Les Claypool new pedals

[JimmyM]

Can you explain that a bit more? I'm curious now what exactly you're talking about

Ok, take any DI that does speaker level, even an inexpensive one like the Whirlwind Director, get a couple of speaker cables, and put the DI between the speaker out of the amp and the cab’s input jack. This sends the entire signal for the amp into the PA or recording setup.

 

[Fynn]

Ok, take any DI that does speaker level, even an inexpensive one like the Whirlwind Director, get a couple of speaker cables, and put the DI between the speaker out of the amp and the cab’s input jack. This sends the entire signal for the amp into the PA or recording setup.

Well, I would've assumed that most normal DIs can't handle that.
It's basically just splitting the signal up and the speaker receives the same signal as without the DI in-between? Or atleast very similar

 

[JimmyM]

Well, I would've assumed that most normal DIs can't handle that.
It's basically just splitting the signal up and the speaker receives the same signal as without the DI in-between? Or atleast very similar

Yes, and notice I said the DI has to be able to do speaker level. Not all can. But instead of cutting the signal in half like a normal split signal, there’s no volume loss. Only thing is that the DI doesn’t take the place of a speaker load, so you have to have a cab plugged in.

 

[Fynn]

Yes, and notice I said the DI has to be able to do speaker level. Not all can. But instead of cutting the signal in half like a normal split signal, there’s no volume loss. Only thing is that the DI doesn’t take the place of a speaker load, so you have to have a cab plugged in.

Makes sense! And the split off signal would probably be pretty hot too, right?

 

[JimmyM]

Makes sense! And the split off signal would probably be pretty hot too, right?

Depends on your volume and tone settings.

 

[Fynn]

Depends on your volume and tone settings.

Yeah, I guess. Though I would assume that when you're using your cabs as stage monitors, the amp is probably pushing quite a bit. Well, maybe not much for an SVT, but in general

 

[agedhorse]

Found a better pic:

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Definitely a Cali76. The pedal to the left of it looks like a DI-2112 turned on its side.

I see that Les is back to his dual Subway D-800 + Subway 112's rig for this summer's shows. He's also used the Subway cabs w/ his SVT, I think that's what's going on in this photo..

 

[Fynn]

I see that Les is back to his dual Subway D-800 + Subway 112's rig for this summer's shows. He's also used the Subway cabs w/ his SVT, I think that's what's going on in this photo..

Les hasn't used the D-800s in a while. He's been using a couple of different power amps (crest mainly I believe) in combination with different preamps. The SVT has been part of the rig since 2019 I believe.
The 112s have been in use the entire time though! And the D-800 is in his home rig now. At least thats what I last saw in 2021, when Geddy visited him!

 

[agedhorse]

The amps seem to bounce around between rigs. Everything is quite fluid with him.

 

[Fynn]

The amps seem to bounce around between rigs. Everything is quite fluid with him.

Yeah, he's constantly tweaking and changing stuff. Even back in the 90s, you could hear a difference from show to show and from album to album. I guess that's part of the fun too and hearing his older songs played through his more recent rigs is always a treat!

 

[FRRIZZLE]

Les hasn't used the D-800s in a while. He's been using a couple of different power amps (crest mainly I believe) in combination with different preamps. The SVT has been part of the rig since 2019 I believe.
The 112s have been in use the entire time though! And the D-800 is in his home rig now. At least thats what I last saw in 2021, when Geddy visited him!

Hes probably switching the Heads depending on the band. Right now he's been using the Subways for Bastard Jazz, Frog brigade.. I was at Bastard Jazz and Frog Brigade front row. I'm going again VIP to the Frog Brigade at The Wiltern, so maybe I can do some justice and get some good views/pics of his rig lol

 

[Les Fret]

I think his tone in his pre Pachyderm bass days was better than now.

just curious why he is still using the Korg AX300B. Is he only using it for the envelope filter? You would think there are better or similar envelope filters on the market now.

 

[doubleohnodj]

I've tried recreating the sound 10 different ways, with individual pedals and multi effects...and never really got close til I got an ax300b. Same effect is also in the ax30b which I recently picked up as a backup. It's unique and singular for sure, in my opinion.

 

[FRRIZZLE]

I think his tone in his pre Pachyderm bass days was better than now.

just curious why he is still using the Korg AX300B. Is he only using it for the envelope filter? You would think there are better or similar envelope filters on the market now.

I have the AX as well and was curious about the same. The only other effect I can put my finger on that hes used is the Wave Seq. Effect. Which is badass lol

 

[Les Fret]

I have the AX as well and was curious about the same. The only other effect I can put my finger on that hes used is the Wave Seq. Effect. Which is badass lol

Didn’t he use the AX3000B instead of the AX300B at one point? Do they sound the same?

I used the AX30B many years (20 years or more ago). Then I switched to the AX300B. I can remember that I liked the AX30B better somehow. I sold both pedals many years ago. I think that envelope sound can be recreated with my Spectrum pedal. You can do an envelope plus octave and distortion on that too. That’s basically what the Korg does.

 

[FRRIZZLE]

Im not to sure if he did.I have both of them and I like the 3000 cause it has alot of extras. As for the Envel. Filter. I feel like the 300 sounds better but it might just be me wanting to run the exact pedal as Claypool hahaha

 

[Les Fret]

For those who have a Spectrum or C4. Just recreated the infamous Korg AX300B Claypool Buzzards Of Greenhill sound. Not 100%. But close enough to prevent me from buying a Korg AX300B again. What do you think (user name Bodde)?
Neuro Community by Source Audio

 

[PodthePirate]

Does anyone know what his new midi set-up is? The pedals on the right hand side seem to show something next to the Korg like the Roland PK5 but with only 5 or 6 keys.

Edit: Or it could just be the light and there only be 3 switches on it.

 

[colicab]

 

[Parzival]

Has anyone told Les he doesn’t need all his pedals? If he can’t get there with his hands, don’t know what to tell you. He should be fine just plugging into an amp. Audience can’t hear any difference.