I Tried the Cheapest Music Gear on Temu

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0:00 - intro
01:24 - first item
03:24 - second item
04:27 - third item
06:54 - fourth item
08:25 - fifth item
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[@OfficialDiRT]

So.... the item in your thumbnail was just scambait?

[@RG-cy3fx]

mhm it was clickbait

[@OfficialDiRT]

@@RG-cy3fx Maybe it was just baitbait.

[@-0-380]

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[@timandmonica]

@@OfficialDiRT I can confirm it was just baitbait, and I should know. I'm a gay fish.

[@OfficialDiRT]

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[@MrPotatoSunshine]

Ed rlly looking out for us, not accepting the sponsorship and looking out for our safety! W mans!

[@mr.sleepymeowalt]

Fr tho

[@lpk822]

fr thx for not selling your soul, ed

[@kylembagley]

He literally did the video anyway. You just watched it

[@fira3reo]

like other western companies r good

[@fira3reo]

ur so f***** delusional

[@Bittamin]

Will say, turning down the Temu deal is always a W PR move 🎉 good on you!

[@nipz58]

he still talked about temu and showed its products lol how do i know if he really turned down the deal lmao

[@tarkenton3895]

​@@nipz58But made us aware of the glaring issues with the products they offer.

[@daccrowell4776]

Just because something has a USB port doesn't mean that it's for power. I have the Mini Universe and a number of Cuvave (same company... Shenzhen Grand) stompboxes myself...and they never sound like that because I use the DC inputs with isolated multi-out supplies. The USB ports, surprisingly enough, are actually supposed to be digital audio outputs. You CAN power them with it...but then you have to deal with the trashy DC one often finds on these. Note also that the Cube Whatever has a separate audio USB connector. In this case, the best bet is to charge the internal LiON pack before use and go all 1970s old-skool on battery. But if you really gottagottagotta power these via USB, your USB cable needs a toroid or some similar ferrite device. Make sure the center hole is big enough for a couple of turns of the USB cable, wind that on with a couple of passes thru the ferrite or toroid as close as possible to the output connector on the device, then plug it in...and like Dave Gahan's smack habit says, "Enjoy the Silence". ANYTHING powered by USB that passes audio should use that tactic. Yep, anything. You're using the inductor there to strip out the digital hash and ONLY leave the DC at the connector to the device. Frankly, I do that with ALL DC inputs in my live and studio setups because it simply works and lets me keep my mind on my music, instead of forcing me into a situation where I have to hunt down the crud source and fix it on the fly. As far as Chinese pedals are concerned, though...I use a pile of them alongside a bunch of others from Yogyakarta to Tacoma and back again. The Chinese stuff has very different sweet spots when compared to what they're replicating...and that keeps my working process on its toes, which then opens up new sonic possibilities. Very worthwhile!

[@PorchBass]

100% great comment

[@seandevine3695]

This right here. All of it.

[@KriosDaJester]

The funny thing is, you're doing a video about TEMU's products even though they are technically not sponsoring you. TEMU is still getting similar exposure and advertising that they would with a sponsorship, but for free without paying Ed.

[@saylezz]

Right but Ed feels it's more important to be honest and not partner with them. Big W for Ed Boi.

[@KriosDaJester]

@@saylezz yeah

[@kylembagley]

Really weird

[@Gameboy-2007-yt]

Yeah but ig this allows him to say the negatives where otherwise he wouldn't be able to

[@EdTalenti]

I considered not making the video at all but when I came to the decision of turning down the sponsorship I had already put a ton of hours into planning and shooting… so I finished it anyway. Plus it’s a fun video!

[@byronvisiado09]

Bro you straight swindled me with that thumbnail.

[@ejayerik]

Right? Looks like a Tuna

[@CubeXplaiN]

Ed almost got next level scammed

[@Cametendo]

Hang Drummer is literally sounding like the old Minecraft music instrument. Nostalgia is kicking diffrently

[@DingusSauce]

ARIA MATH IS PEAK MUSIC

[@samuraiowlmusic]

that's cuz the old Minecraft song uses a hang drum ;)

[@Cametendo]

@@samuraiowlmusic well that makes sense

[@V1-RotateBeats]

Yeah...

[@simbarashetakaidza565]

​@@Cametendo More specifically an Hand Pan but yeah it's the same family of steel percussion

[@braincelluniverse]

The noise from the pedal is digital power noise coming through the USB cable from the computer or switching power supply. Try the 9V power and that noise will probably go away.

[@-vickyspit-]

That noise will go away if you use a dedicated plug into a dedicated outlet. I thought mine was defective, too, but it isn't. Sort of a pain though to have to do that, but it works.

[@onlyusernameleft2]

It also doesn't like sharing a power supply with other pedals. I've seen both 100mA and 300mA power draw in sales listings so I stay safe and just give it 500. I haven't had any problems with digital noise or popping sounds. It's a great sounding pedal for the cost but I don't use it very often because the build quality is not great. The selection knob feels loose compared to the Boss RV-6 and the Joyo Atmosphere. The Joyo pedal has the sturdiest feeling knob of all my verbs despite the Boss being twice the combined cost of the others.

[@-vickyspit-]

No. It needs a dedicated power source.

[@frankstetka7206]

Joyo is pretty surprising quality yes.

[@onlyusernameleft2]

@@frankstetka7206 yeah I have a handful of Joyo pedals. I like the Atmosphere that I mentioned and the Aquarius delay. The Orthos line selector is a lot of fun too because you can run signal chains in parallel. I have the Voodoo octave fuzz which I've been using with a Boss SL-2 Slicer, DD-8 delay and a Wampler Terraform to make faux synthesizer sounds that almost sound like 16 bit video game tunes.

[@anotherjacob]

i love that half the beats barely showed off the product cause ed was just vibing 😂

[@Xanderviceory]

yall remember when mr. portnoy rocked out on a hello kitty toy drum kit and slayed it? it's about what you do with a toy instrument, and just about all of these look like a blast to play with

[@EdTalenti]

Dude that was such a legendary video

[@dashingriggs]

Really cool video! The noise of the guitar pedal was likely a ground loop, which was caused by using a usb cable connected into possibly your pc instead of a 9 volt battery (if the pedal has a 9v battery slot.)

[@-vickyspit-]

That noise will go away if you use a dedicated plug into a dedicated outlet. I thought mine was defective, too, but it isn't.

[@aaronstclair2423]

That toy piano thing has some serious circuit bending potential. The output is an easy fix. Much more though. Sooo much more.

[@FLYUPPER713]

Dude, been watching you since a while, and you popped up the non-subscribed viewers percentage I smashed that subscribe button. I LOVE your content, and you make me want to start music production.

[@EdTalenti]

So happy to hear that man. Welcome to the family and you should absolutely start music production!

[@WVLFRVN]

Cube baby is always on my desk. Really good piece of kit. Best tone ive ever gotten from a quick cheap pedal, and is great for recording in to DAW

[@soulfulandnice]

I LOVE watching your videos Ed! The honest review is much appreciated! 😊

[@thespontaneoustomato2676]

Temu was awesome for letting you keep the stuff

[@EdTalenti]

Yeah that was really nice of them!

[@FairlyAverageYT]

well tbh sending the stuff back would be more of a hassle

[@French-Star]

their shipping is free because of a bunch of loopholes, returning them is insanely tedious

[@2760ade]

I don't know about that! They figured he would probably still review their stuff, and it didn't cost them the sponsorship fee! Win-win!

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

I am subbed for a looong time Bro! Your videos are really wild, and you enthusiasm is off the roof! Awesome keep it going my friend!

[@EdTalenti]

Thanks brotha!

[@lilranchocharles1201]

the last one was giving me jetpack joyride vibes

[@dyscotopia]

Did you try the multifx pedal on any synths? I've almost bought a bunch of pedals off there (including both in the video) but wasn't sure if they'd work with line level inputs well enough

[@badabingbadaboom17]

Amazing video!! Loved the piano hahahaha. Keep up the good work Ed!

[@V1-RotateBeats]

The hang-drum beat is FIREEEE!

[@proxzi]

the last sample so fire ngl

[@Hypn0ticDancing]

I just subbed I love your videos keep up the great work and thanks for all the great info. Been looking for a decent pan drum.

[@_LordShadow]

Ed, you could try to desolder the speakers and put two output jacks in their place, so you have a stereo Line Out!

[@Gwimbleyooo]

Hey do you have a link to the items ? I am interested in that keyboard. 🥺

[@dedicatedspuddler7641]

This kind of content is useful, and your presentation is amusing, so I subbed.

[@EdTalenti]

welcome!

[@terrorbirds9835]

That hum with the first pedal is often a result of being plugged into a computer at the same time as a USB. Try it without a USB hooked up (like just between guitar and amp).

[@faltonito]

The tracks went CRAZY🔥🔥🔥

[@ebeatz69]

This is really eye-opening. Keep them coming man

[@AaronRaglandTV]

That last keyboard was definitely eye opening especially. As a music producer myself, I've been networking and hearing from other producers that you want to use quality sounds. But this shows, it's how you use the sound and not the quality at times. Do you make music?

[@Da_LizzX]

I'm honestly relieved you favored honesty over greed by turning down the Temu deal. Good on you.

[@etintheufo3528]

what’s up! I subbed! This is the first time I’ve ever seen you, and I already love this channel! Keep up the good work 🤙

[@ProdbyJack]

temu type beat 😂 good job as always bro!

[@EdTalenti]

😂😂

[@Pgh2Dall]

Can we get a full version of the first song you made?

[@davidbachy5627]

Great finale! You can make anything sound workable:)

[@acerbt]

That cheep electronic toy keyboard is a varient of the my music center keyboard system, which uses basic single cycle wave forms and a few samples played on a simple chip originally ment for speech and basic music. That particular one is a more non standard varient.

[@singing_Ishan]

Yo Ed I actually had this 8:26 toy keyboard when i was a kid there is sound called ghost/spooky sound i can't remember it very much but you can actually create some fire samples with that sound btw I am also trying to become a music producer in the upcoming year and i love your videos ❤❤❤

[@EasyHeat]

I did't buy from TEMU, but I got a M-VAVE Bluetooth wireless 5-pin w/ USB dongle off eBay for $15. It works flawlessly and allowed me to play my Moog iOS app with an old 90's Casio 61 key keyboard. Unfortunately, I broke my current iMac's bluetooth whilst rebuilding it, (doh!) and I haven't gotten around to trying the M-VAVE usb dongle yet. Parenting is real. If it works? I'm thinking about connecting it to my Roland TD-6v drum module.

[@Sxcottie]

ED IM STEALING YOUR TOY PIANO SAMPLE!!!! that part was so awesome, loved the beat u made outta it.

[@EdTalenti]

Go ahead! 💪

[@user-tu1ti1ny7u]

What is your pedal into soundcard setup? Do you use a reamp?

[@purplelamp_]

The noise from the pedal is probably coz you are powering it through usb

[@slava.meseka]

final track is a killer🔥

[@Bmcd3565]

ngl u killed the beats🔥

[@hawkkim1974]

believe it or not, it's actually quite hard to create a crappy sound with expensive gears when you really need a crappy sound.

[@alireza_rain]

hey ed I've been watching your channel for a week and i HAD to sub. So im your new subscriber

[@donatocurtotti1049]

Sorry @EdTalenti what Electric drum Is the One you use?

[@Wxrzgn1]

Ed is Ed, and thats good!

[@juicicles5881]

Use a Noisegate for pedal noise. It's another kind of pedal. Put it at the end of your signal chain. I've had a few, the one Im currently using is Boss NS-2 Noise suppressor

[@Axolotl.mp4phonk]

Hey Ed! Nice video man

[@badmusicbeats]

Ed is trying to pull up the kids keyboard 🎹😂😂😂

[@everx7]

that first guitar play on that third item with that effect reminded me Diablo 2, imean, there is a track or two in that game with that kinda effect or sound, likeit a lot :)

[@iraklinijaradze9804]

How do u plug in effects pedal to ur laptop like this? Im tryna do that

[@lehearse662]

3rd item jam is super tight. 10/10

[@Reeldin58]

I think the "Cube Baby" gizmo is fantastic. I bought one a couple of years back. I liked it so much I ordered a second one to future proof things a bit. I use it on most of my recordings and for the player on a budget I don't think you could do much better.

[@ViviSectia]

They released an upgraded version earlier this year called Tank-G. It's worth checking out since it has better amp sims, a noise gate, more choices of effects, and amp profiling like a tonex pedal.

[@nonpondo_]

I'm wondering if the reverb pedal with a ground loop isolator would remove the noise

[@frankstetka7206]

Looks like that keyboard needs some circuit bending

[@vlammetje9126]

Loved the video! Is that drumkit midi? Like are u using addictive drums for it or something like that? Subbed btw!

[@driftgxdly]

what mic are you using ed

[@compfox]

Where are the keyboard from the picture and the dj-set?

[@Zentron]

Keyboard kinda gave off an 8bit vibe to the sounds!

[@jamericankid4086]

Great video can I get the multi effects pedal? 😢

[@raftemmerman765]

last time i watched one of your videos was back with 10k subs hahaha.. congrats man

[@Francois_L_7933]

You should add an output to that keyboard like Simon Magpie does on his.

[@fennixshark2584]

First time I saw a video from you. I immediately subbed

[@Fiesty_Fiona_H-qo6jo]

Your musical talent shines through with the cheap keyboard

[@wardrich]

5:58 that riff sounded super familiar, but I can't place it... what song is it?

[@velartt]

all beats is really good

[@reverend11-dmeow89]

is that not a typical USB-powered effect pedal vs. gear ground loop issue that everyone uses a gizmo or trick to get rid of in the first 'complaint'?

[@DangoGaming1000]

Waddup! How is everyone doin?

[@JakeAdkinsOfficial]

The track for the guitar pedal sounds like something from an old Tycho album.

[@orpheus1340]

I got the M-Vave Mini Universe and it's great. I got 0 noise with the right power. The sounds from it are out of this world, and could only be compared to Strymon products which cost 10 times more...

[@joemomma6317]

W mans for being real with his audience 🙌🏾

[@TheDanXIV]

Have you tried an adaptor for the mini universe? Sometimes usb is noizy.

[@tibbekneepkens]

whats the name of your midi drum panel

[@efaisha]

Just subbed! Great video!

[@Kazzor]

Just subbed, really entertaining video! 😃

[@EdTalenti]

Welcome!

[@olliskolli]

just subbed, and i wanna say that you made me wanna get into music making, so thanks (:

[@EdTalenti]

Thank you man!

[@turnedopp]

ed you should make footwork the music genre, its very fun to make

[@m1nigaming162]

3:10 we got ed's hair reveal before gta 6

[@FairlyAverageYT]

Rly like this video idea!

[@user-dg6tf4lv3s]

This is a really good video bro, you are my favorite KZbinr

[@EdTalenti]

Thank you so much!

[@user-dg6tf4lv3s]

You're welcome bro@@EdTalenti

[@LXNDRU]

That “dis-count” joke was funny for me.

[@EdTalenti]

Someone that gets me finally 😂

[@JoshRowe-kn3gv]

I can't believe he didn't play the mash potato sound on the keyboard. That would have been the first one I played 😆

[@unknown5152p]

I had that same keyboard when i was a kid 😂😂

[@MatiasDLevy]

The noise on the first pedal is probably the USB power supply (and the fact you are also conecting the audio cables, which probably form some sort of ground loop that makes the noise worse)

[@Paul-Carson]

That guitar pedal at 6 mins sounds good

[@Nickcinnati]

Nice video and nice beats 👍!

[@pavlobudiak6935]

That piano is 🔥 for post-punk!

[@KXNG008]

Can you do more videos interacting with producers?, giving us a chance to showcase our music

[@simon_esse896]

Shopping like a Millionaire 😅 They also did have had a version of the Neumann U87 AI.

[@EdTalenti]

I saw that! Maybe next time haha

[@djjameswing]

So they didn`t delivered the microphone setup?

[@ogami1972]

Cool, I picked up one of those reverb pedals for about $26, it's on my Dfam signal chain, I am very happy with it's performance. Just don't run it on a daisy chain psu, it can be noisy.

[@RyanTallini]

Last song was lit!

[@user-lc3rx8ub9c]

That track jou made witch the keyboard and the guitar is top notch 💪❤️👌😎👍

[@luismorales9310]

i have the same pedal, no noise at all but it has a noisy switch

[@asonx8624]

this feels like JohnTron’s musical brother

[@leksu_z]

Ah yes, the iconic ryan trahan thumbnail

[@jit1994]

i really wanted to hear the mash potato sound on the keyboard lol

[@harryjones5260]

having to pitch shift to match the electric noise....hahahaha