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Oh man. Looks like my wallet is gonna take a beating.....assuming I can get some of these.
I may just end up with some tear-filled eyes and some Broughton shirts.
I may just end up with some tear-filled eyes and some Broughton shirts.
Alright, real talk. What's the deal with peoples' issues with the SVD? Too boomy? Can it not just be turned down a touch?
I'm either trying to convince myself to get one or convince myself not to get one.
I'm either trying to convince myself to get one or convince myself not to get one.
There's no issue with the SVD, the first "channel" is basically a tone control, and level of said tone control, of your bass/instrument, the 2nd "channel" is the same note as the original but changed to a synth tone. The third "channel" is half of your current note, its the sub.
I have had times where tracking was a little tricky, but once you learn to adjust your playing a little it tracks better than most all other octaves. Its cleaner than most octaves, this is NOT a OC-2 variant. The SUB is THE cleanest sub octave I've ever played. There has been talk of the original Synth Voice being more smooth lately, I've never A/Bd them, but it's said you can dial in the original with the SVD.
Nothings like the SVD, I thought I could get by with my Mk2/3 but I miss it too much, the SVD is one to keep.
But if you are tempted in trying one, I'd wait until the following drop, as he probably will only release 1 or 2.
Hmm, I was hoping for an updated version with more tone controls, so I might bow out of this drop.
It'll be interesting to see how long they last this time. I remember checking back a couple times throughout the day on the last drop before finally deciding to order one.
Unfortunately, they 100% will. If not faster.
Lowendtech
Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
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I haven’t been riding the Brotone fan boi train that long, but even I know the drops are coming a lot faster than they ever have.
Super glad I snagged one on the last drop! I imagine it's difficult to source good LM308s, given the popularity of modified vintage RAT circuits.
Lowendtech
Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
Same here.
I just realized that I only own 2 pedals (not including LB’s) that are in current production. And they’re both “utility” devices (RFE and FfXL). That almost makes me want to go and get a 3rd JW. Or something. I’m shame.
The Locust is the first Broughton I got, just months ago, after picking up a lead in the coming and going thread. So I'm glad I didn't have to sweat it on drop day. It is awesome.
After some time to learn a bit how Broughton operates, I think the LS being archive'd was probably to be expected as it seems he likes creating new stuff all the time instead of doing the same 5 pedals constantly.
I always thought you could buy Motorola LM308's in small quantities for about 6$ a piece from parts retailers or even ebay? For large manufacturers that's obviously not an option I'm guessing but for 25-50 units in limited batches they're still available if you want them. So it could be revisited at some point. Unlike the Apex, Sunray and Rumblefish? Which I believe Josh can't reliably source parts for? Possibly other designs also? If someone can correct this.
After some time to learn a bit how Broughton operates, I think the LS being archive'd was probably to be expected as it seems he likes creating new stuff all the time instead of doing the same 5 pedals constantly.
I always thought you could buy Motorola LM308's in small quantities for about 6$ a piece from parts retailers or even ebay? For large manufacturers that's obviously not an option I'm guessing but for 25-50 units in limited batches they're still available if you want them. So it could be revisited at some point. Unlike the Apex, Sunray and Rumblefish? Which I believe Josh can't reliably source parts for? Possibly other designs also? If someone can correct this.
Yes, I know how the synth voice works... I was just reading that people felt the SVD was not as smooth playing, that it was boomy, etc. I was asking for personal experience on whether it really is an issue, or just people not knowing how to handle the different circuit...There's no issue with the SVD, the first "channel" is basically a tone control, and level of said tone control, of your bass/instrument, the 2nd "channel" is the same note as the original but changed to a synth tone. The third "channel" is half of your current note, its the sub.
I have had times where tracking was a little tricky, but once you learn to adjust your playing a little it tracks better than most all other octaves. Its cleaner than most octaves, this is NOT a OC-2 variant. The SUB is THE cleanest sub octave I've ever played. There has been talk of the original Synth Voice being more smooth lately, I've never A/Bd them, but it's said you can dial in the original with the SVD.
Nothings like the SVD, I thought I could get by with my Mk2/3 but I miss it too much, the SVD is one to keep.
But if you are tempted in trying one, I'd wait until the following drop, as he probably will only release 1 or 2.
