I'm a little stuck

Smallequestrian · #1 12-04-2009, 03:10 PM

Its not that bad though. I'm really enjoying the 1/2 Gainer and the Octamizer. On the below pic you can see the Swollen Pickle and the Memory Toy. I like the Swollen Pickle, but sold it because I had an offer and I'm finding that I preferred using one of the channels on the 1/2 Gainer maxed in the places I was using the fuzz. The Memory Toy was neat, but after the second one crapped out on me, I don't feel I can trust them.

So I am back to the 1/2 Gainer, Octamizer and the Pitchblack. This is all I need for my band. However that leaves me with space on the board, and no self respecting effects junkie can have that. So, since I don't have any real needs, I am looking for something fun to have for just messing around and I am looking for ideas. Synths? Filters? Modulations? Weird Delays?

I'm mostly just a Indie/Alt rock guy, but wouldn't mind delving into some funk and/or jazz at some point.

Matt Dean · #2 12-04-2009, 03:15 PM

One of these two pedals might be what you're looking for... maybe both since you have room.

gnasher1993 · #3 12-04-2009, 03:16 PM

I'd personally get a delay and a filter. Or maybe filter and compressor.

I think a phaser could be cool as well or some sort of warbley chorus/flanger type thing.

Argh I love being in the 'I've got a gap on my board' situation, my mind goes into over-ride haha

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Basshoofd · #4 12-04-2009, 03:17 PM

How come I don't see a Sansamp VT Bass?

Matt Dean · #5 12-04-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gnasher1993

I'd personally get a delay and a filter. Or maybe filter and compressor.

I think a phaser could be cool as well or some sort of warbley chorus/flanger type thing.

Argh I love being in the 'I've got a gap on my board' situation, my mind goes into over-ride haha

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Phaser/filter is a good idea too!

nad · #6 12-04-2009, 03:22 PM

If you liked the delay, but didn't like the crapping, how about a more reliable delay?

I can't recommend one though. Nearly every delay I've owned has crapped out on me at least once.

gnasher1993 · #7 12-04-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Dean

Phaser/filter is a good idea too!

Thinking about it...that's what I'd go with.

Not sure what I'd go for in terms of filters but I'd go for a Small Stone for phaser. I tried one a while back and was really impressed

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Originally Posted by nad

If you liked the delay, but didn't like the crapping, how about a more reliable delay?

I can't recommend one though. Nearly every delay I've owned has crapped out on me at least once.

Pharaoh?

Matt Dean · #8 12-04-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gnasher1993

Thinking about it...that's what I'd go with.

Not sure what I'd go for in terms of filters but I'd go for a Small Stone for phaser. I tried one a while back and was really impressed

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Pharaoh?

I've got a small stone nano and love it. I compared it to more expensive pedals at Bananas and decided to go with the nano. For the money, you can't go wrong with it.

nad · #9 12-04-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gnasher1993

Pharaoh?

Yep. I kept it for 3 months after the repair to make sure it wasn't a dud though, before selling it to you.

Malekko 600 Dark and Subdecay Echobox have gone the way of the buggywhip with me as well (currently being repaired and received replacement, respectively). I either have bad luck with delays or they just suck, I don't know. The only other pedal I've owned that up and died on me was a Boss Bass Chorus many years ago. Yet another form of delay.

EDIT: Wait, a wah pedal I once owned borked itself. The cycle was temporarily broken!

gnasher1993 · #10 12-04-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nad

Yep. I kept it for 3 months after the repair to make sure it wasn't a dud though, before selling it to you.

Thank goodness, just checkin'

. It is an awesome pedal! I keep meaning to sell it, I don't know why but I can't get rid of it...probably because I don't make an effort to get rid

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It's too good!

jetofuj · #11 12-04-2009, 03:53 PM

Maybe you simply don't need more effects? Or you need subtle effects that add just a little more texture to your original signal?

Still, delay is the most fun pedal. You may also be interested in reverb.

Hollow Man · #12 12-04-2009, 03:59 PM

I'm a big fan of delays and tremolos.

I'm hoping to check out the Malekko 616 soon; seems like the only thing that could possibly replace my beloved Echo Box. For tremolos, I think the Catalinbread Semaphore is quite versatile, and I love the effects I get out of it.

whoatherechunk · #13 12-04-2009, 04:03 PM

reliable delay? i say you get a maxon/ibanez ad9. the end.

FreaqyFrequency · #14 12-05-2009, 03:47 AM

I'd check out the new Subdecay Quasar when it comes out. It looks like it's going to be massively versatile with that blend knob and plenty of waveshaping/stage options. And it's indigo.

I can recommend with firsthand experience the T.C. Nova Repeater delay. It sounds great, it's simple, yet it's relatively small and inexpensive for having as many options as it does.

The FEA Growler looks interesting too. You could use that as a thickener or to add harmonics up top...etc.

Of course, all of those won't fit on your board, so I apologize if I leave you with a difficult decision.

sonic assassin · #15 12-05-2009, 04:03 AM

all i ever want around is chorus, dirt, and then something crazy. the talk box fills my need for crazy. you have octave, which could be your freakout "LOOK THE **** AT ME!" effect for all i know.

would a line 6 modeler fit in there? i could see getting use out of the FM4 and MM4

gnasher1993 · #16 12-05-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

I'd check out the new Subdecay Quasar when it comes out. It looks like it's going to be massively versatile with that blend knob and plenty of waveshaping/stage options. And it's indigo.

That's a great idea. They're bringing out a mini version as well...in a 1290 size enclosure.

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

I can recommend with firsthand experience the T.C. Nova Repeater delay. It sounds great, it's simple, yet it's relatively small and inexpensive for having as many options as it does.

I really want to try that one, it looks great.

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The FEA Growler looks interesting too. You could use that as a thickener or to add harmonics up top...etc.

You're full of good ideas

FenderAmpeg · #17 12-05-2009, 09:32 AM

I'd go filter, like a 3leaf Groove Regulator.

jumbo_steelie · #18 12-05-2009, 09:36 AM

I'd say a reliable analog delay and agroove regulator.....that's just me...

PunkRocker33133 · #19 12-05-2009, 11:09 AM

I'd grab a good delay, and a smaller phaser, or upgrade to a bigger board and get a Line 6 M9 to take care of delays, reverbs, and modulation

Bassmike62 · #20 12-06-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallequestrian

However that leaves me with space on the board, and no self respecting effects junkie can have that.

I know the feeling, dude...here's one : BASSBALLS !! Since it ain't the biggest, you'll probably have more space left than anticipated... how's that for gear junkie torture ?