Why no Compressor+Tuner pedals?

SBassman · #1 12-26-2009, 11:11 AM

I like simplicity. I don't like lots of stuff to set up, I don't like or need tons of stuff in the signal chain, and I don't love what the the multi-effects processors do to an otherwise naturally-great sounding bass. I'd love to find a simple combo pedal with - a light Compressor and a good Tuner - in one box.

I don't think such a box exists? Do you know of one?

tdogg · #2 12-26-2009, 11:16 AM

you could get a compressor and a tuner and just make a mini pedal board for them. im guessing you dont want rackmount?

cybersnyder · #3 12-26-2009, 11:21 AM

With pedals when you start adding or combining then you add cost and lose flexibility. The closest I've seen was a tuner/EQ pedal and I don't think it's particularly good at either:

http://artecsound.com/effect/se-beq.htm

Honk'n_down-low · #4 12-26-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdogg

you could get a compressor and a tuner and just make a mini pedal board for them. im guessing you dont want rackmount?

+1 my signal chain only includes a Tuner, Compressor and a VT Bass (which os off more than it is on) I get a clean full of tone sound first with just light compression and then depending on the song I kick on the VT. I do have a Zoom Multi Effects - but it is only used occasional when a specific effect is needed and is out of the signal chain.

RickenBoogie · #5 12-26-2009, 02:42 PM

A seperate tuner and compressor is by no means a long signal path. In fact, supposing you by quality units, your tone would actually stand to be improved.

Poor Tom · #6 12-26-2009, 02:47 PM

sounds like you should go rackmount. If your amp head/tuner/comp is all is a rack together, you don't have to deal with any additional set up. Just the added weight.

bassteban · #7 12-26-2009, 03:04 PM

I think the reason pedals are usually single or multi(rarely double/combo)is that while you want a comp+tuner, the next guy wants OD+tuner or phaser+chorus or ring mod+oscilliscope or...
For a company(or even small/custom-ish builder)to mass produce an item, there has to be a good chance they will sell enough to turn a profit.
I'd love a comp, chorus, OD & tuner, but it's a simple matter to dial those requests into my B2.1u.

#8 12-27-2009, 04:58 AM

I use a couple of Zoom bass FX pedals... B2.1u and 506. Both have tuner, comp/limiter, EQ, distortion, amp sims, reverb, delay, flange/chorus... almost too tweak-able! However, used subtly, it can provide quite the convincing tube amp sounds... It IS my back up amp these days!

bassman1185 · #9 12-27-2009, 01:30 PM

Rackmount seems like the best way for you to go. However, it may be worth it to look at the Line6 M9. I believe it has a solid tuner and at least one or two compressor models built in, as well as a plethora of other effects that you may end up finding useful. It doesn't have any amp modeling, which I think is your real gripe with most multi-effects.