While taking stock of the Boss pedals I've recently acquired, I realized I've officially ventured from player's territory into collector's territory. Oi vey.....
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I think I need to seek professional help...
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What is the difference between Tremolo and Vibrato again? One shifts pitch and the other doesn't, or do both actually shift the pitch slightly up and down?
While taking stock of the Boss pedals I've recently acquired, I realized I've officially ventured from player's territory into collector's territory. Oi vey.....
If it's troubling you THAT much I'll take the OC-2 off of your hands, good sir.
Tremolo shifts volume. Old guitar amps used to have this effect called "vibrato" though. It gives you that cutting sound effect, depending on how you set it.
Vibrato gives you that well, vibrato effect. It vibrates the note lol. Yes, shifts pitch.
Please switch the RV-3 and BF-2 so the colors line up a bit better and I can go to sleep tonight...
While taking stock of the Boss pedals I've recently acquired, I realized I've officially ventured from player's territory into collector's territory. Oi vey.....
I hear that DM-2 is yummy on bass
Yeah, I was surprised how much I liked the CE-2. I bought it on a whim because it was a great deal and I knew I wouldn't have any problem making back the money if I didn't like it. But, alas, it's not going anywhere.
For me though, the real buried treasure is the PH-1r. It just has such a rich, deep, funky sound. I was totally blown away by it, especially for funky pick-style playing, because it focuses the midrange in just the right spot without losing any low end. It was love at first ??note??.
It's yummy on anything, for sure. But in my opinion, it's also the one that's been subject to the most hype. I think if you're not stupid/obsessed like me and are looking for an analog delay on a reasonable budget, there are PLENTY of great pedals currently in production that are just as "yummy", if you will, as the DM-2. But it is unique, and if you have to have the original article, then I guess you have to have the DM-2.
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Add a Dimension C and a Slow Gear and you'll be gold.
At one point, I really wanted a VB-2 - but the Iron Ether Polytope took care of that itch.
At one point, I really wanted a VB-2 - but the Iron Ether Polytope took care of that itch.
This. 4-stage perfection.For me though, the real buried treasure is the PH-1r. It just has such a rich, deep, funky sound. I was totally blown away by it, especially for funky pick-style playing, because it focuses the midrange in just the right spot without losing any low end. It was love at first ??note??.
The Polytope seems like a rad pedal. I'd love to try one...seems very versatile. The great thing about the VB-2 is the combination of the "unlatch" mode, the adjustable rise time, and the soft feel of the boss engage switch...it just has such a musical feel to it. You really feel like you are 'sliding' into the effect in a musical way, rather than clicking it on. To me, that's where it really stands apart from any other vibrato pedal or VB-2 clone.
