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#11,641
I've changed it up once again.

Out:
Source Audio C4
DMC Micro
Temple Duo 17

In:
Jad Freer CAPO
Creation Music Aero 18 v3 w\ 40mm feet

The flat Aero 18 (and 6" depth Pro Soft Case 18) allow me to keep all my tall pedals and transport them in a bag with a much smaller footprint than I had been using for the Duo 17. (Credit to @Erithon for the board suggestion).

I am not currently using the FX Loop capabilities of the CAPO, but the saturated drive tones by themselves are amazing. I can see this setup sticking around for quite a while.
 

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#11,642
moorebass said:
I've changed it up once again.

Out:
Source Audio C4
DMC Micro
Temple Duo 17

In:
Jad Freer CAPO
Creation Music Aero 18 v3 w\ 40mm feet

The flat Aero 18 (and 6" depth Pro Soft Case 18) allow me to keep all my tall pedals and transport them in a bag with a much smaller footprint than I had been using for the Duo 17. (Credit to @Erithon for the board suggestion).

I am not currently using the FX Loop capabilities of the CAPO, but the saturated drive tones by themselves are amazing. I can see this setup sticking around for quite a while.
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That is an attractive board right there
 
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#11,645
If I'm being objective, I'd probably chose the Duo 17 over the Aero 18 in most situations

Temple Duo 17 Pros
  • Cheaper (both board and case)
  • Better fit and finish / sturdier handles (But I don't think this will ever be an issue with either board).
  • Modules (IEC and Jack Patch modules are especially useful)
  • Clearance for popular power supplies in default configuration
Creation Aero 18 v3 Pros:
  • Edge to edge mountable surface area (1" extra horizontal)
  • Hole configuration makes pedalboard layout and cable routing much easier. I spent less than half the time routing cables vs the Duo 17.
  • Creation case is a huge upgrade from the Temple Audio case
  • Smaller vertical footprint
For switch access Angle vs. flat isn't a big deal to me. I keep my most used pedals on the front row and would use tallboy Footswitch toppers if needed on the back row. I'm only concerned with vertical clearance, and that's where the Aero wins.

Regarding fit and finish, there were a couple of light scratches that showed up when I was assembling the Aero 18. I didn't have this problem with the Duo 17 or any of my Mono boards. I think the Temple and Mono anodizing process is just a little bit better.
 
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#11,646
moorebass said:
If I'm being objective, I'd probably chose the Duo 17 over the Aero 18 in most situations

Temple Duo 17 Pros
  • Cheaper (both board and case)
  • Duo 17 - Better fit and finish / sturdier handles (But I don't think this will ever be an issue with either board.
  • Modules (IEC and Jack Patch modules are especially useful)
  • Clearance for popular power supplies in default configuration

Creation Aero 18 v3 Pros:
  • Edge to edge mountable surface area (1" extra horizontal)
  • Hole configuration makes pedalboard layout and cable routing much easier. I spent less than half the time routing cables vs the Duo 17.
  • Creation case is a huge upgrade from the Temple Audio case
  • Smaller vertical footprint
For switch access Angle vs. flat isn't a big deal to me. I keep my most used pedals on the front row and would use tallboy Footswitch toppers if needed on the back row. I'm only concerned with vertical clearance, and that's where the Aero wins.

Regarding fit and finish, there were a couple of light scratches that showed up when I was assembling the Aero 18. I didn't have this problem with the Duo 17 or any of my Mono boards. I think the Temple and Mono anodizing process is just a little bit better.
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Thanks for this write-up! Now someone needs to buy the Creation Elevation 18 v3.
 
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#11,651
MikoFX said:
Yep. I like the new form factor & metering.

Currently available through Thomann & Anderton's, but US dealers are still a few weeks out.

BUT, if you can live with the taller box & no metering the coming days/weeks will be prime time for snagging a V1 at an amazing price as the V1 price is bound to plummet on the secondary market due to everyone selling them to finance the V2.

On that note, theres a V1 in the classifieds for $245 right now.
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I wonder if the new ones will not be as noisy? One thing I appreciate about my current setup is there is zero noise in my In Ears when I'm not playing :D
Well other than a touch of tinnitus. Protect those dang ears folks. I was too dumb in my teens at shows and practice :rollno:
 
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#11,652
moorebass said:
If I'm being objective, I'd probably chose the Duo 17 over the Aero 18 in most situations

Temple Duo 17 Pros
  • Cheaper (both board and case)
  • Better fit and finish / sturdier handles (But I don't think this will ever be an issue with either board).
  • Modules (IEC and Jack Patch modules are especially useful)
  • Clearance for popular power supplies in default configuration
Creation Aero 18 v3 Pros:
  • Edge to edge mountable surface area (1" extra horizontal)
  • Hole configuration makes pedalboard layout and cable routing much easier. I spent less than half the time routing cables vs the Duo 17.
  • Creation case is a huge upgrade from the Temple Audio case
  • Smaller vertical footprint
For switch access Angle vs. flat isn't a big deal to me. I keep my most used pedals on the front row and would use tallboy Footswitch toppers if needed on the back row. I'm only concerned with vertical clearance, and that's where the Aero wins.

Regarding fit and finish, there were a couple of light scratches that showed up when I was assembling the Aero 18. I didn't have this problem with the Duo 17 or any of my Mono boards. I think the Temple and Mono anodizing process is just a little bit better.
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Thanks for taking the time to post this. I really like the soft Creation case. My board doesn't have a case made for it, so it was a nice find. Hole configuration was a big part of why I went with the Emerson. I mean, yeah, if the pedals are going to stay on the board for years...but, we all know how often things change. The modules are one thing that I would like to see from Creation before I make the jump. I really like having two AC outlets and a power switch on my board. I like the idea of a flat board with a riser and a few modules on the riser ends.
 
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#11,655
Keeping to a Nano+ as my max size board helps control GAS a lot. My DC7 is underneath to power whatever goes on top. :D
Currently a Shure GLXD+ to a Stomp to a Radial Pro DI. Still room for something. And I really don’t NEED the DI as I could go right out of the Stomp. It’s just a precaution. So there could be room for a couple things depending on size.
 
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#11,656
wolffire99 said:
Origin DCX arrived today. It’s exactly the edge of breakup + eq pedal I’ve been looking for.

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It replaces my sushi box underground accelerator which is also great but hard to dial in sometimes and a power suck. The DCX and noble (regal) di sim work better together.
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if I ever decide to go back to all analog pedals or build a bigger board, the cali76 and dcx bass would be the first two pedals I would buy again. I really like the dcx bass! They sounded sublime with the khan and I’m sure it would be equally as good with the noble.

I only sold them to pay for the stomp, when I decided to go that route…
 
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#11,657
If I went back it would probably be GLXD+/Empress ParaEQ Deluxe/Empress Bass Compressor/REDDI or maybe Noble. I'd skip effects. I really only use them now because I can with the Stomp. Everyone likes that I use them, but didn't really miss them when I didn't. I'd have to use a synth again as I use my Stomp for my synth tones.

It probably sounded 5% "better" when I used my previous rig, but to have all of that on my Nano+ with the Stomp is REALLY convenient and sounds really close so I am sticking with convenience and 95% sound.
 
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#11,658
SteveC said:
Keeping to a Nano+ as my max size board helps control GAS a lot.
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I also have a self imposed limit of 18" (Nono+, Mono Lite+). I had a Studio Slips custom case made for my Mono board (it's really quite nice) so that helps me avoid moving up. My personal challenge is to get the best tone and flexibility onto that 18" limit. I really have to think about redundancies when selecting pedals.
 
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#11,659
Yeah, I think I could get by with an 18' board. I would use about 2' for my always on pedals and that would give me 16 feet for my drives. :)
I went to a pizza place (didn't order pineapples) and the menu said 18' pizza, so I ordered the 18 foot pizza. The waitress didn't get it, and didn't think it was funny at all. My family got it, but they also didn't think it was funny. But, I know it was and that's all that matters.
Wait, what was the question?
 
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#11,660
My board is 18x12. After all the stuff I have on there to replace my amp (comp and preamp) and the utility pedals (wireless and tuner), I only have 3 effects. At the moment that's overdrive, chorus and octave. But, I want another drive stage, so even the 18x12 is getting tight. But, I'll make it work. I don't want to go bigger.
 

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