Introduction – Rocktron Reaction Compressor User Manual

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Introduction

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

tool box, and the Reaction Compressor fulfills 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, defining 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

difficult 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,

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