- Realistic amp and cabinet models
- 11 amp models
- Cab and acoustic modeling
- Studio-quality effects
- Built-in tuner features an arc array of 13 LEDs
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The RP50 delivers award-winning amp, cabinet and pick-up modeling, as well as an arsenal of studio-quality effects in compact pedal. It uses DigiTech's AudioDNA DSP chip to ensure that both modeling and effects are world-class, plus 24-bit A/D/A conversion so that no frequency response is lost between inputs and outputs. The RP50 includes a drum machine with 30 patterns and an easy-to-use 13-LED array tuner. Includes power supply. Highlights 20 effects - Use up to 8 effects at a time Effects include: Programmable EQ; Delay (mono and ping pong); Auto Wah; Chorus; Compressor; Flanger; Phaser; Tremolo; Vibrato; Rotary Speaker; Pitch Shift; Whammy; Auto Ya? 11 Classic Amp Models Cabinet, acoustic guitar and pickup models 40 factory and 40 user presets Expression pedal input Stereo output doubles as a headphone jack Chromatic tuner with user friendly LED array
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent all-in-one effects package,
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This review is from: DigiTech RP50 Digital Amp Modeling Effect Unit (Electronics)
Digitech's RP-50 is a reasonably priced multi-effects unit tiny enough to take up very little space on a shelf or in a gig bag. It will provide more than enough bang for the buck for most guitar hobbyists. It contains multiple flanging, delay, chorus, autowah, and distortion effects. These go beyond the "bread and butter" stock sounds that many Korg and Zoom boxes provide, giving us truly useful and musical sounds. I'm particularly impressed with the various amplifier simulations; there are some beautiful clean Fender and Voxlike sounds hidden in here. There's also a gorgeous acoustic simulation that will strongly evoke a piezo pickup if you play without distortion. I'm also happy that the presets aren't oversaturated nonsense but actually highlight the varied sonic qualities of this multieffects package. Furthermore, the RP-50 can be used as both a headphone amplifier (perfect for when you don't want to wake up the house) and a direct input for recording. I've used the RP-50 for a lot of home recording since 2003, and the sound quality is very, very impressive even when plugged directly into my computer. In fact, I prefer the RP-50 for that use instead of using it to replace a pedal board. There's also an excellent tuner that's easier to use than some other pedal-based tuners I've tried.Is this as good as more expensive models? Customization is, unfortunately, limited. Since you can't totally control all the parameters of each effect, exact synchronization of delays (for example) is impossible. The onboard EQ is limited to "Lows," "Mids," and "Highs" making it almost impossible to dial in nontraditional tones. There's a great-sounding drum machine included which (you guessed it) can't be reprogrammed. You can select a different drum pattern and choose a different speed, but that's it. You can't create your own patterns, and the drum speed isn't given to you in beats per minute (BPM). The selection pedals are very small and I would worry about stomping on them too hard on stage. I've used the RP-50 since May 2003 and have never once had a problem with it. It's a valuable practice tool, sounds great, and is a terrific value. I'd buy it again if I had the chance!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beginning guitarists: This is a MUST buy!!!,
By Dick Wagner "Dick" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DigiTech RP50 Digital Amp Modeling Effect Unit (Electronics)
I am a guitar instructor in the LA area. I teach over 50 students a week. I insist that the parents of my beginning students purchase the RP50. It is not only very affordable, but it has several features that will ensure your son or daughter (or, if you're an adult beginning guitar student, then you too) will learn at an accellerated pace:* Chromatic tuner -- allows not only standard EADGBE tuning, but also every open tuning (open tunings are an essential part of my lesson plan for beginning students as this allows you/them to focus on the right/picking hand) * 30-pattern drum machine -- all the benefits of a metronome, but allows the student to learn how to synch-up with the groove...also makes practicing more fun -- which means you'll do it -- which means you'll improve faster. * Perfectly decent digital models. The models encompass pickups, pre-amp, power amp and speakers, so they're more than realistic enough for the beginner. There is honestly no reason that a professional guitarist couldn't record an entire CD with nothing more than the models contained in this pedal (might make for an interesting exercise / endorsement!) The tones modeled range from clean to every shade of distortion and allow the student to obtain desirable results when practicing cover tunes. * Portable. The RP50 is lightweight and can be run off of battery or AC power. Therefore, it can go with you on spring/summer/winter vacation and, with a set of headphones, you'll be able to keep-up your studies. Don't forget those scalar sequences to build the chops and left/right hand synchronization.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing technology,
By mike g "mrperfect231" (indianapolis, indiana United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DigiTech RP50 Digital Amp Modeling Effect Unit (Electronics)
dont be fooled by the price this has the same quality and effects as the more expensive digitech pedals it just doesnt have a footpedal to manually control the wah and it has less effects but its so easy to use and setup so perfectly i use this instead of my rp200 this is the most important thing young electric guitar players can buy for many reasons one it has built in noisegate meaning no longer will u hear hums when u crank your amp when u let go of the strings the noise stops and it has 40 good presets you can switch to instantly so no need to bother with trying to find a good sound wanna sound like led zepplin? hit the number 1 preset for a perfect classic rock distortion that sounds like jimmy pages old orange amps want to sound like old metallica click the number 2 preset for a kill em all sounding 80s marshall crunch want a more smoothe modern metallica sound click the 24 preset and you get a justice for all smooth mesa boogie distortion want to sound like bbking click number 7 for a nice singing blues tone it has auto yah that sounds like a human voice it also has country sounds 50s sounds and every effect you could ever ask for you can use the presets like i do or create your own sounds and store them it has 40 factory presets and 40 spaces to put your own sound you created it even has a nice sounding built in drum machine that comes on with the click of a button so u can play along to a beat if u have no drummer a perfect way to develop your timing i play in 2 diffrent bands and im a very skilled guitarist and i own much nicer effects processors but i always comeback to this its setup great the presets are great it has everything u need to go from 50s rock classic rock blues country jazz metal death metal and every effect u ever will need this little processor will make your amp into a powerhouse my friend wondered if it only sounded so good because i use it on a nice marshall so we plugged it into his 10 watt crate amp and his amp sounded atleast 3 times louder and he was blown away by the crunch it added and it makes it sound like a real tube amp they wernt kidding about the awards this little sucker won this pedals killer if it cost 300 bucks it would be worth it and its only 59 dollars todays guitarist sure are lucky when i started out years ago in the late 80s early 90s you would easily pay 500-600 dollars for a processor that doesnt sound as good as this so buy this today youll thank me later
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