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Actually in the M900 I quite like to stack them. If I'm using a tone that needs a touch of grit on all the time but then needs to be increased then a pedal is far easier than knob twiddling. I did like stacking the original AO into a B3K (pedal or amp) too - I much preferred it to the AO on it's own. But I don't play that sort of metal so I sold the AO in the end.

I keep coming back to my B3K V2. I like the simplicity of it, and it takes up minimal space on my board.

christmas show only - big band mostly. But I'll jump in with any of the ensembles as needed. There is a rock one - but it's 1970s ish rather than brewtal metal!

Speak for yourself...

I've not tried that approach as I've tended to use EQ rather than filters, but I might give it a try this weekend. The filters in the Helix are very good so it will just be a matter of sketching out the signal path. Assuming 1 input to Helix I'd probably split the signal straight away, then on 1 path into the filter and a compressor, and the other path for dirt. Then combine them. That would allow 1 big long chain with double DSP. Or have the 1 input go to both paths entirely separately. 1 for filter / compressed low and the other for everything else. Then send them to the same outputs to combine or keep them apart for more FOH control, or 2 FRFR cabs etc. What freqs would you set the filters at?

It's the only bit of kit I've never thought about selling.

Probably a divorce!

Good for him if he is. Every artist seems to need to diversify these days. The golden age of The Stones / Elton etc is long gone.

In the full fat helix / LT / rack you can split 4 paths if you want. EQ / compress / whatever them all separately and even send them to 4 separate outputs (2 XLR and 2 1/4) as well. Or combine them. I like running the B7K model without a cab at all, but with a parametric EQ, in parallel with a Rat into a GK amp with a cab, and then a third underneath being the brand new SVT4-pro model for deep low cleans. And then with the beauty of Snapshots I can change multiple parameters on everything with just 1 press of a footswitch.

I hope MM isn't going down the snake oil path as badly as Wooten did with his "special" kettle lead that he advertised a few years ago.

I really like their products. But the regular X7 is £289. Yes there are some extra R&D costs - but not £100 per unit to make the Ultra. The extra parts are probably £5 worth. The casings / layouts are the same as the AO Ultra. I think now they have set the price for their "entry" level products, the mid point and the Ultra and they are sticking with them. Just like Apple when the difference in prices between specs seems percentage based rather than margin based.

It's only £150 less than getting M500 amp.

Interesting fact - they've gone 100% Helix. The latest album and tours - all Helix and they sound excellent.

£395 The money is getting a bit silly now.

It all depends on what the tune needs. I'll often play my P with La Bella flats in my Big Band gig. Sometimes very clean if it's a quiet / gentle tune where the bass part is more about just adding low freqs. But then I'll add a bit of grit where the bass part is more interesting or needs to stand out more. It's just another colour in the palette.

All you pineapple on pizza loving filthmongers are going on "The List" for the revolution!

Get in the sea.

Good question! I'd like to know that too. Never owned a Thumpinator but I can see why it might be a good idea.

It's just one of those really subjective things where no explanation will help. You don't understand it like I don't understand the perverts who put pineapple on pizza!

Your personal opinion has no bearing on the personal opinion of other players. That's it.

Err.... where can I get one?

I like the Digitech Polara for bass reverb. Very happy with it.

Firmware updates have helped it enormously. I think a lot of the problems people have with it is they don't read the instructions. They say do a scan every time you use it. Even in familiar places. The unit will pick the clearest freq. Then it works as well as any other wireless I've had. The scanning only takes 15 seconds or so. Funnily enough I had a few dropouts at home and then slowly noticed they were when my ancient tumble dryer was on! I have no idea why that was a issue but it was. As with all wireless systems you've got to have a cable handy as a backup.

Every Saturday I play big band with my DG amp.