Build Your Own Guitar Effects Pedal | Anasounds Ego Driver
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2020
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We all love guitar pedals, but have the electronic innards ever been a mystery to you? Learn about how pedal circuits work as you construct an incredible overdrive pedal with the FX Teacher Ego Driver from Anasounds.
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We all love guitar pedals, but have the electronic innards ever been a mystery to you? Learn about how pedal circuits work as you construct an incredible overdrive pedal with the FX Teacher Ego Driver from Anasounds.
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dubstep died in 2015
I only ever play guitar riffs from the 80s. What's your point?
@@ScienceofLoud no point really, i just thought it was funny to say cause im a loser like that
@@ScienceofLoud The music playing from 9:00 to 10:08 is awesome! who's the artist and what is the track named?
just getting started with building my own pedals and happened on this, thanks for a well detailed vid! ordered and left them a wee note to say you sent me :)
Amazing video! A great way to give the opportunity to your community to jump into DIY, congrats! :)
Just as I'm almost done building my first pedal (a version 1 Big Muff with vintage Ge transistors). This will be a great video.
I see the Laphroaig 10 year is an essential tool for the building process. Indeed.
Man.... I bought a bottle of the select the other day.... it didn't last long.
I can recommend Ardbeg 10 as well if you're into islay scotch
Decent project with some useful options. Good documentation.
I would take exception, however, to a few points you made. First - and it's a minor point - few op-amps will "swing" from rail to rail. They can usually swing to within a volt or two of each rail. So, with a +9V supply, a 4558 can deliver an output of around +/-3.5V, after which it simply runs out of headroom because it can't "swing" any farther. ("Swing" is how it is referred to on op-amp datasheets)
In theory, increasing the supply voltage via a charge pump like the TC1044, *can* increase headroom...assuming there were no diodes involved. If the goal were to be as clean as a whistle, a 4558, running off +/-15V (which it can do) would be capable of producing an output of +/-13V (26 volts?! Aye caramba!). However, no matter how much we crank the gain of the op-amp in this circuit, having a diode pair in the feedback loop (as Tube Screamers and many other pedals do) *limits* the amplitude produced. Remember that once the signal at the op-amp output reaches the forward voltage of the diodes, they begin to conduct, providing negative feedback that momentarily *reduces* the gain of the op-amp. In effect, the op-amp is never allowed to produce a signal greater than around +/-600mv. Increasing the headroom by increasing the supply voltage does not affect that. The chip may well behave differently in other respects, but the dynamic possibilities of the circuit are strongly dictated by use of that diode pair, to the complete disregard of the supply voltage.
Now, if a person wanted to use, say 2 green LEDS in series, going in each direction, instead of the humble pair of silicon diodes, then use of a higher supply voltage would indeed permit much greater dynamic range since the clipping threshold would now be something like +/-4v or more, instead of +/-600mv, something which would be pointless with a simple 9V supply since the chip would run out of headroom before it ever reached the clipping threshold.
Note that a number of pedals of good reputation, like the Timmy, will use a 2+2 configuration of diodes in the feedback path, instead of the simple 1+1 we see here. By allowing the op-amp to produce an output of roughly +/-1200mv before it clips, one not only achieves a greater dynamic range, but also greater output from the pedal, such that even modest gains can push an amplifier hard. And, as illustrated in the video, using a pair of red LEDs is roughly equivalent to using 3+3 silicon diodes.
Note that since, as I like to put it, most of the guitar signal "lives in the basement", any increase in bass amplification will not only change the bass content, but also push the clipping elements a little harder, such that increasing the bass will make it seem as if you have turned the gain up a bit. That's not a *bad* thing.
Finally, the Ego Driver employs the component values in the output buffer that a TS-808 uses. The later TS-9 changed these values from 100R and 10K to 470R and 100K. I gather they did so because they felt the original buffer values were loading down the output. But bear in mind the Ibanez release used electronic switching, so the buffer was always in circuit. Concerns about loading would have been about what was happening to the bypass signal, not the overdrive. Since the Ego Driver is using a stompswitch for true bypass, there is no need to be concerned about what the 808 values might be doing to the bypass signal. We are free to benefit from the loading, that might smooth out some of the potential fizz.
Damn... I have a little bit of background with analog and TTL circuits but between Colin's explanation and your articulate comment (and likely the documentation I'm about to download... haven't. even. seen. it. yet. lol), I've learned more new things about op-amps and related topics in the last half hour than in many searches online.
Been doing some research and minor experimentation with 555's and 4024's in order to make some strange noises. Using photocells and flashlights in a darkly lit room (footswitches for overhead LED bulbs as well) to trigger pitch/speed. I'd like to build a light-sensitive Q-filter and play guitar through it while it's being triggered by a strobe light!
Thank you!
this channel helped me with my first pickup swap which was a feat for me(a total soldering phleb). I guess this is the next logical step..
Holy crap! I’m so glad I found this video. Thanks, Colin! I’ve built a handful of pedal kits, but Ana Sounds schematic lessons and explanations look like they will take my understanding to new heights. Ta very much for showing this to us! I just ordered the tremolo and the spinner. I can’t wait!
What a great concept for learning. I have been looking at kits to learn from and this seems to be a great option. I ordered all three kits and am looking forward to diving in and learning. Thank you for sharing this with us!
What a wonderful video. Thanks Colin. I am glad to see you going more into the science and electronics of music, which is where my own journey is taking me too.
Outstanding job on the video as usual Colin. And what a great idea, I also wish I thought of it!
You always found something amazing to show. All my thumbs is up for you
you deserve so much views brother. keep it up. amazing videos
Absolutely brilliant idea!
Nice pedal. Great tone and definition in the notes and chords and doesn't sound like a fuzzy mush like a lot of other clones!
Definitely have to pick a kit up.
Killer video for a killer product!!!
10:25 sounds like 'ride like the wind'
Musician & Electronics guy .That's the best combination , I love this page 👍🤘
I just built an OD my first and I was surprised how small the board was. Looking forward to this vid.
ODs are a great starting point because they are such simple circuits.
It makes it very easy to understand the fundamentals of electronics.
Such teach, much learn ♥️
I built one of these during the early stages of lock down.
Was a great experience, my first ever build. Although my first build however I did blast through not really reading the wheres and whys but have since gone back and took in a bit of the theory.
The pedal works perfectly, tons of tones on tap!
Great video Colin...and good to see my little board in use again.
I just got done building this pedal and I must have done something wrong, I can’t seem to figure it out, the “stock” channel sounds fine, but the swappable clipping sounds aweful. I don’t really know how to trouble shoot it. It’s kinda screechy and sounds like it’s got a really bad noise gate on it.
@@christianhuthmacher2425 I can't really comment/help, I was lucky that mine worked so needed no trouble shooting.
My Guitar Stuff I ended up fixing it by re soldering the Clip Switch and and the Diode Terminal Block. It must have been a false connection on one of the lugs. Sounds awesome now!
@@christianhuthmacher2425 result! Glad you got it sorted.
I just got mine in the mail.
Not gonna lie, I am hella intimidated...but minus a tester I have all the tools I need.
You made me like guitar pedals, how could you?!
(Thank you)
I was buildin a tubescreamer clone a few weeks ago
Didnt work endet up buying a tubescreamer
But i built a fuzz face once and it sounds amazing
Building pedals is realy fun
If your tube screamer doesn't work it's simply not done yet. Don't give up on it. What are the problems with your pedal? Maybe someone can help
I've built a few over the years that haven't worked or I've blown up hacking them. Put them on the "shelf of shonk". Fown the line you'll acquire a bit more knowledge and return to them. You'll either trouble shoot them or create an even better version from your previous "mistakes". In the meantime have a go at some more of the classic fuzz circuits. Silicone fuzz face and mk4 tone benders are very simple, yet great sounding.
I'm actually currently in the market for a new overdrive pedal, so this is actually a very interesting resource to me. While I don't have that much of a background in electronics, I have in the past attempted to build a tube amp together with a very technically minded friend of mine. I sadly don't feel like I learned much from that experience, other than soldering, so if the documentation on this thing is as good as you say, this might make for a good next step for me to learn more about the inner workings of these devices.
Bit of a shame I missed the discount offer, though to be fair, €80,- for a great overdrive pedal + a DIY course like this is still a pretty sweet deal. Thanks for the tip, Colin! Keep it loud! \m/
why is this so underrated? not many technical geeks on youtube, or what :D
I've built a couple pedals, but I admit, never done the math.. just fiddled with stuff until I found something that worked.. which ... isn't a great process. sounds like this could deepen my understanding of wtf I'm doing.
Hey Colin! Love your videos it’s been helping me a lot in my guitar learning. I have a TATA I need you to tackle :)
Been playing guitar for a while now and I haven’t found a satisfying answer for this I was hoping you could clarify. Here goes: what’s the toggle switch on the guitar for and why I should use it up or down? 😅Thanks for all the great videos. Wish you all the possible success! Keep it loud! 😄🤘🏻
Colin, any chance you can cover Dumble ODS and look-alikes ? Even if just from logical design perspective. Thanks!
Thought about getting myself a diy kit, but starting out with "simple" drive pedal always seemed kind of off putting, as I play bass and most easy drives are more tuned towards guitar(plus the lack of knowledge on electronics and soldering)
But this looks like it could work on bass/be modded to work with bass once I understood what parts work in what way. Thanks for the video, Colin!:D
If your a bassist then you may want to check out the Rusdian green muff. There's an excellent kit from Italy, the case has some cool looking graphic.
This was genuinely fascinating, And something I will never, ever have the mental capacity to understand.
Great soldering skills 😎 did you training in electronics?
This was really inspiring. I've never looked into this since I have to fully understand how things work in order to learn new skills but this gives me hope.
Thank you
The good thing about this is that there's multiple skills to learn. The first one would be soldering - and while you're learning to solder (and desolder) you can build easy kits without knowing anything about them.
The next one would be modifying pedals. For that you need limited knowledge of how the pedal works. You can start by implementing other people's mods and then slowly ease into creating modifications of your own.
Then you can learn how to create your own PCBs. That's not hard to do but there's multiple ways of doing it and you need to find out which one(s) work best for you and with the equipment you own.
The next step you can take is building existing pedal circuits on eg veroboard instead of getting a kit. Which means learning how to transfer a circuit that's laid out for a PCB onto veroboard.
Or you can learn how to prototype stuff on breadboards. How to test out a section before you actually build it. See how it behaves when you change stuff around.
And then there's creating your own pedals. Most pedals are based on existing pedals. Some are mix and match, like taking different stages from different pedals. For that you'd need a bit of electronics know-how.
The good thing is, you really can ease into it and take it step by step. There's pedal building communities that can help you on your way and help you debug, for instance. It's a great hobby and you can increase difficulty at your own pace. The first step for me would be to grab a a few basic perfboards and grab bags of random components off eg Amazon and simply start soldering and desoldering them again and again until you're comfortable and get usable results every single time. If you're not experienced in soldering already, that is,
I see you are a Laphroaig fan. I'm an Ardbeg fan. Where does this leave us, Colin?!
Wire some external 1/8" jacks into the terminal blocks and make easily interchangeable external modules?
Hell, at that point it could almost be used as an FX loop...
Very interesting. Does it work well with bass?
Laphroaig fan here!!! 😎🥃👊
Great educational and amusing Video, as alwys. These kind of Kits awesome and great way to get in to pedals and even try experimenting an making own sircuits.
But what is also great, educational and amusing is the new Colins Sexy Guitars Tshirts! They will make you look slick just like this Pedal. And if combined, the Pedal and The shirt, the Ladys will melt after hearing and seeing you!
Besides the education aspect, is it worth getting over a tube screamer? It seems to me to be like the same thing but more versatile
For people who really want to dive into pedal building electrosmash is the place to go. They have a great and very detailed analysis for most common pedals, among them the tube screamer circuit: www.electrosmash.com/tube-screamer-analysis - building pedals can be a really nice and rewarding hobby. Kudos on the soldering skill, damn smooth and with nice looking joints
whats the music at 9:00 its amazing!!
when you start demoing the tone at around 10:08 it sounds almost like ride like the wind by christopher cross. but heavier
Have you ever heard of Saxon?
@@ScienceofLoud I've seen the name mentioned, but don't think I've ever actually listened to them. I'll give it a google
I need an OD pedal that makes a clean solid state amp, sound like a high gain glass head.
anybody know what pcb holder that is?
1N4001? 😱 those are rectifier diodes. I use them to rectify the voltage from the transformer in a power supply. In my overdrives I use 1N4148 ( small signal diode ). One idea could be to use a zener diode instead of the sof clippling diode, if the reverse voltage of the zener is just a bit higher than the fordward voltage it shoulf give you softclipping and hard clippling in one stage ( i will try tomorrow )
You got a very low threshold with 1n4001 so more gain than with the others ;)
Is the build montage music a track from Slynk's free library stuff?
9:09 ua-cam.com/video/8WGADIXGP90/v-deo.html
What sort of components should I use if I'm looking for a classic heavy metal British sound?
The pleasure is in the discovery. Experiment and find what works best for you.
Anyone else get a negative voltage at TP1? Just arrived a few days ago, and I'm already having fun! Just wondering about why I'm getting a negative voltage despite following the instructions
Hi Collin, do you get the full schematic diagram with the kit, and not just the fragments of the drawing. John.
Yes, the full schematic is available to download from the website
@@ScienceofLoud Thanks. Collin. John.
what creates the slight clipping with the pedalless tone? is it in the amp?
I'm running into my Victory Kraken on the first gain channel. Overdrives work best, in my opinion, running into a slightly driven amp.
Dear Colin, I may have a video topic. I can't seem to get a straight answer on this; if a guitar amp has a midi output, can you use that to control the amp, as well as any pedals in the signal chain or fx loop, even if they don't have midi outputs?
I think you might be confusing midi out with midi in. Midi out sends midi messages from a control surface, midi in receives midi messages to change parameters.
Amplifiers are vastly more likely to have midi in.
Also only devices chained together using midi in and midi thru connections can be controlled over midi. Midi commands aren't send down the instrument signal line so pedals connected conventionally can't be controlled by any midi messages sent to the amp.
If you want to control individual non midi pedals over midi you'll need to connect them all to a loop switcher which can be controlled over midi.
@@ScienceofLoud thanks for the response, this makes more sense to me now. And keep it up with the great content
Can you use pedals through an interface? as I only use plugins but I'd love to build one of these!
Yes you can, but watch your input level to the interface. An overdrive will come in a lot hotter than your guitar pickups.
there's also interfaces that have the equivalent of an FX loop. Like the Behringer HD series. My UMC404HD has inserts that can be used to add effects before the signal is fed to the computer
Qiute a commercial! Rob
It works on bass too??
Yep !
If only I didn't live in Australia, where shipping rates are extortionate. I was really keen to order one until I checked the currency conversion... offt :(
Do you know that you pay less than what Anasounds pays to DHL? :)
Having shipped a few packages to Australia myself I can fully understand these situations.
@@Palf I'm not surprised by that at all, but by the time I add shipping and convert the currencies, it's just a bit out of reach (for now anyway, I'm not making much money during COVID, so I may be more willing to spend the money later down the line)
coupon usage limit has been reached...
I didn't realise there was a limit, I'll ask about that.
It was set to one use per customer, but the limit should now be removed.
@@ScienceofLoud I think it was a daily limit, as once it hit midnight, I was able to buy it. Thank you!
@@ScienceofLoud also, I only bought one. I got the error as I was updating my shipping info
Still clueless as to what is behind the nut on all of your guitars, and what purpose it serves
It's a Jimmy Clip, it prevents the strings ringing behind the nut. I made a video about it a long while ago: ua-cam.com/video/wM5bc9i7l4o/v-deo.html
@@ScienceofLoud Ah cheers, been driving me nuts for awhile ahaha, great videos, learned a lot in the past few weeks!
They don’t ship to the states. Bummer.
They absolutely do ship to the states, the even have a specific page just for that: anasounds.com/produit/fx-driver-full-kit/
@@ScienceofLoud Will this advertised discount apply to the FX Driver as well or is it only available for the Ego Driver?
My understanding is the coupon will work regardless. It's the same product, just a different name for the US market.
It even works with every Anasounds products
@@ScienceofLoud Wewt! \o/
You seriously need to play the guitar before and after restoration that would really show ur hard work proper cleaning of a old guitar really makes it sound cleaner or like new as a artist plays they get used to it and do not realise how the sharpness pitch and sound really gradually changes without proper maintenance just like when you finally bust a string and replace all of them the sound is so much better after string change
So nice that this channel has become an only ads channel
Then, how do you want UA-camrs to get paid?
It's kinda impossible to talk about gear without promoting gear.
People ask me constantly "what resources are there for me to learn about pedal circuits?" This video directly answers that.
I've found an excellent resource, I've gone through the work of building the pedal, I give additional information on circuit design, all so I can provide you a recommendation that will help you learn.
You haven't even seen the video yet.
When you do I think you'll agree that I deserve to be paid for the amount of work I put into this one.
shots fired.
Wow.... you lost me at DIY. Lol great video though.