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5 Ways to Improve Your Pedalboard
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3 жыл бұрынOur pedalboards require certain things to do their jobs efficiently. Today, I'm taking you through five easy ways you can get your pedalboard in tip top shape, both sonically and structurally. If you think have questions or think we missed a crucial tip, let us know in the comments below!
PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
//power supplies//
Truetone CS6 - amzn.to/2wWLbII
Truetone CS7 - amzn.to/2x1Nf2k
Truetone CS12 - amzn.to/33rfLq3
MXR ISO Brick - amzn.to/3fPBezj
MXR ISO Brick Mini - amzn.to/37lFQZV
//patch cables//
VERTEX Patch Cables - reverb.com/sho...
EBS Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/2JyWDQU
Ernie Ball Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/3mppbLv
MXR Patch Cables - amzn.to/3qfJ7CY
//buffers//
Vertex (DIY) Buffer - vertexeffects....
TC Bonafide Buffer - amzn.to/39qRnKg
Truetone Pure Tone Buffer - amzn.to/39tWVDN
//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG
Power Grip Mounting Tape - amzn.to/3lnGPhs
//contact cleaner//
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
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🔻 //rig consulting//🔻
PRIVATE: www.therigdr.c...
GROUP: www.therigdr.c...
🔈 //podcast// 🔈
Apple: apple.co/36dSQzK
Spotify: spoti.fi/2WGLku8
⬇️ //recommended materials// ⬇️
//buffers//
Vertex DIY - vertexeffects....
Mesa Boogie High-Wire (dual buffer) - bit.ly/2lZwS0s
Empress Stereo Buffer - amzn.to/33lyvHk
Vertex Boost - amzn.to/3hVwvN2
TC Bonafide Buffer (output buffer only - you'll need two) - amzn.to/2vrTSug
//pedalboard patch cables//
VERTEX Patch Cables - reverb.com/sho...
//instrument cables//
VERTEX Instrument Cables - reverb.com/sho...
//dc power cables//
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (right angle) - bit.ly/2pGqXzI
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (straight) - bit.ly/36wd1sA
Bulk Power Cables (pre made) - amzn.to/3ev1q0t
//midi//
MIDI Plugs (right angle) - bit.ly/2oKHDFG
MIDI Plugs (straight) - bit.ly/32fNNLF
MIDI Cable (bulk) - amzn.to/2tPAHWQ
//pedalboards, lifts, risers, bridges//
Pedalboard Surfaces - reverb.com/sho...
Pedal Risers/Lifts/Bridges - reverb.com/sho...
//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG
//cable management//
Zip Ties - amzn.to/2HP1Ulv
Tie Down Mounts - amzn.to/2r5ZkAN
//pedalboard tools//
Soldering Iron - amzn.to/2TTdMI4
Solder (60/40) - amzn.to/2U7XhsD
Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/2GpgMpR
Octopus Arms - amzn.to/2V3O8OD
Wire Strippers (30-20 AWG) - amzn.to/2BBMI6n
Wire Strippers (20-10 AWG) - amzn.to/2EbhBR3
Wire Snips - amzn.to/2EazwqU
Vise - amzn.to/2E9eTLO
Heat Gun (embossing gun) - amzn.to/2BwGdlm
Label Maker - amzn.to/2BCBcHU
Label Maker Tape (black) - amzn.to/2Cd3CZe
Label Maker Tape (clear) - amzn.to/34piDD4
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
Truetone Milliamp (mA) Reader - amzn.to/2F9v3VN
Tone Brush - amzn.to/2HIfze3
Upholstery Crow Bar - amzn.to/2HIOU0K
Multimeter - amzn.to/2YW9BdE
Goo Gone - amzn.to/31rGJeS
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CONTRIBUTORS:
Hunter Harrison - Mixing, Audio Editing
Mason Mejia - Co-Producing, Video Editing, Videographer
Nico Sotomayor - Videographer, Video Editing
Victor San Pedro - Video Editing
Mason Marangella - Co-Producing
#DIYPedalboard #RigDoctor #PedalboardUpgrades
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Our pedalboards require certain things to do their jobs efficiently. Today, I'm taking you through five easy ways you can get your pedalboard in tip top shape, both sonically and structurally. See all my product recommendations below: //power supplies// Truetone CS6 - amzn.to/2wWLbII Truetone CS7 - amzn.to/2x1Nf2k Truetone CS12 - amzn.to/33rfLq3 MXR ISO Brick - amzn.to/3fPBezj MXR ISO Brick Mini - amzn.to/37lFQZV //patch cables// Vertex Patch Cables - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-doctor-cable-outlet EBS Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/2JyWDQU Ernie Ball Ribbon Patch Cables - amzn.to/3mppbLv MXR Patch Cables - amzn.to/3qfJ7CY //buffers// Vertex (DIY) Buffer - vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer TC Bonafide Buffer - amzn.to/39qRnKg Truetone Pure Tone Buffer - amzn.to/39tWVDN //velcro// 3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu 3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG Power Grip Mounting Tape - amzn.to/3lnGPhs //contact cleaner// Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
@jessetoews2446 3 жыл бұрын
Deox on the way, sup😹💀🍑😈🍑 seriously tho, clicked and ordered, thanks
@jessetoews2446 3 жыл бұрын
Wrong thread but im curious about best option for 'cut to length power chords' running from isolated power to all pedals Ugliest part of my board, power cables coiled and tucked
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Watch our video on customizing your own DIY power cables, all the information and materials are listed there
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@jessetoews2446 it's the best!
@patrickkelly9721 Жыл бұрын
I started playing guitar at 10 years old. Played a LOT until age 27. Then lost enthusiasm when all my guitars were stolen. Occasionally strummed a bit over the years after that, Wife had a guitar but never played. I'm now 64 years old. Bought a guitar a couple of weeks ago. I still know the chords, but don't remember how to play any songs. No calluses, arthritic fingers. Picking up a few songs, I now remember a progression of chords I used as exercise. Also have built my first pedal board. These videos help.
@nickrouse8426 4 ай бұрын
If you're using velcro, use painter's tape on the bottom of your pedal before applying a blow dryer to the velcro and then applying it to the tape and not the metal/plastic directly. Will save your pedals' value and appearance over time.
@nigeldaddyo 3 жыл бұрын
It blows my mind that the majority of people are still using traditional Velcro. Switched to dual lock 15 years ago and never looked back. It’s super strong so you don’t need much, just a small tab in each corner of the pedal. I can actually grab a given pedal on my board and lift the board with it. It’s that strong. Pedals can still be easily lifted off the board by sliding a small screwdriver under the pedal and prying upward.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
it's the best!
@jordanveracruz9631 Жыл бұрын
Proved and do its job for how many decades. Using mine for almost 2 decades.
@JosePineda-jn8jk Жыл бұрын
I mean I still use Velcro strips and I can lift my board with my pedals 🤷🏽♂️ kinda a minor part to improve if you know how to actually use it imo..
@Petanifer Жыл бұрын
It’s overkill. Velcro looks better. Never had a problem with Velcro. If I’m building a pedalboard on my ceiling I’ll buy some otherwise it’s the most unnecessary “improvement” to a pedalboard which just makes it ugly and incompatible.
@yomuthabyotch Жыл бұрын
blows my mind is a bit of an overstatement. i dont gig so i dont need to worry about pedals falling off and effers stealing pedals. p-boards get dirty and velcro can be vacuumed easily (if one is smart and has taped the soft side on the board). dust and hair/fur and grime do not vacuum easily off dual lock 🤢. i agree with the CS series and EB ribbon cables though--both are excellent, affordable prods.
@antls_ 2 жыл бұрын
I usually don’t comment videos on YT but your channel is such a useful source of information. I’ve been upgrading my rig for almost 15 years and still learning new things so thank you very much and keep up the good work !
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@joshscus 3 жыл бұрын
Well it's a good feeling when you already have and use everything that's mentioned in this video!!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
The holy Trinity of tone! High-quality buffers, high-quality soldered cables, high quality isolated power supply will get you in tone heaven.
@joshscus 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc check, check, and check!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshscus perfecto!
@jpistolas 3 жыл бұрын
That's nothing short of impressive you can cover what every pedal board user should know in 14min. What a Legend!!!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@CLaw-tb5gg 9 ай бұрын
Something I found using EBS vs. those pancake plug patch cables is the latter can have impractically large heads for some applications: you physically can’t plug two of them in next to each other in a lot of switchers, for instance. EBS plugs are a lot smaller and save a lot of headaches of that sort.
@skylermann 3 жыл бұрын
Truly democratizing great tone. Thanks for this Mason
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the support Skyler
@Eddyspeeder Жыл бұрын
This is by far the BEST video on pedalboards out there. I've watched several videos before I started building my own wooden board covered in musou black, and I came back specifically to write this comment. Of all videos, the five tips of this one were golden. For each tip, I'd like to share my experiences and choices based on what is available in Europe. I am NOT advertising for any of these products. 1. After considering the selection criteria, I went for the Palmer PWT 12 Mk 2. 2. I'm a sucker for braided patch cables, so I always have been using HQ ones. But I'm grateful to have learnt of Mogami. 3. I got convinced I need a buffer and opted for a Car Martin Buff DeLuxe. 4. I got a roll of 3M Dual Lock SJ 3550 (4 m x 5 cm / 15' x 2" / 2 sq. m / 310 sq. in.). If you find the right supplier, it's only slightly more expensive than when you buy 3 rolls of Velcro to get the same surface area. 5. I bought a can of DeoxIT D5; a reseller on Amazon offers it in Europe. Additional tips for DIY: 6. If you build your own board, you'll want to use adjustable levelling feet. 7. To make sure cables don't touch the ground, affix them to the bottom of the board using cable clips or cable holders.
@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!
@DoobTube71 3 жыл бұрын
Is this the Pedals Anonymous meeting? Hello, my name is El Daverino,...and I am here for Uncle Mason's steel strang ragtime band pedal board show!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Premiering at 10AM today! Stay tuned!
@steelman774 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, El Daverino… Glad you made it to the meeting!
@TeslaChad 3 жыл бұрын
To anyone debating a dual buffer...I bought the Empress Dual Buffer for about $99 and it is one of the smartest purchases ever
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
There you go!
@colsontowingllc3309 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a docta in the house!??? can't wait!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
hahahah! Thanks Colson Towing!
@JeffKeel 3 жыл бұрын
the Ford Thurston Riff. I recognized right away.. Good on ya
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
He's the man!
@standodge5536 Жыл бұрын
I think I got the last Mesa Boogie Buffer in the world. I had to order it from Japan When I tell you I scoured the Earth....I looked all the way to all the other major countries. Yes Europe, Australia, and North America are sold out. Crazy to think I had to go that far to get one. But Mason recommended it! lol Thanks man, sorry to all other guitarist looking for one. You'll have to wait til MB puts them out again.
@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps! We also have our buffer as well! www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VBuffInt--vertex-effects-pedalboard-buffer-interface
@thirstresponder4569 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir. I'm building my first pedalboard for bass and this helped immensely.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@MinivanMegafun100 2 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and I have to say I'm really enjoying some of your videos! I love how unpretentious you are in your recommendations. Like, "here's a good option, but here's a cheaper option that's just as good." Or just straight up saying we don't need A, B, or C. Nice work!
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate that :)
@richardpenhardt6100 3 жыл бұрын
essential information that covers , as you say, a necessary foundation for a clean signal one can depend upon. thank you.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I hope we earned your sub!
@ekdguitar123 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to answer so many questions. I found them very useful along with the great video.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏 my pleasure
@Antonio-nn5ot 3 жыл бұрын
I actually like the bonafide after the drive pedals when they are on, and before them when they are off... so there is some compromise needed and i have to agree that better tone overall for the pedalboard is using a buffer in the beginning of the chain
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
If you actually are turning on the distortion pedal, I don’t predict there’s going to be much of a benefit for running it after it as opposed to just running one of them dead last in not having an input Buffer at all, presumably if you have any distortion pedal on that’s the low output impedance signal. For most devices over a short run a cable it’s not gonna make much of a difference whether the output impedance is 100 ohms or 1K ohms.
@Antonio-nn5ot 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc agree
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@Antonio-nn5ot yes indeed!
@riffnastyhubanks5714 3 жыл бұрын
New subscriber. Not sure how in the hell I haven't seen this channel yet but I'm more than grateful to be here thank you for all of the useful information and be good champ
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome
@jameswilkins4motion 2 жыл бұрын
This guy and channel are both excellent. Thank you for the content
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@dr_tomK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Dr. Mason. Really useful video.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! thanks for watching
@thisdyingsoul76 Ай бұрын
FYI, TrueTone pedals (V2 and V3 series) have the Pure Tone Buffer inside them already. For the V3 series, there is also a dip switch inside to turn it off.
@ScumbagWoW 3 жыл бұрын
Just want to say I've been looking for new patch cables and you might just be sending out a nice order here shortly. I also want to say anyone considering MXR mini I picked one up new for 80 and I still have free ports one it with minimal noise. It is SO small too.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Glad you found value here!
@shawnmann 3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered some Deoxit through your link. I’m stoked! I think this is what my bass input needs
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
You'll love it!
@tilleyroadaffairproduction6752 3 жыл бұрын
Also, I would really like to understand the purpose of having buffers in the signal chain. Would you be able to give us a really basic explanation of how to use them. Thanks again and congrats on a great channel.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
I think our videos about buffers would do the best job, please look them up and get several different perspectives and how to use them best.
@Trivette_williams Жыл бұрын
I bought some random patch cables from GC and I was thinking I may need to buy the ones this guy is telling us about. Turns out those were the exact cables i bought😂
@RulgertGhostalker 8 ай бұрын
i like your patch combo for the serviceability. and it just makes sense to me to be able to make custom lengths, and have left over cable i can swap in, on reusable plugs, if i have a problem.
@stanknugget 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you, Rig Doctor.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Wism0r 2 жыл бұрын
Hope nobody’s offended if I ask for an European contact Spray recommendation D5 is 32€ + shipping in Germany… Been a Neutrik nerd for 17 years straight, pardon the humor… Only patch cables may have Hicons. Subbed and really appreciate your content!
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
The D5 is worth it and for most recreational players will last years. Neutrik is great for instrument cables but not ideal for a pedalboard. I think Hicon is made in China now so is tick stick with SquarePlugs.
@Wism0r 2 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc ty for the quick response. I didn’t have any issues with the hicons on some Sommer cables, but once I need new patch cables, I’ll try square plugs!
@sstorholm 2 жыл бұрын
PRF sprays are just as good, 6-68 is a good dry cleaner for jacks and connectors, 7-78 is what you want for pots and faders. If you have a really dirty pot, I recommend cleaning it first with 6-68, and finishing it off with 7-78, as the lubricant can otherwise flood the pot.
@garrettf1111 3 жыл бұрын
Questions about the dual lock: 1) Why do you recommend different types for the board (400) and the pedals (250), versus the same for both? Is there an advantage to this mixed setup? Asking because it appears that the 250 is half the price of the 400, so 250 tape on both would be a lot cheaper. 2) Also, your amazon link for the SJ3550/250 stem is pointing to TB3550/250 stem. What’s the difference in the SJ vs. TB types? Thanks!
@deepzepp4176 3 жыл бұрын
I always use 250. 400 is ridiculously strong. 400 works well if you want to stick a power brick under your board, or something like that. But for board and pedals, 250 is more than strong enough.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
1) it's stronger if you use two different densities. If you want it easier to pull apart I'd just use 250 on both sides. 2) Not sure, they may have changed the link destination. I'll check it out.
@ot4kon 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I had an analog chorus who was very picky with the PS, I ended building my own linear supply, I used an unregulated 12V wallwart connected to a box near the pedal board with a LM7809 regulator inside, because it was a wallwart there was no AC near the board. no more hum.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@jegl1012 4 ай бұрын
Great video. Evidence Audio solderless cables are outstanding as well plus really good customer service. Worth to check out if soldering is not your thing.
@PERRADE 3 жыл бұрын
I always use the Xotic EP booster at the beginning of the chain, the first pedal. It's always worked for me since it came out.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
It’s one option, however the output impedance isn’t particularly good, I don’t recall with the input impedances, it might be OK if it’s just controlling your pick up a loading, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a line driver. The other problem is it inverts the polarity, which can be an issue in some rigs.
@PERRADE 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc thanks. I’ll try to buy the materials to made the Vertex DIY.
@scottpickett9779 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsIncHey Mason I run that pedal at the end of my board, also I have a Soul food 4 pedals in which I think is a buffer. What is your opinion?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@PERRADE let us know if we can assist.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@scottpickett9779 you need a high quality buffer on your input and output of your system as I suggest, no way around that. It needs to have a 1M input impedance and a 100 ohm output impedance if you want to quality it (generally - there are some exceptions). The Klon is a great overdrive (Soul Food), the buffer is awful - TL072 is a terrible IC for this application. Follow my suggestions, you'll get better results.
@Mike28625 11 ай бұрын
The 1spot pro12 actually does have an 18volt transformer that could make noise.
@jimiluck3684 3 жыл бұрын
You're right, I use EBS patch cables and they are just very good and a good power supply is also the right thing, Cioks is a good alternative and they are not so pricy at all. I don't use buffers, maybe I must try one.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Real soldered cables are better - but these are superior to a low profile Solderless for sure. You have buffers where you know it or not - any pedal turned on - true bypass or not - is a buffer.
@mephisto-pheles9622 3 ай бұрын
Gonna need me some of those mogami patch cables. Glad I clicked this video!
@malsanders609 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips, I always wondered what that magic spray was 😀
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@fodaseodinheiro 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Manson! I learned so much from your channel. I am upgrading my pedalboard and using a lot of your recommendations... Thanks!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@msromike123 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, I am using an 8 outlet power strip, with surge protection, that has the rotating sockets so you can stagger wall warts. Power strip is attached with dual lock under Pedaltrain. Using individual $8 d'Addario 9V 500ma AC/DC switching supplies. I have dual USB plug in chargers for USB to 12v for midi looper, and USB to 18V for OCD. Completely isolated (not like some power supplies that only say they are.) Operates anywhere in the world. Cheap, expandable ( I could run 16 devices if I used USB to 9V adapter cables.) No single point of failure, completely configurable. Half the price, twice the capability.USB power to charge devices on the board, extra outlets to chain other boards or plug amps into. Oh, yeah, no noise. Con? None? Doesn't look cool hidden under the board. Is there a downside to this approach?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
If you're not getting noise that's the ultimate litmus test. I alway like testing a rig by putting the entire pedalboard into a true bypass looper and hearing the guitar plugged directly into the amp versus bringing in the board. This way you can ID any tone suck or noise in the system.
@mspring6387 Жыл бұрын
Are you aware of any simple test meter that can measure capacitance and impedance for the patch cables to verify their measurements before using on the board?
@TotalEvo7 3 жыл бұрын
You almost forgot about the Suhr Buffer, that's a great one, too. Although for guitars running a stereo rig, it only applies to the output side, and if you're a bassist like Billy Sheehan that splits the signal from the instrument, but only have one output on the bass, this buffer will be usuable to split the signal for different frequencies.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't forget, it's just not the most budget friendly version, and I'm trying to recommend stuff for beginners and folks just getting their "sea legs" with this stuff. Secondly, it's not in production from what I can see.
@marcocaracciolo834 2 жыл бұрын
I'm loving everyone of your videos
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks!
@ryanmbisson 3 жыл бұрын
Pedalboard upgrades I need include one new Vertex Travel Plus pedalboard.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Yessir! Do it!
@BMitchell 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I use the tc electronic polytune 3 with the built in bonified buffer. 2 birds 1 stone.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
That’s only satisfies the input buffer, you’d still need an output buffer.
@BMitchell 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc would a boss pedal work ? Thanks
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@BMitchell no, it's an awful output buffer, a poor at driving long lines and the more capacitance seen on the output the more unstable it gets. You need something that is around 100 ohms output impedance. I'd stick with my recommendations or you can build one of our DIY buffer kits.
@BMitchell 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc awesome. Thank you. I'll probably pick up a bonafied buffer. Can't beat it for the money. Really enjoy your videos. Keep em coming.
@BMitchell 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc I ordered another bonafide buffer. Thanks again man.
@fellero 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips man! Thanks for sharing!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@gunsandguitars6678 Жыл бұрын
I started using neutrik 90° replacement jacks low noise and using cable for microphone and leaving the fourth wire as an anti antenna wire to shut down surrounding noise, sounds crazy but it works? I have a couple spots where I used the mxr Close Quarters 90°, they are nice thanks for your videos you're making a difference ☆.
@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын
I'd stay away for Neutrik on a pedalboard...no reason to use these nor the mic cable. You're just adding capacitance for no reason.
@Petanifer Жыл бұрын
You don’t need dual lock on your pedalboard. If you’re hanging pedals up on your ceiling, maybe. It’s ugly, overkill, and not compatible with Velcro so anytime someone lends you a pedal you can’t put it on your board. I have never had a pedal fall off with standard Velcro. And I have never needed to remove Velcro from a board. Velcro just doesn’t give me any issues, it’s fixing a problem that isn’t there.
@lthoedt 8 ай бұрын
Completely agree
@markslaughterofficial 6 ай бұрын
Unless you are using your pedalboard as a fly rig . TSA has torn my boards apart with standard velcro
@nuthinbutlove 5 ай бұрын
It's definitely overkill for someone who doesn't tour but if you're constantly on the move, flying, people handling your gear... it's a Godsend!
@peadookie 5 ай бұрын
100%
@chippy4073 19 күн бұрын
It also depends on where you live and play at.. it’s hot and humid here in Texas and it’ll melt Velcro off the board
@WTF-Cubing 2 жыл бұрын
This is a perfect example of a man who lives, eats, breathes music tech. We are all better for it.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@michaelmattson3515 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@yohanonshine4664 11 ай бұрын
My board is mounted on diamond plate on top of melamine board I just use crimp on connectors and supply is underneath I even have a couple blue led lighting automotive type. Clean power
@Austinomical 2 жыл бұрын
Would a polytune 3 first in chain and then Strymon flint last be good? I’ve heard these are both great buffers. Thanks!
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, just fine.
@julienDrcq 3 жыл бұрын
The Best powers support I think it’s Strymon zuma, Rx, oja, etc
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
There are other comparable ones too
@MilesSchon 2 жыл бұрын
Love that you play Ford tune
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Ha!
@MrAlvosper 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mason..I’ve learnt so much from your KZfaq channel..Regarding Velcro, which one do you put on your pedal board and which on you pedal..many thanks 👍 Al from the U.K.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Our Power Grip velcro or 3M Dual Lock.
@danielhurtuk6203 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@jessegarcia4361 2 жыл бұрын
Aloha from Hawaii Dr. Mason 🏝🌋 I really appreciate your videos, they are so informative , I am learning a lot and appreciation your recommendations . I would like to build the DIY Mono dual buffer with tuner out .. I realize that the order of effects pedals can vary , can you give me your opinion of my pedals placement, if they are in the correct order sequence : Guitar into a Sonic Research Turbo tuner ST 300 , Gamechanger PLUS sustainer , Wampler ego , Analog man king of tones , Boss D-S1 , Morley little alligator volume Pedal , TC Flashback , TC HOF , Into a fender pro junior . Your help & suggestions would be much appreciated … thanks in advance !
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Watch our signal paths video...I think this will help :)
@MTBThrumyeyez Жыл бұрын
Wow just stumbled on your channel and have learned so much. Great stuff.
@harmonicaboy93 3 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the strymon zuma power supply?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, just a higher price point option of a switch mode power supply, they are excellent as well
@dekrev Жыл бұрын
I have 2 EHX S8 power supplies - highly recommend
@Surgicalshred Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Mason! Invaluable tips! \m/
@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@ampman82 3 жыл бұрын
Switchmode power supplies are lighter, cooler, and cheaper than good linear power supplies; but, a good linear is going to be significantly lower in noise than most switchers. The main impediment to using a linear are the size, weight and cost of the heatsinks.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
If you're comparing power supplies designed for audio in our field. The switching power supply, in the audio range, as quiet in as the best linear supplies. The high quality versions aren't necessarily cheaper and most of the linear supplies aren't actually toroids. Furthermore you can't just put a linear power supply anywhere you want on a rig, you have limitations and the leakage of the EMF is what you're missing in your analysis. This is a HUGE problem and results in noise in the system even if the outputs themselves are totally isolated and quiet.
@RAndrewNeal 3 жыл бұрын
SMPSs are noisy compared to linear power supplies; that's why precision electronics are iffy about them. But the noise is usually well above the audio spectrum and therefore inaudible. Cheap digital pedals might throw a fit over a cheap SMPS, but I've never heard of that happening, since any digital circuit or chip worth its salt buffers the power it receives; usually with a linear voltage regulator IC. I don't believe any analog circuitry used in guitar pedals is going to have any trouble with HF noise, so an SMPS is actually a very good option for guitar effects. The main downfall for linear power supplies is that they radiate a lot of noise if they aren't shielded and grounded like they ought to be.
@Mike28625 11 ай бұрын
Mogami silver cables are a little noisy. Livewire elite are similar to mogami gold for a little less. Boss cables are also very good, even less $ and are very similar to fender deluxe cables.
@balthvs 5 ай бұрын
Great tips, getting some deoxit for the road.
@MrDido59 Жыл бұрын
Hi Vertex Team! Love your videos and congratulations on 100K! 🥳 About the contact cleaner: I'm not in the US so DeoxIT is hard to get and expensive. Is there any other alternative or maybe some facts I should be aware of, when buying a contact cleaner for my PB? :)
@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын
Not that I know of. DeOxit is unique, nothing else I've found really does it for pedals and amps like this.
@karhariasgr Жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc yep, is quite expensive outside US, in Greece is about 40-50 euros! But I give it a try! thank you!
@darrenfearis4220 2 жыл бұрын
Harley benton iso 12 is awesome!!
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@davisthelost 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to visit uncle Mason
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
See you soon!
@Tomtamo1 2 жыл бұрын
I know this video is almost a year old, but I've watched at least 10 other Vertex videos and I have finally decided to build soldered cables instead of the Lava cables I've been using. Can you say SquarePlugs?
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
Great, you can use the Lava cable too and just solder it with Squareplugs. The cable is totally fine.
@Tomtamo1 2 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc I ordered some Mogami 2314. As you've always said, it's cheap and it's more flexible than the solid core Lava cable.
@johnnybluezz 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, so useful! what about Palmer power supplies?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know them.
@ReverendHellbilly 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Great vid.cheers
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@attybong Жыл бұрын
isolated power supply is only there to avoid noise, tone and sound are the function of the pedals ..
@Antonio-nn5ot 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! Gold!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Antonio!
@sqlb3rn 2 жыл бұрын
I used the EBS flat cables for my bass pedalboard, I needed a lot of them and none have failed so far in 2 years.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
They are soldered internally, just FYI.
@mitskoski 3 жыл бұрын
Hello uncle Mason! I ve got some questions.. 1. I use the g lab gsc3 controller, which has a built in buffer...should I count on it? 2. I'm kinda in love with the Vertex Boost...if I buy one, will it complete the need for a buffer? I play my boost pedal in the fx loop... 3. Should I go for the truetone or the t.c. buffer, if needed, or save money for the Mesa? Thanks!!!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
1) It's okay for an input buffer, I don't think there is an output buffer 2) It is a great boost and buffer but if it's not the last thing in the chain the buffer can't be as effective as a dedicated buffer, and in the loop is not going to help with the front of the amp. 3) Depends on your effects loop, but having an input buffer, output buffer, and a buffer on the return of your FX Loop could be needed, but at least an input and output buffer. The Truetone is a good budget option. I also like the Mesa Boogie High Wire for a great dual buffer in one.
@mitskoski 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc thanks a lot!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@mitskoski you bet!
@michelecuscito5956 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mason. First of all, thank you so much for your videos. I've learned a lot about pedalboards thanks to you! I have question. Should I buy both 3m Dual locks tapes (SJ3550 AND SJ3551)? You rock, great stuff!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Yes or just buy our Power Grip and you just need on: www.therigdr.com
@michelecuscito5956 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc cool! Thank you so much!
@DanielGutierrez-vq5uq 3 жыл бұрын
Rig Doctor you are my hero, question: do sell buffers i mean like the ones you build? if so I'm interested in purchasing a stereo buffer? thanks!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
We will have some options for custom buffers in 2021.
@ItzMinkus 3 жыл бұрын
I have a park fuzz sound by earthquaker and an ehx green big muff, should I put a buffer before them?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure of the composition of the pedals, should be easy for you to test and see if the sound is changed by way of the buffer. If so, put the buffer after the fuzz. Ordinarily the buffer sounds best after fuzz.
@bigpk2003 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. How would you handle buffers when you have a tone bender style circuit at the begging game? Put it after? Also...does a Strymon buffer do that trick at the end? Or would you buffer after the Strymon as well?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Put the input buffer after the Fuzz. Strymon has fairly low output impedance, around 100 ohms, which is good.
@luiseduardosalcedocamacho3023 11 ай бұрын
I agree in all except in still using Velcro. Velcro is the past. A mechanical fixation is much better. Try the Guitto Pedalboards. About the power supplies, I prefer the old Dunlop DC Brick (with a 110-240V input and ten outputs: seven of 9V and three of 18V). And what about "ribbon" patch cables?
@ChuckLopez 10 ай бұрын
Guitto Pedalboards are HORRIBLE - 3M dual lock is not velcro.
@YourCaliBos 3 жыл бұрын
Love this channel . Cheers
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jegl1012 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@petrvm 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice informative show! Just one question, if I have 4 pedals in the effects loop and 5 pedals in front of the amp, do I have to put 4 buffers? 2 in the effects loop and 2 in the front of the amp? Thank you for sharing!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Pedro, I would say get a dual buffer - if you have a buffered effects loop, you may not need one there - at worst you'd need one on the RETURN only going back to the FX Loop Return from the last pedal in your effects loop.
@petrvm 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc Thank you a lot!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
@@petrvm my pleasure!
@jwstout007 3 жыл бұрын
Thumbnail: (Is that a metal zone?) I’m listening... ;)
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@hectorherrera7926 2 жыл бұрын
My new vertex board and S.S will arrive on Monday i just can’t wait. I just have to save a bunch of money to swap my evidence audio cables for something better.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
The cables are fine - just get new plugs and you can solder your evidence plugs! Thanks so much for the support!
@hectorherrera7926 2 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc thanks to you Mason for the awesome products and advise. Wich kind of plugs would you say is a good option?
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
@@hectorherrera7926 SquarePlugs SP400/5000 or SPS4/SPS5 - it depends on the diameter of your cable. Check out Best Tronics website and they have a look up table for the which plugs fit the cable you have.
@hectorherrera7926 2 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc thank you so much Mason you are the best!
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
@@hectorherrera7926 Thanks for watching!
@yohd3rd212 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mason, i saw a MXR/CAE Line Booster for a good price. Can i use it as buffer? If yes, is it before or after. Thanks. Anyways, i already have a Boss TU-3, as a buffer if not engage.
@VertexEffectsInc 2 жыл бұрын
You can, you just have to leave it "ON" for it to be a buffer. The buffer quality of the Tuner is not comparable to the MXR in terms of quality and efficiency. Remember not all buffers are created equally, just like not all overdrives are a Klon.
@karhariasgr Жыл бұрын
Well, its officially, I have obsession with your videos! Let me ask something, do I need a buffer even in a small pedalboard with max 3-4 (maybe 5 pedals), or the buffer needed when we are talking, for examble, for pedalboards that have 10 pedals or above.
@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@karhariasgr Жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc I bought the Carl Martin Buff Deluxe buffer. Hope this works fine. Can I ask you something else, if the chain goes like that -> last pedal buffer -> after that a true bypass patchbay -> and then goes to amp, it will work or the buffer must be the last pedal before the amp?
@user-yc2yo7bm9i Жыл бұрын
Turn all of your pedals off and strum a couple chords. Now plug the guitar directly into the amp and see if it makes any difference. If it does, you need a buffer.
@karhariasgr Жыл бұрын
@@user-yc2yo7bm9i thank you for the reply. I did what you said and didn't notice any difference. But at the end I change my setup and now my setup has as the very last pedal a buffer and not a true bypass switcher. I'm very happy with my sound for the first time in my life, Dr Rig's videos are very very helpful, all you need is to understand what he really meant and what you really want. I didn't like the Carl Martin buffer, sounds like a compressor so I used a custom buffer with specs as close as possible to the specifications he suggests.
@user-yc2yo7bm9i Жыл бұрын
@@karhariasgr thank you
@iwnicholson 3 жыл бұрын
Will switching to a proper power supply or changing patch cables have a bigger effect on improving tone?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Each of them you do will improve the signal and lower the noise. If you do both, it'll be doubly improved.
@tokatronika 3 жыл бұрын
I got a Walrus Aetos for my pedalboard power. Do you recommend this power supply? I also would love your thoughts and maybe an episode on transparent overdrives. Thank you for the content. This video was very helpful!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
These are linear power supplies like the older Voodoo Lab versions - and also don't have any electromagnetic shielding. I suggest you look at my recommendations. Thanks for the suggestion on future video content!
@laa0fa502 3 жыл бұрын
I have a walrus phoenix and it doesn't have any of the problems he brought up except only taking 120v, I can sit all my pedals right on top of the supply and won't get any extra noise. I was really worried about it too but walrus does an awesome job at insulating
@christinepratt4656 6 ай бұрын
Hi Mason. Thanks for this helpful video. I'm building my first board - a Pedaltrain Nano+. Would you put a single strip of DualLock across the top and bottom lengths of board, or just little squares that align with the DualLock squares on each pedal? Long strips on the board would make it easier for rearranging pedals. Thoughts?
@eddielamonica3153 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mason, I watch you all the time and love your videos! I have a question, can I use the mesa buffer pedal at the very beginning and the very end of my pedal board? Thanks, Eddie
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, or just get the high wire and it has both in one box, or if you want separate them you can get the Stowaway
@eddielamonica3153 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc thank you much!
@CharlesRobitaille514 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice...as usual! 👍
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@AlphatoneAudio 3 жыл бұрын
Good list. Deoxit is essential!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
yes, the liquid of the godz!
@barneybernard3363 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative videos, your pedal boards look great. Is the Voodoo Labs pedal power 3 plus a reccomend power supply? Thanks Barney J Bernard
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! The Pedal Power 3, 3+, x4, and x8 are all switch mode and great!
@scottpickett9779 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mason I think I sent my question wrong so here it is again. I have an Xotic EP at the end of my 9 pedal board and a Soul Food 4 pedals in from a Vox wah , Rusty Fuzz, then a GE 7. Thoughts?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
You should have an input and output buffer as I suggest. The Holy Trinity of Good Tone = 1) high quality input and output buffers (1M input, 100 ohm output impedance), 2) isolated power supply, preferably switch mode, and 3) high quality, low capacitance soldered cables (audio and power). If you do all that, you've stacked the deck in your favor and rarely will you have pedalboard related issues or have tone suck related to your pedals or shortcomings with the rig.
@eldertmohr1366 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mason, I've got a CS12 but I'm running out of outputs, so I was wondering the following: Could I buy a mini Iso Brick and power it with the 18V output from my CS12? That way I'll have to plug in just one power chord for my entire pedalboard. Would that be possible?
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
I think there is some sort of current minimum that needs to feed it, might need to check on that. An alternative could be the Voodoo Lab x4
@eldertmohr1366 3 жыл бұрын
@@VertexEffectsInc thanks so much man! I'll look into that
@Mesa3077Boogie 3 жыл бұрын
I change my board waaaayyy too much to use soldered cables. George L's with canare GS cable with no issues. Low capacitance, but not the lowest..
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
It's one way to do it, not what I'd reccomend.
@cpfs936 3 жыл бұрын
Minor comment-for tube sockets, (as opposed to jacks, pots,etc.) you generally want a contact cleaner WITHOUT lubricant.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Deoxit is the move...there should be no conflict there.
@michaelmattson3515 3 жыл бұрын
That’s why my line 6 pedals are so noisy,voodoo lab power supply. And other digital pedals I have. Hmm buffer in & out? Larry Carlton mic’ed his amp & had his FX in his mixer to what ever speakers he was using. I suppose these rules still apply.
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
Larry Carlton only did that for his wet/dry/wet system later in his career. He fed his dry mic'd amp to a mic pre which fed his rack with a mic level signal which fed two JBL EON powered monitors as glorified power amps and speaker cabinets that only go the return of his 100% wet effects and had some sort of mixer in the rack to control the ratio of the wet/dry mix acoustically with the dry amp.
@alfonsopesqueiracamero875 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have a wood pedalboard that I build myself, right now i am powering my pedals with an octopus cable and a generic transformer, do you think is necessary to upgrade to a power supply? I use it for band practice and live performance. Bye!!
@VertexEffectsInc 3 жыл бұрын
I’d recommend an isolated power supply
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