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  1. fretmeister
    Boss LS-2 is by far the easiest. Good buffer in the pedal and separate volume controls for each part of the signal.
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    I'm using a Puma 300 with mine, and it's brilliant.
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    The UI is really good. The modelling across the other products, Helix, Axe Fx, Kemper are all very good now and I think that is just personal preference, but excessive menu scrolling does my head in. The Helix screen shows you the signal path. You just use a joystick / button thing to pick a space, click it and then insert the fx / amp / cab / ir / whatever into that spot. Then there are 6 knobs on the bottom that become the controls for that individual item, so controls can be adjusted the old fashioned way. The footpedals are even touch sensitive so you can just touch them to show the controls for that individual item without actually turning that item on / off. Each footswitch can be assigned to do 8 things at once - from changing a drive parameter on an amp, to simply turning some things on while turning others off, or use as a momentary to speed up a rotary cab. The expression pedal can be used for wah or volume or to change any other parameter - or more than 1 at once. So you could increase fuzz at the same time as increasing reverb mix. Some users have added the Source Audio Reflex midi expression controller to be able to do extra things - like running 2 wah's at once, but in opposite directions (I don't know why either), or controlling LFO. It also has 4 loops so external pedals can be used and placed anywhere in the signal chain. The loops can either be used as simple Send and Return in the same place, or can be used to send, miss a block, then return so bypass other things at the same time. The outputs can be configured so, for example, the XLR have cab sims, but the 1/4 inch doesn't. It's just a hugely fun bit of kit that is dead easy to use. And it now has a decent PC / Mac editor too.
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    Ah sorry I thought you meant user made patches, not the Kemper sample thingy. Not in the Helix, but the software dudes haven't said "never" either.
  5. fretmeister
    [quote name='charic' timestamp='1464100290' post='3056548'] The UI is a huge selling point for the helix, can it do the amp modelling aspect of the other two (ie. someone uploads a good mesa sample and everyone can use) [/quote] Yes. The L6 site has thousands of user made patches. Anyone can up or download. You can search by artist, genre, or rating. Etc.
  6. fretmeister
    Why has no one said "assassination" yet?
  7. fretmeister
    Helix. It's brilliant. And the UI is so far ahead of the others it makes the instruction manual redundant.
  8. fretmeister
    [size=4][color=#34495E][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit]BBC are building a virtual orchestra.[/font][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Arial, Verdana]So you pick your instrument and your level, download the music (tab and fly sh*t available), video your part and upload it.[/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Arial, Verdana]Then the editors make up the piece from all the bits.[/font][/color][/size] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4][font=Arial, Verdana][size=4][font=inherit][size=3][url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3p1V08LHhj0XKVmTwqV216D/take-part-in-the-virtual-orchestra"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...rtual-orchestra[/url][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4][font=Arial, Verdana][size=4][font=inherit][size=3]I'm going to give it a go. [/size][/font][/size][/font][font=inherit][size=3]There is a bass guitar part, and also double bass too.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color]
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    I've got a couple of octave pedals, but I don't wan't to be having to turn them on for single notes when I need them. For some pieces the timings would be a pain - on / off / on / off etc in a run.
  10. fretmeister
    In terms of people playing the instrument and thus customer base, bass is secondary. But there are many pros using the Fractal Axe FX for bass now, and at launch that was similarly lacking for bassists. The Helix is a brand new product that gets updated, just like the Axe Fx. Even comparing with the Pod XT doesn't really work as the extra packs weren't available until long after the unit was released. There is an octave and harmoniser effect in the Helix so that is there. While there aren't any bass specific drives yet Line 6's own "Ideas Scale" website has loads of people asking for them. And the existing drives can all be run in parallel with a clean signal, or even another drive pedal. One of my patches has 2 Muffs stacked into each other, in parallel with the preamp only from a Peavey 5150 (so using the preamp as a pedal, rather than the whole amp model), and then another clean sound underneath all of that. Then there is the rather powerful EQ and compressors too. I think there is a tendency to look at the guitar models and think it won't work on bass, but the Helix is so flexible that it's probably more useful to think of all the models just as components without being instrument specific.
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    Filter first for me too. Otherwise the compressor can shut down the transients needed to trigger the filter properly. With extreme compression settings sometimes the filter won't do anything at all.
  12. fretmeister
    Long forgotten bump!
  13. fretmeister
    I've never had the Ultra Fuzz - I wish I did. I missed one on thefretboard a few weeks ago. Bah. Bump and price drops!
  14. fretmeister
    Helix
  15. fretmeister
    The demos all sound brilliant so it's a bit gutting. Silence in orchestral music means silence. No fans, no transformer hum etc etc. I'd get less abuse if I just farted.
  16. fretmeister
    Yes. When it was in the bass it was wired to the usual 3 way switch.
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    [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1463647390' post='3053004'] I've found the fan too loud for it to sit on my desk top while using it for headphone practice. I do play at low volumes (to save my hearing), but this is with both over ear and on ear headphones. But if I place it away from me and make use of some lead length it's ok. [/quote] Damn. I hate fan noise - and more to the point, the woodwind players in my band hate it too. It's so annoying. Tecamp / Eich can build plenty without fans, and there are 1000W per side 1u power amps (usually used in permanent installations) that are fanless too.
  18. fretmeister
    There is a facebook group dedicate to these. Lots of modification ideas on there.
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    Just having an idea or 2. Has anyone tried the Ibanez SR1206 with tuning that low? Did it work? I don't usually like 6 strings, but the Ibby only has 16.5mm spacing at the bridge so I might be ok with it, and I fancy getting lower than a piano.
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    I've gone all Helix for guitar so the offload begins. [b]Line 6 Ottofilter[/b] (Photo to follow) Excellently shaped envelope filter, no longer made. Great on guitar, not so good for bass unless you don't need mental. Might have a box, but don't count on it. No velcro It's rather heavy so [size=5]£40 posted UK[/size] __________________________________________________________ [b]EHX MicroPog[/b] [url="https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/13086973_10154037025658726_2446708981237755972_o.jpg"][/url] This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge. Possibly the best tracking octave pedal ever. Proper control over the volume of each of the signals. Get some booty bass going, or simulate a 12 string. Velcro on the bottom. No box. £125 delivered UK Price drop £115 delivered [size=6][b]PRICE DROP £100 delivered UK[/b][/size] __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Cash on collection (Northants) or Paypal GIFT. If you want to pay with the paypal protection that is fine, but you add the difference. No other payment methods. I don't want GAS money going into my marital joint account. Not really looking for trades as I'm raising money for more Barefaced cabs. Feel free to make offers though, I certainly won't be offended.
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    [color=#34495E][font=Arial, Verdana][size=2][font=inherit][size=2]Helix commands me to sell pedals. I will obey.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Arial, Verdana][size=2]Zoom Tri-Metal.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Amazing metal pedal with a proper EQ system on it. Crushing gain and beautifully built. Sadly no longer made. Velcro on the bottom. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Might have a box but don't count on it[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]55 delivered UK[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4][font=inherit][size=3]Price Drop £50. [size=5][b]PRICE DROP £40. [/b][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color][color=#b22222][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4][font=inherit][size=3][size=5][b]SOLD [/b][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2]_________________________________________________[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Zoom Power Drive[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Excellent 'transparent' drive (what the smeg does that mean anyway?) that is also very good as a 2 band bass guitar preamp. No longer made. Velcro. No box[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]55 delivered UK[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop £50. [size=4][b]PRICE DROP £40. [/b][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3][size=4][b][size=5]SOLD[/size][/b][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2]____________________________________________________[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Zoom Hyper-Lead[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2] [font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3][url="https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13116227_10154037025638726_6820922865000000471_o.jpg"][/url][/size][/font][/size][/font] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Excellent drive pedal. Does overdrive to distortion. Very versatile. No longer made. Velcro. No box [/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]55 delivered UK[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop £50. [size=4][b]PRICE DROP £40[/b][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2]_________________________________________________________[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]JOYO Vintage Overdrive. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Let's face it - it's a tubescreamer and sounds like one. Velco. No box[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]25 delivered UK[/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop £20. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][size=3][font=inherit][size=3][size=6][b]SOLD[/b][/size][/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2]______________________________________________[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=2]Dano Cool Cat Transparent Drive. VERSION 1[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3][url="https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/13115984_10154037034213726_4439604977861125048_o.jpg"][/url][/size][/font][/font] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/font][/size][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Apparently this is a clone of the Timmy. Lots of comparison vids are available. Velcro and box.[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]40 delivered UK[/size][/font][/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop to £35. [size=5][b]PRICE DROP £30[/b][/size][/size][/font][/font] ___________________________________________________________ [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Dano Cool Cat Drive VERSION 1[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3][url="https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/13147684_10154037034218726_5104494662760664831_o.jpg"][/url][/size][/font][/font] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/font][/size][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Apparently this one is a clone of the OCD. Those naughty scamps. Again, plenty of comparison vids are available. Sounds good to me![/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Velcro. No box unless I can find it.[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]40 delivered UK[/size][/font][/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop to £35 [size=5][b]PRICE DROP £30[/b][/size][/size][/font][/font] ________________________________________________ [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Monkey FX Monkey Fuzzle 3[/size][/font][/font] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/font][/size][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Built by MonkeyFX when they were around. I had forgotten I had this. Found it in the trunk of things. Tested it - all working as it should. Very simple to control with loads of fuzz available. I have no idea what these cost when they were new. Velcro. No box.[/size][/font][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Brilliant fuzz pedal![/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]65 delivered UK.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop to £55. [size=5][b]PRICE DROP £45. [/b][/size][/size][/font][/font][/size][/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3][size=5][b]. SOLD [/b][/size][/size][/font][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2]_______________________________________________ [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Sansamp GT2[/size][/font][/font] [font=inherit][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/font][/size][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]The original modelling pedal. All analogue. These are a whopping £190 now. Will do Fender clean at one end, Marshall crunch in the middle and Mesa levels of filth at the other. Brilliant as a pedal or for recording.[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]I am soooo split on selling this. As you can see from the picture the paint is a bit battered. I've used it for over 10 years and it's been amazing all the way. Velcro. No box.[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]£[font=inherit][size=3]95 delivered UK[/size][/font].[/size][/font][/font] [font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3]Price drop £85. [size=5][b]PRICE DROP £75 [/b][/size][/size][/font][/font][/size][/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2][font=Arial, Verdana][font=inherit][size=3][size=5][b]SOLD [/b][/size][/size][/font][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=2]-_______________________________________________________________________[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4]Selling a Boss DS-1X.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4]Not to be confused with the older DS-1. They don't sound the same.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4]Check out Pete Thorn's vid demo for details. It's a great sounding pedal that doesn't try to be an Amp in a Box. The EQ is very versatile and it is great on bass - particularly if you have your own clean blend pedal to add to it.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4]I bought it new in February this year for £90 and it has not been gigged. I'm only selling as I'm really trying to go completely Helix with nothing else.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4][font=inherit][size=2]This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4]I'm looking for £65 delivered in the UK. [/size][/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4][size=5][b]SOLD[/b][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#34495E][font=Lato, sans-serif][size=4]Comes with the box. There is no velcro.It is in great condition.[/size][/font][/color] [font=Lato, sans-serif][color=#34495e]___________________________________[/color][/font] Cash on collection (Northants) or Paypal GIFT. If you want to pay with the paypal protection that is fine, but you add the difference. No other payment methods. I don't want GAS money going into my marital joint account. Not really looking for trades as I'm raising money for more Barefaced cabs. Feel free to make offers though, I certainly won't be offended.
  22. fretmeister
    Any takers at £45 posted?
  23. fretmeister
    Bump.
  24. fretmeister
    I'm not sure I could put together a band where everyone agreed on 4 hours worth of tunes! Obviously if it is a proper paying job then you play only what the punters want, but that's different to gigging as a paid hobby.
  25. fretmeister
    Anyone who carries heavy kit purely because it *must* be better just because it's heavy is an idiot. If a particular sound is only available with heavy kit, then so be it. But other than that, there is no good reason to not take advantage of the tech advances.
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