Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

[Sirion]

Title says it all, pretty much. It will be used to add a little sparkle to a solid state stereo rack power amp that sounds good but lacks a little high end. Are there any differences between the models for guitar purposes?

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

The big difference as far as I can tell, is the input/output jacks. Some are set up for PA applications and use XLR connectors.

The Maximizer should go last in your chain, just before it hits the amp.

Bill

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Get a used one so you don't lose money when you sell it in a few months.

 

[Artie]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

I've got both the 382i and the 482i. Both the same unit, but the 482i has individual controls for both channels. I like mine, but understand, it's a very subtle effect. It's like an Aphex Aural Exciter lite. It really sounds best when listening to MP3's with headphones.

I'll let my 382i go cheap. New in the box.

BBE 382i

 

[Demanic]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Also, the Sonic Maximizer works best in the effects loop. Not so well into the front.

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[Kamanda~SD]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Just gunna chime in here and say it's (to my recollection) the only piece of gear I actually returned not due to a defect...I would get the same sound by throwing a blanket over my amp.

 

[marcboomer]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

It's more like taking your blanket off the cab! LOL

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Isn't it peculiar that this POS has been around since probably the late 80s and people still fall for BBE's bogus esoteric technical jargon.

The guitar pedal version is Sonic Stomp.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

If you must have it, there is the clone version from Behringer, Sonic Ultramizer, or the Aphex clone Sonic Exciter.

 

[Demanic]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Isn't it peculiar that this POS has been around since probably the late 80s and people still fall for BBE's bogus esoteric technical jargon.

The guitar pedal version is Sonic Stomp.

To each their own. Personally, I like what it does and since it's been around since the 80's, and is still in use, I must not be the only one.

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[Sirion]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Isn't it peculiar that this POS has been around since probably the late 80s and people still fall for BBE's bogus esoteric technical jargon.

The guitar pedal version is Sonic Stomp.

Thanks, I am looking for a stereo rack version.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Stereo rack is great. I use a stomp for my acoustic (Aphex).

Much like a compressor - if you don't know how to use it, it'll end up an obnoxious crappy EQ. Much like a compressor - less is less.

 

[dave74]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

I'd be down for that oral exciter!

 

[Artie]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

I'd be down for that oral exciter!

Oral is your mouth. Aural is your ear. Which orifice are you looking to "excite"?

All kidding aside, the BBE unit is clearly not everyones cup-'o-tea. It's a subtle affect. But fun when it works. I like fun. YMMV.

 

[dave74]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Oral is your mouth. Aural is your ear. Which orifice are you looking to "excite"?

Yeah that was basically my joke. I'll try to make my smartassism more obvious next time, although it might be hard to more obvious lol.

 

[Artie]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

I got it. I was just trying to embellish.

 

[allstarrme]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

The 282iq's pop up on eBay sometimes, they are a nice half rack unit.

I need one of the new sonic stomp mini's.

I like them, have had a bunch.

 

[chadd]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Isn't it peculiar that this POS has been around since probably the late 80s and people still fall for BBE's bogus esoteric technical jargon.

The guitar pedal version is Sonic Stomp.

They do a great job of adding to the scoop. If that's what you want, it's effective. That said, almost every guitar player on the planet has had one, most of them had it briefly.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

That said, almost every guitar player on the planet has had one, most of them had it briefly.

Ha..ha...yuuppp. I used it until I got my EQ, the point when I realized it was crap. I still have it though just for visual.

 

[crusty philtrum]

Re: Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar?

Title says it all,

" Which BBE Sonic Maximizer for guitar? "

I dunno, what colours do they come in ? I'd suggest getting one the same colour as your guitar.