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DigiTech RP500

Item ID: RP500

Amp/Cabinet/Stompbox/Effects Modeling Pedal with Pedalboard Mode, Amp/Cabinet Bypass, Expression Pedal, USB, Cubase LE Software - Mac/PC

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Powerful Modeling FX for Your Guitar Rig or Studio

DigiTech's RP500 is the newest member of DigiTech's acclaimed RP Modeling Pedal line, boasting even more models, effects, and performance-friendly features sure to make it the center of your guitar rig! A new Pedalboard mode makes the RP500 act like 5 separate stompboxes and effects, and a bypass mode lets you easily turn off all amp and cabinet sounds so you can focus on effects only. Built like a tank with 9 vaccum-style switches, and a convenient 10-character LED display, you also get a built-in expression pedal to take control of your sound. Packed with pro-rig sounds in one portable, affordable box, you won't believe how you ever played without your DigiTech RP500!

DigiTech RP500 at a Glance:
  • Even more models and effects
  • New Pedalboard Mode
  • Amp/Cabinet Bypass Mode
  • Ready-to-record via USB

Even more models and effects
Boasting even more effects, as well as a host of new amp and cabinet models - including acoustic guitar models - the RP500 is a palette loaded with sonic colors designed expressly to inspire your creativity.

New "Pedalboard" Mode
DigiTech's RP500 includes a new Pedalboard mode. When activated, you can turn five effects on and off via the RP500's convenient footswitches. Acting like a complete pedalboard in one convenient unit (with only one AC adapter!), you can get your signature sound in a pinch with the RP500 - no more need to haul all of your gear to and from rehearsals.

Amp/Cabinet Bypass Mode
If you're content with the sound of your amp, but want a ton of effects to boost your current pedal setup, the RP500 now features an amp/cabinet bypass mode. When used in tandem with Pedalboard mode, you can focus only on turning effects on and off, using the built-in expression pedal for dynamic, real-time control.

Ready-to-record via USB
Whether you have a home studio setup already, or you're a guitarist who would love to capture your riffs and song ideas - without having to spend a ton on studio gear - the RP500 is ideal for you. All you need is a computer with an available USB connection, and you can start recording and editing your songideas right away using the RP500's included Cubase LE software. Plus, the RP500 also comes with X-Edit Editor/Librarian software for both Mac and PC. Via that same handy USB connection, you can actually program and archive all of your presets via the software's intuitive user interface and load them onto your RP500 whenever you want. With this versatile pedal's host of software options, you'll never have to worry about forgetting a riff or losing your favorite presets again!

DigiTech RP500 Features:
  • Tons of amp and cabinet models, stompbox models and effects
  • 9 vacuum-style switches
  • large, 10-charecter LED display
  • Built-in Expression Pedal
  • Pedalboard mode for switching between 5 effects
  • Amp/Cabinet Bypass Mode
  • USB Connectivity
  • Comes with Cubase LE Software
  • Includes X-Edit Editor/Librarian Software for programming/archiving presets
  • Tap Tempo
  • Tuner
  • 24-bit A/D and D/A Converter / 44.1kHz
  • 1 Audio DNA2 DSP Processors
  • 99 User presets / 99 Factory presets
  • USB 2.0
  • Headphone outputs
  • 19.5" W x 2.25" H x 8.75" D
  • Minimum Windows Requirements: Vista Home/Premium XP Home/Professional (SP2 Installed, .Net 2.0 installed), Pentium/Athlon 1.4GHz or later, 512MB RAM (1GB recommended), 180MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive, USB port, Internet connection for Cubase activation
  • Minimum Mac Requirements: OS 10.4x or later, PowerPC G4/G5 1GHz or later, 512MB RAM (1GB recommended), 180MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive, USB port, Internet connection for Cubase activation

The RP500 adds powerful modeling FX to your guitar rig or studio!
Specification Detail
Type Multi-FX
Number of Effects 74 Effects
Amp Modeling Yes
Number of Models 53 Amp Models
Analog Inputs 1 x 1/4" Guitar, 1/8" Aux In
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Analog Outputs 2 x 1/4", 2 x XLR, 1/8" Headphone Out
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Other Inputs No Other Inputs
Other Outputs USB
Computer Connection Yes
Power Supply Included Yes
Batteries No Battery operation
Height 2..25 inches
Depth 8.75 inches
Width 19.5 inches
Weight 8 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number RP500

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Reviews

based on 11 reviews

DigiTech RP500

by Mike Boger from Bailtmore MD
September 17, 2012
Music Background: Hobbist
Does everything it say it does and does it extremely well.

It Has a Looper...

by Blue Magoo from NOLA
January 8, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist
One of the earlier reviews dings the RP500 because it doesn't have a looper. The lastest software from Digitech, available from their website, includes a 20 second looper.

Otherwise, I... read more [+] second all the great features and sounds. close [-]

Worth every penny

by Metal master from SLC UT
December 30, 2009
Music Background: Hobbyist
I have had this for about a week and like I said in the title it is WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! I have had a few other Digitech products and have no problems with any of them. A few of the main resons I bou... read more [+]ght this was because it has Metal footswitchs and some amps I have been waiting for like the Mesa/Boogie Mark IV and the Randol JC 120. close [-]

Excellent Product

by guitfiddleblue from salisbury,nc
March 13, 2009
Music Background: hobbyist
First of all... kudos to Sweetwater for thier service.

Without going into all the technical aspects of the RP500, let me just say this... it sounds good and is easy to use. It's a proc... read more [+]essor that acts like a true pedal board and then some. I used it the first night I received it on an acoustic gig - performed great with no problems. I love the fact that it has balanced xlr outs. The amp simulations sound like real amps as well as the stomp box models. No more lugging around amps for me... this box does it all. close [-]

AWESOME********

by RYAN DEUSENBERRY from Carson City, Nv.
May 27, 2008
Music Background: semi pro, rock, metal
MAN THIS THING BLEW ME AWAY. I USED THE RP 150 AND OTHER EFFECT PEDALS, AND THIS JUST DOES THE JOB BETTER. DIAL IN EFFECTS IS EASIER THAN BEFORE, AND YOU CAN ADD DIST, CHORUS, ETC, LIKE STOMP BOXES AS... read more [+] WELL. PLUG IT IN TO YOUR COMPUTER FOR MORE EFFECTS, JUST AWESOME. GO GET ONE, YOU WON'T BE SORRY. close [-]
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I have to say it's the most personal order I've ever made from the pre-ship phone call, to the email, and finally the candy in the box. Thanks! I don't think I could beat the customer service even in a local shop


Chrystal, McMinnville, TN

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