This was awesome! Thanks for the great review and awesome patches. I feel like I might be able to attack the editor now without blowing anything up! Keep up the great work sir!
Zachary, can you show me how to sync this up with a midi foot switcher to change from preset to preset quicker in a live setting? I have a tech 21 MIDI MOUSE
thanks for your reply! My bass is an active Zon vb6 with bartolini humbuckers and electronics. So my question is do you think my bass would respond well with the future impact? You are great with pedals so I just wanted your expertise before I purchase the FI.
Great job. Really fascinating pedal. Just a couple of questions: Does it have any issues with active basses/input level? Also, I'm looking for a pedal that can cop those fat 80's Devo mini Moog bass tones. (The EHX Synth9 pedal does a good job nailing that tone, but I don't know how well it works on bass and this pedal's far more versatile). Thanks
How does this compare with the Source Audio C4? Can you get a Moog Synth Bass ( with accurate tracking ) that would work for Dance Music ? Nice demo. Enjoyed it. oNe LovE from NYC
how the hell do you hook up this pedal with the software? I have a m-audio uno midi usb, and I keep trying to plug it in but the FI software but it says the pedal is not connected
I can't believe there's a sequel to the deep impact now. still way too expensive for the deep impact being sold for as little as $60 when they were clearing stock, but it's nice to see there's an alternative now.
Problem is, nothing else on the market can even come close to the Future Impact so they can charge whatever they want. I agree though, $499 is way too much to ask.
Zach - love your reviews!! I got this Future Impact (FI) pedal. I play a violin with octave strings, that makes it sound like a cello. I have a fair amount of tracking problems and also polyphony problems with FI, when an open string remains "ringing" and I pluck a different string....QUESTION: would an analog synth not have the polyphony problem? Any thoughts on synths to try?
Hello, my name is Gary. I've seen your videos concerning the future impact pedal. They are real good and have a lot of info in the them. Where can I find a list showing the type of sound is in each bank and program. I have printed the manual. But it references info about editing and midi mostly. Thanks
Honestly I have no idea. Best bet is probably to reach out to them directly and see. It would be tough to list out the 'type' of sound explicitly in text. Describing sound quality is not the easiest thing.
Perhaps a silly technical question: what are you using to to trigger the MIDI Program Change +1? I have a Boss Ms-3 that I'd love to use to scroll through FI presets but haven't quite cracked the code. Thanks, again, for your excellent videos.
Hey Zach........does the Editor come with the Impact Pedal.....or do you get it @ their website or.....? I am considering getting into this Pedal.......
You state that the pedal is "totally digital", but according to the processing block diagrams for the FI1, it shows that the four synth voices are Voltage Controlled Oscillators. I get that there is a DSP chip reading and translating the bass input signal, but with VCO, wouldn't the synth output signal then be analog, making this a "digitally controlled analog pedal"? I honestly don't know which is why I am asking. Debating between getting this pedal and the OOP Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer. Any experience with the OS and/or comparisons between the OS and FI1?
Where do you place the Future impact in your pedalboard ? After the bass ? Can I place the future impact after a Whammy DT for example ? Thx for the review
I'm not keen on new pedals needing a computer editor...at some point in the future, the software won't work - then the pedals will be stuck with whatever presets were on them last time they were changed. None of them are going to become like the legendary first issue Dallas Arbiter Fuzzface or Tonebender or EHX Clone Theory, or even first issue Boss pedals are they really...
It doesn't have arppeggiators does it? If it does I will never think in buying a synth again.... Just to think of not dealing with keys get me excited Keep up the great playing and reviews
my big question is: does future impact send midi notes over midi out? as it track this good i would imediatly buy it if i could send the notes to other midi sound generators.
Hi Zach, I just got this pedal and like it a lot! I've several attempts to use the software editor to no avail, did you come across any difficulties getting it to work? I'm using Presonus audiobox for my interface.
I need this pedal in my life! At the same time I'm a bit intimidated by the possibilities, as if it would be wrong to only use 2-3 sounds and not to mess with it too much. Great demo, I didn't even know it had a virtual interface. EDIT: I don't really understand how you're able to use the editor. Do you have to connect the pedal to an interface via MIDI to be able to edit?
@@ZacharyRizer cool, it must have a mega processor in it! Thanks for the great reviews champ. Got myself a Dingwall, a Black NG3 6 string. Have a nice day.
Seems like you are plukking the strings rather than playing them across . Is that something you do to use your synth pedal with or is it a personal technique?
@@ZacharyRizer Thanks for the input Zachary ! It seems to be pretty acurate and consistent ! Do you happen to play the guitar as well? Btw, I came here to hear about this fantastic pedal. You did a GREAT job at showing its capabilities. Oh last one : I see you play a multiscale fretboard. I'm thinking of buying me a new bass as well. I was lurking at the new Ibanez EHB line. How did you find the learning curve to be (passing from a normal neck to a multiscale) ? Now time to spare a little bit... Thank you once again and have a good one mate !
hello i got mine and i connected it through midi cable to my laptop . now i can write presets made by other peoples to FI without any problem . but when i m trying to make my own preset, i cant listen to currently editing preset's sound with bass, keyboard, virtual keyboard im unable to try it before i save and write it on FI. :(
well i mailed him and he said try use Roland UM one midi interface. but i don't know if it is a problem with midi interface cuz im able to write least.
Good to hear, considering how much this thing cost! I might buy it, is the pedal that goes closer to a proper bass synth, although for the same price I could purchase a keyboard, a bass synth and pay the lesson to learn how to play it :-D
Danny Aghdam i was hoping for midi in cc... I control it with my midi keys in the editor to test sounds, but trying to see if any cc info can be sent as well
dialect64 yeah I'd agree, it's probably my favorite pedal, it's completely phased out my old EHX organ synth pedal and the DAW that comes with it is limitless
Fantastic and what is the harmoniser is that also the H9 Love that vocoder sound very Herbie!!! One of the best Demos of bass effects on You tube for sure!! Thank you
@@bass6729 truth be told, im in the middle of selling like 4-5 pedals on eBay right now that im not playing as much just so I can get one of these lol.
@@TheyCallMeNoName34 (hate you and envy you) maybe You can help me. i am searching for one option to play live in raves. So you know, I need a pedal (or something digital, I dont know) for techno, psytrance, and that kind of stuff with strong bass.
@@bass6729 from what im seeing, this paired with the Soleman from Source Audio this pedal should be able to do that very thing. I'll let you know how I like mine once I sell all that I got listed.
Just thought I'd let you know, all your bass demo's are super sweet man. Best bass demos on RUclips imo. Thanks man.
I love that Blade Runner setting.
Yeah it pretty much sold me on it.
Number 6!!!!!! take my money
Toejam and Earl baby.
Miki Santamaria indeed!
You have the best demos.
I'm into guitars and synths and this unit seems really nice.
Thanks for this demo. Including the editor in the corner is pure win! My best
This was awesome! Thanks for the great review and awesome patches. I feel like I might be able to attack the editor now without blowing anything up! Keep up the great work sir!
Great review! I ordeed it because of it. Good job Zachary!
Greetings from France ! Thanks a lot ! Great review for a future customer like me ;o)
Oh man thanks for this!!! Loving the FI
Awesome demo - thanks for this.
That was awesome brother. I thought those days of 80 synth sounds were over
Synths in popular music are as prominent as they've ever been! If anything, synth/keybass is becoming more and more vital in live bass rigs.
Could you do a 24k magic esque bass sound with this unit? :)
Zachary, can you show me how to sync this up with a midi foot switcher to change from preset to preset quicker in a live setting? I have a tech 21 MIDI MOUSE
Hi zach
Is there a blend control to mix your clean bass sound with the synth sound ?
Great video as usual !!
Great review!
Great demo! Seems to track really well. Are you playing your bass in passive mode? How does the future impact track/sound in active mode?
thanks for your reply! My bass is an active Zon vb6 with bartolini humbuckers and electronics. So my question is do you think my bass would respond well with the future impact? You are great with pedals so I just wanted your expertise before I purchase the FI.
@@chunyaboi357 dunno if you ever got one of these, but im playing an MTD with active Bartolini electronics and it sounds great through this unit.
Great job. Really fascinating pedal. Just a couple of questions: Does it have any issues with active basses/input level? Also, I'm looking for a pedal that can cop those fat 80's Devo mini Moog bass tones. (The EHX Synth9 pedal does a good job nailing that tone, but I don't know how well it works on bass and this pedal's far more versatile). Thanks
How does this compare with the Source Audio C4? Can you get a Moog Synth Bass ( with accurate tracking ) that would work for Dance Music ? Nice demo. Enjoyed it. oNe LovE from NYC
how the hell do you hook up this pedal with the software? I have a m-audio uno midi usb, and I keep trying to plug it in but the FI software but it says the pedal is not connected
I can't believe there's a sequel to the deep impact now. still way too expensive for the deep impact being sold for as little as $60 when they were clearing stock, but it's nice to see there's an alternative now.
Problem is, nothing else on the market can even come close to the Future Impact so they can charge whatever they want. I agree though, $499 is way too much to ask.
Zach - love your reviews!! I got this Future Impact (FI) pedal. I play a violin with octave strings, that makes it sound like a cello. I have a fair amount of tracking problems and also polyphony problems with FI, when an open string remains "ringing" and I pluck a different string....QUESTION: would an analog synth not have the polyphony problem? Any thoughts on synths to try?
Hello, my name is Gary. I've seen your videos concerning the future impact pedal. They are real good and have a lot of info in the them.
Where can I find a list showing the type of sound is in each bank and program. I have printed the manual. But it references info about editing and midi mostly.
Thanks
Honestly I have no idea. Best bet is probably to reach out to them directly and see. It would be tough to list out the 'type' of sound explicitly in text. Describing sound quality is not the easiest thing.
Perhaps a silly technical question: what are you using to to trigger the MIDI Program Change +1? I have a Boss Ms-3 that I'd love to use to scroll through FI presets but haven't quite cracked the code. Thanks, again, for your excellent videos.
holy balls. any chance you could do a full pedalboard rundown?
Hey Zach........does the Editor come with the Impact Pedal.....or do you get it @ their website or.....? I am considering getting into this Pedal.......
10:02 WOW that's a bass guitar????
Yeah !!! Great isnt it ?
You state that the pedal is "totally digital", but according to the processing block diagrams for the FI1, it shows that the four synth voices are Voltage Controlled Oscillators. I get that there is a DSP chip reading and translating the bass input signal, but with VCO, wouldn't the synth output signal then be analog, making this a "digitally controlled analog pedal"? I honestly don't know which is why I am asking. Debating between getting this pedal and the OOP Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer.
Any experience with the OS and/or comparisons between the OS and FI1?
Nice review! When it comes down to tracking, would you prefer the future impact or the C4?
The FI has had significant improvements to the tracking and a raft of new features since this demo was made. Check out the demos of v3 and v3.5.
Hi dude , can you store the sounds that you edit at computer ?
Just curious, what happens when you plug in fretless bass? Will synth follow pitch of bass, or just quantize notes like frets?
it follows pitch, no quantising. just try to bend notes, it is essentially the same for the pedal :-)
Where do you place the Future impact in your pedalboard ? After the bass ? Can I place the future impact after a Whammy DT for example ? Thx for the review
Thx.
I'm not keen on new pedals needing a computer editor...at some point in the future, the software won't work - then the pedals will be stuck with whatever presets were on them last time they were changed. None of them are going to become like the legendary first issue Dallas Arbiter Fuzzface or Tonebender or EHX Clone Theory, or even first issue Boss pedals are they really...
Hey man, awesome video, how about the latency in real time? can you play it fluently live/with drum machine?
How can I see the future impact editor on the daw?
Great video !!!!! Can i emulate this pedal ? Can i get a VST plugin ? I dont know if such VST exists ......
If you can have one synth pedal for recording would you pick this or the C4?
It doesn't have arppeggiators does it?
If it does I will never think in buying a synth again.... Just to think of not dealing with keys get me excited
Keep up the great playing and reviews
You should definitely team it up with an arp pedal (H9's preset maybe?) and do some 80's music loop, that would be awesome
hi, I just bought the FI. Can you show how to hookup the bass to the FI and to PC to use FI editor please? thanks
my big question is: does future impact send midi notes over midi out? as it track this good i would imediatly buy it if i could send the notes to other midi sound generators.
Hi Zach, I just got this pedal and like it a lot! I've several attempts to use the software editor to no avail, did you come across any difficulties getting it to work? I'm using Presonus audiobox for my interface.
Zachary Rizer , did you have to load anything into it or was it a plugin play process?
is it possible to output just the synth sound without the guitar layered on it
Consigo sons sintetizador das músicas dis anos 80 tipo do take on me
Can the Future Impact track polyphonic notes, chords etc?
Thanks, is playing monophonically a difficult adjustment? Also, how well does this track repeated quick 8th notes?
I need this pedal in my life! At the same time I'm a bit intimidated by the possibilities, as if it would be wrong to only use 2-3 sounds and not to mess with it too much. Great demo, I didn't even know it had a virtual interface. EDIT: I don't really understand how you're able to use the editor. Do you have to connect the pedal to an interface via MIDI to be able to edit?
how you connect the pedal to computer?
while a midi cable?
thank you
Could you use the MIDI out to control another synth/soft synth?
I live in Spain, do I know where I can buy the bass synth and the publisher?
Thank you
can you hook up a "real" synth using the midi out? I mean if its convert the pitch to midi. thanks
Have any thoughts how this would compare to the boss sy-300?
The future has a better response
Hey Zach, how does the latency feel on this thing, you showed it picks up the B-string just fin, but does the latency get worse the lower you go?
@@ZacharyRizer cool, it must have a mega processor in it! Thanks for the great reviews champ. Got myself a Dingwall, a Black NG3 6 string. Have a nice day.
Do you think I can get close to the bass tone in What Is Love?
Will you be demoing V3?
Yes. I'd love to hear it.
Seems like you are plukking the strings rather than playing them across . Is that something you do to use your synth pedal with or is it a personal technique?
@@ZacharyRizer Thanks for the input Zachary ! It seems to be pretty acurate and consistent ! Do you happen to play the guitar as well? Btw, I came here to hear about this fantastic pedal. You did a GREAT job at showing its capabilities. Oh last one : I see you play a multiscale fretboard. I'm thinking of buying me a new bass as well. I was lurking at the new Ibanez EHB line. How did you find the learning curve to be (passing from a normal neck to a multiscale) ? Now time to spare a little bit... Thank you once again and have a good one mate !
@@ZacharyRizer Cool ! Think I'm going to take the plunge :-)
hello i got mine and i connected it through midi cable to my laptop . now i can write presets made by other peoples to FI without any problem . but when i m trying to make my own preset, i cant listen to currently editing preset's sound with bass, keyboard, virtual keyboard im unable to try it before i save and write it on FI. :(
well i mailed him and he said try use Roland UM one midi interface. but i don't know if it is a problem with midi interface cuz im able to write least.
hello, is it possible to change the order of the presets?
Woud you be able to emulate the intro of Jump - Van Halen with this pedal?
@@ZacharyRizer Thanks - could you get a good 'approximation' of it though?
How's the tracking? Usually the issue with this kind of pedals is always there. From the video it sounds good, but you never know!
Good to hear, considering how much this thing cost! I might buy it, is the pedal that goes closer to a proper bass synth, although for the same price I could purchase a keyboard, a bass synth and pay the lesson to learn how to play it :-D
i hate you.
You brought my GAS Over 9000.
best demo on YT btw ;)
how does it work with chords?
Can you get a boogie on reggae woman bass sound?
You can play that song with no. 6
ruclips.net/video/2pAt6Wvg9yQ/видео.html this is using the deep impact
So just pulled the trigger and ordered one! I have an Fcb1010... Will that work for assigning both expression pedals?
dialect64 doesn't have an expression out
Danny Aghdam i was hoping for midi in cc... I control it with my midi keys in the editor to test sounds, but trying to see if any cc info can be sent as well
Amazing pedal though! Tons of fun!
dialect64 yeah I'd agree, it's probably my favorite pedal, it's completely phased out my old EHX organ synth pedal and the DAW that comes with it is limitless
it is possible to play chords via future impact? or all sounds are mono only?
its really sad :(
What reverb peal are you using, sounds lovely!!??
Fantastic and what is the harmoniser is that also the H9 Love that vocoder sound very Herbie!!! One of the best Demos of bass effects on You tube for sure!! Thank you
which model, the max or could i get away with a cheaper model? sounds great!!!!
8:15 holy shit!!!
What bass synth pedal would you recommend to achieve the synth tones at 1:29 on this tune? m.ruclips.net/video/8bwwZfdph34/видео.html
Have you ever tried boss sy300?
That would be great. Tnx for fast reply. :)
How you edit presets in future impact?
and how you put them in the pedal?..
aha now i know.. thanx man
How much does software like this cost?
Zachary Rizer oh ok I get it, thanks. And then therefore you're just buying those pedal. Sounds amazing to me. Really amazing.
how often do you get to use this pedal
Sweet mother of god, $500! Damn, I guess I'll never be able to own one of these....
Holy sheeeeet, I got from very exited to sad with your comment. Damm bro, 500
@@bass6729 truth be told, im in the middle of selling like 4-5 pedals on eBay right now that im not playing as much just so I can get one of these lol.
@@TheyCallMeNoName34 (hate you and envy you) maybe You can help me. i am searching for one option to play live in raves. So you know, I need a pedal (or something digital, I dont know) for techno, psytrance, and that kind of stuff with strong bass.
@@bass6729 from what im seeing, this paired with the Soleman from Source Audio this pedal should be able to do that very thing. I'll let you know how I like mine once I sell all that I got listed.
@@TheyCallMeNoName34 (Hate intensifies)
Every time I find a pedal that is everything i am looking for it is $500
Start saving.
throw a hot hand filter after this and u got dubstep lol
so the synth sounds are good...but the envelope filter....ain't...a good envelope filter is more important than synth sounds
1000.00?? LOL!!
Nope, the new V4 is €299.
😖
too many strings on that lol
Hello there, would any Midi to USB cable works?
Okay. Thanks for reply!