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Pedal Experiments
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Registrace 30. 03. 2013
A mad scientist of tone, on a never-ending quest to explore the aural possibilities of every pedal in the universe.
Here be:
Reviews.
Demos.
Crazy combinations.
Jamming.
Looping.
And a butt-load of Miku videos.
Watch me experiment with pedals!
- Phil
(aka u/slap_me_thrice)
Here be:
Reviews.
Demos.
Crazy combinations.
Jamming.
Looping.
And a butt-load of Miku videos.
Watch me experiment with pedals!
- Phil
(aka u/slap_me_thrice)
Snarling Dogs "The Super Bawl" Whine-O Wah
Huge thanks to Neilybob100 for letting me borrow his pedal!
*You can read about the eventful history and drama surrounding the conception, life, and eventual downfall of 'Snarling Dogs', here:*
captain6string.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-saga-of-snarling-dogs-pedals.html?m=1
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You can help fund my future pedal experiments, by joining my patreon:
www.patreon.com/pedalexperiments
...or by using my digital tip jar:
www.paypal.me/slapmethrice
For more pedaltastic demos, chat and shenanigans, check out our "Noise Merchants" channel:
czcams.com/channels/JQ7bQ0Ekqi2keCfHGcM9tw.html
If you wanna chat, commission, or anything else, head over to my Instagram:
@slap_me_thrice
slap_me_thrice?igshid=1sifxc76cv2z5
#SnarlingDogs #WhineOwah #TheSuperBawl #wah #wahwah #filter #WhineO #crybaby #treadle #rocker #foot #MoldSpore #pedal #effect #SuperBawl
*You can read about the eventful history and drama surrounding the conception, life, and eventual downfall of 'Snarling Dogs', here:*
captain6string.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-saga-of-snarling-dogs-pedals.html?m=1
__________
You can help fund my future pedal experiments, by joining my patreon:
www.patreon.com/pedalexperiments
...or by using my digital tip jar:
www.paypal.me/slapmethrice
For more pedaltastic demos, chat and shenanigans, check out our "Noise Merchants" channel:
czcams.com/channels/JQ7bQ0Ekqi2keCfHGcM9tw.html
If you wanna chat, commission, or anything else, head over to my Instagram:
@slap_me_thrice
slap_me_thrice?igshid=1sifxc76cv2z5
#SnarlingDogs #WhineOwah #TheSuperBawl #wah #wahwah #filter #WhineO #crybaby #treadle #rocker #foot #MoldSpore #pedal #effect #SuperBawl
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Life Is Unfair Audio Cerebral Cortex - quad output, dual joystick, expression controller
zhlédnutí 162Před 7 hodinami
The Cerebral Cortex is an expression controller pedal, with two joysticks and four outputs to assign each of the four axes to a different task. This video was a hell of a lot of fun to film, and hats-off to Life Is Unfair Audio for making such an intuitive, dynamic, versatile, practical, and inspiring utility pedal! *You can follow Life Is Unfair on Instagram, here:* lifeisunfaira...
An interview with Jeff / Stompbox Breakdown (TPBTP #3)
zhlédnutí 201Před 16 hodinami
This week, I got to chat with my fellow CZcams demoer and all-round legend, Jeff, from the amazing 'Stompbox Breakdown' channel. This ended up being a way longer conversation than I'd intended, but hopefully the timestamps further down will help those of you with shorter attention spans! 😉 *Subscribe to 'Stompbox Breakdown', here:* youtube.com/@StompboxBreakdown?si=Jrbdt86L3b5JIuom *And follow ...
Iceberg Effects Frits - stereo time modulator
zhlédnutí 566Před 21 hodinou
Iceberg Effects have been on a bit of a "modulation roll" recently, and their 'Frits' is their take on some of the oldest modulation effects around; those that came from playing around with reel-to-reel tape machines. These include; chorus, vibrato, flanging, and there's even a modulated slapback echo thrown in there for good measure! Besides that impressive range of effects, the Frits also boa...
Bitcrusher Shoot-out: Wave Crush / Mainframe / Riemann's Grave / Bitmap / Ottobit Jr
zhlédnutí 303Před dnem
I've wanted to film a bitcrusher shoot-out for ages, but unfortunately a lot of the really good ones are pretty expensive, so it's taken a while to accumulate this modest collection so I could finally film this video! Bitcrushers are a weird effect, and can often be awkward to find a practical application for. But with so many options out there to choose from, there's bound to be a pedal you'll...
Cosmodio Instruments Pet Yeti - bit crushing distortion
zhlédnutí 181Před 14 dny
The Pet Yeti is the first creation from one of the newest pedal companies on the scene, Cosmodio Instruments, and is an absolutely brutal sounding distortion - with some bitcrushing thrown in for good measure! Huge thanks to Cosmodio Instruments for sending this over to me. 🙏🏼 *You can follow them on Instagram, here:* cosmodio.instruments?igsh=MTUwOXFsajRqeTg5eg *And visit their w...
Demiurge Instruments Dead Moon Echo - dual time delay
zhlédnutí 484Před 14 dny
The Dead Moon Echo is a PT2399 delay with a cool twist: a secondary set of delay controls that are only heard when the momentary footswitch on the left is held down! This feature allows you to use the pedal in all kinds of cool ways, making this an extremely versatile, fun, easy-to-use, compact, and awesome-sounding little pedal. Massive thanks to Demiurge Instruments for sending this over to m...
903 Effects Primer boost
zhlédnutí 164Před 21 dnem
Primer is the boost section from 903 Effects' Rat style distortion, the Rune. It features a single knob for the output volume, and a 'Grit' toggle switch to select between 3 different clipping options: LED, Silicon, or neither. And of course it's all packaged into a super compact enclosure, for easy installation onto even the most cramped of boards. Huge thanks to 903 Effects for sending this p...
Weird Noise Fuzz It - hybrid fuzz
zhlédnutí 222Před 21 dnem
'Fuzz It' is a hybrid fuzz pedal, with both germanium and silicon circuits that give you a choice of two fuzz flavours, which can be toggled via the tiny switch. The single knob adjusts the volume - of which there is a great deal! Massive thanks to the kind folks at Weird Noise for sending this pedal over to me. 🙏🏼 *Follow Weird Noise on Instagram, here:* weirdnoisepedals?igsh=MTl...
Boss Digital Dimension DC-3 - dual delay chorus
zhlédnutí 719Před 21 dnem
The DC-3 is often overlooked and disregarded when it comes to discussions about chorus pedals; mostly due - I suspect - to the digital nature of this traditionally analogue effect. But does it deserve to be excluded in such a way? Does the 36 years old, digital circuit hold up to modern scrutiny? Does it respond well to distortion? Is the pink colour scheme too challenging for guys who are ridd...
An interview with Mike / Native Audio (TPBTP #2)
zhlédnutí 108Před měsícem
This week, I got to chat with Mike Trombley from Native Audio; a pedal company that is as dedicated to honouring their Blackfeet culture and heritage, as they are to producing top-class effects! You can help fund my future pedal experiments, by joining my patreon: www.patreon.com/pedalexperiments ...or by using my digital tip jar: www.paypal.me/slapmethrice For more pedaltastic demos, chat and ...
Nu-X Mod Core Deluxe Mk.ll - multi-modulation: the sequel!
zhlédnutí 458Před měsícem
The Mod Core Deluxe has had a reworking, and been totally redesigned from the ground up. As a massive fan of the original, I was super keen to check this one out. So when Nu-X kindly offered to send me one to demo, I could barely contain my excitement! 😀 This Mk.ll features eight modulation modes, similar to the previous version. However, this pedal also includes tap tempo and an effects loop t...
Empty Head Effects Falling Man - lofi delay modulator
zhlédnutí 373Před měsícem
The Falling Man is a really unique take on modulated delay; with dynamically controlled pitch jumps and warbles that combine to deliver everything from wobbly slapback to seasick echo! Huge thanks to Empty Head Effects for sending this one over to me. You can watch my demo for The External / Internal, here: czcams.com/video/uSuTlqTxSBU/video.htmlsi=d4GGftxWsmICTn2x You can check out their Insta...
Coriolis Effects Hail To The King - the best KoT around?
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed měsícem
Coriolis Effects have done something really impressive, here. They took all of the features and functions of a fully spec'ed-out, King of Tone, and not only managed to improve on the design, but also shrank it down to fit inside a 125b enclosure! Among the many improvements made to this pedal, are the relocating of the previously internal dipswitches and trimpots, up onto the surface for easier...
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler - dual-channel fuzz
zhlédnutí 341Před měsícem
Dr. Scientist very kindly contributed this pedal to my recent 7,000 subscribers giveaway, and I've only just managed to get around to editing my demo for it! 🤦🏻♂️ The Frazz Dazzler is an amazing, and totally original, dual-channel fuzz pedal, with 3-band EQ, mix & volume controls, expression input, top jacks, and soft-click footswitches....It also looks absolutely incredible! 😝 I miss this thi...
An interview with Elad / Gear Ant (TPBTP #1)
zhlédnutí 139Před měsícem
An interview with Elad / Gear Ant (TPBTP #1)
PastFx PX-101 Lowpass Filter - "Honey, I Shrunk The Moogerfooger!"
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed měsícem
PastFx PX-101 Lowpass Filter - "Honey, I Shrunk The Moogerfooger!"
Demiurge Instruments Earthburner multi-stage overdrive
zhlédnutí 199Před měsícem
Demiurge Instruments Earthburner multi-stage overdrive
Blackskycraft Sunbros - gritty reverb + tremolo
zhlédnutí 397Před měsícem
Blackskycraft Sunbros - gritty reverb tremolo
Let's Play All / Funny Little Boxes Skeleton Key - QOTSA in a box!
zhlédnutí 413Před 2 měsíci
Let's Play All / Funny Little Boxes Skeleton Key - QOTSA in a box!
Meris Ottobit Jr - bitcrusher / step-sequencer / stutter
zhlédnutí 636Před 2 měsíci
Meris Ottobit Jr - bitcrusher / step-sequencer / stutter
Miku Monday: Modded Miku! - Blind Panic Devices "Yoko MIku" (feat. 'Simon The Magpie' mod)
zhlédnutí 427Před 2 měsíci
Miku Monday: Modded Miku! - Blind Panic Devices "Yoko MIku" (feat. 'Simon The Magpie' mod)
QQC: PastFx PX65 + Stone Deaf FX Rise & Shine
zhlédnutí 258Před 2 měsíci
QQC: PastFx PX65 Stone Deaf FX Rise & Shine
Native Audio Ghost Ridge multi-mode reverb
zhlédnutí 285Před 2 měsíci
Native Audio Ghost Ridge multi-mode reverb
Life Is Unfair Audio + Pedal Partners Violet Oscillation - fuzzy mayhem for shoegazers!
zhlédnutí 468Před 2 měsíci
Life Is Unfair Audio Pedal Partners Violet Oscillation - fuzzy mayhem for shoegazers!
Nu-X Metal Core Deluxe Mk.ll preamp distortion
zhlédnutí 733Před 2 měsíci
Nu-X Metal Core Deluxe Mk.ll preamp distortion
Rainger FX The Drone Rainger - freaky, synthy ambience for your board!
zhlédnutí 540Před 2 měsíci
Rainger FX The Drone Rainger - freaky, synthy ambience for your board!
Blind Panic Devices B2 - fuzzy, buzzy, micro-looping delay!
zhlédnutí 380Před 3 měsíci
Blind Panic Devices B2 - fuzzy, buzzy, micro-looping delay!
Lol... the pic of the chick grossing out was perfectly genius. Love it.
If you can snag a Snarling Dogs Very-Tone! A super underated boost & not many demos up. If your Snarling Dogs wah pedals breaks, the designer, Kenny Segall, can fix them... he even signed the plate on my Mold Spore & Bootzilla.
What’s up with the tone suck?
I own this pedal as well, I found it in my parent’s basement a couple years ago and it still works. It’s probably 30 years old at this point. It makes me laugh that I thought the “foot” design was cool at the time, it looks so silly now. The “testosterone” and “estrogen” switches kind of make me cringe too, and probably wouldn’t fly today. The pedal itself was ahead of its time though, I don’t think many if any wahs had this level of adjustability at the time. It’s basically a precursor to the Fulltone wah, the features are kind of the same.
Haha, yeah almost every design choice on this thing was very much "of its time", putting it kindly! 😄 But it's kinda hard to be too critical when it sounds as good as it does.
@@PedalExperiments yeah I was happy with the sounds as well, and liked the different modes. I bought it new from a paper Musician’s Friend catalog, never heard the thing beforehand. It was just luck that the thing sounded good.
the Foot is cool AF 🦶🏻
This has long served as my unofficial instruction manual for this thing! When it's time to make some noise with a side of random acts of chaos, this beast gets pulled out. 🐝
I thought it was high passamd lowpass filter
Very cool pedal. It can't hold (lock) a loop, am I correct?
Whoa! This was literally the cheapest pedal I could find online (or IRL for that matter) and it does all this? :O (Bought it for 35$ including shipping and insurance even before I finished watching this video)
The monosynth & dirty filter combo is lush!!
Thanks, Grindle! I agree. Had an absolute blast filming this lot! 😝
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One of my favourite expression devices! Nicely illustrated Phil!
Cheers, Doug! 🙏🏼
Great chat guys. I enjoy both your channels a lot.
Thanks so much! ☺️
Now a days we use the word "AI" the same way they used the word "Digital" back then.
Wah after Fuzz is better. More controlled.
Great discussion, lots of cool points. Always enjoy the EHX chat. Chorus is one of my fave effects. Cant go wrong with the DC-2w for pure 80s studio chorus. Interesting he mentioned the Maxon CS-550, that is a brilliant chorus. Sounds wonderful. Worth checking out the DemonFX chorus - seems like an analogman chorus variant for like £35. Notable mention for me to the Fulltone (boo hiss etc) ChoralFlange. A really great stereo chorus.
You forgot the best part about the Mainframe! The tuning mode is where it really shines, makes it a lot less of a static effect, something that bit crushers usually are. Anyway, planning to get the Ottobit besides my Mainframe, those two rock.
Im jealous of Jeffs microphone
Hahaha, same. 🤣 The difference in quality between our audio is insane! I thought mine was pretty decent until this interview. 😄
@@PedalExperimentsthose things cost a fortune in fairness.
@braddersthemod Ah dammit. 😄
Ah cool, my two favourite pedal nerds in one video! Keep up with the cool vids guys.
Haha, thank you! And thanks for watching. 😊
The Wave Crush is a classic, but the unfortunately discontinued Hotone Krush (which is essentially the same circuit) is even better, especially with its super fun shape and big top knob! I use it sideways on the right edge of my board so I can roll the bitrate up and down like an expression pedal!
I was going to get a Krush, but like you said, the Sonicake version is the same circuit, so I decided it would be redundant to have both. 😄 That's a great idea for a board placement!
I'm here... ... It's the end... Did i win?
Yes! You won....my respect. 😜😘
@PedalExperiments 'Hey bank. Whats that? 'Phil's respect' isn't legal tender‽ Outrageous!'😜
@matt.blindpanicdevices 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you both for having such integrity with your videos!
Its nice to see 903 Effects on a channel. I have their Rune pedal for a while now (the version before the rose icon) and its such an amazing Rat pedal. I havent tried any other pedals from him though.
Thank you! I always try to promote smaller builders on my channel, and 903 definitely deserve a lot more attention. 😊 I have yet to try their Rune, but I've heard many good things... I've just received their Evergreen Fuzz over the weekend as well, and that's amazing! Stay tuned for that demo. 👍🏼
Thanks for this great demo! 🙏🏻
Its very ummmm bendy. Yeah 6:09 bendy. The sweep is really nice.
Haha! Yeah, "bendy" is definitely a good word to describe this pedal. 😄
I like it, grate emotive sound 6:20
Really disappointing that they dropped the ping ping delay.
Is it transparent?
No. You want the Transparent Overdrive for that. 👍🏼
Hi, I really want to know if, when in Loop Mode, you can change the playback speed of the loop? Thanks
Hi, I really want to know if, when in SOS Mode, you can still play with the Time knob to change the playback speed of the loop? Thanks
Hi! No, once the loop is recorded, it can't really be manipulated. For that, you want something like a Red Panda Tensor, or maybe a TC Electronic Ditto X2 or X4. 👍🏼
@@PedalExperimentsthank you so much for your answer, and your suggestions!
Happy to help!
Voice Stock & Middle sounds very same. I can't hear differences. But fat sounds good - fat :)
Just bought one to use just a little bit of drive, almost clean, to simulate the effect when you play a clean channel in a tube amp. It will also be used to push my TS9 and OD3.
Is the M the Woolly Mammoth?
I don't think so? But I guess it's possible! Most of these pedals have an "M" mode, so I just assumed it stood for "Mosky", like a kind of signature mode or something.
This sounds dope. Nice lick and fx usage!
2:13 Dry signal remains audible?
Bitmap has endless sound sculpting possibilities, and a very intutive user interface. Ottobit is not so friendly with its boring alt knobs. But its filtered bit crush sound is king. And its stutter very useful to add wild variations to drum sounds. Own them both and they are keepers.
I agree! If the Ottobit had the volume and blend knobs from the Mainframe, and the 4 on-board presets and expression control from the Bitmap, I think it would be the ultimate pedal!
Excellent comparison, thank you. I'm probably a sonicake/mooer guy? Filters before, filters after, trem before or after. I probably just want in to sit in the chain and do the thing... Obviously ottobit is it's own beautiful animal, but a lovely follow up video could just be the sonicake with your favourite simple delay/reverb/trem/filter/fuzz in various combinations, to showcase different uses of crush in context. I'd love that. I can imagine a lot of possibilities, and it would be fun to hear your take.
That's a great idea! I tend to add a section at the end of each demo that shows the pedal I'm featuring in a more musical context, but I'll definitely take this idea on board! Keep an eye on my channel, as I'm sure I'll be bringing some of these pedals back out to play at some point. 😎 Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing!
Def the Ottobit for my dough. Greart, fun comparison! ❤
Great choice! Although I don't think there are any wrong answers when it comes to this lot. Thanks for watching!
Mainframe for me, mainly for the filter section and the wet dry mix.
I definitely feel you on that one! I think the EHX is the more "practical" choice.
@PedalExperiments I agree. Still bitcrushers are as varied as fuzz boxes. A 2 transistor fuzz face is totally different to a 4 transistor bigmuff and then there's always fuzz factories and everything in between. Most people tend to view bitcrushers as one but a harsh iron ether frantabit [ one of my favorites] is totally different to the sweet hexe bitcrusher ( another excellent one). Still the high pass resonant filter in the ehx makes it my go to bitcrusher [ the one I got the cheapest among my various bitcrushers]
Does the sound spillover when you change one preset to another?
Would you say its great for hendrix tones ?
I wouldn't like to say, as it's not really my area. But it can probably get you at least into the right ballpark. I'd say the EHX Octavix would likely be a more accurate "Hendrix" tone, though.
What a wonderful and informative demo. This is exactly everything I wanted to know. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. 🙂👍🏼
How does this compare to Strymon Blue Sky reverb pedal please.?
I've never tried one, unfortunately.
First pedal by Mosky I've heard that I haven't cared for, and I'm a delay junkie. For a budget delay, I got an M-Vave Elemental and it does pretty much all the Spindrift does but better and takes up less space. Definitely worth considering.
Looks and sounds great! Sweet combo with the Raster and Mini Glitch!!! Cheers mate.
Thanks a lot! 👍🏼
Sorry, 90% of the video sounds like an 2:25 faulty amp and the other 10% I don’t like the sound. Definitely not a pedal for me.
I accept your apology. 😉 Nah, it's ok. Not everyone is going to automatically love every effect. We're all different, and have different tastes and opinions. Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
You should try the new MS-70CDR+. It sounds really nice and much easier to navigate
I keep meaning to pick one up!
awesome review - great sound - thank you for this effort! would you - or anyone here - happen to know, if the exp-pedal-settings are saved in the favourites, too?
ANYONE using this pedal with MIDI?? I just bought the Fender Switchboard switcher and ALL I WANT is to be able to change presets on the RE202 with the switcher but can't figure it out 😅 midi noob here PLS HELP!?
Iam in the same condition
@@didier3457I figured it out.. you actually need the proprietary BOSS midi cable and it will work... assign PC MESSAGE 1=preset 1 on the RE202 and so on.. hope this helps! 🤘😎
Have one & LOVE it!
You have great taste. 😎
Yep! Perfection. I got a Dual Phase knockoff a few weeks ago. Super fun, but still figuring out the cv situation. This is my seventh Thorpy purchase. They are wonderful. This pedal and The Deep will be here tomorrow… I also add silver Barefoot buttons to keep these works of art clean. Great demo.
6.29 onwards 👌 awesome
😮😮🤯🤯 i like this so much!