Section Two - Editing Functions; Editing/Creating Presets - DigiTech RP500 Owner's Manual

Section Two - Editing Functions

Editing/Creating Presets

The RP500 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 of pre-programmed amp/distortion tones (see
page 29) based on different musical styles. The Effects Library knob will then let you select
from a palette of effects chains (see page 29), from simple delays to full multi-effect signals with
modulation, delay and reverb. Use the Effects Level Knob to increase or decrease the overall
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.
1. Select a tone
with the
Tone Library knob
To edit and create a preset:
1. Use the Up and Down Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit.
2. If you find a preset close to what you want, you can begin editing the effect parameters by
pressing the Edit Up/Down buttons and selecting the Effect row you want to edit.
3. 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.
4. Press the Edit Up/Down buttons to begin selecting the individual Effects rows to edit their
parameters.
5. To bypass or enable an Effect row, press the Tone Library knob.
6. Use the Knobs 2-6 to modify the effects' parameter settings.
Note: 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 RP500 will revert to the stored values for
the preset.
Also, if you are using the RP500 with the Amp/Cabinet Bypass button enabled (effects only), Tone
Libraries that use amps only will not provide distortion or tone changes since amps and cabinets
are globally disabled.
2. Select an effect
or effects chain with the
Effects Library knob
3. Adjust the
effects level with the
Effects Level knob
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