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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
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 Posted - 04/21/2008 : 12:09:14
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Did a bit of internet searching today and found the Artec site http://www.artecsound.com/effect/index.html , great site with some great soundsamples. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound of the 'crazy metal' so I did a bit more searching and found a new one on ebay for 39 euros free shipping 
Anyone heard of this brand ? any thoughts on the site ?
Just watched the workshop video and I love what he's doing with the analog delay can anyone tell me if it comes close to a boss DM-2/3 ?
I know the artec is a bit cheaper  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2zBl65_iVc |
Edited by - sp-1 on 04/21/2008 13:24:16 |
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2008 : 13:28:29
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Got my Crazy metal today definitely a keeper, comes very close to the sound I get from my keeley modded MT-2.
Sturdy metal housing, looks very solid.
Dialed in all the low and it is still tight, the high sounds like high and not like a bee nest
Think I trie a few more of this brand. |
Edited by - sp-1 on 04/23/2008 14:59:20 |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 14:18:50
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I've seen them on the thomann website,up till then i had never heard of them before....enjoy.... .... |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 16:24:41
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They look really good - well made... can't find any on evilbay Canada though  No Canadian distributor either.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 17:26:33
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Hi sp-1, Laurie, Franzoni & guys
I sometimes see one or two, here on evilBay Oz.
But there doesn't seem to be any at the moment.
I have been wondering about these pedals, they look very well made.
And SP-1's Crazy metal seems to confirm this.
The Wah is identical to the Washburn wah, that Kmart here in Oz sell.
I guess Artec just re-badge them for Washburn
SP-1, I would be very keen to see some internal pictures of your Crazy Metal pedal.
You could post them to the pedal internals thread in the Tech & mods area.
I know the other guys would be pretty keen to see the insides as well.
I will ask my friend Justin if I can take some internal pics of his wah.
I really liked the sound demo of their compressor, especially on the milder settings.
Regards Dr. Bob
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 19:47:24
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Tomorow I will take some pics, right now I'm going to enjoy the nice evening sun with a nice 1L (one liter) Can  of danish lager  |
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Caliban
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 21:47:19
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I've seen these around, and have wondered about their quality - from what I understand Artec are a pretty big Korean manufacturer. I guess with so much OEM production switching to China they must have decided to make their own line of pedals.
The one I want most is a bit of a Swiss Army knife pedal - it's a 7 band EQ which also works as a chromatic tuner, with the press of a button. |
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2008 : 12:09:50
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Took some pics, but it seems I can't take any nice closeup pics.
I put 'm here 'cause there's no use to put 'm in the 'internal pictures' topic. If the 'moderator' find 'm interesting enough, feel free to move 'm
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Edited by - sp-1 on 04/24/2008 12:11:00 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2008 : 16:59:40
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Hi sp-1
Thanks for posting the internal pics of your Artec Crazy Metal.
Interesting design, & all (SMD) surface mount components.
Did you happen to see it it's also RoHS compliant & lead free solder?
The case looks like it's Die-cast.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2008 : 17:06:27
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I have no idea what RoHS means, but on the box it sais 'no Pb'
so it's lead free. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 17:54:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi sp-1
Did you happen to see it it's also RoHS compliant & lead free solder?
If I recall an article I read correctly, everything sold in Europe has to be RoHS compliant by now?
(RoHS = "Restriction of Hazardous Substances")
Anyway... it looks very well made, electronics similar to Behringer pedals, but mechanically NOT |
Edited by - Laurie on 04/24/2008 17:55:24 |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 23:08:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Thanks for posting the internal pics of your Artec Crazy Metal.
Interesting design, & all (SMD) surface mount components.
Regards Dr. Bob
Yeah, looks like thats how they keep the costs low, but I am wondering what ICs those might be as those might be where the real personality and characteristics of the pedals sound may be... |
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