Modeling Guitar Processor Owner’s Manual Professional Audio Equipment 1
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product name: DigiTech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA RP355 Product option: 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 RP355.............................................................. 1 Performance Mode........................................................ 1 Bypass Mode................................................................... 1 Tuner Mode........................................................
Section 1 - Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the RP355. 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 RP355 gives you a huge selection of tones and effects, right at your fingertips.
Bypass Mode The RP355 presets can be bypassed via a true analog bypass circuit for a clean, unprocessed guitar signal. To bypass the RP355, press the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously. The Display reads Bypass indicating the preset is bypassed. Press any footswitch to exit Bypass and return the RP355 to the last preset used. Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RP355 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar.
Master Level (Knob 6) This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the RP355’s presets. X-EditTM Editor/Librarian You can edit your RP355 with your computer, using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian. Download X-EditTM, USB drivers, and documentation from www.digitech.com. Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP355. Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix.
A Guided Tour of the RP355 Front Panel 5 6 4 EXPRESSION 3 2 7 AMP A-B DISTORTION BYPASS STOMP Mode DELAY 8 1 9 1. Up/Down Footswitches These two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP355. 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 RP355’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. Note: The drum machine cannot be used while the Phrase Looper is active. 7.
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 RP355’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 RP355. Before connecting the RP355, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP355 is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP355. To turn the RP355 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 RP355.
Stereo Mixer Setup 4 6 4 2 4 0 6 -1 -4 Pan +5 Pan Mute Mute L/R +5 Pan Mute L/R +5 Pan Mute L/R +5 Pan Mute L/R +5 +5 Pan +4 -4 +4 -5 L/R +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -10 -20 -10 -20 -30 -∞ -10 -20 -30 -∞ 1 -10 -20 -30 -∞ 2 -10 -20 -30 -∞ 3 -10 -20 -30 -∞ 4 -10 -20 -30 -∞ 5 +5 Pan Mute L/R +10 -10 +2 +3 +5 Pan Mute L/R 8 0 +1 -2 +3 -3 -5 M
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 RP355. 3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet. Turn the RP355’s Master Level knob (Knob 6) down to “0”. 4.
Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets The RP355 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 1-70). 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 RP355 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 RP355 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 three 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 RP355 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 RP355 includes the following Tremolo models: trmolo (the DigiTech® Tremolo), optrem (based on the Fender® Opto Tremolo), bitrem (based on the Vox® Bias Tremolo), and panner (the DigiTech Panner). 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).
YaYa™ (yaya) The YaYaTM is another effect exclusive to DigiTech products. Like the AutoYa, it combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect when linked to and controlled by the Expression Pedal. 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). Pedal - Knob 3 adjusts the Ya pedal position.
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.
Harmony Pitch Shifting (HARMNY) Harmony 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. A Harmony 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 Phrase Looper The RP355 features a built-in 20 second Phrase Looper for creating on the fly performance loops of the music you play. The Phrase Looper can be accessed any time during performance and used with any of the RP’s presets. To use the Phrase Looper, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press and hold the Amp A/B Footswitch for 2 seconds until LOOPER appears in the display. The Looper LED in the matrix will also light indicating the Looper is now active.
Drum Pattern List Beats (8th beat) 1-5 jazz 1-4 Beats (16th beat) 6-8 hiphp 1-4 rock 1-8 world 1-4 hRock 1-8 Met 4/4 metal 1-8 Met 3/4 blues 1-8 Met 5/8 groov 1-4 Met 7/8 cntry 1-4 met mtrnom Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP355 and jam with your favorite artists. The signal from your MP3 or CD player is output through the left, right, and headphone outputs of the RP355.
7. The Expression Pedal will control output level of the recorded phrase. 8. To stop or restart the playback, press the Down (Stop/Play) Footswitch. 9. To record a new passage, press the Amp A/B (Record) Footswitch again. 10. To exit Learn-A-Lick mode, press and hold the Up and Amp A/B Footswitches simultaneously. The Display briefly reads LRNEND. Note: While the Phrase Looper feature is active, the Learn-A-Lick feature is not available.
1. Press and hold the Store button while powering up the RP355. 2. When the display prompts you with FACRST, release the Store button, which is now flashing. 3. Press and hold the flashing Store button for 3 seconds until RSTORD appears in the display and release. The Restore procedure takes several seconds to complete; during the procedure, the display will count up. After the Restore procedure is complete, the Expression Pedal calibration procedure will begin.
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 (1-70) / 70 Factory Presets (F1-F70) Phrase Looper: 20 seconds of record time Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 17.5˝ Length x 8.75˝ Width x 2.5˝ Height Unit Weight: 6.2 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 Printed in China RP355 Owner’s Manual 18-6412V-D ©2010 HARMAN, all rights reserved. DigiTech and the RP355 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.
