What do you want to talk about? - Page 2

M Sterling · #21 12-12-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltaPhoenix

You know you are totally right, I should get a parametric EQ too. I know how to use one (I had an Eden amp before) and they are pretty powerful.

I don't use my Empress ParaEq all the time, but when I need it, I am so glad that it is there!

Adamixoye · #22 12-12-2012, 04:44 PM

The Pitchfactor is definitely on my way-down-the-road GAS list.

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Originally Posted by DeltaPhoenix

I agree. The pitch shifter is decent on a M series too.

I use a PitchFactor for pitch shifting.

**mjac28** · #23 12-12-2012, 04:49 PM

I just ordered a Meatsmoke had a B7K and didn't care for it love my Tone Hammer but for me it's not preamp I would keep on all the time.

fivestringgecko · #24 12-12-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltaPhoenix

That's cool, you actually have a legit use for one. B7K or MeatSmoke is what I would go for if I was preamp hunting. The Enabler does just kind of look handy and I am sure it is excellent quality too.
I think I am going to start packing my own Mic and stand with me to shows because I hate being DIed in the first place, Fuzz doesn't sound as good DIed IMO.

I've thought about the Verellen, but it's out of the running for me for a number of reasons:
1) even with their "End of Year Sale," it's still $525, probably closer to $550 with shipping. Pretty steep. Ever since my Barge Concepts Grinder, $400 is my ceiling for a pedal and at that, it better be the best thing since sliced bread. lol
2) It doesn't have a DI out. The Rusty did, but it was a 1/4" balanced out and really threw soundguys for a loop. They didn't buy it and ran a separate DI for me. Not a huge deal, but like I said, I like knowing I have a quality DI at all times.
3) Proprietary power source and size. My main board is a Pedaltrain Mini. 'Nuff said?

lol

I've thought about mic'ing (would love a Heil PR40!), but it seems like these days no soundguy wants to fight with another mic on stage, particularly a high pressure level bass amp mic with a high risk of feeding back. Also, refer back to my previous comments about ampless stuff.

5sg.

fivestringgecko · #25 12-12-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mjac28

I just ordered a Meatsmoke had a B7K and didn't care for it love my Tone Hammer but for me it's not preamp I would keep on all the time.

Didn't care for the B7K? Can you elaborate? I love my B3K, I figure the 7 is the natural next step. I could even see myself using it simply as an overdrive, the B3K on steroids...

5sg.

scottfeldstein · #26 12-13-2012, 12:17 AM

I want to talk about the fact that I think Santa is bringing me an MXR M-80 Bass DI + for Christmas.

For a time I had a love/hate relationship with SansAmp Bass Driver DIs. There were several problems, though.

1. I didn't care for the distortion when the Drive was turned up to noon or higher. Seemed farty and weak

2. I didn't care for struggling with the cab emulation EQ scoop. It sounded great. But sometimes I wanted a different sound, and it was always a struggle to get it.

I got rid of it and fell in love with a digital distortion unit from Source Audio. Brilliant, wacky stuff. But there was one thing it didn't do: a viable retro rock sound. I started missing the SansAmp.

What to do? Look for other analog bass DI/distortion units. I considered the Aguilar Tone Hammer, the Hartke Bass Attack, the Darkglass BK7 and more. What I finally concluded was that the sweet spot between bang/buck was the MXR M-80. I have had it on my Amazon wish list for several weeks.

And I suspect someone has purchased it. Joy!

Hobobob · #27 12-13-2012, 12:53 AM

I want to talk about how both Darkglass and MXR are releasing some sweet OD's early next year, and I'm wondering how the heck I'm gonna afford them. I really would like to hear some samples of the Vintage Microtubes.

skulletwhip · #28 12-13-2012, 08:29 AM

I am thinking about how I love the Rusty Box and that I need a new backup amp since my 800RB took a dump.

father of fires · #29 12-13-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skulletwhip

I am thinking about how I love the Rusty Box and that I need a new backup amp since my 800RB took a dump.

With the rusty box any amp with an effects loop should work swimmingly.

skulletwhip · #30 12-13-2012, 01:14 PM

I found 2 400rbs on craigslist already. I am getting both. I will have a stockyard.

NKUSigEp · #31 12-13-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by father of fires

I wanna talk about effects but I don't have a specific topic in mind.

So...what's going through y'alls heads right now that isn't worthy of a new thread.

If someone were to ask me the above question I think I'd say something like, "I'm thinking about how much I love the presence control on the Bass Driver and I want to point this out whenever anyone says the Paradriver is better because of mids. Well you know what. My index finger has too many mids. My bass has too many mids. My dirt boxes have too many mids. My amp has too many mids. My cab has too many mids."

I for one love a nice mid scoop and the presence control gives my worn out old strings plenty of zing.

Wow...that got a little ranty there. My bad.

Definitely!

That and I love how I can run the BDDI sound to a board and then run the unaffected output to the rest of my pedals, then to my amp and then to the board via a mic on my cab. And blending the two channels is aaaaaahhhhhhwesome!

fivestringgecko · #32 12-13-2012, 02:14 PM

Maybe it's just a trend out here in Denver, but I've just given up on asking/suggesting to mic my cab... I get shot down every time.

5sg.

scottfeldstein · #33 12-13-2012, 02:18 PM

I don't even care anymore. I treat the EQ on my amp as an adjustment for stage monitoring. The sound that exits my pedal chain is 100% of what I want going to the board. In other words, I'm not looking to my amp rig to provide me with a certain sound that I need to have. To me it's a big monitor. That's all.

father of fires · #34 12-13-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fivestringgecko

Maybe it's just a trend out here in Denver, but I've just given up on asking/suggesting to mic my cab... I get shot down every time.

5sg.

That's why I started using a preamp. I get my sound how I want it to be direct and then I eq my amp to get a good sound at practice or on stage.

I played a club with a great engineer and a great sound system and he asked me nicely to DI and I didn't have one. He used a generic passive one and I had a lot of fuzz going that night to I started looking for ways to have a more consistent sound.

kreider204 · #35 12-13-2012, 02:21 PM

I'm perplexed by pedal reviews. I never know whether they provide any real advice at all. Case in point: the reviews of the Boss Bass Synth pedal are so so, but then I hear all sorts of people rave about the Behringer version of the exact same pedal. Is it just that the Behringer is cheaper? Or is it really better than the Boss pedal that it's modeled after?!

Biggbass · #36 12-13-2012, 02:23 PM

I'm thinking of buying a pair of Teju Lizard boots but wondering about the durability of Lizard.

father of fires · #37 12-13-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kreider204

I'm perplexed by pedal reviews. I never know whether they provide any real advice at all. Case in point: the reviews of the Boss Bass Synth pedal are so so, but then I hear all sorts of people rave about the Behringer version of the exact same pedal. Is it just that the Behringer is cheaper? Or is it really better than the Boss pedal that it's modeled after?!

You have to think about the people who would prefer one over the other. Then decided what their motivations and expectations would be.

$30 OK Synth = best deal not best pedal.

$120 OK Synth = It should be so much better than it does. It doesn't sound any better than that $30 Behringer

kreider204 · #38 12-13-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by father of fires

You have to think about the people who would prefer one over the other. Then decided what their motivations and expectations would be.

$30 OK Synth = best deal not best pedal.

$120 OK Synth = It should be so much better than it does. It doesn't sound any better than that $30 Behringer

So I need to run a psych profile on people who buy bass pedals. I'm not sure I'm up for that ...

DeltaPhoenix · #39 12-13-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kreider204

I'm perplexed by pedal reviews. I never know whether they provide any real advice at all. Case in point: the reviews of the Boss Bass Synth pedal are so so, but then I hear all sorts of people rave about the Behringer version of the exact same pedal. Is it just that the Behringer is cheaper? Or is it really better than the Boss pedal that it's modeled after?!

I think the Behringer is better and it actually has a feature that the Boss doesn't (you can make the filter static).

father of fires · #40 12-13-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggbass

I'm thinking of buying a pair of Teju Lizard boots but wondering about the durability of Lizard.

As in Lizard skin? Whats wrong with leather? Are these for work or going to the clubs? This is a case of form over function? Which is more important for the intended purpose? That's up to you to decide.

I have 1 pair of $400 shoes I never wear. My $30 Adidas get worn daily.

Am I going out to/playing a nice club or wedding? I may wear my $100 shoes.

$400 shoes...not even once.