Ric5 is pretty much the only one I've seen do it, but he likes it a lot. Me, I like just a string of pedals, but sometimes individual pedals having a blend option or knob is a great thing, like for a thin dirt sound or some modulation sounds.
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yeah seems very nice but might be expensive especially for a newbie like me lol..
but Ill keep this in my mind the parallel processing, it makes sense to get even sound from various effects..
i'll start first with string of pedals..
thanks bro..
"This first, that first, parallel this, parallel that... What's in your head, what's in your heart?"
It's all about getting the sound you hear in your head out of it, be it for an audience of one (yourself) or many.
Effects order matters, it affects how things sound; It doesn't matter whether you put fuzz before or after a filter, or in parallel with each other — choose what you like, and what you like for one thing may not be what you like for another thing... so at times you may opt for filter before fuzz, fuzz before filter another time and yet again parallel process them to achieve different effects, maybe within even the same song.
The sky may be the limit, but there's deep-space beyond our bubble of atmosphere.
It's all about getting the sound you hear in your head out of it, be it for an audience of one (yourself) or many.
Effects order matters, it affects how things sound; It doesn't matter whether you put fuzz before or after a filter, or in parallel with each other — choose what you like, and what you like for one thing may not be what you like for another thing... so at times you may opt for filter before fuzz, fuzz before filter another time and yet again parallel process them to achieve different effects, maybe within even the same song.
The sky may be the limit, but there's deep-space beyond our bubble of atmosphere.
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Seriously mate, unless you are full boar pro, just take baby steps. You can't just go "full dufus". Effects are great, just start out small though. YouTube etc are your friend here, you can check out every device you can think of on the net
Actually, on the Tribes Vibes and Scribes album, Randy played on 'Change', L'Arc en Ciel de Miles' and the solo on 'Magnetic Ocean' which indeed were played on a Jazz bass. Everything else was programmed using a sample of a Music Man.
Wow, learn something new every day. If Colibri is Bluey’s lest hand on a keyboard that’s a tragedy! Still, L’arc En Ciel De Miles is still my fave bassline on TV&S so that’s OK!
I don't know what style of music you are going for, but I started out with a big muff and expanded from there... the preamp is good since it gives you a DI out without relying on the venue to supply a DI and I don't think that combo has a built in DI... I would recommend a bass octave (I use the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe) since it gives you some nice options for sounding heavier without adding distortion... A decent reverb pedal is always handy (just don't overuse it)... I also would recommend a delay pedal (I use the Boss Giga-Delay since it also has a loop function)...it's all about figuring out what sounds you need to make and figuring out what effects will get you there... Also, a good power supply will save you headaches (I use the Walrus Audio AETOS) here is my current pedalboard
No, it's not Bluey's left hand; all the programming was done by me. Incidentally, I did write the bass lines for 'Change' and 'L'Arc En Ciel de Miles'. The solo on 'Magnetic Ocean' was Randy's creation.
IMO, this^ is the best advice. There are billions of pedals on the market and everyday on Youtube there's someone demo-ing the latest. If you decide to watch Youtube vids, pay attention to the instruments and amps used. If you're playing a Jazz bass through a Fender Rumble, the effects will not sound the same as someone demo-ing a pedal using a P bass through an Ampeg.
Consistency is another variable to consider. You'll notice that MXR and EHX pedals are widely used and there's good reason for the popularity (price and quality). You can also get into boutique pedals like Darkglass and Eventide that are also widely used, but more expensive. My point is to pay attention to what the masses concur regardless of price. However, you may find something out of the loop. that works for you and start a new trend
. For myself I use a MXR Bass d.i. +, and a MXR 108 10 band EQ. These 2 pedals help shape my sound. My P bass has an Aguilar OBP-3 preamp which is cut and boost. I keep the bass, mid and treble 'center detent' and boost or cut based on room settings. My only effect is a Way Huge Russian Pickle Overdrive pedal.
Take your time and choose wisely when considering pedals. It is a rabbit hole that can become very time consuming and expensive.
IMO, this^ is the best advice. There are billions of pedals on the market and everyday on Youtube there's someone demo-ing the latest. If you decide to watch Youtube vids, pay attention to the instruments and amps used. If you're playing a Jazz bass through a Fender Rumble, the effects will not sound the same as someone demo-ing a pedal using a P bass through an Ampeg.
Consistency is another variable to consider. You'll notice that MXR and EHX pedals are widely used and there's good reason for the popularity (price and quality). You can also get into boutique pedals like Darkglass and Eventide that are also widely used, but more expensive. My point is to pay attention to what the masses concur regardless of price. However, you may find something out of the loop. that works for you and start a new trend
For myself I use a MXR Bass d.i. +, and a MXR 108 10 band EQ. These 2 pedals help shape my sound. My P bass has an Aguilar OBP-3 preamp which is cut and boost. I keep the bass, mid and treble 'center detent' and boost or cut based on room settings. My only effect is a Way Huge Russian Pickle Overdrive pedal.
Take your time and choose wisely when considering pedals. It is a rabbit hole that can become very time consuming and expensive.
Point in hand about lesser known... I found COG Effects Through talkbass / mr excane demos on YouTube and the mini 66 has now become my main tone shaper. Same goes for damnation audio which is a homegrown talkbass builder... rabbit hole is definitely time consuming and expensive but always fun!
