For clarity, inputs 1 and 2 can accept 1/4" or XLR. They also each have a pre-amp so if you are using a passive pickup, you won't need a pre-amp. Inputs 3 and 4 are line level. In this video, I was using the OUT2 as an effects send (3.35 to dual 1/4"), so by sending the signal panned left or right, you can configure two separate outboard effects - looper in the left side and reverb in the right and feed them back into channels 3 and 4. It's a clever option. I've had great results with running a Source Audio Collier in stereo too.

@@Freehandsacademy - I know, brother. I too have a StompMix 4. But the EAE website clearly states that channels 1 and 2 are line level only. So even if you plug in a 1/4 inch TS cable (such as a passive pickup), it will not be impedance matched. So it's not an issue of what size plug the connectors can receive, but rather the impedance of the input. The input has to be Hi-Z because passive pickups are going to usually need one mega-Ohm to sound good, otherwise the guitar doesn't sound right. Per the EAE website, only channels 3 and 4 are Hi-Z inputs. Regarding my second question - you're only using channels 3 and 4 of the Main mix, so never in the video did you use the Aux mix. There are four menus: Main mix, Main pan, Aux mix, and Aux pan. You used Main mix and Aux pan, and under Aux pan, you had channels 3 and 4 both panned hard left even though you never talked about them. Why is that? Just an oversight? (you also have channels 3 and 4 both panned hard left on Aux mix - why is that?) - thanks, man - not trying to be difficult, but I don't think you understood my questions. Appreciate your tutorial :)

@@rombsix Maybe have another look - shop.eliteacoustics.com/products/eae-stompmix-4-four-channel-digital-mixer-pedal 2 Class-A Mic inputs with TRIM and PAD (CHAN 1 and 2) 2 LINE inputs (CHAN 3 and 4)

@@Freehandsacademy - brother, don't worry about it. It seems you're not familiar with the nuances that I'm talking about. I appreciate your tutorial. 🙏

@@rombsix Sure thing brother, just so long as we're looking at the same EAE site, maybe there's another link I'm missing? I'm putting together another vid that will clarify how to use a stereo pedal with the Chapman Stick - I'll share how I configure channels 3 and 4 as an FX loop for the melody side only. BTW - checked out your site, love your work - cheers.

A good point, It's a dance. That's what Greg said anyway.

Thanks Roberto!

Thanks Rob - watching you crush Don't let the sun go down on me - so good bruv, you got it so good.

Maybe I have misunderstood the issue about the preset. I have been able to save volume (aux and main), but not the pedal assignment - that was a global setting that could have been served well as a component of a preset.

@@Freehandsacademy you can save everything (as far as i know) except for Master volume(both main an aux master)

@@barlevy13 I have not had that experience, they should save so long as you are saving them from the System menu.

@@Freehandsacademy can you check it ? main and aux mix not saved ( at least for me and for David Tipton). tnx

@@barlevy13 You'll need to save at least 2 scenes. I found some faq's on the stompmix-4 page on the mobile version of the Stompmix-4 page that I am not able to access from desktop - I tested this and verified that settings were saved for all parameters.

It’s my desert island pedal.

Wot up Boaz! I got one more for your board!

YOU GOT A CUT! I sure do miss you.

@@Freehandsacademy Oh maaan. Well, I always think of you with a happy heart, dear bruv. And yerp, I got a cut. 😆 You've had quite a makeover lately, yourself! Love the stash bruv. 🎯

Gracias Tonee! Me encanta México, me gustaría saber más de los eventos de Chapman stick

Yes it is! I’ll check in with you before I put it together Boaz, I’d like to hear what you think.

Right on. What kind of pickups are you using?

@@Freehandsacademy the ACTV-2 block, which always struggled on the outer strings, but the compressor's fixed that.

How is dual mode going for you? Are you using presets? I found I did not have to go over 1db of boost playing with the trio

@@Freehandsacademy yes using dual mode with two independent channels. I have set up a few presets but not yet patched in a way to control changes with a pedal/switch. I did have one issue recently when the pedals (also have the Atlas Compressor) stopped communicating with my computer and factory reset themselves. It appeared to be a power supply/voltage issue. Best advice is to SAVE PRESETS TO THE CLOUD thru the editor app, my first round of presets were lost when I had power issue..

Yeah, I need to back up all my SA presets, good call.

Favoring the Morningstar controllers these days. Their midi dictionary is like a MIDI Rosetta Stone and takes all the guess work out of the assignments.

@@Freehandsacademy I have been using the iConnect Midi+4 for all midi functions/assignments for a few years now. It allows me to connect multiple computers/tablets together as well and has a great audio patch bay. This allows you to port audio directly to another computer thru USB. The pc editor allows you to apply every midi filter there is..it also sports a dedicated USB midi hub output which is essential for a lot of newer pedals. Have not pulled in the SA pedals to the chain yet but will be doing that soon. Hope to post a few reference videos!

I agree - so versatile and chock full of functionality. I have some decent video from my first show with both pedals on the board that I'm hoping to share soon.

It's good as most any other 4 knob comp. I haven't hit a drive unit with it as I generally play it pretty clean in the bass side.

Thanks PMWiz! I'm liking the LA2A the best so far.

That's right, we have double duty. And a big yes on the support side, especially with the Neuro Hub. Their support team was very knowledgeable and friendly too. Thanks for the good word JW - cheers!😃

The gracious and groovy Randy Clere! Thanks for tuning in bruv, miss you.

What else are you using with it?

Gene i am a huge fan of Eventide so i am using 2 H9, An Eventide Space, a Ditto looper and a Beat buddy. BTW this is Darren @@Freehandsacademy

@@Freehandsacademy my 10 string Stick.. my 12 string Megatar.. my 10 string Santucci treble Bass, Harpejji.. and of course Bass

🤣 no more pedals right? Maybe I should just practice…

@@Freehandsacademy well.. It took a lot of effort to build proper pedal board. "Beta testing at your own expence" 🤣 two darkglasses, two Cali76, two gates, two peterson tuners, A+ reverb unit... i'd say your series could save lots of time and money for our colleguies ))) consider yourself maecenas )))

I had to look that up, you are too kind. I can't wait to hear and see the board@@xenzenco

A great point

Thanks TTP, I just added a second vid on the EQ2 specifically for you bro.

Thanks Subbb - The pedal has all in all inspired me to more know about how to use EQ, that made it worth it for me for sure.

Thanks me ol. Having a great time getting to know Garageband and hopefully tracking some new music next month.

Thanks Phil, it's good to be back and stirring up some new content. All the best for 2024 bruv.

Thanks Paulie, nothing beats that Mad Matt though

This channel will tend to disappoint guitarists, Rickenbacker owners included.

No. No peeking!

Thanks Vic, Luca did get a cookie. Many actually. Thanks for the good word, loving being back on YT with new content. We going to hit that bourree together?

Glad we got to chat by phone - that is going to be the trip of a lifetime! What was the name of the brand you mentioned that were so great for acoustic guitar?

Most participants in the Guitar Circle use Ovation guitars since 1985. Fun fact, Trey Gunn was in Guitar Craft before becoming a member of King Crimson.

I also use an HX Stomp for my Stick with a KMI Softstep 2 as a control pedal which gives me lots of possibilities. I recently added a Dwarf Mod from Mod Audio to which I plug my bass block, then return to the HX as an Aux input. My melodic block is also sent to the Mod Dwarf via a send, which allows me to extend the possibilities, for example using a looper on the Mod Dwarf, the one on the HX being limited - in my point of view - by time. In addition, I can control HX parameters - volumes, feedback, mix... - from an Akai MidiMix connected to the Dawrf Mod and all this via MIDI!

@@georgeskieffer6150 Wasn't familiar with the Dwarf. Looks like a competitor to the HX Stomp... same concept. True? So if I understand you correctly, you plug the treble side into the HX Stomp then through the Dwarf, but the bass side goes straight into the Dwarf. Both sides are then returned to the HX Stomp. Is that right?

Yes, that's it. I also tried to put the Dwarf Mod as a slave via the send/return - the bass block this time being connected to the HX Stomp - but it took me 3 out of 8 slots on it just to process my send/return of my two blocks. The solution of processing the bass block through the Dwarf Mod and sending the signal back to the HX Stomp then seemed more judicious to me. Using the HX Stomp routing in addition to the Mod Dwarf MIDI possibilities seems to me to be "le meilleur des mondes".

We thoroughly review the HX Stomp on the Tap in Time podcast with Igor from Line 6 - tapintime.podbean.com/e/stompin-with-stolarsky/

Thank you, I subscribed to this podcast which I didn't know and which seems very interesting

Correct - other models don't have a mono mode (unless they've recently changed that).

The Stickup is straight dual mono but the Actv-2 and the recently discontinued PASV-4 can be switched to a single mono channel.

In the absence of a clip on tuner, one will need not so much a stereo tuner but a a 2 channel tuner. Muting is a preference really, most pedal tuners mute when activated by design.

Took out the music for you this week and did a special on that opening tune.

I'm trying out other platforms and formats, but there is no denying what you are saying. The intricacies of our instrument cannot be miniaturized into a 60 second post. Seeing your shredding posts with all the great camera work, lighting and music does keep us going tho.

@@Freehandsacademy1... indeed! I was approached by fellow bass player with rather simple question about the most simple bass lines)))) we ended up in an hour long talk )))

try shorts just playing beautiful snippets of music without any talking etc ...genz like that ..might even go viral.

Thanks xenzen, still needz to rock lyrics with you... Cheers till then bruv.

@@Freehandsacademy Indeed! There one more song to check, btw. We're tracking drums for two tracks this week)

Thanks Jim. Greg and Emmett never gave up, neither should we.

Talk

That comment is growing on me

Happy new year!!

I expect to reboot FHF in the new year. Perhaps we can do some sort of focused discussion - anything in particular you want to discuss?

Check Bob Culbertson’s Saturday get together

Rob doesn’t do social media anymore

I think he was more influential than any of us may know.

Thanks PM Wiz!

Those flat panel cables are money, I have them on the board I use for solo gigs. I think I’m finally going to have to bite the bullet and learn to solder my own cables as my board is constantly changing (when I really should be practicing).

Is the 4xmod the only mod with buffers in it?

I’ve sent a message to Cas @templeaudio 😉

@@Freehandsacademy thanks so much. Its hard to find contacts who have access to information

@@rihraw The 4xmod is passive, so impedance will be pass-thru. For the 4x PRO, Input Impedance: 1.1MΩ Output Impedance: 38Ω

@@Freehandsacademy thank you so much for the information.

I do have quite a collection of pancake and right angle cables, but they don't help to illustrate the point of using the 4x module =). Hey btw, do you use the soleman or the Morning star MIDI switching system?

@@GenePerry well I own both the soleman AND the hotone Ampero midi control. The hotone is much much more recommended and friendly and can be configured with your phone via BT

The neural hub can be configured using mobile which is cool, but I’m not looking to use my phone for. I’ll have to check out the hotone - thanks brother Boaz!

Thanks homie, miss you and all your gnarly playing. Got down to 32 the other night, might need more than a vest =)

Thanks PMWiz!