DigiTech RP255 Music Pedal User Manual
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1. Modeling Guitar Processor ATTENTION nama oi cose Itt WARNING The symbols shown abowe are internationally accepted wymibols chat warn of potencal hazards with electrical products The lighoring with arrovepeomt in ae eque trangle means that there are dangerous voimges mites the unit The exclamation point in an eque lateral triangle indicates that it necessary for the user to refer to the owner marl These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts aide the unit Do not open the unt Do nce attempt to service the unit yoursel Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Opening chamis for any reason will wold warranty Do nos get the vni wes M liquid spilled on the writ shut off immedacely and uke it to dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted om the Declaration of Conformity Operation is subject to the following two conditons this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operation of thit unit within significant electromagnet fields should be avoided suse only shielded incerconmecting cables mut romam operama fer rece2. Oupat E 05 1 Datortion 1 Qeof 1 Tore 1 1 Tech Grunge 72704 woe Face 1 Loud I Bun I ji MT 2 Metal Zone Onor 1 Levet Lovet 1 Low L Mid Feeq tagh Dag Tech Death Nena a Med Leve I I I DOO Gonkuistor Ring Mod Ow Gain See ing Mod Level Suck Dist Level Output Level Fezz Face Ovor 1 Fun l 1 Volume 1 1 1 H Big Mut f Sustain Tora Voune I Amp Ovo Amp Gan Amp Level tQ B tana 6G Mrango 77 Noise Gate Auto Swell Modelis 8 m Tech Threshold Attack Tech Auto Sweet 00 Swat Sacamvty Attack Tere Areare Chorus Models Chorus ow T Speed I Tech Dual Chorus OOF Spoeg Depth Level Tech Must Chorus ow Speed ji Level Wavetorm Tech Flanger T Speed Depth I Reyer Planger Ovos Speed Wises Hogen l Meus 3h 4 bh Ona ar es Disclaimer DigiTech Lexicon Whammy YaYa AutoYa and Johnson Amplification are trademarks of Harman International Indus tries 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 manufactur
3. or where Neg 4 10 ete meme FOR Contaci Seperation of M 2 coch pele incorperstad of or DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name DigiTech Manufacturer s Address 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA declares that the product Product name RP255 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 7th ed 2001 EMC EN 55013 2001 Al EN 55020 1998 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Vice President of Engineering 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date January 02 2009 European Contact Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Ph 801 568 8800 Fax 801 568 7583 ZW IF you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that proper treatment recovery and recycling Private household in the 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used e
4. and again to turn the V Switch off WAHGFF 5 If the V Switch is too sensitive press the right Up Footswitch to raise the threshold range is 8 288 Keep testing the V Switch sensitivity and adjust the threshold until it only engages when you want it to too sensitive a setting will lead to the V Switch falsely triggering on or off when using the Expression Pedal 6 When the V Switch sensitivity is set to your satisfaction press both Up Down Footswitches simultaneously to exit Note If the Display shows EF GR an error has occurred and steps 2 through 5 should be repeated 255 Section 5 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 Preset Memory 60 User Presets 1 60 60 Factory Presets 61 120 Phrase Looper 20 seconds of record time Drum Machine 60 Patterns Dimensions 14 5 Length x 8 75 Width x 2 5 Height Unit Weight 4 9 Ibs Analog Input Connections Guitar Input 1 4 Unbalanced TS Input Impedance 500k Ohms Aux Input 1 8 Stereo TRS Analog Output Connections Left Right Outputs 1 4 Impedance Unbalanced Left Right Output Impedance 500 Ohms per side Maximum Output 104 Headphones 1 8 Stereo TRS 13 6mW per channel 50 Ohms Digital Connections Universal Serial Bus USB Type B supports USB2 0 Full Speed RP255 USB
5. 3 Press and hold the flashing Store button for 3 seconds until 5 7097 appears in the display and release The Factory Reset procedure takes approximately 20 seconds The Expression Pedal calibration procedure now commences 41 42 288 Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the RP255 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset procedure You can also initiate the calibration procedure by pressing and holding both Footswitches for approximately 5 seconds In the event the Pedal s calibration fails or if the Pedal does not function properly it can be re calibrated using the Pedal Calibration procedure This will not erase the User presets The procedure for Calibrating the Expression Pedal is as follows m fr Press and hold the Up Down Footswitches until 221 appears in the display 55 and TUNER will be displayed before PILCAL is accessed 2 When the Display prompts you with IN rock the Expression Pedal forward toe down and press either Footswitch 3 When the Display prompts you with TOE UP rock the Expression Pedal back toe up and press either Footswitch 4 The Display now prompts you to calibrate the V Switch sensitivity 5 4 XX where is the current V Switch threshold Rock the Expression Pedal forward and press firmly on the toe once to turn the V Switch on WAH GN
6. 59 Fender Tweed HIWTAG Based on 69 Hiwatt Custom 100 Bassman DRI03 B5TWIN Based on 65 Fender Blackface Twin Based on an 81 Mesa Boogie Reverb Mark II C 553L XR Based on a 65 Fender Blackface REL TFR Based on an 01 Mesa Boogie Dual Deluxe Reverb Rectifier Based on 68 Marshall 100 Watt MATCH Based on a 96 Matchless HC30 Super Lead plexi SOL ING Soldano SLO 100 H5 JTM Marshall 65 JTM 45 head 216510 DigiTech Solo JUMPPNL Marshall Super Lead ZIGMTL DigiTech Metal jumped channels 2153 DigiTech Bright 1 IMSTR Based on 77 Marshall Master DIBCLN DigiTech Clean Volume ZIGGAN DigiTech Gain BOJEM Based on an 83 Marshall JCM800 HC BRE 3 Dreadnaught acoustic SAUL Based on a 93 Marshall JCM900 BIRECT No amp model DigiTech is a trademark 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 24 244 Cabinet Knob 2 selects the speaker Cabinet model CHMP 1B Based on a 1 8 57 Fender Tweed Champ DLXI ie Based on 1 12 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe Ne e Based on 2x12 65 Fender Blackfac
7. ers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product 45 1 Revers Lee Decay D 0 Vn Bacay 0 _ Rewer Level Pre Celine Pre L Pre 255 Tone Librar 1__ 21 2 Metal2 METRLC 22 British 1 BRTSH 5 CRU i 1 2 3 7 10 RIMRCNC 11 UBIRV BSTRIN PUNCHY 47 Effects Library 755 HORUS 6 Digital Dela Chorus Delay Reverb LANGER Flanger Analog Dela FLGDLY a jm Rotary ROTARY Digital Delay Hall Reverb Analog Delay Spring P m d 20 Delay Spring Reverb M ROTILY 79 0 11 ModDelay MIJELRY 12 j TapeDelay 13 Hall Reverb HRLRV J 14 Reverb PLTRV3 15 SpringReverb 5 2 X Mod Delay Plate Reverb ODPLT 30 Rotary Tape Dela ROTDLY 6 E 11 12 13 14 15 NININININININININ 2 00 DM R GIN gt 1 49 DigiTech 8760 South Sandy Par Sandy Utah 84070 PH 801 566 8800 FAX 801 566 7005 http www digitech com Printed in China RP255 Owner s Manual 18 641 1V 2009 Harman International Industries Incorporated all rights reserved DigiTech and the RP255 are trademarks of the Harman Music
8. for use with the downloadable X Edit Editor Librarian software and 2 for streaming audio to and from the computer when using the included Cubase LE 4 software Audio streaming is limited to 2 chan nels up and 2 channels down from the computer at 44 1kHz 16 bit and 24 bit A utility panel in the Editor Librarian controls the direct playback mix with any recording software the RP255 is con nected to Knobs 2 and 3 also control the direct playback 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 PS0913B power supply to this jack Getting Started Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the RP255 Before connecting the RP255 make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP255 is turned off There is no power switch on the RP255 To turn the RP255 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 RP255 Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Left Mono output of the RP255 to the instrument input or effect return on your amplifier Set the Amp Mixer switch to Amp Left Mono NOTE When using a Guitar Amp Input Effect Return Ein Input guitar amp it may be best to connect the guitar to the Inpu
9. range from the Key of E KEY E through the Key of Eb KEY Scale Knob 4 selects the scale the Harmony Pitch Shifting will use Scale choices include Major MAJOR Minor MINOR Dorian BORTAN Mixolydian MIXL Y D Lydian L Y D TAN and Harmonic Minor HMINGR Level X Edit only Adjusts the Harmony Pitch Shifting Level IP 5L L of all the pitch altering effects in this module Ranges from to 99 288 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 ALGILY DigiTech Analog Delay 215117 DigiTech Digital Delay Y DigiTech Modulated Delay PNGIL Y DigiTech Pong Delay and THF ILY DigiTech Tape Delay Press this knob to turn the Delay models on and off Knobs 2 3 and 4 have the following functions for the various Delay models Knob 2 Knob 3 P4 Time Repeats X Edit only Time Knob 2 adjusts the length of time between repeats Ranges from ms to 5 sec Repeats Knob 3 adjusts the number of times the delayed signal will repeat Ranges from 0 to S9 RPTHL 2 Repeat Hold Delay Level Level Knob 4 adjusts the volume of the delayed signal Ranges from 0 to 35 36 288 Duck Thresh X Edit only Adjusts the level the input signal must reach before the delayed signal i
10. to 99 Depth Knob 3 adjusts the Depth of the modulation Ranges from 0 to 99 Level Knob 4 controls the level of the effect DigiTech Chorus models only Ranges from 0 to 99 27 28 Waveform X Edit only for DigiTech Chorus models Selects a waveform TRIANG SINE or SQUARE 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 I to the effect The RP255 includes the following Flanger Effect models FLANGR the DigiTech Flanger MXF based an MXR Flanger Knobs 2 3 and 4 have the following functions for the Flanger models Flanger Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 5 Speed Depth Regen X Edit only Phaser PHASER 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 the following functions for the two Phaser models Speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed of the modulation Ranges from to 99 288 Depth Knob 3 adjusts the Depth of the modulation Ranges from 0 to 99 Regeneration Knob 4 controls the regeneration of the effect Ranges from to 99 Waveform X Edit only Selects a
11. 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 Attenuation X Edit only Sets the Attenuation parameter Ranges from to 99 Chorus FX The Chorus FX row in the RP255 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 thicker sound The RP255 includes the following Chorus Effect models EE based on the classic Boss CE 2 Chorus CHORUS DigiTech s Dual Chorus and MCHOR5 DigiTech s famous Multi Chorus Speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed of the modulation Ranges from
12. 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 3 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 4 This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the RP255 Presets Drum Machine and USB playback X Edit Editor Librarian You can edit your RP255 with your computer using the X Edit Editor Librarian Download X Edit USB drivers and documentation from www digitech com Open the readme file for detailed instructions about installing and using this software 244 Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP255 Presets are recalled with the Footswitches The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix The RP255 comes with 60 User presets 1 60 and 60 Fac tory presets 61 120 The User presets are locations where your creations may be sto
13. Recording Specifications Sample Rate 44 1 kHz Bit depth supports 16 bit or 24 bit depends on setup in Recording Software 43 44 Power Requirements US and Canada 120 VAC 60 Hz Adapter 50913 120 Japan 100 VAC 50 60 Hz Adapter PS0913B 100 Europe 230 VAC 50 Hz Adapter PS0913B 230 UK 240 VAC 50 Hz Adapter 50913 240 Windows Software Requirements Vista Home Premium XP Home Professional SP2 installed NET 2 0 installed Pentium Athlon 1 4GHz or later 512MB RAM IGB RAM recommended 180MB hard disk space for application DVD ROM drive USB Port Internet connection required for Cubase activation NET 2 0 will be installed during installation of X Edit software if required on XP systems Mac Software Requirements OS 10 4 x or later PowerPC G4 G5 GHz or later 512 RAM IGB RAM recommended 180MB hard disk space for application DVD ROM drive USB Port Internet connection required for Cubase activation 7595 Expression Pedal Assignable Parameters AE Volurne Wah Models I 6 WahMiimum Wah Maximus Wahleve O Comp Limiter Models 00 A Seren m e e Distortion Models TS Tube Tone I Level I I I 75 806 Tube Screamer One Tone Level I I Oversrve 2 1 Level 1 i DOO 250 GresrivePreanp E Rat Ovor Distortion T Level I I Datron OnOt
14. Tone Attack Knob 3 adjusts the tone for the DigiTech Compressor or attack for the Boss CS 2 Ranges from 02 to 99 Compressor Level Knob 4 adjusts the Level from the Compressor Ranges from to Attack X Edit only for DigiComp Adjusts the amount of time the Compressor takes to respond to a signal that exceeds the threshold Ranges from to 99 Distortion The RP255 models the tones of 13 popular distortion stompboxes each of which can be tweaked and modified just like the real thing Distortion Model Knob selects one of 13 Distortion models Press this knob to turn the Distortion on and off 21 288 SCREAM Based an Ibanez TS 9 252157 Based on a Boss 05 17 Distortion 888 Based on an Ibanez TS 808 Tube GRUNGE DigiTech Grunge Screamer ZONE Based on a Boss MT 2 Metal Zone UD 3RIV Based on a Guyatone Overdrive DEATH DigiTech Death Metal OD 2 GONKLT Based DOD Gonkulator Ring 102258 Based on a DOD 250 Mod Overdrive Preamp FUZZ Based on an Arbiter Fuzz Face RODENT Based on a Pro Co RAT 215 PI Based on an Electro Harmonix Big MX BIST Based on an MXR Distortion 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 o
15. add a bendable harmony with the original signal As the Pedal is moved the note bends either up or down When Digi Tech 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 Dry Signal Harmony Bends Dry Signal Added ULT UP octave above M3 a minor third to a Major third COLTUP 2 octaves above 2 4 a second above to Major third above END DN second below SREYTH a third above to a fourth above RVENIN a second below reversed pedal action YTHSTH a fourth above to a fifth above DN a fourth below STHOCT a fifth above to an octave above ULT IN an octave below HOCTUP one octave above COLTIN 2 octaves below HOCTIN one octave down BIVEBM Dive Bomb OCTU D octave up down 284 Pedal Position Knob 3 provides a manual control of the Whammy pedal position Ranges from to 99 Mix Knob 4 adjusts the Whammy mix Ranges from to 99 Pitch Shift PITCH 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 2 octaves below to 2 octaves above Mix Knob 4
16. controls the range of the Envelope effect Ranges from to 99 AutoYa AUTOYA 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 0 to 99 Range Knob 4 adjusts the throaty quality of the AutoYa effect Ranges from to 49 YaYa The YaYa 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 but is controlled by the Expression Pedal Pedal Knob 2 adjusts the Ya pedal position Ranges from to 99 Intensity Knob 3 adjusts the intensity of the YaYa effect Ranges from amp to 99 3l 32 Range Knob 4 adjusts the throaty quality of the YaYa effect Ranges from 2 to 449 Step Filter 5TPFLT 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 0 to 99 DigiTech Whammy WHAMMY The DigiTech Whammy is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the in coming signal or
17. to 99 Liveliness Knob 3 adjusts the amount of high frequency content in the reverberation tails Ranges from to 99 Revert I Reverb Level Knob 4 adjusts the volume of the reverb signal Ranges from 2 to Predelay X Edit only Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the initial sound to reach the first reflective surface in the simulated environment Ranges from to 15 37 38 Section Four Other Functions Phrase Looper The RP255 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 2 Press and hold the left Down Footswitch for 2 seconds until appears in the dis play The Looper LED will also light in the matrix indicating the Looper is active Arm the Phrase Looper to record by pressing the Down Footswitch again The display will read ARME 2 meaning it is ready for you to start playing You can also start recording immedi ately when this footswitch is pressed Begin playing a phrase on the guitar The Phrase Looper will begin recording anything that is played The display will read RECURS Once you are ready to set the loop point press any footswitch The display will briefly read PLAY and the recorded phrase will now begin playing back To add an overdub to the looped phrase press and ho
18. waveform TRIANG SINE or SQUARE Level X Edit only Controls the level of the effect Ranges from to 99 Vibrato 1 BRAT 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 amp to Depth Knob 3 adjusts the intensity Depth of the modulating pitch Ranges from 0 to Rotary Speaker ROTARY 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 4 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 0 to 99 Crossover X Edit wide Selects the crossover frequency between the horn and rotor Ranges from i 200 Hz to 1600 Hz 29 30 288 VibroPan A vibrato is an effect that modulates the pitch of the incoming signal This will take the whole signal slightly in and out of tune at a steady pace The VibroPan also incorporates an automatic panner with the vibrato effect that creates a lush chorus like sound Speed K
19. 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 They are trademarks of other manu facturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product H A Harman International Company
20. H Tone Compressor Level Gain Distortion Level Green LED indicates e Cabinet AmpGain Amp Level ES PE EQUALIZER a Bass Midrange Treble note is in tune Threshold EE Release Speed H Depth Regen Level Time Repeats Delay Level Decay Liveliness Reverb Level Bottom LEDs indicate DD Parameter Link HeelValue ToeValue note is flat N STYLE C Patten X Tempo Level Push on off In Tuner mode you can change your tuning reference The default factory setting is A 440 Hz displayed as H4 Rotating Knob I selects alternate dropped tunings Alternate tunings are Ab A G and A Gb The display window briefly flashes the current tuning reference 248 Tone Library Knob I 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 2 In Performance mode this knob selects a variety of post amplifier model effect chains Chorus Chorus
21. Preset Once the preset has been modified to your liking you may store your settings to any of the 60 User preset locations presets 1 60 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 The Store button LED blinks and the first character in the Dis play flashes indicating that you can now name your custom creation 2 Use Knob to select the alpha numeric character and Knob 2 to select the next character location 1 Press Store characters in Display flash individually STORE 2 Use Knobs to name Preset 3 Once the desired name is shown in the display press the Store button again to enter the sec ond stage of the storing process The Display begins to flash 288 4 Select the User preset location where your new sound will reside using the Up and Down Footswitches The display alternates between showing the preset name and User preset num ber about to be overwritten 3 Press Store again Preset number flashes 4 Select destination with Footswitches 5 Press the Store button again to save the changes The procedure for copying one preset to another preset location is the same Use the Foot switches to select the preset that you want to copy then follow steps 1 4 for storing a preset as described above Press either Edit button at any time to abort
22. V switch and the Expression Pedal switches between the linked parameter and the Wah The procedure for linking a parameter to the Expression Pedal is as follows 244 Press either Edit button until the Expression row has been selected indicated the LED light ing on the Expression row E XP appears the display 2 Rotate Knob 2 until the desired parameter appears in the Display See page 45 for a complete list of parameters that can be linked to the Expression Pedal 3 Rotate Knob 3 to select the minimum heel value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe up position 4 Rotate Knob 4 to select the maximum toe value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe down position 5 Store your Expression Pedal assignment to your preset See page 17 for more information on the storing procedure Factory Reset This function resets the RP255 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 All 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 1 Press and hold the Store button while powering up the RP255 2 When the display prompts you with F HC R57 release the Store button which is now flashing
23. controls the mix level of the shifted pitch Ranges from to 99 Detune JE TUNE 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 to cents Level Knob 4 controls the mix of the detuned note Ranges from to 99 33 34 288 Harmony Pitch Shifting 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 Intelligent Pitch Shifter Interval choices include gt lt 2 ULT IN octave down END UP a second above ITH IN seventh below jR3 UP a third above JN a sixth below 4TH UP a fourth above STH BN a fifth below STH UP a fifth above HTH BN fourth below UP a sixth above JRI IN third below ITH UP seventh above END IN a second below ULT UP an octave above Key Knob 3 selects the musical key that the Harmony Pitch Shifting uses Key choices
24. e Twin Reverb Based on a 2x12 63 Vox AC30 Top Boost w Jensen Blue Backs Based on a 4x10 59 Fender Tweed Bassman LL 5 2 Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Straight w Celestion GI2 T70 Ed Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Slant wl Celestion 25W Greenbacks 2 Based on a 4x12 Johnson Straight w Celestion Vintage 30 s 4x12 DigiTech Solo 2x12 DigiTech Bright 4x12 DigiTech Metal 4x12 DigiTech Rock 4x12 DigiTech Alt Rock 4x12 DigiTech Vintage No cabinet model EA RS r3 70 Z n 79r07 4 ae AC3 EJ ba by Ex EX H4 ba ba 29 m DigiTech and Johnson Amplification are trademarks of Harman International Industries Inc Other product names modeled in this product 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 The Gain parameter ranges from to 99 Amp Level Knob 4 adjusts the Level volume of the selected Amp model The Level parameter ranges from to 99 25 26 288 RP255 s EQ helps further shape your tone wi
25. el value for the Expression Pedal Master Level Knob 4 1 In Performance mode this knob adjusts the output level of the RP255 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 4 When the Expression row is selected this knob sets the toe value for the Expression Pedal 3 Edit buttons These buttons navigate up and down the 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 8 228 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 name and number In Edit mode the Display will show the name and value of the parameter being adjusted In Tuner m
26. he Up and Down Footswitches Knob selects a tone from the Tone Library Knob 2 selects an effect from the Effects Library Knob 3 adjusts the Effects Level and Knob 4 adjusts the Master Level volume Bypass Mode The RP255 presets can be bypassed via a true analog bypass circuit for a clean unprocessed guitar signal To bypass the RP255 press both Footswitches simultaneously The Display reads BYPASS indicating the preset is bypassed Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass and return the RP255 to the last preset used Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RP255 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 TUNER indicating that you are in Tuner mode To begin tuning play a note on your guitar a harmonic at the 2th fret usually works best The Display shows the note being played The Matrix LEDs indicate 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 The Expression Pedal controls the guitar volume while tuning Exit tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch 284 Display shows note played Top LEDs indicate hey lt USB Playback gt Preset Level note is sharp OE lt Wah Minimum WahMaximum T Level
27. he 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 255 Section Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the RP255 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 RP255 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
28. he 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 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 RP255 3 Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet Turn the RP255 s 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 RP255 s Master Level knob to achieve the desired volume 2 Connect PS0913B to power jack 4 Turn amp volume up IZA He 3 Connect 50913 to outlet and turn the RP255 s Master E Level to 0 5 Turn the RP255 s Master Level to the desired listening volume EL EN WYNN I Turn amp volume down Section Two Editing Functions Editing Creating Presets The RP255 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 The Tone Library knob will let you select from a variety
29. in each model and the dynamic interaction in each tone Add USB support for computer recording with the included Cubase LE 4 software and a built in drum machine and you have the RP255 the key to unlock your creative potential Included Items Before you get started please make sure that the following items have been included RP255 Cubase LE 4 Recording Software DVD PS0913B Power Supply Warranty Card The utmost care was taken while your RP255 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 RP255 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 respec tive 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 RP255 Performance Mode When you first apply power to the RP255 it powers up in Performance mode Performance mode provides access to all of the presets within the RP255 via t
30. ing the Drums button will enable the drum machine and start playback of the selected drum pattern except when in Store or Bypass mode When the Drums row is selected using the Edit but tons 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 FEATS 8th beat FEATS l thbea 6 ROCK 39 40 Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP255 and jam with your favor ite artists The signal from your MP3 or CD player is output through the left right and headphone outputs of the RP255 To use the Aux Input connect the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux Input on the rear panel of the RP255 using an 1 8 stereo cable and press play on your MP3 or CD player Use the playing device s volume control and the RP255 s Master Level knob to balance the levels Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal on the RP255 can be linked to control the RP255 s Volume Wah Wham my YaYa or almost any of the RP255 s other parameters real time with your foot When a parameter has been linked to the Expression Pedal minimum heel and maximum toe value can also be specified Apply extra pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal to activate the
31. ld the left Down Footswitch The display will read OK R DUB While holding the footswitch begin playing the overdub phrase to be added to the loop When the Down Footswitch is released the display will briefly flash PLAY and the looped phrase will continue with the newly added overdub phrase added To stop the Phrase Looper press and release the left Down Footswitch quickly You can resume playback by pressing this footswitch again 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 read CLEAR T 244 Looper mode press and hold left Down Footswitch for 4 seconds until the display reads LPEXTT 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 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 While the Phrase Looper feature is active the RP s Drum Machine is not available Drum Machine The RP255 includes a built in drum machine loaded with 60 useful patterns and 5 metronome set tings that are easily accessible at the touch of a button the Drums button specifically Press
32. lectronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer if you purchase a similar new one For Countries not mentioned above please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health Table of Contents Section One Introduction Getting Acquainted Included Items About the RP255 Performance Mode Bypass Mode Tuner Mode Tone Library Knob Effects Library Kno Master Level Knob X Edit Editor Librarian Pr sets A Guided Tour of the RP255 Front Panel Rear Panel Getting Started Making Connection Mono Operation Amplifier Stereo Operation Applying Power Section Two Editing Functions Editing Creating Presets l6 Storing Copying Naming a 17 Section Three Models and Parameters About the Models Model Definitions Pickup Wah Compressor Distortion Amplifier Cabinet Noise Gate Chorus FX Chorus Flanger Phaser Vibrato Rotary Speaker VibroPan Tremolo Envelope Filter AutoYa Step Filter DigiTech Whammy Pitch Shift Reverb Section Four Other Functio
33. lugged into a guitar amp or a mixer recording device When set to Mixer position speaker compensation is turned on and 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 244 4 Headphones Connect pair of stereo headphones to this 1 8 jack For proper frequency response the Amp Mixer switch should be set to Mixer position when using headphones 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 connected 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 Aux In Connect the headphone output of an MP3 or CD player using a stereo 1 8 cable to this 1 8 stereo TRS jack for rehearsing with your favorite pre recorded material Adjust the output level of your playback device and the RP255 s Master Level knob for the proper volume balance 6 USB Port The USB port is for connecting the RP255 to a computer and serves two purposes 1
34. nob 2 adjusts how fast the signal is being modulated Depth Knob 3 adjusts the amount of pitch change Vibrato Pan Knob 4 adjusts the amount of panning incorporated with the vibrato effect When the r I B control is at 0 this effect is a standard vibrato As the Level parameter is turned up the phase difference of the vibrato signal sent to the two channels is changed until a full stereo image is obtained at 99 Waveform X Edit only Selects a waveform TRIANG SINE or SQUARE Tremolo 0 A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate speed Knob 2 adjusts the rate Speed at which the volume modulates Ranges from to Depth Knob 3 adjusts the intensity Depth of the modulating volume Ranges from 0 to Waveform Knob 4 selects a waveform RIANG SINE or SQUARE Panner FANNER 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 99 288 Depth Knob 3 adjusts the intensity Depth of the changing pan Ranges from to 99 Waveform Knob 4 selects a waveform TRIANDG SINE or SGUHRE Envelope Filter 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
35. ns Phrase Looper Drum Machine Aux Input Expression Pedal Factory Reset Expression Pedal Calibration Section Five Appendix Specifications Expression Pedal Assignable Parameters Tone Library Effects Library osne he ee tert et rt itte 48 288 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 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 t
36. ode the Display will show the note played 6 Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RP255 s built in drum machine When the Drums button is turned on the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continu ously 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 39 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 Store The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user presets See page 7 for more information about storing presets 8 Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal provides real time control of the RP255 s Volume Wah or the assigned effect parameter Almost every parameter is available for Expression Pedal control The Expression Pedal is equipped with a V switch that activates or deactivates the Wah feature when you apply extra pressure to the toe See page 20 for more information about Wah models see page 42 to learn about adjusting V switch sensitivity and calibrating the Expression Pedal refer to pages 45 46 for a list of parameters you can link to the Expression Pedal Rear Panel 1 2 3 6 7 Input Connect your instrument to this high impedance TS input 2 Amp Mixer This button optimizes the RP255 s outputs for use when p
37. of pre programmed amp distortion tones see page 47 based on different musical styles The Effects Library knob will then let you select from a palette of effects chains see page 48 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 a preset Use the Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit 2 If you are trying to find something 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 3 Press the Edit Up Down buttons to begin selecting the individual Effects rows to edit their parameters 4 To bypass or enable an Effect row press the Tone Library knob 5 Use Knobs 2 4 to modify the effects parameter settings 6 Select the Pickup row and use Knob 4 to adjust the Preset Level 244 Anytime a stored value within a preset changed the Store button LED lights up This indicates that you need to store the changes Changing presets or turning the power off before storing any changes erases any changes made and the RP255 will revert to the stored values for the preset Storing Copying Naming a
38. red The Factory presets do not allow you to store any changes to them From the factory the 60 User presets are exact duplicates of the 60 Factory presets This allows you to create your own presets without losing the sounds that came with the RP255 The Tone Library knob Effects Library knob and Effects Level knob make it easy to quickly load preset tones effects and effects chains GER EXPRESSION REC _ 100 7 0 SME A B lt 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 17 A Guided Tour of the RP255 Front Panel 244 Footswitches These two Footswitches are used select presets access the Tuner enable the Phrase Looper and Bypass the RP255 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 curren
39. rmance Pickup Model Knob selects the Pickup model to be simulated Values include 5C gives a single coil pickup the warm tone of a humbucker and HB SC 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 preset s level Wah Wah is an effect controlled by an Expression Pedal making the guitar sound as if it s saying Wah Wah Model Knob selects the Wah model Values include 5 DigiTech Full Range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies CF Y WHH Cry Wah is a tra ditional sounding Wah and CL Y JE 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 39 toe down Wah Maximum Knob 3 adjusts the Wah Pedal Maximum Ranges from 2 toe up to 99 toe down 244 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 115 DigiTech Compressor or CSCUMP Based a Boss CS 2 Compressor Sustainer Press this knob to turn the Compressor on and off Sustain Knob 2 adjusts the amount of sustain Ranges from 0 to 99
40. s attenuated Ranges from to Depth X Edit only the intensity of the modulation chorusing the delay repeats Ranges from U to 9 Wow X Edit only Adjusts low frequency modulation below about 6 Hz that would be caused by tape speed variation Ranges from to Duck Level X Edit only Adjusts the amount of attenuation applied to the delayed sig nal Ranges from to 99 Flutter X Edit only Adjusts a higher frequency modulation fom about 6 to 30 Hz that would be caused by tape speed variation Ranges from to Reverb 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 RP255 features genuine Lexicon reverbs whose rich lush effects have been heard in countless songs soundtracks and live performances for decades Reverb Model Knob selects the Reverb model or acoustic space Press this knob to turn the Reverb models on and off The following models are available TAINRV Based a Fender LEXRUM Lexicon Room Twin Reverb LEXHHL Lexicon Hall LEXAMB Lexicon Ambience MTPLT Based an LEXSTG Lexicon Studio EMT240 Plate Reverb Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 P4 Model Decay Liveliness Reverb X Edit Level only Decay Knob 2 adjusts the length of time the reverb is audible Ranges from 0
41. t of the RP255 and the Output of the RP255 to the effect return of the amplifier Amp Mixer switch set to Amp 244 Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP255 Connect one cable to the RP255 s Left Mono output and another cable to the RP255 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 gui tar to the Input of the RP255 and the Output of the RP255 to the effect return of the amplifier Outputs Amp Mixer BR switch set to Amp Stereo Mixer Setup T Computer Recording Setup Amp Mixer switch set to Mixer Powered Powered Studio Monitor Studio Monitor EM switch Outputs EM to USB 244 Applying Power Before applying power to anything set your amp s to a clean tone and set t
42. th Bass Midrange and Treble controls To help get you started there are four preset EQ curves Mid Boost MI 1 851 Scoop 5 00 Bright BRIGHT and Warm WARM that can be selected using Knob I Bass Midrange and Treble parameters range from 124 to 12dB EQ Model Knob selects between 4 different EQ modes Mid Boost Scoop Bright and Warm each with different frequency centers for Mid and Treble Pressing this knob turns the EQ on and off Bass Knob 2 adjusts the amount of low end level Bass Mid Knob 3 adjusts the midrange level Mid Freq X Edit only This parameter selects the frequency that the Mid parameter adjusts Ranges from 300 Hz to 5000 Hz Treb Knob 4 adjusts the high end level Treble Treb 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 or provide an auto volume swell effect Gate Model Knob I selects between the DigiTech noise gate or the volume swell effect Values include GATE Selects the noise gate and SWELL Selects the volume swell effect Press this knob to turn the noise gate 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 244 range from opens easily high sensitivity to
43. the Store procedure 244 Section Three Models and Parameters About the Models The RP255 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 RP255 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order for optimum results The following diagram shows the order in which they are connected 1 1 1 L Wah Compressor p 1 1 5 Amp L LL Cabinet Distortion p EQ Whammy Modeling Model 1 1 1 Noise Gate Volume Chorus FX Delay m Reverb Volumes 1 Post 20 2884 Model Definitions Each Amp and Effect model within the RP255 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 RP255 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 perfo
44. ther 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 Dist Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 6 Gain Tone Level X Edit only Fosse m a ERE ENT 22 2 Gain Knob 3 Knob 4 P4 Tone Level X Edit only Gunk Smear Ring Suck Heave Dist Gain Mod Level Dist Level Output Lvl ww Distortion Gain bo ut EJ 22 a 5 Grunge Gain ky m 4 3 E Fuzz Sustain 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 23 288 5 IL HMP Based on a 57 Fender Tweed Champ 15 Based 62 Vox 15 5 1B Based on a 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe 1 OP 357 Based a 63 Vox AC30 Top Boost 58 BMHN Based on
45. tly active and what if anything is being edited The functions are listed below Tone Library Knob 1 1 In Performance mode this knob selects from a library of preset amp tones See page 47 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 drum pattern style Rock Blues Jazz etc Effects Library Knob 2 In Performance mode this knob selects from a library of preset effect configurations See page 48 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 4 When the Expression row is selected this knob selects which parameter is assigned to the Expression Pedal 288 Effects Level Knob 3 1 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 4 When the Expression row is selected this knob selects the he
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