MODELING GUITAR PROCESSOR Owner's Manual
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Introduction Thanks to the continuous advances in musical technology, the RP55 offers you the flexibility, power, and capability of producing sonic creations never before thought possible. We recommend that you become better acquainted with us, and what we have to offer by going through this Owner’s manual with your RP55 in front of you. It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP55.
The Front Panel 6 7 3 5 4 2 1 2 1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP55. The Up Footswitch increments, and the Down Footswitch decrements through the presets. Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously bypasses the selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches accesses the Tuner.
2. Value Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various functions depending on which mode is selected. In Play mode, these buttons control RP55’s Master Level. In Edit mode, these buttons adjust the selected effect. These buttons also change the Pattern, Tempo, and Level of the Drum machine when it is turned on. When the Tuner is enabled, these buttons select the tuning reference. 3. Effect/Edit Buttons - P ressing either Edit buttons enters Edit mode and selects the individual effects to be edited.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack. 2. Output - This is a stereo TRS jack. Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for mono applications, or use a TRS stereo “Y” cord to connect to the inputs of 2 amplifiers for stereo applications. This jack also can be used as a headphone jack.
Making Connections There are several different connection options available when using the RP55. The following diagrams show the connections for some of these options. Before connecting the RP55, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and the power to the RP55 is disconnected. There is not a power switch on the RP55. To turn the RP55 off, disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the optional power supply from the Power Jack or from the AC outlet.
Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP55. Connect a TRS stereo “Y” cord or a pair of stereo headphones to the RP55’s Output. When using a “Y” cord, connect one end of the “Y” cord to the input of one amplifier or channel of a mixer. Connect the second end of the “Y” cord to a second amplifier, or second channel of a mixer. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right to retain stereo separation.
Applying Power There are two options for powering the RP55: battery power, and the optional DC power supply. Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Battery Power The RP55 can be run for approximately 10 hours on 6 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the RP55. The following diagram shows how to install the batteries.
Connecting a cable to the Input applies power to the RP55. Disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the RP55 disconnects the battery power. Turn your amplifier(s) on and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. To prolong the battery life, disconnect your instrument from the RP55’s Input when not in use. AC Power The RP55 can also be powered with the optional power supply. Connect the plug of the power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP55.
Tuner The Tuner in the RP55 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your guitar. Enter the Tuner by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously. The tu briefly displays indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your guitar (the neck pickup usually works best). The display shows the note being played. The Effect LEDs indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down.
tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch. The tuning reference is retained when the unit is turned off. Bypass The RP55 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed guitar tone. To bypass the RP55, press both footswitches simultaneously. The display reads By indicating the preset is bypassed. Press either footswitch to exit Bypass and return the last selected preset. Editing/Creating Presets Creating your own signature sound with the RP55 is easy and intuitive.
The Effect LEDs When editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to indicate which effect is selected for editing. The Edit buttons move you through the Effect modules. The LEDs light indicating which effect group is selected. Each effect has multiple settings to select from. The Value buttons are used to change the value for the selected effect. As a button is pressed, the value or status is shown in the display. The EDIT/EFFECT buttons select which effect to edit.
Storing/Copying a Preset Once the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The display flashes. 3. Press the STORE button again to save your changes. 2. Use the footswitches to select the preset location you want to store your changes to. 1. Press the Store button once.
Effect Definitions The RP55 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects. Each effect within the RP55 can be programmed to suit your personal application. Understanding how these effects alter the sound helps you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the RP55’s effects outlines what each effect does.
Pickup/Wah Type - The Value buttons select the Pick Up or Wah type that is simulated. OF - Turns the Pickup Simulator / Wah module off. SH - G ives a single coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker. HS - Gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil. Cr - C ry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah. bo - B outique Wah is a wider sweeping Wah with a more modern sound. Fr - F ull Range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies.
EQ Equalization is used to shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP55 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. Values 1-4 cut the level of each band, 5 is flat (no cut or boost), and values 6-9 boost the level of each band. Bass (b1- b9 ) - The Value buttons adjust the amount of low end enhancement (Bass). Mid (d1- d9)- The Value buttons adjust the amount of mid range enhancement. Treble (t1- t9)- The Value buttons adjust the amount of high end enhancement (Treble).
Chorus (C1-C9) A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound, and stereo image. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Chorus settings. Flange (F1-f9) Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but uses a shorter delay time and adds A regeneration (or repeats) to the modulating delay. This results in an exaggerated up and down sweeping motion to the effect.
Vibrato (b1-b9) A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Vibrato settings. Rotary Speaker (r1-r9) otary Speaker is an emulation of a device that included a spinning horn and woofer. R The rotation of these two speakers produces an interesting combination of sound panning from side to side with a slight pitch change produced from the speed of the sound coming towards, and then going away from the listener.
of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Detuner settings. Pitch Shift (H1-H9) he Pitch Shifting copies the incoming signal, and shifts the pitch of the copy to a T different note. The shifted note is mixed back with the original signal sounding as if two guitars were playing different notes. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Pitch Shift settings.
Delay The RP55 has 3 different delay types, Digital (D), Analog (A), and Ping Pong (P), each with up to 2 seconds of delay time available. There are two different parameters used to program the delay, Delay Variation and Time. The first parameter of the delay effect is Delay Type/ Variation, which selects the delay type to be used and varies the amount of feedback (number of repeats) and level. The second delay parameter is Delay Time. This is indicated by a value 1-99 (10ms-990ms), 1.0 and 2.
Other Functions Expression Pedal The rear panel of the RP55 includes an input for an expression pedal. Any passive mono volume or TS (tip/sleeve) expression pedal can be used as an expression pedal with the RP55. TRS expression pedals are not supported. Connect from the output of a supported volume or expression pedal to the Expression Pedal Input on the RP55. The expression pedal controls the RP55’s Volume, Wah, or Whammy™ parameters.
Cabinet Modeling is now enabled for all amp models in all presets.
Appendix Specifications: Input: 1/4” input Output: 1/4” Stereo TRS (can be used as a headphone output) Control In: 1 /4” input – Use a passive mono TS (tip/sleeve) expression or volume pedal as an expression controller Power Consumption: 5 Watts Maximum (w/ optional power supply) Battery Life: ~10 hours with continuous usage A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Memory: 40 User/40 Factory Presets Effects: Pickup Simulator, Wah, Compressor, 11 Amp Models, Acoustic Guitar Simulator, 3 band EQ, Noise Gate, Cabinet Model
Preset List (User/Factory) Stacked Recto Delay Clean Chorus Octave Drive Classic Blackface Crunchy Phase Fuzz Church Grindy Detune Big Boutique Acoustic Chorus Sustainium Rotary Blues Wahtch It Power Flange Campfire Tremolo Detune Tube Whammy Time Mr.
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