syl2412 « A try before you buy »
Published on 03/03/11 at 02:07Boost pedal, reduced to its simplest expression.
Jack in, jack out, switch on / off knob to the level of boost. That's all and that's enough.
Robust metal housing.
The volume pot seems less solid plastic but I have not had a problem with.
Wider than a Boss pedal type, it will take a bit more room on your pedalboard or in your feet. For a switch and a knob, it was not especially necessary. But hey, this is the format of small Rocktron.
UTILIZATION
Configuration could not be more simple and easy.
Consumes a lot of batteries though. I then plugged PSU.
I had to tape the knob to prevent it from moving unintentionally with my foot when I press the switch. It can interfere with live ...
SOUND QUALITY
I bought it in order to give a boost to my solos.
On my Marshall Valvestate transistor, it had little impact on sound quality. Even a little more compression and high mids, which was exactly what I wanted. Ideal for highlighting a solo.
I had to turn the volume pot sparingly because the pedal was acting a lot on the volume.
I bought a Hughes & Kettner All Tube then. The pedal does not respond at all in the same way. She acts more on the gain and much less on the volume.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought this pedal about a year ago and a half. It satisfied me perfectly at first, but with less change my amp.
I must say she is now out of my pedalboard since I no longer useful. Indeed, the pedals of my new amp can recall a preset with a bit more volume, presence, reverb, chorus, etc. ...
This pedal can be perfectly appropriate, however, and its price is a big Democratic advantage. But with my experience, I think it would be prudent to test it on its own configuration before you buy.
Jack in, jack out, switch on / off knob to the level of boost. That's all and that's enough.
Robust metal housing.
The volume pot seems less solid plastic but I have not had a problem with.
Wider than a Boss pedal type, it will take a bit more room on your pedalboard or in your feet. For a switch and a knob, it was not especially necessary. But hey, this is the format of small Rocktron.
UTILIZATION
Configuration could not be more simple and easy.
Consumes a lot of batteries though. I then plugged PSU.
I had to tape the knob to prevent it from moving unintentionally with my foot when I press the switch. It can interfere with live ...
SOUND QUALITY
I bought it in order to give a boost to my solos.
On my Marshall Valvestate transistor, it had little impact on sound quality. Even a little more compression and high mids, which was exactly what I wanted. Ideal for highlighting a solo.
I had to turn the volume pot sparingly because the pedal was acting a lot on the volume.
I bought a Hughes & Kettner All Tube then. The pedal does not respond at all in the same way. She acts more on the gain and much less on the volume.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought this pedal about a year ago and a half. It satisfied me perfectly at first, but with less change my amp.
I must say she is now out of my pedalboard since I no longer useful. Indeed, the pedals of my new amp can recall a preset with a bit more volume, presence, reverb, chorus, etc. ...
This pedal can be perfectly appropriate, however, and its price is a big Democratic advantage. But with my experience, I think it would be prudent to test it on its own configuration before you buy.