Alright so since I found my stockpile of clips from most of the effects I've owned, I thought I could share them all. The older clips don't sound as great but you'll get the idea.
I'm just going to say a brief thing about each effect and why I don't own it anymore or why I will never sell it, etc.
And if the putfile.com links aren't working, try again later. My newer stuff will go on soundclick.
First off is the..
COLORSOUND TONEBENDER Category: Fuzz
250$
Description:
An easy to use and superb fuzz. One of the best fuzzes out there in my opinion. It retains the low end so well and the fuzz had that vintage vibe to it. If I had the time, I'd build one of my own.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
The reason I sold it was because it was too big and I found a replacement. But it'll stay on the top of the list forever.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/bendthis http://media.putfile.com/TonebenderB http://media.putfile.com/Tonebender-2
DIGITECH BASS WHAMMY Category: Pitch Shifting
$500-$1000
Description:
At the moment, the only pitch shifter that does the job great on bass. It's not for everyone and the price sure isn't justified- but if you find one for under 400$, grab that thing for at least the profit and playing Tool's Disposition for the whole night!
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I still have it because there isn't anything better out there for what I need it to do, track the low notes. I use it personally for octave ups with distortion. I also have plans for the harmonies too. I would definitely sell it if there was an alternative that stood true to what this one does. And yes, I'm aware of all the other alternatives out there as of 2008.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/Digitech-Bass-Whammy-1 http://media.putfile.com/Digitech-Bass-Whammy-2 http://media.putfile.com/Digitech-Bass-Whammy-4 http://media.putfile.com/BW-29
MXR Phase 90 Category: Phaser
$80
Description:
It's the easiest pedal I ever owned. One knob for the rate. That was a fun pedal but it wasn't very versatile. It had a great sound but I'm not a big fan on one-trick-ponies.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I sold it to Tbirdbassist because he wanted it and I just didn't want it anymore. He loves it so that's cool. I liked the pedal but I needed something more.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/MXR-1 http://media.putfile.com/MXR-2 BOSS DD-3 Category: Delay
$110
Description:
The basic/standard of the music industry, the DD-3. It does the job. It's not bad but when compared to more expensive delays, I put this thing on my guitard board :P
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
Like I said, I have it on my guitar board now but I would've sold it if I didn't own guitars. It's a good delay but I found it not very clear and harsh at times.
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled as DD-3.
BOSS BF-3 [Current Version] Review Category: Flanger
$120
Description:
It's a pretty good flanger. It has some modes that I wouldn't use like the Gate/Pan and the ultra setting but I liked the pedal in the guitar input for more flanging. The bass input is a subtle flanger like the BF-2b. All-in-all a balanced flanger.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I still have it but like the DD-3, on my guitar board. It might not be there for long though cause I have no use for it on the guitar. We'll see, but I would suggest it to anyone seeing it on ebay for cheap.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/BF-3-12 http://media.putfile.com/boss-bf346 http://media.putfile.com/bossbf3jambi http://media.putfile.com/bossH GUYATONE BR-2 Category: Auto-wah
~$100
Description:
A great funky auto-wah. Man, does it spell FUNK. The only downside is the volume drop/boost when using it, if you get used to the monster inside of this tiny thing, you can tame that problem. I just love having it before my fuzz for extra little something in a fuzz-solo.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I still have it on the board because of the different sound it has compared to other envelope filters. I love the way it sounds and I pretty much have the volume drop/boost issue fixed when I play.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/BR-2-1 SANSAMP PBDDI Category: DI/preamp
$200
Description:
Damn, my Rick sure loved this thing in recordings. It sounded mint with the right EQ settings. I had it because I was satisfied with my amp's EQ so this helped. It sounds real good and puts that extra bite my Rickenbacker sure loved.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It was complicated getting it to sound good with the effects in the way and having two preamps run into each other. If I needed a DI for a show though, this thing would be waiting for me at my local GC!
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/grit-98 BOSS CE-5 Category: Chorus
$80
Description:
A great chorus for the money! Worth every penny new or used. I would max the Depth and Level and it would be nice and beefy. It was the only reason I didn't spend 250$ on a 2-knob analogman chorus.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I still have it but not on my board. It's in my closet just chilling, making its way to the guitar board or my mini-bass board that I might make someday. It's a great chorus but I wanted more out of the pedal.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/ce-5bass
Moog PH-103 Category : 12/6 Stage Phaser
$300
Description:
Yeah, I used to own a Moog. Was that thing huge! It was so big, I couldn't have it on my board. A very versatile pedal if you made your board around it with expression pedals and all. It didn't touch my fancy on bass, but on guitar....man there's nothing better folks...
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I sold it for cheap sadly because I couldn't sell it fast enough! It's not the most sort out after Moog pedal I guess...But all guitarists should have this thing! Bass...not so much. The size is another factor why I sold it.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/moog-guitar [a guitar clip...just listen to it...so nice.]
http://media.putfile.com/moog-bass http://media.putfile.com/moog-bass-1 BBE OPTO STOMP
Category: Compressor
$100
Description:
Wish they made this thing for racks. Such a transparent compressor, I couldn't even notice when it was on and off. I always suggest this compressor for a nice transparent compressor to even your playing volume.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I sold it because I wanted a rack compressor just so I can have more room on my pedalboard. A fine compressor but I wanted my pedalboard to have effects on it only.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/BBE-Opto IBANEZ PD-7 Category: Bass Overdrive/Distortion
$50
Description:
Hey, for the price you get these at, why not! It lost a little low end but it sounded pretty cool. If you were looking for a starter effect for yourself or a beginning bassist, there's nothing to lose! It had overdrive and distortion in the same pedal, how cool is that?!?
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
This pedal saw the whole U.S.of A. I bought it from Tbirdbassist and then sold it to a guy in CA. Tbird then missed it so bought it back from the same guy! Traveling pants anyone?
I wanted to sell it because I just wanted to see if I'd like distortion on bass.....yeah I definitely love it.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/Ibanez-PD-7 http://media.putfile.com/Ibanez-PD-7-2 http://media.putfile.com/ibanez-17 BOSS MT-2 Category: Distortion
$88
Description:
I got it for guitar but I tried it on bass. It's noisy, really hi-gain, and loses low end. Yeah, it sounded pretty bad. I understand you guys like it with the some mods but I would never even try.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's a guitar pedal without the bass mods. Don't buy it for bass unless you are getting it modded...do your audience a favor.
It sounds decent on guitar though!
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/mt2bass FULLTONE BASSDRIVE MOSFET
Category: Bass Overdrive
$179
Description:
Fulltone?
Bass Overdrive? Too good to be true? It was a decent distortion but I was SORT OF reminded by the Ibanez PD-7. It lost some low end but had a better sound.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's no longer with me because I didn't like the low end lose. It sounded pretty good but it wasn't for me. At this time, I think I only like overdrive for grit and Fuzz for distortion so don't let me bias opinion steer you in the wrong way for a distortion
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/mosfet-26 MAXON FL-9Review Category: Flanger
$263
Description:
Yep, I took a steep fall in search of the right flanger for me. This is an expensive flanger but I understand why. One of the most natural flangers out there but it was a little too subtle for me. It has some great silky smooth sounds though.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I sold it for almost half of what I got it for. Bummer, but it just was too subtle for me. If you like it that though, this pedal is superb.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/maxon-fl946 http://media.putfile.com/maxonjambi
ELECTRO-HARMONIX ELECTRIC MISTRESSReview Category: Flanger/Chorus
$118
Description:
Yeah, I had a tough time finding the right flanger... This one was quite unique and exotic. It combines chorus and flanger together to make one sweet sound.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I no longer have this pedal because even though it sounded mint, I wanted a separate flanger and chorus without bending over to turn knobs.
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/ehx-sem46 http://media.putfile.com/semH http://media.putfile.com/semfmm (Filter Matrix Mode)
ELECTRO-HARMONIX PULSAR Category: Tremolo
$80
Description:
Listening to the clip again, it was pretty good. It has two wave forms, square and saw-tooth. Both were pretty good but at the time, I never had a use for it. Nowadays, I would have a use for it but it was already replaced.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I didn't have a use for the tremolo on my Justin Chancellor Fanboy board except for that Right in Two intro. I would've bought it again but I could only fit the Semaphore tremolo on the board...oh well
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/pulsar-86
BOSS BF-2 MADE IN JAPAN/BLACK KNOBS/BLACK LABEL Category: Flanger
~$100
Description:
And the journey ends here with flangers for me. It was all i wanted, but had a tough time finding one with the right knobs and label....and birthplace. It's smooth, in your face, 46&2 type flanging! Although JC never used the MIJ model, it sounds just like it!
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I still have it on my board because it was what i was looking for in a flanger. I'm glad spankypants gave his up
SOUNDCLIPS http://media.putfile.com/bf2-462 http://media.putfile.com/bf2-462-faster http://media.putfile.com/bf2-jambi http://media.putfile.com/bf2-chours http://media.putfile.com/bf2-maxall http://media.putfile.com/bf-slap-11 http://media.putfile.com/bf-slap-45 EARTHBOUND SUPERCOLLIDERReview Category: Fuzz
$120
Description:
What a fuzz... it moved my tonebender RIGHT off the board. It has that tonebender and big muff sound but adds an extra bite to the mix. It doesn't lose any low end and has a ton of sounds!
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's still on my board and probably will stay there forever. It's such a nice fuzz. That white LED is blinding too!
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled Supercollider
CATALINBREAD SEMAPHOREReview Category: Tremolo
$179
Description:
A little pricey...and the construction of the pedal could feel safer...but a nice sounding tremolo that operates at either 9V or 18V. I use it with 18V for the extra headroom and the speed is also faster at 18V.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's currently on my board as of 12/24/2008. If I find myself not using a tremolo often enough, I would probably sell it. Only because of the type of effect it is, not because of the sound or anything. It's a great tremolo and I'm still having a lot of fun with it.
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Semaphore1 is just the semaphore
Semaphore2 is the a number of effects being controlled by the Semaphore.
HARDWIRE CR-7Review Category: Chorus
$150
Description:
I never would see this coming... Digitech coming out with a sweet line of effects?...Oh wait...It wasn't Digitech's designs?...They basically bought out a small company and mass produced the pedals?...Huh...Oh well! This Hardwire series line may save Digitech from the fat kids lunch table! The chorus has 7 chorus models and they all sound great! Nice, warm, and deep.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's on my board now and one of the easily needed effects for any bassist out there. It adds so much more to your tone and can make basslines sound creepy
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled CR-7
SUBDECAY QUASARReview
Category: Phaser
$180
Description:
My Phaser quest ended here. An all around monster phaser with enough knobs to dial in any sound you want! It can get subtle, wet&slurpy, or have a nice jet phase effect.
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's on my board and will not leave. It's here to stay unless I find a mint Roland Jet Phase on the street for 20$
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled Subdecay Quasar
LIL' JOVI AKA POLISH LOVEReview Description: Overdrive
~$95
Description:
This pedal is great for grit. It's basically my Rick's best friend right now for grit. Oh the grit. It's a love or hate pedal just like a Rickenbacker. I love it for the grit, but don't love the boost switch on it. It has tons of volume but for what I use it for, I don't need it all. What a grit machine...
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
The LIL JOVI will never leave! Just because I named it after myself
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled LIL JOVI!
SUBDECAY PROMETHEUSReview Category: Envelope Filter
$250
Description:
It all started when Tayste got me into subdecay effects. I was going to buy a Robotalk for that cool sound but it wasn't practical enough. It was then Tayste clued me in on the Prometheus! Man, what a hype I had for the pedal...and it DIDN'T DISAPPOINT! It's probably one of my favorite pedals ever. It's such a cool effect, I can't sit here on X-mas and type it all out!
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's not going anywhere anytime. Love what it does and love how it sounds!
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled Subdecay Prometheus
ELECTRO-HARMONIX BASS MICRO SYNTHReview Category: Synth
$250
Description:
I wasn't too crazy about the size of the old one so I never looked into this effect...but when the XO Verison came out, I built my G.A.S levels after watching youtube clips.
It's a nice effect, not usable for some people, but for me...the possibilities are endless
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
Yeah, I don't see it moving. The Chunk Systems OS is too expensive and I don't see anything FANTASTIC with it just yet so we'll see.
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled EHX BMS
MXR CARBON COPYReview Category: Analog Delay
$150
Description:
This bandwagon I didn't jump on until I got my job at GC. On the downtime, I'd play with it and listen to it. Unlike most of my pedals where I'd buy it from hearing it here on Talkbass, I actually got to try it out before buying. I really liked the delays but not so much on the modulation. So i bought it to experiment with two delays together. It was a suitable match
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
Yep, as a second delay. I don't like the modulation but as a second delay, it rocks! Dark delayed notes sound awesome.
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
There's a ton of MXR CC clips on there.
SUBDECAY ECHOBOXReview Category: Delay w/ Modulation
$250
Description:
The most crystal clear delay I've heard that isn't going to set me back $500!
The modulation is epic. Subdecay makes great stuff!
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It's not moving. It's just that good.
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Labeled SUBDECAY ECHOBOX
ALL YOUR BASS R BELONG 2 US AKA BOGDAN's SECOND PEDAL(It's a Solasound Tonebender MKII Clone) Category: Distortion
$???
Description:
Looks like i got my tonebender back...with extra bite! It's an old-school SolaSound Tonebender and it doesn't loose any low end...except when you turn the knob all the way to the right for some bass-killing tone...
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
It won't be on my board but maybe my future mini-board!
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Look for bogdan #2 clips
DEVI EVER BIT LEGEND OF FUZZ Category: 8-bit fuzz
$95
Description:
Why wouldn't you buy this pedal? Zelda themed box? Only one female makes the pedals. Who knows for how much longer...It's quite epic sounding as well. I wasn't a big fan of Devi Ever until I heard people use them the right way. This pedal is making me a Devi Ever fan. The breakup on this thing is my favorite in the fuzz category actually. It's so NES-sounding
Do you still have it? Why or Why Not?
I still have it, waiting to be on my Mini-board. What a board this will be
SOUNDCLIPS http://soundclick.com/jovi
Devi Ever BIT
MORE EFFECTS IN THIRD POST!!
