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DigiTech RP255 Owner's Manual

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

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Vice-President of Engineering 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: January 02, 2009 European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 568-8800...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Envelope Filter .............31 Applying Power ..............15 AutoYa ................31 YaYa™ ................31 Section Two - Editing Functions Step Filter ..............32 DigiTech Whammy™ ..........32 Editing/Creating Presets ..........16 Pitch Shift ..............33 Storing/Copying/Naming a Preset ......17 Detune ................33 Harmony Pitch Shifting ..........34 Delay .................35 Reverb ................36...
  • Page 5 Section Four - Other Functions Phrase Looper ..............38 Drum Machine ..............39 Aux Input .................40 Expression Pedal ............40 Factory Reset ..............41 Expression Pedal Calibration ........42 Section Five - Appendix Specifications ..............43 Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters ....45 Tone LIbrary ..............47 Effects Library ..............48...
  • Page 6 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to validate this warranty. 2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

  • Page 7: Section One - Introduction

    International Industries, Inc. Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respec- tive companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman International Industries, Inc. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose...

  • Page 8: About The Rp255

    About the RP255 Performance Mode When you first apply power to the RP255, it powers up in Performance mode. Performance mode provides access to all of the presets within the RP255 via the Up and Down Footswitches. Knob 1 selects a tone from the Tone Library, Knob 2 selects an effect from the Effects Library, Knob 3 adjusts the Effects Level, and Knob 4 adjusts the Master Level (volume).
  • 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

    This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the RP255 (Presets, Drum Machine, and USB playback). X-Edit Editor/Librarian You can edit your RP255 with your computer, using the X-Edit Editor/Librarian. Download X- Edit , USB drivers, and documentation from www.digitech.com. Open the readme file for detailed instructions about installing and using this software.

  • Page 11: Presets

    Presets Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP255. Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The active effects in each preset are indicated by lighted LEDs in the Effect Matrix. The RP255 comes with 60 User presets (1-60) and 60 Fac- tory presets (61-120).

  • Page 12: A Guided Tour Of The Rp255

    A Guided Tour of the RP255 Front Panel...
  • Page 13 1. Footswitches These two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, enable the Phrase Looper, and Bypass the RP255. 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 Effects Level (Knob 3) 1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the overall level of post amp model effects (Cho- rus/Mod, Delay, and Reverb). 2. When editing a preset, this knob modifies the parameter listed in the column directly above it for the selected Effect row. 3.
  • Page 15 5. Display The Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode that has been selected. In Performance mode, the Display will show the currently selected preset name and number. In Edit mode, the Display will show the name and value of the parameter being adjusted. In Tuner mode, the Display will show the note played.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input. 2. Amp / Mixer This button optimizes the RP255’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 Knobs 2 and 3 also control the direct/playback mix and USB record level when USB is connected and the Pickup Row is selected. Note: You can download the X-Edit Editor/Librarian software and USB drivers at www.digitech. com. 7. Power Input Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Making Connections There are several different connection options available with the RP255. Before connecting the RP255, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP255 is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP255. To turn the RP255 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 RP255. Connect one cable to the RP255’s Left (Mono) output, and another cable to the RP255’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 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

    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 would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Then follow the steps listed below.

  • Page 22: Section Two - Editing Functions

    Section Two - Editing Functions Editing/Creating Presets The RP255 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 RP255 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

    Section Three - Models and Parameters About the Models The RP255 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers and individual, high-tech stompboxes in a single programmable package. With stompboxes, the order in which they are connected affects the overall sound. The RP255 has placed the Amp and Effect models in an order for optimum results.

  • Page 26: Model Definitions

    Preset Level - Knob 4 adjusts the preset’s level. Wah is an effect controlled by an Expression Pedal making the guitar sound as if it’s saying “Wah.” Wah Model - Knob 1 selects the Wah model. Values include: FuLrnG (DigiTech Full ®...

  • Page 27: Compressor

    Compressor on and off. Sustain - Knob 2 adjusts the amount of sustain. Ranges from 0 to 99. Tone/Attack - Knob 3 adjusts the tone for the DigiTech Compressor, or attack for the Boss CS-2. Ranges from 0 to 99.
  • Page 28 DigiTech and DOD are trademarks of Harman International Industries, 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. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

  • Page 29: Amplifier

    Amp Modeling also includes an acoustic guitar simulation. Amp Model - Knob 1 selects one of the classic, modern, and DigiTech custom Amp mod- els. Press this knob to turn Amp and Cabinet modeling on and off. Note that when you select an Amp model, the default Cabinet model is automatically selected.
  • Page 30 DigiTech is a trademark of Harman International Industries, 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. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were...

  • Page 31: Cabinet

    G12-T70 ® DigiTech and Johnson Amplification are trademarks of Harman International Industries, 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 Digi- Tech or Harman International Industries, Inc. They are trademarks of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

  • Page 32: Noise Gate

    Noise Gate A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing, or provide an auto volume swell effect. Gate Model - Knob 1 selects between the DigiTech noise gate or the volume swell effect. ® Values include: gate (Selects the noise gate) and swell (Selects the volume swell effect.) Press this knob to turn the noise gate on and off.

  • Page 33: Chorus/Fx

    Speed - Knob 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99. Depth - Knob 3 adjusts the Depth of the modulation. Ranges from 0 to 99. Level - Knob 4 controls the level of the effect (DigiTech Chorus models only). Ranges from 0 to 99.

  • 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 RP255 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

    Intensity - Knob 3 adjusts the intensity of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Range - Knob 4 adjusts the throaty quality of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 49. YaYa™ (yaya) The YaYa is another effect exclusive to DigiTech products. Like the AutoYa™, it combines the ®...

  • Page 38: Step Filter

    As the Pedal is moved, the note bends either up or down. When DigiTech Whammy is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp modeling as shown in the block diagram on page 19.

  • 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: Harmony Pitch Shifting

    Harmony Pitch Shifting Harmony 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. A Harmony 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

    Analog Delay), digdly (DigiTech Digital Delay), moddly (DigiTech ® Modulated Delay), pngdly (DigiTech Pong Delay), and tapdly (DigiTech Tape Delay). Press this knob to turn the Delay models on and off. Knobs 2, 3, and 4 have the following functions for the various Delay models:...

  • Page 42: Reverb

    Duck Thresh (X-Edit only) - Adjusts the level the input signal must reach before the delayed signal is attenuated. Ranges from 0 to 99. Depth (X-Edit only) - Adjusts the intensity of the modulation (chorusing) in the delay repeats. Ranges from 0 to 99. Wow (X-Edit only) - Adjusts low frequency modulation (below about 6 Hz) that would be caused by tape speed variation.
  • 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: Section Four - Other Functions

    Section Four - Other Functions Phrase Looper The RP255 features a built-in 20 second Phrase Looper for creating on the fly performance loops of the music you play. The Phrase Looper can be accessed any time during performance and used with any of the RP’s presets.

  • Page 45: Drum Machine

    To exit the Phrase Looper mode, press and hold left Down Footswitch for 4 seconds until the display reads LPeXIt. While the Phrase Looper is active, the left Down Footswitch cannot be used to select presets. The right Up Footswitch can still be used navigate through all of the RP’s presets. To select the next preset up, press the right Up Footswitch quickly to advance to the next preset.

  • Page 46: Aux Input

    hrock metal blues groov cntry mtrnom Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP255 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 RP255.

  • Page 47: Factory Reset

    1. Press either Edit button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED light- ing on the Expression row). eXP appears in the display. 2. Rotate Knob 2 until the desired parameter appears in the Display. See page 45 for a complete list of parameters that can be linked to the Expression Pedal.

  • Page 48: Expression Pedal Calibration

    Expression Pedal Calibration The Expression Pedal on the RP255 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 properly, it can be re-calibrated using the Pedal Calibration procedure.

  • Page 49: 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) Phrase Looper: 20 seconds of record time Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 14.5”...
  • Page 50 Power Requirements: US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B-120 Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B -100 Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B -230 UK: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B -240 Windows Software Requirements ® Vista Home/Premium, XP Home/Professional (SP2 installed, .NET 2.0 installed*) Pentium /Athlon™...

  • Page 51: Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters

    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. They are trademarks of other manufactur- ers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.

  • Page 53: Tone Library

    Tone Library...

  • Page 54: Effects Library

    Effects Library...
  • Page 56 RP255 Owner’s Manual 18-6411V ©2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated, all rights reserved. DigiTech and the RP255 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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