Pedalboard Mode on the RP500 is, Like, Perfect
I’ve written previously about pedalboard mode on the RP355, and it’s certainly a nice feature. But it takes some fancy footwork to get in and out of it. Pedalboard mode on the RP500 is much, much better. On the 355, once you enter pedalboard mode–where…
The Bug in the RP’s LFOs
I give my Digitech RP355 and RP500 pretty good workouts when it comes to exploring their features and functions. One of the things I like on these devices is their twin LFOs–low frequency oscillators–which give you lots to work with when you’re looking for complex…
The RP500’s EQ is Even Deeper Than I Thought
Now that I’ve finished the updates to my patch set for the Digitech RP500, I’m converting my personal patches–the ones I use for specific songs in live performance–from the RP355 to the RP500. In the process, I’ve discovered yet another cool thing about the way…
The v17 Huntersounds Patch set for Digitech RP500 is Now Shipping
I’ve completed updating the Huntersounds RP500 patchset to v17. This version has been shipped to all current subscribers, and will be shipped to all new licensees starting now. This set includes a lot of tweaks to the v16 set, which was basically a straight conversion…
First Round of Edits Done on the RP500 Update: Some Impressions
I’ve completed my initial revisions to the RP500 v16 Huntersounds patch set, meaning that I’ve updated all 50 patches in the revised (v17) set with new settings for amp EQ, and other adjustments in many cases. There’s more work to be done to get it…
Digitech Releases the Element and Element XP: Harp Players Should Just Walk Away
Digitech has released (or will soon) a new pair of pedals, the Element and Element XP. From what I can see of the product specs, these pedals represent a replacement for the RP55, Digitech’s lowest-priced amp modeler. The RP55 had the older-generation Digitech chip; this…
First Thoughts on the RP1000, Updates Soon for the RP500
I’ve acquired my Digitech RP1000, unpacked it, and plugged it in. I have a few immediate impressions.
Live from Alpine Wines, 31 Aug 2013: Have Mercy
This performance of Big Walter Horton’s chromatic harp instrumental “Have Mercy” was recorded live at Alpine Wines, Driggs, ID on the night of 31 August, 2013. I use two patches on the Digitech RP355 for this piece: a double-octave-down patch to lay down the bass…
August 2013: Used Digitech RP Prices Hit a Tipping Point
As noted in our post about saving money on gear, buying used when the price drops to 50% or less of new is usually a good deal. It’s even better when the purchase comes with a quality rating up front and a warranty, which reduces…
What Works at a Jam Session
I jammed with some friends at a party in Driggs, Idaho on Saturday night (August 24). The musicians I played with weren’t spectacular, or even professionally competent in some ways, but it was a really enjoyable jam session. At some points, the combined sound of…
