OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

[gregory]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

In case some RTMF is in order:

M13/M9/M5 FX Parameters
M9 Advanced Guide

 

[Mincer]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

You can also get chorus by choosing either of the two modulated delays and setting the feedback and delay time to minimum.

I also like the chorus sound you get by mixing your dry signal with a slightly detuned signal. You can use the Pitch Glide model to achieve this.

So there: At least 7 ways to get a chorus effect with a Line 6 M9.

This is how I do it. I don't like overt modulation in most chorus pedals. I stick to this delay trick and the Dimension models.

 

[Aceman]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

I'm sure the Tri-Chorus and CE-1 would be my go to's

But might go Dimension D....Have to give it a listen.

I'm just so comfortable with Boss delay and Chorus...gotta stretch sometimes!


(And whats up with two Phase 90's and no Phase 45?!?!?!?!)

 

[gregory]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

I'm just so comfortable with Boss delay and Chorus...gotta stretch sometimes!

I decided to Frankenstein some of mine:



A delay and a modified chorus in parallel. The expression pedals control how much of each I want blended with the signal being fed to them (the signal feeding them is still present when both pedals are at minimum). When the second chorus is on it modulates the delay. When the delay is off the second chorus is combined with the first: one modulated voice is deep and slow, the other shallow and faster. I added a pot to control the Delay Time which affects the spaciousness of the bi-chorus effect.



I prefer to use it with a parallel loop so the dry signal doesn't have to go through the pedals, but it can also work in a series loop (as pictured). I think that's a DD3 in the picture, but I normally would use a DD7 with the stomp switch configured to be tap tempo.

 

[gregory]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

(And whats up with two Phase 90's and no Phase 45?!?!?!?!)

One is a bad rendition of a Phase 90.

The other is a basic usable phase shifter. It will do 4, 8, 12 and 16 stages.



It does not go down to 2-stage (no Phase 45, sadly).

Once you get the hang of dialing them in, the AC Flanger and U-Vibe models are both excellent. The AC Flanger has a lot more range than my M117R, so it takes some patience; but good results will be rewarded through effort.

 

[Jacew]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

i dunno man. i know you play covers and need a lot of tones etc but vibe beats versatility. id like to hear ace playing his lester into a jcm 800 with only a rat or an sd1 for leads. no #uck$ given. the other techo knob twiddling stuff can be faked if you play the right notes and have the right swagger. maaaaybe a phase 90 for all the mod requirements and if you absolutely habe to have it, throw in a delay pedal (preferably an old pink ibanez). the drummer cant patch in the exact same tones as each record, neither can the bassist. dont even get me started on singers. why do guitarists feel they need to dial in evey sound to death? in the end it is still going to sound like you.

That's why I like my EHX reverb and chorus. Slider switch for 2-3 types and one big RATE knob to set the tone

Sounds way better than Fender DSP or Line6 gear I've tried...

 

[gregory]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

I could never be satisfied with a chorus that didn't have a continuously variable depth control. If I were forced to deal with a constraint on one of the two main controls, I'd rather have a three position switch controlling the rate ... I'd then look into trying to choose the precise speeds.

Saying you tried a Line 6 or some other brand that has offered a myriad of products with a "chorus" really begs the question as to what you actually tried. I've owned a couple of products by Line 6 with utterly dreadful/practically unusable choruses. To extrapolate that limited experience into, "they all suck!" would be extremely closed-minded.

...but if you're attached to a certain piece of gear, go for it. To date, I have not run across a single Line 6 device that could cop a Small Clone. If you're expecting an M9 to do that, don't waste your time.

 

[Mincer]

Re: OK - we need to have a REALLY serious talk about the Line6 M9

I did, however, clone my Nano Stone with the M9's phaser. So I was happy.