Are you open to a couple of suggestions ? 1st you can mount that power supply underneath the board and save all that space on top. It's simply plugs into the patch bay. Also the screws that are provided to attach the patch Bay are self tapping metal screws. So they're a little hard to get started but they tap the non threaded holes in the board. Cool video !! Thanks !!
I'm pretty sure the main reason behind the non-welded, single-sheet construction is because Pedaltrain is notorious for slapping other pedalboard companies with patent lawsuits lol.
Nah, it's for cost. We could churn out loads of these in our punching/bending rig at work and no special competence would be needed beyond programming the rig. If you can design it to not require welds, relying instead on blind rivets and rivnuts, you're saving quite a lot. I like what they did with these designs.
TJ Nugent concious decision as i just don’t use pedals. Literally my board is just wah, OD, and gate. I don’t even use a pedal tuner. Just figured it didn’t necessarily matter to put it underneath in my case.
@@ArnoldPlaysGuitar Arnold, good point. I like it on the top side, it makes it easier to get to things. I was just curious about your decision. Thanks. Great demo, than k you.
Tbh I'll probably just stick to multi effects boards like the Line 6 helix or Fractal AX8. It's just much less complicated, easier to use and lug around.
i use helix with this to get sounds that the helix doesent have. As well as using it in studio is genious! Helix as amp head and cab sim and pedals for the sounds that i want.
That last thing you got wrong. They are not easier to use, they are way more complicated then single pedals with a knob. They are easier to carry arround and dont require any patch cables nor the spiderweb of small power cables. COSM amps and multifx take time to learn. I can throw at you a new multi FX you never used before, by the time you figure out how to make sound on it I will be finished building 100 pedal rigs from single pedals, all wired, adjusted and tweaked. I used GT-100 for the last 2 years and in the beginning I didnt like it. The board took for ever to learn. I recently found out that I have input lags because I use the wrong driver, the one everyone was telling me to use.. Well everyone was wrong. I found out yesterday that i can record DI and reamp. That I didnt know untill yesterday. I seriously thaught I had a shitty multifx, just because it have retarded menu that says fuck with me for ever.
A board like this makes sense even with a device from Line6, Fractal etc. - I use a HX Stomp XL and a Morley Wah. Both will fit on this board very, very well. Using them completely seperately wouldn't be the same...neither on stage nor while transporting your gear.
I just bought a warwick rockboard 'The Plate' to put underneath it. They provided two crappy, tiny little fragile plastic push-in buttons to secure it underneath and one of them arrived broken, because it was so fragile. Utterly useless I'm disgusted. I'll have to find another way to secure it to the bottom of the board - maybe by buying some nuts and washers. What a joke.
I actually just got a new board from them and experience the same. That cheap plastic part did exactly what a cheap plastic part can be expected to do. I used zip ties to secure it.
One point with the power transformer: placing it to close to the Decimator can create a hum. At least my T-Rex power supplies do. Okay when under the board I have (Pedaltrain) but when on top it is definitely an issue. Sometimes the wah can be affected by power supply placement as well. I actually have the same George Lynch wah and I haven't tested that on this issue but I know it did cause problems with the Dunlop Crybaby From Hell that I used to own.
The power supply is designed to mount on the underside of the board. Also, you seem to be running audio cables through holes on the top portion of the board that are further away than you need to. It looks like that board just as too much realestate for your needs. Seems like it would be a waste to have to carry something that's bigger than you need. The way the board is made being rolled instead of welded helps to keep the cost down for the manufacture and consumer. No tuner on your board ? Please tell me you're not playing out somewhere, where people can see you and using a clip on head stock tuner ... You're not one of those guys are you ? Just playing with you, kinda .... enjoy !
@@BarnacleButtock right specially with talking about power conditioning one would think just find the sweet spot for any noise from od or distortion set it and forget it.
Not quite sure I brought all the snake oil with the cables. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive in sound and durability is next to nothing. Gold /sapphire are not worth the extra. Trust me it’s bullshit to get you to spend more.
nothig against rolled metal, but quality welds are stronger than the original metal and wouldnt take up any space. those patch modules should be on the side of the board and not the back. id love to hear more about that power unit
also why didnt they make that xlr a dual jack, like xlr quarter inch like a lot of daw interfaces use. you can plug an acoustic in one side and go out to the foh on the other.
It looks cool, but its a little expensive for just a metal plate. On top of that you gotta buy one of the avaliable mods and some stuff to hold your pedals in place and the bord becomes a rip off. I am sure that there is a cheaper solution of similar quality.
I don't think so...Pedaltrain for example is even more expensive. But I agree: the price is pretty high for what you get. But there aren't much and good alternatives.
Hey, do you happen to how how the use the XLR on this? Do you need a DI box? I'd love to run my pedalboard and amp directly into my digital interface, but I'm exactly sure how to do it. Thanks in advance.
Hey Arnold! I work for a brewery in metro ATL. We specialize in Belgian styles. I might can get my hands on a bottle of bourbon barrel aged Tripel for you. Also, I recently picked up a Jackson X Series 8 string DKAF8. It's similar to the SLAT 8 that you reviewed, but with passive pickups and mahogany "dinky" body. $200 dollars cheaper than the SLAT model. Seems like a great value to me! What do you think? Picked mine up for just over $450 used in perfect condition, so I am really loving it.
+ArnoldPlaysGuitar- how would you compare the Holeyboard DragonFly pedalboard to this one? I am trying to decide which to get for my next build. I have a pedaltrain right now which sucks as it falls apart and I need a modular setup easy to pack and go places in small package with MIDI and power.
I got the same pedalboard for my minimal setup (Line6 HX Stomp XL and a Morley Tremonti Power Wah) - it fits very and looks good...but: don't you think the included gigbag is bit small for a big Wah pedal? I mean you got a Morley on you board as well...?! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
How do you power every pedal from the power pit? do you use all 8 outputs for every pedal or do you split the power from one output into multiple pedals ?
that explanation of the welding is so wrong :) routing cables under the board is a standard feature of any proper pedalboard. And yes, this setup with power supply and cables is great, but if you have to pay for it... well than that is a different story... BUT I would love to have one of these rockboard mainly because of the patch-bay... that is a really neat feature. I made my own
Hey Arnold! Do a review about a Cort KX500MS! I am thinking about replacing my Agile with it. Seems like a great guitar with cool features, though it's a Cort, so I don't know. I would be interested in a professional's opinion. Loving your reviews!
I don't understand why you would need a Kemper and a pedalboard. Is my thinking wrong because I think it is just way too much past the point of any form of simplicity.
Are you open to a couple of suggestions ? 1st you can mount that power supply underneath the board and save all that space on top. It's simply plugs into the patch bay. Also the screws that are provided to attach the patch Bay are self tapping metal screws. So they're a little hard to get started but they tap the non threaded holes in the board.
Cool video !! Thanks !!
I'm pretty sure the main reason behind the non-welded, single-sheet construction is because Pedaltrain is notorious for slapping other pedalboard companies with patent lawsuits lol.
agreed, welds dont break or take up space.
Nah, it's for cost. We could churn out loads of these in our punching/bending rig at work and no special competence would be needed beyond programming the rig. If you can design it to not require welds, relying instead on blind rivets and rivnuts, you're saving quite a lot. I like what they did with these designs.
Enjoyed your reviews Arnold especially the beer reviews.
Why did you put the power supply on the top deck and not hidden underneath? It seems like you would have more topside real estate with it underneath.
TJ Nugent concious decision as i just don’t use pedals. Literally my board is just wah, OD, and gate. I don’t even use a pedal tuner. Just figured it didn’t necessarily matter to put it underneath in my case.
@@ArnoldPlaysGuitar Arnold, good point. I like it on the top side, it makes it easier to get to things. I was just curious about your decision. Thanks. Great demo, than k you.
How come you only have 1 massive pedal and 2 small ones on this board? Seems like overkill for so few pedals. Nice review!
Tbh I'll probably just stick to multi effects boards like the Line 6 helix or Fractal AX8. It's just much less complicated, easier to use and lug around.
i use helix with this to get sounds that the helix doesent have. As well as using it in studio is genious! Helix as amp head and cab sim and pedals for the sounds that i want.
That last thing you got wrong. They are not easier to use, they are way more complicated then single pedals with a knob. They are easier to carry arround and dont require any patch cables nor the spiderweb of small power cables. COSM amps and multifx take time to learn. I can throw at you a new multi FX you never used before, by the time you figure out how to make sound on it I will be finished building 100 pedal rigs from single pedals, all wired, adjusted and tweaked. I used GT-100 for the last 2 years and in the beginning I didnt like it. The board took for ever to learn. I recently found out that I have input lags because I use the wrong driver, the one everyone was telling me to use.. Well everyone was wrong. I found out yesterday that i can record DI and reamp. That I didnt know untill yesterday. I seriously thaught I had a shitty multifx, just because it have retarded menu that says fuck with me for ever.
A board like this makes sense even with a device from Line6, Fractal etc. - I use a HX Stomp XL and a Morley Wah. Both will fit on this board very, very well. Using them completely seperately wouldn't be the same...neither on stage nor while transporting your gear.
Did I have a stroke at 4:52 or something?
Your kemper in the background, I’m seriously considering on getting
I think they sell something to mount the pedal supply underneath. Love the patchbay module
The pedal board is really cool, but the Morley GL D2 wahwah Be THE SHIT!!!! Super thick wah tones.
That's good info..we all need ta KNW style....thanks man!!!always good VIDS mad or not its all fun n interesting...
I have one of those and it’s great. Even have the channel switching for the amp routed through the patchbay.
I just bought a warwick rockboard 'The Plate' to put underneath it. They provided two crappy, tiny little fragile plastic push-in buttons to secure it underneath and one of them arrived broken, because it was so fragile. Utterly useless I'm disgusted. I'll have to find another way to secure it to the bottom of the board - maybe by buying some nuts and washers. What a joke.
I actually just got a new board from them and experience the same. That cheap plastic part did exactly what a cheap plastic part can be expected to do. I used zip ties to secure it.
One point with the power transformer: placing it to close to the Decimator can create a hum. At least my T-Rex power supplies do. Okay when under the board I have (Pedaltrain) but when on top it is definitely an issue. Sometimes the wah can be affected by power supply placement as well. I actually have the same George Lynch wah and I haven't tested that on this issue but I know it did cause problems with the Dunlop Crybaby From Hell that I used to own.
I experienced mixed feelings when you didn`t play anything haha
God review but why don’t you have your power block underneath
This looks pretty promising :)
Jeez -- maybe stop talking and moving around and show us a straight shot of the working surface of the pedalboard? What? No?
The power supply is designed to mount on the underside of the board. Also, you seem to be running audio cables through holes on the top portion of the board that are further away than you need to. It looks like that board just as too much realestate for your needs. Seems like it would be a waste to have to carry something that's bigger than you need. The way the board is made being rolled instead of welded helps to keep the cost down for the manufacture and consumer.
No tuner on your board ? Please tell me you're not playing out somewhere, where people can see you and using a clip on head stock tuner ... You're not one of those guys are you ? Just playing with you, kinda .... enjoy !
My power supply doesn't have an on/off switch. Is there a way to do on/off with the Rockboard module or 3rd party on/off switch to mount on the board?
Why there's no more video of the rockboard?
That wing knob on decimator
Yeah, what's the logic behind that??
@@BarnacleButtock make adjustments using your foot
@@mickneus on a one-knob noise gate?
@@BarnacleButtock right specially with talking about power conditioning one would think just find the sweet spot for any noise from od or distortion set it and forget it.
PS. Great demo.. going to subscribe.
Not quite sure I brought all the snake oil with the cables. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive in sound and durability is next to nothing. Gold /sapphire are not worth the extra. Trust me it’s bullshit to get you to spend more.
nothig against rolled metal, but quality welds are stronger than the original metal and wouldnt take up any space.
those patch modules should be on the side of the board and not the back.
id love to hear more about that power unit
also why didnt they make that xlr a dual jack, like xlr quarter inch like a lot of daw interfaces use. you can plug an acoustic in one side and go out to the foh on the other.
It looks cool, but its a little expensive for just a metal plate. On top of that you gotta buy one of the avaliable mods and some stuff to hold your pedals in place and the bord becomes a rip off. I am sure that there is a cheaper solution of similar quality.
I don't think so...Pedaltrain for example is even more expensive. But I agree: the price is pretty high for what you get. But there aren't much and good alternatives.
If I buy a golden Floyd Rose, will it sound better?
Richard Hunter no. It has to be something on the line of a German made Schaller.
@@lazerbladebrennerpurdy8314 Joke, fwoosh, right over your head...
Nah, I use my obliviousness to my advantage
Seriously, check out the Gotoh Trems, much better. In GOLD. 🤣
Bro du you even pedal?!
Begginning is just fcking hilarious xD
Pretty cool! Lol. Do you still play in a band?
Hey, do you happen to how how the use the XLR on this? Do you need a DI box? I'd love to run my pedalboard and amp directly into my digital interface, but I'm exactly sure how to do it. Thanks in advance.
Hey Arnold! I work for a brewery in metro ATL. We specialize in Belgian styles. I might can get my hands on a bottle of bourbon barrel aged Tripel for you.
Also, I recently picked up a Jackson X Series 8 string DKAF8. It's similar to the SLAT 8 that you reviewed, but with passive pickups and mahogany "dinky" body. $200 dollars cheaper than the SLAT model. Seems like a great value to me! What do you think? Picked mine up for just over $450 used in perfect condition, so I am really loving it.
+ArnoldPlaysGuitar- how would you compare the Holeyboard DragonFly pedalboard to this one? I am trying to decide which to get for my next build. I have a pedaltrain right now which sucks as it falls apart and I need a modular setup easy to pack and go places in small package with MIDI and power.
I still rock my cheap wood board😂 wish i could afford that badboy
I got the same pedalboard for my minimal setup (Line6 HX Stomp XL and a Morley Tremonti Power Wah) - it fits very and looks good...but: don't you think the included gigbag is bit small for a big Wah pedal? I mean you got a Morley on you board as well...?!
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Could you do a review of an LTD FRX - 401
How do you power every pedal from the power pit? do you use all 8 outputs for every pedal or do you split the power from one output into multiple pedals ?
can the 9v connection be used with a daisy chain to power the pedals, or would i need a separate power supply?
For crying out loud STOP TALKING ABOUT WELDED JOINTS! You're embarrassing yourself and you don't even know it!
Can you please review the schecter Keith Merrow MKIII?? I like the way it looks and not sure if it’s worth the $1700 USD thanks Arnold 👍🏻
that explanation of the welding is so wrong :)
routing cables under the board is a standard feature of any proper pedalboard.
And yes, this setup with power supply and cables is great, but if you have to pay for it... well than that is a different story...
BUT
I would love to have one of these rockboard mainly because of the patch-bay... that is a really neat feature. I made my own
Where can I hear that music intro?
Hey Arnold! Do a review about a Cort KX500MS! I am thinking about replacing my Agile with it. Seems like a great guitar with cool features, though it's a Cort, so I don't know. I would be interested in a professional's opinion. Loving your reviews!
how are the fret ends tho?
not 2 much room 4 pedals though.
I don't understand why you would need a Kemper and a pedalboard. Is my thinking wrong because I think it is just way too much past the point of any form of simplicity.
He also has a Randall Satan tho, so the pedals might be for that one
"unbiased"
no wait, this does seem pretty unbiased. my bad.