Essential fx pedals?

[DerekP]

I've never been too into bass effects but i'd like to go out and try something new, so what fx's can you recommend me....anything from synths to distortions to delays, I play a warwick thumb 5 string, into a LMII, into the berg ht mini stack, if that matters.

thanks a lot.

[varunkapahi]

envelop filter
delay
wah
EH bass balls
EH big muff
EQ
compressor
phasor
od/distortion
bass synth

theres a world of just essentials out there

[Happynoj]

Just search for any of the things recommended above. We get loads of threads like this - if you are more specific about the kinds of sounds you want then it is easier to help you - if you don't know what you want then maybe you don't need any effects?

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by varunkapahi

theres a world of just essentials out there

LOL that is one way of looking at it. No effects are "essential" if all you want to do is play "plain bass". If you want to change your bass's voice considerably, then what is "essential" is to find out which effects will produce the voicing you hope to achieve.

[irvinz]

here we go again =p

[Jared Lash]

I'd say a ring modulator is the essential-ist of all.

[kevinmoore73]

Try a multi-effects unit and see what types of effect you like.

[varunkapahi]

yeah here we go again!

[Oreomeister365]

Originally Posted by kevinmoore73

Try a multi-effects unit and see what types of effect you like.

this

[DerekP]

i'm mainly interested in the synths and distortions, but i dont know a lot about other effects which is why i asked i should have clarified that rather than a list of effects id like to have the name of the effect and a brief description of what the effect actually does, thanks for the negativity

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Originally Posted by DerekP

i'm mainly interested in the synths and distortions, but i dont know a lot about other effects which is why i asked i should have clarified that rather than a list of effects id like to have the name of the effect and a brief description of what the effect actually does, thanks for the negativity

You know that there's THOUSANDS of effects out there, right? That'd be tough to list those and what they do What's essential to me (an EBow, guitar-like distortion, etc.) will be COMPLETELY different than the essentials of another type of player/music that needs a compressor and a mild overdrive for their essentials.

You're not catching negativity- you're just seeing the reaction that you'd get if you walked into a grocery store and just asked someone "what should I eat?"

[DerekP]

How about " i use this effect and i like it because" , delete the thread

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

You're not catching negativity- you're just seeing the reaction that you'd get if you walked into a grocery store and just asked someone "what should I eat?"

+1

[bongomania]

Originally Posted by DerekP

How about " i use this effect and i like it because"

The thing is, every page of this forum is filled with literally thousands of posts talking about which effects people use and what they like about it.

[dancehallclasher]

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

You're not catching negativity- you're just seeing the reaction that you'd get if you walked into a grocery store and just asked someone "what should I eat?"

"...and by the way, I'm not particularly hungry."

[bassteban]

Originally Posted by DerekP

How about " i use this effect and i like it because" , delete the thread

Which do you want?
On topic, my all-time essential effect is an amplifier. I use it to add volume & start arguments. I like it because it's loud.

OK, dead serious now.
I often use compression; I like it because it cleans up my sloppy slap technique.
Chorus can make the bass seem 'bigger' but too much takes me to mudville.
Envelope filters make people say, 'Oh- that's funk!'
Distortion/overdrive makes people tell me to turn down.

[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

You're not catching negativity- you're just seeing the reaction that you'd get if you walked into a grocery store and just asked someone "what should I eat?"

A good analogy.

From the Effects FAQ, here's a link to a Harmony Central article explaining what a few different effects are and what they do.

I do think that is one area where the FAQ could be improved. Not only is the Harmony Central article a bit technical for beginners, but it lacks a number of major effects types. A short description of each effect type, maybe with a link to a sample from the Effects section of the Wiki might go a long way toward having a place to point people with no experience who want to dip their toe in the ocean of effects.

[SC Bassboy]

Boss TU-2 tuner pedal. The one pedal I refuse to step on stage without.

[Jared Lash]

To the OP,

I'm sure it seems like people are being rude, but you have to understand how vague your requests are. Give us some background on what kind of music you play, where you see effects fitting in with your sound and maybe even recorded effects use that you dig and this forum will be a lot more helpful.

[DerekP]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

To the OP,

I'm sure it seems like people are being rude, but you have to understand how vague your requests are. Give us some background on what kind of music you play, where you see effects fitting in with your sound and maybe even recorded effects use that you dig and this forum will be a lot more helpful.

i hear you, but it just seems like some people here are so quick to make a smart ass remark rather than actually help you or explain to what your asking is vague or doesnt make sense (which is fine) but yeah... ive used a boss me50B...i like some of the distortions but ive always felt like it could sound way better, i also couldnt find a good synth i liked, i really liked the octave down effect and the different things you do with the expression pedal