ratman

I had an expression pedal for a bit but I found that I was mainly using it to change parameters from one value to another. I can do that with a switch.

I'd love to see integrated wireless too.

18 hours ago, Al Krow said:

Other than amp and cab sims (which can be compensated in small part by being able to load IRs onto the HX) would folk say there were other significant benefits to going down the Stomp / MC6 route over the simpler all-in-one HX?

For me, once I had used the Stomp for a couple of months, I decided that it would be my main effects unit. (although I do have a breakout box on the board to connect my 2 Stomp FX loops to a second Nano board with a couple of choice pedals on, if i want to. That's the 3 unused jack sockets in the photo). No more wondering whether to take the big or small board to a gig as I now take the Stomp board to every gig.  My sound, at every gig, with no comprimises.

I sold off 90% of my pedals, boards etc this summer and I raised a lot of cash. So deciding what route to go with external switching wasn't detemined by budget, I had money to spend I first tried a DMC Micro which was great but a bit limited with what it can do. Then I found out about the MC6. It's functionality is insane and it does exactly what I want. Cost wise, what I've spent may be close to the price of an LT but my whole board is still way smaller & lighter than an LT. 6 blocks is fine for me too.

And I can effortlessly carry my bass, board & a bag on the tube or bus to gigs in central London where backline or cab is supplied, and in some venues I just DI and use IEMs. This board makes my life a lot easier in so many ways.

No problem. PM me anytime.

I use a Stomp now exclusively for all my gigs. My board is a Metro16, one of the smallest I've ever had, and it sounds great. I'm in London N4 if you want to come over to see how I use my set up & have a try out before you buy.

That's very true. I guess I've found my way to do things to suit my needs. I personally prefer that 1 switch does 1 thing - I like having the screen labelled to tell me clearly what is at my feet. With 30 Banks available there is no shortage of options with the MC6.

Have fun!

I think we are both on about slightly different ways of doing things on the MC6. What I mean by assigning a switch to a Bank change is to press a switch once, and that takes you directly to the Bank. If you just want to do Bank Up or Bank Down then I think pressing A&B and B&C is the easiast way.

Don't forget that each Bank consists of the 6 switches you are looking at (Page 1), and a (Page 2) further 6 switches, so 12 switches available in all per Bank. You can assign a switch to change Pages within a Bank. I use the same switch on Page 1 & 2  to toggle between the pages. That leaves me 10 switches per Bank, ie 5 on each page,  left for other functions within that Bank. I hope all this makes sense.

That's why I love the MC6, it's an immensley powerful and versatile switcher. They made the desktop editor simple to use too.

3 hours ago, milford59 said:

 I didn’t want to use 2 of the existing switches on the box to do that....

You can change banks by programming a switch to do it. 

External switches really expand the Stomp. I started off with a basic dual switch. Now I have a Morningstar MC-6 and it's insane. I have loads of functionality available to me now and my board is still way smaller & lighter that a Helix or LT.

I just got another (I think this one is now my 3rd) loom from John. As always, the build is neat and tidy & he always uses quality components. The screw in solderless connectors are fantastic. No more soldering, changing pick ups is so easy now. 

John also replaced a year-old pot that failed from another loom for me FOC. 

It goes without saying, but he is definitely recommended by me. 

Thanks again John. 

KZ AS10. They are under £40, but they are stunning. 5 way drivers too. I’ve had mine for a few months now and I’m so happy. The low end is awesome. Do yourself a favour and take a punt on them. Save yourself hundreds. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KZ-AS10-5BA-HiFi-Stereo-Earphone-5-units-Balanced-Armature-Driver-In-ear-Headset/123319069726?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=423718172480&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Paired up with a Behringer P2 belt pack you can have a great sounding wired IEM set up for £70. 

https://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_powerplay_p2.htm

On 17/07/2019 at 00:00, Ray Jones said:

If you're handy with a soldering iron (or know someone that is) you could build one of these. It's supposed to emulate an Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex. There's a few posts in the DIY thread.

https://www.musikding.de/ROG-Ginger-Ampsim-kit

I can't compare it to the real thing but I'm happy with mine. 

I had A RunOffGroove Ginger made for me by (the now defunct) VFE Pedals. It’s wonderful. The break up sounds like an old valve amp and I love the general character of its sound. 

The Mojo Mojo is amazing too, and a steal at the price. 

I’m a 4 year user of the Mackie DL608.  For anyone new to digital mixing it’s a very simple app learn and use. As already said above, you can download the app (fully featured, not restricted) for free and get to grips with it before you have to buy buy the mixer. 

I’m happy to help anyone that has questions about this mixer & app, just PM me. 

I could help you with this. I’ll pm you my number, give me a call. 

I recently bought a Baby Sumo. It’s fab. Small, light & powerful. Works a treat with my HX Stomp. I highly recommend these amps.

I would have gone for the more powerful Sumo but the whole point of me getting one was to be able to take it on public transport when I gig in central London at venues where a cab is supplied, so the lighter Baby Sumo made more sense for me. I use it to power a whole range of house cabs - 8x10s, 4x10s, 1x15s and my Berg HD112.  

How about this lot.....

Moves like Jagger

Forget you

Kiss

Happy

Never Too Much

Blame it on the boogie

Play That Funky Music

Superstition

Mustang Sally

Lovely Day

Valerie

Long Train Running

Get Lucky

Higher and Higher

Seven nation army

Treasure

I Feel Good

The Power of Love

Alright Now

Runaway Baby

Locked Out of Heaven

September

Uptown Funk

Johnny B Goode

Proud Mary

Summer of 69

Use Somebody

Living on a prayer

Place Your Hands

Dakota

Sex on Fire

Mr Brightside

Don’t Stop Me Now

Faith

Signed sealed delivered

soul man

Higher and higher

Don’t Stop Believing

Shine

Shut Up And Dance

Man I Feel Like a Woman

Teenage Dirtba

Heard It Through The Grapevine

Don’t You Want Me

Angels

Hi Shrink. Yes, I just saw the post. Unfortunately I'm already working on the 24th, 31st & 7th. If I can help on any of the other nights though, let me know.

Alex.

Yes, it's probably a bit big for mounting on a board.

I have no need for the battery pack, and yes it is expensive. I'm really impressed with the quality of both the amp & combo so far. They both get used all the time. I'll probably get the extension speaker at some point to unlock the full 200W.

A friend of mine plugged his guitar & Helix into my 06B400 bass amp and it sounded wonderful. Loud too.

Before I got the GSS bass combo my practise cab at home was my trusty Bergantino HD112. I did an A/B test with the GSS combo and the Berg/Baby Sumo, and I could hardly tell the difference in sound quality & tone. Of course, the GSS can only go so loud as it's only using one of its two 100W amplifiers, but at equal volume levels it was stunning.

I recently bought the Baby Sumo (600W) and it's small, light and powerful. And it fits in a backpack so I can get the bus/tube to gigs in central London. Worth every penny. I also got their 06B400 mini amp for home practise and for something small to use with my upright, it's awesome too, the low end from this is unreal!

Hi Shrink,

Thanks for the shout, but I'm already working both of those nights.

Sorry I can't help this time.

All the best,

Alex.

I just bought a scratch plate from Paul. It was really well packed, and posted as soon as I'd paid him. No drama, another great BC transaction.

Thanks Paul.

7 hours ago, Adee said:

I did see ‘talk’ of powering the Stomp off just one 500mAh output on the CS6 anyone tried it ?

 

I've just upgraded to a CS6. I also bought a T-Rex current doubler, which is installed and working just fine. I have seen it mentioned on a couple of FB groups that people have run a Stomp on a single 500mA CS6 output. I tried it and it seems to work ok, but I'll stick with my current doubler so there's no chance of any power issues mid gig.

Hi,

Yes, it's still available if you want it.

Alex.