Quick question - 808 style pedal (+ a Doom 2 query).

[Jackopie1]

Hi all,

 

Just a quick question.

 

Got some gigs coming up with a number of tunes with 808 style basslines.

 

Would the DOD Meatbox get me in a close enough ballpark. It doesn't need to be absolutely perfect.

 

There will be big subs and pa support, and we're using IEMs, so I don't need to worry about blowing up any backline!

 

Also, on an unrelated note - and I imagine this must have been asked a few times - does a cheaper and available alternative to the low gain fuzz of the Doom 2 exist?

 

Cheers.

[0175westwood29]

Dod will get you very close, wouldnt try putting it thru iems tho, would either distort or pop them, if its going to a pa you will feel the subs.

[Quatschmacher]

I’ve programmed some 808 style basses for the Future Impact. https://auraplug.com/fidatabase2/downloads/808-bass/
 

 @admiralchew has one for sale at a very good price too. 

 

[Quatschmacher]

On 30/07/2023 at 13:10, Jackopie1 said:

Hi all,

 

Just a quick question.

 

Got some gigs coming up with a number of tunes with 808 style basslines.

 

Would the DOD Meatbox get me in a close enough ballpark. It doesn't need to be absolutely perfect.

 

There will be big subs and pa support, and we're using IEMs, so I don't need to worry about blowing up any backline!

 

Also, on an unrelated note - and I imagine this must have been asked a few times - does a cheaper and available alternative to the low gain fuzz of the Doom 2 exist?

 

Cheers.

Emma Electronic Okto Nøjs is very close to the Doom. Tech 21 Red Ripper is in that territory too (Sam Wilkes uses one).

[Quatschmacher]

2 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

I’ve programmed some 808 style basses for the Future Impact. https://auraplug.com/fidatabase2/downloads/808-bass/
 

 @admiralchew has one for sale at a very good price too. 

 

@Jackopie1 did you see this too?

[Jackopie1]

Yes- thank you for the information! I missed the first message. 

[Quatschmacher]

Another to check out in the Doom-like category is the Crowther Prunes & Custard. 

[Jackopie1]

Thank you- so many good suggestions! 

 

I've managed to find a used Okto Noijs. Love an octaver too, so excited to try it. Thanks @Quatschmacher

 

In terms of the 808, I've been using a subby octave down in practice and that actually sounds good. Locked in with the bass drum it kinda gives that sub-blowing effect with a big attack. 

[Quatschmacher]

1 hour ago, Jackopie1 said:

Thank you- so many good suggestions! 

 

I've managed to find a used Okto Noijs. Love an octaver too, so excited to try it. Thanks @Quatschmacher

 

In terms of the 808, I've been using a subby octave down in practice and that actually sounds good. Locked in with the bass drum it kinda gives that sub-blowing effect with a big attack. 

Okto Nøjs was a staple of mine for years. A fantastic pedal.