Preamp/Multi-Effects Processor & Controller User’s Guide Please visit Digitech Electronics on the World Wide Web at http://www.digitech.
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RP-3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product Name: Product Options: Digitech Electronics 8760 S.
RP-3 Quick Start For those of you who prefer to burn now and read later, we've included this Quick Start section to get you up and running. Connect Cables: Connect guitar into the Input jack (located on the rear of the RP-3). Connect the Output(s) of the RP-3 to the Input of the either the Guitar Amp, Power Amp or Mixing board. Apply Power: Note: It is recommended that the
RP-3 Table of Contents Safety Information Declaration of Conformity................................................................i Quick Start........................................................................................ii Table of Contents ............................................................................iii Section 1 - Introduction Congratulations ................................................................................1 Included Items........................................
RP-3 IV User Guide
RP-3 Section -1 Introduction Section-1 Introduction Congratulations... ... you are now the proud owner of a Digitech RP-3 Guitar Preamp/Processor. The RP-3 offers you 2 distortion voicings along with a full palette of high quality digital effects that can accommodate any style of music.
Section -1 Introduction RP-3 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.
RP-3 Section -1 Introduction A Quick Tour of the RP-3 The Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1) Pedalboard - The RP-3’s pedalboard consists of five footswitches. The two Mode footswitches (<2> and <3>), allow you to change from Program mode to Bank mode by pressing them simultaneously. When changing modes, the appropriate mode LED will light to indicate whether you are in Program mode or Bank Mode.
RP-3 Section 1 Introduction 5) Mode LEDs - Indicates whether the RP-3 is in Program or Bank mode. 6) Parameter Select Buttons -The and Parameter buttons allow you to navigate the horizontal parameter LEDs of the Parameter matrix. The and Parameter buttons allow you to navigate the vertical effect LEDs of the Parameter matrix. These keys are only active in Edit mode. 7) Output Level - Controls the overall output level of the RP-3.
RP-3 Section -2 Setting Up Section-2 Setting Up Making Connections Your RP-3 can be connected in several different ways to meet the requirements of specific applications. The following diagrams offer some different ways your RP-3 can be connected. Right Output Input Left Output RP-3 into two 2X12 Combo Amplifiers For those of you out there that feel that “bigger is better”, this set-up should work quite nicely for you. First plug into the input of the RP-3.
RP-3 Section -2 Setting Up Right Output Input Left Output 4 6 4 2 6 4 8 2 0 6 6 0 0 0 +1 0 -2 0 +1 0 -2 0 -2 0 -2 0 -2 +1 Pan Mute +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -20 -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ 6 +5 L/R +10 +5 5 Pan Mute L/R +10 4 +2 +3 0 3 +1 +4 -5 +5 +5 2 0 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5 +5 +10 1
RP-3 Section - 3 Basic Operations Section 3 - Basic Operations About the RP-3’s Modes The RP-3 offers several modes, allowing easy operation of the Effects and Parameters. The modes are as follows: PROGRAM MODE Allows you to scroll through the 30 Factory and 30 User Programs by using the Value and buttons as well as the and foot switches.
Section -3 Basic Operations RP-3 BYPASS MODE Allows you to bypass the RP-3’s Effects. Enter this mode by pressing footswitches <1 & 2> simultaneously and BY will appear in the display window to indicate you are in Bypass mode. Exit this mode by pressing any of the footswitches. When you exit this mode, the RP-3 will default to the last mode you were in. TUNER MODE Allows you to tune your guitar. Enter Tuner mode by pressing and holding footswitches <1 & 2> simultaneously.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters SECTION 4 - EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS About the Parameter Matrix The Parameter matrix displays all the effects and parameters available in the RP-3. The parameters are arranged in rows and columns. Use the Parameter select keys to navigate the matrix. The effects and their parameters are as follows: Wah Parameters Displayed Values On/Bypass On-by Type ?. ?. ?. ?7 ? 1 Amount 0...
Section - 4 Effects and Parameters RP-3 Distortion Parameters Displayed Values On/Bypass On-by Type Gr-od On/Bypass Level 0...99 Gain ¡0-11 The distortion section of the RP-3 has two extremely flexible distortion types, capable of producing the smoothest of blues tones to the full shred gain of a hot-rodded amp. Distortion Turns the Distortion on or off. Type Selects the type of distortion voicing used.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Gate/Swell Parameters Displayed Values On/Bypass On-by Type 1-20 Threshold LO-HI . The RP-3’s Silencer offers you a professional quality digital noise reduction effect. Gate/Swell Turns the Gate on or off. Type Controls how fast the Silencer™ gate opens after detecting a signal above the threshold. Large numbers yield longer swell times, while small numbers give a fast attack. Varies from 1-20 (2 seconds).
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Ch (Chorus) Values Displayed Values Speed 0...99 Depth 1...99 The RP-3 offers a chorusing effect that is unique in both character and sound. This dual chorus offers exceptionally rich chorusing using multiple voices with different phasing characteristics. Chorus parameters are as follows: Speed Controls the speed of the chorus sweep. Ranges from 0 to 99. Depth This parameter sets the sweep depth (intensity) of the chorus. Ranges from 1 to 99.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters tr (Tremolo) Values Displayed Values Speed 0...99 Depth 1...99 Tremolo was one of the first real effects, and appeared mostly on early guitar amplifiers. Because of this, Tremolo is sometimes perceived as sounding “old” or “vintage”. The RP-3, breathes new life into this classic effect, providing totally transparent volume modulation of sound sources. Speed Controls the tremolo speed (speed of modulation). Ranges from 0 to 99.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Pt (Pitch Shifting) Values Displayed Values Amount -12...0...24 Key/Bend -15...0...15 This RP-3’s Pitch Shifting effect gives you a shifted signal from 0 to 24 semi-tones above or -12 semi- tones below the pitch of the input signal. Amount Sets the interval between the original note and the pitch shifted note. Variable from -12 to 24. Key/Bend Determines the amount of detuning applied to the shifted note. Variable from -15 to 15.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters H1-H6 (Harmony) Values Displayed Values Type H1.. H6 Amount Key/Bend Od... Ou ab ... G# The RP-3 also offers Intelligent Harmony Pitch Shifting that lets you select the key, scale and amount of shifting in the signal. The parameters are as follows: Type This parameter lets you select the scale that the Harmony effect uses.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Reverb Parameters Displayed Values On/Bypass On-by Type CL...SP Level 0...99 Decay Time 1...10 Ambience, or reverberation, is produced when sound energy is reflected off room surfaces and objects. Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music.
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Expression Pedal Parameters Displayed Values Expression OF ... AH-SP-De-bd-Fb-L1-L2 The RP-3’s Expression pedal allows you to control various parameters in real time during performance. Expression There are eight parameters that can be controlled by the Expression Pedal. AH=Wah, SP=Speed, dE=Depth, bd=Whammy, Fb=Delay Feedback, L1=Pre Effects Volume, L2=Post Effects Volume.
RP-3 Section - 5 Appendix Section 5 - Appendix Reinitializing the RP-3 This option allows you to restore the contents of the RP-3’s memory to the original factory condition and to calibrate the expression pedal. WARNING: Performing this function will destroy all user-programmed data. All such data will be lost forever! To restore the factory Programs, the procedure is as follows: 1. Plug in the RP-3 while holding down the Parameter Select button. 2.
RP-3 Section - 5 Appendix Specifications A/D Converter: 20 bit D/A Converter: 20 bit Sampling Frequency: 40 kHz DSP Section: Architecture: Static-Dynamic Instruction Set Computer (S-DISC™) Digital Signal Path Width: 24 bits (144.5 dB) Internal Data Path Width: 48 bits (289 dB) Dynamic Delay Memory: 256k x 24 bits (3.5 seconds) Static Delay Memory: 256 24-bit registers (6.55 milliseconds) Data ALU Processing: 10.0 MIPS Address ALU Processing: 15.
RP-3 Section - 5 Appendix Preset List The following is a list of all the factory Programs in the RP-3.
Preset Chart We have included this handy preset chart to help you keep an accurate record of your custom presets.
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