Pow_22 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Im planning on using a Behringer BD21 as an ‘on all the time’ effect in my pedal chain. I will be using it for a tiny bit of ampeg type breakup/grit to my sound ala Fratellis type sound. I do have an overdrive pedal for the more distorted/heavey driven valve amp type sounds.[/font][/color][/size] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]My question is, using this an an on-all-the-time pedal where should I be looking to place it in my pedal chain? Im thinking it should be straight after my tuner thus any other effect I apply will be to the ampegy type sound?[/font][/color][/size] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]My current set up is……Bass > Boss TU2 > Boss Chrous > Ibanez PD7 Overdrive > EHX Linear Boost > Ampeg SVT3[/font][/color][/size] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Would I put the BDI21 straight after the tuner or would I be best putting it at the end of the effects chain?[/font][/color][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I use a BDDI sim on my zoom multiFX, i have it neat the end of my chain (after dirt pedals, before delay). I prefer the zoom to an individual BDDI clone as it has a MIDs control (and i also have a gate and amp sim as allways on on it aswell). But to answer the actual question: Id suggest you place it after the EHX, but as allways with pedal position, try it in as many different combinations as you can, and see what (and more importantly why) position you like it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I went for the end too on the basis it was a DI and amp sim so it just made sense to have it last, but I can see merit to the after dirt but before everything else position in your case. As said above, try both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Last in the chain here too because I use it as a DI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I used my BDi and current MXR last in the chain. Makes more sense to me, but like people have said, no harm in trying it somewhere else. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 If it's gonna be 'always on' and only used as an effect rather than a D.I., then I'd personally put it early in the chain. But as said above, try it in a few different places and see what sounds best to you, ideally at gig / rehearsal volume if you can, or, even better, in a full band mix. In my experience you only really know if it's right when you can gauge how things sound when everyone else is playing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Last, usually always for a DI. Putting an OD before it will give you better EQ options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's a pre-amp. Your amp will have a pre-amp built in, and you would normally put your effects into that, so I would have it at the end of the chain. I'm a bit surprised that you want a behringer pre-amp for an "ampegey sound" when you have an ampeg amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 When I say 'ampegy' im more looking at the growl of an SVT Classic (which I know cant be accomplished by anything other than an SVT) but something to get me closer than I currently am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I see what you mean. Well, I'd try it into the effects return of your amp, see if you prefer that sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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