DigiTech RP-14D Guitar Processor

July 23, 1999 -- DigiTech's new RP-14D, which expands on the design of the popular RP-7 Valve, is the latest addition to the company's RP Series of floor-based guitar preamp and multi-effects processors.

Thanks to a real 12AX7 tube, the RP-14D is able to simulate eight of the world's most popular guitar amplifier sounds, including British Stack, Rectified, Boutique, Twin, Class A Clean, Fuzz, High Gain and Acoustic Simulation. Three bands of EQ provide complete tonal flexibility before the signal is delivered to the digital processing section. Furthermore, EQ points for each amp simulation are set up to accurately match those of their respective models for the most realistic emulation at every setting.

The integrity of the analog preamp is retained thanks to the ultra-quiet 24-bit A/D and D/A converters. DigiTech's award-winning digital S-DISC II™ processor includes every effect than any guitarist could ask for, and is complemented by a 44.1 kHz sampling rate. In addition to traditional 1/4-inch outputs, the RP-14D offers a S/PDIF digital output for use with hard disk recording workstations and other digital setups.

The RP-14D's simple user interface makes programming a snap, and selecting programs or bypassing individual effects on the fly is accomplished via the processor's 12 footswitches. An expression pedal is capable of controlling any one of the nine available parameter links, and the pre-distortion analog wah may be engaged to override any of these links at any time through a switch under the toe of the pedal.

Additional important features include intelligent pitch shifting, a chromatic tuner, DigiTech's Learn-a-Lick phrase recorder and Jam-Along Jack for patching in a CD or cassette player, and 50 user/50 factory presets.

The suggested U.S. retail price on the DigiTech RP-14D is $549.95.

For more information, visit DigiTech at http://www.digitech.com/