I replaced my XO with the previous version. However, I actually had to open it and adjust the range of the sweep. Now that it’s working as it should (except for the volume drop) I wish I’d tried doing this on the XO. It’s NOT as complicated as it’s made out to be however it will void your warranty. ALWAYS make a tick with a Sharpie so you can set things back if it doesn’t work out. Having it plugged in and using a non-conductive screwdriver or alternative tool will ensure no accidental short circuits or electric shocks while making adjustments. This just goes to show that not every item that leaves the factory is calibrated the same (as they should be!) The old, “Well they’re analog” excuse is just that – an excuse for sub par quality control.

Perhaps sometime in the future I’ll give the XO a try again but tweak it. Mine had so many inconsistencies it was ridiculous.

Yeah a lot of people think that it’s risky making any modifications but there are resources on the net that specify the function of every trimpot inside all models of the DEM except for the new one. As long as the instructions are followed and you can make the adjustments “live” there really aren’t any worries.

http://www.metzgerralf.de/elekt/stomp/mistress/align.shtml#4

Had any problems? Mine really was a piece of cake.

I just got one. I didn’t reaslly like the sound at first, I suspected the internal trim settings. I think they are conservative in the settings. I did some research, found info on setting up the oringal electric mistress. Here’s the deal, I think. The top two pots should only be adjusted very slightly, one is controlling voltage, I don’t recall the other. But if you put those out too far, more than a degree or two in either direction. The bottom two are more adjustable. if you adjust too far, self oscillation may occur, so back off if that happens.

Anyway, i used to borrow the late 70s one, in the late 70’s, and always screwed with the internal pots to get a good sound. I’m 100% convinced Gilmour’s was also tweaked. You’ll love this pedal after you get that figured out. one note, I am pretty sure you’ll have to be careful, on my current tweaks, I just noticed that the direct out is actually causing a boost. I haven’t trouble shot it yet so it could have been a cable, but it also may be the voltage. According to the propaganda sheet the direct is straight from input, so this should be impossible, but I don’t know. But in any case, if you only use it with boost or distortion this could be desirable. The best way to use this new pedal is with two amps, both slightly distorted, I’m using the direct out into a little blackstar head, into a V30, the flange out into the FX loop on a Mustang III, Celestion Hot T-100. This combination sounds totally awesome with this pedal, real 3D sound. I strongly considered the MOOER, and may even get one some day, but trust me, this pedal kicks total ass, if you get the internals the way you like them. Use two amps, and the direct out. Good Luck!