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Darkglass Anagram Multi FX Announced

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ga_edwards said:
On the subject of wish lists, I’d like to see some space saving “combo” blocks. Such as split and merge in a single block, or hpf and lpf in a single block.

This would allow room for more complex signal chains.

Regarding split/merge, I think this is one area the Helix does better as it doesn't take up any blocks at all.
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Yes, using a split and return just to utilize the 2nd row in a non-split fashion (i.e. serial chain) is frustrating. I wish the default was just left to right first row, then down to 2nd row and left to right there. Add the split when you literally need to process the signal 2 times, which I personally don't ever do thus far.
 
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Hi! I'm joining the Anagram user community. It's undoubtedly a wonderful device, and the team's extensive work on improving it is greatly appreciated. Despite my experience with other processors, I'm still trying to get used to it. Despite the pedal's user-friendly interface, the first thing that comes to mind is the lack of a full-fledged computer editor. Apparently, we're spoiled by such functionality from other manufacturers. I use a lot of devices in my work (mainly in the studio), and the ability to control them all in one box is essential. I know the company is developing such an editor, and I'll eagerly await news about it.
So far, I think the Fractal line of editors is the most functional and convenient.
 
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Hi -
I have seen videos where people use an Anagram into a Noble, Mantle, or Luce DI . Are we thinking that those DIs add a level of superiority that the Anagram's own DI experience does not offer? Trying to figure out which kidney to sell to afford "the best" solution!
 
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Mojo34 said:
Hi -
I have seen videos where people use an Anagram into a Noble, Mantle, or Luce DI . Are we thinking that those DIs add a level of superiority that the Anagram's own DI experience does not offer? Trying to figure out which kidney to sell to afford "the best" solution!
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Personally, I really like how the bass feels and sounds when playing through my Noble. Especially when using IEMs only.
 
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I would hope to just be using the Anagram, and be satisfied with that rather than adding other DI tools after it. In any case, you certainly make a good case (with your videos and responsiveness) for using the Anagram.
 
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Mojo34 said:
I would hope to just be using the Anagram, and be satisfied with that rather than adding other DI tools after it.
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I use the Anagram on its own for all of my gigs whether they're local, on the road, or a fly date. I have no need to add additional tone shaping or gain staging after it for delivery to FOH or an FOH/IEM split. There's sufficient DSP on the Anagram that if I want the voicing of some other box I'd hypothetically add after it, I can always approximate it within Anagram.
 
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Mojo34 said:
Hi -
I have seen videos where people use an Anagram into a Noble, Mantle, or Luce DI . Are we thinking that those DIs add a level of superiority that the Anagram's own DI experience does not offer? Trying to figure out which kidney to sell to afford "the best" solution!
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If you’re planning to buy/check out the Anagram either way, why not start out with just that?

If you feel the Anagram lacks something or has a problem that the Noble would fix, then consider adding one. Adding one just because other players claim ‘mojo’ seems like a crazy way to spend another $2K…
 
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Good advice. I had/have been considering the Jad Freer Luce DI.

Honestly, what I'm really tired of is having great and satisfying sound on my FRFR speaker at home, and then not having that same joy at all at rehearsal, with varying PA systems (we rent space hourly, and the mixers/PAs in the rehearsal rooms are all different). I was totally satisfied with my "home sound", with a simplified pedalboard consisting of a Magellan Preamp and a Tech 21 Acoustic FlyRig -- a new and unusual combination for sure, but which surprised me too (also removing my Cab M+ and Carl Martin Compressor). Now I'm listening to last night's band rehearsal and I find the sound thin and annoying. This is something that might not be solved by getting an Anagram, but it kind of explains why I have GAS at all.
 
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Grahams Groove said:
If you’re planning to buy/check out the Anagram either way, why not start out with just that?
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100%

I'd expand on that by saying, try out the Anagram on its own and give it at least a few weeks before deciding if you want something else after it or not. It's a very powerful platform that takes a while to learn and get the most out of it. Anything that you feel it's lacking on an initial setup may be possible to resolve through changes in its internal signal chain. I'd consider myself an expert, or at least close to that, at using Anagram at this point and even a week ago I still found a couple new ways to make meaningful improvements to my signal. At this point the signal to my IEMs is the best I've ever had, even when comparing against other heavy hitter preamps like the Caveman BP-1C, the Origin Effects BassRig Super Vintage, the HX Stomp, the Broughton Messenger, the Tech 21 Q Strip, etc.
 
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Mojo34 said:
Thanks for the prompt response. So your pedalboard could be just an Anagram and a Noble for playing live?
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If you aren't 100% feeling the Gentle/Noble clone block - grab the Sushibox Finally IR from Tone3000.com and load it up as your DI block. While I always try to stick with the built in Anagram blocks, something a little different about that IR makes it feel better than the Gentle block for my presets. (I can't recall if I use the @IvanBassist version or the other version on the site, sorry)
 
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silky smoove said:
100%

I'd expand on that by saying, try out the Anagram on its own and give it at least a few weeks before deciding if you want something else after it or not. It's a very powerful platform that takes a while to learn and get the most out of it. Anything that you feel it's lacking on an initial setup may be possible to resolve through changes in its internal signal chain. I'd consider myself an expert, or at least close to that, at using Anagram at this point and even a week ago I still found a couple new ways to make meaningful improvements to my signal. At this point the signal to my IEMs is the best I've ever had, even when comparing against other heavy hitter preamps like the Caveman BP-1C, the Origin Effects BassRig Super Vintage, the HX Stomp, the Broughton Messenger, the Tech 21 Q Strip, etc.
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I’ve been using mine for stomps and I’ve got one other pedal (MXR bass synth) running to the effect loop but my signal goes through a Subway + DI before going out to FOH. I would love to go direct from the anagram to FOH but I’m not there yet (and I’m not at expert level 🤓)

I’d love to see a great example of this with proper routing. Would you be willing to share an example that I could learn from and test out?
 
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Barticus said:
I’d love to see a great example of this with proper routing. Would you be willing to share an example that I could learn from and test out?
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My chain generally goes (from memory):
  1. Input gain set accordingly
  2. Noise suppressor
  3. High pass filter
  4. Ignissor
  5. Split block (no crossover, just to put my stomps in the bottom row full range)
  6. Merge block (return from the lower row, set to be fully wet, thus creating a serial second row rather than a parallel one)
  7. Send block (assigns output 3 for my amp ahead of anything intended only for FOH or an IEM split)
  8. Amp (in my case, the Gentle/Noble)
  9. Cab (in my case, the Shiftline HD EVM 500ms IR, blended to about 50%)
  10. Parametric EQ (final means of correcting anything that's not quite there otherwise)
  11. Limiter (set to only catch any unintended peaks, otherwise it does nothing other than providing end of chain output level control)
The lower row has all of my stomps, which are inconsequential to this discussion and entirely user-specific.
 
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silky smoove said:
My chain generally goes (from memory):
  1. Input gain set accordingly
  2. Noise suppressor
  3. High pass filter
  4. Ignissor
  5. Split block (no crossover, just to put my stomps in the bottom row full range)
  6. Merge block (return from the lower row, set to be fully wet, thus creating a serial second row rather than a parallel one)
  7. Send block (assigns output 3 for my amp ahead of anything intended only for FOH or an IEM split)
  8. Amp (in my case, the Gentle/Noble)
  9. Cab (in my case, the Shiftline HD EVM 500ms IR, blended to about 50%)
  10. Parametric EQ (final means of correcting anything that's not quite there otherwise)
  11. Limiter (set to only catch any unintended peaks, otherwise it does nothing other than providing end of chain output level control)
The lower row has all of my stomps, which are inconsequential to this discussion and entirely user-specific.
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Thank you, that helps…

Can you tell me more about #7?
My full signal goes to FOH, and I have an aux out to my IEM receiver, which allows me to control my own mix. Even when we use a house system, we still bring our digital mixer and a snake so we can control our own mixes.

Should I consider routing that differently?
 
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