signal chain

Yo y’all! Made some changes to the board and I’m now using an OC2 first in my chain followed by an MXR Bass Envelope Fliter. I love both pedals on their own, but in this sequence I’m missing out on the full range of the envelope. I can only get the higher end sounds. I’d put the envelope...

Hej hej, I'm running my bass into an EDB-2 into an active monitor (EV Everse 8). How would I get my signal to the FOH while keeping my personal monitor? Is it possible to use the EDB-2's line out and DI out at the same time? (One for my monitor, one for FOH) The EV8 has an XLR Mix Out to be...

Hey all, I own a Dunlop 105Q (Wah), Boss CS-3 (Compressor/Sustainer), Behringer TO800 (Overdrive), Electro Harmonix Big Muff (Fuzz), and a TC Electronic The Prophet (Delay). I was wondering, what order would you all put the pedals in?

Hi TB! I am about to add an HX Stomp to my rig and I’m curious about how I should best run it into my GK combo amp. This Amp does not seem to have an effects loop or any input other than the guitar in. I am trying to determine the best route so that I can get the best representation of the...

Did a quick search and didn't really find anything on this specifically, but I'll post the full story and a tl;dr at the bottom for the essence of the inquiry. Long version: So I have an excellent, quiet neighborhood I live in now...complete with sleepy babies and all. I don't turn on the...

After not owning a single pedal, and spending months trawling TalkBass for reviews, questions, feedback and advice, I've just purchased a bunch of pedals and built my first Pedalboard, discovering what 'GAS' means in the process. I'm posting this to repay the TalkBass community for that advice -...

Hi everyone! I´d like to send a clean DI signal to FOH, but I´m not sure where to put it in my signal chain (before or after my tuner). Does putting it first make that the clean signal isn´t muted in FOH? Therefore is it better to put the clean DI second in my chain? Thanks in advance!

So I have a Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra that I use as a preamp pedal (EQ and Cab Sim). Where should I put it in my signal chain (I'm running a full pedalboard)? I run DI into FOH/interface (no amp). I'm hearing a lot of people saying to put it at the very beginning of the chain, but others...

Hey guys, I’ve been battling with my Cat Demon from fuzzrocious for some time now. Making it work in my signal path is a pain. Turn it down too much and it sounds whimpy and I lose that feedback switch. But when it’s at a setting that’s just right, I usually turn down my DI to compensate. But...

I have an Ibanez SRMS805 bass, and a Mesa WD-800 head going into a 1x12 Darkglass cab. I’m happy with my tone for the most part, except I kind of wish there was maybe just a tad more warmth to it. Not sure how others feel, but even though I love Ibanez basses, I’ve always thought the tone on...

I am trying to record my bass dry and wet signal to Logic Pro using the following signal paths: Signal path 1 Bass -> Tonebone (Radial Bassbone) In-1 -> Balanced out XLR -> dbx 160A balanced in -> dbx 160A balanced out -> Apogee Duet 2 balanced in-1 Signal path 2 Bass -> Tonebone (Radial...

Hello Talkbass community, something I have been wondering about, I have asked this question to some friends of mine, engineers, producers, musicians, If I am about to start tracking bass on a self-produced album, and I already have worked on producing my bass sound for what fits each of the...

I recently purchased a used Gallien-Krueger 700rb ii head & Neo 212 ii cabinet & am hoping to get some direction on how to properly use the FX send & return on the patch bay. I have seached for a similar post but was unable to find anything regarding the use of effects pedals with this...

I currently have the Broughton Audio JoshWah which has a good amount of gain in its own right that you can dial in to throw some dirt on the envelope filter & I also have a Smallsound/Bigsound Team Awesome! Fuzz Machine which has MASSIVE output... so much so that it drowns out my other pedals...

Hallo! I’m looking for some help, as I’ve just purchased an Eden Navigator Pre-Amp that should be arriving in a couple of days, but I’m unsure as to how to best incorporate into my rig. Leaving effects out of the equation for now, I am currently running my Iceni Zoot (Bass), into an EBS...

Hey guys, I was having trouble understanding the difference between AB boxes, ABY boxes, and Combiners. For example the Morley AB/ABY Box. The Morley has an A and B jack and an In/Out. Is it an AB box or an ABY? I’ve seen it marketed as both. Is it essentially the same thing? And as for...

Good morning TalkBass. Recently swapped out my Jazz Bass pickups. When adjusting the height of the neck pickup I noticed a tapping sound coming through my amp when I touched the screw driver to the screws. The bridge pickup does not have this issue. Is this normal? If not, I assume the...

Hi, I’m new here, first post. I have some decent knowledge, always seeking more though. First I’ll give you the facts, then ask the questions and if anyone is willing to chime in, great! Things I can’t currently change or can’t live without: Active (18v) 2006 Fender Precision Deluxe 4-string...

Hey TB! I've been trying to use my Aftershock as a blend pedal. The manual says that I can send it two inputs and get one output. Seemed straightforward but I don't think it's that simple. I made a patch with Clean (No distortion) on both right and left channels (Distortion Engine). Selected...

Hi all, so I recently nailed down my array of pedals for the foreseeable future and I just have one last question re: placement before I’m all set with it. Current signal chain is: Tuner - OC2 - tender Octaver - envelope - compressor - flanger - pork loin - swollen pickle- Meatbox - Tone Hammer...

For those of you that use a high pass filter, what is the most effective location in the signal path? Do you place it before the amp, in the effects loop (of the amp) or somewhere in your pedalboard setup to tame things?

After getting a new job, cheaper apartment, and a security deposit check in the mail I'm splurging on new gear. I'm getting a Verellen Meatsmoke preamp pedal and a new amp. I want the Meatsmoke to be the basis of my sound and I've heard it's better to run into the preamp out section of the amp...

Has anyone seen pedals that do this? I'm trying to set up some sort of twin isolated effect path that gets joined together. Ive seen a/b boxes, but I'm looking to feed the same un effected instrument signal to two pedal chains simultaneously, and then combine the two different post-effects...

I usually run just a compressor. Feed that to my amp and FOH. Now that I'm moving to IEM, I find the bass sounds overly bright and I'm thinking I want something to EQ the bass for the in-ears. What do you use between the bass and your IEMs? SansAmp? EQ pedal? LPF?

Hi all. My pedalboard setup defies a lot of the common consensus on signal chain order: TU2 > Saturn V (boost and slight grit) > Darkglass VMT (heavier OD and bottom end) > Sansamp (using for tone sculpting, slight bass boost on one setting and grit/presence on another) > Keeley Bassist (dB...

Not sure what category to put this in but as it happened last night at a gig I will go for live sound. Basically since using a pedal board, sometimes the signal just goes really quiet to the point where no one can hear it and there's no point playing. It was fine at one gig since using it and...

I’m trying to figure out how to record the clean lows and distorted highs at the same time using Logic Pro x with my darkglass amp. I saw in the manual that the di out bipasses the need for I di box in my chain. My chain will be.... bass-preamp-interface-Logic Pro x. So any help would be great...

I'm not sure if this belongs here or not, but here it is: I just got and installed my Ampeg SCR-DI. The signal path is : bass output to Planet Waves tuner/mute -> TC Electronics chorus -> BBS Sonic Mini -> SCR-DI -> Behringer iNuke 1000 (in bridged mode) -> Bugera 115 cab. With this setup, I...

What's up, TB? It's been a hot minute I'd say. I got a quick question for you guys and gals regarding my tone with a Boss DD-3 digital delay pedal. With the effects portion of my rig, the delay comes through all muddled and gross sounding. I'm trying to nail that awesome effects sound of Pete...

Hi guys, I just got an Acoustic B410C cabinet (400W) that I'm powering via my Ampeg BA-210 V2 (450W). The Acoustic cab has an 8ohm impedance, which is the specified need for my Ampeg in order to power an additional speaker. I've connected with a Livewire Elite 12g Speakon 2-Pole Speaker Cable...

Hello everyone! I am about to put my hands on one of these lovely gems. I was curious to know from those of you who regularly use it live, where do you place it in your signal chain? I expect it, by its own nature, to be put at the end of the chain, working as a "modeler" preamp, but I know of a...

Hi everyone. I have a new pedal board setup, & I think everything is hooked up properly but no signal. The setup is as follows: Preamp to Detuner to Envelope Filter to Compressor to EQ to Sonic Maximizer to Looper to Amp All the pedals work individually, but when chained I...

Hey TalkBass Effects Discussion, Firstly, heres a link for your perusal Red Panda: Tensor I'm about to pull the trigger on the Red Panda Tensor and have some questions. There's not much material out on this bad boy yet, and most of it is in the form of a sales pitch. Apparently its working...

This may be a question for the effects forum, but I am adding a Broughton HPF/LPF to my bass set up. It is the only effect in my signal chain and will be on always and hidden in my rack. My question is where to best utilize it in my signal chain... post wireless and before the input of my bass...

So, I’m pretty stoked on the Darkglass AOU. I just got pretty close to pulling the trigger on the Omicron but am thinking the extra functionality might make the big brother a better choice. I have a few specific questions that, if answered, would help me make my decision. Firstly, it’s rated...

Hello everybody, My bandmates are having some issues adjusting to this bass' voice range. Also, my technique is telling right now and I have to address it for our live venue. Any other MTD USA players, or similar designed bass users, I would love to hear your recommendations. MTD 634 (roasted...

Hi Community, So I finally bought my Ampeg V-4b. Great Amp with an AV 212 Cab, great tone and so simple. Not to much Settings on the EQ and really light. Have been fiddling around with it for a couple of days and tryed to dial in my sound. There is one thing tough; I just seem to be unable to...

When things go wrong with your gear, what's the primary culprit? The cable...always check the cable! What about when everything's working fine? The cables are ignored. If you want to upgrade your sound, then most players will figure out how much they can budget for the next big purchase of an...

Man, I hate that I'm that guy asking for signal questions... that said, here we go: Thoughts on this: Bass=> Radial Bassbone OD input A => <effects loop: Empress compressor => MXR Envelope filter => MXR Fuzz deluxe => MXR octave => MXR chorus /effects loop> => Amp Reasonable or terrible...

Sorry if this has been posted already. Premier Guitar posted as of 28 Nov 2017 the latest rig rundown and in-depth signal chain for Duff Mckagan's latest GnR tour. It includes Here's the link... From 0:01- 11:00 is the bass portion...