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Source Audio Sorcerers Society (S.A.S.S) Part 3

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Hey @rsmith601

Re: the Reflex, will you need to have it connected to the Hub to operate the presets, or can it operate on its own, independently, with preset switching using MIDI and the 5-pin MIDI port?
 
#2,144
Szyszaczek said:
So this new pedals...

What they are exavtly? Are they more flexible then soundblox 2? If this fuzz pedal will be 1/3 of OFD functions? Or is this sth completly difrent?
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From what I understand (and looking only to the chorus so far) you can think of the new pedals like this: They are only one effect and few parameters like a "typical" pedal. However, inside, the "brain" is similar to the SB2 series (if not the sabe) and so the power is there to run other algorithms than the ones on the label. To do that you will need to be a bit more tech savvy and have the HUB.

PS - Imagine picking the orbital, selecting the chorus and then taking off the effect selection knob and some of the buttons.
 
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kurotenshi said:
From what I understand (and looking only to the chorus so far) you can think of the new pedals like this: They are only one effect and few parameters like a "typical" pedal. However, inside, the "brain" is similar to the SB2 series (if not the sabe) and so the power is there to run other algorithms than the ones on the label. To do that you will need to be a bit more tech savvy and have the HUB.
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Yeah, that's the impression I'm getting as well.
 
#2,146
If so why not do just one pedal like istomp from digitech?

Is it mean I can buy chorus and turn into ie. ofd?

Idea is great, but we have allready a soundblox with all those options and option to plug into hub, so i dont get those pedals, unless they have some extra options or very low price (soundblox price is very good)
 
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I think the idea is to appeal to players who want LESS options on the surface. Many guitar players, as well as working players who don't want to invest hours tweaking, like a simpler interface. Those new Source pedals seem to be targeted to those folks. I totally get it! Even though I do take time to tweak & like options, on the job I need to grab a knob in a split second & go!

For the tweaker, SB2's and original Soundblox make sense. For the more 'traditional' player, these new pedals make more sense.

Szyszaczek said:
If so why not do just one pedal like istomp from digitech?

Is it mean I can buy chorus and turn into ie. ofd?

Idea is great, but we have allready a soundblox with all those options and option to plug into hub, so i dont get those pedals, unless they have some extra options or very low price (soundblox price is very good)
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Szyszaczek said:
If so I dont get it. Soundblox are great and relativle cheap. I assume that soundblox 2 chorus have same options as this new pedal?

Hope we get some cool delay soundblox 2 then. Maybe something similiar to TC tripple dealy.
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We kind of had this discussion already a few pages back. I'm with you. I don't think the SB2 pedals are all that complicated, and nothing about the new One Series really appeals to me. But I can't deny that there is a K.I.S.S. market out there for this kind of stuff, so I get why SA is doing it, and I assume their business sense is better than mine.
 
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Well, I'm a techie and nerd but still had quite a bit of problem at first accepting the looks and user interface of the SB2 pedals. I like them now, but I can well understand a lot of people will prefer the more traditional style of the new pedals. I think it's a very smart move by Source Audio, it will give them access to a new user group.
 
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FretNoMore said:
Well, I'm a techie and nerd but still had quite a bit of problem at first accepting the looks and user interface of the SB2 pedals. I like them now, but I can well understand a lot of people will prefer the more traditional style of the new pedals. I think it's a very smart move by Source Audio, it will give them access to a new user group.
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Yeah, I personally never had issues with the SB2 but, hey, lots of people do. And, at the end of the day, SA has to be successful and reach wide audiences.
 
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FretNoMore said:
Well, I'm a techie and nerd but still had quite a bit of problem at first accepting the looks and user interface of the SB2 pedals. I like them now, but I can well understand a lot of people will prefer the more traditional style of the new pedals. I think it's a very smart move by Source Audio, it will give them access to a new user group.
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I think FretNoMore has the right vision.
A lot of people talk to me because they do not know SourceAudio gear or never seen it live. Although the feedback is usually very positive in regards to the sound and function but they often frown apon the interface.
I feel that guitar players are, often, traditionalists and will appreciate the new One Series

Szyszaczek said:
If so why not do just one pedal like istomp from digitech?

Is it mean I can buy chorus and turn into ie. ofd?

Idea is great, but we have allready a soundblox with all those options and option to plug into hub, so i dont get those pedals, unless they have some extra options or very low price (soundblox price is very good)
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That is not the case, it is more like the TC toneprint technology where you already have some algorithms (specifically the chorus has ONLY the orbital inside) and you can access them via an app. It is however a very innovative principle that does not closely compare to any other
 
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scotch said:
I think the idea is to appeal to players who want LESS options on the surface. Many guitar players, as well as working players who don't want to invest hours tweaking, like a simpler interface. Those new Source pedals seem to be targeted to those folks. I totally get it! Even though I do take time to tweak & like options, on the job I need to grab a knob in a split second & go!

For the tweaker, SB2's and original Soundblox make sense. For the more 'traditional' player, these new pedals make more sense.
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That is right.
 
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kurotenshi said:
I think FretNoMore has the right vision.
A lot of people talk to me because they do not know SourceAudio gear or never seen it live. Although the feedback is usually very positive in regards to the sound and function but they often frown apon the interface.
I feel that guitar players are, often, traditionalists and will appreciate the new One Series



That is not the case, it is more like the TC toneprint technology where you already have some algorithms (specifically the chorus has ONLY the orbital inside) and you can access them via an app. It is however a very innovative principle that does not closely compare to any other
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This is all correct.
 

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