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Post by Colchar on Nov 14, 2015 2:44:22 GMT
The problem with most multiefx is that the presets are written to feature all the effects. Not to necessarily give a bunch of good patches. People have to get in there and customize 'em. Otherwise they're just turned off. Some just take them as is and don't see the potential. Which is what presets are for...displaying potential...maxed out mostly. Yeah presets usually suck and customization is a definite requirement. One of the reasons I like the Mustang III is that it also includes basic amp models with only an effect or two (usually reverb or something similar). Those effects can be easily removed and then you are left the basic amp from which to sculpt the sounds you are after. I've been getting more and more into clean tones lately so I like the ability to do this and only add a touch of reverb to most of the amp sims that I am using. |
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Post by Mindfrigg on Nov 14, 2015 2:49:44 GMT
I haven't been too displeased with Behringer manuals. Except they have versions in twenty languages included. What a waste of paper.
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Post by Colchar on Nov 14, 2015 3:15:34 GMT
I haven't been too displeased with Behringer manuals. Except they have versions in twenty languages included. What a waste of paper. Don't want to see so many languages? You just lack culturin' is all. |
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Post by Rune on Nov 14, 2015 18:00:31 GMT
The best written manuals for complex stage and studio equipment (IMO) are from Mackie and Alesis. The worst, Roland and Yamaha. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 18:19:28 GMT
Tascam makes great manuals i have found. They are simply written for the most part. except when they tried to explain how to use the midi drum kit on the oringal tascam 2488 which was a charlie fox to use at all even if you knew perfectly well how....
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Post by Maxwell on Nov 14, 2015 20:11:45 GMT
There are manuals?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 20:15:35 GMT
this is meant in jest, but i don't know why they call them "Man" uals, most men never reference them!  lol |
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Post by Maxwell on Nov 14, 2015 20:19:58 GMT
I always valued a good thick manual... Works much better in the fireplace than those thin multifold one pagers that begin with:
Congratulations on good buy this quality item from company. We value like your happy.
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Post by roberteaux on Nov 16, 2015 8:22:55 GMT
Well, I've got an MXR Carbon Copy (analog delay) that tends to stay on. But the thing is dialed down way low. I don't want it to echo what I'm playing... instead, I just use it to give a certain thickness, if you will, in conjunction with my Fender amp.
I don't use it much at all with the Blackstar amp. I usually play through that one on the gain channel, but don't usually have any effects going with it other than gain.
I've got a bunch of pedals, but don't really use them much.
Oh! And I tend to use a MXR dyna comp while playing my 12-string electric through the Fender amp.
The rest of 'em only get used once in a great while.
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Post by gooner on Nov 16, 2015 10:21:07 GMT
Well, I've got an MXR Carbon Copy (analog delay) that tends to stay on. But the thing is dialed down way low. I don't want it to echo what I'm playing... instead, I just use it to give a certain thickness, if you will, in conjunction with my Fender amp. I don't use it much at all with the Blackstar amp. I usually play through that one on the gain channel, but don't usually have any effects going with it other than gain. I've got a bunch of pedals, but don't really use them much. Oh! And I tend to use a MXR dyna comp while playing my 12-string electric through the Fender amp. The rest of 'em only get used once in a great while. For delay I use the DD2, set to about 800ms set to a level that when I want delay it really washes the sound in echo. |
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Post by melvindale on Nov 16, 2015 19:58:55 GMT
Can't say I ever use distortion, just not part of my vocabulary.
OD on the other hand - Blackstone is my go to for several reasons - two distinct OD's and space - it's sitting sideways on my present board.
I've got two Boss Blues Driver's - One is Keeley mod the other is stock (I like both equally as well honestly).
Danelectro 'Daddy O' - nice pedal, very tweakable, but big
Austone 'Millennium Overdrive' - very good, but collecting dust . . . Alas
Not really overdrive, but two different Divided by 13 pedals - a 'Dyna-Ranger' (that I have 0 use for) bought on a whim hoping it would be like the 'Lift' on my 'Switchazel' - pure boost.
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Post by Bill h on Nov 17, 2015 4:31:12 GMT
Well, I've got an MXR Carbon Copy (analog delay) that tends to stay on. But the thing is dialed down way low. I don't want it to echo what I'm playing... instead, I just use it to give a certain thickness, if you will, in conjunction with my Fender amp. I don't use it much at all with the Blackstar amp. I usually play through that one on the gain channel, but don't usually have any effects going with it other than gain. I've got a bunch of pedals, but don't really use them much. Oh! And I tend to use a MXR dyna comp while playing my 12-string electric through the Fender amp. The rest of 'em only get used once in a great while. For delay I use the DD2, set to about 800ms set to a level that when I want delay it really washes the sound in echo. I had a dd2 but it shit the bed on me. Went with the mxr after that and just liked it better. Turns out the dd2 was made in 2 countries, Japan and if I'm not mistaken Taiwan. I researched after mine died trying to find an answer for its early demise. The dd2's that came out of Taiwan had issues, it's been a long time and I can't remember the details but I'm pretty sure you can google it if you ever have an issue with yours. The dd2 worked just fine for me up unit then. |
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Post by Grand Toad on Nov 17, 2015 4:46:41 GMT
My go to delay is a Way Huge Aqua Puss. I'd love to find another SIB Mr. Echo Delay.
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Post by Bill h on Nov 17, 2015 4:53:04 GMT
Of all effects, delay was the hardest for me to master. I don't know, it just took me a long to get the hang of it. I don't mean a couple of hours either, I think I fooled with it for a year before I finally got comfortable with it.
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Post by Maynar on Nov 17, 2015 6:08:29 GMT
this is meant in jest, but i don't know why they call them "Man" uals, most men never reference them! lol Manuel! |
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Post by gooner on Nov 17, 2015 7:55:24 GMT
For delay I use the DD2, set to about 800ms set to a level that when I want delay it really washes the sound in echo. I had a dd2 but it shit the bed on me. Went with the mxr after that and just liked it better. Turns out the dd2 was made in 2 countries, Japan and if I'm not mistaken Taiwan. I researched after mine died trying to find an answer for its early demise. The dd2's that came out of Taiwan had issues, it's been a long time and I can't remember the details but I'm pretty sure you can google it if you ever have an issue with yours. The dd2 worked just fine for me up unit then. Mine's a really old MIJ I think. When it finally passes I'll be able to move on  |
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Post by gooner on Nov 17, 2015 11:55:50 GMT
I had a dd2 but it shit the bed on me. Went with the mxr after that and just liked it better. Turns out the dd2 was made in 2 countries, Japan and if I'm not mistaken Taiwan. I researched after mine died trying to find an answer for its early demise. The dd2's that came out of Taiwan had issues, it's been a long time and I can't remember the details but I'm pretty sure you can google it if you ever have an issue with yours. The dd2 worked just fine for me up unit then. Mine's a really old MIJ I think. When it finally passes I'll be able to move on Just checked, it's got a blue made in Japan label on the bottom. |
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Post by gooner on Nov 21, 2015 15:51:41 GMT
I also have this......  Image from kitrae's website, but I have this version of the 108, great silicon fuzz, bit more raucous than the London fuzz  |
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Post by Grand Toad on Nov 24, 2015 6:11:13 GMT
I picked this up at Sam Ash yesterday. A great, very versatile pedal. Got it for dirt cheap.  |
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Post by Mindfrigg on Nov 24, 2015 7:22:53 GMT
Okay. More blasphemy from the blasphemer.
Zoom505. Suckas.
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Post by Maxwell on Nov 24, 2015 22:38:41 GMT
Hush. Mine has more knobs...   |
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Post by Mindfrigg on Nov 24, 2015 23:05:35 GMT
Hey. I gots plenty of multiefx let me tell you. Somehow I've programmed the 505 for some really good classic rock/metally sounds. We had a two week power outage about a decade ago and it was all I had to practice with cause I had tons of 9 volts. Tweaked those sounds for two weeks. If I spent that much intense effort on my other effects I would have the same or better I guess.
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Post by Maxwell on Nov 25, 2015 15:45:14 GMT
My main patch is saved with none on... I can kick one on when I want... I dig that....takes too much time kicking up/down through presets...
I've watched folks on stage with multi's sucking clock just trying to find the right patch... Irritating...
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Post by Catfish on Nov 26, 2015 23:19:04 GMT
Might have to amend my list of faves. Was cleaning out storage, rediscovered a couple of pedals built to spec for me. One is "The Ugly Stick", a Cfet circuit that was originally screwed to a scrap of 2x4. Cross between a TS and a Blackstone. Just need to finish the enclosure. The other is something truly unique; a Cfet circuit wired into an EB volume pedal. Maximum output voltage is insanely high, 3.5V. O.O Sucks a battery dry in a matter of hours. Gives me seamless and unlimited variety in overdrive sounds. Going to contact the builder about taming the output voltage;it's simple to do, but I don't remember exactly how.Some sort of resistor across the output. Anyways, if I get that one sorted, the Ethos,for all its glorious Dumbletone and amp simulation, may well end up in 2nd place. It's good to be me.  |
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Post by Grand Toad on Nov 27, 2015 0:38:59 GMT
I'd love to have one of these again "Tonefactor Hellbilly." One of the best fuzzes I ever had. In a fit of stupidity I sold it. I'd love to find another one. They're as scarce as "hens teeth."   |
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Post by Catfish on Nov 27, 2015 7:10:28 GMT
I'd love to have one of these again "Tonefactor Hellbilly." One of the best fuzzes I ever had. In a fit of stupidity I sold it. I'd love to find another one. They're as scarce as "hens teeth." Will keep my eyes open. |
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Post by thumpalumpacus on Dec 22, 2015 18:15:01 GMT
Butler Tube Driver, hands down. Would do anything from gentle boost to facemelt.
I haven't used a distortion pedal in years, though -- I'd rather use a good, dynamic amp's dirt -- and that's the approach I'm taking as I shop amps for my new Ibby.
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Post by laowai on Dec 26, 2015 22:27:48 GMT
If I can only have one, favorite is my 80s RAT 2, hands down.
Being too cheap and too unskilled to justify a premium amp, I use a Mustang III. I hooked it up to the software once and set it to a super clean Twin Reverb model with reverb as the only effect. That is usually always on 0 or 1.
My strategy right now is an OCD that's always on with the RAT before it, both with the gain set to 9:00. The OCD cleans up well with guitar volume and engaging the RAT gives me a nice volume and smooth gain boost for lead.
Other combos I use are a Ge mini Fuzzface with the gain low and the volume cranked into the OCD, RAT, or a Joyo Deluxe crunch.
It's tough to not use adolescent levels of gain when that much is available. After the distortion, the chain has a Foxrox Aquavibe, Boss PH-2, Memory Boy Deluxe, with an MXR 10 band EQ shaping the whole mess.
I just got a xotic BB preamp, so this may well change in the future.
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Post by laowai on Dec 26, 2015 22:35:37 GMT
I picked this up at Sam Ash yesterday. A great, very versatile pedal. Got it for dirt cheap. What's dirt cheap, if I may ask. That looks interesting. |
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Post by Phil on Dec 26, 2015 22:39:20 GMT
I very rarely use any pedals, but I do have one of these on standby just in case of needing a touch of overdrive at low volumes through 59 Baseman.  |
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lol
