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DigiTech RP500 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
Turns from one multi-fx pedal into 5 individual stompboxes and effects.
"Great sound for the studio. Not impressed when playing live."
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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.
"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.
"Get Any Amp You've Ever Wanted"
Feature:
Includes: CD-Rom and Power Supply. I liked the Tuner feature but wish it was labeled better. I used mainly the Amp modeling features with distortion. I just wish that the LCD displayed more info but it was more than enough. I didn't get a chance to dive into much of the chorus/fx, delay, reverb, or compressor but the presets had some fun sounds to play around with. The Editing was probably the most useful part because it let you have total control over what sounds you wanted to include in the model.
Quality:
The RP500 seemed like it would be a sturdy product for home use. The top portion seems to be made of a hard plastic while the bottom is made of metal. The stompbox style pedals were sturdy, but when I would click one it made me feel like i was hitting it too hard and made me kind of hesitate at times. Overall the construction was ok. I wish that the bypass button wasn't so close to the tap tempo. The wah pedal was perfect over all the other features, real easy to use and sturdy. I do not think that this item would hold up live or on the road and if you did gig it out I would recommend a back up because it feels like if you stomped it too hard it would break.
Value:
I definitely think that this product it worth the selling price and more.
Desirability:
Overall the unit looked nice and sleek just a simple black and polished metal made it look like an up to date product. Nothing too flashy is always nice.
Sound:
The sound I got out of this pedal was surprising. I was expecting a more digital or flat sound but what i got were some interesting outcomes. The presets alone were enough to satisfy, I mainly used the Hot Rod preset the most but some of the solo presets were fun to do that Eddie Van Halen type screamers. Overall I thought that the sounds were realistic, perfect for recording. Also it took out any hum that my single coils were picking up normally.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to use but I would suggest that any owner browse through the manual just to unlock certain functions.
Support:
No support needed.
Overall:
Personally i think that the RP500 is an excellent deal for the money you pay and that it would be a perfect addition for any home recording.
Includes: CD-Rom and Power Supply. I liked the Tuner feature but wish it was labeled better. I used mainly the Amp modeling features with distortion. I just wish that the LCD displayed more info but it was more than enough. I didn't get a chance to dive into much of the chorus/fx, delay, reverb, or compressor but the presets had some fun sounds to play around with. The Editing was probably the most useful part because it let you have total control over what sounds you wanted to include in the model.
Quality:
The RP500 seemed like it would be a sturdy product for home use. The top portion seems to be made of a hard plastic while the bottom is made of metal. The stompbox style pedals were sturdy, but when I would click one it made me feel like i was hitting it too hard and made me kind of hesitate at times. Overall the construction was ok. I wish that the bypass button wasn't so close to the tap tempo. The wah pedal was perfect over all the other features, real easy to use and sturdy. I do not think that this item would hold up live or on the road and if you did gig it out I would recommend a back up because it feels like if you stomped it too hard it would break.
Value:
I definitely think that this product it worth the selling price and more.
Desirability:
Overall the unit looked nice and sleek just a simple black and polished metal made it look like an up to date product. Nothing too flashy is always nice.
Sound:
The sound I got out of this pedal was surprising. I was expecting a more digital or flat sound but what i got were some interesting outcomes. The presets alone were enough to satisfy, I mainly used the Hot Rod preset the most but some of the solo presets were fun to do that Eddie Van Halen type screamers. Overall I thought that the sounds were realistic, perfect for recording. Also it took out any hum that my single coils were picking up normally.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to use but I would suggest that any owner browse through the manual just to unlock certain functions.
Support:
No support needed.
Overall:
Personally i think that the RP500 is an excellent deal for the money you pay and that it would be a perfect addition for any home recording.
"WOW!! AWESOME, THIS WILL BLOW ALL MULT-EFFECTS AWAY"
Feature:
Easy to use, just like having a bunch of stompboxes.
Quality:
Very durable. It can even handle ny 2 year old son dropping toys and other stuff on it. Not even a scratch yet.
Value:
yes
Desirability:
just Awesome. I want another one, and have 2 on stage.
Sound:
This is by far the best multi effect unit on the market. I tried all of the other ones on the market and this is the best. Doesn't color my sound with my amp.
Ease of Use:
Great sounds lots of different distortions and effects, simple and great. Just worlds of endless possiblities.
Support:
Great work with Digitech, I have emailed them about other items I have of theirs. Friendly and knowledgable people, they know exactly what I'm trying to do with all my set ups.
Overall:
I'm keeping this forever. Unless they make an rp 1000
Easy to use, just like having a bunch of stompboxes.
Quality:
Very durable. It can even handle ny 2 year old son dropping toys and other stuff on it. Not even a scratch yet.
Value:
yes
Desirability:
just Awesome. I want another one, and have 2 on stage.
Sound:
This is by far the best multi effect unit on the market. I tried all of the other ones on the market and this is the best. Doesn't color my sound with my amp.
Ease of Use:
Great sounds lots of different distortions and effects, simple and great. Just worlds of endless possiblities.
Support:
Great work with Digitech, I have emailed them about other items I have of theirs. Friendly and knowledgable people, they know exactly what I'm trying to do with all my set ups.
Overall:
I'm keeping this forever. Unless they make an rp 1000
"This is great I love it IT's UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!"
Quality:
great it is one of the best digitech effect pedals. With the metal covering and some platic it's just great
Value:
I wish eveything was cheaper but It's how we live.
Sound:
There is just so many effects people say it sounds digity but its not as bad as most of the other. It's the best for in-room playing but for gigs you seem to have a hard time with it
Support:
I bought this from music-music a store here and they are great. Now I get every thing from zzounds because they are great with shipping and the care of products+ magazine
Overall:
Overall I love this thing its the best guitar processer I ever had and I sold my Gt-8 and ones prevously owned. I was thinking to get the Gt-10 but disided toget just a $100.00 cheaper
great it is one of the best digitech effect pedals. With the metal covering and some platic it's just great
Value:
I wish eveything was cheaper but It's how we live.
Sound:
There is just so many effects people say it sounds digity but its not as bad as most of the other. It's the best for in-room playing but for gigs you seem to have a hard time with it
Support:
I bought this from music-music a store here and they are great. Now I get every thing from zzounds because they are great with shipping and the care of products+ magazine
Overall:
Overall I love this thing its the best guitar processer I ever had and I sold my Gt-8 and ones prevously owned. I was thinking to get the Gt-10 but disided toget just a $100.00 cheaper
"Just what I think...its your money"
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Feature:Came with Cubase LE4 software, wich is a good package, not the easiest software to use.
Quality:
Very well made, This pedal is large, and its heavy. I recomend getting the gig bag package, or buying a bag to carry this pedal and power cord in.
Value:
Its worth the money, 300 bucks isn't much to get a ton of different sounds to expand your playing.
Desirability:
I don't find this product sexually appealing, just doesn't turn me on that way, but it is very cool looking and has lots of features to play with.
Sound:
Lots of sound choices. RP500 sounds better then the Zoom G1X I had.
Ease of Use:
Easy to use, love the ability to change between the setting with a stomp switch for each sound.
Support:
Didn't need support
Overall:
overall I was pleased, but as large as this unit is; it does NOT have a drum machine built in, which is a downfall for the product. If I was going to recomend a multieffect pedal a RP255 or RP250.
"Great value for little cash.... great processor..."
Feature:
great stomp box feature...
Quality:
Good....roadworthy, mine hase been on the road for 6 months now , looks beat, but plays nice...
Value:
Great !!!
Sound:
pretty convincing amp and cab modles...
Ease of Use:
easy if you don't need to change things alot...a nightmare if you have to preset #11 and #66.....
Support:
don't know
Overall:
Nice little unit !!! Takes some getting used to...I ionly use a couple of the presets...mostly use in stompbox mode....delay and chorus are smart....distortions are endless....still like a tube screamer and sring reverb though, but replaces a bunch of boxes and is easiy bypassed for clean amp sounds....buy one ...they are cheap for what you get....
great stomp box feature...
Quality:
Good....roadworthy, mine hase been on the road for 6 months now , looks beat, but plays nice...
Value:
Great !!!
Sound:
pretty convincing amp and cab modles...
Ease of Use:
easy if you don't need to change things alot...a nightmare if you have to preset #11 and #66.....
Support:
don't know
Overall:
Nice little unit !!! Takes some getting used to...I ionly use a couple of the presets...mostly use in stompbox mode....delay and chorus are smart....distortions are endless....still like a tube screamer and sring reverb though, but replaces a bunch of boxes and is easiy bypassed for clean amp sounds....buy one ...they are cheap for what you get....
"How can someone write a review when they haven't even tried it let alone own it."
Feature:
For what it is the features are great. I love the fact that I can bypass the amp/cab modeling and have just stomp boxes. It is what it is. Read about it and don't expect more. Why would someone be dissatisfied with it because it doesn't have an mp3 player or recorder. If you researched it just a little bit you wouldn't be disappointed.
Quality:
Heavy duty construction. I haven't had any problems yet. Digitech makes fine products and I have never had an issue with any that I have owned.
Value:
Obviously I think it is worth what I paid for it. If I didn't I wouldn't have bought it.
Desirability:
They want me to rate the "sex appeal" of this product. I don't recommend having sex with this product. This product doesn't sexually appeal to me at all. If it did I woud seek immediate help.
Sound:
The sounds are good but as with every board I have ever had (GNX3, POD XT Live, GT6)You gotta tweak 'em. Every player, every guitar, and every amp will change the way this board will sound. You have to find the sound you want by experimenting. Tweak until you find what you want.
Ease of Use:
It's easy for me because I have been playing and using similar products for years. This isn't my first Digitech product either.
Support:
I answered this as a 10 but I really have no expereience with them. I have never had a problem with anything made by Digitech. They are a reputable company and make a fine product. I am assuming they would stand behind it and have good support.
Overall:
I like the unit. I am currently using it but you never know. I have a lot of equipment (22 guitars, 8 different amps and a bunch of pedals) and I like to change things up now and then.
For what it is the features are great. I love the fact that I can bypass the amp/cab modeling and have just stomp boxes. It is what it is. Read about it and don't expect more. Why would someone be dissatisfied with it because it doesn't have an mp3 player or recorder. If you researched it just a little bit you wouldn't be disappointed.
Quality:
Heavy duty construction. I haven't had any problems yet. Digitech makes fine products and I have never had an issue with any that I have owned.
Value:
Obviously I think it is worth what I paid for it. If I didn't I wouldn't have bought it.
Desirability:
They want me to rate the "sex appeal" of this product. I don't recommend having sex with this product. This product doesn't sexually appeal to me at all. If it did I woud seek immediate help.
Sound:
The sounds are good but as with every board I have ever had (GNX3, POD XT Live, GT6)You gotta tweak 'em. Every player, every guitar, and every amp will change the way this board will sound. You have to find the sound you want by experimenting. Tweak until you find what you want.
Ease of Use:
It's easy for me because I have been playing and using similar products for years. This isn't my first Digitech product either.
Support:
I answered this as a 10 but I really have no expereience with them. I have never had a problem with anything made by Digitech. They are a reputable company and make a fine product. I am assuming they would stand behind it and have good support.
Overall:
I like the unit. I am currently using it but you never know. I have a lot of equipment (22 guitars, 8 different amps and a bunch of pedals) and I like to change things up now and then.
"Wow I didn;t think it was this good"
Feature:
Alot of different features like the 5 stomp boxes undr you feet thats the coolest.
Quality:
Its kinda feels like im about to break it but i think it will hold up for a while
Value:
The best sounds for $300.00 SWEET
Sound:
Sweet sound for my likings and almosts every sound possilbe SICK
Support:
none needed
Overall:
It's like having a hole bunch of options and many changable options.
Alot of different features like the 5 stomp boxes undr you feet thats the coolest.
Quality:
Its kinda feels like im about to break it but i think it will hold up for a while
Value:
The best sounds for $300.00 SWEET
Sound:
Sweet sound for my likings and almosts every sound possilbe SICK
Support:
none needed
Overall:
It's like having a hole bunch of options and many changable options.
"Not bad, but not what I was looking for."
Feature:
It's an RP. They cut some of the features like drums and others. The new line does support a bypass and stomp control. The editor works but for recording this is not like earlier Workstations.
Quality:
Metal covers, durable switches. Seems road worthy.
Value:
This is a modified RP. It has a couple more bells. I was hoping for something like the workstation product line.
Desirability:
Looks cool and has some nice color trim scheme.
Sound:
Overall. some of the sounds wer good, and others missed. I knew there would be some cuts given the newer price. Models were in abundance, but they seemed noisy.
Ease of Use:
Fair to say it's easy to use. Manual is good.
Support:
have not needed any
Overall:
For me, this was a step up from other RP devices. I wish they would have created a new workstation model since I wanted features I could tap into more. I have returned mine and bought the GNX4 Workstation. I like having the recorder, drums/mp3 and loop functions. Nothing bad to say about this pedal for what it is. I just lost interest in it and went for a product that suited me more and was expandable.
It's an RP. They cut some of the features like drums and others. The new line does support a bypass and stomp control. The editor works but for recording this is not like earlier Workstations.
Quality:
Metal covers, durable switches. Seems road worthy.
Value:
This is a modified RP. It has a couple more bells. I was hoping for something like the workstation product line.
Desirability:
Looks cool and has some nice color trim scheme.
Sound:
Overall. some of the sounds wer good, and others missed. I knew there would be some cuts given the newer price. Models were in abundance, but they seemed noisy.
Ease of Use:
Fair to say it's easy to use. Manual is good.
Support:
have not needed any
Overall:
For me, this was a step up from other RP devices. I wish they would have created a new workstation model since I wanted features I could tap into more. I have returned mine and bought the GNX4 Workstation. I like having the recorder, drums/mp3 and loop functions. Nothing bad to say about this pedal for what it is. I just lost interest in it and went for a product that suited me more and was expandable.
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