Rocktron HEX User manual

Copyright © 2003 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Your HEX™pedal has been tested and complies with the following Stan-
dards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:
Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1
This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guide-
lines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from
other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this
equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not
interfere with other electronic products.
To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all
audio input and output connections. This will help insure compliance with
the Directive(s).
For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local
dealer or one of our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website
- www.rocktron.com).
Precautions
Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth

Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt
Battery, if a 9Volt DC adapter is the used please follow adapter manufacturer’s
operation instructions.
Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not
specified by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is
properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should
be taken to avoid tip over and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods
of time.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.
DO NOTATTEMPTTO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSON-
NELSHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKEANY
INTERNALADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENTATANY
TIME OR TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTSATANY
TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELLAS CAUSING A SHOCK
HAZARD.
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. 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
temperatures.
Precautions Continued....

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron
HEX Volume/Expression pedal. The HEX is a multi-
function pedal that can be used both as a volume pedal
and as an expression pedal with a large variety of
processors and MIDI controllable equipment.
The design of the pedal allows you to use a simple
stereo to stereo cable for expression connection mini-
mizing cable use on stage.
We have incorporated an adjustable rocker tension
screw that will allow you to adjust the pedal action for
a lighter or heavier “touch”.
Enjoy!!

Standard Volume Connection

Connection when using the HEX to control the volume of an
effects processor:

Connection when using the HEX and a Rocktron MIDI
XChange to control the volume via MIDI of a Rocktron
Processor

Connection when using the HEX and a Rocktron MIDI
XChange to control the volume via MIDI of a Non-Rocktron
Processor

Connection when using one of two HEX pedals as expression
pedals with a RocktronAll Access Footcontroller

Connection when using the HEX as an expression pedal when
using a Rocktron MIDI Mate Footcontroller:

Controls and Descriptions:

Controls and Descriptions:

Rocker Footpedal - Place your foot on the rocker footpedal
and rock it up and down (toe to heel - heel to toe) to work the
“ wah” effect.
INPUT Jack - using a standard guitar cable - plug your guitar
into this jack when using the pedal as a standard volume
controller.
PEDAL ROCKER TENSION ADJUSTMENT - This screw
will allow you to adjust the “action” of the pedal to suit your
taste with an allen wrench (not included). If you would like a
tighter or heavier movement of the pedal using an allen wrench
turn the screw clockwise. This will increase the torque and
tension on the rocker pedal. If you would like a smoother or
softer pedal movement turn the allen screw counter-clockwise.
This will loosen the tension on the pedal pivot point.
EXPRESSION Jack - using a 1/4” stereo RTS cable, plug into
the expression port in your MIDI footcontroller or your
expression port in your MIDI controllable device.
OUTPUT Jack - using a standard guitar cable, plug this output
into the next effect in your effect chain or directly into the
input of your guitar amplifier (see connection diagrams).
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Function Descriptions

Rack Gear:
Gainiac (preamp w/12ax7 tube)
Chameleon2000 (preamp w/multi-effects)
RepliTone MP(modelling preamp w/multi-effects)
Xpression (multi-effects processor)
Blue Thunder (bass preamp w/multi-effects)
Voodu Valve(preamp w/12ax7 tube and multi-effects)
Prophesy (our top of the line preamp with multi-effects)
HUSHSuper C (guitar noise silencing system)
Vendetta VP4 Preamp (All Tube 4-Channel Guitar preamp - 2 Rack Space)
Velocity100 (2x50W Stereo Power Amp for Guitar)
Stomp Boxes:
Rampage Distortion, Tsunami Chorus, Austin Gold Overdrive,
Vertigo Vibe Rotating Vibe Pedal, HUSHThe Pedal,
Sonic Glory Overdrive, Short TimerDigital Delay,
Big Crush Compressor, Deep Blue Chorus
Silver Dragon Tube Distortion Pedal,
Metal Planet Distortion
Banshee Talk Box
Black Cat Moan Wah Wah Pedal
Other Rocktron Products

Electric Guitar - Acoustic Guitar and Bass Amplifiers:
Vendetta Head(100 W Head 4-Channels All Tube - MIDI Switchable)
Vendetta Combo (100W 2x12 Combo Celestion 90s all Tube4-Channel MIDI Switchable)
R80DSP (80W 1x12 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT80 (80W 1x12 Amp w/Reverb & Built-in Tuner)
R120DSP (120W 2x10 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT122C (120W 2x12 Amp w/Stereo Chorus, Reverb & Chromatic Tuner)
R50DSP(50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Digital Effects)
R50C (50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Reverb & Chorus)
R20 (20 Watt 1x8"Amp w/Reverb) R10 (10 Watt 1x6.5")
ACOUSTIC (60 Watt Acoustic Amp with Chorus & Reverb)
RA50DSP (50W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RA30DSP (30W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RB20 (Bass Amp 20W with 8" Speaker) RB30 (Basss Amp 30W with 10" Speaker)
RB60 (Bass Amp 60W with 12" Speaker)
RB100 (Basss Amp 100W with 15" Speaker)
Foot Controllers:
MIDI Mate (Midi Foot Controller) MIDI XChange(MIDI Footcontroller)
AllAccess (Midi Foot Controller )
RMM900(7-pin Din MIDI Cable) RM4 (MIDI Controller for Vendetta amps)
RFS1 and RFS2 (Single and Double Latching Footswitches for Rampage Amps)

Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation
2813 Wilber Ave
Battle Creek MI 49015
USA
Rocktron Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.rocktron.com
2003-0001
Rev. 02/01/03