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Bypass Mode
The RP355 presets can be bypassed via a true analog bypass circuit for a clean, unprocessed
guitar signal. To bypass the RP355, press the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously. The
Display reads indicating the preset is bypassed. Press any footswitch to exit Bypass and
return the RP355 to the last preset used.
Tuner Mode
The Tuner in the RP355 allows you to quickly tune or check the tuning on your guitar. Enter
Tuner mode by pressing and holding the Up and Down Footswitches simultaneously for 2
seconds. The Display briefly shows indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin
tuning, play a note on your guitar (a harmonic at the 12th fret usually works best). The Display
shows the note being played. The Matrix LEDs indicate whether you are sharp or flat. The top 5
red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down. The bottom 5 red LEDs indicate
the note is flat and should be tuned up. The center green LED indicates the note is in tune. The
output is muted in Tuner mode. The Expression Pedal controls the guitar volume while tuning.
Exit tuner mode by pressing any Footswitch.
In Tuner mode, you can change your tuning reference. The default factory setting is A=440 Hz
(displayed as ). Rotating Knob 1 selects alternate dropped tunings and tuning references.
Alternate tunings are A = A
, A = G, A = G
, and tuning references A=427 - A=453.
The display
window briefly flashes the current tuning reference.
Tone Library (Knob 1)
In Performance mode, this knob selects a variety of genre-based amp tone defaults ranging
from Blues to Metal to Country. Behind the scenes, the Compressor, Distortion, Amp/Cabinet
model, EQ, and Noise Gate are configured to create a specified tone with a single click of this
knob. You can further refine the sound by editing the preset (see Editing/Creating Presets on page
11). Changing between different Tone Library defaults does not change the Chorus/FX, Delay
or Reverb, letting you experiment with different amp styles quickly in the context of the current
effect chain.
Effects Library (Knob 2)
In Performance mode, this knob selects a variety of post-amplifier model effect chains (Chorus,
Chorus + Delay, Delay + Reverb, etc.). You can further refine the sound by editing the preset
(see Editing/Creating Presets on page 11). Changing between different Effects Library defaults
does not change the Compressor, Distortion, Amp/Cabinet model, EQ, and Noise Gate settings,
letting you experiment with different effect chains quickly in the context of the current amp
tone.
Effects Level (Knob 3)
In Performance mode, this knob changes the relative level of the post-amp effects (Chorus/FX,
Delay, and Reverb). This can be thought of as an effects mix control, where turning this knob
clockwise increases the level of these effects and turning it counter-clockwise decreases the
level of these effects.
Amp Gain (Knob 4)
This knob adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp model (not available for Acoustic).
Amp Level (Knob 5)
This knob adjusts the Level (volume) of the selected Amp model.