September Sweetwater Giveaway: DigiTech RP500

[Neal Walter]

http://www.guitartricks.com/assets/news_images/rp500090409.jpg

DigiTech RP500 Modeling Pedal


The simplicity of a stompbox with the control of an effects switching system.

The RP500 operates in two modes, the default mode at startup is Pedalboard Mode where the 5 buttons in front operate as labeled: compressor, distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb. When Pedalboard Mode is off then Preset Mode is activated where you get 100 preset combinations of effects, amp and cabinet modeling and an additional 100 blank presets so you can dial in your own personal sound and have it at the ready. There’s a button to turn off the amp and cabinet modeling in any mode so that the RP500 becomes a straight multi-effects box and your amp does the rest.

You can use the RP500 as you would a bunch of different stompboxes or you can use it with your own amp’s tone (bypassing the amp modeling feature), or use the amp sounds inside. The amp modeling feature provides an impressive array of modern and vintage amp sounds including Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Matchless, Soldano, and Randall Amp tones.

The stomp box section of this unit has been modeled after the most popular effects used today. The distortion sounds include Tube Screamer, Pro Co Rat, MXR Distortion, Big Muff, Digitech Death Metal, and Boss DS-1 settings. The same variety goes for the other effects as well.

The expression pedal provides real time control of the wah, volume or any other assigned effect parameter. One thing I noticed about the pedal is that since it’s not a click on/off switch the wah would turn off easily if you push your toe down all the way, which I do all the time.

The RP500 seems pretty rugged and has dedicated tuner and tap tempo footswitches right on top. I particularly like the tap tempo because you can customize your effects to the tempo of a song on the fly. A delay sounds best when it’s in time with the music and this button makes doing that a piece of cake.

Besides the 1/4 inch input, the back panel features two XLR outs, two 1/4 inch outs, a headphone jack, and an input for an mp3/CD player so you can jam to your favorite tunes. It also has an amp/mixer switch to control output levels, a ground lift switch for hum solutions, and a USB out. As a total bonus, this unit comes with a copy of Cubase LE! Awesome, you can be up and running your own recording session right out of the box, talk about handy.

This one can be yours courtesy of our friends at Sweetwater by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and reading the product review for the month. Sweetwater sponsors this giveaway and they are always a real pleasure to deal with. They give free shipping on all orders (even strings!) and have an outstanding staff of real musicians who can help you make the right purchase the first time.

Sweetwater provides the gear, we review it for the Guitar Tricks Newsletter, and we give it away to one lucky Guitar Tricks member. Don’t forget to post in the giveaway review forum to qualify to win, good luck!

[RickBlacker]

Sign me up.

[Neal Walter]

September Sweetwater Gear Review Giveaway – DigiTech RP500

The September contest is again sponsored by our good friends at Sweetwater.com.

We are going to give the DigiTech RP500 away to a lucky newsletter reader on September 18th.

To register to win, just reply to this thread!

Please read the contest rules here:

http://www.guitartricks.com/giveaway.php

In order to win this prize, you must "enter" the contest by posting on this thread by midnight of September 17th, 2009.

[Neal Walter]

Special Message for Non-US Members

We deeply regret that we cannot ship contest prizes outside the U.S.

Customs, tariffs, and shipping prevent merchandise from being shipped reasonably between countries.

That is the reason why U.S. music stores cannot sell to musicians in other countries, even as close as Canada.

We originally intended this contest to be run by Ren in the U.K. but we found that just shipping him the gear was so problematic that it would cost more than the contest itself.

Please accept our apologies for making this a U.S. only contest.

[Dazoo]

Ok, I'll be more than happy to take this own home with me!

[jcotter13]

Sweet!! I'm in.

[sigdiamond]

this would be the perfect addition to my guitar family!

[hunter1801]

I'm actually on the first page this time!

edit:..............wait..... nevermind

[Vic3D]

Dang I hope I finally win an FX processor!! I have none. :-(!!

Good luck everyone!!

[dave craig]

sign me up i would love to own this gear

[mmarinic]

count me in

[craig42]

I would love to win this.... I have an rp50 that cranks.. Having the Whah would make it that much cooler

[zachbonham]

Nice! Time to upgrade!

Thanks!
Z

[lytespd]

AWESOME!! I want it ;-)

[CBLA009]

I am good to go!

[Necrosis06]

so cool, im in!

[spetsch]

This looks like a sweet unit. I am In.

[trevorwilliams]

Nice! Put my name in the hat too!

[joesbarngrill60]

party like a rock star.
Sweeeeet!
count me in!

[swingchief]

I've been performing for over 40 years and have never used multiple effect units because of their limitations. But this changes everything!

[mik93]

Sign me up

[bjoecool]

I wanna win it! :-)

[mkaylor]

This would be an awesome unit to use on stage!

[PaoloRossi]

Sign me up!! Never used any effects and this seems to be nice gear to start using

[Titan24]

How choice this would be to own. Guitar gods please shine your light down on me

[bobbass]

Put me in coach I'm ready to play!!!!!

[Rlad74]

Sign me up PLZ

[mjkellerii]

Please add me to the list!

[shortstuff1092]

sign me up, I'm in

[sbent518]

looks great, sign me up!

[banditxxxx1949]

Hey there everyone
I'm just starting out so this would be an enormous piece of equipment to start with.

[JackBileDuct]

Pick me :).

[kukevin]

I would love to get my hands on one of these!

[guruofgentoo]

I'm in, put me on the list.

[DonnaWee]

Please enter my name!

[tangojuliet]

GoAhead ..... Whammy Me.......Make my Day !!!

[gjo]

Looks great. I hope I win.

[PhilB777]

This would be so awsome. I have many guitars, but only two amps, and a very small music room. This would open up so many sounds for me. Wish me luck.

[rightstuf5131]

Would love to add this to my gear.

[growwler1]

great piece of equipment

September Sweetwater Gear Review Giveaway – DigiTech RP500

The September contest is again sponsored by our good friends at Sweetwater.com.

We are going to give the DigiTech RP500 away to a lucky newsletter reader on September 18th.

To register to win, just reply to this thread!

Please read the contest rules here:

http://www.guitartricks.com/giveaway.php

In order to win this prize, you must "enter" the contest by posting on this thread by midnight of September 17th, 2009.

[jickjagger]

nice piece of gear....which I could really use :)

[rcsnydley]

A friend of mine has an earlier model of this and it is awesome. Count me in on this. This would complete my setup.

[84v]

Bring it on!

[sandrews6]

Sign me up!

[The Accused]

Oh man, I have had my eye on one of those. Please enter me in the drawing.

[VonGoober]

Bring it on!

[Elitist]

Sign me up. I'd love to run my Les Paul through this. Love your site! Best of luck to all who enter......

[dancingskeleton]

I've been looking for a good pedal, and DigiTech is one of the top names for pedals. I would love to win. :)

[jtknowles41]

I have and RP 350 and would love to upgrade to the next level!! Good luck to everyone!

[chainsaw936]

This is a cool promo sign me up! Thanks

chainsaw936

[okiemike135]

Enter me into this contest. I've checked out the Digitech before and love what it does and how it sounds thru my Roland BC60 amp..The bad part is that it was a loner and I had to return it..
Thanks

[gdelitizia]

Please sign me up.

[TonyBeginner]

Put me in the pool

[tturner57]

I want it!

[brrbtr]

I'll share it with a friend who needs it!

[jdog55]

sign me up PLEASE!!!!

[ncuster61]

I currently have an RP250 and this RP500 would make an awesome upgrade. I love the combo effects in the Digitech product line, but would be really sweet to be able to kick off one of them from time to time using the stomp-box-type buttons on this pedal box. I also appreciate being able to turn off the cabinet modeling for live performances, but still having them for studio use. The inclusion of Cubase LE is pretty nice too, I have to add...

[hippobas]

I'm in, bring it on!

[Mike51]

Sign me up for this one!

I'm pretty sure Florida is still part of the U.S.


Mike

[sheilalundie]

Hook me up!! ;) :D

[WorshipSmack]

I'll gladly take that off your hands for you :)
Kevin

[sld59]

I could really use this unit!

[20thCenturyDrifter]

Well OK, if you really have to give it away, I guess I could find room for it.

[nppholt]

yet another toy I'd like to have...

[nigxray]

good chance to dump some scruffy old stuff. nig

[hblues]

great addition to anyones arsenal--thaNKS--hBLUES

[RickyLed]

Enter me to participate on this sweeptakes. Thanks!

[agbrox]

This sounds awesome... Count me in...

[Stevena]

Looks like a great pedal. Much smaller and lighter than hauling around a pedal board.

[jjl]

Put me in. Looks grand! :)

[scrutin]

It sounds like a great all in one option.

[pastorkev777]

Man sign me up I need a effects pedal I've been borrowing my friends rp80 for almost 5 months and they are gracious to allow me to use it but the time is running out and I need a effects pedal! -Kevin

[CarlFMetzler]

very nice pedal - go great with my '61 Hagstrom!

[jtp7000]

Enter Me Please

DigiTech RP500 Modeling Pedal
The simplicity of a stompbox with the control of an effects switching system.

[xhippies]

I would love this, want this, need this. Please count me in.

[sheraton_paul]

In reading your review on the DigiTech RP500 I was please to see some changes from their previous models. The best one is being able to bypass
the amp modeling and just use the effects straight way through your own guitar amplifier to make your own sound (nice to know the models are there if you want them, though). I think one of the reasons people seriously selecting a certain odel amplifier is for the sound it gives in conjuction with the electric guitar they use. I mean everyone is searching for what they consider to be the "Holy Grail" sound for their guitar. Often effects are used as a part of that sound. I had an earlier model of the Digitech RP moedel pedal and I didn't like all the programming involved with it. This newer pedal seems like it gives you the option of using some stored stomp boxes without the amp modeling which is what I'm after. Then you can program the sound
of the pedal you like and go to it through the selector foot buttons. I like that.

[Stevo939]

I've wanted a modeling pedl for some time and this looks like a good un.

[scuderiaF1]

Cool! Would really like one. :D

[brismi00]

I like the mp3/cd input....nice review

[tomster12001]

I need some effects to spice up my playing. Sign me up too.

Okay, I don't NEED effects but it'd be nice :)

[playballdr]

sign me up, good price on the discount also

[derrtbull]

Great demo....Enter me please.

[kiloattic]

Giddy up lets go. RP500 me baby!

[dluscombe]

But how will it play in church with the little old ladies?

[Saba]

Thanks for the offering. Sign me up :)

RJC

[eryan5271]

Woof! That is a sweet looking (and sounding) box! I enjoyed the preview video. Enter me!

[phil2104]

Add me up to this contest please!

[boogershome]

love the pedal giveaways

[thralloforcus]

sign me up!

[happyboyeddie]

I've been drooling over this pedal for awhile, and I'd love to get my hands on one. Thanks GT and Sweetwater.

[MBH]

Let me win !!

[gpone]

I'd love one of these!

[wildmann]

:cool: I own 5 Digitech GNX4s, and an RP 350. They are Great!! I would love to have an RP 500. Digitech Rules/Rocks! So Sayeth Th' Wildmann! :)

[Laquesis]

Great, I'm IN!.
Thank you!

[VanDusen]

I love digitech equipment! I own several units and use them all the time, I can say from expierience that Digitech is quality and reliability. I would love to add this to my collection.

[kkrommm]

sign me up . Id love to have this outstanding box.

[dgruenke]

Sign me up.

[Daver70]

I wanted this pedalboard but opted for a less expensive alternate. I don't have the level of control over my sound with the inferior setup. Sign me up to win!

[rosebuddy]

I would like to win this special device!

[Jack Leg]

Sign Me Up... I Love my Digitech RP3... A New Digitech Pedal would Be a Nice Addition... Thanks.

[mustangfan001]

that is a sweet unit!! i want one :)
that would be an awesome upgrade
from the crap i have now.

[rkj]

Sign me up

[Daddu Zenkho]

After seeing the demo, I would buy today, if I had a job and money. Therefore I have neither, so please pull my number....Thanks

[chriscrye]

Catalina Wine Mixer - POW!

[jinxfire]

yes , Virginia there is a Santa

[davefurda]

Please sign me up.

[moparnewt]

Sign me up for this thing. I don't use gadgets, but this could make recording a bit more interesting. I'm very old school ( guitar into amp) like Buchanan, Gatton, etc.,whom I grew up with in the D.C. area.

[takeitoutside]

Enter me please

[g_erdner]

I would like to have a chance at winning this.

[fredsrv]

thatthing is sweet! okay, just box it up and send it right to me! :p

[Vloppe]

Nice, Sign me up

[baileysocia]

This thing is pretty cool. All I have is a cheap amp, cause I can't afford a better one, and I think this would make playing a lot more interesting.

[Rascal26]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=7][COLOR=Magenta][I] :)
There I dressed this post all up to show that I am ready to play the RP500. I have a genX 1 and I will be a little familiar with this one so who better to have it than me!!! So go ahead make my day!!! Let me have it. Sock it to me! :D

[rbreit]

Throw my name in!

[nychewy]

I'd like to try...

[jevans751]

Looks like a very fun toy!

[WSRogers]

Sounds like a great piece of equipment! Thanks for a great review! Please enter my name for another great giveaway!

[jlmiller35]

Sign me up. Sounds rich and creamy.

[dkeyes01]

One of the things I'd love to have...

[quack n roll]

Yummy! Me too!

[JohnR242]

That's a great peice of gear. Hope I win it. Thanks for the demo.

[lzyoldfrt]

Count me in too!

[Synthesteel]

I ought to get a prize just for being able to activate my account!
Thanks, looks like a great product and could replace a briefcase full of heavy pedals.

[Commando 35]

Cool count me in

[wagzs]

hey - put me in to win!!

[Brich]

I want it, please!

[subervia]

I Want! I Want!

[tjk636]

I like tech stuff

[painter33]

This is not a need item but it is a want! Thanks to Sweetwater (again) - they are terrific to deal with.

[HDrider03]

Gotsta have it!!!

[Bradart300]

Could totally use one!

[lespauljr]

Sign me up.

[Ricktown]

That's one cool toy... Can I have it??

[mr.spikes]

thats awesome!! im in ^^

[cwebster]

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme

[13onesy]

i would love a new digitech

[mistermojo]

Sweet! Sign me up!

[Tehan1]

Currently all I have is a strat and a small amp. This could really open up a whole new world of sound for me. I hear some of the sounds the pros make but with this Digitech RP500 I can make some of my own.

[hotriffdaddy]

I've owned and tried several multi-effects pedals and been disappointed with the limitations of all of them. This one looks worthy of trying out at my local music store. I hope someone nearby carries this brand. I'm a pedal junkie! I'm excited to see what this one has to offer.

[hdfatboy92]

please enter me in the digitech giveaway. I would love to add this to my collection of equipment.

[matrixrocks]

very interesting little toy....im game for som new equipment.

[CaseyH71]

I'm in! Looks like a winner!

[JimBoyer]

I have a RP350 which came out before the RP355 when they changed the electronics. Would like to add the RP500 to my pedal board. Thanks.

[rjet43]

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YEA i got to have it!!!!! ;)

[cbright]

I like it alot

[GregJamz]

Please let me win!!!!!
Please please please pretty please

[hoo852963]

This is such a great versatile pedal! I would love to have one! Thanks!

[achacko90]

That is pretty tight...
I'm actually in the market for effects

[Damian_666]

Im in Canada, I'll pay the shipping myself. Would most definetly be worth it. Sign me up.

[cdholi]

Count me in...looks cool.

[mickholt]

Consider me EXTREMELY interested in this!

[muncher17]

This would give me the versatility and quality in sounds that i need!

[rosa maria]

God I`ve Been Praying For The Chance To Win Something Like This Because I Dont Have Enough Money To Buy Effects And This Thing Has Lots Of Them
Tks

[milkmonsta]

What an awesome little item. Amazing what can be put in such a small package. If I just hadn't knocked the salt shaker over the other night I might have had a shot at winning. Now I can't even find the shaker! I'll keep on searchin' .......Thanks for the review, great website. As soon as I straighten the wife out, I'm upgrading...

[Hooty29340]

WoW.. I would love to finally have some decent pedal sounds coming outta my amp. Reads like the the DigiTech RP500 would certainly fit the bill.
Hoping to win the giveaway.. hope hope hope
Hooty aka Doyle Allen

[xelica]

Sign me up! This would make me look like a better guitarist (I need that).

[ElektronBlue]

Kick ass offer - Thanks for the chance to win!

Wooooo!

[igidttam]

sign me up for this!

[antkn33]

Sweet, hope I get it!

[bac]

Love DigiTech. I have the RP7 this would be a great upgrade!

[rmichaud8]

September Sweetwater Gear Review Giveaway – DigiTech RP500

The September contest is again sponsored by our good friends at Sweetwater.com.

We are going to give the DigiTech RP500 away to a lucky newsletter reader on September 18th.

To register to win, just reply to this thread!

Please read the contest rules here:

http://www.guitartricks.com/giveaway.php

In order to win this prize, you must "enter" the contest by posting on this thread by midnight of September 17th, 2009.

Please sign me up to win.

[equator]

I would love to win that effects unit.
Good luck everybody :)

[scanner112000]

im down for that

[B540glenn]

[To register to win, just reply to this thread!
Reply.

This would be great to have.

[wader2k]

Enter me please!

[lpcustom69]

Sounds like a great unit, extremely versatile.

[greezus]

:eek: I think I need a little help picking my jaw up from the ground. Seriously, If you had this, what else could you want or need? It's brilliant and looks bombproof to boot! I hope it's my lucky month...I don't think I could put that down! So many possibilities!!! AHHH!!! knobs & buttons...who doesn't love to tweek those things!?!

Too many thoughts at once. Oh man oh man!!! Digitech has never let me down, I've just never been able to afford something this size. :mad:

Congrats to whoever wins...you're gonna have a blast with this thing whoever you are! :D

[joe390]

Please enter me...

[hifunk]

just send it I won already!

[Madrigon]

Count me in

[Compustein]

Exactly the unit I am looking for. Gimme-gimme-gimme!! LOL

Mike M

[boomysanders]

Sweet piece of gear!

[psjohn1]

I currently have a RP200. It works good but I would love to have a more sophisticated model.

[csharp57]

Please accept my entry!

[non-king]

Sign me up

[wlmward]

awesome rig

[roobie]

Cool! Im in, I want one of those!

[Fayt76]

=D amazing peice of kit, count me in!

[dgarcia3]

that would be awesome to have

[13 Vortex]

This would be awesome to own.

[chrisxx1]

Cool stomp! Please sign me up!

Chrisxx

[Herzog]

Put my name in the hat, please!

[Zaurian]

Exactly what I need! Planning to join GuitarTricks.com soon as a full member as well...

[julie4bama]

Put my name in the hat.

[Sanchez04]

i dont reaelly have good luck but its def. worth a try

[emoguy88]

I really need one of these i hope i win!

[MFerguson]

Hey, better odds than the lottery.

[MatthewRuggiero]

Count me in.

[turbol]

Sign me up!!

[JamulHick]

Sign me up!

[garybaldy]

Sweetwater rocks!

[fenderfriendly]

Please sign me up!!! :)

[stucko]

Wow , thats awesomeeeeee......

[ChubbyD]

Wow! I would sure like to get my hands on this! I was retired due to health reasons and I am in the process of starting over. I just ordered an Epiphons Archtop DOT today and would sure love to hear it through the Digi Tech RP500! I do not own any effects yet as I am rebuilding from the ground up!
I can't wait for my DOT to arrive and would sure love to see the RP500 arrive hot on Dotti'e heels!
It sounds like an amazing piece of heaven and I can't wait to walk through the Pearly Gates of guitar effects Heaven!

[SC1ACCA]

Count me in!!!!

[Meek Harry]

Sounds good me to!

[Elijahsword]

Sign me up please 4 the sweetWater effects giveaway 4 September

[andfish2112]

please sign me up for the give awayhttp://www.guitartricks.com/assets/news_images/rp500090409.jpg

DigiTech RP500 Modeling Pedal


The simplicity of a stompbox with the control of an effects switching system.

The RP500 operates in two modes, the default mode at startup is Pedalboard Mode where the 5 buttons in front operate as labeled: compressor, distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb. When Pedalboard Mode is off then Preset Mode is activated where you get 100 preset combinations of effects, amp and cabinet modeling and an additional 100 blank presets so you can dial in your own personal sound and have it at the ready. There’s a button to turn off the amp and cabinet modeling in any mode so that the RP500 becomes a straight multi-effects box and your amp does the rest.

You can use the RP500 as you would a bunch of different stompboxes or you can use it with your own amp’s tone (bypassing the amp modeling feature), or use the amp sounds inside. The amp modeling feature provides an impressive array of modern and vintage amp sounds including Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Matchless, Soldano, and Randall Amp tones.

The stomp box section of this unit has been modeled after the most popular effects used today. The distortion sounds include Tube Screamer, Pro Co Rat, MXR Distortion, Big Muff, Digitech Death Metal, and Boss DS-1 settings. The same variety goes for the other effects as well.

The expression pedal provides real time control of the wah, volume or any other assigned effect parameter. One thing I noticed about the pedal is that since it’s not a click on/off switch the wah would turn off easily if you push your toe down all the way, which I do all the time.

The RP500 seems pretty rugged and has dedicated tuner and tap tempo footswitches right on top. I particularly like the tap tempo because you can customize your effects to the tempo of a song on the fly. A delay sounds best when it’s in time with the music and this button makes doing that a piece of cake.

Besides the 1/4 inch input, the back panel features two XLR outs, two 1/4 inch outs, a headphone jack, and an input for an mp3/CD player so you can jam to your favorite tunes. It also has an amp/mixer switch to control output levels, a ground lift switch for hum solutions, and a USB out. As a total bonus, this unit comes with a copy of Cubase LE! Awesome, you can be up and running your own recording session right out of the box, talk about handy.

This one can be yours courtesy of our friends at Sweetwater by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and reading the product review for the month. Sweetwater sponsors this giveaway and they are always a real pleasure to deal with. They give free shipping on all orders (even strings!) and have an outstanding staff of real musicians who can help you make the right purchase the first time.

Sweetwater provides the gear, we review it for the Guitar Tricks Newsletter, and we give it away to one lucky Guitar Tricks member. Don’t forget to post in the giveaway review forum to qualify to win, good luck!

[R3BEL-1]

count me in, Neal!

[Summertime]

Sounds like great piece of equipment...Thanks! Count me in...

[toad55]

Gotta have it

[Shilther]

Nice, I could really use this, sign me up.

[manjusri]

This is just what I need to make me a superstar... Along with ALOT of practice!

[wdearman]

definitely sign me up for this baby, RP500

[eric_stark]

That looks and sounds like a great little combo pedal. I like the compact size and minimalistic interface - just what you need without knob-overload. I'd love to replace my 15-year old RP-1 with one of these!

[MagisterLudi]

put my name in the hat!

[tjnies]

http://www.guitartricks.com/assets/news_images/rp500090409.jpg

DigiTech RP500 Modeling Pedal


The simplicity of a stompbox with the control of an effects switching system.

The RP500 operates in two modes, the default mode at startup is Pedalboard Mode where the 5 buttons in front operate as labeled: compressor, distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb. When Pedalboard Mode is off then Preset Mode is activated where you get 100 preset combinations of effects, amp and cabinet modeling and an additional 100 blank presets so you can dial in your own personal sound and have it at the ready. There’s a button to turn off the amp and cabinet modeling in any mode so that the RP500 becomes a straight multi-effects box and your amp does the rest.

You can use the RP500 as you would a bunch of different stompboxes or you can use it with your own amp’s tone (bypassing the amp modeling feature), or use the amp sounds inside. The amp modeling feature provides an impressive array of modern and vintage amp sounds including Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Matchless, Soldano, and Randall Amp tones.

The stomp box section of this unit has been modeled after the most popular effects used today. The distortion sounds include Tube Screamer, Pro Co Rat, MXR Distortion, Big Muff, Digitech Death Metal, and Boss DS-1 settings. The same variety goes for the other effects as well.

The expression pedal provides real time control of the wah, volume or any other assigned effect parameter. One thing I noticed about the pedal is that since it’s not a click on/off switch the wah would turn off easily if you push your toe down all the way, which I do all the time.

The RP500 seems pretty rugged and has dedicated tuner and tap tempo footswitches right on top. I particularly like the tap tempo because you can customize your effects to the tempo of a song on the fly. A delay sounds best when it’s in time with the music and this button makes doing that a piece of cake.

Besides the 1/4 inch input, the back panel features two XLR outs, two 1/4 inch outs, a headphone jack, and an input for an mp3/CD player so you can jam to your favorite tunes. It also has an amp/mixer switch to control output levels, a ground lift switch for hum solutions, and a USB out. As a total bonus, this unit comes with a copy of Cubase LE! Awesome, you can be up and running your own recording session right out of the box, talk about handy.

This one can be yours courtesy of our friends at Sweetwater by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and reading the product review for the month. Sweetwater sponsors this giveaway and they are always a real pleasure to deal with. They give free shipping on all orders (even strings!) and have an outstanding staff of real musicians who can help you make the right purchase the first time.

Sweetwater provides the gear, we review it for the Guitar Tricks Newsletter, and we give it away to one lucky Guitar Tricks member. Don’t forget to post in the giveaway review forum to qualify to win, good luck!

Add me please!!

[bartman10]

Love to have that one, I'm still running a tech 8 pedalboard, but the RP500 looks like it's way more versatile and user friendly!! bartman10

[Daddoo]

Looks like a sweet system! Would love to have one.

[K2BT]

looks like fun! My son has been wanting one of these

[jojon]

hey! count me in guys!

[JohnTMetalHead]

Count me in, this thing looks cooooool

[Nycholas84]

yo! Sign me up!

[sixkj]

all those amps in 1 little box

[THE_REAL_gt]

Sweetwater rocks! Matt Adams is my killer tech. GuitarTricks rules......

[Roger999888]

:) Winning this would be my first effects pedal. I would put it to good use from day one; primarily at my church, other churches, and other places I go to that need a guitarist and singer for praise and worship.

[KJRIL]

I could shure use it! sign me up

[Topher65]

Gimme, please!

[mjw6555]

Hey GuitarTricks & Sweetwater!
This RP500 looks like the 'real deal'...looks like it's kind of based on the Boss ME50 & ME70 pedals...using basically, separate pedal modules, but the multi-fx mentality where it comes to editing patches, and whatnot.
I've always loved Boss tones, and use them often...in a pedalboard set-up...you know...with all the patch cables, battery eliminators, headaches, et.al.
Digitech has come a long, long way when it comes to tone, and I think the tone you can squeeze out of their multi-fx boards far exceeds the tones you can get using separate Digitech pedals in a pedalboard. In fact, I have been mostly using the Digitech GNX2 for a couple years now, and I believe they have passed up Boss in tone, whether in pedalboards, or multi-fx units.
So...Digitech, utilizing a 'separate pedal' approach in a multi-fx unit is really, really intriguing to me!
I can't wait to hear it...and thanks to you guys, and your contest, I now have hopes of winning one...IF you'd be so kind as to enter me into the RP500 Contest?!?
Please?
Peace...
Michael Wright[/FONT]

[johnorlitta]

This has to be one of the best giveaways yet. DigiTech effects rock!!!! I'm in like Flint.

[Herby Nuggs]

WOuld love to have this hook it up !

[SalNuno]

http://www.guitartricks.com/assets/news_images/rp500090409.jpg

DigiTech RP500 Modeling Pedal


The simplicity of a stompbox with the control of an effects switching system.

The RP500 operates in two modes, the default mode at startup is Pedalboard Mode where the 5 buttons in front operate as labeled: compressor, distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb. When Pedalboard Mode is off then Preset Mode is activated where you get 100 preset combinations of effects, amp and cabinet modeling and an additional 100 blank presets so you can dial in your own personal sound and have it at the ready. There’s a button to turn off the amp and cabinet modeling in any mode so that the RP500 becomes a straight multi-effects box and your amp does the rest.

You can use the RP500 as you would a bunch of different stompboxes or you can use it with your own amp’s tone (bypassing the amp modeling feature), or use the amp sounds inside. The amp modeling feature provides an impressive array of modern and vintage amp sounds including Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Matchless, Soldano, and Randall Amp tones.

The stomp box section of this unit has been modeled after the most popular effects used today. The distortion sounds include Tube Screamer, Pro Co Rat, MXR Distortion, Big Muff, Digitech Death Metal, and Boss DS-1 settings. The same variety goes for the other effects as well.

The expression pedal provides real time control of the wah, volume or any other assigned effect parameter. One thing I noticed about the pedal is that since it’s not a click on/off switch the wah would turn off easily if you push your toe down all the way, which I do all the time.

The RP500 seems pretty rugged and has dedicated tuner and tap tempo footswitches right on top. I particularly like the tap tempo because you can customize your effects to the tempo of a song on the fly. A delay sounds best when it’s in time with the music and this button makes doing that a piece of cake.

Besides the 1/4 inch input, the back panel features two XLR outs, two 1/4 inch outs, a headphone jack, and an input for an mp3/CD player so you can jam to your favorite tunes. It also has an amp/mixer switch to control output levels, a ground lift switch for hum solutions, and a USB out. As a total bonus, this unit comes with a copy of Cubase LE! Awesome, you can be up and running your own recording session right out of the box, talk about handy.

This one can be yours courtesy of our friends at Sweetwater by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and reading the product review for the month. Sweetwater sponsors this giveaway and they are always a real pleasure to deal with. They give free shipping on all orders (even strings!) and have an outstanding staff of real musicians who can help you make the right purchase the first time.

Sweetwater provides the gear, we review it for the Guitar Tricks Newsletter, and we give it away to one lucky Guitar Tricks member. Don’t forget to post in the giveaway review forum to qualify to win, good luck!

I've got a freind who has one. Sweet little unit. I'd like to have a shot at winning one!

[gofft]

http://www.guitartricks.com/assets/news_images/rp500090409.jpg

DigiTech RP500 Modeling Pedal


The simplicity of a stompbox with the control of an effects switching system.

The RP500 operates in two modes, the default mode at startup is Pedalboard Mode where the 5 buttons in front operate as labeled: compressor, distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb. When Pedalboard Mode is off then Preset Mode is activated where you get 100 preset combinations of effects, amp and cabinet modeling and an additional 100 blank presets so you can dial in your own personal sound and have it at the ready. There’s a button to turn off the amp and cabinet modeling in any mode so that the RP500 becomes a straight multi-effects box and your amp does the rest.

You can use the RP500 as you would a bunch of different stompboxes or you can use it with your own amp’s tone (bypassing the amp modeling feature), or use the amp sounds inside. The amp modeling feature provides an impressive array of modern and vintage amp sounds including Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Matchless, Soldano, and Randall Amp tones.

The stomp box section of this unit has been modeled after the most popular effects used today. The distortion sounds include Tube Screamer, Pro Co Rat, MXR Distortion, Big Muff, Digitech Death Metal, and Boss DS-1 settings. The same variety goes for the other effects as well.

The expression pedal provides real time control of the wah, volume or any other assigned effect parameter. One thing I noticed about the pedal is that since it’s not a click on/off switch the wah would turn off easily if you push your toe down all the way, which I do all the time.

The RP500 seems pretty rugged and has dedicated tuner and tap tempo footswitches right on top. I particularly like the tap tempo because you can customize your effects to the tempo of a song on the fly. A delay sounds best when it’s in time with the music and this button makes doing that a piece of cake.

Besides the 1/4 inch input, the back panel features two XLR outs, two 1/4 inch outs, a headphone jack, and an input for an mp3/CD player so you can jam to your favorite tunes. It also has an amp/mixer switch to control output levels, a ground lift switch for hum solutions, and a USB out. As a total bonus, this unit comes with a copy of Cubase LE! Awesome, you can be up and running your own recording session right out of the box, talk about handy.

This one can be yours courtesy of our friends at Sweetwater by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and reading the product review for the month. Sweetwater sponsors this giveaway and they are always a real pleasure to deal with. They give free shipping on all orders (even strings!) and have an outstanding staff of real musicians who can help you make the right purchase the first time.

Sweetwater provides the gear, we review it for the Guitar Tricks Newsletter, and we give it away to one lucky Guitar Tricks member. Don’t forget to post in the giveaway review forum to qualify to win, good luck!
I want one!

[icantw8]

Looks like it does everything but cook. Kinda makes my little RP80 look like a toy!!

[G-Dawg Greg]

Very nice.

[DMRoller]

Sign me up, please. That is nice.

[john_d_d]

I want to win.

[beatlesfan101]

Awesome. I've got a modeling amp on hand, but it doesn't sound nearly as cool as this.

[tslaughter]

please pick me i want that

[gofft]

I'll be glad to take this off your hands

[T.O.P.]

if only i could win this...

[2enz]

I need this.

[goodoldBR]

Looks great! Love it!

[DarPlaysGuitar]

I would love this in my studio......

[teledice13]

I could use that in so many ways!! I hope I win

[Fret Killer 99]

would love to get one of those!

[mmanel]

Sign me up as this is a sweet piece of equipment. Would love to have a consolidated effects and modelling box.

[ECUnited]

Digitech stuff rocks! I would love to win it!

[Happy Jack]

My music friends.

This sounds like it is right up my alley. Count me as interested in winning.

Happy Jack

[agundrum]

Count me in!

[mbetts]

Awesome. Please, please, please.

[albertbowen]

Just what this budding guitarist needs!

[MDogg777]

Put Me In The Draw!

[wef23]

Would love to add this to my arsenal :)

[gltoo]

This kid woud like the free pass into the candy store!

[labwounds]

Sign me up.

[capn_bill1]

Too Kool, I must have it! :eek:

[dastone]

Sign me up

[jakeshjo]

This is one of the best giveaways because I can use this with the guitar I already have. I do like new guitars don't get me wrong but this just adds to my meager setup. Thanks Guitar Tricks and Sweetwater. :)

[JanaKB]

Would love to have the DigiTech RP500 as part of my gear.