Source Audio Flanger - Opinions Please

[Jim C]

Have searched here and You Tube for some examples with a bass and traditional bass lines with limited success.

For reference, I like the sound of my early 80's Boss BF2 although it is a bit murky and has a distinctive and often times unwanted bass boost when used; it also has a wasted switch (realize this can be replaced on the PC board).

Any thoughts as to how the SA Flanger sounds?
Looing for true bypass, clear, clean, but warm flanging (no digital artifacts), and no bass bump.

[rsmith601]

Dan Kurtz, bass player of the New Deal, has been using the SA Flanger for almost 2 years. He is a big fan, and very picky about his effects.

We have a collection of perhaps 100 effects boxes. Some are analog and sound amazing. Some are analog and sound like total crap (more than you would think). Some are digital and sound like total crap. Some are digital and sound amazing.

We have a few demo flanger units that we could loan out. Send me a PM if you are really interested and have an open mind.

[Plays_For_Dog]

Source Audio is the best bang for the buck. You get so many options it's borderline overwhelming. Don't worry, you figure it out pretty easily. Also, as you can see by the post above me, SA has the best customer service you will find of any major effect's manufactorer. No, I don't work for them. Yes, I do own some of their products (Sorry, I don't have their flanger).

[Bassist30]

Audio Source hasn't made a pedal I didn't like.

[CallMeBlind]

I'm wondering if anyone has samples of SA flanger with bass.

[rsmith601]

Originally Posted by CallMeBlind

I'm wondering if anyone has samples of SA flanger with bass.

Two people wrote me right back wanting the demo units. Hopefully they will post some clips.

Thank you all for the nice comments.

[itswac]

We haven't seen a lot of demand for demos of bass with flanger, but since we are clearly seeing some here, we will begin production on a flanger video for Talkbass next week to run through some of the sounds.

Please let me know either on this thread or through a PM what specific areas you want covered.

[CallMeBlind]

I'm interested in that "flying" type of sound. YouTube - Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress-NAMM 2011 - sound this video starts with.
Also would be nice to hear something played with a pick.

[Robertron]

Source Audio is the F***ing tops man.
You guys rock.

[Smallequestrian]

Originally Posted by itswac

We haven't seen a lot of demand for demos of bass with flanger, but since we are clearly seeing some here, we will begin production on a flanger video for Talkbass next week to run through some of the sounds.

Please let me know either on this thread or through a PM what specific areas you want covered.

I have no particular sounds that I'm looking for, but I want to give movement to some small parts in a couple songs. I was doing this with delay, but after listening to a recording of my bands last gig, the delay wasn't doing it for me. I'm going to try my SA Phaser, but I worry about how it will sound as well. I've been throwing the idea of a Flanger for it, but its probably the effect I have the least amount of experience with. Looking forward to your demo.

[Plays_For_Dog]

Originally Posted by itswac

We haven't seen a lot of demand for demos of bass with flanger, but since we are clearly seeing some here, we will begin production on a flanger video for Talkbass next week to run through some of the sounds.

Please let me know either on this thread or through a PM what specific areas you want covered.

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[itswac]

A nice little update from Musikmesse on this...

I was just sitting down the Norwood Fisher for about forty minutes tweaking the sounds of the Flanger through the bass. He specifically wanted to try it out and we obliged. Soooooo...

I would like to extend my sincere apologies to Talkbass and Source Audio for not rocking out on the Soundblox Flanger earlier. It sounds incredible and I'm a fool for not giving it the chance it deserves.

Rock and roll.

[iamdenialNJ]

I will be posting clips as soon as it arrives!

[Plays_For_Dog]

Originally Posted by itswac

A nice little update from Musikmesse on this...

I was just sitting down the Norwood Fisher for about forty minutes tweaking the sounds of the Flanger through the bass. He specifically wanted to try it out and we obliged. Soooooo...

I would like to extend my sincere apologies to Talkbass and Source Audio for not rocking out on the Soundblox Flanger earlier. It sounds incredible and I'm a fool for not giving it the chance it deserves.

Rock and roll.

C'mon Will! Where's the clips you were recording?... By Talkbass rules, we asked for them, so you're not in violation by posting them.

[jesseRSA]

Will is in Frankfurt for Musikmesse so he does have a valid excuse

[Plays_For_Dog]

Originally Posted by jesseRSA

Will is in Frankfurt for Musikmesse so he does have a valid excuse

Yes, this I know. But he posted that before he left (I think). Either way, I know he's good for his word. I was just poking at him a bit.

[caeman]

*subscribed as I research flanger options for my bass chain*

[rsmith601]

Originally Posted by Plays_For_Dog

Yes, this I know. But he posted that before he left (I think). Either way, I know he's good for his word. I was just poking at him a bit.

Poking Will a bit is good for him

[itswac]

Hahaha I knew I should have checked back into this thread earlier. I will be back home from Frankfurt on Sunday afternoon. This week, I will dial in some good sounds and get a quick video posted for everyone to review.

[caeman]

So, I've been reading about the SA pedals. And I just happened to be interested in flanger. The price of the Hot Hand model surprised me...I'm a price conscious buyer. But, that Tri-Mod model looks to be in my price range. So tempting!