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1.) The Rear Panel CHANNEL SELECT rotary switch must be set to FOOTSWITCH for the Footswitch to select either channels or
features.
2.) The OUTPUT Control works only when the FX LOOP is activated. Switch out of the Loop Bypass position on the Loop Assign
Rotary Control to any of the other 5 positions.
3.) The SOLO Control is activated when the Footswitch is connected to the FOOTSWITCH jack on the Rear Panel and the FX LOOP
is activated. When the footswitch is not connected the SOLO Control will have no effect on the volume level.
4.) When the FX LOOP is activated it is normal to hear the volume drop a bit. Use the SEND Level Control on the Rear Panel even
if no processor is patched in to bring the volume level back up to approximately unity gain.
5.) The SOLO Control can be set for a volume level above that of the OUTPUT Control setting. It will not allow a setting below that
of the OUTPUT.
6.) The GAIN and TREBLE are the most powerful controls in all three channels. They should be used with taste and you will find that
the best sounds are found with these two controls set somewhere in their middle regions. Avoid setting the TREBLE above 2:00 when
the GAIN is maxed as the possibilities for noise and squealing from microphonic preamp tubes increases dramatically.
7.) You will notice a volume increase when switching from the CLEAN to PUSHED in Channel 1 and from VINTAGE to MODERN in
Channels 2 and 3. When switching from one mode to another always check your Channel MASTER setting to avoid sudden
volume jumps and possible hearing damage. It’s not a bad idea to get in the habit of zero-ing out the MASTER before reconfiguring
a channel.
8.) Choosing the proper Rectifier mode with the RECTIFIER SELECT switch (located on the Rear Panel) that best suits the sound
style you are trying to achieve in each channel can greatly enhance the performance. TUBE TRACKING produces a more elastic
feel and softer clipping characteristics which is especially great for single note soloing. SILICON DIODES produce more power
and headroom and can also track better for extreme gain settings while staying tighter in the bottom end.
9.) The PRESENCE Control determines a lot about the voicing of gain sounds. Set lower it will fatten and compress single note
sounds and lend a liquid feeling to the strings in Channel 2 and 3 and the PUSHED sound in Channel 1. Above 12:00 it starts adding
cut and tightness in all channels.
10.) When using PUSHED with the GAIN Control maxed (5:30), do not run the TREBLE Control above (2:30). Settings above (2:30)
can create possible oscillation in certain preamp tubes in the V1 position. This can be avoided altogether by setting the TREBLE
Control sensibly when the GAIN Control is maxed. Use the PRESENCE Control for additional brightness.
Hopefully these tips have helped you in getting ready to enjoy a walk on the wild side. By now you should be familiar with much of
the Rectos’ features so let’s check out the sound (like you haven’t yet) with an example of some popular sounds in three of the 8
modes.
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