I am never ashamed to use this processor just remember tom morello, used a digitech multi effects processor for recording and live performances that was in a similar price range. The me70 can be powered either from six aa batteries or a boss psa adaptor. Sep 23, 2007 i own several boss pedals, but after experimenting some with digitech, i find them to be about the same quality. Boss and digitech effects processors can be found for a very reasonable price at. I have to say that i enjoy the sheer versatility of it along with the fact that it is an updatable platform. Nov 03, 2009 see, i have had the me 70, but not the rp500 although i have had the rp350 before. The rp500 set is locked and loaded now with patch list. Buy digitech rp integratedeffects switching system. And compared to the me 70, which isnt much less to buy used, there are 3 more foot.
I was looking for some guitar effect foot switchboards and tried out a few including the boss me70 which i was almost sold on until i stumbled on the digitech rp500 in a local shop. I had the digitech rp360 without the expression pedal in the past and was very impressed with its sounds, for it being digitech. Guitar floor multieffects included in this wiki include the tc electronic nova system, digitech rp, boss gt100, boss me 80, zoom g5n, line 6 pod hd500x, line 6 m5, vox stomp lab 2g, and zoom g3x. Im glad to say that we offer terrific patch setups for both devices. I thought the boss sounded better than the rp 350, but i hated the revrb on the me. Well im looking for a multi effect my budget is not really important at this moment im considering digitech rp500 vs boss me70.
However, prices and features can vary dramatically from model to model. The digitech rp line seems to almost directly compete with the zoom g units, but with some interesting features for live use and control. However, boss me 80 may be slightly better due to the easytoaccess knobs interface, versatile powering methods, and longer looper. Boss me80 and digitech rp are two guitar pedals available under three hundred bucks. Digitech rp500 is a good choice if you need something cheaper, or if you prefer a simpler pedal. I hear zero difference in level using the switch in the back, and i have to crank the mackie to max on most patches to get a decent level. Well go through every aspect of this cool board including lots of sound examples. Mar 27, 2014 i figured that it was worth publishing as a post in its own right. If what you look for in a multieffects pedal is a seemingly unending array of tonal possibilities, ranging from practical to out of this world, the boss me70 is not the pedal for you. The digitech rp500 is the secondlargest member of the rp series, making it a definite option for players looking for something to use as a gigging companion. Select models feature usb connectivity, builtin drum machines and include library and editing software for pc and mac. Digitech rp500 is great for the rich effects and large memory.
I thought the boss sounded better than the rp350, but i hated the revrb on the me. However, if what you want is a practical and functional multieffects pedal that has a solid selection of essential effects, this unit pretty much does the job. They are both famous and popular on the market, as they come with astonishing specs and features despite the affordable and budgetfriendly prices. I have used it so much i have worn out one of the buttons that toggle the presets. If you have any technical problems on the site, please contact me so i can improve the site and make it even better.
Digitechs smaller units generally fall a little short of being up to the task, but they get pretty much everything else right. Digitechs jason lamb visits the pg offices and walks us through one of their hottest products, the rp500. I have a zoom g3x and a boss me25 i rarely plug the boss in. There are also various controls, like stop, play, and overdub. Today we take an indepth look at the pros and cons of the digitech rp500. Get started with these famous tones by connecting your gsp or rp unit to your mac or pc. The me 70 gives you most of boss s popular effects, plus quality amp modeling, and a wah pedal with decent sound quality. I figured that it was worth publishing as a post in its own right. Update i have added videos of the newest effects processors.
I was looking for some guitar effect foot switchboards and tried out a few including the boss me 70 which i was almost sold on until i stumbled on the digitech rp500 in a local shop. Hey guys ive been looking around for a multieffect processor. And with lesser money i can get much more effects than me70. Guitar effect patches for zoom, digitech, korg, tcelectronic, boss. Jun 06, 2016 it has a 10character led screen, which is very convenient to use. I like the pricing on the rp units as compared to boss, line6, tc, and zoom. I want to get a multi effects unit and i have narrowed it down to these 2 but im really not sure what to choose, anybody have an insight. Boss me80 guitar multiple effects boss me80 guitar multiple effects.
If you want something that is simple and feels more like traditional stompboxes, go with the boss. Thus, a lot of people often get confused in choosing. Dec 20, 2014 this feature is not available right now. There are various effects available, and it has a large memory that will allow you to create more presets. One thing you dont need to worry about with either device is whether my patches are available for it.
Very nice multieffect and im testing a lot of patches made by guys on the rp500 forum. I was able to get the basics down and use it for a gig in 2 days. The me70 gives you most of bosss popular effects, plus quality amp modeling, and a wah pedal with decent sound quality. Boss me 80 and digitech rp are two guitar pedals available under three hundred bucks. If its build quality is rugged and solid, i guess it would be good to go for it. Visit our software page if you dont have the sound librarian installed yet. I have read that the rp500 sounds better than any past or current rp series pedal. Boss me 80 vs digitech rp decision it is pretty hard to determine the winner of this product comparison. The rp500 guitar multieffect processor gives you the ability to control program changes, complete signal chains and allows you to turn all amplifier and cabinet sounds off in the exclusive pedalboard mode. Here is a list of all the available effect unitsamplifiers on the site.
Digitech s jason lamb visits the pg offices and walks us through one of their hottest products, the rp500. See, i have had the me 70, but not the rp500 although i have had the rp 350 before. Nov 04, 2008 boss never seem to just copy the way the others do it, tho the gt10 and podx3live are quite similar. Well im looking for a multi effect my budget is not really important at this moment im considering digitech rp500 vs boss me 70. Hi there am looking for a multieffects pedal to di my guitar for recording country and blues. Digitech rp500 vs boss me 25 decision as the conclusion, digitech rp500 comes with a lot more features than boss me 25. Digitech rp500 multieffects guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay.
Thus, a lot of people often get confused in choosing between these two models. Guitar effect patches for zoom, digitech, korg, tc. The looper function can record up to 60 seconds of phrase, and the memory can store up to 297 tones. I was looking for some guitar effect foot switchboards and tried out a few including the boss me70 which i was almost sold on until i.
Was very impressed with the sounds of the gt1 but then. Dec 01, 2016 guitar floor multieffects included in this wiki include the tc electronic nova system, digitech rp, boss gt100, boss me 80, zoom g5n, line 6 pod hd500x, line 6 m5, vox stomp lab 2g, and zoom g3x. So here are a half dozen things i think about when im choosing between a digitech rp360xp and an rp500. Each effect type has a number of optimal factory settings saved as an. Jun 16, 20 ive completed the patch design, programming, and setup for the first rp500 huntersounds patch set. Floor multieffects free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Very easy to design your own tones from that point. Some of those new patches, like a set i created with a tweed deluxe amp modelmy favorite clean amp modeland a range of modulation fx, will be available as addon packs for the other rp series devices soon. Buy digitech rp500 integratedeffects switching system. See, i have had the me70, but not the rp500 although i have had the rp350 before. Unfortunately, its 20second phrase looper may be too short and limiting for some people.
Scott graves of the on track music guitar school gives you a thorough run through of the features that. It has amp modelling, but you can turn that off and then the rp500 become quasim like. However, digitech seems to offer a better range for bass or at least, more pedals. Youll find all that and more in bosss gt series, but put on a pot of coffee and get ready for a wild editing ride. Looking into getting a multieffect unit that i can record with. And, check the digitech website forums for additional patches that can be downloaded for free. Ive tweaked the settings and saved about 30 of my own patches so far.
Digitech rp500 vs boss me 80 decision both pedals are great. The rp500 are also very solid and reliable, so you may look at the second hand market too. Oct 23, 2008 digitech s jason lamb visits the pg offices and walks us through one of their hottest products, the rp500. Digitech rp500 vs zoom g5 decision between these two models, zoom g5 is obviously the winner. Boss multiple effects guitar pedal with looper me80. Ive completed the patch design, programming, and setup for the first rp500 huntersounds patch set.
Although they didnt have one in stock, the display model looked pretty rugged and solidly built, much better than the me 70 in design and build quality, although i. The final spot in our top 5 list goes to the digitech rp500, the secondlargest of the digitech rp line of multieffects pedals, but definitely the most popular out of the lineup. The digitech rp500 rp lounge effects and processors. Digitech s smaller units generally fall a little short of being up to the task, but they get pretty much everything else right. Guitar floor multieffects included in this wiki include the tc electronic nova system, digitech rp, boss gt100, boss me80, zoom g5n, line 6 pod hd500x, line 6 m5, vox stomp lab 2g, and zoom g3x. I like the fact that the boss me80 has everything available to edit physically on the pedal and you dont have to mess around with digital menus or editing on the computer with software, because in my experience creating patches on the computer is a proper pain in the ass. Its 100% free and you only have to register if you want to rate or request patches. The design philosophy of the rp500 according to digitech is to offer players the versatility of a fullyfledged switching system in a multieffects unit that can easily be used along with an array of other pedals. The friendly, knobladen design makes tone creation a snap, but with a powerful cosm amp section derived from the gt10, the me70 takes the ez effects. I previously had a boss me70 and liked the stomp boxpedal board mode. I really like the clean sounds on the rp500 and i have tried a lot of different preamps and emulators since i recorded this with the gfx1 this is the first unit that has gotten the sound right for me.
There are a ton to choose from, over 70 by our rough count. Here you can uploaddownload great sounding guitar effect patches. Digitech multieffect processors offer incredible tone and effects libraries with up to 99 factory and userprogrammable presets and builtin tuners. I own several boss pedals, but after experimenting some with digitech, i find them to be about the same quality. Digitech rp500 integratedeffects switching system, tons of presets and built in looper. Ive kind of narrowed my search down to boss and digitech.
Boss me 80 guitar multiple effects pedal demo youtube. When in pedalboard mode the rp500 acts like 5 separate. I have to say that i enjoy the sheer versatility of it along with the fact that it. The best multi effect pedals will open up the options of entire pedalboards with a single unit.
Im really confused between getting boss me70 and digitech rp500, boss is king in this business, but rp500 is not bad as well. We will try to constantly put up more effect units. It seems to just put out a guitar level signal, which is fine for running into a guitar amp, but you could never run this straight to a power amp. I have read that the rp500 sounds better than any past or current rpseries pedal. The me 70 can be powered either from six aa batteries or a boss psa adaptor. In manual mode, its like having 57 pedals which many incredible i dont use 300 guitar settingssounds. Boss me80 multieffects guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. Get a full arsenal of effects and discover the sounds.
Im really confused between getting boss me 70 and digitech rp500, boss is king in this business, but rp500 is not bad as well. But the thing is, im not sure about rp500 build quality. My picks for top multieffects pedals by price range. View and download digitech rp500 owners manual online. The digitech rp500 is a multieffect unit with amp modeling, a looper, usb. This is a file library, you will need digitech nexus software to use the patches. Basically, its the v16 set for rp355 with 15 new patches.
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