What do they sell the normal dapper for on that site? I ask because you can get those for $103 on eBay.
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Am I just not seeing it, or are all of those missing an XLR out? I see one mentions it in the signal chain, but I don't see it on the unit. Think I'd opt for the real thing with an XLR, personally.
Looks like the bass one has an XLR on the side, just like the T21 BFR. None of the other fly rigs have them either.
I think super is too brittle for repeated stomping action, might be more a job for something like silicon/RTV/etc. Hard to say without having the thing in hand.
on Taobao the normal dapper sells for 1000rmb - about $150 give or take a few $
I pulled the trigger.
My BFR shipped and should be here in a couple of days. Anxious to try it out. I'm hoping it "lightens the load" for walk-on gigs...maybe even replace my multiple-pedal board on all gigs to simplify things. Obviously depends on what I can get what I need out of it. I'll post my impressions here after I've had a chance to put it through its paces.
My BFR shipped and should be here in a couple of days. Anxious to try it out. I'm hoping it "lightens the load" for walk-on gigs...maybe even replace my multiple-pedal board on all gigs to simplify things. Obviously depends on what I can get what I need out of it. I'll post my impressions here after I've had a chance to put it through its paces.
I've been thinking this past year I might be in need of little compression for some of the cover tunes we do, especially when I'm doing a bit of slap work and need the pops to jump out more and something to also balance my tone overall? ie. Car Wash, Lowdown, Brick House etc... My setup is simple Jazz bass + GK mb210.
So I just picked up this unit and my first impressions at home was "finally a multi effects pedal that sounds good and is user friendly" However when I showed up to the gig last night the only thing I liked and wasn't killing my tone was the Sansamp, chorus, boost and tuner/mute. The compression I was hoping for just dulled my sound and left the dynamics at home, which is typical of the compression pedals I've used in the past. I mean I just don't understand how to use compression live without it taking away everything I worked already for tone wise, isn't it suppose to enhance and give the so called punch! I used every setting during the gig and nothing was getting close to what I was looking for. Perhaps its the overall sound of the 5 piece band and my original tone. We put a bit of rock into the funk/R&B/disco that we do, so maybe that's why the Sansamp was working for me last night, but it's also redundant to me to have 2 preamps going into 1 poweramp at once. Chorus was nice for the intro to Boogie Oggie, I liked the boost option, tuner/mute was great since the GK has no mute.
Just venting out loud if I should keep this and keep trying? But playing once a week at either bars, weddings, or events doesn't give me a lot of opportunity to experiment to find the right setting live. Every multi I've owned I've never liked, perhaps that is on me tho
So I just picked up this unit and my first impressions at home was "finally a multi effects pedal that sounds good and is user friendly" However when I showed up to the gig last night the only thing I liked and wasn't killing my tone was the Sansamp, chorus, boost and tuner/mute. The compression I was hoping for just dulled my sound and left the dynamics at home, which is typical of the compression pedals I've used in the past. I mean I just don't understand how to use compression live without it taking away everything I worked already for tone wise, isn't it suppose to enhance and give the so called punch! I used every setting during the gig and nothing was getting close to what I was looking for. Perhaps its the overall sound of the 5 piece band and my original tone. We put a bit of rock into the funk/R&B/disco that we do, so maybe that's why the Sansamp was working for me last night, but it's also redundant to me to have 2 preamps going into 1 poweramp at once. Chorus was nice for the intro to Boogie Oggie, I liked the boost option, tuner/mute was great since the GK has no mute.
Just venting out loud if I should keep this and keep trying? But playing once a week at either bars, weddings, or events doesn't give me a lot of opportunity to experiment to find the right setting live. Every multi I've owned I've never liked, perhaps that is on me tho
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I just ordered one from MF, got a great deal between their Presidents Sale coupon and accumulated Backstage Points. I could care less how well the envelope filter or the compression works, I need it more for the Sansamp, tuner, and boost. The chorus will probably be nice for certain slow songs. My bandleader compresses my signal in the PA system so no need for it plus I don't really like a lot of compression anyway. I'm almost certain this unit will fit in the front pocket of my Mono gig bag as well as only adding about a pound of weight.
The compressor has a fast attack setting, which means that it clamps down on peaks right away thus doesn't let much of your instrument's attack through. The effect of that is to sound kind of dull even at lower compression settings. I don't understand it, but a lot of the preset compressors (i.e. Where you don't have individual parameter controls are set that way. But some folks like it, makes for a very uniform and dare I say lifeless sound.
FOr this kind of use it should be perfect.
That's how I use mine, although I expected more from it.
Exactly what he said ... I'm still going to give the BFR a few more tries, sans the compression of course, see what I did there Perhaps the compressor is helpful down the road for light coffee house and acoustic gigs.
Im thinking of using the VT with scooped EQ for slap lines, again without compression. And boost/chorus for solo's and whatever else. So looking forward to this working out for me. Do wish I could fine my old Trace Elliot dual compressor? Been looking for it for over 20 years!
BTW anyone know where to get a 10'+ powercord for this thing?
You can get an extension for the 9v cable on Amazon. Took me bit of searching but I found one a few months ago. Other option would be to use a One Spot which has a 12' cord I think.
Took advantage of guitar center sale this weekend and ordered the fly rig. Not one store in my area actually had one in stock.
I've noticed that Tech 21 stuff is nearly impossible to find in GC's or SA's. Might find the BDDI but that's about it.
I bought one. It is not the greatest but I am keeping it. I like the convenience of putting it in the front pocket of my gig bag. I like the chorus and tuner. I have actually gotten some decent, usable sounds out of the octave though I don't know if I will ever use it playing live. The SansAmp and Boost are top notch and very useful. I usually don't use a compressor when I play live so I leave it off.
Do you have a link for that One Spot power supply? This 6 foot cord isn't going to cut it.
