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Overdrive pedal from Truetone belonging to the V2 series

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  • Yvan_PYvan_P

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 02/15/12 at 03:07
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Pedal that combines two in one pedal
    - A Tubescreamer type overdrive TS-808,
    - Type compressor Dyna Comp or Ross compressor
    switch for bass boost on the overdrive
    interuptor to control the tone of the compressor

    tone control on two classic effects + settings

    UTILIZATION

    simple easy to settle

    SOUND QUALITY

    Extra sound quality so I tried a Xotic and I preferred this model are listed for old scool
    Overd is better than a tube screamer
    for the compressor it tends to Modify the sound but it's also what we ask


    we go from light to saturated it can serve to boost
    it's solid
    It sends as they say a…
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    Pedal that combines two in one pedal
    - A Tubescreamer type overdrive TS-808,
    - Type compressor Dyna Comp or Ross compressor
    switch for bass boost on the overdrive
    interuptor to control the tone of the compressor

    tone control on two classic effects + settings

    UTILIZATION

    simple easy to settle

    SOUND QUALITY

    Extra sound quality so I tried a Xotic and I preferred this model are listed for old scool
    Overd is better than a tube screamer
    for the compressor it tends to Modify the sound but it's also what we ask


    we go from light to saturated it can serve to boost
    it's solid
    It sends as they say and I love its texture

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year
    I love the sound of this pedal it colors the sound a bit but it offers a wide variety of tone.

    I am very satisfied with this choice and I will ever
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  • guitarsingerguitarsinger

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 05/13/06 at 10:59
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    This is an overdrive pedals and a team of JRC is compresseur.Elle 4558 as research (in fact it is a tubesreamer TS 808 but with a compressor and more, use s Parmenter or jointly). There is also a bass boost and an overdrive switch ct allowing SETTING THE tone from the overdrive or overdrive and compressor.
    There are three knobs (drive, tone volume) for the overdrive, and three for the compressor.
    The look is top notch with its color crme diodes and red and green logo and route 66, I love ...

    UTILIZATION

    Setup is simple, yes, but be aware each dose effects because it is beautiful PDAL trs noisy and it's only the default.
    The manual? A sheet of paper but ...

    SOUND QUALIT…
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    This is an overdrive pedals and a team of JRC is compresseur.Elle 4558 as research (in fact it is a tubesreamer TS 808 but with a compressor and more, use s Parmenter or jointly). There is also a bass boost and an overdrive switch ct allowing SETTING THE tone from the overdrive or overdrive and compressor.
    There are three knobs (drive, tone volume) for the overdrive, and three for the compressor.
    The look is top notch with its color crme diodes and red and green logo and route 66, I love ...

    UTILIZATION

    Setup is simple, yes, but be aware each dose effects because it is beautiful PDAL trs noisy and it's only the default.
    The manual? A sheet of paper but ...

    SOUND QUALITY

    While the attention this PDAL has an output level dcoiffant absolutely!
    Tests on an amp lamps (Peavey Classic 30 ),.... Wow! C pte well!
    The compressor section coupled overdrive increases the gain (a TS 808 that saturates more with more grain pais) for a rock sound, rock-hard.
    The only drawback is the noise when the two effects are utiliss simultanment: So rducteur noise obligatoire.Avec Boss NS-2 branch in a loop, the problem is rsolu.
    A few words about the compressor Super warm and transparent sound he meets when going in clean, a pleasure ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been using 2 mois.Ce I like most is the output level of the pedals and sounds (or clear Overdriver). The ide is to couple a compressor excellente.De over the switch BassBoost frquences keeps the low level of saturation and the "tone" of the compressor acts like a button "contour". There really is a way to carve his blues and rock while ... with a grain vintage lamp Amp rigor to make the most of the pedals ...
    For better sound mtal try Jeckyll & Hyde.
    I forgot .... rducteur noise mandatory (yes compressor is so loud dj with a saturation ...).
    For the report quality price: I paid 155 euros neuve.Mme if a large sum, have a compressor that such a quality coupled overdrive, the fact I find .. .
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  • parkerlewisparkerlewis

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 09/25/06 at 07:55
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Overdrive + compressuer
    Analog pedal
    nothing more to add another view see

    UTILIZATION

    Config simple but complete
    Ultra easy to use
    Manual with preset sample but not really needed

    SOUND QUALITY

    Effects of highest quality, with good output
    No breath
    In short it's heavy and good, sounds both effects independently or coupled, are nickels!

    OVERALL OPINION

    2 years of use
    For me, the best pedal overdirve market, it is really terrible!
    I tried full of pedals including the famous Tubescreamer and frankly there is no comparison with the compressor and more.
    It's a bit expensive for a pedal but try it and you'll realize that it's well worth!!
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    Overdrive + compressuer
    Analog pedal
    nothing more to add another view see

    UTILIZATION

    Config simple but complete
    Ultra easy to use
    Manual with preset sample but not really needed

    SOUND QUALITY

    Effects of highest quality, with good output
    No breath
    In short it's heavy and good, sounds both effects independently or coupled, are nickels!

    OVERALL OPINION

    2 years of use
    For me, the best pedal overdirve market, it is really terrible!
    I tried full of pedals including the famous Tubescreamer and frankly there is no comparison with the compressor and more.
    It's a bit expensive for a pedal but try it and you'll realize that it's well worth!!
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  • jcdc1967jcdc1967

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 08/14/07 at 13:51
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    - Overdrive and Compression ...
    - In fact the pedals allows four combinations and the fact that the two switches are used to activate closer simultanment. This is what I do to switch compression overdrive ... or to cut the two effects at once. Trs useful.
    - I have the V1 and there is also a bass boost. On the V2 there is an option supplmentaire.
    - Battery operated or accepts a connection type for a transformer BOSS PS ... So Integrates food pedals in a rack with a "garland"
    - Only bmolounet some may be ... boost the bass is not at the foot switchable. But it is a good PDAL not a multi-purpose.

    UTILIZATION

    - Plug and play
    - The rglages are very simple and even the most e…
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    - Overdrive and Compression ...
    - In fact the pedals allows four combinations and the fact that the two switches are used to activate closer simultanment. This is what I do to switch compression overdrive ... or to cut the two effects at once. Trs useful.
    - I have the V1 and there is also a bass boost. On the V2 there is an option supplmentaire.
    - Battery operated or accepts a connection type for a transformer BOSS PS ... So Integrates food pedals in a rack with a "garland"
    - Only bmolounet some may be ... boost the bass is not at the foot switchable. But it is a good PDAL not a multi-purpose.

    UTILIZATION

    - Plug and play
    - The rglages are very simple and even the most extreme settings are "musical"
    - The sound is not ORIGINAL dnatur rglages are progressive and

    SOUND QUALITY

    I have a Marshall all-tube head with master volume 70s. Therefore, no effects loop. I wanted to have a wider range of sounds than just the sounds Overdriver of the head. I play a classic rock plutt farting. I am a big fan of ACDC and I bcp practice of metal. So I like the guitars in his well-supported, and Dfine Submitted. I use it with guitars possdant both a simple as a double.

    The pedals allows me to have the four following combinations:
    - Neither triggered effects: the almost clean which is a function of rglages preamp & master of the head
    - Compression only: boost clean sound that starts pull a lightweight overdrive
    - Overdrive only: overdrive acdc punchy and well-ien compress (end lights ... not the pedals)
    - Both: boost for solos
    As I said in the Premire section, the two switches so close it is possible to activate simultanment.

    VERY HIGH QUALITY SOUND ... I tried a few pedals before that the. I had a DS1 and SD1 boss. Trs trs good pedals prices down now. Highway 66 is a big cut above in terms of transparancy (the boss a little dnaturait sound), heat and boost. It marries well with the head rev. I also use it for "Global Warming" the overdrive of a Boss GS-10 when I record a multi-track.
    I also have an Ibanez TS808 but I prfre the road. The Ibanez a more nasiard.

    OVERALL OPINION

    - 6 months of use
    - All: sound - power connector - the two switch - ... and the look is very nice
    - I tried some other pedals
    - Considering the two effects that combine excellent quality and that are activated aisment. Purchase 100 euros ... TRS is a good deal. The Ibanez 808 in re-rating after 170 euros ... So ...
    - I hsitation redeemable without the pedals which is an essential link in my setup
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  • kaktus666kaktus666

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 11/13/07 at 13:58
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    - What are the effects or types of effects available?
    Compressor and Tube Screamer.

    - What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
    All analog.

    - Are they ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
    Just with your fingers, ears and brain of the head.

    - What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
    Input, Output, 9V DC PSU standard battery box.

    - Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
    Uh ...

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    * Compressor: a switch on / off effect, a cross on / off the eq., A gain knob, 1 tone knob (switchable), a sustain knob
    * Tube Screamer: a switch on / off effect, an inter bass boost, a drive knob, 1 tone knob, one volume knob.
    * You…
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    - What are the effects or types of effects available?
    Compressor and Tube Screamer.

    - What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
    All analog.

    - Are they ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
    Just with your fingers, ears and brain of the head.

    - What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
    Input, Output, 9V DC PSU standard battery box.

    - Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
    Uh ...

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    * Compressor: a switch on / off effect, a cross on / off the eq., A gain knob, 1 tone knob (switchable), a sustain knob
    * Tube Screamer: a switch on / off effect, an inter bass boost, a drive knob, 1 tone knob, one volume knob.
    * You branches, you turn the knobs, and the late name of Zeus!

    - The edition of sounds and effects is it easy?
    Well, you branches, you turn the knobs, and the late name of Zeus!

    - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
    You can not say that there is a manual, but some explanations are sufficient. And you branches, you turn the knobs, and the late name of Zeus!

    SOUND QUALITY

    - Effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?
    Then the nephew ...
    The compressor is good (or trs), transparent when the eq is off, more or less glossy or matte if the eq is enabled.
    The tube screamer is excellent, the bass boost option as "the cherry on the cake"

    - Which instruments do you use?
    Beginners on guitar and chain. View my profile for more details.

    - What are those you prfrez, you dtest?
    I like both ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    - How long have you use it?
    Ben, was 3 weeks, but did I gained more tt, the pedals ...

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    The most: the quality of the effects, the switches close, the simplicity of use.
    Cons: sometimes, with the sustain of the compressor back, I grabs a radio, but I adpend o ... If only one radio c'tait not m. ..

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
    I knew the compressor of the GX700 and the tube screamer, but that's all.

    - How do you report qualitprix?
    148 for 2 pedals (one) and this quality is made.

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
    As said, but did I gained more ... tt
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  • nickname009nickname009

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 08/03/11 at 10:03
    2 effects built into one pedal

    overdrive: with drive, level, tone as well as a bass boost on/off switch

    compressor: level, tone, gain, with a tone control on/off switch

    Supposedly analog circuitry as far as I remember. Spec-wise it's very good and simple to use!

    UTILIZATION

    It's basically 2 pedals you set them how you want them and switch'em on. You can use either of the functions or both at the same time which is quite convenient. Depending on your playing style. No actual manual is really needed since it's just 3 knobs for each pedal with their added bonus switches!

    SOUND QUALITY

    This is what surprised me. It sounds GREAT. No it's not a handmade pedal as far a…
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    2 effects built into one pedal

    overdrive: with drive, level, tone as well as a bass boost on/off switch

    compressor: level, tone, gain, with a tone control on/off switch

    Supposedly analog circuitry as far as I remember. Spec-wise it's very good and simple to use!

    UTILIZATION

    It's basically 2 pedals you set them how you want them and switch'em on. You can use either of the functions or both at the same time which is quite convenient. Depending on your playing style. No actual manual is really needed since it's just 3 knobs for each pedal with their added bonus switches!

    SOUND QUALITY

    This is what surprised me. It sounds GREAT. No it's not a handmade pedal as far as I remember it's made in china, just like 99% of visual sound's stuff.

    The overdrive on this is really smooth and does resemble a tube screamer, with the added effect of the bass boost to compensate for those who didn't like how much the tube screamers sucked the bass out. Very usable sound and very surprisingly good!

    The compressor is also very effective and can be very subtle or very very exaggerated if you want it to be. I find it quite nice if one wants to tame those highs on a sparkly clean strat or just to balance out the overall sound to make everything sound at even volume. I DID try both together and though I personally didn't find it usable in anyway, it still sounded good together if both were set up in a sort of subtle manner.



    OVERALL OPINION

    This is a great pedal! The overdrive is good and so is the compressor. I personally do not use compressors at all whatsoever but I can tell this is a good one paired up with a good overdrive.

    The sound quality is great for both, the overdrive can be used alongside the compressor or each of them by themselves which is great! My only real concerns are that this is the reliability I have no idea if this pedal would last as I didn't really have enough time with it but it looks sturdy for sure. Also for my uses, I would most likely only need the overdrive side, so I don't really get why the pair-up idea was done? I'm sure they sell these pedals separately in case people just want single-function pedals like me?

    I mean how often do players usually use compressors with overdrive? I actually don't know many...and I myself don't use compressors much at all. So it seems to be an option provided that may not be so popular? I'm not sure.

    However, the overdrive sound is definitely very smooth and musical. This is definitely a 'sleeper' overdrive pedal in my book. Not many people know of visual sound pedals as most of the players I know usually just go straight for the hand made boutique stuff but this is definitely worthy of trying. And like visual sound's youtube video of the blindfold test, most likely 99% of players won't be able to tell a difference anyway!
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  • sat4nsat4n

    Truetone Route 66 V2Published on 11/07/08 at 06:12
    The Route 66 is a two in one pedal. On the right (first in the chain) is a compressor that is more or less supposed to sound like a Dynacomp. On the right is an overdrive that is supposed to sound like an old Tube Screamer. I'm not sure how accurate either is, as I've never used the old pedals they're based on. Both sides have tone and volume knobs, then there is a compression knob (maybe labeled "sustain" on the compressor side and an overdrive knob on the overdrive side. Simple.

    Each side also has an eq-related toggle switch. The compressor's toggle simply switches the "tone" knob in or out of the signal chain. The overdrive side has a bass boost.

    The pedal is not &q…
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    The Route 66 is a two in one pedal. On the right (first in the chain) is a compressor that is more or less supposed to sound like a Dynacomp. On the right is an overdrive that is supposed to sound like an old Tube Screamer. I'm not sure how accurate either is, as I've never used the old pedals they're based on. Both sides have tone and volume knobs, then there is a compression knob (maybe labeled "sustain" on the compressor side and an overdrive knob on the overdrive side. Simple.

    Each side also has an eq-related toggle switch. The compressor's toggle simply switches the "tone" knob in or out of the signal chain. The overdrive side has a bass boost.

    The pedal is not "true-bypass" but Visual Sound insists that the always-on buffer stage is well-designed and should do more to preserve your tone than would true bypass.

    UTILIZATION

    Here is my big discovery. I got this pedal because I figured I should have something around to make a Tube Screamer-like sound, even though I wasn't sure exactly what the big deal was about the famous TSs from the days of yore. I tried this on my guitar when I got it, but it just sounded too bluesy for me. It seems like it would be a great pedal if blues or guitar-driven country is your thing, but not for me (indie rock).

    Then I tried it on by bass, just to see what happened. OMG! This is the bass pedal I never knew I was missing. The compressor is perfect for taming dynamic changes, or, if you use it as a clean-boost, for emphasizing them. The overdrive, with the tone all the way down and the bass boost on, gives you exactly the right amount of grit without (and here's the big revelation) cutting off any of your low-end thump. The worst thing in the world is when you turn on your distortion and your tone seems whimpier rather than tougher, and that problem faces bass players about ten times more often than guitar players, since most distortion pedals assume you're not using the ultra-low frequencies anyway. This is the only pedal I've tried on my bass that makes the signal grittier AND THICKER!

    SOUND QUALITY

    Sounds too bluesy for me on guitar, but if blues is your thing that's probably fine. It's actually a pretty neutral overdrive sound. I'm more into sounds that really color the tone a lot (most of the pedals I like best are fuzz-face style).

    OVERALL OPINION

    Like I was saying, it sounds great on bass. I play a Ric 4001 through an Ampeg V4B on top of an SVT-style 8X10 cab. This is, quite simply, the sound of rock bass. I never use any other pedal on bass, unless I'm using chorus as a joke.
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