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- Page 1 Preamp/Multi-Effects Processor & Controller User’s Guide Please visit Digitech Electronics on the World Wide Web at http://www.digitech.com...
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Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility
WARNING C A U T I O N FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, D O N O T O P E N washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Tel: 801.566.8800 Fax: 801.566.7005 Effective February 1, 1998 European Contact: Your Local Digitech Sales and Service Office or International Sales Office 3 Overlook Drive #4 Amherst, New Hampshire 03031, USA Tel: 603.672.4244 Fax: 603.672.4246... -
Page 4: Quick Start
RP-3 Quick Start For those of you who prefer to burn now and read later, we've included this Quick Start section to get you up and running. Connect Cables: Connect guitar into the Input jack (located on the rear of the RP-3). Connect the Output(s) of the RP-3 to the Input of the either the Guitar Amp, Power Amp or Mixing board. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
RP-3 Table of Contents Safety Information Section 4 - Effects and Parameters Declaration of Conformity..............i About the Parameter Matrix ............9 Quick Start..................ii Wah ....................9 Table of Contents ................iii Compressor ..................9 Distortion ..................10 Section 1 - Introduction Equalizer ..................10 Congratulations ................1 Gate/Swell ..................11 Included Items..................1 Mod/Pitch..................11... - Page 6 RP-3 User Guide...
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Page 7: Section-1 Introduction
Congratulations..you are now the proud owner of a Digitech RP-3 Guitar Preamp/Processor. The RP-3 offers you 2 distortion voicings along with a full palette of high quality digital effects that can accommodate any style of music. The RP-3 also features the Jam-Along jack for CD insert for playing along with your favorite band and the Learn-A-Lick mode that allows you to record the incoming music, then replay it down to 1/4 speed without changing pitch, making the RP-3 a truly unique and essential tool. -
Page 8: Warranty
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. -
Page 9: A Quick Tour Of The Rp-3
RP-3 Section -1 Introduction A Quick Tour of the RP-3 The Front Panel 1) Pedalboard - The RP-3’s pedalboard consists of five footswitches. The two Mode footswitches (<2> and <3>), allow you to change from Program mode to Bank mode by pressing them simultaneously. When changing modes, the appropriate mode LED will light to indicate whether you are in Program mode or Bank Mode. -
Page 10: The Rear Panel
Section 1 Introduction RP-3 5) Mode LEDs - Indicates whether the RP-3 is in Program or Bank mode. 6) Parameter Select Buttons -The <LEFT> and <RIGHT> Parameter buttons allow you to navigate the horizontal parameter LEDs of the Parameter matrix. The <UP> and <DOWN> Parameter buttons allow you to navigate the vertical effect LEDs of the Parameter matrix. These keys are only active in Edit mode. -
Page 11: Section-2 Setting Up
RP-3 Section -2 Setting Up Section-2 Setting Up Making Connections Your RP-3 can be connected in several different ways to meet the requirements of specific applications. The following diagrams offer some different ways your RP-3 can be connected. Right Output Input Left Output RP-3 into two 2X12 Combo Amplifiers... -
Page 12: Direct Into A Mixer
Section -2 Setting Up RP-3 Right Output Input Left Output Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 2 Aux 2 Aux 2 Aux 2 Aux 2 Aux 2 Aux 2 Mute Mute... -
Page 13: Section 3 - Basic Operations
RP-3 Section - 3 Basic Operations Section 3 - Basic Operations About the RP-3’s Modes The RP-3 offers several modes, allowing easy operation of the Effects and Parameters. The modes are as follows: PROGRAM MODE Allows you to scroll through the 30 Factory and 30 User Programs by using the Value <UP> and <DOWN> buttons as well as the <UP> and <DOWN>... -
Page 14: Bypass Mode
Section -3 Basic Operations RP-3 BYPASS MODE Allows you to bypass the RP-3’s Effects. Enter this mode by pressing footswitches <1 & 2> simultaneously and BY will appear in the display window to indicate you are in Bypass mode. Exit this mode by pressing any of the footswitches. When you exit this mode, the RP-3 will default to the last mode you were in. -
Page 15: Section 4 - Effects And Parameters
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters SECTION 4 - EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS About the Parameter Matrix The Parameter matrix displays all the effects and parameters available in the RP-3. The parameters are arranged in rows and columns. Use the Parameter select keys to navigate the matrix. -
Page 16: Distortion
Section - 4 Effects and Parameters RP-3 Distortion Displayed Values Parameters O n - b y On/Bypass G r - o d Type 0 . . . 9 9 On/Bypass Level ¡ 0 - 1 1 Gain The distortion section of the RP-3 has two extremely flexible distortion types, capable of producing the smoothest of blues tones to the full shred gain of a hot-rodded amp. -
Page 17: Gate/Swell
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Gate/Swell Parameters Displayed Values O n - b y On/Bypass 1 - 2 0 Type L O - H I . Threshold The RP-3’s Silencer offers you a professional quality digital noise reduction effect. Gate/Swell Turns the Gate on or off. -
Page 18: Chorus
Section - 4 Effects and Parameters RP-3 Ch (Chorus) Values Displayed Values 0 . . . 9 9 Speed 1 . . . 9 9 Depth The RP-3 offers a chorusing effect that is unique in both character and sound. This dual chorus offers exceptionally rich chorusing using multiple voices with different phasing characteristics. -
Page 19: Tremolo
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters tr (Tremolo) Values Displayed Values 0 . . . 9 9 Speed 1 . . . 9 9 Depth Tremolo was one of the first real effects, and appeared mostly on early guitar amplifiers. Because of this, Tremolo is sometimes perceived as sounding “old”... -
Page 20: Pitch Shifter
Section - 4 Effects and Parameters RP-3 Pt (Pitch Shifting) Values Displayed Values - 1 2 . . . 0 . . . 2 4 Amount - 1 5 . . . 0 . . . 1 5 Key/Bend This RP-3’s Pitch Shifting effect gives you a shifted signal from 0 to 24 semi-tones above or -12 semi- tones below the pitch of the input signal. Amount Sets the interval between the original note and the pitch shifted note. -
Page 21: Harmony
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters H1-H6 (Harmony) Values Displayed Values H 1 . . H 6 Type O d . . . O u Amount . . . G # Key/Bend The RP-3 also offers Intelligent Harmony Pitch Shifting that lets you select the key, scale and amount of shifting in the signal. The parameters are as follows: Type This parameter lets you select the scale that the Harmony effect uses. -
Page 22: Reverb
Section - 4 Effects and Parameters RP-3 Reverb Parameters Displayed Values O n - b y On/Bypass C L . . . S P Type 0 . . . 9 9 Level 1 . . . 1 0 Decay Time Ambience, or reverberation, is produced when sound energy is reflected off room surfaces and objects. -
Page 23: Expression Pedal
RP-3 Section - 4 Effects and Parameters Expression Pedal Parameters Displayed Values O F . . . A H - S P - D e - b d - F b - L 1 - L 2 Expression The RP-3’s Expression pedal allows you to control various parameters in real time during performance. There are eight parameters that can be controlled by the Expression Pedal. -
Page 24: Section 5 - Appendix
Section - 5 Appendix RP-3 Section 5 - Appendix Reinitializing the RP-3 This option allows you to restore the contents of the RP-3’s memory to the original factory condition and to calibrate the expression pedal. WARNING: Performing this function will destroy all user-programmed data. All such data will be lost forever! To restore the factory Programs, the procedure is as follows: 1. -
Page 25: Specifications
RP-3 Section - 5 Appendix Specifications A/D Converter: 20 bit D/A Converter: 20 bit Sampling Frequency: 40 kHz DSP Section: Architecture: Static-Dynamic Instruction Set Computer (S-DISC™) Digital Signal Path Width: 24 bits (144.5 dB) Internal Data Path Width: 48 bits (289 dB) Dynamic Delay Memory: 256k x 24 bits (3.5 seconds) Static Delay Memory: 256 24-bit registers (6.55 milliseconds) Data ALU Processing: 10.0 MIPS... -
Page 26: Preset List
Section - 5 Appendix RP-3 Preset List The following is a list of all the factory Programs in the RP-3. Bank 5 Modern Bank 0 Showcase 51 Whammy Head 0-1 Solo Time 52 To the Wall 0-2 Clean Phasor 53 Phase-Delic 0-3 Thick Rhythm Bank 6 Retro Bank 1 Heavy... - Page 27 Preset Chart We have included this handy preset chart to help you keep an accurate record of your custom presets. BANK: BANK: BANK: On/Bypass Type Amount COMPRESSOR On/Bypass Amount DISTORTION On/Bypass Type On Level Bypass Level Gain EQUALIZER On/Bypass Low Gain Frequency Gain High Gain...
- Page 28 Digitech™, RP-3™, and S-DISC™II are registered trademarks of the Harman Music Group Incorporated Copyright © 1998 the Harman Music Group Incorporated Printed In U.S.A. 2/98 Manufactured in the U.S.A. RP-3 18-2220-A Please Visit Digitech on the World Wide Web at: http://www.digitech.com...