Bassists seem to go for it also and the only example that comes to mind is Flea's Sir Psycho Sexy (I think) bass line. Adds funk, I'm told.
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MXR Iso-Brick
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Bassists seem to go for it also and the only example that comes to mind is Flea's Sir Psycho Sexy (I think) bass line. Adds funk, I'm told.
Yes, feeding the 60B via another source than a daisy-chain seems to keep this thing quiet. I still have to fix the gain in a few patches, but otherwise, it's dead silent. I don't have any experience with the other pedals you mention, so can't help you there, unfortunately.
Bassists seem to go for it also and the only example that comes to mind is Flea's Sir Psycho Sexy (I think) bass line. Adds funk, I'm told.
Ahh.. OK. Thanks for the reply.
I went to a certain retailer in Laval to see if they ahd some but hey were not in stock. They told me that they had only had one that was ordered for one client. ANd, that client had to wait a LONG time to get it
Finally decided to take the plunge on the Iso Brick. Been powering like 13 9v pedals with it for a few hours and it's still working, so that's good 
Very happy with it so far. Got it parked under my PT Jr with velcro and it fits fine. You will need right angle plugs for the bottom row of hookups, but it will fit. I like that it's so light and small...most of those things weigh a ton. Uses a wall wart but I've got it velcro'ed under the board too, so I can either run an extension cord for long runs or use the wart for shorter ones. Still way lighter and smaller than most PS's with that much power and that many options. So far the reaction is way positive.
Very happy with it so far. Got it parked under my PT Jr with velcro and it fits fine. You will need right angle plugs for the bottom row of hookups, but it will fit. I like that it's so light and small...most of those things weigh a ton. Uses a wall wart but I've got it velcro'ed under the board too, so I can either run an extension cord for long runs or use the wart for shorter ones. Still way lighter and smaller than most PS's with that much power and that many options. So far the reaction is way positive.
I went to a certain retailer in Laval to see if they ahd some but hey were not in stock. They told me that they had only had one that was ordered for one client. ANd, that client had to wait a LONG time to get it
Sorry, just saw your comment, and yes, that would be yours truly
.I haven't seen another IsoBrick there since.
Found one yet ?
Sorry, just saw your comment, and yes, that would be yours truly
I haven't seen another IsoBrick there since.
Found one yet ?
I have not had time to even look. I am so busy with work. I think I finalized my PT-Pro layout (finalized as in it will stay like that for a couple of weeks). Now, the PT-2 is kind of stable as well. SO, I need to arrange my rack and the 20x30 ikea board, and then I'll buy the ISOs. I think I need 4. I will replace 2 Decibel 11 units under the PT-Pro with two ISOs. That way I can run the Dunwich VT at 18v and use a voltage doubler cable and 2 18v outlets for the Rusty Box at 36v.
Then, I will out 1 ISO under the PT-2, and 1 will go under the Ikea board along with the decibel 11 units I removed from th PT Pro.
So, the plan is:
PT-Pro: 1x Decibel 11 Hos Stone, 1x Decibel 11 Hot Stone Deluxe, 2x MXR ISOs
PT-2: 1x Decibel 11 Hot Stone, 1x MXR ISO
Ikea Board: 2x Decibel 11 Hot Stone, 1x MXR ISO
I may need two more MXR ISOs, one extra for the ikea board, one for the rack. But, In January, I'll start with 4 ISOs to see how they go first.
Adamixoye
A PT Pro is cool for worship, right?
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I was able to rearrange my MIDI stuff so that I can put my ISO-Brick where it belongs, in the recessed area under the back row. Like Jimmy said you definitely need to use right angle plugs in the one row so that it will fit, but it does work.
Any problems with noise/hum with the wall wart this close to some of the pedals? The ISO-Brick may be wrapped in metal, but the wall wart doesn't appear to be, so I'm curious if this presents a problem.
Thanks...
Nope, at least not at home. No added noise whether under the pedals or away from them. Also did a comparison with the Voodoo Lab PP2 and the Iso Brick was as quiet as the PP2.
I lost count as to how many you will need, but were I you, I'd call MXR and try to negotiate some kind of a deal, you'd probably be a retail VIP client, if something like that exists...
I lost count as to how many you will need, but were I you, I'd call MXR and try to negotiate some kind of a deal, you'd probably be a retail VIP client, if something like that exists...
I should just open a fake retail store. Get reseller price on everything.
Adamixoye
A PT Pro is cool for worship, right?
- Apr 9, 2012
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Apologies if this has been covered.....but this IS a loooooong thread.....
Does the ISO come with pedal connectors, or do you need to buy them separately?
Thanks!
Does the ISO come with pedal connectors, or do you need to buy them separately?
Thanks!
Well, I could not pass up the Prymaxe sale. I ordered three of these. I think I'll have enough between that and the 4 Decibell 11 units, I went over it again and I don't think I needed 4 after all. Oh well, worst comes to worst I'll pick one more up.
That's the spirit !
I haven't done much gear shopping recently, but I haven't seen them in our shops, apart from the one I bought. So, to quote Michael J. Fox's Family Ties character (Alex watchacallhim....), we (Montrealers) ain't hip to the IsoBrick's jive, I guess.
