All went well. Sounds like I’ll be playing there occasionally as need arises. I really liked the drummer, easy to lock in with. And as predicted, I just used the Bassist and SansAmp as always on and didn’t use the Spark or Octave.
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Worship Bass Pedalboards
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All went well. Sounds like I’ll be playing there occasionally as need arises. I really liked the drummer, easy to lock in with. And as predicted, I just used the Bassist and SansAmp as always on and didn’t use the Spark or Octave.
Having played through an actual Noble a few times, Tim Kirschke’s HX preset is pretty spot on. It gives you the punch and weight that the Regal DI block is missing on its own.
The downside is that takes 3 blocks to accomplish so I guess it really depends on what you want out of the stomp.
I’m not affiliated in any way.
The downside is that takes 3 blocks to accomplish so I guess it really depends on what you want out of the stomp.
I’m not affiliated in any way.
This is very interesting. Hadn't seen Tim's presets before. Do you feel like this Noble preset is better than IM's Noble preset? I'm in the process of setting up a board with a stompXL and was looking for a good basic starting point.
If we’re just talking copying a real Nobles sound then yes, but like I said, using 3 blocks is very limiting for other stuff.
I looked at Tim’s website. It looks like there are three blocks used, but one might be a cali76 compressor? I’m actually putting a Cali76 on my pedalboard, so maybe I could delete that block and only use two spots for the Noble?
Just pre ordered the JPTR bass jive! The search for the perfect drive pedal continues.
I ordered one a week or so ago. No shipping information as of yet.....
I've been checking my email hourly hoping for a shipping notification.
Please let us know what you guys think after you get it.
The settings he has in the deluxe comp (la2a) for it are more for fattening than what a cali76 type compressor does.
Yes, that sounds correct. I purchased the preset from Tim. Sounds great. I tired it with/without, and it sounds better with all three blocks on. I still have the cali on as well. It's a bummer to lose three blocks, but it does sound good. Thanks again for letting me know about it!
I’m in the same boat. I keep thinking I can take one out and it won’t be that different but it’s not the same.
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I updated my pedalboard 
The Noble is on a separate effect loop. This way, I can place it first, split my signal in 2. One is my Dry signal, and the other one goes through my effects. It allows me to record the Noble and my effects separately.
Otherwise, I usually place the Noble last.
As both loops are routed to my patchbay, I only have to change one patch cable to go from one configuration to the other.
I love it !
The Noble is on a separate effect loop. This way, I can place it first, split my signal in 2. One is my Dry signal, and the other one goes through my effects. It allows me to record the Noble and my effects separately.
Otherwise, I usually place the Noble last.
As both loops are routed to my patchbay, I only have to change one patch cable to go from one configuration to the other.
I love it !
Your board looks super sweet! I love my microcosm so much.I updated my pedalboard
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The Noble is on a separate effect loop. This way, I can place it first, split my signal in 2. One is my Dry signal, and the other one goes through my effects. It allows me to record the Noble and my effects separately.
Otherwise, I usually place the Noble last.
As both loops are routed to my patchbay, I only have to change one patch cable to go from one configuration to the other.
I love it !
What patches are you using? I'm having trouble finding ones that I'm absolutely in love withTuner, stomp and choice of flavor afterwards is always acceptable in my book.
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It depends on the set and what effects I “need”. I have Ian Allison’s presets on the stomp, as well as my own. Sometimes I have a preset per song, other times I’ll use the same preset the whole time.
As for the quad cortex, the “preset” I use the most is basically a standard pedalboard set up with (not necessarily in this order) a compressor, octave, chorus, drive(s), something synthy and an amp/cab or 2, because I can!
Hi,
How many of you only use a pedel board? Or do you also use an amp on stage?
For special events or larger worship evenings, I actually always use an amp as well.
The amp is also used when we're on tour.
I don't actually need an amp for any event. My pedalboard works really well. But a tube amp is somehow something else.
So far I've had the following experiences with amps
Ampeg Heritage CL - sounds awsome - but the new Ampegs are unreliable in my opinion.
Hiwatt Custom 100 from the 70s - sounds phenomenal, but vintage amps need a lot of maintenance
Just like the Orange OR120 - nice but vintage
Orange AD200 - Creamy but unreliable
Ampeg B15 - simply beautiful, but also vintage
Fender Supberbassman - too much over-engineered - mine always has some kind of error
Now I'm thinking about buying a hand-wired Tube Workshop Amp (TWS)
Basically it's an Ampeg B15 with extra features.
Please tell me your experience with amps for worship and your opinion about the TWS BassBoy. Thank you
How many of you only use a pedel board? Or do you also use an amp on stage?
For special events or larger worship evenings, I actually always use an amp as well.
The amp is also used when we're on tour.
I don't actually need an amp for any event. My pedalboard works really well. But a tube amp is somehow something else.
So far I've had the following experiences with amps
Ampeg Heritage CL - sounds awsome - but the new Ampegs are unreliable in my opinion.
Hiwatt Custom 100 from the 70s - sounds phenomenal, but vintage amps need a lot of maintenance
Just like the Orange OR120 - nice but vintage
Orange AD200 - Creamy but unreliable
Ampeg B15 - simply beautiful, but also vintage
Fender Supberbassman - too much over-engineered - mine always has some kind of error
Now I'm thinking about buying a hand-wired Tube Workshop Amp (TWS)
Basically it's an Ampeg B15 with extra features.
Please tell me your experience with amps for worship and your opinion about the TWS BassBoy. Thank you
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I am ampless 99% of the time for worship music. I only use an amp at our smaller sister campus. It's always set up on the stage. It's a little combo, maybe a Hartke---I forget the brand. It was only used for monitoring purposes since they aren't on in ears.
Outside of worship music, when I was gigging a lot, most of the time the amp would just be my monitor.The sound guys would typically run a DI direct from the bass, in front of the amp. Every once in a while, I was mic'ed. I used to carry around larger tube amps for certain gigs. But, I eventually went with an Aguilar Tone Hammer head with 2x SL112 cabs. It was super light, portable, modular, etc. I could use it for smaller rooms, like pit orchestra gigs. It was easy to set up for practice at home, and I could use it on larger gigs for a stage monitor.
The thing is, with my board (Cali, Noble and drive) through the in ears, I'm getting the best tone I've ever gotten. Some of that is gear, but I think a lot of it is that I can actually hear myself. If I were on a larger tour, I'd love to have a B-15 mic'ed in a back room. But, I don't see being on tour in the near--or far---future. Right now, for my situation, I am really happy to be ampless.
