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Shoegazers Anonymous
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 Posted - 02/16/2010 : 16:16:21
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Hi!
Does the PSM-5 have a buffer as well when bypassed (or when it�s on by the way)? I think that it is a A/B box, or is it not that simple? |
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 16:23:36
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I havn't looked inside of mine, but my guess is it's buffered as it has the momentary switch for function.  P.S. A quick check to see if your pedal is tru bypass or not is to remove the batt. or power supply. It'll pass signal if tru bypass in bypass mode. |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2010 : 16:43:16
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Originally posted by Pedal Dan
I havn't looked inside of mine, but my guess is it's buffered as it has the momentary switch for function. P.S. A quick check to see if your pedal is tru bypass or not is to remove the batt. or power supply. It'll pass signal if tru bypass in bypass mode.
Absolutely right! I just didn�t thought about it. The question was about how good it is to do A/B tests with. Clean signal and pedalboard signal. But if it buffers the clean will still not be clean cause of the buffer in that case. |
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 16:55:11
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That's a touchy subject that has been discussed at legnth here... Boss buffers. Some like em, some don't. I always thought they are pretty good! Having said that I own quite a few tru bypass pedals, including all my Zvex's.  |
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nathanscribe
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 16:58:18
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The PSM-5 is definitely buffered in both modes. I use mine a lot and have never detected a difference in tone between on and off - so either they're both equally good, or equally bad!
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 17:16:47
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| All boss pedals have buffers in them |
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2010 : 17:36:36
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You could build an A/B box for cheap, a couple jacks, 3 pole swich and an LED, as some pedals don't work great after a buffer. This would include certain wahs, the Fuzz Factory, for that matter most fuzz pedals. For most A/ B tests, your PSM-5 will work fine! |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 18:01:05
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Yep, there's a big ol circuitboard inside the PSM-5.
they have been criticized at length for sucking tone; but again,depends on each unit, which if used, should be tested out.
I have a MIJ one that is sensitive to which PSA adapter I plug into it... scratching noises if jostled etc, but thankfully, it does not suck tone!
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 19:27:44
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| I have never had any problems with the buffer in the Boss pedals. I like them. I asked about the PSM just because I thought it will be nice to test a/b with buffered pedals and one straight unbuffered into the amp. But I guess that one buffer before amp maybe not destroy the signal in either way. How is the A/B box A B-2 from BOSS. Is that also buffered? |
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Jkeatley
Copper Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/16/2010 : 19:32:29
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| i would doubt the ABY does, most are passive and only use power for LED indicators. |
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PSM-5 buffer?
