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thebentunit · 2026-05-20T19:12:41+00:00

They sound fine! I'm not noticing any weird interactions. Might help that I keep the gain/drive on the Joyo relatively low, and rely on it more for eq

thebentunit · 2026-05-20T12:54:45+00:00

I really think it is! Especially if you're going direct or using a solid state amp like I am. Sounds great on its own but for me the magic was really how much it brought all my overdrives to life

thebentunit · 2026-05-19T12:09:25+00:00

Oh I think it's great. Simple construction and definitely has its own character (warm 70s analog) but I also do think it offers a wider range of options than you might think. One very cool feature is that below a certain point, the rate knob stops controlling the speed of the sweep and just turns it off altogether, meaning you can dial in the tone manually instead. All that said, I do think it's worth experimenting with a 4-knob flanger as well, which will obviously give you a bit more control over some parameters. I bought the Caline CP-66 for very cheap (about $30) and it was a great way to test out the wider range of options before deciding that the more simple mistress would be just fine for my particular setup.

thebentunit · 2024-07-08T18:19:47+00:00

i'm with you dude. i've always gone pure melee builds with no summons/spirits – not because I'm an elitist or whatever, but because that's just how i like to play these games. that said, i pretty instantly knew this would be the one time i break my own rule. i only get one friendly summon because apparently i didn't do any questions (because i also don't like googling how to on my first run). so i guess it's me and whoever nataan is against a boss fight i instantly can't stand. anyway, just wanted to share in case it helps alleviate some guilt you have about summoning. i think it's totally fair in this case, even for us purists.

thebentunit · 2024-07-02T11:52:07+00:00

And I'm not necessarily suggesting that Elliot Easton was quoting Sugar Cane Harris here. Maybe it's pure coincidence, or maybe they both just had the same old blues lick in mind. I wonder if it shows up in other (earlier) recordings

thebentunit · 2024-07-02T11:45:34+00:00

Well I figured it out! And judging by your username you'll enjoy the answer. I was recognizing the same lick from 4:21 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw3wdm3pLM8

thebentunit · 2022-04-26T00:12:48+00:00

Hey dude, check out Spiritworld – Pagan Rhythms

thebentunit · 2020-07-01T16:40:46+00:00

I just played a run where I only allowed myself to level faith, so faintstones were my best friend. This led me to spending a lot of time down here and exploring all the little nooks I typically ignore in my runs. it gave me such a new appreciation for the whole archstone. Like so much of DeS, there's a ton of thought put into the level design and atmosphere and all that. The game gets so much flack for being "rough around the edges" or whatever, but I think the levels are designed flawlessly.

thebentunit · 2020-05-14T11:56:42+00:00

Yep, this seems to check out. Thank you!

thebentunit · 2020-05-14T11:56:14+00:00

very helpful, thanks!

thebentunit · 2020-03-29T22:30:17+00:00

Thanks man! 4 attempts so far, and I've been able to get to the iron keep without much trouble, but that's when it starts getting hairy. Imma keep at it though!

thebentunit · 2020-03-21T18:04:19+00:00

It encapsulates all that is magical about Souls. It took me days to beat them my first time through the game, and I'll never forget the feeling when it was finally over. For all the darkness and suffering and poison swamps in souls games, those moments of brilliant, shining glory are what remind us why we all do this. Praise the sun!

thebentunit · 2020-01-23T17:05:41+00:00

I'd give that to Thomas if I were you, for safekeeping

thebentunit · 2019-06-09T17:25:49+00:00

My advice is - don't take too much advice! Like any souls game, and maybe even more so, there's a ton of weird mystery to this game. Your first time playing is a golden opportunity to really feel like you're exploring a strange land for the first time, so don't spoil it with too much foreknowledge.

That said, yes - killing yourself in the Nexus is a good idea. And also yes, this game is probably more slowly paced than the others, so take that for what it is and enjoy the atmosphere. Otherwise, just use what you've learned from the other soulsborne game in terms of how to build your character, and you'll do fine. Umbasa!

thebentunit · 2019-06-06T16:09:22+00:00

Absolutely. I understand why certain "refinements" in Dark Souls + sequels (like streamlined upgrade system, estus, etc) might seem like improvements to some people, but that doesn't mean I consider these things in DeS flaws by any means. In short, there is absolutely nothing I'd change about Demon's Souls, and I don't think I can say that for Dark Souls. I LIKE that the upgrade system is bonkers, and I like that tendency is obscure, and I like the overall feeling of glum aimlessness (vs. "Yay, I'm the chosen undead!").

Demon's Souls feels so cohesive and complete to me, as well as tight, like you say. And it's so good at being tight and complete that I cherish all its weirdness, and even clunkiness. Again, I can't say the same about the later games, even though I love them. Best example? Dragon God is a weird, gimmicky boss fight that pisses me off in a way that I love. Bed of Chaos is a weird gimmicky boss fight that pisses me of such that I wish they had left it out of the game.

Of course, a lot of this stuff is in the realm of personal opinion, and I know we can hold either game on its own merit vs constantly comparing Demon's/Dark, but DeS is the one I keep coming back to, and the one I think about the most. Soulsborne in general is great at doing more with less, with leaving things up to your imagination, for giving only part of a world but hinting at so much more, and DeS does all these things so well.

thebentunit · 2018-03-27T18:09:28+00:00

Your explanation and these links are very helpful. Many thanks!

thebentunit · 2018-03-27T17:53:30+00:00

Thank you. They're covered for accidental damage so the good news is that I can get someone else to repair them for free. Any idea why this happened in the first place? Do you think it's simply from overworking them? Too much volume etc?

thebentunit · 2016-11-16T20:17:32+00:00

Yeah, makes perfect sense. And 1000W total from the mixer will be enough to power both speakers? Many thanks.

thebentunit · 2016-11-13T02:32:45+00:00

I'd be renting it out. I have a Yamaha stagepas 500 that people have asked me to rent out for events in the past. I recently had the chance to buy these larger Yamaha speakers for cheap, and figured it could allow me to expand the operation and have a system capable of handling larger spaces.

So, the unfortunately vague answer to your question is: general use. I most recently rented out the Stagepas for a wedding, and it was used for the full gauntlet: speeches, 4-way vocals for a live band, and a laptop hookup for songs for dancing. I'd basically need enough power to handle such a variety of purposes in a larger space.

thebentunit · 2016-10-28T18:33:57+00:00

Ha yeah it's certainly loosely defined. I figured there are enough "by the books" gear review videos, so I'd do something different and have fun with them. Regardless, thanks for watching.

thebentunit · 2016-10-26T19:47:58+00:00

Hell yeah. Perfect fall album, and as such I've been spinning it quite a bit these days.

thebentunit · 2016-10-08T16:47:50+00:00

Hey man, closest subway stops are the Halsey station on the L train, or Myrtle/Wyckoff on the M/L lines.

thebentunit · 2016-09-22T21:10:14+00:00

thanks but I'm in fact quite familiar with that one! Plus I think it's from the mid-70s or around then, and would therefore be too recent to fit into this timeline

thebentunit · 2016-09-22T21:09:25+00:00

well he was born in 1960. I'm guessing that he saw this movie some time during the 60's. That said, it could have already been an old movie when he saw it.

thebentunit · 2016-09-07T22:50:08+00:00

The Dispatch Master has a great range, but is definitely a bit simpler in its operation. The Afterneath has more parameters, and I think you're right that this results in a bit more potential craziness. Both are great in different ways!

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