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What does the Big Crush do? Answer - The Big Crush Compressor pedal
basically makes loud sounds softer and soft sounds louder.  This enables
you to avoid peaks in the sound and keep the volume level even.

For guitar, it is a consistent volume level across all strings.  It also give
you more sustain.  As a plucked string’s volume dies out the Big Crush
will provide automatic gain control to keep the volume of the note(s) at a
consistent level.  For bass it is recommended that you use a slower attack
speed to avoid over-compression.

It is recommended that the Big Crush be placed in your signal chain after
the guitar or bass, but before any other processing.  Thus, if you are using
other stomp boxes, put the Big Crush first, then followed by you distortion
pedal, delay and so on.

The Big Crush Compressor is ideally suited for many different types of
music.  By adjusting the various controls you can achieve lusher and
richer sounds when combined with other effects such as chorus and
flanger.

Try the Big Crush when playing chords without distortion (clean).  By
adjusting the “sustain” control you can help all the strings become clearer
and more distinct.  The overall sound will ring with a similar volume
level.  The Big Crush can add a tonal texture to your sound that is useful
in many situations.  Experiment with it.  Sometimes the effect is subtle,
try it in different modes - clean, light crunch, heavy crunch and super
distortion - the differences will be clear.

Summary of Contents for BIG CRUSH

Page 1: ...more of the following U S Patents 4538297 4647876 4696044 4745309 4881047 4893099 5124657 5263091 5268527 5319713 5333201 5402498 and 5493617 Other patents pending Foreign patents pending Big Crush Compressor Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...erly 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 ...

Page 3: ...plug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods of time Refer all service to qualified 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 ha...

Page 4: ...llow you to hear every note Great for today s modern guitarist using 7 String guitars or guitars with super heavy gauge strings the Big Crush will allow all notes to be heard in their true glory The Big Crush is built into a super tough road worthy extruded aluminium chassis This pedal will stand up to the abuses of time and road wear and tear The easy access battery compartment will make chang in...

Page 5: ...Connection ...

Page 6: ...wise is a Slower attack Active LED When lit the pedal is active or on Sustain Control Adjusts the amount of dynamic range limiting Full counter clockwise will produce less sustain Full clockwise will produce more sustain Output Jack Using a standard guitar cable with a 1 4 jack plug into the input of your guitar amplifier or next stomp box in the signal chain 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...your guitar into this jack DC 9V Input To use external power not provided use only a 9 Volt DC adapter 9 Volt Battery Compartment to access pull on small tab labeled OPEN Replace with a new 9 Volt battery Always remember to unplug your guitar cords from the pedal to conserve battery life Some battery drain may take place when unit is plugged in even if the unit is bypassed 6 7 8 9 Left Side Bottom...

Page 8: ...Specifications Maximum Input Input Impedance Current Consumption Power Requirements 10dBu 1M ohm 30ma 9Vdc 300ma CE Approved ...

Page 9: ... bass but before any other processing Thus if you are using other stomp boxes put the Big Crush first then followed by you distortion pedal delay and so on The Big Crush Compressor is ideally suited for many different types of music By adjusting the various controls you can achieve lusher and richer sounds when combined with other effects such as chorus and flanger Try the Big Crush when playing c...

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