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Folkstone57MemberQuote:I want to use one of both expression pedals of the Behringer Footcontroller FCB 1010 in order to control the HOG via its midi input. Does anybody know how to do the settings at the FCB 1010? What midi channel? What CC? Thank you very much.
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As far as I know it only responds to MIDI pitch change. Whatever setting you have on the EXP mode dial is what will be affected just like when you plug in the footpedal it comes with.Folkstone57MemberQuote:Hey everybody I was wonder I have a Sonic Maximizer and an LPB-1 which would be better to have at the end of an effects chain. This is all for bass btw. ThanksRoyce
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I would put the SM pedal at the end since that’s generally where it’s intended to go. On my pedalboard I have a SONIC STOMP, it’s the last of my individual pedals ( includes a BBE FREQ BOOST ) which then goes to my GNX4 where I usually have reverb but sometimes chorus/phaser/etc. Experimenting is always good though to see what works best for you.Folkstone57MemberHello All,
I’ve had my HOG for a while now & love it. I’m working on a piece called “SpaceDreams#2” & I’ve put an MP3 of the ending which is done entirely with the HOG on one of my sites. Please go have a listen & tell me what you think.
Folkstone57MemberHello All,
Here are my current pedalboards. The HOG & SMM are currently OTF ( On The Floor ) because my custom pedalboard ( the big guy with the vol pedal & other individuals ) is the the process of being revamped into probably a 2 level board. I’m still trying to get the layout in my head to make it all work plus take into account some new pedals I will be getting. I actually spend more time trying to figure all this stuff out rather then playing all these gadgets……
The HOG is my most recent acquisition & I am really enjoying getting my head around what it can do. I just put up an MP3 of a piece I am working on called “SpaceDreams#2”. Every sound is run through the HOG. Please go have a listen & let me know what you think.Folkstone57MemberQuote:There is definitely some noticeable latency in the HOG, but I’ve yet to hear a pitch shifter pedal that tracks better than the HOG. It just seems to come with the territory.I usually place the HOG close to the front of the signal chain. IMO, it sounds best when used in front of distortion, fuzz, chorus, phase shifting, delay, or reverb. Those effects tend to round out the tonality of the pitch shifting.
If you watch Bill Rupperts Effectology videos, you’ll notice that he rarely if ever uses the HOG without some sort of modulation or time based effects. I think the PolyChorus or the Deluxe Electric Mistress in particular sound great after the HOG.
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One thing I have noticed so far is that the HOG is highly dependent on the sound/tone it recieves. Just a guitar straight in has so far rendered some fairly weak results but when I fitz around with my pedalboard & then go into the HOG it’s amazing what the results are. Also, it’s hard to predict what the results will be. I had just finished recording a part & decided to work on the HOG again. I just plaugged it in to get started & the sound comming out of the thing was just fantastic.
I personnally haven’t noticed any latency problems & I’m currently working on a piece that goes along at 130BPM/eight note rhythm. All the parts are being recorded through the HOG & it seems to be doing great. Perhaps if the part was very straight it might show up but otherwise no problem. I really wish this thing has MIDI patch save because the HOG is so sensitive to the smallest knobbie changes that getting back to them is a problem. Otherwise I so far have no complaints & I’m so glad I got this gadget.March 15, 2010 at 5:03 pm in reply to: getting more than 30 seconds out of your hazarai memoryman #108539Folkstone57MemberQuote:must i reveal ALL my secrets?You ask this my friend because your concept of tempo and time signature is wrong.
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If you record an empty loop without any reference there is no time signature or tempo……empty means there’s nothing there……March 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm in reply to: getting more than 30 seconds out of your hazarai memoryman #108538Folkstone57MemberQuote:in loop mode:
hit loop button, record an EMPTY LOOP (turn your guitar volume down) count off 20 beats at 60bpm.release recording button.
turn the knob down to half speed
you now have 40secs of looptime
overdub on that
you can do 60secs of loop time if you count to 30 at 60bpm
MAKE SURE YOUR GUITAR VOLUME IS ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN YOU DO THE EMPTY LOOP.
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My version of this is to play a part at double speed & up an octave for the basic rhythm part. Then just slow it down & you’ve got your minute long loop to play with. The only guesswork is chacking to see if I came in & out of the loop correctly so that there isn’t a hitch at the end of the loop. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes I don’t.Folkstone57MemberQuote:crazy! I hadn’t seen this topic and was gonna post the same thingbut I just want a simple looper pulled straight from the memory man w/ hazarai.
bypass switch record/start switch ability to slow down/speed up to different pitches to do bass lines.
nothing to fancy enough to get the job done on a budget.
The SMM does all these things, so you got your wish!
Folkstone57MemberHello,
I found the gap you are referring to but I’m not sure why it’s there other than the reasons I wrote in my previous post. Perhaps a EHX person could comment here?Folkstone57MemberHello All,
A possibility would be the 2880 with a footboard to do all the things that live looping requires. I’m not sure what the total recording time on the 2880 is but I’m sure it’s up there in the clouds. I believe the new Boomerang is stereo but I don’t know enough about it to know how it works for live work. I subscribe to a looper email group & I rarely hear anyone mention the Boomerang. I also think that if the EHX brainiacs put their brainy heads together they could come up with the best looping pedal setup ever. My main hope would be a pedal with room enough for us big feet people ( 13 EEEE for me ). I always have trouble hitting the right switch without involving several other due to the real estate on the soles of my shoes. An LED showing exactly what is going on while looping would be nice too, but that may be asking for too much.
Folkstone57MemberHello,
I want to agree with everyone that the SMM is a fantastic gadget but the lack of more presets is a drawback. I have had it for only about 4 or 5 months & the number of great setting that I have lost because I already have a preset that I need is a bit frustrating. Also I doubt that EHX would ever end up putting “supermarket” presets in their gear. Just wouldn’t do. I also think that this gadget is way under advertized as to it’s potential, but then, with folks like us doing the job for them for free…………hey, wait a sec’!Folkstone57MemberHello EHX brainiacs,
My big wish would be more of a midi prg saves because of all the possibilities the HOG has it would be very handy to be able to save them all. I think the external pedal to save patches is just a bit impractical for a pedal with so many possibilities.
The deutne option is a good one as well especially if it can be tied to an LFO so the detune could do some sweeping to simulate a chorus/flanger like what the GNX4 can do.Folkstone57MemberHello,
Remember, EHX pedals do not have FAULTS, they are all FEATURES that EHX brainiacs add in without telling us we get to discover all sorts of great stuff.
Having said that……if you notice that you get some noise when all the sliders are full up………….don’t set all the sliders full up………BTW, I have one on it’s way & I’ll have a listen when I get it but it’s possible that with all the sliders full up you may just be getting noise from the electronics or even some slight self-ocillilating going on.
To add to this I now have my HOG & I have noticed some noise depending on what’s going into it & how much all the sliders are turned up. Like anything, if you turn it up to 11 it gets noisey.
Folkstone57MemberHello,
There are loads of HOG videos on the EHX site & of course on YouTube. I originally was goiong to get a POG2 untill I heard about the HOG & after going through all the numerous videos I decided to go with the HOG as it just has so many more possibilities.Folkstone57MemberHello All,
I have a feeling that the SMM does not do an auto-crossfade or does a not very accurate one. I do mostly ambient stuff so there is a lot of room to allow spaces. I’m going to try some percussion loops to see how it works but it definitely takes some careful footwork to make sure you get into & out of the loop at the right times. It’s not like a sampler that allows you to edit the loop & do all that full stuff to make perfect loops. -
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