Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD, Owner'S Manual

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www.origineffects.com Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD
POST-DRIVE EQ controls
The POST-DRIVE EQ
ensures compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers. Instead of altering your amp
or its tone controls to suit the RD Compact Hot Rod, set your amp for the desired clean sound then use
the EQ controls to adjust the pedal’s output accordingly (see tables on opposite page).
POST-DRIVE EQ switch
: This switch offers a choice of three different output filters.
• P/AMP:
Use this setting when plugging into a flat-response power amp, FX return, mixer or recording
interface. Selecting the P/AMP setting disengages the ADJ
variable filter control (see below).
• EQ1: Designed to suit the response of a Blackface Fender ®
-style amp,
EQ1
applies a low-pass filter to
roll off excessive highs. Use this setting when plugging into a bright-voiced guitar amp.
• EQ2: Voiced for connecting to a Marshall ®
-style amp,
EQ2 applies a high shelf cut to gently rein in
high frequencies. Use this setting when plugging into a fuller-sounding, mid-rich amp.
ADJ: When EQ1 or EQ2 is selected, the ADJ
knob lets you fine-tune the pedal’s output to suit
the individual response of your amp and the way its controls are set. As you turn the ADJ knob
counterclockwise, this proprietary filter design gradually rolls off bass and adjusts the high shelf
response. The end result is a very powerful and intuitive control.
If your amp sounds too bright or thin with the RD Compact Hot Rod engaged, turn the ADJ control
clockwise. If it sounds too dark and woolly, turn the ADJ control counterclockwise.