Digitech RP1000

[Gainfreak]

How do you guys feel about it as a stand alone unit?... meaning using it for all your sounds - dirt, clean, everything - not using an amp for your core tone. Maybe straight into the PA even. The clips of the Line 6 HDxxx sound pretty good, with the specific amp modelers and such. Thoughts?

Wassup Brother!

When I used one as a stand alone unit and used Models for all of my sounds I still used the tube Power section of a Marshall 2205.

To be honest with you it sounded insanely good. With that said, I don't know how it would work going direct to a PA.
I could give it a try for you if you want

With that said, If I had to go direct to a PA in a hurry I would more then likely download Lincoln Brewsters patches and get a floor POD. I was pretty blown away by his POD sounds.

 

[duesentrieb]

I'm using a GSP1101.
I like it - and it can be loaded with IR files.
The poor man's AxeII, cause it had an USB- and headphone-out since ages. The software thing for us mac users is a pita, but hey, thats why I have a Windumb7 (or is it 8 now?) partition (sp?) on my MBP.

Bruder Olaf!!! Vas ist Los ?!?!?!? Yeah, youve been using the GSP for awhile now havent you? Hope all is well my friend!!!

Kage

Hi Kage, we're all well, thanks for asking, just preparing diner for the hungry pack, you know. Will ship the preamp to Steve of Marillion tomorrow, so I'm keen to hear his opinion about it. Also I'm preparing two new custom chassis for a preamp and a 100 Watter - besides work of course, which now eats up my time a lot more than before after I got a huge promotion in september . . .

I hope you and Xander are well too. Give him a hug from the french fries with kraut please

 

[Gainfreak]

I'm using a GSP1101.
I like it - and it can be loaded with IR files.
The poor man's AxeII, cause it had an USB- and headphone-out since ages. The software thing for us mac users is a pita, but hey, thats why I have a Windumb7 (or is it 8 now?) partition (sp?) on my MBP.

YOU RULE!!

 

[Gainzilla]

Hi Kage, we're all well, thanks for asking, just preparing diner for the hungry pack, you know. Will ship the preamp to Steve of Marillion tomorrow, so I'm keen to hear his opinion about it. Also I'm preparing two new custom chassis for a preamp and a 100 Watter - besides work of course, which now eats up my time a lot more than before after I got a huge promotion in september . . .

I hope you and Xander are well too. Give him a hug from the french fries with kraut please

Thats Awesome!!! Congrats on the Promotion and the success of the amp co.!! I loved that 3ch beast that you made( The noire?)

Send my best to Chloe and Rafael!!! We'll have to Skype soon!!

Kage

 

[ConcreteVampire]

I've got too much careful selection, and $$ into my 3-50's to want the dirt modelling, but dialing a bitchin clean with the 4cm is trick. Plus efx out the yazoo....

 

[Schaf]

I think I'll be getting one of these as a cool tool for jams and small gigs...seems like a perfect match for a single channel clean amp.

Yup and even better if the amp has a loop...

One of the coolest things that it does IMHO is turn a single channel amp into a channel switcher of sorts. Lets say that you have something like a JCM800 with a Loop. You 4 cable the RP1000, set your 800 for its blazing dirt tone and dial in a clean Fender model patch on the RP. You have all of your FX at your disposal for the dirt and when you hit the Fender Patch, the from of the amp is shut off and the modeler goes through the loop using the amp as a power section... Thats what I call, smart practical application and it does it without needing a degree in programming to set up....

How cool is that!!! That's worth the price of admission itself. Hell, I've been studying on this one for a while, and I didn't know you could do that.

 

[Gainzilla]

I think I'll be getting one of these as a cool tool for jams and small gigs...seems like a perfect match for a single channel clean amp.

Yup and even better if the amp has a loop...

One of the coolest things that it does IMHO is turn a single channel amp into a channel switcher of sorts. Lets say that you have something like a JCM800 with a Loop. You 4 cable the RP1000, set your 800 for its blazing dirt tone and dial in a clean Fender model patch on the RP. You have all of your FX at your disposal for the dirt and when you hit the Fender Patch, the from of the amp is shut off and the modeler goes through the loop using the amp as a power section... Thats what I call, smart practical application and it does it without needing a degree in programming to set up....

How cool is that!!! That's worth the price of admission itself. Hell, I've been studying on this one for a while, and I didn't know you could do that.

YEah man, Ralphie turned me on to that and it just further reinforces my love for this unit and Digitech. Its a real life, practical application for everyday players. It makes you believe that musicians either designed it or had a hand in it every step of the way instead of some engineer who didnt play but thought he knew what players wanted..

 

[mrkmas]

Just posted on another thread, but here it is again. Easy as hell to go through. Haven't even had to the RTFM yet. Mash the button that says "Amp/Cab Bypass" to get FX only. Save and tweak a few factory presets and I am ready for action. Straight into the front of the amp.

I have to ask......does this mean no more timefactor?

 

[Greazygeo]

YEah man, Ralphie turned me on to that and it just further reinforces my love for this unit and Digitech. Its a real life, practical application for everyday players. It makes you believe that musicians either designed it or had a hand in it every step of the way instead of some engineer who didnt play but thought he knew what players wanted..

That is whay I bought mine too...I don't like tube clean for alot of things....this way I can have my normal amp sounds and a whole ton of others.

 

[Schaf]

I think I'll be getting one of these as a cool tool for jams and small gigs...seems like a perfect match for a single channel clean amp.

Yup and even better if the amp has a loop...

One of the coolest things that it does IMHO is turn a single channel amp into a channel switcher of sorts. Lets say that you have something like a JCM800 with a Loop. You 4 cable the RP1000, set your 800 for its blazing dirt tone and dial in a clean Fender model patch on the RP. You have all of your FX at your disposal for the dirt and when you hit the Fender Patch, the from of the amp is shut off and the modeler goes through the loop using the amp as a power section... Thats what I call, smart practical application and it does it without needing a degree in programming to set up....

How cool is that!!! That's worth the price of admission itself. Hell, I've been studying on this one for a while, and I didn't know you could do that.

YEah man, Ralphie turned me on to that and it just further reinforces my love for this unit and Digitech. Its a real life, practical application for everyday players. It makes you believe that musicians either designed it or had a hand in it every step of the way instead of some engineer who didnt play but thought he knew what players wanted..

Man, that really solves all my problems. I love the tone of my 800. It has a metro loop in it However we've been doing a wider variety of music lately. Don't really have the cash to buy a different amp. Nor do I really want to. All I really need is a decent clean tone. I use the volume knob but as you know it really doesn't get "that" clean. And, I assume the same thing if you were to do something with a more modern gain, you could do a recto or 5150 model and bypass the front end as well?

As soon as I get by Christmas, I'm most definitely picking one up. Too bad about the IR's. But, really I don't do much recording or going direct. I would only go direct in an emergency.

Also, do you find it dificult to get your patches a consistant volume?

 

[Schaf]

OK, one more question. I currently use my GNX3 to learn songs through the play along feature. I just plug my Ipod in with a stereo cable and adjust the volume. Would I just do the same thing with the USB port on the RP1000? This is a pretty important function for me since it's easier for me to learn songs through headphones.

Thanks guys, the help is much appreciated.

 

[thiswaythatway]

I think I'll be getting one of these as a cool tool for jams and small gigs...seems like a perfect match for a single channel clean amp.

Yup and even better if the amp has a loop...

One of the coolest things that it does IMHO is turn a single channel amp into a channel switcher of sorts. Lets say that you have something like a JCM800 with a Loop. You 4 cable the RP1000, set your 800 for its blazing dirt tone and dial in a clean Fender model patch on the RP. You have all of your FX at your disposal for the dirt and when you hit the Fender Patch, the from of the amp is shut off and the modeler goes through the loop using the amp as a power section... Thats what I call, smart practical application and it does it without needing a degree in programming to set up....

How cool is that!!! That's worth the price of admission itself. Hell, I've been studying on this one for a while, and I didn't know you could do that.

YEah man, Ralphie turned me on to that and it just further reinforces my love for this unit and Digitech. Its a real life, practical application for everyday players. It makes you believe that musicians either designed it or had a hand in it every step of the way instead of some engineer who didnt play but thought he knew what players wanted..

Can it do a convincing phase 90 sound? So many other multi units just sound like ass when doing a phaser. I tried the Eventide Modfactor and all the phase sounds in that thing sound like a broken flanger. That thing is a box of junk.

 

[Gainfreak]

I think I'll be getting one of these as a cool tool for jams and small gigs...seems like a perfect match for a single channel clean amp.

Yup and even better if the amp has a loop...

One of the coolest things that it does IMHO is turn a single channel amp into a channel switcher of sorts. Lets say that you have something like a JCM800 with a Loop. You 4 cable the RP1000, set your 800 for its blazing dirt tone and dial in a clean Fender model patch on the RP. You have all of your FX at your disposal for the dirt and when you hit the Fender Patch, the from of the amp is shut off and the modeler goes through the loop using the amp as a power section... Thats what I call, smart practical application and it does it without needing a degree in programming to set up....

How cool is that!!! That's worth the price of admission itself. Hell, I've been studying on this one for a while, and I didn't know you could do that.

YEah man, Ralphie turned me on to that and it just further reinforces my love for this unit and Digitech. Its a real life, practical application for everyday players. It makes you believe that musicians either designed it or had a hand in it every step of the way instead of some engineer who didnt play but thought he knew what players wanted..

Can it do a convincing phase 90 sound? So many other multi units just sound like ass when doing a phaser. I tried the Eventide Modfactor and all the phase sounds in that thing sound like a broken flanger. That thing is a box of junk.

Phase 90 sounds and vibe sounds are hard to replicate IMHO. I think the RP does an OK job but id be willing to bet that Phase 90 hoes will not dig the modeled phase 90. (I very rarely use a Phase 90, so it would work for me)
But.....what's cool about the Rp is that you can put a Phase 90 pedal in the loop insert and use the real pedal if you don't like the Modeled one and you can also program the Rp to kick the pedal in and out of the signal if you want. Like I said, I hardly ever use a Phaser and more then likely could make do what is available on the RP but I know that purest/ fans of the 90 might not feel the same way.

oh I forgot to mention that even though I don't use a Phaser much, the phase on the RP is better then a lot of other units Ive heard for sure.

 

[Gainzilla]

Can it do a convincing phase 90 sound? So many other multi units just sound like ass when doing a phaser. I tried the Eventide Modfactor and all the phase sounds in that thing sound like a broken flanger. That thing is a box of junk.

As Ralphie said, It wasnt a great Phase 90 sound. I think that the unit falls short on Wah,Phaser and Univibe which are big for me but its not a big deal to add. Those and the lack of MIDI or some capacity for channel switching is what keeps it from being absolutely Perfect for me..

 

[thiswaythatway]

Can it do a convincing phase 90 sound? So many other multi units just sound like ass when doing a phaser. I tried the Eventide Modfactor and all the phase sounds in that thing sound like a broken flanger. That thing is a box of junk.

As Ralphie said, It wasnt a great Phase 90 sound. I think that the unit falls short on Wah,Phaser and Univibe which are big for me but its not a big deal to add. Those and the lack of MIDI or some capacity for channel switching is what keeps it from being absolutely Perfect for me..

If you're using the JVM it sounds like the GSP1101 with the MIDI board is the ticket.

 

[mrkmas]

Can it do a convincing phase 90 sound? So many other multi units just sound like ass when doing a phaser. I tried the Eventide Modfactor and all the phase sounds in that thing sound like a broken flanger. That thing is a box of junk.

As Ralphie said, It wasnt a great Phase 90 sound. I think that the unit falls short on Wah,Phaser and Univibe which are big for me but its not a big deal to add. Those and the lack of MIDI or some capacity for channel switching is what keeps it from being absolutely Perfect for me..

If you're using the JVM it sounds like the GSP1101 with the MIDI board is the ticket.

That would be such an awesome setup. Make the already extremely versatile jvm head that much more versatile with the 1101 in 4cm with the jvm, and the midi board to control the entire thing. That could easily be under $2k for the JVM210H, GSP1101, and controller rig.

 

[steve_k]

Right out of the box, the global volumes are spot on. There is no volume change from bypassed to an engaged FX. But, that is up front. In a loop, it may need some adjusting, but it is easy to do and store. Plugged it into the computer (still haven't RTFM) and downloaded some of the Tone Library patches. They needed a little adjusting on levels, but no big deal. I find the delays are nice, but a little bright - but, the unit has a built in EQ to add to the presets if one wishes. So, it is straight-forward enough to dial things down a bit.

I like the built in pedal and its functionality. It serves as a volume pedal in peace time. Or, with some of the programs it will serve as the expression pedal control an effect. But, you can set the global wah feature and step on it toe down, like a Dunlop, without the click and it switches over to wah duties. I very rarely use a wah, but it is handy as hell.

I have only tried it running in front of the Wizard MTL. I will give it a go today with the Cameron and through a loop. I am just a fan of simplicity and this is the skin ticket.

Steve

 

[mrkmas]

Hey steve, dare I ask is this thing going to replace your timefactor or is that a permanent?

 

[steve_k]

Hey steve, dare I ask is this thing going to replace your timefactor or is that a permanent?

oh, the TF, while it is an excellent delay/FX pedal, is back in the box. gonna assemble a small board today with the RP, an external tuner and a Boss dual switch pedal for amp channels.

steve

 

[Schaf]

Hey steve, dare I ask is this thing going to replace your timefactor or is that a permanent?

oh, the TF, while it is an excellent delay/FX pedal, is back in the box. gonna assemble a small board today with the RP, an external tuner and a Boss dual switch pedal for amp channels.

steve

That's what I'm going to do minus the channel switcher. Maybe run my phase 90 through the pedal loop. If it works well, I'm going to be selling off some pedals!

I asked earlier but, does anyone know how to play mp3's through the pedal to learn songs. On the RP 500 they have an input but the 1000 doesn't. But it does have the USB port?