Rocktron Reaction Compressor - Manual (Page 4)

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,