Source Audio suggestions thread

[MrBEAR]

Hmm...
Would be nice to be able to morph between a clean Reeves and a snarling AD200B.
But that wouldn't be doable as the Hot Hand or Expression Pedal selections are repurposed/omitted.

I hoping for something like this :

 

[Geist]

Just had a brainwave.

2 octaves up and down, tone control with toggle, slow gear effect utilizing blue knob.

Backpage:

TC:Tone Control toggle
DE: Dry effect/mix (off, mostly uneffected through saturated)
EV: Envelope Toggle
SN: Envelope Sensitivity
SW: Switching speed (like EQ)
MC: Midi Channel (like EQ)

 

[Saluki]

Here's a thought. It might not be the most sexy idea but how about a power supply aimed to power the whole hub setup right down to a 5v for the HH3 and all the shielded transformers to supply Soundblox2 pedals and the hub? If you have 5 SB2 pedals, the Hub, and the HH3 you would need 6 transformers to handle 9v and 200mA each and one that would need to be 5v.

+1 To the power supply. If you want us to keep adding SA pedals to our boards, then you will have to address the power supply or most will be limited by what we have or what is available on the market. To take it a step further, having a hub/pedal board combo with power supply may not work as a single unit, but if the components were modular in a sense, designed to function separately or combined so you could pick and choose what you want that may work. Having a mostly SA pedal board that could add and power a few non SA pedals with built-in hub functionality to store and scroll through scenes with a readable digital display. Thats where I'm at.

Or if that is too crazy...How but a Hub+ that would just have the capability to name and store scenes and a SA add on pedal to scroll through those scenes with meaningful names while on the gig. From my limited MIDI experience, I think this could be good for marketing to downplay the MIDI programing and focus on the simplicity and easy functionality with other SA products. Since so many users are looking to other manufacturers (i.e. one control, tech 21) for a solution to the MIDI switching it seems very logical to me to get in that game and bring some of that potential revenue back to SA. Just a thought.

 

[MrBEAR]

Now about the PS units from SA.

The only one that is road and gig worthy is the HH3 5v model.
The 9v model has that stupid neck around the plugs.
Makes them extremely unstable during use and almost guaranteed to fall out of rack power strips during transport.

Oddly enough, in light of the above post regarding the Hub only having 5 sensor outputs, the Furman Plug-lock power strip can handle exactly 5 power supply blocks.

Speaking of the sensor cables has anyone else noticed that the accessory SA160 daisy chain cable available for purchase differs from the three that ship with the Hub?

For me the larger plug heads on the ones I bought from SA are a make or break deal as to space/location on my pedal board.
So the Hub, right now, is an awkward space hog.
Sweetwater does have 3' right angle midi cables which helps a bit.

 

[WaldoNova]

I think the main difference and what SA could add to the delay game is the HUB functionality and the HH3 control over the effect. I currently have 4 pedals in my HUB setup (OFD,Manta,Orbital and Dimension) and could fit one more pedal. I don't see any use for additional gain/distortion. A preamp/DI setup would be pretty cool but I think I'd rather add a delay into the mix. With 128 scenes and HH3 controls it would be a game changer. Of course powering the whole thing with a SA dedicated power supply would be ideal. If they had a midi controller with a built in expression and a display to name scenes I would be all over that as well.

With all this being said I am sure that SA has a plan and has many items in development and in due time we will have more game changing items available. It's very cool that they have such a presence on this forum and that they encourage feedback and it seems like they genuinely want to give the people what they want.

 

[scotch]

An amp sim without a balanced xlr out is like a Reeses cup without peanut butter! (In my humble opinion.) Perhaps not ideal for the SB2 format?



I'm pushing hard for an octaver. I've always had at least 2 on my board for different tones.

-an 'organic', deep, analog sounding one (Aguilar Octamizer, EBS Octabass)
-the more mid-forward analog tone that borders on synthy (MXR BOD, OC-2)
-digital sounding octave that still sounds cool (EH POG)
-the unique sounding Foxrox Octron (with fuzzed analog up)

There would also be room for the POG-2 style organ sounds (btw, the POG-2 does a GREAT slow gear cello thing that works polyphonically, allowing you to hold a note and still get swells on subsequent notes - ex here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed])

Some backpage add-ins that allow you to add some fuzz to all octave sounds, 3 band eq, perhaps compression to the output summed signal and of course 0-100% blend control!

I wouldn't try to compete head-to-head with the new Bass Whammy, but exp pedal sweeps would be welcome as well as up/down 5th's.

You have 6 weeks, now GO!

 

[Smallequestrian]

I'm pushing hard for an octaver. I've always had at least 2 on my board for different tones.

-an 'organic', deep, analog sounding one (Aguilar Octamizer, EBS Octabass)
-the more mid-forward analog tone that borders on synthy (MXR BOD, OC-2)
-digital sounding octave that still sounds cool (EH POG)
-the unique sounding Foxrox Octron (with fuzzed analog up)

There would also be room for the POG-2 style organ sounds (btw, the POG-2 does a GREAT slow gear cello thing that works polyphonically, allowing you to hold a note and still get swells on subsequent notes - ex here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed])

Some backpage add-ins that allow you to add some fuzz to all octave sounds, 3 band eq, perhaps compression to the output summed signal and of course 0-100% blend control!

I wouldn't try to compete head-to-head with the new Bass Whammy, but exp pedal sweeps would be welcome as well as up/down 5th's.

You have 6 weeks, now GO!

This is basically my dream as well, I try to mention this to Roger everytime I get the chance. Octaver is maybe/maybe not my favorite effect, but its the only one that I can't get away without having one on board.

 

[natw42]

Sub'd! Lots of exciting ideas here

 

[Adamixoye]

An amp sim without a balanced xlr out is like a Reeses cup without peanut butter! (In my humble opinion.) Perhaps not ideal for the SB2 format?



I'm pushing hard for an octaver. I've always had at least 2 on my board for different tones.

-an 'organic', deep, analog sounding one (Aguilar Octamizer, EBS Octabass)
-the more mid-forward analog tone that borders on synthy (MXR BOD, OC-2)
-digital sounding octave that still sounds cool (EH POG)
-the unique sounding Foxrox Octron (with fuzzed analog up)

There would also be room for the POG-2 style organ sounds (btw, the POG-2 does a GREAT slow gear cello thing that works polyphonically, allowing you to hold a note and still get swells on subsequent notes - ex here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed])

Some backpage add-ins that allow you to add some fuzz to all octave sounds, 3 band eq, perhaps compression to the output summed signal and of course 0-100% blend control!

I wouldn't try to compete head-to-head with the new Bass Whammy, but exp pedal sweeps would be welcome as well as up/down 5th's.

You have 6 weeks, now GO!

The argument I keep pushing is why limit it to an octaver? Turn it into a polyphonic pitch shifter, 90% of what we're asking for is the same...

 

[scotch]

The argument I keep pushing is why limit it to an octaver? Turn it into a polyphonic pitch shifter, 90% of what we're asking for is the same...

I wouldn't kick full pitch-shifting out of bed!

Priority to me is quality of the octave tone though. No pitch shifter has focused on that yet...

 

[WaldoNova]

An amp sim without a balanced xlr out is like a Reeses cup without peanut butter! (In my humble opinion.) Perhaps not ideal for the SB2 format?



I'm pushing hard for an octaver. I've always had at least 2 on my board for different tones.

-an 'organic', deep, analog sounding one (Aguilar Octamizer, EBS Octabass)
-the more mid-forward analog tone that borders on synthy (MXR BOD, OC-2)
-digital sounding octave that still sounds cool (EH POG)
-the unique sounding Foxrox Octron (with fuzzed analog up)

There would also be room for the POG-2 style organ sounds (btw, the POG-2 does a GREAT slow gear cello thing that works polyphonically, allowing you to hold a note and still get swells on subsequent notes - ex here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed])

Some backpage add-ins that allow you to add some fuzz to all octave sounds, 3 band eq, perhaps compression to the output summed signal and of course 0-100% blend control!

I wouldn't try to compete head-to-head with the new Bass Whammy, but exp pedal sweeps would be welcome as well as up/down 5th's.

You have 6 weeks, now GO!

I would love an Octave/pitch shifter type pedal!!! I kind of lumped it with the Synth thread and didn't bother suggesting it here. TBH I would go for this before a delay but it seems as though Roger has warned that the development of the pitch detection makes this a difficult endeavor. I'm sure this will be a reality soon.

 

[scotch]

Ahhh forget it! All my pedalboard needs is a cupholder! The Source Audio Hydrator.

 

[eeyorebass]

How about a MIDI controlled true-bypass loop that uses the SA Multi-function port? It could connect to the Hub and it's settings could be saved as part of a scene. It would allow the addition of non-midi pedals to chain.

A single loop would be useful. A double or triple loop strip, with the ability to daisy chain, would be excellent.

Jeremy

 

[eeyorebass]

I'm pushing hard for an octaver. I've always had at least 2 on my board for different tones.

-an 'organic', deep, analog sounding one (Aguilar Octamizer, EBS Octabass)
-the more mid-forward analog tone that borders on synthy (MXR BOD, OC-2)
-digital sounding octave that still sounds cool (EH POG)
-the unique sounding Foxrox Octron (with fuzzed analog up)

There would also be room for the POG-2 style organ sounds (btw, the POG-2 does a GREAT slow gear cello thing that works polyphonically, allowing you to hold a note and still get swells on subsequent notes - ex here: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed])

Some backpage add-ins that allow you to add some fuzz to all octave sounds, 3 band eq, perhaps compression to the output summed signal and of course 0-100% blend control!

I wouldn't try to compete head-to-head with the new Bass Whammy, but exp pedal sweeps would be welcome as well as up/down 5th's.

You have 6 weeks, now GO!

I'll give a big +1 to this, too.

 

[Adamixoye]

How ridiculous would it be to want a non-instrument specific version of the OFD? They are so similar to begin with (in terms of models offered, etc.---I realize there may be many "black box" differences), it would be great if I could just flick a switch to switch between guitar and bass modes.

 

[rsmith601]

How ridiculous would it be to want a non-instrument specific version of the OFD? They are so similar to begin with (in terms of models offered, etc.---I realize there may be many "black box" differences), it would be great if I could just flick a switch to switch between guitar and bass modes.

This would be easy. Perhaps something we could do with the Hub someday.

I would also like to install a switch on guitar players and turn them into bass players so they could catch up to you guys and get with the SA program!

 

[Adamixoye]

This would be easy. Perhaps something we could do with the Hub someday.

I would also like to install a switch on guitar players and turn them into bass players so they could catch up to you guys and get with the SA program!

Interesting...I would be much more likely to buy such a version of the OFD than I would to buy either of the individual versions currently available.

 

[rsmith601]

Interesting...I would be much more likely to buy such a version of the OFD than I would to buy either of the individual versions currently available.

I am pressing to get this into the next Hub Manager update. It is not too much work.

 

[Adamixoye]

I am pressing to get this into the next Hub Manager update. It is not too much work.

I am very intrigued by this idea but a little confused on how it would work. Would I need to essentially run a "firmware update" through the Hub every time I wanted to switch? Or could it be as simple as saving presets, some in "guitar" mode and others in "bass" mode?

 

[rsmith601]

I am very intrigued by this idea but a little confused on how it would work. Would I need to essentially run a "firmware update" through the Hub every time I wanted to switch? Or could it be as simple as saving presets, some in "guitar" mode and others in "bass" mode?

It would be the former, I think.....but keep in mind that we are talking vaporware here at the moment!