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DigiTech RP500
Integrated Effects Switching System

Make the complex simple. Pros use large effect switching systems to connect and make it simple to control large assortments of stompboxes, effects and amps. They need control over effect’s on/off state as well as the ability to completely change the effects in their "pedalboard" at the touch of a single button.

Stompbox feel. Pros like stompbox type metal switches due to their feel when pressed and simplicity of operation. On/Off, or program number is all they have time to worry about in a performance.

The Simplicity of a Stompbox. The Control of an Effect Switching System. The RP500 takes the complexity of an effect switching system and combines it with the simplicity of stompboxes. Professional tones are at your disposal, all easy controlled. Concentrate on performing.

 

DigiTech RP500

 

Versatility

Every guitar player is different from their core tone, how they achieve it, and how they control it on stage. Whether you get your tone from your amp and just need a few effects or get your tone from a single box the RP500 has the sounds and control over them that you need. Unlike multi-effects that take over your tone and limit your control, the RP500 is an effect switching system over internal stompboxes, effects, and amps. Control your tones in Preset or Pedalboard mode. The Preset mode allows you to switch between saved presets and can drastically differ from one to another. The Pedalboard mode allows you to turn on an off individual effects and stompboxes with ease within a preset.

To top it off, the unique Amp/Cabinet Bypass mode defeats internal amplifiers and cabinets in the RP500 leaving you with just stompboxes and effects. Your RP500 is now the perfect collection of stompboxes and effects with unprecedented control to use with your distorted or clean amplifier. Augment and spice up your sound any way you’d like and retain the control you need with the RP500.

 

Features

  • Effect switching system offers control over internal stompboxes and effects
  • Exclusive Pedalboard mode changes the RP500 into 5 individual stompboxes and effects
  • Amp/Cabinet Bypass defeats internal amp and cabinet effects in all presets
  • 40 Tone and 40 Effects Libraries
  • 200 presets (100 factory, 100 user)
  • Over 125 effects including stompboxes, choruses, delays, amps and cabinets
  • Up to 5 seconds of delay time
  • 24-bit 44.1kHz sample rate
  • Heavy-duty metal switches for stompbox response
  • Bright LEDs display program status and effect on / off
  • Large 10 character LED display for preset name, bank name and tuner
  • Built-in chromatic Tuner
  • Independent XLR Left and Right Outputs with ground lift
  • Independent 1/4" Left and Right Outputs
  • Amp / Mixer switch to engage speaker cabinet simulation
  • Stereo 1/8" headphone output
  • Stereo 1/8" CD/MP3 Input
  • Built-in expression pedal controls the RP500’s internal wahs, volume, Whammy™ and other parameters
  • All metal construction
  • Cubase LE4 Music Production Software included
  • X-Edit Librarian Software included
  • 2 x 2 USB audio streaming
  • Power supply included

 

Specifications

General Specifications

Chassis: Durable cast metal construction

Display:Large 8 character alpha-numeric and 2 character numeric LED display

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 Processor

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" (W x H x D)
Shipping Dimensions: 21" x 4" x 11" (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

UK Recommended Retail Price £ 249 inc. VAT

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