Members Vince Posted May 19, 2010 Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 I've been looking for a higher gain overdrive to go with my Hayseed 15 after I've fallen out of love with my Hotcake (too fizzy/fuzzy at high gain settings). I've tried a Rat (meh, fizz central) and just got an OCD v4! I've just had a quick blast, and I think this one's a keeper. Going to try it at rehearsal on Friday eve and get back to you:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind_Riot89 Posted May 19, 2010 Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 Cool! Is it scooped in the mids at all? Just wondering if it would cut through in a band mix. I tried a Cool Cat Drive and it was severely lacking (obviously not the same, but still). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 Cool! Is it scooped in the mids at all? Just wondering if it would cut through in a band mix. I tried a Cool Cat Drive and it was severely lacking (obviously not the same, but still). It doesn't seem overly middy, but then I don't really want that. We'll see how it performs in a band setting at the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kid_A Posted May 19, 2010 Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 Got your email James! Ill know more about plans nearer the time mate... And the OCD is supposed to be the shiz!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 So I've tried it in a band setting, and whilst it's a nice pedal, it's not the be all and end all of overdrives. It is quite scooped sounding - whilst it might offer a flat eq curve, it could just be the extra harmonics/top end that makes it seem like there's either a volume drop or missing mids. I found the best setting with my les paul into a slightly dirty AC30 was volume between 2-3 (o clock), tone at 11 and gain between 9-11. HP mode. This gave it a certain amount of presence/cut whilst keeping enough oomph to avoid it becoming a muddy middy mess. The bizarre thing is, I keep preferring the sound of my Danelecto Transparent Overdrive, I just wish it was higher gain. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted May 21, 2010 Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 awesome NPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Capsule Posted May 21, 2010 Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 The bizarre thing is, I keep preferring the sound of my Danelecto Transparent Overdrive, I just wish it was higher gain. Suggestions? Get another and stack... they are cheap! I have tried twice to like the OCD and hated it instantly both times... i actually haven't found a fulltone pedal that i do like yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 awesome NPDNot sure if you're being sarcastic or not? I'll assume that you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 Get another and stack... they are cheap!I have tried twice to like the OCD and hated it instantly both times... i actually haven't found a fulltone pedal that i do like yet.... Maybe. It'd be nice to have a different flavour though. {censored}, listen to me, I need to stop hanging out at TGP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SwimmingPool Posted May 21, 2010 Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 So I've tried it in a band setting, and whilst it's a nice pedal, it's not the be all and end all of overdrives. It is quite scooped sounding - whilst it might offer a flat eq curve, it could just be the extra harmonics/top end that makes it seem like there's either a volume drop or missing mids.I found the best setting with my les paul into a slightly dirty AC30 was volume between 2-3 (o clock), tone at 11 and gain between 9-11. HP mode. This gave it a certain amount of presence/cut whilst keeping enough oomph to avoid it becoming a muddy middy mess.The bizarre thing is, I keep preferring the sound of my Danelecto Transparent Overdrive, I just wish it was higher gain. Suggestions? Exactly my experience. It sounded great at home but got lost in a band. Have you tried Blackstar's HT-Drive pedal? 8CDI3NGGkBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members magnum pi Posted May 21, 2010 Members Share Posted May 21, 2010 Get another and stack... they are cheap!I have tried twice to like the OCD and hated it instantly both times... i actually haven't found a fulltone pedal that i do like yet.... dano tod + dano drive (gold into silver) is a combo made of win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2010 The plot thickens! I tried the pedal on the normal channel of my AC30 today, and it was great. I think what I was perceiving as a lack of mids, is just the pedal overdriving the top boost part of the amp more than the normal (I run the channels linked). With a bit of tweaking I got it to sound great and had an awesome night playing with it. Didn't get lost in the mix at all. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ponch Posted May 23, 2010 Members Share Posted May 23, 2010 Not sure if you're being sarcastic or not? I'll assume that you are! hey vincesorry mate i posted it before i even read the whole lot, i just read the first bit you put and commented, have you managed to sort it out ?you said you didnt like it didnt you ?again i havnt read the whole thing, perhaps i should :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind_Riot89 Posted May 24, 2010 Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 hey vince sorry mate i posted it before i even read the whole lot, i just read the first bit you put and commented, have you managed to sort it out ? you said you didnt like it didnt you ? again i havnt read the whole thing, perhaps i should :poke: At least read the most recent post. Jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turnitto11 Posted May 24, 2010 Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hey guys I hear the danolectro drive is a clone of the OCD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 24, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 At least read the most recent post. Jeez.:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZOSO1215 Posted May 24, 2010 Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 Try a Suhr Riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bennintexas Posted May 24, 2010 Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 So I've tried it in a band setting, and whilst it's a nice pedal, it's not the be all and end all of overdrives. It is quite scooped sounding - whilst it might offer a flat eq curve, it could just be the extra harmonics/top end that makes it seem like there's either a volume drop or missing mids.I found the best setting with my les paul into a slightly dirty AC30 was volume between 2-3 (o clock), tone at 11 and gain between 9-11. HP mode. This gave it a certain amount of presence/cut whilst keeping enough oomph to avoid it becoming a muddy middy mess.The bizarre thing is, I keep preferring the sound of my Danelecto Transparent Overdrive, I just wish it was higher gain. Suggestions? youre absolutely begging for a rat. not a rat 2, probably a 90s big box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted May 24, 2010 Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 So I've tried it in a band setting, and whilst it's a nice pedal, it's not the be all and end all of overdrives. It is quite scooped sounding - whilst it might offer a flat eq curve, it could just be the extra harmonics/top end that makes it seem like there's either a volume drop or missing mids. I found the best setting with my les paul into a slightly dirty AC30 was volume between 2-3 (o clock), tone at 11 and gain between 9-11. HP mode. This gave it a certain amount of presence/cut whilst keeping enough oomph to avoid it becoming a muddy middy mess. The bizarre thing is, I keep preferring the sound of my Danelecto Transparent Overdrive, I just wish it was higher gain. Suggestions? whilst i may not have a suggestion whilst im typing this- im glad you found a pedal you like. ooh- whilst i was purposely typing a sentence using the word 'whilst' a lot of times because is hate the pretentiously unnecessary nature of it i though you could use your OCD as a boost whilst using your TOD!ps. whilst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 24, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 I've tried a Rat (meh, fizz central) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr benn Posted May 24, 2010 Members Share Posted May 24, 2010 less fizzy rat...ta-da! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bennintexas Posted May 25, 2010 Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 well {censored} me of not reading everything.what rat did you try? did you move the knobs? ive had the ocd an three different rats, my 90s big box was the cure to the same ailments you describe with the ocdi apologize for failing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acousticDave Posted May 25, 2010 Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 I run a rat into an OCD and love it. I'm a fender amp guy though... If you still have the rat you should mess around with it for one or two more practices, you never know what you might find, just like with the OCD. Keep tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZOSO1215 Posted May 25, 2010 Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 I run a rat into an OCD and love it. I'm a fender amp guy though... If you still have the rat you should mess around with it for one or two more practices, you never know what you might find, just like with the OCD. Keep tweaking. Are you running the OCD at 18v or 9v? Any sample settings I could try out tomorrow/later today? What kind of RAT? I got a 70s SF Bassman that I got modded to BF specs. Run it through a Marshall 412 and it just eats pedals (that's a good thing...) I really like a Menatone KotB into a Greer Ghetto Stomp. Best tone I've been able to conjure up so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vince Posted May 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2010 well {censored} me of not reading everything.what rat did you try? did you move the knobs? ive had the ocd an three different rats, my 90s big box was the cure to the same ailments you describe with the ocdi apologize for failing you. I tried a BYOC Mighty mouse. I didn't move any of the knobs, I just left them where they were when I took it out of the box it was shipped in and let the Gods of toan decide on their position. Maybe that's where I went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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