SimonEdward

Hello! .. Just added a Digitech: CF-7 'Chorus Factory' to my board. Also added a review on BC: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/185737-digitech-cf-7-chorus-factory/ Cheers & god bless

Hello! This is a review of the Digitech: 'CF-7 Chorus Factory' bought for a heavily discounted £54 on-line (including free p&p), which is even less than a Small Clone alone! I'd been looking for an alternative to my BOSS CE3-B and this fits the bill!! (I've been playing Bass for around 20-years as a semi-pro and the CF-7 works well with all of the styles of music I play: - Blues, Soul, Funk, Pop and contemporary Christian praise and worship music.) Features: 10/10 The DigiTech® CF-7 is a Digital stomp-box format pedal with an AudioDNA2 DSP processor chip - which they say is four times more powerful than their previous AudioDNA processor - and Flexible Output Mode™ incorporates cabinet modelling - which is useful when recording without an amplifier. 1/4" mono jack input. Two 1/4" jack outputs allowing either amp or CIT mixer stereo mix output using Flexible Output Mode™. It has three two-in-one concentric controls, to adjust Level, Speed, Depth plus three extra controls for each of the seven different chorus 'models', which are accessed via a seven-way rotary pot selector: - (#1): DigiTech® Multi Chorus™ (#2): based on Voodoo Lab Analog Chorus (1976 CE-1 replica) (#3): based on TC Electronic® Stereo Chorus/Flanger (#4): based on Fulltone® Choralflange™ (#5): based on Boss® CH-1 Super Chorus™ (#6): based on EHX® Small Clone® (#7): based on Boss® CE-5 Chorus Ensemble™ A decent power source is pretty essential, and a 9.6 Volts DC / 300mA Power Supply is recommended, else a regular 9V Battery (Approximately 4 hours life with continuous usage) will have to do. I've read other reviews which bemoan the lack of remote access to parameters - especially in Live situations - and the fact there are three BOSS Chorus sounds when just the CE-1 would have done.. Don't let that put you off. Ease of Use: 8/10 Keep the manual handy! This pedal has so many mode settings that offer so much, it's not easy (but fun nonetheless) getting used to how each control works in relation to the selected model. The easy-to-follow user manual has a multi-page layout showing the different controls available for each model. Just don't expect to work out what everything does in five or 10 minutes. IF I had a delay/looper, I might be tempted to play a sequence and work out what works/sounds best - but where is the fun in that?!?! Sound Quality: 9/10 For the purposes of this review, my JD Classic Series II was plugged into my Arion PSB-06 pedal board, with the CF-7 in-line between Octave/Wah and Booster/Compressor pedals. Then out to my Trace Elliot GP12 valve pre-amp and into a set of Beyer cans. I used a dedicated regulated 9V 400mA supply and there was no noticeable increase in hum/noise/hiss etc I've only owned BOSS CE-2B and CE3-B Chorus pedals before, and the CF-7 definitely sounds like a step up. Some say that if "you haven't owned any of the modelled pedals, how can you compare or know if the models are any good?"; And whilst it's a fair point; to have access to all the different sounds, and be able to tweak them, for just over £50 is unbelievable! I will admit I went straight for Model (#3): TC Stereo Chorus/Flanger and it's my FAVOURITE because it works with regular groove playing, harmonics/solo and slap/pull. Really versatile. Reliability/Durability: 10/10 Cast-metal chassis, carbon fiber finish, Non-slip rubber base - Unit weighs 2 lbs (almost double your regular stompbox weight). Built to last forever and ever. Amen. Customer Support: ?/10 The only slightly interesting thing about the 'Warranty' is that "DigiTech® warrants this product, when used SOLELY WITHIN THE U.S (!!) to be free from defects.." etc etc Surely, an oversight in the small print? Overall: 9.5/10 Almost a perfect '10', because it's not easy to dial-in sounds on-the-fly. I haven't had a chance to gig with this pedal (yet) but I think it will be fine once I get it dialed in. If lost/stolen, I would definitely replace it with another one. Highly recommended. If you've got this far.. thanks & god bless.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks for posting this[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] "MUMBLE, RUMBLE, BLOBBY, BLOBBY, THUD, THUD is not a good bass sound". - deep down I know that I probably sound just like this..! Hmm.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hello Dean and Welcome to BC![/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] See you out there on the forums......

[quote name='spencer.b' timestamp='1345991187' post='1783856'] I love my OC2 [/quote] I love my OC-2 er, too! (and would not part with it) but I would like to own a Micro POG

Jim - only me being a bloomin' nuisance as usual! thanks for taking time to share your lover-ly board with us! IMHO it's posts like this which give a little insight into the practical+creative considerations that go into forming the foundation of our sound.. (for me anyway) A real eye opener! LOVE this thread. From the practical: Power supply/Tuner/Noise reduction to the "refined mayhem" of the 'PolySaturator' Distortion ("A quiet pedal when run off isolated 15 volt power apparently") and the cracking combination of DD3?+Holy Grail Plus.. very nice. If you move up to a PT2 or bigger, you will probably be able to mount the fuel tank underneath and make space on top for that looper you're after.. cheers & god bless

Ah-ha! Jim, just saw your post on 'post your pedal board bc style'..! nice one & see you over there.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As requested by SimonEdward![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Set this version of my pedal board today just got the Polysaturator, so excuse the messy cables etc...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Had a fun creating some messed up horror noisescapes with this lot! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Still need to get a blend/loop pedal on there somehow?? eekk!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Would like to switch between the modulation side and the dirty channel whilst blending.[/font][/color] [b] Attached Thumbnails[/b]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hello Jim and Welcome![/font][/color] - also self-taught; - first gig also with Aria pro 2 (four-string though..) [quote name='[email protected]' timestamp='1344866566' post='1770302'] Ok gear wise.. I moved onto 5string basses, my first of which was an Aria pro 2 that I found in a local pawn shop & brought it with pennies raised from washing dishes...Funtime's! The Aria accompanied me at my first ever gig at the ripe age of 17. Sadly, I don't own that bass anymore.. Pedals I have a love/hate relationship with effects pedals I love them and can't stop buying them and hate them for the same reason. Ha Im a confessed Addict! Currently I'm using TU2, NS2, Fuzzroucios Rat Tail, EHX Big Muff Pi, Digitech BSW, CEB3, PS3, DD3,EHX HolyGrail +, Sansamp BDDI. And growing... Nice to meet you all feel free to ask any me any questions Cheers J [/quote] Jim - when you get a minute - can you post your pedal board in the time-honoured BC tradition?

[quote name='tattman666' timestamp='1345210773' post='1775044'] Hi All My Names Glenn been Playing Bass for 30 years,I play Bass in Electric Wizard... [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hello Glenn and Welcome!. [/font][/color] By the sounds of it you've got lots of knowledge and experience to share.. Can I ask what you were up to (music/bass wise) in the years' before Electric Wizard? How did you land the gig..?? [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks and god bless.[/font][/color]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1342646683' post='1738790'] [/quote] Mark! Hello right back at you.. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and thanks for your welcome.. [/font][/color]

Thanks for all your responses and points-of-view received so far! [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1344761322' post='1768751'] Jacques Meistersinger. [/quote] This pedal is mentioned in a "Chorus " round-up from 6/05 - and seems to show up very well indeed.. [url="http://www.legendarytones.com/chorus%20roundup.html"]http://www.legendarytones.com/chorus%20roundup.html[/url] [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1344762058' post='1768758'] Zoom B3 has some pretty sweet chorus effects on it [/quote] I still have a Zoom 506 (probably not in the same league as the B3) and agreed, some good Chorus's on there..

Morning everyone The words 'Classic', 'Lush', 'Rich', 'Dimensional' (?), Glistening (??) and Organic (???) have all been used to describe an effect that I guess we've all used at some time: "Chorus".. There's a ton of 'em out there - so here's an opportunity to vote for your favourite and share your experience (good and bad) of using them somewhere in your chain! If I've missed your favourite from the list, please select 'Other' and mention it in the posts. So, without any further ado, and in true Lillympic fashion.. "Marks", "Set", "GO"!! SimonEdward Ps I own a Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus, but there's also one with seven tweak-able pre-sets that I'd like to try and another one with something called 'Toneprints' sounds interesting..

[quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1343305887' post='1748609'] love that black jaydee ... [/quote] "Well.. if you like that.. you'll probably like this.." (My JD) "Basses on the settee".. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Basses by J.D.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Settee by Daniel Stores, Ealing London[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Great thread![/font][/color]

[quote name='neilb' timestamp='1258743588' post='660466'] Going on from Bassatnights post showing his luvverly collection of bassage, I feel the good old settee is the best catwalk for our instruments. I cant compete with his Sadowskys etc, but here goes: [/quote] Basses by J.D. Settee by Daniel Stores, Ealing London Great thread! cheers guys & god bless

[quote name='slaphappygarry' timestamp='1179357709' post='89'] Match faces to 'user names' Here is me from a gig a while back: [/quote] SimonEdward playing at the 'Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, Essex' in 2001 or thereabouts.. Not a fantastic photo, but this is not supposed to be a gear shot.. right? In the background is the other half of the rhythm section, with some er drums.. and now the all important info; Jaydee Mark King Signature > Trace GP12XV preamp > into Behringer AUTOCOM > via DI to PA > Trace GP715 combo (monitor) So now you know! god bless

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1344609771' post='1767125'] Hello Mark Do you mind if i point my wife to your collection before she starts bitchin at mine? Thanks Jerry [/quote] ROFL! Cheers Jerry

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1344527390' post='1766018'] [size=5]WOAW![/size] [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hello Mark!!! ([/font][/color]PlungerModerno beat me to the "Cameo" reference) WITH[color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] Robert Funk on Trombone[/size][/font][/color] Ahem.. Mark - There are some great threads to showcase some of your marvellous gear; "Basses on a settee"; "My Pedalboard: Basschat style" etc etc Let's have it!!! Happy chattin' & god bless

[quote name='EskimoBassist' timestamp='1344447328' post='1764730'] Slightly more boring but functional iteration of my pedalboard: [/quote] Eskimo!! Not boring at all... looks like a fun board to use! I'm a bit old-fashioned.. still got an OC-2.. A couple of questions.. is that a Pedaltrain Jr? also, what's the power supply?? and can you let us know which inter-connects you're using??? Cheers.

You know.. I haven't changed a set of strings on any of my basses for at least 10-years! (I don't get out much).. the first set I bought for my first bass (Aria Pro II) were Rotosound light gauge 30 50 70 90 and I carried on using these, particularly with the JD's until I changed to Elites - mainly because The Bass Centre used to sell them in bundles for less.. or give you a free set when you bought something..

[quote name='[email protected]' timestamp='1343681516' post='1753714'] I'm sure this has been covered before but can anyone tell me what wah pedals are good for bass? I will be using it with distortion and fuzz! Many thanks [/quote] Hello! I haven't seen the MXR M188 Bass Auto Q mentioned yet.. so this gets a recommendation. I use it early on in the signal path; after my Octave and before my Chorus, which works well for me. ([font=arial, sans-serif]Needs 9V, 100mA [color="#000000"]power and [/color]negative centre).[/font] Like most effects, I start with all the controls at the 12 o'clock position and go from there.. the M188 is certainly one of the more versatile Wah pedals for a stomp-box with 6 knobs, if not the most control-able from the floor. Hmm. . Range: controls frequency floor of effect; “Q” control: adjusts the intensity; Volume: nuff said; Decay: controls drop off decay; Blend: controls mix between wah and 'shimmer' effect;. Rate: controls the speed of the 'shimmer' effect. It's not the cheapest - I picked one up in good condition from a popular (?) auction site for £70. I think this model may have been discontinued. Good luck and let us all know how you get on?

[size=4][quote name='slacker42uk' timestamp='1323033620' post='1458566'] Any chance of some more photos? [/quote][/size] [size=4]No problem! & thanks for the message Greg. [/size] [size=4]These are the pics of my GA24 custom 'Infinity' BASS! (built by J.D. between early 2001 and summer 2002). I also have other pics taken during the build which I will share at some point.[/size] [size=4]This is the Bass that I always wanted John to build for me, [color=#333333]and has nearly all of the elements in the design of almost every range of Bass he has ever built, but it's still unique. Four-band parametric EQ and 11 mother-of-pearl 'Infinity' inlay set into the fret-board. Finished in [/color][/size][color=#333333]opaque Black. (No LED's).[/color] [size=4][color=#333333]A couple of years' before I had met [/color][/size][i]Martin Petersen [/i][i][color=#333333]@ The Bass Gallery [/color][/i][color=#333333]In Camden and he had For Sale a really beautiful opaque black-finish J.D. Custom GA24 with Saturn moon inlays. I played it through an Eden Navigator, and it produced this fantastic smooth/rounded sound; had the best action of any Bass I had played, and I really WANTED it!! I would come back with cash after I got paid, and try and drive the price down, or get a case thrown in.. Big MISTAKE!! When I came back.. SOLD!! [/color] [color=#333333]The initial conversation about the build was a little awkward.. I had already owned a Roadie, an MK; had the Classic, and a fret-less and I wanted the Bass to be personal to me. John sent me off with lots of copies of his promotional photos (collected over the years), and I spent a bit of time cutting and gumming before deciding on the design.. I handed over the initial payment.. and this is the result. It took a long time.. but well worth it.. thanks J.D. [/color] [color=#333333] [/color] [color=#333333]Thanks for reading; and for all your comments![/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4][url="http://infinitybass.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/JD-Infinity-black-collage_opt.jpg"][/url][/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='deefer_dog' timestamp='1338886099' post='1680383'] I only have 4 (so far) ... They all sound different, they all play different. In time I don't doubt that my collection will grow, and I will play them all for different things. As I said many times, I have no high end basses, just basses I like, and that are fun to play ( The hated Fleabass is one of the fun to play ones, and I really like it ) I have NO intention in stopping at 4, and I also have no intention of spending 1000's on one bass ( personal preferences, well, unless i win the EuroMillions ) Use whatever makes you happy. Whether you have 1, or 100 basses, once you're happy[b] fu*k the [i] begrudgers!! [/i][/b] [/quote] SimonEdward likes this! Also have 4 - all fun to play - and own/play them for different reasons; I've owned 10 basses in 20 years' and most of the time, they have been sold/part-exchanged for the >next Bass.. [center][size=3][color=#0000FF][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Jaydee - Classic Series II:[/font][/color][/size][/center] [center][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]P[/size][/font]ersonal favorite; always first out of the case; light gauge strings and fantastic tone/sustain.[/center] [center][color=#0000FF][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Jaydee - GA24 fret-less: [/size][/font][/color][/center] [size=4]The older and heavier the strings (the better!); sounds best when played from the last-fret on the board with only the rear pick-up selected.[/size] [center][color=#0000FF][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Jaydee - Custom 4-string:[/size][/font][/color][/center] The bass that I always wanted J.D. to make, and has elements in the design of almost every range of bass he has ever built, but unique. Four-band parametric EQ and mother-of-pearl 'figure of 8 inlays' in the fret-board. Finished in Matt opaque black color, but oddly for a JD - WILL NOT be slapped!! Just let your fingers do the walking.. [center][color=#0000FF][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Alembic - Mark King signature: [/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][size=4]Impulse buy, not to be repeated.. cost a fortune; weighs a ton (and that's just the case!); complicated EQ and never found it easy to just plug in and get a great sound out of.. rarely played. An opportunity missed perhaps (?) or still waiting to be discovered.[/size][/size][/font][/center] [center][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Thanks for reading. god bless.[/font][/center]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1339664140' post='1692076'] Is this totally insane/stupid or genius? [attachment=110377:InsanePB.png] Basically been thinking if I'm going to start building a board then I should be building to a target... is the above Insane/Stupid or Genius? [/quote] Hello! and thanks for your post I'm not an expert - so just my two bob really.. p.s. I voted 'Insane', partly because there were only three options! Ok. If we put to one side any creative or style considerations, then a major factor in the design should be quality of components to avoid increasing noise (effects units, patch cables, power supply, board etc).. I don't know what your budget is, but I'm guessing that this set up could cost anything upwards of 3-4 grand.. nice if you've got it! A blow if you haven't, I also assume you have a decent pre-amp to put the effects chain into? If it's decent, it will have built in Noise Reduction, and at least a 12-band EQ. Then, if the front end of your bass has an Active circuit, it will almost certainly have a three-band parametric. EQ. And you just can't have enough EQ (can you?) Have you thought about, or tried, putting your Compressor or Limiter units at the end of a chain? Can work well - thanks Shep! For the record: I use a single effects chain, which might benefit from a loop, and goes like this: - Active Bass > Octave > Wah > Chorus > Reverb > Delay > Analogizer > Compressor > Preamp > Noise Reduction > EQ > Amp "Pooh sighed and thought, surely there must be a better way of going down stairs"..