Modeling Guitar Processor User’s Manual
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product name: Note: Product option: DigiTech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA RP150 Product name may be suffixed by the letters EX, EU, JA, and UK. all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.
Table of Contents Section One - Introduction Getting Acquainted........................................................... 1 Included Items................................................................... 1 About the RP150.............................................................. 2 Performance Mode........................................................ 2 Bypass Mode................................................................... 2 Tuner Mode........................................................
Section 1 - Introduction Warranty We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty: ® 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3.
About the RP150 Performance Mode When you first apply power to the RP150, it powers up in Performance mode. Performance mode provides access to all of the presets within the RP150 via the Up and Down Footswitches. Knob 1 selects a tone from the Tone Library, Knob 2 selects an effect combination from the Effects Library, Knob 3 adjusts the Effects Level, and Knob 4 adjusts the Master Level (volume).
Tone Library Knob In Performance mode, this knob selects a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging from Blues to Metal to Country. Behind the scenes, the Compressor, Distortion, Amp/Cabinet model, and EQ are configured to create a specified tone with a single click of this knob. You can further refine the sound by editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16).
A Guided Tour of the RP150 1. Footswitches These two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP150. The Footswitch on the right will select the next preset up, and the Footswitch on the left will select the next preset down. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches for 2 seconds will access the Tuner. Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass or Tuner mode. Front Panel 5 6 2.
Effects Level Knob (Knob 3) 1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the overall level of post amp model effects (Cho- rus/Mod, Delay, and Reverb). 2. When editing a preset, this knob modifies the parameter listed in the column directly above it for the selected Effect row. 3. When the Drums row is selected, this knob adjusts the playback Tempo of the drum machine. Master Volume Knob (Knob 4) 1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the output level of the RP150. 2.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack. For proper frequency response, the Amp/ Mixer switch should be set to Mixer (“in” position) when using headphones. Headphones with an impedence of 100 Ohms or less are recommended. Note: The Headphones output can have either a mono or stereo signal, depending on what 1/4" outputs are connected. If neither (or both) 1/4" outputs are connected, the Headphones output will be in stereo.
Getting Started Stereo Operation There are several different connection options available with the RP150. Before connecting the RP150, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP150 is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP150. To turn the RP150 on or off, connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Input jack. For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP150.
Applying Power Stereo Mixer Setup 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). Then follow the steps listed below.
Section Two - Editing Functions To edit and create a custom preset: Editing/Creating Presets 1. Use the Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit. If you are trying to find something different from the existing presets, begin by using the Tone Library, Effects Library, and Effects Level knobs to get close to a sound you want. 2.
Storing/Copying a Preset Once the preset has been modified to your liking, you may store your settings to any of the 50 User preset locations (presets 1-50). The following steps outline the procedure for storing changes to a preset or copying a preset to a different location: 1. Press the Store button once and the current Preset location will flash in the Display. This is asking you to select a new User Preset location where your new sound will reside. 2.
Model Definitions Each Amp and Effect model within the RP150 can be programmed to suit your personal taste and application. Understanding how these components alter the sound, and how each parameter alters the effect, will help you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the RP150’s effects outlines what each effect and parameter does.
Distortion The RP150 models the tones of 9 popular distortion stompboxes, each of which can be tweaked and modified, just like the real thing. Distortion Model - Knob 1 selects one of 4 Distortion models. Press this knob to turn the selected Distortion model on and off.
Amplifier Amp Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of several popular modern and vintage amps. Amp Modeling also includes an acoustic guitar simulation. Amp Model - Knob 1 selects one of the classic, modern, and DigiTech custom Amp models. Press this knob to turn Amp and Cabinet modeling on and off. Note that when you select an Amp model, the default Cabinet model is automatically selected. You can, however, change the Cabinet model after selecting an Amp model.
centers for Mid and Treble. Pressing this knob turns the EQ on and off. Bass - Knob 2 adjusts the amount of low end level (Bass). Midrange - Knob 3 adjusts the amount of midrange level. Mid Freq (X-EditTM only) - This parameter selects the frequency that the Mid parameter adjusts. Ranges from 300 Hz to 5000 Hz. Treble - Knob 4 adjusts the amount of high end level (Treble). Treble Freq (X-Edit only) - This parameter selects the frequency that the Treb parameter adjusts. Ranges from 500 Hz to 8000 Hz.
Flanger A Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but uses a shorter delay time and adds regeneration (or repeats) to the modulating delay. This results in an exaggerated up and down sweeping motion to the effect. The RP150 includes the following Flanger Effect models: fL (the DigiTech Flanger), and mx (based on an MXR® Flanger).
Panner (PA) An Auto Panner modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate. Speed - Knob 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the signal pans from side to side. Ranges from 0 to 99. Depth - Knob 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from 0 to 99. Waveform - Knob 4 selects a waveform: tr, Si, or Sq (Triangle, Sine, or Square). Envelope Filter (ef) The Envelope Filter is a dynamic Wah effect that alters your sound based upon how hard you play.
Pitch Shift (Ps) A Pitch Shifter copies the incoming signal, then shifts the pitch of the copy to a different note. The shifted note is then mixed back with the original signal, sounding as if two guitars were playing different notes. Shift Amount - Knob 2 selects the interval of the shifted pitch. Ranges from –24 (2 octaves below) to 24 (2 octaves above). Mix - Knob 4 controls the mix level of the shifted pitch. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Delay Delay is an effect that will record a portion of the incoming signal, and then play it back a short time later. The recording can repeat just once or several times. Delay Model - Knob 1 selects one of the 5 different Delay models. Values include: ad (DigiTech® Analog Delay), dd (DigiTech Digital Delay), md (DigiTech Modulated Delay), pd (DigiTech Pong Delay), and td (DigiTech Tape Delay). Press this knob to turn the Delay models on and off.
Optional Passive Volume/Continuous Control Pedal Section Four - Other Functions Drum Machine The RP150 includes a built-in drum machine loaded with 65 useful patterns including a metronome setting that are easily accessible at the touch of a button (the Drums button, specifically). Pressing the Drums button will enable the drum machine and start playback of the selected drum pattern (except when in Store or Bypass mode).
Section 5 - Appendix Specifications General Specifications A/D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audio Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz DSP Section: AudioDNA2™ DSP Processor Simultaneous Effects: 11 Preset Memory: 50 User Presets (1-50) / 50 Factory Presets (51-00) Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 10 5/8" Length x 8 3/4" Width x 2 5/8" Height Unit Weight: 3.2 lbs. 38 Digital Connections: Universal Serial Bus (USB): Type B, supports USB1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbps Bandwidth USB 2.
Tone Library 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 40 Overdrive Rock 1 Rock 2 Blues 1 Blues 2 Metal 1 Metal 2 Country 1 Country 2 Warm Drive Crunch Texas Tone Rockabilly Solo 1 Solo 2 Effects Library 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Rock Wah Chunky Smooth Heavy Clean 1 Clean 2 British 1 British 2 American 1 American 2 Tube Drive Distortion Scooped Punchy Bright Clean 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Chorus Phaser Flanger Pitch Tremolo Rotary Envelope Filter Digital Delay Analog Delay Pong
Preset List (User/Factory) 42 43
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