Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

Hoss

Hoss

Joyfulnoiseologist
My wife's various health issues appear to still be on the up and up, and she's finally rejoining the workforce of America...lol. Sooo...it's time to buy back/replace all the pedals i sold off. I've been playing my acoustic, exclusively, since about January, &i'm missing all those ambient tones. I still have my Fhusk Modded CS-3, Emerson EM-Drive, T1M Modded DD-5/Mini-Tap, and my Ernie Ball VPJr.


1. Catalinbread Callisto Chorus - I know i'm largely in the minority, but i LOVE Chorus. I rarely get really wishy-washy with it, and primarily use it for adding a subtle depth to my clean tones. However, when doing volume swells, i really like it's added modulations and variables when stacked with my delays and reverbs.


2. Diamond Memory Lane Jr. - I've always wanted to try some Diamond stuff, but never liked the size/footprint for my boards. I think the Jr will fit if i turn it sideways, since the input jacks are on the sides. Wish they would have put the power input on a side too! Anyways, tap temp with 1/4 note, dotted 8th, & 8th note triplet subdivisions is very handy, and the modulation is divine!


3. Earthquaker Devices Afterneath Reverberator - WOW! This thing souds incredible. Tons of features, and tones to be had in there for sure! From what little i've heard, i can only imagine how musical and spaceous it could also sound when dialed back a bit. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on one of these! Pre-orders only right now.


4. Emerson Paramount - My Emerson EM-Drive is one of my favorite pedals of all time. I've also gotten to know the owner (Mitch) pretty well these past couple of years, and he's definitely one of the good ones! The Paramount should give me all the right low and medium gain tones that i'm after in a harmonically rich and touch sensitive package!


5. Moog MF Drive - This guy should cover everthing that the EM and Paramount don't cover and then some! It's got alot going on and the added expression pedal is too cool! I like that it can even get into fuzz territory. They don't have any videos to show it's softer side per say, but i can hear it in there and see the possibilities for my style of music.



All coming soon to a pedalboard near me...fingerscrossed!
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

Good to hear you're able to indulge in the finer things in life again! That EQD Afterneath pedal is really cool, and you've opened my eyes to the Callisto chorus. I too, like you, love a good subtle chorus on clean tones, and have been looking for a good replacement for my CH-1. The Catalinbread stuff is in my sights a lot these days.
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

I foretold of this day.

And verily, it has came to pass.
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

I'm interested in the Afterneath too. I can't imagine having 3 dirt pedals on my board these days :laugh2:.
 
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FretFire said:
I'm interested in the Afterneath too. I can't imagine having 3 dirt pedals on my board these days :laugh2:.
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I don't really consider the EM a dirt...it's more of a "foundation/dynamic" pedal that's always on.

Aceman said:
I foretold of this day.

And verily, it has came to pass.
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Not yet...technically, but soon! :fingersx:

Nacho8807 said:
Good to hear you're able to indulge in the finer things in life again! That EQD Afterneath pedal is really cool, and you've opened my eyes to the Callisto chorus. I too, like you, love a good subtle chorus on clean tones, and have been looking for a good replacement for my CH-1. The Catalinbread stuff is in my sights a lot these days.
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EQD and Catalinbread are two of the most innovative and creative pedal companies out there!
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

The Callisto chorus is a great pedal. I'm right with you though, Chorus is a FANTASTIC and underrated effect. It was really overused in the 80s, and even worse, it was used poorly, but I think it has some real potential to be used to get some really brilliant, interesting and vibrant sounds.

I think the key to a really good chorus pedal is having a mix/level knob. That whole 80s chorus thing was the result of the chorus being 50/50 with the signal of the guitar, or more. A really overpowering sound. A GREAT chorus pedal will also have width/density, the ability to adjust the delay time so you can give a little 'space' between the note you play and the vibrato soaked echo. The Caitinbread has both, and from the little time I was able to play with it, it sounds absolutely beautiful.
 
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TimmyPage said:
The Callisto chorus is a great pedal. I'm right with you though, Chorus is a FANTASTIC and underrated effect. It was really overused in the 80s, and even worse, it was used poorly, but I think it has some real potential to be used to get some really brilliant, interesting and vibrant sounds.

I think the key to a really good chorus pedal is having a mix/level knob. That whole 80s chorus thing was the result of the chorus being 50/50 with the signal of the guitar, or more. A really overpowering sound. A GREAT chorus pedal will also have width/density, the ability to adjust the delay time so you can give a little 'space' between the note you play and the vibrato soaked echo. The Caitinbread has both, and from the little time I was able to play with it, it sounds absolutely beautiful.
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Good to hear!
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

My Catalinbread Supercharged Overdrive pimp-slappin' the preamp tube of my Marshall is just awesome.
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

It's okay to love chorus. It is not a sin :cool:

In fact, I LOVE chorus. I think it's a killer effect for cleans, and sometimes on gain if I'm feeling a little saucy.

I also like to use it on solos too, for a cool effect along with some delay.
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

Chorus doesn't kill tone

People mis-using and abusing chorus kill tone
 
Re: Finally going to put some pedals back on my board!

Great stuff Hoss, I've always followed your pedal threads as you chose some awesome gear I've never even heard of! I look forward to you being in a good place once again :beerchug:
 
I'll probably change my mind on that second drive a few times between now and then, but I do love trying out new stuff ;)

I'm actually leaning towards an Xotic BB-MB instead of the MF-Drive. I've always wanted a BB, but wanted a mid control as well.
 
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