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  • Page 1 Integrated Effects Switching System Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Roger Johnsen Vice-President of Engineering 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: April 21, 2010 European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Phaser..............24 Vibrato ..............24 Rotary Speaker .............24 VibroPan ..............25 Unicord Uni-Vibe ..........25 Tremolo/Panner ............25 Envelope Filter ............26 DOD FX25 ............26 AutoYa™ ..............26 YaYa™ ..............26 SynthTalk .............26 Step Filter ...............27 Sample Hold ............27 DigiTech Whammy ® ..........27 Pitch Shift ...............28 Detune ..............28...
  • Page 4 6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product’s main assembly is opened and tampered with by any- one other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Section One - Introduction

    If anything’s missing, contact the factory at once. Help us get to know you by filling out the warranty card and sending it to us, or register online at www.digitech.com. You’ll be glad you did if you have any questions about your RP1000 down the road.

  • Page 6: Amp/Cabinet Bypass

    Amp/Cabinet Bypass You can also turn off the internal amps and cabinets for all the presets in the RP1000. This is really useful when you just want to add effects processing to your own core amplifier sound. So basically the RP1000 becomes a straight multi-effects box when you do this, and only Wah, Com- pressor, Distortion, Equalizer, Noise Gate, Chorus/FX, Delay, and Reverb are used.

  • Page 7: Amp Gain/Effect Parameter (Knob 4)

    Editor/Librarian You can edit your RP1000 with your computer, using the X-Edit Editor/Librarian, which you can download from www.digitech.com. Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP1000 (in case you didn’t know). You load Presets with the Footswitches (see Preset Mode and Pedal- board Mode on page 14 for more information about that).

  • Page 8: A Guided Tour Of The Rp1000

    A Guided Tour of the RP1000 Front Panel 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 1. Tap Tempo Footswitch Step on this footswitch repeatedly in time with your music to get the delay to sync up with the music’s rhythm. 2.
  • Page 9 8. Knobs 1-6 (From left to right) These six knobs perform various functions, depending on which mode is currently active and what (if anything) is being edited. The functions are listed below: Tone Library (Knob 1) In Performance mode, this knob selects from a library of preset amp tones. When editing a preset, this knob changes the Amp or Effect model for the selected row and pressing the knob will turn the effect row on or off.
  • Page 10 select the Wah row to adjust this parameter when USB is connected to the RP1000. When the Expression row is selected, this knob selects the LFO waveform. LFO 1or LFO 2 must first be selected with Knob 1 for this parameter to be available. Master Volume (Knob 6) In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the output level of the RP1000.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Amp Loop Ground Lift This Ground Lift switch can be enabled to help prevent unwanted hum or buzz caused by ground loops between the RP1000 and external amplifiers/preamps. 2.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Making Connections There are lots of ways to connect the RP1000 to amps, effects, mixers, and other equipment. Before connecting the RP1000 to anything, make sure both your amp and the RP1000 are turned off. Amp/Cabinet Bypass The RP1000 lets you bypass its amp and cabinet tones so you can apply its effects to your own amp/cabinet tone.

  • Page 13: Connection Setups

    Loop: pre aMp (post Distortion, pre Amp Model/Amp Loop send), or pOst aMp (Post Amp Model/Amp Loop return). Note that the Stomp Loop button’s LED turns red when it’s pre amp, and green when it’s post amp or post FX. Store these changes using the Store procedure.
  • Page 14 Mixer Connect your guitar to the RP1000’s Input. Amp/Mixer switch on 1/4" outputs is set to MIXER. Connect the RP1000 Mixer Outputs or 1/4” Line Outputs to the mixer channel inputs. Pan channels hard left and right for proper stereo imaging. Stereo Amps Connect your guitar to the RP1000’s Input.
  • Page 15 Amp Loop with Pre-Amp In Line Connect your guitar to the RP1000’s Input. Amp/Mixer switch on 1/4" outputs is set to AMP. Connect the RP1000’s Connect the Connect the 1/4” Line Outputs to the External Preamp RP1000 Amp Power Amp inputs. Line Out to the Loop Send to RP1000 Amp Loop...
  • Page 16 Amp Loop using Guitar Amp’s Pre Amp Connect your guitar to the RP1000’s Input. Amp/Mixer switch on 1/4" outputs is set to AMP. Connect the RP1000 Connect the RP1000 Amp Loop Send to Line Out to the amp’s Connect the amp’s Loop the amp’s Input.
  • Page 17 Studio Setup (Computer and Personal Monitors) Connect your Connect the RP1000’s guitar to the USB port to an available RP1000’s Input. USB port on your computer. XLR Left Out XLR Right Out STUDIO REFERENCE MONITORS...

  • Page 18: Applying Power

    Applying Power Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this should be set to 5 on EQ’s to obtain the amp’s natural voicing.).

  • Page 19: Editing/Creating Presets

    Editing/Creating Presets The easiest way to start editing presets is with the Tone Library and Effects Library knobs. Try out some of the tones in the Tone Library and then try out some effects setups with the Effects Library knob. Use the Effects Level Knob to increase or decrease the overall Chorus/FX, Delay and Reverb levels if desired.

  • Page 20: Storing/Copying/Naming A Preset

    connected to the Stomp Loop are the only effects being used. To bypass amp/cabinet modeling in all presets, press the Amp/Cabinet Bypass button. When it is lit, amp/cabinet modeling is bypassed in all presets. Amp/Cabinet Bypass can be used in either Preset or Pedalboard mode. Storing/Copying/Naming a Preset When you’re done editing a preset, you should store your settings to any of the 100 User preset locations (presets 1-00).

  • Page 21: Section Three - Effects And Parameters

    A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up guitars, and prevent the signal from clip- ping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary for the strength of a signal. Comp - Knob 1 selects one of three Compressors: DIGiCoMp (DigiTech Compressor), ®...

  • Page 22: Distortion

    Compressor Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 Knob 5 Knob 6 (Sustain) (Tone) (Attack) (Compres- sor Level) Sensitivity Output dynocomp Distortion The RP1000 includes the tones of many popular distortion stompboxes, each of which can be fully dialed in. Distortion - Knob 1 selects a Distortion. Press this knob to turn the selected Distortion on and off.
  • Page 23 - DigiTech Redline Overdrive fuzzyFaC - Based on an Arbiter Fuzz Face ® ® ampdrivr - DigiTech Amp Driver - Based on an Electro-Harmonix ® big pi Big Muff Pi ® Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Distortions:...

  • Page 24: Amplifier

    The amplifiers are an assortment of popular vintage and modern amp tones. The amplifiers also include acoustic guitar simulations. Amp - By default, Knob 1 selects one of the classic, modern, and DigiTech custom Amp types. Note that when you select an Amp, the default cabinet is automatically selected.
  • Page 25 ® AC30 Top Boost w/ Jensen rock4x12 - 4x12 DigiTech Rock ® Blue Backs altr4x12 - 4x12 DigiTech Alt Rock jazz2x12 - Based on a 2x12 ‘84 Roland dvtg4x12 - 4x12 DigiTech Vintage ® Jazz Chorus chnk4x12 - 4x12 DigiTech Chunk...

  • Page 26: Noise Gate/Auto Swell

    Noise Gate/Auto Swell A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing, or provide an auto volume swell effect. Gate Type - Knob 1 selects between the DigiTech noise gate or the volume swell effect. ®...

  • Page 27: Flanger

    The RP1000 includes the following Chorus Effects: CeCHorus (based on the classic Boss CE-2 Chorus), tccho- ® rus (based on the TC Electronic Chorus), CHOrus (DigiTech ’s Dual Chorus), glischrs ® (DigiTech’s Glistening Chorus) and MultCHrs (DigiTech’s famous Multi Chorus ), voo doo ®...

  • Page 28: Phaser

    Vibrato (vibrato) The DigiTech Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).

  • Page 29: Vibropan

    Ranges from 0 (200 Hz) to 99 (1600 Hz). VibroPan (vibropan) 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 DigiTech VibroPan also incorporates an ®...

  • Page 30: Envelope Filter

    Envelope Filter (envfiltr) The DigiTech Envelope Filter is a dynamic Wah effect that alters your sound based upon how hard you play. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).

  • Page 31: Synthtalk Tm

    Intensity - Knob 4 controls the intensity of the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Sample Hold (smplhold) The DigiTech Sample Hold randomly shifts the pitch of the note you’re playing, creating an “elec- tronic” or “robotic” sound. Pre/Post Amp - Knob 2 determines where the effect appears in the effects chain. Turn counter-clockwise for Pre (appears before the Distortion effect), or clockwise for Post (appears after the Noise Gate effect).

  • Page 32: Pitch Shift

    Whammy Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added) (no Dry Signal) 1 oct up (1 octave above) mn3>Maj3 (a minor third to a Major third) 2 oct up (2 octaves above) 2nd>maj3 (a second above to a Major third 2nd down (a second below) above) (a second below reversed pedal action) 3rd->4th (a third above to a fourth above)

  • Page 33: Boss ® Oc-2 Octaver Tm

    EP-2 Echoplex ® Tape Echo), reverse (DigiTech Reverse Delay), lo fi (a Lo Fidelity Delay), and 2 tap (a 2-tap Delay). Press this knob to turn the Delays on and off. Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Delay Effects:...

  • Page 34: Reverb

    Delay Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 Knob 5 Knob 6 (Time) (Repeats) (Param. 1) (Param. 2) (Delay Level) Time Repeats Multiplier Volume echoplex Time Repeats Multiplier Delay Mix reverse Time Repeats Multiplier Volume LO FI Time Repeats Tap Ratio Multiplier Delay Mix 2 tap...

  • Page 35: Section Four - Other Functions

    twnsprng - Based on a Fender lex room - Lexicon Room ® Twin Reverb lex hall - Lexicon Hall lexambnc - Lexicon Ambience emtplate - Based on an ® EMT240 Plate lexstudo - Lexicon Studio Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Reverb Effects: Reverb Knob 2 Knob 3...

  • Page 36: Lfos

    Store your footswitch assignments to your preset. LFOs The RP1000 includes two assignable low frequency oscillators (LFO 1 and LFO 2) that you can assign to any of the same parameters available for assignment to the Expression Pedal. A low frequency oscillator automatically varies the value of the assigned parameter at a steady rate.

  • Page 37: Preset Level

    When the display prompts you with FaCt rst, release the Store button, which is now flashing. Press and hold the flashing Store button for 3 seconds until restOreD appears in the display and release. The Restore procedure takes several seconds to complete; during the procedure, the display will count up.

  • Page 38: Looper

    Looper The RP1000 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 loop so you can solo over it, You can also add more guitar work to the recorded loop (overdub). What’s great about the RP1000’s Looper is that even while the Looper is playing back and/or recording you can select different presets or turn on and off effects to add different sounds to your loop or overdubs.

  • Page 39: Tuner

    To clear a loop from memory, press and hold the Up footswitch until the main display shows LOOpCLrD. If using the optional FS3X to control the Looper, follow these steps for a quiet start: To begin looping, press the Down footswitch. The Record LED on the matrix will flash red indicating the Looper is armed and ready to record but not recording yet.

  • Page 40: Usb Setup

    The RP1000 features a USB jack which connects it to a computer. The USB jack serves two pur- poses: Streaming audio to and from a computer recording software application, and as a connec- tion for use with the X-Edit editor librarian software (downloadable from www.digitech.com). See www.digitech.com for free X-Edit and driver downloads.

  • Page 41: Section Five - Rp1000 Effects Descriptions

    Wah is an effect controlled by an Expression Pedal making the guitar sound as if it’s saying “Wah.” DigiTech ® DigiTech’s Full range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies giving you the most range of tone from the wah pedal. Dunlop Crybaby™ Wah: ®...

  • Page 42: Noise Gates

    A warm dual voice chorus that allows you to adjust the speed, depth, level, AND wave form. DigiTech Glistening Chorus: A more simplistic Chorus giving you a warm Chorus tone like the CE-2 but adding a 3rd knob allowing you to adjust the overall level as well.

  • Page 43: Flanger

    Speed, Depth, Regeneration, and Level of the Flanger effect. DigiTech® Filter Flanger The DigiTech tone team expanded on the traditional flanger by adding a band pass filter in the feedback path of the effect. Because of the filter, the filter flanger’s feedback affects only a set amount of frequencies to generate a different flanger effect.

  • Page 44: Pitch

    DigiTech Whammy™ The DigiTech Whammy is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the incom- ing signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal is moved, the note bends either up or down.

  • Page 45: Tremolo

    DigiTech Step Filter The Step Filter changes frequency in related patterns much like a sample and hold effect. DigiTech Synth Talk™ Another DigiTech first, the Synth Talk™ makes your guitar sound like it’s talking due to vowel like qualities. DigiTech YaYa™...

  • Page 46: Reverbs

    chips were the first ways to produce delay aside from the costly tape delays. The delay sound was not HiFi but was reminiscent of the original signal and quickly became a cornerstone to modern guitar sounds due to their warm qualities. Boss®...

  • Page 47: Distortions

    Distortion and overdrive pedals were designed to give your guitar tone gain before it reaches your amp. Many heavily distorted pedals such as the DigiTech Grunge™ were designed to pro- vide most or all of the gain and run through a cleaner amp. Overdrives are great for boosting the gain of your guitar sound and driving an already distorted amp giving your total tone, more gain and a heavier feel.

  • Page 48: Amps

    Not your standard overdrive, the Redline takes overdrive to a place that never existed. The Red- line’s circuit overdrives the guitar’s signal in a way that is not evenly clipped like the way a tube amp distorts. Add extra gain and a thicker low end and the Redline was born. DOD 250 Overdrive/Preamp The DOD®250 is another classic overdrive.
  • Page 49 specifications featuring an EL-34 tube output stage. Very smooth for soloing. ‘57 Fender® Tweed Champ® The Tweed Champ is a straight ahead, growly amp with that is best suited for blues and garage music. The tone is nasely, distorts easy due to the low wattage but cuts through! ‘57 Fender Tweed Deluxe™...
  • Page 50 DigiTech® Blackbass – ’65 Blackface preamp w/ Bassman poweramp What happens when you combine the cleaner input stage of Blackface and connect it to the...
  • Page 51 Perfect if you play intricate metal. DigiTech Fuzz The DigiTech Fuzz tone is based off of the fuzz tone of the late 60’s English bands with our own twist with fizz. Thus making the DigiTech Fuzz ideal for 90’s grunge to today’s mix of music.

  • Page 52: Cabinets

    DigiTech Mosh This sound was created after the mid 80’s NYC and Bay Area tones. You will feel like you’re in the pit while taken a “thrashing.” Big metal sound with a bit of sizzle. DigiTech Solo Dialed in tone ideal for laying down solos for country, rock, jazz, blues and even metal. Add a bit of delay and reverb, and you have the perfect sound for any lick you can come up with.
  • Page 53 A particularly bright but full sounding combo cabinet. Great for clean. 4x12 DigiTech Alt Rock The DigiTech Alt Rock is a dirtier cabinet with more sizzle than a standard 4x12 cabinet. Use if you want to drive your tone over the edge.

  • Page 54: Section Six - Appendix

    2 channels to computer, 2 channels from computer Sample rate: 44.1 kHz 24 bit External Control Input Looper Footswitch Input: for use with optional DigiTech FS3X Power Requirements: US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B-120 Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B -100...

  • Page 55: Tone Library

    Windows Software Requirements ® Vista Home/Premium, XP Home/Professional (SP2 installed, .NET 2.0 installed*) Pentium /Athlon™ 1.4GHz or later 512MB RAM (1GB RAM recommended) ® 180MB hard disk space for application DVD-ROM drive USB Port Internet connection required for Cubase activation *.NET 2.0 will be installed during installation of X-Edit software if required on XP systems Software Requirements ®...
  • Page 56 Harman. *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. ADA Flanger, Arbiter Fuzz Face, Boss CE-2 Chorus, Boss CS-2, Boss DM-2, Boss DS-1, Boss Metal Zone, Boss OC-2 Octaver, Boss OD-1, Boss SD-1, Celestion, Carvin Legacy, Demeter Fuz-...

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