EHX Tri Parallel Mixer

[Big Low End]

I’ve been using an OBNE Signal Blender for a while to blend overdrive, a harsher distortion and a clean signal. Despite trying all the options of the phase buttons, I was never able to quite stop it from sounding a bit muddy/unclear.

 

So I recently looked at all the reviews for the EHX Tri Parallel Mixer and swapped it in. I’m parallel mixing exactly what I was with the OBNE (clean, OD, distortion) but I’m far happier with the clarity of the final signal. I don’t know what it is, whether there’s better management of phasing, but it just sounds better and less muddy.

 

Just my observations in case anyone is considering buying one of the two.

 

With neither pedal was there a loss of low end, it’s just that the EHX seems to do everything with a bit more clarity.

[stewblack]

The Tri Parallel Mixer is a superb pedal. So many options, really well designed. 

Can't comment on the OBN as I've not tried it.

[Boodang]

I use the tri mix at the heart of my board. Not only for parallel mixing but also to match gain structures for inputs/outputs. Some pedals can have sensitive inputs and this solve the problem. Plus pedals in parallel is an awesome option to have.