What should I put in my 4u rack? 1u space left

[Spaced Out Ace]

I have one space left in a 4u rack case. The top space is my Synergy Syn-2, while the bottom 2u space is my Fryette PS-2A Power Station. Since they run kind of hot due to being tube, maybe I should just leave it open.

If I fill it, I'm not sure what to put there. A Power conditioner? 15 band EQ? Rack effects unit (maybe something that covers reverb and delay)? Another Synergy Syn-2 (not sure what 2 modules I'd use)?

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

 

[Sleezy E]

A 1u locking drawer for spare patch cables, a pack of 9v, mic clips, etc...

 

[MirrorProfiles]

Rack Tuner, or a blank panel/vent

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

I have a tuner on my pedalboard. I'm not sure if there are any tuners like Petersen that are available in a rack mount format that aren't insane price wise.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

eventide eclipse

 

[MirrorProfiles]

I have a tuner on my pedalboard. I'm not sure if there are any tuners like Petersen that are available in a rack mount format that aren't insane price wise.

I picked up a Korg DTR-1000 a few years ago for my studio for like £30 (because of lots of my favourite producers using it and I was desperate to be able to get my guitars as locked in as they did). The strobe mode (while not as accurate as something like a Peterson) is pretty nice, and I dig that it’s always on and available/visible. Maybe overkill if you have a pedal you like though.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

I picked up a Korg DTR-1000 a few years ago for my studio for like £30 (because of lots of my favourite producers using it and I was desperate to be able to get my guitars as locked in as they did). The strobe mode (while not as accurate as something like a Peterson) is pretty nice, and I dig that it’s always on and available/visible. Maybe overkill if you have a pedal you like though.

I have a Boss TU-3W and works decently for me. If I got a rack tuner, I'd want something worth upgrading. I'd like a 1u reverb and delay unit. If needed, I may grab a 2u to stack on top of my 4u. It is one of these:

4U, 13" Deep Molded Audio Rack - Gator Cases

4U, 13" Deep Molded Audio Rack

gatorco.com

 

[MirrorProfiles]

I have a Boss TU-3W and works decently for me. If I got a rack tuner, I'd want something worth upgrading. I'd like a 1u reverb and delay unit. If needed, I may grab a 2u to stack on top of my 4u. It is one of these:

4U, 13" Deep Molded Audio Rack - Gator Cases

4U, 13" Deep Molded Audio Rack

gatorco.com

In my head I was thinking “cheaper rack filler” stuff, SPX90’s can still be found for somewhat reasonable money and are pretty iconic for guitar. Occasionally PCM70’s come up for quite good prices too and I think those are an absolutely timeless sound

 

[adam]

I've got an old TC g major that's been really handy for a lot of things - FX, tuner, amp switcher. I wouldn't get rid of mine as it's got so many uses for me. They're getting on a bit now, but a g major 2 is pretty good for the money.

 

[Orvillain]

Fleshlight.

 

[woody]

Definitively a Funk Logic Palindrometer 101.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Fleshlight.

Slam that input stage.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

Fleshlight.

I'm not going to say what my first thought was, as it wouldn't sound good. Lol

 

[Achilles]

Since they run kind of hot due to being tube, maybe I should just leave it open.

Big fan of making sure tube gear has good ventilation. Especially with that Powerstation - those things get toasty!

 

[Baba]

. . . a blank panel/vent

THIS

Definitively a Funk Logic Palindrometer 101.

THIS

Big fan of making sure tube gear has good ventilation. Especially with that Powerstation - those things get toasty!

AND THIS

Especially since you have no idea what to put in there, you don't really NEED anything, other than ventilation.

P.S. - I'm jealous of that setup.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

I'm getting a 2u fan strip for exhaust on the back. @Achilles

I'm thinking of getting a 1u effects device (replifex, intellifex, spx, something like that), a Furman PST-8 power strip, and the fan strip.

 

[FuzzyAce]

I'm not going to say what my first thought was, as it wouldn't sound good. Lol

That's never stopped @Orvillain before!

 

[Achilles]

I'm thinking of getting a 1u effects device (replifex, intellifex, spx, something like that), a Furman PST-8 power strip, and the fan strip.

Alesis Quadraverb should be added to your consideration list.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

Alesis Quadraverb should be added to your consideration list.

Does it do delay as well?

 

[Achilles]

Does it do delay as well?

On par with Lexicon and Eventide imo. Check out this site.

Alesis QuadraVerb – SynthMania