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March 7, 2009 at 3:59 am #77852LouisMember
Here are some extra things I would like to see on the Memory Man, and on the modulation pedals as well.
* Midi sync
* Clock sync
* Strum sync
* expression pedal control (programmable?)
* delay in 4th, 8th, and 16th notes (not sure about 32nd, but that might be cool too)
March 7, 2009 at 7:21 am #94243julianModeratortotally
the more expression pedals the better IMOMarch 7, 2009 at 3:44 pm #94251John JMemberAgreed. I think the Hazarai is about as loaded up as it can get, though; even though the circuit board is made of primarily SMD (SMALL!) components, the case is still loaded up good. There would probably have been room for a MIDI sync if it was placed on the top and they reshaped the PCB, but the expression pedal seems a tad iffy in the smaller casing. I seriously adore the XO boxes, but I would still maybe like to see a Hazarai v2.0 in the HOG/Flanger Hoax casing. I know it will never happen because the process thusfar has gone big box -> XO and not the other way around, but I’ll still suggest it. Just because.
I seriously miss the DD-6’s interval tap tempo whenever I take it off the board in favor of another delay, it’s a great idea but I can’t think of a way that EHX could have integrated it. Perhaps a tiny 3-way switch next to the Tap/Record? 1/4, 1/16 and 1/8 triplet would be pretty neat but how would that affect the recording functions, etc…
March 7, 2009 at 8:36 pm #94265LouisMemberI’m really surprised at the lack of midi sync for pedals in general. Moog has them, and Eventide, but not many more that I have found. It would seem that Delays, Rotarys, and other modulations would benefit greatly by that. I know I’d put it to good use.
March 8, 2009 at 8:40 am #94275julianModeratorYou know I think the assumption is that a lot of guitarists just want something simple in a guitar pedal and don’t really want to deal with synthesis or MIDI. I think that may be starting to change as the guitar world gets nerdier due to the internet.
March 8, 2009 at 1:53 pm #94284LouisMemberWhat if the Delay knob could be pushed down? That would allow you to control the 1/4 1/8 1/16 notes.
I’m not sure what the best would be, but maybe a small backlit led to indicate which setting you were on. Or maybe a color coded light?
March 9, 2009 at 3:10 am #92779LouisMemberOh, and I’d like a more quiet footswitch button. It’s pretty loud, when I’m playing softer songs on stage you can totally hear me when I tap tempo the delay.
So just to sum everything up I’ve suggested:
* Midi/Clock sync
* Strum sync (I’ve never tried any pedals that have this feature, but it seems nice)
* Quiet footswitches (Voo Doo Labs have pretty heavy duty switches that are totally quiet)
* Expression pedal with programmable control for any knob
* Delay in 1/4 1/8 and 1/16th notes, perhaps by depressing the Delay knob down. And some sort display or indicator letting you know what delay you are on. Perhaps a backlit led or a multi colored light rangeMarch 18, 2009 at 2:38 pm #94627norumbaMemberid really like to see the ping pong feature available w/both stereo ins. this is really messing up my signal chain and is the one thing keeping me from getting this unit. numerous other delay pedals have this capability, why not this one?
March 25, 2009 at 12:06 pm #94875WatsonWoodMemberQuote:You know I think the assumption is that a lot of guitarists just want something simple in a guitar pedal and don’t really want to deal with synthesis or MIDI. I think that may be starting to change as the guitar world gets nerdier due to the internet.Good point Julian! EHX always developed stomp boxes which delivered straight off the mark and which started going crazy when you pushed the envelope. A guitar player’s dream. Instant Karma. I take the point that we are now in the 21ST Century and most everyone expects high-tech with all the bells and whistles. EHX has built its great (cult) success on the intuitive musician playing intuitive music. This is why EHX never seem to provide incremental step pots on delay controls so the knobs are always set at around 2 o’clock etc but can never be put precisely in the same position. Midi control eliminates these variances but again EHX puts as much sound and inspiration as possible in a pedal such as the SMMH and is not so set on total (midi) control. A weakness or a strength?
March 25, 2009 at 3:44 pm #94881julianModeratorTo me what is cool about midi isn’t the precision, but more the ability for control. CCs can be controlled with midi footpedals, or could receive LFOs, or a combination thereof, thus expanding possible effects.
March 26, 2009 at 8:37 am #94919WatsonWoodMemberYes, I had two EHX pedals customised with LFO controls however the result was not brilliant at the time, it simply added a certain complication to live performance. Mea culpa, though, since I asked the technician to provide a whole list of extra functions, which he did, and I ended up buying two more pedals to use on stage and keeping the custom version for the studio. Bad planning on my part. The midi foot controller sounds excellent.
March 31, 2009 at 3:43 pm #95067syndroamMemberThe only thing that the MM needs (as well as ALL delays) is a footswitch that swaps between 4-5 saved presets. I love everything about EHX pedals, but -sorry- I’m probably going to buy a Line 6 DL4 first and then a MM hazarai for me to mess around. One preset is not enough, and if you play and gig with your band you just can’t set your delay on the go!
Think about it: a footswitch and you’ll be knocking out the FM4 on the first round!April 1, 2009 at 7:19 pm #95112pressbuttonMemberI’ve not long got the Stereo Memory Man and I can only add to the rave reviews it gets. Being able to start a loop in any mode (nearly) is great, as is adding other delays during overdub. But this leads me to a couple of niggles/suggested improvements
When the Blend knob is set at 12 o’clock to give equal volume to the loop and direct signal this is noticeably quieter than the bypassed signal. I think it would be much better if it operated like the balance control on a hi-fi, 8 o’clock to 12 o’clock the direct signal remains the same (100%) but the effect get louder, 12 o’clock to 4 o’clock the delay level remains the same (100%) and the direct signal gets quieter. Does this make sense to anybody else?
Also to do with the blend knob, when in any mode except Loop, could adjusting it not cause the level of the loop to change? So you can fine tune a delay sound for the next overdub
With these couple of software changes this pedal would be perfect in my eyes, any chance of a software upgrade EHX? I’d willingly pay for these improvements
Jon
April 2, 2009 at 4:17 am #95148Fbanks88MemberYes yes, my only main beef with my beloved hazarai is not enough presets per mode, and a hold/(Chaos) button (like the sustain on a piano)…. i wonder what would happen if you put two SMMH’s in series with one another… I think we’d find our other parallel universe. To Delay a Delay.
June 17, 2009 at 2:39 am #97984stevebMemberI love the sounds I can get with the SMMH, but the volume drop is too noticeable for me. Just a slight boost in the overall volume would make it so much better. Yeah, I’ve read not to set the blend above a certain setting, but it’s more than just that. Even with the blend fully counterclockwise, there is difference in volume & tone compared to the bypassed signal. I can live with the tone change, but the volume difference is annoying.
Also, it would be nice to be able to stop a loop without having to bypass & delete it.
Lastly, a separate volume contol for the loop would be the icing on the cake if the other 2 things would be addressed.
Thanks,
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