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I have a Zuma and use a Y-cable when I need a 10th (or more) - works fine as long as you aren't connecting anything digital. Both Saturn pedals have a low enough draw - they'd easily be able to share.
If all of the solutions with the DC7 involve daisy-chaining....no need to buy a new supply - the Zuma can handle that just as easily.
That's a thing?!
So if the combined current draw is less than the max of a port, I can use a Y-cable and run two?
Yeah...it's not really any different than a daisy chain.....just with only 2 outputs instead of 4 or 5 or whatever. Just make sure the Y is the correct type. There are also current doublers and voltage doublers that are Y cables. I used to use a current doubler to run 1A to a tube pedal....and if you want another 18v port, you can run a voltage doubler on 2 9v ports and it adds the voltage together instead of the current.
That's a thing?!
So if the combined current draw is less than the max of a port, I can use a Y-cable and run two?
I use the Voodoo Lab Output Splitter Adapters. The Truetone 1-Spot cables also work with the Zuma (since it's not a proprietary RCA style plug like the CIOKS).....but I always taped off the extras if I wasn't using them all - don't really like having live ends not plugged into anything, so I prefer just using one or more of the splitter adapters as needed.
Never daisy-chained.
Heard of it, but never read into what it is.
I'd heard of using a Y-cable to double voltage from two ports, but running two pedals off one port is news to me.
That's a thing?!
So if the combined current draw is less than the max of a port, I can use a Y-cable and run two?
Yeah you should be able to do this very easily with the Zuma. It has more than enough juice to handle 2 pedals per output, as long as they aren't digital. I sold mine, but as I recall it came with at least one split cable.
Spent some quality time with the Redstone tonight. 12 volt is cool. As stated, a well designed, well executed, tasty sounding device.
As I get older I feel myself growing further and further out of touch with the world. I also have and LOVE my Saturn VI. I simply don’t understand this concept of “replacing” it. Why is it either or? I can love my Saturn and Redstone both, and happily exist with not only those, but other pedals that fill a similar sonic space. I’m so confused by young people. Replace??? Piffle.
As I get older I feel myself growing further and further out of touch with the world. I also have and LOVE my Saturn VI. I simply don’t understand this concept of “replacing” it. Why is it either or? I can love my Saturn and Redstone both, and happily exist with not only those, but other pedals that fill a similar sonic space. I’m so confused by young people. Replace??? Piffle.
I think for me, I am always chasing the next best thing. And I enjoy the "challenge" of trying to oust my favorite pedals. I tried to do that with my redstone against the saturn, but even though they have similarities, they both serve their own great purpose. Therefore I will be keeping both!
I tried this this morning. I have the saturn and the redstone on a single 12v split cable, and yes it sounds fantastic!!
There's no "replacing" the Saturn for me.
The right answer is "both"
I tried a new approach to the Redstone.
Leaving the EQ "ruler flat" (according to SE. B&T at zero) and focusing just on the volume, gain and mid controls.
I feel I'm getting the best results, for me.
Like @Eadger , I'd prefer the EQ to be post gain.
My Blower Box is like that, and I feel that's a great set-up.
Leaving the EQ "ruler flat" (according to SE. B&T at zero) and focusing just on the volume, gain and mid controls.
I feel I'm getting the best results, for me.
Like @Eadger , I'd prefer the EQ to be post gain.
My Blower Box is like that, and I feel that's a great set-up.
So, out of curiosity, I asked if the Redstone could potentially run at 18V
Here's the answer,
"It will survive at 18V, but at that voltage, the transistors will be outside of their optimal bias. You'll actually potentially lose headroom when run higher than 12V."
Here's the answer,
"It will survive at 18V, but at that voltage, the transistors will be outside of their optimal bias. You'll actually potentially lose headroom when run higher than 12V."
yes it is. I experimented both ways, and I like the redstone into the saturn more than the other way around. I have my redstone at the front of my board now
Here is a video of me messing around with my Redstone. My plan is to do a more formal review in the near future
So out of curiosity, I tried the Redstone at 18V.
Immediately it's louder.
Also runs cleaner.
I think I'll keep it there, and run the Saturn at 12V now.
So, once again, out of curiosity, I asked if the Saturn VI can be run at 18V.
Short answer is "yes".
I tried it.
Most excellent.
Short answer is "yes".
I tried it.
Most excellent.
