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Show me your compact pedalboard setup

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I use Tonex with 2 choices of amp sim, ampeg and fender, no cab. Another option is having a 100% signal from the bass guitar in case im using an amp in the venue. HX is for effects only. I can as well bypass both HX and Tonex using Cali + Capo only

Signal chain: Tuner > Cali > Capo (pre loop > HX (fx loop > Tonex ))

So far i like the options :)

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I'm not sure it can get much more compact than this
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Tuner/Wireless rec. -> Edison at max boost -> Passive volume pad back to unity gain -> HPF set around 70-80Hz -> Diamond compressor -> Messenger Di.

All on a pedaltrain nano board (logos taped over)

I've had the Cioks, the HPF and the Diamond forever, the other stuff is newer. Had to source a 1A 24v PSU to give the cioks its full rated current output, not like it needs it. The volume pad is literally a 100K linear pot with two jacks in a box, made for me by saturnworks. The Messenger is cool but the HPF knob doesnt work. The LPF knob is the best feature by far.

I have no idea if the Edison sounds different at full boost or unity gain, but I had the volume pad and figured might as well. I haven't considered any tubes to try in there, if anyone has I would love to know.
 
Church board
I use Tonex with 2 choices of amp sim, ampeg and fender, no cab. Another option is having a 100% signal from the bass guitar in case im using an amp in the venue. HX is for effects only. I can as well bypass both HX and Tonex using Cali + Capo only

Signal chain: Tuner > Cali > Capo (pre loop > HX (fx loop > Tonex ))

So far i like the options :)

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Always on point!
 
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Very nice. Whole lotta warm optical compression right there. How do you feel about or like the Brimarized tubes vs. the stock or JJ tubes?
There is certainly a distinct difference between the two. Both sound exceptional... The JJ-tubed version is cleaner while the Brimars are a touch thicker and add their own character, but not at the expense of clarity. The Brimars are perfect for recording when you can really shape everyone's subtleties. Both are 5-star, but I don't like reaching for the pedalboard for tracking. So, I had to choose one of them... Either would have been a good choice.
 
My current "complete" board (as opposed to my bare bones 5.5x13.5 incher that does not have a filter or looper and uses a single channel sushi pre). This one is still small enough to sit atop a head at 9x12". After being a long time believer in compression first in chain, I am really enjoying it after the filter and overdrive.
 

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The top one is powered by USB 10000mAhr battery. Also, it is dually setup for wallart / barrel type power supply, so it's a little sloppier looking. I use the preamps in the Zoom and IR in the IR BOX. really good sounding rig going ampless.

The bottom is powered by 12800mAhr battery and has been my main ampless rig for the last few months. Get nothing but complements from the tone.


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