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Origin Effects RD COMPACT HOT ROD Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Version 2.1

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Version 2.1...
  • Page 2 ORIGIN EFFECTS is a trademark of Origin E ects Limited and is a registered trademark in the United States, United Kingdom, China and the EU. The ORIGIN EFFECTS Totem Device is a trade mark of Origin E ects Limited and is a registered trademark in the United States, China and United Kingdom.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the RD Compact Hot Rod ........

  • Page 4: Safety Notices

    RD Compact Hot Rod Safety Notices: General Information: This document contains important information for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other guidance. Our products and documentation are subject to a process of con- tinuous development.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    RD Compact Hot Rod Safety Instructions: Intended use: This device is intended for use as e ects pedal for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improp- er and may result in personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 6: Introducing The Rd Compact Hot Rod

    Blend control to mix define the sound of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Using in your dry signal, the RD Compact Hot Rod allows you all-analogue components and replacing the valves with to quickly dial in a range of legendary “hot-rodded” amp discrete transistor-based circuitry, we have reproduced tones or mix and match di erent flavours to create your...

  • Page 7: 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” our pedal’s circuitry, so it has all the tone, dynamics and feel of those searing, chugging, fire-breathing amps from Hard...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Rd Compact Hot Rod

    Use of an incorrectly rated power supply could result in damage to the pedal and the power supply. Controls OUTPUT: The output control sets the pedal’s overall output level. As it isn’t part of the RD Compact Hot Rod’s emulated amp circuitry, the OUTPUT control won’t alter the pedal’s overdrive character. It simply lets you make it louder or quieter.
  • Page 9 RD Compact Hot Rod Main controls (continued) ® The HIGHS knob provides a continuous range of useful preamp voicings, ranging from a Marshall -style amp with its tone controls centred (HIGHS set fully counterclockwise), to a late ‘70s Master Volume Marshall ®...
  • Page 10 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 11 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 12: Example Settings

    RD Compact Hot Rod Example settings THRASH PLEXI LIVERPOOL HOT ROD The early years of Thrash Metal featured some huge, Like an AC30 on steroids! We’ve voiced this setting Hot-Rodded tones from both sides of the Atlantic. after the well-respected Trainwreck ®...

  • Page 13: Appendix A: Physical Specification

    RD Compact Hot Rod Appendix A: Physical specification Measurement Unboxed Boxed Weight 620g (21.8oz) 700g (24.6oz) Length 143mm (5.62”) 170mm (6.6”) Depth 66mm (2.6”) 100mm (3.9”) Height 65mm (2.56”) 75mm (2.9”) Appendix B: Performance specification Measurement Value Input impedance 1MΩ...

  • Page 14: Appendix D: Environmental Information

    RD Compact Hot Rod Appendix D: Environmental Information The crossed out wheely bin symbol indicates this product is classified as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the European Union and should not be discarded with household waste. Other territories may vary. Contact your local authority or Origin E ects for more information.

  • Page 15: Appendix F: Warranty

    RD Compact Hot Rod Appendix F: 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 E ects dealer or directly from Origin E ects.