MGR/Anonymous « DigiTech RP300 »
Published on 06/25/01 at 15:00MusiciansFriend.com (internet) for $199
Ease of use - The unit comes with 40 user-programmable, and 40 factory presets. Changing or adjusting the User (editable)settings to your liking is a snap. All the basic effects and modeling options are here, and easy to alter to your liking. A couple of additional effects (such as "Synthtalk") add some room for experimenting. I can't imagine a genre that this unit won't support, short of 'conservatory classical' applications.
The unit includes a noise gate. Good thing, as there is a fair amount of ambient noise generated, once this thing's in your guitar signal loop. Also, the quality of the pitch shift/detune function leaves much to be desired. I couldn't achieve an accurate 'octave-below' effect -- it always seemed to be several cents sharp, which means I'm not sure how much application these related effects have for me. The mode pedals are a little too close for me (I wear size 12 shoes). Several functions (such as Tuning mode) are initiated by stepping on two pedals at the same time. Thus, I have to be very careful not to hit two of them unintentionally.
Contruction is metal and very rugged -- That, plus the unit's compact size means it's a great tool for the 'road dog'.
Excellent value for the money. A lot in a rugged-built, compact package. Could be quieter, and a couple of the effects are, in my opinion, 'sub-adequate'.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
Ease of use - The unit comes with 40 user-programmable, and 40 factory presets. Changing or adjusting the User (editable)settings to your liking is a snap. All the basic effects and modeling options are here, and easy to alter to your liking. A couple of additional effects (such as "Synthtalk") add some room for experimenting. I can't imagine a genre that this unit won't support, short of 'conservatory classical' applications.
The unit includes a noise gate. Good thing, as there is a fair amount of ambient noise generated, once this thing's in your guitar signal loop. Also, the quality of the pitch shift/detune function leaves much to be desired. I couldn't achieve an accurate 'octave-below' effect -- it always seemed to be several cents sharp, which means I'm not sure how much application these related effects have for me. The mode pedals are a little too close for me (I wear size 12 shoes). Several functions (such as Tuning mode) are initiated by stepping on two pedals at the same time. Thus, I have to be very careful not to hit two of them unintentionally.
Contruction is metal and very rugged -- That, plus the unit's compact size means it's a great tool for the 'road dog'.
Excellent value for the money. A lot in a rugged-built, compact package. Could be quieter, and a couple of the effects are, in my opinion, 'sub-adequate'.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com