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WHOA...Digitech The Drop

#161
Actually setting the setting, and then navigating to it was difficult, it was also difficult to tell when the pedal was on/off if I recall on stage. I screwed things up more often than not- I'd go to hit the big low C# opening notes in the song, and something was right. Sure enough, my note were just plain old standard low E and out of tune with the song, because the pedal wasn't on/ or not on the right preset.
 
#164
Greg75 said:
On the Drop, the added octave is down.
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Yes, that was my understanding. I got confused by the comment about playing 'Jeremy' by Pearl Jam which, in my experience, needs an octave up to get that 8-string sound (yes, I know it was recorded with a 12-string!). And you can't play an octave up because, aside from not sounding so good on the main riff, you can't do the outro (which is the best bit!).
 
#165
4StringsEnough said:
Yes, that was my understanding. I got confused by the comment about playing 'Jeremy' by Pearl Jam which, in my experience, needs an octave up to get that 8-string sound (yes, I know it was recorded with a 12-string!). And you can't play an octave up because, aside from not sounding so good on the main riff, you can't do the outro (which is the best bit!).
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I assumed he meant that you would play it an octave up and have the Drop on the Octave/Dry setting. That would probably sound "good enough" for live.
 
#166
I finally broke down and ordered one, so enough of this speculating and asking for other's reviews, I'll know for myself soon enough.
 
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#167
I haven't had a chance to use it with my rig / other pedals yet so I'm reserving judgement. That said, plugging it in direct to my interface reveals that it's pretty latent. I'm fine with that - I don't really see how you can make this pedal without latency given what it does. I'm just hoping it sounds more natural vs. the M5 in the mix once I get it on my board. Will check back then!
 
#168
New video from Just Nick, posting on the Digitech Facebook page. Can't wait for mine to get here...

 
#171
Still on backorder at Musician's Friend. Supposed to be getting them the 24th.
 
#173
I already ordered from MF before I knew they were on backorder. I ordered over Labor Day and got them to match Prymaxe's 20% off (Prymaxe was out of stock at the time).
 
#174
Got a shipping notice (yesterday I think), but still no tracking info in the system yet. Beat Buddy is also on the way. If I get really motivated I will do some guitar and bass demos using the Beat Buddy and Infinity for a truly uniform comparison of the Drop and the Morpheus Droptune.
 
#177
And they usually kick it up to 20% on holidays. Labor Day, Black Friday/Thanksgiving, etc. They might do it for Columbus Day if you can wait that long.
 

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