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07-24-2009, 10:25 PM
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So I got this on a whim since I just saw it at work. GC carries them now so if you like the review...go grab one 
IMO, it sounds like a tamed Fuzz Factory. Like a Devi Ever pedal. It was only a matter of time when Zach made a Devi-Like pedal. They go pretty far back
There's 6 controls. Volume, Subs, Tone, Wave, Fuzz and Push/Relex. It's a silicon based fuzz btw.
Subs will take away or add bass. I like #3 for the most bass friendly sound. #1 sounds like a Nintendo. The Wave control will make it into a Square wave, narrow wave, or in between. The Push/Relax control controls the impedance input. So this is a nice option for active/passive instruments.
It sounds like the Devi Ever BIT a little...but with more control.
I'm not a fan of Z.Vex only because most of their effects are over priced and I don't like some of their sounds. But this one priced at 150$ is a pretty good buy. 
DI Clip (Mic clip coming when I get my full Avatar stack ) http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7875234 |
07-25-2009, 05:59 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Crown Point, IN | | I just got one a week or 2 ago, and when I played it thru my 100 watt combo practice amp in my living room I was kinda like...meh 
I was ready to dump it but then played it thru my GK stack downstairs and was like...WHOA! 
I love this pedal! It is going nowhere! Finally a heavy fuzz that didn't somehow disappoint! Hallelujah!
I have been wanting to try a Devi pedal forever, but now I just might not have to...although I still probably will if one comes up! 
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07-25-2009, 06:34 AM
|  | You don't want to do that. Trust me. Forum Administrator | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: atlanta ga | | | is the sample with this one an active or passive instrument?
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07-25-2009, 06:54 AM
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07-25-2009, 07:06 AM
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07-25-2009, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by john turner  is the sample with this one an active or passive instrument? | Not trying to undercut you chron, but I've got a load of clips of this up, all recorded with with an active: http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48041 Clips are near the bottom of the first page |
07-25-2009, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bobbass4k | ty sir. since all my basses are primarily active, i look for as many samples w/actives that i can find. especially with pedals i'm sorta interested in, like this one  .
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07-25-2009, 08:23 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | | Dammit. I really wish this didn't sound so cool.  |
07-25-2009, 10:22 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College Station, Texas | | | It really is a fun pedal. I just don't know if it will make my board cut.
Considering my Battering Ram is coming in and whatnot.
we'll see. |
07-25-2009, 11:04 AM
| | | | "sounds like a nintendo" and "devi BIT with more control" make me want this... sound samples are pretty cool, too. And it does sound significantly different from my BBM... damn.
would you be so kind as to give us the pedal's exact size? I need to know if it this would fit in a little spot I have left on the board (damn I wish I didnt have that little spot open)
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07-25-2009, 11:24 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College Station, Texas | | Quote:
Originally Posted by takfar "sounds like a nintendo" and "devi BIT with more control" make me want this... sound samples are pretty cool, too. And it does sound significantly different from my BBM... damn.
would you be so kind as to give us the pedal's exact size? I need to know if it this would fit in a little spot I have left on the board (damn I wish I didnt have that little spot open) | 4 in x 2 in, it's smaller than boss pedals and i'm pretty sure its close to the size of an EHX nano pedal |
07-25-2009, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by takfar .
would you be so kind as to give us the pedal's exact size? I need to know if it this would fit in a little spot I have left on the board (damn I wish I didnt have that little spot open) | It's an MXR size pedal, about 4.25" x 2.25" |
07-25-2009, 12:37 PM
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07-25-2009, 01:48 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego/LA | | | I can't think of any practical use for that sound beyond scaring the neighbors cats. I love effects....but that one I just can't quite get the point of. Not a slant against those that love it one bit, I'm just not digging in. |
07-25-2009, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbass4k It's an MXR size pedal, about 4.25" x 2.25" | aand, I got exactly 2.3 inches free on top of the board, right besides the power supply. Considering all cables go on either side, it will fit perfectly. 
DAMMIT. 
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07-25-2009, 05:53 PM
|  | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | | I don't know about a "tamed Fuzz Factory" but it definitely sounds like the FF set for "velcro fuzz" but with more control, plus it works with actives. I don't really have a need for that kind of sound right now, but I'll keep this one in mind if I do. I dig it. |
07-25-2009, 10:15 PM
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Non-Stereotypical GC Sales/Training Manager...No more selling :( | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY | | Yeah not a bad sound. I have to try some different pedals with it for interesting sound combos. Square wave through Prometheus? 3Leaf? BIT? |
08-03-2009, 06:33 PM
| | | | Mine just arrived (quickest international mail service I've ever experienced, btw. posted in the US thursday, arrived at my house in Brazil today. Go mail service!)
hot damn... this thing sounds awesome. And I haven't even tested it on bass yet (my bass leaves the repair shop on wednesday)!.
Bass Big Muff, my good old friend... You're gonna need to sweat a little bit to justify your staying in the board...
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