Modeling Guitar Processor User’s Manual 1
Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product name: Product option: EN60065, DigiTech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA RP350 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 RP350.............................................................. 1 Performance Mode........................................................ 1 Bypass Mode................................................................... 1 Tuner Mode........................................................
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.
Section 1 - Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the RP350. You now have an incredibly advanced modeling guitar processor that can keep up with your creative impulses and even increase them. Armed with DigiTech®’s patented AudioDNA2® custom audio DSP chip, the RP350 gives you a huge selection of tones and effects, right at your fingertips.
Display shows note played Top LEDs indicate note is sharp Green LED indicates note is in tune Bottom LEDs indicate note is flat EXPRESSION In Tuner mode, you can change your tuning reference. The default factory setting is A=440 Hz (displayed as A=440). Rotating Knob 1 selects alternate dropped tunings and tuning references. Alternate tunings are A = A, A = G, A = G, and tuning references A=427 - A=453. The display window briefly flashes the current tuning reference.
Create Your Sound in Three Easy Steps 1. Tone Library Select one of 30 different tones from rock, metal, blues, country, and more. The tones consist of a combination of Compressor, Distortion Stompbox, Amplifier/Cabinet, EQ, and Noise Gate. For a complete list of available tones, see page 31. 2. Effects Library Select one of 30 diffferent effects chains. The effects consist of a combination of Chorus/FX, Delay, and Reverb. For a complete list of available effects chains, see page 31. 3.
A Guided Tour of the RP350 Front Panel 5 6 4 EXPRESSION 3 2 AMP GAIN 7 AMP LEVEL 8 1 9 1. Up/Down Footswitches These two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP350. 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 will access the Tuner.
Effects Level (Knob 3) 1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the overall level of post amp model effects (Chorus/FX, 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. 4. When the Expression row is selected, this knob selects the heel value for the parameter linked to the Expression Pedal. Amp Gain (Knob 4) 1.
6. Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RP350’s built-in drum machine. When the Drums button is turned on, the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continuously. Select the Drums row using the Edit buttons and use Knobs 1-4 to change the style, pattern, tempo, and level of the drum machine. See page 26 for more information about the drum machine and a list of patterns. 7. Store The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user presets.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input. 2. Amp / Mixer (for the 1/4" Outputs) This button optimizes the RP350’s 1/4" outputs for use when plugged into a guitar amp or a mixer/recording device. When set to Mixer (“In” position; display reads 1/4MIX), speaker compensation is turned on and the outputs are optimized for connecting to a mixer or recording device.
Getting Started Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the RP350. Before connecting the RP350, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP350 is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP350. To turn the RP350 on or off, connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Input jack. Mono Operation - Amplifier Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP350.
Stereo Mixer Setup XLR Amp/Mixer switch set to “Mixer” +10 +10 +5 +10 +5 0 +10 +5 0 +10 +5 0 +10 +5 0 +10 +5 0 +10 +5 0 +5 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 -20 -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ -30 -∞ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input XLR Left Out XLR Right Out Computer Recording Setup Studio Reference Monitors XLR Left Out XLR Right Out USB USB Ports XLR Amp/Mixer switch set
Applying Power 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. 1. Turn the amp volume all the way down. 2. Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP350. 3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet. Turn the RP350’s Master Level knob (Knob 6) down to “0”. 4.
Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets The RP350 is designed to make preset editing and creation easy and intuitive. When creating your own sound, you must first start with an existing preset. Note that the preset you begin with doesn’t have to be in the memory location you intend to have it reside, since you can store it to any User preset location during the store procedure. The easiest way to start is by using the Tone Library and Effects Library knobs.
Storing/Copying/Naming a Preset Once the preset has been modified to your liking, you may store your settings to any of the 70 User preset locations (presets U1-U70). 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. The Store button LED blinks and the first character in the Display flashes, indicating that you can now name your custom creation. 2.
Section Three - Models and Parameters About the Models The RP350 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers and individual, high-tech stompboxes in a single programmable package. With stompboxes, the order in which they are connected affects the overall sound. The RP350 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order for optimum results. The following diagram shows the order in which they are connected.
Compressor A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up guitars, and prevent the signal from clipping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary for the strength of a signal. Comp Model - Knob 1 selects one of two Compressor models: DIGCMP (DigiTech® Compressor), CSCOMP (Based on a Boss® CS-2 Compressor/Sustainer), or DYNCOMP (Based on an MXR® Dynacomp). Press this knob to turn the selected Compressor model on and off.
Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Distortion models: Dist. Model Knob 2 (Gain) Knob 3 (Param. 1) Knob 4 (Param. 2) Knob 5 (Param.
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. Note: You can select different Amp models and/or modify Amp settings for each amp channel (Amp A and Amp B). When the Amp row is selected, press the Amp A/B Footswitch to select a channel. The display will show which channel is selected (Amp A or Amp B). Amp Model - Knob 1 selects one of the classic, modern, and DigiTech custom Amp models.
Cabinet - When the Amp/Cabinet row is selected, Knob 2 selects the speaker Cabinet model.
Noise Gate/Auto Swell A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing, or provide an auto volume swell effect. Gate Model - Knob 1 selects between the DigiTech® noise gate or the volume swell effect. Values include: gate (Selects the Noise Gate) and swEll (Selects the Auto Swell effect.) Press this knob to turn the Noise Gate/Auto Swell on and off. Threshold (Noise Gate only) - Knob 2 sets the signal strength (Threshold) required to open or close the Noise Gate.
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 RP350 includes the following Flanger Effect models: fLangr (the DigiTech® Flanger), trgfLG (the DigiTech Triggered Flanger), mxFLgr (based on an MXR® Flanger), and ehFLgr (based on an Electro-Harmonix® Electric Mistress).
Rotary Speaker (ROTARY) The Rotary Speaker emulates a device that included a spinning horn and woofer. The rotation of these two speakers produced an interesting combination of the sound panning from side to side. This produced a slight pitch change due to the speed of the sound coming towards, and then going away from the listener. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain.
Tremolo/Panner A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate. The RP350 includes the following Tremolo models: trmolo (the DigiTech® Tremolo), panner (the DigiTech Panner), optrem (based on the Fender® Opto Tremolo), and bitrem (based on the Vox® Bias Tremolo). Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).
SynthTalkTM (snthtk) SynthTalkTM is another effect exclusive to DigiTech®. It makes your guitar appear to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect). Attack - Knob 3 adjusts the attack of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 0 to 99.
DigiTech Whammy® (wHammy) The DigiTech Whammy® is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the incoming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal is moved, the note bends either up or down. When DigiTech Whammy is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp modeling as shown in the block diagram on page 13. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain.
Intelligent Pitch Shifting (IPS) Intelligent Pitch Shifting makes a copy of the incoming signal, and then changes the pitch of the copied note to a diatonically correct interval specified by the Amount parameter. An Intelligent Pitch Shifter sharpens or flattens the shifted pitch in order to keep the specified interval within the selected key and scale creating a true harmony. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain.
Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Delay models: Delay Model Knob 2 (Time) Knob 3 (Repeats) Knob 4 (Param. 1) Knob 5 (Param.
Section Four - Other Functions Drum Machine The RP350 includes a built-in drum machine loaded with 60 useful patterns and 5 metronome settings 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). When you turn the drum machine on, the display reads Drums ON; when you turn the drum machine off, the display reads Drums Of.
Using Learn-A-LickTM 1. Connect your CD or tape player headphone output to the Jam-A-Long input jack on the rear panel using an 1/8" stereo plug. Set the level of the CD or MP3 player to a desired listening level. 2. Cue up to the passage you want to record and hit pause on the CD or MP3 player. 3. Press and hold the Up and Amp A/B Footswitches to enter Learn-A-Lick mode. The display will briefly read: LaLiCk. 4.
for a list of assignable parameters. 4. Rotate Knob 5 to select which waveform you want the LFO to use, Triangle (TRINGL), Sine (SINE), or Square (SQUARE). 5. Rotate Knob 6 to select the speed you want the parameter to be controlled at. Factory Reset This function resets the RP350 to its original factory settings. This procedure erases all custom User presets, and recalibrates the Expression Pedal. ATTENTION: Performing this function will erase all user-programmed data.
Section Five - 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: 70 User Presets (U1-U70) / 70 Factory Presets (F1-F70) Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 12.875˝ Length x 8.375˝ Width x 2.5˝ Height Unit Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters Disclaimer: AutoYa, DigiTech, DOD, Death Metal, Johnson Amplification, Grunge, Lexicon, Multi Chorus, Whammy, and YaYa are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman International Industries, Inc.
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DigiTech® 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 http://www.digitech.com RP350 User’s Manual 18-0436V-A Printed in China ©2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated, all rights reserved. DigiTech and the RP350 are trademarks of the Harman Music Group. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech.
