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Right, I'm going to be getting a couple of rack units in the next few weeks. They're both for signal processing, rather than amplification, so I don't think they'll be particularly deep. Hard to say until I get them, but a shallow rack should do the job fine. Would prefer ABS to a wooden one, just for the weight really. This rack won't get abused, it just needs to stand up to being taken in and out of venues possibly by slightly clumsy band members D: I'd like a rear rack rail so that I can attach a rackmounted 4 way to it. Self contained racks ++ So what options do I have? The Gator is the obvious, though I'm not a massive Gator fan. Even their shallow model will have loads of room, but I can never get over the fact that the butterfly clips are left ON the case itself. The rattling drives me insane, and I'm not taping them down everytime I play. The SKB and the Boschma would both be preferable IMO, but I don't want the full depth of the standard model of either, and both of their shallow cases have a non-rackable rear, which puts a spanner in the works. What is a boy to do?

If anyone needs an idea of the Meshuggah bass sound by the way, check about a minute into this video. Real tight sounding. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOR0hUIGb4Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOR0hUIGb4Y[/url]

All I can add to that is just to try the M9 with an open mind if you decide to try one out. It doesn't feel like you're using a multi FX, which was my main worry with it at first.

[quote name='PauBass' post='915798' date='Aug 5 2010, 12:07 PM']For those who use the Line6 Relay, which cable are you using? If different from the one that comes with the unit of course.[/quote] Is it the locking 1/8" socket? I haven't even unpacked the lead that came with my X2, I got OBBM to make one up for me and it's perfect Think it's about a foot long, and goes to the wireless transmitter sitting in a pouch on my strap.

Just to echo that about the M9, it's fantastic. What is it you're not feeling about it? As essentially the sounds are identical to the ones in the FM4 and DL4 etc. Even if you only use the delays, it's better than the DL4 for versatility! (but more expensive if that's all you're using it for)

If you come to the conclusion that you have no other option, then use an ISP Decimator. They're really good, and I do use one sometimes. They do take some getting used to and proper placement in your chain though, you might like the results less than your noisy rig.

I used to use a length of 2x4 with my Diago Tourman just to prop it up and give it a bit of an angle, so something suitably low-tech might do the job ;p

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='908503' date='Jul 28 2010, 06:11 PM']Cheers for the photo that does help - I'm going to end up with one 9v supply (currently a wall wart) and an M9 on this board, and my wall wart isn't hugely tall, there's not much in it, maybe I can just prop up the back legs by half an inch or so! [/quote] It's not really big enough to velcro a 4 way into. You have to treat it a bit carefully, as it isn't a full surface join. But yeah, thinking about it, there's nothing to stop you removing the back feet, and then adding some spacers in so they stand further from the board itself. That should give you a bit more clearance. Might need longer screws though?

Might not help, but here's mine. the power supply with the yellow electrical tape is the only wall wart on there, and it's not a big one. I don't think one bigger than that would fit though. The M9 power supply, and my Diago power supply are off to the side, velcro'd on as well.

This is why I don't like wall warts

If it was the flat side down, it would still create a box tube effect, just a smaller one. As a general rule, the better a mechanical joint you can make the better, so I'd definitely try it the other way round if you do another, just to see which is best! Sounds like you're using polystyrene cement. It's as good a glue as any for that job I should think. Didn't know they were plastic though - assumed they were metal! But it makes sense, given the cost of them

There's a 4 way mounted under my pedaltrain. I'll try and get a photo for you, but it is velcro'd and cable tied in, with the plug sockets facing the floor. It isn't a perfect mechanical joint, but it has done me alright so far!

Probably would have used the offcuts the other way up, so they have more area in contact with the assembly? I'm watching this with interest though Might need to build myself some BFM stuff soon D:

That third clip sounds a lot like Squarepusher when you whack the Bugcrusher on!

Want!

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