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MODELING
GUITAR
PROCESSOR
User’s Guide
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: DigiTech Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA declares that the product: Product name: RP80 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 (1998) EMC: EN 55013 (1990) EN 55020 (1991) Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low V
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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 def
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1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the RP80. The Up Footswitch increments, and the Down Footswitch decrements through the presets. Pressing both Footswitches simultaneously bypasses the selected preset. Pressing and holding both Footswitches accesses the Tuner. 2.Value/Volume Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various value adjustment functions for the RP80. These buttons are used to control the RP80’s Master Level, adjust a selected e
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6. Display - The Display provides information for different functions depending on the selected mode. In Play mode, the display shows the selected preset number. In Edit mode, the display shows the value of the parameter being adjusted. When the Tuner is enabled, the display shows the note played. 7. Store - The Store button saves your custom edits to the user presets. 8. Expression Pedal - The Expression Pedal adjusts RP80’s Volume or the assigned Effect Parameter in real time. Almost every Pa
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Rear Panel 1 23 4 1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack. 2. 1/4” Outputs - Connect these outputs to your amplifier or direct to a mixing console that accepts 1/4” unbalanced connections. Use the Left Output for all mono applications. Note: When using the RP80 direct into a mixer or recording device, or when using it with headphones, you can enable the Global Cabinet Modeling feature to emulate speaker simulation on each of the RP80’s presets. (See Page 23 for more on Global Cabinet Mod
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Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect your guitar to the Input of the RP80. Connect from the RP80’s Left/Mono Output to the input of one amplifier or to a channel input of a mixing console. Connect from the RP80’s Right Output to a second amplifier, or to a second channel of a mixing console. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right to retain stereo separation. To emulate a guitar cabinet sound when using the RP80 with a mixer or headphones
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Applying Power There are two options for powering the RP80: battery power, and the included PS200R DC power supply. 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). Battery Power The RP80 can be run for more than 15 hours on 6 AA batteries.The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the RP80. The following diagram shows how to install the batteries. Note: Pay clo
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Connecting a cable to the Input applies power to the RP80. Disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the RP80 disconnects the battery power. Turn your amplifier(s) on and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. To prolong the battery life, disconnect your instrument from the RP80’s Input when not in use . AC Power The RP80 can also be powered with the included PS200R power supply. Connect the plug of the PS200R power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP80. Connect t
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The Effect LEDs When editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to indicate which effect is selected for editing. The Edit buttons move you through the Effect modules. The LEDs light indicating which effect group is selected. Each effect has multiple settings to select from. The Value buttons are used to change the value for the selected effect. As a button is pressed, the value or status is shown in the display. The EDIT/EFFECT buttons The VALUE/MASTER VOLUME select which effect to edit. button
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Storing/Copying a Preset Once the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The display flashes. 3. Press the STORE button again to save your changes. 2. Use the footswitches to select the preset location you want to store your changes to. 1. Press the STORE button once. The curren
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Effect Definitions The RP80 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects. Each effect within the RP80 can be programmed to suit your personal application. Understanding how these effects alter the sound helps you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the RP80’s effects outlines what each effect does. Amp Cabinet Pickup Sim / Compressor EQ Modeling Modeling Wah Noise Gate Chorus / Mod Delay Reverb Preset Level Controls the
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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 single coil pick up the warm tone of a humbucker. HS - Gives a humbucker the unique sound of a single coil. Cr - Cry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah. bo - Boutique Wah is a wider sweeping Wah with a more modern sound. Fr - Full Range Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies. Compressor A Compressor is used to automatically limit the
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EQ Equalization is used to shape the tonal response of your guitar signal. The EQ in the RP80 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier. Values 1-4 cut the level of each band, 5 is flat (no cut or boost), and values 6-9 boost the level of each band. Bass (b1- b9 ) - The Value buttons adjust the amount of low end enhancement (Bass). Mid (d1- d9)- The Value buttons adjust the amount of mid range enhancement. Treble (t1- t9)- The Value buttons adjust the amount of high end enhancement (Treble).
