Distotion pedals

[Ized]

^well if thats the case, more power for you i guess. The Danos are really bang for buck pedals.

Just dont like the looks of one cos
1) it looks really ugly (gotta admit that!)
2) the knobs which are fitted on top in a horizontal layout near the jacks on the pedal are really difficult to manipulate and tweak on the fly. Which is a bit of a turn off for me due to knob placement which makes it difficult to check the exact positions of the knobs as well, you'd have to bend your neck over to do so.

I still wouldnt mind a Transparent OD though....but its sold out everywhere...presumably cos of the hype that its a Timmy clone?

It sounds a bit harsher and more mids-boosted compared to an actual timmy in the comparison video though.

 

[THOA]

^The OT and Timmy difference was more significant, IMO. At least from the video I watched. Then again Timmy has that extra knob for more control in terms of the tone sculpting, which gives it an edge over the OT. Given the choice, I would go for the Timmy because of that one extra possibility.

I agree the knob placement needs work, or at least the marker on the knobs need to be more visible. But yeah, the price of what it can do earns it value points.

 

[Ized]

Then again Timmy has that extra knob for more control in terms of the tone sculpting, which gives it an edge over the Timmy.

I think you mean the TO :mrgreen:

well, you can. Thing is whether you'r willing to pay 320 for the real thing (saw someone selling on SOFT) or 36 bucks for a TO.

The only thing that really annoys me is how overpriced the timmys go for in the used market. Dammit a used one costs more than a brand new one! a brand new one only cost like what, 125 usd? Poor Paul C, ppl really make a mockery out of his prices and waiting lists to make a quick buck out of his pedals. His original intention was to keep the price reasonable so that the pedal was within the reach of the average working musician.

 

[THOA]

I think you mean the TO :mrgreen:

Oops... paiseh :mrgreen:

The only thing that really annoys me is how overpriced the timmys go for in the used market. Dammit a used one costs more than a brand new one! a brand new one only cost like what, 125 usd? Poor Paul C, ppl really make a mockery out of his prices and waiting lists to make a quick buck out of his pedals.

Tell me about it :?

 

[Whitestrat]

Kinda..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXxIp9CYnp8&feature=related
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=517239
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=521235

Reading the threads and listening to the clip, it's safe to say it's not a clone. The OCD has that squishiness that comes from the guitar, and it allows the tone to get through. The Dano compresses the tone too much.

To say the Dano is a nice pedal? I don't doubt it, but I'll have to try one for myself. To say it's a replacement for those who want an OCD? I'd say it's far from it... The OCD, while not my thing, was something strange. It was refreshing to find a simple pedal like that deliver such power. The Dano doesn't sound like it's got the same multi-dimensional tone.

 

[Ized]

Reading the threads and listening to the clip, it's safe to say it's not a clone. The OCD has that squishiness that comes from the guitar, and it allows the tone to get through. The Dano compresses the tone too much.

To say the Dano is a nice pedal? I don't doubt it, but I'll have to try one for myself. To say it's a replacement for those who want an OCD? I'd say it's far from it... The OCD, while not my thing, was something strange. It was refreshing to find a simple pedal like that deliver such power. The Dano doesn't sound like it's got the same multi-dimensional tone.

haha Whitestrat....the Dano Drive is definitely not a clone per se, cos it uses clipping diodes for distortion while the OCD uses mosfets...which will definitely make a difference in terms of sound. How big or small that difference is, is anybody's guess and their own respective opinion 8)

I am however interested to give it a shot sometime soon

 

[THOA]

How big or small that difference is, is anybody's guess and their own respective opinion 8)

Heh, I couldn't agree more, sir. 8)

Took a second listen to the video, and I'm managed to pin point the difference. Ocd sounded more open, while the drive sounded more pushed and compressed. The dynamics of the frequencies unfortunately cannot be captured on a simple Youtube video though so it's the kind of difference that only guitarists can pick up.

I think it will be more significant when AB in person though, but still I think its significance... only guitarists can pick up, which is something that applies to a lot of 'similar' pedals, really.

Put a non-guitarist in the room and play the two pedals, they will only say one thing: "It sounds rock" :lol:

 

[ShredCow]

Eh... don't be surprised hor... play 2 pedals side by side, the non-gtr player looks up and goes, "that one sounds better!"

A/B a boss DS-1 and a Toneczar Openhaus, the non-gtr player will probably think the DS-1 is a joke. (until he finds out the cost of the openhaus... )

 

[THOA]

A/B a boss DS-1 and a Toneczar Openhaus, the non-gtr player will probably think the DS-1 is a joke. (until he finds out the cost of the openhaus... )

Dude, that's not fair, man! In terms of tone, DS-1 and Openhaus is like comparing McDonald burger with Ramlee burger liao.

Price another matter la. :lol:

 

[ShredCow]

Dude, you're a man in line with my stomach... the Ramlee is the Openhaus and the DS-1 a macdonald's? RIGHT ON!!!!

Eh but really. The main thing is to a/b AND play it. The sound is one thing, the feel is another major factor to consider.

 

[edder]

I quite like the coolcat tremolo pedal, even the old danelectro tuna melt was a very cool tremolo too. Their Fuzz is supposed to be a Peach Fuzz clone.

Danelectro is cool and they is true bypassed OMGWTFBBQ!!!!

 

[dudelove]

cool cat tremolo has much volume boost lehh

and for the tuna melt for me got volume drop..

 

[edder]

the Dano Drive is definitely not a clone per se, cos it uses clipping diodes for distortion while the OCD uses mosfets...which will definitely make a difference in terms of sound. How big or small that difference is, is anybody's guess and their own respective opinion 8)

just FYI, when mosfets are "misused" in the clipping, its actually configured to be like a diode. so.... clipping diode and mosfets configured to clipping diode = same function.

BUT in terms of sound, mosfets clips in its own unique way. I've used it once on a pedal and it made a whole lotta difference and I love it.

This was first used in Aron Nelson's Shakka Bradda III with advise from Jack Orman of AMZ and if I'm not wrong John Greene of his tubescreamer'ish pedal fame(I can't remember the exact pedal)was part of it. Then it was used in many other pedals and one notably one big boutique pedal maker that even puts the name MOSFET on his pedals. And now Mosfet is like some big deal mojo thingie.

Its important for non builders to know the history and know who to credit the geniuses behind the scene.

Jack Orman is one of the true DIY pioneers of pedal designs and he's ever gracious to share his findings and designs. Miniboosters/Jfet boosters paved the way to many Jfet'ish amp like distortions like the ones at runoffgroove.com and one particular pedal called the F@Tboost. His work with tone controls are particularly very interesting.

 

[edder]

cool cat tremolo has much volume boost lehh

and for the tuna melt for me got volume drop..

oh i use it as is for clean and not with other pedals to noticed the volume jump too much but you are right!

 

[Ized]

cool cat tremolo has much volume boost lehh

and for the tuna melt for me got volume drop..

cannot tweak meh?

 

[bidrubberclock]

DS-1 or artec soloist distortion

 

[edder]

cannot tweak meh?

sure can. but gotta trace circuit to check where is the gain stage. they is surface mount components, hell to trace.

 

[j_m_s]

^ +1 SMC sucks! haha. I was testing out a mod on a fab echo awhile back. i was so tired I didnt realise I burned up like a few resistors that were lying in a row with my soldering iron.

 

[kernelspy]

cool cat tremolo has much volume boost lehh

and for the tuna melt for me got volume drop..

Cool Cat Tremolo? With volume boost? You guys serious? It sounds normal to me... whether clean or overdrive. I'll check my ears again. The Cool Cat Vibe, now that's a different issue... mega volume boost! It even has a short delay of effect when you engage. Nonetheless, I think all of the Cool Cats really delivers the sound for a cheap price.

Only if they can make Delays, Phaser, Tuners... I'm sold with all their pedals. I now have 4 cool cats Btw....

 

[mus]

Only if they can make Delays, Phaser, Tuners[/FONT]

Yeah man. I'm really hoping for that.