Hi, guitarers. I'm Royd and I'm a Digitechoholic. I've been using my RP500 since 2009. I've recently decided to upgrade my unit and I was choosing between the following:
1. RP1000
2. HD500
3. Discard all multi effects systems and complete an awesome pedalboard
Just two weeks ago, after days of confusion, I decided to get an RP1000 (from the US, still on its way to Manila so anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks wait). I've asked so many people what they thought was better and the great Albert Montinola said that for my live performance, I'd be better off with an RP1000. Thanks to Xelly, I have confirmed this.
I love the RP500 and I'm sure I'll like the RP1000 just as much. I have however started investing in OD/distortion pedals because the amp sims when paired with an onboard distortion effect, although great with the guitar's volume knob rolled up in full, when rolled down to get a clean tone may sound artificial. Disabling the distortion/OD and using a separate distortion/OD pedal cures this and gives a more realistic sound (amp sims by the way do sound satisfactorily realistic with the volume knob rolled down when not paired with an onboard distortion efffect).
Thanks to Xelly for the invaluable information he shared. Cheers.