Behringer Virtualizer 3D FX2000 User Manual

VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 User Manual

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Fig. 1.4: VIRTUALIZER 3D rear panel

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To select one of the 200 presets, press the PRESET key once, then rotate the 

JOG WHEEL  

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To select one of the 71 basic effect algorithms, press the EFFECT key once, 

then rotate the JOG WHEEL. For information on the parameter values that 

are set for the basic effect algorithms, see chapter 7.4.

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To select the EDIT CONTROL function (see  

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When you make changes to a user preset, the STORE key’s LED begins to 

blink. The FX2000 comprises 100 user presets for your own settings and 

100 factory presets (see separate preset sheet). To save your changes, 

press the STORE key. Select a storage space (number) with the Jog Wheel and 

confirm it by pressing the STORE key again.

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If you have made changes to a preset and the LED of the STORE key is 

blinking, you can press the COMPARE key to temporarily restore the preset’s 

original settings. While these settings are loaded, the COMPARE key’s LED 

blinks and “COMP” appears in the LED display. Press the COMPARE key again 

to return to edit mode and store your changes.

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To enter SETUP mode, press the SETUP key. In setup mode, you can access 

the parameters shown below the four EDIT CONTROLs. For more information 

about SETUP mode, see chapter 3.6.

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To change a parameter’s value, rotate the JOG WHEEL. To increase the 

value, turn the wheel clockwise. To decrease the value, turn the wheel 

counterclockwise. If none of the edit functions is selected, you can select a 

program directly with the Jog Wheel. When you do so, a spot lights up in the 

LED display. As long as the spot is illuminated, a program can be selected 

without making the corresponding settings immediately audible. This brief 

signal suppression means that during quick selection of presets with the 

Jog Wheel, not every preset is activated directly. If the Jog Wheel is not 

turned for a second, the spot in the LED display disappears and the program 

is loaded.

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Use the POWER switch to power up your FX2000. The POWER switch should 

always be in the “Off” position when you are about to connect your unit to 

the mains.

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FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTION. Before connecting the FX2000, 

confirm that the voltage display matches your local mains voltage. 

When replacing the fuse, you must always use the same type. In many 

units the fuse holder can be installed in one of two positions, allowing you 

to switch between 230 V and 120 V. If you wish to operate a unit outside 

Europe at 120 V, then a stronger fuse must be used. (For more information, 

see chapter 8 “SPECIFICATIONS”). The mains connection is made via the IEC 

receptacle. An appropriate mains cable is included.

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The FX2000 has wide-ranging MIDI implementation. MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, 

and MIDI THRU connectors are available for transmitting MIDI commands.

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SERIAL NUMBER. Please complete and return the warranty card within 

14 days of the date of purchase. Otherwise, you will lose your right to the 

extended warranty. Alternatively, you can register online at our website 

under behringer.com.

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The FX2000’s balanced OUTPUTs are designed as 1/4" TRS and XLR sockets.

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To switch between -10 dBV (home recording level) and +4 dBu 

(professional studio level), use the OPERATING LEVEL SWITCH. When you 

switch between the two, the level displays are automatically changed to the 

nominal level and the VIRTUALIZER 3D operates in its optimal working range.

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Both of the VIRTUALIZER 3D’s INPUTs are also available as balanced 1/4" TRS 

and XLR sockets.

All effects of digital effects equipment are based on various algorithms. 

An algorithm for a reverb effect, for example, is programmed differently than a 

chorus algorithm. Each effect has a certain algorithm with which the digital input 

signal is processed. The processing takes place within the digital signal processor 

(DSP). After the effect is generated and the input signal is mixed, the digital 

signal is converted back into an analog signal with a D/A converter.
You can edit up to seven parameters for each preset in the VIRTUALIZER 3D. 

The changes you make will influence the sound in different ways. An overview of 

the FX2000’s various effects algorithms follows.

REVERB: As the term suggests, a “reverb” is a reverberation effect. The reverb 

can be considered as the most important effect in a mix-down or a live event. 

The FX2000 offers 12 different reverberation programs so that you have a suitable 

reverb for every situation. Cathedral simulates the dense, long reverberation 

of a large cathedral, which is appropriate for solo instruments or vocals in 

slow pieces. Gold Plate simulates the sound of plate reverberators and 

hence is a classic for drums (snare) and vocals. Small Hall simulates a small, 

lively (strongly reflecting) hall. With Room, you can clearly hear the walls of 

the room. Studio represents a small- to middle-sized room. With Concert, 

you can select between a small theater and a large hall. Stage is well suited 

to dissipating the sound of a keyboard or an acoustic guitar. Spring Reverb 

simulates a classic spring reverberation. Ambience reproduces a room 

impression without late reflections. With Early Reflections, the initial 

reflections of a room are clearly audible.
GATED REVERB: This effect synthetically cuts off reverberation after a period of 

time. It is famous in the song “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins.
REVERSE REVERB: This is a reverberation in which the envelope is 

reversed—it slowly gets louder.