Great review. I used to use two ps1a units together, both with their optional foot switches. If you remove the Velcro from the back, you should see a threaded hole for a stand. These were optional extras too. Keeley made a phaser that emulates the Maestro; the Green Phaser, which has a similar 6 stage OTA circuit and a ramp knob that can be set to go at variable speeds. I have this now to replace the much-missed Maestros. So glad I found this channel.
Yeah I had the same problem, the Virtuose sounded too thin. Have you tried adjusting the 2 trim pots inside the pedal ? I do that to mine and now it sound like a charm
We have not tried that, as Heptode has advised against it. There are 2, bias and depth. Bias is apparently very hard to return to stock position, which they deem the most "musical" and it is an out of warranty repair to readjust it at the factory. Depth is less finicky, according to the manufacturer, but we'll keep ours the way it is. Run on a blender pedal instead of straight through, we've been able to maintain our tone and still get the sound we're looking for. Thanks for the info, and the insight. Really appreciate the communication.
Great review. I used to use two ps1a units together, both with their optional foot switches. If you remove the Velcro from the back, you should see a threaded hole for a stand. These were optional extras too. Keeley made a phaser that emulates the Maestro; the Green Phaser, which has a similar 6 stage OTA circuit and a ramp knob that can be set to go at variable speeds. I have this now to replace the much-missed Maestros. So glad I found this channel.
Great objective review , thank you both
thanks very much, really appreciate you watching …and the kind words.
The Maestro has a thicker and lusher sound that the Heptode, which is thin sounding. I had the Heptode, and sold it for that reason.
Yeah I had the same problem, the Virtuose sounded too thin. Have you tried adjusting the 2 trim pots inside the pedal ? I do that to mine and now it sound like a charm
We have not tried that, as Heptode has advised against it. There are 2, bias and depth. Bias is apparently very hard to return to stock position, which they deem the most "musical" and it is an out of warranty repair to readjust it at the factory. Depth is less finicky, according to the manufacturer, but we'll keep ours the way it is. Run on a blender pedal instead of straight through, we've been able to maintain our tone and still get the sound we're looking for. Thanks for the info, and the insight. Really appreciate the communication.
The Older Maestro Sounds Way better for recording ! The I am sure would Great for Gigging ! AHHH! The Strugle!
You might be right about that. Good point, thanks for watching!