User Manual for DigiTech MonoNeon Signature Whammy Pedal

Quick guide from the manual

To get started with your DigiTech MonoNeon Signature Whammy pedal, follow these steps:

1. Connect your instrument to the Input Jack.
2. Connect the Output Jack to your amplifier or other pedals.
3. Connect the included power supply to the Power Input and an AC outlet.
4. Turn on your amplifier and adjust the volume.
5. Use the Effect On/Off Footswitch to enable the effect.
6. Push the Expression Pedal fully forward (toe down) and rotate the Selector Knob to choose your desired effect.

Device controls

The pedal features several controls for sound manipulation:

• Expression Pedal: Controls the amount of pitch bending. Rocking it forward (toe down) increases the effect, while rocking it backward (toe up) decreases it.
• Classic/Chords Switch: Toggles between the classic Whammy algorithm (ideal for single notes) and the modern Chords algorithm (best for full chords).
• Selector Knob: Used to select between Whammy, Octaver, Harmony, or Detune effects.
• Effect On/Off Footswitch: Enables or bypasses the effect.

Connections

The pedal includes an Instrument Input, MIDI Input for remote control, Power Input, and an Output Jack. If using an external MIDI device, connect the MIDI out of your device to the MIDI Input on the Whammy.

Effect types

The pedal offers several effect categories:

• Whammy: Bends the pitch of your signal up or down based on the selected interval (e.g., 2 octaves up, dive bomb).
• Detune: Mixes your original signal with a detuned copy to create a thick, layered effect.
• Hypersonic: Bends the signal up to 3 full octaves.
• Harmony: Adds a pitch-shifted harmony to your signal, allowing you to bend between two intervals while keeping the input signal unchanged.
• Octaver: Adds an octave-shifted signal to your input, allowing you to morph between two different octave tones.

MIDI configuration

The Whammy can receive MIDI messages to select effects, bypass the unit, or control the expression pedal position via MIDI CC11. To change the MIDI channel:

1. Disconnect the power.
2. Press and hold the Effect On/Off Footswitch while reconnecting the power.
3. Rotate the Selector Knob to choose the desired MIDI channel.
4. Press the Effect On/Off Footswitch again to exit.

Expression pedal calibration

If the pedal does not respond properly or fails to return to the correct pitch, perform a re-calibration:

1. Disconnect the power.
2. Press and hold the Effect On/Off Footswitch while reconnecting the power.
3. Release the footswitch once an LED begins to flash.
4. Rock the Expression Pedal fully forward (toe down) and fully back (toe up) at least two times.
5. Press the Effect On/Off Footswitch again to exit and return to normal operation.

Specifications and safety

For optimal performance, use only the included PS0913DC-04 power supply. To minimize electronic interference, clamp the two included ferrite cores around the INPUT and MIDI cables near the plug connectors. The unit features a 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.