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Proposed pedalboard

Munjibunga

Munjibunga

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May 6, 2000
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#1
OK, let's say I actually wanted to start using some of the effects I have accumulated for no apparent reason. Normally, I'm all bass>amp>cab. So I picked up a PedalTrain something-or-other from RC Collins the other day, and plopped a few effects down on it in a proposed configuration.

I know there are several preamp/distos on it, but I could set each one for its own particular sound. I am a total newbie to this effects stuff, so don't go ripping my fanny, but feel free to comment and suggest. Maybe some suggestions on the order of the EBS stuff and others. I do know how to balance levels, so no need to school me on that.

I also have some other things I could mix 'n' match on there, like:

Boss CEB-3
Boss CH-1
Boss LMB-3
Boss BD-2
Boss FBM-1
Boss FDR-1
EBS Micro Bass II
Radial BassBone
Radial ToneBone Classic
SansAmp Para Driver DI
SansAmp Bass Driver DI
SansAmp Acoustic DI
MXR M-80
Aguilar DB 924
Sadowsky Preamp
Yamaha NE-1

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#3
nice!

the only things i would suggest would be putting the envelope filter first (so you get all the dynamics of your playing involved without them being squashed away by the compressor), and putting the compressor before the drive (drives can create some noise and compressors can exacerbate that noise).

besides that, like the man said... "experiment!"

oh... some people like amp simulators/preamps first in the chain but i tend to treat them like an amp and put them last. to each his own.
 
#5
RickenBoogie said:
Nice set of EBS pedals. I'd put all of them together, with the MicroBass II last in line. The others are good too, I just like the whole EBS thing.
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Thanks. I lean toward single brand, too, but I didn't like the OctaBass, so I replaced it with the Micro POG. I could take off the Tone Hammer, and put the Micro Bass II on there.
 
#6
Munjibunga said:
Thanks. I lean toward single brand, too, but I didn't like the OctaBass, so I replaced it with the Micro POG. I could take off the Tone Hammer, and put the Micro Bass II on there.
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Don't overlook the Boss OC-2 and I think your board needs Fuzz,...then again I think all boards need Fuzz,...mainly to be part of a Filter/Octaver/Fuzz combo.
 
#10
you might not be a fuzzy kind of guy, but you put it after a filter and you get some nice sounds. Also..with 2 filters..put one in an up sweep and the other in a down sweep and use them at the same time...another nice sound.

if any of your DI's have no outer knobs..put one underneath the pedal train.
 
#13
chicago_mike said:
you might not be a fuzzy kind of guy, but you put it after a filter and you get some nice sounds. Also..with 2 filters..put one in an up sweep and the other in a down sweep and use them at the same time...another nice sound.

if any of your DI's have no outer knobs..put one underneath the pedal train.
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I actually prefer my filter after my OD and Fuzz. If I had a slurpier filter it may sound better in front though.
 
#15
OK, so tonight I replaced all of the loop velcro on the board, took the feet off all the effects and applied the hook velcro on the bottom, and mounted them. I had a slew of George L right-angle connectors, so I made some cabling and connected everything. I moved the ValveDrive and Tone Hammer to the front of the line, and put the compressor last in line, in accordance with your suggestions.

I haven't played through it yet because I got done too late to fire up the rig. I'm thinking this board will really spruce up the sounds I get out of my little WTX-500. We'll see.

For the time being, it looks like I'm going to be using 3 power supplies, one for all the EBS mini pedals plus the VT Bass, one for the Micro POG and Tone Hammer, and one for the ValveDrive, which requires 12 VAC. Ultimately I'll go with a central power supply, but I'll still need a separate one for the ValveDrive.

Any suggestions are welcome. I know about most of the popular power supplies.
 
#17
Pitbull Growl said:
Munji,

I recommend using the Valve Drive last, mainly because it's AWESOME for recovering any low end loss from any other pedals.

Nice gear btw.
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Oh, now you tell me. I don't imagine I'll be using more than a few at a time. I'll experiment around a little on Wednesday night (I have practice tomorrow night). Thanks for the suggestion.
 
#18
You should be able to power everything with a PP2+; if you run out of lines for the EBS pedals(or added any other similar low-draw pedals), you could daisy chain a couple of them 2-per-outlet, and plug the Valve Drive's adapter directly into the 'Courtesy' AC outlet. I dont know the Tone Hammers power requirement, but worst case you could use its adapter and the ValveDrive into a small power strip or dual-sided extension chord from the AC Outlet. If you already have a OneSpot, it could go in the AC outlet+powerstrip and power more pedals as well.

However you do it, this setup would allow for everything to be powered ultimately through the PP2, and even if you have to mount a small powerstrip of some sort + adapters under the board, you'll have only one power chord coming out of the pedalboard.
 
#19
Munjibunga said:
OK, so tonight I replaced all of the loop velcro on the board, took the feet off all the effects and applied the hook velcro on the bottom, and mounted them. I had a slew of George L right-angle connectors, so I made some cabling and connected everything. I moved the ValveDrive and Tone Hammer to the front of the line, and put the compressor last in line, in accordance with your suggestions.

I haven't played through it yet because I got done too late to fire up the rig. I'm thinking this board will really spruce up the sounds I get out of my little WTX-500. We'll see.

For the time being, it looks like I'm going to be using 3 power supplies, one for all the EBS mini pedals plus the VT Bass, one for the Micro POG and Tone Hammer, and one for the ValveDrive, which requires 12 VAC. Ultimately I'll go with a central power supply, but I'll still need a separate one for the ValveDrive.

Any suggestions are welcome. I know about most of the popular power supplies.
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There are some all-in-one options that will even power your Valve Drive. (although the adapter that came w/ your pedal is rated @ 1000ma, all the Valve Drive needs, according to the specs in the manual, is 500ma- I've been running mine on 500ma for over a year and it works perfectly!) I use a T-Rex Fuel Tank to power my 12vac Valve Drive & 9 other 9v dc pedals.

Other options:
http://www.stinkfoot.se/andreas/diy/power/psu.htm
 

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