charic Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Any thoughts on the MXR m80? EQ and Distortion seems like a bit of a bonus Quote
Mog Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329223756' post='1538986'] Any thoughts on the MXR m80? EQ and Distortion seems like a bit of a bonus [/quote] Wouldnt do for a HUGE OD/Distortion. Its a great pedal but not for that type of application. Quote
charic Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Strange, on the youtube vid it sounded significantly larger than the boss... maybe I should just get both Quote
cheddatom Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I wouldn't get the Boss ODB-3, that's only for subtlety IMO - if you use it for a more extreme sound it just gets fizzy. Quote
Mog Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329226291' post='1539075'] Strange, on the youtube vid it sounded significantly larger than the boss... maybe I should just get both [/quote] You could. The MXR has a lot of high end with the gain at maximum. I've the distortion on constantly, set to about 2 O'Clock but the blend is ~95% clean 5% grit. Sounds great boosting a wah pedal. Quote
charic Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 I seemed to be getting a lot of "full" sounding distortion on the vid with both highs and lows but not loosing any punch, I'm not really a fan of anything which compromises clarity. In the future I would like a nice collection of reverbs and delays for when I'm doing more melodic stuff. Funnily enough my behringer chorus beefs up the sound lovely but I just want some real aggression in there with the mix. I'm also currently working on my speed of playing and with the guitarist in the band also aiming quite low (also drop C... boosts the lows too) I have the opportunity to widdle should I wish. Finally... I think I just want some pedals Quote
charic Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1329235161' post='1539285'] you probably want a Zoom B3 then [/quote] An old mate of mine used to have a zoom guitar pedal and I have to say I was less than impressed. I think I'd prefer separates tbh Quote
cheddatom Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 IMO the newer zoom units (B2, B3 etc) are miles ahead of their older units. I just thought it'd be a cheaper way to get an idea of what you want - rather than buy a load of dirt pedals and/or blenders and keep trying them, you can get an idea of how to get your sound (IE you could try a tube screamer blended all in one box) and if you don't like the B3 in the long run, work towards replacing it with seperates. Otherwise it's pretty difficult unless you can get access to a big dirt pedal collection. I bought all my pedals blind, and it's been a pretty expensive experience!! Quote
xgsjx Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I agree with Ched, If you're not sure what you want, then a good multi FX unit is a great starting point & just pop some exlax in the guitarists cuppa (that'll make him crap himself). Quote
dannybuoy Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 The B3 supposedly has some killer Rat and Muff simulations that can all be blended too, I have one on the way and can't wait to play with it. I Was not that impressed with the B2 so we'll see. Regarding the ODB-3, it has a monstrous low end, and while it can get fizzy, it sounds just fine as long as you don't boost the treble much and don't use a tweetered cab. It does have an inherent mid scoop though yet can still be heard, and is the cheapest way to make your guitarist sh*t himself for sure. Quote
cheddatom Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 ODB-3 certainly has a monstrous low end, I use mine to provide thunderring lows when needed, often blended with another dirt pedal (parallel) which is handling the top end. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329235077' post='1539280'] I seemed to be getting a lot of "full" sounding distortion on the vid with both highs and lows but not loosing any punch, I'm not really a fan of anything which compromises clarity. [/quote] Mids are more important than highs and to an extent lows, Quote
charic Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 I use quite a lowmid heavy sound so that sounds worrying tbh. I used to have a big muff but didn't get on with it (can't remember why). On my old line6 pod I used chorus, delay and distortion mostly. I really liked the grind sound on the line6 amps too! Quote
Dave Tipping Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I was playing with my b3 tonight a mixture of synth and two bass big muffs gave what could only be described as a "HUGE EPIC BRUTAL" sound. The great think with the b3 is the ability to layer 3 effects at the same time and do a blend with the amount of each effect .. and the overall amount of all three. IMO the simulations of all the well known pedals is very good. For the cost of one pedal you can play with 99 ... It was a no brainer for me. Gigged with mine twice so far and I've heard nothing but praise. Quote
charic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 Interestingly I just read that myung has an MXR Doubleshot on his board... If this is correct and I'm not being dumb isn't this a GUITAR distortion?! Quote
cheddatom Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 guitar distortions work very well with bass, as long as the pedal doesn't cut our your low end (most do) or you have a blender to use with the pedal which will add in plenty of punch and get your low end back Quote
charic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 Ooooh tempting... shame I can't find any videos of that pedal with bass Quote
charic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 Just realised I confused Zoom with Digitech (yes I know.... ) How does the B3 compare to the B9? I have to admit I like the look of the B9 a lot... Quote
Ant Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 I've found my favourite way to gnarly tones is to stack two distortions, lovely Quote
dannybuoy Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 The B9 has more in common with the older B2 than the new B3. Not tried a B9, but I had a B2 and it is not the droid you're looking for. Quote
charic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1329333595' post='1540903'] The B9 has more in common with the older B2 than the new B3. Not tried a B9, but I had a B2 and it is not the droid you're looking for. [/quote] dammit... gas though.... need to find these to try out Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Something close to this? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VPivBRBj8w[/media] Live it sounds HUGE, youtube has stripped some of the lowend from the Album version (it's japan only, but i own it ). Or something similar to Troy from Mastodon? And if not, anyone tell me how to do that with a mono rig? If had a similar sound bi-amping and it sounds EPIC xD Edited February 15, 2012 by AttitudeCastle Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329307287' post='1540282'] Interestingly I just read that myung has an MXR Doubleshot on his board... If this is correct and I'm not being dumb isn't this a GUITAR distortion?! [/quote] Where? You seem to have all the best Myung info! And I want in, I'm a massive fan boy of JM! Quote
charic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1329340874' post='1541063'] Where? You seem to have all the best Myung info! And I want in, I'm a massive fan boy of JM! [/quote] Well were buddies dontcha know? See here's us hanging out... [attachment=100060:ScaledDown.jpg] And here's the link to the info [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Myung"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Myung[/url] Ok... it's not entirely reliable Quote
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