Crafting Plini’s Quad Cortex Pedalboards: Temple Audio Backstage
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Күн бұрынPlini's vision meets raw power as we craft a couple of Neural DSP Quad Cortex rigs on SOLO 18 Templeboards. Join us as we plunge into the entire process with tips and tricks along the way.
Check out Plini: www.plini.co
CONTENTS:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - The Plan
1:38 - Plini MOD
2:42 - MODs Install
5:21 - Removing Endcaps
6:06 - MODs Install (cont.)
9:30 - Micro Punched Plate MIDI Install
12:23 - Endcap Reinstall
15:46 - MODs Install (cont.)
18:28 - Power Supply Install
20:29 - RGB LED Install
24:57 - Power Supply Install (cont.)
28:12 - Pedal Plate Install on QC
34:58 - Dunlop Volume (X) 8 Install
41:43 - Audio Cables
44:27 - MIDI Cables
47:22 - Audio Cables (cont.)
50:45 - Power Cables
57:02 - Setting Cioks DC7 Voltage
57:39 - ISOLATE your LED's
58:51 - Powering up the Board!
59:22 - Check out my cool LED's
1:00:19 - QC with Expression Pedal
1:01:21 - Cable Management
1:02:08 - Second Board Timelapse
1:03:00 - Aaron Marshall (Intervals) Shoutout
1:03:47 - Second Board Timelapse (cont.)
1:04:25 - Paintbrush HACK
1:04:54 - Second Board Timelapse (cont.)
1:05:04 - DISCLAIMER: Test Before you Tidy!
1:05:45 - Final Cleanup
1:06:40 - Closing
GEAR USED:
Pedals:
Neural DSP Quad Cortex: neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex
Dunlop Volume (X) 8: www.jimdunlop.com/volume-x-8-...
Power Supply:
Cioks DC7: cioks.com/power-supplies/futu...
Cioks Crux: cioks.com/power-supplies/futu...
Cables:
EBS Premium Gold Flat Patch Cables: ebssweden.com/content2/access...
EBS Flat Patch TRS: ebssweden.com/content2/access...
Disaster Area Designs MIDI Cable PRO (Switchcraft connectors): www.disasterareadesigns.com/s...
Cable Techniques Low-Profile Right Angle XLR Connectors: www.cabletechniques.com/produ...
Pre-made XLR to TRS Cable (Cable Techniques): www.cabletechniques.com/produ...
Board/MODs:
Temple Audio SOLO 18 (Gunmetal Grey): www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio SOLO 18 Flight Case: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio Powercon MOD: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio XLR MOD (Male + Male): www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio Studio MOD (what the Plini MOD was derived from): www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio Micro Punched Plate: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio MIDI Connector: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio RGB LED’s for SOLO 18: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Temple Audio Medium Pedal Plates: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
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@OlaEnglund 4 ай бұрын
VERY nice, currently building a rack board with a QC so thanks for the inspiration!
@GuitarGearGyan 3 ай бұрын
You really should sell that Plini Mod and this whole pedalboard assembly was sick.
@Yonder. 5 ай бұрын
Let's go my favourite guitarists 🥺 Jake and plini are the goats
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
😜👍
@PaulGlover 5 ай бұрын
Been using these boards for a couple of months now and i have to say its now the only way to fly, thank you Temple Audio, you guys are amazing 🤘🧟🤘
@gary8411 Ай бұрын
Bravo! You answered alot of my questions on how to set up my Quad Cortex. Very Helpful. THANK YOU,,,CHEERS! 🤘🤘😁
@rvarques 4 ай бұрын
That's the dream! Awesome video bro! Loved it!
@trevv5886 5 ай бұрын
Love these kind of vids. More please
@RichardA5150 5 ай бұрын
I just finished my own QC build w an XLR mod,IEC mod and a 4X Mod on a solo as well. Really dig the temple platform
@Scott__C 5 ай бұрын
Suggestion for the end caps: Do a little cutout in the plate where the screws go so no one has to wrestle with the awkward angle to remove and reattach the handles, especially when you're saying that's a better method to do it.
@Nomanspie 4 ай бұрын
I was going to stay exactly the same thing, then read your comment.
@codynaler6644 5 ай бұрын
I’m using the Solo18, 4x mod, and Hi5 mod with my QC and DVP5. The Limited Black and Gold with the gunmetal Solo18 is 🤙. Such a powerful rig in a small light format.
@ALIASZARDOZ 4 ай бұрын
Perfect work ! !
@erikmitchell6206 5 ай бұрын
Cool to see, I built the same board a few months ago
@ronnierobertson1412 5 ай бұрын
Man y'all should start selling that Plinimod
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
You wish! Just kidding. If there’s enough demand then we’re totally down!
@Jason_Barum 5 ай бұрын
I'd buy one
@skyman98 4 ай бұрын
I’d buy one
@clayton_jansen 4 ай бұрын
I’d buy one
@LaniakeaLeathercrafts 4 ай бұрын
I'd buy one
@Shred_Rocket 5 ай бұрын
Very nice, very nice indeed!!
@GMRod 5 ай бұрын
You could screw the plates in, before removing the wax, before you put the pedal on top. Way more secure to attach them to the pedal 🙂
@MuckingAboutWithMyHeadrush 20 күн бұрын
I made a board very similar to this, but I put a switch on the QC power supply so it doesn't start to boot every time power is presented, because on stage when they are setting up the front of stage power the power goes on and off until its time to line check, at that point the QC gets turned on and hasn't been switched off halfway through booting by accident.
@wesleysnow3467 3 ай бұрын
Love it!
@4stringrr78 3 ай бұрын
Cool vid , pedalboard for the pedalboard:)
@rambache 5 ай бұрын
I recommend using a variable torque screw driver in the same format as that small drill for the over tighten problem. Great video, Saludos!
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
Yes. That’s a wise idea to ensure you don’t strip things. 👍
@josuastangl7140 5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!
@nattesh 3 ай бұрын
That's a wonderful tutorial. I'm not too happy in placing CD7 right below the qc air flow holes. Beside that I'll surely follow this useful tutorial for my temple audio pedalboard :D
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
As far as I know the QC is passively cooled (heat sink) and it shouldn’t cause any issues. Plini hasn’t had any troubles using it on the road but - all that aside - it’d be really easy to place the DC7 elsewhere!
@archer4556 5 ай бұрын
I love the EBS flat patch cables. Their, the only patch cable that I use for my temple boards. Still trying to figure a way raise my boards up about 1.5 inches at the front of the board, 2x4 dosent quite cut it.
@LunaSoturi 4 ай бұрын
Rip N Dip, Dip N Doo is the only way bro. 🤘🏼
@templeboards 4 ай бұрын
😜
@alanjayreed457 5 ай бұрын
wow very cool👌
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
Thanks 😀
@alwatts9713 Ай бұрын
Nice and clean. Very cool. I just need to get good enough at playing guitar/bass so I can have someone build me a cool board like that for my QC. 🙂
@templeboards 16 күн бұрын
You can do it!!!
@haydendunlop7563 4 ай бұрын
I need that Plini mod, PLS make one. I'll buy 3 straight away haha
@DavidShankle1 5 ай бұрын
NICE,
@HimadriDasStudio 4 ай бұрын
cool 🙂
@HarrisonBeam 5 ай бұрын
I’ve heard the 1/4 outputs have around 6db more gain, how does everyone feel about the XLR outs vs the 1/4 outs into DI? Looking to build my own quad cortex Solo 18 rig and want to see what everyone thinks works best or just pros and cons of each.
@BipityBopity93 3 ай бұрын
I love temple boards! I don’t actually use the mounting plates because they infuriated me when I tried. I just use dual lock but I always buy temple boards.
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
Glad you love the boards! Totally fine to use Dual Lock if you prefer, but - once installed properly - I still think Pedal Plates have a lot of advantages.
@BipityBopity93 3 ай бұрын
@@templeboards they are very solid when installed, and a great design. My irritation came with adding or taking off pedals to swap out. Was a bit more time consuming than the dual lock setup.
@bscheirman 5 ай бұрын
Really fun video! Curious about the placement of the power supply, doesn’t that block the vents of the QC?
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
As far as I know, there’s no forced air cooling in the QC so it wouldn’t be blocking air flow. If it were problematic then it’d be easy enough to move the DC7 over. There is a bit of space for ventilation between the QC and the perforated top sheet of the board. The same amount of space as if you used the included rubber bumpers with the QC on a solid floor.
@user-pl2pq3dd8s 5 ай бұрын
Nice board build! I will look to be doing one very similar. Can the crux be run off the hi5 mod?
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
Yes, you can link the Crux from the 24V out of the Hi5 MOD.
@pekkalaaksonen8384 4 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks! Perhaps you could sell the same/similar packaged set to QC owners.. I’d buy one (Europe) 😅🎉
@adhaskym.a9536 2 күн бұрын
Do consider a slightly larger build on your board. Just a bit, so that all connectors are within the board, away from the edge property. Templeboard to feedback.
@templeboards 2 күн бұрын
These particular builds were designed for Plini and Jake Howsam Lowe, who prioritized a highly compact setup. As you can see, the cable connectors stay neatly within the board's footprint, ensuring a good fit within the case and eliminating any concerns about cables extending over the edge and getting stepped on. We understand that not everyone has the same space needs. That's why we offer a range of sizes! If you prefer a different layout, you can explore options like the DUO 17, DUO 24, or even larger sizes. I’d recommend you check out www.templeplanner.com to map out the best size for you and lay things out the way you'd prefer.
@jdk6584 4 ай бұрын
Hey are your boards in stock in Australia? Cant find any in stock anywhere
@mrcl_ 3 ай бұрын
I just got me the same Board. only issue: the LED Mod is out of stock in Germany basically everywhere 😅 i am also not gonna use the patchbay mods (yet), just using power mod.
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that! There should be more stock in Europe soon.
@tonepilot 2 ай бұрын
That’s a lot of expensive CIOKS power modules when you could have just mounted the QC’s power brick under the board.
@dimeville07 4 ай бұрын
very nice build but somehow I felt sorry for the QC being tumbled up and down like that hahahaha
@templeboards 4 ай бұрын
I think it can handle doing a few flips, haha. The enclosure is SOLID. No disrespect intended to the QC. ;P
@dimeville07 4 ай бұрын
@@templeboards as always.. templeboards are awesome.. that board looks so light.. cheers!
@heikosteinweg 5 ай бұрын
@templeboards I really want the PLINI MOD module for my setup, since I'm running a backstage wireless in combination with a temple board at the front stage. Is this available for not-PLINI customers please?
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
We’re definitely open to making them more widely available if there’s enough demand!
@heikosteinweg 5 ай бұрын
@@templeboards Greatly appreciated. I‘d sign up for two. 🙋🏻♂️
@timbennett6644 3 ай бұрын
Question, with the cortex mounted above the power supply, is there any issues with overheating?
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
Plini hasn’t had any issues, but it’d be straightforward to move it if need be.
@michaelpal7641 25 күн бұрын
Can someone explain to me how the AC Main is connected? I can see where he plugged into the power supply underneath-BUT-that blue connector that shows on the outside of the board? That doesn't look like you could plug a electrical plug into it? Do I need this cable?
@templeboards 16 күн бұрын
This is the Powercon MOD. You plug a Powercon cable in and it locks in place. It's a common choice for big touring rigs, but for most people I'd recommend using the IEC MOD instead.
@michaelpal7641 16 күн бұрын
@@templeboards Thanks-Asked a Sweetwater rep which cord was the correct one-ordered and arrived. Board is completed.
@joelance 2 ай бұрын
How do you keep the LED light strip from adding a bunch of noise? I have the Hi5 power module FYI. I can turn on the light when the QC is bypassed-when I am on a break-but when playing, it is too noisy.
@templeboards 2 ай бұрын
Do you have it on its own isolated output? That’s definitely step one. Any noise beyond that may take a bit of troubleshooting. Maybe email us a video?: sales@templeaudio.com
@joelance 2 ай бұрын
@@templeboards Yes, it’s on its own output. Will do, thanks!
@Pekins_ 4 ай бұрын
What kind of background study do you need to get into this type of job? Is it sound engineer ?
6 күн бұрын
Why Cioks ? Why is the device's own adapter not enough?
@templeboards 6 күн бұрын
You can definitely use the original adapter! With most pedalboard setups it becomes really inconvenient to have several “wall warts”. You’re correct that it’s overkill in this case since he’s only plugging in a QC and LED strip.
@tonepilot 2 ай бұрын
I tried the mounting plates once. Never again, they were a nightmare to remove when I sold the pedals.
@templeboards 2 ай бұрын
Sorry you had a negative experience. When installed correctly, they work great and are relatively straightforward to remove without damaging the pedal whatsoever (see older removal videos).
@tonepilot 2 ай бұрын
@@templeboards I will, thanks. Just getting another Temple board tomorrow so maybe I’ll give them another shot.
@sluggdiddyyddidgguls 5 ай бұрын
would have slide the QC up against the side so that the expression pedal is further from the handle because it looks like the handle might interfere with it.. in my experience people's foot placement on expression pedals isn't fully lined up on the top of it so their foot would hang off the side which in the case would mean their foot is hitting the handle
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
Couldn’t move the QC over any more because I needed access to the cable management hole on the left side. On a larger board (eg. DUO 17 or DUO 24) you could go all the way to the left and give yourself more space on the right. The handle doesn’t conflict with proper use of the expression pedal.
@e_riffs 5 ай бұрын
Wasn’t an issue for the boys at all. Temple did an amazing job crafting these and properly spacing out everything. Amazing job!
@MrHitthespot 5 ай бұрын
I’m not an expert but mounting the power supply directly under the Quad Cortex doesn’t sound like good heat management. Especially when you’re covering the vents on the bottom of the Quad Cortex. I used the mission engineering 529M power supply. Very compact (just larger than a 9 volt battery) and it runs the Quad very nicely.
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
Fair point! Easy to move over if need be.
@SkylerMills 5 ай бұрын
It runs the QC? Is there a massive adaptor. Touring Europe this year and trying to find a solid power.
@MrHitthespot 5 ай бұрын
You need a usb power supply like the ones that charges your phone. That’s it. The power supply runs off of that. It is fantastic solution. Then you can keep your factory power supply for backup. I can send you pictures if you want to drop me your email.
@mortalcurse 4 ай бұрын
you'd get every quad cortex user on a templeboard if you made an IEC adapter mod to power it directly
@leomachine23 4 ай бұрын
For Fractal FM9 with one expression? 😭
@Michieln2304 3 ай бұрын
hmmm you blocked the air inlet at the bottom of the QC.... even worse, you put a hot PSU against it... It is passive cooling in the QC, so it needs natural air flow to be optimal...
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
Hasn’t been a problem for Plini. Easy enough to move if need be.
@ellleigh1216 4 ай бұрын
pedal board build with something that doesn't need a pedal board
@pascaladesina 3 ай бұрын
how long was the TRS Cable?
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
I believe it's 58cm (~22"). EBS makes their flat TRS in 28cm and 58cm. ebssweden.com/content2/accessories/ebs-dls-stereo-trs-flat-patch-cables/
@Souldoubtrocks 5 ай бұрын
Any good way to mount an fm9. Those raised feet. Uugghhh
@templeboards 5 ай бұрын
I haven't personally mounted an FM9, but I assume that - once all feet/screws/etc are removed - you can use four Medium Pedal Plates (one per corner) to mount it. You may be able to bypass using pedal plates and remove the screws and refasten them through perf and back into the pedal.
@Souldoubtrocks 5 ай бұрын
@@templeboards thanks bunch. I appreciate it.
@Ringeisenshreds 5 ай бұрын
I have a FM3 which has the same feet/end caps as the FM9. The trick I did was add some dual lock to the plate and to the bottom of the FM3 and then made an in between dual lock piece by putting them back to back to just give it a bit more height. I find using the dual lock with the plates gives me maximum flexibility since I am changing my boards wayyyy too much.
@OtherTheDave 5 ай бұрын
A ton of people over on the Fractal forums have mounted FM9s on Temple pedalboards. I don’t remember the details, but IIRC it was described as a fairly straightforward process.
@Souldoubtrocks 5 ай бұрын
@@OtherTheDave thank you so much. I’ll check it out. My temple board is decked out with mods I don’t want to lose.
@kungfuseadog 8 күн бұрын
It hurts so much when the drill slips and you're chewing off that screw top. Sometimes you can even see screw shavings on the board - I am sure it still works fine but ouch. Great stuff you are making though gotta say.
@templeboards 7 күн бұрын
Sometimes there's little flecks of metal and such from fastening things in place, but I don't think much screw head stripping happened here. If you're concerned, you can definitely just use a standard #2 Phillips instead.... but Templeboards are durable and can take a bit of mishandling, lol.
3 ай бұрын
What is the size of this Pedalboard?
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
SOLO 18 (18” x 8.5)
@chadwickmusicmanagement 8 күн бұрын
Great boards but with the mods they turn out to be very expensive for what they are…. Not sure if it’s actually worth it, the Rockboard comes with similar mods and are a lot cheaper. one of the end plates has a chip in it already and I haven’t even used it live yet, and the plate I installed for my Kemper profile player pedal keeps coming off, they are not very reliable… I have half a finished board because I’ve now already spent £500 on a pedalboard and have ran out of money, and that’s without any new pedals! Absolute pain!
@steffengastineau303 4 ай бұрын
Sell us the Plini mod!!!!
@tragically1969 4 ай бұрын
Locates Crux so power cables are away from audio cables, proceeds to stuff ALL cables including power throough one hole 😁
@templeboards 4 ай бұрын
Haha. Fair enough. Didn't cause any perceivable issues, though. Easy enough to change if need be.
@tragically1969 4 ай бұрын
@@templeboards yeah, just made me chuckle, nice build, wish i could afford a QC (more like justify) for my dodgy playing
@jpcivade 3 ай бұрын
So many bells and whistles, but the real problem is not addressed properly : having a 230v cable so close to audio cables. EMI/RFI interferences could be more "controlled' by placing differently DC7 and its power cable. Additionnally, mounting pedals on a metal plate is not a bad idea, but not any word about ground and ground loops... Mounting a pedal board is not only for solving mechanical problem, but could be a solution for avoiding electrical problems...
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
We didn’t have any noise issues with this setup. It would be easy enough to move around the power supply and/or cables if need be.
@user-xl8qs4gb2j 5 ай бұрын
im triggered by how many times you had to say mod in the first few minutes
@citizennozmeda7232 4 ай бұрын
Watched at least 6 ads before one end cap got put back on. It’s so irritating I don’t even care about the content anymore
@tonepilot 2 ай бұрын
Haven’t seen an ad in years. KZfaq premium is so worth it.
@donniejean Ай бұрын
@@tonepilotagreed dude. If I can’t pay for no ads, I don’t even download an app. You can typically just try it for a month at least. Nothing is free bro. You think they get free GoPros etc?
@donniejean Ай бұрын
Btw after ad 7, you would have got free KZfaq for life
@Abdul-Amburadul Ай бұрын
Get a job and get YT premium😂
@citizennozmeda7232 Ай бұрын
@@Abdul-Amburadul talk shit to a person in real life
@zlahan88 3 ай бұрын
I don’t like the idea of permanently sticking it to the board……just my thoughts
@templeboards 3 ай бұрын
Nothing’s permanently stuck to the board. If you’re referring to the pedal plates stuck to the pedals, they’re still removable without damaging the pedal’s finish whatsoever.
@zlahan88 3 ай бұрын
@@templeboards that's good.
@carmelosalgado9530 4 ай бұрын
Templeboards are way too over complicated. Not worth. Unless you’re constantly in a controlled temperature environment, those quick release adhesives slide around and make your pedals look crooked eventually.
@templeboards 4 ай бұрын
The adhesive is rated to withstand around 270°F. If your pedals are getting that hot then you’d have other issues on your hands. 😜 Proper prep-work is key. If done correctly, there’s very little reason for the pedal plates to fall off or go crooked. If - for whatever reason - you are having issues, reach out to us and we’ll help sort things out!: sales@templeaudio.com
@pavelbasov5488 4 ай бұрын
1 hour video for pedalboard with 2 pedals on it? What a waste of time...
@templeboards 4 ай бұрын
Oh we’ll definitely do other vids with more pedals. 😜👍 This setup simplifies certain aspects and solves issues for the artist. If you find it unnecessary, that’s totally cool.
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