Excellent review, thank you so much for doing this! I really enjoyed your personality and your playing, great tones! I have ordered this unit and can't wait to dive into it, thanks for helping me decide!
I'm so glad that you were able to benefit from the video. I have a lot of gig experience with it now and have found it's strengths for live work. I also use it direct in the studio. It's great for that as well!
Good playing, good words, excellent guitar and I am in love with the material, I hope I find one in my country in good condition. G-d bless you my dear...
I agree. I bought this and its great! Digitech nails the boss ce-2 chorus aka 80s chorus very well. I've also been switching between preset mode and stompbox mode which is also nice. I specifically bought this because its easy to pick up and tweak it unlike those big ones, plus Digitech sound is very good! Thanks for sharing!
Nice. But I always wonder which scenario to use a chorus these days.. I have chorus pedal too but can’t find a good use in mix. It sounds sparkly brittle, more on 80’s tone :)
Hello, and thanks for watching. So. Regarding chorus. Your absolutely right. That sparkly shimmer of chorus does harken back to the 80's. For me, I used it during those years which were my touring years and it was a bedrock tone for ballads and such. Paul Jackson Jr. and Steve Lukather were my influences for this when I started doing more session work in the mid 80's. But after those years, I learned that chorus was useful in recording rock ballad rhythm parts that lay back in the mix. What chorus does for me in that scenario is to widen the image in the mix while keeping that simi chugging rock rhythm going (again, back in the mix) not competing with the center of the mix. I did tracks on 4 songs for an artist just recently that I used this technique working from my home studio and he loved it. The producer only had me make changes in particular chords used in a section or two, but overall, they likes my take on the songs. I used chorus, although sparingly, but effectively. I can't wait to hear the mastered work for the national release. Thanks for response! Cheers!
I really enjoyed this . I have a lot of gear and I wanted something easy to use . I have been considering this model to simplify my setup . Good review . i am old school as well . I am not really interested in amp modelling .....but.........they all sound unique and it gives any setup a huge tone variety ...and dimension . Good job.. gave a full watch .
Hello Philip. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I really need to do an update video now that I have a lot of gig experience with the RP360 XP. My goal was to treat to achieve more organic tones that you and I want to hear with the added touches of nice effects once I got comfortable with is. I was able to do this by using the Nexus app from the Digitech website. That's what really made this pedal rock for me. using compressor pedals and distortion pedals (in the app) sparingly or not at all, keeps you tonally tamed and not buzzing. The expression pedal built into the XP model is especially helpful for controlling volume! I'll post a gig video or two. I'm a tube amp guy but I can't always get the amp loud enough to breathe like I used to do with my old Marshall in loud venues. I'm using a MESA Nomad 55 1x12 usually or a Carvin Bel Air. Setting tones with this pedal with the app is almost perfect with these amps. I hope this wasn't TMI.
I'm an old guy and I watched the entire video! It was great. Like the fact that you can have an endless supply of tones/effects just with one device. I'm just starting to practice on a regular basis...and I already have enough wires around just with my guitar, amp headphones, laptop, and keyboard. I can't see having several effects pedals kicking around, most of which would collect dust in my case...I play just for fun. Can I ask if the guitar is a 'real' ES-355 or a 'reproduction' model...ie an 'off-shore' model? Thanks for the review of this RP360.
Hi John. Thanks for watching! I posted this on my "Loving Your Guitar" channel not thinking many players would watch with so many reviews posted by others. I just gave a friend of mine two of my old stomp boxes because I'm confident that the RP360 will do what I need live. I did my first live date with is a week ago and I'm very happy with it. Way better than the BOSS Multi's I've used over the years. Regarding that guitar. It's not a 335. It's called a Stedman Pro Nashville model. (Made in China $178.00). I brought it on Amazon. Once I got it, I tweeked the heck out of it, knowing that it would come with the usual quality issues. The finish is really nice. I was really suprised about that. I installed a heavily modded roller bridge, swapped out the electronics with Epi ES-339 guts and it sings nicely now. It still need some fine neck adjustments but I really like it. If I ever get a real 335, it will be the Larry Carlton model.
Phil Burno so glad to read these confident reviews. comments etc. I bought it too. Loveing it so far. If you use a strat , you'll be able to tell how I'm sounding or what I'm capable of with this pedal. Lol. Thanks man. PS. You have a very kind and mellow atmosphere for RUclips. Thanks for that too. Original ...peace
I'm new to these multi effects foot pedals. My question is... Being that these pedals have built in amps, what do I then do with the actual amp I have my pedal connected to?? Another words...do I leave all knobs at zero and just use built in pedal amps🤔
Hi Berke. Actually, each of these have their good points. The BOSS gear is tried and true and keeps improving but the Zoom gear has other capabilities that the others don't do as well. Such as the reverse delay sound that get's that Frank Marino reverse sound. If you can, find a way to do a live test of each. Thanks for the question!
Informative and nice playing too. Is there a reason that your guitar tone is so mega-piercing with such a huge amount of treble? (other than personal preference?) For me, that is difficult to listen to for any length of time.
Hi Paul. It definitely must be personal preference. Although, at the time of the video session, I was very new at tuning and tweaking the unit. I've been able to gig with it extensively and really dial it in. The app really helped in this. It's very disappointing that Digitech no longer provides the app. This is something that has come up in discussion here with another user. I am looking into this. Stay tuned.
@@LovingYourGuitar Thanks for your reply. Although I don't yet have the device, I did download the app (Nexus V1.0.1 (Mac OS X) . 73 MB) from the digitech site today (2020-01-01) The app seems to be ready to function, with pedal icons and all. I just can't test it, and am hesitant to buy the pedal until I find out if the app works on my older, 2011 Macbook Pro. More likely that it may not work with a newer Mac OS. (I use Yosemite 10.10.5, and will never again make the BAD mistake of upgrading to OS Sierra. Play on . .
Nice video. I purchased a Zoom G3Xn for about $199 before seeing this unit. They are quite similar to be sure. I'll start using it this week and see how they compare. Nice solo work with your looper BTW.
@@LovingYourGuitar I'm not a good guitar player man. I just love guitars. I'll play a day and put it away. I received the pedal for Christmas a few years back. Its really cool chasing the tones that you like from other guitar players. I have a couple "LTD" guitars from ESP, and I'm restoring a 1961 Guild Starfire lll. I have a cheap 100w Hartke that I play through. I just need to keep playing and learn some songs. Thanks!
Honestly, your right. It's just that some pedals seem to be a bit intimidating trying to tweak the best sounds (in ones own ears). You just can't give up on the quest! Thanks!
Great stuff! I have 3 RP155s and they are powerful little things, because you can use them as straight pedals, full rig to FOH, just as efx in loop of your amp (including noise gate) and more. I only wish they had grounlifted XLR outs too, but I have an ART DTI if needed ;-)
Nice review. I appreciate you posting this. I'm doing an upgrade with my equipment. I think you helped me make up my mind. Thank you and by the way nice playing.
I'm glad the video was of help to you. I'll be doing an update review now that I've had plenty of studio and live gigs done with it. I'm liking it even more! Stay tuned.
I do believe that what Line 6 does is on a bit higher level. I say this because i am a long-time Line 6 user in my DAW for recording. Their pedals are quite a bit more elegantly designed and the sounds are getting better and they improve their algorithms. Thanks!
Can you switch from patch 1 to patch 2 with the footswitch? Every review they turn the knob to get to the next patch. I want to have a clean tone on button one and then a metal tone on button 2. Is that possible with this unit?
You can set it to cycle through the presets with the foot switches. You can also put it in Stompboxes mode, then you can turn individual effects (distortion, tube screamer, reverb, etc) on and off. You can also add a Digitech FS3X to it, and that gives you three more foot switch buttons
Thank you for this video! I am a noob on effects (and guitar playing) and in the process of buying one. I received Mooer GE100 but it's not working so had to be returned. Given that I felt that in terms of durability, the GE100 may be so-so, and decided to get another brand for replacement. I am looking at RP360XP and had a chance to watch your video, and somehow I had an understanding on how the device works but of course I have to read more on the technical aspects of tones adjustments. (I am getting the effects mainly for personal use and upping my songwriting.) It looks like the RP360 is sturdy enough, and offers more features than the GE100 one. Once I receive the RP360 I might go back to this video and ask some stuff if that's alright! :) Thanks, again Sir and btw, great playin!
Downside about this pedal doesn't have effect return, to conect to the amp is more like he say computer friendly it will connect in front of the amp alright
The Nexus download isn't on the Digitech product page anymore and what is there doesn't work!..... so I have a new RP360XP that I'm unable to connect to my Mac. I'm guessing that I'm too late on this as most instructions are 4 or 5 years old but is there anybody out there who can advise me of how to connect or maybe find drivers to download and install? Thanks
Hey David. Let me look into this. I haven't ever seen any updates when opening the app and I haven't needed to go to the website much at all. I'll try to find out what I can and reply back to you.
@@LovingYourGuitar Hi, I received some amazing help from Dale Harper (see his RP 360 XP Tone Import Tutorial video). It seems that Digitech don't currently offer a download of Nexus for a Mac (or PC?) but Dale was kind enough to email me the software directly and I'm now up and running. Poor show by Digitech though as the RP360 and RP360XP are still current models. Thanks for offering to look into it..... RUclips can be a great place!!
Great vid. I picked one up based partly on your review. Do you use it in the effects loop or in front of the amp? Do you use both channels of the amp or just the clean and rely on the fx unit for the dirt? Thanks
I actually started by running it directly into the front of the amp, but I realized that after a good amount of live use, I needed to switch to using the effects loop. I use a Mesa Nomad 55 live, not the Carvin amp in the video. I learned from a Steve Vai effects chain instructional video to run time based effect into the loop and use drive, wah and compressor pedals into the front. Of course that meant not using the RP360 for lead tones, but that wasn't a big problem. The RP has all those great Digitech delays, reverbs, choruses, etc. So using the RP360 for that and then switching to the "B" channel on the Boogie for solos works pretty good. So the RP360 is setup as a stomp accept that I have combinations of reverbs and delays or chorus on the buttons. I still use patches for recording direct with the RP360 that include the distorted/solo tones in use. It's great for recording! Sorry for the long winded response. I just want to be thorough in explaining how I use the RP unit.
Hi, do you think there is an improvement by these budget (yes, they all in all don't cost so much....😊) machines comparing them to the old expensive glories as Digitech RP1000 and Line6 Live pedal boards? Thanks in advance!
Honestly. As I've taken this RP360 out on several gigs, I'm realizing that the sound is only a good an your willing to tweak tones. That $1500 Line 6 rig is a beast. Too pricey for a rig no pro would ever take on tour (sort of). I think Lincoln Brewster uses some older model Line 6 pedals. Another one is the Kemper. We all bow down to that thing! but again. Too pricey for the weekend warrior. But that piece ends it for all. Studio or whatever. Regarding my RP360. I use three sounds on most dates. Clean, chorus (jangly Stratish) and mid-crunch for solos. I'm still happy with its convenience but I'm still and old tube guy that knows pretty good tone.. I can't seem to get all of that (buzz) sound out of even the mild distortion sounds. I'm working in some smaller places that I need lower volumes. At high volume gigs, its not a problem at all. I'm not done experimenting yet though. I'll need to post some sound clips and vids. I'm also looking at the next gear test. I may borrow a BOSS Katana to try out and review. I wouldn't go less than the 100W version because of the available foot switch and the power output switching available on both 50 and 100W versions. Thanks for the question!
I think they are a huge improvement over the older Digitech multi effects pedals. Can use the XP360 with Nexus software, as an audio interface to your PC. Much more versatile
Hi William. I'm really thinking of making some of my patches available. I've got a few now that are gig proven for me now and I'd love to share them. I need to find out from the Digitech website how to do this. Thanks for asking!
You can download patches off the internet, you can also.make your own. Beat way to do this is with the Nexus software from Digitech's web site. Nexus gives you a virtual pedalboard. You can dial your tone in to your liking, then upload it to the pedal.
i think this unit is a great value for all the features it includes (amp/cab sim, looper/rythm box, No. of effects in the chain [10], PC editing interface) but the main issue with this unit is Ze sOuND quality - these algorithms sounds way too much tiny with harsh high range frequencies -- I think Digitech should do something to improve the quality of its algorithm coz they are kind of outdated -- this unit is actually a great deal 4
Steve. I agree with you regarding the tonal short comings. I do have to compensate for that as well. Especially with going direct to my digital I/O when recording. That issue has dogged many, if not all of the multi pedals I've used, like the various BOSS units. For me, it's about being practical cost wise and also setup time for live or studio. I will ad that all of my friends that are touring musicians refuse to use any multi-effects pedals! But they do have tour budgets and have no problem with cost. I did that when I toured in the 80's, but of course we had no multi-effects gadgets like this back then. Bottom line. It will always be a work in progress. I did a jazz/blues gig recently with it and it performed great. Even the horn players complimented on the tone. Fooled'em! LOL!! Thanks for the comment!
Hello! how is it if I wann switch between e.g. preset 3 to preset 9, did I have a way through 6 presets until I am at preset 9 or can I do it in a faster way?
Great question. There is a three button extension pedal option that Digitech makes for bouncing through the multiple groupings of three presets. There's a MODE button and two buttons for UP/DOWN function, which means that you pretty much navigate through the groupings linearly. Maybe not the best way of seeking presets but others like it. At this point, I only use two preset groups close to each other . One for basic Clean/Chorus/Solo. The other is for my acoustic guitar presets. I don't yet need the extension pedal. Other reviewers like this extra pedal. Here's the link to the FS3X 3 button pedal: digitech.com/en-US/products/fs3x-3-button-footswitch. If you get one, write back and tell us what you think of it. Thanks!
Loving Your Guitar thank you for your detailed reply! I found that pedal already...if I’m going to buy the rp then with that pedal in addition!! But I am not clearly sure about it! You like the rp?
Honestly. This pedal is great when you want to use it on a pedal board with other stomp boxes like some reviewers do, but with the reduced footprint of the RP360 means fewer preset buttons. The using their added pedal for navigation is not the easiest way to get to more that three presets but that's the trade-off. As mentioned in the video, I use 3 basic presets for the majority of gigs. When I need something outside of by basic 3, I create another group of three and set it prior to the particular song. It's in the studio that I really get to used it's variety. Going stereo direct into my Line6 KB37 sounds amazing! Of course, if the limitation only having three preset buttons on the base unit won't work for you, their other pedals with more than three are still great sounding units. I hope this helps. Write back and let me know what you decide. Thanks and take care, PB
Loving Your Guitar sounds not bad but even though I purchased an used Line6 pod hd 500 for 200 bucks....I hope that thing works fine!! But I hold the rp in my mind, definitely!!
I'm a fan of line6 gear as well. I use their audio interfaces and models, but I have been using my RP 360 direct in a lot more lately for recording. Lot's of good choices out there. Thanks for writing Matt!
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Hey Phil, Great demo. New subscriber. Old school, watched to the end. Just picked up one used. And kids if you shop around, an XP can be had for under $150 U.S. $350+cdn. Lol Anyway I’m trying different setups out and wondered about your amp settings. Dale Harper ruclips.net/video/2ShBheXucVU/видео.html Suggested to run the amp tones all at 12o’clock. I’m not familiar with Carvin amps. What I saw was some other than 12 noon. Are these preferred settings? Does it sound better because of the voicing of the amp itself? Since this is a works in progress, have they changed over the course of the last year? Currently running mine through a BlackStar ID 40W stereo, so none of the tone controls are an issue now, but looking at a Peavey Bandit to run right straight into the clean channel and am looking for any suggestions to get me started. Any would be so grand, and thanks in advance.
Hi Dave. Thanks for subscribing. I must confess. I purchased my RP360XP on EBay from a kid that couldn't figure out how the tuner is activated, so it was basically an open box purchase. Of course, there wasn't a thing wrong with it. I got it for $99.00. Regarding the amp settings I used in the video. The treble on my Carvin 50W Bel Air was turned down the about 2 or 3 but the bass and mid was at 12 o'clock, but it might vary base on the venue. As you saw in my demo, I'm more into a basic working setup. None of the crazy sounds are ever used in any gigs I do. I also use the RP360 with a 15W solid state Muzak power amp conversion I made that is a kick to use. It's louder than heck and using a single 12" KK Audio cabinet, it's done a few smaller gigs quite well. So I have good results wit solid state and tube amps. In actuallity, the Carvin sees very few gigs. I have a Mesa Boogie Nomad 55. Not the most beloved Mesa amp by many but you just have to know how to use them. It's my 2nd Boogie. The first was an original Mk IIC+. This was too heavy for it's size and too loud. I grew up in the 80's gigging rock with a Marshall 100 half stack in larger venues. Not may effects. Rhythm and lead was done by my volume knob. So having a wide amp pallet of experience, I approach multi effects in a practical way. You mentioned the BlackStar ID 40W. Be careful with driving the front end of a DSP type amps with pedals. Not as forgiving. I really love BlackStar amps. I played the BS ht 40 Club amp. Sweet little amp and I would own one if I needed another amp. That amp would take the RP360 or any other pedals very well. I hope I haven't done a TMI to you , but I hope I helped give you some ideas and options. It's time for a follow up RP360XP video after having done several gigs with it. Coming soon! Thanks again!
Thanks Phil. I am looking for as much info as I can get on the care and feeding of this. Any and all suggestions are most definitely weighed. I am so hearing you on the weight of tube amps. Whew. I have an ancient Peavey Duece that must weigh upwards to 60+lbs. and being almost the same age as the weigh in, I’m looking for options there too. Looking forward to your update. And thanks again.
At the end playing sounded great. All the presets were to much treble to much delay+ reverb. Will undesided. I keep using my 2101 DigiTech writing Christian stuff God bless tom Tracy
Hi Janice, Your right. I was definitely still learning the box. I have since gone through several reconfiguration as I am now using the RP360 on a pedal board with other effects pedals. I had to go through a trial by gig fire to come to a realization. I couldn't get completely away from using additional effects pedals. What I mean is using a higher end drive pedal and a Morley wah. I've run the RP through my Boogie's effects loop and run everything else into the input. I took that advice from a Vai effects board setup video. Great advice. Now I need to do a follow up video. Thanks for writing. Stay tuned for the update. I'll also be sharing my home made effects snake as well. Saved a ton of money on that!
I dont comment often, but this video did a great job explaining the effects and how to use the pedal. Good sound quality. Keep rockin!
Excellent review, thank you so much for doing this! I really enjoyed your personality and your playing, great tones! I have ordered this unit and can't wait to dive into it, thanks for helping me decide!
I'm so glad that you were able to benefit from the video. I have a lot of gig experience with it now and have found it's strengths for live work. I also use it direct in the studio. It's great for that as well!
Love it! Great playing and review
Thank you very much!
Good playing, good words, excellent guitar and I am in love with the material, I hope I find one in my country in good condition. G-d bless you my dear...
I agree. I bought this and its great! Digitech nails the boss ce-2 chorus aka 80s chorus very well. I've also been switching between preset mode and stompbox mode which is also nice. I specifically bought this because its easy to pick up and tweak it unlike those big ones, plus Digitech sound is very good! Thanks for sharing!
Did you add a Digitech FS3X foot switch yet?
Good review and playing, thanks. Dale Harper's version on You Tube Sep 16 2015 is also good.
Shoot me that link again. I would like to see it. I do need to do an update because I now have penty of gig experience with the RP360 XP.
Nice. But I always wonder which scenario to use a chorus these days.. I have chorus pedal too but can’t find a good use in mix. It sounds sparkly brittle, more on 80’s tone :)
Hello, and thanks for watching. So. Regarding chorus. Your absolutely right. That sparkly shimmer of chorus does harken back to the 80's. For me, I used it during those years which were my touring years and it was a bedrock tone for ballads and such. Paul Jackson Jr. and Steve Lukather were my influences for this when I started doing more session work in the mid 80's. But after those years, I learned that chorus was useful in recording rock ballad rhythm parts that lay back in the mix. What chorus does for me in that scenario is to widen the image in the mix while keeping that simi chugging rock rhythm going (again, back in the mix) not competing with the center of the mix. I did tracks on 4 songs for an artist just recently that I used this technique working from my home studio and he loved it. The producer only had me make changes in particular chords used in a section or two, but overall, they likes my take on the songs. I used chorus, although sparingly, but effectively. I can't wait to hear the mastered work for the national release. Thanks for response! Cheers!
Try the Danish chorus model... sounds a bit flatter, mono.
And tweak the equalizer! Tedious, but instructive! 🎃
I really enjoyed this . I have a lot of gear and I wanted something easy to use . I have been considering this model to simplify my setup . Good review . i am old school as well . I am not really interested in amp modelling .....but.........they all sound unique and it gives any setup a huge tone variety ...and dimension . Good job.. gave a full watch .
Hello Philip. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I really need to do an update video now that I have a lot of gig experience with the RP360 XP. My goal was to treat to achieve more organic tones that you and I want to hear with the added touches of nice effects once I got comfortable with is. I was able to do this by using the Nexus app from the Digitech website. That's what really made this pedal rock for me. using compressor pedals and distortion pedals (in the app) sparingly or not at all, keeps you tonally tamed and not buzzing. The expression pedal built into the XP model is especially helpful for controlling volume! I'll post a gig video or two. I'm a tube amp guy but I can't always get the amp loud enough to breathe like I used to do with my old Marshall in loud venues. I'm using a MESA Nomad 55 1x12 usually or a Carvin Bel Air. Setting tones with this pedal with the app is almost perfect with these amps. I hope this wasn't TMI.
I'm an old guy and I watched the entire video! It was great. Like the fact that you can have an endless supply of tones/effects just with one device. I'm just starting to practice on a regular basis...and I already have enough wires around just with my guitar, amp headphones, laptop, and keyboard. I can't see having several effects pedals kicking around, most of which would collect dust in my case...I play just for fun. Can I ask if the guitar is a 'real' ES-355 or a 'reproduction' model...ie an 'off-shore' model? Thanks for the review of this RP360.
Hi John. Thanks for watching! I posted this on my "Loving Your Guitar" channel not thinking many players would watch with so many reviews posted by others. I just gave a friend of mine two of my old stomp boxes because I'm confident that the RP360 will do what I need live. I did my first live date with is a week ago and I'm very happy with it. Way better than the BOSS Multi's I've used over the years.
Regarding that guitar. It's not a 335. It's called a Stedman Pro Nashville model. (Made in China $178.00). I brought it on Amazon. Once I got it, I tweeked the heck out of it, knowing that it would come with the usual quality issues. The finish is really nice. I was really suprised about that. I installed a heavily modded roller bridge, swapped out the electronics with Epi ES-339 guts and it sings nicely now. It still need some fine neck adjustments but I really like it. If I ever get a real 335, it will be the Larry Carlton model.
Phil Burno so glad to read these confident reviews. comments etc. I bought it too. Loveing it so far. If you use a strat , you'll be able to tell how I'm sounding or what I'm capable of with this pedal. Lol. Thanks man. PS. You have a very kind and mellow atmosphere for RUclips. Thanks for that too. Original ...peace
I'm new to these multi effects foot pedals. My question is... Being that these pedals have built in amps, what do I then do with the actual amp I have my pedal connected to?? Another words...do I leave all knobs at zero and just use built in pedal amps🤔
Digitech rp360xp
Boss me 80
Boss gt1
Zoom g3xn
Which one should ı prefer?
Hi Berke. Actually, each of these have their good points. The BOSS gear is tried and true and keeps improving but the Zoom gear has other capabilities that the others don't do as well. Such as the reverse delay sound that get's that Frank Marino reverse sound. If you can, find a way to do a live test of each. Thanks for the question!
Informative and nice playing too. Is there a reason that your guitar tone is so mega-piercing with such a huge amount of treble? (other than personal preference?) For me, that is difficult to listen to for any length of time.
Hi Paul. It definitely must be personal preference. Although, at the time of the video session, I was very new at tuning and tweaking the unit. I've been able to gig with it extensively and really dial it in. The app really helped in this. It's very disappointing that Digitech no longer provides the app. This is something that has come up in discussion here with another user. I am looking into this. Stay tuned.
@@LovingYourGuitar Thanks for your reply. Although I don't yet have the device, I did download the app (Nexus V1.0.1 (Mac OS X) . 73 MB) from the digitech site today (2020-01-01) The app seems to be ready to function, with pedal icons and all. I just can't test it, and am hesitant to buy the pedal until I find out if the app works on my older, 2011 Macbook Pro. More likely that it may not work with a newer Mac OS. (I use Yosemite 10.10.5, and will never again make the BAD mistake of upgrading to OS Sierra. Play on . .
The Nexus software is still in thier website, I just downloaded the PC version last month.
Nice video. I purchased a Zoom G3Xn for about $199 before seeing this unit. They are quite similar to be sure. I'll start using it this week and see how they compare. Nice solo work with your looper BTW.
Thanks very much and please comment back on how you like the Zoom G3Xn compared to this pedal. I'd love to know what you think.
Nice!! They both sound great! The reason I chose the digitech was because of usb option to record demos.
Love that guitar! I have the same pedal. Awesome!
Thanks for checking the video. Tell me about your gear setup with the RP360.
@@LovingYourGuitar I'm not a good guitar player man. I just love guitars. I'll play a day and put it away.
I received the pedal for Christmas a few years back. Its really cool chasing the tones that you like from other guitar players. I have a couple "LTD" guitars from ESP, and I'm restoring a 1961 Guild Starfire lll.
I have a cheap 100w Hartke that I play through.
I just need to keep playing and learn some songs.
Thanks!
@@silcoxone Just keep at it and play for the enjoyment. In times like these, a guitar can help take the edge off a bit.
@@LovingYourGuitar Absolutely! Thank YOU!
This simple shows that any effects pedal will sound great on a good player 👍 :)
Honestly, your right. It's just that some pedals seem to be a bit intimidating trying to tweak the best sounds (in ones own ears). You just can't give up on the quest! Thanks!
Great stuff! I have 3 RP155s and they are powerful little things, because you can use them as straight pedals, full rig to FOH, just as efx in loop of your amp (including noise gate) and more. I only wish they had grounlifted XLR outs too, but I have an ART DTI if needed ;-)
Nice review. I appreciate you posting this. I'm doing an upgrade with my equipment. I think you helped me make up my mind. Thank you and by the way nice playing.
I'm glad the video was of help to you. I'll be doing an update review now that I've had plenty of studio and live gigs done with it. I'm liking it even more! Stay tuned.
How would you compare this to the Line 6 Hx Stomp Thanks for a great vid!
I do believe that what Line 6 does is on a bit higher level. I say this because i am a long-time Line 6 user in my DAW for recording. Their pedals are quite a bit more elegantly designed and the sounds are getting better and they improve their algorithms. Thanks!
Can you switch from patch 1 to patch 2 with the footswitch? Every review they turn the knob to get to the next patch. I want to have a clean tone on button one and then a metal tone on button 2. Is that possible with this unit?
You can set it to cycle through the presets with the foot switches. You can also put it in Stompboxes mode, then you can turn individual effects (distortion, tube screamer, reverb, etc) on and off. You can also add a Digitech FS3X to it, and that gives you three more foot switch buttons
Thank you for this video! I am a noob on effects (and guitar playing) and in the process of buying one. I received Mooer GE100 but it's not working so had to be returned. Given that I felt that in terms of durability, the GE100 may be so-so, and decided to get another brand for replacement. I am looking at RP360XP and had a chance to watch your video, and somehow I had an understanding on how the device works but of course I have to read more on the technical aspects of tones adjustments. (I am getting the effects mainly for personal use and upping my songwriting.) It looks like the RP360 is sturdy enough, and offers more features than the GE100 one. Once I receive the RP360 I might go back to this video and ask some stuff if that's alright! :) Thanks, again Sir and btw, great playin!
Downside about this pedal doesn't have effect return, to conect to the amp is more like he say computer friendly it will connect in front of the amp alright
great video brother great playing!!
The Nexus download isn't on the Digitech product page anymore and what is there doesn't work!..... so I have a new RP360XP that I'm unable to connect to my Mac. I'm guessing that I'm too late on this as most instructions are 4 or 5 years old but is there anybody out there who can advise me of how to connect or maybe find drivers to download and install? Thanks
Hey David. Let me look into this. I haven't ever seen any updates when opening the app and I haven't needed to go to the website much at all. I'll try to find out what I can and reply back to you.
@@LovingYourGuitar Hi, I received some amazing help from Dale Harper (see his RP 360 XP Tone Import Tutorial video). It seems that Digitech don't currently offer a download of Nexus for a Mac (or PC?) but Dale was kind enough to email me the software directly and I'm now up and running. Poor show by Digitech though as the RP360 and RP360XP are still current models. Thanks for offering to look into it..... RUclips can be a great place!!
Great vid. I picked one up based partly on your review. Do you use it in the effects loop or in front of the amp? Do you use both channels of the amp or just the clean and rely on the fx unit for the dirt? Thanks
I actually started by running it directly into the front of the amp, but I realized that after a good amount of live use, I needed to switch to using the effects loop. I use a Mesa Nomad 55 live, not the Carvin amp in the video. I learned from a Steve Vai effects chain instructional video to run time based effect into the loop and use drive, wah and compressor pedals into the front. Of course that meant not using the RP360 for lead tones, but that wasn't a big problem. The RP has all those great Digitech delays, reverbs, choruses, etc. So using the RP360 for that and then switching to the "B" channel on the Boogie for solos works pretty good. So the RP360 is setup as a stomp accept that I have combinations of reverbs and delays or chorus on the buttons. I still use patches for recording direct with the RP360 that include the distorted/solo tones in use. It's great for recording! Sorry for the long winded response. I just want to be thorough in explaining how I use the RP unit.
Hi, do you think there is an improvement by these budget (yes, they all in all don't cost so much....😊) machines comparing them to the old expensive glories as Digitech RP1000 and Line6 Live pedal boards? Thanks in advance!
Honestly. As I've taken this RP360 out on several gigs, I'm realizing that the sound is only a good an your willing to tweak tones. That $1500 Line 6 rig is a beast. Too pricey for a rig no pro would ever take on tour (sort of). I think Lincoln Brewster uses some older model Line 6 pedals. Another one is the Kemper. We all bow down to that thing! but again. Too pricey for the weekend warrior. But that piece ends it for all. Studio or whatever. Regarding my RP360. I use three sounds on most dates. Clean, chorus (jangly Stratish) and mid-crunch for solos. I'm still happy with its convenience but I'm still and old tube guy that knows pretty good tone.. I can't seem to get all of that (buzz) sound out of even the mild distortion sounds. I'm working in some smaller places that I need lower volumes. At high volume gigs, its not a problem at all. I'm not done experimenting yet though. I'll need to post some sound clips and vids. I'm also looking at the next gear test. I may borrow a BOSS Katana to try out and review. I wouldn't go less than the 100W version because of the available foot switch and the power output switching available on both 50 and 100W versions. Thanks for the question!
I think they are a huge improvement over the older Digitech multi effects pedals. Can use the XP360 with Nexus software, as an audio interface to your PC. Much more versatile
This thing is like an iStomp on steroids. Better user interface too!
Do you make your patches on your 360 downloadable from a website?
Hi William. I'm really thinking of making some of my patches available. I've got a few now that are gig proven for me now and I'd love to share them. I need to find out from the Digitech website how to do this. Thanks for asking!
You can download patches off the internet, you can also.make your own. Beat way to do this is with the Nexus software from Digitech's web site.
Nexus gives you a virtual pedalboard. You can dial your tone in to your liking, then upload it to the pedal.
i think this unit is a great value for all the features it includes (amp/cab sim, looper/rythm box, No. of effects in the chain [10], PC editing interface) but the main issue with this unit is Ze sOuND quality - these algorithms sounds way too much tiny with harsh high range frequencies -- I think Digitech should do something to improve the quality of its algorithm coz they are kind of outdated -- this unit is actually a great deal 4
Steve. I agree with you regarding the tonal short comings. I do have to compensate for that as well. Especially with going direct to my digital I/O when recording. That issue has dogged many, if not all of the multi pedals I've used, like the various BOSS units. For me, it's about being practical cost wise and also setup time for live or studio. I will ad that all of my friends that are touring musicians refuse to use any multi-effects pedals! But they do have tour budgets and have no problem with cost. I did that when I toured in the 80's, but of course we had no multi-effects gadgets like this back then. Bottom line. It will always be a work in progress. I did a jazz/blues gig recently with it and it performed great. Even the horn players complimented on the tone. Fooled'em! LOL!! Thanks for the comment!
Hello! how is it if I wann switch between e.g. preset 3 to preset 9, did I have a way through 6 presets until I am at preset 9 or can I do it in a faster way?
Great question. There is a three button extension pedal option that Digitech makes for bouncing through the multiple groupings of three presets. There's a MODE button and two buttons for UP/DOWN function, which means that you pretty much navigate through the groupings linearly. Maybe not the best way of seeking presets but others like it. At this point, I only use two preset groups close to each other . One for basic Clean/Chorus/Solo. The other is for my acoustic guitar presets. I don't yet need the extension pedal. Other reviewers like this extra pedal. Here's the link to the FS3X 3 button pedal: digitech.com/en-US/products/fs3x-3-button-footswitch. If you get one, write back and tell us what you think of it. Thanks!
Loving Your Guitar thank you for your detailed reply! I found that pedal already...if I’m going to buy the rp then with that pedal in addition!! But I am not clearly sure about it! You like the rp?
Honestly. This pedal is great when you want to use it on a pedal board with other stomp boxes like some reviewers do, but with the reduced footprint of the RP360 means fewer preset buttons. The using their added pedal for navigation is not the easiest way to get to more that three presets but that's the trade-off. As mentioned in the video, I use 3 basic presets for the majority of gigs. When I need something outside of by basic 3, I create another group of three and set it prior to the particular song. It's in the studio that I really get to used it's variety. Going stereo direct into my Line6 KB37 sounds amazing! Of course, if the limitation only having three preset buttons on the base unit won't work for you, their other pedals with more than three are still great sounding units. I hope this helps. Write back and let me know what you decide.
Thanks and take care,
PB
Loving Your Guitar sounds not bad but even though I purchased an used Line6 pod hd 500 for 200 bucks....I hope that thing works fine!! But I hold the rp in my mind, definitely!!
I'm a fan of line6 gear as well. I use their audio interfaces and models, but I have been using my RP 360 direct in a lot more lately for recording. Lot's of good choices out there. Thanks for writing Matt!
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Hey Phil,
Great demo. New subscriber.
Old school, watched to the end.
Just picked up one used.
And kids if you shop around, an XP can
be had for under $150 U.S. $350+cdn. Lol
Anyway I’m trying different setups out and wondered about your amp settings.
Dale Harper ruclips.net/video/2ShBheXucVU/видео.html
Suggested to run the amp tones all at 12o’clock.
I’m not familiar with Carvin amps. What I saw was some other than 12 noon. Are these preferred settings? Does it sound better because of the voicing of the amp itself?
Since this is a works in progress, have they changed over the course of the last year?
Currently running mine through a
BlackStar ID 40W stereo, so none of the tone controls are an issue now, but looking at a Peavey Bandit to run right straight into the clean channel and am looking for any suggestions to get me started.
Any would be so grand, and thanks in advance.
Hi Dave. Thanks for subscribing. I must confess. I purchased my RP360XP on EBay from a kid that couldn't figure out how the tuner is activated, so it was basically an open box purchase. Of course, there wasn't a thing wrong with it. I got it for $99.00. Regarding the amp settings I used in the video. The treble on my Carvin 50W Bel Air was turned down the about 2 or 3 but the bass and mid was at 12 o'clock, but it might vary base on the venue. As you saw in my demo, I'm more into a basic working setup. None of the crazy sounds are ever used in any gigs I do. I also use the RP360 with a 15W solid state Muzak power amp conversion I made that is a kick to use. It's louder than heck and using a single 12" KK Audio cabinet, it's done a few smaller gigs quite well. So I have good results wit solid state and tube amps. In actuallity, the Carvin sees very few gigs. I have a Mesa Boogie Nomad 55. Not the most beloved Mesa amp by many but you just have to know how to use them. It's my 2nd Boogie. The first was an original Mk IIC+. This was too heavy for it's size and too loud. I grew up in the 80's gigging rock with a Marshall 100 half stack in larger venues. Not may effects. Rhythm and lead was done by my volume knob. So having a wide amp pallet of experience, I approach multi effects in a practical way. You mentioned the BlackStar ID 40W. Be careful with driving the front end of a DSP type amps with pedals. Not as forgiving. I really love BlackStar amps. I played the BS ht 40 Club amp. Sweet little amp and I would own one if I needed another amp. That amp would take the RP360 or any other pedals very well. I hope I haven't done a TMI to you , but I hope I helped give you some ideas and options. It's time for a follow up RP360XP video after having done several gigs with it. Coming soon! Thanks again!
Thanks Phil.
I am looking for as much info as I can get on the care and feeding of this. Any and all suggestions are most definitely weighed.
I am so hearing you on the weight of tube amps. Whew.
I have an ancient Peavey Duece that must weigh upwards to 60+lbs. and being almost the same age as the weigh in, I’m looking for options there too.
Looking forward to your update.
And thanks again.
At the end playing sounded great. All the presets were to much treble to much delay+ reverb. Will undesided. I keep using my 2101 DigiTech writing Christian stuff
God bless tom Tracy
Hi Janice,
Your right. I was definitely still learning the box. I have since gone through several reconfiguration as I am now using the RP360 on a pedal board with other effects pedals. I had to go through a trial by gig fire to come to a realization. I couldn't get completely away from using additional effects pedals. What I mean is using a higher end drive pedal and a Morley wah. I've run the RP through my Boogie's effects loop and run everything else into the input. I took that advice from a Vai effects board setup video. Great advice. Now I need to do a follow up video. Thanks for writing. Stay tuned for the update. I'll also be sharing my home made effects snake as well. Saved a ton of money on that!
Arvin