Align Series Session
User’s Guide

Introduction

Inspired by the LR Baggs Handcrafted Video Sessions and our experience in some of Nashville’s great studios, the Align Session brings our signature studio sound to your live rig. Session circuitry enhances your acoustic pickup and imparts the rich sonic character that you’d expect from an experienced audio engineer using some of the world’s finest studio gear. We’ve captured this studio magic and put it into a compact, easy-to-use acoustic pedal that will transform your live sound.

Getting Started

Power the Session with a 9V power supply or a 9V battery.

1. Plug your guitar into the ¼” input to activate the Session (upper right hand side) and a cable into the ¼” output (upper left hand side).

2. Adjust the gain control using the clip light. Read section A in this manual for setting your gain to the appropriate level.

3. Plug the ¼” cable into your amp, PA, or next pedal in the signal chain and experiment with the Session.

A. Gain
Setting the gain is one of the most important keys to achieving optimum sound quality and signal-to-noise ratio. If you have a volume control on your guitar, make sure it is turned all the way up before setting the gain. Begin with the gain control in the counterclockwise position. Turn the control clockwise as you strum the guitar until the clip light flashes slightly at your loudest playing level. If it flashes too frequently, the input is clipping and you may experience unwanted distortion.

B. Instrument Input
The ¼” input is an unbalanced (mono), all-discrete input. Plugging into the input will activate the Session, therefore, unplugging will turn the system off.

C. Comp EQ
The Session features 3 narrowly focused bands of compression for taming common problematic frequencies and enhancing the voice of your guitar. The low, mid, and high frequency compressors are essentially “touch-sensitive” EQs that respond in real-time to your dynamics. The harder you strum, the more they compress and vice versa. When the knob is in the counterclockwise position, the effect is completely off. Turn the control clockwise and apply to taste.

D. Engage
Press the footswitch to engage the tone shaping tools. When the light is on, all of the controls of the Session are engaged. When the light is off, the whole pedal is true bypassed.

E. Saturate
The Session’s analog saturation is voiced specifically for the acoustic guitar. Engage the effect to add warmth, dimension, and pleasing harmonic content while smoothing your signal for an enhanced, post-processed mix. Turn the control clockwise to saturate the signal.

F. ¼” Output
The ¼” output is an unbalanced, line level output. You can plug into any amp or device that has a ¼” input. We recommend running into any other LR Baggs Align pedals, DI’s, or the Synapse Personal PA System.

G. Volume
The master volume will help you find a balance between your engaged and bypassed signal. It is only active when the engage light is on. Keep in mind that your saturation and gain controls will affect this balance.

A. DC Input
The DC power input is designed for a standard 2mm plug commonly used with effects pedals and “floor-box” products. Most power supplies or multi-power devices designed for musical products may be used. 9VDC recommended with a 12VDC maximum. Plugging in a power supply will activate the Session.

Limited Warranty

L.R. Baggs warrants to the using purchaser that this product shall be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal and proper use for a period of one year. If you experience problems with this product, please contact your dealer.

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