Legitimately one of the most inspiring videos I’ve ever seen. Too often we get stuck in a “more gear just for the sake of having it” feedback loop and lose the creative and inspiring side of what these awesome things can do, but you always focus on the beautiful and magical side of things and I always finish your videos just wanting to create. Thank you! Also, I particularly love that Dimension C patch for the H9. Any chance you could share how you built it?
57:00 - super beautiful, interesting, and at the edge of my understanding…the taps and pitch shifting on the loop are absolutely fascinating and Blade Runner worthy.
The stereo signal is sick. The range of this board is bonkers. I hear deep funk height, mod synth width, and movie score depth. The gigless pandemic took me down this exact same path. The BIG difference is you’re doing it right. You hit your conceptual mark. This is definitely a performance board. I really like where this is going.
Great video as always Zach. Enjoyed the board build as well. I really want to try out the meris on my board. You always seem to make that thing sound incredible.
So I have an optional external Midi in on the side of the board. So in theory anything could be the master clock and trigger the whole board. But if nothing is plugged into that external jack, then the Microcosm is the master, into the Volante, and then H9, and finally the Murf. Only using Midi for clock, no PC or CC messages being sent.
Amazing board! Interesting that you went with the B.E.A.D over say, the DOOM 2. What's your opinion on the two? I'm definitely interested in getting hold of the B.E.A.D. Thanks!
They're both amazing. The Doom is probably more synthy sounding, but it is quite tame for a fuzz. I love the pinched buzzy character of Brassmaster fuzzes. So the BEAD was a solid compromise for me between synthy fuzz and normal bass fuzz.
Zach - any advice / resources on how exactly you've gone about clocking the tempo between your pedals? I'm looking to do something similar with an H9, nemesis delay, and ottobit jr. This is an incredible video btw - as are all your demos. So good to hear someone playing to get the best out of the gear, rather than just trying to jam blues licks through everything...
All midi clock. Pick a device to be Master. I'd probably go with the H9 because it functions well in this roll. Then send the mid out to the nemesis, and then from the nemesis midi out to the Meris midi box (plugged into the Ottobit). And make sure everything is setup to receive/transmit midi clock.
So first off, expression pedals have potentiometers in them with different values. So different expression pedals will have different sweeps. But also you have to find the sweet spot on the pedal where it freezes. Can't just rock it full forward and full back.
I love but can never fully understand my Murf-105. I usually use it as a smooth phaser/vibe with an expression in the filter for some fold-over effects..bank 6 or 8. Sometimes as a tremolo with bank 5(?). Murf could use his own channel to fully explore.
Two basic questions as I'm just getting into effects pedals on bass. Does an analog tracking octaver like the OC-2 always struggle on low notes? I have a Queequeg 2 from KMA and it has a really hard time tracking when I play below the 5th fret on the E string, and even sometimes on the A string. I'm using a passive pickup bass and I tried the octaver both straight out of the guitar and after a preamp. Second question, I notice on reverb there are tons of versions of the BEAD fuzz, like v3.1,v3.2, v.3.3, etc. Do you know if any of those correspond to the changes you said were made to the blend knob?
1. All pitch based effects will have different degrees of tracking issues, but analog octavers are known to not track great on the lowest notes. Clean technique goes a long way in helping with fast tracking. 2. I don't remember which BEAD is exactly like mine, but I think any of the V3's are. You just want to get one with the tone control (low pass filter) on the dry signal if you want it to be like mine. Also the .1 .2 .3 aspect of the V3's are all the same except for the aesthetics I'm pretty sure.
Octave pedals in general are best used higher up on bass. Most example of OC2 use in music is generally above the 7th fret. I find anything below a B on a 4 string bass enter muddy sub territory.
Effect wise I am having a very similar pedal and effects setup. Except I am using an Empress Zoia for some of the Modulation and reverb stuff. Now my question, because I somehow don’t find an answer for it: Which Bass-Amp are you using or are you using a bass amp at all?
Yo there’s a long while left so it might be answered later but I’m not sure why you would put the OC2 after the hog since I can only think of useful combinations with OC2 before hog, so is there much reasoning there? Loving the video so far, you’re use of pedals has been very inspirational for my own music for a while now!
@@ZacharyRizer ye makes sense, and I just saw the section on the h9 harmoniser pat b which already did a super sick job of exactly the kind of combo I was imagining.
Can you provide more context on why you ended up choosing the Empress Bass compressor over the Cali76? In your Cali76 pedal overview video I remember you saying "I just cannot get this thing to sound bad - its just such a beautiful compression circuit. it sounds rich and warm all the time." I would've expected it to be the one to get the love on your new board.
@@ZacharyRizer Thanks! Transparency is key. One more question: did you have the opportunity to compare the silver Empress MkII to the Blue Bass Empress MkII? If so, it’s be great to understand how they differ when used with your bass.
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Zachary, you're a full blown genius. This is all incredible, especially your playing.
Wow, thank you so much! :)
Legitimately one of the most inspiring videos I’ve ever seen. Too often we get stuck in a “more gear just for the sake of having it” feedback loop and lose the creative and inspiring side of what these awesome things can do, but you always focus on the beautiful and magical side of things and I always finish your videos just wanting to create. Thank you!
Also, I particularly love that Dimension C patch for the H9. Any chance you could share how you built it?
That hog 2 was beautiful
Such a cool and different board! Loved every second.
This is completely insane... I love it!
This guy actually knows how to use his big board!
What a fantastic journey through your board... its a real beaut! Looking forward to hearing some vids of you playing it!
It’s here! Will no doubt be coming back to this a lot 🙌🏻
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge Zach !
57:00 - super beautiful, interesting, and at the edge of my understanding…the taps and pitch shifting on the loop are absolutely fascinating and Blade Runner worthy.
More inspiring videos for us, good at least for me! The use of pedals always opens up new possibilities and function of music. Thank you 🙏🏻
You're awesome... please keep the videos coming!
52:30 beautiful functional pads man
Badass new board!
Ha, super fun video! As a player of both synths and bass guitar it's cool to see them combined like this
The stereo signal is sick. The range of this board is bonkers. I hear deep funk height, mod synth width, and movie score depth. The gigless pandemic took me down this exact same path. The BIG difference is you’re doing it right. You hit your conceptual mark. This is definitely a performance board. I really like where this is going.
This was absolutely epic! Have you tried using the H9 as a whammy to changed your note/frozen pad going into the Murf?!
Great video as always Zach. Enjoyed the board build as well. I really want to try out the meris on my board. You always seem to make that thing sound incredible.
Wow!!!! Really nice build, and choice of pedals... Defintely a horse of a different color compared to most builds.
“I like big pedals and I will not lie”
Those sawtooth stabs remind me of the Bomberman Hero soundtrack
Thanks for sharing this!
Innovative rig youve got there
genuinely impressive rig & rundown... how are you managing midi cable run? assuming main clocks the microcosm?
So I have an optional external Midi in on the side of the board. So in theory anything could be the master clock and trigger the whole board. But if nothing is plugged into that external jack, then the Microcosm is the master, into the Volante, and then H9, and finally the Murf. Only using Midi for clock, no PC or CC messages being sent.
Amazing board! Interesting that you went with the B.E.A.D over say, the DOOM 2. What's your opinion on the two? I'm definitely interested in getting hold of the B.E.A.D. Thanks!
They're both amazing. The Doom is probably more synthy sounding, but it is quite tame for a fuzz. I love the pinched buzzy character of Brassmaster fuzzes. So the BEAD was a solid compromise for me between synthy fuzz and normal bass fuzz.
Great video, thanks for the detailed walk through. Do you happen to have directions for the mods you did to your MF-101?
@@ZacharyRizer thank you!
Hello, loving my MF 101 but would love to do the dry envelope mod. Any chance I can get the info too? Thank you.
I think the timesteps got messed up when you added some more intro sounds. Here's an update:
► Empress Comp: 05:51
► EHX Hog 2: 07:40
► Boss OC-2: 12:15
► Hiero BEAD: 13:40
► DarkGlass Alpha Omega: 18:04
► Fairfield Randy's Revenge: 20:31
► Eventide H9: 25:31
► Moog MF-101: 31:19
► Wayhuge Pork & Pickle: 39:14
► Moog Murf: 43:36
► Hologram Microcosm: 50:57
► Strymon Volante: 54:40
► Meris Mercury7: 58:38
Zach - any advice / resources on how exactly you've gone about clocking the tempo between your pedals? I'm looking to do something similar with an H9, nemesis delay, and ottobit jr.
This is an incredible video btw - as are all your demos. So good to hear someone playing to get the best out of the gear, rather than just trying to jam blues licks through everything...
All midi clock. Pick a device to be Master. I'd probably go with the H9 because it functions well in this roll. Then send the mid out to the nemesis, and then from the nemesis midi out to the Meris midi box (plugged into the Ottobit). And make sure everything is setup to receive/transmit midi clock.
@@ZacharyRizer awesome, thanks so much for the response!
I see you’ve moved on from the TI Flats… what strings are you using currently?
"I like big pedals and I cannot lie" also "Uhnn! double up! Uhh UHH!"
How come my exp pedal doesn’t sweep like yours when I ‘m using the freeze bliss bro?
Cheers Zach!
So first off, expression pedals have potentiometers in them with different values. So different expression pedals will have different sweeps. But also you have to find the sweet spot on the pedal where it freezes. Can't just rock it full forward and full back.
Mindboggling...
I love but can never fully understand my Murf-105. I usually use it as a smooth phaser/vibe with an expression in the filter for some fold-over effects..bank 6 or 8. Sometimes as a tremolo with bank 5(?). Murf could use his own channel to fully explore.
Two basic questions as I'm just getting into effects pedals on bass. Does an analog tracking octaver like the OC-2 always struggle on low notes? I have a Queequeg 2 from KMA and it has a really hard time tracking when I play below the 5th fret on the E string, and even sometimes on the A string. I'm using a passive pickup bass and I tried the octaver both straight out of the guitar and after a preamp. Second question, I notice on reverb there are tons of versions of the BEAD fuzz, like v3.1,v3.2, v.3.3, etc. Do you know if any of those correspond to the changes you said were made to the blend knob?
1. All pitch based effects will have different degrees of tracking issues, but analog octavers are known to not track great on the lowest notes. Clean technique goes a long way in helping with fast tracking.
2. I don't remember which BEAD is exactly like mine, but I think any of the V3's are. You just want to get one with the tone control (low pass filter) on the dry signal if you want it to be like mine. Also the .1 .2 .3 aspect of the V3's are all the same except for the aesthetics I'm pretty sure.
@@ZacharyRizer thanks, super helpful!
Octave pedals in general are best used higher up on bass. Most example of OC2 use in music is generally above the 7th fret. I find anything below a B on a 4 string bass enter muddy sub territory.
what was your reason for choosing Volante over the Timeline ? thanks
I love tape and magnetic style delays. I didn't need all the other types of delay. I currently prefer having more hands on controls.
Effect wise I am having a very similar pedal and effects setup. Except I am using an Empress Zoia for some of the Modulation and reverb stuff. Now my question, because I somehow don’t find an answer for it:
Which Bass-Amp are you using or are you using a bass amp at all?
And thank you for your content I am really enjoying your videos :)
Yo there’s a long while left so it might be answered later but I’m not sure why you would put the OC2 after the hog since I can only think of useful combinations with OC2 before hog, so is there much reasoning there? Loving the video so far, you’re use of pedals has been very inspirational for my own music for a while now!
@@ZacharyRizer ye makes sense, and I just saw the section on the h9 harmoniser pat b which already did a super sick job of exactly the kind of combo I was imagining.
Can you provide more context on why you ended up choosing the Empress Bass compressor over the Cali76? In your Cali76 pedal overview video I remember you saying "I just cannot get this thing to sound bad - its just such a beautiful compression circuit. it sounds rich and warm all the time." I would've expected it to be the one to get the love on your new board.
@@ZacharyRizer Thanks! Transparency is key. One more question: did you have the opportunity to compare the silver Empress MkII to the Blue Bass Empress MkII? If so, it’s be great to understand how they differ when used with your bass.
@@ZacharyRizer Thanks, after zooming in, I realized the version you had WAS the bass version. Doh on me :-)
Hell yeah!!! 🌶
How much would that board cost as setup in the video at retail?
A lot, Haha. Honestly I have no idea. Been collecting for a while.
Sensational
Hi Zach! I’m looking to mod my MF-101 in the same ways. Could you please share any info? Thanks!
@@ZacharyRizer thank you!
Also looking for the mod direction, any links? Killer stuff, thanks
Cool stuff man. 🖤
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