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[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1335536267' post='1632829'] After a recent influx of money from selling things, I finally have some to spend on effects. I'm intending to go into dubstep, particularly. Now, I want to know exactly [i]what[/i] effects I should be getting. Here's what I've figured out so far: Envelope Filter (I'm going to use the Source Audio BEF Pro w/ Hot Hand) Compressor (This will allow me to use the BEF Pro more effectively; to manipulate the filter I must use my playing hand, so I'll have to play with hammer-ons. The compressor will bring those up to the same level as my normal playing, and not make my normal playing incredibly loud. However, I have no idea what exact pedal to use for this.. any suggestions? I'm thinking about using the Boss CS-2) Octave (Boss OC-2, for sub-bass) Distortion (Probably the WMD Geiger Counter, but I don't know for sure) So two things: 1. Would that work well? 2. Can someone recommend a compressor and a distortion for what I want? Thanks in advance. [/quote] BEF is ace. It's not as easy as it looks! It takes a fair amount of practice to get the wobbles well. [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1335538197' post='1632867'] All your suggestions look and sound great. Geiger Counter is massively versatile for the music you re looking at, but a good gated fuzz will get you a large array of the tones also (Mammoth, Mastotron, Brown Dog etc...). Have you played with the BEF & Hot hand much already? It's VERY different to using an expression with a Low Pass Filter like the IE Xero or the Moog LPF. If you haven't experienced it yet I'd suggest trying to try both options before investing. Neither are better for this genre of music - just very different. I would suggest looking at the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/141357-live-dubstep/page__hl__dubstep"]'Live Dubstep'[/url] & The [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/72012-drum-n-bassdubstep/page__hl__dubstep"]'Drum N Bass/Dubstep'[/url] threads as many of your questions will likely already of been answered. As for compressor... while most will do the trick, I find a multi-band is quite important for this kind of music so it can keep those resonant high peaks in check without reducing the volume of the sub bass etc... I use a TC Nova Dynamics but have also used the EBS Multicomp to great effect. +1 - get a xenograph and exp pedal for even more fun. [/quote] [quote name='Tom Brookes' timestamp='1335544222' post='1632997'] Do you really need a compressor? I've not used a Hot Hand with my bef, but can't really see how it would benefit as it tracks really well. I use a joyo dynamic compressor at the start of my signal chain (very cheap on ebay) purely to improve the tracking of my behringer bsy600 synth pedal. Without wanting to sound rude though, if you need it to even out your hammer ons etc then just do some more practice and save the cash! You may not need to use hammer ons either, slides should work fine. Check out some of Nathan Navarro's stuff and also read through the threads that the mighty Shep has posted above. I'm told that the Source Audio multiwave bass distortion goes very well with the BEF....... Happy Wubbing! [/quote] Was going to suggest the joyo. Seems highly thought of. I use the oxide and SA MWD. Sounds brilliant! And works great for FOXDIE dubstep moments!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1335539733' post='1632903'] Robot bass player at the wrong gig. [/quote] who some poor girl accidently had sex with. The robot said it was someone important in the band.

[quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1334780823' post='1621299'] Even if it does sit in a case unused for years, £30 for a reliable backup solution, you can't complain. Liam [/quote] Or in my case - free. I love basschat

Boss oc2 + iron ether oxide. Works well.

[quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1334757775' post='1620762'] Behringer BDI21 if you want to add a bit of warmth. That's what i bought mine for and i find it works really well. Liam [/quote] Was gonna suggest this too. I have one I'm not using. Just sits in my case, if ever i need it.

also Ou7shined could do it.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1334732767' post='1620270'] Cool! Glad you like. I'll give you the Taylor one. It's in the pipeline. The rest are a secret [/quote]Looking forward to the next ones!

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1334701705' post='1620141'] How about lifting your Midget up (if its on the floor) [/quote] hah! I'd get a second cab first - then get another head as folk have said. Good luck!

Good stuff shep. Consider me subscribed!

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1334700393' post='1620115'] Watch? There are YouTube bids etc included but they are written articles... This would imply you have not yet read the 2 I have published and that means you are of my Christmas card list!!! ;-) lol. Hints... Er.... Maybe... [/quote] I shall read them in bed did I see somewhere something about Taylor from IE doing an interview with ya? That would be tasty!