1. AC adapter jack: This allows for connection to an optional 9V DC power supply (not included). 2. Gain: This knob controls the level of gain, or distortion. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the gain level, and counter-clockwise to decrease the gain level. Try setting this knob at moderate settings for classic rock and blues rhythm and lead tones and crank it up from there for powerful, smooth lead tones. setting this knob at moderate settings for classic rock and blues rhythm and lead tones and crank it up from there for powerful, smooth lead tones. . Output: This is the 1/4" output. Plug a second guitar cable between this and your amp, or between this and the next pedal in your chain. 4. Pad: The pad switch is a subtle, but highly useful control that maximizes dynamics and tone with bright guitars and/or effects (such as wah) placed before the distortion. Down is the standard default position of this switch. Up engages the pad. 5. “ON” LED: This LED illuminates when the Satchurator is turned on. Note: If this LED begins to dim, light unstably or if your pedal makes any unusual noise, your battery is almost empty. If this happens, please replace the battery. When the battery is completely empty, you will hear no sound from the pedal. 6. ON: This switch turns the Satchurator on and off. 7. Tone: This knob controls the overall tone and EQ of the pedal. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the overall brightness of the effect, and counter-clockwise to roll off highs and achieve a darker sound. 8. Volume: This knob controls the output level of the effect. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the output level, and counter-clockwise to decrease the output level. Use this control to either match or boost your unaffected tone, based on your personal tastes. 9. Input: This is the 1/4" input. Plug your guitar into this. Connecting a guitar cable to the “INPUT” jack will turn on the power automatically. For extended battery life, always unplug your guitar cable from the input when not in use. 10. “MORE” LED: This LED illuminates when the “MORE” switch is engaged. 11. MORE: This switch activates “MORE” mode. This feature was a request of Joe and adds a huge amount of tonal flexibility to this pedal that most traditional distortion pedals do not have. At high gain settings, “MORE” provides a subtle boost in gain and midrange that is just enough to push your leads to the top of the mix, without adding unwanted distortion, clipping or noise. At lower-to moderate gain settings, the “MORE” switch will boost the gain significantly, allowing for dual-sound setups. Try setting the gain control at 2 o’clock and using the “MORE” switch to boost your tone to the equivalent of the pedal’s “10” gain setting. That’s two totally different and dynamic sounds in one pedal! Battery compartment: This is where you can access the 9V battery. “Changing the battery” “Changing the battery” . Open the battery case on the bottom of the pedal and remove the 9V battery (6F22). 2. Remove the battery snap from the 9V battery. 3. Install a new battery onto the snap and put the battery back into the case. 4. Close the battery case. Note: Remove the 9V battery from the pedal when not using it for long time periods. The Satchurator Story & Special Features The Satchurator Story & Special Features tion was designed and tested on Joe’s rig, as well as a variety of different amp and guitar setups so that you will be sure to have a tone-changing experience with this pedal for years to come! Special features of the Satchurator: Special features of the Satchurator: mentation and road testing Joe and the VOX R&D team discovered the secrets to capturing the ultimate distortion tone in a modern-day pedal. The Satchurator is capable of very high gain levels, but preserves the tone and pick attack of the guitarist plugging into it. Best of all, you can play VERY hard with anything from vintage single coils to high output humbucking pickups and the input will not clip like many modern day distortion pedals. We would tell you more about how we nailed this sound, but then we’d have to…well, you know. “MORE” Switch. This switch adds a huge amount of tonal flexibility to the Satchurator, and essentially makes this a two-in-one pedal. At high gain settings, “MORE” provides a subtle boost in gain and midrange that is just enough to push your leads to the top of the mix, without adding unwanted distortion, clipping or noise. At lower-to moderate gain settings, the “MORE” switch will boost the gain significantly, allowing for dual-sound setups. Try setting the gain control at 2 o’clock and using the “MORE” switch to boost your tone to the equivalent of the pedal’s “10” gain setting. Since you can dial in two totally different, dynamic sounds in one pedal, you can save space on your pedal board! Chicken Head Knobs. There were a lot of practical reasons Joe chose these knobs over something more modern looking. For one, they just look cool! But the controls of the Satc...