[sfx] user appreciation society

[Twocan]

I looked on the website. What's the AY2?

It's inspired by the Yamaha NE-1 (but much better). A parametric EQ. Imagine three different graphic EQ "Smiley faces" that you can shift left and right on the spectrum, with the turn of a knob.

 

[BigBeatNut]

I looked on the website. What's the AY2?

 

[LowBSix]

I looked on the website. What's the AY2?

a simple pre-amp Custom shop only now...

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

FYI, available in classifieds...

For Sale - sfx Sound H1 Headphone Amplifier

 

[MostlyBass]

Wish I knew about it that before.. Ordered mine about 3 weeks ago and got it today. Awesome product. The one for sale you linked to is a great deal!

 

[LowBSix]

I'm selling my M D2 preamp/DI if anyone is interested...
For Sale/Trade - PRICE DROP!!! SFX m:D2 Pre-Amp ~ DI

 

[Twocan]

Pedals have come and gone over the years, but SFX still rules my board!

One of these days I hope to find one of the few SFX Compressors that were made.

 

[jcburn]

I realise this is a very old thread that was recently revived, but is anyone aware of whether [sfx] are still operating. Proprietor Silent Fly was last seen on this forum in 2019.
I'm not ready to go quite yet, but in the next few months I'm keen on looking into an OD pedal from this builder.

 

[Charley Umbria]

FWIW, I love my Micro Red Dragon and Micro Thumpinator. Highly recommended!

 

[coyoteboy]

I purchased a new micro-thump in Jan this year.

 

[BASS YODA]

BROUGHTON AUDIO HPF = 12 dB per octave low frequency filter. The knob controls the cutoff frequency and ranges continuously from 25 Hz to 190 Hz.

=> smoothest and musical

SINE EFFECT HPF = 24 dB per octave low frequency filter. The knob controls the cutoff frequency and ranges continuously from 25 Hz to 400 Hz.

=> compromise ?

SFX SOUND THUMPINATOR = 36 dB per octave low frequency filter. The cutoff frequency is fixed at 25 Hz + buffer.

=> effective cutoff + buffer


Usage depends on where you place the filter in the signal chain, at the very beginning/end of the signal path, just like an EQ, to help the gear, before/after an octaver, to remove muddiness, to protect the speakers, to remove the sub bass as it only adds unnecessary energy to the total sound...

The Thumpinator is good but it would be even better with the cutoff frequency fixed at 35/40 Hz and personally, I prefer to have an HPF filter at the end of the signal path...

Afterwards, everything that happens after the HPF filter can generate new unwanted low/sub frequencies, most amps and speakers are designed to receive a wide range of frequencies and often, they already cut below 30/40 Hz, most sound systems/PA/FOH already have EQ and filters...


May the Groove be with you.

 

[bassbrad]

BROUGHTON AUDIO HPF = 12 dB per octave low frequency filter. The knob controls the cutoff frequency and ranges continuously from 25 Hz to 190 Hz.

=> smoothest and musical

SINE EFFECT HPF = 24 dB per octave low frequency filter. The knob controls the cutoff frequency and ranges continuously from 25 Hz to 400 Hz.

=> compromise ?

SFX SOUND THUMPINATOR = 36 dB per octave low frequency filter. The cutoff frequency is fixed at 25 Hz + buffer.

=> effective cutoff + buffer


Usage depends on where you place the filter in the signal chain, at the very beginning/end of the signal path, just like an EQ, to help the gear, before/after an octaver, to remove muddiness, to protect the speakers, to remove the sub bass as it only adds unnecessary energy to the total sound...

The Thumpinator is good but it would be even better with the cutoff frequency fixed at 35/40 Hz and personally, I prefer to have an HPF filter at the end of the signal path...

Afterwards, everything that happens after the HPF filter can generate new unwanted low/sub frequencies, most amps and speakers are designed to receive a wide range of frequencies and often, they already cut below 30/40 Hz, most sound systems/PA/FOH already have EQ and filters...


May the Groove be with you.

While I really love my 2 mThumpinators I do use a Broughton when playing through my sealed cab 1x15 so I can set a higher cutoff frequency to stop the cab from chuffing when using my GK MB500 which is really too much power for that setup. If I use my vintage Bassman or GK ML/E there is no need.

 

[Twocan]

I decided to completely revamp my board (see post 627 for comparison) for this gig season. No “effects” and all tone. Very pleased with the Diplomat, my latest SFX acquisition!