DigiTech RP-10

You get a great sound from this unit right out of the box! Editing is simple if you are familliar with the principle of algorythms, and you can name your edited sounds name to anything you want. The manual I recieved seems to have been from a different version of the RP-10. The Presets were not in the same order, and some of the names couldn't be found. I see that there is an upgrade chip, but at 75 bucks, I don't think it's worth it. For a TECHIE it is great, but not for average Rockers.

I use a 1960 Gold Top Les Paul (P-90s), and a 80s Strat (EMGs). It is pretty noisy when the Compression is on, but the Noise Gate usually takes care of that. The effects sound Great! They are pretty easy to change to suit you tastes. I can get a fair Stevie Ray sound, but still fooling with it.

I had to sent it back because the continuous controller froze.

The Techs were very helpful when I called for advise.

I'd buy it again. Remember it's pretty hard to understand if you're not Technical.

It is one of the most annoying units to program that I have ever had to deal with. I could not believe how much of a task it was to adjust parameters.

This unit was not to noisy in my rig and the noise gate did a good job filtering out unwanted sound. Actually, the noise gate was the only thing that I really liked about this unit. The distortion settings were horrific and the Wah sounded like trash.

I do have to say that it never failed me once and it was built very strong. I didnt use it on any gigs though fearing that because it was so complex something may go wrong.

never dealt with them...

Overall I would never buy this unit again. It didn't impress my at all . I have played the RP-12 and liked it alot more but I still wouldnt trust it due to my past experiences with the RP-10. Personally, if a multi-effect unit is something you have been looking into don't look at this one. You probably pay to much money for it and you will get something that you will not be completely satisfied with.

The settings built in are good and give a wide range a flavors in tone. Difficult to make your from the pre-set and usually muddies up the sound once you start making to many adjustments. If you can figure out how to really operate and learn how it processes sounds with its algorithms, you can really mold the tones to your liking.

I would plug in my Jackson DX-2 into the RP-10 out to a Peavy Backstage amp. The sound is excellent with a clean tone mixed with effects. The solid state distortion is good with loads of gain. It gives an excellent "White Zombie" tone with it cranked up all the way. Crackles and pops when you turn up to many effects and overloads the S-DISC Processor. Wide range of sounds you can get, from a Joe Satriani clean, to a massive Cannibal Corpse crunch.

The output level dial fell off and I lost it. Makes it kinda annoying to adjust the volume after losing it. Spilled some coke on one of the switches, made the switch stick a little. The power cord can easily come out sometimes, so I tape it down.

This is a good processor if you want a wide range of sounds and effects. It's all packed into a small unit. It's great for the studio but not for live gigs. To really diversify your tone, the RP-10 the job.

This is basically a update on my last post which was a bit premature. Since then I've gotten to mess around more with the RP-10 and now have make some corrections to my last post. First off the gap between patch changes still is very big and I'm still getting these nasty little digital pops on some of the patches that use alot of delay (need to take it to the repair shop), however I'd like to take back my comment on crappy blues sounds. I've now been able to get some really good blues tones when using the RP-10's cabinet simulator which is outstanding. What's really strange is that it seems to actually sound better going direct into a mixer or PA system then it does going through my halfstack which for me is extremely strange but I'm not complaining because at gigs I've lately been going direct into the PA anyways. Saves me from breaking my back hauling around that huge half-stack. Another correction I'd like to make is that actually you can get very good Type-O-Negative type distortion sounds (a very smooth, heavily processed high gain sound), except that I cant get that growling, swirling rotary speaker type sound like I can with my Zoom 3030 (which you often hear on the first Type-O-Negative album).

Well my RP-1 when through hell and back and still works. so far the RP-10 only has a slight popping problem on a few patches (which it was doing when I got it used). I would probably use a backup in case someone spilled beer on it or something.

Over all I would highly recommend the RP-10 or RP-12 to home recording musicians as it really does have some great cabinet simulators built in. However they will not sound exactly like a miced amp. They have their own smooth tone. I guess you have to try it out going direct before you buy it. Right now though I'm getting some excellent industrial type metal sounds that just rock when mixing heavy guitar rythms with hard hitting techno beats. Ever hear the MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries game soundtrack? The guitar sounds on those tracks are very similar to what you can get recording direct with the RP-10. Nothing like a bit fat stereo guitar sound to get me inspired.

I don't have the manual for it, but most of the main function I've been able to figure out as I also have the older, original Digitech RP-1 and many of the RP-10's functions are very similar. The system version on it is 1.9...I'm trying to decide whether to get it upgraded to the RP-12's abilities.

Contrary to some users, mine is not dead quiet and I'm using humbucker equiped guitars. With the noise gate on it is dead quiet but on clean patches you can hear the gate cutting off the hiss which I hate hearing. The level of noise also depends if you're using the compressor or not. Compared to my Zoom 3030 it is only slightly less noisy. Over all I am kinda disappointed. I heard lots of people saying that this thing smokes the Zoom 3030. When I tried mine out, it sounded pretty darn good on a KMD tube combo amp with a Hammer Special tele-clone, but going through my Crate and Dean Markley halfstacks, and with high-gain humbucker equipped guitars (mainly my Washburn Dime 333), it didnt sound quite as impressive. The presets were all way way to trebly, many of the clean patches distorted the processor's digital section (which I fixed by lowering their level), and my expression pedal needs adjustment because it is not going reaching its full range of motion or something because the volume wont shut-off completely, and the whammy function wont go back to the original note. I had to take off the little rubber pads on the lower end of the expression pedal and even then it still is a tiny tiny bit off. I've also noticed that on a few clean digital patches I hear tiny little pops. I havent determined though whats causing this...could be my cables or becuase I have it plugged into the same surge protector as my computer system. Finally we get to the distortions...Grunge is pretty good and I was able to get some reasonably rich metal sounds, Heavy Sustain wasnt too bad, though the heavy sustain sound on my RP-1 seems to sound better, and then finally theres overdrive which in my opinion just plain sucks. The overdrive is a nasty digital sounding, hard clipping mess that to me sounds like its overdriving the digital section. I did get an almost passable overdrive sound but it still was pretty crappy. I dont mind edgy overdrive like on my Danelectro Daddy-O, but unlike the Daddy-o the RP-10's overdrive just completly lacks balls and harmonic richness. One thing I did find however is that the sounds noticably improved when I used the cab simulators straight into my mixer board. I think it makes a cool home recording processor, which may be the only reason for me keeping it. Oh another beef... I couldnt believe there was still a big ol' gap between patch changes! Still just as bad as the original RP-1's gap between patches. In fact my Zoom 3030 has less noticable gaps. I don't think theres worlds difference in the general sound quality of the RP-10 over the RP-1. I'm assuming also that the RP-12 isnt a whole lot different sounding. Over all I enjoy my Zoom 3030 much more as it has a better wah-wah (though the RP-10 has a cool talk-box sounding auto-wah), has better and much more versatile distortion sounds (try getting a Big Muff sound or a Type-O-Negative type growling distortion distortion sound on a RP10 or RP12). The RP10 might be a little more pristine then the 3030 but it also still colors the sound in a very noticable way. The 3030 just seems to have a warmer more earthy vibe 1to it and also much better cab simulators. The cab sims on the RP-10 are barely adequate and thats only with massive parametric eq'ing to the patches. Even then the cab sims dont add any richness to the sound, they only seem to just round off some of the treble frequencies a bit. Still though you can get some good clean direct sounds and some interesting direct distortion sounds.

Hmmmm....look pretty durable except for the power plug which I keep envisioning breaking if somebody steps on it just right. MY RP-1 is built pretty much the same, and it whent through hell and back on gigs so I expect the same from the RP-10. I take a backup always.

No idea, never used them, but I'm going to find when I see how much it will cost to upgrade.

Over all...if you're planning on getting this or an RP-12 or RP-6, listen to them if possible on a amp and guitar similar to your own. Then try messing around programming the sounds to see if you can get sounds that you like. Also compare it very closely to other effects processors. In my opinion the Zoom 3030 is a much better deal if you dont need midi functions. The Whammy effect is smooth, but doesnt track well at lower octaves, and a good Floyd Rose tremelo still kicks its ass. I would not buy this new nor would I buy it again if mine was to get stolen or something. I have, however, tried the big Digitech 2101 and 2112 and those to kicks some serious ass so if you got the bucks go for those...Anyways mayabe it'll suit your tastes, maybe it wont...all in all not bad of a processor, but nothing totally mind-blowing either if you've already used many other processors before.

The only difficulty is the parametric eq. I've had no other programming difficulties. The factory presets are horrible, so you will probably program from the beginning.

The grunge distorsion is too noisy. The unit needs a higher compression rate. The Wah is not good enough. The pitch shifter is great. We can also say that for chorus. I think the noise reduction is not efficient

Had no problems with it...

Never have dealt with the company yet.

I would not buy it again. I would look for a higher-priced processer, but I can say that it's great for the price. y think it should have a better distorsion and noise reduction.

I have read a lot of people's comments saying that this processor is difficult to use, however, after a couple of days of getting to know this unit you will be able to manipulate anything you want. I have had my RP-10 for a year now and have created some great patches and i am pleased with the sound I get. I do agree that the tuner is bad, but i allready had a guitar tuner before i got the RP-10 anyway.

The sound qualitiy is excellent. Most buzz or hum that people complain about is present in their amps or pickups. The digital effects are amazing, especially Bigverb I have worked in the studio with this thing and we ran it through the patch bay to add reverb to the final mix it, is amazing.The wah is horrible though. first of all it is digital, wah should be analog, second of all it comes in the wrong palce in the effects chain, Wah should come before distoriton not after. Wah is this processor's only dow

I have had it for a yearNot one problem whatsoever. I would and have used in a few gigs, without a backup. Has not failed me yet.

I have had no interaction with the Digitech people. I plan on upgrading to version 2.0.

I love this pedal I would buy it again. I am getting the upgrade for the improvements that were made in the RP-12, and for the new effects. I wish you could change th eorder of effects, and i wish it used the 10 band graphic equalizer on more patches than one.The wah, as i mentioned before, is horrible. But I have a crybaby 535 pedal so it doesn't matter. I love the programabilit of this pedal. It will do whatever you want it to. Very easy to use once you know how.

The ratings actually probably closer to a 6.5. It ain't to easy to program, but most of the sounds I'm looking for are generally represented in factory patches. They generally just need a little tweaking to get them "right." The interface is great, and very easy to get the hang of once you understand the manual, which in and of itself is far from an easy task. The thing comes with a manual more complex and esoteric than a computer manual. Other than that, switching is a breeze, and most of the quick changes I've had to make were just that, quick. Oh yeah, the tuner sucks eggs.

This thing has only two problems with its sound. However, those problems are its distortion and wah. I've heard that the new 2.00 upgrade is supposed to have fixed the wah problem, but the od's are just so thin and weak. Even eq changes don't help too much (speaking of which, do any of you understand 4-band parametrics?). There's only one algorithm using the much more user friendly 10-band graphic eq, but I've heard that 2.00 changed that too. The machine doesn't track too well when you use the pedal too quickly. You have to be smooth and a little slow to keep it from skipping or jumping (try using the pedal on Ethos Musik, patch 37, with any degree of speed, and you'll understand). everything else tho, delays, choruses, and especially reverbs (you could fit a herd of elephants inside that BigVerb), are top notch. Run it through your fx loop without the od's or wah, and it'll be perfect.

I bought it the day of a gig, along with a new Trace Elliot amp (ahh, graduation money), and it was performing better than the Trace. I love this thing, it's so reliable. At the gig, various people stepped on it, and introduced it to foreign liquids (coke, slurpee), and it's still at 100%. I only have a backup for the tuner, wah, and distortion (but I do most of the od through my Trace anyway).

Haven't needed them, but might when I get the 2.00 upgrade (RP-10=RP-12)

I'd probably give it a higher rating if the RP-12 hadn't come out fixing all of the 10's problems. Great overall, but I'd buy the RP-12 instead (that's why I'm getting the upgrade). If you've got the money, tho, go with the new BOSS thing instead.

Overall I find it very easy to set up group patches and use them during performance. However, programing my own custom made effect combinations is another story. You have to first find a factory preset that has the chain of effects that you want to include in your new patch and not all combinations are usefull. Also manipulating parameters within a particular effect is no walk in the park. Finally, once you are all set, the pedals for each effect are very clos together so you cannot get too wild during a performance or you'll mistep and suddenly find yourself with an accoustic mimick when you were actually looking to add some flanger. And what is more important, being involved with your pedal or with your audience??

Overall it is a very good tool for creative songwriting and just plain fun. But when you go to the studio or stage, the limitations and the "noisy/thin" distortion becomes evident at high volumes. Its distortions will not replace switching to the lead channel on a Marshall. However, the reverbs, delays, chorus and some of the more weird stuff are actually usefull and can enhance your signal even at the studio situation. Particularly the reverbs. You might have to play around with some of the EQ's to get a tight sound depending on your amp.

The screen panel on mine slides to the side.. maybe I stomped too hard in the middle of a show or something, but aside from that cosmetic issue (which is mostly annoying) it has never failed me. I also do not like the power cord connection as it seems can be easily damaged should a road hand step on it the wrong way, but that is not THAT big a deal.

At the developement stage where I was when I bought it I would certainly do it again. I feel it is a great creative tool and home/entertainment unit. This unit has A LOT of stuff in it there is the value. All the different things that you can experiment with in one package. For professional/stage use I feel it has a limited range of things it can do VERY WELL. But for the most part, the delays, reverbs and choruses are very functional and get the job done. However, due to the difficulty in setting up patches and the fact that I personally do not like too many of it's distortions I find myself using it mostly for ambiance/room effects while leaving the heavy stuff to the Marshal head. I am now looking at more sophisticated units (BOSS GT-5, Roland GS) but will likely not find the same value for $$ that the RP-10 has.

The rack itself is very easy to a basic user to an advanced user, but actual programming and editting of patches requires the manual, which is completely useless.

I use all of the effects, and the arpeggiator, distortions, and especially the reverbs are incredible. Can be programmed to give great feedback.

It is very dependable and has solid construction (though the bottom is a little weak). I haven't had a problem yet.

I have yet to deal with the company, but their website isn't very useful, and provides no patch updates,

I would buy it again, since it is a tremendous all-around rack. However, a better manual needs to be made for it to really be top-of-the-line.