Ghost Note Audio - RGX 100 preamp
Please note; This is a preamplifier, and not a distortion pedal. Read more about this below.
Based on the Randall* RG100ES.
High gain, tight and aggressive. Those are the words to describe the tone of the RG. The RGX100 provides the legendary sound of the high gain RG channel, in a compact pedal form. But that's not all, because we have improved upon the original:
Tightness control - lets you tighten up the sound even more by cutting some of the low frequencies from the early gain stages.
Sustain Volume - The original amplifier had an annoying quirk, where the volume would drop significantly when engaging the sustain mode. We've fixed that.
Crunch Mode - Takes you half way between two channels of the original amp, by switching in and out the bypass capacitors in the first gain stage. This opens up additional tonal options, by playing with the combination of Crunch, Sustain and Gain, to achieve a myriad of different sounds.
About Preamplifiers
This is a preamplifier, and not a distortion pedal. We do not recommend connecting this device to the input of a normal guitar amplifier. Instead, it is best used in one of the following ways:
Connected to the Effects Return / Power Amp Input of a guitar amp
Connect your guitar to the pedal input, and connect the pedal output to the effects return. This bypasses your amplifier's built-in preamp, and the signal goes through the pedal instead.
Connected to a dedicated power amp
Some examples include the Seymour Duncan Powerstage, Harley Benton GPA-100, or the Mooer Baby Bomb.
Connect the pedal directly to an audio interface
For recording purposes, the pedal can be connected to either an instrument or line-level input on your audio interface. Using a speaker cabinet simulation plugin, such as an Impulse Response (IR) loader, to emulate the effect of a speaker cab is highly recommended.
The original
The Randall RG100ES earned its significance in the guitar amplifier landscape for several reasons, making it stand out from its contemporaries during its heyday in the 1980s and beyond.
The inclusion of the "Gain Boost" function set the RG100ES apart. This feature allowed players to push the amplifier into even higher levels of distortion, catering to the needs of heavy metal and hard rock guitarists who sought a relentless and ferocious tone.
Several famous musicians embraced the Randall RG100ES for its distinctive tones and reliability. While it may not have reached the same level of ubiquity as some other amplifiers, notable artists who used or endorsed the RG100ES include Dimebag Darrell (Pantera), George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), and Michael Angelo Batio (Nitro), who appeared in promotional ads for the line, and featured Randall amps in the background of many of his famouse shred-instructional videos.
Controls
Bass, Mid, Treble - A classic 3-band tonestack, although more responsible than most Fender/Marshall stacks of the same design.
Presence - Rolls off the highest frequencies to control fizziness.
Gain - The main gain control for the preamp.
Volume - Controls the output signal amplitude.
Tight - Tightens up the sound by cutting low frequencies from the early gain stages.
Crunch - Switches between a lower-gain, mid-heavy tone, and a higher-gain, high-treble tone.
Sustain Switch - Engages the Sustain feature, adding a pair of clipping diodes to the signal path for a very aggressive and saturated sound.
Active Switch - Engages or bypasses the pedal with a relay (true bypass).
Technical Specs
Power Requirement: 9V DC, 200mA
Power connector: 2.1mm center-negative barrel jack (powersupply not included)
Dimensions: 145mm (W) 108mm (D) 61mm (H)
Dimensions (with packaging): 185mm (W) 130mm (D) 70mm (H)
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English Version below.
Allgemeine Sicherheitshinweise
• Bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen drehen Sie bitte alle Regler auf Minimum bzw. auf „Null“.
• Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen.
• Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung für zukünftige Referenz auf.
•Verwenden Sie das Gerät nur für den vorgesehenen Zweck.
• Halten Sie das Gerät von Wasser, Feuchtigkeit und extremen Temperaturen fern.
• Bewahren Sie das Gerät außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern auf.
Elektrische Sicherheit
• Vergewissern Sie sich, dass die Netzspannung mit den Angaben auf dem Gerät übereinstimmt.
•Verwenden Sie nur das mitgelieferte Netzteil oder ein gleichwertiges, von einem Fachmann empfohlenes Netzteil.
• Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker, wenn das Gerät längere Zeit nicht benutzt wird.
• Schützen Sie das Netzkabel vor Beschädigungen.
• Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht, wenn das Netzkabel beschädigt ist.
• Vermeiden Sie den Kontakt des Geräts mit Wasser oder anderen Flüssigkeiten, um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu minimieren.
Hinweise zur Reparatur
• Reparaturen dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.
• Versuchen Sie nicht, das Gerät selbst zu öffnen oder zu reparieren, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen oder Schäden am Gerät führen kann.
• Bei Funktionsstörungen oder Defekten wenden Sie sich an einen autorisierten Service-Techniker oder an uns. info@effekt-boutique.de
Warnhinweise
• Öffnen Sie das Gerät nicht. Es enthält keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Teile.
• Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Lüftungsschlitze des Geräts nicht blockiert sind, um Überhitzung zu vermeiden.
• Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von entflammbaren Materialien oder Flüssigkeiten.
• Ziehen Sie bei Gewitter oder längeren Betriebspausen den Netzstecker, um mögliche Schäden durch Spannungsspitzen zu vermeiden.
• Setzen Sie das Gerät nicht direkter Sonneneinstrahlung oder anderen Wärmequellen aus.
• Essen Sie keinen gelben Schnee
English
General safety instructions
• Before you start using the device, please turn all controls to minimum or “zero”.
• Read the operating instructions carefully before using the device.
• Save the instruction manual for future reference.
•Use the device only for its intended purpose.
• Keep the device away from water, moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Keep the device out of the reach of children.
Electrical safety
• Make sure that the mains voltage matches the information on the device.
•Use only the included power adapter or an equivalent power adapter recommended by a professional.
• Unplug the device if the device is not going to be used for a long period of time.
• Protect the power cord from damage.
• Do not use the device if the power cord is damaged.
• Avoid contact of the device with water or other liquids to minimize the risk of electric shock.
Repair instructions
• Repairs may only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel.
• Do not attempt to open or repair the device yourself as this may result in serious injury or damage to the device.
• In the event of malfunctions or defects, contact an authorized service technician or us. info@effekt-boutique.de
Warnings
• Do not open the device. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Make sure the device's ventilation slots are not blocked to avoid overheating.
• Do not use the device near flammable materials or liquids.
• During thunderstorms or long breaks in operation, pull out the power plug to avoid possible damage caused by voltage peaks.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
• Don't eat yellow snow
Hersteller / Manufacterer:
Ghost Note Engineering Ltd
Unit 74, Basepoint Centre
Metcalf Way
RH11 7XX
Crawley
United Kingdom
https://ghostnoteaudio.uk/
tel: 07429074304
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