hamfist Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I am really impressed with this new pedal (bought from this forum). Still working out how to get the very best from it but here's a, decent sound quality, demo for you all. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYpdDY3dMxo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYpdDY3dMxo[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Great demo - you should let Dave know, he might want to put it on his site. It might look like it was created in the 90s but he should still be able to embed a Youtube vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Sounds good. I'd quite like to hear what it sounds like with less gain though! Any chance of some low gain clips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1329668336' post='1545551'] I am really impressed with this new pedal (bought from this forum). Still working out how to get the very best from it but here's a, decent sound quality, demo for you all. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYpdDY3dMxo[/media] [/quote] many thanks, love it will add a link on the website tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329677150' post='1545756'] Sounds good. I'd quite like to hear what it sounds like with less gain though! Any chance of some low gain clips? [/quote] Hey Unc ! The vid took me a couple of hours to put together. Not sure when I can get myself together again to do another. What exactly are you looking for ? The gain at 0:22 is about as low as it gets without sounding exactly the same as the amp with the pedal off. Are you looking for examples of more EQ-type changes at that level of gain ? I could put together an audio clip much quicker than a video if you can guide me as to what you are looking for, Edited February 19, 2012 by hamfist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1329685435' post='1545992'] Hey Unc ! The vid took me a couple of hours to put together. Not sure when I can get myself together again to do another. What exactly are you looking for ? The gain at 0:22 is about as low as it gets without sounding exactly the same as the amp with the pedal off. Are you looking for examples of more EQ-type changes at that level of gain ? I could put together an audio clip much quicker than a video if you can guide me as to what you are looking for, [/quote] Well, I was basically wondering how it worked as a "clean" preamp. I don't tend to use distorted sounds very much you see. I'm beginning to think this isn't the pedal for me after all, if thats as clean as it gets...hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sounds pretty sweet that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329695393' post='1546193'] Well, I was basically wondering how it worked as a "clean" preamp. I don't tend to use distorted sounds very much you see. I'm beginning to think this isn't the pedal for me after all, if thats as clean as it gets...hmm. [/quote] I use it as a clean boost / warming up pedal with my Jazz with flats and GK amp. It can be done! Although, to be brutally honest, something tells me that a simpler (i.e. cheaper!) method is available for those just wanting what I use it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329695393' post='1546193'] Well, I was basically wondering how it worked as a "clean" preamp. I don't tend to use distorted sounds very much you see. I'm beginning to think this isn't the pedal for me after all, if thats as clean as it gets...hmm. [/quote] Ah, OK. So to be used into a power amp or straight into a computer for example ? I could certainly do a clip DI-ing it straight into my computer to mimic that sort of use. It does have a range of clean tones. As you cn see from my vid, with my (relatively low output) J bass, with the input level knob set at 3 o'clock, it still isn't really breaking up significantly until the gain knob is getting up to about 2 o'clock. So the whole gain dial up to 2 o'clock will be pretty clean, just with differing levels of compression and subtle increasing harmonics (I guess) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329695393' post='1546193'] Well, I was basically wondering how it worked as a "clean" preamp. I don't tend to use distorted sounds very much you see. I'm beginning to think this isn't the pedal for me after all, if thats as clean as it gets...hmm. [/quote] its not intended to be a hifi clean, more to add valve warmth from "valve clean" to crunch tones. I do non valve, clean pre-amps as well which have the same EQ and Di sections. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='DHA' timestamp='1329730020' post='1546336'] its not intended to be a hifi clean, more to add valve warmth from "valve clean" to crunch tones. I do non valve, clean pre-amps as well which have the same EQ and Di sections. Dave [/quote] Dave ... stop wasting all this time posting on forums !!! and get on with making my VT2 !!!!!! (only joking, of course, it's great that you are an active member here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) "Dave ... stop wasting all this time posting on forums !!! and get on with making my VT2 !!!!!! (only joking, of course, it's great that you are an active member here)" good point, well made! I have added a link of the YouTube demo on the website, many thanks again Dave Edited February 20, 2012 by DHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1329724366' post='1546276'] Ah, OK. So to be used into a power amp or straight into a computer for example ? I could certainly do a clip DI-ing it straight into my computer to mimic that sort of use. It does have a range of clean tones. As you cn see from my vid, with my (relatively low output) J bass, with the input level knob set at 3 o'clock, it still isn't really breaking up significantly until the gain knob is getting up to about 2 o'clock. So the whole gain dial up to 2 o'clock will be pretty clean, just with differing levels of compression and subtle increasing harmonics (I guess) [/quote] [quote name='DHA' timestamp='1329730020' post='1546336'] its not intended to be a hifi clean, more to add valve warmth from "valve clean" to crunch tones. I do non valve, clean pre-amps as well which have the same EQ and Di sections. Dave [/quote] Thanks guys. Most of the time I want a nice clean sound but it would be nice to have the option of some grit now and again though. However it looks like the VT1 isn't really clean enough for me. I think what I need is a Twin-DI-EQ---I want the headphone amp and line in features too y'see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329743362' post='1546555'] Thanks guys. Most of the time I want a nice clean sound but it would be nice to have the option of some grit now and again though. However it looks like the VT1 isn't really clean enough for me. I think what I need is a Twin-DI-EQ---I want the headphone amp and line in features too y'see... [/quote] Just FYI, the VT1 EQ also has the headphone amp and line in features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnymod Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Nice video - I have been using this pedal/pre amp now solidly for over 2 years and its just CLASS!!! No other word for it. I use it in a Who tribute band and it gets the 'live at leeds' sound perfectly. As the video shows if more gain is needed then it handles it easilly. I use it as a valve preamp, so for 90% of the set it is set at low-ISH gain, and cant say enough good things about it. Ive often used it without an amp, just an XLR into the desk, at venues from pubs to O2 academys and been impressed everytime. My (no longer) secret weapon. Thank you Dave. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Great demo. I have one of these and use it to push my valve amp a bit more, as the output from my P is quite low. As Dave says, it does 'valve clean' very nicely. The DI is great too, for both recording and gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Agreed. The DI out is very nice. Clean, no noise and a great representation of the tone the pedal is putting out through it's jack output to the amp. With decent foldback and a sound engineer who knows what they are doing, I'd have no hesitation at using this as an ampless rig in a live situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329695393' post='1546193'] Well, I was basically wondering how it worked as a "clean" preamp. I don't tend to use distorted sounds very much you see. I'm beginning to think this isn't the pedal for me after all, if thats as clean as it gets...hmm. [/quote] I haven't heard the clip yet, I'll have to wait until I'm at home for that. But if it's based on the VT1 and has similar ability to produce clean sounds... I would not discard it yet. I only played with my VT1 a few minutes last night, but there is a LOT of clean and cleanish room on that pedal. edit: you are welcome to come over and try the VT-1, especially if you bring that black Jazz with you Edited February 23, 2012 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1330006180' post='1551276'] I haven't heard the clip yet, I'll have to wait until I'm at home for that. But if it's based on the VT1 and has similar ability to produce clean sounds... I would not discard it yet. I only played with my VT1 a few minutes last night, but there is a LOT of clean and cleanish room on that pedal. edit: you are welcome to come over and try the VT-1, especially if you bring that black Jazz with you [/quote] Good to know---I have one in the post Thanks for the offer re: trying one out. I quite fancy a go of your G&L too! I've been toying with the idea of selling that jazz btw---I love it but not convinced I *need* a backup. You've still got first dibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1330024712' post='1551710'] Good to know---I have one in the post Thanks for the offer re: trying one out. I quite fancy a go of your G&L too! I've been toying with the idea of selling that jazz btw---I love it but not convinced I *need* a backup. You've still got first dibs [/quote] Good choice. I tried my VT-1 last night at rehearsal and it was very nice. I want another now, or a VT-2, to have two settings: one cleanish and one with some grit on it... GAS, terrible thing. G&L: if you want to try it, it can be arranged black Jazz: I do not "need" another Jazz, but if the day comes I'd still be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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