Boss PS-5

[Yoh]

Hi!

I'm looking after informations about the super shifter.
Does it work well with bass??

Thanks !

[G0rilla]

Works pretty good, sounds very clear, but have more glitches than, for example, Digitech Whammy (current one). Also, the harmony choices are, im sorry, stupid. It would be much better if they would be like on PS-3, so you can choose ANY pitch from +/-1 semitone, to full 2 octaves. Detune modes are really good, specially that whammy bar, still want it on my board.
Also, it can be a tremolo - switch 2 octaves down and tap the pedal as you play, really works (unless you have a rig that pulls below 20hz, then it will become a wall crushing machine).
No matter these good aspects of pedal, still, for pitch shifting my choice was Whammy. Cheaper, sounds better, a classic. But still i want PS-3, someday i will win that bid war on ebay!

[Yoh]

okay thanks for your reply!

it seems really hard to get a ps-3 due to the unavailablity anyway i was hoping to find thick and deep chorus sounds and psychedilistic sounds with a pitch shifter

[moggieman]

I suggest getting a separate chorus pedal.

[Yoh]

and which one?

i'm looking after a sound inspired by jeff caxide from isis, his pedalboard doesn't contain any chorus, he acheived his sound with a delay and a pitch shifter I assume.

Anyway, if there's a chorus pedal sounding kinda like that type of chorus it's okay for me!

[jumbo_steelie]

I've had a ps-3 (the one Jeff has) for a little awhile and it has two nice shimmery detune (chorus) modes on it. I also just picked up a ps-5 yesterday for a steal, and it has a not too bad chorus on it. That being said I didn't try it out on bass yet, but on guitar it was quite nice. Plus the ps-5 has tonnes of different modes, all somewhat glitchy, but super cool nonetheless

[Yoh]

thanks

when you say "glitchy" what does that mean sound wise?

[RickenBoogie]

Not smooth and natural.

[jumbo_steelie]

Yeah, synthy breakup kind of sound. But pair it up with a volume pedal or some mad knob skills you can get some nice organ swells. I don't think I would ever pay full price for it since I already have a digitech whammy, but i am glad I picked it up nonetheless

[bobulibobium]

Originally Posted by Yoh

and which one?

i'm looking after a sound inspired by jeff caxide from isis, his pedalboard doesn't contain any chorus, he acheived his sound with a delay and a pitch shifter I assume.

Anyway, if there's a chorus pedal sounding kinda like that type of chorus it's okay for me!

(Digitech) Hardwire CR-7. Im sure you'll find a setting you'll like, it has an amazing range of chorus modes and is perfect for bass.

or try a DD-7, the modulate mode might be a chorus sound you like

[Kano2864212]

Id say just wait for a PS-3 and if you get an expression pedal itll do good whammy type sweeps as well

[G0rilla]

If $ is not problem for you, go and get PS-3.
Dont buy chorus pedal if you want that tone, because it wont be the same. If you want to sound like Jeff, you need PS-3/PS-5/Whammy and a reverb, prefereable RV-3, which Jeff uses himself. And since Wavering Radiant, some delay, i guess.
And yes, Whammy does the thing!
But anyway, go PS-3.

[jumbo_steelie]

Yeah, if ya want a ps-3, try to find one locally. It takes a bit of patience, but it usually is a cheaper venture than the ebay route.

[Yoh]

okay okay

I checked out where to find a PS-3 unfortunately I found nothing (in France, i'm french)
I'll try the ps-5 anyway, cuz i'll already have a SMMH by EHX
so both used at the same time should be interesting ?

[jumbo_steelie]

I can't see why not, the ps5 is kickass...

[luccabf]

I have one and I love it. I use for octave up when soloing. Take a look on this video, the bass player uses one too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UwaGrcOfoo

[Yoh]

cool video thanks

[Yoh]

here it is, I ordered a PS-5 and a PH-3 !!
Thanks for your replies!

I'll keep in touch