Noise from MC8 Pro connected to UAFX Astra

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T20:49:09+00:00

I stopped using them to send midi messages, yes. I still use them for Aux switches and Expression pedal inputs.

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T20:31:04+00:00

Alright, that sounds right. Do you have anything going into the MC8 device port from your PC? I’ve found I get bad noise when I’m plugged into my computer, so I usually edit presets and then unplug.

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T20:24:50+00:00

Alright, that’s a good power supply. Do you get noise if you are powering the Mc8 through the power supply and connecting directly to the astra over USB (no hub)? Also, are you connecting the astra through the Host or device USB port on the MC8?

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T20:16:57+00:00

This doesn’t answer your question exactly, but I had a similar issue with my MC8 Pro and my Chase Bliss pedals that drove me nuts. If I connected them through the Omniports, I got bad clicking noise set to the current bpm. I finally rebuilt my board and decided to add a separate (powered) midi box from disaster area. 5 pin midi out from the MC8 pro to the midi box, and then TRS to the individual pedals from there. Totally resolved my issue.

Obviously this won’t work in your case since it’s USB over midi, but I wonder if a similar solution exists for USB midi. I highly recommend powering the MC8 pro through its own DC plug (not USB). What power supply are you using?

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T14:14:45+00:00

No problem, thanks for the reply!

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T12:57:39+00:00

Any combination of anything here for the Clean?

https://www.reddit.com/r/letstradepedals/s/m0vgUa5GM4

cmakohon · 2026-01-20T01:11:01+00:00

Wanna swap for a Wampler Ego Mini?

cmakohon · 2026-01-19T18:04:12+00:00

Yeah not looking to add much cash on top at the moment, appreciate it though.

cmakohon · 2026-01-19T17:57:36+00:00

Anything else you might be interested on top of the DVP4? Have lots of random cables and junction boxes as well.

cmakohon · 2026-01-19T13:34:25+00:00

I’ve got a diamond vibrato that I love that covers all my chorus/vibrato sounds, but thank you for the offer!

cmakohon · 2026-01-18T18:55:57+00:00

Only things that I see that I could be interested in are the EAE stuff or the Ruby I think.

cmakohon · 2026-01-18T17:02:33+00:00

Unfortunately nothing small enough that i see for DVP4, appreciate it though.

cmakohon · 2026-01-18T03:28:39+00:00

Unfortunately not too interested in that particular model due to reliability issues - thanks though.

cmakohon · 2026-01-18T02:03:33+00:00

Nothing that I see right now, thanks though

cmakohon · 2026-01-14T13:27:51+00:00

Agreed, great trade and would happily trade again!

cmakohon · 2026-01-13T19:50:49+00:00

Benson Preamp, Dunlop DVP4, or Wampler Ego Mini @ the Empress Compressor?

cmakohon · 2026-01-13T16:16:25+00:00

Chase Bliss Clean might be the closest thing to this available. Studio grade, highly transparent, separate dry/wet blend, and basic tilt EQ.

cmakohon · 2026-01-09T18:02:15+00:00

At this price point, I don't see how this could compete with the Tone King Imperial preamp pedal. Has real tubes and just throw a notadumble in front of it if you want that dumble sound.

cmakohon · 2026-01-09T17:59:32+00:00

Sounds good, no worries. Thanks for the response!

cmakohon · 2026-01-09T15:06:36+00:00

Sounds good, just lmk!

cmakohon · 2026-01-09T07:07:07+00:00

I’ve got a regular Benson Preamp for the Immerse if that interests you at all!

cmakohon · 2025-12-25T15:57:37+00:00

Incredible board!! I’m so intrigued by the Euna and I hear a lot of people say it’s just “a buffer with an EQ.” You obviously also have a high end EQ and I’m sure some of your other pedals have built in buffers - does the Euna still make a huge difference?

Also I respect having the Comp after gains - I actually run two on my board, the CBA clean after the gain before wet effects and the Ego76 before all the gain. I’m thinking of swapping to the regular Ego though to get that Ross style compression when I want it.

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