DigiTech RP250 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

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AudioDNA2 DSP super-chip. 89 total models. 54 Effects models. Up to 11 at a time.

The RP Legacy Continues. DigiTech invented guitar multi-effects. They've satisfied more than a million RP owners. Now they've RE-redefined the product category with the most powerful guitar processors ever -- a totally new generation of modeling technology with awesome effects and amp models so rich they should carry a cholesterol warning.

Features:
AudioDNA2 DSP super-chip

30-preset Quick Start Tone Library

30-preset Quick Start Effects

Chain Library

89 total models

54 Effects models - up to 11 at a time

Genuine Lexicon reverbs

21 Amp/Preamp/Acoustic models with A/B switching

Up to 5-second delay

14 cabinet models based on vintage Fender*, Marshall* and Vox*

60 Factory / 60 User presets

2 x 2 streaming USB I/O

1/4 in. Stereo Outputs

1/8 in. Stereo Headphone Out

1/4 in. Control In

1/4 in. Instrument In

24-bit/44.1kHz A/D/A

High quality drum machine with 60 patterns

Power supply included

Take your new RP to a weekend jam and drop some jaws. The RP250 is dripping with tone that has to heard to be believed. Tone that deserves to be heard on stage and in the studio. But even if your new RP guitar modeling processor never leaves your practice room, you'll never run out of creative ways to use it.

With 400% more horsepower, no wonder the RP150 sounds so good. You're looking at the world's most advanced audio processor, the'engine' that gives the new RP models so much more raw impact and subtle detail. Other manufacturers use general- purpose, off-the-shelf chips. read more But creating the best guitar tone requires a 100% specialized, optimized processor.

Being total audio processing fanatics, DigiTech's Chip Wizard engineers set out to create a super-processor specifically designed to power a whole new generation of effects and models. The design team worked for over 2 years, literally re-defining audio signal processing at the chip level. Then their Tone Guru engineers -- fresh from Production Modeling triumphs like the Jimi Hendrix Experience Artist Series pedal -- set to work taking advantage of all this new raw processing power.

When you hear what AudioDNA2 does for the tone of the RP250 you'll agree it was all worth it.

The RP250 is ready to talk to your PC or Mac computer: it has a built-in 24-bit 2-in/2-out USB interface. Lay down tracks with your favorite multitrack DAW software. Play back a mix or MP3 cut directly through your RP250 and jam along with it. Download a free copy of X-Edit Editor/Librarian from DigiTech's website and customize presets, upload and download new tones, including those from magazine web sites and their own thriving online player community.

*Other product names modeled in this product are trademarks of their respective companies that do not endorse and are not associated or affiliated with DigiTech or Harman International Industries, Inc. ProCo Rat, MXR, Boss Metal Zone, EH Big Muff Pi, Dunlop Cry Baby, Vox, Clyde McCoy Wah, TC Electronic, Fender Opto Tremolo, Fender Twin Reverb, EMT, Fender Tweed Deluxe, Fender Bassman, Twin Reverb, Marshall Super Lead, Mesa/Boogie, Hiwatt, Fender Tweed Champ, Jensen Blue Backs and Celestion are trademarks or trade names of other manufacturers and were used merely to identify products whose sounds were reviewed in the creation of this product.
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (54 ratings)
Submitted May 28, 2007 by a customer from sbcglobal.net

""The Real Thing?""

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I think it's killer for the price. I was expecting to spend around $400 or so for a decent pedal unit, but this one worked beyond my expectations. Has direct USB audio input into my DAW (Ableton Live), which is great for people into computer/MIDI type stuff: BIG +++ You can even afford to buy some other pedals or amp modeling software with leftover money if you wish. I think it'll be fine for me (unitl the next generation of RPs come out) =)

Sound
I'm a 28 year old keyboard player/electronic music producer who loves all kinds of musical styles. I'm just now getting into playing guitar and I have a very large CD collection ranging from Ambient to Zydeco. I'm familiar with how guitar recordings should sound on nice studio monitors. Right now I'm using the RP250 as my direct USB input into my Mac and running a MOTU Ultralite as the firewire output device into ADAM A7 powered monitors with no noticable latency. The RP250 sounds like the real thing. I feel as though I can honestly say this because I don't have the baggage associated with being a life long guitar player who is a purist snob and can't admit that this little $150 pedal is amazing. I also think that many amp modelers get bashed unfairly by guitar players who have only heard them either through their guitar amp, or on crappy computer speakers or their cheap home stereo. You're not going to TRULY hear how these advanced processors can perform without hearing on a system that has accurate DA read more converters and speakers.

Features
It doesn't do everything other modelers do, but you can get pretty deep into shaping your tone with the free downloadable software. I would've liked to have a MIDI in port to do program changes and sync the delay with my MPC. Considering the sounds you get for $150 it does a helluva lot and there should be minimal complaining I'd think.

Ease of Use
I found it easy enough to use, but this is coming from someone who uses electronic music with software and MIDI gear. Though, I'd imagine even people who didn't laugh at "Idiocracy" would be able to use this thing.

Quality
Metal chassis. Seems sturdy enough. Certainly doesn't feel cheap. Seems Digitech has done a great job designing this thing. Made in the USA to boot!

Value
I'm extremely impressed with not only how good the RP series sounds as an amp modeler, but also how good it sounds compared to products 2 or 3 times the price! I was prepared to shell out $400 or so on the Vox or Line 6 units but the online demos just didn't sound as good to me as the Digitech ones. They didn't at the showroom either.

Manufacturer Support
I don't really know as I haven't needed support yet from Digitech, however I've dealt with a sister company to Harman Pro (Lexicon) and their tech support was a bit above average.

The Wow Factor
Not the "sexiest" guitar pedal out there, but it looks decent enough. I would've not chosen the aqua/teal type color on the control matrix display. Maybe a brushed aluminum look with black details or something. Anyways it's really about the sound for me, as this will mostly be used in a studio setting with my computer and monitors.

Musical Background:
keyboardist/electronic musician

Musical Style:
variety of experimental/electronic music
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