Digitech Bp90 Owner S Manual

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Modeling

Bass Processor

Owner’s

Manual

Professional audio equipment

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID

AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED

ON THE APPARATUS.

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT

REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT

PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR

LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt

your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manu-

facture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Refer all servicing to to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment

DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount

or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a

contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into

the electrical installation of the rack or building.

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electri-

cal products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous

voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary

for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not

attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any

reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it

off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the

Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

• use only shielded interconnecting cables.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a

separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that

requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

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electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar

new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and

recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech

Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

Product name: BP 90

Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

conforms to the following Product Speciﬁcations:

Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1

EMC: EN 55022:2006

EN 55024:1998

FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

EC Regulation 278/2009

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and

classiﬁed as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.

Director, Engineering

Signal Processing

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

Date: April 28, 2011

European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Ofﬁce or

Harman Music Group

8760 South Sandy Parkway

Sandy, Utah

84070 USA

Ph: (801) 566-8800

Fax: (801) 568-7583

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, or you can register via our website (www.digitech.com).

2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship under normal use and service.

3. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show

evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION,

where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year. A Return Authorization number

may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential

damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.

4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

5. DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this

product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.

6. The consumer forfeits the beneﬁts of this warranty if the product’s main assembly is opened and

tampered with by anyone other than a certiﬁed DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC

voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.

7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor

authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In

no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in

the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notiﬁcation. Some

information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or

operating system since this version of the manual was completed. The information contained in this version of

the owner’s manual supersedes all previous versions.

Table of Contents

Section One - Introduction

Getting Acquainted .......................................................... 1

Included Items .................................................................. 1

About the BP90 ................................................................ 2

Performance Mode .......................................................2

Edit Mode ........................................................................ 2

Bypass Mode ................................................................... 2

Tuner Mode .....................................................................2

Tone Library Button...................................................... 4

Effects Library Button .................................................. 4

Effects Level Button ...................................................... 4

Master Level Button ..................................................... 4

Presets .............................................................................5

A Guided Tour of the BP90 ........................................... 6

Front Panel .....................................................................6

Rear Panel ..................................................................... 10

Getting Started ............................................................... 12

Making Connections ......................................................12

Mono Operation - Amplifier ....................................12

Stereo Operation ........................................................ 13

Applying Power ..............................................................15

Section Two - Editing Functions

Editing/Creating Presets ...............................................16

Storing/Copying a Preset..............................................17

Section Three - Models and Effects

About the Models .......................................................... 19

Model Definitions ..........................................................20

Fretless/Wah ...................................................................20

Compressor ....................................................................21

Amp/Distortion Models ...............................................22

Noise Gate ......................................................................23

EQ. ..................................................................................... 23

Chorus/FX. ......................................................................24

Chorus. ..........................................................................25

Flanger ...........................................................................25

Phaser ............................................................................25

Tremolo .........................................................................25

Panner ............................................................................ 25

Vibrato ........................................................................... 25

Octavider ......................................................................26

Envelope Filter .............................................................26

Ya Ya TM .............................................................................26

AutoYaTM .......................................................................26

Step Filter .....................................................................26

SynthTalkTM ...................................................................26

Detune ........................................................................... 27

Pitch Shift ......................................................................27

DigiTech Whammy™ .................................................27

Delay .................................................................................28

Reverb ..............................................................................30

Section Four - Other Functions

Expression Pedal Assign ................................................31

Drum Machine ................................................................ 33

Factory Reset ..................................................................33

Expression Pedal Calibration ......................................34

Section Five - Appendix

Specifications ................................................................... 35

Tone Library .................................................................... 37

Effects Library ................................................................. 38

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Section 1 - Introduction

Getting Acquainted

Congratulations on your purchase of the BP90. You now have an incredibly advanced modeling

bass processor that can keep up with your creative impulses and even increase them. Armed with

DigiTech®’s patented AudioDNA2® custom audio DSP chip, the BP90 gives you a huge selection of

tones and effects, right at your ﬁngertips. When you easily select an amp or distortion tone and

an effects chain from the Tone Library or the Effects Library, you’ll appreciate the accuracy in each

model, and the dynamic interaction in each tone. Add a built-in drum machine, and you have the

BP90: the key to unlock your creative potential.

Included Items

Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included:

 •BP90

 •PowerSupply

 •WarrantyCard

The utmost care was taken while your BP90 was being manufactured. Everything should be in-

cluded and in perfect working order. If anything is missing, contact the factory at once. Please help

us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card or registering

online at www.digitech.com. It is your safeguard should a problem arise with your BP90.

About the BP90

Performance Mode

When you ﬁrst apply power to the BP90, it powers up in Performance mode. Performance mode

provides access to all of the presets within the BP90 via the Up and Down Footswitches. The

Edit Up/Down buttons cycle through the effects in the matrix.

Edit Mode

When you select an Effect with the Edit Up/Down buttons, you can adjust the Effect with the

Value Up/Down buttons. (For descriptions of the Effects and their parameters, see page 20.)

When you make changes to a preset’s Effects, you must store the changes or they will be lost

when you select a different preset or disconnect power to the BP90. See page 17 for a description

of the Store procedure.

The BP90 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed bass signal. To bypass the BP90, press

and release both Footswitches simultaneously. The Display reads By indicating the preset is

bypassed. In Bypass mode, all buttons are disabled. Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass mode

and return the BP90 to the last preset used.

Tuner Mode

The Tuner in the BP90 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your bass. Enter Tuner

mode by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously. The Display brieﬂy shows Tu

indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your bass (a harmonic at the

12th fret usually works best). The Display shows the note being played. The Matrix LEDs indicate

whether you are sharp or ﬂat. The left 6 red LEDs indicate the note is ﬂat and should be tuned

up. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down. The center LED

indicates the note is in tune. The output is muted in Tuner mode; rock the Expression Pedal to

regain volume.

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

Display shows

note played

Right LEDs indicate

note is sharp

Center LED indicates

note is in tune

Left LEDs indicate

note is flat

In Tuner mode, you can change your tuning reference with the Value Up/Down buttons. The

default factory setting is A=440 Hz (displayed as 40). Other tuning references are A=A ﬂat (dis-

played as Ab), A=G (displayed as ), and A=G ﬂat (displayed as b). The display window will brieﬂy

ﬂash the currently selected tuning preference.

Exit Tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch.

Tone Library Button

You can press this button at any time (except in Bypass or Tuner mode) to access the Tone Library,

and then use the Value Up/Down buttons to select from a variety of genre-based amp tone

defaults ranging from Blues to Metal to Country. Behind the scenes, the Fretless/Wah, Compres-

sor, Amp/Distortion, and EQ are conﬁgured to create a speciﬁed tone. You can further reﬁne the

sound by editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16). Changing between different

Tone Library defaults does not change the Chorus/FX, Delay or Reverb, letting you experiment

with different amp styles quickly in the context of the current effect chain.

Effects Library Button

You can press this button at any time (except in Bypass or Tuner mode) to access the Effects Li-

brary and then use the Value Up/Down buttons to select from a variety of post-ampliﬁer model

effect chains (Chorus, Chorus + Delay, Delay + Reverb, etc.). You can further reﬁne the sound by

editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16). Changing between different Effects Li-

brary defaults does not change the Compressor, Distortion, Amp/Cabinet model, and EQ settings,

letting you experiment with different effect chains quickly in the context of the current amp tone.

Effects Level Button

You can press this button at any time (except in Bypass or Tuner mode) to access the Effects Level.

This button changes the relative level of the post-amp effects (Chorus/FX, Delay, and Reverb). This

can be thought of as an effects mix control, where increasing this button’s value increases the level

of these effects and decreasing its value decreases the level of these effects.

Master Level Button

Press this button and use the Value Up/Down buttons to set the overall output level of the BP90.

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

1. Access the Tone Library

with this button and select

a tone with the Value buttons.

2. Access the Effects Library

with this button and select

a tone with the Value buttons.

3. Access the effects level

with this button and adjust the

level with the Value buttons.

Value

Buttons

The Tone Library button, Effects Library button, and Effects Level button make it easy

to quickly load preset tones, effects, and effects chains.

To learn about storing changes to presets, see page 17.

Presets

Presets are numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the BP90. Presets are re-

called with the Footswitches. The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the

Effect Matrix. The BP90 comes with 50 User presets (1-50) and 50 Factory presets (51-00). The

User presets are locations where your creations may be stored. The Factory presets do not allow

you to store any changes to them. From the factory, the 50 User presets are exact duplicates of

the 50 Factory presets. This allows you to create your own presets without losing the sounds that

came with the BP90.

A Guided Tour of the BP90

Front Panel

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

1. Footswitches

These two Footswitches select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the BP90. The

Footswitch on the right will select the next preset up, and the Footswitch on the left will

select the next preset down. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently

selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches for 2 seconds will access the Tuner.

Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass or Tuner mode.

2. Tone Library, Effects Library, Effects Level, and Master Level Buttons

At the heart of creating presets in the BP90 are the Tone Library, Effects Library, and Effects

Level buttons. By pressing one of these buttons and using the Value Up/Down buttons,

you can select from 20 amp/distortion tones, 20 effects chains, or the overall post amp/

distortion effects level respectively. The Master Level button accesses the master output vol-

ume parameter for the BP90. Each button is described in detail below.

ToneLibraryButton

The Tone Library button accesses a library of preset amp tones. Press this button

and then use the Value Up/Down buttons to select from a variety of genre-based

amp tones ranging from Blues to Metal to Country (see page 37 for a list of available

tones). Behind the scenes, the Fretless/Wah, Compressor, Amp/Distortion, and EQ are

conﬁgured to create a speciﬁed tone. You can further reﬁne the sound by editing the

preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16). Changing between different Tone Library

selections does not change the Chorus/FX, Delay, or Reverb settings, allowing you to

experiment with different amp styles quickly in the context of the current effect chain.

The Display will read cu (for “custom”) when any of the associated effects have been

changed from a default library setting.

EffectsLibraryButton

The Effects Library button accesses a library of preset effect conﬁgurations. Press this

button and use the Value Up/Down buttons to select a variety of post-ampliﬁer model

effect chains (Chorus, Chorus + Delay, Delay + Reverb, etc…). You can further reﬁne the

sound by editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16). Changing between

different Effects Library selections does not change the Fretless/Wah, Compressor, Amp/

Distortion and EQ settings, allowing you to experiment with different effect chains quickly

in the context of the current amp tone. The Display will read cu (for “custom”) when any

of the associated effects have been changed from a default library setting.

EffectsLevelButton

The Effects Level button lets you adjust the levels of post-amp model effects (Cho-

rus/FX, Delay, and Reverb). Press this button and use the Value Up/Down buttons to

change the relative level of the post-amp effects (Chorus/FX, Delay, and Reverb). Think

of it as an effects mix control where increasing this setting increases the level of these

effects, while decreasing this setting decreases the level of these effects.

MasterLevelButton

The Master Level button lets you adjust the output level of the BP90. Press this button

and use the Value Up/Down buttons to change the output level of the BP90.

3. Edit Up/Down

The Edit Up/Down buttons select which effect is to be edited. As each effect is selected,

the Display shows the effect setting. A decimal in the bottom right corner of the Display

turns on when a preset has been modified. The Edit Up/Down buttons are also used to

change the BP90 Drum Machine parameters (Note that Drum Machine settings are global

for all presets and are not saved with the preset).

4. Value Up/Down

The Value Up/Down buttons are used for editing effects, navigating Tone/Effects Libraries,

adjusting Effects and Master Levels, and adjusting Drum Machine settings.

5. Display

The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode that has

been selected. In Performance mode, the Display shows the currently selected preset num-

ber. In Edit mode, the Display shows the value of the effect being adjusted. A decimal in

the bottom right corner of the Display turns on when a preset has been modified. In Tuner

mode, the Display shows the note being played.

6. Matrix

The matrix provides information regarding the current preset and Effect edit functions. In

Performance mode, the LEDs next to each Effect provide a visual indication of which Effects

are in use for the currently selected preset. While editing a preset, the LEDs indicate the

Effect currently selected for editing. In Tuner mode, the LEDs indicate whether the note

played is sharp, flat, or in tune.

7. Drums

The Drums button is used to turn on and off the BP90’s built-in drum machine. When the

Drums button is turned on, the Drums button LED lights and the selected drum pattern

plays continuously. Use the Value Up/Down buttons to change the pattern of the drum

machine. See page 33 for more information about the drum machine.

8. Store

The Store button is used to save your changes to the User presets. See page 17 for more

information about storing presets.

9. Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal provides real-time control of the BP90’s Volume, Wah, or the assigned

effect parameter.

Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5

1. Input

Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input.

2. Amp / Mixer

This button optimizes the BP90’s outputs for use when plugged into a bass amp or a mixer/

recording device. When set to Mixer (“In” position), the outputs are optimized for con-

necting to a mixer, recording device or headphones. When set to Amp (“Out” position), the

outputs are optimized for running directly in to the input of a bass amp.

3. Left (Mono) and Right Outputs

Connect the Left (Mono) output to the input of a single amplifier (or mixer input) for mono

operation. Connect the Left and Right outputs to the inputs of 2 amplifiers (or 2 mixer

channels) for stereo operation.

4. Headphones

Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack. For proper frequency response,

the Amp/Mixer switch should be set to Mixer (“in” position) when using headphones.

Headphones with an impedance of 100 Ohms or less are recommended.

Note: The Headphones output can have either a mono or stereo signal, depending on what

1/4" outputs are connected. If neither (or both) 1/4" outputs are connected, the Headphones

output will be in stereo. If a cable is connected to the Left (Mono) 1/4" output only, the Head-

phones output will be in mono.

5. Power Input

Connect only the DigiTech® approved power supply to this jack (see table in Specifications).

Getting Started

Making Connections

There are several different connection options available with the BP90. Before connecting the

BP90, make sure that the power to your ampliﬁer and the BP90 is turned off. There is no power

switch on the BP90. To turn the BP90 on or off, connect or disconnect the included power supply

from the PowerInput jack.

Mono Operation - Ampliﬁer

Connect your bass to the Input of the BP90. Connect a single mono instrument cable from the

Left (Mono) output of the BP90 to the instrument input or effect return on your ampliﬁer. Set

the Amp/Mixer switch to Amp.

Bass Amp Input/

Effect Return

Left (Mono)

Output Input

Amp/Mixer

switch set to

Amp.

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

NOTE: When using a

bass amp, it may be best to

connect the Output of the

BP90 to the effect return of

the ampliﬁer.

Stereo Operation

For stereo operation connect the bass to the Input of the BP90. Connect one cable to the

BP90’s Left (Mono) output, and another cable to the BP90’s Right output. Connect one cable

to the input of one ampliﬁer, channel of a mixer, or power amp. Connect the second cable to a

second ampliﬁer, second channel of a mixer, or power amp. If connecting to a mixing console, set

the pan controls of the mixer channels hard left and right in order to retain stereo separation. If

connecting to a mixer, set the Amp/Mixer switch to Mixer. If connecting to two ampliﬁers, set

the Amp/Mixer switch to Amp.

Stereo Amp Setup

Bass Amp Input/Effect Returns

Outputs Input

Amp/Mixer

switch set to

Amp.

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

NOTE: When using a bass

amp, it may be best to con-

nect the Output of the BP90

to the effect return of the

ampliﬁer.

Stereo Mixer Setup

Outputs

Instrument Input

Pan

Mute

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

L / R

Mute

L / R

Mute

L / R

Mute

L / R

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

+5 Pan

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1 0+1

1 2 3 4

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mute

L / R

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mute

L / R

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mute

L / R

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Aux 1

4 6

Aux 2

4 6

Mute

L / R

-10

+10

-20

-30

-5

Mixer

Amp/Mixer switch

set to Mixer

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFEC TS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFEC TS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

Applying Power

Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to

a ﬂat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Then follow the

steps listed below.

1. Turn the amp volume all the way down.

2. Connect the plug of the power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the BP90.

3. Connect the other end of the power supply to an AC outlet. Use the Master Level but-

ton and the Value Up/Down buttons to set the BP90’s Master Level to “0”.

4. Turn the power of your ampliﬁer(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s) to a nor-

mal playing level.

5. Use the Master Level button and the Value Up/Down buttons to gradually increase the

BP90’s Master Level to achieve the desired volume.

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

4. Turn amp volume up

1. Turn amp volume down

2. Connect the power adapter to power jack

3. Connect the power adapter to

AC outlet and set the BP90’s Master

Level to “0”

5. Set the BP90’s Master Level to the

desired listening volume

Section Two - Editing Functions

Editing/Creating Presets

The BP90 is designed to make preset editing and creation easy and intuitive. When creating your

own sound, you must ﬁrst start with an existing preset. Note that the preset you begin with

doesn’t have to be in the memory location you intend to have it reside, since you can store it to

any User preset location during the store procedure.

The easiest way to start is by using the Tone Library and Effects Library buttons. The Tone

Library button gives you access to a variety of pre-programmed amp/distortion tones (see page

37) based on different musical styles. The Effects Library button then lets you select from a pal-

ette of effects chains (see page 38), from simple delays to full multi-effect signals with modulation,

delay and reverb. Use the EffectsLevelButton to easily increase or decrease the Chorus/FX,

Delay and Reverb levels if desired. Using these three controls should get you close to a sound you

are after. From there you can then use the Edit buttons to select individual Effects, and the Value

Up/Down buttons to adjust their settings.

To edit and create a custom preset:

1. Use the Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit. If you are trying to ﬁnd some-

thing different from the existing presets, begin by using the Tone Library, Effects Library,

Effects Level and Value Up/Down buttons to get close to a sound you want.

2. Once you have a sound close to what you are after, begin editing the Effects by pressing the

Edit Up/Down buttons and selecting the Effect you want to adjust.

3. To turn an Effect on, select it with the Edit Up/Down buttons. Each Effect has multiple set-

tings to select from. Use the Value Up/Down buttons to change the values for the selected

Effect To turn an Effect off, press and hold the Value Down button until Ofappears in the

Display. (For EQs, b5, d5, and t5 are the settings with no boost or cut.)

Anytime a stored value within a preset is changed, you need to store the changes (with the Store

button), or the changes will be lost. Changing presets, or turning the power off before storing any

changes erases any edits made and the BP90 will revert to the stored values for the preset.

Storing/Copying a Preset

Once the preset has been modiﬁed to your liking, you may store your settings to any of the

50 User preset locations (presets 1-50). The following steps outline the procedure for storing

changes to a preset or copying a preset to a different location:

1. Press the Store button once and the current Preset location will ﬂash in the Display. This

is asking you to select a new User Preset location where your new sound will reside.

2. If desired, select a new User Preset location using the Footswitches.

3. Press the Store button again to save the changes.

The procedure for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same. Simply use the

Footswitches to select the Preset that you want to copy, then follow the steps listed above.

Storing/CopyingaPreset

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

2. Select a destination

with the Footswitches.

1. Press the Store button;

the Preset number flashes.

3. Press the Store button

again to save your changes.

DRUMS

EDIT

STORE

IN TUNE

VALUE

EFFECTS LIBRARY

EFFECTS LIBRARY EFFECTS LEVEL

EFFECTS LEVEL MASTER LEVEL

MASTER LEVEL

PRESET LEVEL

FRETLESS / WAH

COMPRESSOR

AMP / DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

NOISE GATE

CHORUS/FX

DELAY

REVERB

EXPRESSION

PATTERN

TEMPO

LEVEL

TONE LIBRARY

BASS

Section Three - Models and Effects

About the Models

The BP90 can be thought of as several different “virtual” ampliﬁers and individual, high-tech

stompboxes in a single programmable package. With stompboxes, the order in which they are

connected affects the overall sound. The BP90 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order

for optimum results. The following diagram shows the order in which they are connected.

Fretless/

WahCompressor EQ

Cabinet

Amp/

Distortion

Chorus/FX

Noise Gate

Delay Reverb

Model Deﬁnitions

Each Amp and Effect model within the BP90 has multiple settings to select from. Use the Value

Up/Down buttons to change the values for the selected Effect. The following overview of the

BP90’s Effects outlines the settings each Effect contains.

Fretless/Wah

The Fretless simulator creates a fretless bass sound when using a fretted bass. Wah is an effect

controlled by the expression pedal making the bass sound as if it’s saying “Wah.” The Value buttons

select the Fretless or Wah type that is simulated.

The Fretless effect has 30 types (10-39).The first digit (1-3) shows the fretless type, the second

digit (0-9) selects the fretless variation. When Cr, CY, or Fr are displayed, the Wah effect has

been selected and is controlled with the Expression Pedal. See page 31 on how to link the Wah

effect to the Expression Pedal.

The Fretless/Wah settings are:

OF Fretless/Wah is turned off.

10-39 Fretless settings

Cr Dunlop® Cry BabyTM wah

CY Vox ® Clyde McCoyTM wah

Fr Full range wah

Compressor

A Compressor is used to automatically limit the dynamic level of the bass signal. The Com-

pressor effect has 110 different settings (00-99; F0-F9).The ﬁrst digit represents the crossover

frequency. Any signal below this frequency is compressed. The second digit (0-9) increases the

amount of compression. (Example: A compressor setting of 62 would be a crossover frequency of

400 Hz with a compression amount of 2.)

The settings for the compressor effect are:

OF Compressor is turned off

00-09 50Hz

10-19 63Hz

20-29 80Hz

30-39 100Hz

40-49 160Hz

50-59 250Hz

60-69 400Hz

70-79 630Hz

80-89 1kHz

90-99 1.6kHz

F0-F9 Full Range

Amp/Distortion Models

The BP90 has 11 amp and 5 distortion models to choose from. Each model is identiﬁed by a

single letter and has nine settings (for example, b1 through b9). As the setting increases, the

amp/distortion gain increases. Each amp model has a cabinet model assigned to it as shown in the

following list.

OF Amp/Distortion is turned off.

Amp Models

R1 - R9 Based on an Ampeg® SVT with an Ampeg SVT 8x10 cabinet

a1 - a9 Based on an Ashdown Bass Magniﬁer with an Eden D4x10XLT cabinet

b1 - b9 Based on a Fender® Bassman® with a Fender Bassman 4x10 cabinet

s1 - s9 Based on a Sunn® 200S with a Sunn 2x15 cabinet

O1 - O9 Based on an SWR® Interstellar Overdrive™ with an Eden D4x10XLT cabinet

t1 - t9 Based on a Trace-Elliot® Commando™ with a Sunn 2x15 cabinet

o1 - o9 Based on an Ampeg B15 with an Ampeg Portaﬂex™ 1x15 cabinet

H1 - H9 Based on a Hiwatt® Custom 50 with a Fender Bassman 4x10 cabinet

y1 - y9 Based on a Mesa Boogie® 400+ with an Ampeg SVT 8x10 cabinet

c1 - c9 Based on a SWR® Basic Black with an Ampeg Portaﬂex 1x15 cabinet

d1 - d9 Based on a Fender Dual Showman™ with a Sunn 2x15 cabinet

Disclaimer: DigiTech, DigiTech Whammy, and AudioDNA2 are trademarks of HARMAN in the U.S. and other

countries. Ampeg SVT, Ashdown Bass Magniﬁer, Fender Bassman, Sunn 200S, SWR Interstellar Overdrive,

Trace-Elliot Commando, Ampeg B15, Hiwatt Custom 50, Mesa/Boogie 400+, SWR Basic Black, Fender Dual

Showman, Vox Clyde McCoy Wah, Guyatone OD-1, Voodoo Labs Sparkledrive, Boss DS-1, and Electro-Har-

monix Big Muff are products of DigiTech’s competitors and trademarks of their respective companies in the U.S.

Rights Reserved.

Distortion Models

f1-f9 DigiFuzz Fuzz distortion

1- 9 Based on a Guyatone® OD-1

p1-p9 Based on an EH® Big Muff® Pi

L1-L9 Based on a Voodoo Labs Sparkledrive

n1-n9 Based on a Boss® DS-1TM

Noise Gate

The Noise Gate effect includes two models: a Silencer gate and an Auto Swell (pluck detector

gate), each with nine settings.

A silencer gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing. The Silencer gate’s nine

settings ( 1- 9) determine the threshold, which determines how loud a signal must be before it

can be heard. The higher the setting, the louder a signal must be in order to be heard.

The Auto Swell provides an automatic volume swell effect. The auto swell’s nine settings (S1-S9)

determine the attack time (how quickly the swell grows from the note you play). The higher the

setting, the faster the swell grows.

The noise gate settings are:

OF Noise gate effect is turned off

1- 9 Silencer gate. 1 is the lowest threshold, 9 is the highest threshold.

S1-S9 Auto Swell gate. S1 is the fastest attack time, s9 is the slowest attack time.

The BP90’s EQ helps further shape your tone with Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls. The EQ

settings are:

b1-b9 Bass tone control. b1-b4 cut bass frequencies by –12dB, –9dB, –6dB, and –3dB

respectively. b5 has no boost or cut. b6-b9 boost bass frequencies by 3dB, 6dB, 9dB,

and 12dB respectively.

d1-d9 Midrange tone control. d1-d4 cut midrange frequencies by –12dB, –9dB, –6dB, and

–3dB respectively. d5 has no boost or cut. b6-b9 boost midrange frequencies by

3dB, 6dB, 9dB, and 12dB respectively.

t1-t9 Treble tone control. t1 - t4 cut treble frequencies by –12dB, –9dB, –6dB, and –3dB

respectively. t5 has no boost or cut. t6-t9 boost treble frequencies by 3dB, 6dB,

9dB, and 12dB respectively.

Chorus/FX

The Chorus/FX model actually contains ten different modulation and pitch effects (described on

the following pages). Each effect includes nine settings which include a variety of conﬁgurations

that generally range from more subtle (lower settings) to more extreme (higher settings). The

Chorus/FX settings are:

OF Chorus/FX effect is turned off

C1-C9 Dual Chorus

F1-F9 Flanger

P1-P9 Phaser

t1-t9 Tremolo

n1-n9 Panner

b1-b9 Vibrato

o1-o9 Octavider

E1-E9 Envelope Filter

Y1-Y9 Ya Ya TM

A1-A9 AutoYa

L1-L9 Step Filter

S1-S9 SynthTalkTM

d1-d9 Detune

H1-H9 Pitch Shift

h1-h9 WhammyTM

Chorus

A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune

and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound. The BP90 Chorus effect is

based on the Dual Chorus. Chorus settings are C1-C9.

Flanger

A Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but uses a shorter delay time and adds regeneration

(or repeats) to the modulating delay. This results in an exaggerated up and down sweeping motion

to the effect. Settings are F1-F9.

Phaser

A phaser splits the incoming signal, and then changes the phasing of the signal. This signal is then

taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, differ-

ent frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound. Settings are P1-P9.

Tremolo

A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate. Settings are t1-t9.

Panner

A Panner modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate. Settings are n1-n9.

Vibrato

A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Settings are b1-b9.

Octavider

Based on the Boss® OC-2 OctaverTM, this adds two signals to your original bass signal. The ﬁrst is

one octave below your bass, and the second is two octaves below your bass. Each additional signal

has its own volume control. Settings are o1-o9.

Envelope Filter

The Envelope Filter is a dynamic Wah effect that alters your sound based upon how hard you play.

Settings are E1-E9.

Ya Ya TM

AutoYa combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger, creating an almost human vowel char-

acteristic as if the bass were saying “Yah.” Control the effect with the Expression Pedal. Settings are

Y1-Y9.

AutoYa™

Similar to the YaYa effect described above, AutoYa™ automatically provides this animation to the

sound at an even rate. Settings are A1-A9.

Step Filter

The Step Filter is like an automatic “random wah” with a square waveform. Settings are L1-L9.

SynthTalkTM

SynthTalk is another effect exclusive to DigiTech®. It makes your bass appear to speak based upon

the dynamics of your playing style. Settings are S1-S9.

Detune

A Detuner makes a copy of your incoming signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune from

the original, then mixes the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two

bass guitars were playing the same part together. Settings are d1-d9.

PitchShift

A Pitch Shifter copies the incoming signal, then shifts the pitch of the copy to a different note. The

shifted note is then mixed back with the original signal, sounding as if two bass guitars were play-

ing different notes. Settings are H1-H9.

DigiTech® Whammy™

The DigiTech® WhammyTM is an effect that uses the Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the in-

coming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal is moved, the note

bends either up or down. When DigiTech Whammy is selected, it is automatically placed before

the Amp modeling. Settings are h1-h9.

Delay

Delay is an effect that will record a portion of the incoming signal, and then play it back a short

time later. The recording can repeat just once or several times.

The BP90 offers four different delay models (Analog Delay, Digital Delay, Pong Delay, and Tape

Delay), each with 5 seconds of delay time available. There are two different parameters used to

program the delay: Delay Variation and Delay Time. The ﬁrst parameter of the delay effect is Delay

Model type and Variation, which varies the amount of feedback (number of repeats) and level. The

second delay parameter is Delay Time. This is indicated by a value 1-99 (10ms-990ms), 1.0 - 5.0 (1

- 5 seconds respectively in 100ms increments) in the Preset Number display when the Delay LED

is lit. Delay settings are listed on the following page.

Delay Time

1-99 10ms-990ms in 10ms increments

1.0-5.0 1-5 seconds in 100ms increments

Delay Variation

OF Delay effect is turned off

Analog Delay

A1 feedback=5% level=15

A2 feedback=5% level=30

A3 feedback=5% level=50

A4 feedback=20% level=15

A5 feedback=20% level=30

A6 feedback=20% level=50

A7 feedback=45% level=15

A8 feedback=45% level=30

A9 feedback=45% level=50

Digital Delay

d1 feedback=5% level=15

d2 feedback=5% level=30

d3 feedback=5% level=50

d4 feedback=20% level=15

d5 feedback=20% level=30

d6 feedback=20% level=50

d7 feedback=45% level=15

d8 feedback=45% level=30

d9 feedback=45% level=50

Pong Delay

P1 feedback=5% level=15

P2 feedback=5% level=30

P3 feedback=5% level=50

P4 feedback=20% level=15

P5 feedback=20% level=30

P6 feedback=20% level=50

P7 feedback=45% level=15

P8 feedback=45% level=30

P9 feedback=45% level=50

Tape Delay

t1 feedback=5% level=15

t2 feedback=5% level=30

t3 feedback=5% level=50

t4 feedback=20% level=15

t5 feedback=20% level=30

t6 feedback=20% level=50

t7 feedback=45% level=15

t8 feedback=45% level=30

t9 feedback=45% level=50

Reverb

Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being

performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes rever-

beration a useful tool in recorded music. Settings are:

OF Reverb effect is turned off.

r1-r9 Room reverb

H1-H9 Hall reverb

p1-p9 Plate reverb

S1-S9 Studio reverb

Section Four - Other Functions

Expression Pedal Assign

The Expression Pedal on the BP90 can be assigned in each preset to control the Volume, Wah,

DigiTech® WhammyTM, or one of several other parameters in real time with your foot. The proce-

dure for assigning a parameter to the Expression Pedal is as follows:

1. Press the Edit Up button until the Expression LED lights up. An effect LED will also light

indicating which effect the Expression Pedal is currently assigned to and the currently linked

parameter will be shown in the display.

2. Press the Value Up/Down buttons until the desired effect LED is lit (NOTE: the effect must

be turned on in the preset before it can be selected). The Expression LED will stay lit during

your selection and the Display will show a two-digit character value to describe the effect

parameter that the Expression Pedal is assigned to (see page 32).

3. Once you have assigned a parameter, you can set the control range of that parameter. Press

the Edit Up button again. The number value shown is the minimum parameter value – this is

the value that will be reached when the Expression Pedal is rocked back (heel down).

4. Press the Edit Up button again. The number value shown is the maximum parameter value –

this is the value that will be reached when the Expression Pedal is rocked forward (toe down).

5. Use the Store procedure (see page 17) to save your changes to the preset.

Expression assignments available are as follows:

No Assignment OF

Volume Pr (Output Level Pre Delay)

Volume PS (Output Level Post Delay)

Wah AH (Expression Pedal acts as a Wah pedal)

Amp A (Expression Pedal controls the Amp Gain)

Chorus SP (Speed) LE (Level)

Flanger SP (Speed) LE (Level)

Phaser SP (Speed) LE (Level)

Tremolo SP (Speed) dP (Depth)

Panner SP (Speed) dP (Depth)

Vibrato SP (Speed) dP (Depth)

Octavider OL (Octavider level)

Envelope Filter ES (Sensitivity)

Ya Ya Pd (Expression Pedal acts as a YaYaTM Effect when engaged)

AutoYa SP (Speed) dP (Depth)

Detune LE (Level of the Detuned signal)

Pitch Shift LE (Level of the Pitch Shifted signal)

Whammy HY (Expression Pedal acts as a DigiTech® WhammyTM pedal)

Delay dL (Delay Level) dF (Delay Feedback)

Reverb rL (Reverb Level)

Drum Machine

The BP90 features a built-in drum machine, which is enabled by pressing the Drums button.

Select patterns, tempo, and level with the Edit Up/Down buttons. Change their values with the

Value Up/Down buttons. The drum machine has the following parameters

Drum Patterns 1-40

Drum Tempo 1-99 (equivalent of 40 – 240BPM)

Drum Level 0-99

Drum machine settings are globally set and not individually stored with each of the BP90’s user

presets.

Factory Reset

This function resets the BP90 to its original factory settings. This procedure erases all custom

User presets.

ATTENTION:Performingthisfunctionwillerasealluser-programmeddata.Allsuch

datawillbelostforever!BesureyouwanttoerasethememoryandreturntheBP90

to its factory default state before continuing with this procedure.

The procedure for performing a Factory Reset is as follows:

1. Press and hold the Store button while powering up the BP90.

2. When the display prompts you with FR, release the Store button.

3. Press and hold the Store button for 3 seconds until RS appears in the display and release. The

FactoryResetproceduretakesapproximately10seconds.

4. Once the factory reset has ﬁnished you will need to calibrate the Expression Pedal. Follow

steps 2-4 on the next page to complete calibration.

Expression Pedal Calibration

The Expression Pedal on the BP90 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been

performed. This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset procedure.

(You can also initiate the calibration procedure by pressing and holding both Footswitches for

approximately 7 seconds.) In the event the Pedal’s calibration fails, or if the Pedal does not function

properly, it can be re-calibrated using the Pedal Calibration procedure. This will not erase the

User presets. The procedure for Calibrating the Expression Pedal is as follows:

1. Press and hold the Up/Down Footswitches until PC appears in the display (bY then tu

then -- will be displayed before PC is shown). Release the Footswitches at this time.

2. When the Display prompts you with td, rock the ExpressionPedal forward (toe down)

and press either Footswitch.

3. When the Display prompts you with hd, rock the ExpressionPedal back (heel down)

and press either Footswitch.

4. If calibration is successful, CS will appear brieﬂy in the Display and the BP90 will return

to Performance mode. If the calibration procedure fails, Er will appear in the Display fol-

lowed by td. Steps 2 and 3 should be repeated until calibration is successful.

Section 5 - Appendix

Speciﬁcations

General Specifications

A/D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audio

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

DSP Section: AudioDNA2™ DSP Processor

Simultaneous Effects: 9

Preset Memory: 50 User Presets (1-50) / 50 Factory Presets (51-00)

Drum Machine: 40 Patterns

Dimensions: 6.5" Length x 8.5" Width x 2" Height

Unit Weight: 1.52 lbs.

Analog Input Connections

Bass Input: 1/4" Unbalanced (TS)

Input Impedance: 500k Ohms

Analog Output Connections

Left/Right Outputs: 1/4" Unbalanced

Left/Right Output Impedance: 500 Ohms per side

Maximum Output: +7.0 dBu

Headphones: 1/8" Stereo (TRS) – 17.4mW per channel @ 50 Ohms

PowerRequirements

Power Adapter: *IMPORTANTNOTE: Use only the correct power supply according to the Voltage

in your Country (see below table).

Country (Voltage) CompatiblePSUModel

Japan (100 VAC, 50/60 Hz): PS200R-100* or PS0913DC-01*

US and Canada (120 VAC, 60 Hz): PS200R-120* or PS0913DC-01*

Europe (230 VAC, 50 Hz): PS200R-230* or PS0913DC-01*

UK (240 VAC, 50 Hz): PS200R-240* or PS0913DC-02*

Australia (240 VAC, 50 Hz): PS200R-240-AU* or PS0913DC-02*

PowerSupplySpecs

Model Output Polarity

PS200R: 9 VDC 300 mA

PS0913DC: 9 VDC 1.3 A

Tone Library

Display Name Display Name

1Rock 1 11 Fingerstyle

2Rock 2 12 Pick Style

3Slap 1 13 Groove

4Slap 2 14 Solo Bass

5Funk 15 Honky

6Clean 16 Sustain

7Drive 17 Grind

8Warm 18 Smooth

9Bright 19 Motown

10 Heavy 20 Vintage

Effects Library

Display Name Display Name

1Chorus 11 Tape Delay

2Flanger 12 Hall Reverb

3Phaser 13 Room Reverb

4Pitch 14 Studio Reverb

5Fretless 15 Chorus + Digital Delay

6Octaver 16 Chorus + Hall Reverb

7Envelope Filter 17 Chorus + Delay + Reverb

8Digital Delay 18 Flanger + Analog Delay

9Analog Delay 19 Phaser + Tape Delay

10 Pong Delay 20 Vibrato + Analog Delay

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Disclaimer: DigiTech, DigiTech Whammy, and AudioDNA2 are trademarks of HARMAN in

the U.S. and other countries. Ampeg SVT, Ashdown Bass Magniﬁer, Fender Bassman, Sunn

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