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Post by Dr.T on Sept 28, 2006 4:58:24 GMT -7
So guys, in many places of Z forum there are posts about RC booster, Fulldrive 2, OCD, B.B preamp etc.
Think that many people uses similar effect chains with same pedals, the most popular are: Keeley comp RC booster Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Fulltone OCD BB preamp You increased my GAS once again and so I'm waiting for a RC booster coming.
Would like to know how you place them in your chain (before or after other pedals) and why, depending on your music style needs.
P.S. As some guys know I'm a Dr., I've explained some expert the problem but they told me that for GAS there's no hope...!
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Post by guitarstan on Sept 28, 2006 7:40:29 GMT -7
So guys, in many places of Z forum there are posts about RC booster, Fulldrive 2, OCD, B.B preamp etc. Think that many people uses similar effect chains with same pedals, the most popular are: Keeley comp RC booster Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Fulltone OCD BB preamp You increased my GAS once again and so I'm waiting for a RC booster coming. Would like to know how you place them in your chain (before or after other pedals) and why, depending on your music style needs. P.S. As some guys know I'm a Dr., I've explained some expert the problem but they told me that for GAS there's no hope...! Hey Dr. T, here is a pic of my current pedalboard: On the Keeley web site he suggests putting the comp below OD's which is contrary to popular opinion. I have tried it both ways and the best way is still alluding me. As you can see I have split the difference somewhat by putting the comp in between OD's. I have a BB on order that should arrive today and the experimenting will resume. I am afraid the variables are too many as yet for me to put my finger on the "best" placements for each pedal. The volume pedal is at the end of the chain which didn't take long to figure out. Just manipulating the volume control on the guitar makes a huge difference with the way it sounds....clean vs. dirty vs. compressed. Anyway I look forward to what others have to add to this thread.
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Post by Lefty on Sept 28, 2006 8:07:17 GMT -7
I use none of the above mentioned devices Ya'll keep buying them from me. ;D I have a Keeley Comp, but it's not being used.
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Post by (8^D) on Sept 28, 2006 10:18:12 GMT -7
Only suggestion is to play around with the path - some pedals are pretty nifty stacked for new tones/sounds. Guitars/Amps/Effects/Playing Style & Technique will really impact how you have your gear setup.
At the moment, w/respect to the question, I'm running: tele, strat, mccarty style guitars > Keeley Comp > RC Booster > OCD > FDII > BB > Maz Sr 212 set clean. Current requirements are classic/contemporary country and americana rock (think David Grissom tones).
That would all change if the gig switched to drop tuned rock w/a high gain amp; or a P90 guitar thru the Route 66; or a semi-hollow thru an AC30 w/blues for brit pop/rock.
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Post by Dr.T on Sept 28, 2006 11:58:09 GMT -7
That's right, this is the way I like to place them, it's ok for RC booster at the beginning or immediatly after keeley comp and before OD's to push them some sustain, the only thing I didn't expect is (d.weller) FD2 in front of OCD, But I think these two pedals are never running together, are they? Or sometimes you use FD2 as a "boost" for OCD? Which effects work togheter?
Thanks for posts and pics!!
P.S. Guitarstan I've the same pedalboard, PedalPad small... very useful.
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Post by Matt H. on Sept 28, 2006 12:08:34 GMT -7
How does the RC Booster sound in front of the AC Boost? I was thinking of getting the RC. Right now I only use and AC Booster by itself.
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Post by dock66 on Sept 28, 2006 14:13:41 GMT -7
On my boards at present time.
Board #1 guitar > Keeeley comp>RC > MI Audio crunch > FD 2 > BB> amp.
Board #2 guitar > FX eng comp > RC > OCD > AC > Option 5 Dest. Rotation > amp.
Some of these pedals are not on at all time, they are there when I need to use them .Most time I use two pedals at the same time with the exception of adding my Clyde Deluxe for the songs that require wah.
dock66
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Post by Dr.T on Sept 28, 2006 14:30:38 GMT -7
Dock66 can you tell me about pedals at the same time: Keeley comp and RC work on clean or to push ODs? AC booster after OCD increases the volume or has another function?
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Post by (8^D) on Sept 28, 2006 14:51:49 GMT -7
the only thing I didn't expect is (d.weller) FD2 in front of OCD, But I think these two pedals are never running together, are they? Or sometimes you use FD2 as a "boost" for OCD? Which effects work togheter? Actually, I have the OCD then the FDII. OCD is for light amp clip tones since I have to run the amp squeeky clean. Works as a nice bed. I generally don't use the FDII and OCD at the same time - normally an either/or. Do use the RC to kick both pedals in the booty for leads though. Use the RC for clean guitar too - adds a nice dimension to the tone...just roll the guitar or the volume pedal down a bit for rhythm and up for any leads. RC for clean tone; lead boost for OCD, BB, and occassionally the FDII for a different tone (other than the compressed boost on the FDII). OCD for light clip tone when I can't turn up the amp for a natural clip... FDII for med gain rhythm BB for gain rhythm
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Post by dock66 on Sept 28, 2006 22:11:43 GMT -7
Dock66 can you tell me about pedals at the same time: Keeley comp and RC work on clean or to push ODs? AC booster after OCD increases the volume or has another function? OK Doc,here it is. Keeley comp and RC for clean or to boost my ODs.For clean,I set both Keeley and RC to blend in with the amp,very little compression,super transparent ,to help solve sound degradation between guitar and amp in long effect chains. I like to leave my Keeley comp on almost all the time. OCD is for light to med od/distorsion lead. AC is for boost gain pedal, light to med. BB is for pristine clean to smooth overdriven sound gain for lead,depending on the eq setting. FD 2 is for med to high gian depening on the three modes and eq settings. MI Audio Crunch box is for British high gain overdrive/distortion. Option 5 Destination Rotation is a true sounding rotating speaker simulator. I am still experimenting with all these. dock66
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Post by Dr.T on Sept 29, 2006 0:22:35 GMT -7
D.weller & Dock66?!? + karma for the lesson!!!
Today RC booster is coming, so I'm gonna try that way:
RCboost > FD2 > OCD > D-pro. tellin' you how they work, may be I'm not selling FatBoost and keep it to increase volume for solos at the end of the chain.
G A S G A S G A S
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Post by dock66 on Sept 29, 2006 6:34:12 GMT -7
D.weller & Dock66?!? + karma for the lesson!!! Today RC booster is coming, so I'm gonna try that way: RCboost > FD2 > OCD > D-pro. tellin' you how they work, may be I'm not selling FatBoost and keep it to increase volume for solos at the end of the chain. G A S G A S G A S Hey Dr.T Thank you for the Karma. Here is one Karma back @ you. Keep your Fat Boost, hold on to it you might need it in the future. ;D dock66
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Post by (8^D) on Oct 5, 2006 13:12:09 GMT -7
D.weller & Dock66?!? + karma for the lesson!!! Today RC booster is coming, so I'm gonna try that way: RCboost > FD2 > OCD > D-pro. tellin' you how they work, may be I'm not selling FatBoost and keep it to increase volume for solos at the end of the chain. G A S G A S G A S Dr.T, thanks for the karma, appreciate it! Am interested to hear how you like that setup! DW.
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Post by Dr.T on Oct 7, 2006 9:14:52 GMT -7
I like it very much, I think I can cover every sound from clean to hard rock.
Now I keep RC booster and OCD in the main chain: RC always turned on, even when OCD's engaged. Infact it doesn't affect distortion or eq of OCD but adds something... makes other pedals breathe.
In ch 1 of my looper there are FD2 and Dist Pro. The first for great crunch sound, alone or with RC booster pushing. The second for solos, D-pro can appear a little dark & compressed, but has that midrange tone that makes you come out through the mix and makes a strat sound really big.
Always remembering that swelling down gtrs volume you can have a large range of tones with a pedal only....!
They are separeted from OCD because they never work togheter, only with RC boost at the beginning of my chain immediatly after Wha.
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Post by deltone on Oct 7, 2006 20:16:46 GMT -7
Great thread! Dr.T, dock66, and d.weller--here's karma to you for a good education for me.
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Post by Dr.T on Oct 8, 2006 0:47:07 GMT -7
Thanks deltone, we only talk about how we feel with some effects & amps, but everyone can hear different tones by the same gear, the secret is only in what 's in your head... And a very important thing sometimes I remember to myself: after some GAS attack... it's time to play!!
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