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WelcomeToTheMachine
Copper Member
24 Posts |
 Posted - 07/30/2008 : 08:48:43
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I'd love to see a CS-4... 
I haven't really thought about what I'd like to see in it, maybe a toggle switch to bypass the tone pot or an exp. pedal input for sustain. I'm using a stock CS-3 before a tubescreamer and only have the CS-3 on when the tubescreamer's on, and it sounds fantastic (kinda). But as far as using the CS-3 clean? Nope...
I definitely think more analog pedals would be ideal. The problem with boss is that it's a corporation, and corporations want to make money - like not using higher quality components in their pedals...
Something that upset me was their remake of the ocataver. The OC-2 is great (use mine all the time...) but has tracking issues. I got SOO excited when I heard of an OC-3, only to be heart broken when I tried it out at the local shop. Distortion? What were they thinking? The whole thing was a mess. Lame.
I think if you guys want a great booster pedal, or a good envelope filter or any other HIGH quality pedals, you're gonna have to go with boutique or DIY.. We're just talking tone though. Some of boss's pedals sound fine for use in a board, but if you want excellent, full sound and reliability I don't think you're gonna find it in any boss enclosures (that have been made recently)... |
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Sray10
Silver Member
USA
150 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2008 : 03:04:21
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| 1. A synthesizer, 2. an Amp Modeler and/or guitar Modeler , 3. something that simulates a talk box, ( that thing Peter Frampton uses ) |
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Tele_Man
Bronze Member
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2008 : 20:22:42
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More pedals along the lines of the FBM-1 and FDR-1, perhaps an AC30 modeler. Also, a straight booster pedal along the lines of the old FA-1.
And maybe some reissues of the older, analog pedals. |
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Some Weird Sin
Bronze Member
Netherlands
73 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 09:50:57
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Originally posted by WelcomeToTheMachine
I'd love to see a CS-4...
I second that!
I have a CS-3, which I only use as a back up, as my FX-Engineering Mirage compressor is far superior to it.
I have never tried the CS-2, but from what I hear it's much better than the CS-3.
The CS-3 is ok in combination with OD/dist, and before a delay when playing single notes, but it completely craps out if you're strumming and it really affects your tone.
A CS-4 should feature a switch so you could go from really transparent (like the mirage) to a really affected tone (a la Dynacomp)
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 10:10:56
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Hi Some Weird Sin
Any chance of some internal pics of your:
FX-Engineering Mirage compressor?
Do you know what-how it does it's compression, Opto, FET or Voltage Controlled Op-Amp?
Are there any sound samples anywhere to listen to?
I couldn't find any on their web site.
I too am still searching for that elusive transparent compressor.
I I'm to afraid to tell you how many compressors I have.
Even a dBx 117 from the 80's, that's really great on bass, & reel to reel tape recorders.
Regards Dr. Bob
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the-destructor
Silver Member
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 16:07:47
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As I'm getting older, I'm becoming more aware of the perils of prostate health. I want to see the "P4U-2" as seen in "The nOOb says Hello" thread. ATTN : Boss engineers!!!
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Plush Pile
Bronze Member
Australia
93 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 05:57:31
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These have probably all been asked for before, but hey i can't be assed reading 11 pages.
I would like to see:
SG-2
DM-5
DC-5
EQ-21 (with output for footswitch to change between presets)
RM-2 (Ring Modulator)
PQ-5
VB-3
LB-2 (Booster)
TB-2 (Talk Box, talk boss)
SY-2 (Guitar synth)
PC-2 (Pickup-Changer, change the character of pups from HB to SC or vice-verse)
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DG-2 (Gilmorizer  )
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 06:00:36
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SG-2
VB-3
PQ-5
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 08:16:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Laurie
SG-2
VB-3
PQ-5
I'm with Laurie on this. |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 17:43:15
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how bout an update of the TR-2 to include the new slicer effect aswell??
and an OC-4 polyphonic octave pedal wouldn't go astray either. This one should have level controls for octave down and octave up aswell for creating a nice lush ringing organ sound. and take that silly distortion off it!!! |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 19:30:04
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| Sounds good too controlfreak.. seeing how the TR-2 is probably my favorite pedal; it could use an upgrade. |
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visserman
Platinum Member
1072 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2008 : 12:49:49
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A very simple a practical idea
A compact pedal with a toggleswitch for
overdrive based on OD1
chorus based on CE2
distortion based on DS1
flange based on BF2
Why? To have a few effects in one compact pedal.
You should only be able to use one effect at a time. Why? because most effects sound best when used on their own. If you want to explore combining sounds you can always daisy chain with other compact pedals.
Complex to build? It may have to be a pedal with four indidual componentboards, but it should be possible.
From a companies view perhaps not attractive as four effects would be more expansive than just one pedal. This pedal could be priced a bit higher than a normal compact, as it would be a pro pedal.
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Some Weird Sin
Bronze Member
Netherlands
73 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2008 : 18:13:46
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi Some Weird Sin
Any chance of some internal pics of your:
FX-Engineering Mirage compressor?
Do you know what-how it does it's compression, Opto, FET or Voltage Controlled Op-Amp?
Are there any sound samples anywhere to listen to?
I couldn't find any on their web site.
I too am still searching for that elusive transparent compressor.
I I'm to afraid to tell you how many compressors I have.
Even a dBx 117 from the 80's, that's really great on bass, & reel to reel tape recorders.
Regards Dr. Bob
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi Some Weird Sin
Any chance of some internal pics of your:
FX-Engineering Mirage compressor?
Do you know what-how it does it's compression, Opto, FET or Voltage Controlled Op-Amp?
Are there any sound samples anywhere to listen to?
I couldn't find any on their web site.
I too am still searching for that elusive transparent compressor.
I I'm to afraid to tell you how many compressors I have.
Even a dBx 117 from the 80's, that's really great on bass, & reel to reel tape recorders.
Regards Dr. Bob
I don't know about all that technical stuff, I'm afraid, I just use my ears  BUT
I'm 99% sure that if you buy this compressor, your search will be at an end: it really is incredibly transparent. You will notice that it's off instead of when it's on. You'll just think what happened to my increadible tone 
This is their website: http://fxeng.com/
And this is where I bought it: http://www.gtrgear.com/FXeng/Mirage.htm
This guy is increadibly nice and he actually sent me one of these compressors when I bought my Empress tremolo there, so I could try it out. It's been on my board ever since. And it's ALWAYS ON
Can't take any decent pictures now cause my camera crapped out on me.
Hope this helps.
Buy this comp and you won't regret it. And no I don't own any shares in the company |
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ESPImperium
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2008 : 21:48:15
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Id like to see them introduce a pedal switching system that uses a USB sort of thing so you can put the likes of a SD-1 on and off when you need to, also a nice MIDI board to go with it, and a MIDI function that you can use it with a MIDI eqiped amp.
Sorta like the Voodoo Labs GCX, but cooler.
Hows about this for a curveball, a nice analogue chorus and a nice new analogue delay as well (not saying the DD-7 isnt good) id like to see that.
Also a digital delay with a small 3 or digit LCD (Digital Watch sized???) screen, so i can dial in the ammount of delay time, exactly, that i like. Think DD-20 in the form that the RC-20 went down to the RC-2.
A nice clean boost, like the MXR CAE MC-401, but with 3 switches for Low/Mid/High boost & cut.
A re issue of the CE-2 as the one i have is one ill never take on the road, its just for studio use only.
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tony
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
142 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2008 : 04:43:54
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In general, they need to completely rethink their compact pedal line. When was the last time you looked at something in the current range and thought "I must have that!!"? The lineup as it stands is completely uninspiring. A couple of times I've looked at it intending to support BOSS and buy something new, but I just can't bring myself to spend the money. The closest I get to buying something new and unmodded is the TR-2, or maybe the looper. Even then, it's just functional stuff.
They need to acknowledge that not everybody wants the same things. While COSM might be ideal for the type of hypothetical jobbing musician who exists mainly in the minds of their marketing guys, most people don't want off-the-shelf sounds. I do think COSM has it's uses, but I prefer stuff that's straightforward in concept, tactile in response and capable of behaving unpredictably.
They should introduce a STRICTLY analogue line of compact effects. With updates of all the classics. Maybe even as part of a higher end range, similar to what Digitech have done with the hardwire series, but infinitely better, because it's BOSS.
There's something really perverse about how they keep slaving away over digital versions of their analogue classics when they could own the market in actual reproductions tomorrow. I mean, a COSM fuzz? An incredibly complex circuit to emulate a few fairly simple circuits. Why?
They also need to push the envelope and come up with things that actually surprise you. That bitcrusher idea was super cool.
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Bit harsh that. I did like the PS 5 I had. Not enought to keep it, though.
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What should Boss create next?
