DigiTech TRIO+ Band Creator + Looper: Quick Start Guide

1. Getting Started

What's in the Box

• TRIO+ Band Creator + Looper
• Power Adapter
• 8 GB Micro SD Card

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2. Connect the TRIO+

A. Turn down the guitar amp or headphone volume. If connecting to a mixer, turn down the gain/trim control and lower the fader on the channel you’re connecting to.

B. Make connections using the diagram below for reference:

Diagram Description: The TRIO+ pedal has several input and output jacks. Connect your Guitar to the 'GUITAR IN' jack. Connect the TRIO+ 'LINE OUT' to your Guitar Amp or Mixer. Connect 'MIX OUT' to a mixer or amp if you want the band's audio separate from your guitar. Connect 'HEADPHONES' to headphones for practice. The 'FS3X FOOTSITCH' jack is for an optional external footswitch. The 'DC 9V' jack is for the included power adapter. Use only unbalanced TS instrument cables for audio connections.

C. Connect the included power adapter to the TRIO+ power input connector then connect the other end to an available AC outlet and wait for the TRIO+ to boot.

D. Turn your guitar volume all the way up then strum and gradually increase the guitar amp or headphone volume until the desired level is achieved. If using a mixer, set the channel fader to unity (0) then raise the gain/trim control for the desired level.

3. Arm the Band

Note: A Micro SD Card must be installed for the TRIO+ to function. Ensure the STYLE knob is turned until all STYLE LEDs are off before proceeding.

A. Set the BASS and DRUMS levels to about the 10 o’clock position.

B. Select the GENRE you want to use for the song part you will be teaching the TRIO+.

C. Press the BAND footswitch to arm the TRIO+. Keep your guitar quiet until you are ready to play.

LED Indicators: The BAND footswitch LED will flash rapidly when armed, turn solid red when the band is learning, and turn bright green during playback.

4. Teach the Band

A. Start strumming your part in a steady rhythm. You are teaching the TRIO+ a chord progression, so play clearly and avoid embellishments.

B. As you complete your chord progression, press the BAND footswitch just as you strum the same down-beat you started on. The band will now begin playing.

Note: To clear the part so you can re-teach the band, see step 10.

5. Control the Band

Note: GUITAR FX, GENRE, STYLE, SIMPLE BASS, and ALT TIME settings can be selected for each song part.

Controls:

• BASS/DRUMS Levels: Balance the band levels with your guitar.
• GENRE: Select the musical genre.
• STYLE: Select the musical style within a genre.
• TEMPO: Adjust band tempo. Note: TEMPO must be set to 12 o’clock to record loops.
• GUITAR FX: (green = rhythm guitar fx, red = lead guitar fx).
• SIMPLE BASS: Enable for a simpler bass line.
• ALT TIME: Change the band's timing.
• BAND Footswitch: Press to stop/start band and loop playback.
• Micro SD Card Slot: For storing songs and loops.
• LEDs: Indicate options best suited for the part.

6. Arm the Looper

A. Start the band by pressing the BAND footswitch if it is not already playing.

B. Set the LOOP level knob to 12 o’clock.

C. Ensure the AUDIOLASTIC TEMPO control is set to the 12 o’clock position.

D. Press the LOOPER footswitch to arm the Looper for recording. While the band is playing, the LOOPER footswitch LED will flash rapidly when armed.

7. Record a Loop

A. Once the band part restarts at the beginning, the LOOPER LED will light solid red indicating the looper is recording. Begin playing the guitar part.

B. When the band part reaches the end, the LOOPER LED will light solid green and the loop you just recorded will now play along with the band.

Note: To clear a loop so you can re-record it, see step 10.

8. Record Overdubs

A. Press the LOOPER footswitch once to enable overdub recording. The LOOPER LED will turn solid amber and you can now play an overdub over the loop.

B. When you are done overdubbing, press the LOOPER footswitch to resume Looper play mode. The LOOPER LED will turn solid green again.

Note: To clear the last recorded overdub so you can re-record it, see step 10.

9. Repeat for Each Song Part

A. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band/loop playback.

B. Select the next song part using the PART buttons.

C. Repeat steps 3-9 until all parts for the song have been learned and loops recorded.

Note: To teach the next part at the same tempo as the previous part, press and hold the new PART button for 2 seconds to enable a count-in metronome for teaching the new part.

10. Clearing Loops & Parts

To Clear a Part

A. Press the BAND footswitch to stop band playback.

B. Press and hold the BAND footswitch for 2 seconds until the BAND footswitch LED turns off and then begins flashing red slowly. Press and hold the BAND footswitch again for 2 seconds to restore a cleared part.

Note: If a loop is recorded with the band, the loop will be cleared and restored along with the band part.

To Clear a Loop

A. Press the BAND footswitch to stop loop playback.

B. Press and hold the LOOPER footswitch for 2 seconds until the LOOPER footswitch LED flashes red then turns off. Press and hold the LOOPER footswitch again for 2 seconds to restore a cleared loop.

To Clear an Overdub

A. While the loop is playing, press and hold the LOOPER footswitch for 2 seconds until the LOOPER footswitch LED flashes amber to clear the last overdub. Press and hold the LOOPER footswitch again for 2 seconds to restore the last overdub.

Note: Only the last recorded overdub can be cleared. Each time a new overdub is recorded, the previously recorded overdub is mixed with the original loop.

11. Program Song Dynamics & Sequence

A. To make a part higher intensity, such as a chorus or the bridge, stop band playback, select the part, then press the PART button again. The LED will light red, indicating the band will play the part more intensely. Repeat for other parts if necessary.

B. To program a song sequence, press the SEQ button (the button will begin flashing).

C. Press each PART button in the desired sequence order. Note that you can sequence the same part multiple times.

D. When done, press the SEQ button again. The various PART buttons will flash to indicate the order of the programmed song sequence.

E. The song will now playback in the programmed sequence order when the BAND footswitch is pressed. Turn sequencing on or off by stopping loop/band playback and pressing the SEQ button.

F. To clear the song sequence, make sure the SEQ button is enabled then press and hold the button for 2 seconds (the button will begin flashing). Repeat steps C-D to re-program the song sequence or press the SEQ button to exit Sequence Program mode.

12. Working with Songs

Storing Songs & Loops

All songs and loops are automatically stored to the inserted Micro SD Card in real time. Up to 12 songs with loops can be stored.

Select a New Song

A. Press the SONG button.

B. Turn the STYLE knob to select an empty song (the STYLE LEDs will be off for empty songs).

C. Press the SONG button again to exit. Follow steps 3-9 to add parts.

Load a Song

A. Press the SONG button.

B. Turn the STYLE knob to select a song to load (previously stored songs will be lit dim red).

C. Press the SONG button again to exit.

To Clear a Song

A. Press the SONG button.

B. Turn the STYLE knob to select the song to clear.

C. Press and hold the SONG button for 2 seconds to clear the selected song. Note that clearing a song cannot be undone.