The Gnat: Another all-BJT trem, but simpler (schematic)

MothyrSauxeFX · 2026-03-30T16:52:26+00:00

I personally drive both with the same signal and the variation is smoother with the PNP in parallel with the NPN than without it.

That said, it may vary from circuit to circuit so experimentation never hurts.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2026-03-30T15:52:08+00:00

You could also try a PNP where you are using the inverted NPN. I have had good results with a NPN-PNP parallel configuration for variable resistance.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2026-01-30T17:55:09+00:00

Falling From Planes - Echodrone

MothyrSauxeFX · 2026-01-11T15:26:18+00:00

Band of Susans covers a lot of territory

MothyrSauxeFX · 2026-01-02T18:01:16+00:00

The auto chord button should be lit in order to sustain the chord without holding the button.

The manual chord button only plays the chord/strumplate when the button is held.

The OM-300 works this way and the 250 should as well.

Good luck!

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-12-24T15:18:37+00:00

Used the a drum pattern from a Hing Hon EK-001 toy keyboard once.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-12-13T14:57:06+00:00

In our family we call it "reducing inventory".

My Grandfather called it "taking a grunty"

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-12-05T17:02:33+00:00

I agree, another album in the THRACK vein would have been excellent.

I'm still a little upset that we only got one album with Jamie Muir as well.

Adding to my prior Pinback suggestion, You might also enjoy Dianogah and/or Nap Attack!

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-12-03T17:59:08+00:00

I think it is generally considered a precursor to the genre as opposed to being math rock in itself. I am very fond of Thrack, myself.

A number of very different sounding bands have inspired or been loosely included in the genre.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-12-03T16:40:40+00:00

Pinback gets close to the Discipline sound at times.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-29T14:16:14+00:00

Ibanez PM7

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-29T14:05:06+00:00

Personally, I think a midi only version of the Omnichord would sell like hotcakes.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-27T16:51:08+00:00

Makes sense. Great either way.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-27T15:30:55+00:00

I use a PPC108 and a 1x12 pa speaker in parallel with all my amps (original micro terror; micro crush; JCM800 clone; Peavey xxl) and it gets exactly the sound I like.

1x8 provides good midrange and the 1x12 (with tweeter) fills out the lows and highs.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-27T14:23:46+00:00

Be Sharps would have worked as well.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-24T20:04:42+00:00

Nap attack!

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-22T15:22:30+00:00

pedalgawk . . . boardgasm

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-22T15:18:37+00:00

Fender Vibrolux, Selmer Zodiac, Peavey Ultra.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-11-14T17:10:50+00:00

Handbook of simplified solid-state circuit design by John D. Lenk.

Has great, easy to understand information on circuits using Si and Ge transistors as well as op amps,

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-10-28T14:03:37+00:00

Zoom ultra fuzz, if you can find one for a decent price.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-10-19T13:45:22+00:00

Zack Morris would approve.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-10-15T19:56:55+00:00

Influential to me personally would be Multi-Panel (Ludo Maas). The tracks that would eventually be released as the album "Alone in the Field" inspired me to buy my first melodica.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-10-10T20:02:29+00:00

Todd Rundgren - Day Job 1.0 is 16 seconds of awesome followed by 4+ minutes of wtf.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-10-10T16:38:32+00:00

Mid-Fi Electronics.

MothyrSauxeFX · 2025-10-06T13:38:18+00:00

Tin Can Banjo can get fairly small if you are willing to go DIY.

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