TS9DX

[dwarfstars]

Just got myself a TS9DX. To all TS9DX users, how do you use the other modes. According to http://www.analogman.com/ts9dx.htm, the four modes are described as follows:

TS9 : The classic TS9, no modifications.
+ : Grittier than the original TS9.
HOT : Crunchier tone with boosted mids, like a wall of 4 x 12s.
TURBO : Powerful, bottom thick sound, like todays modern/alternative guitarists like.

Personally, I find the TS9 mode really great! Nice overdrives and when I use this setting WITH my modded BD2

BD2
Level 9 o clock
Tone 12 o clock
Gain 12 o clock
Clipping: LED

TS9DX
Mode: TS9
Level: 12 o clock
Tone: 12 o clock
Drive: (I can vary it from 9 to max and it doesn't mud up so I have a range of mild to very fierce lead tones coming from it)

The TS9DX works really well with the BD2. I use the LED clipping instead of the GERM on the BD2 for more headroom. It works great with GERM also, Just that have to lower the drives. The BD2 has a transparent nature with a bite factor so it complements the TS9DX as I use it to get my main drive.

Hmm.. but I couldn't really work out any nice settings with the other modes on the TS9DX. I found the midrange in the other modes quite an overkill. At Turbo mode, I was like already playing a bass guitar with all that low end frequencies. Is this the notorious midrange hump of the TS9DX?



Haha.. I wonder how you guys use your TS9DX? (modded/unmodded.. what settings or modes you use?) Or even other Tubescreamers? Talk about them

 

[subversion]

i seldom use my TS9DX, most of the time it's the 808/ TS7.

at all times, my tubescreamers are boosting my amp's default drive.

 

[ShredCow]

when I had my ts9dx, modded by Randolf, it was the + mode, drive @ 10 oclock, volume @ unity gain, tone @ 1 - 3 oclock.

Strictly as a booster... well... most of the time.

 

[Stillborn]

when i had mine, i only used the classic TS-9 mode...didn't like the others...

 

[subversion]

my Tubescreamer family:

 

[dwarfstars]

when i had mine, i only used the classic TS-9 mode...didn't like the others...

haha.. yea stillborn.. same here.. but i find the + mode still can accept..

 

[dwarfstars]

my Tubescreamer family:

you have 2 TS7!. Btw the Ts9 mode in the TS9DX and the org. TS9 sounds the same right?.. wa.. nice tubescreamers collection.. no intention of modding.. i saw the keeley mod for the TS9DX... looks like a real killer..

 

[subversion]

i'm not into mods- no offence to those who are. i believe in accepting the pedal in its original incarnation, if it needs a mod, it's not good enough to make me buy it. personal this one...

i have 2 TS7, because there are times i use both simutaneously. i was gonna get another TS7 in its original colour but it's offered in green so why not grab one. it's a limited production, not gonna be available perpetually, believe it's good investment.

 

[dwarfstars]

yup, i understand. to me, mod is ok because it helps improve the pedal while retaining it's org. properties. some people don't even like pedals.. they are like pickups-guitar-amp kind of people.. which is cool also..

 

[subversion]

some people don't even like pedals.. they are like pickups-guitar-amp kind of people.. which is cool also..

actually, i'm that kinda player, i employ pedals with my small amps only 8)

 

[edder]

I'd recommend TS7 to anyone who's looking for a TS9.

 

[theblueark]

Also, the TS10:

TS5:

and the maxon ts's:

All of which have the same basic circuits with a couple of component swaps and some with extra features.

The original ts were made by maxon for ibanez. Maxon is now making some of the models with true bypass too.

 

[hullabalooeeks]

maxons are really ex though

 

[subversion]

yup, but i'm attracted to selected models 8)

 

[ciel21]

maxons used to be cheap but since the hype and all surrounding them they sort of skyrocketed.

 

[gsonique]

:vom: sorry ...

 

[dwarfstars]

I'd recommend TS7 to anyone who's looking for a TS9.

what makes you say so..

 

[skink83]

its cheaper compared to the actual ts9, does a similar ts9 tone, has a great solo 'hot' mode, and moddable!

 

[dwarfstars]

the TS7 is cool too.. yea.. haha.. i particularly like the limited edition green ones.. they look funky..

 

[hullabalooeeks]

Ok, here's my verdict. The TS7 is an awesome pedal!
It really stands out for its price!