Thanks for the info but If you look at post 33089 - says out of the main amp effect send to the input on the second amp. This way each amp would have it's separate preamp and master volume. RIGHT.
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Thanks for the info but If you look at post 33089 - says out of the main amp effect send to the input on the second amp. This way each amp would have it's separate preamp and master volume. RIGHT.
Yes, but that post was referring to a Rumble 40, which has no FX loop. Right, you CAN do that, but you run the risk of distorting the signal in the semi-slave with too much gain, or otherwise re-EQing it to a different sound, and/or needing to adjust both volumes.
Given the choice, it's much more straightforward to use the FX Return on the slave and run all controls from the master amp.
But, do what you wanna/gotta do! And . . . .
Rumble On!
Yeah - more ideas, opinions, problems with more headaches.
Some said get an a/b box - maybe the easiest way to go with this.
Thanks
Lenny
G-DogYes, but that post was referring to a Rumble 40, which has no FX loop. Right, you CAN do that, but you run the risk of distorting the signal in the semi-slave with too much gain, or otherwise re-EQing it to a different sound, and/or needing to adjust both volumes.
Given the choice, it's much more straightforward to use the FX Return on the slave and run all controls from the master amp.
But, do what you wanna/gotta do! And . . . .
thanks for all the help - as my last it might be fun just to a/b box it and set two different tones.
I just wanted to play with it - not make it a habit. But we will see.
thanks again
Lenny
I'm reminded of someone claiming the Studio 40 & Stage 800 had studio quality digital effects.
I didn't give it much thought, but I did realize it was a hyperbolic statement.
Anyway, I've had time to play around with the effects on the Studio 40 & they leave me thinking I made a mistake even buying the expression pedal for it.
I didn't give it much thought, but I did realize it was a hyperbolic statement.
Anyway, I've had time to play around with the effects on the Studio 40 & they leave me thinking I made a mistake even buying the expression pedal for it.
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The static effects are OK, but when you try manipulating them with the expression pedal it all falls apart.
The Wah isn't that bad, but it also isn't that great.
The pitch shifter works OK for a static drop or raise in pitch, but with the expression pedal it sounds like Tweaky is farting:
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Tweaky?!
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After more review I figured out how to tame the effects, read this post:
>> When I figured out how to set the effects with an expression pedal <<
The Wah isn't that bad, but it also isn't that great.
The pitch shifter works OK for a static drop or raise in pitch, but with the expression pedal it sounds like Tweaky is farting:
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Tweaky?!
ADD:
After more review I figured out how to tame the effects, read this post:
>> When I figured out how to set the effects with an expression pedal <<
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So they're basically standard modeling-amp-grade effects?
As I've been thinking about what to do with my pedalboard and the million effects I want to add to it I thought hey what about a Studio 40 and ditch the whole board? But if the effects are just okay then that's an idea I'm gonna pass on.
I had already tried a Studio 40 at the Fender dealer when I read "studio quality digital effects" on here, which is why I was laughing & had to respond to that (which I think is when Linnin blocked me)!
That claim is wildly inaccurate!
but he also claims Rumbles aren't scooped:
That claim is wildly inaccurate!
but he also claims Rumbles aren't scooped:
I had already tried a Studio 40 at the Fender dealer when I read "studio quality digital effects" on here, which is why I was laughing & had to respond to that (which I think is when Linnin blocked me)!
That claim is wildly inaccurate!
but he also claims Rumbles aren't scooped:
Don't get me wrong guys, I love my Studio 40 & like it just a little better than the Rumble 40 that came before it, but I don't want folks to think those effects are going to free them from their pedal boards.
stand-alone effects are just better, but I suppose that wouldn't be a surprise to most
I figured out how to use the pitch-shifter for drop-tuning, but using the DigiTech Drop just sounds better.
and it sounds nothing like a Whammy with an expression pedal
Maybe someone who is gigging with the Stage 800 can chime in, if the effects are satisfactory for them.
stand-alone effects are just better, but I suppose that wouldn't be a surprise to most
I figured out how to use the pitch-shifter for drop-tuning, but using the DigiTech Drop just sounds better.
and it sounds nothing like a Whammy with an expression pedal
Maybe someone who is gigging with the Stage 800 can chime in, if the effects are satisfactory for them.
I too think the Studio 40 is a great amp and still wouldn't have an issue recommending them to anyone. I'm not even surprised it couldn't replace my pedalboard, I just really want a solution that doesn't cost a grand and double the size of my board.
Which Rumble gave that frequency response you posted? That treble jump is huge, might explain why when I get down to the dusty end I feel like my bass gets louder.
