Tutorial Video
Overview
REACTOR Control is an optional footswitch that provides hands-free preset switching and effect control for your REACTOR amp. Connect via wired (1/4" TRS cable) or wireless connection.
Main Panel
Footswitches (1-4)
Switches 1-4 perform different actions depending on the selected mode. Hold the BANK switch to change modes.
Footswitch Indicators
Shows the current preset/effect status.
Battery Indicator
Shows battery status:
- Solid Green: Fully charged (1% - 100%)
- Solid Yellow: Low battery (about 21–60 minutes remaining)
- Solid Red: Needs charging (less than ~20 minutes remaining)
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Flashing Green/Yellow/Red:
Charging
Connection Indicators (AMP / APP)
Shows the connection status to the REACTOR amp or app:
- Solid Blue: Wireless connection
- Flashing Blue: Pairing mode
- Solid Green: Wired connection
Rear Panel
Power Button
Hold to turn REACTOR Control on or off.
Function Button
Used for advanced functions like performing a factory reset.
Expression Pedal Input (EXP)
Connect a TRS expression pedal to control Wah or Volume — assignable in the REACTOR App.
REACTOR Amp Output
Connect directly to the REACTOR Control jack on the rear panel of your REACTOR amp using a 1/4" TRS cable.
USB-C Charging Port (DC IN 5V/2A)
Connect the supplied USB cable to charge.
Wired Connection
Connect directly to your REACTOR Control using a 1/4" TRS cable for low latency, wired control.
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Turn on your REACTOR amp and REACTOR Control.
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Plug directly into the REACTOR Control jack on the rear panel of your REACTOR amp using a 1/4" TRS cable.
- You're all set. REACTOR Control is now ready to use with your REACTOR amp.
Wireless Connection
Connect REACTOR Control to your REACTOR amp wirelessly for convenient, seamless control.
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Turn on your REACTOR amp and REACTOR Control.
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Press and hold the Pair button on the back of the REACTOR amp until both Wireless Indicator LEDs on the front panel light up.
- Your REACTOR amp will automatically connect to REACTOR Control.
Expression Pedal Calibration
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Connect an expression pedal to the REACTOR Control. On the REACTOR amp, long press TAP + MOD buttons simultaneously (1 second) to enter calibration mode.
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Top two FX LEDs (GATE, MOD) breathe white — push the pedal fully down (toe down), then short press TAP button to record. Top LEDs will flash white 3 times to confirm.
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Bottom two FX LEDs (DRIVE, REVERB) breathe white — lift the pedal fully up (toe up), then short press TAP button to record. Bottom LEDs flash white 3 times — calibration complete.
See also: REACTOR Control - FAQ