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03-12-2010, 01:22 PM
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03-12-2010, 01:26 PM
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03-12-2010, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency  | Some good adivce here but I can totally understand the OPs excite. I heard about them 2 weeks ago and a week later I own 2 of their pedals  . They make amazing stuff.
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03-12-2010, 02:09 PM
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03-12-2010, 05:12 PM
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As soon as I can afford it, I plan on getting the Multiwave Bass Distortion. Probably just the standard version instead of the Pro, as I don't think I need all the extras it has and saving a hundred bucks would be nice.
The EQ on the Pro could be nice though... |
03-12-2010, 05:53 PM
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03-12-2010, 06:31 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | | | | Just remember the MWBD - like any other pedal - is what it is. In this case it excels like no other at synth-like tones. Not as robust for more day-to-day OD, fuzz, etc. It is more of an addition to your arsenal than a replacement. That said, perhaps you could replace envelope filters or the like. Also, found it sounded much better with finger rather than pick playing. Not sure why. But, tones are significantly more rounded and well-defined with finger-playing.
There are hardware issues with this initial release. The President of the firm recently posted here:
"We had the knobs made based on the specs from the manufacturer of the pots. There is much variation in the size of the shafts, and in the case of the effect selector where the shaft is short, it can be very loose. Yes, a dab of glue works fine and makes the issue go away. If anyone loses a knob, let me know and I will send new ones.
In the future we are going to a completely new design of pots and knobs which will be robust. We did many things well, but the knob fit is not one of them."
Me? I applaud Source for their frankness. But as a buyer, wouldn't touch one until I knew this was fixed. This is not unusual for the initial release of hardware. I'd wait until Rev 1. YMMV.
Also, I'm keeping one eye on the not yet released Tech 21 Red Ripper distortion for bass. Tech 21 are no slouches. Very curious to hear it when it is released in June or so. May give the MWBD a run for the money. Who knows? Such is life with GAS....
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03-12-2010, 07:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Western Pennsylvania | | | As if Fodera headstocks weren't gigantic enough as it were, lets wrap some beads around it.
But I love their products so much, I need $$!
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03-12-2010, 07:40 PM
| | THIS HAND OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA; Mitchellville, Maryland | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MPica I totally agree.
As soon as I can afford it, I plan on getting the Multiwave Bass Distortion. Probably just the standard version instead of the Pro, as I don't think I need all the extras it has and saving a hundred bucks would be nice.
The EQ on the Pro could be nice though... | I thought the same thing and got the Pro, now I love it. The EQ is like tone magic man.
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03-12-2010, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DerHoggz As if Fodera headstocks weren't gigantic enough as it were, lets wrap some beads around it. | Way to stay on topic. |
03-12-2010, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency Way to stay on topic. | Actually, I think the beads are pretty sick. |
03-12-2010, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstee Just remember the MWBD - like any other pedal - is what it is. In this case it excels like no other at synth-like tones. Not as robust for more day-to-day OD, fuzz, etc. It is more of an addition to your arsenal than a replacement. That said, perhaps you could replace envelope filters or the like. Also, found it sounded much better with finger rather than pick playing. Not sure why. But, tones are significantly more rounded and well-defined with finger-playing.
There are hardware issues with this initial release. The President of the firm recently posted here:
"We had the knobs made based on the specs from the manufacturer of the pots. There is much variation in the size of the shafts, and in the case of the effect selector where the shaft is short, it can be very loose. Yes, a dab of glue works fine and makes the issue go away. If anyone loses a knob, let me know and I will send new ones.
In the future we are going to a completely new design of pots and knobs which will be robust. We did many things well, but the knob fit is not one of them."
Me? I applaud Source for their frankness. But as a buyer, wouldn't touch one until I knew this was fixed. This is not unusual for the initial release of hardware. I'd wait until Rev 1. YMMV. | No offense man, in general I think you are pretty fair to the product, but I think you're a little over sensitive to things like this which aren't even a problem for most of us. If there is one thing we have learned about Source Audio by now, if there was really a debilitating problem (which this isn't even close to being one) they would take care of it.
I know its your prerogative to feel that way but I don't think that something which is likely not going to be a problem for the majority of people should be seen as a deal breaker. |
03-12-2010, 11:27 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | anyway, wonky pots or no, this is what i call a product i would get if i wasn't married. it's something i would love to have, but i've got distortion pedals coming out of my ass and a wife who's ready to kick my ass so it will have to wait for a lull in the action or a lotto win 
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03-12-2010, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Smallequestrian No offense man, in general I think you are pretty fair to the product, but I think you're a little over sensitive to things like this which aren't even a problem for most of us. If there is one thing we have learned about Source Audio by now, if there was really a debilitating problem (which this isn't even close to being one) they would take care of it.
I know its your prerogative to feel that way but I don't think that something which is likely not going to be a problem for the majority of people should be seen as a deal breaker. |
+1. I think it's worth pointing out that the fella who was having issues with the knobs falling off the pedal was Bryan R Tyler and he has some of his pedals (MWDP included) cable tied to the underside of the rack portion of an SKB PS-100 pedalboard. 
It was his comment that prompted the president/owner of SA to make the "dab of glue" reply. Of course there are plenty of pedals that have no problems keeping their knobs on in such an arrangement but it is still, IMO, an extreme. In my experience I've never had an issue with the knobs falling off. Yes you can pull the selector and EQ knobs off with little effort (I just gave it a try),...but unless there is a knob thief around,...I'm not too worried about it.
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03-12-2010, 11:39 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | holy crap, brian has mssion control there, eh? everything but the cab.
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03-13-2010, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Smallequestrian No offense man, in general I think you are pretty fair to the product, but I think you're a little over sensitive to things like this which aren't even a problem for most of us. If there is one thing we have learned about Source Audio by now, if there was really a debilitating problem (which this isn't even close to being one) they would take care of it.
I know its your prerogative to feel that way but I don't think that something which is likely not going to be a problem for the majority of people should be seen as a deal breaker. | No offense taken man. It is not totally novel for first generation hardware to have issues. That said, my personal expectations for a $200+ product are high and include superb fit and finish. But, that's me. Agree that Source has been totally outstanding addressing issues like this one. Class outfit from top to bottom.
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03-13-2010, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM holy crap, brian has mssion control there, eh? everything but the cab. | Well, everything but the cab and the talent. At least the cab's just a few feet to the side- the talent's nowhere to be found 
The knobs aren't a big deal to me. To be honest, I think you're getting a lot of pedal for not much money with the MBDP, so the shaft/knob issue is a very small thing to deal with. Even if it was a big deal, I could either have them send me a new knob or spend all of $10 to ship it to them to have it fixed. Most digital equipment has some sort of bug or issue on its initial release. I've found and reported bugs to be fixed in both my Gordius controller and Looperlative- both very high end and expensive units- the knobs ain't no thang | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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