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Compression @ 2:30
Pre Gain: 12:00
Post Gain: 2:30I have added aftermarket “Ruby” matched tubes so these settings would likely be different if it was the stock tubes. I will add that I have absolutely no breakup or even noise at those levels. The replacement tubes greatly helped cut all of the unwanted noise right off the bat.
freshchopsMemberQuote:What type of guitars / PUs are you using the Hum Debugger with?..or did you use it with?I use a plethora of guitars including a Stat and Tele with single coils. The tele is by far the most noisy one but in general they are controllable noise levels, even for recording. My problem is that I’ve been experimenting with playing through a variety of amps simultaneously with ABY switches and the stereo outs of the 2880 looper. I’m getting a lot of ground hum on certain combinations. My main intention of the the HUM DEBUGGER is to cut the hum of amps on a ABY switch. so I didn’t know if it’s be best to place it actually on the tail end, coming out of the switch to one of the amps?
I’m still experimenting but because I don’t anything about how the technology of the Debugger works, I don’t know if there are way you don’t benefit from at all based on where you place it.
“Jefe, what is a plethora?”
April 6, 2009 at 9:02 am in reply to: So, has anyone got their hands on the “Voice Box” yet….. #95335freshchopsMemberQuote:Here are my thoughts: The harmonies sound a little creepy in the context of my songs,Hey John J. (Rambo?), thanks for the critique. I wouldn’t have considered it much for it’s reverb, but that’s nice to know. One ? , what are you using for instrumentation? Strings, Keys? I’m definitely down for one, just gotta take care of some commitments first (sigh)…..
freshchopsMemberBut there has been in the past:
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Smileys, how do you like that “Low Fi Junky Loop”? been thinking about getting one……
April 3, 2009 at 5:43 am in reply to: So, has anyone got their hands on the “Voice Box” yet….. #95185freshchopsMemberI’ll probably be right behind you on ordering mine. I’ve been waiting for a pedal like that…. I mean actually a “pedal”. Seems quite cool!
freshchopsMember“Two Tone” Tommy, bassist: My Morning Jacket
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freshchopsMemberThat’s phat! Thanks, I’ll give it a try.
freshchopsMemberQuote:I’m also chasing a slight noise when I use humbuckers. I tried a couple different guitars w/ HB. I’ll make a clip up. When I listen to it, there is a slight fuzz/crackle as the note is decaying. Singles and P90’s, I have no problem with.I’ll add to that too, that I sometimes get a lightly audible fuzz noise. I get it on both single coils and humbuckers though. Also, I noticed that I only hear it on normal mode. When I play squashed, it’s not there. It’s very subtle but definitely there. I can’t hear it when amped up (because it’s that subtle), but can hear it in headphones when going directly into ProTools or the 2880 looper. Even at the cleanest scenarios with gain rolled back, it’s a slight fuzz that accompanies the sustained notes…… Let me know if you figure it out. I’d ask you to see if you get it in Squashed mode, even with gains rolled up….. ?
freshchopsMemberI’ve been using it as my main pedal board compressor for about 2 years. I am very happy with it and would replace it if lost. Not too much to add that hasn’t been said, but yes, it is warm, lush and and thick…. in my opinion the most, of all pedals on the market. I
I don’t drive the Pre-Gain often, but if you are looking for that, the B.F. has the best drive of all pedal comps.
I only just recently started using it in “Squashed” mode and love it from creamy tele’s to driven Les Pauls. It also works great for bass. This pedal is also very well layed out. The controls and features couldn’t be better. From the LED and Lamp modes, the Normal to Squashed levels and the Pre and Post and so simple to manipulate.
Mine got pretty noisy over time. Really obnoxious noise, like gritty static even with no signal going through it. I replaced the tubes and it took care of it and then some. So on that note, I’d actually recommend swapping out the tubes from the get-go but that’s just my opinion. I used a pair of “Ruby’s” matched J/J’s and they were a big improvement…. seriously!
It’s hard to compare this pedal to a rack comp. because racks range from $200 to $2000. If you’re thinking about a low-end rack, you’re WAY better off with this pedal.
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….. Forgot to add some helpful a/b info. I’ve played this compressor along side of, swapping back and forth between a BBE Orange Crush and a Keeley 4-button Compressor…. both great compressors too. I’d still take the Black Finger over either any day, PERIOD. The BBE is definitely a tasty compression, but in short, is very limited in compression range. If you’re looking for subtle (ONLY) compression, the BBE is OK. The Keeley is a bad-arse pedal with extremes in both subtle and intense compression. It has the most powerful pre-drive sustain of all three if that’s important, but it is lacking in warmth and lushness. It’s lacking character, which in some cases is suitable, if you’re looking for really no-color compression….. the Black Finger on the other hand DOES add tones of character by thickening up the signal with VERY lush, warm and full tone. No tone is compromised through the Black Finger, the highs still sparkle without sounding brittle and the lows are warm and fat! I play a Strat, Tele, Les Paul and Gretsch through them and it does them all justice, as well as a warwick bass.freshchopsMemberQuote:It very well could be that the after-market card is better. I’ve seen others post that they have had similar problems with the stock one and OSX.BTW, this doesn’t have anything to do with the memory card, but make sure your 2880 software is current. The latest update has placed the 2880 on my radar of pedals I need to buy. https://www.ehx.com/products/2880
We’ll see, I’ll stick to the aftermarket cards for now (bought 4 of ’em). On the OSX subject, I’m actually removing the card, connecting it to a card reader straight into the Mac. I always power down the 2880 before and after. I vaguely remember that the manual always referred to connecting it via the USB w/ the card in the 2880. I can’t imagine it being a problem and seems like it more or less re-formats, for a new session, every time you press “NEW LOOP”…. which is like “erasing or reformatting”.
As far as the update, thanks for the heads up. It recommends the update for purchases prior to June ’08. I bought mine about 3 weeks ago, new, from musiciansfriend. Should be up to date, but I’ll connect it and see.
If you don’t already own a 2880, I’d place it HIGH UP ON YOUR RADAR, but then again it’s a great compilation tool (emphasis on “Compile”). If you’re into multi tasking, dubbing, etc. it’s a must, but if you like to just play your parts, it might not get too used.
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