Rocktron Reaction Compressor User Manual

Reaction Compressor

Instruction Manual

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Compliance

Your Reaction Compressor™ pedal has been tested and complies with the following Stan­dards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:

Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility

Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much
RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when
properly used. Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which
may or may not interfere with other electronic products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input and
output connections. This will help insure compliance with the Directive(s).

For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local dealer or one of
our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website
(www.rocktron.com).

Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth

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All Rights Reserved.

Precautions

Refer all service to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL
ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME OR TAMPER
WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOL­LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT
AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK HAZARD.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32 F and
104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.

Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other ap-

paratus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt Battery, if a
9Volt DC adapter is the used please follow adapter manufacturer’s operation instructions.

Only used attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not specied by

the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is properly adjusted and
setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should be taken to avoid tip over
and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods of time.

Introduction

Compressors are one of the best tools in a guitar player’s

tool box, and the Reaction Compressor fullls all the

requirements for outstanding compression. Professional
players use a compressor like a secret weapon to get
accomplish many things, including adding more sustain

to any guitar without adding distortion, dening every

note in a chord while letting it ring out, creating in your
face solos, and much more.

Rocktron’s Reaction Series pedals are built into a rugged
metal slim form factor chassis, taking up as little space as
possible on your pedalboard. The Reaction Compressor
is a TRUE BYPASS pedal: when you turn it off…it is out
of your signal path!

Control knobs for the Reaction Compressor include
SUSTAIN, which controls the amount of Compression
and Release characteristics. ATTACK determines how
fast the compression reacts. LEVEL controls the output
volume.

Most studio compressors are big and bulky and quite

difcult to set. Rocktron comes to the rescue with

the Reaction Compressor. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to
get professional results that will improve your live
performances.

Here’s some tips. Start by setting the ATTACK and
LEVEL controls around the 12::00 o’clock position.
Turn the SUSTAIN from left to right in small increments
while playing until you achieve the texture you are
seeking. After you have found your favorite sweet spot,