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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturers Name: DigiTech Manufacturers Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA declares that the product: Product name: RP355 Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.) conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1 EMC:EN 55022:2006 EN 55024:1998 FCC Part 15 Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive. With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 278/2009 of 6 April 2009, this regulation applies to Class A (single output) external power supplies. The external power supply used with this product is a multi-output power supply and thus is exempt from this Directive. Roger Johnsen Vice-President of Engineering 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: October 11, 2010 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

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.

About the RP355

Stompbox Footswitch Mode
The RP355 includes a very convenient Stompbox Footswitch mode, where the Up, Down, and Amp A-B footswitches function as on/off switches for the Distortion, Chorus/FX and Delay effects. To enable Stompbox Footswitch mode, follow these steps: From the preset display, press the UP and AMP A-B footswitches simultaneously. The display will read STOMP briefly indicating Stompbox footswitch mode has been enabled. The DOWN, UP, and AMP A-B footswitches will now turn Distortion, Chorus/FX, and Delay effects respectively on and off in the current preset. Note: While Stompbox footswitch mode is active, you cannot navigate through the RP355s presets, nor can you change the Amp A/B channels in the current preset. To exit Stompbox footswitch mode and return to Preset footswitch mode, press the UP and AMP A-B footswitches simultaneously again. The display will read PRESET briefly indicating Preset footswitch mode is now active again.

Performance Mode

When you first apply power to the RP355, it powers up in Performance mode. Performance mode provides access to all of the presets within the RP355 via the Up and Down Footswitches. The Amp A/B Footswitch toggles between two amp channels for the selected preset. Knob 1 selects a tone from the Tone Library, Knob 2 selects an effects chain from the Effects Library, Knob 3 adjusts the Effects Level, and Knob 4 adjusts the Amp Gain, Knob 5 adjusts the Amp Level, and Knob 6 adjusts the Master Level (volume).

Bypass Mode

The RP355 presets can be bypassed via a true analog bypass circuit for a clean, unprocessed guitar signal. To bypass the RP355, press the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously. The Display reads Bypass indicating the preset is bypassed. Press any footswitch to exit Bypass and return the RP355 to the last preset used.

Tuner Mode

The Tuner in the RP355 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Enter Tuner mode by pressing and holding the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously for 2 seconds. The Display briefly shows tuner indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your guitar (a harmonic at the 12th fret usually works best). The Display shows the note being played. The Matrix LEDs indicate whether you are sharp or flat. The top 5 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down. The bottom 5 red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be tuned up. The center green LED indicates the note is in tune. The output is muted in Tuner mode. The Expression Pedal controls the guitar volume while tuning. Exit tuner mode by pressing any Footswitch.

6. Drums The Drums button is used to turn on and off the RP355s 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 26 for more information about the drum machine and a list of patterns. Note: The drum machine cannot be used while the Phrase Looper is active. 7. Store The Store button is used to save your custom edits to the user presets. See page 12 for more information about storing presets. 8. Expression Pedal The Expression Pedal provides real-time control of the RP355s Volume, Wah, or any assigned effect parameter. Almost every parameter is available for Expression Pedal control. The Expression Pedal is equipped with a V-switch that turns the Wah feature on or off when you apply extra pressure to the toe. See page 13 for more information about Wah models; see page 28 to learn about adjusting V-switch sensitivity and calibrating the Expression Pedal; refer to page 32 for a list of parameters you can link to the Expression Pedal. 9. Amp A/B Footswitch This Footswitch switches between two amp channels for the selected preset. The Display will read AmP A when channel A is selected, and AMP B when channel B is selected. Press and hold the Amp A/B and the Up Footswitches simultaneously to access Learn-A-LickTM mode. (See page 27 for more information on Learn-A-LickTM. ) Pressing and holding the Amp A/B footswitch enables and disables the Phrase Looper; see page 26 for more information about using the Phrase Looper. Note: You can apply different EQ models, EQ settings, Amp models and/or Amp settings to each amp channel (Amp A and Amp B). When the EQ or Amp row is selected, press the Amp A/B Footswitch to select a channel. The display will show which channel is selected (Amp A or Amp B).

Rear Panel

1. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input. 2. Amp / Mixer (for the 1/4" Outputs) This button optimizes the RP355s 1/4" outputs for use when plugged into a guitar amp or a mixer/recording device. When set to Mixer (In position; display reads 1/4MIX), speaker compensation is turned on and the outputs are optimized for connecting to a mixer or recording device. When set to Amp (Out position; display reads 1/4AMP), the outputs are optimized for running directly in to the input of a guitar amp. 3. 1/4" 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 stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack. For proper frequency response, the XLR Amp/ Mixer switch should be set to Mixer (In position) when using headphones. Headphones with 16-100 Ohm impedance are recommended. 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, and using the Learn-ALickTM feature (see page 27 for more info). Adjust the output level of your playback device and the RP355s Master Level knob for the proper volume balance. 6. Amp / Mixer (for the XLR Outputs) This button optimizes the RP355s XLR outputs for use when plugged into a power amp/speaker system or a mixer/recording device. When set to Mixer (In position; display reads xlrMIX), 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; display reads xlrAMP), the outputs are optimized for running directly in to the input of a guitar amp or power amp. 7. XLR Balanced Line Outputs Connect these outputs to your power amplifier/speaker system or to a mixing console that accepts balanced XLR connections. Speaker compensation can be enabled on these outputs when connected to a full-range speaker system. The XLR outputs are always configured for stereo operation. 8. USB Port The USB port is for connecting the RP355 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. The RP355 will stream 2 channels up and 2 channels down from the computer at 44.1kHz, 16 and 24 bit. A utility panel in the Editor/Librarian controls the direct/ playback mix and USB record level with the included Cubase LE 4 sofware, or any recording software the RP355 is connected to. Knobs 4 and 5 also control the direct/playback mix and USB record level when USB is connected and the Pickup Row is selected. Note: X-Edit Editor/Librarian software and USB drivers can be downloaded at www.digitech.com. 9. Power Input Connect only the DigiTech PS0913B power supply to this jack.

Getting Started

Making Connections
There are several different connection options available with the RP355. Before connecting the RP355, make sure that the power to your amplifier and the RP355 is turned off. There is no power switch on the RP355. To turn the RP355 on or off, connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Input jack.
Mono Operation - Amplifier
Connect your guitar to the Input of the RP355. Connect a single mono instrument cable from the Left (Mono) output of the RP355 to the instrument input or effect return on your amplifier. Set the Amp/Mixer switch to Amp.
Amp/Mixer switch set to Amp Left (Mono) Output

Stereo Operation

For stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP355. Connect one cable to the RP355s Left (Mono) output, and another cable to the RP355s 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. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer channels hard left and right in order to retain stereo separation. If connecting to a mixer, set the Amp/Mixer switch to Mixer. If connecting to two amplifiers, set the Amp/Mixer switch to Amp.

Stereo Amp Setup

Left (Mono) Output
Input Right Output Amp/Mixer switch set to Amp

Stereo Mixer Setup

-----0 -2

Aux 1 10

Aux 2 10

-+1 +2 +3 -3 +4 -4

-+1 +2

-+1 +2 +3 +4

XLR Amp/Mixer switch set to Mixer

-2 -3 -4 -5

+3 -3 +4 -4 -5

Mute L/R

+10 +-5 -10

-20 -30 -

Input XLR Left Out XLR Right Out

Computer Recording Setup

Studio Reference Monitors

XLR Left Out

XLR Right Out USB

USB Ports

Amp/Mixer Setup

PA Speaker (Left)

PA Speaker (Right)
Stereo Power Amp 2- Speaker Cabs
1/4" Left and Right Outputs
XLR Left and Right Outputs
-1 -2 -3 -4 -0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 --1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 --1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 --1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 --1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -0 -1 +2 -2 +3 -3 +4 -4 -5

0 +1 +2

0 -1 -2 +3 -3

0 +1 +2 +3 +4

+4 -4 -5
Amp/Mixer switch set to Amp

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 RP355. 3. Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet. Turn the RP355s Master Level knob (Knob 6) 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 RP355s Master Level knob to achieve the desired volume.

2. Connect PS0913B to power jack 4.Turn amp volume up

BYPASS

STOMP Mode
3. Connect PS0913B to AC outlet and turn the RP355s Master Level to 0
1.Turn amp volume down 5.Turn the RP355s Master Level to the desired listening volume

Editing/Creating Presets

The RP355 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 33) based on different musical styles. The Effects Library knob will then let you select from a palette of effects chains (see page 33), from simple delays to full multi-effect signals with modulation, delay and reverb. Use the Effects Level Knob to increase or decrease the overall 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.
1. Select a tone with the Tone Library knob
2. Select an effect 3. Adjust the or effects chain with the effects level with the Effects Library knob Effects Level knob
To edit and create a preset: 1. Use the Up and Down Footswitches to select the preset you wish to edit. 2. If you find a preset close to what you want, you can begin editing the effect parameters by pressing the Edit Up/Down buttons and selecting the Effect row you want to edit. 3. 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. 4. Press the Edit Up/Down buttons to begin selecting the individual Effects rows to edit their parameters. 5. To bypass or enable an Effect row, press the Tone Library knob. 6. Use the Knobs 2-6 to modify the effects parameter settings. 7. When editing the Amp Model and EQ rows, use the Amp A/B Footswitch to select between the two amp channels. You can then edit each channels Amp Model, Cabinet Model, Amp Gain, Amp Level, and EQ settings independently. Note: 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 RP355 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 70 User preset locations (presets 1-70). 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 red Display begins to flash. 4. Select the User preset location where your new sound will reside using the Up and Down Footswitches. The displays show 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 RP355 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 RP355 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

Whammy/ Chorus/FX (Pre)

Distortion

Amp Modeling

Cabinet Model

Noise Gate

Volume Pedal Pre

Chorus/FX (Post)

Reverb

Volume Pedal Post

Model Definitions
Each Amp and Effect model within the RP355 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 RP355s effects outlines what each effect and parameter does.

Pickup

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 gives you the best of both worlds without having to change guitars during a performance. Pickup Model - Knob 1 selects the Pickup model to be simulated. Values include: SC>Hb (gives a single coil pickup the warm tone of a humbucker), and Hb>SC (gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil). Press this knob to turn Pickup modeling on and off. USB/RP Mix (When connected to a computer via USB) - Knob 2 adjusts the output mix between the RP355 and playback from the computer. Ranges from USB 0 - USB RP - RP 0. USB Level (When connected to computer via USB) - Knob 3 adjusts the RP355s recording level sent to the computer. Ranges from -12 to +24. Preset Level - Knob 6 adjusts the presets level. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Distortion models:
Dist. Model Scream 808 SPARK oddriv DOD250 redlne rodent mxdist dsdist Grunge zone death gonklt 8tavia fuzltr clasfz fuzz big pi Knob 2 (Gain) Drive Overdrive Gain Drive Gain Gain Distortion Distortion Gain Grunge Gain -Gunk Drive Fuzz Fuzz Fuzz Sustain Knob 3 (Param. 1) Tone Tone Tone --Low Filter -Tone Butt Low Low Smear -Tone Tone -Tone Knob 4 (Param. 2) --Clean --High ---Face Mid Mid Suck -Loose/Tight ---Knob 5 (Param. 3) ----------High High ------Knob 6 (Distortion Level) Level Level Volume Level Level Level Level Output Level Loud Level Level Heave Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume P7 (X-EditTM only) ----------Mid Freq --------

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. Note: You can select different Amp models and/or modify Amp settings for each amp channel (Amp A and Amp B). When the Amp row is selected, press the Amp A/B Footswitch to select a channel. The display will show which channel is selected (Amp A or Amp B). 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 45 jtm - Based on a 65 Marshall JTM-45 68plex - Based on a 68 Marshall 100 Watt Super Lead (plexi) jmppnl - Based on a 68 Marshall Jump Panel 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 soldno - Based on an 88 Soldano SLO-100 digslo - DigiTech Solo digmtl - DigiTech Metal digbrt - DigiTech Bright Clean digchk - DigiTech Chunk digcln - DigiTech Clean Tube diggan - DigiTech High Gain 2101CT - DigiTech 2101 Clean Tube 2101sT - DigiTech 2101 Saturated Tube digmon - DigiTech Monster digtwd - Based on a Tweed front Blackface power hybrid digblk - Based on a 65 Blackface into a 58 Bassman digstn - DigiTech Stoner Rock digdkm - DigiTech Dark Metal digbrn - DigiTech Brown sound ACdred - Dreadnaught acoustic ACjmbo - Jumbo acoustic direct - No amp

Tremolo/Panner A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate. The RP355 includes the following Tremolo models: trmolo (the DigiTech Tremolo), optrem (based on the Fender Opto Tremolo), bitrem (based on the Vox Bias Tremolo), and panner (the DigiTech Panner). 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). Speed - Knob 3 adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the volume modulates. Ranges from 0 to 99 Depth - Knob 4 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating volume. Ranges from 0 to 99. Waveform (DigiTech Tremolo and Panner only) - Knob 5 selects a waveform: triang, Sine, or Square. Envelope Filter (eNvlOp) 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). Sensitivity - Knob 3 adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Range - Knob 4 controls the range of the Envelope effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. DOD FX25 (fx25) This envelope filter is based on the DOD FX25. 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). Blend - Knob 3 adjusts the balance between effect signal and dry signal. Sensitivity - Knob 4 adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Range - Knob 5 controls the range of the envelope effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. AutoYa (AUTOYA) An AutoYaTM combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an almost human vowel characteristic as if the guitar were saying Yah. The AutoYa automatically provides this animation to the sound 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). Speed - Knob 3 adjusts the speed of the AutoYa sweep. Ranges from 0 to 99. Intensity - Knob 4 adjusts the intensity of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Range - Knob 5 adjusts the throaty quality of the AutoYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 49.
YaYa (yaya) The YaYaTM is another effect exclusive to DigiTech products. Like the AutoYa, it combines the characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect when linked to and controlled by the Expression Pedal. 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). Pedal - Knob 3 adjusts the Ya pedal position. Ranges from 0 to 99. Intensity - Knob 4 adjusts the intensity of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Range - Knob 5 adjusts the throaty quality of the YaYa effect. Ranges from 0 to 49. SynthTalkTM (snthtk) SynthTalkTM is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar appear to speak based upon the dynamics of your playing style. 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). Attack - Knob 3 adjusts the attack of the synthesized voice. Ranges from 0 to 99. Release - Knob 4 adjusts the release of the synthesized voice. Ranges 0 to 99. Vox - Knob 5 changes the characteristics of the various synth voices. Ranges from 0 to 99. Sensitivity - Knob 6 adjusts the sensitivity of the input signal required to trigger the SynthTalk effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Balance (X-EditTM only) - adjusts the left to right balance of the wet signal, Ranges from left 99 to right 99. Step Filter (stpflt) The DigiTech Step Filter is like an automatic random wah with a square waveform. 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). Speed - Knob 3 adjusts the speed of the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99. Intensity - Knob 4 controls the intensity of the Wah effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.

Note: The Repeats parameter (Knob 3) ranges from 0 to Repeat Hold (rpthld) for all models except the Echoplex and DM-2. Repeat Hold is one click past 99, and acts as an infinite repeat. 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 RP355 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
Knobs 2-6 have the following functions for the various Reverb models:
Reverb Model twinrv lexamb lexstd lexrom lexhal emtplt Knob 2 (Pre Delay) -Pre Delay Pre Delay Pre Delay Pre Delay Pre Delay Knob 3 (Decay) -Decay Decay Decay Decay Decay Knob 4 (Liveliness) -Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Liveliness Knob 6 (Reverb Level) Reverb Reverb Level Reverb Level Reverb Level Reverb Level Reverb Level

Phrase Looper

The RP355 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 RPs presets. To use the Phrase Looper, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the Amp A/B Footswitch for 2 seconds until LOOPER appears in the display. The Looper LED in the matrix will also light indicating the Looper is now active. Arm the Phrase Looper to record by pressing the Amp A/B Footswitch again. The display will read ARMED meaning it is ready for you to start playing (You can also start recording immediately when this footswitch is pressed). Begin playing a phrase on the guitar. The Phrase Looper will begin recording anything that is played. The display will read RECoRD. Once you are ready to set the loop point, press any footswitch. The display will briefly read PLAY and the recorded phrase will now begin playing back. To add an overdub to the looped phrase, press and hold the Amp A/B Footswitch. The display will read OVRDUB. While holding the footswitch, begin playing the overdub phrase to be added to the loop. When the Amp A/B Footswitch is released, the display will briefly flash PLAY and the looped phrase will continue with the newly added overdub phrase added. To stop the Phrase Looper, press and release the Amp A/B Footswitch quickly. You can resume playback by pressing this footswitch again. To clear a recorded loop, stop the loop playback first as outlined in step 6 and then press and hold the Amp A/B Footswitch for 2 seconds until the display read CLEARD.

To exit the Phrase Looper mode, press and hold left Amp A/B Footswitch for 4 seconds until the display reads LPEXIT. Exiting the Looper clears the recorded loop. While the Phrase Looper is active, the Amp A/B Footswitch cannot be used to select the amp A/B channels in the RPs presets. The preset Up and Down Footswitches can still be used navigate through all of the RPs presets. Note: While the Phrase Looper feature is active, the Drum Machine and the Learn-A-Lick feature are not available.

Drum Machine

The RP355 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 you turn the drum machine on, the display reads Drums ON; when you turn the drum machine off, the display reads Drums Of. When the Drums row is selected (using the Edit buttons), Knob 1 selects the drum Style, Knob 2 adjusts the drum Pattern, Knob 3 adjusts the Tempo of the drum pattern and Knob 4 adjusts the drum machine playback level. 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 Aux Input
1-5 6-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-4 1-4

jazz hiphp world

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The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP355 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 RP355. 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 RP355 using an 1/8" stereo cable, and press play on your MP3 or CD player. Use the playing devices volume control and the RP355s Master Level knob to balance the levels.

The Aux Input is also used for capturing audio using the Learn-A-LickTM feature. See more about using Learn-A-Lick in the next section.

Learn-A-LickTM 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 the Edit buttons) Sampled Phrase Volume (Controlled by the Expression Pedal)

Using Learn-A-LickTM

1. Connect your CD or tape player headphone output to the Aux In input jack on the rear panel using an 1/8" stereo plug. Set the level of the CD or MP3 player to a desired listening level. 2. Cue up to the passage you want to record and hit pause on the CD or MP3 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 MP3 player. 5. Use the Edit buttons to choose the playback speed. Successive presses of the Edit buttons will advance through all playback speeds down to 1/4th of the original speed. Your speed interval choices include: 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, and Full. 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. o exit Learn-A-Lick mode, press and hold the Up and Amp A/B Footswitches simultaneT ously. The Display briefly reads LRNEND. Note: While the Phrase Looper feature is active, the Learn-A-Lick feature is not available.

Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal on the RP355 can be linked to control the RP355s Volume, Wah, Whammy,YaYa, or almost any of the RP355s 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). 2.Rotate Knob 1 until EXPPDL appears in the Display. 3. Rotate Knob 2 until the desired parameter to be linked appears in the Display. See page 32 for a complete list of parameters that can be linked to the Expression Pedal. 4. Rotate Knob 3 to select the minimum (heel) value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe up position. 5. Rotate Knob 4 to select the maximum (toe) value the assigned parameter will reach with the Expression Pedal in the toe down position. 6. Store your Expression Pedal assignment to your preset. See page 12 for more information on the storing procedure.

The RP355 includes two assignable low frequency oscillators (LFO 1 and LFO 2) 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 1, and the minimum value was set at 1 and the maximum value was set at 99, the RP355 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. The procedure for assigning the LFOs in the RP355 is as follows: 1. Press the Edit button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED lighting on the Expression row). 2.Rotate Knob 1 to select one of the two LFO links, LFO 1 (LFO1) or LFO 2 (LFO2). 3.Rotate Knob 2 to select the parameter you want linked to the LFO 1 or LFO 2. See page 32 for a list of assignable parameters. 4.Rotate Knob 5 to select which waveform you want the LFO to use, Triangle (TRIanG), Sine (SINE), or Square (SQUARE). 5.Rotate Knob 6 to select the speed you want the parameter to be controlled at.

Factory Reset

This function resets the RP355 to its original factory settings. This procedure erases all custom User presets, and recalibrates 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. Press and hold the Store button while powering up the RP355. 2. When the display prompts you with FACRST, release the Store button, which is now flashing. 3. Press and hold the flashing Store button for 3 seconds until RSTORD appears in the display and release. The Restore procedure takes several seconds to complete; during the procedure, the display will count up. After the Restore procedure is complete, the Expression Pedal calibration procedure will begin. See step two of the Expression Pedal Calibration section below.
Expression Pedal Calibration
The Expression Pedal on the RP355 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 the Up and Down Footswitches for approximately 5 seconds.) 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.Press and hold the Up/Down Footswitches until PDLCAL appears in the display (BYPASS, TUNER, and Exit will be displayed before PDLCAL is accessed, after about 5 seconds.) 2. When the Display prompts you with TOE DN, rock the Expression Pedal forward (toe down) and press either the Up or Down Footswitch. 3. When the Display prompts you with TOE UP, rock the Expression Pedal back (toe up) and press either the Up or Down Footswitch. 4. The Display now prompts you to calibrate the V-Switch sensitivity (VSwxxx), where XXX is the current V-Switch threshold. Rock the Expression Pedal forward and press firmly on the toe once to turn the V-Switch on (wah ON), and again to turn the V-Switch off (wahOFF). 5. If the V-Switch is too sensitive, press the right Up Footswitch to raise the threshold (range is 0-200). Keep testing the V-Switch sensitivity and adjust the threshold until it only engages when you want it to (too sensitive a setting will lead to the V-Switch falsely triggering on or off when using the Expression Pedal). 6. When the V-Switch sensitivity is set to your satisfaction, press both Up/Down Footswitches simultaneously to exit. Note: If the Display shows error, an error has occurred and steps 2 through 5 should be repeated.

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: 70 User Presets (1-70) / 70 Factory Presets (F1-F70) Phrase Looper: 20 seconds of record time Drum Machine: 60 Patterns Dimensions: 17.5 Length x 8.75 Width x 2.5 Height Unit Weight: 6.2 lbs. Analog Input Connections: Guitar Input: 1/4 Unbalanced (TS) Input Impedance: 500k Ohms Aux Input: 1/8 Stereo (TRS) Analog Output Connections: 1/4 Outputs Left/Right Outputs: 1/4 Impedance Unbalanced Left/Right Output Impedance: 500 Ohms per side Maximum Output: +10 dBu XLR Outputs Left/Right Outputs: Impedance Balanced Left/Right Output Impedance: 1 kohm per side Maximum Output: +16 dBu Headphones: 1/8 Stereo (TRS) 13.6mW per channel @ 50 Ohms Digital Connections: Universal Serial Bus (USB): Type B, supports USB1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbps Bandwidth USB 2.0 compatible) RP355 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 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 Mac Software Requirements OS 10.4.x or later PowerPC G4/G5 1GHz or later 512MB RAM (1GB RAM recommended) 180MB hard disk space for application DVD-ROM drive USB Port Internet connection required for Cubase activation
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