DigiTech HardWire SP-7 Stereo Phaser Owner's Manual

Quick guide from the manual

The DigiTech HardWire SP-7 Stereo Phaser is a high-performance guitar effects pedal. This manual provides instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance. Key features include true bypass, high voltage operation, and a tap tempo function.

Setup

The pedal can be connected in two primary ways:

• Amplifier Setup: Connect your guitar to the pedal input and the pedal output to your amplifier input.
• Effects Loop Setup: Connect your guitar to the pedal input, and the pedal output to the amp effects return. If your amp has a mix control, set it to 100% full wet.

Pedal Interface and Controls

The pedal features several controls to shape your sound:

• Speed Knob: Controls the LFO speed of the phaser effect.
• Depth Knob: Controls the intensity of the phaser effect.
• Modify Knob: Controls various settings depending on the selected phaser type.
• Type Knob: Selects one of the 7 available phaser types.
• Input/Output Jacks: Use Input 1 (Mono) for single input. Use Input 2 for stereo operation.
• Foot Switch: Turns the effect on/off and accesses the Tap Tempo function.

Phaser Types

The SP-7 offers 7 distinct phaser types:

• 2 Stage: Subtle phase effect with adjustable bias.
• 4 Stage: Classic 4-stage vintage phaser.
• Modern: Deep phaser with enhanced feedback and modulation.
• Boutique: Unique 6-stage phaser with deep feedback control.
• 10 Stage: Modern multi-stage phaser with flexible feedback/depth controls.
• Envelope: Triggered phaser where the LFO start point is retriggered by playing dynamics.
• Dynamic: Phaser where the depth is controlled by playing dynamics.

Tap Tempo

To use the Tap Tempo function during a live performance:

1. Press and hold the Foot Switch for 3 seconds until the Indicator LED flashes blue.
2. Tap the Foot Switch at least two times to set the desired modulation speed.
3. The function will time out after 4 seconds. To exit, press and hold the Foot Switch for 3 seconds until the LED stops flashing.

Performance Accessories

The pedal includes several accessories for pedalboard integration:

• Hook-and-loop Pedalboard Pad: For attaching the pedal to a pedalboard.
• Foot Switch Glow Sticker: Increases visibility on dark stages.
• StompLock: Keeps your knob settings in place.

Battery Operation

To replace the 9V battery:

1. Use the tip of a 1/4 inch guitar cable to push in the release pins on either side of the Foot Switch.
2. Remove the Foot Switch to expose the battery compartment.
3. Disconnect the old battery and connect a new 9V alkaline battery.
4. Reattach the Foot Switch by aligning it with the pins and pressing it into place.