Lovely comparison so thanks for that. I have got Wazinator Baby Grand and love it too. But for me the real star of this video is your lovely guitar playing!
I have discovered a few things. The signal level coming out of Baby Grand is quite high and can have quite a high peak value. Its important not to overload any active stages that come after it. I have designed a short lead that has an attenuator inside. I think its about 10 dB. Then I feed it into a pedal that is a preamp with bass and treble controls. It has input gain and output level. It drives the amplifier that. I find with the attenuator in, the sound is clearer and much more like a kick drum sound with a nice attack to it. Very clean sound. That first preamp stage never overloads and you can hear it. Without the attenuator, the preamp sounds a little saturated or even distorted. Its just not as nice and much harder to get the sound right.
Very cool! I have a relatively smallish foot-stomp pedal that tends to not stay in place as well as I'd like...looks like the larger Silverback, Bunyip or the Wazinator "Classic" would be good options for an upgrade! Thanks for sharing this Joe :)
My ear really gravitates toward the Silverback sound. It sounds great through my monitors and sub. I first saw one of these watching an Aussie busker playing a Maton here in CA years ago and immediately went home and built one out of an old snare piezo, a couple socks and a small but sturdy cardboard box (2”x2”x1/2”). It sounds great, although it’s sensitivity makes it tough to keep steady dynamics. Thanks for sampling these ✌🏼😁 You’re so freakin’ badass!!!
Thanks much for the review and comparison of the various stomp boxes - very enlightening! Presumably it was done "all things being equal" with your setup. I think the Silverback seems to have the most well rounded and rich sound, i.e. it sounds the most like a real drum with a little bit more mid range character than the others - some of them sounded a bit dead like you were just tapping on a microphone (which I understand that is effectively what is going on). Totally up to you, but I'd go with the Silverback whenever possible - just my 2 cents for what its worth.
Thanks James! I agree the Silverback is my favorite! Bunyip too. As I said in the video I didn’t do any processing on the audio, except for a little level matching.
Just arrived in Melbourne this morning after an 18 hour flight from Dallas and boy was it nice to have a music store next to the hotel. Was able to get the bunyip at $389 Australian Dollars so I saved about $100 American $s!! Can’t wait to bring it home to Florida
Hi, are you using some sort of guitar stand when playing? Your technique is interesting, and I'm wondering how you are keeping the guitar from falling down. 😁 (I did check the PDF of your gear from your website, but it wasn't mentioned) 😆
Hi! Thanks for checking the PDF before asking - i'm not using a guitar stand when playing. In this video it looks like my guitar is on my left left, and I probably have my left foot placed on a few books. Cheers! Joe
With the analog stomps, do you ever have problems with the fold backs vibrating the stomp box and creating problems? My current stomp has been temperamental
Hi, really interested in this. I just sent the wazzinator back it sounded great but I found it was airy .. and more mid range it was hard to EQ Through the small pa I have. I think the biggest issue with all these boxes are that it is a partnership between what you amp it with. I have had many from logrythm and other makers.. I currently use a Roland SPD one ..as it is tuneable .. however there is a great deal to be said for the natural wood tones and passive pickups. Would love to try a wild dog at some point. They definately sounded the most full and deep at least through UA-cam. Loved this vid thanks🙏
Hey there! I own an ANNAlog (passive pickup), but it's a bit quiet for my purpose: I'm using a Roland Mobile Cube, and even when volume is on max, the kick sound still is not very loud. I wonder whether getting a Horse Kick would solve the problem, as it is an active unit (battery powered)? Can you confirm that an active unit is noticeably louder than a passive one? And is it possible to connect the Horse Kick directly to an 1/8" AUX input? Thank you.
What effects (if any) do you recommend to add to these stomp boxes for recording (reverb, delay, mild distortion)? Sorry if you already covered this. Thank you
Great vid, thanks Joe. Have you heard of the Puck'n stompa made by Peterman? They're made out of hockey pucks. I've got the Mega Stomp which has three separate sounds to use. I like it, but wonder how its tone compares to the ones you've demonstrated here. Would there be a difference in stomp boxes housed predominantly in wood (like the ones you've shown here) and ones like the Peterman?
If you use your whole foot you'll get a big fat sound on any of these. The boxes all sound differently depending on where/how you stomp on them. If you just tap them with your toe you'll get a smaller sound than if you really stomp it good
Once you get the SPD SX you won't look back. Might not be as aesthetically pleasing as these but the sound is superior especially with a Sub in your system.
Hi there, I usually swap them out for ebony, rosewood or bone pins. They are pretty inexpensive and easy to find in the US. About $10 for a set, I think D’addario makes the wooden ones. It’s been a while since I bought some. They all sound a little different and the Maton’s seem to be a pretty standard pin size. Hope that helps!
Ok, I found one on eBay and ordered it (a Bunyip). It cost a fortune, but…well…it has to come all the way from Australia….and it sounds incredible when Joe Robinson plays it…
Dude . that was a video on how well you play the guitar.. the stomps were way too low in the mix for a shootout. . The guitar was bright and popped out of the speakers..But not nearly enough stomp sadly.
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never heard of this before, but since I'm stomping my foot on the ground anyway, this could be a great addition sound wise!
thanks for sharing!
Dude.. seriously one of the best put together demo vids ever... playing same tune.. then cutting between them... just freaking great man. well done!
That was very helpful. I have always wondered about Stompboxes but figured that was something I was just supposed to know! This was really great.
Those jingles really add a nice extra effect. Awesome !
I don't entirely get it, but I want one! At this point, if you had a jersey I'd be wearing it... Does that make me a fangirl?
Lovely comparison so thanks for that. I have got Wazinator Baby Grand and love it too. But for me the real star of this video is your lovely guitar playing!
Such a great fluid player who makes those pedals sound great.
Thnx for the information on these.... I think i shud look for one here too....
These are unbelievable and best sounding 👌 no batteries or adapter just run a cable and boom
I have discovered a few things. The signal level coming out of Baby Grand is quite high and can have quite a high peak value. Its important not to overload any active stages that come after it. I have designed a short lead that has an attenuator inside. I think its about 10 dB. Then I feed it into a pedal that is a preamp with bass and treble controls. It has input gain and output level. It drives the amplifier that. I find with the attenuator in, the sound is clearer and much more like a kick drum sound with a nice attack to it. Very clean sound. That first preamp stage never overloads and you can hear it. Without the attenuator, the preamp sounds a little saturated or even distorted. Its just not as nice and much harder to get the sound right.
I have been playing guitar almost 30 years. How have I never heard of these?
Same and I've played in Byron but long back
And I have the same shoes😀
Very cool! I have a relatively smallish foot-stomp pedal that tends to not stay in place as well as I'd like...looks like the larger Silverback, Bunyip or the Wazinator "Classic" would be good options for an upgrade! Thanks for sharing this Joe :)
My ear really gravitates toward the Silverback sound. It sounds great through my monitors and sub. I first saw one of these watching an Aussie busker playing a Maton here in CA years ago and immediately went home and built one out of an old snare piezo, a couple socks and a small but sturdy cardboard box (2”x2”x1/2”). It sounds great, although it’s sensitivity makes it tough to keep steady dynamics.
Thanks for sampling these ✌🏼😁
You’re so freakin’ badass!!!
Nice one Joe! The Silverback is my favorite too!
Wilddog looks great and sound great
I got a Yowie Bigfoot 16 years ago and I've done an average of 4 gigs a week since then and it's still going strong. They are made like bricks.
Great comparison! Thanks for making this.
Thanks much for the review and comparison of the various stomp boxes - very enlightening! Presumably it was done "all things being equal" with your setup. I think the Silverback seems to have the most well rounded and rich sound, i.e. it sounds the most like a real drum with a little bit more mid range character than the others - some of them sounded a bit dead like you were just tapping on a microphone (which I understand that is effectively what is going on). Totally up to you, but I'd go with the Silverback whenever possible - just my 2 cents for what its worth.
I liked the Silverback and the other larger Wilddog too! I think the Bamboo one was great and warm. love this video and getting me a Wilddog now
Thanks James! I agree the Silverback is my favorite! Bunyip too. As I said in the video I didn’t do any processing on the audio, except for a little level matching.
I liked the Porch Board Micro.
Wow brilliant playing! Now add a Boss OC5 and you get that walking bass as well
Thanks so much for the demo, gonna build one tomorrow
Just arrived in Melbourne this morning after an 18 hour flight from Dallas and boy was it nice to have a music store next to the hotel. Was able to get the bunyip at $389 Australian Dollars so I saved about $100 American $s!! Can’t wait to bring it home to Florida
Wow--I love your playing style!!!
Hey…your playing is really a pleasure. Thanks.
Hi, are you using some sort of guitar stand when playing?
Your technique is interesting, and I'm wondering how you are keeping the guitar from falling down. 😁
(I did check the PDF of your gear from your website, but it wasn't mentioned) 😆
Hi! Thanks for checking the PDF before asking - i'm not using a guitar stand when playing. In this video it looks like my guitar is on my left left, and I probably have my left foot placed on a few books. Cheers! Joe
Joe, great picking. I'm trying to learn the tune, do you have a tutorial on it?
Thanks for this. Super helpful as I’m looking for one to buy.
Awesome, thanks Laura!
Great video and comparisons. And of course great playing!
With the analog stomps, do you ever have problems with the fold backs vibrating the stomp box and creating problems? My current stomp has been temperamental
Joe - I have the UDO capo 75 amp . How can I incorporate a stomp box if I am using both channels for vocals and guitar ?
Hi, really interested in this.
I just sent the wazzinator back it sounded great but I found it was airy .. and more mid range it was hard to EQ Through the small pa I have. I think the biggest issue with all these boxes are that it is a partnership between what you amp it with. I have had many from logrythm and other makers..
I currently use a Roland SPD one ..as it is tuneable .. however there is a great deal to be said for the natural wood tones and passive pickups. Would love to try a wild dog at some point. They definately sounded the most full and deep at least through UA-cam.
Loved this vid thanks🙏
came looking for a stompbox. now im just gonna go practice
Yeah! Bunyip for me too...but only if it makes me play guitar like you! I'm wearing Australian Redbacks btw... 😉
Fantastic video thanks for making this!!
Hey there!
I own an ANNAlog (passive pickup), but it's a bit quiet for my purpose: I'm using a Roland Mobile Cube, and even when volume is on max, the kick sound still is not very loud. I wonder whether getting a Horse Kick would solve the problem, as it is an active unit (battery powered)? Can you confirm that an active unit is noticeably louder than a passive one? And is it possible to connect the Horse Kick directly to an 1/8" AUX input? Thank you.
What effects (if any) do you recommend to add to these stomp boxes for recording (reverb, delay, mild distortion)? Sorry if you already covered this. Thank you
what is this song? Is it a full song? Where can I find it? Me likey!
Joe, which of those stompboxes (if any) would you reccomend for a player that uses his heel to stomp?
Wazinator Classic would definitely be my choice for heel stomping
Sounds interesting!
😆😆😆
Killer man.. very helpful... great playing as well!
Love this demo! can you do another showing the jingles-maybe a song or ever a short demo of them all the way open and half way etc?
Thanks Rick! Considering featuring the stomps in performance videos
I wonder if you can use these in conjunction with a TC helicon acoustic play and looper?
@@VonnStrummer yes you can
Wonderful...
So cool !
Is that Tasmanian Blackwood?😳
Great vid, thanks Joe. Have you heard of the Puck'n stompa made by Peterman? They're made out of hockey pucks. I've got the Mega Stomp which has three separate sounds to use. I like it, but wonder how its tone compares to the ones you've demonstrated here. Would there be a difference in stomp boxes housed predominantly in wood (like the ones you've shown here) and ones like the Peterman?
Nice one! I haven’t heard of the Peterman! It would be cool to try it and compare them!
Question.. Can you stomp anywhere on each and get the same full sound ? When I stomp I don’t use my toe or heal but my whole flat foot.
If you use your whole foot you'll get a big fat sound on any of these. The boxes all sound differently depending on where/how you stomp on them. If you just tap them with your toe you'll get a smaller sound than if you really stomp it good
Once you get the SPD SX you won't look back. Might not be as aesthetically pleasing as these but the sound is superior especially with a Sub in your system.
I used to have an SPD, they are great - but I prefer an analog stomp, they sound fantastic through a PA.
Great video. Thanks for sharing it! I wonder if he is using one in his amazing cover of 'Walk of Life'?
Thanks Rafael! I'm using a sample of one of the stomps in the Walk Of Life recording. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing. Hve a nice day!
Classjoe cheers lad 🇮🇪
Great video and sound!!!
Very Nice.. 👍🏻
What about Peterman?
Great demo!!!
Thanks Rob!
Difference between Bunyip and Silverback?
Hi, Joe. Where do you get bridge pins for your Maton? Do you use handcrafted pins?
Hi there, I usually swap them out for ebony, rosewood or bone pins. They are pretty inexpensive and easy to find in the US. About $10 for a set, I think D’addario makes the wooden ones. It’s been a while since I bought some. They all sound a little different and the Maton’s seem to be a pretty standard pin size. Hope that helps!
@@Joe_RobinsonThank you. Appreciate it.
You have too much fun Joe!
I'm glad it comes across!!! Cheers Kevin!
Yep.
The Big Wazo does it for me.
nice playing dude!
they all sounded the same to me ……….nice vid thanx
Sweet! ❤️you could plug in two at the same time and have a double kick action goin on haha that would be fun! 😆❤️
😂😂
I can’t find the Wild Dog stomp boxes online anywhere. Do you have a link?
Reverb.com has several and artisan guitars have these now
Yep, check Artisan Guitars in Nashville and and Reverb.com - The Wild Dog website is wilddogstomp.com
Ok, I found one on eBay and ordered it (a Bunyip). It cost a fortune, but…well…it has to come all the way from Australia….and it sounds incredible when Joe Robinson plays it…
Can you…stick an overdrive pedal on one?
You could but many Overdrive pedals filter out low frequencies so it might thin it out
amazing hahaha
Dude . that was a video on how well you play the guitar.. the stomps were way too low in the mix for a shootout. . The guitar was bright and popped out of the speakers..But not nearly enough stomp sadly.
Watch at 5:07 to hear stomp only
Please checkout PorchBoard Bass. Its the best stompbox on the planet hands down.
The Porchboard is featured in this video. You can hear it compared to the Wild Dog and Wazinator stomps
Stomp box in Dutch means >> punch box o_~
I was thinking it must be illegal in the U.S. to sell a decent quality stomp box. 🙄
Acoustic guitar pickup too..
Unfortunately matey, Blundstones are made in china. I don't buy them anymore. Redbacks are the go now, and a far more comfortable boot. 100% Aussies.
Tassie Devil, Silverback, Bunnyip....
"Man, all these songs sound the same". Says the idiot (me), who skipped the intro to get right into the playing.
haha