DigiTech RP500 Integrated-Effects Switching System

1. Introducció

The DigiTech RP500 is an advanced integrated-effects switching system designed for guitarists seeking comprehensive control over their sound. It combines the simplicity of stompboxes with the versatility of a professional effect switching system, allowing for precise control over effects, amplifiers, and cabinets. This manual provides detailed information on setting up, operating, and maintaining your RP500.

Figure 1: DigiTech RP500 Integrated-Effects Switching System, showing the footswitches and expression pedal.

2. Característiques clau

• Effect switching system for individual effect on/off control.
• Ability to bypass internal amplifiers and cabinets with a single button press.
• Over 126 integrated Amps, Cabinets, Stompboxes, and Effects.
• Equipped with 9 heavy-duty metal footswitches for durability and reliable operation.
• Built-in expression pedal for real-time control over various parameters.

3. Guia de configuració

3.1 Desembalatge i inspecció inicial

Carefully remove the RP500 from its packaging. Inspect the unit for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping. Ensure all components listed in the packing material are present.

3.2 Connexió d'alimentació

Connect the included power adapter to the RP500's power input jack and then to a suitable electrical outlet. Ensure the power supply matches the specified voltage (9 V).

3.3 Connexions d'àudio

• Entrada de guitarra: Connect your guitar to the 1/4" Guitar Input jack.
• Sortides de línia: Connect the RP500's Line Outputs to your amplifier's input, a mixer, or an audio interface. Use balanced cables for optimal signal integrity if connecting to a mixer.
• Sortida d'auriculars: Per practicar en silenci, connecteu els auriculars a la presa d'auriculars dedicada.

3.4 Connexió USB

Connect the RP500 to your computer using a USB 2.0 compliant cable. This connection allows for audio streaming (2 channels to/from computer) and software control via the DigiTech X-Edit software. Ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the software.

Figura 2: De dalt a baix view of the DigiTech RP500, highlighting the display and control knobs.

4. Funcionament

4.1 Understanding Operating Modes

The RP500 offers two primary operating modes: Mode predefinit i Pedalboard Mode.

• Mode predefinit: Allows you to switch between 99 user and 99 factory presets. Each preset can contain a unique combination of effects, amps, and cabinet models. Use the Bank Up/Down footswitches to navigate through banks of presets.
• Pedalboard Mode: Within a selected preset, this mode allows you to individually turn on or off specific effects and stompboxes using the dedicated footswitches (1-5). This mimics the functionality of a traditional pedalboard.

4.2 Funcions del pedal

The RP500 features 9 heavy-duty vacuum-style footswitches for various controls:

• Bypass: Toggles the overall effect processing on or off.
• Toc Tempo: Sets the tempo for time-based effects like delay and tremolo.
• Banc amunt/avall: Navigates through preset banks.
• Program Up/Down: Selects individual programs within a bank.
• Sintonitzador: Activates the built-in chromatic tuner.
• Program Access: Allows entry into program editing.
• Stompbox/Effect On/Off (1-5): In Pedalboard Mode, these switches activate or deactivate assigned effects.

4.3 Pedal d'expressió

The built-in expression pedal can be assigned to control various effect parameters in real-time, such as Wah, Volume, Whammy, or other modulation effects. Its sensitivity can be adjusted via the X-Edit software.

4.4 Amp/Cabinet Bypass Mode

This unique mode allows you to defeat the internal amplifier and cabinet models within the RP500. This is particularly useful when you want to use the RP500 solely for its stompbox and effect models, routing them into your own external amplifier for its tone. This ensures your amplifier's character remains dominant while still benefiting from the RP500's extensive effects library.

4.5 Effect Categories and Models

The RP500 features a vast array of effects, stompboxes, and amplifier/cabinet models. Below is a comprehensive list of the available models, many of which are based on classic and popular gear.

4.5.1 Wahs

• DigiTech® Wah
• Cry Wah (Based on a Dunlop® Cry Baby™ Wah)
• Clyde Wah (Based on a Vox® Clyde McCoy™ Wah)

4.5.2 compressors

• DigiTech® Compressor
• CS Compressor (Based on a Boss® CS-2 Compressor/Sustainer)
• Dyna Comp (Based on an MXR® Dynacomp™)

4.5.3 Noise Gate

• DigiTech® Silencer™ Noise Gate
• DigiTech Auto Swell Gate

4.5.4 EQ

• 3-band semi-parametric EQ

4.5.5 Chorus Stompbox Models

• DigiTech® Dual Chorus
• DigiTech Multi-Chorus
• DigiTech Glistening Chorus
• CE Chorus (based on a Boss® CE-2 Chorus)
• TC Chorus (based on a TC Electronics® Chorus)

4.5.6 Flanger Models

• DigiTech® Flanger
• DigiTech Triggered Flanger
• MX Flanger (based on MXR® Flanger)
• EH Flanger (based on Electro Harmonix® Electric Mistress™)
• AD Flanger (based on ADA™ Flanger)

4.5.7 Phaser Models

• DigiTech® Phaser
• MX Phaser (based on MXR® Phase 100)
• EH Phaser (based on Electro Harmonix® Small Stone™)

4.5.8 Pitch Models

• DigiTech® Whammy™
• DigiTech® Pitch Shift
• DigiTech® Detune
• DigiTech® Harmony Pitch
• Octaver (based on a Boss® OC-2 Octaver™)

4.5.9 Vibrato / Rotary Models

• DigiTech® Vibrato
• DigiTech® Rotary
• DigiTech® Vibro / Pan
• Unovibe (based on a Unicord Uni-Vibe™)

4.5.10 Tremolo Models

• DigiTech® Tremolo
• DigiTech® Panner
• DigiTech ScatterTrem – Dual tremolo effect
• Opto Tremolo (based on a Fender® Opto Tremolo™)
• Bias Tremolo (based on a Vox® Bias Tremolo)

4.5.11 Envelope / Special Models

• DigiTech® Auto Yah™
• DigiTech® YaYa™
• DigiTech® Synth Talk™
• DigiTech® Step Filter
• DigiTech® Sampli & Hold
• DOD FX25 (based on DOD® FX25 Envelope Filter)

4.5.12 Delays

• Retard digital
• Retard analògic
• Pong Delay
• Retard modulat
• Retard de cinta
• Retard invers
• DM Analog Delay (based on Boss® DM2 Analog Delay)
• Echo Plex (based on a Maestro EP-1 Tube Echoplex)

4.5.13 Reverbs

• Lexicon® Ambience
• Lexicon® Hall
• Lexicon® Room
• Lexicon® Studio
• Spring (based on a Fender® Twin Reverb™)
• EMT240 (based on an EMT® 240 Plate Reverb)

4.5.14 Distortions

• SCREAMER (Based on an Ibanez® TS-9)
• TS 808 (Based on an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer)
• SPARKDRIVE (Based on a Voodoo® Lab Sparkle Drive®)
• OD OVERDRIVE (Based on a Guyatone® Overdrive OD-2)
• DOD 250 (Based on a DOD® 250 Overdrive/Preamp)
• RODENT (Based on a Pro Co RAT™)
• MX DISTORTION (Based on an MXR® Distortion +)
• DS (Based on a Boss® DS-1™ Distortion)
• GRUNGE (DigiTech® Grunge®)
• ZONE (Based on a Boss MT-2 Metal Zone®)
• DEATH METAL (DigiTech Death Metal™)
• GONKULATOR (Based on a DOD® Gonkulator Ring Modulator)
• 8TAVIA (Based on a Roger Mayer Octavia™)
• FUZZLATOR (Based on a Demeter Fuzzulator)
• CLASSIC FUZZ (Based on a DOD Classic Fuzz)
• FUZZY FACE (Based on an Arbiter® Fuzz Face™)
• BIG PI (Based on an Electro-Harmonix® Big Muff Pi®)
• REDLINE (DigiTech® Redline Overdrive)

4.5.15 AmpModels lifier

• 57 CHAMP (Based on a '57 Fender® Tweed Champ®)
• 57 DELUXE (Based on a '57 Fender® Tweed Deluxe™)
• 59 BASSMAN (Based on a '59 Fender® Tweed Bassman®)
• 62 BROWN BASSMAN (Based on a '62 Fender® Brownface Bassman®)
• 65 TWIN REVERB (Based on a '65 Fender® Blackface Twin Reverb®)
• 65 REVERB (Based on a '65 Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb®)
• 65 JTM-45 (Based on a '65 Marshall® JTM-45)
• 68 SUPER LEAD PLEXI (Based on a '68 Marshall 100 Watt Super Lead (plexi))
• 68 JUMP PANEL (Based on a '68 Marshall Jump Panel)
• 77 MASTER VOLUME (Based on a '77 Marshall Master Volume)
• 83 JCM800 (Based on an '83 Marshall JCM800)
• 93 JCM900 (Based on a '93 Marshall JCM900)
• 01 JCM2000 (Based on an '01 Marshall JCM2000 (Solo Channel))
• 62 AC15 (Based on a '62 Vox® AC15)
• 63 AC30 TOP BOOST (Based on a '63 Vox AC30 Top Boost)
• 69 HIGH WATTAGE (Based on a '69 Hiwatt® Custom 100 DR103)
• 81 MARK IIC (Based on an '81 Mesa Boogie® Mark II C)
• 01 DUAL RECTIFIED (Based on an '01 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier)
• MARK 4 (Based on an '93 Mesa Boogie Mark IV)
• TRIPLE RECTIFIED (Based on an '01 Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier)
• 99 LEGACY VL-100 (Based on a Carvin® Legacy VL-100)
• 96 MATCH HC-30 (Based on a '96 Matchless™ HC30)
• 88 SLO-100 (Based on an '88 Soldano SLO-100)
• GA-40 (Based on a Gibson® GA-40)
• 5150 II (Based on a Peavey® 5150® II)
• JAZZ COMBO (Based on a Roland® JC-120)
• SOLAR 100S (Based on a Sunn® 100S)
• HT-100 (Based on a Randall® HT-100)
• OJ 120 (Based on a Orange™ OR 120)
• SUPER G (Based on a Laney™ Supergroup)
• DIGITECH SOLO
• DIGITECH METAL
• DIGITECH BRIGHT CLEAN
• DIGITECH CHUNK
• DIGITECH CLEAN TUBE (DigiTech 2101 Clean Tube)
• DIGITECH CRUNCH
• DIGITECH BLUES
• DIGITECH FUZZ
• DIGHITECH SPANK
• DIGITECH HIGH GAIN
• DIGITECH MONSTER (Maxed out gain)
• DIGITECH “TWEEDFACE” (Tweed preamp w/Blackface poweramp)
• DIGITECH “BLACKBASS” (’65 Blackface preamp w/ Bassman poweramp)
• DIGITECH STONERROCK (Thick, sludgy distorted amp to)
• DIGITECH DARKMETAL (Responsive, tight metal tone)
• DIGITECH TRANSISTOR (Solid state transistor amp so)
• DIGITECH BROWNSOUND (Hot rodded 80’s stack tone)
• DIGITECH MOSH (Chunky metal tone with just the right amount of sizzle)
• 2101 CLEAN TUBE (DigiTech GSP2101™ Artist Clean Tube)
• 2101 SATURATED TUBE (DigiTech GSP2101 Artist Saturated Tube)
• DIRECT (No amp model)
• DREADAUGHT ACOUSTIC
• JUMBO ACOUSTIC

4.5.16 Cabinet Models

• CHAMP 1X8 (Based on a 1x8 '57 Fender® Tweed Champ®)
• DELUXE 1X12 (Based on a 1x12 '57 Fender Tweed Deluxe®)
• DELUXE REVERB 1X12 (Based on a 1x12 '65 Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb)
• BRITISH 1X12 (Based on a 1x12 '62 Vox® AC15 w/20W Vox Speaker)
• BLONDE 2X12 (Based on a 2x12 '57 Fender Blonde Bassman®)
• TWIN 2X12 (Based on a 2x12 '65 Fender Blackface Twin Reverb®)
• BRITISH 2X12 (Based on a 2x12 '63 Vox® AC0 Top Boost w/ Jensen® Blue Backs)
• BASSMAN 4X10 (Based on a 4x10 '59 Fender Tweed Bassman®)
• BRITISH 4X12 (Based on a 4x12 Marshall® 1969 Straight w/ Celestion® G12-T70)
• GREENBACK 4X12 (Based on a 4x12 Marshall 1969 Slant w/ Celestion 25W Green backs)
• FANE 4X12 (Based on a 4x12 Hiwatt® Custom w/ Fane Speakers)
• BOUTIQUE 4X12 (Based on a 4x12 '96 VHT® Slant w/ Celestion Vintage 30’s)
• VINTAGE 4X12 (Based on a 4x12 Johnson® Straight w/ Celestion Vintage 30’s)
• DIGITECH SOLO 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech® Solo)
• DIGITECH BRIGHT 2X12 (2x12 DigiTech Bright)
• DIGITECH METAL 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech Metal)
• DIGITECH ROCK 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech Rock)
• DIGITECH ALT 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech Alt Rock)
• DIGITECH VINTAGE 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech Vintage)
• DIGITECH CHUNK 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech Chunk)
• DIGITECH SPANK 4X12 (4x12 DigiTech Spank)
• DIGITECH SPEAKER COMP (4x12 DigiTech Speaker Compensation)
• DIRECT (No cabinet model)

5. Manteniment

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your DigiTech RP500.

• Neteja: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents that could damage the finish or internal components.
• Emmagatzematge: Store the RP500 in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and high humidity.
• Connexions: Comproveu periòdicament totes les connexions dels cables per detectar possibles danys o deterioraments. Assegureu-vos que estiguin ben connectades durant el funcionament.
• Actualitzacions de programari: Regularly check the DigiTech website for firmware updates and new versions of the X-Edit software to ensure your unit has the latest features and bug fixes.

6. Solució De Problemes

If you encounter issues with your RP500, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

• Sense energia: Ensure the power adapter is correctly connected to the unit and a working power outlet. Verify the power adapter's specifications match the RP500's requirements.
• Sense so:
  • Check all audio cable connections (guitar input, line outputs to amp/mixer).
  • Ensure the RP500 is not in Bypass mode.
  • Verify the volume levels on the RP500, your amplifier, and any connected mixer.
  • If using headphones, ensure they are properly connected and the headphone volume is up.
• Unexpected Sound/Effect Issues:
  • Confirm you are in the correct operating mode (Preset or Pedalboard).
  • Check individual effect settings within the current preset.
  • Consider performing a factory reset if issues persist (refer to the full manual or DigiTech support for instructions).
• Problemes de connectivitat USB:
  • Ensure the USB cable is securely connected to both the RP500 and your computer.
  • Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the X-Edit software.
  • Install or update the necessary drivers for the RP500.
  • If you are experiencing issues with the looper function, ensure your firmware is updated to version 2.0 or later, as this feature was added in later updates.

7. Especificacions

7.1 Especificacions generals

• Xassís: Durable cast metal construction
• Visualització: Large 8 character alpha-numeric and 2 character numeric LED display
• Convertidor A / D: Àudio d'alt rendiment de 24 bits
• Convertidor D / A: Àudio d'alt rendiment de 24 bits
• Sampfreqüència de llenguatge: 44.1kHz throughout
• DSP Section: 1 Audio DNA2™ DSP Processor
• Memòria predeterminada: 99 User / 99 Factory Presets

7.2 Analog Input Connections

• Guitar input Impedance: 1M ohms
• Maximum Output signal: 8 dBu

7.3 Analog Output Connections

• Line outputs Impedance: 1K Ohms unbalanced / 2K Ohms balanced
• Maximum Output level: 23 dBu
• Mixer Outputs Impedance: 2k Ohms balanced
• Nivell de sortida màxim: 23 dBu
• Headphone Outputs Minimum Headphone Impedance: 50 ohms
• Potència de sortida: 250mW / channel
• Electronic SNR: ≥ 110 dB

7.4 USB Specifications

• USB: 2.0 compatible
• Transmissió d'àudio: 2 channels to computer, 2 channels from computer
• Sampla taxa: 44.1 kHz

7.5 Size/Dimensions

• Dimensions de la unitat (A x A x P): 19.5" x 2.25" x 8.75"
• Shipping Dimensions (W x H x D) (approximate): 21" x 4" x 11"
• Shipping Weight (approximate): 8.0 lliures

7.6 Requisits de programari

7.6.1 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
• Unitat de DVD-ROM
• Port USB
• Internet connection required for Cubase activation
• *.NET 2.0 will be installed during installation of X-Edit software if required on XP systems

7.6.2 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
• Unitat de DVD-ROM
• Port USB
• Internet connection required for Cubase activation

8. Garantia i Suport

DigiTech products are manufactured to high quality standards. For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official DigiTech website. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance beyond this manual, or service inquiries, please contact DigiTech customer support through their official channels.

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