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Feature:
I like the preset sounds - but I would have liked it laid out a little differently. Many of the un-changable presets (61 - 120) sound similar. I would have preferred they eliminate the ones that were similar - and gave the user more changable entries. Allowing the user to have 80 - and the other 40 as permanent entries.
Preset sounds are pretty good - but you need to change them a little to fit the guitar & amp combo you are using.
Quality:
The pedal itself is cast - and seems quite sturdy. I am not happy with the cheap little knobs. I would rather they be aluminum - with set-screws. These knobs come off very easily. I am a little concerned that they will dislodge while getting bounced around on the road. So far though - no problem. I will be keeping my eye on that. I may super-glue the knobs right on each pot. We'll see if it becomes a problem.
Value:
I bought mine used - $75 - like new condition. GREAT VALUE!!! I higly recommend it - even at the full price of $149! I can have a 45 tune set - and literally have a different sound for each song. Each sound is repeatable - exactly - each time I play with the band. It gives you a consistancy that is fantastic. You don't have to settle on a particular distortion box - there are a bunch in there to choose from! Same thing for the chorus - phaser - you name it. It completely changed the way I approach creating my sound.
Desirability:
It ain't beautiful - but it is functional. I don't think of electronic equipment in terms of "sex appeal". I reserve that for the Guitars and the ladies. For me - good performance electronics - DISAPPEAR! I prefer my equipment to be as invisible as possible. Hidden behind a monitor, mic stand etc. This little unit can hide behind a monitor with ease. I would prefer it were all BLACK instead of the gun-metal grey & aluminum. Not that big of a deal though. It works great - and that is what really counts.
Sound:
Sound is pretty good. Reverb is awful. If you listen close - the reverb will emit a sound like dripping water. Pluck a string muted - an you will hear the drip. Yuck. Took reverb off of all my presets - and let the Fender Blues DeVille provide the reverb when wanted. MUCH BETTER.
Ease of Use:
You can, very quickly, get some pretty cool sounds from this box. Easy to adjust once you get the hang of it. I read the manual quickly (believe it or not) and got a little overwhelmed. So, I just turned it on - and started messing with it. I found that I was able to teach myself pretty quickly - using the manual for reference. At that point the manual really proved to be useful. Reading NO - Reference YES!
I don't know all the little ins and outs yet - but that will come with time. It is in there - I just need to figure out how to get it out. You can get rolling fairly quickly. I think it is worth the persuit.
Support:
No problems yet. The web site is pretty good. I was able to bring the firmware up to date very easily. Also downloaded the X-Edit software - and it is really cool! Using a laptop - you can modify the RP-250 on the fly. No messing with switches, knobs, dials, etc. You just change the parameter (any parameter) on the screen - and the RP-250 is instantly changed. Some parameters on the RP-250 can ONLY be modified using the PC - which is interesting. It appears that to really modify the sound exactly the way you want it - a laptop is a must.
Overall:
It will take a while to wear this thing out. I am pretty easy on my equipment - I don't bang it around. I don't STOMP on a stomp box. It seems well built - and with even a reasonable amount of care - I expect it to give me a good long run. Maybe as I learn more about other equipment - I may replace it. I am always looking for the new idea. Until then - this is the cat's meow!
Submitted: 2/2/2009
Style of Music: Rockabilly, Rock, & Blues
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Feature:
offerers many different distortion pedal models, like the ibanez tube screamer, to the boss ds-1 and metal zone and not to mention digitechs own grunge and death metal distortions for the more hard core players. all different amplifiers from marshalls to fenders and boogie mesas. chorus, all kinds of reverbs, delays, phaser, flanger, compressor, wah wahs, a bulit in drum machine with 60 diffenet beats from counrty and jazz to metal to hip hop(ewww)
Quality:
metal frame dosn't look like it will break any time soon
Value:
with soooooooo many features, i don't think i would ever sell it so its definetly worth the money
Desirability:
its silvery and shiny and catches your eye so yeah...... it's real sexy
Sound:
you can get so many varieties of tones out of this thing. anything from a hot marshall plexie drive, to the cleanest of cleans. not to mention all the effects that just add to the gretness
Ease of Use:
a little confusing at first but put some time into it and you'll find the tone you want in no time, i also recommend downloading the X edit software of of Digitechs website to make your fine tuning alot easier. its also free so theres no hassle, as long as your computer meets the requirements. however my only problem with this product is the wah/ expression pedal. if you have read other reviews they may have mentioned the problem with it. when you stomp down on it like you normally would it engages the wah, however if you press down on it again too hard, it disengages the wah and then it turns into a volume pedal which is extremely annoying because you may do it accidentally like i have a million times and when you heel it, it turns the volume all the way down. so once again, be careful when using the wah
Support:
zzounds are very reliable when it comes to customer support, and i imagine digitech would be friendly so a 10
Overall:
with all the features you cant go wrong, i found the tone i wanted in about 15 minutes and are still discovering new abilities and iv had it for a couple weeks, only problem is the wah which i apologize for rambling about.
Submitted: 5/12/2008
Style of Music: rock, blues, heavy metal
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