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Typical rule of thumb:

For three-band Fender/Marshall/Vox tonestacks, bass and treble are boost-only and mids are cut-only so flat is 0/10/0

Two-band Baxandall/James stacks are boost/cut for both controls, so flat is 12:00 on both.

SBVT II and Furthermore use a three-band James stack where mids is also boost/cut, so 12:00 is flat there too.
This post should be pinned.

I'm just say'n. I think I've seen this question once or twice before ;)
 
Mr @Sushi Box FX does the Single Slice have some inherinet HPF going on or are my ears tricking me?
You may get some mild frequency filtering in the OTA depending on where you have the controls set, but the circuit was designed inherently to be pretty damn flat down to 25Hz or so.
 
Any more 1st impressions of single slice? I see one in the classifieds, won't lay hands on mine for another 10 days and am curious.....
That is mine in the classifieds :)

I like it, I feel like it is crisp, or maybe bright? Punchy.

So why am I selling it? I am an optical comp kinda guy and like them warm thick and gooey! I use them more for tone shaping to add some thickness.
 
Typical rule of thumb:

For three-band Fender/Marshall/Vox tonestacks, bass and treble are boost-only and mids are cut-only so flat is 0/10/0

Two-band Baxandall/James stacks are boost/cut for both controls, so flat is 12:00 on both.

SBVT II and Furthermore use a three-band James stack where mids is also boost/cut, so 12:00 is flat there too.
You forgot the Fender / Marshall tone stack where the mid pot is replaced with a resistor so you get 2 pots and it looks like a Baxandall but it's not, just like the Nobelium tonestack is.
So I guess I just need to keep a schematic for each pedal in my back pocket so I can check what sort of tone stack is in there and then I know where flat is, that is if I can remember what you said each type does.
I think I might have to place a dot on the pedals with permanent marker cause there is no way I will remember all the schematics.
What the heck does the Presence pot do and where is that flat ???
Ah crap, I'm old enough for my memory to start playing silly buggers, what if I forget what the dots mean ???? :eek:
 
You forgot the Fender / Marshall tone stack where the mid pot is replaced with a resistor so you get 2 pots and it looks like a Baxandall but it's not, just like the Nobelium tonestack is.
So I guess I just need to keep a schematic for each pedal in my back pocket so I can check what sort of tone stack is in there and then I know where flat is, that is if I can remember what you said each type does.
I think I might have to place a dot on the pedals with permanent marker cause there is no way I will remember all the schematics.
What the heck does the Presence pot do and where is that flat ???
Ah crap, I'm old enough for my memory to start playing silly buggers, what if I forget what the dots mean ???? :eek:
isn’t it past your bedtime?? 🤣
 
You forgot the Fender / Marshall tone stack where the mid pot is replaced with a resistor so you get 2 pots and it looks like a Baxandall but it's not, just like the Nobelium tonestack is.
So I guess I just need to keep a schematic for each pedal in my back pocket so I can check what sort of tone stack is in there and then I know where flat is, that is if I can remember what you said each type does.
I think I might have to place a dot on the pedals with permanent marker cause there is no way I will remember all the schematics.
What the heck does the Presence pot do and where is that flat ???
Ah crap, I'm old enough for my memory to start playing silly buggers, what if I forget what the dots mean ???? :eek:
Instead of permanent marker, how about using the small size of fretboard stickers? They are either green or blue day-glo, and are removable, although the ones I've used on my side dots haven'’t moved or lifted at all. They are easy to see in low light conditions...
 
You forgot the Fender / Marshall tone stack where the mid pot is replaced with a resistor so you get 2 pots and it looks like a Baxandall but it's not, just like the Nobelium tonestack is.
So I guess I just need to keep a schematic for each pedal in my back pocket so I can check what sort of tone stack is in there and then I know where flat is, that is if I can remember what you said each type does.
I think I might have to place a dot on the pedals with permanent marker cause there is no way I will remember all the schematics.
What the heck does the Presence pot do and where is that flat ???
Ah crap, I'm old enough for my memory to start playing silly buggers, what if I forget what the dots mean ???? :eek:
I forget where this was posted on TB, but I never knew there were so many variations and really like messing with this link - you can even change resistors/pots/capacitors to see how it reacts:
 
I’m sure Nathan loves the enthusiasm. I’m also expecting him to be gearing up for NAMM. So I’m sure he’s busy. I have enjoyed watching his side hustle over the years.

My only request is that he can manage to capture demos of the various pedals at NAMM
 
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I’m sure Nathan loves the enthusiasm. I’m also expecting him to be gearing up for NAMM. So I’m sure he’s busy. I have enjoyed watching his side hustle over the years.

My only request is that he can manage to capture demos of the various pedals at NAMM
Nathan is unfortunately not attending NAMM this year. I'm choosing to spend the time and money that would have gone into NAMM on other endeavors, including a demo video I hope to finish up this weekend.

You forgot the Fender / Marshall tone stack where the mid pot is replaced with a resistor so you get 2 pots and it looks like a Baxandall but it's not, just like the Nobelium tonestack is.
So I guess I just need to keep a schematic for each pedal in my back pocket so I can check what sort of tone stack is in there and then I know where flat is, that is if I can remember what you said each type does.
I think I might have to place a dot on the pedals with permanent marker cause there is no way I will remember all the schematics.
What the heck does the Presence pot do and where is that flat ???
Ah crap, I'm old enough for my memory to start playing silly buggers, what if I forget what the dots mean ???? :eek:
I don't currently make any pedals where the mid pot is replaced with a resistor, so that's not applicable to Sushi Box. Couldn't hurt to ask in the Conspiracy to Commit Electronics Megathread ;)
 
Dude makes pedals as a side hustle and you want a tone stack simulator on his website?!?

I’m just happy we get the good 🍣 🍱.
The simulator is already up & maintained by someone else and he has recommended it numerous times......and it has been posted/appreciated here about a half a dozen times. It helps people understand what his pedals can do, so yeah, a simple link posted in the place most users/prospective buyers would look for it would be a good idea.
 
Can we get stickies within a thread? Because this comes up every 10 pages or so and it's super useful.
I don't seem to have any way to add stickies, not sure who has to do that.

I would definitely recommend that those who enjoy visually seeing what things are going to look like bookmark useful tools like the Duncan Tonestack Calculator.