pigtronix Resotron User Manual

pigtronix Resotron User Manual

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RESOTRON
RESONANT TRACKING FILTER
User's Guide
All contents c Absara Audio LLC 2018

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  • Page 1 RESOTRON RESONANT TRACKING FILTER User’s Guide All contents c Absara Audio LLC 2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 Welcome to The Resotron Features: ......Safety Precautions ....
  • Page 3: Welcome To The Resotron

    Resotron along with an EXPRESSION input for foot-controlled filter sweeps and CV modulation. The multi-mode filter at the heart of the Resotron can be set to Low Pass (LPF), Band Pass (BPF) or High Pass (HPF) modes. Each of...
  • Page 4: Features

    Before the signal from the input of the pedal hits the filter inside the Resotron, it passes through an optical compression stage derived from our Philosophers Tone pedal. The increased volume and punch from the compressor can then be mixed into the audio signal using the BLEND control without affecting the SENSITIVITY of the envelope.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Volt DC 300mA Adapter that came with your Pigtronix Resotron. DO NOT EXPOSE TO WATER/BEER - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your Resotron to rain or moisture. If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power.
  • Page 6: Anatomy And Functions

    CHAPTER 2. ANATOMY AND FUNCTIONS Anatomy and Functions The Interface Jacks...
  • Page 7 INPUT jack is disconnected from the envelope follower and pitch tracking system that modu- lates the filter in the Resotron. When using the TRIGGER input, it is recommended that the BLEND knob be set fully counter- clockwise.
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 2. ANATOMY AND FUNCTIONS Note: If identical audio signals are sent to both the INPUT and TRIGGER jacks, a ducking effect will occur when feeding when the BLEND control is set to 12-o-clock. To eliminate this ducking phenomenon, flip the phase of the TRIGGER signal.
  • Page 9: Knobs And Switches

    CHAPTER 2. ANATOMY AND FUNCTIONS Knobs and Switches...
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 2. ANATOMY AND FUNCTIONS 6. ENGAGE - This footswitch turns the entire Resotron on and off. When the engage light is turned off, the Resotron is true bypassed. 7. CUTOFF - This knob sets the resonant frequency of the lter.
  • Page 11 Resotron. The Resotron has three filter modes, high pass filter, band pass filter, and low pass filter. In the LPF (low pass) mode, the Resotron will filter out all frequencies ABOVE the CUTOFF. In the BPF (band pass) mode, the Resotron will filter out all frequencies AT the CUTOFF.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Basic Hook Up 1. Unpack your Resotron and place it on a flat, stable surface. 2. Make sure you are using the 18-Volt DC (negative center) power supply that came with your Pigtronix Resotron.
  • Page 13: Guided Tour

    Guided Tour The following steps will guide you through the sonic palette of the Resotron and show you how to access the range of tones that it has to offer. 1. Set all of the controls fully counter-clockwise, and set each tog- gle in the up position.
  • Page 14 Note: Be careful when turning the PEAK knob fully clock- wise as this will cause the Resotron to oscillate at a loud volume without VCA gating. 11. Toggle the FILTER MODE between the different the three types of filters to see how the effect changes.
  • Page 15: Resotron Back Story

    VCA which watches your input signal to set the output volume of the synth. Mutron III inspired UP and DOWN modes were also added to augment the signature pitch-following abilities found in the Pigtronix Resotron. I dreamed about making this pedal for years and I hope you love it. David Koltai, 11/15/2018...
  • Page 16: Pigtronix Limited Warranty

    Resotron chassis has been opened. Please consult the instructions and warnings in this manual for proper use. Warranty is only valid if your Resotron has been properly registered within 30 days of original purchase date, and upon warranty registration, will be valid for 12 months from orig- inal purchase.

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