Tech 21 Fly Rig RK5 v2 Manual page 4

SANSAMP Section
The SansAmp technology enables the RK5 to run directly into mixers of
recording desks and PA systems, as well as augment your existing ampli-
fier set-up. It can also be used to record directly and enhance previously
recorded tracks.The SansAmp section of the RK5, focuses on clean
tones within the tube amplifier sound spectrum. To dirty things up, you
have the flexibility of using the Drive control, the Boost function, or you
can add overdrive from the OMG section. Or all three. Each method
achieves different tones.
Note: Richie keeps the SansAmp section on when going direct and typi-
cally turns it off when using an amp.
DRIVE: Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to
when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed.The first half of
the rotation will increase the volume as well as the overdrive.
LOW, MID, HIGH: On-board post-EQ section gives you full con-
trol, like having a studio mixing board at your fingertips. Unlike passive
tone controls that only cut, these active controls cut and boost. At 12
o'clock, they are flat.
LOW is tuned to ±12dB @ 120 Hz.
MID is tuned to ±12dB @ 500 Hz.
HIGH is tuned to ±12dB @ 3.3 kHz.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the unit when the SansAmp sec-
tion is engaged.This control has an exceptionally wide range for maxi-
mum compatibility with a variety of equipment.
Level Tip: When running the RK5 Output directly to the PA, set the
SansAmp Level fairly high to achieve the best signal-to-noise ratio.
REVERB and DELAY Sections
REVERB
Independent footswitchable reverb features a single, continuously-vari-
able control. It provides a smooth, full sweep to easily dial-in the amount
of reverb desired. Choose between "rooms" via the Size switch:
Out position = Small room. In position = Large room.
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DELAY
The delay is voiced for the sounds of a vintage tape echo.
TIME: Controls the amount of delay.This single, continuously-vari-
able control provides a smooth, full sweep, ranging from 28 millisec-
onds up to 1,000 milliseconds. At 12 o'clock,Time is approx 300
milliseconds.You can easily dial in the exact amount of delay desired
with one turn of the knob.Turning the Time control while playing will
transpose the pitch of your guitar note, just like a vintage analog delay.
DRIFT: Rather than evenly modulating the delayed signal, Drift adds
a random, unpredictable element to the modulation that is more true
to a vintage tape echo. At minimum (7 o'clock), there is no effect. At
maximum, there will be a drastic shifting of the pitch, which can be
used for special effects.
REPEATS: Feeds back the delayed signal to the input of the delay cir-
cuit to generate the number of repeats. At minimum (7 o'clock), you will
hear one repeat. As you increase the setting, the repeats will follow ac-
cordingly until they are almost infinite. At max, it will self-oscillate.
Repeats Tip: When using the Delay in front of an amp, the amp will
compress the signal and the repeats will become more pronounced.
Therefore, you will most likely need to have the setting lower than you
would when running through an effects loop. For instance, you may find a
Repeats setting at 10 o'clock through an effects loop will yield 3 repeats.
However, through the front of an amp, you may find a setting of 8 o'clock
will give you the same results.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the Delay section only. Also func-
tions as a clip warning (see page 2).
TAP TEMPO: Dedicated footswitch makes it simple to just tap in
the delay tempo you want during your performance.Tap Tempo will
override the Time setting (and conversely, turning the Time knob will
override the Tap Tempo).The Tap Tempo works in Bypass so you can
set it ahead of time. A special feature of the Tech 21 Tap Tempo is that
it will not change the pitch of your guitar when you change the pace
from faster to slower or slower to faster. This provides a seamless
transition for on-the-fly adjustments if your drummer drifts.
ROTO
Alters the Delay function to a rotating speaker effect.
Tap Tempo controls the speed, from slow to fast, which ramps up like
the real thing to gradually reach a new speed.
Drift changes from blue to purple to indicate Roto mode and then con-
trols the distance of the virtual mic to the rotating speaker:
At minimum, there is no effect.
At maximum, it adds a tremolo-like effect by modulating
the volume in sync with the tonal modulation.
In Roto mode, Level, Repeats and Time are disabled.
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