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Really flexible, great modulation effects
I picked this up to replace what used to be three separate modulation pedals. The thought process was, "okay, maybe having one pedal that can do everything will save some space and give me more flexibility." So far it's lived up to that!
The modulation effects sound great. I'm particularly a fan of the barberpole phaser (so good for buildups). Lots of cool delay models that sound really great, too! I haven't messed with the distortions, but they're supposedly not bad.
That said, these are the same algorithms Line6 has been shipping for over a decade, now, and I really think some of them could use an update. The pitch tracking on this thing is pitiful. It can barely track a single monophonic phrase with any accuracy, and that kills a lot of otherwise cool features on it :(
I'd love to see this thing be just a tad bit smaller, too, as it doesn't fit the normal pedal form-factor at all and is easy to accidentally stomp on if you put pedals above it!
Overall, though, I am happy.
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Crazy lo-fi warbles and compression
Weirdest pedal on my board by far, but I am in love. Easiest way to describe this thing is "Boards of Canada, in a little box." The warbles are some of the best on the market, but the compressor itself is not to be missed!
It's a really unique and extremely lo-fi compression, and it doesn't really offer any controls, but damn it sounds good on nearly everything I throw at it. Perfect for kicking on during a solo!
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Best pitch shifter!
This replaces the mooer octaver I've been using. The tracking on this thing is phenomenal! I'm loving the m4 and pentatonic modes on it, especially when you put a fuzz right after! And don't get me started on the expression pedal controls...
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The green russian sound!
I've been using the black/bass big muff as my main fuzz for a long time, mostly because the green russian was so much tougher to find (and more expensive!). This reissue is extremely faithful to the original, and is perfection. I find it cuts through the mix in band settings more than the black russian, and has a great overall fuzz tone.
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Great for tiny apartments!
Works awesome in my tiny New York apartment! My only real qualms are not having more control over the drive level like other attenuated tube amps (the Blues Jr. specifically) offer. Still, sounds great.
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great TS clone!
This is now one of my fave pedals...I tend to leave it on constantly with minimal drive and it just makes everything sound better! Also hands-down one of my favorite pedal designs, especially now that I live next to the empire state building...
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Whoa
Just like, whoa. This is one of the most solid and rewarding pieces of equipment I've ever had the pleasure of using. Beautiful UI.
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great for making sounds
This thing makes some seriously impressive sounds. I thought a single oscillator would be limiting, but it's seriously inspired some great patches. The audio-rate LFO is fantastic and can be used for all kinds of weird FM-esque sounds! A+++
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Awesome.
It blows my mind how hard it is to find a compact tremolo with a tap tempo! What the heck. Even my Boss phase shifter has a damn tap tempo. All timing-based effects should have one.
Anyways. This thing is badass. Completely transparent tone-wise, and all the controls you'd expect out of a tremolo. The case is gorgeous and rugged. I love it.
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Not just for bass
I'm a huge fan of the Sovtek Big Muffs, but the black one is a huge pain in the ass on my pedalboard (reversed in/out jacks on the BACK? No AC power?!)
This little dude is basically the same circuit with less than half the footprint. Very happy swapping the two out!
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Modular...on a budget
Picked up one of these to up my modular synthesis game without spending a crap-ton of money. It's definitely delivered on that front! The patch panel, while daunting, is extremely powerful and a great introduction to true analog synthesis!
My only complaints are the flimsy build quality...it doesn't feel very solid, the pots aren't very smooth, and it only offers 3.5mm out! Yikes!
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Are the pots bolted to the panel on the mini? I have some eurorack modules that don't use panel mounted pots and they do feel a little flimsy in comparison, but they haven't turned out to be an issue over the years.
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I don't believe they're bolted onto the panel, but I'd have to check. My main worry is wearing out the LP cutoff knob (let's be honest, it's the most fun to play with) over time.
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No frills, amazing quality
I bought this to up my bedroom playing game.
Let me tell you, it was the best $99 I've ever spent on equipment! Layering stuff has really really improved my rhythm playing etc. and it's been great for layering synth bits (especially on mono ones!)
The interface is crazy intuitive and didn't take long to get used to. While this thing doesn't have many features, it does everything really well. The true bypass is fantastic, and the output quality is great...it's better than some loopers I've used in the past.
I highly recommend this little dude!
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A+++++++
This guitar means the world to me!
Mine is from 1995, so it's slightly different but overall pretty much the same. The neck action feels just right...it's a really solid axe. So gorgeous :')
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Awesome all around
This is the perfect size! The clean tones are spectacular, and it can get really dirty. I love the master/drive volume knobs; I can crank it and get some sweet tube distortion while still keeping things at a reasonable volume!
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Wonderful
Really useful for keeping everything in check, and it can really enhance the "tone" in really subtle ways. Hard to explain, but a really useful tool!
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Simple, awesome
This is a pretty standard wah. No complaints, it gets me the sounds I want, from funky to crazy classic rock solos. A+
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whoa dude
This was an impulse buy, but it's really awesome! In all honesty I don't think I've truly mastered it; it can be tough to use without overpowering your sound, but that's really not a failing of the pedal!
The tap tempo is a nice touch, and I love how many options it has. Overall, really fun to play with.
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Amazing, versatile reverb!
I was never really pleased with the reverb tank on my Blues Jr...this thing was well worth the money! You can spend hours playing with it and dialing in the perfect reverb sound. It'll do anything from subtle surf rock spring reverb to insane spacey shimmers. Not cheap, but you really get what you pay for!