5 Ways to Improve Your Pedalboard
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 4. 07. 2024
- Our pedalboards require certain things to do their jobs efficiently. Today, I'm taking you through five easy ways you can get your pedalboard in tip top shape, both sonically and structurally. If you think have questions or think we missed a crucial tip, let us know in the comments below!
PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
//power supplies//
Truetone CS6 - amzn.to/2wWLbII
Truetone CS7 - amzn.to/2x1Nf2k
Truetone CS12 - amzn.to/33rfLq3
MXR ISO Brick - amzn.to/3fPBezj
MXR ISO Brick Mini - amzn.to/37lFQZV
//patch cables//
VERTEX Patch Cables - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-docto...
EBS Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/2JyWDQU
Ernie Ball Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/3mppbLv
MXR Patch Cables - amzn.to/3qfJ7CY
//buffers//
Vertex (DIY) Buffer - vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer
TC Bonafide Buffer - amzn.to/39qRnKg
Truetone Pure Tone Buffer - amzn.to/39tWVDN
//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG
Power Grip Mounting Tape - amzn.to/3lnGPhs
//contact cleaner//
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
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Buy VERTEX Cables HERE:
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Apple: apple.co/36dSQzK
Spotify: spoti.fi/2WGLku8
âŹïž //recommended materials// âŹïž
//buffers//
Vertex DIY - vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer
Mesa Boogie High-Wire (dual buffer) - bit.ly/2lZwS0s
Empress Stereo Buffer - amzn.to/33lyvHk
Vertex Boost - amzn.to/3hVwvN2
TC Bonafide Buffer (output buffer only - you'll need two) - amzn.to/2vrTSug
//pedalboard patch cables//
VERTEX Patch Cables - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-docto...
//instrument cables//
VERTEX Instrument Cables - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-docto...
//dc power cables//
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (right angle) - bit.ly/2pGqXzI
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (straight) - bit.ly/36wd1sA
Bulk Power Cables (pre made) - amzn.to/3ev1q0t
//midi//
MIDI Plugs (right angle) - bit.ly/2oKHDFG
MIDI Plugs (straight) - bit.ly/32fNNLF
MIDI Cable (bulk) - amzn.to/2tPAHWQ
//pedalboards, lifts, risers, bridges//
Pedalboard Surfaces - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-docto...
Pedal Risers/Lifts/Bridges - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-docto...
//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG
//cable management//
Zip Ties - amzn.to/2HP1Ulv
Tie Down Mounts - amzn.to/2r5ZkAN
//pedalboard tools//
Soldering Iron - amzn.to/2TTdMI4
Solder (60/40) - amzn.to/2U7XhsD
Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/2GpgMpR
Octopus Arms - amzn.to/2V3O8OD
Wire Strippers (30-20 AWG) - amzn.to/2BBMI6n
Wire Strippers (20-10 AWG) - amzn.to/2EbhBR3
Wire Snips - amzn.to/2EazwqU
Vise - amzn.to/2E9eTLO
Heat Gun (embossing gun) - amzn.to/2BwGdlm
Label Maker - amzn.to/2BCBcHU
Label Maker Tape (black) - amzn.to/2Cd3CZe
Label Maker Tape (clear) - amzn.to/34piDD4
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
Truetone Milliamp (mA) Reader - amzn.to/2F9v3VN
Tone Brush - amzn.to/2HIfze3
Upholstery Crow Bar - amzn.to/2HIOU0K
Multimeter - amzn.to/2YW9BdE
Goo Gone - amzn.to/31rGJeS
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DIY Power Cables: vertexeffects.com/diy-power-c...
DIY Interface: vertexeffects.com/diy-interface
DIY Buffers: vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer
CONTRIBUTORS:
Hunter Harrison - Mixing, Audio Editing
Mason Mejia - Co-Producing, Video Editing, Videographer
Nico Sotomayor - Videographer, Video Editing
Victor San Pedro - Video Editing
Mason Marangella - Co-Producing
#DIYPedalboard #RigDoctor #PedalboardUpgrades - Hudba
Our pedalboards require certain things to do their jobs efficiently. Today, I'm taking you through five easy ways you can get your pedalboard in tip top shape, both sonically and structurally. See all my product recommendations below:
//power supplies//
Truetone CS6 - amzn.to/2wWLbII
Truetone CS7 - amzn.to/2x1Nf2k
Truetone CS12 - amzn.to/33rfLq3
MXR ISO Brick - amzn.to/3fPBezj
MXR ISO Brick Mini - amzn.to/37lFQZV
//patch cables//
Vertex Patch Cables - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-doctor-cable-outlet
EBS Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/2JyWDQU
Ernie Ball Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/3mppbLv
MXR Patch Cables - amzn.to/3qfJ7CY
//buffers//
Vertex (DIY) Buffer - vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer
TC Bonafide Buffer - amzn.to/39qRnKg
Truetone Pure Tone Buffer - amzn.to/39tWVDN
//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG
Power Grip Mounting Tape - amzn.to/3lnGPhs
//contact cleaner//
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
Deox on the way, supđčđđđđ seriously tho, clicked and ordered, thanks
Wrong thread but im curious about best option for 'cut to length power chords' running from isolated power to all pedals
Ugliest part of my board, power cables coiled and tucked
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Watch our video on customizing your own DIY power cables, all the information and materials are listed there
@@jessetoews2446 it's the best!
I started playing guitar at 10 years old. Played a LOT until age 27. Then lost enthusiasm when all my guitars were stolen.
Occasionally strummed a bit over the years after that, Wife had a guitar but never played.
I'm now 64 years old. Bought a guitar a couple of weeks ago. I still know the chords, but don't remember how to play any songs. No calluses, arthritic fingers. Picking up a few songs, I now remember a progression of chords I used as exercise.
Also have built my first pedal board.
These videos help.
If you're using velcro, use painter's tape on the bottom of your pedal before applying a blow dryer to the velcro and then applying it to the tape and not the metal/plastic directly. Will save your pedals' value and appearance over time.
It blows my mind that the majority of people are still using traditional Velcro. Switched to dual lock 15 years ago and never looked back. Itâs super strong so you donât need much, just a small tab in each corner of the pedal. I can actually grab a given pedal on my board and lift the board with it. Itâs that strong. Pedals can still be easily lifted off the board by sliding a small screwdriver under the pedal and prying upward.
it's the best!
Proved and do its job for how many decades. Using mine for almost 2 decades.
I mean I still use Velcro strips and I can lift my board with my pedals đ€·đœââïž kinda a minor part to improve if you know how to actually use it imo..
Itâs overkill. Velcro looks better. Never had a problem with Velcro. If Iâm building a pedalboard on my ceiling Iâll buy some otherwise itâs the most unnecessary âimprovementâ to a pedalboard which just makes it ugly and incompatible.
blows my mind is a bit of an overstatement. i dont gig so i dont need to worry about pedals falling off and effers stealing pedals. p-boards get dirty and velcro can be vacuumed easily (if one is smart and has taped the soft side on the board). dust and hair/fur and grime do not vacuum easily off dual lock đ€ą.
i agree with the CS series and EB ribbon cables though--both are excellent, affordable prods.
I usually donât comment videos on YT but your channel is such a useful source of information. Iâve been upgrading my rig for almost 15 years and still learning new things so thank you very much and keep up the good work !
Glad to help!
Thanks for taking the time to answer so many questions. I found them very useful along with the great video.
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Truly democratizing great tone. Thanks for this Mason
Thank you so much for the support Skyler
This is by far the BEST video on pedalboards out there. I've watched several videos before I started building my own wooden board covered in musou black, and I came back specifically to write this comment. Of all videos, the five tips of this one were golden.
For each tip, I'd like to share my experiences and choices based on what is available in Europe. I am NOT advertising for any of these products.
1. After considering the selection criteria, I went for the Palmer PWT 12 Mk 2.
2. I'm a sucker for braided patch cables, so I always have been using HQ ones. But I'm grateful to have learnt of Mogami.
3. I got convinced I need a buffer and opted for a Car Martin Buff DeLuxe.
4. I got a roll of 3M Dual Lock SJ 3550 (4 m x 5 cm / 15' x 2" / 2 sq. m / 310 sq. in.). If you find the right supplier, it's only slightly more expensive than when you buy 3 rolls of Velcro to get the same surface area.
5. I bought a can of DeoxIT D5; a reseller on Amazon offers it in Europe.
Additional tips for DIY:
6. If you build your own board, you'll want to use adjustable levelling feet.
7. To make sure cables don't touch the ground, affix them to the bottom of the board using cable clips or cable holders.
Thanks for watching!!!
i like your patch combo for the serviceability.
and it just makes sense to me to be able to make custom lengths, and have left over cable i can swap in, on reusable plugs, if i have a problem.
I recently discovered your channel and I have to say I'm really enjoying some of your videos! I love how unpretentious you are in your recommendations. Like, "here's a good option, but here's a cheaper option that's just as good." Or just straight up saying we don't need A, B, or C. Nice work!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate that :)
Well it's a good feeling when you already have and use everything that's mentioned in this video!!
The holy Trinity of tone! High-quality buffers, high-quality soldered cables, high quality isolated power supply will get you in tone heaven.
@@VertexEffectsInc check, check, and check!
@@joshscus perfecto!
Thank you, sir. I'm building my first pedalboard for bass and this helped immensely.
Glad I could help!
I just ordered some Deoxit through your link. Iâm stoked! I think this is what my bass input needs
You'll love it!
Something I found using EBS vs. those pancake plug patch cables is the latter can have impractically large heads for some applications: you physically canât plug two of them in next to each other in a lot of switchers, for instance. EBS plugs are a lot smaller and save a lot of headaches of that sort.
Hey Manson! I learned so much from your channel. I am upgrading my pedalboard and using a lot of your recommendations... Thanks!
Great to hear!
This guy and channel are both excellent. Thank you for the content
Our pleasure!
Thanks for this Dr. Mason. Really useful video.
My pleasure! thanks for watching
New subscriber. Not sure how in the hell I haven't seen this channel yet but I'm more than grateful to be here thank you for all of the useful information and be good champ
Thanks and welcome
essential information that covers , as you say, a necessary foundation for a clean signal one can depend upon. thank you.
Thank you for watching! I hope we earned your sub!
That's nothing short of impressive you can cover what every pedal board user should know in 14min. What a Legend!!!
Thank you so much for watching!
Is there a docta in the house!??? can't wait!
hahahah! Thanks Colson Towing!
Is this the Pedals Anonymous meeting? Hello, my name is El Daverino,...and I am here for Uncle Mason's steel strang ragtime band pedal board show!
Premiering at 10AM today! Stay tuned!
Hello, El Daverino⊠Glad you made it to the meeting!
Gonna need me some of those mogami patch cables. Glad I clicked this video!
Great video. Evidence Audio solderless cables are outstanding as well plus really good customer service. Worth to check out if soldering is not your thing.
the Ford Thurston Riff. I recognized right away.. Good on ya
He's the man!
Awesome tips man! Thanks for sharing!
Any time!
God bless you, Rig Doctor.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot, Mason! Invaluable tips! \m/
My pleasure!
I'm loving everyone of your videos
Wow! Thanks!
FYI, TrueTone pedals (V2 and V3 series) have the Pure Tone Buffer inside them already. For the V3 series, there is also a dip switch inside to turn it off.
I have 2 EHX S8 power supplies - highly recommend
Wow just stumbled on your channel and have learned so much. Great stuff.
Thanks for the information.
My pleasure!
I started using neutrik 90° replacement jacks low noise and using cable for microphone and leaving the fourth wire as an anti antenna wire to shut down surrounding noise, sounds crazy but it works? I have a couple spots where I used the mxr Close Quarters 90°, they are nice thanks for your videos you're making a difference â.
I'd stay away for Neutrik on a pedalboard...no reason to use these nor the mic cable. You're just adding capacitance for no reason.
To anyone debating a dual buffer...I bought the Empress Dual Buffer for about $99 and it is one of the smartest purchases ever
There you go!
Hey Mason..Iâve learnt so much from your CZcams channel..Regarding Velcro, which one do you put on your pedal board and which on you pedal..many thanks đ Al from the U.K.
Our Power Grip velcro or 3M Dual Lock.
Hi Mason. Thanks for this helpful video. I'm building my first board - a Pedaltrain Nano+. Would you put a single strip of DualLock across the top and bottom lengths of board, or just little squares that align with the DualLock squares on each pedal? Long strips on the board would make it easier for rearranging pedals. Thoughts?
Awesome tips, I always wondered what that magic spray was đ
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Nice, I had an analog chorus who was very picky with the PS, I ended building my own linear supply, I used an unregulated 12V wallwart connected to a box near the pedal board with a LM7809 regulator inside, because it was a wallwart there was no AC near the board. no more hum.
Very nice!
I think I got the last Mesa Boogie Buffer in the world. I had to order it from Japan When I tell you I scoured the Earth....I looked all the way to all the other major countries. Yes Europe, Australia, and North America are sold out. Crazy to think I had to go that far to get one. But Mason recommended it! lol Thanks man, sorry to all other guitarist looking for one. You'll have to wait til MB puts them out again.
Hope it helps! We also have our buffer as well! www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VBuffInt--vertex-effects-pedalboard-buffer-interface
Great tips, getting some deoxit for the road.
I bought some random patch cables from GC and I was thinking I may need to buy the ones this guy is telling us about. Turns out those were the exact cables i boughtđ
Hey there man' Thanks for the great tips.. Is it ok to have the power adapter (wall wart) that supplies an isolated switch mode power block also underneath the pedal board? will that cause any noise issues - looking at the rockboard iso power block V16, thanks mate
Just want to say I've been looking for new patch cables and you might just be sending out a nice order here shortly. I also want to say anyone considering MXR mini I picked one up new for 80 and I still have free ports one it with minimal noise. It is SO small too.
Very nice! Glad you found value here!
You're right, I use EBS patch cables and they are just very good and a good power supply is also the right thing, Cioks is a good alternative and they are not so pricy at all. I don't use buffers, maybe I must try one.
Real soldered cables are better - but these are superior to a low profile Solderless for sure. You have buffers where you know it or not - any pedal turned on - true bypass or not - is a buffer.
Love this channel .
Cheers
Thanks for watching!
Great content! Gold!
Thanks for watching Antonio!
Great video.
How would you handle buffers when you have a tone bender style circuit at the begging game? Put it after?
Also...does a Strymon buffer do that trick at the end? Or would you buffer after the Strymon as well?
Put the input buffer after the Fuzz. Strymon has fairly low output impedance, around 100 ohms, which is good.
Hello! Many thanks for all your videos! đ Question: I have a crybaby then a Ego Compressor then a Tumnus Deluxe with the buffer switch engaged. Am I ok for my begining of the line buffer? I then have some pedals... ending with Boss DC2, MXR Carbon Copy, MXR Reverb anf 12 feets of high quality cable for the amp. Do I need a buffer after my reverb (at the end)?
Input and output buffer ideally as I suggest in the video.
Are you aware of any simple test meter that can measure capacitance and impedance for the patch cables to verify their measurements before using on the board?
Thanks bro. Great vid.cheers
Any time!
My board is mounted on diamond plate on top of melamine board I just use crimp on connectors and supply is underneath I even have a couple blue led lighting automotive type. Clean power
Nice! Thanks
Our pleasure!
Thanks for the informative videos, your pedal boards look great.
Is the Voodoo Labs pedal power 3 plus a reccomend power supply?
Thanks
Barney J Bernard
Yes it is! The Pedal Power 3, 3+, x4, and x8 are all switch mode and great!
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Would a polytune 3 first in chain and then Strymon flint last be good? Iâve heard these are both great buffers. Thanks!
Yes, just fine.
Love that you play Ford tune
Ha!
Aloha from Hawaii Dr. Mason đđ I really appreciate your videos, they are so informative , I am learning a lot and appreciation your recommendations . I would like to build the DIY Mono dual buffer with tuner out .. I realize that the order of effects pedals can vary , can you give me your opinion of my pedals placement, if they are in the correct order sequence : Guitar into a Sonic Research Turbo tuner ST 300 , Gamechanger PLUS sustainer , Wampler ego , Analog man king of tones , Boss D-S1 , Morley little alligator volume Pedal , TC Flashback , TC HOF , Into a fender pro junior . Your help & suggestions would be much appreciated ⊠thanks in advance !
Watch our signal paths video...I think this will help :)
Hi Mason. First of all, thank you so much for your videos. I've learned a lot about pedalboards thanks to you! I have question. Should I buy both 3m Dual locks tapes (SJ3550 AND SJ3551)? You rock, great stuff!
Yes or just buy our Power Grip and you just need on: www.therigdr.com
@@VertexEffectsInc cool! Thank you so much!
Amazing video, so useful! what about Palmer power supplies?
I don't know them.
Hi Vertex Team! Love your videos and congratulations on 100K! đ„ł
About the contact cleaner: I'm not in the US so DeoxIT is hard to get and expensive. Is there any other alternative or maybe some facts I should be aware of, when buying a contact cleaner for my PB? :)
Not that I know of. DeOxit is unique, nothing else I've found really does it for pedals and amps like this.
@@VertexEffectsInc yep, is quite expensive outside US, in Greece is about 40-50 euros! But I give it a try! thank you!
Regarding buffers, I'm using an hx stomp as my amp, at the end of my chain with my wet effects in the fx loop of the stomp. From there I run out to xlrs/direct boxes. The first pedal on the board is a Boss TU3. My question, do I still need a buffer going into the stomp?
If everything is on the board I'd really just worry about the input buffer...Boss isn't great but better than nothing. You could upgrade there.
Harley benton iso 12 is awesome!!
Nice!!
Rig Doctor you are my hero, question: do sell buffers i mean like the ones you build? if so I'm interested in purchasing a stereo buffer? thanks!
We will have some options for custom buffers in 2021.
The 1spot pro12 actually does have an 18volt transformer that could make noise.
Hey Rig Doc,
What are your thoughts on the newer Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 3? I'm liking the options because it's like the Truetone CS series but will it have the transformer issues you addressed?
Theyâre great! No, the Truetone is also switching like I said in the video
Thank you for the nice informative show! Just one question, if I have 4 pedals in the effects loop and 5 pedals in front of the amp, do I have to put 4 buffers? 2 in the effects loop and 2 in the front of the amp? Thank you for sharing!
Pedro, I would say get a dual buffer - if you have a buffered effects loop, you may not need one there - at worst you'd need one on the RETURN only going back to the FX Loop Return from the last pedal in your effects loop.
@@VertexEffectsInc Thank you a lot!
@@petrvm my pleasure!
Hi Mason, i saw a MXR/CAE Line Booster for a good price.
Can i use it as buffer?
If yes, is it before or after. Thanks.
Anyways, i already have a Boss TU-3, as a buffer if not engage.
You can, you just have to leave it "ON" for it to be a buffer. The buffer quality of the Tuner is not comparable to the MXR in terms of quality and efficiency. Remember not all buffers are created equally, just like not all overdrives are a Klon.
Very nice video!
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Hi ! Considering to grab a dual buffer interface for my board : what you guys thinking about the Providence Dual Vitalizer ? Is it a good option ? What about the Empress one ? The Vitalizer seems appealing to me because of the thru input and output for fuzzes pedals.
It is fine as well just not that easy to find
I always use the Xotic EP booster at the beginning of the chain, the first pedal. It's always worked for me since it came out.
Itâs one option, however the output impedance isnât particularly good, I donât recall with the input impedances, it might be OK if itâs just controlling your pick up a loading, but I wouldnât recommend it as a line driver. The other problem is it inverts the polarity, which can be an issue in some rigs.
@@VertexEffectsInc thanks. Iâll try to buy the materials to made the Vertex DIY.
@@VertexEffectsIncHey Mason I run that pedal at the end of my board, also I have a Soul food 4 pedals in which I think is a buffer. What is your opinion?
@@PERRADE let us know if we can assist.
@@scottpickett9779 you need a high quality buffer on your input and output of your system as I suggest, no way around that. It needs to have a 1M input impedance and a 100 ohm output impedance if you want to quality it (generally - there are some exceptions). The Klon is a great overdrive (Soul Food), the buffer is awful - TL072 is a terrible IC for this application. Follow my suggestions, you'll get better results.
Hi Mason! Quick question regarding the dual lock strips. Which density would be appropriate (enough) for a pedal board as they may vary from 170 to 400 stems/in2? Thanks in advance!
Yes, that's fine. Offsetting the two densities is the key.
Would you recommend the voodoo labs pedal power 3 plus or the strymon zuma 9? And would you mount either of those underneath a pedal board? Did you take apart an Ernie ball ribbon cable to see if those were soldered?
Both are great. Both are fine under a board. I haven't taken apart the Ernie Ball.
Thanks a lot for the tips on this video!
I was looking to upgrade my power on a board Iâm working in but I have a digitech whammy XP100 that runs AC so I use 2 supplies for the rest of the pedals. Is there a way to solve this issue? Like a current inverter or do I have to modify the pedal?
Thanks a lot for any answers on anyone with this type of issue
I would check out the truetone CS 12, it has one AC output
Thanks a lot! I think that one would be the solution to upgrade my power
Hey Mason, I watch you all the time and love your videos! I have a question, can I use the mesa buffer pedal at the very beginning and the very end of my pedal board? Thanks, Eddie
Yes, or just get the high wire and it has both in one box, or if you want separate them you can get the Stowaway
@@VertexEffectsInc thank you much!
Also, I would really like to understand the purpose of having buffers in the signal chain. Would you be able to give us a really basic explanation of how to use them. Thanks again and congrats on a great channel.
I think our videos about buffers would do the best job, please look them up and get several different perspectives and how to use them best.
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Great video. I use the tc electronic polytune 3 with the built in bonified buffer. 2 birds 1 stone.
Thatâs only satisfies the input buffer, youâd still need an output buffer.
@@VertexEffectsInc would a boss pedal work ? Thanks
@@BMitchell no, it's an awful output buffer, a poor at driving long lines and the more capacitance seen on the output the more unstable it gets. You need something that is around 100 ohms output impedance. I'd stick with my recommendations or you can build one of our DIY buffer kits.
@@VertexEffectsInc awesome. Thank you. I'll probably pick up a bonafied buffer. Can't beat it for the money. Really enjoy your videos. Keep em coming.
@@VertexEffectsInc I ordered another bonafide buffer. Thanks again man.
I got a Walrus Aetos for my pedalboard power. Do you recommend this power supply? I also would love your thoughts and maybe an episode on transparent overdrives. Thank you for the content. This video was very helpful!
These are linear power supplies like the older Voodoo Lab versions - and also don't have any electromagnetic shielding. I suggest you look at my recommendations. Thanks for the suggestion on future video content!
I have a walrus phoenix and it doesn't have any of the problems he brought up except only taking 120v, I can sit all my pedals right on top of the supply and won't get any extra noise. I was really worried about it too but walrus does an awesome job at insulating
You almost forgot about the Suhr Buffer, that's a great one, too. Although for guitars running a stereo rig, it only applies to the output side, and if you're a bassist like Billy Sheehan that splits the signal from the instrument, but only have one output on the bass, this buffer will be usuable to split the signal for different frequencies.
Didn't forget, it's just not the most budget friendly version, and I'm trying to recommend stuff for beginners and folks just getting their "sea legs" with this stuff. Secondly, it's not in production from what I can see.
Hey! When building a pedalboard using a multifx unit (Headrush gigboard in my case) and using the fx send, would the unit have a buffer built into it?
You'd have to experiment, not sure how good the buffers are (or if they have them) in that device.
After having deoxit-ed my boss tu-2 multiple times in the last year and still having the same issue of intermittent signal loss when either of the two output cables got moved slightly; I took it apart to check out each jacks terminal and all three had black on the tip terminals where the cable tip would make contact. Some light sanding did the trick but what do you think it was and have you seen it before? Just dirt or oxidization?
This can happen in some environments- there are also higher concentrations of DeOxit for badly deteriorated contacts
In my situation, I have a active buffered volume pedal in the middle of my chain and a buffered(switchable) reverb pedal at the end. Is this good for my tone? Or is it better to get a dual buffer pedal instead. Thank you!
You still need an input buffer (controlling your pickup loading) at 1M input impedance at a minimum. If your Reverb pedal is buffered or always on, it depends on the output impedance and how good of a line driver it is.
I have a Cioks DC 5 Link power supply, I got that one because fits under my pedaltrain nano+ what do you think about that power supply? Its good or you recommended me to get a better one?
Excellent, the only reason I didnât talk about certain brands that are also great, Strymon, CIOKS, and the newer Voodoo Lab pedal power three is because theyâre much more expensive, almost twice the price as the ones mentioned in the video
I have a park fuzz sound by earthquaker and an ehx green big muff, should I put a buffer before them?
I'm not sure of the composition of the pedals, should be easy for you to test and see if the sound is changed by way of the buffer. If so, put the buffer after the fuzz. Ordinarily the buffer sounds best after fuzz.
Hi Mason. I'm building my first pedalboard but I was wondering about my fx loop order. I have a Strymon Mobius, a Seymour Duncan Andromeda Delay and a TC HOF 2. In what order should I put these 3 pedals for my fx loop?
I'd try it and see what you like. A lot of guys in the 80's liked Delay after Reverb, most guys now put it before - so you can experiment. I personally don't like modulation in the loop, I prefer it in front of the amplifier, but you can experiment with that too. I'd put it' before delay and reverb if you use it in the loop.
Good list. Deoxit is essential!
yes, the liquid of the godz!
Hi Mason ! For the price difference, do you think that the Truetone can be as good as the High-Wire buffer ? Regardless the different features added in the Mesa Boogie. I just talk about the tone that you get. As always, great vid and great tips for us, thanks a lot !
The only objection that Iâve had to true tone is sometimes the quality is not great, I canât say for certain but my presumption is is that theyâre made overseas, which is an always a problem necessarily, Iâve just had some here that havenât worked out of the box where thatâs really been my experience with Mesa Boogie. I presume if you buy it from a reputable place, or a place with a good return policy like Amazon, you shouldnât have any problem and I think that sonically it will be a nominal difference if any, youâll just need to get two of them to equal the number of buffers on the Mesa Boogie.
@@VertexEffectsInc Ok thanks for your recommendation !
Hey Doctor, I have a big pedal board and I have 3 Walrus Audio Phoenix Power bricks, what I like about the Phoenix is that it has x4 9v100mA + x4 9v 300mA and 4 more with variable voltage 9v -12v -18v, about the noise you mention these are super quiet, however if I come very close to the pedal board with my guitar, I can hear noise from the magnetic field, however when standing or at least 3 feet away from the board it is very quiet, what is your opinion on the Walrus Phoenix? relative to price and capacity, thx for the tips.
Depends on context...they'r linear supplies so they can create issues with other pedals depending on where they're located.
I'm shopping the Fender Engine Room LVL12, but can not find in their info whether the supply is a switch mode or toroidal transformer type; any idea?
Stay tuned, about to do a video on it.
Thanx!
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Questions about the dual lock: 1) Why do you recommend different types for the board (400) and the pedals (250), versus the same for both? Is there an advantage to this mixed setup? Asking because it appears that the 250 is half the price of the 400, so 250 tape on both would be a lot cheaper.
2) Also, your amazon link for the SJ3550/250 stem is pointing to TB3550/250 stem. Whatâs the difference in the SJ vs. TB types? Thanks!
I always use 250. 400 is ridiculously strong. 400 works well if you want to stick a power brick under your board, or something like that. But for board and pedals, 250 is more than strong enough.
1) it's stronger if you use two different densities. If you want it easier to pull apart I'd just use 250 on both sides. 2) Not sure, they may have changed the link destination. I'll check it out.
You rock! Thanks for the tips! Amazing job! Keep up!
Thank you! Will do!
good job man.
Thanks for watching!
I actually like the bonafide after the drive pedals when they are on, and before them when they are off... so there is some compromise needed and i have to agree that better tone overall for the pedalboard is using a buffer in the beginning of the chain
If you actually are turning on the distortion pedal, I donât predict thereâs going to be much of a benefit for running it after it as opposed to just running one of them dead last in not having an input Buffer at all, presumably if you have any distortion pedal on thatâs the low output impedance signal. For most devices over a short run a cable itâs not gonna make much of a difference whether the output impedance is 100 ohms or 1K ohms.
@@VertexEffectsInc agree
@@Antonio-nn5ot yes indeed!
Hey Mason I think I sent my question wrong so here it is again. I have an Xotic EP at the end of my 9 pedal board and a Soul Food 4 pedals in from a Vox wah , Rusty Fuzz, then a GE 7. Thoughts?
You should have an input and output buffer as I suggest. The Holy Trinity of Good Tone = 1) high quality input and output buffers (1M input, 100 ohm output impedance), 2) isolated power supply, preferably switch mode, and 3) high quality, low capacitance soldered cables (audio and power). If you do all that, you've stacked the deck in your favor and rarely will you have pedalboard related issues or have tone suck related to your pedals or shortcomings with the rig.
I run a Empress Buffer Plus loop out before a boss MS-3 Input and end with the Boss MS-3 Output to the Buffer Plus loop input...would this cause any concerns or is this just overkill? All other pedals run through the return and send loops of the Boss MS-3.
I'd just bypass the MS-3 buffers if you use that.
good vid thanks. are all one spots good or just the one you suggest? im not leaving US anytime soon, dunno if I should bother to get an upgrade...thanks...
As long as itâs the actual power supply unit and not the wall wart, youâre fine
@@VertexEffectsInc great, thanks.
@@stillnessinmovement our pleasure
Should I heat up the dual lock when sticking it to the board? What do you do?
No just make sure the surface is clean
I bought a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 plus for my board but donât have enough outputs so right now Iâm using a cheap (from Amazon that I previously owned) self isolation station connected to the receptacle on the back of the voodoo. I need to replace this ASAP should I buy another Voodoo Lab or not? Iâm using a very large board so I can grow into it đ Bought a Gruv Gear Lynk trio so I can just add another plate to it as my collection grows (I want to own every Waza Craft pedal) and I saw that you went into two supplies and drilled a hole into both of them and soldered two of them back to back. On my setup I had to put them apart because the leads supplied got to short, does having two power supplies add extra noise too the chain? Should they be next to one another or as I have on both ends of the board? If they go side by side then I will need to make longer leads, and then the question is which will have more noise? Also another question I just bought all of the soldering equipment I will need to make and repair cables and small mods to pedals ( I think it was you that put an on/off switch on battery powered pedals so you donât have to unplug them every time your done) my biggest concern is the best solder and flux to use. I bought regular 60/40 and plumbing flux that I need to return (lol should have read the label better) and what do you use to clean the joints after your done? I should have said that I live in Canada đšđŠ. Amazon Canada offers different items a lot of times. Thank You Doctor and please wash your hands đ
You could use the Voodoo Lab x4 extension supply. It will allow you four more isolated outputs and you can power it out of the courtesy outlet on the back of the Pedal Power.