Digitech RP250 User Manual

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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 RP250. Presets are recalled with the Footswitches. The a

6A Guided Tour of the RP250Front Panel12345678

71. FootswitchesThese two Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP250. The Footswitch on the right will select t

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 RP250’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 RP250. Before connecting the RP250, make sure th

13Stereo OperationFor stereo operation connect the guitar to the Input of the RP250. Connect one cable to the RP250’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 RP250 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 RP250 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers and individual, high-te

20Model DefinitionsEach Amp and Effect model within the RP250 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 RP250’s EQ helps further shape your tone with Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls. To help get you started, there are four preset EQ curves:

27open or close the Noise Gate, or the Swell Sensitivity for the Auto Swell. Both parameters range from  (opens easily/high sensitivity) to  (re

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

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 “rand

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 ...

34Intelligent Pitch Shifting (IPS) Intelligent Pitch Shifting makes a copy of the incoming signal, and then changes the pitch of the copied note to a

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 FunctionsDrum Machine The RP250 includes a built-in drum machine loaded with 60 useful patterns and 5 metronome set-tings that

39Aux Input The Aux Input allows you to connect an MP3 or CD player to the RP250 and jam with your favor-ite artists. The signal from your MP3 or C

40Factory ResetThis function resets the RP250 to its original factory settings. This procedure erases all custom User presets, and recalibrates the E

41Expression Pedal CalibrationThe Expression Pedal on the RP250 needs to be recalibrated for use after a factory reset has been performed. This cal

42SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsA/D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audioSampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz DSP Section: AudioDNA2™ DSP ProcessorS

43Digital Connections:Universal Serial Bus (USB): Type B, supports USB2.0 Full SpeedRP250 USB Recording Specifications:Sample Rate: 44.1 kHzBit dept

Section Four - Other FunctionsDrum Machine ...38Aux Input ...

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

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46Tone Library

47Effects Library

48Preset List

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1Section 1 - IntroductionGetting AcquaintedCongratulations on your purchase of the RP250. You now have an incredibly advanced modeling guitar proce

2About the RP250Performance ModeWhen you first apply power to the RP250, 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