The DigiTech RP250 is a modeling guitar multi-effect processor: a floor unit that puts amp, cabinet, stompbox and studio effects models in one pedalboard-style box, running up to 11 effects at the same time. DigiTech describes it as a processor that "gives you your favorite core tones as well as helps you invent new ones," with over 89 stompboxes, amps, effects and cabinets arranged in tone and effect libraries you dial up directly1.
DigiTech lists the RP250 as a past product: it is no longer in production, but the maker notes such units "may still be available through local and online retailers"1.
What it does
The RP250's core idea is the tone and effect library. Instead of building a signal chain from scratch, you choose from over 89 stompbox, amp, effect and cabinet models arranged in libraries, and the processor runs up to 11 of them simultaneously1. Under the hood it uses DigiTech's AudioDNA2 DSP processor, with 24-bit A/D/A conversion and a 44.1 kHz sampling rate1.
Preset changes are handled from the floor: DigiTech says the RP250 lets you "easily make sonic leaps from preset to preset" with the touch of a footswitch, moving from clean tones to heavier sounds without bending down1.
Practice and recording features
The RP250 is built for playing along as much as for performing:
- Drum machine: 60 built-in patterns for practicing against1
- Auxiliary input: MusicRadar's review notes "The RP250 has an auxiliary input so you can plug in your iPod or CD player for some instant jamming"2
- USB jack: for both editing presets and streaming audio to a recording DAW, so the unit doubles as a computer interface1
Where it sat in the RP range
MusicRadar's review framed the RP250 against the step-down RP150: the RP250 "comes with a built-in expression pedal for an extra £50" over the RP150, so the difference between the two models was essentially that onboard pedal2. The same review concluded that "If you'll use the core sounds that this pedal offers, then the RP250 is a steal"2.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's verdict was positive for players who fit its sounds: "If you'll use the core sounds that this pedal offers, then the RP250 is a steal"2.
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Questions
Is the DigiTech RP250 still in production?
No. DigiTech lists the RP250 as a past product, meaning it is no longer in production. The maker notes that past products may still be available through local and online retailers, so units can still be found, but new stock depends on what retailers have left.
Does the DigiTech RP250 have a USB connection?
Yes. The RP250 has a USB jack that serves two purposes: editing presets on a computer and streaming audio to a recording DAW. That makes it usable as a simple computer audio interface as well as a floor processor.
Does the DigiTech RP250 have a drum machine?
Yes. The RP250 includes a built-in drum machine with 60 patterns, which is handy for practicing at home or working out parts without a metronome or backing track.
Can I plug an iPod into the DigiTech RP250?
Yes. The RP250 has an auxiliary input, so you can plug in an iPod or CD player and jam along with your own music through the same output.
How much does the DigiTech RP250 weigh?
DigiTech lists the unit weight at 3.3 lbs, with a length of 8.25 inches.
Sources (2)
- RP250 - DigiTech, DigiTech, 2023-12-20
- DigiTech RP250 review, MusicRadar, 2007-12-10
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