All of my efforts lately have been going into my eq/direct box (seen above).
Um, say that again?! Oh noes... not another one......... lol
Been looking for a new something like that for my PT Mini. The Tronographic was definitely an awesome pedal, but wasn't quite what I was looking for...
Stompbox designer/builder for 3Leaf Audio & Darkglass Electronics
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Seattle
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhduffl
Hi Spencer,
I am a big fan of hand-bulit pedals and really like your works - maybe except this one (SMT?!)!!!
Would you mind tell us more about SMT vs hand-bulit and will you build your pedals with SMT??
Cheers!
ManHo
Don't fall for the hand-built myth - robots are better. I hand-built the board above, but once I put it into production, Mr. Robot will do a better job soldering it in a fraction of the time.
Basically, SMT is a way to fit way more components on the same-sized board. As long as the right components are used, there's no difference in sound quality. I've kept a few select components (output caps, film caps) in through-hole in order to use the best-sounding stuff, but going to SMT for the resistors and IC's is a win-win.
Yesterday got my PWNZOR #6 and tested on rehersal. It is simply great. Beef and punch
As I use all-the-way-on compression, I don't khow what to do with the on-board EQ of my Stingray. Keeping it flat leaks that Stingray tone a little, keeping EQed getting PWNZOR works with boosted frequences and maybe not in suggested way. I'll try use EQ on the amp next time maybe. Can you take me some advices on usage?
BTW, as far as I get the pedal on post office, I bought a 9V battery to use. PWNZOR is adapter-powered only But that was a single situation I don't have pedalboard with me.
But in general, it is awesome at all points. I like it more than my previous EBS Multicomp. Lucky to have it
P.S. I'll take some 'family pictures' with my proton later and probably get my club number. And also try them together.
Stompbox designer/builder for 3Leaf Audio & Darkglass Electronics
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Seattle
Quote:
Originally Posted by oxothuk
As I use all-the-way-on compression, I don't khow what to do with the on-board EQ of my Stingray. Keeping it flat leaks that Stingray tone a little, keeping EQed getting PWNZOR works with boosted frequences and maybe not in suggested way. I'll try use EQ on the amp next time maybe. Can you take me some advices on usage?
Boosting your onboard EQ will definitely change the way the PWNZOR reacts - you might want to trim down the input gain using the internal trimpot to get more range out of the input sensitivity. You can also try using the EQ on your amp, which of course won't effect the compressor.
Another Soundcloud-soundclip of my GR2 - can't remember which bass it was, though I think it's the Ibanez 6-string again, probably played with a pick - the sweep switch got flipped without me realizing, so I think it's "down" on this recording:
Not a club person, but my etched versions of the Proton and PWNZOR arrived today safe and sound from the US. Can't wait to try them out. I loved the GR (although just sold it recently) as I am not a big filter guy and I think the Proton may cover me. But if I want another filter my first purchase will be a GR2.
I can't wait to compare the PWNZOR to my BJFE Pine Green. I love the BJFE so its up against some stiff competition!
So today was Jimi Hendrix Winterland Day in San Francisco - well, a big part of it seemed like a CD release event for the complete Winterland concerts plus Bootsy Collins's new album release. But you won't hear any complaints from me - I got to meet Bootsy Collins!!! I planned on buying his new album for him to sign, but I also had the bright idea to bring my new favorite envelope filter - the GR2.
When I went up to him I showed it to him, asking if he would sign my envelope filter - he wasn't familiar with it but was definitely interested - I told him it was handmade in Jimi's hometown Seattle - he asked something like "what sets it apart as an envelope filter" and I blabbered something about the effects loop and how the unaffected signal triggers the envelope but the sound comes out all effected - he seemed impressed!
He said "I'm going to have to write down the name" so while he was signing my CD I scrawled down 3Leaf and GR2 on an old receipt in my wallet. I was so intent on sharing, I forgot to shake his hand! My wife did though - she loves the bass and plays a little herself - I told Bootsy, he said she should enroll in Funk U! I told her we would sign her up.
Stompbox designer/builder for 3Leaf Audio & Darkglass Electronics
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Seattle
Quote:
Originally Posted by hieronymous
So today was Jimi Hendrix Winterland Day in San Francisco - well, a big part of it seemed like a CD release event for the complete Winterland concerts plus Bootsy Collins's new album release. But you won't hear any complaints from me - I got to meet Bootsy Collins!!! I planned on buying his new album for him to sign, but I also had the bright idea to bring my new favorite envelope filter - the GR2.
Excellent!!! Glad I could grease the funky wheels! Here's another shot of Bootsy checking out the GR2 as I struggle to explain it (I have to admit I was a little bit nervous to be meeting him!):
But that was a single situation I don't have pedalboard with me. 
lol
