Or it sounds like you can probably get some good flexibility from it. I like running my Darkglass Duality into my VMT because the midboost makes it cut through the mix. So here you could use the amp generator in a similar sense.
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Or it sounds like you can probably get some good flexibility from it. I like running my Darkglass Duality into my VMT because the midboost makes it cut through the mix. So here you could use the amp generator in a similar sense.
Yeah That's want I've found in my limited time with it. Hitting the amp generator fills out the mids
I didn't mean it in any negative sense. If I want to tweak the sound of my fuzz I run it in the loop on my amps which are both post pre amp. This sounds similar to me
I don't think you sounded negative at all. I just never thought of running fuzz in the effects loop to get that effect, but yeah I guess you could make it work equally well. I love a nice mid-boost after or before my fuzz. Preferably after.
If the pedal is good enough, taking the finish off is just a question of a little elbow grease.
Not sure this one applies without a DI, but you get the point.,
A DI would have been awesome but I can use my JDI or 3Leaf Ebabler for that so it wasn't a deal breaker for me.
The tc electronic spark is supposed to be great for that, never tried it myself. I use a regular boost before and it helps get it reeeal saturated
Not used it in anger properly live but I have Had a lot more time with it through headphones and my enabler.
The limiter comp pleads to work well and doesn't kill dynamics. The only negative is as there is no indication (LED/s) you don't know when it kicks in so you are setting it up blind so to say. The input sensitivity seems key in getting the signal level right to allow the comp to work properly.
The amp generator is very good. Tons on low end available and the EQ is simple but effective. It dies a good job of emulating a tube amp and the breakup up is very natural. I copped a lot of tones including trebly OD, fat OD, grindy and hairy! I wouldn't say that with the gain turned right down it was über sparkly clean but then it is modelled after a B15 and other tube amp. I'd be happy to use it as my amp sound or as my OD sound.
Now, finally we come to the Gamma Fuzz. This is a very interesting beast which I initially disliked BUT now I get it. I like muff fuzzes and having just ditched a Wren & Cuff Box of War for a Tall Font Russian this trend continues for me. The gamma is not a muff fuzz but what it is is a great synthy one IMO. The in knob is very interactive and simple, maxed its a wall of fuzz sound and with the amp generator kicked in can get muffy. As the knob gets turned down it's gets deeper and darker, less distinct but not in a bad way. On low settings I think I could use it as a dirty boost.
In summary I'm pleased with my purchase. I have a Cali76TX as my top end comp but it's huge and the ABS contains what I think is a minimum for me to make noise. I never play without out a comp and I get that and an OD (this is how I would use amp generator probably) and a fuzz so I can grab it and take my sounds with me. It's not cheap but it is cool and useable. Mates with my JDI I'd wager this would be ago is studio tool too.
The limiter comp pleads to work well and doesn't kill dynamics. The only negative is as there is no indication (LED/s) you don't know when it kicks in so you are setting it up blind so to say. The input sensitivity seems key in getting the signal level right to allow the comp to work properly.
The amp generator is very good. Tons on low end available and the EQ is simple but effective. It dies a good job of emulating a tube amp and the breakup up is very natural. I copped a lot of tones including trebly OD, fat OD, grindy and hairy! I wouldn't say that with the gain turned right down it was über sparkly clean but then it is modelled after a B15 and other tube amp. I'd be happy to use it as my amp sound or as my OD sound.
Now, finally we come to the Gamma Fuzz. This is a very interesting beast which I initially disliked BUT now I get it. I like muff fuzzes and having just ditched a Wren & Cuff Box of War for a Tall Font Russian this trend continues for me. The gamma is not a muff fuzz but what it is is a great synthy one IMO. The in knob is very interactive and simple, maxed its a wall of fuzz sound and with the amp generator kicked in can get muffy. As the knob gets turned down it's gets deeper and darker, less distinct but not in a bad way. On low settings I think I could use it as a dirty boost.
In summary I'm pleased with my purchase. I have a Cali76TX as my top end comp but it's huge and the ABS contains what I think is a minimum for me to make noise. I never play without out a comp and I get that and an OD (this is how I would use amp generator probably) and a fuzz so I can grab it and take my sounds with me. It's not cheap but it is cool and useable. Mates with my JDI I'd wager this would be ago is studio tool too.
Okay so I've had more time with this. Although I do have it up for sale It's really growing on me. Goint to use it at practice next weekend. I wans't overly keen on the Fuzz, as its more synthy than Muffy (which Is what I normally default to) BUT in a mix, palying along to songs its sounds sooo much better than it did solo'd; remoinds me of my old oxide. The Amp generator is great but I'm using it more for OD and maxed the OD has a fuzz like quality to it as its modelled on tube amps (alledgedly). All in all this is definitely growing on me and is currenlty on my pedalboard. I'm looking forward to running it through my Orange rig at volume.
This has become a staple of my board. Its great to have three very useful, very musical sounding effects in a very convinient package. It covers a lot of ground.
thanks for sharing this!
Been thinking of getting an ABS, despite the lack of TB love.
We'll soon see...I've got two pedals that follow the same theme: The ABS and a Pigtronix Bass Station--I've had both for years & have never learned to love them. I had been using a Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig for the last several years, but it's not the easiest to adjust onstage because everything is jammed so close together. I often use an old Bass-bone DI with my gear, so the absence of an XLR DI is no big deal. I'm going to put my ABS against the Pigtonix & then do a Sophie's Choice with the loser
