Has Anyone Used a DigiTech RP150/155 Effects Pedal?

Jim Cooley · From: The 'Ville, Texas, USA

Has anybody used one of these pedals? What is your opinion of the reverb and delay? Can you compare to Boss reverb and delay pedals?
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Too many steels, amps & other stuff, and an open mind. I have tube amp bias.

David Mason · From: Cambridge, MD, USA

I have a RP250 which sounds really good to me. I bought the 250 not for the pedal, but for the 1/8" line-through input and the bigger screen. I find the reverb and delay both better than stock Boss pedals - partly in their tone, but also because you can control the amount of reverb and delay added to the final signal very precisely. I run stereo, and using a ping-pong delay and just a tiny bit of chorus (33/33/33 speed/depth/level) you get a rich stereo sound without it going all Andy Summers 80's twanktone on ya.

Michael Robertson · From: Ventura, California. USA

I use the RP150 and have had great success with it.
I have Boss Reverb and Delay pedals but the versatility of the RP150 sets it apart.
I run stereo into two single 12 tube amps.
I like the ability to create a setting and save it for certain songs.
Once you get used to them (and it’s not hard) you can program all sorts of effects.
The effects, I think, are as good as any single stomp box.

Greg Wisecup · From: Troy, Ohio

I have had an RP 150 for a couple of years. Aside from the infinite settings, recording interface, tuner, and the ability to program it via usb at your desktop, ect. it has without a doubt the best reverbs and delay combo's that I have found. Total control through on screen programing on your computer. Full & rich that adds depth to your sound. I have now and have had an RV 3, DD3, Mpx 100, and a Digidelay. and this unit blows them all away. I have tried all of these other units hoping to decrease my footprint, but I'm always coming back to the RP 150. It's the most versatile and best sounding pedal on the market. I have always said that if it were smaller and looked like a Boss pedal or came as a rack unit, everyone would have one.
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David Griffin · From: Jimmy Creek,Arkansas via Cowtown, USA

I have been using an RP-150 in the studio for 4 or 5 yrs. now & I love it. I like it much better for guitar,though. I still prefer to either mike an amp or go direct thru a ProFex II for PSG. I've never used it live. My wish list for features that are missing(which may be on the newer or bigger models) would be:separate outs for stereo output(you must use a splitter cable to have this),& better EQ.
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Larry Bell · From: Englewood, Florida

Somebody must've been listening, David. I just bought a new RP155 (successor to the 150) and it has true stereo outs.

I've used RP-xxx units as backups for my Boss GT-8 or to leave at a rehearsal location for years. They work fine -- not high end gear but perfectly acceptable, IMHO.
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Greg Wisecup · From: Troy, Ohio

I just looked at my 150 and it has left and right outputs.
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Bobby Burns · From: Tennessee, USA

I use one of these a lot. I'm not into multi effects, or amp simulators, but the Reverb and EQ (especially after you hook it up to the computer and tweak it), are worth the price of it. I hated my POD, and I am very glad that my forum buddies recommended this a few years ago.

Darvin Willhoite · From: Roxton, Tx. USA

I have a RP-155 also and like it a lot. I've never used it with a steel, but it works great with a guitar.
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Lee Baucum · From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

I've had one for a couple of years now. The Lexicon reverbs are outstanding. You also have the choice of digital or analog delays. The unit is a little too noisy for studio work; but it works great on the bandstand.

Shoot me an email and I'll send you some of my settings. They would be a good starting point for programming to your taste.

Lee, from South Texas

David Griffin · From: Jimmy Creek,Arkansas via Cowtown, USA

Sorry,guys,I just went down to my studio & took a look &,lo & behold, I have an RP100 NOT an RP150! Guess it's time to upgrade. Mr. Green

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David Mason · From: Cambridge, MD, USA

The "..50" and "..55" series have a different chip than the older 100-200-300 etc., and it is indeed the same chip as in their high-end GSP1101 rack units. Same models, reverbs etc., just less of them and you don't get to feel like Capt. Kirk with your big glowing rack... I have a sneaky suspicion that Digitech's new "Hardwire" series of individual pedals is just the effects from the RP150, all divided out to trick you into thinking you can still hate "multi-effects" because the Zoom 505 you bought in 1992 sounded so twee. Mr. Green

Gary Chiappetta · From: San Bruno, California, USA

The RP150 features Lexicon reverb and is the best that I have found. After I started using the RP150 I have not used spring reverb at all. I have a Boss reverb and don't use it anymore because it doesn't sound as good at the RP.

Jim Cooley · From: The 'Ville, Texas, USA

Thanks to everyone for all of the information. I found the RP150 from a 2 or 3 authorized Digitech online dealers. I ordered one for $69.99 shipped. Even though that model is now discontinued, Digitech said that they will honor the one year warranty. The RP155 is still a current issue, and can be had for $10 to $30 more. The only difference that I can find between the two is that the RP155 has six additional amp or cabinet models that I don't figure I would use anyway. Thanks again for the all the help.
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Hey, mister, how do you pedal that thing anyway?

"The worst an honest man can do is make an honest mistake" - Augustus McCrae
"From the sweet grass to the packing house, birth 'til death, we travel between the eternities" - Prentiss Ritter

Too many steels, amps & other stuff, and an open mind. I have tube amp bias.

Greg Wisecup · From: Troy, Ohio

You won't be disappointed. You'll use very little of whats available; but what you do use will enhance your tone. You'll be very happy. Make sure to get some patches from your fellow forumites.
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Derby D-10/Steelers Choice/
Goodrich 120/ 2- Katana Boss 100's
/Nashville 400
RV-3/ Zoom MS-50G
As long as I'm down in the mix I'm Fantastic!

Dwight Lewis · From: Huntsville, Alabama

I had the Rp250 and loved it all around . Plus you can plug headphone into it, run an Aux input from an outside source to jam with. And it has a wah feature built into the pedal itself. Excellent , plus stereo output option.and you can connect to your PC also. Get at least the RP250 if money is now object. They are cheap and sound excellent.

Dwight
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