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Neaves
Silver Member
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 Posted - 07/26/2007 : 02:46:58
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Great Site!!! I'm a newby and I was just wondering if anyone here who owns the PQ-4 could tell me how much can you alter and manipulate your sound ? Thanks Guys, Neaves  |
Edited by - Neaves on 07/26/2007 02:49:22 |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 07/26/2007 : 13:33:09
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| i dont find it does much difference than a 7 band EQ, although im not sure how many bands the PQ-4 actually does.. anyone? |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 07/26/2007 : 16:41:41
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It looks like it has 3 frequency sweeps.. one each for Low, Middle, & High. Parametric EQ uses bandpass filtering where the frequency is adjustable as opposed to simple shelving filters such as a normal bass or treble control. With a parametric EQ, one can really sculpt the sound in a way that a graphic EQ just can't; graphic EQs have a fixed frequency that they cut or boost. Unfortunately, with most parametrics, you don't have the option to adjust the width, or upper & lower thresholds of the band. In all though, I prefer a parametric over any other type of filtering. I just wish I actually owned the PQ-4; its on my list but I'm lazy to run through the logistics to actually make the aquisition.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equalization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parametric_equalization |
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Neaves
Silver Member
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 16:58:28
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Hey Thanks for the great reply! :) I have a ge-7 that i just got yesterday from espray and it's real noisy and it has the patented japanese hiss ha ha!  I'm still tinkering to get a good tone with it. I'm using a keeley modded sd-1 and it rules but for what i'm trying to do I think the way to go for me is either getting the sniper mod done to the ge-7 or trying to find a pq-4. Does anyone have the sniper eq mod going on in there ge-7? |
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
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Posted - 07/26/2007 : 19:24:57
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| I think the pq-3b is more versatile 'cause you can set the low frequency also. Got one yesterday so I try it and let you guys know. |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 20:01:28
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| Does anyone know if you can get an SP-1 sound with the PQ-4? SP-1 gives you that wah in a stationary position sound. |
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 20:09:23
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Originally posted by Big Boss Man
Does anyone know if you can get an SP-1 sound with the PQ-4? SP-1 gives you that wah in a stationary position sound.
Never tried it but it depends on how the bandwidth(Q) differs from the pq-4 and sp-1 , I think. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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Posted - 07/27/2007 : 19:19:49
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It should be possible to get PQ-4 sound as SP-1, but the easiest way to do that is buying a Behringer clone or using a wah (without moving the pedal...).
PQ-4 is extremely useful to tailor a specific sound, you can get a thin tele sounding like a Les Paul.
I had it a long time before understanding PQ-4, got a few hints from a friend and figured it out. The key word is small movements of the knobs, a little makes a big difference.
A little theoretical knowledge of EQ�s helps a lot. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2007 : 23:01:57
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The PQ-4 is something else. Hold on to it.
Here's a suggestion on the mystery of the PQ-4. Assume that there are limits or parameters to what the noises a conventional amp and guitar can make. An equalizer broadens these limits. The PQ-4 does it to such a degree that you can get those crazy lows that Dimebag Darrell used to get.
I think i read somewhere where 'the max' or the limit of the GE-7 was say 18. The Pq-4 pushed that max to say 22.
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Neaves
Silver Member
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2007 : 02:08:22
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| I have heard great things about this pedal. There is a video on you tube with this guy from japan playing pantera's shedding skin and it sounds real damn close. He is using a pq-4 and caught it on video just to test it out. I would post a link but i'm not sure of the posting regulations on this forum. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2007 : 23:46:21
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stahlhart
Platinum Member
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Posted - 08/01/2007 : 00:10:10
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quote:
Originally posted by bosshog
I think i read somewhere where 'the max' or the limit of the GE-7 was say 18. The Pq-4 pushed that max to say 22.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akaD9v460yI
/knew what you meant
//just joshing
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2007 : 04:44:08
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The Tap are into Hip Hop now...
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2007 : 09:23:20
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| as part of the settings for the PQ-4 it says you can get an acoustic guitar tone. is this achievable and if so how realistic does it sound? |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2007 : 06:53:30
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| the Boss PQ-4 is golden, IMHO. even if yr guitar has one bridge pickup and no tone control, you can pre-set your favorite tone setting (e.g., neck pickup, E.C. 'woman' tone) for leads, etc., at the stomp of a switch. the PQ-4 has a slightly steeper learning curve than the GE-7, but to me it's well worth it. |
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Neaves
Silver Member
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 02:46:27
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| I wish i owned one!! Hopefully i'll be able to get my hands on one of them after i get some cash. I appreciate all the responses. This has really made my mind up in having to buy one to at least try it. :) Thanks Forum, Neaves |
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