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Analog Man CompROSSor Manual April-2005

1. True Bypass with 3PDT stomp switch and status LED


2. Power adaptor jack 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel 9V DC (Boss style) or battery
3. Re'an UK made high quality input/output jacks to isolate mechanical noise.

BASIC information:
This pedal is quite similar to an MXR dynacomp but Ross improved the circuit
to make the sustain more solid- less wavering and seasick sounding. It uses
NOS (new old stock) 2SC1849 Matsushita transistors which were used in the
original ROSS compressor and early script logo MXR dynacomps. We use
higher quality capacitors than the original, for improved sound. The circuit
board is double-sided with GROUND PLANES everywhere possible to
minimize noise. This is important as any compressor amplifies ambient noise
when you play lightly or stop playing, as they go to maximum gain. Any noise
from your pickups will be brought up when you stop playing, so if you need
complete silence it is best to turn off the compressor when you stop.

JACKS: Right is input, left output. Battery is disconnected when input cord removed. Always remove input
cord when not being used as battery will drain even when off, unless you are plugged into the adaptor jack.

POWER: 9V Alkaline battery or 9V DC center negative adaptor (not AC! This will blow up the pedal!). Boss
PSA, Ibanez, or Dunlop adaptors will work fine. Voodoo labs or other high quality power supplies are
recommended for best sound. The effect draws about 10mA when ON and under 4mA when off.

SUSTAIN KNOB: Turning up the SUSTAIN knob sets the amount of sustain and compression. The
higher it is set, the louder the volume will be swelled and the more the attack will be compressed. Starting in
2003 we are using a Reverse Log potentiometer for the sustain knob just like the original Ross and Dynacomp
pedals. This allows easier control and setting to the same position that is used on those pedals.

LEVEL KNOB: Sets volume, can boost the signal somewhat to push an amp further into distortion.

ATTACK KNOB: The standard setting, which is identical to the vintage ROSS and DYNACOMP
pedals, is with the knob at 12:00, you can feel the notch. Turning it counter-clockwise, you can squash the
attack more (faster attack time) so there is not as much peak sound at the beginning of the notes you are playing.
Or, by turning the trim pot clockwise, you will get even more attack than the stock ROSS pedal, for a nice
strong percussive sound, without losing the sustain when you hold a note. To remember, think of it as turning it
up to get more (louder) attack. Turn it down to get less (softer) attack. If you have humbuckers or other
powerful pickups and are losing volume with the comprossor, try turning the ATTACK pot UP so you get less
squashing of the strong humbucker pickups sound. This will allow the comprossor to work great with almost
any guitar. You can hear the effect of this knob best with the SUSTAIN knob up all the way.

BIAS TRIM POT: This trim pot is on the left central area of the board and labelled 2K. It does not affect
the sound except when set incorrectly. Set it to the halfway point, basically horizontal and it should work fine.
To test or set more exactly, turn compROSSor SUSTAIN knob up all the way. Plug in a guitar and amp. Do not
play the guitar but hear the sound of the strings’ noise being amplified fully. Turn the trim pot to the center of
the area in which sound is heard. ENJOY!!!!

Analog Man guitar effects 36 Tamarack Ave #343 Danbury, CT 06811

analogmike@aol.com http://www.analogman.com 203/778-6658

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