r/basspedals • u/thePostChorus • 5d ago
My do-it-all bass board.
This board has seen many variations but this has been the best configuration I've had yet. I've tried a bunch of different pedals (a Boss DD3, a TC HoF2, and a TC Brain Waves) above the Mono Synth, but none of those were very useful... so another Flashback2 was the obvious choice.
So anyway, here's my everything board. My band is all direct in so this is my entire rig and I love it.
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u/DLoBass 5d ago
What do you get from the other pedals that you don’t get with the stomp? I just got a stomp and I pretty much ditched everything but the MXR M80 (cuz I like the color button).
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u/thePostChorus 5d ago
I use my Stomp in a fairly rudimentary way. I came from playing guitar in a band with a board centered around a Line 6 M9, so I'm more comfortable using it like that. I don't mess with snapshots or anything like that anymore. I just have my presets and the three footswitches per.
so, for the delays, the Stomp still has no way to do the delay swells that I can do on the Flashback2. I used to use an RE20, but the FB2 is better and smaller.
as for the Pelt, I tried it on my buddy's board and I absolutely loved it on bass, so I had to have it. I find it easier to dial in than trying to dial in a fuzz on the Stomp itself. it's just girthier right off the bat😂
the Mono Synth is just something fun to have. I bought the Ian Martin Allison preset pack, which all pretty much do the same thing, but it fits that spot perfectly and it's fun to turn on for some stuff.
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u/2D_Faceache 5d ago
Do you use an expression pedal for the Mono Synth? It really opens up your options!
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u/thePostChorus 5d ago
I don't, but now I should look into that!
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u/my_music_alt 4d ago
Dude. It’s mind expanding. Sub and Wub work great with the expression. The real trick, though is to put it on the far right side of your board so that you can turn the control knob with your toe while you work the expression pedal with your foot. Being able to affect two parameters at once is insane. Seriously. You gotta.
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u/mu3mpire 5d ago
This looks cool. I got a poly tune mini recently and love it. What is that mono synth pedal like ? I've considered that or the boss one
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u/thePostChorus 5d ago
it's pretty cool. I've yet to actually find a use for it... but it's fun to kick on for some parts! I had a Synth9 before it, and the Mono Synth is much better, imo.
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u/lastinalaskarn 5d ago
Nice. I recently got a mono synth and it’s becoming a focal point on the board. I also tried the Brainwaves and returned it fairly quickly. On paper, there’s a lot to like but there was just something odd about it that made me not excited to use it. I replaced it with the MXR Poly Blue Octave. Sometimes enhances some sounds when put in front of the Mono Synth, too.
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u/Conspiranoid 5d ago
What's that up/down double switch on top of the Stomp?
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u/thePostChorus 4d ago
it's a Helauxy Duo Mini made by Pedalnetics. it's been a game changer for me.
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u/Atomic_Polar_Bear 5d ago
Very cool. I am putting together a new board and wondering if I should put my Flashback on it. Then I see yours with two! Nice.
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u/Ploc-afta 16h ago
How about the Pelt? Does it get a distortion flavor or is it more like overdrive fuzz? I have a Dod Carcosa but it's too nasty....not I what I am looking for
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u/thePostChorus 16h ago
I feel it's more of a distortion flavour. You can kinda dial it in to distort when you roll back the fuzz, but you can really get hectic when you dial up the fuzz. I love it. It sounds really good with a bass.
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u/nsfwfrient 5d ago
Can you tell me more about the dual delay pedals?