Owner`s Manual - HARMAN Professional
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1. Powered Powered Studio Monitor 2 2 Studio Monitor USB 9 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 5 on the tone controls Then follow the steps listed below 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 55 3 Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an outlet Turn the 1555 Mas ter Level knob Knob 4 down to 0 4 Turn the power of your amplifier s to the on position and adjust the volume s to a normal playing level 5 Gradually increase the RPI55 s Master Level knob to achieve the desired volume 2 Connect PS0913B to power jack 3 Connect PS0913B to AC outlet and turn the RP155 s Master Level to 0 4 Turn amp volume up 5 Turn the RP155 s Master Level to the desired listening volume I Turn amp volume down Section Two Editing Functions Editing Creating Presets The 155 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 st2. Modeling Guitar Processor 59 Pigilech v HARMAN Owner s Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOTOPEN ATTENTION RISQUEDECHOCELECTRIQUE NEPAS OUVRIR WARNING TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC MOISTURE The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products The lightning flash with arrowpoint in equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner s manual These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the unit Do not attempt to service the unit yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not get the unit wet If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity Operation is subject to the following two conditions this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any int
3. Compressor Distortion Amplifier Cabinet Noise Gate Chorus FX Chorus Flanger Phaser Vibrato Rotary Speaker Tremolo Step Filter DigiTech Whammy Pitch Shift Detune Harmony Pitch Shifting Reverb Section Four Other Functions Phrase Looper Drum Machine Optional Passive Volume Continuous Control Pedal Factory Reset Section Five Appendix Specifications Tone Library Effects Library Warranty We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty 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 DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as result of the product s use in any circuit or assembly 4 Proof of purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer 5 DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design
4. amp Chorus Digital Delay 3 Flanger Flanger Analog Delay Pitch Phaser Tape Dela 5 Tremolo E Rota 1 Fu Ini J 1 Filter 22 Digital Delay Hall Reverb B Digital Dela Analog Delay Spring Analog Dela Chorus Hall Reverb Pong Dela 25 Delay Hall Reverb hoes Mod Dela eB Tape Delay Spring Reverb TapeDelay 27 Tremolo Tape Dela Hall Reverb Pitch Digital Dela Pu run mjn mo Fu ni M Plate Reverb Mod Delay Plate Reverb 38 Rotary Dela 43 45 DigiTech 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 PH 801 566 8800 FAX 801 566 7005 http www digitech com DigiTech is a registered trademark of Harman Copyright Harman Printed in China 155 Owner s Manual 18 6409V B DigiTech Production Modeling Grunge Death Metal DOD Digi Tech Whammy Multi Cho rus Ya Ya Johnson Amplification and AudioDNA2 are trademarks of Harman Fender Tweed Deluxe Fender Blackface Twin Reverb Fender Twin Reverb Marshall Super Lead Marshall Slant Marshall Master Volume Marshall Straight Vox AC30 Mesa Boogie Dunlop Cry Baby Vox Clyde McCoy Wah Ibanez Tube Screamer Boss 05 1 Electro Harmonix Big Muff are products of DigiTech s competitors and trademarks of their respective companies in the U S and other countries and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman Copyrigh
5. eC 23 24 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 selects one of the classic modern and DigiTech custom Amp mod els 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 Based on a 57 Fender Tweed Champ Based on a 63 Vox AC30 Top Boost Based on 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe Based on 69 Hiwatt Custom 100 Based on 59 Fender Tweed Bassman Based on a 81 Mesa Boogie Mark C TR Based on 65 Fender Blackface Twin RC Based on a 01 Mesa Boogie Dual Reverb Rectifier IF Based on 65 Fender Blackface Deluxe Based a 96 Matchless HC30 Reverb 25 DigiTech Solo SL Based on a 68 Marshall 100 Watt IM DigiTech Metal Super Lead plexi 20 DigiTech High Gain Based on 77 Marshall Master Volume 23 DigiTech Bright Clean 88 Based on a 83 Marshall JCM800 22 DigiTech Clean Tube Based a 93 Marshall JCM900 Dreadnaught acoustic Based on a 62 Vox 15 21 Direct No Amp Model DigiTech is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks o
6. Guitar Input 1 4 Unbalanced TS Input Impedance 500k Ohms Control In 1 4 Unbalanced Analog Output Connections Left Right Outputs 1 4 Unbalanced Left Right Output Impedance 500 Ohms per side Maximum Output 104 Headphones 1 8 Stereo TRS 13 6mW per channel 50 Ohms Section 5 Appendix 39 40 Digital Connections Universal Serial Bus USB Type B supports USBI I Full Speed 12 Mbps Bandwidth USB 2 0 compatible 55 USB Recording Specifications Sample Rate 44 1 kHz Bit depth supports 16 bit or 24 bit depends on setup in Recording Software Power Requirements US and Canada 120 VAC 60 Hz Adapter PS0913B 120 Japan 100 VAC 50 60 Hz Adapter PS0913B 100 Europe 230 VAC 50 Hz Adapter PS0913B 230 UK 240 50 Hz Adapter PS0913B 240 Minimum Windows PC Computer System Requirements Windows XP w Service Pack 2 and NET Framework 2 0 installed 500 MHz processor speed 1 2 GHz recommended 512 MB RAM IGB recommended Minimum Mac Computer System Requirements OS 10 4 or higher Power PC or Intel G4 G5 Processor 800 MHz processor speed 1 2 GHz recommended 512 MB RAM IGB recommended Tone Library Rock Wah Clean 2 ritish 1 2 Tube Drive istortion D Punch 90 Bright Clean n nu nu ms n nu ms ms ru ma ses 5 m ua e3 uo mi Effects Library Chorus
7. Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being per formed in an actual room or hall It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverber ation a useful tool in recorded music The 155 features genuine Lexicon reverbs whose rich lush effects have been heard in countless songs soundtracks and live performances for decades Reverb Model Knob I selects the Reverb model or acoustic space Press this knob to turn the Reverb models on and off The following models are available 58 Based Fender RO Lexicon Room Twin Reverb HA Lexicon Hall HM Lexicon Ambience PL Based on an EMT240 Plate Lexicon Studio Reverb Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 P4 Model Decay Liveliness Reverb X Edit Level only st 35 36 Section Four Other Functions Phrase Looper The 155 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 Press and hold the left Down Footswitch for 2 seconds until LP appears in the display The LOOPER LED in the matrix will also light indicating the Looper is now active 2 Arm the Phrase Looper to record by pressing the Down Footswitch again The display will re
8. in real time with your foot Turn on the Wah or Wham my to control it with the optional pedal or turn on both the Wah and the Whammy to control both simultaneously When a pedal is connected and neither the Wah nor the Whammy effects are activated the pedal controls the RPI55 s volume by default Factory Reset This function resets the 55 to its original factory settings This procedure erases all custom User presets ATTENTION Performing this function will erase all user programmed data such data will be lost forever 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 Press and hold the Store button while powering up the RPI55 2 When the display prompts you with release the Store button which is now flashing 3 Press and hold the flashing Store button for 3 seconds until R5 appears in the display and release The Factory Reset procedure takes approximately 10 seconds Specifications General Specifications Converter 24 bit high performance audio Sampling Frequency 44 1 kHz DSP Section AudioDNA2 DSP Processor Simultaneous Effects Preset Memory 50 User Presets 1 50 50 Factory Presets 51 00 Phrase Looper 20 seconds of record time Drum Machine 60 Patterns Shipping Dimensions 10 1 2 Length x 8 3 4 Width x 2 1 2 Height Shipping Weight 3 34 Ibs Analog Input Connections
9. Tremolo 7 A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate Knob 2 adjusts the Speed at which the volume modulates Ranges from to Depth Knob adjusts the intensity Depth of the modulating volume Ranges from 2 to Waveform Knob 4 selects a waveform 51 or 50 Triangle Sine or Square 29 30 Panner 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 to 99 Waveform Knob 4 selects a waveform TR 51 or 50 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 Sensitivity Knob 2 adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger the Wah effect Ranges from to 99 Range Knob 3 controls the range of the Envelope effect Ranges from to 99 AutoYa AY An AutoYa combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an almost human vowel characteristic as if the guitar were saying Yah The AutoYa automatically provides this animation to the sound at an even rate Speed Knob 2 adjusts the speed of the AutoYa sweep Ranges from to 99 Intensity Knob 3 adjusts the intensity of the AutoYa effect Ranges from to 99 R
10. Up Footswitch quickly to advance to the next preset To select a previous preset press and hold the right Up Footswitch and the presets will slowly scroll back wards until the footswitch is released Note The RPI55 s Drum Machine is not available when the Phrase Looper is active Drum Machine The 155 includes a built in drum machine loaded with 60 useful patterns including a metronome setting that are easily accessible at the touch of a button the Drums button specifically Press ing the Drums button will enable the drum machine and start playback of the selected drum pat tern except when in Store or Bypass mode When the Drums row is selected using the Edit buttons Knob I scrolls through the first patterns for each drum style Knob 2 scrolls through all the drum patterns Knob 3 adjusts the Tempo of the drum pattern and Knob 4 adjusts the Level of the drum pattern Press the Drums button again to stop playback of the drum loop Drum Pattern List Beats BE 8th beat Jazz UZ Beats BE 16th beat Hip Hop HH Rock RK 91 9 World 4D Hard Rock HR Metronome 4 4 Metal Metronome 3 4 Blues BL Metronome 5 8 Groove GR Metronome 7 8 Country 2 Metronome 37 38 Optional Passive Volume Continuous Control Connect a passive volume or continuous control pedal to the RPI55 s Control In jack to control the RPI55 s Volume Wah or Whammy
11. chains Chorus Chorus Delay Delay Reverb etc You can further refine the sound by editing the preset see Editing Creating Presets on page 16 Changing between different Effects Library defaults does not change the Compressor Distortion Amp Cabinet model and EQ settings letting you experiment with different effect chains quickly in the context of the current amp tone Effects Level Knob In Performance mode this knob changes the relative level of the post amp effects Chorus FX Delay and Reverb This can be thought of as an effects mix control where turning this knob clockwise increases the level of these effects and turning it counter clockwise decreases the level of these effects Master Level Knob This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the 1555 presets X Edit EditorlLibrarian You can edit your RPI55 with your computer using the X Edit Editor Librarian Download X Edit USB drivers and documentation from www digitech com Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the 155 Presets are recalled with the Footswitches The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix The RPI55 comes with 50 User presets 1 50 and 50 Factory presets 51 00 The User presets are locations where your creations may be stored The Factory presets do not allow you to store any changes to them From the factory the 50 User presets are
12. exact duplicates of the 50 Factory presets This allows you to create your own presets without losing the sounds that came with the 155 The Tone Library knob Effects Library knob and Effects Level knob make it easy to quickly load preset tones effects and effects chains 1 Select a tone 2 Select an effect 3 Adjust the with the or effects chain with the effects level with the Tone Library knob Effects Library knob Effects Level knob To learn about storing changes to presets see page 18 A Guided Tour of the 55 Front Panel 1 Footswitches These two Footswitches used to select presets access the Tuner enable the Phrase Looper and Bypass the RPI55 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 the Left Footswitch will enable and disable the Phrase Looper Pressing and holding both Footswitches for 2 seconds will access the Tuner Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass or Tuner mode 2 Knobs 1 4 These four knobs perform various functions depending on which mode is currently active and what if anything is being edited The functions are listed below Tone Library Knob Knob 1 In Performance mode this knob selects from a library of pre programmed amp tones See page 4
13. first apply power to the RP155 it powers up in Performance mode Performance mode provides access to all of the presets within the 155 via the Up and Down Footswitches Knob selects a tone from the Tone Library Knob 2 selects an effect combination from the Ef fects Library Knob 3 adjusts the Effects Level and Knob 4 adjusts the Master Level volume Bypass Mode The 155 presets can be bypassed via a true analog bypass circuit for a clean unprocessed guitar signal To bypass the 155 press both Footswitches simultaneously The Display reads 2 Y indicating the preset is bypassed Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass and return the RPI55 to the last preset used Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RPI55 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar Enter Tuner mode by pressing and holding both Footswitches simultaneously The Display briefly shows TU indicating that you are in Tuner mode To begin tuning play a note on your guitar a harmonic at the I2th fret usually works best The Display shows the note being played The Matrix LEDs indi cate whether you are sharp or flat The top 5 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down The bottom 5 red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be tuned up The center green LED indicates the note is in tune The output is muted in Tuner mode Exit tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch Display shows note played Top LEDs indicate E NO note is sh a
14. the 155 gives you a huge selection of tones and effects right at your fingertips When you easily dial up a tone or effect from the Tone Library or the Effects Library you ll appreciate the accuracy in each model and the dynamic interaction in each tone Add USB support for computer recording a Phrase Looper and a built in drum machine and you have the 155 the key to unlock your creative potential Included Items Before you get started please make sure that the following items have been included RPI55 PS0913B Power Supply Warranty Card The utmost care was taken while your RPI55 was being manufactured Everything should be included and in perfect working order If anything is missing contact the factory at once Please help us become acquainted with you and your needs by completing your warranty card or regis tering online at www digitech com It is your safeguard should a problem arise with your 155 Disclaimer DigiTech Lexicon Whammy YaYa AutoYa and Johnson Amplification 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 They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product About the 155 Performance Mode When you
15. the tones of 10 popular distortion stompboxes each of which can be tweaked and modified just like the real thing Distortion Model Knob selects of 4 Distortion models Press this knob to turn the selected Distortion model on and off Based on an Ibanez TS 9 DigiTech Grunge TB Based on an Ibanez TS 808 MZ Based on a Boss MT 2 Metal Zone Based on DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp FM Based on a DOD Gonkulator Ring Mod RT Based on a Pro Co RAT FF Based on an Arbiter Fuzz Face 25 Based on a Boss 05 17 Distortion 3M Based on an Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi DigiTech and DOD 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 They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product Knobs 2 3 and 4 have the following functions for the various Distortion models Distortion Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 P4 Model Gain Tone Level X Edit only o omm em 9 oem a tom 39 Gan Mid Level Level ded Dist Gain Mod Level Dist Level Output Lvl
16. 1 for a list of preset amp tones 2 When editing a preset this knob changes the Amp or Effect model for the selected row 3 When editing an Effect row press this knob to turn on or bypass the effect 4 When the Drums row is selected this knob selects the first pattern of each style Rock Blues Jazz etc Effects Library Knob Knob 2 In Performance mode this knob selects from a library of pre programmed effect configurations See page 42 for a list of preset effect configurations 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 selects the different drum patterns available Effects Level Knob Knob 3 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 In Performance mode this knob adjusts the output level of the RP155 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 drum machine playback level 3 Edit buttons These buttons navigate up and down th
17. Operation Amplifier Connect your guitar to the Input of the RPI55 Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Left Mono output of the RPI55 to the instrument input or effect return on your amplifier Set the Amp Mixer switch to Amp gt Left Mono NOTE When using a Guitar Amp Input Effect Return Output Input guitar amp it may be best to connect the Output of the 55 to the effect return of the amplifier Amp Mixer switch set to Amp Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the 155 Connect one cable to the 1555 Left Mono output and another cable to the RPI55 s Right output Connect one cable to the input of one amplifier channel of a mixer or power amp Connect the second cable to a second amplifier second channel of a mixer or power amp If connecting to a mixing console set the pan controls of the mixer channels hard left and right in order to retain stereo separation If connecting to a mixer set the Amp Mixer switch to Mixer If connecting to two amplifiers set the Amp Mixer switch to Amp Stereo Amp Setup Guitar Amp Input Effect Returns NOTE When using a guitar amp it may be best to connect the Output of the 155 to the effect return of the amplifier Outputs Amp Mixer switch set to Amp Stereo Mixer Setup
18. U third above 6I a sixth below a fourth above 52 fifth below SU a fifth above a fourth below sixth above JD third below 10 a seventh above 02 second below UU an octave above Key Knob 3 selects the musical key that the IPS uses Key choices range from the Key of E E through the Key of Eb Et Scale Knob 1 selects the scale the IPS will use Scale choices include Major MA Minor 1 Dorian 20 Mixolydian Lydian L Y Harmonic Minor HM Level X Edit Adjusts the IPS Level of all the pitch altering effects in this module Ranges from to 8 33 34 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 selects one of the 5 different Delay models Values include 2 DigiTech Analog Delay 22 DigiTech Digital Delay DigiTech Modulated Delay P 7 DigiTech Pong Delay and 1 2 DigiTech Tape Delay Press this knob to turn the Delay mod els on and off Knobs 2 3 and 4 have the following functions for the various Delay models Delay Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 P4 P5 Model Time Repeats Level X Edit X Edit only only ba ba Duck Thresh Duck Level Rapes oerte ems pertes Bere gt ba d Reverb
19. ad AR meaning it is armed and ready for you to start playing You can also start recording immediately when this footswitch is pressed 3 Begin playing a phrase on the guitar The Phrase Looper will begin recording anything that is played The display will read 4 Once you are ready to set the loop point press any footswitch The display will briefly read PL and the recorded phrase will now begin playing back 5 To add an overdub to the looped phrase press and hold the left Down Footswitch The display will read 20 While pressing down the Down Footswitch begin playing the overdub phrase to be added to the loop When the Down Footswitch is released the display will briefly flash PL and the looped phrase will continue with the newly added overdub phrase added 6 To stop the Phrase Looper press and release the left Down Footswitch quickly You can resume playback by pressing this footswitch again 7 To clear a recorded loop stop the loop playback first as outlined in step 6 and then press and hold left Down Footswitch for 2 seconds until the display reads LC 8 To exit the Phrase Looper mode press and hold left Down Footswitch for 4 seconds until the display reads LE and then returns to the preset number display While the Phrase Looper is active the left Down Footswitch cannot be used to select presets The right Up Footswitch can still be used navigate through all of the RP s presets To select the next preset up press the right
20. ange Knob 4 adjusts the throaty quality of the AutoYa effect Ranges from to 49 Step Filter 57 The Step Filter is like an automatic random wah with a square waveform Speed Knob 2 adjusts the speed of the Wah effect Ranges from to 99 Intensity Knob 3 controls the intensity of the Wah effect Ranges from to 99 DigiTech Whammy WH The DigiTech Whammy is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the in coming 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 19 Shift Amount Knob 2 selects the interval and direction of the pitch bend Choices are as follows Whammy no Dry Signal Harmony Bends Dry Signal Added DU 1 octave above MJ a minor third to a Major third 20 2 octaves above 23 a second above to a Major third above 92 second below third above to a fourth above 10 second below reversed pedal action 45 a fourth above to a fifth above a fourth below 50 a fifth above to an octave above 2 an octave below HU one octave above 2 octaves below HB one octave down 23 Dive Bomb UB octave up down Pedal Position Knob 3 provides a manual control of the Whammy pedal position Ranges from to 99 Mix Knob 4 adjusts the Whammy mix Range
21. at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Refer all servicing to to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed fo rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped MAINS DISCONNECT The plug shall remain readily operable For rack mount or installation where plug is not accessible an altpole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name DigiTech Manufacturer s Address 8780 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 4070 USA declares that the product Product name RP 155 Product option all requires Class power adapter that_conforms to the requirements of EN60065 EN60742 or equivalent conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60065 01 EMC EN 55022 2006 EN 55024 1998 FCC Part 15 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC RoHS Directive 2002 95 WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC With regard to Directive 2005 32 EC and EC Regulation 1275 2008 of 17 December 2008 t
22. d the Headphones output will be in stereo If a cable is connected to the Left Mono 1 4 output only the Headphones output will be in mono 5 Control In You can connect a passive volume or continuous control pedal to this 1 4 jack to control the a Wah and or the Whammy when either or both of those effects are turned on When neither Wah nor Whammy is turned the pedal controls the RP155 s volume by default 6 USB Jack The USB jack connects the 155 to a computer and provides two purposes First it is used to provide communication between the 155 and the X Edit Editor Librarian software Second it is used to stream four channels of audio 2 up 2 back to and from the computer when using the 155 to record via any DAW recording application Knobs 2 and 3 also control the direct play back mix and USB record level when USB is connected and the Pickup Row is selected Note You can download the X Edit Editor Librarian software and USB drivers at www digitech com 7 Power Input Connect only the DigiTech 509 power supply to this jack Getting Started Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the 155 Before connecting the 55 make sure that the power to your amplifier and the 155 is turned off There is no power switch on the 155 To turn the RPI55 on or off connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Input jack Mono
23. e following functions Speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed of the modulation Ranges from to 99 Depth Knob 3 adjusts the Depth of the modulation Ranges from to 99 Regeneration Knob 4 controls the regeneration of the effect Ranges from to 99 Waveform X Edit only Selects a waveform TR 51 or 50 Triangle Sine or Square Level X Edit only Controls the level of the effect Ranges from to 99 Vibrato 3 AVibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate Speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed at which the pitch modulates Ranges from to 99 Depth Knob 3 adjusts the intensity Depth of the modulating pitch Ranges from 2 to 99 Rotary Speaker 0 Rotary Speaker is an emulation of 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 Speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed of the spinning speakers Ranges from 9 to 99 Intensity Knob 3 controls the intensity of the effect Ranges from to 99 Doppler Knob 4 controls the Pitch Shift effect that is the ratio between the horn and the rotor positions Ranges from to 99 Crossover X Edit only Selects the crossover frequency between the horn and rotor Ranges from 0 200 Hz to 99 1600 Hz
24. e matrix selecting the row of parameters which the knobs will edit Press one of these buttons to step through the Effect rows and return to the preset name display See page 16 for more information about editing presets 4 Matrix The matrix provides information regarding the current preset and parameter edit functions In Performance mode the LEDs running down the left side of the Matrix provide a visual indication of which effects are in use for the currently selected preset While editing a preset the LEDs indicate the Effect row currently selected for editing In Tuner mode the LEDs indicate whether the note played is sharp flat or in tune 5 Display The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode that has been selected In Performance mode the Display will show the currently selected preset number In Edit mode the Display will show the value of the parameter being adjusted In Tuner mode the Display will show the note played 6 Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RPI55 s built in drum machine When the Drums button is turned on the Drums button 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 37 for more information about the drum machine and a list of patterns Note The RPI55 s Drum Machine is not available when the Phrase Loop
25. er is active 7 Store The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user presets See page 18 for more information about storing presets Rear Panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 HX gr V A as 00 h EA 9805508 Licensed Revers BJ Jo ce BE bn I Input Connect your instrument to this high impedance TS input 2 Amp Mixer This button optimizes the RPI55 s outputs for use when plugged into a guitar amp or mixer recording device When set to Mixer In position the outputs are optimized for connecting to a mixer recording device or headphones When set to Amp Out position the outputs are optimized for running directly in to the input of a guitar amp 3 Left Mono and Right Outputs Connect the Left Mono output to the input of a single amplifier or mixer input for mono operation Connect the Left and Right outputs to the inputs of 2 amplifiers or 2 mixer channels for stereo operation 4 Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1 8 jack For proper frequency response the Mixer switch should be set to Mixer 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 connecte
26. er sound The 155 includes the fol lowing Chorus Effect models based on the classic Boss CE 2 Chorus 2 DigiTech s Dual Chorus and DigiTech s famous Multi Chorus Speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed of the modulation Ranges from to 99 Depth Knob 3 adjusts the Depth of the modulation Ranges from to 99 Level Knob 4 controls the level of the effect DigiTech Chorus models only Ranges from 0 to 99 Waveform X Edit only for DigiTech Chorus models Selects a waveform TR 58 Triangle Sine or Square 27 28 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 55 includes the following Flanger Effect models FL the DigiTech Flanger and based on an MXR Flanger Knobs 2 3 and 4 have the following functions for the Flanger models Flanger Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 P5 Model Speed Depth Regen X Edit only owes orem rm Phaser PH A phaser splits the incoming signal and then changes the phasing of the signal This signal is then taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal As the phasing changes differ ent frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound Knobs 2 3 and 4 have th
27. erference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided use only shielded interconnecting cables IC with general household waste There is a in with legi WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER APPARATUS INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
28. f their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman International Industries Inc They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product Cabinet Knob 2 selects the speaker Cabinet model Based 1 12 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe TR Based a 2x12 65 Fender Blackface Twin Reverb Based on a 2x12 63 Vox AC30 Top Boost wl Jensen Blue Backs TH Based on a 4x10 59 Fender Tweed Bassman CL Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Straight w Based on a 4x12 Johnson Straight w Celestion Vintage 30 s 25 4x12 DigiTech Solo 23 2x12 DigiTech Bright 4x12 DigiTech Metal BR 4x12 DigiTech Rock 4x12 DigiTech Alt Rock 4x12 DigiTech Vintage 21 Direct No cabinet model Celestion 12 70 DigiTech and Johnson Amplification are trademarks of Harman International Industries Inc Other product names modeled this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with Digi Tech or Harman International Industries Inc They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product Amp Gain Knob 3 adjusts the Gain distortion for the selected Amp model not avail able for Acoustic
29. his product is designed produced and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive With regard to Directive 2005 32 EC and EC Regulation 278 2009 of 6 April 2009 this regulation applies to Class A single output external Power supplies The external power supply used with this product is a multi output power supply and thus is exempt rom this Directive Roger Johnsen Vice President of Engineering 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date January 12 2011 European Contact Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Ph 601 566 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 Table of Contents Section One Introduction Getting Acquainted sse Included Items About the 55 Performance Mode Bypass Mode Tuner Mode Tone Library Knob Effects Library Knob Master Level Knob X Edit Editor Librarian Presets A Guided Tour of the RPI55 Front Rear Panel Getting Started Making Connections Mono Operation Amplifier Stereo Operation Applying Power Section Two Editing Functions Editing Creating 16 Storing Copying a 18 Section Three Models and Parameters About the Models 19 Model Definitions Pickup Wah
30. nd as if it s saying Wah Wah Model Knob selects the Wah model Values include DigiTech Full Range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies 3 Cry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah and based on a Vox Clyde McCoy Wah Press this knob to turn Wah models on and off Wah Minimum Knob 2 adjusts the Wah Pedal Minimum Ranges from toe up to 99 toe down Wah Maximum Knob 3 adjusts the Wah Pedal Maximum Ranges from 0 toe up to 99 toe down Wah Level Knob 4 adjusts the Wah Level Ranges from OdB to 124 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 selects one of two Compressor models 2 DigiTech Main Squeeze Compressor or C 5 Based on Boss CS 2 Compressor SUSTINE Press this knob to turn the selected Compressor models on and off Sustain Knob 2 adjusts the amount of sustain Ranges from to 99 Tone Attack Knob 3 adjusts the tone for the DigiTech Compressor or attack for the Boss CS 2 Ranges from 9 to 99 ub aen Level Knob 4 adjusts the Level from the Compressor Ranges from to Attack X Edit only for DigiComp Knob 4 adjusts the amount of time the Compressor takes to respond to a signal that exceeds the threshold Ranges from to 99 21 22 Distortion The 155 models
31. nges Changing presets or turning the power off before storing any changes erases any edits made and the 155 will revert to the stored values for the preset 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 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 If desired select a new User Preset location using the Footswitches 3 Press the Store button again to save the changes The procedure for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same Simply use the Footswitches to select the Preset that you want to copy then follow the steps listed above 1 Press the Store button the Preset number flashes 3 Press the Store button again to save your changes 2 Select a destination with the Footswitches Section Three Models and Parameters About the Models The 155 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 155 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order for
32. optimum results The following diagram shows the order in which they are connected Pickup Simulator Wah m Compressor ou Whammy Distortion Amp Modeling Cabinet Model Volume Noise Gate Pedal Chorus FX Delay Reverb 20 Model Definitions Each Amp and Effect model within the 155 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 RP155 s effects outlines what each effect and parameter does Pickup The Pickup Simulator provides the thick tone of a humbucker pickup to a guitar with single coil pickups or the bright edgy sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker This gives you the best of both worlds without having to change guitars during a performance Pickup Model Knob selects the Pickup model to be simulated Values include 5H gives a single coil pickup the warm tone of a humbucker and H5 gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil Press this knob to turn Pickup modeling on and off Preset Level Knob 4 adjusts the volume level for each preset individually Wah Wah is an effect controlled by an Expression Pedal making the guitar sou
33. or Direct The Gain parameter ranges from 0 to 99 Amp Level Knob 4 adjusts the Level volume of the selected Amp model The Level parameter ranges from to 99 EQ The 1555 EQ helps further shape your tone with Bass Midrange and Treble controls To help get you started there are four preset EQ curves Mid Boost 2 Scoop SP Bright BR and Warm Ww that can be selected using Knob 1 Bass Midrange and Treble parameters range from 124 to 12dB EQ Model Knob selects between 4 different EQ modes each with different frequency 25 centers for Mid and Treble Pressing this knob turns the EQ 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 Edit 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 Noise Gate A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing this model also includes an Auto Swell 5 4 which provides an automatic volume swell effect Gate Model Knob I selects between the DigiTech noise gate or the volume swell effect Values include Selects the noise gate and 5 Selects the volume swell effect Press this knob to
34. or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured 6 The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product s main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer 7 The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control NOTE The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual was completed The information contained in this version of the owner s manual supersedes all previous versions Section Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the 155 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
35. ore 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 The Tone Library knob will let you select from a variety of pre programmed amp distortion tones see page 41 based on different musical styles The Effects Library knob will then let you select from a palette of effects chains see page 42 from simple delays to full multi effect signals with modulation delay and reverb Use the Effects Level Knob to easily increase or decrease the Chorus FX Delay and Reverb levels if desired Using these three controls should get you close to a sound you are after From there you can then use the Edit buttons to navigate through the individual effects for some fine tune edits To edit and create custom preset Use the Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit If you are trying to find some thing 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 Once you have a sound close to what you are after begin editing the effect parameters by press ing the Edit Up Down buttons and selecting the Effect row you want to edit 3 To turn on or off an Effect row press Knob and then use Knobs 2 4 to modify the effects parameter settings Anytime a stored value within a preset is changed the Store button LED lights up This indicates that you need to store the cha
36. rp e PICKUP CUSB Playback Mix C_USB Record Level 7 D WAH D COMPRESSOR DISTORTION Green LED indicates amp c AMPLIFIER Cintune 2 EQUALIZER note is in tune TOISE CATE CHORUS FX DELAY Bottom LEDs indicate _ m mD STYLE Pattern note is flat Push on off In Tuner mode you can change your tuning reference The default factory setting is A 440 Hz displayed as Rotating Knob I selects alternate and dropped tunings Alternate tunings are A 453Hz to A 427 Hz displayed as 53 to 1 Dropped tunings are flat displayed as fb A G displayed as and A G flat displayed as 5 The display window will briefly flash the cur rently selected tuning preference Exit Tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch 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 Changing between different Tone Library defaults does not change the Chorus FX Delay or Reverb letting you ex periment with different amp styles quickly in the context of the current effect chain Effects Library Knob In Performance mode this knob selects a variety of post amplifier model effect
37. s from to 99 3l 32 Pitch Shift 5 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 to 99 Detune 27 A Detuner makes a copy of your incoming signal takes the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original then mixes the two signals together The result is a doubling type of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together Shift Amount Knob 2 adjusts the amount of pitch difference applied to the copied signal Ranges from 24 to 24 cents Level Knob 4 controls the mix of the detuned note Ranges from to 99 Harmony Pitch Shifting H3 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 Shift Knob 2 selects the amount or harmony interval for the Harmony Pitch Shifter Interval choices include OI octave down CU second above 11 a seventh below J
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39. turn the noise gate or auto swell on and off Threshold Swell Sensitivity Knob 2 sets the signal strength Threshold required to open or close the Noise Gate or the Swell Sensitivity for the Auto Swell Both parameters range from opens easily high sensitivity to 99 requiring strong signals to open high sen sitivity Attack Time Knob 3 sets the attack time Ranges from shorter attack time to 99 longer attack time Release Knob 4 sets the Release parameter Ranges from to 99 Eanes X Edit only Knob 5 sets the Attenuation parameter Ranges from 0 to Chorus FX The Chorus FX row in the 155 is a multi function module allowing you to select Effect models such as Chorus Flanger Phaser Tremolo Panner Vibrato Rotary Speaker YaYa AutoYa SynthTalk Envelope Filter auto wah Detune Pitch Shift and Whammy effects When the Chorus FX row is selected Knob is used to choose the Effect model Press this knob to turn these Effect models on and off Only one of the effects in this row can be used at a time After selecting the type of effect in this module Knobs 2 4 can then be used to adjust the individual parameters associated with the selected effect The following list describes each Effect model and its parameters in more detail Chorus A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thick
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