Digitech RP355 Multi Effects Pedal Instructional

[@prblackhawk]

I've had this pedal for almost 10 years and finally decided to learn how to use it.

[@Mroverkills]

I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@Pixe1head]

damn, bro, the same story

[@michaelj3959]

Same here. It mostly sat in it's box for 8 years and I've only been using it for the last 2.

[@druchumley4571]

Left my 350 in the top of the closet forever. Got it out the other day and it sounds so much better than I remembered...

[@ver251209]

Same 2021

[@truthof7382]

Digitech should have paid you for this type of tutorial. They would have sold a ton more units. Thank you from 2020.

[@ralfjung]

in fact just around 2015 they send me a note that these kind of videos were not appreciated....smile...at least their head of marketing did so. I know as I was in contact with a lot of guys at Digitech that he just feared I say something that could have legal consequences so he told me to stop these vids

[@truthof7382]

@@ralfjung Crazy world we live in these days.

[@johanntrader1358]

Hi there, watching this in 2018 and still so useful!THANK YOU!!

[@jay105000]

He must be a great guitar teacher. Explains everything very clear and with out any complications, after what I saw I just went and I bought the damn thing...

[@BURTBROWN]

WOW!! Ralf, EXCELLENT, straight forward, simple and extremely effective explanation of the RP355!!! I'm looking around for an older effects unit, this one popped up and I saw several demos - YOURS WAS BY FAR THE MOST IMPRESSIVE WITHOUT BEING ANNOYINGLY BORING!!! LOL!! Many thanks!

[@gaboonv1per]

Best informative video to date, I've watched so many so far and most peoples videos consist of the presets that they like and then they're skipping thru the rest and not actually presenting the full ability of the unit itself. Very well done, excellent video. Thank you.

[@ourmathew]

I just recently bought the RP350 for $189 last Christmas, as a gift to myself. Now after seeing this demo, which I have to say is very well done, I am going to have to trade it in for the RP355.

[@rphuntarchive1]

I got my RP355 on Tuesday, programmed a dozen presets, and played live with it on Wednesday with no problem and sounded fantastic.

[@ALEXISFEEL]

It has chromatic tuner? Im looking for a multi fx pedal which has talso tuner lol

[@rphuntarchive1]

@@ALEXISFEEL It has a tuner, but it's pretty basic.

[@flingleper]

I just bought a rp355 after watching your videos.Great demos.

[@AlabamaAxeman]

Great video....I'm one of those who learns by seeing and doing, not by reading a manual. I had the ORIGINAL RP1 when they came out in 1993, paid $450 for it then, and it was worth every penny. I just got the RP355 for $100 and can't believe the versatility. Thanks again for the instructional videos. Subscribed and Favorited!

[@donaldstevens3126]

Wow I have had the 355 for two years and didn't know I could do half of this.. Thank you

[@johnalfieri1613]

Hey, Really great demo. You saved me a lot of time by showing functions I did not know it had. I looked at your video 20 minutes after I got home with the RP355 and by having your video playing and messing with it, you cut down my reading time immensely. The manual is actually pretty damn good as manuals go. I just bought a Yamaha CP4, and it's a fantastic stage piano and user friendly {thank GOD} but the manual is junk, and they don't have someone like you giving a great demo walking through the functions. Thanks a lot. Wish you had more time

[@pedroamaro9403]

Ho man thank you so much I got this for 10 years and never found out how this works properly but you just told me THANK YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU

[@Jalalo]

thanks... I got a serious case of manual overwhelm... your video made it so clear and easy!

[@tomgreschler8429]

Simply a superb, straightforward, explanatory overview! Thanks you!

[@Xvzfsd]

Very helpful video, thanks a lot! I've had these pedals for 10 years now, and only just learned a bunch of things about them.

[@alexgfloyd3guitarist]

Very good video! I've owned this pedal for about 2 years and absolutely adore it!

[@davidcoon3602]

Great demonstration. Just what I needed due to not having a instruction manual.🤘

[@Dan9271]

thanks alot man. its good to see someone who actually helps people.

[@rphuntarchive1]

thanks! I just called them to confirm they had it, and ordered one. now I'm psyched.

[@NoobTubre]

Amazing basic tutorial. You explained everything nicely and didn't leave anything hanging. Thanks alot

[@sgd5k292]

Excellent video. Helped me understand enough to get me started on my new (to me) RP 355.

[@zemborato]

Thanks for the vids Ralf. I got an RP355 today based on seeing these, and boy am I glad I did. I've only scratched the surface but I love the thing and can't wait to figure out the finer details.

[@Victeknical]

Thanks for the video. I just got an RP355 and its many features are a little overwhelming at first. This tutorial describes the basics clearly. It would be great if you did a "part 2" demonstrating how the RP355 interfaces with a computer and what the possibilities are.

[@punkrockdad86]

Just got this for Christmas and its my first pedal so this video is a huge help. Thank you

[@poodymanny]

Awesome demonstration! I'm seriously considering buying this pedal, and this video gave just enough demonstrations to show the quality, variety, and features this pedal has. Thanks for making this video to show what this thing has to offer!

[@rphuntarchive1]

I just got mine today, I bought it online because of these vids. I love it, it sounds great, is easy to use, and does a LOT. Thanks!

[@funicats]

Thanks for your very useful instructional video. Your first one was the reason I bought the RP355 and I've been hoping that you would do another one that covers how to use it. I've had great fun with it so far but now that you've done this video I can start using some more features, particularly the loop. It sure beats the useless manual! Thanks again for an excellent job.

[@MagnumWhisper]

thank you very much, this was helpful. i am thinking of buying a rp355. i only have an rp80 currently. i bought it about 4 years ago. time for an upgrade. the recording feature seems really cool.

[@MCDRUMY98]

Fantastic video, clear, complete, and sympatical.

[@JammieBottoms]

Thanks. Good tutorial. I've had the bass pedal since they first came out. Never used stompbox mode and last week's gig I must have accidentally turned it on. Looked up in the manual how to turn stompbox on and off and was holding the two pedals too long. Didn't realize that I needed to do it quickly until I saw your video. Tonight should be much more enjoyable.

[@olymoon2008]

Very instructive video, unlike others, here we have 10 minutes of pure content, every second is profitable, thank you very much, I am about to buy this multi-effect, but a bit unsure about the practical use. Now I'm clear that I want it. PS: If you're not yet on Digitech payroll, they should change this....

[@eetuerrenor5757]

Great job done there, introducing the main abilities-functions. Thanks!

[@Obe474]

You've made up my mind... I'm getting this!

[@zzsql]

I just got one of these at my guitar shop. So far it seems really cool. Very versatile.

[@FilipeVidalVideos]

Nice explanation ! Best Regards from PORTUGAL !

[@shivani185]

Thank you so much!!! It's been two years since I used mine and I forgot how to access the tuner....got to bypass and thought that was all I had to do. YAY!!!! Love your hair too BTW : )

[@12guitargary]

I'm sold, I love the looper function

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

You're video's are really good. I'm just trying to decide which multieffect to get from Digitech to play live and to record with for fun. I'm leaning toward the RP500. I'll be using the effect with my Marshall Amp and a few guitars! :-) I really like the idea of the A/B amp switching on this one. I'm hoping the RP500 has the same feature set. Thanks man. Tim

[@hollowmenrule]

great demo, explained all I need to get going, debating on getting this. for the price can't be beat

[@tvv911]

What a great presentation! Thank you, I just bought this pedal today for my Paul Reed Smith.

[@kevinsuraj9736]

Hi all Rp355 the best effect good job Harman its sound great and easy to set and thx you Ralfjung!

[@newton4prez]

Great review! You cleared up some confusion I had about amp A/B toggling.

[@Innuband]

Excellent instructional. I just got the pedal and you enlightened me, already! Respectfully, Luigi

[@NadavLevintov]

I see, ok thanks. The problem is that I have a floyed rose so it's kind of an headache tuning all the time... Thanks! I should receive my ordered rp355 in about a week and your videos really helped me to deiced :) Can't wait to get it and start recording:P

[@KennethDonnellyStargazer21]

You're good, succinct and spot on man. I actually like the 350 and 355, which is better in most aspects--beefier and more crisp, but 350 sounds smoother, more 'plastic' in a good way.

[@laserus3333]

Thanks Ralf! I just bought one in the box from a pawn shop and Im having alot of fun with it.Your vid has been very helpful thanks

[@facundodinella8094]

Awesome video, you explained the things thar are actually important when gigging :)

[@Australalien89]

Oh hi Johnny! Great tutorial, used it for my BP355 :)

[@DonLduk]

wow this is a great stomp box. I was looking at the Zoom G2.1nu but this one is miles away at the same price.

[@codybear56]

Man i got one of these digitechs and it is awsome. totally would recomend this for sombody who is looking for a good processor

[@DeuceWayne420]

You've convinced me to but this! I was sad that guitarproshop didnt demo it but now im not, You are kickass my friend hahah and you explain things very well, Thank you

[@vladimiryurinskiy2623]

Great video! You helped me start using my BP355. Many many thanks to you!!!

[@Zarklon22]

Thanks for this man. I've owned this thing for so many years but I had no clue how to really use it lol. Just finally picking up guitar again and gonna check it out :)

[@Airtrooper719]

cheers for this demo, very clear and straight to the point unlike other videos lol im going to buy this for definate tommorow, i owned an RP155 2 years ago, so I know I can trust them for the effects clarity unlike previously boss and zoom pedals ive owned. i love the A/B switch and stompbox modes, i play alot of progressive rock and metal so will come in very handy :)

[@bessiebraveheart]

a very good revue.i have just ordered one of these and being rather high tech illiterate ifind it very helpful. thank you.

[@jmeintn]

Great vid! I hope Digi is sponsoring your good work! I would like this unit just a little more if it had TWO pedals... one I could use as volume, another for delay/reverb level.

[@msheplervideo]

Thanks for your hard work and expertise! Helped a lot.

[@TrebleWizard]

@JaykobMatteo Cool, I ordered one from ebay the other day. Can't wait to try it out.

[@TheDilligan]

that is really nice that it has a looper built in... i just got a looper for $150... it probably has more settings for the loop then this does, but the fact is, this has at least the basics of a tons of effects and costs way less and is much easier to set up then having a ton of individual pedals... i was looking to get the Zoom G1x for 79 dollars...

[@MetalMadMac]

Great demo many thanks, i just got mine and it sounds fantastic with my Tokai SG, but unfortunalry just through my head phones, can you recomend any decent (cheap) Studio Monitors as i know nothing about them or what ever you think would be good for purely home use, cheers mate.

[@rythmdestroyer]

Thank you very much from Costa Rica you are a great guitar player! And i'm getting the rp355

[@hollowmenrule]

make sure you adjust the "expression level" on the footswitch setting. If it's set to zero or very low, you may not notice or hear any difference. there is a setting that you have to go to for footswitch that will say like effects level or mod level, that will switch it from being a volume/effects change on the expression pedal. hope both of those things help. I have an older one, but that should help

[@rphuntarchive1]

thanks for this review. I haven't found this unit in stores to try, as it appears they're trying to move out the old versions first (e.g. 350). Now I feel I can just order it online.

[@vicwiley]

@TrippyTheShroom I had mine set up within a few days. If you've ever had a processor it won't take long. If you haven't it might take a while. As far as guitar processors go I think this has one of the easiest interfaces available.

[@probeef]

is there a tap tempo? can you use looper with drum machine? thanks man awesome vid

[@joencindy2004]

Really nice demo....Thanks a bunch.

[@dontsaymattress]

Excellent, Ralfjung - thanks very much, very clearly described.

[@RammsteinGott]

Thanx for this vid, I just purchased this and this was very helpful :) Love your playing btw .

[@HybridTone]

Great demo, Ralfjung. What set ups are you using to do this video? Is it RP355 to the mixer and audio interface and to the computer? Any microphone? I noticed that your not using the usb. Does RP355 work well as the multi effects and the audio interface through Notebook computer? Any other special devices or software needed? Thank you.

[@guidewell]

Very lucid explanation of what this clever product can do: your presentation is logical, straightforward yet detailed; it tells me everything of which it is capable. How is XLR stereo output (2 x KRK VXT4s + 10s sub)? Do you think the better partner for RP355 would be JamMan Stereo or JamMan Delay (bearing in mind the latter can sync loop and delay tempo)?

[@BlackAxes]

Awesome demo vid! Initially what I wanted is just the RP255 but after watching this and seeing the stompbox mode of the RP355, I'm sold! My concern is the lag when changing patches, does this happen in the RP355? I've read in the Digitech forums that there is a noticeable lag in the RP350 that's why RP250 users didnt upgrade to the RP350. Thanks for your time and more power!

[@ZUrlocker]

Excellent video. Very thorough demonstration. Thanks very much! I am comparing this to the Boss ME 25 and you make a compelling case for Digitech. --Zack

[@yamiexup]

just got one and its awesome. but recommend getting patches from the digitech site because (imo) there better than the factory installed ones. someone converted a heap of rp350 patches to suit the rp355 and left them in a zip file. lot of good of in there. anyway i reckon it the best (early) christmas present i ever got....recommend it.

[@rphuntarchive1]

download the manual from the digitech site, and look under the "expression pedal" section. It looks to be very flexible.

[@weilo82]

all i wanted to know. thanks a lot for that!

[@nayansurfernew]

I also own a RP 355 & am new to recording.I would like to know why cubase stops responding on windows 7 & what's the way to setup this unit for cubase? Pls reply.Nice review by the way.

[@PowerChord121]

How many digitech pedals do you have? :D Anyway thanks for the great videos that you make

[@PranjalGhimire]

Hey Ralf, I use a Spider III 30 amp too and I'd like to get a decent sound as well. "If it has a poweramp in use that input...so you avoid soundchanges by the preampsection of the Spider" --> I really didnt understood this bro. I'd really appreciate it if you'd elaborate on that. Thanks a lot ralf!

[@Mirlamoooo]

Man when are they going to ship these? I have waited forever! I ordered one in Mars and the date i get is just pushed forward for every week. I live in Swede, but it seems to be the same way in all Europe! Btw, why dob't they include the whammy effekt in these units? Or do they?

[@clangPGMVS]

@ralfjung cool reccomendation, i may go for the rp500, though i still want a smaller multieffetcs and the rp355 fits it perfectly.....im torn on which to choose...both rp's are juicy!!!hahaha

[@joseluisaguilar5664]

freaking amazing.thanks, been deciding to get one online.

[@Funhouse1942]

@britainmusic yes you can. I have this pedal and the headphone jack makes for a nice quiet practice.

[@clangPGMVS]

@ralfjung i guess i would have to make do with making 10 or 20 presets of patches without speaker simulation and then work up the EQ and volume balance so the effected tone and the bypass tone would be similar, close but doable right?

[@enjoyincubus3300]

Thank you for this video, very helpful!

[@vicwiley]

@MrGamer1996 I didn't see a reply so I thought I could help. You don't have to run threw a computer. You can run this into an amp, mixing board or head phones as well. It has XLR outs as well as 3/4 inch jacks in addition to USB, and 1/4 inch head phone.

[@KingofPho75]

@ralfjung thanks for the tip but i am currently only using regular speakers that could be the reason.

[@REX05011]

ok that's just sick .

[@rphuntarchive1]

To use USB, you'll need to download and install the ASIO drivers, and you'll need recording software that can use those drivers, like Cubase LE which comes with the RP355 (I use Samplitude Music Studio). And if you download install the new X-Edit, you'll be able to edit your patches via USB as well.

[@royvanrikken1843]

Very useful demo ! If I use the stomp box mode instead of the preset mode, will my dry signal be just the clean or overdrive channel of my amp ?

[@Ndesantis212]

RoyvanRikken it stays on whatever amp channel you're currently on

[@sat8vai14]

nice informative presentation bud

[@FlashPeppers]

Man, you helped me alot :)

[@Mehoimany]

it is hard to get a good sound out of this pedal Ive been struggling for a while

[@javierservigon]

Hello Ralf, I'm almost set to get the rp500 however the 355 is cheaper and I only really need it for bedroom practice (I usually just play along a cd). Would you still recommend the rp500? I'm thinking what if I eventually need something like the rp500... the only thing important to me is to keep the clean sound of my amp intact (its a small fender champ 600 that sounds great to me)

[@NoobTubre]

@pgf1178 Make sure you have the OUTPUT cords going to the amp. The Input cord should be from the guitar to the pedal. amp ------ pedal ------- guitar Note: Usually I plug the output into the Left output. It seems to work better.

[@fraser149]

@MrNatrocks right listen, i found this problem, but if you go through the whole list up to 70 you go to your presets, go back up through them again and you go back to the original presets, hope this helps :)

[@jOHNNYDEM]

Which wah sounds best in your opinion? They sound real close to the same... I think the full-range is voiced well.

[@edwardtang1977]

hi, great video and playing! Sound-wise, are thiese smallers ones the same as the rp1000? Or do they sound different even if the patches are based on the same amp model? If they sound the same then these smaller ones suit my needs more..Thanks in advance!

[@Mirlamoooo]

oh, that would be very nice! :D I JUST CANT WAIT FOR IT!!! :D

[@marwanmuz]

Nice work thanks still need to learn about this pedal