Users Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING CAUTION!
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owners manual. These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturers warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage. This product may contain a lithium battery. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an Eveready CR 2032 or equivalent. Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity. Discard used batteries according to manufacturers instructions.

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As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow. The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black. The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red. This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
CONDUCTOR L N E LIVE NEUTRAL EARTH GND WIRE COLOR Normal BROWN BLUE GREEN/YEL Alt BLACK WHITE GREEN
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided. use only shielded interconnecting cables.
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

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In Tuner mode, you can change your tuning reference. The default factory setting is A=440 Hz. (displayed as A=440). Rotating the Number 1 Knob will select alternate dropped tunings. Alternate tunings are A = Ab , A = G , and A = Gb. The display window will briefly flash the currently selected tuning preference. The output is muted in Tuner mode. The Expression Pedal will unmute the output allowing signal to be heard while tuning. Exit tuner mode by pressing any of the 3 Footswitches.
Learn-A-Lick Mode Learn-A-Lick allows you to record a 10 second passage of music and play it back as slow as 1/4 speed with no change in pitch. This is useful for picking out the notes of a fast solo passage. There are 6 functions for Learn-A-Lick including: Stop (Controlled by the Down Footswitch) Rewind (Controlled by the Up Footswitch) Play (Controlled by the Down Footswitch) Record (Controlled by the Amp A-B Footswitch) Playback Speed (Controlled with Select Button) Sampled Phrase Volume (Controlled by the Expression Pedal) Using Learn-A-Lick 1. Connect your CD or tape player headphone output to the Jam-A-Long input jack on the rear panel using an 1/8 stereo plug. Set the level of the CD/tape player to a desired listening level. 2. Cue up to the passage you want to record and hit pause on the CD or tape player. 3. Press and hold the Up and Amp A-B Footswitches to enter Learn-A-Lick mode. The display will briefly read: LaLiCk. 4. When the Display reads READY, release the pause button on your playback device and press the Amp A-B (Record) Footswitch. The display will read: RCRDNG and the right two Display digits will provide a time elapsed reference while recording. When recording is completed, the phrase will be set to an auto-loop playback mode indicated by play in the Display. Press stop or pause on the CD or Tape player. 5. Use the Select button to choose the playback speed. Successive presses of the Select button will advance through all playback speeds up to 1/4th of the original speed. Your interval choices include: 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, and Full, speeds. 6. Pressing the Up Footswitch steps back through the loop at 1 second intervals. 7. The Expression Pedal will control output level of the recorded phrase. 8. To stop or restart the playback, press the Down (Stop/Play) Footswitch. 9. To record a new passage, press the Amp A-B (Record) Footswitch again. 10. To exit the Learn-A-Lick mode, press and hold the Up and Amp A-B Footswitches simultaneously. Jam-A-Long The Jam-A-Long feature allows you to connect a Tape or CD player to the RP300A, and Jam with your favorite artists. To use the Jam-A-Long feature, connect the headphone output of your tape or CD player to the Jam-A-Long input on the rear panel of the RP300A using an 1/8 stereo cable. Then press play on your tape or CD player. The signal from your tape or CD player is routed to the left, right, and headphone outputs of the RP300A. Drum Machine The RP300A includes several sampled drum patterns which are useful for developing a good sense of timing. Pressing the Drums button will enable the built-in drum machine (except when in Store or Bypass mode). When the drum machine is active: The Number 1 Knob is used to select the drum Pattern. Choices include: ROCK 1 ROCK 2 ROCK 3 ROCK 4 HROCK1 HROCK2 HROCK3 POP1 POP2 POP3 FUNK1 FUNK2 FUNK3 BLUES JAZZ DANCE1 DANCE2 DANCE3 DANCE4 URBAN1 URBAN2 CNTRY1 CNTRY2 CNTRY3 SWING1 SWING2 REGGAE CHACHA BOSSA1 BOSSA2

4. 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 will alternate between showing the new name, and the name of the Preset about to be overwritten. 5. Select the User Preset location your new sound will reside in using the Number 5 Knob or the Up/Down Footswitches. The Display will continue to alternate between showing the new Preset name and name of the Preset about to be overwritten.
6. Press the Store button again to save the changes. Press the Select or Drums buttons at any time to abort the Store procedure. The procedure for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same. Simply use the Footswitches to select the Preset that you want to copy, then follow the steps listed above.

About the Effects

The RP300A can be thought of as several different virtual amplifiers and individual, hi-tech stomp boxes in a single programmable package. With stomp boxes, the order in which they are connected can drastically affect the overall sound quality. The RP300A has placed the Effects in an order for optimum sound quality. The following diagram shows the order of the effects contained in the RP300A.

Effect Definitions

Each Effect within the RP300A can be programmed to suit your personal taste and application. Understanding how these Effects will alter the sound, and how each Parameter will alter the Effect will help you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the RP300As Effects outlines what each Effect and Parameter does.

Pickup/Wah

The Pickup Simulator provides the thick tone of a humbucker pickup to a guitar with single coil pickups, or the bright edgy sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker. This allows you to have the best of both worlds without having to change guitars during a performance. Wah is an effect controlled by the Expression Pedal. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, it makes the guitar sound as if it is saying Wah. The Wah is engaged and disengaged by applying pressure to the V-Switch located under the toe of the Expression Pedal. See Page 19 for more information regarding the V-Switch. Pickup On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the Pickup simulator on (ON) and off (OF). Pickup Type -The Number 2 Knob selects the type of Pick Up to be be simulated. Values include: SC>HUM (Gives a single coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker), and HUM>SC (Gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil). Wah Type - The Number 3 Knob selects the type of Wah. Values include: CRY (Cry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah), BOUTIQ (Boutique Wah is a wide sweeping Wah with a more modern sound) and FULRNG (Full Range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies). Wah Minimum - The Number 4 Knob is used to select the minimum point the Wah will reach in the toe up position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from 1 to 99. Wah Maximum - The Number 5 Knob is used to select the maximum point the Wah will reach in the toe down position of the Expression Pedal. Ranges from 1 to 99.

Compressor

A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up the guitar signal, and prevent the signal from clipping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary (Threshold) for the strength of a signal. If a signal exceeds the Threshold, it is squeezed back into compliance based upon the compression Ratio setting. Comp On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the Compressor on (ON) and off (OF). Attack - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the length of time it takes for the Compressor to respond to a signal exceeding the Threshold. Values include: fast, meDIUM, and slOw. Ratio - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the input to output ratio once the Threshold has been exceeded. For instance, a Ratio of 4 to1 means that a signal exceeding the Threshold by 4 dB will only be allowed 1 dB of increased output. Ranges include: 1.2-1 (1.2 to 1), 1.5-1 (1.5 to 1), 1.8-1 (1.8 to 1), 2.0-1 (2 to 1), 2.5-1 (2.5 to 1), 3.0-1 (3 to 1), 4.0-1 (4 to1), 5.0-1 (5 to 1), 8.0-1 (8 to 1), 10-1 (10 to 1), 20-1 (20 to 1), and 00-1 (infinity to 1). Threshold - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the maximum strength the signal is allowed to reach before the compressor begins to work. Ranges from 1 to 99. Gain - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the Output Gain from the Compressor. Ranges from 0 to 6 (dB).

Amp Modeling/Cab

Amp Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of one of several vintage or modern amps to your guitar signal. The RP300As Amp Modeling also provides an acoustic guitar simulation. The Amp Modeling section includes an A and a B channel. Each channel can be individually programmed to include different settings for Amp Gain, Amp Level, Cabinet Type, Mic Position, and EQ. This allows you to switch from a clean to a distorted setting while retaining all other Effects settings. Switching Amp channels is accomplished instantly with the Amp A/B Footswitch. The Cabinet Modeling simulates different types of miked speaker cabinets. You have your choice of 6 Cabinet Types and 4 Mic Placements in relationship to each speaker cabinet. Amp Channel - The Number 1 Knob selects the A or B channel. You may also use the A/B Footswitch to select the amp channel during the editing process. Amp Type - The Number 2 Knob selects one of the Amp Models or Acoustic Simulator. Choices include:
DIRECT - Turns the modeling off BLKFAC - Based on a 65 Fender Twin Reverb BOUTIQ - Based on a Matchless DC30 RECTIF - Based on a Mesa Dual Rectifier HOTROD - Based on a Mesa Boogie Mark II C tweeD - Based on a 57 Fender Tweed Deluxe CLEAN1 - Based on a Vox AC30 top boost CLEAN2 - A clean tube combo setting STACK - Based on a Marshall JCM900 CRUNCH - A nice crunchy combo HIGAIN - Based on a Johnson JM150 High Gain FUZZ - A vintage fuzz distortion ACOUST - A flat top acoustic guitar
Marshall is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. Vox is a registered trademark of Korg UK. Fender, Matchless, and Mesa Boogie, are trademarks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech.

Amp Gain - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp Model (not available for Acoustic). The Gain parameter ranges from 0 to 99. Amp Level - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the Level (volume) of the selected Amp Model. The Level parameter ranges from 1 to 99. Cabinet-Mic - The Number 5 Knob selects the type of simulated Speaker cabinet as well as mic placement in relation to the speaker. Your choices include:
DIRECT - Cabinet Off 1X- 1x12 Mic 1 1X- 1x12 Mic 2 1X- 1x12 Mic 3 1X- 1x12 Mic 4 2X12o 2X12o 2X12o 2X12o 2X12c 2X12c 2X12c 2X12c 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 2x12 Open Open Open Open Back Back Back Back Mic Mic Mic Mic 3 4
4X12V 4X12V 4X12V 4X12V 4X12B 4X12B 4X12B 4X12B 4X12G 4X12G 4X12G 4X12G
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The following diagram shows the difference between the Mic 1 through Mic 4 selections:
Equalization is an extremely useful tool used to further shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP300A is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. All three EQ parameters range from -12dB to +12 dB. EQ On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the EQ on (ON) and off (OF). Bass - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the amount of low end enhancement. Mid Frequency - The Number 3 Knob selects the frequency to which the boost will be applied by the mid level knob. Ranges from 500Hz (500 Hz.) to 3000Hz (3000 Hz.) Mid Level - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the amount of mid range enhancement. Treble - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the amount of high end enhancement.

Noise Gate

A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate hiss and ambient noise while you are not playing. A Noise Gate can also be used to create an automatic swell in volume. The RP300A includes two different types of Noise Gates: Silencer, and Pluck. The Silencer operates as a standard Noise Gate. The Pluck Noise Gate is designed to close after every note (depending on the Pluck Sensitivity). This allows automatic volume swells to occur on a note for note basis. Gate On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the Noise Gate on (ON) and off (OF). Gate Type - The Number 2 Knob selects between the silNCR (Silencer ) or PLUCK (Pluck) type of Noise Gates. Gate Attack - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the length of time it takes the gate to open once the Threshold has been exceeded before the signal becomes audible. Ranges from 1 (immediate signal), to 9 (Selects the Auto Swell volume swell effect. This setting will gradually ramp up the volume).
Gate Threshold - The Number 4 Knob sets the signal strength required to open or close the Noise Gate. The Gate Threshold parameter ranges from 1 (opens easily) to 40 (requires strong signals to open). Pluck Sensitivity - The Number 5 Knob controls the point where the Gate re-triggers when using the Pluck type Noise Gate. This Parameter is only available when Pluck is the selected type of Noise Gate. Ranges from 1 (requires strong signals to re-trigger) to 99 (re-triggers with weak signals).

Mod Effects

The Modulation Effects row in the RP300A is a multi-function module allowing you to select effects such as; Chorus, Flanger,Triggered Flanger, Phaser,Triggered Phaser,Tremolo, Panner, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker,YaYa, AutoYa, SynthTalk, Envelope Filter (auto wah), Detune, Pitch Shift, and Whammy effects. When the Effects row is selected, the Number 1 Knob is used to turn the Effect module (EFFECT OF), and select the type of Modulation Effect to be used. Only one of the effects in this row can be used at a time. After selecting the type of effect in this module, the Number 2, Number 3, Number 4, and Number 5 Knobs can then be used to adjust the individual Parameters associated with the selected effect. The following list describes each Effect and their Parameters in more detail: Chorus (CHORUS) A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the volume of the Chorus. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 4 Knob has no function when the Chorus is selected. Flange (FLaNge) 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. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the Modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the amount of regeneration (repeats) added to the Flanger delay. Ranges from 1 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). Triggered Flanger (TRGFLG) A Triggered Flanger is the same sound as a regular Flanger but allows you to choose the starting point of the Flanger sweep. In a regular Flanger, the low frequency oscillator (LFO) is continually sweeping up and down. This means that when you begin to play, the flanger may be at the top, bottom, or any random point of the sweep. With a Triggered Flanger, every time the signal exceeds the Sensitivity level setting, the Flanger will begin at the point of the sweep that you designate with the value of the LFO Start Parameter. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99.

Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the strength the signal must be (Sensitivity) in order to trigger the Flanger. Ranges from 1 (requiring strong signals to trigger) to 99 (triggers with weak signals). Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob selects the point at where the Flanger will begin its sweep (LFO Start). Ranges from 0 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). 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. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulating phase. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the amount of effected signal returned to the input of the Phaser (Regeneration). Ranges from 1 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). Triggered Phaser (TRGPHA) A Triggered Phaser is the same sound as a regular Phaser but allows you to choose the starting point of the Phaser sweep. In a regular Phaser, the low frequency oscillator (LFO) is continually changing the phase of the signal. This means that when you begin to play, the phaser may be at the any random point of the phase. With a Triggered Phaser, every time the signal exceeds the Sensitivity level setting, the Phaser will begin at the point of phasing that you designate with the value of the LFO Start Parameter. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulating phase. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the strength the signal must be (Sensitivity) in order to trigger the Phaser. Ranges from 1 (requiring strong signals to trigger) to 99 (triggers with weak signals). Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob selects the point at where the Phaser will begin its sweep (LFO Start). Ranges from 0 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). Tremolo (TREMLO) A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the volume modulates. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating volume. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 4 and 5 knobs have no function when the Tremolo is selected. Panner (PANNER) An Auto Panner modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the signal pans from side to side. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 4 and 5 knobs have no function when the Panner is selected.

Vibrato (viBRTO) A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the pitch modulates. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating pitch. Ranges from 1 to 99. The Number 4 and 5 knobs have no function when the Vibrato is selected. Rotary Speaker (ROTARY) Rotary Speaker is an emulation of a device that included a spinning horn and rotor (woofer). The rotation of these two speakers produced an interesting combination of the sound panning from side to side, as well as a slight pitch change due to speed of the sound coming towards, and then going away from the listener. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the spinning speakers. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob controls the intensity of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob controls the doppler effect which is the ratio between the horn and the rotor positions. Ranges from 1 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). YaYa (yaya) The YaYa is an effect exclusive to DigiTech products. The YaYa is controlled by the Expression Pedal and combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the guitar appears to say Yah. The YaYa effect must be linked to the Expression Pedal in order to function. See page 18 for more information on linking the Expression Pedal. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the Pedal. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the throaty quality of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 1 to 50. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). AutoYa (AUTOYA) Like the YaYa, an AutoYa combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an almost human vowel sound as if the guitar were saying Yah. The AutoYa automatically provides this animation by modulating the sound at an even rate. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the intensity of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the throaty quality of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 1 to 50. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet).

SynthTalk (syNtLK) SynthTalk is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar seem to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the Attack of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the Release of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 3 - The Number 4 Knob changes the characteristics of the various synth voices. Ranges from 0 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger the SynthTalk effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Envelope Filter (eNvlOp) The Envelope Filter is an automatic Wah effect that alters your sound based upon how hard the strings are struck. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts amount of Wah sweep once the Wah is triggered. Ranges from 1 to 99. Parameter 2 - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger the Wah effect. Ranges from 1 to 99. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the mix of wet and dry signal. Ranges from 0 (all dry) to 99 (all wet). The Number 4 Knob has no function when the Envelope Filter is selected. Detune (DetUNe) A Detuner will make a copy of your incoming signal, take the copied signal slightly out of tune from the original, and mix the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob adjusts the amount of pitch difference applied to the copied signal. Ranges from -18 to 18. Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the volume of the detuned note. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 3 and 4 knobs have no function when the Detune effect is selected. Pitch Shift (PitCH) A Pitch Shifter copies the incoming signal, then shifts the pitch of the copied note to a different note. The shifted note is then mixed back with the original signal sounding as if two guitars were playing in harmony. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob selects the interval of the shifted pitch. Ranges from -12 (12 semitones below) to 24 (24 semitones above). Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob controls the volume of the shifted pitch. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 3 and 4 knobs have no function when the Pitch Shift effect is selected. Whammy (wHammy) Whammy 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 will bend either up or down. When Whammy is selected, it is automatically placed before the Amp Modeling as shown in the block diagram (at the beginning of the Effects section). The Whammy effect must be linked to the Expression Pedal in order to function. See page 18 for more information on linking the Expression Pedal. Parameter 1 - The Number 2 Knob selects the interval and direction of the pitch bend. Choices are as follows:

Whammy (no Dry Signal) 1OCTUP (1 octave above) 2OCTUP (2 octaves above) 2NDDWN (a second below) REV2ND (a second below reversed pedal action) 4THDWN (a fourth below) 1OCTDN (an octave below) 2OCTDN (2 octaves below) DIVBOM (Dive Bomb)
Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added) M3>MA3 (a minor third to a Major third) 2NDMA3 (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)
Mod Level - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the volume of the Whammy. Ranges from 0 to 99. The Number 3 and 4 knobs have no function when the Whammy is selected.
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, several times, or infinitely (which turns off the input to the Delay and allows you to play over the top of a passage in the Delay loop). Delay On/Off - The Number 1 Knob turns the Delay on (ON) and off (OF). Delay Type - The Number 2 Knob selects one of the 3 different types of Delay. Values include: DIGTAL (Digital Delay), ANALOG (Analog Delay), P PONG (Ping Pong Delay). Delay Time - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the amount of Delay time. Ranges from 10 MS through 990 MS (10 through 990 ms in 10 ms increments), and 1.0 SEC through 2.0 SEC (1 second through 2 seconds in 100 ms increments). Feedback - The Number 4 Knob adjusts the number of times the delayed signal will repeat. Ranges from 1 to 99 and RHOLD (infinite repeat). Delay Level - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the volume of the Delay signal. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Reverb

Reverb can give the listener a sense that the material is being performed in various acoustical environments. It can provide the tight acoustics of a small room, or the ambience of huge arena. Reverb Type - The Number 1 Knob selects the Type of Reverb or acoustic environment. The RP300A provides your choice of ten different environments including: REV OF = Reverb Off STUDIO = Studio ROOM = Wood Room CLUB = Club PLATE = Plate HALL = Hall AMPTHE = Amplitheater CHURCH = Church GARAGE = Parking Garage ARENA = Arena SPRING = Spring
PreDelay - The Number 2 Knob 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. Decay - The Number 3 Knob adjusts the length of time the Reverb is audible. Ranges from 1 to 99. Damping - The Number 4 Knob controls the amount of sound which is absorbed in the simulated environment. Ranges from 0 to 99. Reverb Level - The Number 5 Knob adjusts the volume of the Reverb. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal on the RP300A can be assigned to control the RP300As Volume, Whammy,Ya Ya, or just about any other parameter in real time with your foot. When a parameter has been assigned to the Expression Pedal, a programmable minimum and maximum value can also be assigned. The procedure for assigning a parameter to the Expression Pedal is as follows: 1. Press the Select button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED lighting on the Expression row). 2. Rotate the Number 1 Knob until the word PEDAL appears in the Display. 3. Rotate the Number 2 Knob until the desired Parameter appears in the Display. Your choices include: A GAIN (Amp Gain) - Expression Pedal controls the Amp Gain or amount of distortion for the selected Amp Type. AMPLVL (Amp Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Volume of the selected Amp Type. Modulation Effects Parameters Active Effect Available Parameters Chorus SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) Flanger SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), REGEN (Regeneration) Triggered Flanger SPEED (Speed), SENSTV (Sensitivity), LFOSTR (LFO Start) Phaser SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), REGEN (Regeneration) Triggered Phaser SPEED (Speed), SENSTV (Sensitivity), LFOSTR (LFO Start) Tremolo SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) Vibrato SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) Rotary Speaker SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), DOPLER (Doppler) Panner SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) YaYa PEDAL (Pedal), DEPTH (Depth), RANGE (Range) Auto Ya SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), RANGE (Range) SynthTalk ATTACK (Attack), RELEAS (Release), VOX (Vox), SENSTV (Sensitivity) Envelope Filter AMOUNT (Amount), SENSTV (Sensitivity) Detune AMOUNT (Amount) Pitch Shift AMOUNT (Amount) Whammy AMOUNT (Amount) YAYA (YaYa) - Expression Pedal acts as a Ya Ya Effect when YaYa is engaged. WHAMMY (Whammy) - Expression Pedal acts as a Whammy Pedal when Whammy is engaged. EFFLVL (Effect Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Mix Level of the selected Modulation Effect Type. FBACK (Feedback) - Expression Pedal controls the amount of Delay Feedback. DLYLVL (Delay Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Mix Level of the selected Delay Type. DECAY (Decay) - Expression Pedal controls the length of Reverbs Decay time. REVLVL (Reverb Level) - Expression Pedal controls the Reverbs Mix Level. VOLPRE (Volume Pre) - Expression Pedal controls the Volume after the Amp Modeling but before the Effects. VOLPST (Volume Post) - Expression Pedal controls the Volume at the end of the Effects chain. 3. Rotate the Number 3 Knob to select the minimum value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe up position (not available when volume is the assigned parameter). 4. Rotate the Number 4 Knob to select the maximum value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe down position (not available when volume is the assigned parameter). 5. Store your Expression Pedal assignment to your Preset. See page 9 for more information on the storing procedure.

V-Switch

The RP300As Expression Pedal includes DigiTechs exclusive V-Switch. The V-Switch allows the Expression Pedal assignment to be switched on the fly. Applying extra pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal will engage the V-Switch and the function of the Expression Pedal will switch between the assigned parameter and Wah. The sensitivity or amount of pressure required to engage the V-Switch can be adjusted to suit your personal taste (or weight of your foot). See page 21 for the V-Switch Sensitivity adjustment procedure.
The RP300A includes two assignable low frequency oscillators (LFO TR and LFO SQ) which can be assigned to any of the same parameters available for assignment to the Expression Pedal. A low frequency oscillator will automatically vary the value of the assigned parameter at a steady rate. A minimum and maximum value each LFO will reach may be also be assigned. For instance; if the Amp Gain was assigned to LFO TR, and the minimum value was set at 1 and the maximum value was set at 99, the RP300A would automatically sweep the amount of distortion from a clean sound to a distorted sound. Individual LFO speeds are also available for assignment. In the previous example, the LFO speed would determine the length of time it took the LFO to sweep from the clean to the distorted sound. LFO TR oscillates using a triangle waveform and LFO SQ uses a square waveform. The procedure for assigning the LFOs in the RP300A is as follows: 1. Press the Select button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED lighting on the Expression row). 2. Rotate the Number 1 Knob to select whether you want to assign LFO TR (LFO TR) or LFO SQ (LFO SQ). 3. Rotate the Number 2 Knob until the desired Parameter appears in the Display. Your choices include: A GAIN (Amp Gain) - The LFO controls the Amp Gain or amount of distortion for the selected Amp Type. AMPLVL (Amp Level) - The LFO controls the Volume of the selected Amp Type. Modulation Effects Parameters Active Effect Available Parameters Chorus SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) Flanger SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), REGEN (Regeneration) Triggered Flanger SPEED (Speed), SENSTV (Sensitivity), LFOSTR (LFO Start) Phaser SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), REGEN (Regeneration) Triggered Phaser SPEED (Speed), SENSTV (Sensitivity), LFOSTR (LFO Start) Tremolo SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) Vibrato SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) Rotary Speaker SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), DOPLER (Doppler) Panner SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth) YaYa PEDAL (Pedal), DEPTH (Depth), RANGE (Range) Auto Ya SPEED (Speed), DEPTH (Depth), RANGE (Range) SynthTalk ATTACK (Attack), RELEAS (Release), VOX (Vox), SENSTV (Sensitivity) Envelope Filter AMOUNT (Amount), SENSTV (Sensitivity) Detune AMOUNT (Amount) Pitch Shift AMOUNT (Amount) Whammy AMOUNT (Amount) YAYA (YaYa) - The LFO controls the Ya Ya Effect when YaYa is engaged. WHAMMY (Whammy) - The LFO controls the Whammy effect when Whammy is engaged. EFFLVL (Effect Level) - The LFO controls the Mix Level of the selected Effect Type. FBACK (Feedback) - The LFO controls the amount of Delay Feedback. DLYLVL (Delay Level) - The LFO controls the Mix Level of the selected Delay Type. DECAY (Decay) - The LFO controls the length of Reverbs Decay time.

REVLVL (Reverb Level) - The LFO controls the Reverbs Mix Level. VOLPRE (Volume Pre) - The LFO controls the Volume after the Amp Modeling but before the Effects. VOLPST (Volume Post) - The LFO controls the Volume at the end of the Effects chain. 4. Rotate the Number 3 Knob to select the minimum value the assigned parameter will reach at the bottom turn around point for the LFO (not available when volume is the assigned parameter). 5. Rotate the Number 4 Knob to select the maximum value the assigned parameter will reach at the top turn around point for the LFO (not available when volume is the assigned parameter). 6. Rotate the Number 5 Knob to select the speed at which the LFO will oscillate from the minimum to the maximum value. 7. Store your LFO assignment to your Preset. See page 9 for more information on the storing procedure.

Factory Reset

This function resets the RP300A to its original factory settings. This procedure will erase all custom user Presets, and recalibrate the Expression Pedal. ATTENTION: Performing this function will erase all user-programmed data. All such data will be lost forever! Be sure you want to erase the memory and start fresh before continuing with this procedure. The procedure for performing a Factory Reset is as follows: 1. Disconnect the power supply from the RP300A. 2. Press and hold the Select button while re-connecting the power to the RP300A. 3. When the display shows RST ?, release the Select button and press the Store button. The display will read RESET indicating that the RP300A has reset the original factory settings. At this point, the RP300A will automatically advance to the Expression Pedal calibration menu. Follow steps 4 through 7 of the Expression Pedal calibration section.
Expression Pedal Calibration
The Expression Pedal on the RP300A needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed. This calibration procedure is automatically entered after a factory reset procedure. In the event the Pedals calibration fails, or if the Pedal does not function properly, it can be re-calibrated using the Pedal Calibration procedure. This will not erase the User Presets. The procedure for Calibrating the Expression Pedal is as follows: 1. Disconnect the PS0913B power supply from the power jack on the RP300A. 2. Press and hold the Down Footswitch while re-connecting the power. 3. Continue to hold the Down Footswitch until the Display briefly reads CALIB (calibration). 4. When the Display reads TOE DN, rock the Expression Pedal forward to the toe down position. 5. Press any Footswitch and the Display now shows TOE UP. 6. Rock the Expression Pedal back to the toe up position. 7. Press any Footswitch. The RP300A will then enter the V-Switch Sensitivity adjustment menu and the Display will read VSWTCH. 8. If you do not wish to adjust the V-Switch sensitivity, press any Footswitch and the RP300A will return to Performance Mode and the Expression Pedal is now calibrated. Note: If the Display shows ERROR, an error has occurred and steps 4 through 8 should be repeated.

V-Switch Sensitivity

If you wish to adjust the sensitivity setting of the V-Switch, follow steps 1 through 7 for Calibrating the Expression Pedal and then follow the steps listed below: 1. When the Display reads VSWTCH, rock the Expression Pedal forward (toe down) and apply extra pressure on the toe of the Pedal until the Display reads DONE. 2. The Display now alternates between showing DONE (with the V-Switch sensitivity value in the numeric Display) and VSWTCHOn (or VSWTCHOf depending on whether the V-Switch is on or off). You can audition the V-Switch sensitivity by applying pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal. 3. Rotate the Number 5 Knob to change the value of the V-Switch sensitivity. You can audition the new value again by applying pressure to the toe of the Expression Pedal. 4. Once the desired sensitivity value is selected, press any Footswitch. The RP300A will return to Performance Mode and your settings are automatically saved.

Factory Preset List

Number U/A 1 U/A 2 U/A 3 U/A 4 U/A 5 U/A 6 U/A 7 U/A 8 U/A 9 U/A 10 U/A 11 U/A 12 U/A 13 U/A 14 U/A 15 U/A 16 U/A 17 U/A 18 U/A 19 U/A 20 Artist Name James Fukai Dan Donegan Dan Donegan Jennifer Batten Jennifer Batten Mike Einziger Mike Einziger Clint Lowery Clint Lowery Clint Lowery Chad Kroeger Chad Kroeger Carlos Cavaso CJ Pierce CJ Pierce CJ Pierce Dominic Cifarelli Glen Drover Jody Payne Evil D Preset Name jfukai Dan 1 dan 2 lqdled dukpnd incubs incub2 7dust1 7dust2 7dust3 chadnb chadn2 cavaso cjtxfl cjtxtn cjtxml cifrli drover jody bloat Number U/A 21 U/A 22 U/A 23 U/A 24 U/A 25 U/A 26 U/A 27 U/A 28 U/A 29 U/A 30 U/A 31 U/A 32 U/A 33 U/A 34 U/A 35 U/A 36 U/A 37 U/A 38 U/A 39 U/A 40 Preset Name Preset Name Evil D Lush Joey Z Joeyz Joey Z whipit Metal Mike Chlasciak mtlmke Metal Mike Chlasciak warcry Metal Mike Chlasciak rip Michael Wilton crhled Michael Wilton chunk Marc Rizzo illriz Andy LaRocque rhythm Andy LaRocque solo Dave Murray clnsrm Dave Murray dabluz Dave Murray da std Dave Murray pdldrv Paul Crook crkflg Paul Crook crkwhy Acey Slade acey Glenn Tipton tipton Glenn Tipton tiptn2
Number F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F 10 F 11 F 12 F 13 F 14 F 15 F 16 F 17 F 18 F 19 F 20