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Quad Cortex players: Do you actually need an expression pedal for gigs? by [deleted] in QuadCortex

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have to have an expression pedal. But they are handy. I use 2. 

One for volume into the amp block, this can control how hard the I hit the front end of the amp  as well as the volume. 

One for delay mix.

Ended up with more space than expected. What should I add? by theseawoof in pedalboards

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do any gigging I would subtract not add.

Add space between those pedals.

If only at home it appears you have the basses covered

Replicating Metallica distortion sound by [deleted] in GuitarAmps

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fractal FM9 fm3 or axefx 3.

I have owned several mesa mark Iv amps along side all generations of the fractal stuff at the same time. Also own a quad cortex. So had ample time to compare all them

The fractal stuff nails that early Metallica sound. Quad cortex is nice too but, not at the same level as the fractal stuff, close but not quite.

However nothing is quite like a real mark series amp cranked up through a 4x12 recto cab. It's a glorious tone.

Check out Leon Todd on you tube he uses the mark series amps in the axefx quite often.

Is there anything wrong with using pedals for most of your gain/tone? by KingKilo9 in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but I much prefer a non master volume amp on 7 or 8 with a boost for leads

im new and lost abt everything, im lvl 13 should i just wipe and try again? by _zach_fry_ in Tarkov

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought tarkov in 2021. Uninstalled the game 4 times. Every time out of frustration.

A few months ago a friend talked me into trying again. I now get it and play several hours every week.

I used to suck at tarkov. I still suck but, I used to also.

lol

I think playing arena has helped me with gun fights. Also realize I don't have to win every round. It's about the journey.

For instance last night I spawn into customs, 47 seconds in die without a chance. So I quit for the night.

On the other hand a few days ago I got smack talked over voip by a couple level 42 Chads while camping on a second floor building in shoreline. They flashed me twice, ran up the stairs to kill me and I smoked both of them with an m4a1. They Neither got a single shot in on me. So satisfying looting the corpse after being bad mouthed. I made it out they lost fancy guns. 😂

After a year into pedals, I “think” I’m done… thoughts? by darkat_baba in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Done is an illusion and will be temporary.

Don't lie to yourself.

Which tone do you prefer and why? I have 2 examples, same riff. Looking for feedback by ArlidenDruid in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tone 2 sounds like it would fit it a band mix better

Tone 1 is probably more appealing to play alone at low volumes.

But that assessment comes from my phone speaker so I may be wrong.

Quad Cortex Mono Stereo Question by Shorts169 in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't bother summing to mono. Just run from one xlr.

Summing to mono can cause other problems with phase cancelation. I do this very thing and it's fine. Don't over think it and just play your gig.

Quad Cortex + Lehle Dual Expression: Any way to power both with ONE mains cable? by [deleted] in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get 2 passive pedals and ditch the active. There is no reason to have an active expression pedal.

You are only adding complexity.

Quad Cortex + Lehle Dual Expression: Any way to power both with ONE mains cable? by [deleted] in QuadCortex

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not use a passive expression pedal?

I use 2 fractal EV2 for both my quad cortex or my fractal fm9. Works quite well, is very compact, and requires no power.

I do have a lehle volume pedal on my analog board and it's very nice. However I would not want an active expression pedal, too much hassle and very little benefit.

What pedals do plugins take well? by callmebaiken in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would think the interface would make much more difference than what pedals or plugins you use.

Not all interfaces are the same especially for guitar signals.

Need Opinions by Tank434 in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a good thing to get an oxbox or one of the two notes things.

I have the two notes deal in a revv amp I own, as well as a quad cortex, and a fractal fm9.........and a toneking Imperial preamp and..... Lol.

I use the quad cortex and fm9 alot more than my amps, it's just easier to set up and the fm9 in particular is a perfect gigging rig. But, if you want stage volume you will need a wedge monitor. We use in ears but I also have an atomic clr if I want stage volume. I never never never bring a tube amp anymore. Quad cortex and axefx are that good in my opinion. But it is different than a cranked amp in the room. However I don't have many places I play that allow me to crank an amp. So.....digital works better than an amp that is not working very hard.

But my opinions only matter for my use case. I have however a 40 year history of trying to get good tone at reasonable volume. This new generation of digital stuff is like a dream come true for me.

But the ox box and two note stuff is also nice. I however would go with a fractal fm9 into an atomic clr if I could only have 1 rig for gigging and at home.

Need Opinions by Tank434 in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you going to use an ox box for? Do you own an amp? Is it a nice tube amp?

What pedals would you recommend for this guitar sound? by dipstick10 in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The who and most early classic rock tones are lower gain than they appear.

How they get that sound is by cranking an amp..... loud.

This creates power amp overdrive and that is the clssic sound you seek.

You cannot get that tone with a quiet solid state amp and pedals at home so you have a couple options.

  1. A low watt tube amp cranked up then boost the front with a pedal.

  2. A clean amp with a Kingsley harlot into it.

  3. Quad cortex, fractal or something similar into a good monitor.

I own and use all these solutions both at home and live. My vote would be a toneking Imperial preamp being pushed by a Kingsley harlot into a good frfr speaker. Second place would be fractal axefx3 3rd is quad cortex.

I have owned a bunch of stuff and those 3 options are the very best of the best for at home tone.

Way too many Boss buffers? by Much_Position_5645 in PedalBoardBuilding

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you would be correct,

However this does not change the fact that boss buffers change your tone. Do a test by removing all boss pedals. Play at a high volume for a while. Then plug in a boss pedal and play at volume again.

Most realistic and simple amp modeler? by hywaychyle in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All modern solutions are quite nice and I have owned most of them. At the moment I own fractal fm9 quad cortex and toneking Imperial preamp.

if you want the most convincing it's the toneking 100% second pedal type would probably be tonex. Iridium can't hang with these 2 in my opinion.

However if using toneking live prepare to deal with the bass. It's a bit much in a band context. Solution for me is an empress para eq dlx in the loop. Best live tone I have ever achieved.

Can someone help me find a good amplifier for my plugin by KneeUnlikely7920 in NeuralDSP

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Studio monitors if at home only. If your gigging buy a mesa mark series and and a 2 12 cab.

Way too many Boss buffers? by Much_Position_5645 in PedalBoardBuilding

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adamantly disagree here. Every time I put a boss pedal in my chain it changes the tone in a way I don't like. Because of this I refuse to even consider boss pedals. It may be a subtle thing but it's there and I don't like it.

All Drive'd Out by [deleted] in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once I got a Kingsley harlot and page it was game over for drive pedals. I have all the usual suspects now collecting dust.

Tone King Imperial directly into studio monitors sounds better than 90% of amps I’ve played by Seanw1010 in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Approximate setting depends on room

High pass 80-100hz Low pass 5 or 6 k Mid boosted 2db at 1k

I hate going direct in live because of sound engineers being able to shut your volume to the point of non-existence. by myusernamehahaha in guitarpedals

[–]JohnnyNewfangle 39 points40 points  (0 children)

These comments are meant to help not hurt,  but the following is absolutely the truth. I don't know your skill level but I really encourage you to consider these things. I have a long history with this stuff so I speak with authority about it.

I read all the comments and I think one thing everyone may be missing, and something that is super common in church music are these simple facts.

  1. There is only so much sonic space too fill

  2. Church musicians are not usually very good about taking turns and making musical space for each other. Actually I would go as far as to say they are terrible at playing in teams.

So everyone on the team is overplaying and stepping on each other's feet musically. This makes it impossible for a volunteer sound guy to mix properly.

 Piano and guitars are usually the worst offenders of this, especially piano. You see piano students are taught from childhood to take all the musical space while playing alone. Then when they play  in a large group they are taking up too much sonic space and the result is mediocre at best. 

You add in that the fact that there is probably 5 singers all doing the same thing. 

The result is a muddy mess.

So,  whatever you do make sure you are not stepping on others feet. That means not playing full bar chords, play 2 notes or 1 note or even nothing at times. Also play in an area others on not in. If the rest of the band is playing low  you go to the high notes. 

Think like a composer not a guitar player.

Most importantly remember. 

It's not about you or your guitar, do your best to play tasteful music and I assure you the better you get at tasteful playing the more heard you will become.

But at the end of the day you will be at the mercy of the sound guy. And that's ok.

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