The first impression is its incredible price! Before we start "dissecting the gadget," I have to stress everything this product offers relative to its price: 99 euros, VAT included. Honestly, for that money, and regardless of other factors, buying it looks like a sure bet.
To find out how much this investment can deliver, we'll take a close look at the RP80.
It is a lightweight, compact guitar processor from DigiTech. For one thing, the size and weight of a multi-effects unit matter, especially for guitarists who have to haul their gear (or part of it) from the rehearsal space to home, from home to the gig, or whatever the combination. In that sense, the RP80 is convenient thanks to its small size and light weight. What does the RP80 offer?
Drum Machine
It has a drum unit where we can control tempo, volume, and different patterns. Basic in complexity, it can serve as a reference, as accompaniment, as a click track to get used to playing "tight," and even to develop ideas over rhythmic backings.

Amp and Cabinet Modeling
Amp modeling is a great invention for guitarists. Nothing sounds as good as a good amp, but the advantages are numerous. For one thing, we can run through different typical amp sounds. That saves money, since I doubt anyone can afford ten or twenty cabinets and heads; and again there's the transport advantage: when necessary, we don't have to lug the "monster" (the amp) from place to place. The idea of slipping the processor into the guitar case or gig bag and moving around is tempting (as long as we have somewhere to plug in, of course).
Among the models we find, among others, systems based on Rectifier, Hot Rod, Classic Tweed, High Gain Tube Amp, British Combo, Clean Tube Amp, Vintage Fuzz distortion, etc.

The Effects
Skipping the explanation of each effect, here are the types you will find in the RP80:

  • Wah
  • Compressor
  • Amp modeling
  • Amp and acoustic (already described)
  • Cabinet modeling (already described)
  • EQ
  • Noise gate (essential with noisy effect combinations)
  • Chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, panner, vibrato, Rotary Speaker, YaYa, Auto Ya, Envelope filter, Detune, Pitch Shift, Whammy
  • Delay
  • Reverb

    The unit has 40 user presets and 40 factory presets. They combine the effects listed above, with a maximum of 9 at the same time. Scrolling through the memories, an endless supply of guitarist's resources has come through our speakers. Well-thought-out blends that combine different distortions, distortion/octave, semi-clean guitars with chorus, flanger... in short, a whole compendium of ready-made sounds that you can step through with your foot using its two pedal-style switches (preset up or preset down).

    Expression Pedal
    I keep thinking: 99 euros? Yes, the RP80 also includes an expression pedal to which we can assign functions to control the wah, volume, tremolo, and a long etc.

    Stereo Output
    One input and two outputs. You can wire the unit to send your sounds out in mono or stereo (one or two amps, or a console). It is an easy detail to explain and apparently simple, but it generally opens up interesting possibilities.

    Editing
    As you've probably guessed, you can edit the combinations to your liking and personalize your sounds to the fullest. Editing is a bit boring, since musicians generally have more fun playing than analyzing the machine. Even so, the factory sounds are often good but don't match exactly what we're looking for, so after spending a little while editing our effects "menu," we'll have our new purchase tailored completely to us.

    Tuner
    As you'll see, this is all-inclusive, like a vacation package. The RP80 also offers an electronic tuner. By pressing both pedals at once, you enter "tuner" mode, the guitar goes to "mute," and the tuner detects the string you pluck, showing with its LEDs whether you need to tune up or down. Center LED green, string "OK."

    Conclusions
    After reading this test report, I think you've already formed your own opinion. The sounds are pretty good (even better than some more expensive units). It is undoubtedly completely versatile and you can do just about anything; whatever your style, the RP80 can adapt. It comes with the power adapter included and a battery compartment. What more can you ask for at 99 euros?