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[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1390324319' post='2344084'] I find it only works if it is the main, driving melody and rhythm of the track, at least for how i like to use delay.. (I.e trying to be The Edge on bass!!). Can't be a backgroud thing (unless you're going all ambient and post rock) [/quote] I'm not sure I agree with this...If you take Justin Chancellor as an example, there are a few times where he uses his DD-3 really well just to add texture to, but not necessarily "drive" a track (like Jambi, perhaps?). One of my favourite uses is Pets by Porno for Pyros, adds a bit of flair to the bass-line, but the bass isn't the driving melody or rhythm by any means. I think it's a nice effect to have and be inventive with, and not just use for The Edge-style dotted 8ths...

I use mine (Strymon El Cap) for the tap tempo dotted 8th notes, and infinite repeats if you hold down the "Tap" switch. Demonstrated quite badly [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox4983Qv5jQ&t=3m44s"]here[/url]!

[quote name='iamtheelvy' timestamp='1390317866' post='2343969'] Slammi looks interesting, but with the news that the new Digitech Bass Whammy is coming out soon, I'll stick with the design I'm used to... [/quote] Same here, new Bass Whammy all the way! Even though you can buy a "cradle" for the Slammi (which sort of defeats the point...) I don't imagine the quirky design will appeal to anyone with a pedalboard! Bass-players aside as well (sorry!), even the Whammy V can be had for only a little more and it's a lot more versatile! [quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1390307707' post='2343765'] that's exactly when I'd lose my balance and fall off stage [/quote] Definitely! After a few pints it'd be a nightmare!

Definitely got some of that GK grind too, or certainly a modern SS amp-type sound. You might find this interesting too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiTz51TPdo8

Dangerously close to pulling the trigger on one of these! Anyone used one before? You like it? Is there anything better for the price (or less!...)? Al

[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1389921027' post='2339677'] The compressor is on loan from my bass teacher's husband, but I love it already.[/quote] This is surprising, I found the CS-3 pretty unusable on bass! I imagine you'd be able to find a CS-2 pretty easily over in the US, and I would well recommend picking one up. They work so much better! Here's what Juan Alderete has to say about his! [url="http://pedalsandeffects.com/boss-cs-2-my-number-one-pedal/"]http://pedalsandeffects.com/boss-cs-2-my-number-one-pedal/[/url] Good luck with the talent show btw! Though with that dirt selection, you'll blow them away! [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1389872503' post='2338853'] To actually quote Tom - "This pedal will kill people" That's what I'm aiming for [/quote] Crikey, I'm not coming to one of your gigs! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Seriously though, that sounds insane, with all of those stacking and line options! The HPF idea's cool as well, I hope I'm not going to have to send my Signor Gatto back to Tom again for further pimping! [/size] [size=4]Defo get at least a pic of it up when it comes through![/size]

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1389861284' post='2338671'] PS the TK will also have the LPF and HPF on mine too! [/quote] You've got a HPF on there!? That's quite interesting, what's the idea behind that? Mine just has the two LPFs, one for the distortion and the other for clean. I bet that Tarkin/TK combination will sound incredible! Have you got any special stacking options on there? It's quite a ridiculous thing with COG, I find myself getting very excited about other people's builds! [size=4] [/size]

Totally agree! I think it's the fact that he puts serious time into testing, and it helps that he's a bass player too! I had him put a socket in for the op amp on my TK-421 so I can swap them around, but there's just something about the inherent tone that I love. I've had the clean blend and LPF put in, but find I'm actually using it more full on. It certainly holds the low end well enough! I've got a Darklighter on the other side, running at 18v. I originally intended for it to replace my mosfet Bassdrive, but I much prefer its tone. Not tried a Knightfall yet, but I'm sure I will at some point! ...

Bizarrely, despite having the same frequency range they do sound different! The Sadowsky definitely seems to colour the sound more, when I tried it out there certainly seemed to be a different treble sound (Aguilar was transient and glassy, the Sadowsky was more "grindy"), and the bass was definitely deeper in the Sadowsky which kind of made the scoop more pronounced (this works very well for some people however!). I actually have, always use, and love my Aguilar DB924! I've tried the Tone Hammer since and didn't really get on with it. Didn't like the sound of the mids or the AGS, and even with the same settings (mids cut) I couldn't get it to sound as good as the DB924. Honestly don't think you'll get the sound of the Sadowsky out of the Aguilar!

No worries! If it's the Marcus Miller sound you're after, you need the Sadowsky! [size=4] [/size]

Again, these kind of have different applications! The Sadowsky and Aguilar are essentially outboard versions of active electronics, that would usually be found inside active bass guitars. The Sadowsky will make your bass sound like a Sadowsky bass, the Aguilar will make your bass sound like one equipped with their OBP preamp (i.e. Spector, Modulus, etc...). The Tone Hammer actually has the OBP-3 box inside when you open it up! The Sansamps however, as the name suggests, are intended to make your plain DI sound as though it's actually being played through an Ampeg stack! More of an amp simulator in that respect. They're definitely different beasts, so it really depends what you want from this type of pedal.

How you liking your Maximum Stoverdrive Darren?

I've been wanting the Polyphony on the harmony settings for ages! This works really well on the Whammy V, so obviously I assume it will on this. The classic mode also does really well to replicate the disgusting/lovely discordant sounds that occur on the original, when you play a chord through the two octave up setting! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Not one to count my chickens, but I'll be picking one of these up straightaway when they launch. I really can't see how it'll [/size]disappoint[size=4] me! [/size]

Flippin ell, I'm quite excited about this. If anyone's after a Whammy 1, I will be selling mine when this comes out!...

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1389710951' post='2337104'] [/size] [size=4]COG TK-421X with LM308[/size] [/quote] Oh, and asymmetric LEDs too, they're very important!...

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1389656653' post='2336754'] Rat Tail's galore over the last couple of boards! [size=4][/quote][/size] [size=4]Pffft! Ryan Ratajski's good, but his Rat Tails haven't got anything on the COG TK-421X with LM308! I want to start a revolution!!! [/size]

[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1389610754' post='2335993'] I'm looking at the sansamp para driver & the sadowsky di - is one clearly better than the other? [/quote] The Sadowsky doesn't have any amp simulation. It's effectively an outboard version of the active electronics that are found in Sadowsky basses, and its main intention is to turn your passive bass into an active one.

Found the isolated bass track [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwAsfaX4no"]here[/url], comes in at 0:16. Definitely a filter/synth pedal on there, but not sure what!...Could be the Deep Impact, Line 6 FM4, Digitech BSW or EHX Bass Balls!

I think we probably are, reckon he's only done one...I didn't think he was that far off! The nasal sound of the Animato is definitely seriously present on the original, but there's certainly the "quack" of a filter there! It's always sounded slightly like a Bassballs to me.

I think it's had a bit of studio work, but that Wolstenholme mega-fan Kaputsport gets pretty close on his YouTube vid (think it's "Muse Tones 2") and I think he uses OC-2, Big Muff and Human Gear Animato stacked through LS-2 inputs A&B, and the Akai Deep Impact. You might struggle to get that from the B3 unfortunately. ..

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1389340980' post='2332949'] Currently in discussion with Tom at Cog Effects............ [/quote] Btw, I'd recommend a Darklighter/Knightfall and TK-421X combo like mine or TonyXTiger's. It is remarkably good!!!...

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1389366486' post='2333429'] FY-2 I think? [/quote] Apparently it's meant to be a Lovetone Big Cheese!? I think he only used the Shin Ei on Exit Music.

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1389365190' post='2333397'] here's a few [size=4][/quote][/size] [size=4] [/size][size=4]That Jesus Lizard video's brilliant! When he grabs that crowdsurfer's leg [/size]

[quote name='topheteatwo' timestamp='1389365390' post='2333403'] And one more, I find this band a bit hit or miss, but Nick Beard's tone is punishingly punchy [/quote] This is a great sound, and from a modded vintage rat as well! Great track, but the rest of the album's definitely pretty lame...Juturna was good though!