Another #$(*&#^ newbie effects ordering thread.

[geoff_in_nc]

Ok, I've got the following:
Zoom B3 Multi effects
Boss LMB-3 Limiter Enhancer
Boss GEB-7 Graphic EQ
Korg Pitchblack tuner

I think I'd like to run it in that order above so that the B3 is my main sound altering device.
The LMB-3 will be used to simply smooth out the signal so I protect my amp - it will not be a compressor "effect" to me.
The GEB-7 will be used to compensate for different rooms - it will be always on once set for a room, and allow me to keep my amp settings constant. Yes, I know I can EQ for the room with my amp, but I like the idea of seeing my response curve, and I already own it. Plus I just don't feel like *my* capabilities are that good with the amp's EQ to compensate for a room and not mess everything up.
The Pitchblack will go at the end as a tuner (duh) and mute pedal. I know the B3 has a tuner too, and can mute also... but like I said before, I already own this too.

Does this seem like a reasonable order to put things in? Any reasons why you'd change something if it was you doing this?

 

[ProfFrink]

It really depends on what you want to achieve. I'd do Tuner->LMB->B3->GEB, because I like my tuners at the front (best tracking independent of effects) and I generally use my compressor only for slap, which means that it's usually off and if it's on I want it to do its thing before the B3. I'd use the B3 mainly for cab/amp simulation, adding a bit of dirt (or fuzz for some songs), and possibly some modulation and all these are more back-end type of effects. But there are arguments either way (e.g. if you use the B3 for envelope you probably want it before the LMB (or simply turn off the LMB for this)).

Smoothing out the signal to protect your amp is a contradiction in terms. First, most modern amps don't need much protection, and secondly, if you're smoothing your signal - you're already using the compressor as an "effect". "Smoothing" is really the only effect it's going to give you It sounds like you need to play around with it to see what is it that you're actually wanting to get out of the LMB.

 

[ProfFrink]

Oh, and great choice of pedals, BTW. I'm sure you can cover a LOT of ground with these.

 

[geoff_in_nc]

Thanks ProfFrink! Maybe "protecting the amp" was the wrong thing to say. I guess what I'm looking for out of the LMB is to prevent my ham fisted technique from introducing errant notes that were just plain plucked too hard and out of control. Yes I need to work on that. Lol

 

[blizward]

Ok, I've got the following:
Zoom B3 Multi effects
Boss LMB-3 Limiter Enhancer
Boss GEB-7 Graphic EQ
Korg Pitchblack tuner

I think I'd like to run it in that order above so that the B3 is my main sound altering device.
The LMB-3 will be used to simply smooth out the signal so I protect my amp - it will not be a compressor "effect" to me.
The GEB-7 will be used to compensate for different rooms - it will be always on once set for a room, and allow me to keep my amp settings constant. Yes, I know I can EQ for the room with my amp, but I like the idea of seeing my response curve, and I already own it. Plus I just don't feel like *my* capabilities are that good with the amp's EQ to compensate for a room and not mess everything up.
The Pitchblack will go at the end as a tuner (duh) and mute pedal. I know the B3 has a tuner too, and can mute also... but like I said before, I already own this too.

Does this seem like a reasonable order to put things in? Any reasons why you'd change something if it was you doing this?

It most definitely does and you're backing up you're choices with solid arguments.
Now, just between you and I, you're not that much of a newbie, are you?

 

[Bassmike62]

I'd do Tuner->LMB->B3->GEB

Yup, this.

 

[geoff_in_nc]

Blizward, actually I am a newb when it comes to actually USING pedals... I own them and have read a good bit, but primarily I'm a bass-cord-amp guy so far.