Re: [Harp-L] Digitech RP100 problem

["Bill" <bill.eborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Michael
Of course it's the batteries, isn't it, I guess there must be quite a big 
drain that runs them out quickly which would explain everything as it worked 
ok for a couple of hours when I first got it and put new batteries in.  I 
was thinking about it on the way to play out last night had one of those 
Doh! moments a'la Homer Simpson.

Bill



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Posey" <harrpoe@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 6:13 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Digitech RP100 problem





I bought an RP100A off craigslist. $40US. I also use it with an Art Tube MP
preamp. Have tried it before and after the effects unit. Sounds decent both
ways. The preamp really seems to add some warmth and drive when I want to
add it.



Are you using batteries? When I first obtained it, I put brand new batteries
in and remember having some issues with it. I now power it with the Digitech
walwart exclusively which has a very high MA rating (1300!) and is
relatively expensive compared to your standard 9v walwart. $30.00 if I
remember correctly.



I really dont care for the reverbs on the unit (just my opinion) and use the
delay instead on some of the presets I have programmed. I have not lost any
settings or had any issues since getting the proprietary power supply.



Thats $70 I have into this thing. I like it for the same reasons you do. Its
convenient. Its compact, (have the unit and the tube amp pre-connected in a
small case) and its very versatile in the many sounds it will create and its
fun to experiment with. Very cool to have a detuner, envelope filter, auto
wah etc... and the ability to combine the effects with the many delay
emulations as well in one compact unit.



To my ear, it does not provide the same quality of sounds as a train of
high-end pedals, however to the untrained or unknowing ear (95% of our
audience) it does a fine job of creating some very unique sounds. That and
$70.00 is 1/3 the cost of a new EHX Micro Pog!



As info, it is not my main rig however it does get used when I need to
emulate an organ or horn section or when I need a UFO to land on the stage!



Regards







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