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Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD

Step 1: Set 

POST-DRIVE EQ

 switch for the connected amp or device

POST-DRIVE EQ controls (continued)

Use the tables below to help you set up the RD COMPACT HOT ROD for the first time with a new guitar 

amplifier or flat-response device. Working through Steps 1 and 2 allows you to “set-and-forget” the 

POST-DRIVE EQ

 controls and move on to having fun dialling in your ideal tone with the main controls.

AMPLIFIER OR CONNECTED DEVICE

POST-DRIVE EQ SWITCH POSITION

Power amp/FX return & guitar speaker

Mixing desk & cabinet simulation

 

Recording interface & cabinet simulation

 

 

P/AMP

Bright, mid-scooped guitar amplifier

EQ1

Dark or Mid-rich guitar amplifier

EQ2

*Please note: the 

ADJ

 control is not active when the 

POST-DRIVE EQ

 switch is in the 

P/AMP

 position.

Step 2: Fine-tune the 

POST-DRIVE EQ

 with the 

ADJ

 control*

HOW IS THE RD COMPACT HOT ROD TONE?

TURN THE ADJ CONTROL...

Too bright or thin

Clockwise

Too dark or woolly

Counterclockwise

Just right!

Leave in this position and enjoy using the pedal!

Summary of Contents for RD COMPACT HOT ROD

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...MESA BOOGIE is a registered trademark of Mesa Boogie Limited Origin Effects has no affiliation with Mesa Boogie Limited TRAINWRECK is a registered trademark of Scott Alan Fischer Origin Effects has n...

Page 3: ...T HOT ROD 5 Connecting the RD COMPACT HOT ROD 6 Main controls 6 POST DRIVE EQ controls 8 Example settings 10 Appendix A Physical specification 11 Appendix B Performance specification 11 Appendix C Con...

Page 4: ...n Full control of tone dynamic response and distortion characteristics Blend knob to mix in your dry signal Powerful tone shaping Post Drive EQ High current low noise electronics Ultra high input impe...

Page 5: ...ur pedal s circuitry so it has all the tone dynamics and feel of those searing chugging fire breathing amps from Hard Rock s golden age While most overdrives tend to work well with one style of amp an...

Page 6: ...more gain sustain drive and distortion Turn counterclockwise to clean things up BLEND This control lets you adjust the mix between the dry input signal DRY and the overdriven signal created by the RD...

Page 7: ...This control combines two parameters both related to the effects of negative feedback in the output stage Turned clockwise from the centre position PRES this control releases the higher frequencies f...

Page 8: ...sponse 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...

Page 9: ...ideal tone with the main controls AMPLIFIER OR CONNECTED DEVICE POST DRIVE EQ SWITCH POSITION Power amp FX return guitar speaker Mixing desk cabinet simulation Recording interface cabinet simulation...

Page 10: ...ese settings provide a glassy lead tone with ultra sensitive dynamics Dialling the BLEND back to 2 o clock mixes chime and grit with the natural tone of your amp BROWN SOUND A Modded Plexi with everyt...

Page 11: ...2 9 Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD Appendix A Physical specification Measurement Value Input impedance 1M Output impedance 1k Current draw 100mA Power supply requirements 9VDC 2 1mm centre negativ...

Page 12: ...electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time FCC certification This equipment has been tested and found to c...

Page 13: ...ormation WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel which is known to the State of California to cause cancer For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Evaluation of app...

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