The Rocktron Reaction Digital Delay is a delay stompbox in Rocktron's Reaction Series, announced in July 2010 with a list price of $1191. Rocktron describes it as offering "a smooth full bodied tone," and the pedal is true bypass, so the effect drops fully out of the signal path when switched off1.
Delay ranges and controls
The pedal covers two delay time ranges, selected on the pedal:
| Range | Delay time |
|---|---|
| Quick | 62.5 ms to 125 ms |
| Extended | 125 ms to 250 ms |
Both ranges sit in short to medium territory, the kind of delays used for slapback and tightening up a rhythm part rather than long ambient repeats1. The LEVEL control determines the output level of the effect1.
Power and connections
The Reaction Digital Delay runs on a 9V alkaline battery, or it can be powered by Rocktron's DC OnTap Universal Power Supply adaptor1. Rocktron lists current consumption at 36 mA1.
At 36 mA, the pedal draws more current than many simple stompboxes. On a shared or daisy-chained pedalboard supply, give it its own output or check the supply's per-output current budget.
Size and build
Rocktron built the Reaction Series pedals into what the company calls "a rugged metal slim form factor chassis, taking up as little space as possible on a pedal"1. The quoted dimensions are 5" x 3.25" x 2.5", with a weight of 0.7 kg or 1.5 lbs1.
Where it sits in Rocktron's range
The Reaction Digital Delay is part of Rocktron's Reaction Series of stompboxes, a compact single-effect unit at 5" x 3.25" x 2.5" and 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs.), with a list price of $1191. Its controls are minimal: a LEVEL knob determines the output level of the effect1.
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Questions
Is the Rocktron Reaction Digital Delay true bypass?
Yes. Rocktron describes the Reaction Digital Delay as a true bypass pedal, so when it is switched off your guitar's signal passes straight through without going through the delay circuit. That matters on a pedalboard, because it keeps the pedal from coloring your clean tone when the effect is not in use.
What are the delay times on the Rocktron Reaction?
The pedal has two delay time ranges. Quick runs from 62.5 ms to 125 ms, and Extended runs from 125 ms to 250 ms. Both are short to medium delay times, suited to slapback, doubling and rhythm-tightening echoes rather than long, spacious repeats.
Does the Rocktron Reaction run on a battery?
Yes. Rocktron says Reaction stomp boxes run on a 9V alkaline battery, and the Reaction Digital Delay can also be powered by Rocktron's DC OnTap Universal Power Supply adaptor. With a 36 mA current draw, a dedicated power supply output is the safer choice on a shared pedalboard supply.
How much current does the Rocktron Reaction draw?
Rocktron lists current consumption at 36 mA. That is more than many simple analog pedals draw, so on a daisy-chained or low-headroom power supply it is worth giving the pedal its own output or checking the supply's per-output budget.
How big is the Rocktron Reaction pedal?
Rocktron quotes dimensions of 5 inches by 3.25 inches by 2.5 inches and a weight of 0.7 kg, or 1.5 lbs. The Reaction Series is built as a rugged metal slim form factor chassis, made to take up as little space as possible on a pedalboard.
Sources (1)
- Rocktron Announces Reaction Digital Delay, Premier Guitar, 2010-07-22
