Modeling Guitar Processor

Users Manual

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: EMC: Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. Vice-President of Engineering-MI 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: August 15, 2006 European Contact: Your local DigiTech / Johnson Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 568-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583 IEC 60065 (1998) EN 55013 (2001 + A1) EN 55020 (1998)

Table of Contents

Section One - Introduction
Getting Acquainted... 1. Included Items.. 1 About the RP250.. 2 Performance Mode... 2 Bypass Mode.. 2 Tuner Mode... 2. Tone Library Knob.. 4 Effects Library Knob... 4. Master Level Knob... 4. TM. X-Edit Editor/Librarian.. 4 Presets... 5 A Guided Tour of the RP250... 6 Front Panel... 6 Rear Panel...10. Getting Started...12. Making Connections..12. Mono Operation - Amplifier..12 Stereo Operation...13. Applying Power...15
Section Two - Editing Functions
Editing/Creating Presets..16 Storing/Copying/Naming a Preset.17
About the Models...19. Model Definitions...20 Pickup...20 Wah...20. Compressor...21 Distortion...21 Amplifier...23. Cabinet...25 EQ....26 Noise Gate...26 Chorus/FX..27 Chorus...27 Flanger...28 Phaser....28 Vibrato...29. Rotary Speaker...29 VibroPan...30. Tremolo...30 Panner....30 Envelope Filter..31 AutoYaTM...31 YaYa....31. Step Filter...32. DigiTech Whammy..32. Pitch Shift...33 Detune...33. Intelligent Pitch Shifting (IPS).34. Delay....35 Reverb...36
Section Three - Models and Parameters
Drum Machine...38. Aux Input...39 Expression Pedal...39 Factory Reset...40. Expression Pedal Calibration..41
Section Four - Other Functions
Specifications..42. Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters.44 Tone LIbrary...46. Effects Library...47 Preset List...48

Section Five - Appendix

Warranty
We at DigiTech 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. 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. 3. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year. A Return Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the products use in any circuit or assembly. 4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer. 5. DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. 6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the products main assembly is opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer. 7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control. NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual was completed. The information contained in this version of the owners manual supersedes all previous versions.

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. The display window briefly flashes the current tuning reference.

Tone Library (Knob 1)

In Performance mode, this knob selects a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging from Blues to Metal to Country. Behind the scenes, the Compressor, Distortion, Amp/Cabinet model, and EQ are configured to create a specified tone with a single click of this knob. You can further refine the sound by editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16). Changing between different Tone Library defaults does not change the Chorus/FX, Delay or Reverb, letting you experiment with different amp styles quickly in the context of the current effect chain.

Effects Library (Knob 2)

In Performance mode, this knob selects a variety of post-amplifier model effect chains (Chorus, Chorus + Delay, Delay + Reverb, etc.).You can further refine the sound by editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page 16). Changing between different Effects Library defaults does not change the Compressor, Distortion, Amp/Cabinet model, and EQ settings, letting you experiment with different effect chains quickly in the context of the current amp tone.

Effects Level (Knob 3)

In Performance mode, this knob changes the relative level of the post-amp effects (Chorus/FX, Delay, and Reverb). This can be thought of as an effects mix control, where turning this knob clockwise increases the level of these effects and turning it counter-clockwise decreases the level of these effects.

Master Level (Knob 4)

This knob controls the overall output volume of all of the RP250 (Presets, Drum Machine, and USB playback). You can edit your RP250 with your computer, using the X-EditTM Editor/Librarian. Download XEditTM, USB drivers, and documentation from www.digitech.com. Open the readme file for detailed instructions about installing and using this software.
X-EditTM Editor/Librarian

Presets

Presets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP250. 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 Factory 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. From the factory, the 60 User presets are exact duplicates of the 60 Factory presets. This allows you to create your own presets without losing the sounds that came with the RP250. The Tone Library knob, Effects Library knob, and Effects Level knob make it easy to quickly load preset tones, effects, and effects chains.

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. 6. Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RP250s built-in drum machine. When the Drums button is turned on, the Drums LED lights and the selected drum pattern plays continuously. Select the Drums row using the Edit buttons and use Knobs 1-4 to change the style, pattern, tempo, and level of the drum machine. See page 38 for more information about the drum machine and a list of patterns. 7. Store The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user presets. See page 17 for more information about storing presets. 8. Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal provides real-time control of the RP250s Volume, Wah, or the assigned effect parameter. Almost every parameter is available for Expression Pedal control. The Expression Pedal is equipped with a V-switch that activates or deactivates the Wah feature when you apply extra pressure to the toe. See page 20 for more information about Wah models; see page 41 to learn about adjusting V-switch sensitivity and calibrating the Expression Pedal; refer to pages 44-45 for a list of parameters you can link to the Expression Pedal.

Rear Panel

1. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input. 2. Amp / Mixer This button optimizes the RP250s 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. When set to Amp (Out position), the outputs are optimized for running directly in to the input of a guitar amp. 3. Left (Mono) and Right Outputs Connect the Left (Mono) output to the input of a single amplifier (or mixer input) for mono operation. Connect the Left and Right outputs to the inputs of 2 amplifiers (or 2 mixer channels) for stereo operation.
4. Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack. For proper frequency response, the Amp/ Mixer switch should be set to Mixer (In position) when using headphones. Note: The Headphones output can have either a mono or stereo signal, depending on what 1/4" outputs are connected. If neither (or both) 1/4" outputs are connected, the Headphones output will be in stereo. If a cable is connected to the Left (Mono) 1/4" output only, the Headphones output will be in mono. 5. Aux In Connect the headphone output of an MP3 or CD player using a stereo 1/8" cable to this 1/8" stereo TRS jack for rehearsing with your favorite pre-recorded material. Adjust the output level of your playback device and the RP250s 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. Audio streaming is limited to 2 channels up and 2 channels down from the computer at 44.1kHz, 16 bit and 24 bit. A utility panel in the Editor/Librarian controls the direct/ playback mix with any recording software the RP250 is connected to. 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.

Outputs USB

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. 1. Turn the amp volume all the way down. 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 RP250s Master Level knob (Knob 4) down to 0. 4. Turn the power of your amplifier(s) to the on position and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. 5. Gradually increase the RP250s Master Level knob to achieve the desired volume.
2. Connect PS0913B to power jack 4.Turn amp volume up
3. Connect PS0913B to AC outlet and turn the RP250s Master Level to 0 5.Turn the RP250s Master Level to the desired listening volume

1.Turn amp volume down

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 doesnt 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 46) based on different musical styles. The Effects Library knob will then let you select from a palette of effects chains (see page 47), from simple delays to full multi-effect signals with modulation, delay and reverb. Use the Effects Level Knob to easily increase or decrease the 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. To edit and create a preset: 1. Use the Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit. 2. 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. 3. Press the Edit Up/Down buttons to begin selecting the individual Effects rows to edit their parameters. 4. To bypass or enable an Effect row, press the Tone Library knob. 5. Use Knobs 2-4 to modify the effects parameter settings. 6. Select the Pickup row and use Knob 4 to adjust the Preset Level.

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). The following steps outline the procedure for storing changes to a preset or copying a preset to a different location: 1. Press the Store button once. The Store button LED blinks and the first character in the Display flashes, indicating that you can now name your custom creation. 2. Use Knob 1 to select the alpha-numeric character and Knob 2 to select the next character location.
1. Press Store; characters in Display flash individually
2. Use Knobs to name Preset
3. Once the desired name is shown in the display, press the Store button again to enter the second stage of the storing process. The Display begins to flash.
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 number about to be overwritten.
3. Press Store again; Preset number flashes
4. Select destination with Footswitches
5. Press the Store button again to save the changes. The procedure for copying one preset to another preset location is the same. Use the Footswitches to select the preset that you want to copy, then follow steps 1-4 for storing a preset as described above. Press either Edit button at any time to abort the Store procedure.

About the Models

The RP250 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 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.

Pickup Simulator

Compressor
Chorus/ Modulation (Whammy)

Distortion

Amp Modeling

Cabinet Model

Noise Gate

Volume Pre

Chorus/ Modulation

Reverb

Volume Post

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 RP250s effects outlines what each effect and parameter does.

Knobs 2, 3, and 4 have the following functions for the various Distortion models:
Dist. Model Scream 808 oddriv DOD250 rodent Knob 2 (Gain) Drive Overdrive Drive Gain Distortion Knob 3 (Tone) Tone Tone --Filter Knob 4 (Level) Level Level Level Level Level P4 (X-EditTM only) -----P5 (X-Edit only) -----P6 (X-Edit only) ------
Dist. Model mxdist dsdist Grunge zone death gonklt fuzz big pi
Knob 2 (Gain) Distortion Gain Grunge Gain Low Gunk (Dist Gain) Fuzz Sustain
Knob 3 (Tone) -Tone Face Mid Level Mid Smear (Ring Mod Level) -Tone
Knob 4 (Level) Output Level Loud Level Level Suck (Dist Level) Volume Volume
P4 (X-EditTM only) --Butt Low High Heave (Output Lvl) ---
P5 (X-Edit only) ---Mid Freq -----
P6 (X-Edit only) ---High -----

Amplifier

Amp Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of several popular modern and vintage amps. Amp Modeling also includes an acoustic guitar simulation. Amp Model - Knob 1 selects one of the classic, modern, and DigiTech custom Amp models. 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. You can, however, change the Cabinet model after selecting an Amp model.
57chmp - Based on a 57 Fender Tweed Champ 57dlux - Based on a 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe 59BMAN - Based on a 59 Fender Tweed Bassman 65twin - Based on a 65 Fender Blackface Twin Reverb 65dlxr - Based on a 65 Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb 68plex - Based on a 68 Marshall 100 Watt Super Lead (plexi) 77mstr - Based on a 77 Marshall Master Volume 800jcm - Based on an 83 Marshall JCM800 900jcm - Based on a 93 Marshall JCM900 VXac15 - Based on a 62 Vox AC15
topbst - Based on a 63 Vox AC30 Top Boost hiwtag - Based on a 69 Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103 mark2c - Based on an 81 Mesa Boogie Mark II C rectfr - Based on an 01 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier match - Based on a 96 MatchlessTM HC30 digslo - DigiTech Solo digmtl - DigiTech Metal digbrt - DigiTech Bright digcln - DigiTech Clean diggan - DigiTech Gain ACdred - Dreadnaught acoustic direct - No amp model
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 reviewed in the creation of this product.
Cabinet - Knob 2 selects the speaker Cabinet model. chmp18 - Based on a 1xFender Tweed GRn412 - Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Slant Champ w/ Celestion 25W Greenbacks dlx112 - Based on a 1xFender Tweed vtg412 - Based on a 4x12 Johnson Straight w/ Deluxe Celestion Vintage 30s twn212 - Based on a 2xFender Blackface digslo - 4x12 DigiTech Solo Twin Reverb digbrt - 2x12 DigiTech Bright brt212 - Based on a 2xVox AC30 Top digmtl - 4x12 DigiTech Metal digrck - 4x12 DigiTech Rock Boost w/ Jensen Blue Backs bmn410 - Based on a 4xFender Tweed digalt - 4x12 DigiTech Alt Rock digvtg - 4x12 DigiTech Vintage Bassman direct - No cabinet model cls412 - Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Straight w/ Celestion G12-T70

from 0 to 99. Waveform (X-EditTM only for DigiTech Chorus models) - Selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. 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). Knobs 2, 3, and 4 have the following functions for the Flanger models:
Flanger Model flangr mxflgr Knob 2 (Speed) Speed Speed Knob 3 (Depth) Depth Width Knob 4 (Regen) Regen Regen P5 (X-EditTM only) Waveform Manual P6 (X-Edit only) Level --
Phaser (PHaseR) A phaser splits the incoming signal, and then changes the phasing of the signal. This signal is then taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound. Knobs 2, 3, and 4 have the following functions for the two Phaser models: 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. Regeneration - Knob 4 controls the regeneration of the effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Waveform (X-EditTM only) - Selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. Level (X-Edit only) - Controls the level of the effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Vibrato (viBRaT) A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Speed - Knob 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the pitch modulates. Ranges from 0 to 99. Depth - Knob 3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating pitch. Ranges from 0 to 99. Rotary Speaker (ROTARY) Rotary Speaker is an emulation of a device that included a spinning horn and woofer. The rotation of these two speakers produced an interesting combination of the sound panning from side to side. This produced a slight pitch change due to the speed of the sound coming towards, and then going away from the listener. Speed- Knob 2 adjusts the rate (Speed) of the spinning speakers. Ranges from 0 to 99. Intensity - Knob 3 controls the intensity of the effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Doppler - Knob 4 controls the Pitch Shift effect that is the ratio between the horn and the rotor positions. Ranges from 0 to 99. Crossover (X-EditTM only)- Selects the crossover frequency between the horn and rotor. Ranges from 0 (200 Hz) to 99 (1600 Hz).

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. Ranges from 0 to 99. DigiTech Whammy (wHammy) The DigiTech WhammyTM is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the incoming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. 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. Shift Amount - Knob 2 selects the interval and direction of the pitch bend. Choices are as follows:
WhammyTM (no Dry Signal) oct up (1 octave above) 2octup (2 octaves above) 2nd dn (a second below) rv2ndn (a second below reversed pedal action) 4th dn (a fourth below) oct dn (an octave below) 2octdn (2 octaves below) DIVeBM (Dive Bomb) Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added) m3>Mj3 (a minor third to a Major third) 2ndmj3 (a second above to a Major third above) 3rd4th (a third above to a fourth above) 4th5th (a fourth above to a fifth above) 5thoct (a fifth above to an octave above) hoctup (one octave above) hoctdn (one octave down) octu>d (octave up/down)
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. Shift Amount - Knob 2 selects the interval of the shifted pitch. Ranges from -24 (2 octaves below) to 24 (2 octaves above). Mix - Knob 4 controls the mix level of the shifted pitch. Ranges from 0 to 99. Detune (DetUNe) A Detuner makes a copy of your incoming signal, takes the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original, then mixes the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together. Shift Amount - Knob 2 adjusts the amount of pitch difference applied to the copied signal. Ranges from -24 to 24 cents. Level - Knob 4 controls the mix of the detuned note. Ranges from 0 to 99.

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. Shift - Knob 2 selects the amount or harmony interval for the Intelligent Pitch Shifter. Interval choices include: OCT 7TH 6tH 5tH 4tH 3RD 2ND Dn (octave down) Dn (a seventh below) Dn (a sixth below) Dn (a fifth below) Dn (a fourth below) Dn (a third below) Dn (a second below) 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH OCT UP (a second above) UP (a third above) UP (a fourth above) UP (a fifth above) UP (a sixth above) UP (a seventh above) UP (an octave above)
Key - Knob 3 selects the musical key that the IPS uses. Key choices range from the Key of E (KEY E) through the Key of Eb (KEY E). Scale - Knob 4 selects the scale the IPS will use. Scale choices include: Major (MAJOR), Minor (MINOR), Dorian (DORIAN), Mixolydian (MIXLYd), Lydian (LYDIAN), and Harmonic Minor (HMINor). Level (X-EditTM only) - Adjusts the IPS Level (IPSLVL) of all the pitch-altering effects in this module. Ranges from 0 to 99.
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 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:
Delay Model algdly digdly moddly pngdly tapdly Knob 2 (Time) Time Time Time Time Time Knob 3 (Repeats) Repeats Repeats Repeats Repeats Repeats Knob 4 (Level) Delay Level Level Delay Level Delay Level Level P4 (X-EditTM only) -Duck Thresh Depth Duck Thresh Wow P5 (X-Edit only) -Duck Level -Duck Level Flutter
Time - Knob 2 adjusts the length of time between repeats. Ranges from 10 ms to 5 seconds. Repeats - Knob 3 adjusts the number of times the delayed signal will repeat. Ranges from 0 to 99/rpthld (Repeat Hold). Delay Level / Level - Knob 4 adjusts the volume of the delayed signal. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Duck Thresh (X-EditTM 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. Ranges from 0 to 99. Duck Level (X-Edit only) - Adjusts the amount of attenuation applied to the delayed signal. Ranges from 0 to 99. Flutter (X-Edit only) - Adjusts a higher frequency modulation (from about 6 to 30 Hz) that would be caused by tape speed variation. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes reverberation a useful tool in recorded music. The RP250 features genuine Lexicon reverbs, whose rich, lush effects have been heard in countless songs, soundtracks, and live performances for decades. Reverb Model Knob 1 selects the Reverb model or acoustic space. Press this knob to turn the Reverb models on and off. The following models are available: twinrv- Based on a Fender Twin Reverb lexamb - Lexicon Ambience lexstd- Lexicon Studio lexrom Lexicon Room lexhal Lexicon Hall emtplt Based on an EMT240 Plate
Reverb Model twinrv lexamb lexstd lexrom lexhal emtplt
Knob 2 (Decay) -Decay Decay Decay Decay Decay
Knob 3 (Liveliness) -Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness
Knob 4 (Reverb Level) Reverb Reverb Level Reverb Level Reverb Level Reverb Level Reverb Level
P4 (X-EditTM only) -Predelay Predelay Predelay Predelay Predelay
Decay - Knob 2 adjusts the length of time the reverb is audible. Ranges from 0 to 99. Liveliness - Knob 3 adjusts the amount of high frequency content in the reverberation tails. Ranges from 0 to 99. Reverb / Reverb Level - Knob 4 adjusts the volume of the reverb signal. Ranges from 0 to 99. Predelay (X-EditTM only) - Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the initial sound to reach the first reflective surface in the simulated environment. Ranges from 0 to 15.

Drum Machine

The RP250 includes a built-in drum machine loaded with 60 useful patterns and 5 metronome settings 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). When the Drums row is selected (using the Edit buttons), Knob 1 scrolls through the first patterns for each drum style, Knob 2 scrolls through all the drum patterns, Knob 3 adjusts the Tempo of the drum pattern and Knob 4 adjusts the Level of the drum pattern. Press the Drums button again to stop playback of the drum loop. Drum Pattern List
Beats (8th beat) Beats (16th beat) rock hRock metal blues groov cntry 38
1-5 6-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-4 1-4

jazz hiphp world

1-4 1-4 1-4 4/4 3/4 5/8 7/8 mtrnom

Met Met Met Met met

Aux Input
The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP250 and jam with your favorite artists. The signal from your MP3 or CD player is output through the left, right, and headphone outputs of the RP250. To use the Aux Input, connect the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux Input on the rear panel of the RP250 using an 1/8" stereo cable, and press play on your MP3 or CD player. Use the playing devices volume control and the RP250s Master Level knob to balance the levels.

Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal on the RP250 can be linked to control the RP250s Volume, Wah, Whammy,YaYa, or almost any of the RP250s other parameters in real time with your foot. When a parameter has been linked to the Expression Pedal, a minimum (heel) and maximum (toe) value can also be specified. Apply extra pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal to activate the V-switch, and the Expression Pedal switches between the linked parameter and the Wah. The procedure for linking a parameter to the Expression Pedal is as follows: 1. Press either Edit button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED lighting on the Expression row). EXP appears in the display. 2. Rotate Knob 2 until the desired parameter appears in the Display. See page 44 for a complete list of parameters that can be linked to the Expression Pedal. 3. Rotate Knob 3 to select the minimum (heel) value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe up position. 4. Rotate Knob 4 to select the maximum (toe) value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe down position. 5. Store your Expression Pedal assignment to your preset. See page 17 for more information on the storing procedure.

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 Length x 9.375 Width x 2.125 Height Unit Weight: 3.3 lbs. Analog Input Connections: Guitar Input: 1/4 Unbalanced (TS) Input Impedance: 500k Ohms Aux Input: 1/8 Stereo (TRS) Analog Output Connections: Left/Right Outputs: 1/4 Impedance Unbalanced Left/Right Output Impedance: 500 Ohms per side Maximum Output: +10dBu Headphones: 1/8 Stereo (TRS) 13.6mW per channel @ 50 Ohms
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 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 Minimum Windows PC Computer System Requirements: Windows XP w/Service Pack 2 and.NET 2.0 installed 500 MHz processor speed (1.2 GHz recommended) 128 MB RAM (512MB recommended) Minimum Mac Computer System Requirements: OS 10.4 or higher 450 MHz CPU 256 MB RAM
Expression Pedal - Assignable Parameters

Tone Library

Effects Library

Preset List

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