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Old 10-21-2010, 10:16 AM
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Iron Ether Bubble Chamber

I know it's not readily available (or at all), but I was tired of having scattered around information all over this site, trying to read up on the Bubble Chamber.

Now we have a place!



LFO
-speed knob
-depth knob
-waveform knob:

---sine
---triangle
---square
---ramp up
---ramp down
---hypertriangle
---inverted hypertriangle
---random steps (like the old sample+hold filter sound, robotalk, seek-wah, type stuff)

-multiplier knob: sets the relationship between taps and the speed of the LFO. This lets you tap on the quarter notes and get an LFO that is 4 times faster but still beat locked. Possible settings:
---1/2 time
---double time
---triplets
---double time triplets
---quadruple time

-Wave distortion knob: This lets you contort each waveform in interesting ways, and works differently on each wave. Lets you set duty cycle on the square wave, changes the spacing and "hardness" of each waveform

Filter section:
-cutoff frequency
-resonance
-envelope sensitivity
-envelope up/down sweep switch
-2-pole/4-pole switch


Pitch-tracking LFO: speeds up when you play a high note, slows down on low notes. Pitch-tracking LFO is separate from the main LFO, so you can have both happening simultaneously if you want max madness.
-pitch track knob: sets the base speed, which is then augmented by pitch control.

Expression jacks:
-multiplier: this is where the dubstep happens. This expression control lets you sweep through multipliers, just like the multiplier knob, except when you're doing it with your foot, it lets you change divisions of the beat while you're playing. It's like a speed control, except whether you speed up or slow down you stay locked in tempo. This works whether you set the speed with the speed knob or the tap switch
-cutoff frequency: for slow filter sweeps

-Tap tempo switch
-True bypass switch


All of the controllers can be used simultaneously (main LFO, pitch-tracking LFO, envelope, expression pedal).
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:26 AM
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so. damn. delicious.

sigh..... if only Taylor would put a little effort into making his pedals look nice. i'm tired of these half-assed designs on the boxes. /sarcasm

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Old 10-21-2010, 10:27 AM
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Just a few clarifying bits of info.

The enclosure pictured is mine and not necessarily representatitve of the "production" model.

Here are the changes Taylor and I discussed for mine:
  • Somewhat different size. Mine is 6" x 5" or so and the production model was planned at 7" x 4" I believe
  • No multiplier knob but an expression control for it
  • No pitch tracking LFO control
  • Up/Down envelope control added
  • Fast/slow control added
  • Etched enclosure - Taylor was talking about individualized bubble chamber graphics for the production model. This one has a design that we discussed and decided on.

It's also important to point out that Taylor is doing some redesigns on this circuit and people shouldn't expect the BC to be available in the very near future. With all of the interactive controls (envelope sweeps AND expression sweeps AND LFO sweeps AND pitchtracking LFO controls all available simultaneously) it's been tough to make them all behave exactly as intended. I'm glad Iron Ether products are catching people's attention but this one is still in the "pipeline" so some patience is needed.

Taylor can chime in with any additional info or clarifications but I thought I'd throw things out there.
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:27 AM
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Also, it seems there're more knobbies in the description than in the photo. I assume different options will be available, as in the Xerograph?

Edit: Gotcha! Well, that's why the thread's here now
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:28 AM
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Gahhh... So beautiful... Between the array of knobs, and the raw industrial design, I just want to lose myself in its cold, cold embrace.
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Since getting the Oxide, I've barely been able to put my bass down in my free time. Haven't played this much in months. Any sound clips of the bubble chamber yet?
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Old 10-21-2010, 10:49 AM
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COpperBasedHEad - that's what i love about Taylor's stuff. it's not just some of the prettiest looking pedals on the market, but they just make me want to make music with them.

"haven't played this much in months" would make me crazy happy if i was a builder.

pretty much pure awesome.

but i AM a huge IE fanboy.
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Well, the Oxide is I think the closest to the fuzz sound(s) in my head I've ever heard in a pedal, and I love fuzz.
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Not the prettiest? I think they're GORGEOUS!!
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you silly wuggum. i was being STOOPID levels of sarcastic. they are the most beautiful things i have ever seen. i would live inside them if i could. alternatively i would make them live inside me.

..... hence the /sarcasm.

REALLY really REALLY need a way to be more explicit about being facetious on the interwebs.
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:32 AM
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you silly wuggum. i was being STOOPID levels of sarcastic. they are the most beautiful things i have ever seen. i would live inside them if i could. alternatively i would make them live inside me.

..... hence the /sarcasm.

REALLY really REALLY need a way to be more explicit about being facetious on the interwebs.
your sarcasm tags didn't show up. THEY'RE SUPER EFFECTIVE
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:37 AM
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hurm. they must be Eruk Specific Ninja's. they're staring at me. it's.... looking into my soul. and looks like it's finding me wanting.

i need waffles. i think it's time for Soul Enriching Waffles. then the tags wouldn't judge me so.
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:42 AM
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It's GLORIOUS!!! <will ferrell imitation>
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:51 AM
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:56 AM
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I was under the impression that the envelope and pitch-tracking lfo modes couldn't be used simultaneously. Perhaps Taylor can comment?

I'm interested to see how well the pitch-tracking lfo works after fuzz...

Also, I cannot wait for this to come out. I wanna do dubstep sooo bad...
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Old 10-21-2010, 12:00 PM
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Gahhh... So beautiful... Between the array of knobs, and the raw industrial design, I just want to lose myself in its cold, cold embrace.


Yeah..looks cool and industrialish....but the term "bubble "anything on that unit doesnt fit the image.

IMO...?
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Old 10-21-2010, 12:02 PM
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I'd say it's about as industrial as it gets. Cold War-ish even.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_chamber

You can blame me for the name. I know Taylor thought about it at one point but I requested it for my version and he asked if I'd mind if it were the name of the production version.

I liked the play on words since "bubble" is a reference to envelope filters and their sounds and I liked the physics reference as well. It appeals to me as both a pedal junkie and nerd of the highest degree.
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Old 10-21-2010, 12:43 PM
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im sure the bubble chamber will be the answer to a lot of bass players prayers...
helluva lot of feautures!! and its looks SOOOO cool!!!!
i shall eagerly await further developments...

p.s whens the tetravox thread gonna start???
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I can only resist IE pedals for so long. Oxideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Beautiful enclosures these tools come in.
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