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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:10:08 PM

Title: what to build next?
Post by: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
After a tube screamer, Zombii Fuzz im finishing a Sea Urchin. Need to think already in advance for the next to builds :O
Would like to build first something that I will really use.
So, what sould I build next?
thanks in advance for the suggestions
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: juansolo on October 16, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
StageFright
ZeroPoint DD or SDLX (if you're feeling ambitious)
A Muff (everyone needs to build at least one)

There's a start.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: billstein on October 16, 2013, 08:23:28 PM
Cosmopolitan is an amazing pedal. Very versatile.
I see you have no modulation there. How about something like a Porkbarrel?
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: brejna on October 16, 2013, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: juansolo on October 16, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
StageFright
ZeroPoint DD or SDLX (if you're feeling ambitious)
A Muff (everyone needs to build at least one)

There's a start.
I share same opinion, there are lot of MBP delay & modulation boards..
Mostly I etch mine own boards, but MBP delays & modulations are just awesome and I can't wait new projects to come  :)
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: jkokura on October 16, 2013, 08:28:40 PM
Do you use modulation? One of my favourite builds is the EA Tremolo. Very useable pedal. Another pedal I really love is the SHOD for overdrive. Also, I really like the Companion Fuzz. These are pedals I use all the time.

Jacob
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: croquet hoop on October 16, 2013, 08:31:42 PM
What about a boost?
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: jimilee on October 16, 2013, 08:36:39 PM
You don't have a lit of boards already? Wah Compressor muff od delay phaser chorus sonic enhancer. That's my pedal board.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:41:27 PM
Quote from: juansolo on October 16, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
StageFright
ZeroPoint DD or SDLX (if you're feeling ambitious)
A Muff (everyone needs to build at least one)

There's a start.
the Zeropoint SDLX is on the list :P..
what Muff would you suggest JuanSolo?
cheers
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:45:23 PM
Quote from: jkokura on October 16, 2013, 08:28:40 PM
Do you use modulation? One of my favourite builds is the EA Tremolo. Very useable pedal. Another pedal I really love is the SHOD for overdrive. Also, I really like the Companion Fuzz. These are pedals I use all the time.

Jacob
hey Jacob,
what about a versatile modulation? any suggestion?
the companion Fuzz I've never heard... its better than the tonebender mkii?
cheers
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: juansolo on October 16, 2013, 08:46:02 PM
Ideally, all of them ;)

I'm particularly fond of the Ultrastoner to be fair and the 71 Triangle. They're both on the thicker side of the muff spectrum, very seventies... you might call them bushy...

For a middling great all-round muff, make a Mayo.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: GrindCustoms on October 16, 2013, 09:40:26 PM
I'd definitly go with a Delay or a Comp....

First you can never get enough delay... :P

And a comp is a really usefull tool.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: GermanCdn on October 16, 2013, 09:49:31 PM
All of the above are good.  Give Thomas_H a try, both his reverb and valvetizer are sweet, and different from what you already have, and he's in Deutschland.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: soldersqueeze on October 16, 2013, 09:55:14 PM
I think the Slow Loris should be just as high on the list as any muff. That pedal is awesome.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: alanp on October 16, 2013, 10:10:22 PM
LaVache. It's one of the first I built and more than a year later, it's STILL on my board. It just sounds so good!
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: ggarms on October 17, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
I have built 2 of the keeley compressors  from tagboard and mine is always on. I love it. Fun build!
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: chromesphere on October 17, 2013, 01:53:06 AM
Quote from: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Would like to build first something that I will really use.

Theres your problem right there.  Trust me, you dont build pedals to USE them... ;-)
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: Gledison on October 17, 2013, 12:03:26 PM
Quote from: chromesphere on October 17, 2013, 01:53:06 AM
Quote from: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:10:08 PM
Would like to build first something that I will really use.

Theres your problem right there.  Trust me, you dont build pedals to USE them... ;-)
Well Paul, let me rephrase it:
What would be the next cool builds that i must build! ;)
Ive seen that everybody has totally different suggestions, difficult to choose the most cited ones....
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: Cortexturizer on October 17, 2013, 12:26:54 PM
doombutter with extra mods!
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: pryde on October 17, 2013, 12:58:30 PM
I also concur with the muff. So much fun to experiment with the circuit and all of its variants.

I recently came across a schematic on the kitrae site that I breadboarded and MAN its the bomber. Its a very early perf version of the "triangle" muff circa 1966. I immediately populated a mudbunny.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: jkokura on October 17, 2013, 04:22:57 PM
Quote from: Gledison on October 16, 2013, 08:45:23 PM
Quote from: jkokura on October 16, 2013, 08:28:40 PM
Do you use modulation? One of my favourite builds is the EA Tremolo. Very useable pedal. Another pedal I really love is the SHOD for overdrive. Also, I really like the Companion Fuzz. These are pedals I use all the time.

Jacob
hey Jacob,
what about a versatile modulation? any suggestion?
the companion Fuzz I've never heard... its better than the tonebender mkii?
cheers

I'm not sure what you mean by versatile modulation? Like I said, I like Trem. I also like Phase myself, and occaisionally chorus. Getting all three in one box means multiple PCBs or a digital unit. Most DIY options are pretty much one PCB per effect. Sometimes you can get vibrato out of a chorus though.

The Compainion Fuzz is my favourite fuzz right now. It's crazy. I did a video recently, it's attached below. You can check out the build docs for that and other effects at www.jmkpcbs.com.

Jacob

Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: DutchMF on October 17, 2013, 04:54:31 PM
All the good ones are already mentioned! But here is my pick:
-Clean Boost (Thunderpuss!!)
-Muff (as many different versions as you can afford)
-Multiplex
-Weener
-JMK's Standard Fuzz (my own build report will follow soon, but it absolutely kills!!!)


Paul
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: das234 on October 17, 2013, 05:53:47 PM
Quote from: Cortexturizer on October 17, 2013, 12:26:54 PM
doombutter with extra mods!

That IS a fun one but I'm not too sure about USEFUL.

Anyway, don't ask me, I just ordered 5 new boards (Sharkfin, Pork Barrel, Low Rider, Current Lover, Double Flush) from Brian, I'm gearing up to etch about 6 others (Ego Driver, TriVibe, Callate, Boneyard, Slow Gear, Ruby) and I still want to add a multiplex from 1776 - so clearly I can't decide either! 

Oh, and I started building a Sqweeker with my 7 year old but he's doing most of the work.
Title: Re: what to build next?
Post by: alanp on October 17, 2013, 09:06:29 PM
Quote from: jkokura on October 17, 2013, 04:22:57 PM
The Compainion Fuzz is my favourite fuzz right now. It's crazy. I did a video recently, it's attached below. You can check out the build docs for that and other effects at www.jmkpcbs.com.

I'm pretty sure that "Till I Get My Way" by the Black Keys uses a Companion for the lead.