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DigiTech RP250 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Modeling Guitar Processor User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA declares that the product: Product name: RP250 Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters EX, EU, JA, and UK. Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Master Level Knob ............4 Chorus/FX...............27 X-Edit Editor/Librarian ..........4 Chorus................27 Presets ................5 Flanger ................28 A Guided Tour of the RP250 ........6 Phaser ................28 Front Panel ..............6 Vibrato ................29 Rear Panel ..............10 Rotary Speaker ............29 Getting Started ...............12 VibroPan .................30...
  • Page 5 Section Four - Other Functions Drum Machine ..............38 Aux Input .................39 Expression Pedal ............39 Factory Reset ..............40 Expression Pedal Calibration ........41 Section Five - Appendix Specifications ..............42 Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters ....44 Tone LIbrary ..............46 Effects Library ..............47 Preset List ................48...
  • Page 6 Warranty DigiTech ® We at 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.

  • Page 7: Section One - Introduction

    It is your safeguard should a problem arise with your RP250. Disclaimer: DigiTech, Lexicon, Whammy, YaYa, AutoYa, and Johnson Amplification are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc.

  • Page 8: About The Rp250

    Tuner Mode The Tuner in the RP250 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 12th fret usually works best).
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Tone Library Knob

    Master Level (Knob 4) This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the RP250 (Presets, Drum Machine, and USB playback). X-Edit...

  • Page 11: Presets

    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 Fac- tory 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.

  • Page 12: A Guided Tour Of The Rp250

    A Guided Tour of the RP250 Front Panel...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Pedal Master Level (Knob 4) 1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the output level of the RP250. 2. When editing a preset, this knob modifies the parameter listed in the column directly above it for the selected Effect row.
  • Page 15 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. When the Drums button is turned on, the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continu- ously.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    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.
  • Page 17 RP250’s Master Level knob for the proper volume balance. 6. USB Port The USB port is for connecting the RP250 to a computer and serves two purposes: (1) for use with the downloadable X-Edit™ Editor/Librarian software, and (2) for streaming audio to and from the computer.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 19: Stereo Operation

    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.

  • Page 20: Stereo Mixer Setup

    Stereo Mixer Setup Outputs Instrument Input Mixer Computer Recording Setup Amp/Mixer switch set to Mixer Powered Powered Studio Monitor Studio Monitor Amp/Mixer switch Outputs set to Mixer Instrument Input...

  • Page 21: Applying Power

    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 Mas- ter Level knob (Knob 4) down to “0”.

  • Page 22: Section Two - Editing Functions

    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.

  • Page 23: Storing/Copying/Naming A Preset

    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).
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Section Three - Models And Parameters

    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.

  • Page 26: Model Definitions

    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.

  • Page 27: Compressor

    Ranges from 0 to 99. Distortion The RP250 models the tones of 13 popular distortion stompboxes, each of which can be tweaked and modified, just like the real thing. Distortion Model - Knob 1 selects one of 13 Distortion models. Press this knob to turn...
  • Page 28 scream - Based on an Ibanez TS-9 DSDist - Based on a Boss DS-1 Distortion ® ® - Based on an Ibanez TS-808 Tube grunge - DigiTech Grunge ® Screamer - Based on a Boss MT-2 Metal Zone ® zone oddriv - Based on a Guyatone Overdrive death - DigiTech Death Metal...

  • Page 29: Amplifier

    Dist. Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 (X-Edit Model (Gain) (Tone) (Level) (X-Edit (X-Edit only) only) only) Distortion Output mxdist Gain Tone Level dsdist Grunge Face Loud Butt Grunge Gain Mid Level Level Mid Freq High zone Level High death Gunk Smear (Ring Suck...
  • Page 30 57chmp - Based on a ‘57 Fender Tweed Champ topbst - Based on a ‘63 Vox AC30 Top Boost ® ® 57dlux - Based on a ‘57 Fender Tweed Deluxe hiwtag - Based on a ‘69 Hiwatt Custom 100 ® 59BMAn - Based on a ‘59 Fender Tweed DR103 Bassman...

  • Page 31: Cabinet

    Cabinet - Knob 2 selects the speaker Cabinet model. chmp18 - Based on a 1x8 ‘57 Fender Tweed Grn412 - Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Slant ® Champ w/ Celestion 25W Greenbacks ® dlx112 - Based on a 1x12 ‘57 Fender Tweed vtg412 - Based on a 4x12 Johnson Straight w/ ®...

  • Page 32: Noise Gate

    The RP250’s 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 (midbst), Scoop (ScooP), Bright (Bright), and Warm (WarM) that can be selected using Knob 1. Bass, Midrange, and Treble parameters range from -12dB to +12dB.

  • Page 33: Chorus/Fx

    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 RP250 includes the following Chorus Effect models: Ce CHS (based on the classic Boss CE-2 Chorus), CHOruS ®...

  • Page 34: 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 RP250 includes the following Flanger Effect models: fLangr (the DigiTech Flanger), and mxFLgr (based on an MXR Flanger).

  • Page 35: Vibrato

    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-Edit only) - Selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. Level (X-Edit only) - Controls the level of the effect.

  • Page 36: Vibropan

    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.

  • Page 37: Envelope Filter

    Depth - Knob 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from 0 to 99. Waveform - Knob 4 selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. 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.

  • Page 38: Step Filter

    Range - Knob 4 adjusts the throaty quality of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 49. 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. Intensity - Knob 3 controls the intensity of the Wah effect.

  • Page 39: Pitch Shift

    Pedal Position - Knob 3 provides a manual control of the Whammy pedal position. Ranges from 0 to 99. Mix - Knob 4 adjusts the Whammy mix. Ranges from 0 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.

  • Page 40: Intelligent Pitch Shifting (Ips)

    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. An Intelligent 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.

  • Page 41: Delay

    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 ®...

  • Page 42: 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 RP250 features genuine Lexicon reverbs, whose rich, ®...
  • Page 43 Reverb Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 Model (Decay) (Liveliness) (Reverb (X-Edit Level) only) Reverb twinrv Decay Liveliness Reverb Level Predelay lexamb Decay Liveliness Reverb Level Predelay lexstd Decay Liveliness Reverb Level Predelay lexrom Decay Liveliness Reverb Level Predelay lexhal Decay Liveliness Reverb Level...

  • Page 44: Drum Machine

    Section Four - Other Functions Drum Machine The RP250 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). Pressing the Drums button will enable the drum machine and start playback of the selected drum pattern (except when in Store or Bypass mode).

  • Page 45: Aux Input

    Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP250 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 RP250.

  • Page 46: Factory Reset

    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.

  • Page 47: Expression Pedal Calibration

    Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the RP250 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...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    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”...
  • Page 49 Digital Connections: Universal Serial Bus (USB): Type B, supports USB2.0 Full Speed RP250 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...

  • Page 50: Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters

    Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters 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.

  • Page 52: Tone Library

    Tone Library...

  • Page 53: Effects Library

    Effects Library...

  • Page 54: Preset List

    Preset List...
  • Page 56 RP250 User’s Manual 18-0432V-B ©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.

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