The Most Important Pedal Nobody Talks About

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The Vertex Buffer Interface is your ideal solution for drastically reducing capacitance across your board, preventing high-end loss and keeping your carefully crafted tone in the spotlight, no matter your pedal configuration. This versatile unit incorporates proper buffering with the most common pedalboard setups including: mono, stereo, 4-cable method (amp with FX loop), 5-cable method (stereo amps with FX loops), wet/dry, and wet/dry/wet signals. Handcrafted by our devoted technicians in Los Angeles, California - the Buffer Interface includes four total buffers. Rest assured: with this interface in tow, it will be easier than ever to outfit your pedalboard with a high-quality buffer that will keep your tone at the forefront.
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Table of Contents
00:00 Introducing the Vertex Buffer Interface & Module!
00:33 What is a Buffer?
01:27 What Makes the Vertex Buffer Great?
02:19 Vertex Buffer Sound Test
04:09 Buffer Interface vs Buffer Module
05:12 Specifications & Features
09:09 Wiring Options
13:28 Thanks for Watching!
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@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Order a Buffer Interface (compatible with ANY Pedalboard surface) bit.ly/3DVdyWx Order a Buffer Module (ONLY compatible with Vertex Pedalboards) bit.ly/3NUcSp9 Buffer Wiring Guides: vertexeffects.com/vertex-interface-guide

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

@@marioyakir5486 they just landed at Sweetwater, should ship this week!

@marioyakir5486 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc I just got a Shipping notice. You are right. Thanks!!

@scottperrin9655 Жыл бұрын

YOU INCLUDED THE TUNER IN YOUR SIGNAL CHAIN DIAGRAM! No one does this and it has kinda frosted me for a while and kept me from trying to run my buffers. I never said I was smart. Thank you!!!!! I should toss my buffers I've been wanting to run and just buy this one out of principle. VRTX is a phenomenal company and this channel is truly a God send that has helped answer so many questions I have had. VRTX is the real MVP ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@surfthejapstrat7010 Жыл бұрын

Mason, would you say Josh Scott’s buffer pedal is way way way better than yours?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

@@surfthejapstrat7010 my understanding is that it's similar to the buffer in a Klon. That's a great overdrive, but not so good of a buffer if you're comparing it to the criteria you want for a quality buffer (tone-wise). I'm sure it's well built, as all JHS stuff is - but it will have a particular sound that's different than the guitar and amp alone with a 10ft. cable as as baseline (and you might want that). It's not really a comparable product. You'd have to get four of them plus an isolation box of some kind to get the same performance as our interface or module buffers do.

@rexamai4982 19 күн бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to emphasize the importance of your experience with buffers.

@TheDilligan Жыл бұрын

I appreciate good pedalboard utilities. It's a boring subject so I feel like not enough companies even take the time to offer the stuff.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

They're the core of any board!

@glennlilley8608 Жыл бұрын

Every company makes a buffer How much did you get paid ?

@KoaCharvel Жыл бұрын

One of the first pedals I bought my sister when she was getting into guitar was a tuner pedal. I said it's not flashy, but you need it.

@chrisparker5278 9 ай бұрын

@@KoaCharvelI gigged after a band who’s bassist didn’t own a tuner. I gave him mine for the gig 🧐

@Nessy3nity 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the in-depth explanation. I went ahead and ordered one today. You answered all my questions. Much appreciated. ✌🏾

@barryw86 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these and mounted it in my board. This is the bomb. It fixed a lot of issues I had with my board.

@AngryDutchman502 4 ай бұрын

Such a great tutorial on buffers and a great buffer design. Thanks for this.

@bloosorangebox7497 Жыл бұрын

You guys just solved my issue about what damn 2 in and out buffers I am trying to purchase! I’m going to order one! Thanks for making such pedal that a lot of us out there are looking for! I watch all you vids

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Hope to get one in your hands soon!

@phillybhatesme Жыл бұрын

Seriously! My conundrum as well. If you're running four-cable method and plan on having a buffer everywhere (not on the FX Loop out if you have a good FX Loop, right?), then you need three. This saves space and cable.

@nghiemtuananh7521 Жыл бұрын

Great Job Mason. I have waited for this pedal for such a long time

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@kevon217 Жыл бұрын

You explain concepts so well! Thanks!

@TotalEvo7 Жыл бұрын

Finally, I've been waiting for this video for an eternity

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

They've landed, you should see it ship out this week!

@Tone2town Жыл бұрын

Man mason finally ! Good wood audio has been getting all that clout 😂

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

@@Tone2town They make good stuff too, certainly more custom than this.

@martingalicia36695 Жыл бұрын

Damn!! Great video! Loved the different routing schemes, and now I know what a wet/dry/wet set up looks like. Thanks man!! Happy Thanksgiving!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Chancebledsoe388 Жыл бұрын

Pre ordered this back in may! Stoked to finally get it in

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

They've landed, you should see it ship out this week!

@kenshearin7198 6 ай бұрын

I'm running audition loop with 2nd amp out from AMP-R. works flawlessly. Love tis box.

@kenphillips3282 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and product. I will be looking at integrating this device into my 4 cable setup. Thank you.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@LearnWithStephen Жыл бұрын

Excellent diagrams. Thank you!!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Hope they're helpful!

@EricMakingWaves Жыл бұрын

I’m sold. Been looking to buffer my rig for years. I run a hybrid rig with Synergy preamps and Torpedo CAB M+. It ends up being a four cable method, and this looks perfect!

@markrice1104 Жыл бұрын

Love all you do, Mason and team. I’m keen to hear the 100 foot cable with and without the buffer please. A more accurate comparison IMO

@Starch1b2c3d4a Жыл бұрын

We never heard the 100ft cable without the buffer... How dare you, Doc!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

The reason is that 100ft. would never be a baseline someone would calculate. The sound you want to calibrate to is the guitar into the amp with a short cable (hence the 10ft. cable reference). The 100ft. cable is showing a worst case scenario and how closely it resembles the 10ft. cable alone without the buffer. Any buffer will make a 100ft. of cable sound better typically to some degree, but not every buffer can make a 10ft. cable with no buffer sound like a 100ft. cable with a buffer driving it.

@johnpannella Жыл бұрын

Love this Mason, I have been using the Mesa High-Wire Dual Buffer on all my boards. I have been waiting for your buffer, I am going to get one from Sweetwater. I am also planning on having a Tone Consulting session with you.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Be sure to get them soon, I think they're already mostly sold out from pre-orders :)

@steveg219 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool box, really good documentation on how to use it

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@oscarmorales-cn3hz Жыл бұрын

A very clever solution, the 5 cable is a winner!!!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

@KnockAndAskToday Жыл бұрын

Did anyone else think the buffer + 100ft sounded better than straight in? You know you've done a great job when the basic tone doesn't necessarily "change", but the painful shrill bite goes away in a pleasing way, not in a detrimental way like some other brands. Nice work Mason.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Wonder if you're just hearing the dynamics in my picking. We spent a lot of time to ensure that we could get 1:1 with 100ft of even bad high capacitance cable.

@michaelschmidt3634 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc I would have liked to hear how the 100 ft cable sounds without a buffer box.

@jeremytee2919 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc both recordings sounded different. In the same way, both times. Very slight. At 2x speed it is impossible to miss,

@KnockAndAskToday Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc A large company released their standalone buffer some years back and even in the you tube vids, the tone changed in a way that made it sound more solid state with noticeable top end gone, as if it was chopped off at a certain frequency. The reviewers were making excuses for it and trying to say thats as good as it gets. Another brand I tried added treble and it sounded brittle. Yet another brand made the tone lose attack and things darkened. Yours sounds completely natural and musical. 100ft has to have some affect on highs, yet yours doesn't lose any "tone", it comes out sounding better.

@idiotburns Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc definitely sounds different though, good work being "transparent" guys

@jameswismer8453 Жыл бұрын

I might have to pick one of these up. The only thing I wish that it had was a second FX Loop so I can run a fuzz pedal like your diagram, but also utilize a 4 Cable Method or an audition loop. Not a biggie though as I can just plug strait into my fuzz and then into the guitar in, but it won't look as clean as all the cables going strait in and out of the interface. Maybe a future version will have the option or like a little add on box with the extra loop. Anyway, it seems like a great product!

@enuxs Жыл бұрын

Great all in one "buffer box" with a lot of routing possibilities, which I often had to do with separate buffers - love it. 👍 Should be available at Thomann. 😉

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes, should be there next week!

@enuxs Жыл бұрын

❤

@rob5800can Жыл бұрын

This detailed video convinced me to pick one of these up.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@KristofferGildenlow Жыл бұрын

Amazing all-in-one buffer system. Great work on getting all the needs into one compact unit. Two questions: On the 4-cable set-up, why not have the FX-loop go through AMP R out? On the W/D/W set-up, why not have dry go through the FX send and the two wets through AMP R and L?

@Souldoubtrocks Жыл бұрын

I need this in my life. Great job vertex team.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@SouthernFryd Жыл бұрын

There was a difference. Buffered signal sounded smoother...like compression was added. Now, many are saying it sounded "better." Well, ok...but, it is still different than the un-buffered signal. For better or worse.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

I would suspect it had more to do with my playing than any real difference. We spent a lot of time to make it 1:1.

@hotROMin Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc highs sound rolled off on the 100 foot cable version

@jonzguitar Жыл бұрын

@@hotROMin Agreed

@williamprice_ Жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting something like this for so long. Can’t believe you guys are selling this to the masses at such an awesome price point. Ordering mine ASAP!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for the support!

@Mr_A_Mia Жыл бұрын

Man…great job on this.👏🏾👏🏾

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@els1f Жыл бұрын

They qr code is a great idea! The number of times I'm trying to do something simple that I just haven't in a while, so I sit there staring at my phone trying to find a diagram lol

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yea, we thought it would be a good way to access the diagrams fast!

@aarondarcy8551 Жыл бұрын

Awesome just ordered ❤

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@markscott4830 Жыл бұрын

I just got the message today that the buffer mod is being shipped today by Sweetwater, i have the vertex elite pedal board. got the power module, just got the Denelectro roebuck, odr, the xtc modded boss e7, the vertex boost, mxr compressor, a delay unit, 2 more buffers , a wah now i am in business

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it

@mal9948 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mason. Very clever work. Well done. How does this compare to an Empress Effects buffer plus? One of the features of the Empress that I really like is the tuner out which can mute the signal for quick silent tuning on stage. With your buffer not having this mute capability which mute pedal can you recommend? And would you patch it at the amp out or after the guitar input using one end of y-cable to feed the tuner and the other end going to a mute switch followed by the rest of the pedalboard? Thanks and keep up your valuable and informative work.

@diogoburka 6 ай бұрын

Hey guys, thanks for all the infos, love the channel!!! Let me ask one thing: is there, somehow, any wiring method to use the 4 cable, BUT with some insert point on it??? Would be lovely, and exactly what I need. Thanks

@RichardWatson Жыл бұрын

Yup- I'll be buying one of these!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@ZRJZZZZZ Жыл бұрын

Hosanna. I ordered mine over a month ago from Sweetwater and it is on its way now. I can finish that paddleboard.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

🎸🎸🎸 rock on 🤘

@Mookakian Жыл бұрын

Looks imteresting, can you provide the specs in number form of the impedance and such compared to a popular onboard in/out buffer like the ES5/8 for example. I also hear a slight tonal difference but ny guess is this is more due to the capacitance of the 10ft cable... perhaps if the base tone used a 2ft cable we wouldnt hear the tonal shift. Great job with these videos btw, no one does it like vertex

@ordinalkirk Жыл бұрын

Ordered this few weeks ago at SweetWater. Can’t wait to get it. I ordered another company’s stereo buffer a few months ago and it killed my sound. I am sure Vertex will make a great buffer that will solve a lot of problems.

@SparkleAndFade33 Жыл бұрын

Mind saying which company the other buffer came from so I know to avoid it?

@ordinalkirk Жыл бұрын

@@SparkleAndFade33 Starts with a G. Love my Empress Buffer but it is mono. They do not make their stereo buffer anymore.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Enjoy! Let us know if you have any questions

@ordinalkirk Жыл бұрын

Got it from Sweet Water. Works perfectly. Thank you for making this!

@shonkornfeld Жыл бұрын

Looks great Mason!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

You’re going to have the interface version on your board!

@shonkornfeld Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc Can't wait! 🙌

@Kuztomshop Жыл бұрын

the QR code is BRILLIANT!!! Wish some of my more complicated pedals had that feature. Are you listening Strymon, UAFX, etc?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Jackson Audio was the first I saw to do it!

@garybobst9107 Жыл бұрын

The Level set buffer by Fender, sits at the start of the signal chain. Couldn't play without it.

@dannyporterguitarist Жыл бұрын

This looks amazing, I use the providence STV-1 Tuner that has a Vitalizer buffer and is a router too, but i still notice degradation to my tone from my Friedman amp through my pedalboard because when I plug straight, the amp sounds AMAZING!! Are these available in the U.K.?? And also my suggestion would be that I use 4 cable method with my time based effects in the FX Loop of the amp, however sometimes I don't use them in the FX Loop and want them front of the amp so is there an automatic connection within the interface so that when the loop outs aren't in use it auto routes to the output. Templeboard do this with their 4x MOD Pro Module. Thanks

@demonmucker4734 Жыл бұрын

Good day, I love all your videos and I have learned so much, Thank you.I have a question regarding this buffer interface, I have a EVH 5150 III and I want to know how to wire your buffer using 4CM and also having a pass through for the EVH amp channel switcher, is this possible with this unit? Thanks again and be safe.

@GlennJimenez 6 ай бұрын

I think the thing with buffers is we’ll never get our original tone back but it’s the best we can make up For it

@sargentppeper Жыл бұрын

Awesome Mason! 🎸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

@lorenzocomelli2898 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic buffer with a lot of routing options! It would be interesting to listen the 100ft cable without buffer to listen the degradation of the signal

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

@jayjayripoff Жыл бұрын

I would have thought the reason you would need a buffer on the board is because of a long cable run, and/or load of pedals? To bring back the signal lost through the impedance of said cable/pedals. Hence why people would say 'it made me sound brighter or brittle. Well it would if it brought back the high frequencies lost through long cables. I think there's more misunderstanding what buffers are and what they do, rather than them all just been 'bad' buffers. Though, obviously, some may be worse than others, but not because of that reason.

@lorenzocomelli2898 Жыл бұрын

@@jayjayripoff exactly, usually when you don't have a buffer you tend to crank the treble on the amp or the pedals ti compensate the frequency Lost, when you put the buffer and you brought back the treble Lost It result to much , and people think buffers are brittle and harsh

@jayjayripoff Жыл бұрын

@@lorenzocomelli2898 so we'd kinda need to hear the difference between: - no buffer, 10ft cable vs 100ft cable. - no buffer, with pedalboard, 10ft cable vs 100ft cable before board (after would be irrelevant). - both scenarios with buffer vs competition buffer. Right?

@johnanderson27 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again mason

@meinbherpieg4723 Жыл бұрын

Not only do I now want a buffer, but you have also forced me to save up for a Wet/Dry/Wet setup now that I know what that is... thanks for making me poor. Also, good job explaining things.

@salohcin0083 Жыл бұрын

Definitely added to my X-Mas list.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Heck yea!

@duquan1163 Жыл бұрын

Great video man I'm definitely gonna buy one of these I've been deciding what buffer I'm gonna buy and this is definitely it! I did have a question though. I'm currently using a Boss IR-200 in stereo instead of traditional amp but I've been thinking about trying out a wet/dry/wet setup. would I be able to do this with another amp/cab sim in addition to the IR-200 or would I need a traditional amp? Thanks!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

You'd need something like the Stereo Cab Zeus, check out our video on it.

@blcouch Жыл бұрын

Kudos for the Dann Huff track👍

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

The best!

@n0nyabznss Жыл бұрын

This is a great pedal Mason. How does it compare to the Lehle Sunday Driver SW aside from the multiple I/O? One thing I wish you could've done for the video was to plug your guitar into a passive volume pedal, from the volume pedal into a pedalboard and then out of the pedalboard with a 100ft cable to the amp with no separate buffer anywhere in the chain.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Sunday Drive is good, it unloads the guitar however with too high an input impedance relative to a normal amp as I recall. Secondly, they don't build rigs so I always feel that many brands are at a disadvantage as they don't really see a lot of pedals from hundreds of different makers to figure out what works as a part of the whole. That's one big advantage we have separately from anything to do with electronics. The VP situation won't change, 100 ohm output Z with the quality of this buffer could drive more than 100ft. even with VP and no loss.

@TYB439 Жыл бұрын

I've bee waiting for over 7 months and have had it pre-ordered at Seetwater since then.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

They've landed, you should see it ship out this week!

@mojoemurphy Жыл бұрын

"other over the counter buffers" This was great!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Ha, the “Flonase” of buffers

@PeterTentindo Жыл бұрын

Excellent job with this new buffer Mason and Vertex Effects! You guys have thought of everything with this useful and versatile pedal! Quick question, would a buffer pedal be of any use to help with a digital based modeler pedals like a Helix, Atomic Amplifire, or Kemper Profiler?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Peter, thank you! If you're using a digital modeler you're kinda already in the that world and a lot of this stuff, nuance-wise, might not be so critical since it's all digital. You will have cable capacitance, of course, but if you're already in the digital world you're kinda already saying "F it" to tone in some ways.

@PeterTentindo Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc kind of figured that. May be on the way back to an analog world soon, as I'm getting tired of all the frustrations that tend to come with digital regarding tone. Good to know there's an awesome and flexible buffer out on the market to get when I do!

@basstimenonfish4031 Жыл бұрын

This is great !

@lifebreath77 Жыл бұрын

My favorite point in this video was your use of the word “exemplar.” 😄

@IamMusicNerd Жыл бұрын

I love it, but I have gotten so used to the Mesa High Wire having a built in clean boost, I’m not sure I want to go back to needing two separate pedals for buffer and boost again. Hmmm… 🤔

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

The High Wire is a good buffer, no doubt. If you're happy with it, why change?

@miguelnunez3858 Жыл бұрын

I just bought this buffer from Sweetwater. I own the ES-5 and the 8. Would you recommend that I disable the buffers from the es 5 and 8 while using the Vertex buffer? Also I was Having a hard time with ES 5 trying to route it with your diagrams which are great ! But this Es 5 is throwing me for a loop😂

@hectorfranco4438 5 ай бұрын

How about!! When you’re using a 7 cable method? Using a multi effects unit along with the gains of 2 amplifiers ?(obviously using the fx loop for external modulation pedals)

@personalfreedom2700 Жыл бұрын

They look amazing, great job Mason!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Hope to get one in your hands and in your rig!

@personalfreedom2700 Жыл бұрын

It will definitely go perfectly with my Vertex Boost, SRV SSS, Digitech Polara, and DC-2W… i am copying your rig!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

@@personalfreedom2700 nice! Sounds like a nice rig :)

@idiotburns Жыл бұрын

3:12 classic dying string sound, bet it feels that squishy too

@eriksantana7249 Жыл бұрын

What is that whammy chorus swell sound? It always reminds me of a transition scene on Saved By The Bell for some reason lol.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Tri Stereo Chorus, Eventide H3000, Lexicon Delays and Reverbs

@michaelnachoescamilla6241 Жыл бұрын

I heard a LOT of compression through the buffer. Sounds good and distinct but straight in has more attack.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

You're hearing the pick attack, not the buffer. It's not a direct A/B like turning a pedal on/off. You have to plug in cables add power, etc. It's sorta impossible to get it in real time without a loop of 100ft. of cable sitting around in a true bypass looper with the input buffer connected.

@batworksstudios7069 9 ай бұрын

You are a genius brother; can you help this old rocker, turned retired firefighter, but still playing in my bedroom. I have 5 Gain, overdrive drive etc. pedals and 8 stereo effects pedals. Going into two amps. I want to keep it simple. I have the Boss ES-8, I cant deal with that. So I am scrapping it. It looks like this would be perfect for me. Can you confirm

@jimandcathep9915 Жыл бұрын

Super interested in this- can you use one of the amp in/outs for amp channel switching?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes, the SEND is a multi purpose jack for use as a TRS or TS through for amp switching or you can convert it to MIDI as well.

@welltatormytots5269 Жыл бұрын

Question: would you consider the Boss Slicer pedal a “Time Based Effect” when it comes to your wiring options?

@johnschoppmusic Жыл бұрын

I ordered mine in May. Still nothing….can’t wait to finish this project.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

They literally just landed at Sweetwater.

@NickTingleMusic Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching several of your videos and am wondering if I need a buffer on my board. I’m running a Shure wireless, then 11 pedals, then a MXR Boost/Line Driver at the end. All patch cables are Mogami. Using a 25ft Mogami cable to the amp.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

You might be OK!

@godu1111 10 ай бұрын

This guy is buffer king

@VertexEffectsInc 10 ай бұрын

Hahahaha

@tejeguitar Жыл бұрын

Hey Mason! One question: is there a possibility to acquire it in Europe (apart from buying it internationally from Sweetwater)? I am building a decent studio pedalboard and I've been thinking about an item like yours to incorporate to my new build (and haven't found any but yours). Thanks in advance!

@Michael-ct7vx Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'd like to make sure I understand properly. I'll be using this on my ampless rig with stereo effects. Would this method work? Guitar in > dry effects > preamp pedal > return on the buffer > send on the buffer > wet effects > stereo on buffer

@miguelnunez3858 Жыл бұрын

Dr would it be possible for you to provide a wiring diagram with this Vertex buffer with the Boss Es- 5 and 8 ? Thank you in advance.

@adamstein9333 3 ай бұрын

I did hear clarity lost. And Om almost deaf from decade of playing. However I still need both

@adamstein9333 3 ай бұрын

I need both

@bartrobinson6977 Жыл бұрын

Finally got mine after waiting 7 months, would’ve been nice if it would have came with the mounting screws.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Email us or your dealer, we provided extra screws and small parts for replacements.

@bartrobinson6977 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc I did. They were checking into it, they didn’t know if they were included or not. I went and found my own. Nothing better than paying for something and then having to pay more to use it.

@Markuson3 2 ай бұрын

Since I’m running multiple Strymons including a boost/compressor first…& a built in buffer in BigSky outs to the amps… am I already good without this?

@gioevo111 Жыл бұрын

I have an "eqd swiss things" and an "empress buffer+ stereo", using them in WDW. Would this buffer and routing solution replace both those pedals? I'm using the swiss things to output to my dry fx then to the dry amp, then line out to wet fx, using the empress buffer+ stereo to provide the buffers there. The advantage I see of the buffer+ stereo is the ability to sum to mono. But I know you don't like doing that, and I shouldn't either, but it's nice to have that option.

@loulagro2315 Жыл бұрын

Well, I tell ya, my Vertex Boost is seriously the most transparent boost I've ever heard, so I take it at your word that these are transparent as well! I've never liked any buffers in the past, always this annoying high end "sheen" I call it. I suppose on stage you'd never notice but I don't like it. My question is Mason, I know you don't like the buffers on the G2, so would your module be helpful on a board with that or is there no way around their choice of in/out buffers?

@stormyandcold Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great product, however, you've missed a trick here. You could've made a lineout box to pair with it for a complete solution.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

That would just be a separate unit. I'm making a DIY video for the Line Out box BTW!

@stormyandcold Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc Some of us have OCD and don't like to make things :D We prefer to buy a product that works.

@peanutqqy9870 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video Mason!Very instructive for me😍May I ask the name of the music begin from 0:22-0:32? Appreciate it a lot!!!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

It's from our friend Tim Marco, check him out on IG!

@malasmusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mason and @vertexeffects!! I've been waiting this buffer for a long time, now. However, It's not possible to order it from France. Do you think it could be possible in a short time?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes, see Andertons or Thomann!

@danielhunsinger8017 5 ай бұрын

So in a 4cm with a Switcher , in line volume pedal , the Emprerss Buffer and a Sentry noise gate( A lot of maintence pedals here) So Guitar into the Buffer or Noise gate first? Buffer makes sense but you lose the input push right? So then maybe the Noise gate IN first from Guitar, then hit the Buffer then the Switcher to start your front of amp effects. Then the Send out of the Switcher to the Front of your amp, no maintence pedals in this signal. The Send out of your effects loop into the Volume pedal for overall master volume, Then the Noise gate then into the Switcher Volume return. From there the Modulation delay reverb type effects loops are after the volume input loop and then the output of the Switcher to the Buffer and then out to the Return of your amps effects loop . Do I have the right or would you do it differently? I'm using a Boss ES-8 as the switcher and it's awesome.

@fredfendorf2367 Жыл бұрын

My main board runs straight into my DAW for recording..many of the (19) pedals have high quality buffers..some can be switched to true bypass..question: can you have too many buffers? If using your unit should I turn off the others? Love your vids!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Most of your pedals don’t have high quality buffers - less than 1% of pedals do. Most people don’t know what qualifies a good buffer. Most aren’t 1M input impedance and 100 ohm output impedance - most are 10x worse on the output impedance.

@phillybhatesme Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc So for pedals which allow you to switch between true bypass and not (or buffered bypass?), do you suggest turning off the true bypass option?

@guitargeek57 Жыл бұрын

this is really exactly what I have spent years trying to find for a W/D/W setup. I am unfortunately not technical enough to make something like this on my own. That being said... do you have a recommendation on a Line Out box for the W/D/W setup?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is great for wet/dry/wet. For the line out box I like the Suhr Iso Line Out.

@guitargeek57 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc awesome - thanks!

@SixStrings2wheels Жыл бұрын

@@guitargeek57 Not to rain on the Vertex parade, this is a great product and I own one for a stereo rig. But for Wet/Dry/Wet you might want to check out Goodwood Audio's Wet/Dry/Wet junction box. I am using one for my w/d/w rig and can't recommend it enough.

@guitargeek57 Жыл бұрын

@@SixStrings2wheels dude… that’s next level stuff. Definitely will consider it. Thanks!

@prstito Жыл бұрын

Mason, a very critical question. I'm planning to purchase the Chase Bliss Preamp MK2 soon and noticed in addtion to all the amazing gain tones, it has fuzz capability. Do you have experience with this and would a buffer before the pedal affect that specific circuit? I mean, I guess I'm just gonna have to dive in and try myself once I get it. I'm trying to make that my only drive pedal on the board before the SSS SRV and utilize amp sim after.

@7Boots Жыл бұрын

See 5:30 of the video.

@prstito Жыл бұрын

@@7Boots right, but the other drive circuits in the pedal aren't impedence sensitive as far as I know. I guess I'll just plug straight into the pedal and then go through buffer input ofr the rest of my board.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

@@prstito ideally it's before any buffer so you could use it the passive input (SEND) as shown in our wiring diagrams under "What If I Have A Fuzz": www.vertexeffects.com/vertex-interface-guide#section-fuzz

@KingGodson316 Жыл бұрын

Super excited for this! If the clarity is anything like the boost, it’s going to be amazing! How would/could you use this with the TA Audio Link system?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

It’s the same buffer that’s in the Boost, just four of them

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

See your video with Benjamin Forehand about how to integrate them with the TA link

@KingGodson316 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc would that require a mod of some sort to the buffer unit?

@Jay-fp4ii Жыл бұрын

It's here!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@peterknicked Жыл бұрын

At last Mason. Freaking awesome

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

@volkerlinzer844 Жыл бұрын

I am running an „always on“ pedal (Savior Machine, Shoe) in the front (after Fuzzface and Wah though) and in the end (EP Booster, Xotic) before going to the amps - is this sufficient as buffer? The board is pretty big (13 pedals in front, 5 in loop).

@GoudVis56667 Жыл бұрын

Were can you buy that "tuner out" plit cable? I can only find TRS to 2x TS.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Hosa sells them or we sell them on our site www.therigdr.com

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/YPP111--hosa-ypp-111-y-cable-1-4-inch-ts-to-dual-1-4-inch-tsf-6-inch

@paksoy111 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Do you guys do a buffer pedal for bass/will do one?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

It will work for bass as well, however there is much more variety of input impedance for bass amps so depending on your amp this input impedance on our buffer could be too low based on what you're used to. Some amps for bass are as high as 10M ohms. Where as all guitar amps are pretty much all 1M.

@shawnmarko7131 Жыл бұрын

I have 1M on my current amp so good. If that goes up on a future amp we could what throw a Sunday driver before the Interface?

@gerdverreycken7525 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if you could actually demo how it improves the sound caused by impedance problems with some practical example. How it just seems like a box that just does nothing at all.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

We show it versus a 100ft. cable with the buffer vs. a 10ft cable baseline.

@redwood-in-stereo Жыл бұрын

So my set up currently, I’m running through the UA Dream, into my time based effects and then into the walrus canvas di/line isolator box, which then runs into my Apollo interface, or front of house if I’m gigging. Ive really been in the market for a buffer pedal like yours. The good wood audios interfacer, the a3 custom tone solution being two that seem to be of similar makeup. I’m curious whether your pedal can both replace my walrus canvas, and give me an input/output buffer? And if it doesn’t really offer what the canvas does, would you run your buffer before or after the di box? Thanks, Adam

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

The Canvas is a DI, so no - it won't replace what you have. Honestly I don't think you need it with this set up if you're going balanced out to the board and ampless.

@Thomas-pq4ys Жыл бұрын

I hear the highs and high mids slighly compromised... probably nothing an amp tweek can't correct. I remember seeing Albert Collins wander around the audience on a 100 ft cable. His sound would take your head off, Tele bridge pup into a Fender Quad Reverb.... i firmly believe my tinitus is partially due to standing 10 feet from the front of his amp. I'm still wondering if this is buffer necesary for small time bar gigs. Won't your Boost pedal do the same? I play mostly Tele. All that 2 amp, stereo, line out stuff is rocket science to me. You are a rocket scientist..... as well as the rig doctor.... For decades, I refused to use pedals, always a straight-in player. It all started when I didn't like my amp's reverb, and bought a Boss '73 Fender reverb pedal, which blew me away. Then a friend let me try his Timmy... then it was off to the races buying and using too many pedals. I'm now downsized, and am fond of "always-on." The only pedal I use during a gig is a volume pedal... but once again, I love your products, and your videos. Keep up the great work.... I enjoy your playing too... good stuff. How about doing a music video with a band? So many players demo a product solo, sounds disjointed.... hell.... even a backing track would be a huge improvement. Why is that? JHS uses bass & drums in their demos. It adds so much to the demo...

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

How do you know it's just not the difference in playing? I can tell you that there's almost zero detectable loss even with 200 ft. of a decent cable. Many of our videos use tracks, look at any of the last 3-5 videos.

@datenimperator Жыл бұрын

I like the idea, but can't seem to find it at any european dealer I tried (in Germany and the Netherlands). Is it available already?

@marcpernia8487 Жыл бұрын

Inline Isolation Transformer When using with a Wet|Dry|Wet configuration, should I add one of my isolation transformers inline to the second wet amp? ...or is isolating only one of the three amps the 'best practice'?

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Generally I recommend that folks use an isolated line out box, like the Suhr, so you can get additional isolation of the wet side if needed and you can use the ISO transformer on the interface to take care of the other wet amp. Ideally you need two of the three isolated in the worst case scenario.

@marcpernia8487 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc Sadly, I don't use a line-out from my dry amp to feed the wet channels. I generally split the dry signal on the pedalboard with a lehle p-split. I run the iso line to the dry amp, and the direct line out to the wet effects chain on the board. The stereo signal leaves the effects chain out to the wet amps through a second p-split, with the right channel isolated. Does this meet the criteria you have outlined above, or am I woefully off-base with this implementation? ...and can implement something similar using your new Buffer Interface? Im hoping this clarification will also help others that use this slight variation on the WDW configuration outlined in your drawings. By the way, thanks for always being so attentive to your users questions, particularly here on KZfaq! 🤘

@psychodavee 7 ай бұрын

Cool product. So if I’m using a gain pedal to slam the front end of an amp, any output buffer on this VRTX unit will not clip? When I mean slam the front end, I mean a clean Fender amp turns into high gain amp.

@VertexEffectsInc 7 ай бұрын

No, there's way more headroom in the Vertex Buffer than any pedal could clip even at max settings.

@lefauxchef5607 Жыл бұрын

I am using a line 6 POD GO. Do I need a buffer ? Another option is I may need to run a 50 foot cord from the pod go to an amp in the studio. How would I connect a buffer for that ?

@juliusimhauser4464 Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Awesome new pedal, I´m a huge fan of your work! 2 Questions: Is it possible to put a pedal on top of the buffer? Will it be possible to get it on Thomann in Germany? Best Regards

@juliusimhauser4464 Жыл бұрын

Oh and it would be great to know the dimensions of the pedal! :)

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

1) Yes, no problem. 2) Yes, they'll be there next week!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Module: 5.0" x 2.25" x 1.5" Interface: 5.0" x 3.0" x 1.33"

@juliusimhauser4464 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc Any news about the pedal coming to Thomann?