Yeah, the bifet boost works wonderfully with the MBD. It works wonderfully with almost anything actually
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Yeah, the bifet boost works wonderfully with the MBD. It works wonderfully with almost anything actually
Got a chance to spend some time with the VFB and GMP.
The VFB is angry!
Less "polished/sccoped" sounding, much more raw and mid-forward. Less low-end overall. But, I feel like it would have no problem being heard in a mix.
The GMP is definitely in the realm of the MBD, but the grit just feels more "gritty/dirty".
Very cool pedal.
The VFB is angry!
Less "polished/sccoped" sounding, much more raw and mid-forward. Less low-end overall. But, I feel like it would have no problem being heard in a mix.
The GMP is definitely in the realm of the MBD, but the grit just feels more "gritty/dirty".
Very cool pedal.
Even sticking a smart phone or some recording device near the amp is usually good enough.
@father of fires
A couple questions about the VFB and GMP.
The ultra-lo control on the VFB is super subtle, and doesn't add that massive low-end like the depth control of the MBD. Is this normal?
For the GMP, it has an overall very deep tone, like an MBD with the depth control turned up. Was a low-end boost an inherent part of this design?
TIA.
father of fires
Commercial User
The V4B low control was supposed to be more of a subtle rumble control like a HPF. I don't think it's a very strong control.
The GMP has a fixed depth control. I don't remember where it's at but its no more than noon on the typical depth control. The GMP can get more mids than an MBD so the amount of bass was on the heavy side to balance it out.
They are both fun takes on the MBD circuit but needed some more work I suppose to make them each stand out on their own.
The GMP has a fixed depth control. I don't remember where it's at but its no more than noon on the typical depth control. The GMP can get more mids than an MBD so the amount of bass was on the heavy side to balance it out.
They are both fun takes on the MBD circuit but needed some more work I suppose to make them each stand out on their own.
Finally getting the band back. We got a gig in September. I’m thinking I need a 2nd MBD-2. Any of y’all wanna trade for a sexy ass Curmudgeon?
Alright, guys.
First time YT uploader.
Did my own spin on "voodoo child" with my G&L Kiloton and Damnation Audio MBD2.
First time YT uploader.
Did my own spin on "voodoo child" with my G&L Kiloton and Damnation Audio MBD2.
Welp,
Since beer convinced me it was a good idea to upload that video, I should probably throw together a short demo of the VFB and GMP, like @BklynKen asked.
Since beer convinced me it was a good idea to upload that video, I should probably throw together a short demo of the VFB and GMP, like @BklynKen asked.
Guess I should add, I’ve got an MBD2 on the way. Figured it would happen at some point. Happy it’s on its way! I’m trying to shrink stuff down for the QC board. We shall see….
I finally got an MDB-2 last week, could not resist 25% off at Prymaxe 
Really liking it so far through headphones but Wednesday is band practice so we will see more then!
I run into a Broughton Fliptop Boost first, then into whatever Dist/OD pedal I decide will stay. Right now on the board is the MBD-2, GUP Tech Bass Bone, Darkglass Vintage, and Darkglass Alpha Omega..then into a Sushi Box Particle Acellerator tube preamp. It's very hard to choose between these pedals but the size and top jacks give the MBD-2 and GUP an advantage!
Really liking it so far through headphones but Wednesday is band practice so we will see more then!
I run into a Broughton Fliptop Boost first, then into whatever Dist/OD pedal I decide will stay. Right now on the board is the MBD-2, GUP Tech Bass Bone, Darkglass Vintage, and Darkglass Alpha Omega..then into a Sushi Box Particle Acellerator tube preamp. It's very hard to choose between these pedals but the size and top jacks give the MBD-2 and GUP an advantage!
Honestly, I like running my MBD-2 into my Curmudgeon more than I like either individually. Judging by what I can see of your MBD-2 there, I set mine similarly, then run the Curmudgeon with gain around 10:00, switch down.
Nice!! MBD2 is the centerpiece of my board.
Tried every setting imaginable. A second MBD is my next option. Nothing against the Curmudgeon, it’s a great pedal, just not the tone I’m needing atm.
