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iTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION... 1GETTING STARTED...

6the output jacks. As you move the slider to the right the output signal level ofthe unit increases. When the slider is fully to the right, 100% effec

7indicates the effect is present in the preset but has been turned "off" from anexternal controller such as the X-15 ULTRAFOOT.ROTARY CONTRO

8PUSH SWITCHESMASTER OVERIDE:EFX LOOP 1Switches Effect Loop 1 in and out. When the switch is in, the effects loop isengaged.EFX LOOP 2Switches Effect

9enter 1-9-6, instantly you will see the LCD read title and preset information. Ifyou have audio hooked up you will notice the preset has been instan

10When you are in MIDI or UTILITY mode, pressing the Param button will allow you toselect the available parameters with the Encoder knob or by pressin

11You may preview presets while in Edit Mode by engaging the PRESET button. Use theEncoder to scan through the presets. Only the titles of the presets

12-Using the Encoder, GOTO preset 151 (the Preset LED should be lit).-Press the RECALL button [<blank title>, <no effects>].-Press the ADD

13When you see text within the [ ] brackets, it is describing the text as itappears in the LCD.Recall preset 151.-Press the EDIT MODE button-Press the

14When you first recall a Sampler preset it is usually geared up and ready torecord a sample. Most of the Factory Presets using the Sampler in the SGX

15regarding the variable utility parameters with their default value settings andSGX 2000 system data.To change Utilities, first enter Edit Mode then

iiStore ...13Rec/Arm... 13Trigger...

16Remote 1 or Remote 2 can be assigned as the Trigger and Remote 2 may be assignedas the Re-Arm.These jacks may also be programmed to increment and de

17-Press the RECALL button.*Even though the title is not displayed in the LCD , the factory preset is nowactive, but, IT IS NOT PERMANENT. If you wish

18Allows you to turn on or off Performance MIDI and the Program change functionindependently. If you wish to use PM and not change presets, set PROG t

196 REVERB ON MC 75:MIDI CNTLR7 DELAY ON MC 76:MIDI CNTLR8 PITCH TRANSPOSER ON MC 77:MIDI CNTLR9 FLANGE/CHORUS ON MC 78:MIDI CNTLR10 SPECIAL EFFECTS O

20When you are in Preset or Edit Mode, the LCD will inform you of eitherPerformance MIDI or FX ON/OFF information being received and what is beingchan

21There are some digital categories that cannot be combined together. Rather thantell you which effects cannot be combined, the SGX 2000 automatically

221) If you add the compressor and set its' slope to 1:1 you get a programmablelevel control on the input of the analog signal chain. This works

23NOTES:1) The Tube Drive Contour control on the front panel does not do anything when atube distortion is not part of the effect chain.2) The Bite pa

242) Using a Distortion with the Envelope Filter adds some harmonic interaction to the sound.3) The release time is fixed at 200ms.4) If you use the X

25  -15db   ready to set 100Hz band    10KHz  ___ 40Hz,100Hz,640Hz band (+)6dB, 250Hz (

iiiStereo DDL-S... 31Stereo DDL-L... 32Sampler-S

26:BASE KEY = OFF, 1 through 127 (key note on) [OFF]:REGENeration = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [0%]:LEVEL = 0 to 100 percent level in % increme

27The base delay of the Flanger is set and the sweep WIDTH and SPEED is usercontrolled. REGENeration may be adjusted to vary the "strength"

28When you choose the Panner, the signal is automatically panned by the SGX 2000from left to right at a depth and speed you set. Choosing the MIDI-PAN

29:TYPE= HALL-3, ROOM-3, PLATE-3, VOCAL-3, OFF(REVERB-1 and REVERB-2 TYPEs are also available) [HALL-3]:IN = PRE DDL, POST DDL [PRE DDL]:DECAY = 0 to

30:DIFFUS= 60 to 100 percent in four increments of 20% [100%]:LEVEL = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%]GATE-VERB-2[GATE-VERB-2], [GAT]Gated Reve

31:REGENeration = 0 to 100 percent in % increments [76%]:LEVEL= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%]*Total delay possible is 1010ms.TAP'D-DDL-

32Since this delay algorithm has the characteristic of being in parallel with areverb program if used with one, it can be used to add a small amount o

33:HFDAMP= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [0%]:LEVEL= 0 to 100 percent in % increments [100%]*Total possible delay is 1350msYou can split image or c

34FINE=(-)4.00 to (+)4.00 half steps in 0.06 cent increments [0.00]BASE KEY=OFF, 1 through 127 (key note on) [OFF]LEVEL= 0 to 100 percent in % increme

35PATCH BAY[PATCH BAY], [PBY]Parameters:DRY = INPUT, POST CMP [INPUT]LOOP1 = OUT, IN [IN]LOOP2 = OUT, IN [IN]Use the Patch Bay to route the input &quo

ivSGX 2000 PRESET LIST... 58How to Read the Preset DescriptionTable of Effect Abbreviations...

36TUNER[TUNER], [TNR]Parameters:TYPE = BASS, GUITAR [GUITAR]REFRNC (guitar) = OFF, E 82, A 110, D 147, G 196, B 247, E 330, A 440, AUTO [OFF] (b

37before attempting continued tuning. The most accurate tuning will be obtained byadjusting the string after it has "sung" for some time whi

38MIDI DATA MONITORThe SGX 2000 has 2 MIDI features collectively called "MIDI DATA MONITORing".These include the Performance MIDI(tm) Data M

39CHANNEL VOICE events:NOTE ON, NOTE OFF: Actual note names and accidental (Sharp only) shown.POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH (Note names and accidental).CHANNE

40Examples of Screen Displays for MIDI EVENT PROGRAM CHANGE "ENGLISHed" Mode "RAW DATA" Mode Decimal

413) MIDI CHANNEL#s: The display "CHnn" (where "nn" is the channel# associated witha particular MIDI event) shows the channel# as

42Other Means of Bypassing the SGX 2000Bypassing the unit via MIDI may be done by easily. Since the SGX 2000 has thecapability of MIDI BYPASS, all you

43Contact InformationApplied Research & Technology, Inc. (ART)215 Tremont StreetRochester, New York 14608USA(716) 436-2720(716) 436-3942 (FAX)ar

44 APPENDIX AHELPFUL HINTSBuilding Your Own PresetsBuilding presets is easy, really. Don't let all those effects possibilities scareyou. What we

453) Whenever you add an effect that has gain (ie. compressor or distortion), addthe Expander first and if the noise is still high, add the Noise Gate

1INTRODUCTIONThank you and congratulations on your new ART purchase. The SGX 2000 combines thedazzling effects of ART's own digital VLSI technolo

46Miscellaneous SuggestionsIt is not suggested to use a microphone plugged directly into the SGX 2000. Eventhough the device will function properly wi

47APPENDIX BEXAMPLESCOPYING A PRESETYou may copy a preset from any location into another easily. (If you want to copya factory preset into another fac

48NOTE: Don't forget, many foot pedals are configured for their preset 1 to recallMIDI program 0. This example allows for this and preset 1 is re

49in Example 3 with a footswitch. Example five shows how to program the REMOTE jackfor normal bypass operation.EXAMPLE 3Setting up a preset sequence i

50 REMOTE SWITCH 2  = DECR PROGS 9EXAMPLE 5Adding Performance MIDI to an existing preset.In this example we

51APPENDIX CSGX 2000 MIDI MESSAGESThe SGX 2000 responds to the following messages:Program change:Cxh ddhx = channel number 0h to Fh for channels 1 to

52DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MESSAGESSet Bypass OFF: F0 1A 0x 12 03 00 00 F7Set Bypass ON: F0 1A 0x 12 03 00 01 F7This allows remotely setting the state

53 APPENDIX D MIDI Implementation ChartART SGX 2000 model 500; Date: OCTOBER 1991; VER 1.0|----

54Notes: 1: Factory default is channel 1, OMNI ON. Current setting is maintained in non-volatile RAM and does not change when the SGX 2000

55APPENDIX EMIDI: CONTROLLERS & NUMBERSCONTROLLER # CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION _0 UNDEFINED1 MOD WHEEL2 BREATH CONTROLLER3 UNDEFINED4

2GETTING STARTEDWe have included this section for those of you who can't wait to experience thepower of your new SGX-2000. Follow the hookup dire

56GUITAR OR KEYBOARD INTO SGX 2000, CONTROLLED BY AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT   GUITAR   KEYBOARD

57 APPENDIX GUSING THE SGX 2000 WITH AN X-15 ULTRAFOOTWhen an ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT is used with the SGX 2000, remote control of theparameters and the a

58WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATIONWARRANTYWarranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied Research & Technology,Inc. in accordance wi

59SGX 2000 PRESET LIST 1 HEAVY METAL SOLO R-DDL-S REV-1 CHO CMP EXP DST NGT EQL AES LVL 1 controller: 4 2 BRITISH NITRO T-

60 40 JAZZ NITE CLUB TRM CMP EXP DST EQL 1 controller: 11 41 SKYWATCH S-DDL-S FLA EXP HAR EQL 2 controllers:

61 CMP EXP NGT EQL AES 1 controller: 11 88 JAZZ CAT T-DDL-S REV-2 CMP HAR EQL AES DGC LVL 2 controllers: 4 89 BIRD

62How to Read the Preset Description 42 MR. CLEAN  → Title Line  REV-1 CHO  → D

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESGX 2000 EXPRESSADDENDUM TO THE SGX 2000 REFERENCE MANUALA.R.T. has increased the power of the SGX 2000 by 400% and kep

2Included in this addendum:Enhanced user interfacePreset bank selectionRecalling presetsStoring presetsCreating presetsBanksOrganizing PresetsPreset h

3ENHANCED USER INTERFACEPRESET BANKS, WHAT'S IN THEMWhen hundreds of presets are available in a device, you must make it effortless to accessthem

3your power amp is stereo, connect the left and right inputs of the amp to theLeft and Right Main Output jacks. Turn the SGX-2000 on first then turn o

4Bank "C" PRODUCTIONIndividual effects in a patch, small rooms with different mic placements, clean/dirtymiced amps, drum and vocal reverb p

5This diagram displays a preset in bank "A". The top line shows the preset title and thebank designator (last character space). Look at the

6which bank the preset came from. If you modified a preset or created one from scratch,the bank designator letter will change to a "U" indic

7you want to store it elsewhere, press the Edit button and select a preset slot with theEncoder and then press Store.USING THE ART X-15 WITH YOUR SGX

8:PITCH 2 = [0] (-)12 to (+)12 half steps in 1 half step increments:FINE 2 = [0.00] (-)4.00 to (+)4.00 half steps in 0.06 (six cents) increments:REG-F

9Regeneration Feed ([RGN-FD]) controls where the digital delay's (if used) regenerationcomes from. The insert point is either before (PRE) or aft

10Type allows you to choose what instrument you are going to tune. There are four choices,two for Guitar and two for Bass. Open string tuning can be d

11WARRANTY INFORMATIONLIMITED WARRANTYWarranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied Research & Technology, Inc.in accordance with the

4XLR OUTPUTSThe male XLR outputs are balanced outputs for use in sending your final effectssignal to a mixing board. Pin 2 is hot (+), pin 3 is negati

5computer equipped with MIDI ports and associated software or a sequencer. AnyMIDI information sent to the MIDI In jack is echoed to the MIDI Thru jac