User’s Guide
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Table Of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Included Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono Amp Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo Amp Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amp / PA Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Presets . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the RPx400. The RPx400 is truly a breakthrough in guitar processing technology, providing the tools you need for live performance and the professional features you need in the recording studio. We recommend that you take the time to become better acquainted with what the RPx400 has to offer by going through this User’s Guide with your RPx400 in front of you.
Introduction 2. Amp A/B Footswitch - This footswitch switches between two amp channels for the selected preset. It is also used in conjunction with the Up Footswitch, to access Learn-A-Lick, or the recorder functions when the RPx400 is connected to your computer via USB. 3. Knobs - These knobs perform various functions depending on which mode is selected or whether the RPx400 is connected to your computer via USB.
Introduction 2. Mic Level - Controls the gain of the Mic Input. 3. Mic Input - Connect a mic here for recording or live performance mixing of acoustic sources into the RPx400. Mic signals can remain dry or be processed through the RPx400 effects for both live recording applications. Accepts either dynamic or phantom powered condenser microphones. 4. Left/Right Line Inputs - Connect line level sources to these jacks for recording or live performance mixing into the RPx400.
Introduction Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the RPx400. Before connecting the RPx400, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RPx400 is turned off. The RPx400 does not have a power switch. To turn the RPx400 off, disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the power jack to an AC outlet. Mono Amp Rig Connect your guitar to the Input of the RPx400.
Introduction Amp / PA Rig Connect your guitar to the Input of the RPx400. Connect a a mono instrument cable from the Left or Right 1/4” Line Output of the RPx400 to the instrument input or effect return on your amplifier or power amp/speaker cabinet rig. Connect the balanced XLR Left and Right outputs to the inputs on your PA mixer and pan each of these channels hard left and hard right. Select SC XLR as your Output Mode (see Output Modes on pg 23).
Introduction 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 do the following: 1. Turn the amp volume all the way down. 2. Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the Power Jack. 3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet and turn the Master Level knob until the display reads mlevel 0. 4.
Introduction The Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RPx400. Presets are recalled with the footswitches. The active effects in each preset are indicated by the lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix. The RPx400 comes with 40 User Presets (Presets U1-U40), 40 Factory Artist Presets (Presets A1-A40), and 40 DigiTech factory presets (F1-F40). The User Presets are locations where you can store your edits. You may not store changes to the Artist/Factory Presets.
Introduction Learn-A-Lick Mode Learn-A-Lick lets you record a 10 second passage of music and play it back as slow as 1/4 speed without a change in pitch. This is useful for picking out the notes of a fast solo passage.
Introduction Drum Machine The RPx400 features a Drum machine that includes several sampled drum patterns which are useful for developing a good sense of timing. Pressing the Drums button turns on the built-in drum machine (except when in Store or Bypass mode). When the drum machine is active: The Number 1 Knob is used to select the drum Pattern.
Creating Presets Creating Presets Editing/Creating Presets Creating your own signature sound with the RPx400 is easy and intuitive. The RPx400 lets you create your own presets, or fine tune existing presets to suit your needs. When creating or editing a sound, you must start with one of the User, Artist Factory, or Factory Presets. It is not possible to start with an empty preset.
Creating Presets 1. Press the Store button once. The Store button LED blinks and the first character in the display flashes indicating you can name your new preset. 2. Use the Number 1 Knob or Up/Down Footswitches to select the alpha-numeric character. 3. Rotate the Number 2 Knob clockwise to select the next character, and counterclockwise to select the previous character. Repeat step 2 until the name is complete. 4. Once the name is shown in the display, press the Store button.
Creating Presets RPx400’s Effects About the Effects The RPx400 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers and individual, hi-tech stomp boxes in a single programmable package. With stomp boxes, the order in which they are connected can drastically affect the overall sound quality. The RPx400 has placed the effects in an order for optimum sound quality. The following diagram shows the order of the effects.
Creating Presets ping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary (Threshold) for the strength of a signal. If a signal exceeds the Threshold, it is adjusted based upon the compression ratio setting. Comp On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the Compressor on (On) and off (OF). Attack - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the length of time it takes for the Compressor to respond to a signal exceeding the Threshold. Values include: fast, medium, and slow.
Creating Presets DIRECT - Cabinet Off 1X12 1 - 1x12 Mic 1 1X12 2 - 1x12 Mic 2 1X12 3 - 1x12 Mic 3 1X12 4 - 1x12 Mic 4 2X12o 2X12o 2X12o 2X12o 1 2 3 4 - 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 Open Open Open Open 2X12c 2X12c 2X12c 2X12c 1 2 3 4 - 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 Closed Closed Closed Closed Back Back Back Back Mic Mic Mic Mic Back Back Back Back 1 2 3 4 Mic Mic Mic Mic 1 2 3 4 4X12V 4X12V 4X12V 4X12V 1 2 3 4 - 4x12 Vintage 4x12 Vintage 4x12 Vintage 4x12 Vintage Mic Mic Mic Mic 1 2 3 4 4X12B 4X12B 4X12B
Creating Presets Gate On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the Noise Gate on (On) and off (OF). Gate Type - The Number 2 Knob selects between the Silencer ™ (silncr ) or Pluck (pluck) type of Noise Gates. Gate Attack - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the length of time it takes the gate to open once the Threshold has been exceeded before the signal becomes audible. Ranges from 1 (immediate signal), to 9 (Selects the Auto Swell volume swell effect. This setting will gradually ramp up the volume).
Creating Presets ing up and down. This means that when you begin to play, the flanger may be at the top, bottom, or any random point of the sweep. With a Triggered Flanger, every time the signal exceeds the Sensitivity level setting, the Flanger will begin at the point of the sweep that you designate with the value of the LFO Start Parameter. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Creating Presets The Number 4 and 5 knobs have no function when the Tremolo is selected. Panner An Auto Panner modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the signal pans from side to side. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 4 and 5 knobs have no function when the Panner is selected.
Creating Presets Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity of the AutoYa™ effect. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the throaty quality of the AutoYa™ effect. Ranges from 1 to 50. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). SynthTalk™ SynthTalk™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar seem to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style.
Creating Presets Whammy™ 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 will bend either up or down. When Whammy™ is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp Modeling as shown in the block diagram (at the beginning of the Effects section). The Whammy™ effect must be linked to the Expression Pedal in order to function.
Creating Presets PreDelay - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the amount of time it takes for the initial sound to reach the first reflective surface in the simulated environment. Ranges from 0 to 15. Decay - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the length of time the Reverb is audible. Ranges from 1 to 99. Damping - The Number 4 Knob controls the amount of sound which is absorbed in the simulated environment. Ranges from 0 to 99. Reverb Level - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the volume of the Reverb. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Creating Presets FBACK (Feedback) - Expression Pedal controls the amount of Delay Feedback. DLYLVL (Delay Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Mix Level of the selected Delay Type. DECAY (Decay) - Expression Pedal controls the length of Reverbs Decay time. REVLVL (Reverb Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Reverbs Mix Level. VOLPRE (Volume Pre) - Expression Pedal controls the Volume after the Amp Modeling but before the Effects.
RPx400 Setups RPx400 Setups Setups Introduction The RPx400 is equipped with four inputs and four outputs that can be configured several different ways for both live and recording applications. These configurations are selected in the DRUMS/SETUP row of the editing matrix using the five editing knobs.
RPx400 Setups Speaker Compensation and Output Modes The RPx400 features both 1/4” and XLR outputs on the rear panel. These jacks let you simultaneously connect the RPx400 to an amplifier/speaker system on stage via the 1/4” outputs and connect directly to your PA system via the XLR outputs. The RPx400 incorporates Speaker Compensation filtering that can be turned on or off independently for each output pair depending on your application needs.
RPx400 Setups The SPLIT1 and SPLIT2 Output Modes are designed for when you want to keep the guitar processing isolated from mic, line, drums, and audio playback during live performance. The SPLIT1 Output mode routes guitar signal to the 1/4” outputs while the mic, line input sources, drums, and audio playback from the computer are routed out the XLR outputs. SPLIT2 is the same as SPLIT1 but the guitar signal with Speaker Compensation is also routed out the XLR outputs.
The RPx400 and Recording The RPx400 and Recording Recording Introduction The RPx400’s USB connection provides 4 channels of audio streaming into the computer and 2 channels of playback from the computer simultaneously. Recording has never been easier thanks to the hands-free tracking environment that the RPx400 and Pro Tracks software provide.
The RPx400 and Recording Windows 2000 Users 1. Start your computer. 2. Insert the X-Edit CD into your CD drive.The installation menu should automatically appear (if installation does not start automatically, go to Start>Run, click on Browse button, find and double-click instmenu.exe on the X-Edit CD). 3. First you must install the USB drivers needed by your computer system in order to use USB with X-Edit and Pro Tracks. Make sure you do NOT have the RPx400 USB plugged into your computer. 4.
The RPx400 and Recording Connecting the RPx400 to the Computer The RPx400 comes equipped with a USB cable that is to be connected to your computer whenever your will be recording or using the X-Edit Editor/Librarian. We recommend that you only use the USB cable that is shipped with the RPx400 since it has been tested and approved for this specific use. To connect the RPx400 to the computer, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Begin with the power disconnected from the RPx400.
The RPx400 and Recording Guitar Signal Routing The guitar signal is routed from the input through the RPx400s effects processing and then to the pairs of outputs. The signal sent up USB can be tapped off either at the input (USB Send Path A), or at the end of the effects chain (USB Send Path C). Signals recorded from USB Send Path A can be played back later through the RPx400 for re-amping. See Re-Amping a Guitar Track on page 32 for more information on how this feature works.
The RPx400 and Recording Mic USB Source Mapping The mic signal, as can be seen in the previous Mic Signal Routing diagram, has two paths in which it can travel up the USB port to the computer. Path E taps the mic signal off right at the mic input and sends unprocessed signal up to the USB port. Path C taps the signal at the output of the RPx400 and can include any effects processing that may be used.
The RPx400 and Recording Using Pro Tracks When Pro Tracks is first launched after installation, you will have to configure the MIDI device and Audio settings to recognize the RPx400 as the hardware you want to use. These procedures must be followed to ensure you will be able to record audio through all of the RPx400’s inputs and to enable the hands-free recording capabilities the RPx400 offers.
The RPx400 and Recording 3. Under the Output Drivers settings, select DigiTech USB 1-2 In/Out and deselect all other options. 4. Click the OK button. 5. Click the OK buttonwhen the window stating changes will be saved upon re-start appears. 6. Close the Pro Tracks application. When you are prompted to save changed, click No. 7. Re-start the Pro Tracks application again. 8. Close the Tip of the Day and Quick Start windows if they appear. 9. From the Pro Tracks menu bar, select Options>Audio. 10.
The RPx400 and Recording 5. 6. 7. 8. footswitches simultaneously until the display reads rec fs. From the preset display, press and hold the SELECT button to enter the SETUP row in the RPx400’s matrix. Otherwise, press the SELECT button several times until the setup row is selected. Select the sources to record using the USB 1-2 Source knob (additional sources can be selected using the USB 3-4 Source knob). Press the RECORD footswitch. The RPx400’s display reads record.
The RPx400 and Recording To re-amp a track back through the RPx400, follow these steps: 1. Put the RPx400 footswitches in Recorder mode by pressing and holding the UP and AMP A/B footswitches until the display reads rec fs. 2. From the Pro Tracks menu bar, select File>New. The New Project File window will open. 3. Select the Normal-Hands Free Session project template. 4. Select the SETUP row in the RPx400’s matrix. 5. Use the USB 1-2 Source knob to select drygtr and USB3-4 Source to off. 6.
The RPx400 and Recording RPx400 Drums and MIDI The RPx400’s Drum machine samples are mapped so that they may be triggered by MIDI notes played from Pro Tracks. Each of the drum patterns programmed in the RPx400 has been programmed as a MIDI track in the Pro Tracks project file library. Note mapping for each of the RPx400’s drum samples is as follows: MIDI Note Sample 36/C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kick 38/D3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Snare 42/F#3 . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed High Hat 46/Bb3 . . . . . . . .
The RPx400 and Recording USB 1-2 Level /USB 3-4 Level The USB 1-2 LEVEL and USB 3-4 LEVEL knobs are used for boosting or cutting the amount of signal sent out the USB port to the computer. These controls are to be used if the signal level of the input source (mic, line, guitar) isn’t optimized into your recording software (consult the Pro Tracks User’s Guide for information on proper recording levels). If the signal is too hot to Pro Tracks, use these controls to decrease the level.
Utilities Utilities Factory Reset This function resets the RPx400 to its original factory settings. This procedure erase all custom user presets, and recalibrate the Expression Pedal. ATTENTION: Performing this function erases all user-programmed data. Be sure you want to erase the memory and start fresh before continuing with this procedure. The procedure for performing a Factory Reset is as follows: 1. Disconnect the power supply from the RPx400. 2.
Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Guide Audio playback from Pro Tracks has pops and clicks. • Try the Wave Profiler under Options->Audio. This seems to fix most problems. Otherwise, try using MME drivers in the Options->Audio->Advanced, Driver Mode selection. These are the safest drivers but also have the most latency. • Try increasing the latency slider in the audio settings. Hands-Free recording on RPx 400 doesn’t work or has stopped working.
Trouble Shooting I get audio dropout while I’m recording. • Try increasing the latency slider in the Audio settings. • Try reducing the number of tracks in your project (mute won't help, you either have to "archive" the tracks, or delete them) • Close any other open programs besides Pro Tracks check Windows Task Manager to make sure there are no hidden programs running. • Try reducing the number of plug-ins and soft-synths. • Increase the amount of memory in your system. • Get a faster hard drive.
Appendix Appendix CC Parameter List CC 4 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Parameter EXPRESSION PEDAL CONTROL MASTER LEVEL COMP ON/OFF COMP ATTACK COMP RATIO COMP THRESH COMP GAIN AMP CHANNEL AMP A TYPE AMP A GAIN AMP A LEVEL CAB A MIC AMP B TYPE AMP B GAIN AMP B LEVEL CAB B MIC EQ A ON/OFF EQ A LOW EQ A MIDFREQ EQ A MID EQ A HIGH EQ B ON/OFF EQ B LOW EQ B MIDFREQ EQ B MID EQ B HIGH GATE ON/OFF GATE TYPE GATE ATTACK GATE THRESH GATE SENS FX
Appendix Factory Preset List Number U/A 1 U/A 2 U/A 3 U/A 4 U/A 5 U/A 6 U/A 7 U/A 8 U/A 9 U/A 10 U/A 11 U/A 12 U/A 13 U/A 14 U/A 15 U/A 16 U/A 17 U/A 18 U/A 19 U/A 20 Artist Name James Fukai Dan Donegan Dan Donegan Jennifer Batten Jennifer Batten Mike Einziger Mike Einziger Clint Lowery Clint Lowery Clint Lowery Chad Kroeger Chad Kroeger Carlos Cavaso CJ Pierce CJ Pierce CJ Pierce Dominic Cifarelli Glen Drover Jody Payne Evil D Preset Name jfukai Dan 1 dan 2 lqdled dukpnd incubs incub2 7dust1 7dust2 7dust
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