Secret Sauce: EWS BMC After Dirt

[monkeyfinger]

I have mentioned in a few posts that I use an EWS BMC at the end of my dirt loop as a mid-boost to add focus and character. I haven't got much reaction to this. So I assume it has not really grabbed anyone's attention. I am so convinced that this setup enhances my sound that I created a small demo to show the difference. Here is the same Gmaj arpeggio played two times per section. There are four sections.

1. Fuzz, no mid boost
2. Fuzz with mid boost
3. O/D no mid boost
4. O/D with mid boost
5. O/D with mid boost set higher

The mid boost is about 2-3 dB. This is mild enough to not radically alter your tone, but strong enough to bring out a certain focus to the sound. I think the EWS has a really nice Q setting and very musical filter that works exceptionally well in this role. Plus it gives you more control over the mids than you would find in typical mid control on a pedal. I play in an original rock band, so I like to set it up for my sound and leave it there. I think it gives my sound a identifiable character, my sound. It also helps with getting the distortion to sit in the mix better because I can work my sound in with the guitars and drums. I couldn't do that with a mid control on each pedal.

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[LSMFT6]

I hadn't seen your precious post about this but I'm in the same boat and used to do the exact same thing.
Now I'm awaiting the DOD Boneshaker so that I can have dirt and EQ all in one pedal.

 

[monkeyfinger]

So are you saying you can run it as just an eq?

 

[LSMFT6]

No, but it has the semi-parametric mid control (the bass and treble controls are also semi-parametric) built-in, which is pretty rare for dirt pedals. I haven't tried the pedal yet so I'm not sure how effective it is compared to the method this thread is based on, but I have high hopes.

 

[monkeyfinger]

I read the specs on that pedal. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[Deadsound]

About what frequency are you boosting at?

This pedal is on clearance at Prymaxe right now

 

[monkeyfinger]

I think for that example, I was setting it around 1100 Hz, (1:30 ish). I usually have it somewhere between one and three o'clock. I like a more aggressive rock tone. It can do a lot more than that. Also, very well built pedal. It is rather tall, especially with the stacked knobs. I put mine at the back of the board for that reason. The jacks are also seated high, making it easy to get a snug fit on the board.