MrDinsdale

If you put your fuzz in the pre loop it means your pre DI signal will be clean if you need it. As for the compressor I guess it depends how dry you want that pre DI signal to be. If I was using it for recording I'd have everything in the FX loops rather than in front of the capo (except a tuner) so that I'd always be able to grab a completely clean version for mixing or re-amping.

Aye it's pretty great, i use some pretty aggressive distortion/fuzz in a couple of songs and while the Capo LPF isn't particularly noticeable through the cab but the DI is perfect.

I've got a b10 but yet to install it!

Theres no way to delete or hide a block that I'm aware of however i used to just shift unused blocks to the very end of the chain after the outputs. Itd be great if there was a way to hide them completely but I found that to be the next best thing.

I avoided editing directly on the pedal for a while, even got the WIDI jack so i could edit via the app. After a little time using the unit to edit fx I started to find it super quick to edit on. Now i can safely say I'd take the CORE screen/editing workflow over the Headrush etc with touch. Being able to run it off a single Cioks 660ma output is a huge plus too!

The clank style they described is pretty much exactly what the settings i settled on. It has a tone that's pretty Darkglass-like but without having that really recognisable Darkglass eq. Genuinely everything i try sounds great. It even plays nice stacked with other drives really well. My current dilemma is if I should get rid of my Model Fet. It still adds something incredibly subtle that I can't quite seem to pin down further than it making the bass feel thicker. I think if it wasn't there I'd probably never notice in real terms.

Yeah I think it cost about £160ish with taxes from the kickstarter, pretty sure its over double that without factoring in customs now. The key are pretty beat up and not sure I've got it in me to remove and resolder the key switches again so will probably look at a Cantor or Corne PCB next and just make it myself to save on cost!

These were really rushed and didn't spend any real time dialing stuff in but this is just my J4 into the Capo and straight into my Scarlett 2i2 and logic. It's pretty rough but just to try and show a little diversity. Barely touched the EQ or made use of the J/F preamp blends either.

Thats my Ergodox keyboard and wrist rests - https://ergodox-ez.com/ Got it on kickstarter years ago, have a 2nd i built myself too, they're excellent.

Think this board is a keeper. Still just getting to grips with the Capo but love it so far. Polytune2 > Capo Then in the Capo pre fx loop I've got the Longsword > Model FeT > Thumpinator V2 > Hyper Luminal Toying with the idea of just having the longsword in the pre and having the rest in the post fx loop. Still on the fence about removing the Model FeT completely too but gonna need a lot of testing.

I've got a Thumpinator v2 on the board which helps a lot keeping the bottom end under control. I've also just picked up a Jad Freer Capo which sounds incredible so i think next step is to do some more AB comparisons at practice.

Had a play with some different levels of drive and grit with the LPF on/off: Only had about 5-10 mins fiddling but really love the sounds on this thing, it does super warm vintage cleans all the way to glassy distortion. I find lots of products claim that level of versatility but I think this actually gives it. In the sample it goes from bypassed, A side, B > A side, Longsword + B > A side and finally Longsword boosted + B > A side. Each with LPF off and LPF on. Not remotely scientific but a useful reference. There are some extra details on the soundcloud. I'm gonna have a lot of fun with this thing.

Hey! Thanks for all the replies. For a little extra context I think the highest I got the master on the VBA400 was around 8 o'clock so it's not being driven hard at all, gain on about 11-1 o'clock. I've been running it into an EBS 8x10, not sure on the specs of it but I'm confident it's barely breaking a sweat. Some of the tone is being helped by my Model Fet preamp although just picked up a Jad Freer Capo which is very likely to replace it permanently! Perhaps next week I'll try running into the FX return of the VBA400 and compare that with my GK, that should help decide if the tone I'm looking for is coming from the power section vs the preamp.

That's just the universe trying to tell you to kick back and play with your new pedal!

Snap! I also didn't get time to play with mine but build quality is awesome. My pedalboard is dismantled ready to try all the different signal chain combinations with the pre/post send. Gonna do the sensible thing and work that out before I commit to Velcro and cable ties for once.

It's incredible. I've always been firmly in the camp of not buying into all tub heads and favouring class d/solid state GK stuff but this think is next level. I did an AB against my GK Fusion S and was entirely convinced there'd be virtually no difference but it was night and day. The GK sounds great but it's just not the same.

Anyone used the WB100 and a Marshall VBA400? I have been playing on a VBA400 at rehearsals and totally blown away by the tone. Less excited for the weight though... Takes two people to lift it on to an 8x10 and makes JCM800 feel like carrying a class d. Just wondering if anyone can offer a comparison between the two? The tone I'm after is an abrasive clanky grit fest if that helps.

This is my current rig I'm using at practice. It's obnoxiously heavy but gotta say it's an absolute beast. I've been super happy with my GK Fusion S class d head until I tried this Marshal VBA400. Combining that with the Schecter J4, Model FeT preamp and Longsword drive makes for the perfect gritty tone. Kind of wish I'd played this setup before grabbing the Jad Freer Capo but tbh that thing is gonna make this even better!

I loved the Boss GTK core, much less variety compared to the Helix but you could get great sounds. I ran it into my FX return on my head and it was great live, got the amp in the room feeling while still having a solid FOH sound. I've since gone back to just my amp and analog pedals but thats more because it fits my current project better and I wasn't using anything but compression and drives. There are so many big names using this kind of gear I don't think the "Modellers/MFX units sound rubbish" comments hold much water. They're not right for everyone but when deployed effectively they're incredibly powerful tools for live shows and recording. When used well they're pretty indistinguishable from the real thing, certainly for the audience.

Yeah thats exactly what I'm after ❤️❤️❤️ gonna get some ordered to got with the Stellartone B10!

Thumpinator, its subtle but really tightens up the sound nicely. I've got mine running just before my compressor. I've noticed my amp has stopped inconsistently clipping a lot too.

Decided to do an A/B between the guitarists Marshal VBA400 and my GK Fusion S 800 at practice last night. I'll be honest it wasn't even close. The VBA400 just sounded incredible, so much punch and crunch but without sacrificing warmth. As hard as I tried I just couldn't match a similar tone with the light weight class d. What i will say is neither sounded half as good without the Model FeT preamp pedal.

I felt the same (possibly to a lesser extent as i have one) but it's actually just the top of the pickup that is rounded, the base fills the cavity so there isn't a gap or anything. It's still a bit of an odd design decision on the pickups though.

The only Schecters I've played are the 2 i own and I can't fault them. They're a league above the MIM equivalents I've tried (granted I've only played a few) and come with excellent stock hardware. The only downside I have is that they don't hold value as well as a Fender but that's only an issue if you intend on selling it. Of the two I've actually come to like the cheaper J4 more, the monstertone pickups are perfect for my needs. The P4 Exotic is incredible but my first p-bass and I'll admit I miss the articulation and snappiness of the bridge pickup.