DigiTech RP50 User's Guide

USER’SGUIDEMODELINGGUITARPROCESSOR

Stereo OperationFor stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP50. Connect a TRS stereo“Y” cord or a pair of stereo headphones to the R

Applying Power There are two options for powering the RP50: battery power, and the optional PS200R DCpower supply. Before applying power to anything,

Connecting a cable to the Input applies power to the RP50. Disconnecting your instrumentfrom the Input of the RP50 disconnects the battery power. Turn

Tuner The Tuner in the RP50 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your guitar. Enter theTuner by pressing and holding both Footswitches simulta

(displayed as Gb).The display window briefly flashes the selected tuning preference. Exittuner mode by pressing either Footswitch. The tuning referenc

The Effect LEDsWhen editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to indicate which effect is selected for editing.The Edit buttons move you through the

Storing/Copying a PresetOnce the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Presetlocations (Presets 1-40). The follo

Effect DefinitionsThe RP50 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects.Each effect within the RP50 can

Pickup/Wah Type - The Value buttons select the Pick Up or Wah type that is simulated.OF - Turns the Pickup Simulator / Wah module off.SH - Gives a si

EQEqualization is used to shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP50is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. Values 1-4

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Chorus (C1-C9)A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and outof tune and then mixed back with the original sign

Vibrato (b1-b9)A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Use theValue buttons to select one of the nine Vibrato set

of effect as if two guitars were playing the same part together. Use the Value buttonsto select one of the nine Detuner settings.Pitch Shift (H1-H9)Th

Delay The RP50 has 3 different delay types, Mono (D), Analog (A), and Ping Pong (P), each with 2seconds of delay time available. There are two differe

Other FunctionsExpression PedalThe rear panel of the RP50 includes an input for an expression pedal. Any passive volumepedal can be used as an express

Cabinet Modeling is now enabled for all amp models in all presets. The following lists whatcabinet accompanies each model:b1-b9 – Blackface – 2x12 Cab

AppendixSpecifications:Input: 1/4” inputOutput: 1 - 1/4” Stereo TRS (can be used as a headphone output)Control In: 1/4” input (Use a passive volume p

Preset List (User/Factory)StackedRecto DelayClean ChorusOctave DriveClassic BlackfaceCrunchy PhaseFuzz ChurchGrindy DetuneBig BoutiqueAcoustic ChorusS

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IntroductionThanks to the continuous advances in musical technology, the RP50 offers you the flexibility,power, and capability of producing sonic crea

The Front Panel1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypassthe RP50. The Up Footswitch increments, a

2.Value Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various functions depending on which mode isselected. In Play mode, these buttons control RP50’s Master Le

Rear Panel1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack.2. Output - This is a stereo TRS jack. Connect from this jack to the input of a single ampli

Making ConnectionsThere are several different connection options available when using the RP50. The followingdiagrams show the connections for some of