Effect Configuration 1 (Whole effect module) larger and denser sounding Reverbs can be attained.

Pre Delay Controls the length of time before the reverb reflections are heard. Range is from 0 to 99 ms.

Decay This parameter controls the decay length (reverb time) of the reverberation. Range is from 1 to 10.

Damping This parameter controls the high frequency decay of the reverb effect and ranges from 1 to 10.

Diffusion This parameter controls the reverb smoothness and ranges from 1 to 10.

Level This parameter allows you to set the overall level of the selected effect. Range is from 0 to 100.

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Other Effects
Effect Name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4
Ring Modulator
Frequency N/A N/A Level
Compressor Threshold Ratio Attack Gain
Vocoder Sibliance Source Type Level
De-Esser
Threshold Ratio Attack Gain

The S-200 also offers an additional menu of hard to find effects including: a 16-band Vocoder which takes a vocal signal (using the Left input)
and superimposes it onto another input signal such as a keyboard or the built-in Tone Generator (using the Right input) to produce a vocal
effect that sounds more robotic than human. This menu also provides you with a Ring modulator that can produce mathematically-based
harmonic effects. Also included is a state-of-the-art Compressor that is ideal for making any signal stand out with the right amount of
compression. A special De-Esser is also included to fine-tune vocal tracks. The parameters for these effects are as follows:

Frequency This parameter sets the modulation frequency of the Ring Modulator effect. The Frequency range is from
300Hz to 1500Hz.

Threshold This parameter sets the level at which Compression (or De-Essing) begins. Range is -60 dB to 0 dB.

Ratio This parameter sets the ratio of Compression (or De-Essing). Range is from 1:1 to ∞:1.

Attack This parameter controls the attack time of the Compressor or De-Esser. Range is from 0.1 ms to 15 ms.

Gain This parameter allows you to set the overall gain of the selected effect. Range is from -19dB to 20dB.

Sibilance This parameter allows you to set the amount of Vocal High Frequency that is passed through the Vocoder
effect. Range is from 0 to 100.

Source This parameter allows you to select an internal tonal frequency reference generator or external
(Keyboard) source for which the Vocal input will be routed through. Range is from: Instrument Input, or
20Hz to 600Hz (Tone Generator).

Type This parameter allows you to select different settings of the Vocoder in the S-200. These settings vary in
the placement of the frequency bands. There are five different type settings in this parameter.

Level This parameter allows you to set the overall level of the selected effect. Range is from 0 to 100.

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Section - 4 Appendix
This section provides you with information to Factory Reset the S-200, Foot switch menu set-up, Specification page and a Program list

Resetting the S-200

The following Factory reset procedures all you to reset the S-200 from Utility menu or from power up.

Warning- All User program information will be deleted when the reset is performed

Utility Menu Factory Reset

1. From Program mode, press the <Utility> button three times until you reach page three and the display will appear something like this:

page 3 of 3 FACT
Utility Menu USER
UTIL
EDIT
CHNG
LINK
factory reset MIDI

2. To proceed with the reset, press the <Param 2> and the display will now read: ARE YOU SURE ?

3. If you wish to reset, press the <Param 4> button and the S-200 will proceed to reset. If you wish to abort, press the <Param 3>
button and press the <Program> button to return to Program mode.

Power Up Reset
1. To perform a factory reset from power up on the S-200, simply press and hold the <Program> button while applying power to the
unit. An asterisk will appear in the top line of the display and will appear like this:

**
2. Now release the <Program> button and immediately press the <Config> button and the S-200 will proceed to reset. In the process of
resetting, the S-200 will briefly display the current software version number and then return to Program mode.

Footswitch Set-Up Menu

The S-200 allows you to custom configure the footswitch menu for use with the Digitech FS-300 footswitch to perform numerous functions
such as:

Program Up Program Down Bypass

Rotary Speaker On/Off Delay Time Tap Repeat Hold

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The procedure for setting up the footswitch assignment is as follows:

1. From Program mode, press the <Utility> button twice until you reach page 2 and the display will appear something like this:

FACT
Utility Menu page 2 of 3 USER
UTIL

PgmUp PgmDn Bypass EDIT

CHNG
LINK
foot sw: a b c MIDI

2. To make function assignments to any one of the three footswitches on the FS-300, press the <Param 2> button for switch A, press the
<Param 3> button for switch B and press <Param 4> to select switch C.

3. Once the desired footswitch has been selected, use the <Program/Data> wheel to scroll through the available footswitch function
options available for each switch.

4. Once the footswitch assignments have been made, notice that these assignments function the same in all programs globally and can be
changed at anytime.

5. To exit this menu, press the <Program> button and you will be returned to program mode.

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Specifications
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz +/-0.5dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 96dB (A-Weighted ref=Max signal 22kHz measurement bandwidth)

THD: Less than 0.008%

Memory Allocations: 99 User - 99 Factory Programs

Sampling Rate: 46.875kHz

A/D Converter: 20 bit, 128 oversampled

D/A Converter: 20 bit, 128 oversampled

Internal Signal Path Width: 24 bits

Multiplier Size: 24 bits x 24 bits

Inputs: Stereo (2) 1/4” Unbalanced - Max In + 18 dBu

Outputs: Stereo (2) 1/4” Impedance Balanced - Max + 18 dBu

MIDI: MIDI In Program Changes, Program Dump and MIDI CCs

Power Consumption: 10 watts

Power Requirements: Internal

Net Weight: 4.2lbs (1.91kg)

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Section - 4 Appendix S-200

Program List
The following is a list of all the factory Programs in the S-200

Showcase
1 Stereo Large Hall 51 Stereo 1 Second Delay
2 Deep Phaser and Delay 52 120 bpm 1/4 Note
3 Deep Chorus and Reverb Parallel 53 150 bpm 1/4 Note
4 Gold Foil Plate 54 200 bpm 1/4 note
5 Octave Down Pitch & Parallel Detune 55 Karaoke Room
6 4 Voice Chorus 56 Panning Delay
7 Karaoke VIP 57 Live Vocal Delay
8 Panning Detune 58 2 Second Delay Loop
9 Deep Space 59 Tape Delay
10 Ballad Delay Verb 60 KTV Lounge

Reverbs Instrumental
11 Warm Hall 61 Guitar - SlapBack
12 Motion Hall 62 Guitar - Jazz Club
13 Open Arena 63 Sax - Sultry Hall
14 Concert Stadium 64 Organ - RotSpeaker
15 Gliss Sizzle Verb 65 Drums - HipHopGruv
16 Cathedral 66 Drums - Piers Room
17 Vocal Plate 67 Piano - Recital
18 Small Bright Room 68 Piano - New Age
19 Bright Chamber 69 Keys - PhaseStrngs
20 Wood Studio 70 Keys - Brite Rhodes
21 Thick Studio
22 Studio Vocal Rev/Dly
23 Warm Chamber Multi-Effects
24 Percussion Plate 71 Pyscho Reverse
25 Gated Drum in Room 72 Chord Quiver
26 Opera Hall 73 OctaBass Room
27 250ms Gated Reverb 74 Horn Hit Reverb
28 500ms Gated Reverb 75 Triplet Chorus
29 500ms Reverse Reverb 76 Panner and Cathedral
30 Squashed Plate 77 Martian Drum Room
78 Triplet Reverse
79 Stretched Vibrato
80 Detune/Room Reverb
Modulation 81 Animated Hall
31 Light Chorus 82 Honkey Tonk Piano
32 Deep Chorus 83 Compressed HallRvb
33 4 Voice Chorus 84 Tremolo and Echo
34 Vibrato Chorus 85 Delayed Reverb
35 Medium Flange
36 Deep Flange
37 Medium Phaser Compressor / Vocoder Effects
38 Deep Phaser 86 Vocal Compressor
39 Deep Slow Tremolo 87 Pop/Slap Bass
40 Fast Shallow Tremolo 88 Tight Drum Kit
41 Slow Wide Panner 89 Vocoder with External Source
42 Rotary Slow to Fast 90 Vocoder with Internal Tone Generator
43 Rotary Stop to Fast
44 Mild Detune
45 Heavy Detune Dual Engine Programs
91 Phaser Left - Pitch Right Split
92 Delay Left - Gated Reverb Right Summed
Delay / Karaoke 93 2 Tap Room Delay
46 1 Second Ping-Pong 94 Short Plate - Hall Right Summed
47 Doubling Delay 95 Panner Left - Compressor Right Summed
48 Stereo 250ms Echo 96 Reverse Reverb Left - Ring Modulator Split Right
49 Stereo 500ms Echo 97 Slap Delay Left - Room Reverb Right Split
50 500ms 2-Tap Delay 98 Octave Up Left - Octave Down Right Summed
99 Fast Phase Left - Arena Reverb Right Split

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