Digitech RP255 User Manual

Modeling Guitar ProcessorOwner’sManual

4Tone Library (Knob 1)In Performance mode, this knob selects a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging from Blues to Metal to Country. Behin

5PresetsPresets are named and numbered locations of programmed sounds which reside in the RP255. Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The a

6A Guided Tour of the RP255Front Panel12345678

71. FootswitchesThese two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, enable the Phrase Looper,and Bypass the RP255. The Footswitch o

8EffectsLevel(Knob3)1. In Performance mode, this knob adjusts the overall level of post amp model effects (Cho- rus/Mod, Delay, and Reverb).

95. DisplayThe Display provides information for different functions depending on the mode that has been selected. In Performance mode, the Display

10Rear Panel1 2 3 4 5 6 71. Input Connect your instrument to this high-impedance TS input.2. Amp / Mixer This button optimizes the RP255’s outputs for

114. Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" jack. For proper frequency response, the Amp/Mixer switch should be set to Mix

12Getting StartedMaking ConnectionsThere are several different connection options available with the RP255. Before connecting the RP255, make sure th

13Stereo OperationFor stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP255. Connect one cable to the RP255’s Left (Mono) output, and anoth

14 Stereo Mixer Setup Computer Recording Setup OutputsInstrument InputPowered Studio MonitorPowered Stu

15Applying 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, th

16Section Two - Editing FunctionsEditing/Creating PresetsThe RP255 is designed to make preset editing and creation easy and intuitive. When creating

17Anytime a stored value within a preset is changed, the Store button LED lights up. This indicates that you need to store the changes. Changing p

184. Select the User preset location where your new sound will reside using the Up and Down Footswitches. The display alternates between showing the

19Section Three - Models and ParametersAbout the Models The RP255 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers and individual, high-te

20Model DenitionsEach Amp and Effect model within the RP255 can be programmed to suit your personal taste and application. Understanding how these c

21Wah Level - Knob 4 adjusts the Wah Level. Ranges from 0dB to +12dB.Compressor A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up guitars, and p

22 - Based on an Ibanez® TS-9 - Based on an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer - Based on a Guyatone® Overdrive OD-2 - Based

23Dist. ModelKnob2(Gain)Knob3(Tone)Knob 4(Level)P4 (X-EditTM only)P5(X-Edit only)P6 (X-Edit only)Distortion -- Output -- -- --Gain To

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturer’s Name: DigiTechManufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USAdeclares that the

24 - Based on a ‘57 Fender® Tweed Champ®  - Based on a ‘57 Fender Tweed Deluxe - Based on a ‘59 Fender Tweed Bassman® - B

25Cabinet-Knob2 selects the speaker Cabinet model.  - Based on a 1x8 ‘57 Fender® Tweed Champ® - Based on a 1x12 ‘57 Fender Tweed

26EQThe RP255’s EQ helps further shape your tone with Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls. To help get you started, there are four preset EQ curves:

27range from  (opens easily/high sensitivity) to  (requiring strong signals to open/high sen-sitivity).AttackTime-Knob3 sets the attack time.

28Waveform (X-EditTM only for DigiTech Chorus models) - Selects a waveform: , , or . FlangerA Flanger uses the same principle as a Ch

29Depth-Knob3 adjusts the Depth of the modulation. Ranges from  to .Regeneration - Knob 4 controls the regeneration of the effect. Ranges fr

30VibroPan ()A vibrato is an effect that modulates the pitch of the incoming signal. This will take the whole signal slightly in and out of tune

31Depth-Knob3 adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from  to . Waveform - Knob 4 selects a waveform: , , or 

32Range - Knob 4 adjusts the throaty quality of the YaYa effect. Ranges from  to . Step Filter ()The Step Filter is like an automatic “rando

33PedalPosition-Knob3 provides a manual control of the Whammy pedal position. Ranges from  to .Mix - Knob 4 adjusts the Whammy mix. Ranges

Table of Contents Section One - IntroductionGetting Acquainted ...1Included Items ...

34Harmony Pitch Shifting Harmony Pitch Shifting makes a copy of the incoming signal, and then changes the pitch of the copied note to a diatonically c

35Delay 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 ju

36Duck Thresh (X-EditTM only) - Adjusts the level the input signal must reach before the delayed signal is attenuated. Ranges from  to .Depth (X-Ed

37Reverb ModelKnob2(Decay)Knob3(Liveliness)Knob 4(Reverb Level)P4(X-EditTM only)-- -- Reverb --Decay Liveliness Reverb Level Predelay

38Section Four - Other FunctionsPhrase LooperThe RP255 features a built-in 20 second Phrase Looper for creating on the fly performance loops of the mus

39To exit the Phrase Looper mode, press and hold left Down Footswitch for 4 seconds until the display reads .While the Phrase Looper is active

40                   Aux Input The Au

411. Press either Edit button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED light-ing on the Expression row).  appears in the

42Expression Pedal CalibrationThe Expression Pedal on the RP255 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed. This calib

43SpecicationsGeneral SpecificationsA/D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audioSampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz DSP Section: AudioDNA2™ DSP Processo

Section Four - Other FunctionsPhrase Looper ...38 Drum Machine ...

44Power Requirements:US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B-120Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B -100Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: P

45Expression Pedal - Assignable ParametersDisclaimer: DigiTech, Lexicon, Whammy, YaYa, AutoYa, and Johnson Amplification are trademarks of Harman Int

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WarrantyWe at DigiTech® are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the following warranty:1. The warranty registration card mus

1Section 1 - IntroductionGetting AcquaintedCongratulations on your purchase of the RP255. You now have an incredibly advanced modeling guitar proce

2About the RP255Performance ModeWhen you first apply power to the RP255, it powers up in Performance mode. Performance mode provides access to all of t

3Display showsnote playedTop LEDs indicatenote is sharpGreen LED indicatesnote is in tuneBottom LEDs indicatenote is flatIn Tuner mode, you can chan