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The quest for perfect synth pedal

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theblackshades

Dec 29, 2010
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#1
I've demo'd a bunch of pedals but am looking for suggestions. Want something with fuzz and synth qualities but nothing grabs me.


I've tried

Ehx Micro synth
Boss synth
Markbass supersynth
Pog (I know its not really a synth)

A few more I'm forgetting.

Ultimately I want something like the deep impact but they are pricey and hard to find!

Or would you use two pedals together to get this ideal sound?


Currently I only use a zvex distortron and a micro pog. Sometimes a big muff or fuzz factory as well.
 
#2
There really is no replacement for the Deep Impact. It does a little of everything, and I use it all the time.

I have a Digitech Bass Synth Wah and a Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeller as well. They are all indispensable. You can use an octave into fuzz to create some cool tones as well. Filter and fuzz work too.
 
#3
In fact, there is no "perfect" bass synth pedal- aside from the Moog Taurus pedals. Once you start buying pedals, it adds up quickly. It can get pretty expensive chasing all the different sounds, especially synthy sounds. You might consider something like the DSI MoPho keyboard synth. $799 brand new, and no pedal will sound as good. I know it's a whole 'nother thing than plucking big fat strings on a bass guitar and making cool sounds, but the keyboard has so much more to offer, and playing 2 different instruments is also a blast.
 
#4
i will add the chunk system octavius squeezer to your list. its more expensive than the ehx bms, but offers a whole lot more. if you just want that fuzzy, octave, envelopey synth, then the bms will do it. i owned one and liked it. however, i sold it and bought the os. im glad i did, but, again, its like twice as much as the bms.

however, +1 to midi synth being superior to everything. keys and a sound module (unless you really want the taurus [are they still offering the remakes? limited run... forget...]). as stated, this route will cost you a bit, and take up more space. your call. but i would say one of the three i mentioned will make you happy. just set your price range and go for one of them. none of them suck.
 
#5
Roland GR-55 is the most synth sounding synth "pedal" I've personally tried. But comes with a big price tag and it's own set of challenges. But you get two blendable fully stereo PCM synth engines with full control over pitch, filter, VCA, LFO, effects and on and on. Plus normal pickup and COSM engine to blend in, if desired.
 

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