laxu
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Absolutely. The Flex is good that it can at least go in both ways but the flex part adds a bit more bulk.
It doesn't help that MIDI port orientation is a total wild west out there.
Mini-TRS should become the norm.
SHOW OFF YOUR PEDALBOARD!
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It doesn't help that MIDI port orientation is a total wild west out there.
Mini-TRS should become the norm.
BahamaDada
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On classifieds today I saw a MT2 for 50€ (Wanted 59). It has a shitty reputation, but let's see.
the swede
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BahamaDada
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I'd really wish I was this strong and independent of other people's opinions, but... I am not.It’s a musical instrument. Shitty rep doesn’t apply to our creative minds.
But hey, that's why I was MT2-curious. I want to run it up front. My lil practice amp is not that good for using it as a poweramp.
OMG, this MT2 can sound REAAAAALLY shit. Horrible.
But... can people not use the EQ? Every shit sound I heard online (YT) was shit, bc the highs were so high. Sounded like a can of bees. I dial back the highs on mine and suddenly it sounds acceptable. Same with the Mids. Most of the time now I left the mids at noon and just fiddled with the Mid Freq to get that spot between "cutting" and "nasty". Also liked the bass pot. For playing on my own it gives a nice "ooomph". Also while it isn't a sweet cruncher it can produce some less distorted sounds for modern rock as well. Just tame the gain on the MT2.
I really think people are stupid.
Alonious_Monk
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Youtubers purposely set the EQ shit, to fuel their bullshit clickbait agenda.
It's not for everyone, but the MT-2 can get some tasty tones.
It's not for everyone, but the MT-2 can get some tasty tones.
the swede
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My faith in our forum and our people is hereby validated! When no one can do it, we fucking can!!!!
AdamBomb80
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dronerstone
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Shower thought: how are you supposed to transport an expandable pedalboard? Do they come with different-size bags, or are they only meant for bedroom warriors after all?
Sascha Franck
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Interesting thought. I think the main idea is that you can have them grow with you without changing everything.
Progressive_disclosure
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As an owner of an expandable pedalboard, I’d say it’s mainly for home use. I’d get something else with a bag or case if gigging.
Sascha Franck
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You could as well just have two bags, one for the plain version, one to also suit the extension. I sometimes actually wish I had something like that. My smaller board is just the HX Stomp and 3 mini pedals, but for some gigs I add some more stuff which I have now just sitting on the floor. Would be much more elegant if I could mount it on a pedalboard extension in advance. I'd actually only need a dedicated bag for that version because the small board fits in a backpack (which is the main reason for it to exist anyway).
Sascha Franck
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Wouldn't make much sense in my case (unless I had unlimited funds and wanted to maintain multiple boards as well). Most often I really only need the small board on its own (unless I go for the big main one of course), it's just here and there that I need some extra stuff.
Sascha Franck
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Fwiw, this is the small board (don't think I posted this incarnation of it yet):
- The Hotone Soulpress II (Wah/Vol) isn't always with me, depends on the gig.
- The Hustle Drive (OCD clone) sometimes gets exchanged in favour of something else.
- Below is a Harley Benton multiout PSU (they're excellent IMO), obviously powering everything with some spare outs already cabled up, plus a DI box.
- Boost and drive are sitting in the Stomp's loop, output goes to DI box, XLR to FOH, 1/4" out to that lame-ish mini EQ which I'm mainly using as a dedicated monitor volume control (also does an ok-ish job in case I may need a little bass or treble cut, otherwise it sucks, but it's small, so there).
- The Ampero switch is usually controlling tap/tuner and next/previous patch for those occasions when I need 2 patches (yes, I usually never switch patches per gig, not even with this small board).
- There's also a WIDI MIDI Jack below, should I need some extra controlling options for the Stomp, which is then done wirelessly via tablet/phone running TouchOSC. Actually an excellent thing but I didn't need it too often so far.
The first incarnation of this board was set up because I had a gig in Mumbai and needed something to fit into my suitcase. The board itself was a leftover from my previous board that coincidentally fitted things just fine. I thought I'd not use it much after that, but it turned out quite differently, it's now become a stable, my main board for some duo/trio things and I even played some "full" gigs with it already.
Goes to show that you really never should sell a Stomp - which has now served me just fine in a plethora of situations, even if there's some more or less serious shortcomings, but it's just an amazing piece of kit overall.
- The Hotone Soulpress II (Wah/Vol) isn't always with me, depends on the gig.
- The Hustle Drive (OCD clone) sometimes gets exchanged in favour of something else.
- Below is a Harley Benton multiout PSU (they're excellent IMO), obviously powering everything with some spare outs already cabled up, plus a DI box.
- Boost and drive are sitting in the Stomp's loop, output goes to DI box, XLR to FOH, 1/4" out to that lame-ish mini EQ which I'm mainly using as a dedicated monitor volume control (also does an ok-ish job in case I may need a little bass or treble cut, otherwise it sucks, but it's small, so there).
- The Ampero switch is usually controlling tap/tuner and next/previous patch for those occasions when I need 2 patches (yes, I usually never switch patches per gig, not even with this small board).
- There's also a WIDI MIDI Jack below, should I need some extra controlling options for the Stomp, which is then done wirelessly via tablet/phone running TouchOSC. Actually an excellent thing but I didn't need it too often so far.
The first incarnation of this board was set up because I had a gig in Mumbai and needed something to fit into my suitcase. The board itself was a leftover from my previous board that coincidentally fitted things just fine. I thought I'd not use it much after that, but it turned out quite differently, it's now become a stable, my main board for some duo/trio things and I even played some "full" gigs with it already.
Goes to show that you really never should sell a Stomp - which has now served me just fine in a plethora of situations, even if there's some more or less serious shortcomings, but it's just an amazing piece of kit overall.
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dronerstone
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Mumbai, of all places??? Damn...
Btw, that board looks pretty capable for the small size - congrats, man!
JiveTurkey
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Loaded up the Temple Audio board
Sascha Franck
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Has been a fantastic experience (not necessarily positive, though). We were supposed to only be there for the gig but I fortunately managed to add some more days and met a great indian guy who showed me lots of places where I was pretty much the only non-indian person for miles and miles.
It's very capable for sure. And as said, I sometimes use it even if I could as well bring the big one.
Gotta admit that I really like some of the HX series amps, so that's a reason, too.
the swede
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That’s one damn futuristic trumpet right there!
JiveTurkey
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The dual xlr module output and power module is nice!
Sascha Franck
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I had some similar DIY thing (in fact a bit larger, to accomodate any situations I may run into), but went back to cables (with cable sockets) hanging out losely, because people used to step on the plugs sticking out. They can now step onto my cables as long as they wish and nothing will ever happen. Looks a lot less elegant of course.
