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Rocktron’s 15th Year of Great Gear
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Celebrating our 15th Year of Great Gear, nobody rocks the rack world like Rocktron! We provide the best rack gear used by the best musicians who choose quality design and quality tone.
Over the Years, Rocktron has proudly introduced more FIRSTS to the industry than any other rack product line.
And now, Rocktron continues its tradition of outstanding industry FIRSTS with the introduction of our Internet “Patch Bay”, allowing musicians from all over the globe to exchange preset sounds for their Rocktron DSP products. Located right here on this Web site, surfing the net has never been so much fun for guitar players. Your PC with a MIDI-Compatable sound card, a serial port MIDI cable, and a Rocktron DSP preamp or effect processor is all you need to share outstanding tone and great effects with players from anywhere in the world.

Watch for our competitors to follow, as they always MUST. When you go with Rocktron, you go with cutting-edge, no compromise tone and control. Take your playing as seriously as we do.

Rock your rack with Rocktron.

COPYRIGHT© 1996, 1997 Rocktron Corporation. All rights Reserved.
PATENT INFORMATION: All Rocktron Guitar Rack Technology Components may be covered by one or more of the following patents. U.S. Patent #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4893099, 4881047, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713 and 5333201. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.

Hush The Pedal

Hush The Pedal

HUSH®
The Pedal

Rocktron’s HUSH noise reduction needs no
introduction.  With HUSH the standard in almost all touring rigs worldwide, now you
can tap into the same great circuitry on the floor and wipe out hiss, pickup buzz and
unwanted feedback!  The HUSH pedal delivers 65dB of signal cleanup, while your music
signal integrity remains unaffected.  In other words, get rid of the noise without
altering your tone! 

Guitar Player Magazine wrote that the “HUSH Pedal will
work for all guitar-related noise problems: it’s perfect” and “its potent
noise-killing abilities will be fully appreciated.”  Simply plug the HUSH in
after distortion boxes, wah-wahs, noisy vintage effects, or other noisy units and turn the
Threshold knob until the noise goes away.  It’s that easy! You will not find a
more effective noise reduction.  Unlike noise “gates” that chop off the end
of your notes, or ruin your sustain, HUSH the Pedal is actually a form of single-ended
noise reduction that tracks your signal all the way and pushes the noise floor below the
point where your ear can hear the noise.  It does not hurt your sustain or chop off
the end of your notes.  Simply use the Threshold knob to smooth out your signal while
wiping out noise.   This is the best friend a guitar player could have!
Hush is a registered trademark of GHS Corporation.

Rocktron VELOCITY 120® Manual

Rocktron VELOCITY 120® Manual

Guitar Power AmplifierUSER’S MANUAL
Copyright © 1993 Rocktron Corporation. All Rights Reserved.May be covered by one or more of the following:
U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713 and 5333201.
Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
! WARNING !
The Velocity® 120 is capable of producing extremely high sound pressure levels. The use of ear protection is essential in situations when prolonged exposure to such high sound pressure levels occurs. Failure to use caution and/or ear protection when using this amplifier may result in permanent hearing impairment or hearing loss. United States Government guidelines concerning safe noise exposure levels should be referred to before operating the amplifier at high levels. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this product.
UNPACKING
Upon unpacking the Velocity® 120, save the carton and all the packing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit.
Be sure to thoroughly inspect your unit and its carton for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there are any signs of damage, contact your dealer immediately.
INSTALLATION
When installing the Velocity® 120 in your rack, it is best for ventilation and heat dissipation that the unit occupy the bottom space of your rack. It is also recommended that a vacant space is left above the power amp, if possible, to further improve ventilation.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessively warm or cold temperatures. This unit is designed to operate between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). This unit may not function properly under extreme conditions.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, appearing on the rear panel of the unit, is intended to alert the user of this product of the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point symbol, which appears on the rear panel of the unit, is intended to alert the user of this product to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

CONTENTS

Introduction
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Connections

Stereo Applications
Mono Bridged Applications

Operating Precautions

Power Output/Speaker Load
Fuse Replacement

Unique Features

Automatic Short Detection
Definition Control

Specifications

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Velocity® 120 guitar power amplifier! Designed to provide maximum reliability under even the most extreme conditions, the single-rack space Velocity® 120 provides 60 watts per channel stereo or 120 watts mono-bridged when driving an 8 ohm load.

The 120 incorporates an automatic short-detection circuit which, if a short should occur, will automatically shut the unit down before any damage can be done to any of its internal components. Once the problem is detected and corrected, the unit can be turned back on and will operate normally.

In addition, the amplifier also provides a front panel Definition control for each channel. This control adjusts a specific pre-defined frequency range which will allow the guitar to be better distinguished from other instruments when playing with a band.

This User’s Manual details various applications and functions for the Velocity® 120. After reading it, please keep it for future reference.
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Front Panel

1. POWER switch – This switch powers up the Velocity® 120.
2. POWER led – When lit, this LED indicates that the Velocity® 120 is powered and ready for operation.
3. LEVEL control – This control determines the output level for Channel 1.
4. DEFINITION control – This control determines the level of definition for Channel 1. Turning this control fully counter-clockwise bypasses the Definition circuit, while turning it fully clockwise provides maximum Definition.
5. LEVEL control – This control determines the output level for Channel 2.
6. DEFINITION control – This control determines the mid frequency content for Channel 2. Turning this control fully counter-clockwise bypasses the Definition circuit, while turning it fully clockwise provides maximum Definition.
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Rear Panel

1. OUTPUT jacks (Ch. 2) – These standard ¼” jacks provide outputs for Channel 2 to speaker cabinets. Do not connect these outputs to a load of less than 4 ohms (or less than 8 ohms in mono-bridged mode). These jacks are inoperable when using the Velocity® 120 in “bridged” mode (i.e MONO BRIDGE switch “in”).
2. INPUT jack (Ch. 2) – This standard ¼” jack provides an input to Channel 2 from the output of your preamp or the last device in your effects chain.
This jack is inoperable when using the Velocity® 120 in “bridged” mode (i.e MONO BRIDGE switch “in”).
3. BRIDGED MODE selector switch – When pressed “IN” the Velocity® 120 operates as a mono unit with increased output power (Channel 2 becomes inoperable in this condition).
In the “OUT” position the unit operates as a normal stereo amplifier.
4. OUTPUT jacks (Ch. 1) – These standard ¼” jacks provide outputs for Channel 1 to speaker cabinets. Do not connect these outputs to a load of less than 4 ohms (or less than 8 ohms in mono-bridged mode). These jacks are the operable output jacks when using the Velocity® 120 in “bridged” mode.
5. INPUT jack (Ch. 1) – This standard ¼” jack provides an input to Channel 1 from the output of your preamp or the last device in your effects chain.
This jack is used as the input jack when operating the Velocity® 120 in “bridged” mode.
6. POWER INLET module – This module provides a connection for the power cord and also houses the main fuse of the unit. (For information about changing the fuse, see Fuse Replacement under Operating Precautions).
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Connections

Click to see a graphic diagram of the described hookup’s.

Stereo Applications
Mono Bridged Applications

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Operating Precautions

Although operation of the Velocity® 120 is simple once the proper connections have been made, attention to the following precautions is essential to protect your equipment against failure and ensure the long life of your Velocity® amplifer.
Power Output/Speaker Load

The Velocity® 120 is capable of producing the following power output levels into each of these loads:

Unbridged (Stereo)
(with both channels driven)
4W load 60 watts
8W load 50 watts
16W load 30 watts

Bridged (Mono)

4W load* (Not Recommended)
8W load 120 watts
16W load 95 watts

Note: Due to the efficiency of the Velocity® 120 design, there is not a large variance in output level when comparing various impedance loads.
! Always be certain to use speakers or speaker cabinets capable of
withstanding the power provided in the above mentioned applications. Rocktron is not responsible for speaker failure resulting from use of this equipment.
! Never connect 2 outputs of the amplifier to the same speaker. This would be equivalent to shorting the outputs of the amplifier together and would shut the unit down immediately.
Fuse Replacement

Always replace the main fuse with an identically rated replacement. Your Velocity® 120 amplifier uses a 5x20mm, 4 amp, 250V slow-blow fuse. The fuse is located immediately below the line cord inlet on the rear panel and can be accessed by removing the fuse cover module as shown below.

Use a small flat screwdriver as shown to slide the fuse cover out from the power inlet module. The fuse can be found inside the fuse cover module after it is pulled out.

After replacing the fuse with another of identical specifications, push the fuse cover module fully back into place, ensuring that the fuse has snapped onto the fuse holder inside the power inlet module.
Note: A small compartment is also provided within the fuse cover module for storing a spare fuse.
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Unique Features
Automatic Short Detection

A feature truly unique to the Velocity® 120 is its Automatic Short Detection circuit. Typically, shorting the outputs of a high output power amplifier will cause amplifier failure and severely damage internal components. The A.S.D. circuit in the Velocity® 120 will automatically detect any shorts which may inadvertently occur across the amplifier’s outputs and immediately shut down the unit to protect it against internal damage.

Should this condition occur, switch the unit off for approximately 10 seconds and make sure that the cords from the amplifier outputs are properly connected. When the power is turned on again with the proper connections, the amplifier will operate normally. It is important to note that two outputs from the amplifier should never be connected to the same speaker, as this would be equivalent to shorting the outputs together and will cause the unit to shut down.

In the unlikely event that the proper connections have been made and the unit still shuts down, we strongly recommend that you first contact our Customer Support Department at the phone or fax number shown on the back cover of this manual before taking the unit to a dealer or repair shop for servicing.
Definition Control

It often becomes a problem when playing with other musicians that the guitar can get “buried” under the other instruments and cannot be distinguished easily. The front panel Definition control gives the effect of bringing the guitar out of the cabinet so that it can be heard despite the other instruments. Although it does not actually affect the volume of the amplifier, the Definition control can be adjusted so that the guitar becomes more audible when playing with a band.

Turning the Definition Control fully counter-clockwise bypasses the definition circuit, while turning it fully clockwise provides maximum definition.
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Specifications

Output Power (Unbridged) 60 watts per channel @ 4W (both channels driven)
50 watts per channel @ 8W (both channels driven)
30 watts per channel @ 16W (both channels driven)

(Bridged) 120 watts @ 8W
95 watts @ 16W

Maximum Input Level +22dBu

Maximum Output Level +30dBu

Maximum Gain 37dB

Noise Floor -81dB (referenced to 1 watt)

Dynamic Range over 100dB

Distortion (Typical) .015% THD

Frequency Response ±1dB, 20Hz – 20KHz (Definition control OFF)

Current Consumption 450 watts, 3.75 amps @120VAC

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Rocktron Product Reviews – ROCKTRON’S BANSHEE AMPLIFIED TALKBOX from Guitar Player Magazine

Rocktron Product Reviews – ROCKTRON’S BANSHEE AMPLIFIED TALKBOX from Guitar Player Magazine

RocktronBanshee Amplified Talkbox
“COOL PEDAL ALERT”from Guitar Player Magazine,
April 1997, by Joe Gore

The ’70s Rock Tolerance Litmus Test: Does the thought of Peter Frampton inserting a tube in his mouth to render “Show Me the Way” make you: a) sigh nostalgically, b) shudder in embarrassment, or c) vomit blood?

Even those who incline towards b or c shouldn’t hasten to avoid the $399 Banshee, Rocktron’s latest spin on the talkbox, a gadget long considered hopelessly out of date but now enjoying a retro-cool revival. Talkboxes route your guitar signal through a plastic tube that you insert into your mouth. As you ooh and aah, the changing shape or the oral cavity imposes speech-like inflections on the sound. Just aim your face at a mike, and the audience will feel like they’re sitting on your molars.

The Heil Talkbox, the most popular version of the effect, is a passive device driven by your amp’s speaker output. The Banshee, however, follows the example of the old Electro-Harmonix Delux Golden Throat: It’s an AC -powered unit that sits in your signal chain between guitar and amp, just like a regular stomp box. Actually, it’s a tough little 5-watt amp with two output jacks: one leading to your amp, one capable of driving an 8ohm cabinet. That means you need no A/B boxes or secondary amps as you do with a Heil-style system. In fact, you don’t need a regular amp at all for recording purposes.

Like some of Rocktron’s other current distortion pedals, the Banshee deleivers ridiculous amounts of gain. With the volume pot dimed and the gain almost off, it’s pretty loud; with the gain cranked, your entire head vibrates with a mighty buzz. (Some pay well over $399 to obtain this sensation from controlled substances.) The separate gain and output pots are handy for setting relative levels in live situations; there’s also a single tone pot. Workmanship and parts (including a classy EV driver) are first-rate. Rocktron sets the mass-market-stompbox durability standard with such armament-grade housings. The AC adaptor is included.

Naturally, this gizmo is the coolest when you depart from the ’70s arena rock applications. It’s awesome for imposing subtle filtering/wah effects on an already recorded track. (Try it on keyboards, drums and vocals!) Spinning the tube in the air near a stereo mike yields a phenomenal Leslie impersonation. Rubbing the tube against the strings unleashes blistering feedback even at whisper volume. And since we’ve already mentioned blood and vomit, it’s worth noting that dripping a bit of water in the tube (and no doubt completely invalidating the warranty) produces a horrific gurgling sound that belongs on the next Marilyn Manson album or Alien soundtrack. Keep this device away from sick minds—it’s like giving a loaded gun to a monkey.

Article Copyright © 1997 Guitar Player Magazine.

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Gary Hoey Intimidator Stomp Box – Rocktron – Technology for Guitarists

Gary Hoey Intimidator Stomp Box – Rocktron – Technology for Guitarists

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Gary Hoey Intimidator
Gary Hoey has provided many preset sounds in various Rocktron products over the years.  This time, he helped create his very own Signature stomp box with the Intimidator Distortion.  Get ready for a pedal that delivers what this professional player expected.

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“I’m so proud to have designed this with Rocktron and to make a distortion pedal that will give you the sustain to make your leads sing, and also give you the clarity to cut though the band or mix.”  Gary Hoey Rocktron has producued many pedals in its day, but nothing quite like Gary’s Intimidator.  From his choice of a chamo look, to the internal components that deliver the goods, this pedal belongs on your pedalboard. Control knobs include LEVEL, which controls the ouput volume, BASS to control the bass level and TREBLE to control the treble level settings.  GAIN controls the amount of gain and PUNISH controls the distortion waveform symmetry and definition. The footswitch controls On/Off status (indicated by the LED).Gary writes that “the Intimidator is a very powerful distortion, so start with the gain and level below half way and bring up to taste.  The treble control is “bright” depending on the amp you use.  If you use a clean amp then you will add more gain, and less treble, and for a high gain amp you will need less gain.” Explaining the PUNISH control, Gary states, “the PUNISH control can add a nice mid range thickness and round out the sound.  Make sure you bend down and listen to what’s coming out of the speaker to hear what your audience is hearing.  Also try some of my setting that I’ve included in this manual.” The included instruction manual shows various settings such as “Blues Low Gain Amp”, “Metal Rules High Gain Amp”, “Gary Hoey Favorite Main Lead” and more. The Gary Hoey Intimidator can be powered with a 9V Alkaline battery.  To save on batteries, The Intimidator Distortion pedal can alos be used with the Rocktron DC OnTap Universal Power Supply (sold separately).  The Rocktron DC OnTap provides constant flow of power to the pedal, unlike a battery that can degrade over time.  The Rocktron DC OnTap can also power up to 20 pedals.

Intimidator Distortion Demo with Gary Hoey

Specifications
Maximum Input: 8dBuMaximum Output: 8dBuImput Impedance: 1MΩOutput Impedance: 1KΩCurrent Consumption: 18mAPower Requirements: 9V Alkaline Battery or Rocktron DC OnTap Univeral Power Supply (sold seperately). Negative tip.Dimensions: 95mm x 122mm x 56mm, 3.75” x 4.75” x 2.25”Weight: 410g, 14.46 oz

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KORN
Rocks With Rocktron Tremolo

Surfs up for KORN, one of the heaviest of the metal
bands.  November’s Guitar Shop Magazine details catching up with the band during
their tracking for their new album.  Guitarist Head’s rig is stompbox setup, as
is shown, and it includes Rocktron’s notorious Surf Tremolo pedal.  KORN Rocks
With Rocktron Tremolo Good choice, Head!
Earth Crisis’ Scott
Crouse and Erick Edwards

Check out Earth Crisis and their new CD titled “Breed The
Killers.”

One press review for Earth Crisis stated, “the fivesome’s
sheer musical fury has visibly spawned or inspired numerous younger bands in extreme
hardcore.” Guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards are currently Rocktron
endorsers, using Rocktron gear for their powerful sound.
Tristan
Grigsby and Project:Storm 

Guitarist Tristan Grigsby is tearing up the hard rock/metal scene
with his latest group, Project:Storm and their new CD titled “The Reckoning”.

Tristan’s bio proclaims that his “guitar format
and attack provide and aggressive punch that delivers.” As Tristan states,
“It’s a major part of the music. The songs are built on the sound, which I hear
in my head first, then translate to a strong sound in mold of a Tony MacAlpine.”
We’re proud to see Tristan Grigsby as a Rocktron endorser.
Rob Johnson and
Magnitude 9

Rob Johnson, guitarist for progressive
metal band Magnitude 9 was “looking for great sounding rack gear.” He ended up a
Rocktron endorser. The Magnitude 9 CD , titled “Chaos To Control”,

has already been released in Japan, (where Rob
is extremely hot), and in Europe. He has several solo CDs released on Apollon/Bandai
Records. “I recently played a VooDu Valve while in Japan and I loved it!” said
Rob. Now he owns one which he purchased himself.
Limp Noise Needs HUSH

April’s Guitar Magazine details Limp Bizkit’s Wes
Borland’s rig. Pointing out that Borland’s rig is “relatively simple”
and that he “shies away from rack effects”, Guitar shows that Borland needs
Rocktron’s rack mount HUSH noise reduction to “help tame the noise” passing
through his amp’s effects loop. For nearly 16 years, players have chosen
Rocktron’s HUSH noise reduction to eliminate noise problems in their rigs. Is it time
for you to follow Borland’s example?
Meredith Brooks Chooses
Rocktron

Guitar Shop Magazine from September, 1998, reports that
Meredith Brooks, “a bona-fide picker who cut all the guitar parts on her
platinum-selling debut album, “Blurring The Edges” is a Rocktron user. 
Detailing her “hi-tech” rig, Guitar Shop notes her choice of Rocktron’s
Replifex effects processor.  Hey, nice to see Rocktron isn’t exclusively for the
male sex.
Cannibal Corpse
Quiets With HUSH

Long a mainstay with metal bands,
Rocktron’s HUSH noise reduction shows up in Pat O’Brien’s rig for Cannibal
Corpse.  Guitar Shop Magazine reports in their November issue that the death metal
guitarist is using a HUSH to chill his noisy setup.  The group’s new Metal Blade
CD is titled “Gallery of Suicide”. We don’t make the music, we just make
the gear.
Slayer Back In
Press With Rocktron

Rigs for Slayer guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman are
displayed in November’s Guitar Shop Magazine.  Combining vintage tube amps with
signal processing, these boys are using plenty of Rocktron in their rigs.  Their new
album is titled “Diabolus In Musica”.  Guitar Shop refers to their rigs as
containing “beefy rack effects”.  We’ll take that as a
compliment.  However, rack isn’t the only Rocktron gear used by the band. 
Kerry King points out in an interview in Shop that “we’ve got other stuff, like
the HUSH, obviously.  We need that.”  Kerry also points out that Jeff
“used a Surf Tremolo on this new record.”  Those Rocktron Surf Tremolos are
getting around.
Brett Scallions: Rocktron
Endorser

Guitarist/Vocalist Brett Scallions of the band FUEL
recently landed a Rocktron artist endorsement.  His touring rig now features the
Rocktron Replifex multi-effect unit and the
Rocktron All Access MIDI foot controller.
     Fuel’s new CD, entitled “Sunburn”, is currently
holding steady around #20 on many national radio charts with the hit single “Shimmer”. 
The rest of this CD is absolutely rockin’ and is definitely worth picking up!  Check
out sound clips on Fuel’s Web site.     
Rocktron
Endorser Gary Hoey and his Prophesy

Gary Hoey a Rocktron endorser for nearly a decade, Is now finishing his new studio
release and a new HO! HO! HOEY III CD both to be released this fall. “I’ve been
recording with the new PROPHESY pre-amp it just sounds amazing. I love how easy it is to
get great tone, with cool effects, straight to tape. When inspiration hits the PROPHESY
delivers killer tone fast”.
Max Cavalera and
Soulfly

Rocktron’s Intellifex and HUSH units are in place right now
with Rocktron endorser, Max Cavalera. Currently with Soulfly, and previously with
Sepultura, Cavalera is one rare player with one monstrously heavy sound. We know Max is
looking to pick up some more Rocktron gear soon, and we wish him well on tour.
Dave Mustaine Uses
Rocktron For Powerful Guitar Tone

EQ Magazine’s May 1999 issue features Rocktron endorser Dave
Mustaine of Megadeth in a cover story. EQ’s “Guitar Recording Special”
looks at how players “handle their six-strings” in a project studio environment.
Working with his longtime producer, Dann Huff, Mustaine has been “holed up at Emerald
Sound Studios in Nashville, creating the follow-up to Megadeth’s CD, “Cryptic
Writings.” According to the EQ article Mustaine is using his Rocktron Piranha preamp
and his Rocktron Intellifex in the studio. Mustaine says, “when we came in this time,
I started using a Piranha (preamp) from Rocktron. Dann really liked that. I know that I
want the guitars to sound powerful, but I don’t want them to be overbearing.” EQ
goes on to report that “the main guitars…are Dave’s rack – his
Piranha. It’s easy, we don’t have to worry about anything. We just plug in, put
a SM57 on it, go to tape, and we’re done.”
Jaye Foucher and
her CD “Infectious Licks”

A good friend of Gary Hoey, guitarist Jaye Foucher has endorsed
Rocktron. Rave reviews are in for her CD, “Infectious Licks”. Well known at the
NAMM Shows, and shaking things up internationally, Jaye is a tremendous talent. She uses
Rocktron’s VooDu Valve preamp in her rig. One review called her CD “…a
tasteful blend of metal, progressive, funk and blues.” Jaye publishes a guitar
newsletter along with seven other guitarists, called Guitarpalooza.
Guitar Guru
Angelo Janotti

Guitar guru Angelo Janotti tells us he is “excited about
endorsing Rocktron.” Originally from the Orlando area, Janotti says he has “been
a fan of Rocktron gear for a long time.” His CD titled
“eclecticacousticelectric” has had rave reviews. Janotti’s work includes
sessions with the Backstreet Boys, the 69 Boyz, and more and he is a featured columnist
for Buzz magazine. One review of his new CD described it as “phenomenal” and
says, “if you like the Steve Vai, Joe Satriani style, check this one out.”
Cantrell
Can’t Do Without Rocktron

Alice In Chains guitarist, Jerry Cantrell has recently moved on
with his new band and new sound, creating his first solo CD called Boggy Depot. As
reported in the March issue of Guitar Magazine, Cantrell’s rig includes two
of Rocktron’s RSP Intelliverbs. Based on Rocktron’s Intellifex, the Intelliverbs
provide Cantrell with reverbs, delays, and most of his effects arsenal which he used on
“his recent sojourn with the Jerry Cantrell Band.”
Judas Priest Still
Rockin’ With Rocktron

Seems like nearly everyone in the November Guitar Shop
Magazine is a Rocktron user.  Glen Tipton and K.K. Downing point out that
“basically we’re using a lot of MIDI-programmable stuff now.  Rocktron
preamps and Rocktron’s Intellifex” are two of the items in use right now. 
Tipton says “It’s more or less what I used for Juggulator.  K.K. uses more
or less the same thing.  He uses Rocktron’s Piranha preamp.  Other than
that, our live rigs are almost identical.”   K.K. states that “for the
most part, I’m just basically using the Rocktron stuff.  I find that it’s
pretty good gear.  The only thing I really need on the orad today is a good preamp
and I’m using the Rocktron Piranha, and the only effects unit I’m using is the
Rocktron Replifex unit, which is a very comprehensive unit.  It’s got just about
everything – it’s got allthe classic sounding stuff, it’s even got a rotary
speaker in there, flangers, phasers, and stuff we used to use back in the ‘70s. 
You can replicate any of those sounds with this one effects unit.  In addition to
that, you’ve got delay, chorus, compression, noise reduction, and just about anything
that you could want, really.”  Wow, K.K. knows his gear!
Slayer Still Rocking With
Rocktron

    Slayer Guitarist and Rocktron
Endorser Kerry King was featured in the June 98 issue of Guitar Player. 
The article, entitled “Raw Power”, covers Slayer’s formula for ferocious
guitar tracks…  Of course, their gear is covered in great detail, and where there’s
great guitar tones, there’s Rocktron gear. 
     Kerry’s rack is detailed in the article (see picture to the
left).  In it you’ll find the Rocktron HUSH IICX noise reduction unit, the Rocktron
Patch Mate loop switcher and the Rocktron VooDu Valve DSP preamp with effects.  Kerry
also uses the Rocktron All Access MIDI foot
controller for switching everything in his setup.
    Check out Slayer’s new release on American  entitled “Diabolus
In Musica”.  Thanks to the guys for kindly mentioning Rocktron in the Thank
You section of the liner notes!
Kat Dyson and Rocktron

  Long time Rocktron artist endorser Kat Dyson
was just recently awarded a full Rocktron endorsement!  Kat has spent the last 2
years touring with The Artist Formerly Known As Prince. 
Currently, Kat is performing 5 nights a week as the house guitarist of the Sheila E.
Band on FOX Television’s

all new late night show with Magic Johnson,
called “The Magic Hour”.   Kat is now using the New Rocktron Taboo Twin DSP combo amplifier as her main rig on the
show!
Kat also appears (see picture above) in the July 1998 issue of Guitar Player
where she is interviewed for a piece called “Side Orders, Session Guitarists Talk
About Life in the Trenches”. 
     Kat states in the interview; “The more
versatile you can be—the more sounds you can create with the gear you have—the
better position you’re in to say, ‘I can do that’. … After experimenting with lots and
lots of different setups, I now plug a Rocktron Chameleon
DSP preamp into a Rocktron Velocity 120 power amp,
and, with a two space rack and a pair of Rocktron SE112
speakers, I can pretty much get any sound I need”.
     Rocktron also recently shipped Kat a new Rocktron Jam Box for her song learning needs, and the new
Rocktron Taboo Artist floor preamp with effects
for quick gigs.
 
Brian May

The July 1998 issue of the U.K.’s Guitarist magazine
features an unbelievable interview/article on rock guitar legend, Brian May. 
Brian’s rack is detailed in the article and of course, includes his favorite multi-effect
unit, the Rocktron Intellifex.   Also in
pictured in Brian’s setup is the Rocktron Patch Mate and the Rocktron MIDI Mate foot
controller.

Rocktron Product Reviews – BANSHEE AMPLIFIED TALKBOX from Guitar Shop Magazine

Rocktron Product Reviews – BANSHEE AMPLIFIED TALKBOX from Guitar Shop Magazine

RocktronBanshee Amplified Talkbox
Aural Examsfrom Guitar Shop Magazine,
July 1997, by Jeff Vanda

Just think of the talkbox’s incredible legacy: Jeff Beck’s “She’s A Woman,” Peter Frampton’s hit “Show Me The Way,” Joe Walsh on “Rocky Mountain Way,” Joe Perry in “Sweet Emotion,” plus various tracks by Steely Dan (“Haitian Divorce”), and Bon Jovi (“Livin’ On A Prayer”). After its ’70s heyday, the effect largely disappeared, but today, with the retro-revival bringing back every effect known to mankind, the return of the fuzzy, throaty talkbox is a reality. Rocktron has taken it upon itself to be the new harbinger of voice-box mania with their Banshee pedal.

The concept behind the talkbox is so elegantly simple, it’s ridiculous. Picture being able to stick your amp’s speaker into your mouth and then manipulate the tone with all sorts of cheek and jaw movements (when they say that talkboxes have a “throaty” sound, they ain’t kidding). Essentially, a talkbox has a horn driver in its guts that shoots that fuzzed-out “talkbox” sound up a plastic tube, which the player has taped next to a microphone on a stand. Then, as you make all sorts of weird sounds out of the speaker noises in your mouth, the mic picks up the talkbox sounds and it comes out of the PA. Better yet, the effect of basically having a speaker in your skull makes one’s head shake like you’re on the bridge of the Enterprise and the Klingons have suddenly attacked. Clearly, the talkbox is a weird, but brilliant idea.

Rocktron goes one step further by improving on the setup problems of old boxes. In ye olde days, the unit had to go between an amp head and speaker cabinet, creating all sorts of A/B cabling headaches. But, like the ancient Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Golden Throat, the Banshee gets hooked up just like a regular stompbox between your guitar and amp. Just plug in as usual and then run the tube up to your microphone. Even cooler is that you could even use it as a tiny 5-watt amp head, since there’s an 8-ohm speaker-out jack that will run a small cabinet. Use it for practicing or recording (but don’t run it into another amp or effects loop, since there is real speaker-level voltage here and it could do internal damage, just as any amp would). The Banshee may look tiny, but it’s still a real amp, which may account for its sturdy price tag. But I think that amount is more than made up for by its super-convenient setup. By the way, it’s also encased in a heavy-duty metal shell, which will make it more than durable enough for roadwork. Weighs a ton, too.

How does it sound? In a word, great. I hooked it up using a Crate amp for the guitar and a small PA for the microphone. Powered by a 9-volt adaptor, the Banshee worked perfectly, creating that classic, nasty fuzz that is steeped in rich midrange flavors. The Banshee has three knobs on it (Gain, Tone, Output), but their effect is rather modest. Really, once you step on the heavy-duty footswitch, the unit is simply on and there’s not too much you can do to alter it other than through mouth movement on the tube. Fortunately, the sound is incredibly punchy, and you’ll have a blast experimenting with the new “oral” effects. Use it for background textures, solos, or “talk” to your audiences, like Frampton did on the live version of “Do You Feel Like We Do.” Believe me, after you play around with the Banshee for a while, your wah-wah pedal will start to look like a rusty old Model T. Plus, can a wah make your teeth rattle like you’ve got a 4×12 cab in your mouth? I think not.

Article Copyright © 1997 Guitar Shop Magazine

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Long the professional standard in MIDI Controllers, Rocktron introduces the newest in a long line of MIDI products that have been used on more pro tours than any other controllers. The Rocktron MIDI Raider has evolved from the “All Access” units and the earlier Rocktron/Bradshaw systems.

The MIDI Raider as a stand-alone foot controller can be completely customized for your gear requirements. It can be set up to your specs in three operating modes: Bank Mode, Song Mode and Remote Mode.

The Bank Mode has 120 presets and each instant switch can be set up global or per preset. Customize set-up as either 24 banks of 5 presets with 10 “instant” switches (effect on/off); or 12 banks of 10 presets with 5 instant switches (effect on/off); or 8 banks of 15 presets with no instant switches set up. All 15 access switches can also be set up to “instant”, operating as a huge instant access “pedal board”.
Song Mode allows up to 150 songs to be stored with 15 presets per song. The 10 sets allow placement of 50 songs per set.

Remote mode automatically programs the footswitch to match Rocktron remote-compatible units. Titles and individual switch functions will automatically program and continuously update themselves on both the rack unit and the MIDI Raider foot controller. Functions like tap delay, mute, boost and effects on/off instantly appear when connected to a Rocktron remote jack without any programming.
Other MIDI Raider features include 18 metal Switches for positive tactile feel and long life; large 16 character fluorescent display for custom titles and easy programming and clear visual on any stage; LED indicators that light for every switch at all times as an on/off status indicator and a dimly lit preset number (all 18 switches) so stage blackouts will not hinder pedal operations; seven pin MIDI Out jack to allow phantom powering from your rack; 120 presets which can include over 36 MIDI commands per preset to be transmitted amongst the 16 MIDI channels including “toggling” control change commands; MIDI filtering, dump/load, SysEx, select 0-127 or 1-128 transmit operation; and the fast, easy copy function allows you to copy any preset, bank, song, or set to another respectfully.
For more in-depth information on the MIDI Raider, see the instruction manual in the SUPPORT section of this website.
Specifications Dimensions: 15.5″ wide x 10.5″ deep x 3.5″ tall
Weight: 8lbsPower requirements: 9VAC/1500mA

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