SlowGroove
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
My money will go to the EHX Holy Grail Plus . . . every time !
James
My money will go to the EHX Holy Grail Plus . . . every time !
James
Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
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Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
I use a LXP-1 right now, but I was looking at an Alex instead, but with the Lexicon stuff in the Hardwire...I am sold
I use a LXP-1 right now, but I was looking at an Alex instead, but with the Lexicon stuff in the Hardwire...I am sold
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Must erradicate der word ......trooo buuuhpass
Relay is cool.....those dumb multirow switches.....flootik hype trash...die!
Cool hope you will like it.
Must erradicate der word ......trooo buuuhpass
Relay is cool.....those dumb multirow switches.....flootik hype trash...die!
Cool hope you will like it.
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Recently I've decided that a switch that uses SSR's (solid state relays) is the best all-around bypass solution. I'd actually say that it's better - especially in an effects loop situation - than a mechanical bypass switch, because the actual time that the signal is interrupted is virtually nil, therefore no pop. It's true electrical bypass, but I suppose some people might whine and complain about their precious signal flowing through a semiconductor all the time.
In the FTL Drive I use a 3PDT stomper with a 1.2M pull-down resistor to kill the pop. This is mainly because it's a lot more straightforward from a design perspective, and also because I didn't know about SSR's when I designed the pedal. The next thing I build will definitely use SSR bypass switching. I really do dislike working with the 3PDT's.
It is a relay bypass on the Hardwire...not some dumb switch with too many rows on it
Recently I've decided that a switch that uses SSR's (solid state relays) is the best all-around bypass solution. I'd actually say that it's better - especially in an effects loop situation - than a mechanical bypass switch, because the actual time that the signal is interrupted is virtually nil, therefore no pop. It's true electrical bypass, but I suppose some people might whine and complain about their precious signal flowing through a semiconductor all the time.
In the FTL Drive I use a 3PDT stomper with a 1.2M pull-down resistor to kill the pop. This is mainly because it's a lot more straightforward from a design perspective, and also because I didn't know about SSR's when I designed the pedal. The next thing I build will definitely use SSR bypass switching. I really do dislike working with the 3PDT's.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Relays.....they have always been a fave of mine....actually had a few thing modded in the late 80s and early 90s modded with relays...no impedance screwups either.....they are great to use with this guitarstuff
Always loved Lexicon units....nothing but good tones for guitar.
Relays.....they have always been a fave of mine....actually had a few thing modded in the late 80s and early 90s modded with relays...no impedance screwups either.....they are great to use with this guitarstuff
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Here's one problem I have with SSR switching, as an amateur pedal builder: cost.
Dual opto-coupled SSR: $6.41.
http://ca.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtHD6BhCPGf2jiFUMOxY/Ak1youxv5eTDo=
DPDT stomp switch: $2.50
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/m..._Code=PPP&Product_Code=9001&Category_Code=SWI
VERSUS
3PDT Switch: $4.00
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/m..._Code=PPP&Product_Code=9007&Category_Code=SWI
Here's one problem I have with SSR switching, as an amateur pedal builder: cost.
Dual opto-coupled SSR: $6.41.
http://ca.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtHD6BhCPGf2jiFUMOxY/Ak1youxv5eTDo=
DPDT stomp switch: $2.50
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/m..._Code=PPP&Product_Code=9001&Category_Code=SWI
VERSUS
3PDT Switch: $4.00
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/m..._Code=PPP&Product_Code=9007&Category_Code=SWI
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Mills nailed it all right there. I personally dig the organic tones of the Grails (Holy Plus preferably, or Holy if you don't need to tweek). But after the Verbzilla police showed up a few times I spent some quality time with a Zilla. Awesome sounding pedal & super flexible.
My goal in life is to have one of each.
A verbzilla and a digitech chorus factory...there is all the ambience you'll ever need!
Mills nailed it all right there. I personally dig the organic tones of the Grails (Holy Plus preferably, or Holy if you don't need to tweek). But after the Verbzilla police showed up a few times I spent some quality time with a Zilla. Awesome sounding pedal & super flexible.
My goal in life is to have one of each.
A verbzilla and a digitech chorus factory...there is all the ambience you'll ever need!
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
^^
Bulk is the master...no two ways around it!
We use relays in our "cheap" switcher....we got it down to something worth manouvering around....and it is still ok enough to make it for us, and keep the quality...and people complain...mostly out of ignorance....well as usual really.
It is half the price of a Combinator...relays are not cheap if they are silent and consume little power....
But the benefits are good.
^^
Bulk is the master...no two ways around it!
We use relays in our "cheap" switcher....we got it down to something worth manouvering around....and it is still ok enough to make it for us, and keep the quality...and people complain...mostly out of ignorance....well as usual really.
It is half the price of a Combinator...relays are not cheap if they are silent and consume little power....
But the benefits are good.
Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Well I got the Digitech-Hardwire-Lexicon RV-7 and it is a friggin great pedal. Several choices of reverb types. The reverb is very warm. The reverse effect is waycool and there is a setting that reminds me of analog delay slapback.
Heavy duty and very quiet. Bypass definitely sounds like bypass.
And, if you know me, you know I will be demo-ing this bad boy soon
Well I got the Digitech-Hardwire-Lexicon RV-7 and it is a friggin great pedal. Several choices of reverb types. The reverb is very warm. The reverse effect is waycool and there is a setting that reminds me of analog delay slapback.
Heavy duty and very quiet. Bypass definitely sounds like bypass.
And, if you know me, you know I will be demo-ing this bad boy soon
Lazarus1140
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Gee thanks .... now I have to try another pedal. I've only had the Zilla for a few months.
Gee thanks .... now I have to try another pedal. I've only had the Zilla for a few months.
Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
:naughty: That's what happens when come come to the SD forum... I have some experience in this curiosity thing too
Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
The reverb effect is not overbearing. I like to use it where it is subtle but there. Works great in the effects loop of my 1987x.
I got the thing new with power supply for $150 US. That's a deal.
I have only worked with expensive rack mount Lexicon products - not my own, but in recording studios. The pedal does a good job of getting the Lexicon mojo with low noise. It's probably not a studio quality unit but it is definitely suitable for a quality live sound. I can't really estimate how close this sounds to one of the less expensive rack mount units since I have not heard them.
The reverb effect is not overbearing. I like to use it where it is subtle but there. Works great in the effects loop of my 1987x.
I got the thing new with power supply for $150 US. That's a deal.
Lazarus1140
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
Oh .... so you call the disease "curiosity"! :bigok:
:naughty: That's what happens when come come to the SD forum... I have some experience in this curiosity thing too
Oh .... so you call the disease "curiosity"! :bigok:
Bludave
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Re: Pedal Reverb. Boss RV-5? Digitech RP-? Or?
I have a Verbzilla As well as 3 amps that have real Tank Reverb (2 Vintage Fenders & a Bogner Shiva). The Verbzilla is a pretty impressive recreation/simulation of real tank Reverb, but nothing in a stomp box really compares to "real" reverb. There is something in the Decay and the length of it that these digital simulation don't seem to capture. That said I love the Verbzilla!!!
I have a Verbzilla As well as 3 amps that have real Tank Reverb (2 Vintage Fenders & a Bogner Shiva). The Verbzilla is a pretty impressive recreation/simulation of real tank Reverb, but nothing in a stomp box really compares to "real" reverb. There is something in the Decay and the length of it that these digital simulation don't seem to capture. That said I love the Verbzilla!!!
