Absolutely! I've wanted to do something just like this for a long time. I'm trying to keep as much of the weird routing on the board, maybe even get by without an amp. I love that the Plethora & SY-200 can take so much of the FX heavy lifting off of the HX Stomp.

The drives and amps have probably seen the biggest improvements, but the modulation FX still hold up. True nostalgia.

There will be a demonstration soon.

Thanks!

The Costco bag is a good idea. Are both of yours the 8" or 12" speaker? The 1 I've got is doing a great job, but it is tempting to get a 2nd one.

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Much appreciated

I started with the Plethora, then saw how people used it with the HX Stomp. Then I discovered the SY-200 and was determined to make them all work together.

Just looked up the RP6. Haven't tried that one before.

That's awesome! Do you still have it? Break it out and see how it works with your current setup.

I'll have to try and get my hands on one. I've not had the chance to mess around with any of the Zoom gear.

Agreed. The distortions on the HX Stomp are pretty good, but I still like using pedals for drive.

@@Fullscalemusictn I would be juicing what is on the HX with something like an OCD or a Plumes, for sure haha.

Sounds good!👍🏽

Some will and already has from the 70s and 80s.

I wonder if a lot of that will come down to durability over time.

There have certainly been improvements since the RP series, but you can pick one up for so cheap now. The Whammy alone is worth it.

@@Fullscalemusictn I still have my RP12...

I think the idea is to show how far digital has come.

Correct! On the one hand, digital has come a long way, especially in regards to amp & cab sims. On the other hand, some of these FX are still usable, especially the Whammy that's available. Helix is still lightyears ahead of these old DigiTechs. I'll be breaking out the GNX4 at some point too.

​@@Fullscalemusictn I still use a Digitech GNX3.... So don't worry about them outdated equipment mate 🔥🤘🏻

Hhmm, so Haunting Mids is new to me. $50 less than the Hard Drive, but with 3 less controls (High, Low & Gain). For $150, I'd still go for the Waza MT-2. I don't currently own either, just pointing out similarities between them. I'm waiting for the Wampler pedals take on the MT-2 to be honest. (disclaimer: this is not something that exists at this time)

Thanks! I bought it used expecting it to be bad but was pleasantly surprised with what it did. Maybe some people's expectations are to high and also not knowing how to add it to your signal chain.

Thanks! Thats one of the things I love about having an FX loop on the Simplifier that I can treat like a real amp. You can use what ever amp or preamp you want and just use the MK2 Cab sims for the XLR outs and still pass the Cab Bypass out back to a real amp. So many options!

I'd still like to try it out and make some comparison videos but it's not anything revolutionary I need to own or anything. If got the JHS Clover and really like it but it can act funny from time to time.

You can still pick them up used for really cheap in most places. It's been fun to get it back out and play it with my current setup.

@@Fullscalemusictn I still have the first V-amp by Behringer, more than 20 years with me... uaehuaehuaeuaehaeuh

That can be confusing. It helps me to remember that each note in a scale should have a letter for it weather it be natural, sharp or flat. Seeing something like D F F# G# or A# C C# D# should be what looks weird. Plus, you only really have to worry about that when you get into 6 or 7 Sharps/Flats. You can practice those scales without even thinking about the notes, but it is helpful to be aware of whats going on with them.

Thanks! I'd even take an AM voice.

@@Fullscalemusictn LOL no total smooth jazz fm radio voice

I do think that the Hard Drive sounds different from the MT-2. It's more the controls that you have being similar. The Hard Drive does sound a bit smoother and the EQ is probably more tame. I'd like to hear it through the FX loop of an amp, like people do with the MT-2. See if it does the same thing there.

That could get it there. I tend to not mess with the Global EQ since I use pretty different guitars at any given time.

@@Fullscalemusictn Ahhh ok, I guess it would be better to add one in the patch for you.

It's a great pedal platform for sure. I love that I can finally use stereo FX so much easier than before. The feel is very close to true tube, but obviously with some slight difference. The main thing is the zero latency, which makes it feel more tube like and can integrate into most existing rigs easily, even if you're just suing it to send cab sims to a mixer. Having it as a backup is a great idea too. Although, I'd hate to jump to it in an emergency because it will need some tweaking to get it set right.

@@Fullscalemusictn Is it that difficult to tweak quickly? I'd have it ready to go with a clean Fender-ish sound in case something happened to my amp.

Not really, but I haven't used it live yet either. The Bass may need a slight adjustment but the main thing I think would be balancing the master volume and the post gain.

Absolutely. The Whammy is one of the main parts of the RP that I'm going to feature.

It’s probably more durable than the whammy, too. They just don’t last.

Yep. My Whammy v4 is not my favorite, for several reasons. I'm sure I'll cover it at some point.

Awesome! I've got a GNX4 that I've also had for forever, and I'll definitely get to that one at some point. Not sure which came out first but I've owned my RP200 for longer. I know the Artist version came later as did the 50 version of the RP series. I'm usually not that picky either most of the time either and I gotta say I have a renewed appreciation for these old devices. Not looking to give them the JHS $ bump, though. I hope they stay cheap a while longer.

Guilty, and it's a Nashville Tele as well (& I'm in Nashville, lol). I just used it because it sounds better than running active EMG's with this setup. This video took off more than I expected it too.

It would be nice if there was a way to change out the sounds or download updates.

Hmm, are you using a trs cable to connect the Vexpress? The cable would have a 2nd ring on each end of the plug. Glad you're enjoying the content!

@@Fullscalemusictn ah!! I wasn’t! Headed out to get one now! Thank you so much! Appreciate the quick response too

@@Fullscalemusictn so excited about the possibilities this will unlock

Glad I was able to help. Having the expression pedal gives you so many more great uses for this pedal. Enjoy!

That is what they say it's based on, but I'd come to that conclusion without them saying it. The controls and what they cover seem completely different. I guess that's just the sound he was going for. Were there any 90's guitarist that were known to use the sm7? I'm drawing a blank myself, but I can think of plenty of 90's guitarists who used the MT-2.

Interesting. I haven't tried the PG14 or any Keeley pedals yet, but I know they have a great reputation.

Started with sm7 circuit and then changed completely adding in the pg-14 mid controls. Definitely has mental zone inspo but sm7 was the first influence

Yep, I'm a big BI fan. Even got to play a show with them on the Starspawn tour. Been into them ever since. I kinda got into mandolin almost by accident but I picked it up really quick. I play guitar in a band called Oubliette & we just released an album (Eternity Whispers) where I got to play some backing mandolin on a few different tracks.

You're correct. I had 3 letter brand names on my mind and jumped to MXR. If I had a prize to give away it would be yours.

Thanks! We are very proud of it and very happy with all the reviews it's received. Hopefully it will make some of those year end lists.

In a way, it is. But it's actually a Mandolin. I also do play Ukulele, and I have a Uke strung like a Mandolin which really throws people off.

It doesn't sound the same, but the control layout is the same, which I am a fan of. I'd still like to try it, but even in the demo videos I checked out, it just wasn't selling me. Maybe if it was $100, but not for $200. Like I said, I'd be more interested to try the Hell Melter for the extra controls and higher gain on tap, or even the MT-2 Waza. Both of those would be cheaper options.

@@Fullscalemusictn Fair enough. I am not a "metal" player, but more of a "grunge" player, so it is more up my alley than an MT-2, although I have never met a dirt pedal that I wouldn't use.

I can get that too. I lean more on the Metal side for sure and I too have a love for drive pedals. I really want to find a Fuzz pedal that works for me, but I have a really hard time dialing in Fuzz that agrees with my playing. I've got the Behringer SF300 and for the price it's good enough for me.

Thanks! You keep up the good work as well. When I started playing Mandolin, I had the advantage of already playing guitar for a long time so it was a much easier transition than I expected.

It can happen, but I've worked around it. For one, it would probably be noticeable if you were holding out a chord while switching from one board to the next. 2nd, I don't really encounter that problem since I set up the Plethora boards to cover everything I should need for an entire set, and if there is a specific song that needs a different set of FX, then I just make a board that will cover that song. Also worth pointing out that I usually use my Plethora together with my HX Stomp, so if I need anything beyond the 5 slots on the X5 I can do it using the HX Stomp. Plus, I use Midi & Snapshots on the HX Stomp Command Center to seamlessly switch multiple FX on the X5 with 1 tap.

@@Fullscalemusictn I suspect that my solution may be to have a compressor at the start of my chain to lower the volume there and then match it on the Simplifier, which is a bit of a pain as I recently ran out of board space and switched the comp for a Source Audio C4 Synth pedal. I might have to switch the comp with my tuner and use the X5 tuner instead.

The tuner on the X5 is nice, but I don't like how you have to pull it up, so I actually use Midi Commands to bring up the X5 Tuner. This can be done with something as simple as the Disaster Area Midi Baby. It's tiny enough to fit into just about any crowded pedal board but can really act as the brains behind your switching.

@@Fullscalemusictn Yeah, I was thinking I might get one of those, but I have the X5, Nova Drive, and 2 source audio pedals connected to a source audio neuro hub at the moment.

Yes

Yes, but that's how I normally play. Didn't make much sense to me to compare the Acoustic sound to a clean electric sound.

Spoken like a true Kyle. The transition from Guitar to Mandolin isn't really that hard. Nothing brave about it, but it isn't for dummy's. In fact, I think some of the scales are much easier on Mandolin. Thanks for the algorithm bump, He-man 😘🤣

Thanks! I've been wanting to do a deep dive on it for a while now. It was my first multi FX unit and as much fun as i had with it back then, I understand way more about it now. No more running hot rodded amp sounds into my Fender combo.