REACTOR Control - FAQ

REACTOR Control is a dedicated foot controller designed exclusively for REACTOR amps. It allows you to control presets, effects, and other functions hands-free, either wirelessly via Bluetooth or through a wired connection for ultra-low latency performance.

REACTOR Control gives you real-time control over your REACTOR amp, including:

• Switching between presets
• Turning effects on/off
• Controlling the FX loop
• Using an expression pedal (volume, wah, etc.)
• Navigating banks and modes

It's designed to eliminate the need for complex MIDI setups or programming, keeping everything simple and performance-ready.

No. REACTOR Control is designed specifically for the REACTOR amp ecosystem and does not function as a general-purpose MIDI controller.

This is intentional to ensure seamless integration and ease of use.

Yes. REACTOR Control supports Bluetooth 5.0, allowing you to control your amp wirelessly with a range of up to 55 ft (17 m) line-of-sight.

Yes. In addition to Bluetooth, REACTOR Control includes a dedicated 1/4" TRS wired connection to REACTOR amps for:

• Ultra-low latency
• Maximum reliability (ideal for live performance)

This is a key advantage over typical MIDI controllers.

REACTOR Control comes ready to use with two default profiles:

• Preset Mode — Switch between amp presets directly from the footswitches.
• Effect Mode — Toggle individual effects on/off within a preset.

No setup required—plug in and play.

See also: Modes

REACTOR Control features:

• 6 steel footswitches
• 6 LED indicators for visual feedback

These are designed for durability and clear visibility during live use.

Yes. It includes:

• 1 x 1/4" TRS expression pedal input

You can assign it to control parameters like volume or wah via the REACTOR app, and settings are stored in the REACTOR amp.

By default, the expression pedal works in Auto mode — controls wah when wah is enabled, otherwise it controls the volume. It can also be set to always wah or always volume via the REACTOR app.

Note: Expression pedal is sold separately.

See also: Expression Pedal Setup & Calibration

Yes. LED indicators provide real-time feedback for:

• Power and battery status
• Bluetooth connection status
• Active mode and footswitch state

See also: Indicators (Power / Connection / Footswitch)

REACTOR Control includes a built-in rechargeable battery:

• 40+ hours (varies by usage)
• Charging time: ~7.5 hours using a 5V/2A charger

This makes it suitable for extended practice and multiple gigs without frequent charging.

REACTOR Control uses color-coded LED indicators to give you a quick, at-a-glance view of your battery level:

Yes. Connect a USB-C cable to charge while you play — no downtime needed.

Use any standard USB charger rated 5V/2A or above.