1. Introdução
The DigiTech DROP is a dedicated polyphonic drop tune pedal designed to alter your guitar's tuning electronically. This pedal allows for pitch shifting from one semitone down to a full octave, eliminating the need to change guitars or retune for different musical requirements. It features a momentary/latching switch for flexible performance control and true bypass circuitry to preserve your tone when the effect is disengaged.
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The DigiTech DROP pedal provides a compact solution for pitch shifting. Its intuitive design includes a selector knob for various drop tune intervals and a switch to control the footswitch behavior.
Figura 1: The DigiTech DROP pedal, shown with its included power supply and two patch cables. The pedal features a red enclosure with a silver faceplate, a large black selector knob, a momentary/latching toggle switch, and a footswitch.
2.1 Controles e Indicadores
- EFFECT SELECTOR KNOB: This knob selects the desired drop tune interval when the effect is active. Settings range from 1 semitone to a full octave, including an octave with dry signal blend.
- MOMENTARY ON/OFF SWITCH: This toggle switch determines the operation mode of the footswitch.
- Quando definido para ON, the footswitch acts as a momentary switch. The effect is active only while the footswitch is pressed and held. Releasing the footswitch bypasses the effect.
- Quando definido para DESLIGADO, the footswitch acts as a latching switch. Pressing the footswitch toggles the effect on or off.
- LED DE EFEITO: Acende quando o efeito está ativo.
- TRUE BYPASS FOOTSWITCH: Engages or bypasses the effect based on the MOMENTARY ON/OFF switch setting.
3. Configuração
Follow these steps to connect your DigiTech DROP pedal:
- Conexão de energia: Connect the included 9VDC power supply to the power input jack on the pedal and then to an appropriate AC outlet.
- Conexão de entrada: Connect your guitar or the output of a preceding pedal to the IN jack on the DigiTech DROP pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- Conexão de saída: Conecte o FORA jack of the DigiTech DROP pedal to your amplifier or the input of the next pedal in your signal chain using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
Figura 2: Lado view of the DigiTech DROP pedal, illustrating the 1/4-inch input and output jacks for connecting to other audio equipment.
4. Instruções de operação
Operating the DigiTech DROP pedal involves selecting your desired pitch shift and choosing the footswitch mode.
- Select Drop Interval: Gire o EFFECT SELECTOR KNOB to choose the desired pitch shift setting:
- 1: Transpõe o sinal da guitarra 1 semitom abaixo.
- 2: Transpõe o sinal da guitarra 2 semitons abaixo.
- 3: Transpõe o sinal da guitarra 3 semitons abaixo.
- 4: Transpõe o sinal da guitarra 4 semitons abaixo.
- 5: Transpõe o sinal da guitarra 5 semitons abaixo.
- 6: Transposes guitar signal down 6 semitones (a tritone).
- 7: Transpõe o sinal da guitarra 7 semitons abaixo.
- OUT: Transposes guitar signal down a full octave.
- OCT + DRY: Transposes guitar signal down a full octave and blends it with the original dry signal.
- Choose Footswitch Mode: Defina o MOMENTARY ON/OFF SWITCH para qualquer um ON for momentary operation or DESLIGADO for latching operation.
- Engage/Bypass Effect: Pressione o PEDAL TRUE BYPASS to activate or deactivate the selected drop tune effect according to the chosen footswitch mode. The EFFECT LED will indicate when the effect is active.
5. Manutenção
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your DigiTech DROP pedal, consider the following maintenance guidelines:
- Limpeza: Use um pano macio e seco para limpar a parte externa do pedal. Evite produtos de limpeza abrasivos ou solventes.
- Armazenar: Guarde o pedal em local fresco e seco, longe da luz solar direta e de temperaturas extremas quando não estiver em uso.
- Fonte de energia: Always use the original or a compatible 9VDC power supply. Incorrect power can damage the unit.
- Conexões: Verifique periodicamente todas as conexões dos cabos quanto a desgaste. Certifique-se de que as tomadas estejam livres de poeira e detritos.
6. Solução De Problemas
If you encounter issues with your DigiTech DROP pedal, refer to the following common problems and solutions:
| Problema | Possível causa | Solução |
|---|---|---|
| Nenhum som é emitido quando o pedal é acionado. | Incorrect cable connections, faulty power supply, effect level set to zero (if applicable). | Verify all cables are securely connected. Ensure the power supply is functioning. Check the EFFECT SELECTOR KNOB setting. |
| Effect LED does not light up. | No power, faulty footswitch. | Ensure the power supply is connected and working. Test the footswitch in both momentary and latching modes. |
| Sound is distorted or unnatural. | Input signal too hot, extreme pitch shift settings, impedance mismatch. | Reduce the output level of the preceding instrument or pedal. Ensure proper impedance matching with other equipment. |
| Momentary switch not working. | MOMENTARY ON/OFF switch set to OFF. | Ensure the MOMENTARY ON/OFF switch is set to the ON position for momentary operation. |
7. Especificações
- Peso do item: 1.38 libras
- Dimensões do produto: 10 x 7 x 6 polegadas
- Fonte de energia: Elétrico com fio
- Volumetage: 9 Volts
- Tipo de conector: 2.1mm barrel plug
- Formato do sinal: Analógico
- Verdadeiro desvio: Sim
- Pitch Shift Range: 1 semitone to full octave down
8. O que está na caixa
The DigiTech DROP pedal package includes:
- DigiTech DROP Compact Polyphonic Drop Tune Pitch Shift Pedal
- Fonte de alimentação de 9 VCC
9. Garantia e Suporte
Para informações sobre garantia e suporte técnico, consulte o site oficial da DigiTech. webVocê pode consultar o site ou entrar em contato diretamente com o serviço de atendimento ao cliente. Detalhes sobre o registro do produto e os centros de serviço geralmente podem ser encontrados nas páginas de suporte do fabricante.
