That is kind of sad to hear. I suggested an alternative long strip plate approach to be able to have strips of velcro and they sent me a condescending email saying how velcro was not going to be considered ever and that I would be a changed person if I tried the plates thing.
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Anyone using Temple Audio Design pedalboards?
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That is kind of sad to hear. I suggested an alternative long strip plate approach to be able to have strips of velcro and they sent me a condescending email saying how velcro was not going to be considered ever and that I would be a changed person if I tried the plates thing.
I was initially bummed about the adhesive issue, but after living with it and thinking about it for so long, I've often wondered how they could engineer a removable adhesive that could stand up to the Dead-Sea-like temps we experience in our cars ... ("but it's a dry heat") ...
another tidbit: I have not experienced any flex on my board, likely due to it being a 24" model.
yet another tidbit. It took them almost 3 months to deliver their IEC micro mains module. they do make all their own modules, but they need to do a better job of scheduling their build and delivery times.
I've met many of the staff at NAMM on more than one occasion and they are all nice folks (hey, and I'm an ex-pat Canuck eh?) , but sometimes I get the impression that the company is run by a bunch of inexperienced kids.
My request was so simple, make some strips of aluminium that mounts like their plates, but with like 3 screws or something, the strips are the width of the board. That way, I could put like 5-6 of them and have strips of Velcro or dual lock on them. On a large board, where pedals need to be very tight, the plates will just not work, I can foresee having to reposition the plates 2-3 times to make it fit.
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+1 to everyone, I bought the Solo, waited 6 months for the module I ordered, they were nice when we interacted, once I got everything and started to piece it together I decided that the plates weren't worth it, especially since I have a bunch of stuff to attach on the bottom as well, now I'm thinking about velcroing or screwing the effects directly to the board so I can Tetris in the pedals the way I wanted to. Nice board, don't regret it, but I'm skipping the plates for this one.
This may not be the thread for this question, but ill give it a go since folks are talking about pedal affixion: given the perforated design of the Temple board, would using zip ties be a viable solution for anyone? Im using them on a homemade board and they work well for me. Basically im curious if others have tried the zip tie.
I use zip ties to anchor my Cioks power supplies in addition to using the plates. So, yes. Definitely.
It's taken me a while to get the hang of using the plates effectively. It requires a heck of a lot of measuring thrice and cutting once. In the beginning, I was cutting thrice and measuring naught
Swapping the pads on the plates proved to be a real PITA until I discovered the wonders of Goo Gone. Spray 'em, rub the gunk in, let 'em sit for 10 or 15 minutes and the padding peels off effortlessly. Oh, and use a wide mouth scraper. Mine is a 4 incher, takes the plates off effortlessly, but you do need to work it gently so as not to scratch the finish on the pedals.
Zip ties work really well I find with the Temple Board when paired with Velcro. I have not tried the plates but I'd think zip ties have to a more simple solution.
What inended up doing with a few items from mcmaster was pairing small plastic push-in grommets that fit the perf (5/16) and a particular zip tie spec, and then shrink tubed the tie for a bit of cushion and to protect the pedal.
Sorry for the necro but @David Wilson
What has been your experience with the wireless mounted underneath? Do you get any interference from the board itself and does your signal stay strong? Also, is there enough room for the screws from units mounted on top to clear power supplies and other units mounted underneath.
I have one of these arriving in a few days. I'm currently using a Blackbird, which is a great board, but I just want something that is clean looking. Plus I'm fed up with Velcro and its cousins.
What has been your experience with the wireless mounted underneath? Do you get any interference from the board itself and does your signal stay strong? Also, is there enough room for the screws from units mounted on top to clear power supplies and other units mounted underneath.
I have one of these arriving in a few days. I'm currently using a Blackbird, which is a great board, but I just want something that is clean looking. Plus I'm fed up with Velcro and its cousins.
I've had no issues with the wireless. I used the plates to secure the power supply underneath - it works well but adds to the challenges of pedal layout when using plates. I'm planning on redoing the layout with cable ties instead of the plates for pedals, could most likely do same thing for power / wireless / thumpinator
The cable tie option is one of the big reasons I wanted a Temple board. I have some large, older pedals with their original feet that I want to play, but there's no way I'm sticking velcro on them. With my pedals and power supplies, the design of the PTs is such that using zip ties doesn't work very well.
For my larger board, I also really wanted the Temple for its side handles, light weight, and modular side panel system.
I think Pedaltrains are great if you need to swap out regularly, try new pedals, or need to pack things into the space creatively, as mentioned above. For me, they look and feel a bit clunky, which is something I want to avoid when learning to operate a bunch of pedals together. The temple board is forcing me to plan more and even go with different types of cabling, which is def a PITA, but I like that it will also force me into a more tidy and stable end solution.
In fact, now that my main gigging PT Jr. has nearing the end of its evolution, I may convert it to a Temple Duo17 just to tidy it up.
I think Pedaltrains are great if you need to swap out regularly, try new pedals, or need to pack things into the space creatively, as mentioned above. For me, they look and feel a bit clunky, which is something I want to avoid when learning to operate a bunch of pedals together. The temple board is forcing me to plan more and even go with different types of cabling, which is def a PITA, but I like that it will also force me into a more tidy and stable end solution.
In fact, now that my main gigging PT Jr. has nearing the end of its evolution, I may convert it to a Temple Duo17 just to tidy it up.
Cable ties can definitely work, ive designed my homemade board around their use. Happy to offer experience.
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But...but...how may I summon this wizard? Where? How? I must know!
Here's my duo 17. I use cable ties plenty of holes for them.
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