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Stegoonaut
Published on 01/26/14 at 14:39
Value For Money :
Excellent
Booster and Feedbacker (simulator feedback, straw!) In a very simple compact pedal configuration: input, output and optional 9V power.
As usual with Boss, construction is exemplary.
UTILIZATION
Configuration is very simple, the almost useless manual. The first potentiometer manages the volume booster, arranged upstream of it will act on the preamp gain, the loop placed in or after the saturation effect will act on the volume. The second potentiometer "Feedback" manages the volume of the feedback generated by the pedal, personally I leave at 12 o'clock to make it as natural as possible. The third knob "Tone" to manage the tone provided by the booster, it is combined with the 4th giving 3 "presets" for optimal use.
SOUND QUALITY
I use this pedal for a very transparent boost, so I always play with the setting "flat" and the tone at 12pm. Either in a Orange Rockerverb or in a vox AC4TV, it allows to fully respect the original sound of the amp and guitar, just adding volume. Other settings (mid boost, mid cut etc. ..) are also interesting but I prefer my other overdrive for "typed" sounds.
It can also be placed in the loop to have effect of a boost and a volume Equalizer in a single pedal, very useful for drilling in the mix in a solo!
On the feedback, I am a little mixed ... On a single note the effect takes time to come, however in agreement is better. The effect seem a little bit artificial when playing alone, but group setting with drums and bass that send behind this is perfect, we believe it!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month, I hesitated with the MXR Micro amp but the feedback function has convinced me.
The value for money is good in the sense that it is almost the only feedbacker on the market, except the old Boss DF-2 is no longer produced (and not allowed to have feedback without the distortion of the pedal.). But if only the Booster function you want, I think we can find both for less.
I remake this choice without hesitation because of feedback have "musical" and decent volume is really appreciated!
As usual with Boss, construction is exemplary.
UTILIZATION
Configuration is very simple, the almost useless manual. The first potentiometer manages the volume booster, arranged upstream of it will act on the preamp gain, the loop placed in or after the saturation effect will act on the volume. The second potentiometer "Feedback" manages the volume of the feedback generated by the pedal, personally I leave at 12 o'clock to make it as natural as possible. The third knob "Tone" to manage the tone provided by the booster, it is combined with the 4th giving 3 "presets" for optimal use.
SOUND QUALITY
I use this pedal for a very transparent boost, so I always play with the setting "flat" and the tone at 12pm. Either in a Orange Rockerverb or in a vox AC4TV, it allows to fully respect the original sound of the amp and guitar, just adding volume. Other settings (mid boost, mid cut etc. ..) are also interesting but I prefer my other overdrive for "typed" sounds.
It can also be placed in the loop to have effect of a boost and a volume Equalizer in a single pedal, very useful for drilling in the mix in a solo!
On the feedback, I am a little mixed ... On a single note the effect takes time to come, however in agreement is better. The effect seem a little bit artificial when playing alone, but group setting with drums and bass that send behind this is perfect, we believe it!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month, I hesitated with the MXR Micro amp but the feedback function has convinced me.
The value for money is good in the sense that it is almost the only feedbacker on the market, except the old Boss DF-2 is no longer produced (and not allowed to have feedback without the distortion of the pedal.). But if only the Booster function you want, I think we can find both for less.
I remake this choice without hesitation because of feedback have "musical" and decent volume is really appreciated!