Sonulab Stompstation Pro (NAM player pedal)

[JCW308]

Received mine today!

Didn’t have time to explore it properly, but I managed to update it to the latest firmware. I also loaded a @2dor NAM capture and a York IR, mainly to make sure everything was working. I got a bit sidetracked just playing, so I didn’t get any further.

It’s really compact. Here’s a photo with a Jazz III pick for size reference:

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Nice! Please let us know how it goes.

I'm curious about: noise levels / gapless preset changes / tap tempo / how's the tuner / going direct to FOH

 

[FrankyFire]

Nice! Please let us know how it goes.

I'm curious about: noise levels / gapless preset changes / tap tempo / how's the tuner / going direct to FOH

As it's extremely similar to the normal Stompstation, I can answer a few already. But there might be slight differences or experience, so @Richard_G will be able to confirm:

• Noise is very low. The transformers are good. But you will require a clean power source. I had issues when using a power split cable (which did not surprise me).
• Presets change Gapless. I still (rarely) have issues with incorrectly loaded profiles sometimes, giving me a weird muffled sound. Might be due to the converted profiles on the smaller Stompstation. I'm really curious if this problem exists with the Pro too.
• The tuner is surprisingly good and works with very slight delay in the app. I assume the bigger screen will improve the tuner for on device use. But it still is a very small unit, if your eyes are bad, use your phone or a dedicated tuner. The color of the builtin LED does show you if you're in tune too. Polytune is not available as far as I know.
• Direct to FOH is easy, just use a TRS to XLR cable. The output signal is balanced for both outputs. You can set a different output level for each path and save it along with the preset.

I haven't tested Tap Tempo though.

 

[JCW308]

As it's extremely similar to the normal Stompstation, I can answer a few already. But there might be slight differences or experience, so @Richard_G will be able to confirm:

• Noise is very low. The transformers are good. But you will require a clean power source. I had issues when using a power split cable (which did not surprise me).
• Presets change Gapless. I still (rarely) have issues with incorrectly loaded profiles sometimes, giving me a weird muffled sound. Might be due to the converted profiles on the smaller Stompstation. I'm really curious if this problem exists with the Pro too.
• The tuner is surprisingly good and works with very slight delay in the app. I assume the bigger screen will improve the tuner for on device use. But it still is a very small unit, if your eyes are bad, use your phone or a dedicated tuner. The color of the builtin LED does show you if you're in tune too. Polytune is not available as far as I know.
• Direct to FOH is easy, just use a TRS to XLR cable. The output signal is balanced for both outputs. You can set a different output level for each path and save it along with the preset.

I haven't tested Tap Tempo though.

Much appreciated!

 

[quadgear]

Polytune is not available as far as I know.

There's a patent on polytune which is being enforced aggressively.

At least one vendor removed polytune from their modeler.

 

[maxxstock]

Hello everyone!
I'm excited about the SSPro. I have a couple of questions about its connectivity options... Can I use a 4CM? Since the SSPro has two inputs and two outputs, can I use the second output as a SEND and the second input as a RETURN?
If so, where exactly in the chain would this loop be located?

Thanks!

 

[madmarcus1960]

Hello everyone!
I'm excited about the SSPro. I have a couple of questions about its connectivity options... Can I use a 4CM? Since the SSPro has two inputs and two outputs, can I use the second output as a SEND and the second input as a RETURN?
If so, where exactly in the chain would this loop be located?

Thanks!

No, ther is no FX loop. It's 2 inputs and stereo outputs. From the manual:
Input
StompStation PRO features two independent inputs (Input 1 and Input 2), each with dedicated
controls to precisely adjust the input signal level according to the connected instrument.
Input 1
• In 1 Digital gain
Input 2
• In 2 Digital gain

 

[madmarcus1960]

Hello everyone!
I'm excited about the SSPro. I have a couple of questions about its connectivity options... Can I use a 4CM? Since the SSPro has two inputs and two outputs, can I use the second output as a SEND and the second input as a RETURN?
If so, where exactly in the chain would this loop be located?

Thanks!

According to dlc86 over at the other forum which will not be named..LOL, He's an Italian that has communication with Sonulab. The FX loop using the extra in/out is in development, he's not sure the FX chain will br flexible though for the loop positioning.