SR&D Rockman Sustainor User Manual

Describes gain, compression, sustain, and related indicators on the front panel.

Details the Smart Gate sensitivity and activation switch on the front panel.

Covers modes, overdrive, EQ, and phase notching controls on the front panel.

Explains volume, treble boost, bypass, and power controls on the front panel.

Step-by-step guide for connecting and powering on the SUSTAINOR.

Instructions for plugging in a guitar and selecting the first channel.

Details acceptable input sources like guitars, keyboards, and synths.

Shows how to connect the SUSTAINOR to amplifiers, mixers, and tape decks.

Visual representation of how audio signals travel through the unit.

Illustrates the signal path including effects send and return jacks.

Optimizing input level and understanding the clipping indicator for maximum compression.

Adjusting sustain time, understanding compression levels, and managing feedback.

Removes hiss and buzz, intelligently gating noise without cutting notes short.

Setting the TRIG slider to control gate threshold and noise suppression.

Selecting between DIST, EDGE, CLN, and CLN2 sound categories.

Details Gain Boost, Auto CLN, Semi CLN, EQ Trim, and Phase Notcher effects.

Using the Sustain switch and Preamp Gain for fine-tuning distortion and sustain levels.

Explains various presets like Normal DIST, Normal CLN, and Natural Decay.

Explains the operating range and dB levels for the Auto Clean mode.

Controls for overall frequency response, master volume, and rhythm volume.

How output volume relates to channel selection and potential clipping issues.

Cancels all SUSTAINOR processing while allowing signal to pass.

Remote selection of channels and normal/reduced rhythm volume.

Describes using EFFECTS SEND and ALL RETURN jacks for external processors.

Explains the DIST/EDGE RETURN jack for mode-dependent effects.

Details impedance, maximum levels, and gain adjustment ranges.

Lists adjustment ranges, indicators, and timing for compressor and gate.

Provides physical dimensions, rackmount options, and power consumption.