USER MANUAL Arena2000 Amp Modeling / Multi-effects Processor
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................. 02 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 02 PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Donner Arena2000 Amp Modeling / Multi-effects Processor! The Arena2000 is a professional guitar multi-effects processor that boasts portable size, powerful tones, and flexible operation. The advanced FVACM technology, which was developed by Donner’s teams, greatly restores the characteristics of classic guitar effects and amplifiers and achieves dramatic changes in sound.
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1 XLR Output L/R Jacks: Balanced stereo main outputs. 2 GND/LIFT Switch: For controlling whether the XLR balanced output is grounded. 3 USB-C Jack: USB Type C connector for connecting to the computer for USB audio, tone editing, backups, firmware upgrades, and IRs import. 4 Headphone Jack: 1/8" stereo output interface for connecting the headphone. 5 AUX IN Jack: 1/8" stereo external audio input connector.
23 Effect Blocks Button: Turn On/Off the effect blocks, or enter the blocks for effect editing. 24 Drum Button: Press the button to enter the drum machine interface. 25 EXP Button: Press the button to set the expression pedal functions (EXP1/EXP2). 26 Tuner Button: Press the button to enter the tuner interface. 27 Loop Button: Press the button to enter the looper interface. 28 CTRL Button: Press the button to set the CTRL footswitch functions.
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Using Presets Arena 2000 provides a total of 150 presets (50 Banks, 3 presets per bank). All presets can be selected by rotating the Value Knob. Value of the TAP TEMPO EXP and EXP2 functions and parameters Ctrl A BPM Ctrl B REVERB 120 IN OUT FX A 01A ARENA 2000 COMP FX A DRIVE AMP EQ NG FX B DELAY EXP OFF No Function EXP ON No Function CAB EXP2 Input/Output Level Preset Name Effects Blocks/Signal Chain REVERB No Function 1.
Effects Blocks On/Off and Adjustment ① Press the name of the Effect Block on the panel can turn on/off or enter the adjustment interface of this block. ② Rotating the Value Knob can select the effects under the present block, and the Knobs 1-5 below the screen can adjust the effect parameters on the corresponding screen. ③ Pressing or pressing continuously can return to the main interface of the effect chain. ④ If an effect has more than one adjustment page, touching can turn pages.
Preset Switching Mode and Control Mode There are two modes of operation for Arena2000 footswitches: Preset Switching Mode and Control Mode. ① The default is Preset Switching Mode when power on, in this mode, the currently selected preset footswitch will light up white. Step this footswitch to toggle between Preset Switching Mode and Control Mode. The light of this footswitch will turn green in Control Mode.
1. CTRL Footswitch Setting Step 1: Select a preset footswitch, then press the footswitch again to enter the control mode (the light of the preset footswitch will light up green). Then the other two footswitches will become CTRL footswitches, and the screen will display the control contents of each CTRL footswitch. Step 2: Click the CTRL button to enter the CTRL Settings, the default preset footswitch is displayed as Enter/Exit, and the other two footswitches show what they control.
Ⅰ. Set the EXP Pedal as A Wah Tone Pedal Set one of the On/Off states of EXP1 to turn on the 535 or 847 effect of the FXA block, and control the “Position”, it will control the wah EXP OFF ON FXA effect like a real classic wah pedal. When the EXP1 pedal is switched to another state, the FXA block will turn off and the EXP1 controls what is set in the current state, Wah 535 such as the total volume or the time of the delay. Position * EXP2 does not provide On/Off function. Ⅱ.
Looper Arena2000 can record your playing and create loop phrases that are up to 60 seconds long by built-in looper. Press the LOOP button to enter/exit the LOOP interface. The “LOOP” is at the end of the effect chain, so any effects you use in presets can be recorded in the LOOP. Footswitch A: Footswitch A: Press for the first time to start the first layer recording, press for the second time to start the loop playback, then press again to add overdubbed recording.
Output Setting Click the OUTPUT button can set whether XLR and 1/4 " outputs have CAB simulation effect. You may need to turn off the Cab simulation effect in the following situations: Output to the pre-amp or power-amp of a guitar amplifier. Add CAB simulation to the recording in DAW. Use other CAB simulation devices. This setting only changes whether CAB effects are assigned to XLR or 1/4 "outputs and does not turn off the CAB block that is already enabled in preset by default.
The Arena 2000 works as a USB audio port for your computer, allowing you to record your musical instrument and playback sounds in your computer. ● Set the input/output device as “GA2000 Audio” according to the recording software you are using. ● When recording an instrument via Arena 2000, please enter SYSTEM > USB AUDIO and set the left and right outputs of Arena 2000 to DRY or EFFECT, as well as setting the recording and playback volumes.
SPECIFICATION Sample Rate: 44.1kHz AD/DA: 24bits Presets: 150 Loop: 60Sec Display: 3.5”TFT 320x480 Input Level：1.85V Input Impedance: 470KΩ Unbalanced Output Level: 2.6V Unbalanced Output Impedance: 100Ω Phone Output Level: 1.2V Phone Output Impedance: 10Ω Balance Output Level: 2.4V Balance Output Impedance: 200Ω AUX Input Level: 2.3V AUX Input Impedance: 10KΩ Power: 9V Negative Tip 500mA Dimensions: 292.5mm x 147.2mm x 50.9mm Weight: 1.
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FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
