Future Impact now available!! WAS: deep impact reissue!!! interested?

[BurningSkies]

This happened to me too (from new). The LED 7-segment displays are socketed. If you're up for it you could open 'er up & (very carefully) reseat the dodgy display numeral in it's socket. This solved it for me.

I may try this...I haven't board mounted the pedal yet.

 

[BurningSkies]

This happened to me too (from new). The LED 7-segment displays are socketed. If you're up for it you could open 'er up & (very carefully) reseat the dodgy display numeral in it's socket. This solved it for me.

And done. It was a bit more than just re-seating. On the first attempt it fixed the center LED's lower right...but then the top horizontal was out. Got back in and pulled it and reseated it a few times without success. Switched the unit to the far right digit, center top was still out...so I pulled the LED chip out again, gently massaged/bend the pins out and then squeezed it back into place and now it's solid.

What's everyone's best idea for patch organization. It's definitely not as easy as my Timeline where you can just drag-and-drop patches in the editor. My thought is to first go through the pre-programmed patches and list the ones I like by location, then find a 'zone' in the banks that I can deposit all the useful stuff.

I got into the editor last night and played around with a bunch of the patches that have been uploaded...and I figured I'd make a list of ones that may work for me and dump a bunch in whatever bank zone I decide on.

Is there a better way to do this? Is there a good way to move patches that are on the unit but not where I want them?

 

[Quatschmacher]

And done. It was a bit more than just re-seating. On the first attempt it fixed the center LED's lower right...but then the top horizontal was out. Got back in and pulled it and reseated it a few times without success. Switched the unit to the far right digit, center top was still out...so I pulled the LED chip out again, gently massaged/bend the pins out and then squeezed it back into place and now it's solid.

What's everyone's best idea for patch organization. It's definitely not as easy as my Timeline where you can just drag-and-drop patches in the editor. My thought is to first go through the pre-programmed patches and list the ones I like by location, then find a 'zone' in the banks that I can deposit all the useful stuff.

I got into the editor last night and played around with a bunch of the patches that have been uploaded...and I figured I'd make a list of ones that may work for me and dump a bunch in whatever bank zone I decide on.

Is there a better way to do this? Is there a good way to move patches that are on the unit but not where I want them?

Glad you got it working.

As regards patch management, I’d suggest creating a new folder on your pc and copying any patches you like (including stock ones) into there and remove any two-digit prefix numbers.

Then create a new folder into which you copy patches you want to add to the pedal, prefix these with two-digit numbers to place them in the slots you want them to be in. Then, when done, burn this folder to the pedal.

 

[BurningSkies]

Glad you got it working.

As regards patch management, I’d suggest creating a new folder on your pc and copying any patches you like (including stock ones) into there and remove any two-digit prefix numbers.

Then create a new folder into which you copy patches you want to add to the pedal, prefix these with two-digit numbers to place them in the slots you want them to be in. Then, when done, burn this folder to the pedal.

Ah, that makes sense. I started today by once again going through the stock sounds and making a list of what I liked and what it sounds like to me, but honestly about 50 patches in, half of them sound the same.

 

[Quatschmacher]

Ah, that makes sense. I started today by once again going through the stock sounds and making a list of what I liked and what it sounds like to me, but honestly about 50 patches in, half of them sound the same.

I’d suggest doing that via the editor/PC as you can then just dump the files into a folder as you’re auditioning. You’ll be able to audition the user-uploaded files like this too.

I might have a blast at creating some more patches tomorrow.

 

[cosmicevan]

And done. It was a bit more than just re-seating. On the first attempt it fixed the center LED's lower right...but then the top horizontal was out. Got back in and pulled it and reseated it a few times without success. Switched the unit to the far right digit, center top was still out...so I pulled the LED chip out again, gently massaged/bend the pins out and then squeezed it back into place and now it's solid.

What's everyone's best idea for patch organization. It's definitely not as easy as my Timeline where you can just drag-and-drop patches in the editor. My thought is to first go through the pre-programmed patches and list the ones I like by location, then find a 'zone' in the banks that I can deposit all the useful stuff.

I got into the editor last night and played around with a bunch of the patches that have been uploaded...and I figured I'd make a list of ones that may work for me and dump a bunch in whatever bank zone I decide on.

Is there a better way to do this? Is there a good way to move patches that are on the unit but not where I want them?

Digging on that board...I could get lost in that thing...mmm mm mmm!!!

as for the process, everyone has their own, there aren't really any shortcuts. I went through everything and took notes, I gave quick grades and did rounds whittling things down into categories. I ended up with:

- Leads
- Effected
- Bass
- Pads

w 10 patches in each. I have my banks set up like:

0 - Leads
1 - Effected
2 - Bass
3 - Leads
4 - Effected
5 - Pads
6 - Leads
7 - Effected
8 - Bass
9 - Pads

I tried to make my patches go from chill to wild within each category...the "effected" category has some effects and some lead overflow and other interesting patches I like. It's a mix of mostly user submitted and some defaults. I did a light volume set on the pedal for the patches and have that noted as well. So far, it's been working, but I'd like to know the patches better and remember the navigation better. My next plan is to pick out a handful of favs and just use those...right now, I'm a bit wild west, but these guidelines have helped and I already have some go to patches...it's still too much though even whittled down. It takes time. LOTS of time...and I haven't even bothered to build any of my own patches yet. That's the next step. For now, I am aiming to get my ability to call exactly what I want better. Categories are good, but not perfect rule of thumb and I still have to reference cheat sheets. It's about getting it to be 2nd nature. Such an amazing pedal, I am always baffled when I see one for sale...esp with the new firmware around the corner.

 

[AngelCrusher]

I’d suggest doing that via the editor/PC as you can then just dump the files into a folder as you’re auditioning. You’ll be able to audition the user-uploaded files like this too.

I might have a blast at creating some more patches tomorrow.

Nice! I posted a request for you a few pages back with an example but you were probably sick. Hope you are feeling better.

 

[Quatschmacher]

Nice! I posted a request for you a few pages back with an example but you were probably sick. Hope you are feeling better.

If that was patches with dry bass in - I’ve done a couple (“Double Trouble”) available in the shared folder now.

Had an attempt at “Boogie on, Reggae Woman” (“SW failure”) and added some others (“Forced Hibernation”).

 

[BurningSkies]

Digging on that board...I could get lost in that thing...mmm mm mmm!!!

as for the process, everyone has their own, there aren't really any shortcuts. I went through everything and took notes, I gave quick grades and did rounds whittling things down into categories. I ended up with:

- Leads
- Effected
- Bass
- Pads

w 10 patches in each. I have my banks set up like:

0 - Leads
1 - Effected
2 - Bass
3 - Leads
4 - Effected
5 - Pads
6 - Leads
7 - Effected
8 - Bass
9 - Pads

I tried to make my patches go from chill to wild within each category...the "effected" category has some effects and some lead overflow and other interesting patches I like. It's a mix of mostly user submitted and some defaults. I did a light volume set on the pedal for the patches and have that noted as well. So far, it's been working, but I'd like to know the patches better and remember the navigation better. My next plan is to pick out a handful of favs and just use those...right now, I'm a bit wild west, but these guidelines have helped and I already have some go to patches...it's still too much though even whittled down. It takes time. LOTS of time...and I haven't even bothered to build any of my own patches yet. That's the next step. For now, I am aiming to get my ability to call exactly what I want better. Categories are good, but not perfect rule of thumb and I still have to reference cheat sheets. It's about getting it to be 2nd nature. Such an amazing pedal, I am always baffled when I see one for sale...esp with the new firmware around the corner.

I'd been looking for one for a while but didn't want to pay new prices. Found one listed here for 425$ Used in new condition. The TB'er who sold it bought it to check it out and only had a couple hours on it. Which it seems to me if you're not willing to put the time in, isn't really the pedal for you since it will take a few hours just to scroll through all the pre-loaded patches.

I think my end result will be to have a bank that's by song use, then maybe the rest I'll do in sound-types. Once I narrow certain ones down for actual band use, I'll keep those together. We don't do covers, so it will be case-specific.

 

[cosmicevan]

I'd been looking for one for a while but didn't want to pay new prices. Found one listed here for 425$ Used in new condition. The TB'er who sold it bought it to check it out and only had a couple hours on it. Which it seems to me if you're not willing to put the time in, isn't really the pedal for you since it will take a few hours just to scroll through all the pre-loaded patches.

I think my end result will be to have a bank that's by song use, then maybe the rest I'll do in sound-types. Once I narrow certain ones down for actual band use, I'll keep those together. We don't do covers, so it will be case-specific.

Yeah, some pedals really are instruments unto themselves and a lot of players don't want that, they want to be able to quickly dial in a good sound and stomp it on and off.

 

[BurningSkies]

Yeah, some pedals really are instruments unto themselves and a lot of players don't want that, they want to be able to quickly dial in a good sound and stomp it on and off.

Yeah, most of my board isn't plug and play. Also there's still surprises in many of them. I revisit them from time to time and wring out other cool stuff form them. The Xerograph Deluxe I used w/expression as a stunt filter/envelope well before I figured out how to use it as a clean traditional envelope. Then I realized I'd rather leave it be on stage and have a second envelope to use for a cleaner more traditional sound.

...and the Flex Pro is a PLL Sythesizer that's just wrong in so many ways and so unpredictable and angry that it's excellent.

 

[Darko74]

Does the Maudio sport uno work well with the Future impact? For editing, firmware updates and downloading patches? Thanks

 

[Driven Crane]

Does the Maudio sport uno work well with the Future impact? For editing, firmware updates and downloading patches? Thanks

I use that cable...

 

[Adamixoye]

Does the Maudio sport uno work well with the Future impact? For editing, firmware updates and downloading patches? Thanks

Depends on your OS. I used it successfully on a Mac until the OS upgrades were no longer supported by M-Audio.

 

[BurningSkies]

I have a Roland Um-One that seems to work fine...got it for my Strymon Timeline originally. IIRC, it was not an expensive piece of kit.

 

[Quatschmacher]

I have a Roland Um-One that seems to work fine...got it for my Strymon Timeline originally. IIRC, it was not an expensive piece of kit.

That’s what I’m using. Was £30 new.

 

[Darko74]

Depends on your OS. I used it successfully on a Mac until the OS upgrades were no longer supported by M-Audio.

Will be using it on windows laptop

 

[Adamixoye]

Will be using it on windows laptop

Unfortunately I don't know, then.

 

[AngelCrusher]

If that was patches with dry bass in - I’ve done a couple (“Double Trouble”) available in the shared folder now.

Had an attempt at “Boogie on, Reggae Woman” (“SW failure”) and added some others (“Forced Hibernation”).

Awesome, I will grab them - thanks!

 

[Quatschmacher]

Awesome, I will grab them - thanks!

There are a couple of others I added later yesterday. If you sort the folder into “last modified” (which I think it’s currently set to) then you’ll see them as they all have a modification date of yesterday.