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PYPB 44: ...like Tetris with boxes, wires and cables

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bassmonkeee said:
Thanks! The signal path is tuner-Sub N Up-Shaker Vibrato-Manta Filter (w/ Expression pedal)-Multiwave Distortion-MarkBass Booster-Sheehan (with Wah in clean loop)-Spectracomp-Lunar-Aftershock-Vertigo-Nemesis-Viscous Vibe-Flashback-T2. Right now the tap tempo is going to the Vertigo Tremolo, but I might move that to the Nemesis to change presets. Then, I'd move the other expression pedal cable to the Vertigo to control tremolo speed.

I have the Morley Power Fuzz Wah in the clean loop of the Sheehan, and I have a mute switch in the dirty loop. That way, I can use the clean side and kick in the drive when I want. Or, if I want to use the Fuzz/Wah, I can turn on both switches and activate it by simply turning on the Sheehan pedal. And, if I use the Drive channel AND the Clean channel with the wah, I can do extreme wah tone without losing the bottom end.
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The Sheehan Signature Drive has a very distinct flavor, but I love it. It's by far my favorite distortion for bass. Just punchy as all hell and harmonics just scream off of it.
 
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FretNoMore said:
Almost done now, should *finally* be completed tomorrow ... all MIDI and expression stuff is working after replacing the DOA Reflex pedal and rearranging the MIDI chain. Just have to make two more cables, for the tuner and a new input jack, and then clean up the wiring which is an unholy mess under the hood.

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MidiDesigner layouts for controlling all that is remote controllable from my iPad, makes it easier to tweak settings and experiment.

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I *need* a board like that.
 
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Minor updates I made a while ago; cleaned up the wiring and now the B7K Ultra is in place of the B7K.

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SIGNAL CHAIN:
Bass/Guitar -->
Digitech Drop -->
Boss SY-300 -->
Panda Audio Future Impact -->
Eventide H9 Max -->
LOOP -->
[VFE Tone Gobbler (Special Edition Woodchipper V2) -->
Source Audio Bass OFD -->
Source Audio Manta Bass Filter -->
Empress Compressor -->
Empress Heavy -->
Empress Multidrive] -->
Eventide H9 Core -->
LOOP -->
[Zoom MS-100BT] -->
Darkglass B7K Ultra -->
Pigtronix Infinity Looper -->
Singular Sound Beat Buddy -->
Amp

MIDI CHAIN:
Livid Guitar Wing (via Bluetooth) -->
MIDI Designer on iPad (via Bluetooth) -->
Zivix PUC+ -->
Singular Sound Beat Buddy [merged] -->
Source Audio Reflex [merged] -->
Boss SY-300 -->
MIDI Solutions Quadra Thru -->
[Source Audio Hub,
Pigtronix Infinity Looper,
Panda Audio Future Impact,
Eventide H9 Max --> Eventide H9 Core]

EXPRESSION AND AUXILIARY CONTROL:
Source Audio Reflex --> Eventide H9 Max (via MIDI)
Source Audio Reflex --> Eventide H9 Core (via MIDI)
Source Audio Reflex --> Panda Audio Future Impact (via MIDI)
Source Audio Reflex --> Source Audio Hub (via 1/4" TRS)
Source Audio Reflex --> Boss SY-300 (via 1/4" TRS)
Source Audio HH3 --> Source Audio Hub (via 1/8" TRRS)
Source Audio Hub --> Source Audio Bass OFD and Source Audio Bass Manta Filter
Custom Momentary Dual Footswitch --> Singular Sound Beat Buddy
Custom Momentary Dual Footswitch --> Pigtronix Infinity Looper

BOARD AND POWER:
PT-Pro
Mono Soft Case
Voodoo Labs Pedal Power Mondo
MXR ISO-Brick
EBS Flat Cables
BTPA MIDI Cables
Homemade TRS Cables
 
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nshuman said:
Latest downsized iteration:

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FretNoMore said:
Almost done now, should *finally* be completed tomorrow ... all MIDI and expression stuff is working after replacing the DOA Reflex pedal and rearranging the MIDI chain. Just have to make two more cables, for the tuner and a new input jack, and then clean up the wiring which is an unholy mess under the hood.

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MidiDesigner layouts for controlling all that is remote controllable from my iPad, makes it easier to tweak settings and experiment.

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I keep posts like these bookmarked so when my wife starts to look at my board sideways, I can show her these and say, "See, dear? My board is completely reasonable and normal..."
 
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bassmonkeee said:
I keep posts like these bookmarked so when my wife starts to look at my board sideways, I can show her these and say, "See, dear? My board is completely reasonable and normal..."
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I usually Like to use @Mosfed shot of his pedal rug for that exact purpose, but I show her all of them. I think it proves I'm not crazy......
 
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You guys are killing me... holy crap... what a bunch of really nice boards.

I'm probably going for the H9 too. I guess with Midi capabilities this thing is way too much fun, yes?

I now have a looper (with the extension for onstage usage) that has those Midi capabilities. I'm really looking forward to it. I know it is still a mess, but I'm getting there. Slowly, but steadily :thumbsup:
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My current board. Not a plenty of changes, but I've never been this happy with it before. Signal goes: bass > Polytune Mini > Bass RC Booster > MultiComp > Bass BB Preamp > MXR Bass Distortion > VMT > B3K > Ensemble King > M80 > Amps. Eventually I put a Crybaby Bass first in the chain, but only for specific songs (damn, I hate its bypass). All wired up with EBS cables, and powered with the Volto.
 
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Adamixoye said:
Minor updates I made a while ago; cleaned up the wiring and now the B7K Ultra is in place of the B7K.

27145203173_6763021ca5_c.jpg


SIGNAL CHAIN:
Bass/Guitar -->
Digitech Drop -->
Boss SY-300 -->
Panda Audio Future Impact -->
Eventide H9 Max -->
LOOP -->
[VFE Tone Gobbler (Special Edition Woodchipper V2) -->
Source Audio Bass OFD -->
Source Audio Manta Bass Filter -->
Empress Compressor -->
Empress Heavy -->
Empress Multidrive] -->
Eventide H9 Core -->
LOOP -->
[Zoom MS-100BT] -->
Darkglass B7K Ultra -->
Pigtronix Infinity Looper -->
Singular Sound Beat Buddy -->
Amp

MIDI CHAIN:
Livid Guitar Wing (via Bluetooth) -->
MIDI Designer on iPad (via Bluetooth) -->
Zivix PUC+ -->
Singular Sound Beat Buddy [merged] -->
Source Audio Reflex [merged] -->
Boss SY-300 -->
MIDI Solutions Quadra Thru -->
[Source Audio Hub,
Pigtronix Infinity Looper,
Panda Audio Future Impact,
Eventide H9 Max --> Eventide H9 Core]

EXPRESSION AND AUXILIARY CONTROL:
Source Audio Reflex --> Eventide H9 Max (via MIDI)
Source Audio Reflex --> Eventide H9 Core (via MIDI)
Source Audio Reflex --> Panda Audio Future Impact (via MIDI)
Source Audio Reflex --> Source Audio Hub (via 1/4" TRS)
Source Audio Reflex --> Boss SY-300 (via 1/4" TRS)
Source Audio HH3 --> Source Audio Hub (via 1/8" TRRS)
Source Audio Hub --> Source Audio Bass OFD and Source Audio Bass Manta Filter
Custom Momentary Dual Footswitch --> Singular Sound Beat Buddy
Custom Momentary Dual Footswitch --> Pigtronix Infinity Looper

BOARD AND POWER:
PT-Pro
Mono Soft Case
Voodoo Labs Pedal Power Mondo
MXR ISO-Brick
EBS Flat Cables
BTPA MIDI Cables
Homemade TRS Cables
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So much good stuff. What do you use the MS100BT for? I've thought about getting one and fully loading it to replace my MS70CDR because I miss a couple FX that are on the 100 and the 70B.
 
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J Posega said:
So much good stuff. What do you use the MS100BT for? I've thought about getting one and fully loading it to replace my MS70CDR because I miss a couple FX that are on the 100 and the 70B.
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It replaced my Line6 as a general Swiss Army Knife. It's mostly pulling Noise Gate duty although I have an Ice effect loaded on that patch too. I went with that over the 70CDR/60B/50G because I didn't want to decide between guitar and bass, though I do wish it had a USB so that I could use some of the new MIDI over USB controllers that are being developed.
 
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Tourniquet Man said:
are those 3 Russian muffs tall, bubble and civil? Can't quite see in that picture. If not what are they? And which is your favourite?
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Yeah, Tall, Bubble and Civil.

I sold the Bubble because it was my least favorite. Even though I had a good one. Btwn the other two, I probably prefer the Civil War because it has more mids.

On their own, the Bubble may have actually been my favorite but it was just gone in the mix.

Here's a better picture of that side: the real jewel of the bunch is the Sola Sound reissue Professional Mk-II.

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