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Which multi-modulation to pick

Which multi mod?

  • Boss MD-200

    Votes: 7 17.5%

  • Alexander Pedals Wavelength

    Votes: 3 7.5%

  • Tsakalis AudioWorks Galactic Multi Mod

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Source Audio Gemini

    Votes: 5 12.5%

  • The Expensive Option

    Votes: 6 15.0%

  • Other, or something with carrots

    Votes: 19 47.5%
  • Total voters
    40
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#1
I like modulation, but don't use it in a band setting, only to play around with at home. So for that I want to buy a mutli-modulation pedal. Problem is, there are quite some to pick from, so which one would you pick?

I'm looking for pedals that are easily available in Europe, so sadly something like the Utility Knife is not on the table :rollno:

What I'm looking for
- Under $ 300
- At least a phaser, flanger and chorus
- Controllable and editable without the use of an app
- Easily available in Europe (ordering from the US is an import tax hell)

Boss MD-200
Pro: Fits my pedalboard perfectly, The Multi Overtone looks like a nice extra effect, 4 presets available under the memory footswitch
Con: Not a lot of bass focused reviews (this is a con for most of them, that's why I opened this thread :))

Alexander Pedals Wavelength
Pro: Seems to do what I want
Con: See above

Tsakalis AudioWorks Galactic Multi Mod
Pro: Possible to stack the effects
Con: See above

Source Audio Gemini
Pro: the mods that I need, cheapest of the bunch
Con: Wasn't a big fan of the Neuro app

The Expensive Option
The following will be too expensive for me, but I know people will mention them anyway, because they're great:
- Boss MD-500, Eventide H9, Strymon Mobius

Thanks in advance for the responses :)
 
#2
I don't have experience with it but I love the brand, so I'll throw out the Empress Nebulus. Can't remember the exact price and don't know and availability in your area but it might be worth a look.
 
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If I was in your shoes then the Source Audio Gemini is most likely to tick most of your boxes. However, the current limitation of only three available presets is too limiting for me. While I have a Hub, it's 128 presets (scenes) I'm currently using it as a preset expander for my Aftershock. I don't like the way the hub scenes operate on multiple SA devices and I don't want to get another hub just for a Gemini.
The C4 has 128 presets, 6 available from the pedal 3 way switch. The Aftershock also offers 6 presets too. But the Gemini seems to stuck with only three and it's controls aren't assignable.
If those three can work for you, then it's a fantastic option and the low retain control is excellent.
I have a Strymon Mobius and a H9. On my Strymon, I regularly use 7 specific patches, but have a pallet of a lot more to choose from. However, I would happily ditch the Strymon for an expanded Gemini (mkII) that offered more memory slots. IE one that utilised the C4's hardware...or even the Aftershock's. The Gemini sounds just as good as the Strymon, it's got a fantastic low retain control (not found on the Strymon) and has similar sounds comparable to the Strymon, but in a far smaller footprint.
 
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Adamixoye said:
I don't have experience with it but I love the brand, so I'll throw out the Empress Nebulus. Can't remember the exact price and don't know and availability in your area but it might be worth a look.
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Thanks for the suggestion! But here it's €30 or something, so a bit over budget
 
#10
I voted the Boss MD200, based on your thoughts on it and the fact I have the Boss MD500 so I know what it can do.

I would of voted the Source Audio Pedal but you wrote you didn't like the neuro system, which is a part of what makes that pedal good. But if you don't like it, I'm not going to convince you otherwise.
 
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#11
Have you considered one of the Zoom MS pedals either the MS60b or MS70cdr? All modulation choices, all parameters are accessible on the pedal through the UI and display, there are computer options if you choose that make it a lot easier, small, affordable, easy to power, adequate memory to save patches.

MS-60B MultiStomp Bass Pedal

MS-70CDR MultiStomp Chorus / Delay / Reverb Pedal
 
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The Boss Md-200 is definitely a good choice, because to some extent it was developed with bass in mind. The pedal can be set to a global bass mode. I think it does flanger, phaser and chorus very well. Bonus points go to overtone, rotary and auto-wah. The stereo input and output can also be changed to mono in/out + pre/post loop.
Great pedal.
 
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I just got a 2nd hand Digitech Ventura (they dont make them anymore) which i paid less than $100 for, and i love it. It covers a lot of ground beween a subtle chorus and full on leslie, especially the possibility to add a little dirt totally does it for me. Small footprint, easy to work with, and sounds great.
 
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I've owned the Gemini and the MD-500. The Gemini was good, but I found myself ruining my settings with all the options the Neuro app had. The MD-500, however, was amazing. The DC-2 and MO-2 are worth the pedal's price imo, but the chorus and other mods were great, tap tempo, the expression option was nice, and the interface is simple. The only knock I had on it was there wasn't enough tremolo options, but the trem that was there was nice as it was.
 
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As @bassbrad and @singlemalt have already suggested, how about a bass multi-effect? All the modulations are there but there is a lot more. You can put it on your desk next to your computer and plug it in via USB. Prices start at €70 for the Zoom B1Four at your local music store, no need to even buy it online. ;)
 
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bassbrad said:
Have you considered one of the Zoom MS pedals either the MS60b or MS70cdr? All modulation choices, all parameters are accessible on the pedal through the UI and display, there are computer options if you choose that make it a lot easier, small, affordable, easy to power, adequate memory to save patches.

MS-60B MultiStomp Bass Pedal

MS-70CDR MultiStomp Chorus / Delay / Reverb Pedal
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singlemalt said:
Grab a Zoom B3n used. Beyond tons of modulation effects you get a useful looper, beats, amp models, tuner, interface, ...the Swiss Army knife of bass. Great headphone sound as well. An all in one practice station.

All that for around $150.
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Vinny_G said:
As @bassbrad and @singlemalt have already suggested, how about a bass multi-effect? All the modulations are there but there is a lot more. You can put it on your desk next to your computer and plug it in via USB. Prices start at €70 for the Zoom B1Four at your local music store, no need to even buy it online. ;)
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thanks for the suggestion. I kinda dismissed the Zoom products because of their design, but I might need to take a better look at them
 
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ugly_bassplayer said:
Anyone have a zoom ms-70cdr and care to share what they think about it?
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The MS70cdr is on my wish list but for a bass player the way tho go is the MS60b. All of the efx choices are tuned for bass and imho a bit better rendered. I have two that I am constantly using here and there.
I want the cdr because I also record gtr and keyboard parts plus there are some pretty interesting looking additional choices. FWIW I am also looking to pickup a MS50g if I come across one cheap to replace my ageing AdrenaLinnIII.
 
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