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Section Four - Other Functions

Drum Machine

The RP200 Artist includes several sampled drum patterns which are useful for developing a good
sense of timing. Pressing the Drums button will enable the drum machine and start playback of
the selected drum pattern (except when in Store or Bypass mode). When Drums is active, the
Parameter 1 knob selects the drum Pattern, the Parameter 2 knob adjusts the drum Tempo,
and the Parameter 3 knob adjusts the Level of the drum pattern. Press the Drums button
again to stop playback of the drum loop.

Jam-A-Long

The Jam-A-Long feature allows you to connect a Tape or CD to the RP200 Artist, and Jam with
your favorite artists.The signal from your tape or CD player is output through the left, right, and
headphone outputs of the RP200 Artist. To use the Jam-A-Long feature, connect the headphone
output of your tape or CD player to the Jam-A-Long Input on the rear panel of the RP200
Artist using an 1/8” stereo cable, and press play on your tape or CD player.

Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal on the RP200 Artist can be assigned to control the RP200 Artist’s Volume,
Wah, Whammy™,Ya Ya™, or one of several other parameters in real time with your foot.
When a parameter has been assigned to the Expression Pedal, a programmable minimum and
maximum value can also be assigned.The procedure for assigning a parameter to the Expression
Pedal is as follows:
1. Press the Select button until the Expression row has been selected (indicated by the LED

lighting on the Expression row).

2. Rotate the Parameter 1 knob until the desired Parameter appears in the Display.Your

choices include:

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Summary of Contents for RP200A

Page 1: ...User s Guide...

Page 2: ...user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 14 For units equipped with a...

Page 3: ...oduct Specifications Safety IEC 60065 1998 EMC EN 55013 1990 EN 55020 1991 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the...

Page 4: ...additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured 6 The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the pr...

Page 5: ...unctions Editing Creating Presets 11 The Matrix 12 Storing Copying Naming a Preset 13 Section Three Effects and Parameters About the Effects 15 Effect Definitions 15 Pickup Wah 16 Compressor 16 Amp Mo...

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Page 7: ...with your RP200 Artist in front of you It is your key to unlocking the potential within the RP200 Artist Included Items Before you get started please make sure that the following items have been incl...

Page 8: ...A Guided Tour of the RP200 Artist The Front Panel 2...

Page 9: ...vel In Tuner mode these knobs are used to select the desired tuning reference 3 Select Button This button is used to enter the Edit mode and to select individual effects to be edited Successive presse...

Page 10: ...In Edit mode the Display will show the name and value of the parameter being adjusted In Tuner mode the Display will show the note played 7 Store The Store button is used to save your custom edits to...

Page 11: ...rite pre recorded material 3 Output This is a stereo TRS jack Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for mono applications or use a TRS stereo Y cord to connect to the inputs of 2 a...

Page 12: ...There is no power switch on the RP200 Artist To turn the RP200 Artist on or off simply connect or disconnect the included PS0913B power supply from the Power Jack to an AC outlet Mono Operation Conne...

Page 13: ...d to a second amplifier second channel of a mixer or power amp If connecting to a mixing console set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right in order to retain stereo separation and be sure...

Page 14: ...volume all the way down 2 Connect the plug of the PS0913B power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the RP200 Artist 3 Connect the other end of the PS0913B power supply to an AC outlet Turn...

Page 15: ...s This allows you to create your own Presets without the worry of losing the sounds that came with the RP200 Artist Performance Mode When you first apply power to the RP200 Artist it will power up in...

Page 16: ...flat The top 4 Red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down The bottom 4 Red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be tuned up The center Green LED indicates the note is in tune Th...

Page 17: ...he Preset number does not necessarily need to be the location which you intend to have it reside as you can save your creation to any User Preset location during the store process To edit or create a...

Page 18: ...ied The Knob under each column of Parameters is used to change the value for the corresponding Parameter of the selected Effect As a Knob is rotated the Parameter name and value or status will be show...

Page 19: ...t character in the Display will Flash indicating that you can now name your custom creation 2 Use the Parameter 1 Knob to select the alpha numeric character and the Parameter 2 Knob to select the next...

Page 20: ...e for copying one Preset to another Preset location is the same Use the Footswitches to select the Preset that you want to copy then follow the steps 1 4 for storing a preset on the previous page Pres...

Page 21: ...st has placed the Effects in an order for optimum sound quality The following diagram shows the order of the effects contained in the RP200 Artist Effect Definitions Each Effect within the RP200 Artis...

Page 22: ...cker 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 i...

Page 23: ...ks of their respective companies and are in no way associated with DigiTech Amp Gain The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the Gain distortion for the selected Amp Model not available for Acoustic The Gain par...

Page 24: ...inet 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 elimin...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...fect 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 cre...

Page 27: ...trols 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...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...Tech 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 vO...

Page 30: ...ote 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 fr...

Page 31: ...unts 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 increment...

Page 32: ...ded music Reverb Type The Parameter 1 knob selects the Type of Reverb or acoustic space Decay The Parameter 2 knob adjusts the length of time the Reverb is audible Ranges from 1 to 99 Reverb Level The...

Page 33: ...put through the left right and headphone outputs of the RP200 Artist To use the Jam A Long feature connect the headphone output of your tape or CD player to the Jam A Long Input on the rear panel of t...

Page 34: ...ntrols the Mix Level of the selected Delay Type DECAY Decay Expression Pedal controls the length of Reverbs Decay time REVLVL Reverb Level Expression Pedal controls the Reverbs Mix Level VOLPRE Volume...

Page 35: ...edure The procedure for performing a Factory Reset is as follows 1 Disconnect the power supply from the RP200 Artist 2 Press and hold the Select button while re connecting the power to the RP200 Artis...

Page 36: ...he Expression Pedal is as follows 1 Disconnect the PS0913B power supply from the power jack on the RP200 Artist 2 Press and hold the Up Footswitch while re connecting the power 3 Continue to hold the...

Page 37: ...40 User Artist 40 Factory Artist 40 Factory Effects Pickup Simulator Wah Compressor Amp Modeling Acoustic Guitar Simulator 3 band EQ Noise Gate Cabinet Modeling Mic Placement Chorus Flange Phaser Trem...

Page 38: ...nt Lowery Andy LaRocque Chad Kroeger Andy LaRocque Chad Kroeger Dave Murray Dave Murray Carlos Cavaso Dave Murray CJ Pierce Dave Murray CJ Pierce Paul Crook CJ Pierce Paul Crook Dominic Cifarelli Acey...

Page 39: ...33 Number Preset Name Display Name Display Name Number Preset Name...

Page 40: ...ernational Distribution 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 PH 801 566 8800 FAX 801 566 7005 DigiTech and the RP200 Artist are trademarks of the Harman Music Group Printed in the USA RP200 Artis...

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