Digitech RP500 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

Turns from one multi-fx pedal into 5 individual stompboxes and effects.

Item: DGTRP500

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6 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

2 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 6 out of 10

"There is a tuner"

Overall:
I read the one review about the RP500 not having a tuner. I thought this was odd so I emailed Digitech's support. The bypass switch you have to hold down to get to the tuner. When I read the review about there being no tuner it started to turn me off about the pedal. My review (or lack there of) is so that others don't get turned off by there not being a tuner. The tuner is not visible on the pedal and it can be misleading. Just trying to help.

Submitted: 3/27/2008

Style of Music: Progressive Metal/Rock

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Nice. FIRST REVIEW!"

Feature:
This pedal just BARELY gets a ten in my book. The lack of a drum machine, pickup simulator, and tuner hurts A LOT, but the combination of the pedalboard mode, extra effects and tap tempo makes up for it. I'm REALLY looking forward to the pedalboard mode! The ability to turn on and off individual effects will do wonders for some songs. The tap tempo will be nice for the delays, auto-ya, and other effects.

Quality:
I'm not sure how DigiTechs hold up, but really, the thing is made of ALL metal. I'm sure it will hold up EXTREMELY well.

Desirability:
HOLY CRAP! This thing looks nice. All black, with silver buttons and knobs, as well as LED lights. This might be the best-looking multi-effects pedal that has ever graced my eyes.

Sound:
I don't know, but I do know this: I have the DigiTech RP350, which is an amazing pedal. But I'm sure the RP500 will be better. The ability for it to turn into five stompboxes will be AWESOME and the tap tempo is a welcome addition. This definitely appeals to me because it seems more tailored to heavy metal sounds. For instance, I read it up on the DigiTech website, and there are more heavy metal amps: like the DigiTech Mosh and the DigiTech Monster.

Ease of Use:
For me, Im used to the RP350 enough, so there wont be much of a learning curve for me. But for others, it might be harder to pick up on.

Support:
I've gone to DigiTechs support before with X-Edit problems. They respond quickly and give good answers. Very helpful.

Overall:
I was originally going to trade in my RP350 for this pedal, but now, I might not. As I said earlier, I will miss a tuner and drum machine. I might not miss the pickup simulator a whole lot, as I might trade in my single-coil Fender (and my 7-string Schecter, if needed) for an Ibanez of some kind on Monday. But I will DEFINITELY miss the drum machine and tuner. Which is why I might sell the RP350 to a good friend who records my bands music instead of trading it in, that way I can still use the RP350 if needed, and my friend can use the RP's drum machine.

Submitted: 2/14/2008

Style of Music: Thrash Metal, Alternative Metal, Experimental

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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.

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 individual 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 Specifications
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
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