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Worship Bass Pedalboards
- Thread starter Cshanks5
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I know I'm a newbie but I've been playing bass for a very long time. When It comes to pedalboards I have been down that road many, many times. The first picture is of a pedalboard that is now retired for two reasons. It's way to big to be practical and secondly, I need a road crew to transport it.
The second multi effects pedalboard is where I spend all my time now. It's light, compact and has the distinct advantage of housing every conceivable effect, amp, cab there is. It would take me many thousands of dollars and a pedalboard the size of Dallas to equal the range of the Helix. You can choose your own path but you'll save a lot of money buying a multi effects unit.
The second multi effects pedalboard is where I spend all my time now. It's light, compact and has the distinct advantage of housing every conceivable effect, amp, cab there is. It would take me many thousands of dollars and a pedalboard the size of Dallas to equal the range of the Helix. You can choose your own path but you'll save a lot of money buying a multi effects unit.
I have a Stomp and find that to be great plenty. I don't use a lot of effects but find the convenience and potential of the Stomp to out weigh the previous rig I had - even though it sounded 5-10% better. The trade off was worth it for me and my situation.
I agree. I'm so glad I chose the stomp and it is plenty for my needs.
I might have to stop watching this thread. You guys are seriously making me consider a Stomp!
If I was forced to simplify, after my various pedal try-outs and Sunday morning testing, I'd go with a pedalboard with these two pedals. You got your Line 6 effects, great analog rig tone, tuner, and DI out. Used, probably under $600.
Of course, instead of simplifying, I just order a CAPO to try next. But I am getting clarity of what is getting me to my tone goals. I have a young talented worship leader that is very encouraging of me and mentoring me to try new pedals, so that is helpful.
Of course, instead of simplifying, I just order a CAPO to try next. But I am getting clarity of what is getting me to my tone goals. I have a young talented worship leader that is very encouraging of me and mentoring me to try new pedals, so that is helpful.
So, no DI out of the Stomp? I am at the point where I might consider one to replace my entire board (preamp and all). It would be nice to have just the wireless and the Stomp. But, if I'm going to still need the Noble (or another pre), I couldn't get away with using a tiny board.
I got the stomp to help stop me from looking at analog pedals... but now that I have it, I pretty much only use one preset with snapshots to add effects if needed. I don't use its whole potential, but gives me options if needed. It did stop me from looking at analog pedals, but I do think analog has it's benefits... adjusting with knobs instead of scrolling through menus... and no latency to add in the digital world. However... enjoying more what digital has given us... especially since going ampless... with IEM's and personal mixes.
Plenty of DI solutions much smaller and less expensive then a Noble. Plenty that would fit under the board.
I already have the Noble, so that is why I mentioned it by name.
But, I do like the idea of going with a simple DI under the board. I always forget about the bottom of the board.
It's tough because I am quite happy with the tones that I'm getting from my board...with the right overdrive being the only thing that I am still searching for. But, the one I have is about 85% and finding that extra 15% is hard.
While there isn't an XLR DI out of the Stomp, the 1/4" TRS is a balanced out. I used a TRS to make XLR adapter just fine with my Stomp in many venues. I have a Radial Pro DI now just in case. My GLXD+, Stomp and Radial Pro sit on my Nano+ and are powered by a DC7 underneath.
I'm debating a Noble to go after my Stomp. If you've got a Noble already, I'd think you're good to go.
I'm debating a Noble to go after my Stomp. If you've got a Noble already, I'd think you're good to go.
It's funny. Our entire sound system is super modern...IEMs, click and guide track, no amps, individual mix accessible through a phone app, all wireless, etc. And I'm like "ah...but, I need an analog chorus pedal."
So, I'm sure that a huge selling point of the Stomp is that it is super versatile and tweakable. But, how is it out of the box? Could someone just open it up, plug it in and be good to go with the presets for a few months?
So, I'm sure that a huge selling point of the Stomp is that it is super versatile and tweakable. But, how is it out of the box? Could someone just open it up, plug it in and be good to go with the presets for a few months?
Eh. Most of the presets are not super great out of the box, but it's pretty easy to grab and empty slot and have something usable and to your liking in 15-20 minutes, especially if you watch a guide or two while you're waiting on delivery.
Something I've wondered about an always on like the Noble. Does it have to stay on the board? Couldn't you just put it by or on the amp?
I figure power supply could be a concern, but in my case, my Furman with clean power is back by my amp and I could just plug in there.
Probably best to have it closer to the bass and other pedals. You don't want to run a long unbalanced cable that will be susceptible to noise over to the Noble.
Good idea. I'm planning on watching some YouTube videos to see if it's right for me. I'll have to watch a few on the editing process and not just the tones.
I've never used the factory presets for bass on it. I purchased the IMA presets and they're absolutely worth it.
chorus options on the stomp are great, in my opinion. I use it lots.
I resisted the stomp for a long time, but now it's pretty much my everything. I run a tuner, stomp and a khan vtdi at the moment but I ordered a noble about 10 months ago so it should be here before to long…
I'm very happy with that setup. I have plenty of options to change it up, without having to buy new pedals and I still have the toobz!
I've thought about other solutions and some could work, but for me, I like to have it on the board for convenience.
Load in and set up is super fast and easy with it on my board. It's all wired up with one power cord. I just turn it on and connect an XLR and plug my transmitter into my bass.
I could get two small boards and ditch the Peterson (just use the Shure tuner).
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This is me exactly - except for the Noble. However, there are a couple for sale under $2K so I've been really debating giving it a go.
Oh yeah…the IMA presets. I forgot about them. I'll look into that.
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