DigiTech Musical Toy Instrument Element XP User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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  
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harmful interference, and  
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Operation of this unit within  
significant electromagnetic fields  
should be avoided.  
use only shielded interconnecting  
cables.  
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to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty is valid to the original  
purchaser only and is non-transferable.  
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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 by contacting DigiTech. The company shall not be liable  
for any consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.  
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Table of Contents  
Overview �����������������������������������������������������2  
Introduction ��������������������������������������������������������������������2  
Features ����������������������������������������������������������������������������3  
e Effects �������������������������������������������������25  
Wah (Element XP Only)����������������������������������������������25  
Compressor �������������������������������������������������������������������25  
Amp/Distortion Models ����������������������������������������������26  
EQ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������27  
Noise Gate����������������������������������������������������������������������27  
Mod FX ��������������������������������������������������������������������������28  
Reverb ����������������������������������������������������������������������������31  
User Interface & Connectors ����������������������4  
Top Panel �������������������������������������������������������������������������4  
Rear Panel�����������������������������������������������������������������������6  
Connection Diagrams ��������������������������������8  
Mono Amp Configuration ��������������������������������������������8  
Stereo Amp Configuration ��������������������������������������������9  
Stereo Recording Configuration���������������������������������10  
Headphone/Practice Configuration��������������������������11  
Element Preset List �����������������������������������32  
Element XP Preset List �����������������������������33  
Technical Information ������������������������������34  
Factory Restore �������������������������������������������������������������34  
Specifications�����������������������������������������������������������������35  
Operation ��������������������������������������������������12  
Modes Explained ����������������������������������������������������������12  
Play Mode�����������������������������������������������������������������12  
Edit Mode�����������������������������������������������������������������12  
Navigating Presets ��������������������������������������������������������13  
Editing Presets���������������������������������������������������������������13  
Selecting A Tone Bank��������������������������������������������14  
Selecting An FX Bank���������������������������������������������15  
Editing Effects����������������������������������������������������������16  
Turning Effects On & Off���������������������������������������16  
Storing/Copying Presets ����������������������������������������������17  
Bypassing All Effects ����������������������������������������������������18  
Using e Drum Machine�������������������������������������������18  
Using e Tuner������������������������������������������������������������20  
Setup ���������������������������������������������������������21  
Mono/Stereo Operation�����������������������������������������������21  
Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) ���������������������21  
Expression Pedal Calibration (Element XP Only) ���22  
Expression Pedal Assignment (Element XP Only) ��23  
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Overview  
Introduction  
The Element and Element XP provide a compact and cost-effective guitar effects processing  
solution. But don’t let that fool you.The Element Series processors offer a powerful effects  
processing platform and complete feature set, so you can tantalize your creativity, improve your  
chops, and explore the endless possibilities of guitar effects, all with one simple-to-use, compact  
device.  
The Element has 31effects to choose from and allows you to run 8 effects simultaneously.The  
Element XP has 37 effects to choose from and allows you to run 9 effects simultaneously.The  
Element XP adds an Expression Pedal. Use it to control the Wah or Whammy™ effect or assign it  
to the effect you want to control for real-time effect changes with your foot.  
100 included factory presets allow you to begin exploring immediately and 100 user presets allow  
you to store all your favorite sounds. Select between the 20 pre-configured FX Banks andTone  
Banks to explore a multitude of tonal possibilities without even editing any effects!  
The built in tuner ensures your guitar is in tune and the built-in drum machine and aux input jack  
allow you to play along with a drum loop, metronome, or your favorite music, so you can improve  
your skills fast and have fun doing it!  
Whether you're a budding artist, or an experienced guitar aficionado, you’ll have fun exploring  
the vast sound-shaping options available in the Element and Element XP.Thanks for choosing  
DigiTech®.  
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Features  
37 Effects (Element XP) / 31 Effects (Element)  
12 Amp & 6 Distortion ModelsTo Choose From  
Built-In Drum Machine With 45 Drum Pattern Loops Including Metronome  
Built-InTuner  
Built-In Expression Pedal (Element XP Only)  
200 Presets (100 User Presets / 100 Factory Presets)  
9 Simultaneous Effects (Element XP) / 8 Simultaneous Effects (Element)  
20 FX Banks & 20Tone BanksTo Choose From  
Mono / Stereo Output  
Aux Input For Playing Along WithYour Favorite Songs  
1/8” Headphone Output  
Speaker Cabinet Compensation  
Heavy Duty Metal Footswitches  
Power Supply Included  
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User Interface & Connectors  
Top Panel  
1 2  
3 4  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
1. LED DISPLAY  
This display shows the preset numbers when navigating presets (in Play Mode) and effect  
settings when editing (in Edit Mode).  
2. SELECT KNOB  
This knob serves as both a preset selector and editing control. In Preset Mode, turning this  
knob will change between presets. In Edit Mode, this knob will modify the currently selected  
effect or option.  
3. STORE BUTTON  
This button is used to store and copy presets to the 100 user preset memory locations.The  
STORE LED will light whenever a preset’s stored effect settings are altered, indicating that the  
changes must be stored to a preset to be retained.  
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4. EDIT BUTTONS  
These left/right arrow buttons access effects and drum machine settings for editing.  
5. EXPRESSION PEDAL (Element XP only)  
The Expression Pedal is used to control effects in real time.A single effect can be controlled  
by the expression pedal per preset.  
6. EFFECTS CHAIN  
These icons provide a graphical representation of the internal effect signal chain used in  
the Element/Element XP.The signal flow is from left to right and offers effects like Wah  
(Element XP only), Compressor,Amp Modeling/Distortion, EQ, Noise Gate, Mod FX, Delay,  
and Reverb.The Element XP also has an option for setting up its built-in Expression Pedal to  
control a variety of these effects.The LED above each of the icons indicates whether each  
effect is on or off and which effect is selected when editing.These effect LEDs are also used  
to help you tune your guitar when using the built-in tuner (see "UsingTheTuner" on page  
7. MASTER LEVEL BUTTON  
Press this button then turn the SELECT knob to adjust the Master Level.This will adjust the  
global output level for the Main and Headphone Outputs and will affect all presets.  
8. PRESET LEVEL BUTTON  
Press this button then turn the SELECT knob to adjust the Preset Level. Preset Level is a  
programmable level that is stored with each preset and provides a quick way to balance  
volume between presets. Note that changes made to this parameter must be stored to the  
9. TONE BANK BUTTON  
This button is used to select from a preset library of 20 different clean and distorted tone  
configurations utilizing the Wah (Element only), Compressor,Amp/Distortion Modeling, EQ,  
and Noise Gate effect modules. Press this button then use the SELECT knob to select from  
a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging from Blues to Metal to Country. See  
"Selecting ATone Bank" on page 14 for more information onTone Banks.  
10. FX BANK BUTTON  
This button is used to select from a preset library of 20 different effect configurations utilizing  
the Mod FX, Delay, and Reverb effect modules. Press this button then turn the SELECT knob  
to select a variety of post-amplifier model effect chains (Chorus, Chorus + Delay, Delay +  
Reverb, etc.). See "Selecting An FX Bank" on page 15 for more information onTone Banks.  
11. DRUMS BUTTON  
Pressing this button toggles the internal drum machine on and off.  
12. FOOTSWITCHES  
These footswitches are used for preset up/down navigation, bypass, and tuner activation.  
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Rear Panel  
1
2
3
4 5  
1. INPUT  
Connect your guitar to this high impedance 1/4” instrument input.  
2. AUX IN  
Using a stereo 1/8” cable, connect the headphone output of a portable music or CD player  
to this 1/8”TRS jack to play along with all your favorite music.Adjust the output level of  
your playback device and the Element/Element XP’s Master Level to achieve the proper mix  
balance.  
3. MAIN OUTPUT  
This 1/4”TRS jack supports mono or stereo operation. Connect this output jack to your  
guitar amplifier using a mono instrument cable or connect to stereo inputs of a mixer or  
recording device using a stereoY cable (see "Connection Diagrams" on page 8 for further  
information).The Master Level controls the global level of this output.  
NOTE: Mono/stereo operation for the Main and Headphone Output jacks is determined by  
whether a plug is connected to the Main Output jack. If a plug is connected to this output jack,  
all outputs are set to mono for amp use. If no plug is connected to this jack, all outputs default to  
stereo for headphone use.This 1/4” Main Output can be forced to operate as a stereo output for  
21 for more information.  
4. HEADPHONE OUTPUT  
Connect your headphones to this 1/8” miniTRS jack.This output is optimized for use with  
headphones having an impedance of 60 Ohms or less.The Master Level controls the global  
level of this output.  
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NOTE: When only the headphones are connected, Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) will  
be enabled to make the audio sound like it is actually being played through an amplifier.When  
a plug is connected to the 1/4” Main Output, SCC is disabled in the Headphone Output and all  
outputs are set for mono operation. See "Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC)" on page 21  
5. POWER JACK  
Connect the included PS0913DC power supply to this power input jack.  
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Connection Diagrams  
Before connecting the Element/Element XP processor to an amplifier, it is recommended that you  
turn down the amplifier's master volume control and make sure that the power to your amplifier  
and the Element/Element XP are turned off.To turn the Element/Element XP on or off, connect  
or disconnect the included power supply from the POWER input jack. Once all is connected and  
powered on, you can then gradually increase your amplifier's master volume control until the  
desired level is achieved.  
Mono Amp Configuration  
Amp  
Guitar  
Harman PS0913DC  
Power Supply  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AUX IN  
9VDC  
300 mA  
1/4” Mono Cable  
1/4” Mono Cable  
Hot (+)  
Ground (-)  
Ground (-)  
Hot (+)  
Ground (-)  
Hot (+)  
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Stereo Amp Configuration  
Amp 1  
Amp 2  
Guitar  
Harman PS0913DC  
Power Supply  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AUX IN  
9VDC  
300 mA  
1/4” Stereo Y Cable  
1/4” Stereo Y Cable  
Ground (-) Left (+)  
Left  
Channel  
Left (+)  
Left (+)  
Ground (-)  
Ground (-)  
Right  
Channel  
Right (+)  
Right (+)  
Ground (-) Right (+)  
NOTE: The 1/4" Output must be configured for stereo operation for this type of setup. See "Mono/  
Stereo Operation" on page 21 for more information.  
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Stereo Recording Configuration  
Computer  
Audio Recording Interface  
Line In  
Line In  
1
2
Guitar  
Harman PS0913DC  
Power Supply  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AUX IN  
9VDC  
300 mA  
1/4” Stereo Y Cable  
FireWire or USB  
Ground (-) Left (+)  
1/4” Stereo Y Cable  
Left  
Channel  
Left (+)  
Left (+)  
Ground (-)  
Ground (-)  
Right (+)  
Right  
Channel  
Right (+)  
Ground (-) Right (+)  
NOTE: The 1/4" Output must be configured for stereo operation for this type of setup. See "Mono/  
Stereo Operation" on page 21 for more information.When connecting directly to a recording  
device, SCC must be enabled. See "Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC)" on page 21 for more  
information.  
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Headphone/Practice Configuration  
Guitar  
Harman PS0913DC  
Power Supply  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AUX IN  
9VDC  
300 mA  
Portable  
Music Player  
Headphones  
Optional  
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Operation  
Modes Explained  
There are two modes of operation in the Element/Element XP: Play Mode and Edit Mode.  
Preset Number  
Play Mode  
When the Element/Element XP is powered on, the unit will  
be in Play Mode. Play Mode is indicated by the effect LEDs  
being lit for the effects which are active in the currently loaded  
preset and the currently loaded preset number being displayed  
in the LED display. Play Mode is the normal operating mode  
and allows you to navigate presets using the SELECT knob or  
FOOTSWITCHES.  
Lit LEDs Indicate  
Enabled Effects  
In Preset  
Edit Mode  
You enter Edit Mode whenever you press the MASTER LEVEL, PRESET LEVEL, TONE BANK, FX  
BANK, DRUMS, or EDIT buttons. Edit Mode allows you to adjust the global Master Level, the  
Preset Level, select between the differentTone and FX Banks, edit effect and system settings, and  
edit the settings for the built-in drums.To exit Edit Mode and return to Play Mode, simply press  
either FOOTSWITCH.You can tell you are back in Play Mode when the effect LEDs are lit for the  
effects which are active in the currently loaded preset and the currently loaded preset number is  
displayed in the LED display.  
NOTE: Effect settings changed in Edit Mode will need to be stored to a preset in order to be  
retained.The exceptions are the Master Level and drum machine settings, which are global settings and  
are not stored to presets.Whenever you change a stored preset’s effect settings, the STORE button  
LED will light, indicating the effect settings have been changed from the stored value in the preset. See  
"Storing/Copying Presets" on page 17 for further information on storing presets.  
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Navigating Presets  
There are two banks of presets in the Element/Element XP: the user preset bank and the factory  
preset bank. From the factory, the user and factory preset banks will contain the same presets.  
Therefore, factory preset 45 will be the same as user preset 45 and so on. User presets appear  
in the LED display as 1-100and factory presets appear as F1-F00. Preset banks will automatically  
round-robin when navigating. In other words, navigating one preset above user preset 100will  
select factory preset F1in the factory preset bank. Navigating one preset below user preset 1 will  
select factory preset F00(factory preset 100) in the factory preset bank.  
To navigate presets:  
1. From Play Mode, press the UP FOOTSWITCH to navigate up through presets or the DOWN  
FOOTSWITCH to navigate down through presets.You can also navigate presets by turning  
the SELECT knob.  
Editing Presets  
The Element Series processors have been engineered to give you more options for shaping your  
sounds. Of course you can navigate presets to find sounds which will get you started, and then  
edit the effects from there to fine tune your sounds–this is standard operation when using effect  
processors. But there is another layer of options available in the Element processors... Banks.  
There are two Banks available:Tone Banks and FX Banks. Each of these Banks give you a library of  
20 pre-set configurations, allowing you to quickly audition different "tones" without affecting your  
"effects" chain or vice versa. Using this "coarse" and "fine" editing environment, you can quickly  
experiment with many different sound-shaping options and go only as deep into editing as you  
feel comfortable with.  
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Selecting A Tone Bank  
Tone Banks allow you to select from a preset library of 20 different tones.These tones consist of  
clean, distortion, and amp tones. Select from a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging  
from Blues to Metal to Country. Behind the scenes, the Wah (Element XP only), Compressor,  
Amp/Distortion, EQ, and Noise Gate are configured to create a specified tone.You can then  
further refine the sound by editing each effect’s settings. Note that changing between different  
Tone Banks does not change the Mod FX, Delay, or Reverb settings, as these processing modules  
belong to the FX Bank.  
AvailableTone Banks  
AvailableTone Banks  
Display Number  
Description  
Overdrive  
Rock 1  
Display Number  
Description  
Fuzz  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Chunky  
Blues 1  
Smooth  
Heavy  
Metal 1  
Country 1  
Warm Drive  
Crunch  
Clean 1  
British  
Distortion  
Scooped  
Bright Clean  
Acoustic  
TexasTone  
Rockabilly  
Solo 1  
To select aTone Bank:  
1. Press the TONE BANK button.The display will read cufor custom.  
2. Turn the SELECT knob to select from one of the 20Tone Bank library defaults.The number  
of the selectedTone Bank will appear in the LED display as you turn the SELECT knob.  
3. When done, press either FOOTSWITCH to exit Edit Mode. Note that you must store the  
changes if you wish to retain the settings. See "Storing/Copying Presets" on page 17 for  
further information on storing presets.  
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Selecting An FX Bank  
FX Banks allow you to select from a preset library of 20 different effect chains. Behind the scenes  
the Mod FX, Delay, and Reverb are configured to create a specified combination of effects.You  
can then further refine the sound by editing each effect’s settings. Note that changing between  
different FX Banks does not change the Wah (Element XP only), Compressor,Amp/Distortion,  
EQ, or Noise Gate settings, as these processing modules belong to theTone Bank.  
Available FX Banks  
Available FX Banks  
Display Number  
Description  
Chorus  
Display Number  
Description  
Hall Reverb  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Flanger  
Spring Reverb  
Phaser  
Chorus + Digital Delay  
Chorus + Delay + Reverb  
Flanger + Analog Delay  
Phaser +Tape Delay  
Digital Delay + Hall Reverb  
Analog Delay + Spring  
Pitch + Room Reverb  
Vibrato +Tape Delay  
Pitch  
Tremolo  
Rotary  
Envelope Filter  
Digital Delay  
Analog Delay  
Tape Delay  
To select an FX Bank:  
1. Press the FX BANK button.The display will read cufor custom.  
2. Turn the SELECT knob to select from one of the 20 FX Bank library defaults.The number of  
the selected FX Bank will appear in the LED display as you turn the SELECT knob.  
3. When done, press either FOOTSWITCH to exit Edit Mode. Note that you must store the  
changes if you wish to retain the settings. See "Storing/Copying Presets" on page 17 for  
further information on storing presets.  
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Editing Effects  
Selecting a preset and/orTone/FX Bank is the fastest and easiest way to achieve the sound your  
after. However, if you just can’t seem to quite get the sound you're after it’s time to edit some  
effects.  
To edit effects:  
1. Press either of the EDIT buttons repeatedly until the LED for the effect you wish to edit is lit.  
For a list of effect settings, see "The Effects" on page 25.  
2. Once you have selected the effect for editing, strum your guitar then turn the SELECT knob  
to change the effect settings. Repeat this auditioning process until you find the desired setting.  
3. To exit Edit Mode, press either FOOTSWITCH.  
NOTE: Effects changed in Edit Mode will need to be stored to a preset in order to be retained.The  
exceptions are the Master Level and drum machine settings, which are global settings and are not  
stored to memory. See "Storing/Copying Presets" on page 17 for further information on storing  
presets.  
Turning Effects On & Off  
The procedure for turning effects on and off is essentially the same as for editing effects.  
To turn an effect on or off:  
1. Press either of the EDIT buttons repeatedly until the LED for the effect you wish to turn on  
or off is lit.  
2. Turn the SELECT knob. If the effect is already turned off, turn the SELECT knob to the right  
to enable the effect and select between the available options. If the effect is already on and  
you wish to turn it off, keep turning the SELECT knob to the left until offis shown in the  
LED display.  
3. When done, press either FOOTSWITCH to return to Play Mode, indicated by the currently  
loaded preset number being displayed in the LED display.  
NOTE: Parameters changed in Edit Mode will need to be stored to a preset in order to be retained.  
The exceptions are the Master Level and drum machine parameters, which are global parameters and  
are not stored to memory. See "Storing/Copying Presets" on page 17 for further information on  
storing presets.  
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Storing/Copying Presets  
The STORE button is used to save modifications made to a preset’s settings.The STORE button’s  
LED will light whenever effect settings have been changed from their stored value, indicating the  
changes must be stored to memory to be retained. Preset setting changes must always be stored  
to a user preset memory location, since factory presets cannot be overwritten.The Element and  
Element XP have 100 user preset memory locations. Factory presets can be accessed at any time,  
used as a starting point, edited, then stored to a user preset location.You can also copy a user or  
factory preset to any of the available 100 user preset locations.  
To quickly store a preset to its current memory location (quick update):  
1. Make the desired edits to the preset’s effect settings. See "Editing Effects" on page 16.  
2. Press the STORE button twice. Sdwill be briefly displayed in the LED display, indicating  
the preset is being stored.This will store the newly changed effect settings to the currently  
loaded preset memory location.  
NOTE: If you perform the above quick update procedure on a factory preset, the changes will be  
stored to the equivalent user preset memory location. For example, if you load factory preset 5 (f 5),  
make edits, and then press the STORE button twice, you will overwrite user preset 5 (5).Therefore,  
use caution when performing this procedure on factory presets to ensure you do not accidentally  
overwrite one of your existing user presets.  
To store an edited preset to a different memory location:  
1. Make the desired edits to the preset’s effects. See "Editing Effects" on page 16.  
2. Press the STORE button once.The current preset number will begin flashing in the LED  
display.  
3. Use the SELECT knob to select the user preset memory location at which you would like to  
store the user preset (indicated in the display).  
4. Press the STORE button again to complete the store procedure. Sdwill be briefly displayed  
in the LED display, indicating the preset is being stored.  
NOTE: Pressing one of the FOOTSWITCHES or any button (other than the DRUMS button) during  
the above procedure will abort the store procedure.  
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To copy a preset:  
1. From Play Mode, use the FOOTSWITCHES or SELECT knob to load the preset you wish to  
copy.  
2. Press the STORE button once.The current preset number will begin flashing in the LED  
display.  
3. Use the SELECT knob to select the user preset memory location at which you would like to  
copy the preset (indicated in the display).  
4. Press the STORE button again to complete the copy procedure. Sdwill be briefly displayed in  
the LED display, indicating the preset is being stored.  
NOTE: Pressing one of the FOOTSWITCHES or any button (other than the DRUMS button) during  
the above procedure will abort the store procedure.  
Bypassing All Effects  
The Element and Element XP offer a global preset bypass feature which bypasses all effects in the  
currently loaded preset and feeds only the dry/unprocessed signal to the outputs.  
To bypass all effects:  
1. Press both FOOTSWITCHES simultaneously.The LED display will read bYP, indicating the  
effects are bypassed.  
2. Press either FOOTSWITCH to exit the preset bypass function.  
Using The Drum Machine  
Playing along with the built-in drum machine is a great way to improve your timing skills.The  
Element and Element XP give you 45 drum and metronome patterns to choose from and allow  
you to adjust the tempo and level of the pattern playback.  
Available Drum Machine Parameters  
LED Lit  
PATTERN  
TEMPO  
LEVEL  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Description  
Selects from the various drum patterns  
Adjusts the drum machine tempo  
Adjusts the drum machine level  
1-45  
1-99  
1-99  
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Available Drum Patterns  
Available Drum Patterns  
Display Number  
Description  
Display Number  
Description  
BEATS 1  
BLUES 3  
1
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
BEATS 2  
BLUES 4  
2
BEATS 3  
GROOVE 1  
GROOVE 2  
COUNTRY 1  
COUNTRY 2  
COUNTRY 3  
JAZZ 1  
3
BEATS 4  
4
BEATS 5  
5
BEATS 6  
6
ROCK 1  
7
ROCK 2  
8
ROCK 3  
JAZZ 2  
9
ROCK 4  
JAZZ 3  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
ROCK 5  
JAZZ 4  
ROCK 6  
HIPHOP 1  
HARD ROCK 1  
HARD ROCK 2  
HARD ROCK 3  
HARD ROCK 4  
METAL 1  
METAL 2  
METAL 3  
METAL 4  
METAL 5  
BLUES 1  
HIPHOP 2  
HIPHOP 3  
WORLD 1  
WORLD 2  
WORLD 3  
METRONOME 4/4  
METRONOME 3/4  
METRONOME 5/8  
METRONOME 7/8  
METRONOME  
BLUES 2  
To use the built-in drum machine:  
1. Press the DRUMS button to turn the drum machine on.  
2. Use the EDIT buttons to select the drum setting you want to edit (i.e., Pattern,Tempo or  
Level).The corresponding LED will light when a selection is made.  
3. Turn the SELECT knob to edit the selected setting.  
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to make edits to any of the other drum machine settings.  
5. When not using the drum machine, press the DRUMS button to turn the drum machine off.  
NOTE: Drum machine settings are global and are not stored to presets.  
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Using The Tuner  
The built-in tuner allows you to effortlessly  
tune your guitar and offers 4 different tuning  
references as shown in the table to the  
Tuning Reference Options  
Option  
(Shown In Display)  
Reference  
A=440Hz (Default, standard setting)  
right. In most cases you will use the standard 40  
tuning reference, which is A440 (A=440Hz). Ab  
This is the default tuning reference setting in G  
A=A(A flat)  
A=G  
the Element/Element XP.  
Gb  
A=G(G flat)  
The tuner can be accessed from either Play  
Mode or Edit Mode.As a note is played, the  
LED display will show the note.The most  
center effect LED (green) will light when  
the note is in tune. If an effect LED to the  
left of the green LED is lit, the note is flat,  
so you must tune the string up. If an LED to  
the right of the green LED is lit, the note is  
sharp, so you must tune the string down.  
Note  
(Flat)  
(Sharp)  
Tune Up  
Tune Down  
InTune  
To use the tuner:  
1. Press and hold both FOOTSWITCHES simultaneously.The display will read bYPbriefly then  
tuthen ---.The tuner is now active.  
2. If you wish to change the tuning reference, turn the SELECT knob.The default tuning  
reference is A=440Hz (represented as 40in the LED display), which is considered to be the  
standard tuning reference and will be used in most cases.  
3. Tune your guitar.  
4. Press either FOOTSWITCH to exit the tuner.  
NOTE: If preset modifications had been made prior to entering the tuner, the changes will still be  
available and can be stored after exiting the tuner.  
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Setup  
Mono/Stereo Operation  
Mono/stereo operation, for both the Main Output and Headphone Output, is determined by  
whether or not a plug is connected to the 1/4" Main Output jack. If a plug is connected to this  
jack, all outputs are automatically configured for mono operation, just plug in your amp and play.  
If no plug is connected to the 1/4" Main Output jack, the outputs default to stereo operation  
for headphone use.The 1/4” Main Output can be forced to operate in stereo when you need  
to connect the Main Output to a stereo destination, such as a pair of amplifiers, a mixer, or a  
recording device.  
To configure the 1/4" Main Output for stereo operation:  
1. Start with the power cable disconnected (unit powered down).  
2. Press and hold the FX BANK button while connecting the power cable. Keep the FX BANK  
button held down until the display reads StErEo On, then release the button.The 1/4” Main  
Output is now configured for stereo (TRS) operation.  
3. To configure the 1/4” Main Output back to mono operation, follow the same steps above  
and wait for the display to read StErEo oFf.  
Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC)  
The Element Series processors are designed to allow you to play your guitar even if you don't  
have an amplifier.The built-in Speaker Cabinet Compensation (SCC) feature is what makes this  
possible. If you've ever listened to a direct guitar signal (using no guitar amplifier) then you know  
how thin and unnatural it can sound. SCC emulates the frequency response of a guitar speaker  
cabinet, providing the much more pleasant tone which a guitar cabinet reproduces. Use SCC  
when connecting to headphones, directly to a mixer, or directly to a recording device.  
SCC is automatically enabled when only headphones are connected to the Headphone Output  
(and no cable is connected to the 1/4" Main Output). If a cable is connected to the Main Output,  
SCC is defeated, both in the Headphone Output and Main Output.You must enable the SCC  
feature on the Main Output manually if you wish to connect directly to a recording interface or  
mixer.  
To enable Speaker Cabinet Compensation on the Main Output:  
1. Disconnect the power cord from the Element/Element XP processor (unit powered off).  
2. Press and hold the TONE BANK button while connecting the power cord. Keep the TONE  
BANK button held down until the display reads CabInEtOn, then release the button.  
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Speaker Cabinet Compensation is now enabled on all outputs.  
NOTE: Once enabled, SCC will remain active only while the unit is powered on.After a power cycle,  
the SCC enabling procedure must be performed again if you want SCC to be enabled.  
Expression Pedal Calibration (Element XP Only)  
The Expression Pedal on the Element XP comes pre-calibrated from the factory. However, in the  
event the Expression Pedal does not function properly, it can be re-calibrated using the below  
Pedal Calibration procedure.  
To calibrate the Element XP Expression Pedal:  
1. Press and hold both FOOTSWITCHES simultaneously until PCappears in the LED display.All  
effects and button LEDs will be turned off.  
2. When tdnappears in the display, rock the EXPRESSION PEDAL forward (toe down) then  
press either FOOTSWITCH.  
3. When tuPappears in the display, rock the EXPRESSION PEDAL back (toe up) then press  
either FOOTSWITCH.  
4. If the calibration procedure is successful, the Element XP will return to Play Mode and will be  
ready for use. If the calibration procedure fails, Errwill appear in the LED display followed by  
tdn. If this happens, repeat steps 2 and 3 until calibration is successful.  
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Expression Pedal Assignment (Element XP Only)  
The Expression Pedal on the Element XP can be assigned to control theVolume,Wah,  
Whammy™,YaYa™, or one of several other effects with your foot.You can also assign Minimum  
(pedal toe up) and Maximum (pedal toe down) values.These Min and Max values will set the  
range in which the Expression Pedal is allowed to control the assigned effect.The following table  
shows the effect controls available for Expression Pedal control.  
Effects Assignable For Control (Element XP Only)  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Effect Controlled (LED Lit)  
Description  
No assignment (Expression Pedal off)  
Off  
Pre-Delay Output Level  
PRESET LEVEL  
PRESET LEVEL  
(level is adjusted before the Delay effect–delay levels will  
not be affected by level change and will decay naturally)  
PrE  
POS  
Post-Delay Output Level  
(level is adjusted after the Delay effect–delay levels will  
be affected by level change)  
AH  
WAH  
Expression Pedal acts as a Wah pedal  
Amp Gain  
Gan  
SPE  
LEL  
SPE  
LEL  
SPE  
LEL  
SPE  
dEP  
SPE  
dEP  
SPE  
dEP  
SPE  
dEP  
PEd  
SPE  
dEP  
EnS  
LEL  
LEL  
AhY  
dEL  
dEF  
rEL  
AMP/DISTORTION  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
MOD FX  
DELAY  
Chorus Speed  
Chorus Level  
Flanger Speed  
Flanger Level  
Phaser Speed  
Phaser Level  
Tremolo Speed  
Tremolo Depth  
Panner Speed  
Panner Depth  
Vibrato Speed  
Vibrato Depth  
Rotary Speed  
Rotary Depth  
Expression Pedal acts as aYaYa effect  
AutoYa Speed  
AutoYa Depth  
Envelope Filter Sensitivity  
Detune Level  
Pitch Shift Level  
Expression Pedal acts as a Whammy pedal  
Delay Level  
DELAY  
Delay Feedback  
Reverb Level  
REVERB  
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To assign an effect to the Expression Pedal for control and set the Min/Max values:  
1. Any effect you wish to assign to the Expression Pedal must be turned on before it can be  
assigned. For information on turning an effect on, see "Turning Effects On & Off" on page  
2. From Play Mode, press the right arrow EDIT button repeatedly until the EXP (Expression)  
LED is lit.An effect LED will also light indicating which effect the Expression Pedal is currently  
assigned to and the LED display will show which effect control the Expression Pedal is  
currently assigned to.  
3. Turn the SELECT knob to select the effect control you wish to control (see the table on the  
previous page for a list of effects selectable for control).As you turn the SELECT knob the  
effect’s LED associated with the effect control will light.  
4. Once you've selected the effect you want to control, press the right arrow EDIT button  
once.You have now selected the Minimum (pedal toe up) control range.Turn the SELECT  
knob to set this to the value which you want the Expression Pedal's full toe up position to  
represent (the lowest value selectable by the Expression Pedal).  
5. Press the right arrow EDIT button once.You have now selected the Maximum (pedal toe  
down) control range.Turn the SELECT knob to set this to the value which you want the  
Expression Pedal's full toe down position to represent (the highest value selectable by the  
Expression Pedal).  
6. Store the changes to a preset for later recall. See "Storing/Copying Presets" on page 17 for  
further information.  
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The Effects  
The Element XP offers 37 different effects with the ability to run 9 effects simultaneously.The  
Element offers 31 different effects with the ability to run 8 effects simultaneously. Both provide  
12 amp/cabinet models to choose from.The following section describes each of these available  
effects and amp/cabinet models.  
Wah (Element XP Only)  
Wah is an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal and makes the guitar sound as if it’s saying  
"Wah."There are three different wah types to choose from in the Element XP as shown in the  
below table.  
AvailableWah Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Description  
Wah effect is turned off  
Dunlop® Cry Baby™ Wah  
Vox® Clyde McCoy™ Wah  
Full Range Wah  
OFF  
CrY  
CLY  
FUL  
Compressor  
A compressor is used to compress the dynamic range of a signal (make the loud signals quieter  
and quiet signals louder). In the Element/Element XP processors, the Compressor is used to add  
sustain and tighten up the dynamics of the guitar.The Compressor can be adjusted between 1-20  
or turned off, as shown in the below table. Lower values represent lighter compression and higher  
values represent heavier compression (and more sustain).The Compressor’s threshold and gain  
settings are controlled simultaneously when adjusting the Compressor value, making it faster and  
easier to set.The Compressor’s ratio is fixed at infinity:1.  
Available Compressor Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Description  
Compressor is turned off  
OFF  
Higher values increase compression amount and sustain  
1-20  
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Amp/Distortion Models  
The Element/Element XP have 6 Distortion and 12 Amp/Cabinet models to choose from. Each  
Amp/Distortion option is identified by a pair of letters (e.g., td) and has nine settings (i.e., 1-9),  
except the Acoustic Guitar Simulator which has only one setting.As the value of the number is  
increased, the Amp/Distortion gain increases (the signal becomes more distorted). Each Amp  
Model has a Cabinet Model assigned to it as shown in the following table.  
Available Amp/Distortion Options  
Option  
(Shown In Display)  
Type  
Amp/Distortion Model Description  
Effect turned off  
Cabinet Model Description  
-
-
OFF  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Amp/Cabinet  
Distortion  
‘57 Fender® Tweed Deluxe®  
‘65 Fender BlackfaceTwin Reverb®  
’68 Marshall® Super Lead (Plexi)  
’77 Marshall MasterVolume  
’83 Marshall JCM800  
’63Vox® AC30Top Boost  
’01 Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier™  
’96 Matchless® DC-30  
FenderTweed Deluxe 1x12  
tD1-9  
bF1-9  
PL1-9  
bS1-9  
JC1-9  
AC1-9  
rE-1-9  
CH1-9  
SO1-9  
Et1-9  
CL1-9  
Ct1-9  
TS1-9  
od1-9  
dS1-9  
Gr1-9  
dL1-9  
Bp1-9  
ACO  
FenderTwin Reverb 2x12  
Marshall Slant Celestion® Greenback 4x12  
Marshall Straight Celestion G12-T70 4x12  
Marshall Straight Celestion G12-T70 4x12  
AC30TB Jensen® Blue Back 2x12  
Johnson® Straight CelestionVintage 30 4x12  
Johnson Straight CelestionVintage 30 4x12  
DigiTech® Solo  
DigiTech Solo 4x12  
DigiTech Metal  
DigiTech Metal 4x12  
DigiTech Bright Clean  
DigiTech Bright Clean 2x12  
DigiTech CleanTube  
FenderTwin Reverb 2x12  
Ibanez® TS-9Tube Screamer™  
DOD® 250 Preamp/Overdrive  
Boss® DS-1™ Distortion  
DigiTech Grunge®  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Distortion  
Distortion  
Distortion  
Distortion  
DigiTech Death Metal  
Electro Harmonix® Big Muff® Pi  
Distortion  
Simulator  
Acoustic Guitar Simulator  
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EQ  
The 3-band EQ lets you further shape the tone of each preset. Each EQ band is identified with  
a pair of letters (e.g., bA represents the bass band) and has nine settings (i.e., 1-9). Settings 1-4  
represent EQ cut (1= 12dB cut, 2= 9dB cut, 3= 6dB cut, 4= 3dB cut). Settings 6-9represent  
EQ boost (6= 3dB boost, 7= 6dB boost, 8= 9dB boost, 9= 12dB boost).A setting of 5  
represents no cut or boost (flat).The following table shows the available EQ options.  
Available EQ Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Description  
Low frequency (bass) tone control  
Mid frequency (midrange) tone control  
High frequency (treble) tone control  
bA1-9  
Id1-9  
tR1-9  
Noise Gate  
The Element and Element XP offer two noise gate types: Silencer and AutoSwell.  
Silencer Gate (noise reduction)  
The Silencer Gate is designed to eliminate noise when you are not playing.The Silencer’s nine  
settings (GA1-GA9) determine the threshold, with 1being the lowest threshold and 9being  
the highest.This determines how loud a signal must be before it can open the gate and be  
heard.The higher the setting, the louder a signal must be in order to open the gate.  
AutoSwell Gate (pluck detector gate)  
The AutoSwell Gate creates an automatic volume swell effect.The AutoSwell’s nine settings  
(SL1-SL9) determine the attack time (how quickly the volume swell grows from the note or  
chord you play).The higher the setting, the slower the swell grows.  
Available Noise Gate Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Description  
Noise Gate effect is turned off  
Silencer Gate  
OFF  
gA1-9  
SL1-9  
AutoSwell Gate  
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Mod FX  
The Element/Element XP offer a variety of modulation and pitch effect types to choose from.  
Each modulation effect is identified by a pair of letters (e.g., PHfor phaser) and has nine settings  
(i.e., 1-9).These settings include a variety of configurations that generally range from a more  
subtle effect (lower settings) to a more extreme effect (higher settings).The following table shows  
the available Mod FX options.  
Available Mod FX Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Description  
Mod FX is turned off  
OFF  
Modeled after a Boss® CE-2 Chorus  
cH1-9  
dC1-9  
FL1-9  
PH1-9  
tr1-9  
PA1-9  
br1-9  
ro1-9  
YA1-9  
AY1-9  
SF1-9  
EF1-9  
dt1-9  
Sh1-9  
HA1-9  
Dual Chorus  
Flanger  
Phaser  
Tremolo  
Panner  
Vibrato  
Rotary  
YaYa® (Element XP only)  
AutoYa®  
Step Filter  
Envelope Filter  
Detune  
Pitch Shift  
Whammy (Element XP only)  
The following section describes each of the available modulation and pitch effect types available in  
the Element/Element XP.  
Chorus  
The chorus effect 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, more lush sound  
which has movement and depth.  
Flanger  
The flanger effect uses the same principles as the chorus effect, 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 of the effect.  
Phaser  
The phaser effect splits the incoming signal 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, different frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound.  
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Tremolo  
The tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate.  
Panner  
The panner effect modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate.  
Vibrato  
The vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate.  
Rotary Speaker  
The rotary speaker effect is an emulation of a classic Leslie amplifier/speaker which included  
a spinning horn and woofer or sound-directing duct.The rotation of these two speakers  
or duct produces an interesting combination of the sound panning from side to side.This  
produces a slight pitch change due to the speed of the sound coming towards, and then  
going away from the listener.This is the same effect you experience when a moving car or  
train passes you, the pitch increases as the car or train approaches then decreased as it  
travels away.This phenomenon is referred to as the Doppler effect.  
YaYa™ (Element XP Only)  
TheYaYa effect combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger, creating an almost human  
vowel characteristic, as if the guitar were saying "Yah."This effect is controlled using the  
Expression Pedal.  
AutoYa™  
Similar to theYaYa effect described above, the AutoYa effect automatically modulates the  
sound at an even rate, so Expression Pedal control is not required.  
Step Filter  
The step filter effect is like an automatic "random wah" with a square waveform.  
Envelope Filter  
The envelope filter is a dynamic wah effect that alters your sound based upon how hard you  
play.  
Detune  
The detune effect makes a copy of your incoming signal, makes 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 guitars were playing the same part together, but slightly out of tune with one  
another.  
Pitch Shift  
The pitch shift effect 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 guitars  
were playing together, but playing different notes.  
Whammy™ (Element XP Only)  
The Whammy effect is a variable pitch shifter.This effect is basically a pitch shifter, but allows  
you to vary the amount of pitch shifting with the Expression Pedal, creating a sweepable pitch  
shifting effect.  
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Delay  
Delay is an effect that records the incoming signal then plays it back a short time later.The  
recorded signal can repeat just once or several times, depending upon the type of delay.The  
Element and Element XP offer 4 different delay types:Analog Delay, Digital Delay, Ping Pong  
Delay, andTape Delay. Each of these delay types have 5 seconds of delay time available, with the  
exception of the Analog Delay which has up to 350ms.  
There are two different effect settings used to program the Delay effect in the Element/Element  
XP: DelayType and DelayTime.The DelayType setting selects the delay type and varies the  
amount of feedback (number of repeats) and level as shown in the following table.  
Available DelayType Options  
Available DelayType Options  
Option  
Option  
(Shown In Display) Delay Type  
Variation Description  
(Shown In Display) Delay Type  
Variation Description  
-
Delay effect is turned off  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
feedback=5%, level=15  
OFF  
An1  
An2  
An3  
An4  
An5  
An6  
An7  
An8  
An9  
dd1  
dd2  
dd3  
dd4  
dd5  
dd6  
dd7  
dd8  
dd9  
PP1  
PP2  
PP3  
PP4  
PP5  
PP6  
PP7  
PP8  
PP9  
Analog Delay feedback=5%, level=15  
Analog Delay feedback=5%, level=30  
Analog Delay feedback=5%, level=50  
Analog Delay feedback=20%, level=15  
Analog Delay feedback=20%, level=30  
Analog Delay feedback=20%, level=50  
Analog Delay feedback=45%, level=15  
Analog Delay feedback=45%, level=30  
Analog Delay feedback=45%, level=50  
Digital Delay feedback=5%, level=15  
Digital Delay feedback=5%, level=30  
Digital Delay feedback=5%, level=50  
Digital Delay feedback=20%, level=15  
Digital Delay feedback=20%, level=30  
Digital Delay feedback=20%, level=50  
Digital Delay feedback=45%, level=15  
Digital Delay feedback=45%, level=30  
Digital Delay feedback=45%, level=50  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
feedback=5%, level=30  
feedback=5%, level=50  
feedback=20%, level=15  
feedback=20%, level=30  
feedback=20%, level=50  
feedback=45%, level=15  
feedback=45%, level=30  
feedback=45%, level=50  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Ping Pong  
Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
Tape Delay  
feedback=5%, level=15  
feedback=5%, level=30  
feedback=5%, level=50  
feedback=20%, level=15  
feedback=20%, level=30  
feedback=20%, level=50  
feedback=45%, level=15  
feedback=45%, level=30  
feedback=45%, level=50  
tA1  
tA2  
tA3  
tA4  
tA5  
tA6  
tA7  
tA8  
tA9  
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The second delay setting is DelayTime. DelayTime is indicated in the LED display by a value  
between 10-990 (10ms-990ms) or 1.0-5.0(1.0-5.0 seconds respectively in 100ms (0.1  
second) increments), as shown in the table below.As previously mentioned, the Analog Delay is  
the exception and provides up to 350ms of delay time.  
Available DelayTime Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
1-35 (Analog Delay)  
1-99  
Description  
10ms-350ms in 10ms increments (Analog Delay)  
10ms-990ms in 10ms increments  
1-5 seconds in 100ms (0.1 sec) increments  
1.0-5.0  
Reverb  
Reverb can be used for live performance or recording.When recording straight from the output  
of the Element/Element XP, the room reverb can be used to add a sense of space, so that the  
recorded guitar sounds more like a mic’ed up guitar cabinet in a room.The Element/Element XP  
have three different reverb types to choose from, each with 9 varying levels (1-9); the higher the  
value, the higher the level of the reverb effect.  
Available Reverb Options  
Option (Shown In Display)  
Name  
-
Description  
Reverb effect is turned off  
OFF  
Spring  
A classic yet popular effect for guitar players, this spring reverb is modeled after  
the spring reverb found in a Fender® Twin Reverb® amplifier and can be used  
to add a retro vibe to your guitar sound.  
SP1-9  
Room  
Hall  
This reverb reproduces the sound of a small to medium sized room. Use this  
reverb when you want to create a sense of space without the guitar sounding  
too distant.This reverb works well with up-tempo riffs.  
rO1-9  
HL1-9  
This reverb simulates a large concert hall. Use this reverb with slower riffs  
when you really want to create a large, lush, open space.  
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Element Preset List  
User  
Factory Name  
User  
Factory Name  
User  
Factory Name  
Rectified  
Big Comfort  
Funky Flange  
1
F 1  
F 2  
F 3  
F 4  
F 5  
F 6  
F 7  
F 8  
F 9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
F19  
F20  
F21  
F22  
F23  
F24  
F25  
F26  
F27  
F28  
F29  
F30  
F31  
F32  
F33  
F34  
35  
F35  
F36  
F37  
F38  
F39  
F40  
F41  
F42  
F43  
F44  
F45  
F46  
F47  
F48  
F49  
F50  
F51  
F52  
F53  
F54  
F55  
F56  
F57  
F58  
F59  
F60  
F61  
F62  
F63  
F64  
F65  
F66  
F67  
F68  
69  
F69  
F70  
F71  
F72  
F73  
F74  
F75  
F76  
F77  
F78  
F79  
F80  
F81  
F82  
F83  
F84  
F85  
F86  
F87  
F88  
F89  
F90  
F91  
F92  
F93  
F94  
F95  
F96  
F97  
F98  
F99  
F00  
Tough Echo  
Clean Detune  
Fuzz Pie  
Stacked  
Guitar Organ  
Ultra Detune/Delay  
Lenny Flange  
Lo Fi  
2
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
100  
Take the 5th  
Retro Phase/Delay  
Jazz Box  
3
4
Roadhouse  
5
Oh My 80s  
7 Avenged  
AlmightyTwin  
Smoothy  
Soft Attack  
Purple Smog  
Echo Man  
6
Comp Clean  
Big Plexi  
7
8
Flange Beast  
Phase Rock  
Super Comp  
Pompadour  
Mighty Distortion  
Clean Chorus/Delay  
British Stack  
SuperTweed  
Crunch Delay  
Funky Envelope  
Metal March  
Dark 'n Dirty  
High Gain Solo  
Screamin' OD  
Top Boost Combo  
Rockin'  
Dog Hair  
Smiley EQ  
Vibro Wash  
Run Like Hell  
King Buzzo  
Thicken It  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
Step NTime  
The Edge  
How Soon Is Now  
Grotto  
Lotta Love  
Kill Switch  
Punchy  
Legato Solo  
Lonely Heart  
Snake Flange  
Over Drive  
TheTriplets  
Bounceback  
Touch Fuzz  
Big Bite  
Stone Ages  
Classic Solo  
Follow Me  
Sub Mosh  
Warm Drive  
Gain Green  
DeepTrem  
Bluegrass  
Jangle  
Sustainer  
Forever 4ths  
Black In Back  
Bigfoot  
Boogie Woogie  
Roto Grind  
Goose Grease  
OctavePus  
Vintage Chorus  
Cool Rhythm  
MrVibe  
Bluesman  
Gritty Kitty  
Big Punch  
Another Phase  
Trem/Delay  
Mosquito  
Tube Delay  
Knife's Edge  
Unplugged  
Hole in My Life  
Amp Screamer  
Gilmouresque  
El Surf  
Voxy Clean  
Per-Plexied  
Megaton  
OctaFuzz  
Meditation  
Acoustic Pong  
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Element XP Preset List  
User  
Factory Name  
User  
Factory Name  
User  
Factory Name  
Rectified  
Big Comfort  
Funky Flange  
1
F 1  
F 2  
F 3  
F 4  
F 5  
F 6  
F 7  
F 8  
F 9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
F19  
F20  
F21  
F22  
F23  
F24  
F25  
F26  
F27  
F28  
F29  
F30  
F31  
F32  
F33  
F34  
35  
F35  
F36  
F37  
F38  
F39  
F40  
F41  
F42  
F43  
F44  
F45  
F46  
F47  
F48  
F49  
F50  
F51  
F52  
F53  
F54  
F55  
F56  
F57  
F58  
F59  
F60  
F61  
F62  
F63  
F64  
F65  
F66  
F67  
F68  
69  
F69  
F70  
F71  
F72  
F73  
F74  
F75  
F76  
F77  
F78  
F79  
F80  
F81  
F82  
F83  
F84  
F85  
F86  
F87  
F88  
F89  
F90  
F91  
F92  
F93  
F94  
F95  
F96  
F97  
F98  
F99  
F00  
Tough Echo  
Clean Detune  
Fuzz Pie  
Stacked  
Guitar Organ  
Ultra Detune/Delay  
Lenny Flange  
Lo Fi  
2
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
100  
Take the 5th  
Retro Phase/Delay  
Jazz Box  
3
4
Roadhouse  
5
Oh My 80s  
7 Avenged  
AlmightyTwin  
Smoothy  
Soft Attack  
Purple Smog  
Echo Man  
6
Comp Clean  
Big Plexi  
7
8
Flange Beast  
Phase Rock  
Dog Hair  
Smiley EQ  
Vibro Wash  
Run Like Hell  
King Buzzo  
Thicken It  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
Step NTime  
The Edge  
Super Comp  
Pompadour  
Mighty Distortion  
Clean Chorus/Delay  
British Stack  
SuperTweed  
Crunch Delay  
Funky Envelope  
Whammy Up  
Dark 'n Dirty  
High Gain Solo  
Screamin' OD  
Top Boost Combo  
Power Wah  
Boogie Woogie  
Roto Grind  
How Soon Is Now  
Grotto  
Lotta Love  
Kill Switch  
Punchy  
Legato Solo  
Lonely Heart  
Snake Flange  
Over Drive  
TheTriplets  
Bounceback  
Touch Fuzz  
Big Bite  
Stone Ages  
Classic Solo  
Follow Me  
Sub Mosh  
Warm Drive  
Gain Green  
DeepTrem  
Bluegrass  
Jangle  
Sustainer  
Forever 4ths  
Black In Back  
Bigfoot  
Vintage Chorus  
Cool Rhythm  
MrVibe  
Goose Grease  
OctavePus  
Bluesman  
Wah Crunch  
Big Punch  
Another Phase  
Trem/Delay  
Mosquito  
Tube Delay  
Knife's Edge  
Unplugged  
Hole in My Life  
Amp Screamer  
Gilmouresque  
El Surf  
Voxy Clean  
Per-Plexied  
Megaton  
OctaFuzz  
Meditation  
Acoustic Pong  
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Technical Information  
Factory Restore  
The Factory Restore procedure will return the Element/Element XP to its factory default state.  
WARNING! The Factory Restore procedure will reset all modified user presets and return them to  
their factory default settings.This procedure is permanent and cannot be undone.  
To perform the Factory Restore procedure:  
1. Start with the power cable disconnected (unit powered down).  
2. Press and hold the STORE button while connecting the power cable.When Frappears in the  
display, release the STORE button then quickly press and hold the STORE button again for 3  
seconds until rStappears in the LED display then release.  
3. The Factory Restore procedure will be performed.Wait for it to finish.At this point the  
Factory Restore procedure will be complete if using an Element.When resetting an Element  
XP, you must proceed to step 4 to calibrate the Expression Pedal.  
4. When tdnappears in the display (Element XP only), the Element XP's Expression Pedal is  
ready to be calibrated. Rock the EXPRESSION PEDAL forward (toe down) then press either  
FOOTSWITCH.  
5. When tuPappears in the display, rock the EXPRESSION PEDAL back (toe up) then press  
either FOOTSWITCH.  
6. If the calibration procedure is successful, the Element XP will return to Play Mode and will be  
ready for use. If the calibration procedure fails, Errwill appear in the LED display followed by  
tdn. If this happens, repeat steps 4 and 5 until calibration is successful.  
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Specifications  
General Specifications  
A/D/A Converter:  
Sampling Frequency:  
DSP Section:  
24-bit high performance audio  
44.1 kHz  
AudioDNA2™ DSP Processor  
8 (Element)  
Simultaneous Effects:  
9 (Element XP)  
Preset Memory:  
Drum Machine:  
Dimensions:  
100 User Presets (1-100) / 100 Factory Presets (F 1-F00)  
45 Patterns  
6.25" (L) x 4.5" (W) x 2.25" (H) (Element)  
6.25" (L) x 8" (W) x 2.25" (H) (Element XP)  
0.75 lbs. (Element)  
Unit Weight:  
1.20 lbs. (Element XP)  
Analog Input Connections  
Guitar Input:  
1/4" Unbalanced (TS)  
Input Impedance:  
500k Ω  
Analog Output Connections  
Left/Right Output:  
1/4" StereoTRS  
Left/Right Output Impedance: 500 Ω per side  
Maximum Output:  
Headphones:  
+7.0 dBu  
1/8" Stereo (TRS), 17.4mW per channel @ 50 Ω  
Power  
Power Consumption:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Adapter:  
1.6 Watts (<175 mA @ 9VDC)  
9VDC External Adapter  
PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU)  
PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK)  
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Sandy, Utah 84070  
Element / Element XP Owner's Manual 5037184-A  
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