theosd Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Are there any pedals you use regularly that you actually prefer the tone to over your clean sound? I'm yet to discover another since selling my MXR M80 (rather foolishly) a couple years ago. I'm thinking things along the lines of compressors or EQ pedals will be common answers but how about a reverb pedal you just can't switch off?? Curious to know what is highly rated by individuals on here =] Any examples of them in use would be interesting too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='796532' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:40 PM']Are there any pedals you use regularly that you actually prefer the tone to over your clean sound? I'm yet to discover another since selling my MXR M80 (rather foolishly) a couple years ago. I'm thinking things along the lines of compressors or EQ pedals will be common answers but how about a reverb pedal you just can't switch off?? Curious to know what is highly rated by individuals on here =] Any examples of them in use would be interesting too...[/quote] I've tried hordes of pedals over the years but still prefer the sound without. Apart from a tuner, that is. I've never found a compressor that doesn't squash the dynamics, despite what they claim. Best pedal I ever used was an Akai Deep Impact. I regret getting rid because they're worth a fortune, but I have no need for one at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Yeah my EHX Bass Micro Synth is hella fun but I don't have the inclination to spend hours fiddling with countless possibilities in pedals. Nowadays I'd want something to sound distinctive but be simple to use. Bassballs was good for that but I guess its applications were so limited that I really had no use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I can't think of a pedal on it's own. Probably a multi pedal, or a digital delay. I've been playing with the DD-20 a lot recently, that's pretty cool. [quote name='Pete Academy' post='796543' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:56 PM']I've never found a compressor that doesn't squash the dynamics, despite what they claim.[/quote] Who claims their compressor doesn't reduce dynamics?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Depending on the context, a DHA Bass Purist pedal is just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Two for me - both Behringers both with totally unmemorable names The green limiter pedal maintains dynamics where you want them. The brown acoustic preamp works as a DI & works very nicely to sweeten the tone of an acoustic bass, electric upright or ashbory as well as making my stratacousic sound like a much more expensive guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I have my Aphex Bass Xciter which I leave on constantly in front of my amp. My Harkte amp sounds really thin and weedy without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 EHX Knockout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Ibby PH-7 in clean mode. Use it as a bass boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I always leave Tube comp on for my 'clean tone' on my M9. It just sounds lovely. I've read that it's similar to the infamous Cream Pie pedal - that being the case I can see what all the fuss was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I've recently found that the Sansamp Para driver and MXR M80 in tandem are just fantastic. I've been messing about with them a lot recently - and have found that when I turn them off and have no EQ, no nothing, it all sounds a bit flat. So on they go again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 comp - markbass compressore. really good compressor from subtle to squash. envelope filter - 3-leaf audio - groove regulator. don't use it that often, but like the fact you can dial in as much or as little as required. distortion/overdrive - the new source audio mwbd. as above..see my thread in the effects forum. i also love the aphex bass x-citer as mentioned in a previous post, as it can work very well as a low/high boost/mid-scoop when required. it all depends on whether the bass needs to 'stand out' or just back up the other instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 What about thick creamy fuzz pedals? I'm not talking about the blowtorch either, bloody things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 BDDI is always on. Always makes my LM2 sound way better. I only haave the blend at about 40% effect, 60% direct though, just to add a touch of excitement and drive, while retaining the Stingray sound and punch. All oher controls at "noon" except presence which is at around 10 o'clock. And it makes a great DI, superior to the LM2 one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Cheapo Behringer BDI21 thingy. Switched it on, fiddled with it a bit*, loved it, switched it off, didn't like what I heard, so now it's never off. It may as well be nailed to the amp with the switch removed. Reading over that last sentence, I realise I really should try a Sansamp BDDI, or the DHA VT version thingy, just for the better build quality and reliability. Or spend another £28 and have a complete spare for backup... * I'm not a fiddler - five minutes max is all I ever give kit - if I can't get a sound I like in five, I give up. Perhaps that's why I didn't like the RH450, but love Markbass. Life's too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I've never found a compressor that doesn't squash the dynamics, despite what they claim. have you tried the telenordia Kopressor(thats how it spelt on the site). I have never found a compressor to match it. it is a level above anyting else on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 I really liked the EHX black finger,. especially the valve-ness! It worked better on guitar however (and was quite chunky) so I sold it on to my Guitard at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='796543' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:56 PM']I've tried hordes of pedals over the years but still prefer the sound without.[/quote] Me too. And there's enough going on at gigs without all those extra variables to worry about, IMHO. Keep it simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Surely the point of a compressor is to affect dynamics, although whether you can adjust it in a way that you like is often as much to do with the user as the effect. I like the GLX limiter I bought from a forumite a few weeks back. As was suggested, I practice with it off, but prefer to have it on when playing with others. Fattens the sound out, stops the drain-darts effect of an un-limited slap and just makes the whole instrument feel more responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I don't have any pedals that I feel the need to keep on all pretty much all the time.Although lately I really like using the TC Nova Repeater for solos. I'm also digging the Emma DiscumBOBulator and the Boss OC-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 As soon as I get one, I'm fairly sure the VT Bass Deluxe will not be switched off. I can't wait to get hold of one. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 My MF-101 is on 95% of the time. I just like the extra depth that it gives to the lower frequencies & having it cutting a lot of the top + flatwounds = lovely subby sounds. I don't use my Bass Murf enough tho. Rest of the band have trouble keeping in time with it, so it either gets used for it's sweepy flangy sounds or as a distortion for the most with solo parts on the arpeggio side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 With my old amp I always had a SansAmp on. With my Mesa I don't use it at all. I still take it with me now for when I'm not using my amp. Cracking pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) - Edited February 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lylodile Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 [quote name='markm' post='797433' date='Apr 6 2010, 12:35 PM']EHX Knockout[/quote] Likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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