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Dickie's 90-Second Pedal Demos
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No waffling, no widdling, no blues-rock grimacing.
No edits, no backing tracks, no uncritical gushing.
Dickie's 90-Second Pedal Demos are quick, simple, irreverent but high-quality introductions to great pedals - both acclaimed classics and underrated gems - and how to get the best out of them.
I'm an experienced guitar player and journalist who writes reviews professionally for guitar.com, and I'm doing this for fun. The plan is to upload a new video every couple of weeks or so until I run out of pedals or get mauled to death by my cat, whichever comes first.
No edits, no backing tracks, no uncritical gushing.
Dickie's 90-Second Pedal Demos are quick, simple, irreverent but high-quality introductions to great pedals - both acclaimed classics and underrated gems - and how to get the best out of them.
I'm an experienced guitar player and journalist who writes reviews professionally for guitar.com, and I'm doing this for fun. The plan is to upload a new video every couple of weeks or so until I run out of pedals or get mauled to death by my cat, whichever comes first.
Strymon Lex v2: Did you know Strymon’s most underrated pedal could do this?
There's nothing remarkable about the first half of this video. But if you have the stamina to stick with a pedal demo beyond the first 55 seconds, you might be surprised by how great the Strymon Lex sounds when it's angry.
For me this is two pedals in one: a pretty stereo modulation effect (like chorus but much more rich and fruity), and a slow grind that sounds like demons ripping a hole in the sky.
Note: I've done this video as a straight 'remake' of my Neo Ventilator II demo - ruclips.net/video/YWy7bjV2zBU/видео.html - so you can easily compare the two.
(Guitar is a Gordon Smith GS Deluxe Semi-Solid.)
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Welcome to Dickie's 90-Second Pedal Demos!
No waffling, no widdling, no blues-rock gri...
For me this is two pedals in one: a pretty stereo modulation effect (like chorus but much more rich and fruity), and a slow grind that sounds like demons ripping a hole in the sky.
Note: I've done this video as a straight 'remake' of my Neo Ventilator II demo - ruclips.net/video/YWy7bjV2zBU/видео.html - so you can easily compare the two.
(Guitar is a Gordon Smith GS Deluxe Semi-Solid.)
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Welcome to Dickie's 90-Second Pedal Demos!
No waffling, no widdling, no blues-rock gri...
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Spaceman Delta II: Harmonic tremolo that can reshape your whole sound
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
I thought I was happy. I had a good home, a loving family, a tremolo pedal with a harmonic mode - ruclips.net/video/W0wvpBMQn3o/видео.html - and that seemed to be all I needed. But then the Spaceman Delta II came along. Harmonic tremolo is all about shifting the high and low frequencies out of phase for a more complex effect than straight loud-soft-loud-soft. But by letting you mess around with...
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Просмотров 2192 месяца назад
This came down to a philosophical point; you might even call it an ethical one. I've loved the Klon sound for a long time, but couldn't afford a real one (who can?) and wanted to have something more than a straight-up klone - something that had been designed, not just emulated. So here are two quality 'klone plus' options: the Bondi Effects Sick As, which adds a two-way clipping switch and sepa...
Mad Professor Double Moon: The chorus pedal for people who hate chorus
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 месяца назад
Last time I checked the Mad Professor website, the Double Moon was listed as discontinued. Huh!? Well, the campaign to have it dis-discontinued starts here. 'People who hate chorus'? Yeah, that would be me. I know that old syrupy warble is having a revival, but the association with 80s soft rock played on out-of-phase Strats by men with mullets is just too strong. This, though, is no Boss CE-2....
Walrus Audio D1 v1 vs v2: Better, worse, the same, or all of the above?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
Has the v2 of the Walrus Audio Mako Series D1 made the the original obsolete? Is it worth upgrading if you have a v1 already? The answer to both questions, predictably, is "It depends" - but watching this demo should definitely help. The D1 is a multi-mode digital delay pedal that's especially good at the sweet, soft-edged stuff. For this video I've picked three of its best sounds and matched t...
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork: Better when it's NOT being wacky
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.4 месяца назад
I once saw a video of Nels Cline messing with a Whammy, and it made me think maybe those things are not so daft after all… but what I love about the EHX Pitch Fork is that, while it can do all the crazy swoops (with an expression pedal), it's also capable of creating much more subtle musical textures. Well, this is a demo of - mostly - those textures. I'm particularly in love with the one you'l...
Great Eastern XO: Your new secret studio weapon? (Four-part special)
Просмотров 6875 месяцев назад
Better get comfortable: this is a four-part special, and 4 x 90 seconds is SIX WHOLE MINUTES! Why do I need such a sprawling epic to demonstrate the capabilities of the Great Eastern XO Variable Crossover? Because it's a flippin' beast - a super-powerful multi-tool that can make your existing effects pedals sound better in all sorts of different ways. Some of those functions might be a little f...
Red Panda Particle 2: Way more than just a glitch machine
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This might be the most significant '2' in stompbox history... even though it doesn't sound any different to the '1'. I used an original Particle for the shimmery effect on my little intro jingle. It was a wondrous pedal, offering much more than choppy-uppy granular delay effects, but a tricky one to navigate. Enter the Particle 2, which lets you store presets... and that really does change ever...
EarthQuaker Devices Spatial Delivery: Lo-fi soundscaping with a funk pedal
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
UPDATE: Ooh, there's a new V3 that lets you save presets! Not sure how useful that really is for this pedal… but anyway, apparently the sounds are the same. Envelope pedals don't seem to be as popular with guitar players as they should be, and I think I know why. What is an envelope follower? It's a tone filter that responds to the level of the signal going into it: bright on the attack then da...
Maxon OD808 & Neo Drive In: Why I've dumped my Tube Screamer
Просмотров 4768 месяцев назад
Look, this is not a cork-sniffy channel. I'm really not interested in the fine details of the TS808 vs TS9 vs TS10 debate. But what I do know is that the Maxon OD808 has always sounded to me like the perfect Tube Screamer. So the only reason I'd ever want to look beyond it would be if another pedal could absolutely nail that sound AND offer something extra on top… (Guitar is a Gordon Smith GS D...
Electro-Harmonix String9: It's fun, but is it actually useful?
Просмотров 7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
You might imagine I'd be annoyed that a certain well-known pedal builder and RUclipsr had published a video on the Electro-Harmonix 9 Series three days before I planned to upload mine. And you might be slightly right. But this demo of the EHX String 9 / String9 / S9 is very different, for three reasons: 1. There's no amp or amp sim here - it's straight to the audio interface. It just sounds bet...
ACS1 vs Simplifier MkII vs Iridium: Edit for quick comparisons
Просмотров 8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
In case anyone's curious about how these three amp and cab simulators compare for clean and overdriven tones, here's an edit with all the equivalent sounds stacked up one after the other. You'll find the original demos here: Walrus ACS1 - ruclips.net/video/cLo2xjQSy6o/видео.html DSM & Humboldt Simplifier MkII - ruclips.net/video/V4Nmi28wdgE/видео.html Strymon Iridium - ruclips.net/video/0jDtzc9...
Strymon Iridium: Is the OG digital amp sim still worth getting?
Просмотров 8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Oooh, did you see the little fly at 29secs? The first ever cameo appearance in a 90-second demo! Anyway, the Iridium. The first thing to note about this gamechanging pedal, aside from its attractiveness to insects, is its brilliant user interface: simple wysiwyg controls with the option of flipping to a stored favourite setting, and the ability to load up your own IRs if you want to. Strymon go...
DSM & Humboldt Simplifier MkII: Can analogue still compete with IRs?
Просмотров 11 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Straight outta Chile, this amp simulator can be seen as a highly advanced descendant of the old SansAmp GT2: keeping it analogue but offering the flexibility of multiple amp types and the ability to mix and match between them. I reviewed the old Simplifier DLX for guitar.com and found it decent but a little flat-sounding compared to the Walrus ACS1 (see previous video). This, though, is a much ...
Walrus Audio ACS1 (2023 update): Now even more Iridium-killery
Просмотров 10 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Is it just me, or is it weirdly unsatisfying to play through a software amp? Even one that sounds technically brilliant? This, combined with the hit-and-miss complexity (and noise) of recording real amps, has led me to the world of guitar preamp pedals. I've actually been using the Walrus Audio ACS1 on most of my recent demos, as its clean black-panel Fender tones are pure, open and balanced - ...
Dr Scientist BitQuest: Buy an expression pedal just for this
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Marshall ShredMaster (2023): It can djent, but can it djazz?
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True North Tweed Drive: The beauty of tweed, fudge and crisps
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Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe: Classic Uni-Vibe tones clean, with filth before and with filth after
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Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe: Classic Uni-Vibe tones clean, with filth before and with filth after
Nice vid! But Tube screamers are used to make your tubes scream. Turn down the dist and turn up the vol to push your tubes further into overdrive than they already are. Sounds nosh!
@@ultraturbo yes, good point!
Sorry bro, this is a horrible review. Worst one I've seen.
Walrus wins with Fender tones for me.
@@ThePolarBeer me too!
Regarding the onscreen comment about the Neo, isn’t the Neo analog while the Lex is digital?
No, the Neo Vents are all digital - they use SHARC DSP.
The slow speed sounds better than the vent. I kind of wish I had bought this! But I have every drive known to man! lol The Lex is great!
@@alguitarchristie I sold my Vent not long after I bought this, but I might have to buy another for the fast sound. 🙄
@@DickieDemos 🤣
I feel like it's a sound that not many people will use though... too niche imo.
Fair point. But more people SHOULD use it!
hey nice pedal, nice videoo, kool sounds!!!!
Thank you!
Dickie, what is chord progression in the first 2 minutes? I'd like to play it myself.
Oh man, it's really hard to explain... have you got long fingers?! Starting position is a G sharp minor with the thumb playing the root (4th fret), ring finger and little finger on 6th fret, then the index finger on the 4th fret of the G string and middle finger on the 4th fret of the B string. This way you can leave the high E string open, and move the index finger down to the 3rd fret for the second chord. Does that make sense? The other chords are all that same basic shape with an open B string, sliding up and down the neck (B, E, F sharp, C sharp minor).
@@DickieDemos as soon as you mentioned thumb in the video I knew i should delete my comment! Really all i care about is the melody of the up and down sequence of chord sounds, so without all the fancy additions, what is the order of the straight chords. Thanks for the reply.
@@BobbyGeneric145 Haha, that might be even harder to explain! In the 'verse' part my index finger is shifting between B and B flat pretty much randomly, so that's really just two versions of one chord. Then it's B, E, F#, C#m and back to G#m, then B, F#m, A, Am.
@@DickieDemos ok ill give that a shot. Thanks!
Got it love it
Do what? Have a drive control?
No.
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"They all sound like Rats; don't worry about it." Coincidentally, that's my take on Peavey's. Great channel, BTW.
@@Da_Publick thank you!
when your pedal costs more than your guitar.....😂
@@Da_Publick I know, I know...
Thanks for testing! Clean sounds top, crunch´s terrible.
@@mlowack cheers! I do like the Vox crunch but, well, I do mostly stick to the cleans...
@@DickieDemos i am just going to get me a vox ac 10, for the real thing.
I really love your videos, even if I’m not buying this one your showcase makes me appreciate what it can do
@@Psztyk236 thank you, good of you to comment!
Beautiful. It's just so beautiful Well done 🤝 .🌿🚬🥃🎚📻🎵🧲🫀👍
this little amplifier from the same brand as jimi hendrix's guitar was invented and there are not jimi hendrix's wah wah effects why?
The new Plus version has 25 effects instead of 12, but I don't see an autowah on the list. Not sure if you can install one from the Fender Tone app?
Cool!
@@jensbomholt4529 thanks! It certainly is.
Great humor. Well done!
Thank you! But why does nobody compliment me on my ferocious shredding chops...?
This one is really tempting 🤔 It certainly opens up a world of possibilities 😮 Would love a stereo version!!!
That's not a bad idea - an optional stereo mode where it sends hi and lo to separate outputs instead of mixing them back together? Hmm…
Pretty much all of these pale compared to a real amp.
I think the ACS1 in particular is great for some things... but I also have a collection of real amps and it's not getting any smaller.
I'd use the Hecck out of it, and do some REAL Out There Sheeeeeiiiitt.
Love your approach. The parenthetical notes are so real ;). keep it up!
@@darylshawnmusic thank you!
I wanna buy this pedal but it sounds compressed in the chords :/
It is a bit, but not in a way that bothers me. I think it was less compressed before the big firmware update, actually.
@@DickieDemosdang ok good to know.
2 jack input/outputs on the back. But which one is in and wihch one is out?
@@koenvanmeerbeek it is a bit cramped up there.
It is very useful by blending just a bit to the full volume of the guitar. It is exceptionally beautiful with classical guitar.
@@betticat82 interesting!
I pick any pedal that has more than 1 tone knob anytime. I used to own an early version of Timmy that has those confusing tone knobs where the value lowers as you turn it up. That pedal taught me that sometimes lowering the bass on a drive pedal adds articulation. Anyways, the end
Yes, 100% this.
That's a lot of hair.
Yeah, but that's nothing compared to a sea otter.
🤘👍🏿
Two thumbs upfrom me; one for showing hiw to make a guitar sound like 70s Jean Michel Jarre, the other for mentioning Wales. Cymru am byth!
Haha, thanks! I won't try to reply in Welsh.
Should I get this or the Raster V2 for sound design?
Depends what sort of sounds you want to design! I don't have the Raster - it's high on my shopping list - but it looks to be more versatile as a 'normal' delay AND does proper stereo effects. The Particle might be better if you want glitchy unpredictability.
You people have psychosis you know that right?
Nope
What a great review, thanks very much!
@@Herschli thank you!
Nuno has a RAT always on, distortion off at all times. Not even on the floor. Just sits by his amp.
@@LawGone1 I was not aware of that.
Very nice concise, useful video. Thanks
Thank you!
Nicely vintage rude, this one, reminding me of the Ross Distortion with a little more upper range clarity.
@@markferguson3745 Haven't heard one of them in a long time. I'm quite curious to try the new JHS Rosses.
@@DickieDemos The whole series is outstanding.You can't go wrong, and I'm not even a big JHS fan.
@@markferguson3745 hmm, thanks!
Man, I almost sent my credit card number. Great demo!
@@illestoth7576 haha, thank you!
Great video. Perfect description. I hate chorus but this sounds really good.
Thank you!
Have you used either of these pedals with a midi controller? I'm having difficulties with the v.1 through my One Control loop switcher. Erratic midi behaviour, selecting the wrong preset etc. Walrus tech support are responsive and helpful but are drawing a blank. I'm tempted by v.2, particularly the improved reverse parameter and the usb for updating firmware
@@AdamKeenan-hi1rh no, sorry, I don't tend to use midi much, and never with either of these.
I don't hate chorus, but it's hard to find a really good one. This seems like a really good one.
It is, and more besides.
I'm the same. Never could stand the over-used chorus effect. But, you're right, this actually sounds great! Some very useful features here.
Thank you! Please chorus responsibly.
@@DickieDemos Haha! Will try...
If you really hate chorus, you should try Generation Loss. You can destroy the chorus as it plays!!!😂
@@dreamprescription8852 haha, yes, got one - possible future demo.
I hate chorus, but I might want this.
Glad I'm not the only one.
If you hate chorus... why not just not have a chorus pedal? There's no rule that says you must have one.
@@castleanthrax1833 True! But, y'know, the more the merrier...
I had trouble reading the text fast enough....
@@mikec6733 ah, sorry, I get carried away.
@@DickieDemos you're doing a great job. it was just one small suggestion. thanks for answering 🙂
tape mode! ❤❤
@@raldtechtv1251 yeah, it's tasty.
That's my kinda pedal. I would have bought one if I didn't already own a Mel9. Can't get enough of that phaser/shimmer/psychedelia-enhanced wash behind the 12-string.
@@markharwood7573 I'm still holding out for a real Mellotron...
@@DickieDemos Plug a keyboard into the Mel9, you're pretty close, without the daily overhaul!
The real question for inquiring minds is what’s Rhett Shull’s opinion of these not quite TS type pedals, he being a notorious non tube screamer type.
I wouldn’t call it so much a “multi effect” so much as a stomp box modeller.
Yes, it's multi but not multi.
What about tech 21 sans amp character plus? Is it better than theses 3 models?
I haven't tried the Plus models, but I used to have a few of the Character pedals and they were good but I think all of these are better.