Joyo US Dream
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Re: Joyo US Dream
It kills me that people that talk smack in their posts (pro or con) never post audio to back up their word drool. I especially love posts that read like "I've never seen or heard one but I can tell you it sucks!"
I'm a lifelong musician, former pro player...I own several expensive amplifiers; some from Britain, some from California. I own several guitars that are made right here in the US of A. I have a closet full of boutique pedals... and I bought a couple of Joyo's just for ****s and giggles. The truth? They exceeded expectations.
I would be glad to post some audio samples of the Joyo's for people to hear...would any of the people who felt so strongly against them be willing to do the same with their boutique pedals?? It has been my experience that people on the internet that talk smack but don't post audio can't really play....and if you can't really play I'm inclined to think you don't really know squat about tone....
It kills me that people that talk smack in their posts (pro or con) never post audio to back up their word drool. I especially love posts that read like "I've never seen or heard one but I can tell you it sucks!"
I'm a lifelong musician, former pro player...I own several expensive amplifiers; some from Britain, some from California. I own several guitars that are made right here in the US of A. I have a closet full of boutique pedals... and I bought a couple of Joyo's just for ****s and giggles. The truth? They exceeded expectations.
I would be glad to post some audio samples of the Joyo's for people to hear...would any of the people who felt so strongly against them be willing to do the same with their boutique pedals?? It has been my experience that people on the internet that talk smack but don't post audio can't really play....and if you can't really play I'm inclined to think you don't really know squat about tone....
IM4Tone
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I have no time for the critics who haven't even tried one. If you're taking issue with the US vs. China thing, wake up, friend , it's a world market and has been for some time now, or :welcome: Actually, last decade!
That's so cliche! :nono: Unfortunately, one does not always get what he pays for! AND sometimes he gets more than he paid for.
I've purchased a number of JOYO pedals. Some are fabulous (Sweet Baby and Deluxe Crunch); some are decent with minimal features (tremelo); some have good tone, but are quite noisey (American Sound and British Sound....but the original amps they emulate were also quite noisey and this can be minimized with a NR device) and one I bought is worthless...the Noise gate.
I have no time for the critics who haven't even tried one. If you're taking issue with the US vs. China thing, wake up, friend , it's a world market and has been for some time now, or :welcome: Actually, last decade!
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DreX
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I think most the defensiveness surrounding expensive vs. cheap in cases where the points of distinction are trivial comes from people being heavily invested, emotionally and financially, in expensive gear they have already bought. In such a case, to admit a $40 knock off rivals a $200 domestic equivalent forces a person to admit to themselves that they've potentially wasted a lot of money. I feel bad for them, but only a little. It's buyer's remorse, not cancer.
I think most the defensiveness surrounding expensive vs. cheap in cases where the points of distinction are trivial comes from people being heavily invested, emotionally and financially, in expensive gear they have already bought. In such a case, to admit a $40 knock off rivals a $200 domestic equivalent forces a person to admit to themselves that they've potentially wasted a lot of money. I feel bad for them, but only a little. It's buyer's remorse, not cancer.
Diego
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I have 3 Joyo pedals.
The tuner, which does what it's supposed to do reliably.
The US Dream which sounds terrific for Hard Rock. Amazing warm mids and crunchy as hell.
The Sweet Baby which kills every OD pedal by Boss or Ibanez I've ever tried. Crazy dynamics.
I don't get the hate.
I have 3 Joyo pedals.
The tuner, which does what it's supposed to do reliably.
The US Dream which sounds terrific for Hard Rock. Amazing warm mids and crunchy as hell.
The Sweet Baby which kills every OD pedal by Boss or Ibanez I've ever tried. Crazy dynamics.
I don't get the hate.
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Little Pigbacon
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I always think of this when I see the pedal mentioned.
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And why isn't the "s" capitalized? Is the name of the product really "Us Dream"? Who's "us"?
I always think of this when I see the pedal mentioned.
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And why isn't the "s" capitalized? Is the name of the product really "Us Dream"? Who's "us"?
Phantasmagoria
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...and some gunk on the PCB :laugh2:
...and some gunk on the PCB :laugh2:
treyhaislip
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Wow! That is pretty crazy!
My Metal Muff is quiet compared to some pedals but noisey compared to my Mad Professor "1". I'm interested in trying the Joyo US Dream, for the price difference I would be pleased if it sounded similar. lol
Wow! That is pretty crazy!
I'm surprised by the noise complaints here. I use mine extensively with single coils and the gain past half, and it's not noisy unless I'm too close to the amp or something.
Other than that, it's not worse than my Metal Muff or my Jackhammer. But it sounds better than both.
My Metal Muff is quiet compared to some pedals but noisey compared to my Mad Professor "1". I'm interested in trying the Joyo US Dream, for the price difference I would be pleased if it sounded similar. lol
jmh151
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Joyo US Dream
After my last US Dream failed, 2 years later I decided to get another one just to see if I got a lemon
The first one sounded great, until the noise developed and switch failed.
This new one is very thin and raspy- does not sound at all like the demos or the prior one I had, it sounds like a $20 dirt box, I prefer my amps overdrive, whether it's the Blackstar HT5, Orange Tiny Terror or EVH 5150. The prior pedal could come close to the blue channel on the EVH,bubut this one is a disappointment. I'm actually thinking the guts of a different pedal were put in it
After my last US Dream failed, 2 years later I decided to get another one just to see if I got a lemon
The first one sounded great, until the noise developed and switch failed.
This new one is very thin and raspy- does not sound at all like the demos or the prior one I had, it sounds like a $20 dirt box, I prefer my amps overdrive, whether it's the Blackstar HT5, Orange Tiny Terror or EVH 5150. The prior pedal could come close to the blue channel on the EVH,bubut this one is a disappointment. I'm actually thinking the guts of a different pedal were put in it
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treyhaislip
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I got a Joyo US Dream last week for under $30 new and wow, its a great pedal for the price! It does feel pretty cheap and I don't know how long the foot switch will last but it has an incredible sound. Sounds the best thru my Mahogany Strat with Gibson Ceramic pickups.
I got a Joyo US Dream last week for under $30 new and wow, its a great pedal for the price! It does feel pretty cheap and I don't know how long the foot switch will last but it has an incredible sound. Sounds the best thru my Mahogany Strat with Gibson Ceramic pickups.
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ericmeyer4
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Re: Joyo US Dream
This thread has risen from the dead more times than Dracula.
This thread has risen from the dead more times than Dracula.
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Little Pigbacon
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It's like that tiny hair that keeps growing sideways on the bridge of my nose.
It's like that tiny hair that keeps growing sideways on the bridge of my nose.
treyhaislip
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I would be interested in your thoughts on the Suhr Riot. With the quality (lack thereof) in my Joyo I would definitely be up to getting a Suhr Riot.
I would be interested in your thoughts on the Suhr Riot. With the quality (lack thereof) in my Joyo I would definitely be up to getting a Suhr Riot.
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I'm always looking to try new things. I saw the US Dream recommended on Amazon, looked at the review of the US Dream versus the Riot so I picked up the Dream. Does it feel cheap compared to a Boss unit? Yeah. Does it sound good? Yeah. My setup was running it into the low gain channel on a DSL 100 and it was thick and juicy and had some nice sizzle on the top end. Noise? Sure it's a little noisy but I was using my trusty noise gate and that took care of it. I actually gave this pedal to a buddy of mine who keeps a minimum of gear. Sounds way better than the on board distortion on his amp (to me at least). I think it's cool for what it is and if you like it the price is nice.
I'd LOVE to try the Riot. Give us a review when you get it jmh151.
I'm always looking to try new things. I saw the US Dream recommended on Amazon, looked at the review of the US Dream versus the Riot so I picked up the Dream. Does it feel cheap compared to a Boss unit? Yeah. Does it sound good? Yeah. My setup was running it into the low gain channel on a DSL 100 and it was thick and juicy and had some nice sizzle on the top end. Noise? Sure it's a little noisy but I was using my trusty noise gate and that took care of it. I actually gave this pedal to a buddy of mine who keeps a minimum of gear. Sounds way better than the on board distortion on his amp (to me at least). I think it's cool for what it is and if you like it the price is nice.
I'd LOVE to try the Riot. Give us a review when you get it jmh151.
treyhaislip
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Mine is noisy, but it sounds awesome with a lot of reverb, very good ambient sounds.
Mine is noisy, but it sounds awesome with a lot of reverb, very good ambient sounds.
