I have the boss oc5 and mxr vbo. They're both perfectly respectable devices. They both can pull off the oc2 sound, though the oc5 is obviously more versatile and the +1 octave is cool. For the oc2 sound, I prefer the vbo's voice.
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I have the boss oc5 and mxr vbo. They're both perfectly respectable devices. They both can pull off the oc2 sound, though the oc5 is obviously more versatile and the +1 octave is cool. For the oc2 sound, I prefer the vbo's voice.
I have one with this connector:
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The part the cable comes out can rotate and then be tightened down at different angles. I had BTPA make make me cables to finish my Temple audio board, the other end of my XLR cable is a D panel type mounted on the side panel of the board.
If anyone is watching their Solarian gather dust (or has one stowed away in a drawer) and is curious about 1176 Rev. A preamp vibes (aka, blue stripe/bluey), I have a Lauren Audio Aerocomet listed for trade in the Classifieds. (Fat chance, but putting it out there.)
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Competition for Broughton tube pedals is on another level. There's a reason Quicksilvers and Sunrays are highly coveted and basically never for sale.
What's disappointing is that other Halloween drops were more than a one time thing; The Calamity for example.
I see no reason why the Quick Silver couldn't be released again, I'm sure there's more than enough interest.
Ultimately though, that decision is up to Josh as to whether he wants to build any more.
I see no reason why the Quick Silver couldn't be released again, I'm sure there's more than enough interest.
Ultimately though, that decision is up to Josh as to whether he wants to build any more.
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I keep repeating to myself "It's for the best, think of the credit card."
Nope.
Josh keeping popular pedals in stock is good business for Josh. I'd much rather see him run a successful business than cater to the wants of a few on TB (and I don't mean that with any ill will towards the members of this thread, or TB as a whole). It wasn't that long ago that Josh didn't really keep anything in stock. Despite missing drops, it's a great time to be a Brough.
Seems to me making more of the pedals people are salivating over is good for business too. I mean it ain’t like they won’t sell…and quickly at that. I’m not bashing on Josh or how he runs his business. Just saying it would awesome to have some of these much sought after pedals in drops of more than 25 so more people can get in on the action. Unless the point is to keep them limited. Either way Josh can run things how he wants. I’m just a guy with cash looking for frivolous ways to spend it and I’m sure there a couple more folks in this thread like me lol. I’m just wishing is all. No disrepect
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I'm guessing that part of the issue with some of the highly sought after pedals that have been limited to smaller runs is some inherit complexity or challenge with the circuit that makes them more difficult or time consuming to produce. I don't think Josh is holding out on stuff just to make it more exclusive.
https://www.broughtonaudio.com/product-page/sunray
Unique tube drive with a tilt EQ. Tube variances caused the batches to be split into two limited runs with times posted. Both were brief yet epic blood baths in broad daylight. One of Josh's best designs and intentions but the feeding frenzy was reaching new heights.
I imagine that some of the doo-hickeys and whatsits that go into these wonderful gizmos are still difficult, post- pandemic to get your hands on, thus their relative scarcity.
Thanks! Not sure how I missed that on the archive page. I even ctrl-f'd "sun". Must've misspelled sun lol
Give it time. The Calamity was only just re-released this year. The Valve Champ (Halloween 2022) was a re-release of the Bug Drive. Though not a Halloween drop, the Archetype Valve Boost was just re-released after 6 years. Josh is one man. He can only build so much. Given the quality of the brand, demand will always outpace supply unless he changes his business model. And it doesn't seem like he is inclined to do that which is his call to make.
He also clearly thrives via creativity, which is why there are so many new products released all the time. Sure, that means the drop sizes are smaller, but I for one think it's cool the man has so many ideas and is able to execute them. No other brand is as consistently innovative.
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I know broughton pedals are great and all but if u don't have the hoodie I feel bad for ya. I have alot of hoodies. The broughton is better, but that's nothing new.
I do really hope the QS makes a return.
I am a little bitter that I missed out on that one, but it is what it is.
I have a few Broughton's already, and I love them, so the plan is get more when my wallet and luck allows.
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My S1 is from the Xmas 2021 drop and this works:
But beware: the newer ones (Xmas 2022) seem to have the XLR connector rotated 90°.
