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Iron Ether Appreciation Society
- Thread starter Jared Lash
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My divaricator came in last week and I've been really enjoying it. Definitely breathed new life into some of my less bass friendly pedals.
I'm really digging the harm exciter. Running that through a chorus gives a really cool pipe organ vibe.
I'm really digging the harm exciter. Running that through a chorus gives a really cool pipe organ vibe.
This +1.
The FMeron is such an incredible pedal. It really made me change and explore different musical styles and approaches on bass - it’s such a great pedal to inspire creativity. And pairing it with the XD (much like other IE pedals) is such a cool combo.
Hopefully some Polytopes will be coming in the future. Saving a spot on my board just for that pedal.
I have just got a shipping notice from Taylor for my FMeron
EDIT: look at the site now, they appear sold out again.
EDIT: look at the site now, they appear sold out again.
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I doubt I am alone.. Does anyone else obsessively check reverb, ebay, the IE site, and TB classifieds multiple times a day in effort to obtain one or any of these effect modules? I'm still kicking myself in the head for not having gotten in on the presale for the DubT. Saw it on the site back when, thought I had time to think on it, thought too long and.. now I wait. But I'm waiting like a hawk now you better believe.
Been a SubT user for many years, picked up a XD earlier this year.
About four years ago, I was blessed with a two-show job; about 700 people for one show and 5,000 the other. Had the opportunity to play the SubT through a system of a show that size and I have to say THAT. PEDAL. DELIVERS. omg what I wouldn't give for another opportunity to hear, to FEEL what that circuitry produces at mass volumes.
Been a SubT user for many years, picked up a XD earlier this year.
About four years ago, I was blessed with a two-show job; about 700 people for one show and 5,000 the other. Had the opportunity to play the SubT through a system of a show that size and I have to say THAT. PEDAL. DELIVERS. omg what I wouldn't give for another opportunity to hear, to FEEL what that circuitry produces at mass volumes.
Yep, I regularly check IE site and this forum. I kinda stopped looking at reverb once I saw people were upcharging IE pedals, and I'd rather support Taylor directly anyway.
You should buy direct for sure . But for reference I just sold a pedal on Reverb and the buyer paid $260 after shipping $198 went to me
It wasn’t an IE pedal just pointing out how absurd the Reverb selling fees are . But they sell there and they sell fast . I find that only the most desirable pedals sell here and lightning fast .
If you are willing to be patient and not support those who upcharge for pedals, the practice will go away. Sadly, most people aren't patient and are willing to spend extra money to not have to wait or refresh a website, so we have created our own monster to deal with.
...and as @Casey Tatum points out, the only real winner in the game is reverb & paypal. If only there was a simple way to talk to a seller and work outside of reverb. I've had some success messaging a seller and getting in touch with them outside of the verb to work a deal without reverb in the middle and everyone ends up happier...seller gets the money they need to let go of the pedal and the buyer doesn't get slammed with taxes and fees.
FWIW let me share my thoughts on my new FMeron.
IE were initially on my radar as I wanted an analogue (sub) octave. I thought DT was analogue but in this thread got ST recommenced as possibly a better fit. Tricky to find those guys so I pretty much gave up.
As much as I originally wanted analogue (personal choice, not here to argue that one any more!) I am also a big fan of FM synthesis and when I watched a couple of videos on FMeron I was hooked. Managed to pick one up from the recent batch and man, it is fantastic. It covers the sub part perfectly plus the 3 octave synth is also so versatile and huge sounding. The envelope is super easy to use and overall MReron has got so many sweet spots it's a total joy.
IE were initially on my radar as I wanted an analogue (sub) octave. I thought DT was analogue but in this thread got ST recommenced as possibly a better fit. Tricky to find those guys so I pretty much gave up.
As much as I originally wanted analogue (personal choice, not here to argue that one any more!) I am also a big fan of FM synthesis and when I watched a couple of videos on FMeron I was hooked. Managed to pick one up from the recent batch and man, it is fantastic. It covers the sub part perfectly plus the 3 octave synth is also so versatile and huge sounding. The envelope is super easy to use and overall MReron has got so many sweet spots it's a total joy.
The only 'negative' is that as I like UK dance music sub-genres, this thing nails the sadly defunct Speed Garage sound so well I cannot stop jamming on those sounds. Maybe a SG revival is in order.
Big smile on my face as I crank out this bass sound
Big smile on my face as I crank out this bass sound
