DigiTech FreqOut vs eBow

Its a Freq-eBow-Out...you asked for it and here it is...FreqOut versus eBow
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[@spurioustransients]

When using EBow on a Strat, you'll get better results with the neck pickup selected.

[@MrRockman46]

It would probably be wise to read the manual and really know how to use both if your going to compare and do a review, Pete thorn did a review on the pedal and it was unbelievable, very close to like a sustaiac

[@TSFAHTPS]

Good for Pete Thorn

[@AMSQUIRELALONDE]

@@TSFAHTPS lol very subtle nerd ragey response

[@TSFAHTPS]

Nerdy...yes...ragey...not sure what you call ‘rage’ but no...no rage here

[@michaelsnydermusic]

I agree. I honestly can’t get through their videos. So slow and lots of “ums” and very little useable info. I’m not a guy who likes quick cuts and super fast talking either but this is just the exact opposite.

[@philspill6854]

This channel is trash

[@anthonysclafani3963]

They're meant to do 2 different things imo. Ebow is for infinite sustain, freqout is for feedback. Anyone who thought the freqout was for sustain like an ebow didn't do their research

[@shawnshipstad8883]

Right. The dog ate anything of importance that has even come close to them, which would offer an intelligent, quick & to the point review of anything which they have come in contact. "The Rain Man" or anyone like Dustin Hoffman (In the movie) makes these guys look well schooled and multi conceptual.

[@AMSQUIRELALONDE]

@@shawnshipstad8883 did you just have a stroke?

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

@@shawnshipstad8883 Except the FreqOut has a mode which just sustains the note (1st) instead of generating feedback and the Ebow has a harmonic mode.

[@j0rdeh]

Combining the two would sound really sick, getting some actual infinite sustain out of the Freq Out would make it sound like a theremin or a bit like an ondes martenot

[@jumpingman8160]

Good show. I prefer the Ebow for expressiveness. The FreQout has more options and can cut the dry sound which is great for theremin emulation. Ebow + silder is also great.

[@logicbdj]

What you should compare (I have, but not on video) is the e-bow to the Vibesware Resonator (out of Germany). The latter is electricity driven and you don't have to hold anything. Three times the price, but like comparing apples to oranges.

[@TSFAHTPS]

Gotta check that out...thanks Brian

[@robertbossart]

There are much more possibilities with the ebow than just hold it on the strings. You can imitate pizzicado effects and other stuff like that you can't do with the frequout. By the way, I have both, each one has it's place.

[@TSFAHTPS]

Absolutely...thanks Robert

[@animalbeats]

Robert Bossart tell what those places are please?

[@robertbossart]

Usually the Ebow is only used as a kind of sustainer. You can also create synth-like sounds by moving your position to the neck pickup and then pushing the EBow down to the pickup itself, so that it touches the string. Impressive are also pizzicato effects, where you let the Ebow jump onto the side, a kind of tackling. Bowing effects are achieved by moving the EBow horizontally over the strings, e. g. over D, G, B strings, gliding back and forth. A Freqout or Fernandes Sustainiac cannot do all this. These create more Moogguitar-like sounds. Good tutorials about the Ebow possibilities can be found on the internet. But it takes some practice to master them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl6bc5qXaJKAoJo

[@alexbergeron7896]

You should take a look at the wand from Vo inventions. They are currently building the 2nd version. In my opinion it is way better than the ebow

[@SonicArchives]

Moog guitar is the best option

[@scrubs650]

"It's kind of funny-shaped, funny down there." If I had a dollar for every time I've heard that!

[@gaborjosika8633]

Haha...

[@Pellum151]

not a good review in any way

[@64mung]

I like my FREQOUT pedal, but I was disappointed to find out it only sustains feedback for a few seconds before resetting.

[@SonicArchives]

yeah it's no match for a moog guitar - but it does work on a nylon string - it doesn't vibrate the string

[@97warlock]

Maybe stronger pickups? maybe a bit more gain. Move pickup close up to sttring.

[@97warlock]

Im dissapointed in mine. The phrase Infinate sustain is nothing more than a sales pitch

[@alfaalex101]

97warlock ismyname Maybe add some reverb or delay BEFORE the pedal? Also raise your strings

[@Ascsoms]

Isn't the point of feedback that it continues? does it really just cut out? I'm close to buying one but if this is the case I'm put off

[@XanderYTV]

Do you guys think you can get the sound from the beginning of the song "Tiny Raindrop" by Balance And Composure by using a freqout?? Or would it have to be the ebow. Great video. Thanks.

[@TSFAHTPS]

You can probably get a similar sound...not quite the same but fairly close

[@owlan99]

Could you plug an expression pedal into this and control the level of feedback?? .

[@TSFAHTPS]

No, there is no expression Pedal input...you can kinda turn the on/off switch into an expression pedal in momentary mode...and dial in the sensitivity

[@pavakamusic]

How about ebow with octavizer? Tks!

[@phase2dennismcgranry771]

"vs" means Verses Not With. opposite meanings

[@TSFAHTPS]

Thanks

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Great! It would be so awesome if Ebow had a reverse mode too!

[@bernardkelar6089]

The sounds remind me of Jeff Becks earlier string playing with sustained feedback.

[@angus2016young]

Awesome video as usual, guys!!!! You should make a video demo-ing the Digitech FreqOut vs the eBow vs the Boss FB2 Feedbacker/Booster!!!! Please don't roast the FB2! I know it's not everybody's cup of tea, but it is awesome! By the way, I own the FB2 and I find it incredibly useful on bass in my noise rock band. Also by the way, thank you for doing your awesome demos!!!! A while back I was influenced by you guys to purchase and use a Danelectro Dan-Echo!!!! Thank you for being you!!!!

[@TSFAHTPS]

Thanks heaps man...and glad we could help with the Dan-Echo! I have a Boss FB2...good idea!

[@angus2016young]

+The SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show! You're welcome!! :)

[@paulmyfinger]

Why would I need a sustainiac and a Freqout? A Sustainiac offers different harmonics also, seems like duplicate solutions

[@TSFAHTPS]

Cause it would be fun?

[@davidjameschamberlain]

EBow with a slide?

[@TSFAHTPS]

Oh yes...of course...thanks David

[@davidjameschamberlain]

No problem

[@dogboydar1202]

Try a small glass bulb as a slide with EBow ; awesome with an octaver but watch out for screechy super-high whistles (sometimes useful !)

[@pogomanny9216]

David Chamberlain I do that when I do swells

[@81realtime]

Both

[@FendCore]

Please prepare your reviews, at least check the manuals out... You should use the E-bow on top of the activated pickup. Strat uses bridge pickup. It simply did not work. But thanks for the effort.

[@TSFAHTPS]

That's not really true...the sound gets louder the closer you get to the pickup but you don't necessarily have to play it above the selected pickup...they recommend to use the neck pickup in the manual but it works just fine on most bridge pickups. I never use Strats (Gabor here - the guy on the right) so I'm not sure how it works with Strat Brigde PUs...I guess it doesn't work as well...or has a smaller hot spot...?? Also, Alex (the guy on the left with the Strat) never used an ebow before...I don't think he was holding it right at first...but anyways...thanks for the comment!

[@davidgoode7416]

Killer!

[@TSFAHTPS]

Thank you!!

[@wiiliamdodenhoff3461]

A Gizmotron 2.0 and a Whammer Jammer w/an old ebow, see if they can work together. Hippy crap like free love!

[@russellwilson9740]

I had a couple ebows. They weren't strong enough to work well...

[@stonelark]

Feed them more vegetables.

[@DaP84]

Prob because single coil? Works best with neck pickup and humbucker.

[@harrysaunders6180]

May I suggest that you watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHvcqJ6ofs6LjZo to see how Robert Fripp uses an elbow with massive amounts of left hand vibrato to keep it going during a rendition of Heroes with King Crimson. Also, it may be helpful to do a wee spot of research (i.e. read the manual) and rehearse before embarking on a review.

[@QuikdethDeviantart]

I keep wanting to yell use the neck pickup! at the strat guy...

[@danyphan73]

0:12 reminds me of the first Terminator movie main title

[@jasonb8187]

Came here looking for sustain. Was not disappointed.

[@marcialandrader]

Ebow wins

[@themanalligator4813]

It's Howard Moon.

[@chrismcloughlin163]

digitech box soonds like a theremin laddie.

[@swamplifecontrol]

It's a magnet - you probably already have one on your refrigerator.

[@TSFAHTPS]

A crystal magnet?

[@DavidM-of7eq]

Madness

[@TSFAHTPS]

Good or bad madness?

[@DavidM-of7eq]

badness

[@TSFAHTPS]

It can't be