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8 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

I really don't get the whole "Oh if only it had X" thing you see on here, and a lot on talk bass... "oh if it had X Y and Z I'ld be buying it" - well there are already products that do that get that instead. 

I don't think that's really what anybody said. A few people have simply noted that the preset switching seems to be a weaker aspect of the pedal. Not a showstopper by any means. 
 

7 minutes ago, tayste_2000 said:

 

Fair enough and I think that’s true for all the people on other forums going, why doesn’t it have usb (apparently it does inside), why can’t we share presets, connect it to a computer etc. Just buy something else, we’ve all got loads of options these days.

 

For me who’s been on the fence over a C4 for years because I don’t enjoy messing with my phone when playing it’s ideal.

Oh yeah absolutely - the simplicity of the MXR is a plus for me personally.
Not tried the C4 but I've had a Future Impact for years and really like all the deep diving you can do, however the immediacy of the MXR is really cool. I loved the EHX Micro Synth for the same sort of reason.

2 minutes ago, tayste_2000 said:

 

You can add a small switch to cycle presets, I don’t really see the issue here.

It's just another thing to buy and make room for. The solution I outlined would work better for me. 

1 hour ago, mattpbass said:

I still think the preset change is unnecessarily fiddly for live use. 

That's my only gripe at the moment too, I may get one to 'set and forget' for a more generic synth sound, and then use my Future Impact to able scroll through more specific sounds easily. 

38 minutes ago, Chadu25 said:

Straight of the box, you get useable synth/moog sounds! It’s not hard to dial in and I think this responds better than most of the presets I liked in my C4. Anyway, here’s my small board project. 

 

Would love to hear your initial opinions or maybe even a comparison with the FI, C4, EHX Micro synth, if you have any

3 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said:

That’s simply not true: they are patches 21-29, as they have been since v3.00. 

 
Oh right you are... I'm not sure why I remember having to relocate them from elsewhere when updating the firmware hmm... My mistake!
 

1 minute ago, Quatschmacher said:

That’s simply a case of assembling an alternative bank of 99. Could be a rainy day project for me now that I’m definitely losing my day job. 

And yes it's easy enough to tinker with, my FI hasn't left my board in 6 years of owning, shows how much I really love what it does! My 1 minor gripe has always been on the topic of useable stock sounds, and so I really love that the MXR has gone for a bunch of classic, useable synth sounds straight out of the box  

20 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

Very sensibly pitched. The amount of times I get requests for these very preset sounds on the FI and C4 is crazy. I anticipate these will sell very well. I’ll definitely be checking one out. Nice hands-on control and preset capability.  

Because those kinda sounds should be the default on the FI 😉 I was sad that the 3.6 firmware update (most recent one I've bothered with) removed the original Deep Impact emulations from the default 99 patches and mostly consisted of tech demoes that weren't so useable. I think I've replaced basically every default patch with one of my own or one from the database. You're basically forced to use the editor to replace all the crazy 'out-there' sounds with simple useable bass sounds, whereas the new MXR has foregone all the ''look what I can do'' type patches for the most desirable, useable synth bass sounds! In my opinon, that's the only critique I have of the FI - more simple, useable stock sounds necessary 

Oooh I've been considering rebuying an EHX micro synth for quick flexibility but this seems like it can get the same filtered tones without the huge size (I dont care to use the micro synth as a fuzz-like effect with open filters like many others. The filter section is where the magic is for me.) 

FINAL PRICE DROP! 

Another price drop to the Micro Amp+! Open to offers. 

On 29/05/2023 at 17:31, Boodang said:

For a long while it was reverb, especially as I played mostly fretless.

Then, i came across a blog by Gwizdala where he was talking about why he uses delay rather than reverb. Got a tc electronic flashback and experimented, and now my reverb pedals are in storage. Delay, all the way!

Oldish comment but this is interesting, as Janek has also said the opposite in a recent board build haha - how he used to use delay for solos etc but switched to reverb as he doesn't have to get the tempo right etc. 

He has both reverb and delay on his board at the moment 

Another price drop!

Another price drop!

NOW £30!

Big love for the 40 year old OC2!

Thought I'd add to this thread

Just sold a Tone Hammer to @Adolfhipster Roger, in the process I accidentally sent him money via PayPal instead of requesting it. 🤦‍♂️ He returned the money instantly without issue. We then proceeded with the sale.

Trustworthy guy 

Priced for a quick sale.

Classic preamp pedal built like a tank. A few scuffs here and there, a small crack in the Engage LED casing, slight damage to the Gain knob, but in great condition otherwise and fully working. 
 

Price includes postage.

I also have an MXR Micro Amp + and a Crowther Prunes & Custard for sale here
and..
A Strymon El Capistan v1 for sale here

Would be interested in trades/part exchanges for:

RNDI-M

Dunlop Mini Volume

Origin Cali76 Bass Compressor (new model)

WITHDRAWN DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST

Was £200, now £170

I bought a bunch of pedals recently, clearing a few that aren't getting enough love. 

Strymon's El Capistan is probably my favourite delay, digitally emulating the sound of tape echo units. 

In the same very good condition that I received it in - comes with a Bright Onion favourite switch to recall a preset. 

No original box but will be securely packaged. Price includes postage.

I also have an MXR Micro Amp + and a Crowther Prunes & Custard for sale here

Would be interested in trades/part exchanges for:

Origin Cali76 Bass Compressor (new model)

MXR 10-band EQ (silver)

BUMP - £10 Off both pedals

Bump, lil price drop. Grab a bargain! 

49 minutes ago, ikay said:

The SA demo vid only has a few seconds on the Bias control. I've read the manual (which says CW is smoother and CCW is fuzzier) but how does it work in practice? Does it add something different to what you can get from the triode/pentode and drive controls?

Generally I've found that the sound breaks up more as the bias is turned to the right. I need to spend more time with it to see if that's always the case 

(Prunes and Custard no longer available)

MXR Micro Amp +: £110 £80

Handy as a boost, EQ balancing between instruments, bringing out or taming certain frequencies.

No original box but will be packaged securely.

Price includes postage.

2 hours ago, JoeEvans said:

What difference does the triode/pentode switch make to the sound?

In Pentode mode, it's much easier to get full-on overdriven/distorted sounds at lower volumes/drive levels. So I have been generally keeping in Triode mode for cleaner/ever so slightly broken up sounds. 

Made a new thread before I saw this one so, I'll share here too - this lil guy arrived today. 

Nice valve drive from NL, will be using it more to just warm up a signal when going direct. 

This little guy arrived earlier today and I'm already in love! 

It runs a 6AS6 valve and sounds great as a drive, a boost, etc but I reckon I'll use it more as an always-on pedal when going direct to add a bit of warmth.

Ordered from Netherlands on Thurs and on my doorstep Saturday morning, not bad! 

https://www.singularaudio.nl/shop/tubedrvepedal/