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[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1394039421' post='2387269'] So are you running the signal simultaneously out to both sets? (And if so, is it actually safe to stand in the same room when you're playing through it all?) [/quote] Yep, using a Boss LS-2, it was just about bearable but I recorded in the control room [quote name='Ruiner' timestamp='1394039544' post='2387273'] Looks incredible. Whereabouts did you record? [/quote] Start Together Studios in Belfast! Great little studio, has an SSL desk in it and all, And So I Watch You From Afar have done all their albums there!

I thought I'd share this, the amps I used for recording. First set, an Ampeg SVT 5 Pro into a DIY made 2x15 (Marshall head wasn't used) with a Fuzzrocious Demon King going through Second set, an Ampeg 200-T into a Marshall 8x10 with a Fuzzrocious Rat King and finally, the lovely Ampeg V4 into the Marshall for cleans Sounded amazing, once things are mixed, I shall share!

Just arrived today, I'm yet to give it a go with the Rat King, I'll let you know, I can only expect amazing things!

[quote name='Mexicola' timestamp='1393277630' post='2378260'] Thats disappointing. The two times Ive heard it being used in person Ive liked it but I could see it going the way of my B3K with it being a little too harsh and grindy. Im not convinced by the BDPG after the clips Ive heard but it could be amazing. Hard to tell until you hear it for yourself with your own gear. Im interested to see how you get on with the BDPG if you go ahead and buy it though. Haha, thanks man. Decent of Big John to spread the word. We split up at the end of last year just as we were about to play Reading and Leeds and record an album with Kurt Ballou. Grim. We are in the process of starting a new band with 3/4's of Crusades though. Your band sound great man, you've made a new fan. Seems like the Rusty Box should have fitted in perfectly with the style as well. [/quote] I've heard it just completely changes things, so I'm in talks with Joes about a swap of my Xotic for a BDPG, I'm super super excited for it. I heard about all that caper with Reading and Leeds, sucks dude, I hope the new band will get as much success. Thanks dude, means a lot! The Rusty Box was a good bit of kit and I can definitely see why it's so popular, only problem is my guitarist occupies so much sonic space with his Marshall Shredmaster and Fuzzrocious Demon so it was really hard to cut through, the 26 inch kick drum doesn't help either. I just found it really shrank the sound of the bass and I really didn't like that. [quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1393277868' post='2378264'] i know it's not what people want to hear but I genuinely believe that a tube amp is the most important bit for killer drive tones.... [/quote] Tell me about it....first thing I do when I win the lottery, Meatsmoke

It just sounds like a bandwidth is bring put on your signal, makes it all a but thin, but then i remembered that all those Albini bands had super thin sounding guitars too. I know dude, the feeling isn't nice but from what I've read about the BDPG it seems to be the answer. On an unrelated note, just saw you are (were?) in Crusades, John Niblock showed me your stuff when i was playing in Glasgow, one of the best EPs i heard last year man, truly amazing, just thought I'd spread the love! [quote name='Mexicola' timestamp='1393272027' post='2378148'] What didn't you like about the Rusty Box? I was thinking of selling my B3K and buying one instead? I think Im in a similar position to you tone wise just now. I dont think I'll be happy with any overdrive until I have a 200W tube amp doing most of the work. I've heard nothing but good things about the Catalinbread SFT though. [/quote]

I'm in talks with Joes Pedals about trading my BB for a BDPG at the moment, fingers crossed!

I'm back to square one. I was ignorant and got a Rusty Box which was okay, but not for me, then I got an Xotic BB Bass Preamp, which was good by itself, but I'm more of an always on OD kinda guy and it did not like my Rat King AT ALL. I just want something to REALLY bring my rig alive, I love the bass sound of the new O'Brother stuff (Rat Tail into a Peavey Mace with HUGE lows, also a Sansamp) and the sound of Young Widows and of course Russian Circles, all Rat Tail/King users. But I just can't get that sound, I know my amp isn't exactly the most amazing amp but it's portable and works well (and amps are stupidly expensive and I can't drive) with pedals so I'm happy enough with it, but I know it doesn't have the dirt that say the Verellen Meat Smoke, Peavey Mace or Ampeg 200T (I think?) has so I just want a pedal to just put that touch of dirt and a hint of that ever wanted super low end/lower mids growl. I've narrowed it down to these 3, the BDPG is cool, it's super versatile and Sibob did a fantastic demo of the Rat Tail through the BDPG and it sounded amazing, so at the moment, that's the best contender at the moment but, alas, my ignorance came in again and I was talked into getting the Rusty Box by my Albini loving guitarist. The Catalinbread looks awesome and does that low end growl well, just hope it can help the Rat along (no mids control though?) and then the Phat Phuk B because maybe I just a small boost, plus someone on here will sell me one for cheap which is cool, it may just a be a bit too trebly for me (I am a tad picky). Sorry for the large post, I just want an answer from the fellow growl experts that I know of on here and get a final answer. Which one?

Polytune is my favourite I had nothing but bother with the Korg, slow response and eventually broke after around 6 months I've not used the mini I just have the standard which is good for my clumsy size 12's

Hows the Dark Driving Si?

When I had the Rusty Box, I liked it after better, it's meant to replicate the front of an amp, so that's the best bet!

I love finding bassists who are aren't your typical Jaco or Mingus who are awesome! Mine is this the bassist from Brand New, criminally underrated, that riff is just great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOHg1rKzWuE

Here's my board all finished (for now), Digidelay is actually really nice for not using delay a whole load the tape delay is great! The juries out on the Rusty Box right now, I've only plugged it into a Peavey practise amp so it's not really fair, I'm gonna be up at practise with the Ampeg rig and I'll see how it sounds. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Pcqps6L.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1391500037' post='2357720'] The board for recording, And the resulting sound - [url="http://cuttheheroics.bandcamp.com/album/cut-the-heroics-ep"]http://cuttheheroics...-the-heroics-ep[/url] [/quote] Is the Nintendo jobby a COG pedal? If so, which one?

Dat tone... Is this your beloved dual BB in action?

One of the best sounds I've got from just an amp is an old Ampeg V4 going into a big Marhsall 8x10 when recording, sounds great, alternatively the Marshall VBA400 sounded great too

I'm just wondering, with the GigRig, can you buy just a Distributor if you have a 9v adapter or is the Generator 100% needed in all this?

Guitarist in my band has an MIM Fender and it's hands down the best guitar I've played, sounds amazing and insanely comfortable to play

The Pedaltrain Mini always surprises me with how much it can hold!

A Wren and Cuff Phat Phuk B sounds like what you need or alternatively a Fulltone OCD offers a nice little tiny bit in terms of OD

Someone needs to donate Ryan some recording gear! That Sputnik is insane sounding but is a ridiculous price as well at near £200 and limited run, it's a super boutique pedal!

http://teramelos.bandcamp.com/album/xed-out First time listening, playing Belfast on Friday, score

I would never sell my SP212, one of the most reliable cabs ever, I bring it with me to every gig because it's super easy to bring with me, it's been on two tours and multiple recordings! Great little amp!