Members Harry_Manback1 Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 I read somewhere that it's better to put the TU2 late in your chain to avoid "tone suck". I'm no tone snob, but has anyone found any truth in this? I've currently got mine after dirt and before delay (so I can tune up with some background noise). So where do you put your TU2? What do the "pros" do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bennintexas Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 first in chain, but i dont know a thing about "tone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 80k Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 Early in chain, unless you have a buffer sensitive (i.e. germanium based fuzz pedal) pedal, in which case, you'd put the TU-2 after it. I have never had a problem with Boss buffers sucking my tone, so I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted April 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 first in chain, but i dont know a thing about "tone" {censored} tone. Thanks guys. I'm having a hell of a time with my pedal layout. I prefer to have my frequently used pedals in one row - I hate stepping over pedals all the time - and my DIY board isn't cooperating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 80k Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 you don't have to lay them out in order of the chain. I have my pedals out of order on my pedalboard so that the ones I need to step on regularly are in the row closest to me. Just lay them out the way you want, and then cable them according to best order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shadowflux Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'm finding I like my TU-2 tuner as the first pedal typically, but I also have a DD-7 at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 I put it at the end of my chain because it cuts off all the noise and I've got a germanium fuzz at the beginning. Also, my wah has a great buffer in it. So, my board is sandwiched between two buffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrambo Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 i run my tu2 right up front and don't have any problems. when i lay a board out i have a certain pedals that need to be on the bottom row so i do end up with a weird layout typically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tengo Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 near the front- off a volume pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 mine is in the middle good toan: i don't have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 The idea of using it as a kill switch is interesting, though I don't find it very practical for me when tuning because I'd have to be sure that all of the pedals were disengaged first to get an accurate signal into the tuner. I have many pedals with effect out and direct out (EHX of course). I use a direct out from one of the pedals closest to the beginning of the chain as a tuner out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted April 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 mine is in the middle good toan: i don't have it This is a damn lie. So, pretty much whatever works, works. Seems personal preference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loxley Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 I don't have one, but thinking about it, I'm sure it does suck some tone. It would be best to have it last so that you're sending more direct tone into your other pedals before reaching the TU-2. That way it is only tainting the out-signal and your pedals that you actually use when playing will be receiving a better signal. Another alternative is to just buy the Hardwire tuner and call it a day. Nice avatar by the way, one of my favorite albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KoskineN Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 The idea of using it as a kill switch is interesting, though I don't find it very practical for me when tuning because I'd have to be sure that all of the pedals were disengaged first to get an accurate signal into the tuner.I have many pedals with effect out and direct out (EHX of course). I use a direct out from one of the pedals closest to the beginning of the chain as a tuner out. I also use my Tu-2 in the Dry Out of my MicroPog, which is at the very beginning of the chain. I use my amp's footswitch, which has a Tune/Mute switch, to tune silently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blakemore Effects Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 I've done it both ways. I used to use it last so it would act as a killswitch for all my noisy pedals, but I ended up moving it first later when I put all my other pedals into true bypass loops. I really don't think it makes as much of a difference as some people want you to believe. Just put it wherever it's most convenient for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jlantsberger Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 Mine is first (I need to put it before my A/B/Y so it'll mute the signal to both amps in one step when I tune). I have no suck issues. As far as I can tell, there's no problem with Boss buffers unless you have a bunch of Boss pedals in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Killing Nevada Posted April 27, 2009 Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 firsties also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted April 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 27, 2009 firsties also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenster Posted April 28, 2009 Members Share Posted April 28, 2009 Comp>Wah>Phaser>dirt>TU2.Delays, Mods EQ in the loop .This works for me.But every one is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Collapse Posted April 28, 2009 Members Share Posted April 28, 2009 Last so I can use it as a kill switch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CiceroTJones Posted April 28, 2009 Members Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm getting ready to get a Musket Fuzz in the mail.I am running my TU-2 up front now... will that be a problem with the Fuzz? Should I try running it after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members loomer415 Posted April 28, 2009 Members Share Posted April 28, 2009 tuner first so your effects don't interfere with your tuning. plus then you can leave the effects that you use at the beginning of the next song on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taylor. Posted April 28, 2009 Members Share Posted April 28, 2009 Last, but only because I want my dirt to be as close to my right foot as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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