Hi from Italy. You are the only person among all those I have listened to and seen on UA-cam who really showed me the smallest details of this wonderful effect. I have seen many of these demonstrations but if I decided to buy it, it was only because of your clarity. Thank you very much; even if I don't understand English, the sounds I listened to were enough. I will connect it not to a guitar but to a sinthesizer. Have a good time.
Pete Thorn created the "Dual Ambience" TonePrint fer the Hall of Fame series. Check it out. Pete definitely hit it out in the park fer an ambient reverb TonePrint. I've used that TonePrint in some of my stuff.
You are the Bob Ross of guitar my friend. Friendly, informative, and passionate. Keep up the amazing work! (By the way, I really dig your Baritone, down tuned tone.) Never looked back after I went that route.
Very very nice, thorough review of this pedal. I just got it in the mail and have been working through the settings while watching this vid. Excellent. Now on to your How to Play Ambient guitar #1...
As always a great demo of the tones - as usual with other TC products that's a great sounding, yet easy to use pedal and the Toneprint function is awesome. This looks like another TC pedal to add to my growing collection of TC products .. :-)
it's actually right, when their style skipped from roman (rectangular, simple) to gothic, it has to create benefits for the sound (big curves, not that much on the walls = reverb), as everyone needed to hear the preacher, the organ and the choirs (for cathedrals that had their own choirs at this time).
@@djedjey1545 I thought their huge size and ornate styling was for show of power/wealth (wealth extracted from the miserably impoverished 99% of Euros, damn). Nobility's heaven, lol Leave governing and rules to aristocrats/rich civilians and they create medieval s**tholes, be it then or in the modern age. Anyway, how was the cathedral reverb discovered? (Planned?)
I think out of all the stock presets, I like (and use) the Church setting the most. The built-in modulation and octave/shimmer tend to be a bit edgy... but that cavernous Church setting is glorious with an analog delay in front of it!
Sounds great, I love the HOF 2, if I was going to invest in another reverb I think it would be another HOF 2 rather than this. More versatility in terms of having a couple of reverb types on at different parts of the pedal chain.
Thanks for another excellent demo Bill, but yep I'll stick with my HDF2 stacked with a TC-T2 (oh bliss!). What might have sold the HDF2x4 to me would have been 3 reverbs in one, with the option of running them in serial or parallel, similar to the Flashback Triple Delay.
Same here, but the RV-500 went on sale for black friday recently for the price of a HoF2x4, and so I picked one up. No regrets, fantastic reverb with very nice editing options, can run two reverbs in parallel to boot if you want, though not in series. Mind you, I use mine with synthesizers, I'm not a guitarist.
I have been hooked on the Boss Gt1. Has several extremely usable presets that go beyond. For me. On my little channel I loop with it and go nuts practicing. Using loads of the preset called Flagetto which is a heavy reverb with terra echo. Omg. I love it.
For how big they are, the X4 pedals need to have series capability. They could make them half the size with only two footswitches and a series/parallel mode switch and sell them for the same price or even more than the x4 because people would prefer that. I like the sounds on my Flashback x4, but it is huge and not really that versatile.
No chance for the HOF2, it's 24bit/48khz sound next to 24bit/96khz Sharc processor sound its plus ten points for the Strymon. Not a bad pedal HOF2X4 tough.
You're a skilled master of ambient guitar music, so what do you think of this pedal for that genre? Would it replace the reverb pedal you're currently using?
As much as I love TC Electronic effect gear, I'm still critical of the HOF Reverb series. It sounds like a Fender Twin Reverb amp's 'verb to me, in most settings. I've had the Strymon Big Sky for a bit and now use the Meris Mercury7, I'm rather satisfied with it so far. Having said all of that, I think the HOF 2 x4 sounds like it's an improvement over the previous units. The other two units I still need to try are the Eventide H9--which has been beaten to death in use, and doesn't catch my interest--and the recent Boss RV-500, which I haven't even seen in use anywhere yet.
Hey Robert - I think it's like anything pedal-wise - different sounds and features work differently for different folks. Whew! People are always asking me to compare units, or "if you could pick only one...". I've gotten to the point where I just ask a question back: "what are you looking for? what are your musical requirements?"
@@chordsoforion I suppose my answer there, without prodding for a comparative video is: the HOF smaller/older units (and some of the settings here on this unit that ARE NOT supposed to sound like spring reverb), ***in my opnion***, sound like whatever is in the chip code of the pedal, doesn't have a high enough resolution in the reflection parameter. I feel I can hear the individual echoes that make up the reverb when it should be smeared and smoothed out with neighboring cyclic echoes; there's not enough random collision in the sound wave going on, or the degradation isn't varied enough, those are my guessing as far as perception is concerned. Especially in their MOD setting; that should be as smooth as butter. Either that, or I've just gotten spoiled rotten by plugins like Valhalla Room/Shimmer/ÜberMod, plus AudioDamage EOS (v1 or v2). Or even Logic Pro's Space Designer, and while that one is long in the tooth, it's still something to match.
One big set of bonus points for this HOF2 x4 pedal though is basically all of the settings that are right there on the back. Stereo I/O, dry kill, EXP pedal functionality, and MIDI. I'd like to try this pedal at a shop, especially with those special MASH switches you lean on. So I haven't written it off just yet. I'm just whining about the basic sound of it. I'm sure it's not noticeable if you're putting it after a delay and/or chorus pedal.
great video demo! the pedal sounds as awesome as we wold expect from tc but am I the only one that thinks that the pedal looks empty and werd?? its just a design question and its just like his smaller siblings. but any way I use to just love tc designs and this one I don't. Interesting gate reverb. it sounds like it holds the sound reverb of the previous note you played and create some kind of harmony behind...
So when is this available? It's advertised on their website but no link to order and isn't available anywhere after going on three months. Usually when people get their demos the pedal comes out at the same time. Really awesome pedal. They need a tone print x4 multi effect for all their effects that's all tone prints. I heard they're making a single pedal of it.
Chords Of Orion thanks for the quick reply. I would like to have one of these but it will probably be a long time. I usually buy used and it's not out until then. I've tried a lot of delays and reverbs and like the x4 for playing live for sure to have sounds ready to go. Going to get an alter ego x4.
Hey Bill! How are you? I've been looking for a long time for a dense yet rich and beautifully ominous reverb in a similar fashion to the reverb Rowland S Howard used in his recordings and live performances. I don't know if you're familiar with RSH but maybe you know a reverb that offers these characteristics I just mentioned. If you do I'd really appreciate any recommendation 🙏 Greetings from Mexico City :)
Never heard of him, so not sure what kind of reverb he used, but I/ would guess that any modern delay pedal can get in the range of his tone. The TC Hall of Fame is very versatile for example, and has TonePrint editing capabilities so you can really tune the reverb to your taste.
Brian Savage, I feel like this was an Eventide Harmonizer invention back in the 80s and 90s. There are many ways to use pitch shifts, and early examples such as Vai’s Passion and Warfare, or even earlier, Bob Welch’s Sentimental Lady used the pure shift. This means only the synth sound was used. Eventide’s original shifters, the 910 had a natural sound, but this was watered down as years went on. As time continued, pitch shifts were hidden as delays, or hidden in Reverb trails. They were renamed as ‘shimmers’. But there is much more to them, and seldom heard in pedal form, such as comb filtered shifts, modulated, and nobody seems to utilize the negative shifts, where a low note is used instead of a high note. I encourage people to discover the ongoing creations, the latest algorithms created by one of Eventide’s most notable programmers, Italo De Angelis. He has gone independent and moved to Italy, he has a YT channel and features his creations. I will link none of them here out of respect for Bill’s channel, but I encourage you to search. You will find the latest effects programmed for Harmonizers, Korgs, & Lexicons. Regards. -Jim
Hi Bill, thank you for the video. I know this is a bit subjective but, how do you compare this pedal to top of the line reverbs like the Big Sky or the Specular Tempus? Is it close or are we talking about different championships?
It's hard to directly compare these 3 pedals because they all have significantly feature sets and each company has a "signature" sound. By that I mean there is a distinct Strymon sound, a distinct, TCE sound, etc. All depends on what you are looking for in sounds and features. Also budget, as the HOF is significantly cheaper than the other 2.
Wait a minute I'm confused. Is this a multi delay pedal like a flashback triple delay? Meaning can you stack multiple layers of reverb on top of each other.
You have to flip a switch inside the HoF2 to get 100% wet. Not so convenient, unless you can run it in parallel with your dry signal or possibly in your effects loop.
Anybody have suggestions for a pedalboard power supply for having this and the flashback 2 x4 (BOTH require 300mah). All pedalboard power supplies I’ve found only have 100mah and then a single 500mah.
I've seen plenty on ebay that boast 1A (1000mA) or more. Also, remember that total mA supplied must be greater than the total mA required, all electronic power supplies follow this rule as running a power supply at 100% of its capacity will drastically shorten it's lifespan. As a rule of thumb, you should stay under 80% of a power supply's maximum mA output, but volts must always be equal to your device's requirement. Too much voltage and you will fry your device - too little and it will malfunction until you plug in a proper power supply for it. On the other hand, too little mA and it will also malfunction, while too much does nothing.
It depends on your definition of "quality". Both pedals will produce very nice sounding reverbs, however the sound is very different. IMO, TC reverbs are a little more generic sounding vs. the BigSky, which has a distinct "Strymon" sound (like many of their other pedals).
Chords Of Orion For me,I don’t use the crazy,over the top Reverbs...I am just looking for realistic sounding Plates,Halls,Room sounds......The TC sounds very good in your video......may keep saving for a Big Sky though..
@@scottpeters4401 I've seen other youtubers complain that TC, and especially Strymon, don't make realistic-sounding reverbs. You should google up what you're looking for. A channel like this one that specializes in ambient music is not going to veer towards realism. Same goes for those of us posting here, lol
I'm finding this pedal disappointing to be honest. The shimmer is poor and the ambient is a let down, and those are the 2 features that I'd want the most if I were to buy one.....and all the other reverb settings are pretty meh. I'll stick with the reverbs on my Ocean Machine for the time being, they sound better to me than this. I expected more from TC Electronic, they usually make better pedals than this.
@@Jason75913 Sorry I didn't provide you with the complete details leading to my opinion, person I don't know. Bad luck coupled with bad online reviews from product owners. Meanwhile I've managed to score a deal on a Korg SDD-3000 (pedal) and am saving up for an OTO Machines BAM.
To me the idea of these big pedals is to combine a few presets. If that's not possible I find it too big for what it offers. A button for scrolling down/up presets and a small screen like the Nova delay would be sufficient and the size can be the same as the nova, plus the Toneprint slots available. The big size make sense only for Triple delay . But here it's a missed opportunity. TC just do what customers want and this looks like a desperate way to sell their products. Look at Strymon for example. They never share their works, or listen to UA-cam guys crying for mk2 versions. They just do what they think it's right. And they still make one of the best sounding, feature full pedals.And they sell like hot cakes.
I generally use a plain clean tone when demoing delays and reverbs so the viewer can focus on the tone of the effect, not the guitar. But I hear what you are saying.
I get why you did what you did. I wasn’t trying to be rude in anyway. I use a Marshall Tube amp with a Joe Satriani Ibanez guitar. His sound generally has more treble and since I use very similar gear my tones are very similar to his. Your tone sounded like it had more low end than I am use to. It’s all personal preference in the end. When I need more bass I do what Paul Gilbert does and I turn the bass knob up on my TC Electronics Mojo Mojo pedal. It really fattens everything up in a nice way.
Hi from Italy. You are the only person among all those I have listened to and seen on UA-cam who really showed me the smallest details of this wonderful effect. I have seen many of these demonstrations but if I decided to buy it, it was only because of your clarity. Thank you very much; even if I don't understand English, the sounds I listened to were enough. I will connect it not to a guitar but to a sinthesizer. Have a good time.
I'm trying not to keep on buying pedals but by this review, I feel this pedal is a must-have.
I actually had a dream one night that this would be created!
🔊🤠👍
Pete Thorn created the "Dual Ambience" TonePrint fer the Hall of Fame series. Check it out. Pete definitely hit it out in the park fer an ambient reverb TonePrint. I've used that TonePrint in some of my stuff.
You are the Bob Ross of guitar my friend. Friendly, informative, and passionate. Keep up the amazing work! (By the way, I really dig your Baritone, down tuned tone.) Never looked back after I went that route.
so we're gonna add just a dab more of predelay up here where it will smile down on the decay....just little happy bits of predelay....
@@ruby2thursday I read that in Bob Ross' voice 🤣
Hi Bill. Thanks for another awesome review! Take care bro!
Very very nice, thorough review of this pedal. I just got it in the mail and have been working through the settings while watching this vid. Excellent. Now on to your How to Play Ambient guitar #1...
As always a great demo of the tones - as usual with other TC products that's a great sounding, yet easy to use pedal and the Toneprint function is awesome. This looks like another TC pedal to add to my growing collection of TC products .. :-)
Once again a comprehensive and clear review of a great bit of kit. And yes some very nice ambient colours to add to your tunes.
Been waiting for this 👌
I think part of the reason cathedrals were built is for the natural reverb that makes you feel like you are in heaven.
it's actually right, when their style skipped from roman (rectangular, simple) to gothic, it has to create benefits for the sound (big curves, not that much on the walls = reverb), as everyone needed to hear the preacher, the organ and the choirs (for cathedrals that had their own choirs at this time).
@@djedjey1545 I thought their huge size and ornate styling was for show of power/wealth (wealth extracted from the miserably impoverished 99% of Euros, damn). Nobility's heaven, lol
Leave governing and rules to aristocrats/rich civilians and they create medieval s**tholes, be it then or in the modern age.
Anyway, how was the cathedral reverb discovered? (Planned?)
Some of the hard to find goodies here. Deep modulated delays, comb filters, etc. Hoping to hear more of these in your compositions. 🖖
I think out of all the stock presets, I like (and use) the Church setting the most. The built-in modulation and octave/shimmer tend to be a bit edgy... but that cavernous Church setting is glorious with an analog delay in front of it!
I've just bought this partially on the basis of this demo 💜
I need this now.
Sounds great, I love the HOF 2, if I was going to invest in another reverb I think it would be another HOF 2 rather than this. More versatility in terms of having a couple of reverb types on at different parts of the pedal chain.
That make sense to me!
I'm going too with the HOF2 small form factor, Compact pedal same great tones
Thanks for another excellent demo Bill, but yep I'll stick with my HDF2 stacked with a TC-T2 (oh bliss!). What might have sold the HDF2x4 to me would have been 3 reverbs in one, with the option of running them in serial or parallel, similar to the Flashback Triple Delay.
Same here, but the RV-500 went on sale for black friday recently for the price of a HoF2x4, and so I picked one up. No regrets, fantastic reverb with very nice editing options, can run two reverbs in parallel to boot if you want, though not in series. Mind you, I use mine with synthesizers, I'm not a guitarist.
Amazing pedal, the only problem is it takes up so much space on a board.
Just get rid of your board. Problem solved.
No need for an expression pedal though
For ambient studio work it doesn’t matter since it’s not being taken to gigs
I have been hooked on the Boss Gt1. Has several extremely usable presets that go beyond. For me. On my little channel I loop with it and go nuts practicing. Using loads of the preset called Flagetto which is a heavy reverb with terra echo. Omg. I love it.
You look like Lord Davos. Cool
your one hell of a player boss man
For how big they are, the X4 pedals need to have series capability. They could make them half the size with only two footswitches and a series/parallel mode switch and sell them for the same price or even more than the x4 because people would prefer that. I like the sounds on my Flashback x4, but it is huge and not really that versatile.
nobody is forcing you to get one dude
@@EnochDark Really? Well in that case, it's just a perfect pedal that everyone should buy and will do everything they want it to do...
@@nathaniellarson8 lol? so shut up and get a Ventris man...
@@EnochDark I have an RV-500. I'm not complaining, I'm just baffled on how a pedal this massive could have so few features, lol.
@@nathaniellarson8 yeah i guess they could have added some modulation and a couple more knobs to control it but then it'd cost more...
Preset #4, beautiful!
I guess a comparison to the BigSky is in order.
No chance for the HOF2, it's 24bit/48khz sound next to 24bit/96khz Sharc processor sound its plus ten points for the Strymon. Not a bad pedal HOF2X4 tough.
HOF2 vs BigSky has been done by several people on youtube already, BigSky is much richer in sound and far more "hifi".
@ Licinius Varrus : yes I’m sure. But I mostly only care about Bill’s reviews.
great review, thanks
Right, I need to get one.
Damn it’s about time they did this. I just wish they made these things midi.
It does have midi in and through. I didn't demo how it works, but there the implementation is documented in the user guide (IIRC).
@@chordsoforion oh maybe i missed you talking about that in the video? that's awesome though and about time.
You're a skilled master of ambient guitar music, so what do you think of this pedal for that genre? Would it replace the reverb pedal you're currently using?
Have you ever done a presentation on the Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte?
You forgot an option for if you want it all wet, good sire: Lube.
Any chance of a review for the Carbon Copy or Caline's Snake bite?
Great video as always :)
Great demo! Have you checked out the DOD Carcosa Fuzz? I'm really liking it for thick dark ambient textures.
I have one of those fuzz's and it's so damn aggressive
As much as I love TC Electronic effect gear, I'm still critical of the HOF Reverb series. It sounds like a Fender Twin Reverb amp's 'verb to me, in most settings. I've had the Strymon Big Sky for a bit and now use the Meris Mercury7, I'm rather satisfied with it so far. Having said all of that, I think the HOF 2 x4 sounds like it's an improvement over the previous units. The other two units I still need to try are the Eventide H9--which has been beaten to death in use, and doesn't catch my interest--and the recent Boss RV-500, which I haven't even seen in use anywhere yet.
Hey Robert - I think it's like anything pedal-wise - different sounds and features work differently for different folks. Whew! People are always asking me to compare units, or "if you could pick only one...". I've gotten to the point where I just ask a question back: "what are you looking for? what are your musical requirements?"
@@chordsoforion I suppose my answer there, without prodding for a comparative video is: the HOF smaller/older units (and some of the settings here on this unit that ARE NOT supposed to sound like spring reverb), ***in my opnion***, sound like whatever is in the chip code of the pedal, doesn't have a high enough resolution in the reflection parameter. I feel I can hear the individual echoes that make up the reverb when it should be smeared and smoothed out with neighboring cyclic echoes; there's not enough random collision in the sound wave going on, or the degradation isn't varied enough, those are my guessing as far as perception is concerned. Especially in their MOD setting; that should be as smooth as butter.
Either that, or I've just gotten spoiled rotten by plugins like Valhalla Room/Shimmer/ÜberMod, plus AudioDamage EOS (v1 or v2). Or even Logic Pro's Space Designer, and while that one is long in the tooth, it's still something to match.
One big set of bonus points for this HOF2 x4 pedal though is basically all of the settings that are right there on the back. Stereo I/O, dry kill, EXP pedal functionality, and MIDI. I'd like to try this pedal at a shop, especially with those special MASH switches you lean on. So I haven't written it off just yet. I'm just whining about the basic sound of it. I'm sure it's not noticeable if you're putting it after a delay and/or chorus pedal.
great video demo!
the pedal sounds as awesome as we wold expect from tc but am I the only one that thinks that the pedal looks empty and werd??
its just a design question and its just like his smaller siblings. but any way I use to just love tc designs and this one I don't.
Interesting gate reverb. it sounds like it holds the sound reverb of the previous note you played and create some kind of harmony behind...
Demo the Source Audio Collider vs Duncan Dark Sun
So when is this available? It's advertised on their website but no link to order and isn't available anywhere after going on three months. Usually when people get their demos the pedal comes out at the same time. Really awesome pedal. They need a tone print x4 multi effect for all their effects that's all tone prints. I heard they're making a single pedal of it.
it looks like December to January on the sites that I just looked at. It is odd given that I did this demo a while ago.
Chords Of Orion thanks for the quick reply. I would like to have one of these but it will probably be a long time. I usually buy used and it's not out until then. I've tried a lot of delays and reverbs and like the x4 for playing live for sure to have sounds ready to go. Going to get an alter ego x4.
Hey Bill! How are you?
I've been looking for a long time for a dense yet rich and beautifully ominous reverb in a similar fashion to the reverb Rowland S Howard used in his recordings and live performances.
I don't know if you're familiar with RSH but maybe you know a reverb that offers these characteristics I just mentioned. If you do I'd really appreciate any recommendation 🙏
Greetings from Mexico City :)
Never heard of him, so not sure what kind of reverb he used, but I/ would guess that any modern delay pedal can get in the range of his tone. The TC Hall of Fame is very versatile for example, and has TonePrint editing capabilities so you can really tune the reverb to your taste.
@@chordsoforion thank you, Bill!
I'll check it out. Have a splendid day and take care :)
I swear you like my same music and my same pedals and play the same way I do, you look like a kind man and Ser Davos as well. I would date you.
Sorry - I am happily married. :-)
@@chordsoforion Ahahahahahahaha understandable. I love your videos, keep it uppp
lol
tHANK YOU, i ISED THIS PEDAL ONLY 1 WEEK, THE MUSH function is very very bad
Can all the 4 footswitch preset turn on at the same time? So like having 4 reverb pedal with diferent sounds and combine them together?
No
Am I the only who is totally burned out on Shimmer?
I hear ya. For the most part I use it pretty sparingly.
Brian Savage, I feel like this was an Eventide Harmonizer invention back in the 80s and 90s. There are many ways to use pitch shifts, and early examples such as Vai’s Passion and Warfare, or even earlier, Bob Welch’s Sentimental Lady used the pure shift. This means only the synth sound was used. Eventide’s original shifters, the 910 had a natural sound, but this was watered down as years went on. As time continued, pitch shifts were hidden as delays, or hidden in Reverb trails. They were renamed as ‘shimmers’. But there is much more to them, and seldom heard in pedal form, such as comb filtered shifts, modulated, and nobody seems to utilize the negative shifts, where a low note is used instead of a high note. I encourage people to discover the ongoing creations, the latest algorithms created by one of Eventide’s most notable programmers, Italo De Angelis. He has gone independent and moved to Italy, he has a YT channel and features his creations. I will link none of them here out of respect for Bill’s channel, but I encourage you to search. You will find the latest effects programmed for Harmonizers, Korgs, & Lexicons. Regards. -Jim
I’ve never really liked it at all tbh...
I loved it when I first heard it. The novelty was short-lived, however!
I still like sub octave shimmer
Don't mind me, I'm here just to say he looks like Sor Davos
Hi Bill, thank you for the video.
I know this is a bit subjective but, how do you compare this pedal to top of the line reverbs like the Big Sky or the Specular Tempus?
Is it close or are we talking about different championships?
It's hard to directly compare these 3 pedals because they all have significantly feature sets and each company has a "signature" sound. By that I mean there is a distinct Strymon sound, a distinct, TCE sound, etc. All depends on what you are looking for in sounds and features. Also budget, as the HOF is significantly cheaper than the other 2.
I like this pedal a lot but I'm still glad I traded my eventide space for the big sky. I'd probably use this pedal on drums.
Price aside this and the nightsky what would you choose?
Now I really hope they'll make a Mod X4 :)
Hi I'm pretty much an idiot and need a really REALLY dumbed down tutorial for this HOF 2x4 - any suggestions?
Bill, what are your impressions about the delay/echo Ibanez de7, especially the echo mode ?
I have no opinion as I have not seen it or used it.
I’m trying to decide whether I should buy this or wait a couple of months for strymon blue sky? Does anyone know how they compare?
Wait a minute I'm confused.
Is this a multi delay pedal like a flashback triple delay?
Meaning can you stack multiple layers of reverb on top of each other.
Unfortunately no. This is analogous to the Flashback 2 x4
do you know if you can make a preset 100% wet with the hof2? I’ve tried doing it in the editor but I couldn’t figure out how to do it.
You have to flip a switch inside the HoF2 to get 100% wet. Not so convenient, unless you can run it in parallel with your dry signal or possibly in your effects loop.
There's a kill dry switch in the TonePrint editor. You can set that when you are creating the patch/
Dear Chords of Orion;
Why do you say 2 ex 4 instead of Two By Four?
Honestly Curious.
Thank you.
Because that is its name: ua-cam.com/video/--8eFigw7iU/v-deo.html
Hello. What set up do you have in the flashback? It sounds really nice with church reverb
It is the 2290 delay with a dotted eighth sub-division. Nice and simple...
What are those little switches for in the battery compartment of the original hall of fame,please --- thank you.
he already answered that in the vid, or you can google up the user manual
Anybody have suggestions for a pedalboard power supply for having this and the flashback 2 x4 (BOTH require 300mah). All pedalboard power supplies I’ve found only have 100mah and then a single 500mah.
I've seen plenty on ebay that boast 1A (1000mA) or more.
Also, remember that total mA supplied must be greater than the total mA required, all electronic power supplies follow this rule as running a power supply at 100% of its capacity will drastically shorten it's lifespan. As a rule of thumb, you should stay under 80% of a power supply's maximum mA output, but volts must always be equal to your device's requirement. Too much voltage and you will fry your device - too little and it will malfunction until you plug in a proper power supply for it. On the other hand, too little mA and it will also malfunction, while too much does nothing.
How do you think the TC compares,reverb quality wise,to a Strymon Big Sky??
It depends on your definition of "quality". Both pedals will produce very nice sounding reverbs, however the sound is very different. IMO, TC reverbs are a little more generic sounding vs. the BigSky, which has a distinct "Strymon" sound (like many of their other pedals).
Chords Of Orion For me,I don’t use the crazy,over the top Reverbs...I am just looking for realistic sounding Plates,Halls,Room sounds......The TC sounds very good in your video......may keep saving for a Big Sky though..
@@scottpeters4401 I've seen other youtubers complain that TC, and especially Strymon, don't make realistic-sounding reverbs. You should google up what you're looking for. A channel like this one that specializes in ambient music is not going to veer towards realism. Same goes for those of us posting here, lol
All these pedals give me anxiety, But thanks Bill for demonstrating them.
don't let all the pedals worry. make great music with what you have!! :-)
Can you stack presets or just one at a time?
Just one at a time.
How much is it?
Looks like $217-ish USD. Here's an Amazon pre-order affiliate link: amzn.to/34nkvwX
I'm finding this pedal disappointing to be honest. The shimmer is poor and the ambient is a let down, and those are the 2 features that I'd want the most if I were to buy one.....and all the other reverb settings are pretty meh. I'll stick with the reverbs on my Ocean Machine for the time being, they sound better to me than this. I expected more from TC Electronic, they usually make better pedals than this.
I wanted an Ocean Machine until I had one in my hands and it wouldn't power up... Mooer is kinda sketchy Chinese company...
@@EnochDark A little bad luck for you and you call them sketchy?
@@Jason75913 Sorry I didn't provide you with the complete details leading to my opinion, person I don't know. Bad luck coupled with bad online reviews from product owners. Meanwhile I've managed to score a deal on a Korg SDD-3000 (pedal) and am saving up for an OTO Machines BAM.
I don’t even know if I can get this in Europe yet 😭 Probably just as well 😂
GraemeMarkNI: everything eventually becomes available. Until then, look at the Moore Ocean Machine👍 Bill has demos on that, too;)
To me the idea of these big pedals is to combine a few presets. If that's not possible I find it too big for what it offers. A button for scrolling down/up presets and a small screen like the Nova delay would be sufficient and the size can be the same as the nova, plus the Toneprint slots available. The big size make sense only for Triple delay . But here it's a missed opportunity. TC just do what customers want and this looks like a desperate way to sell their products. Look at Strymon for example. They never share their works, or listen to UA-cam guys crying for mk2 versions. They just do what they think it's right. And they still make one of the best sounding, feature full pedals.And they sell like hot cakes.
Demos reverb "but also I'm going to add delay". No that's not what we want homey.
I’ll be honest, when he let us listen to his clean tone with no effects I did not like it.
I would have dialed in a different tone. More of a Vai or Satriani tone.
I generally use a plain clean tone when demoing delays and reverbs so the viewer can focus on the tone of the effect, not the guitar. But I hear what you are saying.
I get why you did what you did. I wasn’t trying to be rude in anyway. I use a Marshall Tube amp with a Joe Satriani Ibanez guitar. His sound generally has more treble and since I use very similar gear my tones are very similar to his. Your tone sounded like it had more low end than I am use to. It’s all personal preference in the end.
When I need more bass I do what Paul Gilbert does and I turn the bass knob up on my TC Electronics Mojo Mojo pedal. It really fattens everything up in a nice way.
Good video just a shame the guitar tone is so awful.
Good lord too much talk
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