Old Blood Noise Endeavors Signal Blender | Parallel Signal Router

Buy the Signal Blender on Reverb: bit.ly/2QtEzYG
Follow and tag me on Instagram: / ericmerrow
Check out www.EricMerrow.com
If you want to support my channel and get exclusive BTS content, visit / ericmerrow
Rent or buy pedals from The Sound Parcel: www.thesoundparcel.co/ericmerrow
Put your music online with DistroKid: distrokid.com/vip/ericmerrow
Audio gear I use:
Load Box: amzn.to/37PhgPF
Interface: amzn.to/2tIViPB
Video gear that I use:
Camera: amzn.to/37LGr5P
Wide Lens: amzn.to/302BMtr
Telephoto Lens: amzn.to/300XhLf
links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something through them, I get a small commission

[@nigelbishop8108]

Would never have even considered a pedal like this until you showed just how versatile it is. Great demo!

[@EricMerrow]

I’m glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!!

[@erictallant4965]

Love what you did with the fuzz and distortion. That’s an actually really cool pedal. It perseveres the signal and sound of each pedal better than chaining them together in series. I have this video bookmarked to revisit next time I am pedal shopping. Good share!

[@EricMerrow]

So glad you liked the video! This definitely is a very powerful pedal!

[@andrewmccarthy7548]

holy... When you had the FU-2 and MF-4 running together... THHHIIIIICCCCCCC 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@EricMerrow]

🤘🤘🤘 thanks for watching!!

[@benmathys3026]

Another excellent video, Eric! You do an awesome job of explaining everything that you're doing and why.

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@christopherkennedy873]

Nice demo/review -Just ordered one - I have a few EHX Tri-parallel mixers ( similar tool) that I've been using on different boards (, and was looking into getting another for a new build, saw this reasonably priced one, and thought I'd give it a try -

[@pwarner]

I'm pumped to get one of these. On top of running effects in parallel which is awesome, I'll also be using mine as an effects loop for a couple delays I have. I love the quirks of them but don't like the loss of tone I get when they're in my signal chain. This lets me bypass them when I am not using them!

[@EricMerrow]

Sounds like you've got a great idea on how to use this pedal! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Roostersmusic]

hell yeah man. the descriptions you gave answered all my questions.

[@EricMerrow]

So glad to hear that!! Thanks a ton for watching!

[@mathisto21]

Always love your videos mate. I just pulled the trigger on the Signal Blender based on this video! Thanks for making me poor hahaha. Great video mate

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much!

[@fuzzingawesomepedals7377]

Just got this today and it rules! Awesome video man!

[@EricMerrow]

So glad you’re enjoying it!!

[@sunlounger29]

Would be great to combine a clean reverb/ delay sound with a fuzz for some shoegaze stuff.

[@EricMerrow]

That would be a great use for the signal blender!!

[@fuzzingawesomepedals7377]

Just got this today and yes this is a must have pedal! So rad!

[@Numocron]

Wow Eric this is an awesome effects pedal right here I love it.😃👍

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Chrisbell804]

Great job! Thanks!!

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks for watching!!

[@KasperKillsTX]

This is such a cool pedal. I need to get one! Thanks for the great video Eric! You could probably use it as a DI box for taking a clean track when recording. #DemoMaster

[@EricMerrow]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@drsamurai009]

I use this pedal to route reverb and modulated delay pedals into A and B and both effects are much more defined. The delay isn't getting a reverb wash and the the reverb isn't getting my modulated delay warble. The reverb sounds much cleaner this way too as it's just getting a clean signal.

[@EricMerrow]

That’s such a great way to use Signal Blender! 👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@aldodocarmo]

Cool review. Thanks. Maybe you could try more than one pedal on each channel.

[@EricMerrow]

There are so many fantastic ways to use the signal blender! Thanks for watching!

[@ethermod307]

Great video Eric! Glad I found your channel. I'm curious what is the korina guitar you play? And what kind of pickups do you use?

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks for watching! I think you’re probably asking about the Rivolta Mondata II HB. It’s a mahogany body and right now I’ve got brandonwound pickups in it. I’ve got a 1959 (paf clone) in the bridge and a wide range humbucker in the neck. 👍👍

[@drgoodtimes]

a Synth and guitar would be great to test out.

[@EricMerrow]

Oh yeah that would be awesome!

[@drgoodtimes]

@@EricMerrow have you tried that approach yet, wondering what the ratio for blending the two would be. Please make a short video-thanks and cheers

[@legatomodi3522]

Just in case youtubes compression didn't communicate it well, running dirt pedals parallel makes your guitar sound huge as hell. Its hard to describe. Its louder yea but its more than that. Like tone wise it becomes a new beast. I got a chase bliss brothers which is two very harmonic but different distortions (A,B) and you can run one into the other either way or parallel. You got a master volume and balance (between the two sides, left more A less B, right less A more B) Each side has a clean boost, drive and fuzz mode too. Its really the only distortion anybody could ever want. But I still want more damnit.

[@EricMerrow]

Parallel routing opens up so many possibilities! I bet the Brothers sounds incredible! Thanks for checking out the video and commenting!

[@edandadria]

This is exactly why I'll be getting one! I'm thinking of blending the Boss HM-2 chainsaw with something more contemporary. Even if it sucks, it should be a lot of fun to mess around with!

[@legatomodi3522]

@@edandadria get it soon. Its been discontinued a month or two ago. They were $300 I think but there was alot of them made so its not gonna go insane quick but in a year or two it'll be a different story probably

[@edandadria]

@@legatomodi3522 thanks for the info! Mine arrives on the 29th :)

[@legatomodi3522]

@@edandadria when you get it, try turning on both boosts parallel. I run that first and it makes every guitar and pickup have all their individual nuances upfront, even if you're running like a stupid 12+ pedal chain like I do.

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Great demo Eric, I was referred to check out this pedal specifically as I am trying to find a pedal to blend my clean signal with my fuzz pedal and apparently this pedal can do the trick. Do you know if this blend concept can also be done with the Boss LS-2 ? Thx

[@EricMerrow]

I think you should be able to achieve that function with the ls2. Thanks for watching!

[@michanowak7060]

I see that BOSS line selector also have option for blending signals but it seems it doesn't have the polarity/phase reversal buttons. Is it a common issue? How do I know if I would need that if I want to mix some distortion and fuzz together?

[@EricMerrow]

Great question, Michal. The polarity reversal is super handy. Basically the way you know is by trying to reverse one loop’s polarity and evaluate the sound. If it’s nice and full, the loops are in phase. If the sound is really kid scooped and hollow or quacky sounding, then one of the loops probably needs the polarity reversed

[@CliveBarnesMusic]

Hi Eric, just a quick question. Would running your pedals in a switcher like say for example the GigRig Quarter Master also be considered running in parallel since they're on different loops or does a switcher still run the pedals in series but isolated..?

[@EricMerrow]

Hi Clive, absolutely great question! To my knowledge (I’ve not used the gig rig) loop switchers like the one you’re describing will run your pedals in series while keeping them isolated. There may be functionality to run loops in parallel but from everything I’ve seen on the internet those units run your pedals in series. Thanks so much for watching!

[@CliveBarnesMusic]

@@EricMerrow thanks for the reply, really appreciate it. I love your videos man, some of the very best out there. Thanks for the great work you put into them. Cheers

[@EricMerrow]

@@CliveBarnesMusic Thanks so much!!

[@ryan_c_crest]

I'm going to use my Old Blood Noise Endeavors Signal Blender pedal to run two Old Blood Noise Endeavors Signal Blender pedals in parallel

[@EricMerrow]

🤯🤯🤯

[@nodrog5150]

Hi I have a Joyo live 8 channel switcher with the send and returns just as the blender. What's missing from my switcher that stops it from also being a blender? Thanks 👍

[@EricMerrow]

I’m not familiar with that switcher but it might have the ability to act as a parallel blender already. I know that switchers typically turn loops on/off in a series path but some switchers may be able to route loops in parallel. You’d have to consult the documentation for your switcher to see if you can route things in parallel

[@nodrog5150]

@@EricMerrow Hi Eric thanks for that. It could be all about the blend knob as most switchers wouldn't have one. Cheers.🎸👍😁

[@azizlewis]

Hello, great video! Can you tell me how often and which pedals would you need to use the phase interval buttons?

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks for watching, Aziz! There’s no constant on what pedals need the phase inverted. Many different type of pedals have the potential to be out of phase with other pedals. It’s just something you have to kind of hear and then see if the buttons fix the issue

[@azizlewis]

@@EricMerrow oh ok would always pressing it whenever plugging in pedals or turning them on hurt anything?

[@EricMerrow]

@@azizlewis It won't hurt anything. Also, if you're only using 1 signal then you won't even hear the difference the phase buttons make. You'll start to hear it when you're combining multiple signals in parallel.

[@azizlewis]

@@EricMerrow ah so like if your only using one chain like chain b you wont have phase problems but when using both chains you start having problems?

[@EricMerrow]

Exactly! The phase issue will only happen if you have 2 or more signals in parallel

[@sbbandmusic]

I have a wild idea to have myself and our saxophone player both run through this. We would share a looper between the two of us, and we can both add as necessary, would this work with this pedal?

[@EricMerrow]

Yeah that could absolutely work. You could send each of your signals into a loop return and use the output to run into the looper

[@thearoom]

Can you go in with your guitar and go out into 3 different amps while controlling the volume for each amp and then blend the amps together how ever you like?

[@EricMerrow]

You sure can!👍👍

[@richardbulgin7410]

Same question but FRFR powered speakers and monitors? Thanks

[@richardbulgin7410]

Same question but FRFR powered speakers and monitors? Thanks

[@baileywatts1304]

This gonna sound kinda stupid, but if I had a switcher on my bullet mic, I could use this to put the harmonics through the same modulation chain as the guitar so there's no out of sync modulation garbage to deal with (if you been on stage with two people running different chorus pedals at once you know what i'm taling about) edit: I know using midi to sync up is an option with digital chorus but not with analog)

[@EricMerrow]

Great question! So the answer is yes, you can absolutely use the signal blender to run 2 signals into the one output (which can then go into any number of modulation pedals). However, this will result in your harmonica and the other signal going into the signal blender will be summed into 1 signal in the output of the signal blender. So your harmonica will go to the rest of the signal chain of the guitar/bass that has the signal blender. I hope this makes sense

[@flyingstratobanez713]

It would be PERFECT if an expression pedal could be used to actively change the blend.

[@EricMerrow]

Good idea! Thanks for watching

[@Ottophil]

You could always put a volume in one of the loops. Boom instant blend control

[@grahamkelly8299]

Is there a buffer in these?

[@EricMerrow]

Yes, the switching system is digital so I believe it’s buffered bypass. You might want to check their site - I could be wrong

[@petestyles8911]

why is the signal passing through when all LED's are off?

[@EricMerrow]

If you’re running a signal into the input and out the output, your observation is correct. When the blue and/or red lights are on, they engage that specific parallel loop. The when the green light is on, you have a dry signal volume control. But when all lights are off, it’s like the pedal is not in your signal chain

[@petestyles8911]

@@EricMerrow ace thanks for getting back so quick

[@benbrucato8051]

I love this pedal except for one major drawback: the 1/4" jacks on the top are way too close together. It's impossible to wire this up with any combination of Eminence pancake jacks and Neutrik jacks. They can't all fit. Most demos/reviews are using straight cables, which are impossible to use on a pedal board. It looks like you're using four different kinds of angled cables to make them fit. It seems as though this was designed and released without sufficient use-case testing. If I want to put this on my pedal board, I'll have to replace all my cables to accommodate it. It would be better to have the ins and outs on the sides to make more room at the top for the send and receive ins/outs.

[@EricMerrow]

I totally understand that drawback! I think the best bet I’ve found would be to use something like the angled hosa or planet waves patch cords. No pancake cord will work unless it’s something super small like a tour gear designs cable or maybe a solderless type patch cable. Still an absolutely phenomenal piece of gear! Thanks so much for watching and voicing your concerns 🤘🤘

[@peoplewithpixels]

Is this analog?

[@EricMerrow]

The signal is all analog. There is a digital element in the pedal that only controls the switching

[@peoplewithpixels]

@@EricMerrow Sounds pretty cool

[@joecastro6523]

who does he think he is on that Bass ? LEMMY??? LOL. anyway I just got one of these for my Bass rig, but I might need two

[@EricMerrow]

If only I could be as cool as Lemmy! 😂 2 signal blenders would make an insanely cool rig!

[@charlesrichardclifton4647]

Hi Eric, et'al, Curious to know who else is wondering why did Old Blood Noise gave the "Signal Blender" have such ugly color artwork.....it looks like a kindergartner designed it...okay maybe a 5th grader. I think I’m going to get one but damn it’s god awful looking, imo Green, pink, red, blue on white...vomit. Damn them for making it so ugly, but bless them for making it so wonderfully versatile. Perhaps you and Jason can make a FUZZLORD version, only use black, red, and white color scheme, maybe call it the HELL BLENDER ....... If you do it decide to make one, remember it was my name idea....you can pay me back by sending me one of the first runs.... ;) Thanks bro.

[@EricMerrow]

Charles, thanks for watching. I'll have to disagree with your views on the looks of the Signal Blender. Honestly, I know the color combo might not be for everyone but to me it makes total sense. I really appreciate and enjoy the tri-color approach because it lets the player interpret the operation of the pedal visually in addition to reading the labels and notations. To each their own, but I really dig the look. And of course, like you said, the Signal blender is such an incredible tool in any sort of pedalboard or setup! Again, thanks for watching!!

[@charlesrichardclifton4647]

@@EricMerrow Thanks and you're right I see the what they went for, just the color isn't to my preferred palette. Im still getting one nevertheless, because it is a great piece to have. Anyway, lets us all know if, and when, we will see a ELM or FUZZLORD version....

[@painstruck01]

shame it's mono

[@EricMerrow]

You could use the signal blender to create a stereo or dual mono setup