Chase Bliss Automatone Preamp MKII: the FUTURE of PEDALS?

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[@PaulDavids]

One thing I'd like to clear up is that the sounds of this pedal are all analog. So, what do you think? Could this be the future?!

[@IV94704]

It sounds great, very flexible, but not the future. For the price there are many other devices that offer some of those same sounds and then some and even more flexibility. Analog, digital doesn’t matter - good sound is good sound.

[@MrAllstar]

How does a fully analogue pedal utilise digital presets and digital faders? Doesn't add up but if there is a way they get around that I'd love to hear about it.

[@wj2454]

It could be a promo. Still I like most of your videos.

[@mvp019]

At $750 it is not going to be part of my future...

[@nikolaki]

@@MrAllstar without looking the pedal up on the internet... my guess is: the faders have a discrete number of positions, let's say 12 bits worth, so 4096 positions for each fader. The values from the faders control the behaviour of the preamp's various analogue circuits - eq, overdrives, the fuzzes etc. This means the signal from the guitar pickup all the way through to the output of the preamp is completely analogue but there is a finite (but astronomically large) number of possible combined fader positions and button combinations. I expect 256 positions (8 bit) per fader is more granularity than required given the tolerances of analog components. Hope that makes sense.

[@vladcretu9182]

Episode 359 of "Gear I can't afford"

[@SawWaveSurfer]

750$ are pretty hefty.

[@smorrow]

Raspberry Pi changing a Pocket POD's settings using USB.

[@mesoanarchy]

@@SawWaveSurfer Yeah, very hefty. Play through a JCM 2000 Dual Super Lead 50 watt. Sounds awesome. My repair guy who builds hand-wired amps loves it. Cost me $275. So, I got another one - $250 out of the pawn shop. Board checked thoroughly, retubed & biased... $150. Still less than $750.

[@GearGasms]

Oh my $750! That’s me out

[@GearGasms]

D.K. Wilson that really puts perspective on that price!

[@ourmusic8464]

paul davids : Yes , i mean yes me ; ok im convinced

[@liveatminkys]

Yamaha had these features on their DG 120 series of amps back in the early 1990's. Every knob has a motor which moves to the setting it's saved in. They have 100 save banks, and are fully midi controllable. Mine still works flawlessly after 20 years of gigging. Great to see this tech getting used in a pedal finally! Great tones too.

[@Stevenafoe]

Ok, i’ll admit it, the moving sliders are really satisfying to look at.. made my day.

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

I like the look. It's very 1970's audiophile hi-fi.

[@GearGasms]

Good call - you nailed it!

[@balijukka9963]

Tandberg TCD 310 cassette deck.

[@broo0ose]

first thing it reminded me of was my old B&O BEOCENTER 3500.

[@Dug6666666]

You got it. I can see this more in a home or professional studio than as apart of a giging rig. The price did not surprise me, it looks and sounds premium.

It's the 1970's high tech solution for people who don't like current high tech solutions lol

[@pokerdealer2003]

I have a Yamaha organ with motorized sliders from 1984 and all 36 sliders still work great. They will probably last a long time.

[@jirdesteva]

Paul I thank you for adding to my GAS. My wife however would appreciate it if you wouldn't. Great looking pedal.

[@AndyDion]

Agree!

[@DanDjurdjevicplus]

Hear hear.

[@raybenjaminkiekel2854]

“and if the gain is pushed, it becomes and angry boy”

[@ChibChibbles]

“and if the gain is pucht, it becomes and angry boy”

[@whatskraken3886]

I read this as he was saying it

[@Silktribe]

This is not overpriced. It's a lot of money but this is a versatile piece of gear in a rather reasonable space, with good quality parts, well thought out features, asthetically well designed, combining traditional components in an innovative, interactive way. To me it's certainly more of a niche product, but that's not a bad thing. What I really appreciate about stuff like that is that it gives you options within its structure that may very well be uniquely inspiring. To reshape the midrange in real time, like in mid song if you will to go from bright and chimey sounds to dark and full "wall of sound" type tones, to include the fuzz and its gain structure in real time adjustment, just to switch to another preset, maybe midi engaging effects in the LOOP... I think this is a piece of gear that has a great potential to inspire you to do things, compose and play that you may not have considered before or normally wouldn't and that's something I really appreciate in my gear.

[@lance134679]

That Chase Bliss guy is a genius. Such a versatile pedal.

[@jordandangelo180]

After the CXM and going back and reviewing all of the other CB pedals, owning the CXM and having the Preamp MK II on the way... I’d say Joel from Chase Bliss is the greatest genius the pedal world has ever seen. He’s the most forward thinking. He would be working for Google or Facebook but thank god he makes pedals :) Along with Meris, he has created pieces of technology that allow you to have every option and somehow control every parameter, like an engineer would be doing for you in a studio. Now, at home, you can record guitar, vocals, drums, bass, synths, keys...any instrument you want and not just tweak it until the ends of the universe, but control pitch with literal perfect tracking and absolute perfect hi fidelity. I don’t think most players realize why these pedals are expensive. It’s because they are not basic guitar pedals! They are more musical/studio tools in a guitar pedals format. I actually think the prices are low for what you are able to do with these. In the 1980’s, it would of cost thousands in tack gear and studio time to achieve any of insane tones from several Cb pedals like the THERMAE. Joel talks about them the way a software designer explains how an computer works. They are extremely ahead of their time and someday soon, someone will come along them to create a masterpiece. It’s like when they gave Jimi Hendrix a Strat, a Marshall, a FuzzFace, Uni-Vibe and an Octavia. Look what he was able to create with just that alone. Imagine the album Jimi Hendrix would put out if he had Chase Bliss pedals....

[@willfowler8540]

@@jordandangelo180 God you didn't have to type a college grade essay

[@jordandangelo180]

@@willfowler8540 college grade….I’ll take that as a compliment. It’s probably because I own one and also own the CXM and once you actually use them and see what they can do, it’s easy to get fired up about them. Paul made a long video about it along with a lot of other guys. That takes a lot more effort than typing and not all the videos are sponsored that people spent hours editing.

[@willfowler8540]

@@jordandangelo180 I didn't mean anything. This ain't no English class, I don't mean anything deeper than wow, you typed a lot. I didn't even read it lmao

[@jordandangelo180]

@@willfowler8540 I know lol I was joking around in my reply and just making some observations. I type really fast probably from playing guitar and typing 8 hours a day at work. One day, I was on the phone and typing fast not looking at the keyboard and the screen only a few years back and that’s when I realized I’m become too focused on work and should using these skills to be jamming and gigging more

[@MadisKukk]

The person who asks himself "what happens if I pour beer in [my own product]" after developing a number of 21st century tech onto guitar pedal IS THE definition of an passionate entrepreneur. This type of CEO knows from the get-go that the people using this pedal will probably be very passion-driven themselves if he has a product to match their level of passion: the very first thing he has to know is what happens to it in its 'worst case scenario', cause we already know what it's capable of in its 'best case scenario'. This is the level of quality control that differs from other seemingly profit-driven trend-setters. Chase Bliss Audio, if you're reading this - keep up the good work. And keep the beers pouring lol

[@ColinShanahan]

I bought one mainly based on this video and 1-2 other respected KZbin reviewers and have to say it did not disappoint. It sounds incredible. It has a fidelity that needs to be heard to understand it and the operational features are not just gimmicky. The faders moving to a position gives you instant visual feedback to where you're at and you can make instant adjustments to the sound. I also gasped at the €800 price tag but now that I have one I completely understand what I paid for.

[@ColinShanahan]

You mention @ 14:27 about the internal trim pot for the fuzz circuit to reduce the gain. Do you know where I would find any info about accessing this? Any info appreciated 😊

[@ironbarbassey]

I'd like to be entered in the Preamp mkii giveaway that you forgot to mention.

[@thomashamilton914]

He was messing with one of the sliders (I think the frequency slider) and I was like ooh that sounds cool they should make it with an expression pedal input so you can control it with that to get that sound then like two minutes later “oh yeah here’s the expression pedal” lol

[@alexmarshall7909]

Stop talking shite

[@dan_ward]

@@alexmarshall7909 67 likes probably means other people thought the same thing, like i did too.

[@thomashamilton914]

I hadn’t really thought what I said was talking shit so much as marveling at how the pedal had cool features like the expression pedal

[@charleswhite8439]

@@thomashamilton914 You Were 'Not' At All Talkin 'shite' My Friend'! - Great Idea! And Glad They 'PreRead' Your Mind!😶👍🎼 (only the shite talker' spewd shite') _

[@Claytone-Records]

Moogerfooger units take 4 expression pedals. Moog analog sound sculpture.

[@jt3483]

When you think of it... it really isn't a bad price. It is a combo of the Benson Preamp ($249), The CBA Condor ($349), a modified Fuzzface (many good ones are over $200), plus so much more. If you just add up the cost of the "pedals" it contains, that is already pushing or exceeding $749. If you add the number of onboard faves it can store, motorized faders, and all of the additional functionality it packs, Joel could have rightfully priced this thing over $1,000 USD. Is it expensive, yes it is. Is it justifiable, yes it is. Is it worth it, depends on the person using it obviously.

[@sliceofsparta8985]

But why motorized faders? Why did it have to have those? How much less could it have been without them? It's an expensive gimmick for visual feedback!

[@jt3483]

@@sliceofsparta8985 I don't think it is a gimmick at all tbh. Having visual reference to presets is awesome. They could have done it with some other format sure. Hopefully they don't fail over time, that's the only concern.

[@ChrisOBrienMusic]

Like all multi fx with limited access to presets this seems less than the sum of its parts. And also a bit jack of all trades, master of none.

[@andrzejkucharzyk9970]

@@ChrisOBrienMusic how do you know it isnt master?

[@ChrisOBrienMusic]

@@andrzejkucharzyk9970 I've heard the demos....

[@RealGuysEatRealPies]

Just for anyone who thinks this is overpriced, here's a price breakdown... Benson Preamp: $250 Ibanez TS-9 or 808: $100-$180 Wah Pedal: $100 Dunlop Fuzz Face: $120-$150 So all together you could spend $570-$680 to get four pedals, or get one unit that can accomplish all of the above with savable presets for $750. Sounds worth it to me. This will also save your audio fidelity due to using less patch cables. Great work, Chase Bliss. Great demonstration, Paul.

[@iainmcguire7190]

You can get TS9 and fuzz face clones for miles cheaper than that. The circuits are well known, and widely copied. It's a lovely looking pedal, just priced out of most people's budget, for what it does.

[@gcoller]

I hear what you're saying and I'm not banging CB at all but we just need to be realistic that this is some boutique gear. Man I'd love to goof around with one for an afternoon but I'd be afraid it would come home with me.

[@BigBri550]

1. Why bother with a preamp pedal of any kind if you are already playing through a guitar amp anyway like 99.9% of all electric guitarists? 2. Tube Screamers are a waste of money at any price, SRV-worshippers be damned. I think and have always thought Tube Screamers sound like crap and can be outclassed by a number of other overdrive pedals for the same price. 3. An authentic wah-wah pedal sounds way more dramatic that what the gadget in this video does: it's too subtle of an effect especially for live jamming with a band. So, an actual wah pedal would be a worthy investment if you really must. 4. As for fuzz pedals, they are very overrated poop boxes if you ask me. I have two Behringers for bass: a BXL 450A amp, and a BOD400 Bass Overdrive pedal both of which were below the $120-$150 price range combined, and both of which can produce classic fuzz tones for guitar. The pedals I use are actual effects, not "tone shapers." Tone should be accomplished simply with one's amp, one's guitar, and one's playing technique- fancy that!

[@imagzz4942]

I agree that if you look at it that way, it's probably not as expensive as it might look. It's just a high number, but it comes with so many options. And just imagine in 1, 2 or 3 years... I'm sure more pedals like this will come out in the future, and the price of this one would probably drop as well. All new and innovative products are expensive. It could also sell on the used market way cheaper in about half a year or a year's time.

[@blastofo]

Pod Go is all u need.

[@JohnPaulMusicUK]

$749 - wow! - I put that originally in the first 2 mins - and then watched the rest of the video.. and now I get it. Totally worth it and this is an amazing thing! Thanks Paul for showcasing this. Your energy is great.

[@TedSarge]

I love this concept! Arguably, I would think another reason for the high price tag is that it seems like it could replace pedals/make several pedals obsolete. If a player has this, it can be their wah pedal, their volume pedal, their fuzz pedal, their boost, and more. Definitely seems like a way of the future. As an analog lover, I love that the future is analog!!!

[@devinpatrickmusic]

Whatever it takes!

[@station2station544]

4:00 omg when you showed the flying faders I almost fell off my chair.

[@kylewalsh9124]

I see a lot of people commenting about the price tag on this thing.. but really 750 isnt that bad when you consider all that this thing does... think of how many pedals it could replace...I mean i could probably get rid of half my pedal board if I added this thing... which would be great for a gigging musician(which im not i just love pedals) my current pedal board weighs a ton. But really think about it ... I bet this thing has the sounds of at least 6-7 drive pedals in it ... most of my drive pedals were between 160-200 a piece.. and you get the motorized faders and all the other cool functions.... i kinda feel like this thing is a great value when you consider all of that.

[@misterlife9669]

Pure facts brother

[@danymeeuwissen5973]

You are so right on this. I played it, it makes other pedals feel like one-trick pony's.

[@sebastianortega1938]

A sturdy all-in-one thing that doesn't break as easy? Indeed, worth the price. And even if you're not a gigging musician, less space for pedals means more space for other toys.

[@chrisjs6123]

I see you're trying to justify it like I do... by the time i'm done i've convinced myself it will actually be a "net saving" when i sell my other pedals. Then I get it, and look at my other pedals and be like "but old friend, i can't say goodbye" and you keep them just in case. The struggle is real brother.

[@MrNeosantana]

There's no need to justify the price. The gear speaks for itself. It's a very versatile foot-controlled preamp, and it does EVERYTHING well. That gentle wah effect was super sexy alone.

[@joecaprara3275]

I love how chase bliss will be a company that I believe will keep upping the game in creative pedals. Hats off to those guys!

[@RyanTaegan]

Paul Davids at 8:27: *Slap like* Davie504: Wise choice

[@paulolapa3040]

Paul Davids wants a bASS battle

[@aprilkurtz1589]

The only reason I'm not going to like is the number of likes you have right now. LMAO.

[@RyanTaegan]

April Kurtz n i c e

[@RyanTaegan]

Paulo Lapa epico!

[@_b.o_7_98]

Mr paul davids ur video production is getting better with every video

[@ElevatedJamTracks]

Ridiculously cool. I want one!

[@NickBaranov]

Me to 😉

[@sirdogmanthing5220]

You're videos are not only insightful but also beautifully made when it comes to the video quality. Love it!

[@goodboid]

Chase Bliss pedals need to be preserved for posterity at MoMA. These guys are just killing it. Now make a stereo pedal for us synth heads!

[@drbobbybones]

This is by far the best demo of this pedal I have ever seen. You make the pedal sing! Have one on preorder and I can’t wait to get it!!!

[@eduardoduarte2736]

Honestly, Chase Bliss totally deserves this publicity. They make awesome pedals that create a kinds of different sounds. Great video! Do some more reviews on Chase Bliss! I recommend MOOD

[@tadecaylor]

Love that you got the guy that built it to say a couple words, nice video!

[@MrAllstar]

They are called motorized faders and one reason why this pedal is so pricey, midi controllers with them are likewise very expensive.

[@adrianscarlett]

ALPS Motorfaders are approximately double the cost of their non-motorised counterpart, that would knock maybe $50 off the BoM, less if they are bought in bulk.

[@foljs5858]

Or they could do it with digital control with rotaries and without motorized faders, and it would still be remembering presets fine...

[@VictorNascimentoo]

@@foljs5858 but doesn't look as cool 😂

[@matthewotremba9230]

"FLYING FADERS" wuz the name If you were alive when they came out

[@SheldonHull]

I used to drool at this this type of gear. For me the helix solved my needs and I'm very content with very little need to explore other gear for a while.

[@robertw1871]

The pedal of the future is probably a stretch, it’s basically just a DAW controller on the floor. It’s pretty cool though. It’s fundamentally too expensive just due to expensive components to become mainstream enough to be the future me thinks, it can be done with different technology to bring the cost down and quite a few companies have already been doing that for awhile. I like that’s is mixed digital and analog.

[@RC32Smiths01]

It's really good to know that they have really acknowledged the concerns following potential errors in sliding presets, so I think it has way much more versatility simply because of that.

[@identityxcrysis]

Honestly, Paul's playing is so great that this pedal could basically be mud on the inside and it would still sound incredible.

[@AlanDavid]

terrific, just the right amount of drive to keep the tone still sweet but not crunchy

[@agah666]

Video Idea: Make a video where you use all of the "future" gears.

[@ripper3020]

10:24 love the fader headbanging like a pro

[@jimmpanik3402]

It's certainly cool but at $750, it's in the price range of entire effect processors that do so much more. I don't see many of these selling.

[@renoutlaw8371]

For real, you can get a Pod Go, which has volume, wah, eq, amp, cab, and any 4 pedals from the entire line 6 library. And you would still have about 250 left over to buy expression pedals and extra footswitches, allowing you to get even more out of it.

[@aheartthrob]

Really depends if you’re willing to spend the extra money on 100% analog. Some people are, some people aren’t.

[@paulmdevenney]

I’ll stick with my line 6 helix and its VST for my daw. Cool toy this though. I’ve never really been to understand the desire for 90 pedals.

[@telequacker-9529]

​@@paulmdevenney People who are afraid of the word "digital" (usually not fully comprehending how it works). People who think "quality" and "price" are the same thing. Marketers who reinforce these notions to make a high-markup sale. It's worst when big-name musicians (Jack White, Neil Young for example) comment on the technology, mixing half understanding with half myths together. I might buy a Neil Young record, but I'd never consider his "Pono" music player. As for this review by Paul Davids... it seems like a good 3-in-one Wah/EQ/overdrive. 20 years ago before digital multi-effects had matured, it might have been a decent value for a few hundred dollars. $750? Never.

[@LunaticTheCat]

Yup, this is too expensive

[@LievenDV]

Several years ago I fantasized about this pedal. It does even more. Wonderful!

[@LievenDV]

Although I can't afforc to spend that much on a pedal :)

[@BrettPapa]

Great demo! Sounds killer!

[@escarraman1]

Ok ok OK! You got me at 14:05 with that Sanata like HIGH note. Chase Bliss take my money! 💰

[@zeyy84]

16:31 definitely adding that to my arsenal

[@juniorvicepresidentofzimba4946]

Hey man, I noticed you have a small stutter as well. It's barely noticeable but from one stammerer to another can I just say thanks for not editing it out and wearing it as it is. It's inspirational.

[@acemanapat013]

Paul: "Yes. I mean, yes." (14:23) His answer to the title question.

[@tristandeniet]

I legit screamed when I saw those automated faders. Wtf this is amazing.

[@Pandamasque]

This pedal (as many others) could benefit from a couple of metal bars above and below the sliders preventing you from stepping on them.

[@maxschumann2761]

Metal bars are great places to have a drink and listen to good music.

[@NickGranville]

Really dig the production in your videos. Very slick. Thanks man.

[@JPMonstie]

I never buy anything that has more brains than I do.

[@simonr7097]

What device did you use to write that comment, a typewriter?

[@heziowuor9855]

Bro then you shouldn’t buy anything at all

[@brianburke808]

damn, you two are hateful.

[@simonr7097]

@@brianburke808 I get how my comment could come across as insulting, but it wasn't the intention. It is a fact that our phones and computer are incredible pieces of technology, although we tend to forget it. Maybe if they had motorized faders we would be more impressed?

[@noelhoekstra6852]

Haha :D

[@eltorpedo7774]

Love the WOOOO.. aaaarrrrgggggh.. at the scratchy volume pot at 2:20. Deoxit time!

[@serban2139]

gotta say, as a beginner, this pedal is sweeeeeeeeeeet!

[@James-eg3nf]

I am very, very impressed, especially that fuzz tone. It's like many high-quality pedals in one unit, but at this price point you could get a multi-effects unit with a built-in expression pedal and get 90% of what this pedal offers plus a plethora of other features.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Some people really want analog saturation though

[@Luthiart]

Before you mentioned the price, I was thinking it would cost about $500, and even that's more than I would be willing to spend. For $750, I could get a used Deluxe Reverb RI, and keep the multi-effects unit I'm already happy with. No motorized faders, but my patches save and recall just the same. It's a clever gadget, but really, take that one gimmick away, and what else about that pedal is ground-breaking?

[@waytothewill]

I agree.

[@gcoller]

The argument that you could buy other equipment works with any product. I mean, of course that's true. I think what Chase Bliss does better than other makers is digital control of analog circuits. Take away the motors and that still is true, you're going through a full analog path, not chips. Now...that may mean something to you or not. I love my Strymon Riverside and it certainly is 90% digital. Now if you asked me if this unit was more innovative than say, the Chase Bliss Brothers pedal that could be a fun argument.

[@noelhoekstra6852]

Give me one good sounding midi controlled overdrive pedal on the market? There isnt. People (like me) with pedalswitchers can use midi control. If this does sound great I can remove 3-4 overdrive pedals and get this instead. More tone control is good for studio and live performance. Less weight is great for traveling. Also if removing overdrive pedals less powersupplys are needed. Less money, less weight, less room on the pedalboard, less room for power errors.

[@juliengiuliano628]

@@noelhoekstra6852 there's one : Elektron' Heat mkII.

[@noelhoekstra6852]

@@juliengiuliano628 WOW i didnt know

[@wehoffmanjr]

1.78 million at the moment... Whaaat?! A guitar instructor has taken over the interwebs. Respect, and blessings mate

[@Bombbeachh]

The best pedal maker on the planet

[@Calvin5318008]

Just stopped by to say you Rock. Capital R. You got me back into playing after I lost the drive, and gave me reason to pick up music theory. Wish I would of had these videos back in 2004.

[@oskarliedtke1294]

Paul: clicks Button Me: well ok Levers: move Me: what kind of voodoo magic is this?

[@DougE.phresh]

wow, setting everything so quickly and precisely with the expression pedal is really incredible

[@DJFalkoHannover]

they have done „tons if testing“ but never spilled a beer in it? oh my... 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TerryMasri]

A piss test is in order right here. Preferably after guzzling down a few pints of beer!

[@PaulDavids]

Correction: he never poured a beer in it. And good for him. Beer is to drink, not to waste on a pedal, or pedalboard.

[@gcoller]

As Elvis Costello would say: "accidents will happen.."

[@craigpage381]

Ha Ha!. Now THAT is funny!!!

[@craigpage381]

@@PaulDavids correct. It is alcohol abuse!

[@carlosangelvaldez6098]

Man I just like to hear your voice it's so relaxing

[@thunderbable]

I spend too much time looking at gears and too little practicing 😭

[@andrewsmall4865]

Story of my life

[@spost26]

Same!

[@rajamcraja]

haha It's ok, we all have seasons like that, it's part of the hole guitar deal. You gonna have the moment to do it so keep it easy bro

[@matthewg.garcia9415]

This is the reason I have GAS

[@noiboi5392]

Can't wait for this company to explore this more, like a modulation pedal or reverb/delay pedal

[@professorpancakes6545]

It's chase bliss isn't? I'm pretty sure they've got a few reverbs and modulation pedals!

[@AndyDion]

2:20 The sound of every guitar player crying

[@KRColson]

Very cool stuff indeed! I had to laugh out loud when I saw your expression when turning the Fuzz up full! Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@micahong8781]

That pedal costs more than my guitar and my amp combined :(

[@whitehatpowers]

micah ong sell them and BUY it haha

[@micahong8781]

JP I would, but I wouldn’t have enough money left over for a power supply 😢

[@questionmark5463]

Certainly is very innovative though. I think it might catch on..and if it does.. I expect the price to come down when others start to copy.

[@benlogan430]

Lol, my Ltd ec-401v with DiMarzio paf and new Fender Pro Junior was $728. So, ya...for that money I’d get a used LP and some change! Like $150 change.

[@micahong8781]

Ben Logan ya I went with a used mexi strat and boss katana 50

[@aesop2733]

The preset function with the moving sliders is simply awesome.

[@endlessbegin1350]

So i had a little financial luck this month and i said to my girlfriend ill add it all to my savings account. You guys have any tips on explaining why its back to zero again?

[@LodvarDude]

Covid 19. Seems legit.

[@georgf9279]

If any single purchase would require all my savings I wouldn't pull that trigger. I'd save up until I had at least double to tripple what it costs. If by that time I still want it that bad, then I go for it. But that's just me.

[@gman2380]

@@georgf9279 Like minded Pal. Almost, I wouldn't buy until my balance was quadruple it's cost .

[@dakotaaryerson]

“...I fell.”

[@mahatmadoo2566]

Subliminal advertising on KZbin. You gotta have it.

[@davidparis5229]

What an amazing review. Let's hope they make other pedals of that kind soon. In a world where everything tends to be digital, it is best of both worlds, sounds vintage with mind blowing features, I love it.

[@guitarbends5927]

it's certainly cool to have it and play with it, but $750 for a preamp... I mean come on! Nevertheless great video, you are an inspiration!

[@LunaticTheCat]

Ya, I would rather buy four to five used Walrus Audio pedals than drop $750 on this preamp.

[@alaeleo]

I'm really admiring you, hi quality videos, either video and content & and you're so kind. Thanks

[@danymeeuwissen5973]

I have one already, and I can honestly say that it's so versatile that the price tage makes a lot of sense when you actually spend time with it. It can replace easily 4 other pedals on my board, which even leaves budget for a midi controller on the side. ;-)

[@TerryMasri]

Nice to know you are loaded!

[@garretthonakercrounse7822]

I am an analog fanatic. I hate having to do the pedal dance though. I have tipped my toe in the digital environment many time (line 6, johnson, fender, axe FX...), but it never seams to sound right to me. I fell in love with the BOSS ES-8 and this piece of equipment would be an outstanding addition to a pedal board for people like me. Analog sound and midi flexibility! It is well worth the price in my opinion.

[@EddieOtool]

6:40 "Now, the mid frequency range effect is very small" *Pushes the sliders to get a wah-like sound* Well, this pedal only wants an expression pedal input now. Gonna make a feature request. WELL, GUESS WHAT!

[@stoneygreek]

I personally think the price is more than fair. Super cool piece of gear.

[@henrymetz4920]

as soon as you turned on the fuzz my hole family just started smiling

[@GearGasms]

My hole never smiles

[@jessestumpf190]

GearGasms we can change that

[@MrmelodyUs]

You guys live in a hole?

[@Stevenafoe]

Yeah, the hole people like fuzz..

[@Ramiroocampo]

So you have a smile-shaped Johnny?

[@Grant_Ferstat]

So. After much consideration and finally getting to audition one, I have ordered one. It's going to be surrounded by a couple of Kingsley pedals which should give me a really versatile and organic drive section.

[@OracleSlayer]

You are a amazing person.. 🙂always inspired by you

[@sam.koorock]

Simp

[@jaxonrox]

This must be the most flexible and versitile analogue pedal ever. I love it! And I've never said that about an analogue pedal - ever.

[@JamesMcGrawGuitar]

This is sick man. Thank you for helping guitarists everywhere learn a little bit more with every video.

[@uziel5000]

I totally get what you're saying. That is not merely a "pedal" in the fuzzface/tube screamer sense. I can totally picture building a travel rig using that as the foundation. Sounds amazing. Can you plug directly to the front of house without an amp?

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

"Yes- I mean... yes". Fantastic pedal. I sometimes think there are far too many options in a pot of gear these days, but this is mind blowing.

[@mdasikkhan1610]

more expensive then my guitar lmao

[@misterknightowlandco]

More expensive then my entire rig.

[@mdasikkhan1610]

@@misterknightowlandco even with my amp dude 😂😂

[@bastianmaoro8278]

all the gear starting to become too expensive and overrated.

[@light487]

The wah wah pedal.. such an amazing pedal.. so versatile and magical.

[@danielpirone8028]

Love chase bliss pedals - two questions: I know there is a lot of gain on tap, but seems like we are hearing a lot of noise / hiss. Related: any signal noise from the motors or digital control ?

[@roberrtocom]

very worth to check these gear videos and specially your look on the things, it's always quite refreshing and one can learn lot of things too...

[@facetono]

$749 US? That’s a brand new amp! Or a very good used one!

[@NoCokeOnlyIce]

facetono It’s cool but 749$ is more than what my setup costs.

[@jp2246]

Yes but the sliders move on their own, LOL

[@MOpitz-et2wi]

Sure.... or 30kg of good coffee....or 40 times in a car wash.... who cares.... ? Buy it or not.... ladys 😁

[@ApolloTchize]

Right. Gladly it is a brand new amp (part of). Just without some things you might want to add, so what‘s the point? I know people spending 70000 Euro for an Audi and how stupid is that. (To me...) Buy it or don‘t.

[@adamsiladi8414]

yea, but its amazing and compact preamp.

[@marteux01]

Paul Davids: “beware of the GAS, you don’t need to buy this stuff” Also, Paul Davids: *showcases the best pedal ever* And here goes my money again.

[@Dartheomus]

It's a "neat" pedal, and it sounds fine. I personally don't like the design. It would be way too easy to hit the sliders with your foot. Also, in my experience, big sliders like that tend to get dirty. While your video says that the motor section doesn't have to work for the preset to be recalled, I still just see this as something that's going to eventually fail. (maybe I'm just old.) Finally, I love the expression pedal options, but my kemper already does that for me. Considering this one pedal is 2/3 the cost of a used Kemper, it seems like a bad investment to me.

[@noelhoekstra6852]

It really depends on the situation. I'm using a G2 (pedalswitcher), pedalboard with pedalraisers and a one channel clean amp. I've got 5 overdrives on my board. With this pedal I can replace 3-4 overdrives and can control it with midi, no stepping on the button. Smaller pedalboard = less weight. Also gain staging without having different colloring is the way to go. But I'm not happy with the sound so far. Its a bit muddy, lacking clarity and dynamic, while he playing a Hook (3000 dollar) amp. Waiting for more demo's before buying..

[@cesarpicco6398]

Chase Bliss has hit brilliant levels here. Got to start saving for one! Who needs a new amp when you can have a zillion possibilities.

[@heavynov]

Bloody hell. I thought you were overselling it but damn it, you're not.

[@veitheld167]

Bloody hell. I thought you were overselling it and damn ... you really did. Big time. Man, just grab a guitar and make music, rather than wasting your time tinkering with toys.

[@imagzz4942]

@@veitheld167 But tinkering is fun and inspiring though.

[@rivendrive]

@@veitheld167 I wouldn't make music if I wasn't tinkering.

[@HeruIrawan]

It's insane, unbelievable! I think with this quality of the pedal the price is nothing, this is masterpiece.

[@frankfrank7921]

Chase Bliss pricing strategy: Sell your car, get another mortgage on your house, sell your first-born child (assuming anyone else besides you thinks they're valuable) and offer yourself for six months of indentured servitude and you too can own a Chase Bliss pedal.

[@djabroni_brochacho4644]

I have the mood and it's so much fun! It really does sound just like the demos. Get a job installing solar so you can buy all the gear you want bro!

[@William.Driscoll]

Or, stop smoking cigarettes & pack lunches.

[@rocanrolafx2179]

Gamechanger guys..! Learn What's the stompbox future, please... I'm fascinated with this one.Good job dude,It's nothing better!

[@alexplaysguitar3122]

Again a great video. I think I can say in the name of everyone here that you are one of the only one who keep guitar alive. Great source of inspiration, would love to become as good as you and develop my channel too !

[@petervad]

Wow, mind-blowing pedal. Great rundown, thanks!

[@pauloprzybylski6522]

Great tones and functions, but seems to me more like a toy, I think a traditional pedalboard with different pedal combinations would be more fun and practical to daily use. Thanks Paul for doing this review.

[@Infinighost]

If they made one of these that reproduced a thick, bright Orange-style gain, I would buy it instantly.

[@drleinad]

I can barely use my Ditto loop controls, imagine trying to learn all this stuff

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

It's just a pre-amp with EQ.. whats so complicated?

[@toslinked]

move the fader until it sounds good.

[@SFV4]

Chase Bliss is a great brand! And they have a second Automatone on the way. This time a collaboration with Meris. Another great brand...

[@JacobH93]

Well that’s probably the coolest and most versatile overdrive on the market. I honestly thought it was huge and it was cool that it had faders but that it wasn’t worth the money. Even wrote a whole comment about it... but after looking at the features and the tones and their accessibility in this, I’m starting to eat my own words. Definitely a cool device and I wish I could afford one! It seriously does the job of 2-3 overdrive pedals on a board and then some!