DigiTech RP200 Modeling Guitar Processor
Effects and Parameters
About the Effects
The RP200 can be thought of as several different "virtual" amplifiers and individual, hi-tech stomp
boxes in a single programmable package. With stomp boxes, the order in which they are
connected can drastically affect the overall sound quality. The RP200 has placed the Effects in an
order for optimum sound quality. The following diagram shows the order of the effects contained
in the RP200.
Effect Definitions
Each Effect within the RP200 can be programmed to suit your personal tastes and application.
Understanding how these Effects will alter the sound, and how each Parameter will alter the
Effect will help you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the RP200's
Effects outlines what each Effect and Parameter does.
Pickup/Wah
The Pickup Simulator provides the thick tone of a humbucker pickup to a guitar with single
coil pickups, or the bright edgy sound of a single coil pickup to a guitar with a humbucker.This
allows you to have the best of both worlds without having to change guitars during a
performance.
Wah is an effect controlled by an Expression Pedal making the guitar sound as if it's saying "Wah."
Pickup Type
The Parameter 1 knob selects the Pick Up type which will be simulated. Values
include: PCK OF (Turns the Pickup Simulator off), SC>HUM (Gives a single coil
pick up the warm tone of a humbucker), and HUM>SC (Gives a humbucker the
unique sound of a single coil).
Wah Type
The Parameter 2 knob selects the Wah Type.Values include: WAH OF (Turns the
Wah Effect off), CRY (Cry Wah is a traditional sounding Wah), BOUTIQ (Boutique
Wah is a wide sweeping Wah with a more modern sound) and FULRNG (Full Range
Wah sweeps the entire spectrum of audible frequencies).
Wah Position
The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the Wah Pedal Position. Ranges from 1 (toe
up) to 99 (toe down).
Compressor
A Compressor is used to increase sustain, tighten up guitars, and prevent the signal from
clipping the input of other effects. It sets a maximum boundary for the strength of a signal.
Comp Type
The Parameter 1 adjusts the length of time it takes for the Compressor to
respond to a signal exceeding the boundary. Values include: CMP OF (Turns the
Compressor off) to FAST, MEDIUM, and SLOW.
Amount
The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the Amount of Compression (ratio and sustain) and
ranges from 1 (slight compression) through 20 (maximum sustain).
Gain
The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the Output Gain from the Compressor. Ranges from 0
to 6.
Amp Modeling
Amp Modeling is a technology which applies the tone of several popular modern and vintage
amps. Amp Modeling also includes an acoustic guitar simulation.
Amp Type
The Parameter 1 knob selects the 12 types of Amp Models.
AMP OF - Turns the modeling off
BLKFAC - Based on a '65 Fender Twin Reverb
BOUTIQ - Based on a Matchless DC30
RECTIF - Based on a Mesa Dual Rectifier
HOTROD - Based on a Mesa Boogie Mark II C
TWEED - Based on a '57 Fender Tweed Deluxe
CLEAN1 - Based on a Vox AC30 top boost
CLEAN2 - A clean tube combo setting
STACK - Based on a Marshall JCM900
CRUNCH - A nice crunchy combo
HIGAIN - Based on the Johnson JM150 High Gain
FUZZ - A vintage fuzz distortion
ACOUST - A flat top acoustic guitar
Amp Gain
The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the Gain (distortion) for the selected Amp Model
(not available for Acoustic). The Gain parameter ranges from 0 to 99.
Amp Level
The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the Level (volume) of the selected Amp Model.
The Level parameter ranges from 0 to 99.
EQ
Equalization is an extremely useful tool used to further shape the tonal response of your
guitar signal. The EQ in the RP200 is similar to the tone knobs on an amplifier.All three EQ
parameters range from -12 dB to +12 dB.
BASS - The Parameter 1 knob adjusts the amount of low end enhancement (Bass).
MID - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the amount of mid range enhancement.
TREB - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the amount of high end enhancement (Treble).
Cabinet/Gate
The Cabinet Modeling simulates different types of miked speaker cabinets.You have your
choice of 3 Cabinet Types and 4 Mic Placements in relationship to the speaker cabinet.
A Noise Gate is designed to eliminate noise while you are not playing.
Cabinet/Mic
The Parameter 1 knob selects the type of simulated Speaker cabinet and mic
placement in relation to the speaker.
CAB OF - Cabinet Off
DARK 1 - Dark 4x12 Mic 1
DARK 2 - Dark 4x12 Mic 2
DARK 3 - Dark 4x12 Mic 3
DARK 4 - Dark 4x12 Mic 4
WARM 1 -Warm 4x12 Mic 1
WARM 2 -Warm 4x12 Mic 2
WARM 3 -Warm 4x12 Mic 3
WARM 4 -Warm 4x12 Mic 4
BRIT 1 - Bright 2x12 Mic 1
BRIT 2 - Bright 2x12 Mic 2
BRIT 3 - Bright 2x12 Mic 3
BRIT 4 - Bright 2x12 Mic 4
Gate Type
The Parameter 2 knob selects between the Silencer ™ Noise Gate, or the Auto
Swell volume swell effect.Values include: Gat Of (Turns the Noise Gate off),
SILNCR (Selects the Silencer™ Noise Gate) and SWEL1 through SWEL9 (Selects
the Auto Swell volume swell effect. These settings will automatically ramp up the
volume from a 200 milliseconds volume fade in to a 2 second volume fade in).
Gate Thresh
The Parameter 3 knob sets the signal strength (Threshold) required to open
or close the Noise Gate. The Gate Threshold parameter ranges from 1 (opens
easily) to 40 (requiring strong signals to open).
Effects
The Effects row in the RP200 is a multi-function module, allowing you to select effects such as;
Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Panner, Vibrato, Rotary Speaker, YaYa™, AutoYa™,S ynthTalk™
Envelope Filter (auto wah), Detune, Pitch Shift, and Whammy™ effects. When the Effects row is
selected,the Parameter 1 knob is used to choose the type of Effect or turn the Effect module
off (eff Of). Only one of the effects in this row can be used at a time.After selecting the type
of effect in this module, the Parameter 2 and Parameter 3 knobs can then be used to adjust
the individual parameters associated with the selected effect. The following list describes each
Effect and their Parameters in more detail:
Chorus (CHORUS)
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.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob simultaneously adjusts the rate (Speed) and intensity
(Depth) of the modulation. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Flange (FLANGE)
A Flanger uses the same principle as a Chorus but uses a shorter delay time and adds
regeneration (or repeats) to the modulating delay.This results in an exaggerated up and down
sweeping motion to the effect.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob simultaneously adjusts the rate (Speed) and intensity
(Depth) of the Effect. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Phaser (PHASER)
A phaser splits the incoming signal,and then changes the phasing of the signal. This signal is then
taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes,
different frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob simultaneously adjusts the rate (Speed) and intensity
(Depth) of the Effect. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Tremolo (TREMLO)
A Tremolo effect modulates the volume of the signal at an even rate.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the volume modulates.
Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating volume. Ranges
from 0 to 99.
Panner (PANNER)
An Auto Panner modulates the sound from left to right at an even rate.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the signal pans from side
to side. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the changing pan. Ranges from
0 to 99.
Vibrato (VIBRTO)
A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the rate (Speed) at which the pitch modulates. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the intensity (Depth) of the modulating pitch. Ranges
from 0 to 99.
Rotary Speaker (ROTARY)
Rotary Speaker is an emulation of a device that included a spinning horn and woofer. The
rotation of these two speakers produced an interesting combination of the sound panning from
side to side, as well as a slight pitch change due to speed of the sound coming towards, and then
going away from the listener.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the spinning speakers. Ranges
from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the Effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
YaYa™ (YAYA)
The YaYa™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech products. Like the AutoYa™, it combines the
characteristics of a wah and a flanger together providing a unique talk box type of effect, but is
controlled by the Expression Pedal.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the intensity of the YaYa™ effect. Ranges from 1 to
99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the throaty quality of the YaYa™ effect. Ranges from 0
to 99.
AutoYa™ (AUTOYA)
An AutoYa™ combines the characteristics of a Wah and a Flanger together creating an almost
human vowel characteristic as if the guitar were saying "Yah." The AutoYa™ automatically
provides this animation to the sound at an even rate.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the rate (Speed) of the sweep. Ranges from 1 to
99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the AutoYa™. Ranges from 0 to 99.
SynthTalk™ (SYNTLK)
SynthTalk™ is another effect exclusive to DigiTech. It makes your guitar seem to be speaking
based upon the attack or how hard you strike the strings.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob selects one of the ten different synth voices. Ranges from
VOX 1 to VOX 10.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger
the SynthTalk™ effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Envelope Filter (ENVLOP)
The Envelope Filter is a dynamic Wah effect that alters your sound based upon how hard you
play.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the sensitivity or the input signal required to trigger
the Wah effect. Ranges from 1 to 99.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix of the Envelope effect. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Detune (DETUNE)
A Detuner will make a copy of your incoming signal, take the copied signal slightly out of tune
from the original,and mix the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if
two guitars were playing the same part together.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the amount of pitch difference applied to the copied
signal. Ranges from -12 to 12.
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix of the detuned note. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Pitch Shift (PITCH)
A Pitch Shifter copies the incoming signal, then shifts the pitch of the copy to a different note.
The shifted note is then mixed back with the original signal sounding as if two guitars were
playing different notes.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob selects the interval of the shifted pitch. Ranges from -12
(12 semitones below) to 24 (24 semitones above).
Level - The Parameter 3 knob controls the mix level of the shifted pitch. Ranges from 0 to
99.
Whammy™ (WHAMMY)
Whammy™ is an effect that uses an Expression Pedal to bend the pitch of the
incoming signal, or add a bendable harmony with the original signal. As the Pedal
is moved,the note will bend either up or down.When Whammy™ is selected,it is
automatically placed before the Amp Modeling as shown in the block diagram.
Amount - The Parameter 2 knob selects the interval and direction of the pitch bend. Choices
are as follow:
Whammy (no Dry Signal)
1OCTUP (1 octave above)
2OCTUP (2 octaves above)
2NDDWN (a second below)
REV2ND (a second below reversed pedal action)
4THDWN (a fourth below)
1OCTDN (an octave below) HOCTUP (one octave above
2OCTDN (2 octaves below) HOCTDN (one octave down)
DIVBOM (Dive Bomb)
Harmony Bends (Dry Signal Added)
M3>MA3 (a minor third to a Major third)
2NDMA3 (a second above to a Major third above)
3RD4TH (a third above to a fourth above)
4TH5TH (a fourth above to a fifth above)
5THOCT (a fifth above to an octave above)
Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the volume of the Whammy™. Ranges from 0 to 99.
Delay
Delay is an effect that will record a portion of the incoming signal, and then play it back a short
time later. The recording can repeat just once or several times.
Type/Level - The Parameter 1 knob selects one of the 3 different types of Delay, as well as
the volume level of the Delay.Values include: DLY OF (Turns the Delay Effect off),
MONO 1 through MONO 9 (Digital Delays with increasing Level amounts), ANLG
1 through ANLG 9 (Analog Delays with increasing Level amounts), PONG 1
through PONG 9 (Ping Pong Delays with increasing Level amounts).
Delay Time - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the amount of Delay time. Ranges from 1
through 99 (10 through 990 ms in 10 ms increments), and 1.0 through 2.0 (1
seconds through 2 seconds in 100 ms increments).
Delay Feedback - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the number of repeats. Ranges from 0 to 99
and R-HOLD (infinite repeat).
Reverb
Using reverb in recorded program material gives the listener a sense that the material is being
performed in an actual room or hall. It is this similarity to actual acoustic spaces that makes
reverberation a useful tool in recorded music.
Reverb Type - The Parameter 1 knob selects the Type of Reverb or acoustic space.
REV OF = Reverb Off
STUDIO = Studio
ROOM = Wood Room
CLUB = Club
PLATE = Plate
HALL = Hall
AMPTHE = Amphitheater
CHURCH = Church
GARAGE = Parking Garage
ARENA = Arena
SPRING = Spring
Decay - The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the length of time the Reverb is audible. Ranges from
1 to 99.
Reverb Level - The Parameter 3 knob adjusts the volume of the Reverb. Ranges from 0 to 99.
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