Modeling Guitar Processor User’s Manual
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product name: Note: Product option: DigiTech 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA RP250 Product name may be suffixed by the letters EX, EU, JA, and UK. all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.
Table of Contents Section One - Introduction Getting Acquainted........................................................... 1 Included Items................................................................... 1 About the RP250.............................................................. 2 Performance Mode........................................................ 2 Bypass Mode................................................................... 2 Tuner Mode........................................................
Section Four - Other Functions Drum Machine.................................................................37 Aux Input..........................................................................38 Expression Pedal.............................................................38 Factory Reset...................................................................39 Expression Pedal Calibration.......................................39 Section Five - Appendix Specifications.........................................
Warranty We at DigiTech® are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty: 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3.
Section 1 - Introduction Getting Acquainted Congratulations on your purchase of the RP250. 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 RP250 gives you a huge selection of tones and effects, right at your fingertips.
About the RP250 Performance Mode When you first apply power to the RP250, it powers up in Performance mode. Performance mode provides access to all of the presets within the RP250 via the Up and Down Footswitches. Knob 1 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 RP250 presets can be bypassed via a true analog bypass circuit for a clean, unprocessed guitar signal.
Display shows note played Top LEDs indicate note is sharp Green LED indicates note is in tune Bottom LEDs indicate note is flat In Tuner mode, you can change your tuning reference. The default factory setting is A=440 Hz (displayed as A=440). Rotating Knob 1 selects alternate dropped tunings. Alternate tunings are A = Ab, A = G, and A = Gb. The display window briefly flashes the current tuning reference.
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).
Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP250. Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix. The RP250 comes with 60 User presets (1-60) and 60 Factory presets (61-120). The User presets are locations where your creations may be stored. The Factory presets do not allow you to store any changes to them.
A Guided Tour of the RP250 Front Panel 5 6 4 3 7 2 8 1
1. Footswitches These two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP250. The Footswitch on the right will select the next preset up, and the Footswitch on the left will select the next preset down. Pressing both Footswitches together will bypass the currently selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches will access the Tuner. Press either Footswitch to exit Bypass or Tuner mode. 2.
Effects Level Knob (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 heel value for the Expression Pedal Master Volume Knob (Knob 4) 1.
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 mode, the Display will show the note played. 6. Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RP250’s built-in drum machine.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input. 2. Amp / Mixer This button optimizes the RP250’s outputs for use when plugged into a guitar amp or a mixer/ recording device. When set to Mixer (“In” 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. 10 3.
4. Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack. For proper frequency response, the Amp/ Mixer switch should be set to Mixer (“in” 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.
Getting Started Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the RP250. Before connecting the RP250, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP250 is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP250. To turn the RP250 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 RP250.
Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP250. Connect one cable to the RP250’s Left (Mono) output, and another cable to the RP250’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.
Stereo Mixer Setup Outputs Mixer 4 6 4 2 6 4 8 2 0 0 6 2 0 0 +1 0 0 +1 -2 Pan 4 0 0 +1 8 0 Pan +3 +10 +10 +5 +5 +5 0 0 -5 0 -5 -10 0 -20 -30 - 4 0 -10 -20 -30 - 3 -5 -10 -20 -30 - 2 -5 -10 -20 -30 - 0 -5 -10 -20 -30 - 5 +5 L/R +10 +5 1 Pan Mute +10 +5 0 +2 +4 -5 +5 +10 +5 -5 0 +1 -2 +3 -3 L/R +10 +5 -30 - Aux 2 10 -1 +2 +4 -4 -5 Mute +10 +5 -20 6 8 2 0 +1 -2 +3 -3 +5 +10 -10 Aux 1 10 4 Aux 2 10 -1 +2 Pan
Applying Power Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Then follow the steps listed below. 1. Turn the amp volume all the way down. 2. Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP250. 3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet. Turn the RP250’s Master Level knob (Knob 4) down to “0”. 4.
Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets The RP250 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.
Anytime a stored value within a preset is 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 RP250 will revert to the stored values for the preset. Storing/Copying/Naming a 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).
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 number 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.
Section Three - Models and Parameters About the Models The RP250 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 RP250 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order for optimum results. The following diagram shows the order in which they are connected.
Model Definitions Each Amp and Effect model within the RP250 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 RP250’s effects outlines what each effect and parameter does.
Wah Level - Knob 4 adjusts the Wah Level. Ranges from 0dB to +12dB. Compressor A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up guitars, and prevent the signal from clipping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary for the strength of a signal. Comp Model - Knob 1 selects one of two Compressor models: DIGCMP (DigiTech® Compressor) or CSCOMP (Based on a Boss® CS-2 Compressor/Sustainer). Press this knob to turn the selected Compressor models on and off.
scream - Based on an Ibanez® TS-9 808 - Based on an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer oddriv - Based on a Guyatone® Overdrive OD-2 dod250 - Based on a DOD® 250 Overdrive/Preamp rodent - Based on a Pro Co RATTM mxdist - Based on an MXR® Distortion + DSDist - Based on a Boss® DS-1TM Distortion grunge - DigiTech® Grunge zone - Based on a Boss MT-2 Metal Zone® death - DigiTech Death Metal gonklt - Based on a DOD Gonkulator Ring Mod fuzz - Based on an Arbiter® Fuzz FaceTM big pi - Based on an Electro-Harmonix® Big Mu
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57dlux - Based on a ‘57 Fender® Tweed Deluxe 57chmp - Based on a ‘57 Fender Tweed Champ® 59BMAN - Based on a ‘59 Fender Tweed Bassman® 65twin - Based on a ‘65 Fender Blackface Twin Reverb® 65dlxr - Based on a ‘65 Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb® 69plex - Based on a ‘68 Marshall® 100 Watt Super Lead (plexi) 77mstr - Based on a ‘77 Marshall Master Volume 800jcm - Based on an ‘83 Marshall JCM800 900jcm - Based on a ‘93 Marshall JCM900 VXac15 - Based on a ‘62 Vox® AC15 topbst - Based on a ‘63 Vox AC30 Top Boost
Cabinet - Knob 2 selects the speaker Cabinet model.
EQ Equalization is an extremely useful tool used to further shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP250 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. All EQ parameters range from –12 dB to +12 dB. EQ Model - Knob 1 selects between 4 different EQ modes, 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 amount of midrange level.
sitivity). Attack Time - Knob 3 sets the attack time. Ranges from 0 (shorter attack time) to 99 (longer attack time). Release - Knob 4 sets the Release parameter. Ranges from 0 to 99. Attenuation (X-EditTM only) - Knob 5 sets the Attenuation parameter. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Waveform (X-EditTM only for DigiTech Chorus models) - Selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. Flanger (FLaNge) 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 RP250 includes the following Flanger Effect models: fLangr (the DigiTech Flanger), and mxFLgr (based on an MXR® Flanger).
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 0 to 99. Waveform (X-EditTM only) - Selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. Level (X-Edit only) - Controls the level of the effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Tremolo (TRMoLO) 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 0 to 99.
VibroPan (vibpan) 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 - Knob 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.
Speed- Knob 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the spinning speakers. Ranges from 0 to 99. Intensity - Knob 3 controls the intensity of the effect. Ranges from 0 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-EditTM only)- Selects the crossover frequency between the horn and rotor. Ranges from 0 (200 Hz) to 99 (1600 Hz). YaYa™ (yaya) The YaYa is another effect exclusive to DigiTech® products.
Envelope Filter (eNvlOp) 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 0 to 99. Range - Knob 3 controls the range of the Envelope effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Step Filter (stpflt) 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 0 to 99.
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 0 to 99. Intelligent Pitch Shifting (IPS) Intelligent Pitch Shifting makes a copy of the incoming signal, and then changes the pitch of the copied note to a diatonically correct interval specified by the Amount parameter.
Level (X-EditTM only) - Adjusts the IPS Level (IPSLVL) of all the pitch-altering effects in this module. Ranges from 0 to 99. DigiTech Whammy™ (wHammy) The DigiTech WhammyTM is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the incoming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal is moved, the note bends either up or down. When DigiTech Whammy is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp modeling as shown in the block diagram on page 19.
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 1 selects one of the 5 different Delay models. Values include: algdly (DigiTech® Analog Delay), digdly (DigiTech Digital Delay), moddly (DigiTech Modulated Delay), pngdly (DigiTech Pong Delay), and tapdly (DigiTech Tape Delay). Press this knob to turn the Delay models on and off.
Reverb Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. The RP250 features genuine Lexicon® reverbs, whose rich, lush effects have been heard in countless songs, soundtracks, and live performances for decades. Reverb Model Knob 1 selects the Reverb model or acoustic space.
Section Four - Other Functions Drum Machine The RP250 includes a built-in drum machine loaded with 60 useful patterns and 5 metronome settings that are easily accessible at the touch of a button (the Drums button, specifically). Pressing the Drums button will enable the drum machine and start playback of the selected drum pattern (except when in Store or Bypass mode).
Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP250 and jam with your favorite artists. The signal from your MP3 or CD player is output through the left, right, and headphone outputs of the RP250. 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 RP250 using an 1/8" stereo cable, and press play on your MP3 or CD player.
Factory Reset This function resets the RP250 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 RP250. 2.
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 (VSwxxx), where XXX 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 ON), and again to turn the V-Switch off (wahOFF). 5.
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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: 11 Preset Memory: 60 User Presets (1-60) / 60 Factory Presets (61-120) Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 8.25” Length x 9.375” Width x 2.125” Height Unit Weight: 3.3 lbs.
Digital Connections: Universal Serial Bus (USB): Type B, supports USB1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbps Bandwidth USB 2.0 compatible) RP250 USB Recording Specifications: Sample Rate: 44.
Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters 44 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.
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Tone Library 46
Effects Library 47
Preset List 48
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DigiTech® 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 PH (801) 566-8800 FAX (801) 566-7005 http://www.digitech.com Printed 8/2006 RP250 User’s Manual 18-0432-A ©2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated, all rights reserved. DigiTech and the RP250 are trademarks of the Harman Music Group. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech.
