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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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 Posted - 01/23/2007 : 16:42:17
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A recent thread touches on two of the same pedals in sequence like a couple delays or phasers in a row for cascades, ethereal, or even a subtle layering of sounds.
I most often use effects rather sparingly to add some choral thickness or ambience. Considering the fact I don't have two of the same pedal, lets kick around some great combos you folks like to use, the resulting effect, & application when you want that particular sound. |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 19:06:56
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I run 3 distortions in a row, and adding another as soon as it comes in.
only 2 of them are the same though DS-1, and DF-2 (not exact, but close). It distorts a lot more, and then i add in an MT-2 at the end to add a metal sound. Im going to add in a MD-2 when it arrives to give it a thicker low end.
I cant get the same sounds with just 1 distortion. |
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 19:10:57
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| When I use distortion I normally have at least 2 on at once, often with the Hyper Fuzz boosting. |
Edited by - tomwest on 01/23/2007 19:11:33 |
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Progger
Copper Member
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 19:51:31
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| While there is something to be said for neglecting compression altogether, I often use two compressors. I use one as my very first pedal in a long chain and one at the very end, set as a limiter. The Boss CS-2 works well for me at the end while I switch between a DOD 280 and MXR Dyna Comp as my first pedal. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 23:24:03
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im running 13 distortions in my chain
but of course i dont use them all at once. i usually play lead type stuff so i almost ALWAYS use 2. and its usually a distortion driven by an OD. i find one is never full enough except for the MT-2/GE-6/EH-2 combo.
as far as modulation pedals go, i run 2 CE-3s in sequence. they have different settings but i never use them at the same time. same with my GE-6s and PH-1r/PH-2 combo. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 07:33:59
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There´s a lot to do with multiple pedals, sometimes I use 2-3 choruses in series adjusted just a little different. You could do the same with flangers, phasers etc.
Delay in series can make very beautiful sounds, think the Edge or Gilmour.
Parallel loops can also make wonders, you need a pedal with two outputs or an Y-splitter for the out and an Y-splitter for the in (if you have only one amp). Here is room for a lot of experimentation, parallel coupled choruses, choruses with flangers, light overdrives with heavy distortions etc etc etc.
You could of course combine series and parallel coupled pedals.
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 10:49:39
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| I used (before the DD-2 was send away) DD-3, DSD-2 and DD-2 at the same time.. Now i only use the other two.. They're quite similar.. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 01/24/2007 : 11:09:44
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Originally posted by Goran
There´s a lot to do with multiple pedals, sometimes I use 2-3 choruses in series adjusted just a little different. You could do the same with flangers, phasers etc.
Delay in series can make very beautiful sounds, think the Edge or Gilmour.
Parallel loops can also make wonders, you need a pedal with two outputs or an Y-splitter for the out and an Y-splitter for the in (if you have only one amp). Here is room for a lot of experimentation, parallel coupled choruses, choruses with flangers, light overdrives with heavy distortions etc etc etc.
You could of course combine series and parallel coupled pedals.
Hi Goran
have you tried using a small 4-6-8 channel mixer, when you set up the pedals in parallel mode?
Or do you just use the Y splitter cables?
Regards Dr. Bob
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 12:04:19
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i like running ambient effects (2 CE-2's, HF-2+BF-2, PH-1r+PH-3)
with the settings equivalent but with one parameter changed. the sound can get well sexy. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 17:42:31
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| So the commonality it seems is multiple distortion, chorus, & delay really. What if anything do you guys do with your stereo-outs when say, the following pedal doesn't have input for them? I assume most of ya don't use much stereo capability. Am I wrong? |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 18:18:14
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^^ pretty much. with all this pedal buying and watchin it leaves very little time for saving up for an amp  !!! |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 23:56:11
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once you go stereo, you never go back..
i have my RV-2 last in my chain and from there it splits to 2 amps. DD-5 is also cool in stereo but i prefer reverb. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2007 : 00:06:38
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yeah im with stratosphere on this one,i use 2 amps split off a ch1(old analog type)and often use my ds1 and od2 together for lead sounds or sometimes one of them with my cs3,another favourite is to use my two dd3,s first one with fast repeats and the other with slower repeats and you get a sort of ping pong effect,sounds great especially spliting into stereo...... |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2007 : 13:21:06
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has anyone ran 2 pitch shifters together?
say if you put them both on to raise the note by 2octaves would you be able to play notes up 4 octaves?!!!!
what would happen if you played a high harmonic thru this set up?!!!
sweet baby jesus, someone go out and try this please! |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2007 : 15:27:26
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Originally posted by controlfreak
has anyone ran 2 pitch shifters together?
say if you put them both on to raise the note by 2octaves would you be able to play notes up 4 octaves?!!!!
what would happen if you played a high harmonic thru this set up?!!!
sweet baby jesus, someone go out and try this please!
Hi controlfreak
What a great experiment.
I have a couple of multi effects with pitch shifters, built in.
But it's much too late to try it now. Over the weekend maybe.
What about one with 1 oct. up.
The second with 1 oct. down.
And run into a stereo rig or just two amps.
Regards Dr. Bob 
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DarrinPA
Silver Member
USA
221 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2007 : 04:21:44
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quote:
Originally posted by controlfreak
has anyone ran 2 pitch shifters together?
say if you put them both on to raise the note by 2octaves would you be able to play notes up 4 octaves?!!!!
what would happen if you played a high harmonic thru this set up?!!!
sweet baby jesus, someone go out and try this please!
It's not as great as you think. It's painful on the ears and useless. Useing to pitch shifters - one ocative up and the 2nd to bring it back down - gives a percussive sound which can be nice but you have to run it with low treble.
Besides the double pitchshifting for fun I don't double up on any pedals, not even distortion/overdrive unless I'm going for a talking box sound then I max out EVERY knob on my DOD Grunge pedal and Boss ODB-3 with a pre-wah and run direct into a mixer, it's insanely good sounding for solos. Although I run the risk of messing up my mixer, maybe. |
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Two Same Pedals in Succession
