i feel a eq pedal in front for which you could adjust/boost the mid or a od/dist with more of a mid character would have helped those pedals especially the MBD 2. would you say that the dcx is mid forward?
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New Origin Effects DCX Bass
- Thread starter Derek Williams
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- Oct 29, 2012
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The DCX in EQ mode is pretty flat for the most part (voice switch dependent), whilst the OD mode sounds like it has a bit of a push in the mids going on, which I really like.
I've only used the DCX after a filter so far, which sounded wonderful. I would imagine it would feed a filter well though. I'd maybe start with EQ mode for this, as it's high end has a slightly rougher character compared to the OD mode, which is sort-of-smoother whilst remaining aggressive (if that makes any sense).
This is a digital emulation only unlike the BassRig which has analog circuitry. Can't see/hear anything special from this pedal.
Are you talking about the DCX? There is nothing digital about it.
????? you havent read any specs or watched any videos. because there is no way you cant hear a difference in what the pedal is doing.
So does the Jive do something the DCX can’t do? Is there any reason to own/use both?
That is to be found out - I only had two days so far.
Stick the Jive just after your comp and set it just before breakup with all the diode switches to the left.
That is the 'moar tone' position. I can't recreate something similar with the DCX. Yet.
The Jive, in that setting, also does interesting things to the texture of other dirt pedals you play into it.
I gave the DCX a try today and was surprisingly disappointed. I absolutely loved how it reacted to my playing and the EQ was great, but the drive was unpleasant. It was reminiscent of the tone I get when driving my (cheap) audio interfaces (3rd-generation Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 and Audient ID4 MK2). Mind you, I've never tried a UA610. I suppose I'm just not a fan of overdriven mic preamps? 
Out of curiosity, did you try the med/dark voicings? Either way, might just not be your thing.I gave the DCX a try today and was surprisingly disappointed. I absolutely loved how it reacted to my playing and the EQ was great, but the drive was unpleasant. It was reminiscent of the tone I get when driving my (cheap) audio interfaces (3rd-generation Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 and Audient ID4 MK2). Mind you, I've never tried a UA610. I suppose I'm just not a fan of overdriven mic preamps?
I did. It's just a matter of that drive not being my thing, but I was so impressed with how it responded I ordered a Super Vintage to test.
It is. There are hints that some devices are digital or analog. The obvious is that OE did not mention it has an analog circuit but I will provide a solid proof instead of trivial.
If you look at the manual under "FCC Certification" it says -
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device ...
That has more to do with what frequency it will create in a non commercial environment. It doesn't mean it's digital, it's classification .
The BassRig pedals also contain that same "Digital" FCC Certification. The webpage may not use the phrase "All-Analogue" like their other pedals, but the information provided to the retailers does: Invalid Link Removed
@Origin_Effects do you want to settle this as well?
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It says that on every Origin Effects Pedal I’ve ever read a manual on, including stuff like the Bassrigs which are surrounded by ad copy crowing about the all-analogue circuitry. Or, go look at the manual for something like an Empress Para EQ Deluxe II: same thing. Being classified as a Class B Digital Device doesn’t mean there’s AD/DA conversion going on. Plus, I have a hard time imagining that sort of thing going on with a power draw of 90 mAh at 9v.
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FCC Authorization of Digital Devices
Digital devices are everywhere. From mobile phones to tablets, cameras to smartwatches, audio to gaming, billions of digital devices are in use worldwide.
In the United States, nearly all digital devices must be authorized under the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules prior to being marketed or imported into the country. The FCC’s rules mitigate the potential for harmful interference between devices and ensure the devices meet certain other requirements, including those related to RF exposure limits.
Digital devices are everywhere. From mobile phones to tablets, cameras to smartwatches, audio to gaming, billions of digital devices are in use worldwide.
In the United States, nearly all digital devices must be authorized under the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules prior to being marketed or imported into the country. The FCC’s rules mitigate the potential for harmful interference between devices and ensure the devices meet certain other requirements, including those related to RF exposure limits.
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You are still fundamentally misunderstanding what FCC classification of a digital device means. All sorts of all-analogue equipment will be classified as digital by the FCC if any component generates a signal above 9 kHz, and this can be as simple as a charge pump within a pedal to up the voltage internally.
Furthermore, a given product can even use digital logic, but not generate any signals above the threshold of 9 kHz, and not be considered a digital device for this sort of certification.
Furthermore, a given product can even use digital logic, but not generate any signals above the threshold of 9 kHz, and not be considered a digital device for this sort of certification.
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Sweet man, always good to hear your take on things! Making me GAS for the DCX even more
I've been interested in the Caveman for awhile. The lack of EQ is a little concerning from my end for the price, but it's interesting to pairing the BP-1C with the DCX.
The digital classification is most likely the power supply.
What are Class B (Unintentional) Devices?
Class B represents most electronic devices that are specifically made and marketed for the general public. Anything that requires IC chips, clocks, oscillators, or other electronic components is generally considered a Class B device.
What are Class B (Unintentional) Devices?
Class B represents most electronic devices that are specifically made and marketed for the general public. Anything that requires IC chips, clocks, oscillators, or other electronic components is generally considered a Class B device.
