Behringer Virtualizer 3D FX2000 Manuel D’Utilisation

VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 User Manual

Connect both inputs of the VIRTUALIZER 3D to the aux send outputs of your 

mixer. The FX2000’s output socket is connected to the aux return inputs of 

your mixer. If you want to operate the BEHRINGER VIRTUALIZER 3D in mono, 

connect one of its channels (left or right) to an aux bus. As a matter of principle, 

effects processors should always be connected to post fader aux busses.

Let’s assume you want to operate the FX2000 in a live situation in connection 

with a mixing console, and use a chorus to enhance the guitar sound.
Connect the VIRTUALIZER 3D to the aux busses of your mixing console (fig. 4.1). 

Make the mains connection and set the operating level if necessary. Switch on 

the unit. In SETUP mode (output), select “EXTN” to ensure that the Mix External 

mode is activated. Press the effect key and use the Jog Wheel to select the stereo 

chorus effect (no. 16). Turn up the aux busses slowly till you have mixed the 

desired effect with the guitar signal. After this, you can start fine tuning. You will 

probably want to specify the chorus’ modulation. Turn the 1st EDIT CONTROL to 

determine the speed of the modulation. To adjust the modulation depth, turn the 

2nd EDIT CONTROL. Proceed further following this principle. If you want the 

1st EDIT CONTROL to change EDIT E, you must first press the EDIT key. After all the 

parameters have been changed as you wish, you can store the modifications in 

the original (or a different) preset.

Generally, you can use the FX2000 on channel or subgroup inserts, using a 

standard insert cable. Connection to a channel insert makes sense when you 

want to process very specific signals (e.g. vocals) with the VIRTUALIZER 3D, 

or when all other options for connecting the FX2000 are already used by 

other units. For compressors, expanders and gates, the channel insert is the 

best choice.

Channel

Insert

Subgroup

Insert

Fig. 4.2: Wiring the VIRTUALIZER 3D in the insert path

Due to its MIDI implementation, the VIRTUALIZER 3D can also be used as 

multi-effects unit in a guitar rack. Naturally, the VIRTUALIZER 3D can be cabled 

both as mono and as stereo unit. The following examples show how to use the 

FX2000 with a guitar setup.

In

Send

Effects Loop

Return

Out

Fig. 4.3: Connecting the VIRTUALIZER 3D to a guitar amp (send/return mono)

Fundamentally, the following applies: The VIRTUALIZER 3D should be connected 

between preamp and output stage of your amplifier. For this purpose, most of 

the guitar amplifiers offer an effects loop, which allows the preamp signal of 

your amplifier to pass on to the audio input stage of the FX2000. Then, in the 

VIRTUALIZER 3D, the preamp signal is processed and sent back to its amplifier 

through the amplifier’s return jack (Power Amp In). If you use a stereo rack 

system for amplification, you can also set up the VIRTUALIZER 3D in stereo mode. 

Connect the preamp to the audio inputs of the FX2000. Each of its audio outputs 

(left/right) is connected to a channel (left/right) of your amplifier.

Instrumentalists can benefit from a variety of advantages offered by the 

VIRTUALIZER 3D‘s MIDI implementation. With a MIDI foot controller, e.g. the 

BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010, you can transfer program changes 

via MIDI. Connect the MIDI out port of your foot controller to the MIDI IN port 

of the VIRTUALIZER 3D. If the FX2000 does not respond to your foot controller’s 

program changes, check your MIDI channel settings. Determine which MIDI 

channel your foot controller uses to send program changes (in most of the cases: 

omni mode). Set the VIRTUALIZER 3D’s MIDI channel to the same number and 

switch program change receive mode on (see chapter 3.6.1).
If your MIDI foot controller can send MIDI controller data, you can change 

parameters while playing.  For example, you can change the effect from 0% to 

100% with the controller while playing. Set controller No. 116 to the Mix Internal 

function (value 1) and increase the effect (value 0 - 100) with controller No. 111. 

In this way, you can provide a guitar solo with chorus and delay, before removing 

the effects for a dry rhythm sound. You can even control the bypass function 

with your controller (contr. 113, value 0 = OUT, value 1 = IN). Bypassing the 

VIRTUALIZER 3D can be activated this way if you need an unprocessed signal. 

These procedures are generally possible with all MIDI devices which are capable 

of transmitting controller commands (like keyboards, sequencers, etc.).
The FX2000 can also be used between the outputs of your keyboard and 

the inputs of your mixer. If necessary, adjust the operating level with the 

corresponding switch on the rear panel of the unit.