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It's a pretty popular ask in the wanted lists. No reason to assume that they won't. They added a couple of effects in the most recent firmware update.

Probably ought to be doing this thread in a private message with @glassmoon but I'll continue updating here. Never know we might even get a Plethora thread going. So today I have been playing with the effects loop. I was worried it might take up a slot on the board, but while that appears to be an option, you can just tell the X5 to insert it between any of the 5 'pedals'. The eye opener for me has so far been the Mimiq Doubler. I moved it to before the inserted effect and it really adds something to the filter. Which reminds me - the envelope hole is being filled by my newly arrived Spectrum. Holy moly.

They look really sheckshee..

Bought a Source Audio Spectrum from @Shroombass and it arrived double quick, insured and packaged to the hilt. Absolutely guaranteed, no hitch, quality transaction. I happily recommend this most excellent Basschatter to the community.

Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this.

Last time an amp failed me was in the soundcheck. It was a Markbass. I used my Orange Terror. I confess it made me nervous doing the whole thing (well paid dep gig) effectively with no back up. However, three amps is going too far even for me.

I was chatting to a guy (Zoom) recently he asked where I gigged (before THE EVENT) I said a lot of my work was in Swindon. Oh yeah? Are there any bands from Swindon? Ignoring the idiocy of the remark, I said, well there's XTC for one. He thought that was hilarious, as he'd never heard of them. This is a fully grown British adult. I left the meeting.

Less than 360 on Amazon. Every little helps.

I began to wonder if the choice of effects was a bit limited, especially given the price. There is after all a gaping overdrive shaped hole. However, one of the issues I've always had with multi fx is that there are way too many options. I always felt I was under using them, and perversely, I often didn't. The TCE Px5 scores by the sheer quality of the effects. It just sounds amazing. And if it doesn't, change it. Simple. Also, there has been an update which added a couple of effects already, and no reason to assume that there won't be more. Anyhoo. I am content.

And there it is. In record time too. The attack on the vegan.

My pleasure! The compressor is pretty much your favourite compressor. You can have it however you want it. The phaser is glorious, the chorus is a bunch of choruses, and I thought the lack of envelope might be a big disadvantage until I turned one of the vibes into an auto wah. You'll get nothing but GAS from me right now I'm afraid!

Great stuff. Thank you.

I was considering one of these, just blown a few months effects budget, but still interested. I shall follow your progress...

Good spot @Maude If Sex On Fire isn't the blueprint for that, then I don't know what is.

Hello @glassmoon. I have only had a rudimentary play. The Helix will do more, but it's a different beast. This is a pedal board. Pure and simple. The effects loop goes wherever you want it to. I had a play with an OD pedal in the loop, just after the compressor before a phaser. Sounds superb. I paired the phone app.... eventually! but other than play around with some harmony sounds I've not done that much. I'll get back at you tomorrow when I hope to have a little time.

Picked one up from Amazon for just under 360, which was about as good as I could find it. Not that many effects on it but quite a variety of sounds possible within each one.

Oh, it's not yellow by the way

I went for it. To heck with being sensible. I have updated the firmware. Had a little fiddle. Changed a few effects. I got a little tired and left it for now. However, I had a noodle, and so far I've discovered that it sounds really, really good. The most encouraging thing about it is how utterly simple and intuitive it is. More to come.. oh, who fancies a picture?

I assume there is an algorithm at work. I don't know, but I guess in its simplest form if the delivery slot is still free then it becomes cheaper as the last possible time to book it approaches.

They're up and down like a whore's drawers. Best bet is never let yourself get backed into a corner, don't promise you can get it there Tuesday. Wait for the price to be right!

I suspect @TrevorRand I are of a similar vintage! My red Aria, so battered now it's worthless to anyone else, but to me it's a tangible link to my life of music. It's been in studios, on stages, in pubs, clubs, and fields. I have lost a lot of my memories, but that bass can transport me back in an instant. Also my Aria TAB semi was a gift from my old man, who knew he wasn't going to see another Christmas. Goes without saying that one never leaves.

OK. Draw circle on panel. Drill hole inside the edge of the circle. Place panel on work bench with hole just over the edge. Jigsaw blade into hole. Start cutting, pulling panel towards you. Stop. Remove tins, tools, cup of tea which panel almost knocks from bench. Resume.