dxlxntxxlxr
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9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
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Chickenwings
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Re: 9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
it will sound different to a simple cable to amp. All those extra solder joins and plug components in the chain and different lengths of wire add up.
Might not be a problem depending on what sounds you like. I'm sure you have a pedal with a nice buffer in it somewhere in your house. Put it at the end (pr the start) of the chain and see if you hear a difference.
it will sound different to a simple cable to amp. All those extra solder joins and plug components in the chain and different lengths of wire add up.
Might not be a problem depending on what sounds you like. I'm sure you have a pedal with a nice buffer in it somewhere in your house. Put it at the end (pr the start) of the chain and see if you hear a difference.
ThisDyingSoul76
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Re: 9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
You may get a bit of signal loss. If the loss is enough to bother you a buffer or buffered pedal with a quality buffer at the front or end of the chain will help.
There is a misconception that buffered pedals suck tone and true bypass is the way to go... Not all buffers are created equal. The buffered oedals that are tone suckers have a poor quality buffer. Ideally, you want a mix with at least one good buffered pedal or a standalone buffer.
You may get a bit of signal loss. If the loss is enough to bother you a buffer or buffered pedal with a quality buffer at the front or end of the chain will help.
There is a misconception that buffered pedals suck tone and true bypass is the way to go... Not all buffers are created equal. The buffered oedals that are tone suckers have a poor quality buffer. Ideally, you want a mix with at least one good buffered pedal or a standalone buffer.
PFDarkside
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Re: 9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
How often do you use none of the pedals (all of the pedals in Bypass)? If never, you probably have no issues. If 50/50, you may find engaging one of the pedals makes the signal excessively "bright". If so, a buffer would help this.
As Gibson said, throw a Boss pedal at the start of the chain. Do you like it better? If so, a buffer would help. If it's the same or no different, youre probably good.
How often do you use none of the pedals (all of the pedals in Bypass)? If never, you probably have no issues. If 50/50, you may find engaging one of the pedals makes the signal excessively "bright". If so, a buffer would help this.
As Gibson said, throw a Boss pedal at the start of the chain. Do you like it better? If so, a buffer would help. If it's the same or no different, youre probably good.
dxlxntxxlxr
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Re: 9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
I dont really know what i would change cause i like all 9 of the pedals and theyre all true bypass (mini wah, mxr stuff, tc stuff)
I dont really know what i would change cause i like all 9 of the pedals and theyre all true bypass (mini wah, mxr stuff, tc stuff)
LLL
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Re: 9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
For example (signal chain from L to R):
guitar -> 20' cable -> 9 true bypass pedals+cables -> 20' cable -> amp
= (approximately)
guitar -> 44' cable -> amp
(approximating eight 6" cables between 9 pedals, which would equal 48" / 4' - hence 4 feet added)
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So in other words:
Running 9 true bypass pedals between guitar and amp (with 2x 20' cables)... would be approximately the same as running a 44 foot cable between guitar and amp.
I would assume there would be a loss of capacitance at that length and therefore a corresponding loss of high end.
You might want to consider a buffer to boost the signal.
For example (signal chain from L to R):
guitar -> 20' cable -> 9 true bypass pedals+cables -> 20' cable -> amp
= (approximately)
guitar -> 44' cable -> amp
(approximating eight 6" cables between 9 pedals, which would equal 48" / 4' - hence 4 feet added)
=====================================
So in other words:
Running 9 true bypass pedals between guitar and amp (with 2x 20' cables)... would be approximately the same as running a 44 foot cable between guitar and amp.
I would assume there would be a loss of capacitance at that length and therefore a corresponding loss of high end.
You might want to consider a buffer to boost the signal.
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dxlxntxxlxr
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Re: 9 True Bypass Pedals=Problem?
Ok thanks! Good buffers?
Ok thanks! Good buffers?
