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Ross Distortion - User Manual

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LICENSED, MANUFACTURED, AND SOLD BY JHS PEDALS
Electronic sound effects, precision engineered,
hand assembled and individually tested to assure
maximum performance, and reliability.
FULL WARRANTY
ROSS guitar pedals are backed by a one (1) year
warranty from the date of purchase. We warrant this
product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use. This warranty is
limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
This warranty does not cover loss/theft, damage
caused by misuse, modification, abuse, accident,
natural disaster, or unauthorized repair. For full
warranty details and service please visit
RossElectronics.com.
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Summary

Full Warranty Information

Distortion Pedal Overview

Controls

Details on Level, Distort knobs, side switch for circuit versions, and footswitch operation.

Jacks

Information on 1/4" input/output and 9V DC power jack specifications.

Summary

Full Warranty Information

Distortion Pedal Overview

Controls

Details on Level, Distort knobs, side switch for circuit versions, and footswitch operation.

Jacks

Information on 1/4" input/output and 9V DC power jack specifications.

Overview

  1. Function Description
  2. Important Technical Specifications
  3. Usage Features
  4. Maintenance Features

The ROSS Distortion is an electronic sound effects pedal, specifically designed to provide guitarists with a versatile distortion effect. It is precision engineered, hand assembled, and individually tested to assure maximum performance and reliability.

Function Description:

The ROSS Distortion pedal is built around a classic 1970s op-amp, hard clipping distortion topology. This design is reminiscent of well-known pedals such as the MXR Distortion Plus, the DOD 250, and the Proco RAT. Its primary function is to generate a distortion effect that can be applied to an electric guitar's signal. While suitable for a wide range of musical applications, the pedal particularly excels at creating a natural, tube-like distortion sound and can effectively push an amplifier into natural breakup, offering a warm and organic overdriven tone.

Important Technical Specifications:

  • Power Requirements: The pedal accepts standard 9V DC Negative Center power.
  • Current Consumption: It consumes 40mA of current during operation.
  • Input/Output: It features 1/4" input and output jacks for connecting to a guitar and amplifier.
  • Circuitry: The core of the pedal is an op-amp, hard clipping distortion circuit.
  • Switching: It utilizes soft touch bypass switching for activation and deactivation.
  • Status Indicator: A status LED indicates when the circuit is active.

Usage Features:

The ROSS Distortion pedal offers several controls and features for shaping its sound:

  • Level Control: This knob adjusts the output volume of the pedal. Turning it to the right increases the volume (louder), while turning it to the left decreases it (quieter).
  • Distort Control: This knob controls the amount of hard-clipping distortion applied to the signal. Turning it to the right increases the distortion (more distorted), and turning it to the left decreases it (less distorted).
  • Side Switch (Era Selection): A unique feature of this pedal is a side switch that allows the user to toggle between two distinct versions of the circuit, representing different eras of its fifteen-year history.
    • Germanium Mode ("Era 2" version): This mode likely offers a specific tonal characteristic associated with Germanium components, often described as warmer or smoother.
    • Silicon Mode ("Era 3" version): This mode likely provides a different tonal characteristic, typically associated with Silicon components, which can be brighter or more aggressive.
  • Footswitch: The footswitch activates the pedal using soft touch bypass switching, ensuring a smooth transition between the effect and the clean signal.
  • Connectivity: The 1/4" input jack connects to your guitar, and the 1/4" output jack connects to your amplifier, integrating seamlessly into a standard guitar signal chain.

Maintenance Features:

The ROSS Distortion pedal comes with a comprehensive warranty and guidelines for service:

  • Warranty Period: The pedal is backed by a one (1) year warranty from the date of purchase.
  • Warranty Coverage: The warranty guarantees that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
  • Warranty Transferability: The warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
  • Exclusions from Warranty: The warranty does not cover:
    • Loss or theft of the pedal.
    • Damage caused by misuse.
    • Damage resulting from modification of the pedal.
    • Damage due to abuse.
    • Damage from accidents.
    • Damage caused by natural disasters.
    • Damage resulting from unauthorized repair attempts.
  • Service and Warranty Details: For full warranty details and information regarding service, users are directed to visit RossElectronics.com. This online resource would likely provide instructions for troubleshooting, repair procedures, and contact information for customer support.

In summary, the ROSS Distortion pedal is a robust and versatile effects unit designed for guitarists seeking a classic, tube-like distortion sound with the added flexibility of selectable circuit voicings. Its user-friendly controls and durable construction, coupled with a clear warranty policy, aim to provide a reliable and high-performance audio tool.

Ross Distortion Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoss
ModelDistortion
CategoryMusic Pedal
LanguageEnglish