digitech rp250 - first impressions

[warren0728]

well i played around with my digitech rp250 this morning for the first time....i haven't actually read (or even looked at the manual yet) but i am definitely going to keep it!

I think it is just the ticket for practicing here in my townhouse. Found some cool sounds (by accident) as i haven't read up on it yet. I also hooked up my mac laptop to the auxiliary in (a feature i wouldn't want to do without) and played along to a couple of backing tracks from cd (at some point i will probably move all my backing tracks to an ipod to hook to the rp)....i also enjoyed the drum feature and dialed in a groove that i could play along to (practicing those scales up and down the neck).

not a very in depth report but i haven't really gotten to deep into the rp yet but i know i am enjoying it! :

ww

[Justaguyin_nc]

Congrats on getting it going Warren.. look forward to some clips..
Really enjoy that OLDGUY and his 250...

[just strum]

Another rookie question - is this the same as a Boss ME-50 as far as what it does? I'm not referring to one being better than the other, just curious if they accomplish the same thing?

If they are I will widen my search so that I am not limited to the ME-50.

Warren, sorry for the hijack or at the very least, side track.

[oldguy]

Congrats on getting it going Warren.. look forward to some clips..
Really enjoy that OLDGUY and his 250...

Thanks, Justa.

Warren, I've liked mine ever since I got it. Never had a problem with it yet.
Glad you're enjoying it. I also like the drum patterns....much nicer than a metronome.
I won't say you should read the manual......but.......I downloaded the link to change parameters online, and it's awesome cool and easy, plus you can store the presets, name 'em, keep 'em on file till you need them, etc. Pretty handy.
And WAY quicker than tweaking those knobs on the unit.

[warren0728]

not sure...here is a link to the rp250 on guitar center's website.

rp250

ww

[warren0728]

Thanks, Justa.

Warren, I've liked mine ever since I got it. Never had a problem with it yet.
Glad you're enjoying it. I also like the drum patterns....much nicer than a metronome.
I won't say you should read the manual......but.......I downloaded the link to change parameters online, and it's awesome cool and easy, plus you can store the presets, name 'em, keep 'em on file till you need them, etc. Pretty handy.
And WAY quicker than tweaking those knobs on the unit.

i'll have to check that out...

ww

[just strum]

Warren,

Yep, it appears to be basically the same thing at least to this rookies eyes. Be interested in hearing more from you as you get more familiar to it. I'll have to check here to see if there are more threads on the subject.

[warren0728]

yeah...it's definitely gonna take some time to figure everything out but i am impressed with it so far!

It's just nice to be able to play through this with headphones so i don't disturb anyone and really like the audio in so i can play to backing tracks.

i haven't played it through any of my amps yet but did at my friends music store and it sounded pretty good through an amp too.....definitely good enough for a strictly home player like myself!

i'm sure the boss would be just as good!...the main thing is to have fun with it!

ww

[just strum]

yeah...it's definitely gonna take some time to figure everything out but i am impressed with it so far!

It's just nice to be able to play through this with headphones so i don't disturb anyone and really like the audio in so i can play to backing tracks.

i haven't played it through any of my amps yet but did at my friends music store and it sounded pretty good through an amp too.....definitely good enough for a strictly home player like myself!

i'm sure the boss would be just as good!...the main thing is to have fun with it!

ww

heh heh, just bought a 350. New and a good deal. Thanks for the GAS Warren.:

[warren0728]

heh heh, just bought a 350. New and a good deal. Thanks for the GAS Warren.:

glad to be of help...

ww

[t_ross33]

Another rookie question - is this the same as a Boss ME-50 as far as what it does? I'm not referring to one being better than the other, just curious if they accomplish the same thing?

If they are I will widen my search so that I am not limited to the ME-50.

Warren, sorry for the hijack or at the very least, side track.

The Boss ME-50 is strictly a multi-effects board AFAIK. The RP series is multi-effects PLUS amp and cabinet modelling.

Trev

[warren0728]

The Boss ME-50 is strictly a multi-effects board AFAIK. The RP series is multi-effects PLUS amp and cabinet modelling.v

not sure about the boss but yeah....the rp does have both amp and cabinet models (and combo amps) along with tons of effects you can apply to each amp and cabinet models (and combo amps)....

ww

[ted s]

So, can you use this to record through into a Mac or PC via USB ?

[warren0728]

So, can you use this to record through into a Mac or PC via USB ?

yep...has usb output to plug directly into a mac or pc....

ww

[just strum]

What is the casing on the RP's - plastic or metal? I cannot find anything regarding the materials used.


found the answer: "Durable die-cast chassis"

[warren0728]

yeah it seems pretty durable....so far i'm impressed! :

ww

[just strum]

I ordered mine and in 15 minutes I received a tracking number.

[just strum]

Damn Warren, I've been doing some more reading on this thing and listening to demos, now I'm

Is it ok if I come down to your house until mine arrives?

huh?: huh?: huh?:

[warren0728]

Is it ok if I come down to your house until mine arrives?

c'mon down....just pack some shorts and t-shirts....gonna be in the 80's here in the next couple of days!

ww