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RP14 UserÕs Guide
Section Three - Effects and Parameters
About the Parameter Matrix
The Parameter Matrix displays all the Effects and Parameters found in the RP14D. The Parameters are arranged in horizontal rows and the
Effects are in vertical columns. Use the Parameter Select keys to navigate the matrix. The Effects and their Parameters are as follows:
Compressor
Parameters
Threshold
Ratio
Gain
The RP14D's Compression can be used to increase sustain, tighten up guitars, and add texture. A Compressor sets boundaries for a signals
strength. When a signal exceeds the set boundary, the compressor squeezes the signal back into the set boundary. As the signal fades to a
point where it no longer exceeds the boundary, the compressor gives back the decibels that had been compressed, which expands the signal
strength giving increased sustain. The LED above the Compressor footswitch will change from red to yellow indicating when the threshold
has been exceeded and compression is taking place. Parameters of the RP14D compressor are as follows:
Threshold
Ratio
Gain
Wah Wah
The RP14D offers a classic analog Wah Wah effect. The Wah is controlled by the Expression Pedal.
On / Off
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Section Three - Effects and Parameters
Displayed Values
- 60 . . . 0
1 . 5:1 . . . oo:1
0 . . . . 30
This parameter tells the Compressor when to start compressing. It is the signal strength required before
the compression kicks in. Parameter ranges from -60 dB to 0 dB. Low Threshold settings (larger nega-
tive numbers) will activate the Compressor with weaker signals. Higher settings will require a stronger
signal to activate compression.
Controls the amount of compression applied to the signal once the Threshold has been exceeded. A Ratio
of 2:1 means that when an incoming signal exceeds the threshold by 2 dB, the compressor will only allow
the output signal to increase by 1 dB. Higher settings yield a tighter, more focused sound and increased
sustain, while lower settings allow better dynamics. Ranges from 1.5:1 to infinity:1.
This is the output volume from the Compressor. Ranges from 0 dB to 30 dB in 1 dB increments. This
parameter should be used to balance the level of the Compressor in order to achieve unity gain. It is pos-
sible to clip other effects in the RP14D by setting the Compressor Gain too high.
The on/off function of the Wah is controlled through a switch under the toe of the Expression Pedal.
Engaging this switch will over ride the Expression Pedal assignment making the Expression Pedal act as a
Wah. The Wah LED in the matrix indicates the current status of the Wah effect. Upon disengaging this
switch, the Expression Pedal will revert back to controlling the assigned Parameter for the current
Program.
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