Show me your compact pedalboard setup

[Roxbororob]

The switches are outboard attenuation selectors for the DI. From none (hot hot) to -25db. Also the ground lift.
I have it set up for all top jacks. See my post here https://www.talkbass.com/threads/an...rut-your-stuff.1469191/page-120#post-28251777

 

[sloppy_phil]

Nice one @Roxbororob, looks muy tasty! Just wondering (now that we've got the info on those extra switches) why you don't have the Nobelium last in chain? If it's feeding a DI, presumably the SBM isn't getting picked up by that line.

 

[Roxbororob]

Nice one @Roxbororob, looks muy tasty! Just wondering (now that we've got the info on those extra switches) why you don't have the Nobelium last in chain? If it's feeding a DI, presumably the SBM isn't getting picked up by that line.

I have the transformer DI signal (at -10db) going into the SBM which goes into my IEM amp (or rig amp). I have also been naughty at band practice and run both signals (DI/SBM & dual tube output) blended, into my rig amp.

 

[EddBass]

This is a brief evolution of my bass pedalboard.

I’m looking forward to upgrade to this setup for this year, coupled with a better Power Supply as well (the actual is a Chinese copy of a Cioks DC5). I mainly play worship music at my local church.

 

[DaveParker39]

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We gotta get Broughton to make a tuner, if only for you.

 

[Smurf-o-Deth]

The Broughtune?

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

The Broughtune?

Maybe he will...

...Joshed, For Kicks.

But a Broughton always-on HPF in cable form would be next level.

 

[javi_bassist]

My most recent update. I am not sure if I prefer the DCX before or after the Cali76. I usually have it right after the tuner. Yesterday I was trying to put it after the Cali and I am not 100% convinced. I should continue experimenting.

Relay G30-->Polytune 3-->Cali76-->DCX Bass-->HX Stomp

 

[Parzival]

Got two small boards set up now. Couldn’t resist trying out the new Line 6 POD Express Bass. Just got it in. We’ll see how it does. Excited about it.

Main board is set up to work well with my Ultra Jazz and my Duck P. The smaller board will be for outdoor shows and a grab and go for sitting in or other things that may come up where I can just use the BDDI for direct.

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Current main board

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How do u find the DG M'tubes drive within the Origin S'Bass ? I'm constantly trying drives, B1K, B7K, then Agro, Storm King, . So far, all have been OK, but, I haven't tried VMT... how do u like yours pushing a svt clean tone ??

 

[Smurf-o-Deth]

How do u find the DG M'tubes drive within the Origin S'Bass ? I'm constantly trying drives, B1K, B7K, then Agro, Storm King, . So far, all have been OK, but, I haven't tried VMT... how do u like yours pushing a svt clean tone ??

You might try a Nobels ODR-style drive into the Bassrig. I particularly think the Wampler Belle works exceptionally well in this respect. The Spaceman Saturn VI is also a good way to drive the Bassrig.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Hi all I have not messed with my board in quite a while (years) and am out of the loop on the trends so I have a few questions :

what is a good Velcro if I’m going to be moving pedals on and off it? I saw a clear looking one in a picture.

I want to remove the Velcro from my pedals and boards and start over. I had a dual lock Velcro setup and while it’s pretty nice for holding a psu upside down under a board, it’s too grippy if I want to grab some pedals off the big board and put them on the small one.

what short connector cables are you all liking now? I have some super flat ebs ones but they are older now and a little intermittent.

finally what large buttons are you all putting on your pedal clickers? I keep seeing these everywhere now and I’d love to grab some.

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

You might try a Nobels ODR-style drive into the Bassrig. I particularly think the Wampler Belle works exceptionally well in this respect. The Spaceman Saturn VI is also a good way to drive the Bassrig.

Thanks mate, I will look to try out the above.

 

[Rocksolid]

I discovered that issue when I tried to run multiple tube pedals off a Cioks 4 through a USB-C Battery.
I the 37,5% capacity loss is (of course) in Ampere, not Volts, and I do think it is per output.
So each of your four your 660mA @ 9V become 412,5mA, and switched to 12V you'll only get 312,5mA.
In theory, you could use three Flex 8800 cables to use three outlets of the unit to run the LA-1A - Cioks PSUs usually err on the good side and rather provide a little more than a little less .. but that left only one output to power the rest.

Power bank has arrived. I purchased a USB C cable which shows V W A readings on a display so I could see what actual usage is.
With the Super Pre and my board with MS60B and GLXD all running it's at 9W and 1.8A. Board only is 5.5W and 1.1A
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E8reL3evL._SX522_.jpg

I'm such a dumb ass. The Power bank has a display that shows all these values also

 

[greenklang]

This is a brief evolution of my bass pedalboard.

How do you like the MS60B? Every now and then I've been thinking of re-incorporating my trusty B3 back to my PB, but having it at home as a quick "plug in, power on, play" machine is just too practical. The reason I'm asking is because those are a bit dated when compared to what multi-FX units are available and what people use nowadays.

 

[el murdoque]

Power bank has arrived. I purchased a USB C cable which shows V W A readings on a display so I could see what actual usage is.
With the Super Pre and my board with MS60B and GLXD all running it's at 9W and 1.8A. Board only is 5.5W and 1.1A
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E8reL3evL._SX522_.jpg

I'm such a dumb ass. The Power bank has a display that shows all these values also

I just had a look into the manual. There's nothing about every outlet being lowered like I assumed.
Input >17V DC max. 2A max. 24,0W max. 2640mA
Input 5V DC 2A 6,3W 700mA
Input 5V DC 3A 9,0W 1000mA

 

[Rocksolid]

I just had a look into the manual. There's nothing about every outlet being lowered like I assumed.
Input >17V DC max. 2A max. 24,0W max. 2640mA
Input 5V DC 2A 6,3W 700mA
Input 5V DC 3A 9,0W 1000mA

This is the first paragraph of the manual for the Cioks 4:
Powering CIOKS 4 with a powerbank or other USB source If you wish to power CIOKS 4 with a powerbank, a USB adapter or other USB source you must use a cable with a USB A plug at one end and a USB C plug at the other end which goes into CIOKS 4. A cable with USB C plugs at both ends will not work. Preferably use a high-quality cable intended for charging having a lower resistance and avoiding losing power in the cable and connectors. Powerbanks with 3A of output current capability will give you the maximum output power of CIOKS 4 when powered of a powerbank. That is 9W of output power corresponding to approx. 1000mA at 9V DC for your pedals.

I feel like the last 2 sentences are contradictory, but my electrical understanding is limited. Shouldn't 5V, 3A give you 15W?

 

[Rocksolid]

How do you like the MS60B? Every now and then I've been thinking of re-incorporating my trusty B3 back to my PB, but having it at home as a quick "plug in, power on, play" machine is just too practical. The reason I'm asking is because those are a bit dated when compared to what multi-FX units are available and what people use nowadays.

I still think the MS-60B is a great little tool, but I think to get the most out of it you need to use it with a Line selector. I have patches for autowah, octave, dirt, chorus, tape echo, phaser in mine using the A,B,C set up. I can take the 60B out of my chain with the LS-2 and drop it in when needed. Using the Ls-2 allows me to select patches with it removed from my signal chain.

 

[el murdoque]

This is the first paragraph of the manual for the Cioks 4:
Powering CIOKS 4 with a powerbank or other USB source If you wish to power CIOKS 4 with a powerbank, a USB adapter or other USB source you must use a cable with a USB A plug at one end and a USB C plug at the other end which goes into CIOKS 4. A cable with USB C plugs at both ends will not work. Preferably use a high-quality cable intended for charging having a lower resistance and avoiding losing power in the cable and connectors. Powerbanks with 3A of output current capability will give you the maximum output power of CIOKS 4 when powered of a powerbank. That is 9W of output power corresponding to approx. 1000mA at 9V DC for your pedals.

I feel like the last 2 sentences are contradictory, but my electrical understanding is limited. Shouldn't 5V, 3A give you 15W?

That seems to be a mistake. I use a Dell Powerbank capable of 3A. It usually powers my PJB Double Four (and on select few occasions, my Dell laptop).

When I had a test bench setup comparing preamp pedals, I had a tube driven pedal on each of the four outputs. Those were all around 400-500mA according to their manuals.
Doing that, I got all kinds of wonky results - and reading up in the Cioks manual made me realize that although USB-C driven, this input obviously ignores the 19V lane and only accepts 5V, so instead of the 57W the battery is capable of, only 15 could arrive in the Cioks - and since there's always some loss between input and output ... 4 pedals drawing 400mA at 9V means 14,4W and 15W input would need a very good rate of conversion loss.
Swapping the battery to a 24V power brick did the trick back then.

 

[EddBass]

How do you like the MS60B? Every now and then I've been thinking of re-incorporating my trusty B3 back to my PB, but having it at home as a quick "plug in, power on, play" machine is just too practical. The reason I'm asking is because those are a bit dated when compared to what multi-FX units are available and what people use nowadays.

I have been using the MS60B for more than 5 years, and even though it certainly is a bit outdated, I can still take advantage of it’s compact form factor and variety of sounds. I mostly use the ampsims, and occasionally try new effects in the chain. I understand that the new MS60B+ is a great upgrade, even tho I prefer the looks of the original 60B.