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DigiTech RP500 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
Turns from one multi-fx pedal into 5 individual stompboxes and effects.
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Gig Ready Bundle: includes World Tour Gig Bag, Dean Markley strings, Dunlop picks, and a Whirlwind guitar cable. A $80 value, for only $30! See Overview for full details.
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Easily control your tone on stage! The RP500 guitar multi-effect processor gives you the ability to control program changes, complete signal chains and allows you to turn all amplifier and cabinet sounds off in the exclusive Pedalboard mode. When in Pedalboard mode the RP500 acts like 5 separate stompboxes and effects. Save each combo in a preset for a uniquely switchable pedal setup not found anywhere else but pro rigs.
Gig Ready Bundle contents (optional):
1 x World Tour Side Impact Equipment Bag (19.5 x 9.25 x 4.25 in.)
5 x Dean Markley NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings (Regular, Pack)
1 x Dunlop Tortex Standard Picks (Yellow, 12-Pack)
2 x Whirlwind EGC20 Guitar Instrument Cable (20 foot)
To get the $80 value gig-ready bundle choose "New, With $80 Gig Ready Bundle."
Gig Ready Bundle
Gig Ready Bundle contents (optional):
1 x World Tour Side Impact Equipment Bag (19.5 x 9.25 x 4.25 in.)
5 x Dean Markley NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings (Regular, Pack)
1 x Dunlop Tortex Standard Picks (Yellow, 12-Pack)
2 x Whirlwind EGC20 Guitar Instrument Cable (20 foot)
To get the $80 value gig-ready bundle choose "New, With $80 Gig Ready Bundle."
Gig Ready Bundle
Easily control your tone on stage! The RP500 guitar multi-effect processor gives you the ability to control program changes, complete signal chains and allows you to turn all amplifier and cabinet sounds off in the exclusive Pedalboard mode. When in Pedalboard mode the RP500 acts like 5 separate stompboxes and effects. Save each combo in a preset for a uniquely switchable pedal setup not found anywhere else but pro rigs.
The RP500’s stage control allows you to quickly and easily change your tone mid-song and eliminates the “tap dance” of individual effects while retaining the ability to individually switch on/off the effects.
The RP500 is built like a tank from a cast metal chassis to the 9 vacuum-style switches. A large 10 character LED display makes for easy stage use topped by an built-in expression pedal to control wahs, volume, Whammy and other parameters.
Your sound is king, the control of your sound is imperative. The RP500 gives you the control to express yourself the way you want – No longer will the lack of control stand in the way of your expression.
Features
Exclusive Pedalboard mode changes the RP500 into 5 individual stompboxes and effects
Amp/Cabinet Bypass defeats internal amp and cabinet effects in all programs
Heavy-duty vacuum switches for program changes, effect on / off changes, bank up and down, tap tempo and tuner
Bright LEDs display program status and effect on / off
Large 10 character LED display for program name, bank name and tuner
Stereo XLR and 1/4 in. Outputs with ground lift
Built-in expression pedal controls the RP500’s internal wahs, volume, Whammy and other parameters
All metal construction
Versatility
The RP500 is a powerful multi-effect processor designed specifically for the performing guitarist. Designed for the rigors demanded on stage, the RP500 is built like a tank with a cast metal chassis, 9 heavy-duty metal switches, and metal expression pedal. Stage control is easy with big LED indicators that display program or pedal status, large 10- character LED display. XLR and 1/4 in. outputs with ground lift give you the ability to run to your amp and directly into to a mixer.
For players who only want effects, the RP500’s exclusive Amp/Cabinet Bypass and Pedalboard buttons let you defeat amp and cabinet effects in all presets and let you turn on and off effects just like individual stompboxes. The built-in expression pedal gives you real-time control over effects and parameters such as volume, wah, chorus speed, delay level and much more.
For the home studio players, the RP500 also features USB audio streaming for computer recording. Steinberg Cubase LE4 music production software is also included. X-Edit Editor/Librarian software for both Mac and PC lets you easily program and archive all your sounds via its intuitive user interface.
Chassis: Durable cast metal construction
Display: Large 8 character alpha-numeric and 2 character numeric LED display
Controls
Footswitches: 9 heavy duty vacuum-style switches control Bypass, Tap Tempo, Bank up/down, Program up/down, Tuner, program access and stompbox/effect on/off
Expression pedal Built-in
A/D Converter: 24-bit high performance audio
D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audio
Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz throughout
DSP Section: 1 Audio DNA2 DSP Processors
Preset Memory: 99 User / 99 Factory Presets
Analog Input Connections
Guitar input - Impedance: 1M Ohms
Maximum input signal: 8 dBu
Analog Output Connections
Line Outputs - Impedance: 1K Ohms unbalanced / 2K Ohms balanced
Maximum Output Level: 23 dBu
Mixer Outputs:
Impedance: 2K Ohms balanced
Maximum Output level: 23 dBu
Headphone Outputs:
Minimum Headphone
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Output Power: 250 mW / channel
Electronic SNR: - 110dB
USB: 2.0 compliant
Audio streaming: 2 channels to computer, 2 channels from computer
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
Size/Weight
Unit Dimensions: 19.5 x 2.25 x 8.75 in. (W x H x D)
Shipping Dimensions: 21 x 4 x 11 in. (W x H x D) (approximate)
Shipping Weight: 8.0 lbs (approximate)
Computer Minimum System Requirements:
Windows: 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
DVD-ROM drive
USB Port
Internet connection required for Cubase activation
*.NET 2.0 will be installed during installation of X-Edit software if required on XP systems
Mac: OS 10.4.x or later
PowerPC G4/G5 1GHz or later
512MB RAM (1GB RAM recommended)
180MB hard disk space for application
DVD-ROM drive
USB Port
Internet connection required for Cubase activation
The RP500’s stage control allows you to quickly and easily change your tone mid-song and eliminates the “tap dance” of individual effects while retaining the ability to individually switch on/off the effects.
The RP500 is built like a tank from a cast metal chassis to the 9 vacuum-style switches. A large 10 character LED display makes for easy stage use topped by an built-in expression pedal to control wahs, volume, Whammy and other parameters.
Your sound is king, the control of your sound is imperative. The RP500 gives you the control to express yourself the way you want – No longer will the lack of control stand in the way of your expression.
Features
Exclusive Pedalboard mode changes the RP500 into 5 individual stompboxes and effects
Amp/Cabinet Bypass defeats internal amp and cabinet effects in all programs
Heavy-duty vacuum switches for program changes, effect on / off changes, bank up and down, tap tempo and tuner
Bright LEDs display program status and effect on / off
Large 10 character LED display for program name, bank name and tuner
Stereo XLR and 1/4 in. Outputs with ground lift
Built-in expression pedal controls the RP500’s internal wahs, volume, Whammy and other parameters
All metal construction
Versatility
The RP500 is a powerful multi-effect processor designed specifically for the performing guitarist. Designed for the rigors demanded on stage, the RP500 is built like a tank with a cast metal chassis, 9 heavy-duty metal switches, and metal expression pedal. Stage control is easy with big LED indicators that display program or pedal status, large 10- character LED display. XLR and 1/4 in. outputs with ground lift give you the ability to run to your amp and directly into to a mixer.
For players who only want effects, the RP500’s exclusive Amp/Cabinet Bypass and Pedalboard buttons let you defeat amp and cabinet effects in all presets and let you turn on and off effects just like individual stompboxes. The built-in expression pedal gives you real-time control over effects and parameters such as volume, wah, chorus speed, delay level and much more.
For the home studio players, the RP500 also features USB audio streaming for computer recording. Steinberg Cubase LE4 music production software is also included. X-Edit Editor/Librarian software for both Mac and PC lets you easily program and archive all your sounds via its intuitive user interface.
Technical Info
General SpecificationsChassis: Durable cast metal construction
Display: Large 8 character alpha-numeric and 2 character numeric LED display
Controls
Footswitches: 9 heavy duty vacuum-style switches control Bypass, Tap Tempo, Bank up/down, Program up/down, Tuner, program access and stompbox/effect on/off
Expression pedal Built-in
A/D Converter: 24-bit high performance audio
D/A Converter: 24-bit high performance audio
Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz throughout
DSP Section: 1 Audio DNA2 DSP Processors
Preset Memory: 99 User / 99 Factory Presets
Analog Input Connections
Guitar input - Impedance: 1M Ohms
Maximum input signal: 8 dBu
Analog Output Connections
Line Outputs - Impedance: 1K Ohms unbalanced / 2K Ohms balanced
Maximum Output Level: 23 dBu
Mixer Outputs:
Impedance: 2K Ohms balanced
Maximum Output level: 23 dBu
Headphone Outputs:
Minimum Headphone
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Output Power: 250 mW / channel
Electronic SNR: - 110dB
USB: 2.0 compliant
Audio streaming: 2 channels to computer, 2 channels from computer
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
Size/Weight
Unit Dimensions: 19.5 x 2.25 x 8.75 in. (W x H x D)
Shipping Dimensions: 21 x 4 x 11 in. (W x H x D) (approximate)
Shipping Weight: 8.0 lbs (approximate)
Computer Minimum System Requirements:
Windows: 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
DVD-ROM drive
USB Port
Internet connection required for Cubase activation
*.NET 2.0 will be installed during installation of X-Edit software if required on XP systems
Mac: OS 10.4.x or later
PowerPC G4/G5 1GHz or later
512MB RAM (1GB RAM recommended)
180MB hard disk space for application
DVD-ROM drive
USB Port
Internet connection required for Cubase activation
9 heavy duty switches, 99 user/99 factory presets. Rugged metal chassis. Includes Cubase LE4.
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DigiTech RP500 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Reviews
8 out of 10
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"Great sound for the studio. Not impressed when playing live."
Feature:
TOO many features, read the manual so you can edit your own preferences. It sounds great recorded direct into a computer.
Quality:
It seems very tough
Value:
If you dont want to buy amps and pedals to get a sound, which may cost thousands, this is the next best thing.
Desirability:
I think it is great. I would buy it again
Sound:
The sound is a bit digital on some of the effects, mainly the heavy distortion. The 65 deluxe reverb and twin reverb amps on the board do sound very convincing. I played this board out a few times direct through the PA. It sounded alright, but not as good as an actual amp with a few stand alone pedals. I will use this in the home studio, which is its highlight, but not out to a gig again.
Ease of Use:
Pretty staight forward after learning how to use it.
TOO many features, read the manual so you can edit your own preferences. It sounds great recorded direct into a computer.
Quality:
It seems very tough
Value:
If you dont want to buy amps and pedals to get a sound, which may cost thousands, this is the next best thing.
Desirability:
I think it is great. I would buy it again
Sound:
The sound is a bit digital on some of the effects, mainly the heavy distortion. The 65 deluxe reverb and twin reverb amps on the board do sound very convincing. I played this board out a few times direct through the PA. It sounded alright, but not as good as an actual amp with a few stand alone pedals. I will use this in the home studio, which is its highlight, but not out to a gig again.
Ease of Use:
Pretty staight forward after learning how to use it.
Submitted: 11/03/2008
Style of Music: Rock,
10 out of 10
"Killer unit and it has a tuner! "
Feature:
I love the versatility this unit has you can run in preset patch mode or pedal mode to get the feel of vintage stomp boxes. For the folks who think there is no tuner READ the manual! Hold the bypass button down for 2 sec and the tuner pops right up. Also for the wah pedal simply press down and its on any patch.
Quality:
TANK! nuff said.
Value:
For the money you can't beat this unit. I almost went with the RP1000 but I have no need for a drum machine (I have battery3 and reason 4)in my guitar effects. The 20 sec loop feature would have been cool but not for the additional cash.
Desirability:
Killer, all black with silver and red.
Sound:
I have the Pod Pro and The V-Amp and this units does all and more. I was never a fan of the all in one floor models but this unit changed my mind. The factory sounds are cool but to REALLY get what the RP500 can do you will need to edit to get "your" sound. I stomp boxes like the TS808, TS9 and MXR are spot on. This is the best sounding "direct" line unit I've used yet.
Ease of Use:
It took me about 30 min to fully set this up with my main seven patches for live use.
Support:
No issues yet so I have no idea.
Overall:
So far I've had it for a few months and I 100% love it.
I love the versatility this unit has you can run in preset patch mode or pedal mode to get the feel of vintage stomp boxes. For the folks who think there is no tuner READ the manual! Hold the bypass button down for 2 sec and the tuner pops right up. Also for the wah pedal simply press down and its on any patch.
Quality:
TANK! nuff said.
Value:
For the money you can't beat this unit. I almost went with the RP1000 but I have no need for a drum machine (I have battery3 and reason 4)in my guitar effects. The 20 sec loop feature would have been cool but not for the additional cash.
Desirability:
Killer, all black with silver and red.
Sound:
I have the Pod Pro and The V-Amp and this units does all and more. I was never a fan of the all in one floor models but this unit changed my mind. The factory sounds are cool but to REALLY get what the RP500 can do you will need to edit to get "your" sound. I stomp boxes like the TS808, TS9 and MXR are spot on. This is the best sounding "direct" line unit I've used yet.
Ease of Use:
It took me about 30 min to fully set this up with my main seven patches for live use.
Support:
No issues yet so I have no idea.
Overall:
So far I've had it for a few months and I 100% love it.
Submitted: 07/27/2009
Style of Music: Rock, Metal, Electronic, Gothic, Classic.
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