correct pedals sequence

[Jedson]

Hi,

I've accumulated a few pedals over the past 12 months and eventually bought a 2nd-hand Boss BCB-60 pedalboard to put them in to yesterday, for tidiness & portability..

I'd appreciate some advice on the proper sequence I should have my effects in.

This is what I put into the BCB-60, in this sequence..

1. SansAmp Bass Driver DI
2. Boss TU-2
3. Boss ODB-3
4. Boss CS-3
5. Boss NS-2

I'm still getting to grips with some of the effects.
The SansAmp gives me the sound I like. No problem with it.
I've found the Compressor helps compensate for my varied & agressive playing styles.
The OBD-3 is really there for occasional boost (the gain is dialled back to 0).

I also have a Boss LMB-3 but I'm not sure if i need it.

This is all running through an Ashdown AL-C210H combo.

Any advice will be much appreciated.
I've never used effects pedals with my bass in the past & am not terribly well versed in their proper use.

Thanks,

Jedson.

[erigod23]

Personally, I run the BDDI last, in case I want to use it as a D.I.
I also find that my EHX Bassballs sounds less harsh if it before the BDDI.

[blastjv]

Just some thoughts...

It doesn't sound like the NS-2 is necessary with your rig and style (you're not running insane distortion or anything) so you might not need it on your board.

You might be able to just turn off the compressor when you need a boost (and not need to have the ODB on your board) depending on how it's set and what your sound without it is like...

You probably want the Tuner before the BDDI so if you're running out of the DI that signal will be muted when you're tuning.


-JV

[NineSpine]

Doesn't having the compressor after the boost turn the boost into just a "fattener"? If you really just want boost, they are really cheap pedals generally speaking, so you should be able to sell the ODB and get one like a Microamp.

[rockstarbassist]

There is none. Getting what sounds best for you is more important than e-peen.

Also get that ns-2 outta there. Why in the world is that on your board.

[BassMonstrum]

Bass ---> Tuner ---> ODB-3 ---> Sansamp ---> CS-3 ---> NS-2 ---> amp

Tuner tracks better unaffected by effects. You could always turn them off before you tune though. Dirt boxes usually sound better before the Sansamp IMHO. And since the Sansamp responds beautifully to dynamic playing you would not want to compress your signal before it reaches the BDDI. Then the NS-2 if you get a lot of noise.

[Eric Scholz]

1. Boss TU-2
2. Boss NS-2
3. Boss CS-3
4. Boss ODB-3
5. SansAmp Bass Driver DI

But I don't really see the need for the NS-2

[Testing_123]

Doesn't having the compressor after the boost turn the boost into just a "fattener"?

Good point for the OP to consider.

When signal is boosted before compression, the compressor will "see" a louder signal and compress accordingly.

If you're using compression for tonal coloration, this might sound cool.
If you're using compression to tame signal peaks, and use boost to give you a prominent volume increase when engaged, it'll be better to position the boost after compressing.

[Bassmike62]

maybe this ?

BASS > TU > CS > ODB > BDI > NS > AMP

This way, you can leave the TU always on and use the NS as a killswitch.

[Jedson]

Useful comments BlastJV,BassMonstrum & Testing123.
Thank you you all who commented.

I think I may leave out the ODB & use the "compressor off" trick for boost, it happened once @ a gig when i accidently turned it off & hadn't had a soundcheck.

Testing.. i do use it to tame my signal, i'm a heavy-handed player & tend to beat the bejazis outa the bass when on stage!!

I'll try a few permutations and report back.

Regards to all..