danny-79

On 16/06/2021 at 08:59, bassbora said:

I just saw this today and since I have Rippley Fall I had to try and check if I had never noticed this.  I went through an active bass, RF, amp.  Fairly high volume and when pedal engaged no drop at all and no increase.  I tried to put a TU3 in front just to see if the buffer would have any effect and it was the same.  You must have been really unlucky to get two that did this.  I know you have moved on but did you contact Jam Pedals just to see if this was normal?

No I just deal with the store. I asked them before they sent the second to check it. Said they did. 

It was unusable. Soon as you kicked it in (either effect) it just killed the bottom end to the point you just got lost. Major volume loss. 

Active basses. Before/after and by its self same result. 

6 minutes ago, BadHands said:

Sorry to hear that. I'd definitely try the Dimension C or TC electronics version next.

That’s next on my list 🤘

3 hours ago, jimbobothy said:

I just picked up an EHX Eddy and it is seriously lush sounding. I also have a VFE Choral Reef and a EQD Seamachine clone to compare to and the Eddy is only £89 new (it is built to a cost) but digitally controlled fully analogue signal path beauty of a pedal. Well worth checking out (and there is bass in spades).

I think that’s the route I’m going down. I currently use a MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe that I’ve had since 2014, was just getting itchy for a change but so far it’s the best Chorus I’ve used, onboard bass/treble control for boost or cut, crossover switch even doubles as a flanger. 

Going to get a regular Phase90 soon as refund has cleared and be done with it. (I’ve actually got one but loaned it to my dad never to be seen again) , put that in front of the chorus and job done. 

Still got a Dimension C in my sights but I’m just about had enough with it (for now at least) 

I’ve had a Markbass Octaver for years now that I keep coming back to, out of all that I’ve tried it’s about my favourite, very warm sounding and tracks nicely to G, F# on a good day. If ever you come across one try it (or send it my way , a spare would be welcome)

So today I sent back the second pedal sent for the same reason as I returned the first. I honestly thought it was a faulty pedal so asked them to check it before sending the replacement. 

Two lots of cabs. Three different amp heads. And three different basses all say that the Jam Pedals Rippley Fall is one to avoid. 

Its a nice sounding pedal on headphones, and with a guitar so basically useless for what I need/want it to do 

23 hours ago, ProfJames said:

So impressed with my MM Big Al...................jus saw this one for sale in the UK, Manchester and a pretty good price too.  Looks in great condition...............if anyone is interested?

https://reverb.com/item/41109750-2010-music-man-big-al-sss-5-vintage-sunburst-ohsc?utm_content=feed_listings&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily-Feed-Email&utm_term=Feed Email

At that price no surprise it’s long gone ! 

If anyone see a single H version 4 or 5 string let me know 

On 02/06/2021 at 19:46, SumOne said:

I had the opposite with the EHX Bass Clone in that with certain pedal chain/loop settings there was a massive volume boost (but it was fine with others). I couldn't figure out why and no-one else has been able to explain it but I think perhaps can there be phase issues where the chorus is cancelling/augmenting....that was my theory anyway. 

I’m getting a replacement unit sent out today. I’ve asked them to check it before hand for the symptoms I’ve described so will soon see, fingers cr

On 03/06/2021 at 10:37, bobbass4k said:

Someone mentioned the dimension-c earlier. If you're intrigued, TC do an almost perfect clone of it in their "how-is-this-making-a-profit" £30 odd quid range (3rd dimension). Pretty much a risk free gamble at that price I'd say. 

It’s on my list , Dimension C is next hopefully 

10 hours ago, jbu09 said:

I did some playing around with mine. At home I practice with a Dave Hall hall pre amp going into my effects return on my practice amp. Til now i have had the Ripply fall before the DHA pre amp. All good, sounds big and warm. I tried the RF alone straight into the amp input.. all good, big and warm. I put the RF after the pre amp.. major drop in level with each of the RF effects having an individual gain reduction..? I have to say i'm baffled by this as i don't see why the pre amp before the RF should have this effect... Any how, I tried the RF at both my band practice sessions on my boards (before the amps pre amp) with no issues, all good bid and warm etc. This doesn't help you i guess, but if you get into any dialogue, you are armed with a little more info at least. Hope you get it resolved..

I’ve been on to Andertons (they have been great to deal with) I’ve explained the symptoms and they are going to send me a replacement out and pick the old one up while they are at it tomorrow. (If I’m still not happy with it send it back for a refund) so I’m hoping it’s just a dodgy unit 

(I’d put money on it that some how it’s been built and it’s insides are the guitar version of the pedal, just a hunch but bet I’m not far off) 

(When I was initially testing it I plugged it in every way imaginable (through the front, effect loop, before and after pedal board, 3x different power supplies, 2x different amp heads. 2x basses. I stopped short of trying it with a guitar cause at this point why would I. It was the same drop however it was connected. I just sucked all the power out of everything on either effect. Switch it off and business as usual) 

58 minutes ago, BadHands said:

If it's not quite what you're after, I'd look elsewhere. I didn't realise until the last 12 months or so, JUST how varied chorus sounds can be. If you're happy with the sound though, at least that gives you more options in case the gain-drop is a common problem.

The gain drop makes the pedal unusable in a live situation, you just wouldn’t be heard, no bottom end at all  

If I didn’t know better I’d say it was a manufacturing error and they have put the insides of the guitar version in the wrong chassis? 

2 hours ago, jbu09 said:

oi.. thats not good.. have to say mine is great, if anything it warms up the tone a little, and i get no gain jump issues.. Sorry to hear that.. must be frustrating

Yeah it’s a total drop in gain, it sounds great otherwise. I’ve messaged retailer and awaiting reply, I’d be happy with a replacement unit as other than that it sounds great 

1 hour ago, BadHands said:

That's rough! Does it get the 80s sound you're after though? 

No not quite the sound in my head but it’s very nice sounding. I hope I’ve just got a bad unit and can see about getting it changed 

7 hours ago, jbu09 said:

Nice... Hope it's what you're looking for. Would like to hear your opinion when you've had time to play around with it..

Just been playing with it now and to be honest it’s a bit of a letdown. I don’t know if I’ve got a dodgy unit but at first everything is working as it should and sounds nice but it sucks all the low end out of the signal. Switch it off and there is a huge volume jump back to dry, back on again and huge volume/power drop. 

Have tried a couple of different power supplies, amps, basses but in all honesty I think it’s going back 

So I’ve sent the Sea Machine back ...... 

2 hours ago, BadHands said:

If you want full on 80s cheese, you can't go wrong with the Boss Dimension C. Instantly has that metallic, 80's sound - Only downside is there's no onboard EQ/filter. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk4HXOvAaQM

That’s exactly the sound I’m after. Dimension C is something that’s caught my eye but don’t know much about. 

Metallic 80s sound. That’s the words I’m looking for 

1 hour ago, Higgie said:

The Stomp actually has balanced outputs so no DI box needed at all! Just a TRS cable. I use a TRS to XLR adaptor I made, but a normal TRS cable will also function the same way.

Even better  

@jbu09 thanks. Thought that was the case with colours. 

But yes I think this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. (I’m terrible at describing things too lol) but a chorus with something. I was messing with my guitar board, pretty basic stuff on that But the combination of chorus plus phaser and it’s getting there 

cheers 

@jbu09 ok so this pedal seriously has my attention. Got a couple of questions..

at present I don’t have a phaser on my board but when I did I had it earlier on in the chain, before drive and my chorus pedal is last. How do you place yours?

And I’m see seeing them in two different colours schemes, green version and black version like the one in the video, is there a difference ? (Guitar green, bass black is a rough guess)

cheers 

7 hours ago, slave said:

 

Recently just bought HX Stomp for my guitar/fun board. Will join a Future Impact & Midi controller. No idea how this might change my thinking.  Seatbelt is on!

That’s the conclusion that I’m coming to, I don’t “think” I’d ever see it as anything more than something that I would use at home and it would be great to use with guitar for the amount of guitar I play. 
in reality there is only one way I’m ever going to find out and that’s get one and see how I get on with it but I’m guessing the out come , but who knows. You don’t see that many secondhand ones so that’s got to say something. 
It’s like I could get one right now but at the same time there is another individual pedal I’m eying up, see what happens when it’s time to part with the cash 

22 hours ago, Al Krow said:

My tuppence worth:

If you have the patience to get up to speed with patch creation and editing, particularly with the aid of freely available PC editing software, then multifxs can be fantastic pieces of kit and give you access to all those sounds you might want to use occasionally but don't warrant the PB space and expense of a dedicated pedal.

 

I think this is the thing with me. Lack of patience. An effect with a usb on it I generally walk the other way. I’m tempted or drawn to the stomp with the idea of a simple fly rig board (stomp, Di box and good to go) but saying that I do the same thing with my set up now, (Darkglass AO last on board) 

I’ve never had even the slightest interest in multi effects so I don’t know what has kicked off this bout of GAS lol 😂 

23 hours ago, stewblack said:

However, I can't get past individual stomp boxes. I just like them. They're expensive, and fiddly and need a sorts of extra bits and bobs but I just love them. The designs, the simplicity, the occasional unexpected gem like the Prunes and Custard, or the SY-1. I might try a trade for a Helix FX but I'll probably just sell it. 

This is my way of thinking, it’s always been individual stomps for me. Even when they fall out of favour (I try to keep them cause the amount of pedals I’ve sold and REGRET selling is silly. Unless it’s completely useless but even then I still have regrets, but that’s another topic)

19 hours ago, uk_lefty said:

 

Review how you use effects to see if one of these is worth it for you. Even when I was in love with my Boss multi I'd still do some rehearsals and even gigs without any pedals at all in the chain because my covers band didn't need it as much as it needed a big solid bass tone. 

This is also very true. Big solid bass tone. 

In general the effects I do use there is probably only me who would really miss them lol but seriously I tend to use Chorus quite a bit, at various different levels but that’s a constant quest for the ultimate chorus tone and of course drive but also got that covered. That it’s leaves octave (two songs out of 30+ for not very long) and Wah. That’s mainly decorative at the moment but justify it as a volume pedal. 

Getting a multi of any description is very much just down to GAS with me 

43 minutes ago, Moos3h said:

I was a bit the same, but essentially the sounds are Helix, and the interface simpler - both very good things in my book!

Ok I’ll have a proper look at some YouTube videos 

44 minutes ago, uncle psychosis said:

Are you going to use the amp sims? Because if not the Helix FX might be a better idea. 

Quite possibly yes. I think one of the ideas I have for it is using it for fly gigs. Not heard of the FX what’s that all about? I’ll look it up 

23 minutes ago, Moos3h said:

To throw this into the mix. I was all set to buy the HX Stomp and a shop suggested I try the (cheaper) Pod Go.

 

I’m VERY impressed. Initially I hated it and was ready to send it back, but some tweaking of a few key settings (main one being turning off the bloody gate) and I’m really pleased!

Ive never had any dealings with one or know anything about them , just taken them on face value and don’t like the look of them so moved along

As the title says. Talk me into getting a Helix Stomp. Getting GAS for one even though my Neanderthal brain is all about individual stomps. 

How could I integrate it into my existing board/set up. 

You are speaking to captain cave man in regards to anything more than, that’s a chorus pedal it does chorus, if I don’t like it I change it for another chorus pedal , etc etc (sure you get the idea!) 

cheers 🤓

@jbu09 thank you I’ll check it out 

On 20/05/2021 at 09:16, SumOne said:

I had the Bass Clone, it was good - more in your face than the Boss CEB-3.

The Boss is probably better if you want subtle chorus as you don't hear much effect with the settings below 50% and the adjustable low filter means you can also be quite precise about only getting a slight chorus effect on higher notes while leaving the low notes unaffected. I think I preferred the Bass Clone tone though, it's not that different but does a 'bigger' effect - not so good if you want to be subtle though.  

I'd be happy getting either of them again, both were good but for non-subtle 80's cheese the Bass Clone is probably better (and a bit cheaper).

Nice one, thank you 👍

@SumOne did you have the Bass Clone or the the standard single knob Small Clone ? Mine was the original abc that was a long while back (had overlooked the bass version for some reason)

if so how is  it compared to say the Boss ?