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while adding its unique voicing that has become popular with many players for leads, clean
chicken picking, and simple boosts.
Noise Gates
A Noise Gate is used to control the volume of an audio signal. In its most simple form, a noise
gate allows a signal to pass through only when it is above a set threshold. When this happens, the
gate is ‘open’. If the signal falls below the threshold no signal is allowed to pass (or the signal is
substantially attenuated) and the gate is ‘closed’.
DigiTech Silencer Noise Gate
This noise gate allows you to reduce line noise or audio signal when that signal goes below the
set threshold. Depending on how you set the parameters (Threshold, Attack Time, Release, and
Attenuation) you can make the audio transition cut your signal at very low noise volumes or
high noise volumes.
DigiTech Auto Swell Gate:
This noise gate will also let you set the threshold of the noise floor but instead of a strict feel of
“opening and closing” the gate, you get more of an auto volume swell effect making it a smooth-
er transition between the open and closed positions.
EQ
The RP1000 is equipped with a 3 band semi-parametric EQ which helps shape your tone with
Low, Mid, and High controls.
3 Band Semi-Parametric EQ
By adjusting the frequency and levels of each band, you can control how much or little of the
frequency range of 60 Hz to 8 kHz you want in your overall tone.
Chorus Stompbox Models
A Chorus adds a short delay to your signal. The delayed signal is modulated in and out of tune
and then mixed back with the original signal to create a thicker sound. The RP1000 includes the
following Chorus Effects: Boss® CE-2 Chorus, DigiTech® Dual Chorus, DigiTech Glistening Cho-
rus, DigiTech Multi-Chorus, Electro Harmonix® Small Clone, TC Electronics Chorus, and Voodoo
Labs Analog Chorus.
Boss® CE-2 Chorus
A very simple but popular Chorus pedal. Its simplistic two knob design makes it easy to use
adjusting the Speed and Depth of the Chorus while keeping a nice warm tone.
DigiTech Dual Chorus:
A warm dual voice chorus that allows you to adjust the speed, depth, level, AND wave form.
DigiTech Glistening Chorus: A more simplistic Chorus giving you a warm Chorus tone like the
CE-2 but adding a 3rd knob allowing you to adjust the overall level as well.
DigiTech Multi-Chorus
DigiTech’s famous Multi-Chorus allows you to get an incredible warm Chorus tone using 16
voices that interact with each other in Stereo Mode giving you the most incredible unique Cho-
rus tone you can imagine.
Electro Harmonix® Small Clone
A very lush, watery Chorus which can be heard on hits by bands including Nirvana. This Chorus
has a very “earthy” tone to it and definitely take your Chorus tone to a different place.
TC Electronics® Chorus
A Chorus pedal that was made for guitar but also used by Bass and keyboard players as well.
Many keyboardists use it to enhance their electric piano “Rhoads” sound. The speed knob con-
trols the speed of the chorus or flanger sweeps. The width knob controls how much frequency
change the effect spans. The intensity controls how much of the effect is used.
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