Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 Ok lads! I am looking for an overdrive pedal to use with my Traynor YCV80. I will be using as a boost on the drive channel for solos. Right now, I am using the traynors built in boost function. This gives more gain, but no boost in volume (which i need). So, i am in search of an OD pedal that will give: -more gain-more volume-little to no change in tone The last requirement there is particularly important. My tone is exactly where i want it right now. I dont need any loss in bass or boost in mids. So is there a pedal that is up to the task? I have a few in mind already: -Boss Blues Driver-Boss OD-3-MXR ZW-44 (Zakk wylde OD) Any other suggestions would be appreciated! So is there an OD pedal up to the task? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveRII Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 maybe get an eq or a clean boost for the loop. if you have one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 27, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 Originally posted by SteveRII maybe get an eq or a clean boost for the loop. if you have one.. Would and EQ in the loop give more GAIN tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JDandCoke Posted November 27, 2006 Members Share Posted November 27, 2006 ok...well id recommend using both hands... unless its a digitech in which case id use a hammer...ok. get a secure grip on the pedal and slowly lift it off the ground (thats the hard bit over right there!)now be careful not to drop it. if your feeling confident then you can change your grip o you support the bottom of the pedal. dont lift it too high in case you do drop it.also make sure thats there is a cusion underneat it at all times... thats important.and there you go!thats how to pick up an OD pedal!next week we can learn to put it down... hahaonly jesting.check out the subdecay stupid box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 i only said picking (ie. selecting).. not PICKING UP! ITS OVAH SPRINGFIELD, YOU LOSE! (bump) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 how high is the gain set on the amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 The gain is set at about 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by Thri11_H0use The gain is set at about 8. you'll likely be able to add only more gain, but not any more volume, at least not from in front of the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Remedy Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 yeah, what LSguy said maybe eq in the loop is not such a bad idea .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by Thri11_H0use So is there a pedal that is up to the task? I have a few in mind already: -Boss Blues Driver -Boss OD-3 -MXR ZW-44 (Zakk wylde OD) Any other suggestions would be appreciated! So is there an OD pedal up to the task? . . . WOW, you have 3 out of 5 of my fav. OD's right there !!!The ONLY other TWO that i can add, is . . . * the RAT II (w. LM308 chip)(read: KEELEY modded)* Marshall BB2 . . . and yes, i have all FIVE of 'em ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aeon Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Diamond J-Drive TR cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members telepete Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 yes an eg in the loop can give extra gain. mabye you wanna try a mxr micro amp, pretty inexpensive, and simply to use, gives more volume and gain boost too. you'll prob. need to give it a try tho to see if its for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Perhaps if i put the OD in the effects loop... would that do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by Thri11_H0use Perhaps if i put the OD in the effects loop... would that do it? they often sound {censored}e there, but some folks love it. settings, gear, technique, it all plays into it though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TylerDurden24 Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 You might look into the Catalinbread Super Chile Picoso, or the Keeley Katana, lots of added volume with no affect on the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 For your situation, you definately need to boost post preamp (in the loop) to increase volume as the limited headroom of the higher gain channel is what allows it to distort. Depending on what you want, here are a few options. 1) Volume pedal in the loop. In actuality you will be lowering the volume when you are not taking a solo but the concept is the same and your tone will most likely be very consistent. Also allows hands free muting and swelling. 2) EQ in the loop. While most EQ's have an overall gain control which would allow you to boost the overall signal, what you really gain here is the ability to boost specific frequecies to cut through the mix more without having to clobber the stage with pure volume which alsol results in a smoother transition when switching. 3) Clean boost in the loop. Boosts the level of the overall signal and drives your poweramp a little bit harder so could result in a slightly different tone when engaged good or bad depending on your amps maximum headroom and your desired sound. 4) OD in the loop. Depending on how clean you can run it and how loud the output gain is your results will vary. I would think this is the least effective option though. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Don_Combat Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 get a muff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 its very, very good to know that most forumites at hcfx really dont understand jack{censored}/ plenty that do, but those folks stick out like sore thumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by wbcsound For your situation, you definately need to boost post preamp (in the loop) to increase volume as the limited headroom of the higher gain channel is what allows it to distort.Depending on what you want, here are a few options.1) Volume pedal in the loop. In actuality you will be lowering the volume when you are not taking a solo but the concept is the same and your tone will most likely be very consistent. Also allows hands free muting and swelling.2) EQ in the loop. While most EQ's have an overall gain control which would allow you to boost the overall signal, what you really gain here is the ability to boost specific frequecies to cut through the mix more without having to clobber the stage with pure volume which alsol results in a smoother transition when switching.3) Clean boost in the loop. Boosts the level of the overall signal and drives your poweramp a little bit harder so could result in a slightly different tone when engaged good or bad depending on your amps maximum headroom and your desired sound.4) OD in the loop. Depending on how clean you can run it and how loud the output gain is your results will vary. I would think this is the least effective option though.Good Luck! hmm very interesting. Note that im not looking for a huge increase in volume, just enough to stand out a bit more. Im going to try both the EQ and OD solutions. Are there any other EQs other than the MXR 10band that have both a volume and a Gain slider? And which OD's would you say are the most "transparent"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JDandCoke Posted November 28, 2006 Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by Thri11_H0use i only said picking (ie. selecting).. not PICKING UP! ITS OVAH SPRINGFIELD, YOU LOSE! (bump) either you changed the title orit was about 2am i need a life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted November 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2006 Originally posted by JDandCoke either you changed the title or it was about 2am i need a life im gonna go with the 2nd one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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