An assignable expression pedal rounds things out, allowing you to control just about any other effect parameter you care to name. Select models feature usb connectivity, builtin drum machines and include library and editing software for pc and mac. How to reset and calibrate the expression pedal of digitech rp500. The rp500 guitar multieffect processor gives you the ability to control program changes, complete signal chains and allows you to turn all amplifier and cabinet sounds off in the exclusive pedalboard mode. Aug 28, 2008 combining design elements of the smaller units with a crisp new silverblack look, the rp500 is the latest and largest addition to the rp range. For instance, i like using a compressor into a distortion pedal into a big clean amp. View and download digitech rp500 software installation manual online. Allows you to save rp56 patches as one entire bank rather than individual patches. The rp5 solved these problems and is helping me spend more time on my musak instead of electronic wiring and changing batteries. Digitech rpxxx pedal fix here effects and processors. By richard hunter april 30, 20 the patches for the v16 huntersounds digitech rp patchset update are all ready, so its time to hear the samples. Im mostly interested in ambient sound creation, but also for basic rhythm and lead patches. Using the rp500s looper the rp500 now includes a dedicated looper phrase sampler that lets you record up to 20 seconds of your guitar playing and play it back as an endless. Ive got an rp100, i used to use it for effects but the thing sucks soooo much tone.
People all around the world always love digitechs guitar pedals because they speak of performance and quality. I dusted off my old rp500 about a week or so ago, and finally decided to actually download and transfer patches from digitech s sound community website. Despite a somewhat uncomfortable expression pedal, the rp500 is a. Its amazing how many modellers wont actually let me do that. The digitech rp500 rp lounge effects and processors. Really an excellent pedal that provides 9 different effects and features 4 controls. Digitech rp500 software installation manual pdf download.
As soon as i plug in my rp500 via usb and click on the sound community website, it is entirely offline. Digitech rp500 is a good choice if you need something cheaper, or if you prefer a simpler pedal. Digitech rp500 first impressions with a gilmour twist. Bought new in 2008, wanted it as an effect board for my tube amp. The design philosophy of the rp500 according to digitech is to offer players the versatility of a fully. Basically plug in your guitar and the power supply and thats all you need. Digitech makes some of the best and affordable effects pedals.
This is a solid unit for guitar programs and a variety of usable selections to choose from. There are 100 presets built in that have great sounds and thousands more that you can create. Digitech rp500 and digitech rp360xp are both guitar effect pedals that are extremely popular on the market. For loopers, theres a newly revised version of my ma816d patch matchless amp model with a. However, i turned off the amp sims on the unit and am just using the effects and i absolutely love it. Digitech rp500 demo sounds first, tutorial after youtube. Obviously, presets are not editable but the user patches are an exact duplicate of the presets and can be edited. The digitech rp500 is the secondlargest member of the rp series, making it a definite option for players looking for something to use as a gigging companion.
Unlike the smaller rp units, the rp500 sports five individual patch. Details about digitech rp500 guitar processor 600 presets. These two products are also available in a relatively affordable. I already had a digitech rp355 with the plunger pedals to change guitar programs, and this unit steps you up to the heavy duty concert stage stomp switches. Digitech rp500 multieffects guitar effect pedal for sale. The digitech rp360xp guitar multieffect processor is a complete 360 guitar effects solution. But what originally caught my eye about digitechs current line of multieffects were some of the choices of amps and pedals they model.
The g series zoom pedals far surpass the rp models, imo. Nov 22, 2017 ive owned other digitech multi pedals similar to the rp500 in the past and have never been really happy with them. The digitech rp line seems to almost directly compete with the zoom g units, but with some interesting features for live use and control. Aug 09, 2017 theres no sound distortion using this pedal, no latency, doesnt mess with the signal or audio pan or anything weird like that, expression pedal works great, easy to program, great concept, the amps and cabs are alright, not amazing sounding and need a lot of ear attention to get sounding right. In pedalboard mode, every one of the 200 presets becomes a unique pedalboard, featuring a selection of effects that can be switched onoff and allowing you. Changing on the fly is seamless, with no buzz or pop. Just got this pedal used and i am really enjoying itway more control. Vintage digitech rp 1 multieffects pedal unit, midi controller, preamp rp1 1994.
It includes over 160 different effects 54 amps, 26 cabinets, 82 stompboxes inspired by worlds bestselling pedals and iconic amps. The rp500 features a pedalboard mode that allows you to turn on and off individual stompboxes and effects by pushing buttons 15. The expression pedal also turns on and controls the wah effect when you apply extra pressure to the toe. Guitar effect patches for the digitech rp500 easily control your tone on stage. Guitar effect patches for the digitech rp50 and rp80 24bit audiodna helps the digitech rp50 and rp80 modeling guitar processors create the most realistic amp and cabinet models youve ever heard. Combining design elements of the smaller units with a crisp new silverblack look, the rp500 is the latest and largest addition to the rp range. Its body is extended to the sides, yet it is slim enough to allow convenient portability. I chose this because it had the option to run it as a standard amppedal modeler but also with a push of a button it became a pedal only board.
The rp500 introduces the concept of pedalboard control to the rp line, and gives this unit an upscale feel. Digitech warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized u. Digitech rp 500 i think every working guitar player with a tube rig should have something like that lying around, in case at a gig your tube monster decides to foul up. The worlds largest manufacturer of guitar products, digitech is responsible for unmatched innovations in distortion pedals, preamps and modulators, which have been used by such guitar legends as eric clapton and jimi hendrix. Unfollow digitech rp500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The lcd interface makes it easy to explore and discover the perfect tone to get that desired effect. Can the looper be used with your foot or do you have to press a button. With a full line of easytouse stompboxes, digitech fulfills the needs, demands and wildest dreams of players.
The digitech rp355 is a guitar multieffect pedal that gives you 126 amps, cabinets, stompboxes, and effects in a single unit. Digitechs jason lamb visits the pg offices and walks us through one of their hottest products, the rp500. Dec 10, 2005 i just tightened up the screw in the pedal, and it worked like a champ again or as good as it ever was. Well, to be fair, it is not exactly very big, but it is indeed bigger if compared to digitech rp360xp. With two switchable modes, the digitech rp500 is ideal for stompbox loyalists as well as multifx users. We at digitech are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty. The digitech rp500 offers lots of power and control. Get started with these famous tones by connecting your gsp or rp unit to your mac or pc. Digitech rp500 and digitech rp360xp are already very different from each other in terms of design. Get the best of both worlds with the digitech rp500 guitar multi effects pedal. It was really nice to see that digitech made it accelerate and decelerate more or less the way a real leslie does.
Apr 30, 20 hear our latest digitech rp250255350355500 patches. Ive owned other digitech multi pedals similar to the rp500 in the past and have never been really happy with them. However, rp500 and rp360xp are particularly famous because they come with lots of effects and customizability. I chose this because it had the option to run it as a standard amp pedal modeler but also with a push of a button it became a pedal only board. Then there is a section of rockstar presets and finally a section on unique effects all factory settings. Need to have the manual handy to remember the patches, but easy to change excellent metal case, controls are sturdy, parameters are easy to work with, power supply is internal, and so just needs a power cord like a computer. The looper function can record up to 60 seconds of phrase, and the memory can store up to 297 tones. Discussion in pedals started by tyrannocaster, nov 22, 2017. Ive been a long time user and never have been dissatisfied.
Digitech got its start at the beginning of the digital audio revolution in 1984 and has gone on to pioneer many innovations in the music industry. Although its by no means a direct replacement for the previous flagship of the range, the rpx400, it offers a similar halfway house option for players who find the smaller rp units too limiting, but are reluctant to make the step up to the complexity. Does the looper already come in the new rp500s or does it have to be downloaded. Actually now im saving up for one of the big new zoom units, the g9. A very impressive shareware win95 editor for the 2120vgs, rp21d, jm150, rp20, rp12, rp10, and valvefx. Visit our software page if you dont have the sound librarian installed yet. The rp500 takes the complexity of an effect switching system and combines.
Ive had the unit for a while now, but recently the expression pedal that controls the wah, whammy, and volume effects is unresponsive. I havent tried direct input recording with mine yet so i dont have an opinion about that. It contains everything needed and more to achieve any toneeffect you want. Guitar effect patches for the digitech rp50 and rp80 24bit audiodna helps the digitech. Im mostly interested in ambient sound creation, but also for basic. Digitech s pedals are renowned for their creativity, performance, durability and quality. The digitech rp is loaded with all of the effects youll find on the rp500 with some extras thrown in.
Lately, ive been creating effects patches for my digitech rp500 multieffects pedal. Featuring 20 banks housing over 100 total presets, five separate stompboxemulating footswitches and a builtin expressionvolume pedal, the digitech rp500 is a multifaceted, allinone effects station. You can expect the full complement of delays, reverbs, compressors, distortions, envelopes, tremolos, phasers, flangers, vibratos, pitchshifters, choruses, wahs and noise gates, as well as a three band eq and a volume pedal. Be a onemanband, jam and record with automatically generated bass and drum parts that match your performance. Id like to try the new rp s though, the 150, 250, and 350. I just tightened up the screw in the pedal, and it worked like a champ again or as good as it ever was. Apr 24, 2014 the rp500 takes the complexity of an effect switching system and combines it with the simplicity of stompboxes. If youre a player who takes command of their tone by turning individual pedals on and off, enable the pedalboard mode button and instantly use the 5 footswitches to turn the rp500s stompboxes and effects on and off within a program.
This digitech guitar pedal features an effect switching system, which lets you control internal stompboxes and effects. Digitech has discontinued the rp500 and rp guitar multifx. Digitech rp355 guitar multieffects pedal musicians friend. Digitech rp500 quality electronics and xedit for your. The patches for the v16 huntersounds digitech rp patchset update are all ready, so its time to hear the samples. I like the pricing on the rp units as compared to boss, line6, tc, and zoom. The usmade pedal looks and feels pretty rugged, it certainly has some. Please register online at within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty. I played these pieces with a hohner marine band deluxe in a, into an audix fireball v mic, into a digitech rp255, into a peavey kb2. Please register online at within ten days of purchase to validate this. Is the download an official release or a beta release.
If youre a player who takes command of their tone by turning individual pedals on and. Hear our latest digitech rp250255350355500 patches. Digitechs smaller units generally fall a little short of being up to the task, but they get pretty much everything else right. One of my patch sets will put 50 great blues, rock, country, and other setups. Digitech multieffect processors offer incredible tone and effects libraries with up to 99 factory and userprogrammable presets and builtin tuners.
Six years ago i bought a rp5 as i was tired of all the effect pedal and rackmout clutter. Digitech rp500 vs zoom g5 decision between these two models, zoom g5 is obviously the winner. The rp s includes 11 amp models, cab and acoustic modeling, and studioquality effects including whammy, wah, chorus, phaser, tremolo, rotary speaker. Lately, ive been creating effects patches for my digitech rp 500 multieffects pedal. If youre a player who takes command of their tone by turning individual pedals on and off, enable the pedalboard mode button and instantly use the 5 footswitches to turn the rp500 s stompboxes and effects on and off within a program. Digitech rp500 quality electronics and xedit for your patches. How to reset and calibrate the expression pedal of. The rp500 takes the complexity of an effect switching system and combines it with the simplicity of stompboxes. The rp500 features a pedalboard mode that allows you to turn on and off individual stompboxes and effects by. Use the digitech rp355 pedal to create virtually any sound you want, just like the. It has amp modelling, but you can turn that off and then the rp500 become quasim like. The rp500 presets can be bypassed via an analog bypass circuit for a clean.
Almost every parameter is available for expression pedal control. The digitech rp500 is a guitar effect pedal that comes with an internal power supply. I looked at a few other boards such as the vox tonelab, line6 x3, and the boss gt10. I already had a digitech rp 355 with the plunger pedals to change guitar programs, and this unit steps you up to the heavy duty concert stage stomp switches. Expression pedal the expression pedal provides realtime control of the rp500s volume, wah, or any assigned ef fect parameter. As a bonus, digitech is including a copy of steinbergs cubase 4 le both windows and mac universal binary versions for getting you started into multitrack recording. Nov 04, 2008 the digitech rp line seems to almost directly compete with the zoom g units, but with some interesting features for live use and control.
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