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DigiTech RP-1 User Manual

DigiTech RP-1
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DigiTech RP-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigiTech
ModelRP-1
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quick Start

Connecting Cables and Power

Connect audio input/output cables and route the power cord away from audio lines to prevent interference.

Setting Input and Output Levels

Adjust RP-1 input level for optimal headroom and set the output level to the desired volume.

Speaker Simulator Selection

Choose a Speaker Simulator program to match your guitar system for optimal sound.

Program Selection and Storage

Use program buttons to select presets; store custom sounds in user-programmable locations.

Introduction

About This User's Manual

Guide to the RP-1's four operating modes: Performance, Edit, Title, and Utility.

Section 1 - Startup

Power and Grounding Information

Protects the RP-1 from voltage fluctuations, spikes, and surges from AC line conditions.

Rear Panel Connections Overview

Details the functions of each jack on the RP-1's back panel, including audio and MIDI I/O.

MIDI and Audio Routing Setups

Illustrates various diagrams showing how to connect the RP-1 for MIDI and audio signal flow.

Section 2 - Basic Operations

The RP-1 Foot Controller

Describes the functions of the foot controller panel, including switches and control panel buttons.

About Modes and Menus

Explains the RP-1's menu architecture and operational modes, starting with Performance Mode.

Changing Patches

Details two methods for selecting different sounds (Patches) using control panel buttons or the foot controller.

Changing Sets

Procedure for switching between different arrangements of Patches assigned to footswitches.

Section 3 - Programming the RP-1

About Patches

Defines Patches as sound creation palettes, containing effects configuration, parameters, and titles.

Patch Algorithms

Explains algorithms as effects chain lists, detailing the 11 available configurations.

Changing Configurations

Describes how to select and change the effects chain (algorithm) for a Patch.

Effects and Their Parameters

Lists and describes all available effects and their adjustable parameters.

Basic Patch Editing

Guides users on customizing sounds by adjusting parameters of existing Patches.

Patch Titling

Explains how to assign custom names (up to 16 characters) to user-created Patches.

Comparing Patches

Allows comparison of edited sound with the original without losing settings.

Storing Patches

Procedure to save modified presets into memory locations for later recall.

The Utility Menu

Accesses various setup and configuration menus via the UTILITY button.

Choosing A Speaker Simulator

Selects factory or user-programmable speaker simulator programs to optimize sound.

The Speaker Simulator Setup Menu

Allows creation and customization of user speaker simulator programs using a graphic equalizer.

The MIDI Setup Menu

Central control for RP-1's interaction with MIDI devices, including mapping and data dumps.

Device Mapping

Assigns custom names and controls to external MIDI devices via Program Changes.

Front Panel PC

Determines if Program Changes are sent when scrolling through Patches using front panel buttons.

Assigning Continuous Controllers

Configures how the RP-1 responds to and sends MIDI Continuous Controller messages.

MIDI Data Dump

Backs up or copies RP-1 memory contents via the MIDI port.

MIDI Program Dump

Sends individual Programs to another device, optionally with a different program number.

The Footswitch Setup Menu

Configures footswitch modes, assigns Programs to switches, and defines Sets.

Assigning Switches

Details how to assign Program numbers to specific footswitch patches within Sets.

Footswitch LEDs

Allows reversing the indicator status of footswitch LEDs for low-light visibility.

Restoring Factory Presets

Resets all user-programmed data and returns the RP-1 to its original factory condition.

Appendix A

Effects Configurations

Lists the 11 available algorithms (effect configurations) for the RP-1, detailing included effects.

User Program Sheets

Provides blank sheets for users to photocopy and record their custom program parameters.

Appendix B

Program List

A comprehensive list of factory patch numbers and their associated titles available on the RP-1.

Appendix C

MIDI Implementation Chart

Details MIDI functions transmitted and recognized by the RP-1, including channel, mode, and note data.

System Exclusive Format

Explains the DOD/DigiTech System Exclusive Format for data transfer and control of signal processing devices.

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