Bass Signal Path Explained | The Janek Gwizdala Podcast
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- In this episode I'm sharing some thoughts on bass signal path when it comes to building pedalboards.
We look at ideas for pedals routed in series as well as the current setup I have where I'm using parallel loops. I also go over a huge list of pre amps and compressors I'm considering for my "clean" signal.
Pedals are a never ending world of experimentation for me. I don't think there's a "right" way to do any of it, and I highly recommend you start with the questions "what am I hearing?" and "how do I make that sound".
The only right way to do it is to make things sound the way you hear them.
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Janek, If there’s any comment I’ve ever written that I would want you to consider, it would be this one.
Get the Jad Freer Capo. I’ll say it again.
Get the Jad Freer Capo.
It’s arguably one of the best preamps on the market. No clipping diodes, built like a tank. Amazingly musical and I feel like you would absolutely fall head over heels for it.
I have the BC1, Broughton Studio One, etc, etc. Hands down the Capo is the best sounding, most versatile pedal. Killer DI, and just a well thought out pedal. It’s a game changer.
agree! it's amazing! Best preamp / DI I ever had the pleasure playing through ✌
@@stefanpomplun3348 when I first plugged it in, my jaw dropped at how great it sounded !
@@_B_E_A_D_G_C yes, same here. I used it on tour last year and got so many compliments for my bass sound. Especially from the sound guys :)
@@stefanpomplun3348 that’s awesome!
Video starts with the praise of switching to less pedals but more possibilities. Near the end is talk of using the bigger board for more pedals which means more sound layers. Spoken like a true pedal nut. ......Your camera mount moves. Interesting and nice touch. I purchased an EP Booster while watching this video. Thanks.
Janek please I beg you! Push forward for the Waza Craft OC-2!
YES , or push mxr to make something in that spirit of it
@@AJbassistMXR Vintage already covers that!
Just use an OC-5, no one can tell the difference less your trying to impress a pedal geek
Yes!!
@@danielseasons4410OC-5 is cool but OC-2 would make the players and the aforementioned geeks way happier.
Really liking the long form content, and Pedal Studio is my favorite. Thanks for your hard work!
You strike a perfect balance in gear and technique videos. We love both
Just purchased the Ten Minute Manual today. The warm-up just arrived. Love your content. Thanks for Sharing.
FYI, Taylor has stated that he will be ramping up production now since the supply chain issues are starting to subside, so hopefully more consistent frantabits and such in his shop this year
That's great news!
Nice! I've always wanted to learn more about how pedals work. Only one I own is a tuner. 🥴
That bass sounds awesome. Love to hear it on a gig.
Thanks Janek! I love these pedalboard videos of yours. Super informational and much appreciated!
You should get MXR to send you a Thump Preamp pedal. Based on the Echoplex as well but with EQ on board and the size of the vintage bass octave.
!!!!! oh wow. That one isn't on my radar. I must investigate...
I’ve got one. Still haven’t bonded with it for some reason.
Janek, RE the Vertex riser height, I have the same issue with the DC7 just touching the top of the Cali76 knobs under the riser. I'm going to put a 2mm or 3mm thick thin strip of aluminium under each riser side wall (drill holes for the screw locations) to sort it.
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That board is ill as all get out! I've been causing waay too much trouble lately...been messing with the great combo of the EQD Bit Commander and the EHX Attack/Decay. It's fun to try your hand at the "poor man's Fripp", that's how it feels anyway. And, getting down with the Meatbox and Gonkluator combo is just stupid
Great video as always. The Atlas Compressor from Soure Audio would solve the problem where to put the compressor using one mono upfront and one further up the signal chain.
Nice format, I would love an episode about compressors ;)
That bass looks super good on yah
Hi Janek, I'm finding myself moving back and forth between my Kemper and traditional foot pedals so your topic was timely. It has more to do with if I can travel lighter than my 6U travel rack with just a small foot pedal box. How low/light can you go... Cheers
I’m considering a hybrid setup with a fractal FM9 plus a small analogue board like this. But that’s a ways off right now…
Ha ha! This is really one of the funnest aspects of playing bass, you can go wherever you want to along these lines...
I always get a lot out of your pedal board run downs and ideas. Would you ever consider doing a online seminar on some of your pedal mash-ups? I imagine most people that follow your music are into the sound explorations themselves and would get a lot out of a small group presentation and some Q&A. Like a live pedal studio episode. 90 min. seminar, cap it at 10 people at $? a person. sign me up!
No tonehammer preamp/DI?
Fun fact: Phil Bryant uses a modified Fender Jazz bass from the 80's with a p bass pickup at the bridge.
200 mA for a super fuzz clone... never, more like 7 mA! I means for real. Keep on going, you're a treasure. ✌
37:47 “Was there a 2? Yes! There was a 2! Heheheh”
When you’re not sure if you have all 3 versions of a pedal but then you find out you do….😂 well played Janek.
You should try something like Keith McMillen SoftStep for extra buttons it is super small and light. Should be usable without the computer to control the Line6. but not 100% sure.
wow the FrantaBit is wild !
I might have to pick up an EP Booster, thanks
Awesome tech video 🎉
Be interested in your views on the Empress Effects Bass Compressor MK2
I would love to check it out. Empress is on my list of companies to investigate and make video on.
I noticed Tim Lefebvre was using one on a video he did on the Jad Freer Capo pre-amp
I have one currently sitting in front of a 1988 OC-2. I am rather loving the combination.
@@stevendawson2331interesting. I have my compressor after my OC-5, I thought it might track better
Janek just curious have you tried the quad cortex yet? Amazing piece of pedal considering the size and it’s capabilities
I haven't... The price point + feature-set hasn't really come into line with what I do musically just yet. I lean very heavily on harmonizers, and a ton of things the QC doesn't really feature. I heard it's great for a lot of the rock guys though... 🤷♀️
@@janekgwizdala yeah I agree on the price point. Oh one question janek. Did harmonizer on hx stomp do a great job? Or decent one?
TL;DR buy 2x of every IE pedal. Great episode.
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The harmonizer is "key dependent", do you have it in various keys?
It’s actually not key dependent, it’s a single voicing that I use chromatically.
Oh...@@janekgwizdala
@@janekgwizdala What interval, fifth?
@@gonzalotrejos3556 on of them is 1-5-9 plus a low octave, but i have maybe a dozen different shapes programmed that I use regularly.
loving it :) @@janekgwizdala
Janek do you speak Polish ? Thank you for all the knowledge you share. Cześć !
I don’t unfortunately, but my grandfather was polish and I’m working on becoming a polish citizen right now!
You gotta stock up on 2 5 1s bro. They're always sold out 😢
We did. They’re in stock right now.
Any pedals out there like the FMeron? Really digging the sound!
I don't know of any that do that exact thing...
ur kinda making a euro rack wit bass as ur noise generator
💯!!! ❤️
time to ditch those metal dinosaurs and go digital
Not a chance in the world that it’ll ever be 100% digital.
I understand.......99% will suffice@@janekgwizdala