Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have read very different things about this pedal all over the place. Is it true bypass or not? There are also very mixed reviews about the sound quality. Anyone own one? What's the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dinosaur Sr. Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have read very different things about this pedal all over the place. Is it true bypass or not?There are also very mixed reviews about the sound quality. Anyone own one? What's the verdict? Are you referring to the XO Stereo Pulsar, or the big box Pulsar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SammyHawk Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 The XO is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Are you referring to the XO Stereo Pulsar, or the big box Pulsar? Sorry good question. I am talking about the smaller stereo pulsar reissue. Is there much difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dinosaur Sr. Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have the Stereo Pulsar and I am pretty sure it is true bypass. At the very least is does not require power to pass sound. Plus, it works very well, and sounds as analog as the next tremolo pedal. Very versatile, actually pretty small, and is very solid. Only thing I dislike is that the rate knob allows for very very fast cycles, which means moving the knob just a little changes the rate pretty dramatically. I usually use it for slow rates, and it can be difficult to dial in the rate to an existing beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 I usually use it for slow rates, and it can be difficult to dial in the rate to an existing beat. Yeah I am really picky about tempos etc. I love tremolos but it has always been a struggle for me to match tempo. It's still really difficult even though my band uses a click track for every song. Especially cause I like to dial in triplets sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 you have to watch the depth on the xo... anything over 2'oclock is over max on most trem pedals, and can create phasing issues... many people just max the trem on the xo and don't realize "max' for most trems is only at 2 o'clock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 ^ good to know. how does the XO compare to the trems on the MM-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 ^ good to know. how does the XO compare to the trems on the MM-4? mm-4 was aweful in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowWoods Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 When I'm curious if an ehx pedal is true bypass, I go to their website (ehx.com) and view the manual (which is available for all of their pedals). The manual says something like, "hitting the foot switch engages true bypass mode." If it doesnt say anything about true bypass, then I assume it's not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 When I'm curious if an ehx pedal is true bypass, I go to their website (ehx.com) and view the manual (which is available for all of their pedals). The manual says something like, "hitting the foot switch engages true bypass mode." If it doesnt say anything about true bypass, then I assume it's not! Why does that not mean it's true bypass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowWoods Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Because they usually boast that it DOES have true bypass when true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 I don't understand, you said the manual says that hitting the switch engages True Bypass mode. That means it's true bypass, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 It's a lie bypass, it tells you it has protection but then 9 months later you have a bastard child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowWoods Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Yes, when the manual says hitting the foot switch engages true bypass, it is true bypass. If the manual DOES NOT say anything about true bypass I assume it IS NOT. Exactly as I stated in the original post! EHX is redoing some of their pedals to have true bypass and it seems that they have updated their manuals too. That's why I trust them for this info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Yes, when the manual says hitting the foot switch engages true bypass, it is true bypass. If the manual DOES NOT say anything about true bypass I assume it IS NOT. Exactly as I stated in the original post! EHX is redoing some of their pedals to have true bypass and it seems that they have updated their manuals too. That's why I trust them for this info! Haha ok, my bad. I misread your post. I thought you said you had checked the manual and it said that it was true bypass. Sorry for the confusion. I'll check it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joelbah Posted August 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ok here is what the Manual says: "RATE/STATUS LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowWoods Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Yeah, I would say it's not. Semantics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ex-Cowboy Posted August 7, 2008 Members Share Posted August 7, 2008 Regarding the second part of the OP, how does this compare to the big box one? Interested in one of these, really liked the big one, but it was big. And took a non-standard power supply I don't have. Really need a new trem, but I struggle to believe the Empress and the Red Witch are three times as good as my old Pulsar was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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