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In my attic there is a dusty box with a multi effects unit from the 90's. The reason I stopped using it is that it is not that the fuzz doesn't react to the gu
by jimnotgym 5y ago
In my attic there is a dusty box with a multi effects unit from the 90's.
The reason I stopped using it is that it is not that the fuzz doesn't react to the guitars volume pot like a Fuzz Face or because the Tubescreamer was a TS9 not an 808. It was because having a single box with all of your effects in is a faff to tinker with. I like the dedicated hardware of my pedals, I like having the right number of knobs. I like being able to turn off the fuzz but keep the delay by stepping on the fuzz switch. I like being able to run the TS before or after the fuzz and to see it happen. I mentally am much more at home with little boxes for each stage, it is like a real world flow chart!
- bozzcl 5y agoYou can do all that with modern multi-effects, and even more. I'm running a hybrid setup, using a Line 6 Helix in front of a Soldano SLO 30 (and on its effects loop as well). Each effect can be adjusted (with all sorts of knobs, more than 12 for some), moved around and triggered individually or together. You can even use the Helix to toggle channels in the amp, manually or as part of presets. It drastically eased up my workflow to experiment with and mix effects. No more tinkering with cables. No more wondering which pedal is plugged in wrong or doesn't have enough power. No more velcro strips. Plus, selling my hoard of pedals felt nice.