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I just can’t get my head round gear like this. It really does seem like a huge amount of money for a drive pedal with EQ and presets. I can see how one can rationalise that it can replace all your drive pedals, but you’ll still want to try the new ones like random left-field fuzzes or the Hudson broadcast-style pedals that come along. So in reality I don’t think the economic justification would probably stack up. I’d be looking at it thinking that you could be well on the way to buying a great amp or guitar for that money.
I always get the feeling that Chase Bliss are making what are essentially simple effects super-complicated. I get you can make some crazy sounds but people have been creating those for years with much more basic gear. I’m clearly not the target market and they have found an audience, so good luck to them - and you.
Personally, I’m fortunate to have a couple of great amps and guitars, so this kinda purcahse is maybe more justifiable.
But the point of this is how good it sounds, and how simple it is to use. I cant think of another pedal that offers such great analog ODs with present. Someone mentioned the Elektron; man alive, it sounded crap, had awkward power requirements and was the size of an oil tanker.
The fuzz alone on this is incredible.
As ever, horses for courses...
Maybe they are less ‘evangelical’ than mine !
@Mgaw @Vintage-T - did you guys buy one ?
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I've found myself seeing if I can replicate the pedal with individual pedals I currently have, but honestly for the cost when you split it to a Benson preamp, eq, 2 fuzzes and the flexibility of presets plus expression input, it's pretty much bang on in terms of value for money.
My only issue will be remembering which preset I'm supposed to be using. Also need to make a start getting my head round MIDI as if anything will benefit from it for me, it'll be this pedal.
I don't necessarily think it'll replace all drives on my board, as I still might want to stack other drives into it, but aside from a Klon style pedal and my PDF1X I don't think I'd need anything else. I'm certainly planning on it being the main drive pedal for my band going forward, Just remains to be seen whether I'll have the guts to keep it on the board for the pub gigs, but I guess they're far off not to worry for now. It'll also be a very hand toll for recording as can run guitar, bass and vocals through it and maybe even a kick drum or snare just for giggles.