Iron Ether Subterranea

[BigBassBob]

That's amazing news. This pedal sounds like it could be perfect for my board.

 

[BioDriver]

OK guys, good news.

We listened to your feedback about the Subterranea and have not only fixed the noise issue but have come up with a few other upgrades in the process. All Subterraneas shipped from September 2013 onward will come equipped with all these upgrades as standard. There's no extra charge, it's not a separate version or anything.

If you have a Subterranea that was shipped prior to September 2013, and you want to get the upgrades, please contact me at [email protected] to get details on how to get yours upgraded. The upgrade is free and only adds to what the pedal can do.

The upgrade includes:
- fixed the noise bleed/chatter issue
- the filter control is now more responsive, with more harmonics available at the high end of the control.
- deeper fundamental on the clean octave.
- more reasonable volume levels (previously the pedal was way too darn loud).

I think that covers it, feel free to ask any questions about this here or by email.

Ordering now.

 

[gregmon79]

Yes, absolutely.

I spent some time with the prototype A/Bing it with the two octavers I currently have (OC-2 and EBS Octabass) with and without headphones. The result is that the Subterranea when used strictly as an octaver now has:

(1) Better tracking in terms of glitching on low notes (A on the E string and down) than either the Boss or EBS
(2) Better tracking in terms of fewer artifacts than either when doing quick runs. Given that I previously A/B'd the Boss and MXR and the Boss won in this regard, it's safe to say my comments extend to the MXR as well.
(3) No bleedthrough or background noise
(4) A wider range of tones. You get the OC-2 tone with the filter closed and as much or more harmonic content than the EBS in "High" mode with the filter all the way open
(5) Enough gain for the soloed octave to be at unity gain or slightly above but much less than before making it easier to dial in unity gain even when using all four voices.

Personally I felt like this fix addressed all of the issues I had, particularly the ability to use the SubT as a straight octaver.

As stated, it sounds perfect now! I can't wait to get mine updated.

 

[falconspatriots]

Just shipped mine out for upgrade. Hopefully I can beat the rush!!!

 

[EskimoBassist]

I'm sure this has already been said, but what killer customer service once more. Very happy to have some IE pedals myself, especially when the builder is so chill.

 

[Smallequestrian]

I basically sent my SubT back to Taylor the day after I got it. Lucky for me that means mine is already modded and will be on its way back to me tomorrow!

 

[Jeff Moote]

I basically sent my SubT back to Taylor the day after I got it. Lucky for me that means mine is already modded and will be on its way back to me tomorrow!

I am hopefully in the same situation

 

[behndy]

i'm trying to ship mines today or early tomorrow. i actuly have a break on music for about a week while my drummer's on his honeymoon (d'awwwwwww!), so it's a really good time for it.

WOOT.

 

[BioDriver]

I basically sent my SubT back to Taylor the day after I got it. Lucky for me that means mine is already modded and will be on its way back to me tomorrow!

I doubt his turnaround time is that quick for new orders, although that would be a pleasant surprise

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[bravesaint5]

Ordered my the end of July, along with an Oxide. I'm getting itchy and can't wait to get my hands on it. Anyone here have an IE Cygnet? I wonder how it would sound with the SubT? Both Pre and Post. Speaking of the Cygnet, I wonder if it will ever have a successor?

 

[behndy]

had a Cygny. loads of fun.

i too would enjoy a Half Life Episode 2 version of it.

 

[eloann]

Eagerly waiting for my SubT and Oxide

Meanwhile, I've been thinking about a filter pedal. Obviously the Xerograph is on my list but I found myself envoying this demo of the Mojo Hand 443 a lot and I'm super happy with their BMP-1 fuzz. Of course Trip's playing helps it sounding great.

To anyone who knows - how close can the Xero come to the 443 ? I know it has many more possibilities which may be fun experimenting with but this truly is one of the "sounds in my head" thingy.

 

[M Sterling]

With the proper technique, the Xerograph Dlx can definitely get in that ballpark. Most likely you can nail that sound, but that guy is very good at tweaking the sensitivity to the perfect spot and using variations in attack to get the filter to open differently.

 

[cnltb]

Sorry, I didn't read all of this thread; What is the mod to the sub T, people are referring to?

 

[M Sterling]

Basically fixed the flutter issue and tweaked it a little bit.

OK guys, good news.

We listened to your feedback about the Subterranea and have not only fixed the noise issue but have come up with a few other upgrades in the process. All Subterraneas shipped from September 2013 onward will come equipped with all these upgrades as standard. There's no extra charge, it's not a separate version or anything.

If you have a Subterranea that was shipped prior to September 2013, and you want to get the upgrades, please contact me at [email protected] to get details on how to get yours upgraded. The upgrade is free and only adds to what the pedal can do.

The upgrade includes:
- fixed the noise bleed/chatter issue
- the filter control is now more responsive, with more harmonics available at the high end of the control.
- deeper fundamental on the clean octave.
- more reasonable volume levels (previously the pedal was way too darn loud).

I think that covers it, feel free to ask any questions about this here or by email.

Sorry, I didn't read all of this thread; What is the mod to the sub T, people are referring to?

 

[cnltb]

Basically fixed the flutter issue and tweaked it a little bit.

Very interesting.
Thanks!

how is the tracking on the sub T?
and...'flutter issue'?

 

[M Sterling]

Very interesting.
Thanks!

how is the tracking on the sub T?
and...'flutter issue'?

I havent had mine upgraded yet, but the tracking on mine is insanely good.

 

[cnltb]

I havent had mine upgraded yet, but the tracking on mine is insanely good.

Nice!
How far low and high does it track( I am aware that tracking is depending on playing style and even instrument at times)
What are people referring to when saying 'flutter issue'?
Thanks!

 

[gregmon79]

Nice!
How far low and high does it track( I am aware that tracking is depending on playing style and even instrument at times)
What are people referring to when saying 'flutter issue'?
Thanks!

This pedal track open dropped D for me. Of course it was glitchy but it's suppose to be. It tracks beautifully. Seriously.

 

[gregmon79]

Nice!
How far low and high does it track( I am aware that tracking is depending on playing style and even instrument at times)
What are people referring to when saying 'flutter issue'?
Thanks!

"Flutter issue" is if your hands aren't totally muting the strings you get what I call resonate noise. I'm sending mind in to tomorrow to get updated.