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This has already been brought up! I think it would be cool though, but less likely since the Russian BMP has been discontinued at this point. I have a couple Russian BMP’s and I modded one to green specs and it has a “tone wicker” (i know it’s not the same but whatever) switch. It is sweet!
B.DawsParticipantYou have to run the guitar into the compressor then od/dist (you don’t have to but this is what I suggest). I have a Rocktron Big Crush going into a Muff’n>Rocktron Silver Dragon>LPB-1>Russian Muff and all of them sound fine! I don’t know what you could be doing wrong?
B.DawsParticipantGlad I own two of them! They are my favorite Muff’s, sad to see them discontinued.
B.DawsParticipantThe Muff’n already has 12AY7’s which are pretty low gain. If you want it lower the AU7’s will do that!
Here is a guide to tube swapping and gain factors:
http://thetubestore.com/gainfactor.htmlYou can swap one or both…different combinations will generate different sounds.
Also to make it less distorted turn the gain down! or at least roll back the volume on your guitar!
B.DawsParticipantI’m going to try and by super precise. I do not mean to be demeaning if it sounds that way! With the fader at 100% (which is what I think you were talking about), record with the dry volume at 50% then when you record your dubs on that move the dry volume to 100% to compensate. That make sense? It seems impractical but that’s the only way I can think of answering your question. Remember after you record into a track the fader is no longer a volume knob but a feedback knob where below 50% repeats and fades out and above 50% feedbacks into continual distortion. I will continue trying to help you, but I haven’t played that much with my 2880 yet because I don’t have the foot switch! Good luck!
*Upon rereading your question, why don’t you try recording the loop then mixing it to the mix track, then record another layer and just keep bumping them down to the mix track. That might work?
Also you should always record your first track with the fader at 100% (the track not necessarily the dry one). I also think with what you are doing you should basically do this:
Record the first as I said, then when you get done bump to the second track (set the 2nd track fader to 100% and the 1st one to say 50% or 0% depends on if you want feedback). Then record you third layer just like the other ones on the third and then the fourth…then mix it down. So this way you can record 4 layers at a time bump them and then 4 more if you want! Hope this makes sense buddy!
B.DawsParticipantHave you tried recording the first take at half dry in volume, then to the overdubs at full dry volume? I know what you are saying because I have had a lot of trouble figuring out the faders/volumes.
October 5, 2009 at 2:02 am in reply to: how to hook up an akai 4000s ewi to a electro-harmonix voiceboy #102022B.DawsParticipantYou have to run a 1/4″ cord into the instrument input.
B.DawsParticipantQuote:So would the patch cables also drain from it’s power even when everything is turned off? I am using the default battery that came with it – guess i’ll try a new battery first, which I haven’t done.If you have the cables hooked into the input and output it will drain the battery regardless of whether you actually have the pedal on or not. You have to disconnect the input one (I think) just to make sure. Also have you switched cables around to make sure you don’t have a cable with a short or something? You are using unbalanced cables and not TRS ones right? Just thought I’d throw some ideas out there. Hopefully that power supply will fix it!!!
B.DawsParticipantI’m going to assume you aren’t accidentally hitting both buttons on the unit (Giant fingers?). It could be a wiring issue, open it up and have a look. Maybe you could also try a can of compressed air and give it a good spray if you work around a dirty environment!
B.DawsParticipantBasically when you engage the distortion the knob becomes a volume control and you lose the sensitivity control. What I do, is use the sensitivity control and run a distortion pedal (Russian BMP in my case) into the Bassballs then I can control the volume with the BMP.
B.DawsParticipantI have a:
LPB-1: Absolutely love it. Have used it all over my chain and never had a bad result. Can be used for anything!!!
Dr. Q: Don’t like it very much. Wasn’t too bad until I got a Bassballs now I never use it, I’ll sell it for $20 or $25. Any takers?
Bassballs: Very cool pedal that can make some crazy sounds. I like running a Russian BMP into this thing!
I also have a Small Clone, 2 Russian BMP’s, English Muff’n, and a Hot Tubes but I’ll leave those off since they aren’t Nano!
B.DawsParticipantIt’s a power problem. These pedals are True Bypass which is why the sound is cutting off when you step on them. If they have no power and you complete the circuit there will be no sound!!! I would try a power supply and also check the wires on the 9V batter clip (as these come loose and even detach themselves often). You will need to cut and pull back the black sleeve to make sure they are still attached and/or aren’t touching the other’s metal connection causing it to ground out. I wouldn’t give up though, as this can happen and it doesn’t mean the pedals are fried!!!
Also, if you leave your instrument cables in these it will drain the batteries whether you are using them or not, so it could be killing your batteries.
B.DawsParticipantThat is the same reason I sold mine the 2nd day I had it! Do you have it in the front or the end of your chain? I would suggest to try moving it or your other pedals around.
B.DawsParticipantAre you using a battery or power supply? Sounds like a low battery problem. Lots of EHX pedals start making crazy noises when the batteries are low. I have a Bassballs and have never had this problem.
September 15, 2009 at 4:24 pm in reply to: Whats the deal with puting tubes in a guitar pedal? #101495B.DawsParticipantSimple reason why I like tubes. 1. Dynamics – better and more responsive, I think harmonics/sustain are just warmer with tubes. 2. The Volume Knob on your guitar – you can roll it back and the distortion disappears, you can turn it up and the distortion comes back. It’s all preference and the drawback to tubes is noise!!! I also really like hybrid products. I have a Rocktron Silver Dragon and have fallen in love with it’s combo of Tube/Solid State options. Plus like many others have stated, tubes look cool. On the other hand, I don’t care if its tube/solid state as I am usually looking for a certain sound or feel and will use whatever it takes to find that tone.
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