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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Origin Effects Limited reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Origin Effects Limited cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD Contents Introducing the RD COMPACT HOT ROD ....................4 Key features ............................... 4 About the RD COMPACT HOT ROD ......................5 Connecting the RD COMPACT HOT ROD ....................6 Main controls .............................. 6 POST-DRIVE EQ controls .......................... 8 Example settings ............................

  • Page 4: Introducing The Rd Compact Hot Rod

    Blend control to mix in your dry signal, the and Heavy Metal. Using all-analogue components RD Compact Hot Rod allows you to quickly dial and replacing the valves with discrete transistor- in a range of legendary “hot-rodded” amp tones...

  • Page 5: About The Rd Compact Hot Rod

    Just like the legendary amp techs of the ‘70s and ‘80s, the RD Compact Hot Rod takes this platform and pushes it to the extreme – more gain, more sustain and more aggression. We didn’t compromise when we “hot-rodded”...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Rd Compact Hot Rod

    BLEND: This control lets you adjust the mix between the dry input signal (DRY) and the overdriven signal created by the RD Compact Hot Rod. As mixing clean and very heavily overdriven signals tends to produce undesirable results, we’ve designed the BLEND knob to gently back off the gain as you mix in more dry signal.
  • Page 7 Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD www.origineffects.com Main controls (continued) LOWS: The LOWS control allows you to adjust the amount of bass pushing the drive circuitry. Increasing the amount of low end (turning clockwise) results in a thick and raspy distorted sound. Conversely, pulling the lows out of the drive path (turning counter-clockwise) will reduce the amount of low-frequency distortion, resulting in a tighter, more defined overdrive.

  • Page 8: 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).
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Example Settings

    Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD www.origineffects.com Example settings THRASH PLEXI LIVERPOOL HOT ROD The early years of Thrash Metal featured some Like an AC30 on steroids! We’ve voiced this set- huge, Hot-Rodded tones from both sides of the ting after the well-respected Trainwreck ®...

  • Page 11: Appendix A: Physical Specification

    Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD www.origineffects.com Appendix A: Physical specification Measurement Unboxed Boxed 620g (21.8oz) 700g (24.6oz) Weight 143mm (5.62”) 170mm (6.6”) Length 66mm (2.6”) 100mm (3.9”) Depth 65mm (2.56”) 75mm (2.9”) Height Appendix B: Performance specification Measurement Value 1MΩ...

  • Page 12: Appendix D: Safety Notices

    (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No user serviceable parts inside. When using an external power supply, use only attachments/accessories specified by Origin Effects. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  • Page 13 Appendix E: warranty This product is covered by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorised Origin Effects dealer or directly from Origin Effects. All returns or servicing should be arranged through the original dealer. Proof of original ownership may be required in the form of a purchase receipt.

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