Congratulations you have uncovered a huge Big Gear conspiracy. Strymon will be send a hit squad immediately!
@reneherbst95627 күн бұрын
Hi mate, is the Starfinder speaker punchy and bright ? Thanks man,cool build.
@ManCaveStudio11 күн бұрын
I dislike graphic EQs but love parametric EQs. They come in handy when playing in different rooms to work out any sonic issues by pinpointing the exact frequency that needs adjusting. I just ordered this pedal to see if it beats my current parametric eq pedal.
@shoetiquemusic9 күн бұрын
Let me know what you think Man Cave! Thanks for checking out the vid!
@theprogrammerrolandmc303914 күн бұрын
sales marketing gone wrong can i sell you some streaming revenue
@shoetiquemusic9 күн бұрын
Only if it’s free programmer!
@fredfalcon134714 күн бұрын
there always seems to be A holes on youtbe... why bother mentioning them... just forget them... they want your attention... losers... just do your thing... build the amp... now build a black face deluxe reverb... !
@artspiritfineartstudiogall967215 күн бұрын
Tight as Truck with a leather fender. Bold as big old bells screamin straight from heaven.
@shoetiquemusic9 күн бұрын
Strong praise Art Spirt! I appreciate it!
@FlipDahlenburg18 күн бұрын
This is the second video of yours I've seen! Thanks for the no-nonsense approach.
@shoetiquemusic9 күн бұрын
Hell ya Flip! I’ve got plenty more on my channel. Check ‘em out!
@FlipDahlenburg18 күн бұрын
Excellent video, no waste, no fuss. The distorted rhythm chords sound excellent, but are not THAT distorted, and WHERE is the GUITAR SOLOING tone(s), the LEAD tone??
@shoetiquemusic9 күн бұрын
Thanks Flip! I’m a rhythm guy through and through. I’ll have to practice my lead work and make a follow up!
@ernieg19 күн бұрын
Can I just purchase yours 😊
@shoetiquemusic9 күн бұрын
Sorry Ernie, no can do! Too much blood and sweat into this one!
@ernieg9 күн бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic I had to try 🤷♂️
@-______-______-22 күн бұрын
Hi great vid. Total cost for the build?
@shoetiquemusic20 күн бұрын
This one cost me roughly $2,000 USD with all the upgrades!
@-______-______-20 күн бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic not bad for a double!
@artspiritfineartstudiogall967222 күн бұрын
Slammin' Jammin' Look out, my boys hittin it hard again knockin it outta tha park. :D
@shoetiquemusic20 күн бұрын
Sometimes I go so hard I throw up and have to see a doctor.
@artspiritfineartstudiogall967225 күн бұрын
Keep Jammin' dude. You do it right. I had the hardest time finding a mic that dips around 3.2k range. My voice likes a good dip there. Looks like this one does. So I ordered a couple. Thanks for the tip friend!
@shoetiquemusic20 күн бұрын
That's what I like to hear Art Spirit! Let me know what you think about them!
@artspiritfineartstudiogall967220 күн бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic Will do....when I get em in a month or so. Would you have any recommendations on a good solid dynamic mic that would have a similar frequency response? I got a sm7b which is nice and flat but its so bulky for traveling. I cant seem to find a simple dynamic mic that's smooth/flat with a dip around 3k. any ideas.... :O🤓
@soakedp90sАй бұрын
WTF?...Greatest opening line ever...I'm in!
@shoetiquemusic28 күн бұрын
Hands where I can see 'em soakedp90s!
@dignflykitesАй бұрын
Nice piece of gear you got there and nice 'write up' on the details.
@shoetiquemusic28 күн бұрын
Thanks Leg3ndary!
@jimmypenrose1401Ай бұрын
Great video. Not my particular preference to doing a DIY though. I'm much more into the idea of an actual, complete kit, rather than a circuit board and BOM; where you need to go on a scavenger hunt and chase down all the other components yourself - pretty much every build I've tried that way turned out to be an old maid - so I just won't do them anymore. Aside from CAPI, AML and Hairball there just aren't that many people offering kits like that anymore. Seems to me that Group DIY was a much more interesting place about 10 to 15 years ago; things there really atrophied about 10 years ago in the mid-teens. I really miss the Analog Allstars 500 series Pultec clone: one of my favorite all time builds ever; it's a wonderful walk through Wima's product line! Unfortunately there just isn't much of interest on the White Market page anymore (it used to be multiple pages). Most of the people there selling kits over the years either went on to sell assembled gear only like Serpent Audio, or quit the business altogether. It's a real shame - I think most of the best analog gear I own was built from kits, not purchased retail.
@shoetiquemusic28 күн бұрын
Hey Jimmy! Thanks for checking out the video. I agree that the options for fully assembled kits can be limiting - especially for full size rack gear. In addition to what you mentioned above, kits are also offered by Sound Skulptor, DIY Recording Equipment and Yann Lu Audio. You should check those out! Don Classics offers kits that are 'near complete' - they provide a link to a Mouser cart which contains the necessary parts. I think kit making is super time consuming and I imagine that the profit margin is razor thin. Having put together several non kit builds I can see how much of a pain it is to gather all the parts in one place!
@amonterrosomusicАй бұрын
Great video man
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
Glad you like it Antonio! I hope you build your own!!
@millicentwallace3465Ай бұрын
Oktava always great!
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
This is my first and only Oktava! What’s your favorite?
@jonathanbennett5611Ай бұрын
Thumb up! That is my modified diagram you shared in your video, thanks for the shoutout. I made one of these (with tubeswells guidance a long time ago)
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
Hell ya Jonathan! I appreciate you taking the time to put the diagram out there. Glad you stumbled upon the video! What have you been building lately?
@jonathanbennett561127 күн бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic I haven't built anything in a while. But I have a pile of stuff that keeps breaking, so that keeps me busy with the soldering iron.
@TNS-AudioMasteringАй бұрын
great video, was not aware of this kit..
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
Appreciate it Justin! Don Classics has a few other kits that look interesting including a 1176 and neve I might check out down the line.
@DarkTrapStudioАй бұрын
Instant top 5 content creator with the intro
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
The sock plans on starting an OnlyFans.
@DarkTrapStudioАй бұрын
Awesome video thanks !
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
Thanks Dark Trap! It’s a great build - you should take a crack at it!
@bassface84Ай бұрын
"...around 370 volts..." me: 💀☠ LOLOL...
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
You can do it bassface! Watch a couple videos about tube amp safety, practice your solder skills on guitar pedals and you’ll be there in no time!!
@BkBk-gy6vrАй бұрын
A whaaa
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
Ghaaaaaaa
@MusicSasho2 ай бұрын
Hey guys I need to upgreat my Stam LA2A, which IN/OUT tranformers should I buy?
@shoetiquemusicАй бұрын
Hi Sasho! What don’t you like about the transformers? If you’re looking for a drop in replacement I would recommend taking some pictures of each transformer and starting a thread at realgearonline or groupdiy. Let me know once you post and I’ll take a look!
@jadedsean2 ай бұрын
Can you use a TS cable with this preamp? I assumed you needed a TRS cable. Did i miss something here?
@shoetiquemusic2 ай бұрын
Good eye Jadedsean! I plugged the TS cable into a radial JDI which then connects to the CAPI VP28 via XLR.
@ShawnThuris2 ай бұрын
This would be my favorite channel if I cared about building or modding gear. Also that was a cool ending.
@shoetiquemusic2 ай бұрын
Appreciate that Shawn! If you decide to start I'm here to answer any questions you have!
@fangtwo2 ай бұрын
I love how most of the complaints are literally just you using the pedal wrong or being upset at things that are standard on every Strymon pedal lol. Someone's cranky.
@shoetiquemusic2 ай бұрын
This is why your life is already over, stalker. Enjoy prison.
@zpsznh1133 ай бұрын
Great video; I would love to put together something like this, but I have no idea how! Do you have any recommendations for some starter projects for someone with absolutely no experience with making audio gear?
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Hell ya Zach! If you're looking for a place to hone your soldering skills I would start with a guitar pedal. Aion Fx has some nice kits that are well documented and won't break the bank. Once you can get through a couple pedals you could try something more advanced like a 500 series unit from Sound Skulptor. Alternatively you could try a nice FET compressor from Hairball Audio. These projects provide nice build guides and take away a lot of the guess work. Then, when you're feeling bold you could try tackling something like the DLA-2A! Let me know if you need help deciding on a starter soldering iron or any other basic info. I'm always happy to help get someone into the hobby!
@64nightfly3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very informative video. I built two Hairball Audio FET/Rack Revision A's over the past year and share your sense of enthusiasm and accomplishment. It helped me push my DIY skills to a new level and the owner, Mike Mabie, was super helpful when I needed some help with troubleshooting some minor issues I encountered during the build.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Glad you like the vid Matthew! If you didn't I would have to send you a strongly worded letter. Now that you've got this one under your belt you're ready for an even more complicated build! What are you thinking about for your next one? Mike over at hairball is great. I'm tempted to build another FET compressor. I think I'll go for the REV D on the next go around.
@64nightfly3 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic I'm thinking about a REV D as well or maybe the REV F, possible with orange drop capacitors.
@nedward58713 ай бұрын
Great review. Also waiting for Nixie Beta support for the DIG V2. Nixie does update the firmware which is good. I have a MAX patch that currently works bidirectionally with the DIG, but doesn't save patches. I'd suggest doing a SYSEX dump of the patches in your favorite DAW until Nixie Beta supports it. About to save 4-5 patches for live use with a MIDI Footswitch. for plugin delays, look at the PSP 42, which is 12-bit and "warmer" than stock delays.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ned! Strymon seems to be getting their act together slowly but surely. Thanks for bringing the SYSEX option to my attention - I wasn't familiar with this one! The PSP 42 looks interesting, I'll have to give the trail a go at some point. I've been spending some time with Fab Filter Pro R 2. Here's a track I did with that one: soundcloud.com/shoe-tique/nesting-doll
@nedward58713 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic sounds great! I'm also fond of the SoundToys plugins for regular echo or sound mangling. I'll keep working on the MAX patch, as IIRC there is an option to then create a standalone version of a MAX patch that can be shared for people to use without MAX. I just need more hours in the weekend.
@jeffisrael37733 ай бұрын
I really like your videos.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff - I'll keep 'em coming! Next up will be a Trinity OSD!
@DaftyBoi4123 ай бұрын
Nice build dude! I'm building one of these atm. I'm just waiting on my custom case to come through so I can finish off wiring it up. Pretty much everything else is in place! I have a couple of question (as I can't get onto the GDIY forums, as my account keeps getting banned every time I sign up as they require you to pay to join, or they IP ban you within 24 hours for good!). Firstly What is that funky high tech looking ground connector you have connecting the PCB channel ground to chassis ground star wire? I want that, it looks super bomber! xD Secondly, with the pots, or in your case the stepped switches, are you using 3 core sheilded wire, and if so, are you tieing the sheild into the the grounded pin of the pot at the board side? If not, how do you have it set up? I would experiment with the grounding, but I'm running low on moplex pins, and will only have 8 left if I change out the pot wires, and I still may want make other alterations down the line. Thanks dude.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Hey Dafty Boy! Regarding the PCB ground: Are you talking about this item? www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/keystone-electronics/4907/255324 It's called a quick disconnect. I used three of these total. There is another next to each relay. It legit took me a half hour to figure out what I had put there - too many receipts for this project! For the the gain and peak reduction wiring I actually used some left over microphone cable (2 core shielded). Not sure if this is the best approach but the noise floor on my unit is very low. The shield is connected to the slot for ground in the pcb side molex connector. The bottom of this document shows how to wire the pots: cdn.imagearchive.com/groupdiy/internal_data/attachments/2/2755-6fbb80788a67cf70e2cd1ec50ecc6cbe.data?response-expires=Mon%2C%2022%20Apr%202024%2012%3A18%3A52%20GMT&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=I3UPHPWOPY63ZMOGLZFM%2F20240415%2Fnyc3%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20240415T121852Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-Signature=74fa380f41db637cb1b4e5ecebf1ed76f8839002df4812a3d28a0e032b6972ae GDIY has made some changes that have had a negative impact on registration, access to the white market and usability. You could try using the contact page - hopefully someone will reach back out to you and help sort things out! If that doesn't work realgearonline.com is a great alternative. Happy to answer more questions or clarify if anything above isn't clear! Let me know once you get it up and running!
@DaftyBoi4123 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic Thanks a bunch dude, I think I have that grond wirering diagram I just wasn't sure if I could get away using the sheilding (which is how I also have it set up atm too). Glad I can just leave it as is. And yes that quick disconnect bit is exactly what I was after! It really makes that groun connection look super clean. I tried contacting gdiy with a second account, but they banned the account i used to contact them within the hour from me signing up and sending a help reqest. I've given up trying now as I have to open a vpn to even try and sign up as it's an IP ban, not just an accout ban! Thanks for the time and help! Volker is already probably sick of me, so I try not to ask him if I can help it and figure it out on my own haha.
@FacemeltingsolosMusic3 ай бұрын
Woah, i didn't know they came out with this eq, that's sick! Also, praise be to the algorithm for allowing me to find you, you're funny af
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
It's a solid EQ FaceMeltingSolos! Glad you're enjoying the vids! Share it with your therapist, priest or parole officer when you get a chance.
@sharonlee47733 ай бұрын
Great video Sir. What is the vibrato unit on your guitar? It looks like a 'serious bit of kit ' as we say in England!
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Good eye Sharon Lee! It's a Sophia Trem - I really like it! I had this one installed while I apprenticed at Stonewall Pickups.
@sharonlee47733 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic thanks
@dougleydorite3 ай бұрын
Instant subscribe after that intro
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dougley! Unfortunately people haven't been listening to my warning and I've been filing police reports left and right.
@mikewolfe94583 ай бұрын
That’s a damn fine build! Sounds great, too. I’d love to see you build and demo the Muchle$$ lightning. Also, nice work on Chinese Eric. It kind of has an Yngwie Malmsteen meets Linda Ronstadt vibe, which I really dig.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! Funny you say that - I've got a Dumble vid coming up but the next amp I plan on tackling was going to be a Matchless!
@mikewolfe94583 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic that is excellent. Looking forward to seeing and hearing both! Perhaps you can write a song about Hungarian Larry for one of those demos. That guy is a CHARACTER, I tell ya.
@ruudvansteenis3 ай бұрын
The RK-12 has little in common with a 'real' CK12 capsule. In fact it is an edge terminated K67 capsule. A CK12 is considerably more difficult to produce. The microphone body is identical to an Apex460, with a different headbasket.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Ruud! I've heard that from a few other folks as well. Do you have any good resources I can read to learn more?
@mikewolfe94583 ай бұрын
I’d love to build one of these. I use LUNA for my DAW and an 1176 rev a plugin on the unison slot so it’s there for tracking on the way in every time I do vocals. I suck at soldering (and mixing. And life…) but I’m gonna try and build a champ clone this year and work up to one of these and a CAPI mic pre. The experience of using outboard gear is so much better than plugins in my opinion.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
I love being able to touch physical knobs and switches! It makes everything click a little better for me. If you're looking to get your soldering skills up to snuff try a guitar pedal kit from someplace like Aion Electronics. They have good build documentation and at that price point it will be a lower risk project. Let me know if you have any questions about whatever you decide to go with and I'll do my best to help out!
@Carsonchildersmusicnow3 ай бұрын
I may jump in to one of these. I have an API 3124MV with Scott Leiber Melcor style op amps and I am obsessed with it. Since my favorite sound already isn't stock API, may as well try a DIY build. Glad you said it's worth a try for someone new... I've never even soldered before so I am a little nervous. What tools should I have? Great videos as always.
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Hi Carson! You'll be happy with this one! If you're looking for an even more simple (and lower cost) project to hone your soldering skills I would recommend trying a guitar pedal kit. Aion Electronics has some good stuff that is very well documented. Tools wise you need a good soldering iron. Something like this would be a good investment: Weller Digital Soldering Station - WE1010NA For solder get the leaded stuff: Kester 24-6337-0027 Solder Roll, Core Size 66, 63/37 Alloy A solder braid will help you undo any mistakes you might make: Lesnow solder wick braid with flux Let me know if you have any other questions! Happy to help with this or any other build adventure you go on!
@Carsonchildersmusicnow3 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic thank you!
@mikewolfe94583 ай бұрын
Very cool, man. I’m considering doing a build in the next few months. I love me a good champ amp and these don’t look too bad to build. Thanks for sharing!
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! These are pretty straight forward builds with great documentation! You won't regret it!
@mikkabrightheart22684 ай бұрын
Im sure someone has said this already but the 5e3 in stock form doesnt have a nfb which is the "more grit" part of a selectable nfb loop... So the thing you said is misleading, it sounds like youre saying more grit than stock when i believe what you mean is more grit than the settings that have the nfb in cct
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Hi Mikka - that's a good clarification! The 5E3 does not have a negative feedback loop. Adding the NFB circuit/toggle allows you to toggle between more grit (stock configuration) and less grit (an added nfb circuit).
@FernandoOliveiraESouza4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out Fernando!
@samchoate17194 ай бұрын
I’m 1:22 in and I think I like this 🤣 “a mindless consumer bitch”
@BourneAccident4 ай бұрын
The tracks are very enjoyable. Normally when I watch amp demos, the playing kinda just doesn't help.
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
Thanks Bourne! I feel ya on that one. Its usually either noise or playing that's way too technical for me to get into.
@nikdrown4 ай бұрын
Man why did I buy the Boss RE 202
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
Hey MoS! What's the deal on the RE 202? No good?
@nikdrown4 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic it’s actually pretty awesome. Especially the midi functionality. I would have went with a Strymon but I mainly use Tape delay and have other options given I have Collider for my reverb but utilize it and my H9 for different verbs and delays if need be. I do a lot of midi stuff though
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
@@nikdrown I need to get my MIDI game to a place where it's more than just saving presets 😅
@nikdrown4 ай бұрын
I’m not surprised that incorporating HW in Pro Tools hasn’t gotten any easier. S1 is with pipeline. I love S1 have been on it since V1
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
I wish I had made the switch earlier. I spent YEARS struggling balls.
@DaveChips4 ай бұрын
20 seconds in... i hate you... i hate how right you are xD
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
Hi Dave! It's my job to be right - that's why i get paid $0/hr to make these videos! Let me know if you decide to build one. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have along the way.
@DaveChips4 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic Appriciate all the good will, but I can't now. 😭 + I heavily suck at soldering, so I'd imagine it would take me more then 6months to complete it 😅
@shoetiquemusic3 ай бұрын
@@DaveChips Try starting with a smaller project and working your way up! I believe in you Dave!
@DaveChips3 ай бұрын
@@shoetiquemusic I'm going thru a house buying proces, so hopefully when all of that is finished, and I have also checked few diy midi controller kits just to get the soldering skill. As up until this point, I was maybe soldering, a cable, connector, resistor... Once every 6 months. And this will be first time doing something from scratch, and I'm not gonna lie. It kinda scares me 😅
@realiam1am4 ай бұрын
does the diy case come with all the buttons and everything already on it?
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
Hi iAM1AM! The case only includes the screen print. There are pre drilled holes for all the controls/VU Meters on the front and the hook ups in back. You need to source the knobs, switches and VU meters yourself. The knobs, switches and potentiometers are from Mouser. The VU meters are from Hairball Audio.
@CaptainRon19134 ай бұрын
Great clear and concise review of the 18w... Although, $300 shipping kind of kills off the deal
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
Appreciate that Captain Ron! Is the $300 shipping for a unit that includes the head cabinet? I usually source my own cabinets domestically since the shipping costs for those can be pretty high. Might be worth looking into!
@FlipDahlenburg18 күн бұрын
Ditto!!
@BILLY-px3hw4 ай бұрын
Build a tube mic, you need the whole vocal chain to be DIY
@shoetiquemusic4 ай бұрын
I already got you covered Billy! Check out my video on the Mic Parts 12-251 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaCmkp1uabR2iK8 More mics to come in the not too distant future. If you can find me plans for a DIY DAW I could complete the entire signal chain!