Order in pedalboard

[Uros0466]

Can anybody help me and give mi the right order for my pedals in pedalboard. I have these pedals: Aguilar compressor, Aguilar Octamizer, Aguilar Envelope pedal, Ebs Wah, Boss reverb and Boss bass chorus.

[Robertron]

I'm going to start by telling you to experiment and figure out which order you prefer based on how things sound.


If that was my setup:

Bass > Octamizer > Envelop > Wah > Compressor > Chorus > Reverb > Output

[Floyd Eye]

Octamizer>Filter>Chorus>Reverb>Wah>Compressor.

[dmonroe]

Originally Posted by Robertron

I'm going to start by telling you to experiment and figure out which order you prefer based on how things sound.


If that was my setup:

Bass > Octamizer > Envelop > Wah > Compressor > Chorus > Reverb > Output

I was just curious as to your reason for putting the compressor in the middle of the chain.

[jwr]

Depends on what you're trying to do. I use my crybaby wah last in my chain for sweeping. Sounds awesome.

Some pedals only work right in certain orders too. Just move stuff until it sounds right to you.

[vincenzomauer88]

It's a constant experiment. But a general suggestion is

dynamic based effects (EQ, compression, etc. I'd suggest tuner as well so you have a clean signal going to it.)
gain based effects, subtle to extreme (boost, od, distortion, fuzz, synth, filters, tremolo, though a lot of people like a pronounced tremolo toward the end of the chain, etc)
Pitch based effects (wah, chorus, vibrato, ring modulators, even phasers)
Time based effects (flangers, delays, etc)
Delays and reverbs are time based, but usually last
Looping, or any signal splitting where you want the same sounds to both amps


But the point to effects is sometimes using them out of order creates more desired sounds, like a tremolo or wah at the end of a chain. I would say compression usually early on.

I would do your set up:

Bass > Compressor> Octamizer > Envelop > Wah > Chorus > Reverb > Output

Try both envelope and wah both ways env>wah and wah>env

Also try chorus >verb verb>chorus. Naturally your ears receive reverb last as it occurs in the real world. But have a constant chorusing to the verb could add a layer and texture you desire.

Compressor before octave is a high recommendation from me. I find the analog octave pedals like a consistent level from the compressor for better tracking and the matched levels help the pedals response. If you don't have active pickups, I'd recommend anyone get a compressor for optimal use of the octave pedal.

Best of luck! Sorry if I went overboard but this is something I really enjoy messing with.

[Uros0466]

Thanks, it really help me.

[Bassmike62]

Originally Posted by Robertron

If that was my setup:

Bass > Octamizer > Envelop > Wah > Compressor > Chorus > Reverb > Output

That's how I would do it also.

[Robertron]

Originally Posted by dmonroe

I was just curious as to your reason for putting the compressor in the middle of the chain.

I've read that the Aguilar Compressor is a great limiter and does better as a limiter than compressor. In this setup with a wah, envelope filter, and octaver I'd use the compressor to even out any volume bumps, spikes, peaks, blah, etc.

If it were a different compressor I'd use it before the octamizer, like how I run my MultiComp before MXR BOD, to supply the octamizer with a more even signal for tracking.

[BoomSTICK]

I would place the compressor last in the chain. IMO of course, all the ins and outs between pedals could cause some signal degradation. Try placing the comp last or second to last and just leave it on.

The thought being that you would regain the small but noticeable signal loss whilst adding a teenie bit of comp to taste.

My two cents.