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Actually, both the machine pin and leaf type pins can be popped out.

Jacob

The "was working, now isn't" thing is what's shaking me. In order for that to happen, something has to give... literally. Something has to have been overloaded, or changed in some respect. Because you've changed all the ICs and transistors though, it makes it hard because those are the first suspects.

What have you found via audio probe?

Jacob

Sure I can try.

Basically, you're going from an analog signal into a digital format, and then the digital format is outputing the signal into an analog format again. This means conversion. Any time you convert, you need a 'computer' to translate. That takes time. Use a cheap converter and it takes more time, but that means that you can spend more money and get better quality.

An interface is the device that we use to convert from analog into digital, and usually back again too. For example, the interface in this instance is the onboard soundcard: Guitar > Onboard Soundcard > software > Soundcard > Headphones/speakers. That's about as cheap as it gets, using the onboard stuff that your computer uses. That's not effecient, and will give you lots of latency because the computer isn't designed for this sort of thing, and it's busy running your operating softward and other things.

If you spend some money on a better 'soundcard' or 'interface' which has a dedicated computer taking care of the conversion, which leaves your actual computer to handle the problem. In this example, we use an external USB based interface: Guitar > Presonus Audiobox 22vsl > USB to computer > Software > back to Interface > Headphones/Monitors. This setup will limit the latency, and you would have a better experience. What's really neat about the Audiobox in particular is that it has a blend knob so you can actually reference your actual signal vs the playback, which almost eliminates the latency entirely.

I only know about this stuff because I jumped in head first years ago with recording myself. I eventually sold almost all of my original gear, and have in the last 6 months worked to acquire almost all new gear being a little bit better informed. I chose to get the Audiobox 44vsl which is a 4 channel unit with 4 mic pres, two of which combo as direct ins for guitar and 2 of which can be line in channels. Because I already have a whack of mics and other outboard gear, including instruments, it made sense to get this version. Now I can record pretty much any instrument I want with the gear I have. However, unless you're going to drop three grand on all the stuff, I highly recommend going with a smaller setup until you really have a feel for what you're doing. Spend 2-3 hundred if you want. Less if you have limits on your budget.

Jacob

I took a look around at some bass boards on various places. The company that I'm most impressed with is the Source Audio guys. The soundblox pedals are revolutionary. I don't like the way they look, but the really do seem to be breaking all the moulds for pedals.

What I was particularly interested in was the Soundblox pro Bass envelope pedal. Pretty freaking cool I'd say. But it's 7" long, and would be gigantic next to all my other pedals. Anyone every play some of their stuff?

Jacob

I've played through software before. A lot of the Latency came not from the computer but from the hardware for me. I used a crappy Behringer interface the first time, and I could even play. Moving up to Presonus stuff has made the experience almost negligable. Look into a good interface.

As for the other stuff, I can't help you there. I tend to make my own tracks.

Jacob

Probably. But that may not be the only problem, so if it still doesn't work, start to do the typical debugging steps. The tools like the Test box and an audio probe, along with a multimeter, will help a lot.

Some of me wants to see one of the kit companies release a test box. Shortly, I'll be launching a PCB company which will provide some tools like test oscillators and headphone amps which will enable people to build test boxes like the one I find so useful.

Jacob

Jon, can you tell us some more about your guitar and amp here?

Your playing style is pretty rad. I enjoy the fingerstyle you use.

Jacob

Hey guys! Check this out.

http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=3914.0

Jacob

Yeah, if you have the circuit board outside of the box, you still need to ground the jacks.

You should test it outside of the box, but generally when you do so, you test it BEFORE wiring it to the switch and jacks. That way, you can confirm whether your circuit or your wiring is the problem.

Jacob

First thing I notice is that one of your jacks is not grounded. Did you have the circuit and wiring mounted in your enclosure or was it all outside the box?

Jacob

You look waaaay different than your avatar.

Jacob

I would love to collect some ideas for a Bass rig I'm assembling for myself. The core of the rig will be built around an Eden WTDI box, a preamp/DI. Basically, I want to go through no more than 4 pedals, into the DI, which will then split the signal, one half going to the house and the other headed to Taylor's Tiny Giant amp before hitting a cab. The DI essentially acts as a preamp for both, and it keeps the rig portable and lightweight. All I need is the Pedal Train Mini, and I can walk into any place and use whatever cab they have for monitoring, or just use the house system for monitoring or whatever.

The one pedal I have that I'm digging with my Bass right now is the Way Huge Pork Loin I traded for recently. It would be my 'drive' or dirty pedal. I don't need another fuzz or distortion.

I'm thinking I may use a pedal I've had shelved for a while, the Com-Plex which is essentially a Ross Compressor into a Madbean Plex Boost. Two great effects in one box, and fairly good at giving me a great, compressed sound and some boost. Not convinced I'll use this one.

I also have a SW Auto Wah clone I built of a Guitar PCB board. I've never used it, but it's the closest thing to a straight up Envelope Filter I have, and it could work.

I have room for one more 125B effect on the board if I use those three. But if you have a few suggestions let me hear them.

Jacob

Yes, after a 5v regulator it's fine. Problem would be if that cap ever saw higher voltage it could be very bad.

Jacob

It calculates as $5xsqaure inch for me.

Jacob

Probably.

Jacob