Tone/Style Comparison (DS-1 relinked)
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embryo
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penguin said:
No need for the stereo jack for the drive pedal simply use a delay pedal with stereo out. Here's a simple trick to get that monstrous Randy Rhoads/Zakk Wylde type of huge wall of sound type of stereo spread. This is usually applied in the house mixing desk but you can apply it on your stomp if you use the DD3 by connecting the stereo out to 2 seperatre amps and set the delay to quick short delay setting of about 30 to 60msec which is about the same time it takes to say the word "Click" where "C" is the original note followed by "K" if you understand what I mean (I hope) Heh. Set the feedback on the delay for one or 2 repeats and the level to match the dry signal.
You can tune the 1st amp for scooped mids and the second for mid hump and when you slam the power chords....Woah! Standback for the wall of stack roar. Makes the single notes really stand out too! Try it.
embryo
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Japan/Taiwan Made DS1 and what's the difference?
The Japanese made DS1 (Black Label)came with a different chip which had less gain and is slightly noiser when compared to the modern Taiwanese made ones. Certain 1st issue Taiwanese made (also Black Label) DS1s had the same chip as the Japanese made DS1s. The general opinion about Japanese made pedals being all superior is'nt entirely true. I will explain. Let's say you want a DS1 Ultra which has a big jack up on the Bass and Low Mids and a higher gain factor and overall volume. I would highly recommend the modern Taiwanese made (Silver label) pedals with the 5223 chip as it has the ability to get all the above mentioned sounding tight and with less noise when compared to the Japanese ones. Now let's say you want to use the DS1 Ultra/Germanium (my own custom design) with a more subtle use of the Drive but want to max out on the level and use the setting to push a tube amp for a classic Blues Rock type of Lead Tone then I would suggest hunting down either a Japanese or Taiwanese 1st issue.
Hope this is helpful ya
The Japanese made DS1 (Black Label)came with a different chip which had less gain and is slightly noiser when compared to the modern Taiwanese made ones. Certain 1st issue Taiwanese made (also Black Label) DS1s had the same chip as the Japanese made DS1s. The general opinion about Japanese made pedals being all superior is'nt entirely true. I will explain. Let's say you want a DS1 Ultra which has a big jack up on the Bass and Low Mids and a higher gain factor and overall volume. I would highly recommend the modern Taiwanese made (Silver label) pedals with the 5223 chip as it has the ability to get all the above mentioned sounding tight and with less noise when compared to the Japanese ones. Now let's say you want to use the DS1 Ultra/Germanium (my own custom design) with a more subtle use of the Drive but want to max out on the level and use the setting to push a tube amp for a classic Blues Rock type of Lead Tone then I would suggest hunting down either a Japanese or Taiwanese 1st issue.
Hope this is helpful ya
http://s6.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3S014998G4F2M1MQJU29V7ERD0
heres a file of me messing around with my unmodded taiwan ds-1 and smallclone chorus.. check it out! =)
heres a file of me messing around with my unmodded taiwan ds-1 and smallclone chorus.. check it out! =)
http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3F3FSZ9LI5J3T0AR835111CZLL
heres another file featuring the unmodded DS-1.. =)
heres another file featuring the unmodded DS-1.. =)
