sk8

Got one today. A Christmas Eve purchase! Looking forward to seeing what it can do. Any tips or tricks?

Diago

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1419085779' post='2636388'] Orchid electronics... [/quote] This

I've used reverb and delay in a duo project I had but never in a full band context with my main projects which are more Rock Orientated.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1417376476' post='2619752'] Micro schmicro, get yerself one of these: [/quote] 'Kin huge but totally worth it!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1418492389' post='2630672'] If you want to prove the concept, do it wired first. A lot of people are put off due to crappy rf systems and poor buds. A decent set of in ears are key for bass and a lot of the low end systems don't do a good job in giving you a good low end and smooth top end. Couple crap buds with crap radio and you'll hate it. I guarantee. Ps don't bother with the shure psm200 - they are being discontinued so don't be tempted by knock down prices. They are pretty sh*te. If you aren't wireless on your bass, contact obbm about his cable which carries a bass signal and IEM mix. If you are tethered by a bass cable, it's no big deal having that same cable route carry an IEM feed to your belt. Try a practice with a wired setup and over the ear headphones (I appreciate not everybody wants to do the Paul Gilbert look) - the bass on over ears are generally better than in ear buds but will give you the experience of higher end custom moulds) to see if you want to make the leap and invest. Remember, the key to a truly great monitor mix is a great (pref digital) desk, a great radio system (or wired - nothing beats wired in terms of quality) and probably most importantly, great isolating (pref custom moulded) in ear monitors with at least a quad set up with dual lows). Any compromise in any of these areas will be very noticeable. If you haven't already, read through all of this thread. I believe it's the best source of info on the net about the subject. [/quote] Cheers Russ. The wired idea makes a lot of sense. Guess I went straight to wireless as both me and the guitarist use wireless systems.

[quote name='Byo' timestamp='1418348891' post='2629508'] Hi SK8, Have you managed to play around with the ABS a bit more? What are you thoughts? Cheers! [/quote] I have but not live. Had a lot more time with it through headphones and my enabler. The limiter comp pleads to work well and doesn't kill dynamics. The only negative is as there is no indication (LED/s) you don't know when it kicks in so you are setting it up blind so to say. The input sensitivity seems key in getting the signal level right to allow the comp to work properly. The amp generator is very good. Tons on low end available and the EQ is simple but effective. It dies a good job of emulating a tube amp and the breakup up is very natural. I copped a lot of tones including trebly OD, fat OD, grindy and hairy! I wouldn't say that with the gain turned right down it was über sparkly clean but then it is modelled after a B15 and other tube amp. I'd be happy to use it as my amp sound or as my OD sound. Now, finally we come to the Gamma Fuzz. This is a very interesting beast which I initially disliked BUT now I get it. I like muff fuzzes and having just ditched a Wren & Cuff Box of War for a Tall Font Russian this trend continues for me. The gamma is not a muff fuzz but what it is is a great synthy one IMO. The in knob is very interactive and simple, maxed its a wall of fuzz sound and with the amp generator kicked in can get muffy. As the knob gets turned down it's gets deeper and darker, less distinct but not in a bad way. On low settings I think I could use it as a dirty boost. In summary I'm pleased with my purchase. I have a Cali76TX as my top end comp but it's huge and the ABS contains what I think is a minimum for me to make noise. I never play without out a comp and I get that and an OD (this is how I would use amp generator probably) and a fuzz so I can grab it and take my sounds with me. It's not cheap but it is cool and useable. Mates with my JDI I'd wager this would be ago is studio tool too.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1418304475' post='2628966'] Those probably aren't suitable for DHA 12v pedals though, I doubt they're rated to provide enough current so you might fry them! [/quote] [quote name='FretNoMore' timestamp='1418306002' post='2628982'] Good point, the doublers are more suitable for pedals with a low current draw. [/quote] Gig Rig Doubler goes up to 300mA

[quote name='Thor' timestamp='1417551187' post='2621678'] I always struggled with ER20's as I have smallish ear canals too! Found them really painful after an hour or so so opted for ACS Pro 17's and an additional set of -20db filters for the metal band I dep for, they are so comfortable to wear, I certainly wont gig or attend gigs without them now. Money well spent. [/quote] I had this problem so ended up with a 'full plug' for the ER20's.

I'm looking to enter the IEM game cheaply at the moment to see how it goes. This peaked my interest http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_iem_75_bundle.htm But would I be better upping the funds and going for something like this? http://www.thomann.de/gb/ld_systems_mei_1000_g2.htm I can see the merits for the higher class systems but I need to prove the concept first!

[quote name='Byo' timestamp='1417702188' post='2623201'] Always wanted to try one of these. I saw a demo on YouTube and it seemed like a very interactive pedal as all the sections affect the others. [/quote] Yeah me too which was why I had to get one!

Okay. I've had limited time with it, some through phones and a small amount of time with it 'live' but hit in my full band context. It's nicely packaged in an Analog Alien Coolbag and comes with a one spot as the powersupply. Nice touch although being in the UK I've had to get a converter as its a U.S. one. It's a compact pedal, maybe the width of two boss pedals. It has to me what I want as a minimum, comp, amp/OD and fuzz. The limiter/comp appears to function well and isn't overbearing on sound and it would be nice to have an led like I had on my maxon CP9pro+ to indicate when compression was happening. The amp generator appears nice with a good range of tones from clean to OD with everything and grit in between. The EQ is subtle but effective enough. The fuzz is a very different beast for me. I like Big Muff type fuzzes. I just ditched a Wren & Cuff box of war in favour of a tall font russian and the gamma isn't any of these! Maxed out it screams a bit like a muff and turned down its dirty and nasty. Combined with the amp generator it sounds sweeter again. I think I need more time to get to know it. One touch I liked was that each LED colour corresponds with the knob colours of each function. Live I've used it in church but only used the comp and amp. I plug into a keyboard amp so used the amp generator to set my tone and the comp to, well compress I found that if I turned the fuzz right down I could use it as a mute which was useful. Overall I'm pleased with it. It's quirky but I like it. Not cheap but a cool box of tricks.

Nah! Just traded some stuff at Joes Pedals

Doesn't look like this http://www.talkbass.com/threads/the-real-james-jamerson-amp.854013/

Ordered. Been might intrigued by this pedal so looking forward to trialling it.

I gave up waiting and bought a blueboard