I wish I wasn’t so happy with my MXR compressors, because I’d love a justification to grab a couple of those DarkGlass compressors. They just sound great. Thanks Erik!
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
Those white MXR ones are GREAT, though! If you need justification, maybe just consider the DG ones being the key to a slightly different type of tone? ;)
@1xayekim6 ай бұрын
The thing I learned right away with pedals is the importance of blending clean signals especially with compression. Compressions that auto blend are not always the right sound or feel for compression. Blending clean and modulated signal is one of the most dynamic options on pedals.
@erikarko6 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@paulhopkins686Ай бұрын
I agree 👍
@BobWilliam2 жыл бұрын
Nice selection! I would definitely put a Radial DI on the very end of this chain.
@thewetterbass2 жыл бұрын
😂 love your explanation of the octave pedal usage…👇🏻 🎹 👇🏻. Entertaining review!
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 🙌🙌🙌
@thomasfioriglio9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Nice explanation and overview. I just bought a Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig v2 multi effects which includes Compressor, EQ, Drive, Octaver, Fuzz, and Chorus all in one. I'm still playing around with it and getting used to how to manipulate it in the way I want.
@erikarko9 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@charlieburns13852 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@AdamAarts2 жыл бұрын
Nice suggestions! I tried many compressors, and because in most cases I am getting compressed by someone else later in the chain I opted for not having on on my board. I’d switch that option to a preamp so I can have tone shaping capability for different basses and rooms. As far as a modulation, I have always liked phaser on bass. Just has that sound I love. Great video dude!
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much, man!! Means a lot! 🙌
@petertrubody8463Ай бұрын
Thanks I’m new to bass
@erikarkoАй бұрын
👍👍👍
@IainThacker2 жыл бұрын
Great choice of pedals. Which is why I run a QC!
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
Haha same here, actually 😂
@gregoryrobertson68667 ай бұрын
A Korg Pitch Black into the Fender Downtown Express and Im happy.
@erikarko7 ай бұрын
Whatever floats your boat! 👍
@Rav3nghast5 ай бұрын
That's exactly my current setup! I also want to add a Line 6 M5 for fun and versatility.
@chrisprecision2 жыл бұрын
Excellent i have all of them I just add a looper
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@quincyberman56296 ай бұрын
Pretty cool. I have a Blackstar amp and other than the tuner this pedalboard is built into the amp. It's more of a pedalboard lite since all of the effects are very limited in the adjustments and locked into the order. I picked up the bass again a couple years ago after a 25 year hiatus, never used pedals before so the built in effects are a nice intro to me and good in a pinch. I did recently get a DemonFx (Origin Effects clone) Cali76 compressor, that is a huge improvement over the onboard compressor and I can't imagine playing without it now.
@erikarko6 ай бұрын
A nice comp is ALWAYS great to have 😁
@jimbucket29968 ай бұрын
I used to be a bass-cable-amp guy. Then I got a job and learned how to properly use pedals and have a full board now, mostly to spice up practice.
@erikarko8 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@BassMonstrum Жыл бұрын
Agree with tuner, comp, octave and distortion (overdrive, fuzz, dirt in general). Personally, I would rather have some sort of preamp instead of chorus.
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@johnfollis2357 Жыл бұрын
I was going to look into more pedals but finances and inflation tell me otherwise for now. So I currently have a Morley wa, a berringer overdrive, a berringer reverb delay combo, and a boss loop station. I almost picked up a chorus but right now finances are tight.
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
Totally understandable!!
@gavinrobinson401 Жыл бұрын
Had to an Eq and, (I couldn’t help myself) a reverb!
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@nsalaza Жыл бұрын
All I need is my bass and my amp! Your video made me feel butt-hurt! 😡😝😝
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@isaacandhismusic11532 жыл бұрын
I can never seem to condense my board to just 5 I think if I was gigging I could but most of the time I’m just stuffing around creating sounds in my music room so why wouldn’t I want to try and have all the sounds
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
This list was/is mostly aimed at bass players who haven’t started going down the slippery slope of pedals just yet :) But yeah, I totally see your point!
@isaacandhismusic11532 жыл бұрын
@@erikarko and isn’t that slope super slippery haha
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
Indeed it is 😂🤣
@RulgertGhostalker11 ай бұрын
i don't even know how many clip on tuners i bought, before i buckled down and got a Tuner Pedal .... but My Tuner Pedal Still Works ( that's why you get a tuner Pedal )
@erikarko11 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@threndor90172 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with the pedalboard but I would include a compact modelling unit like the HX Stomp and a synth pedal - Source Audio C4. These two pedals bring heavy processing power to your rig, all the effects you (don't) need, signal chain flexibility and can replace some of the other pedals (like the chorus or one of the comps).
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
The HX Stomp is a tricky one that I didn’t want to include on the list for a few reasons… first and foremost, it’s like an entire pedalboard of its own 😂
@AdamAarts2 жыл бұрын
I only need my bass and cable and amp. And like 1000 pedals
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
You and me both ❤️
@kevinbrianjohnsonmusic Жыл бұрын
I've only got two pedals so far. A Preamp/DI and a tuner....lol
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
Every journey starts with one step ;)
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Screw the pedals. Gimme dat Vincent Bass 🤪🤣
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@337camo2 жыл бұрын
I only need my bass, cable, and a.. I'll leave now 😔
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@longsnapper5381 Жыл бұрын
Get a HeadRush MX 5. It's ALL in there plus cabs and amps. $400. About 12"x 10", weighs a couple pounds. It's a game changer.
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
There’s also the HX Stomp.. or just go full on digital with the Quad Cortex ;)
@shisho113010 Жыл бұрын
You forgot the eq pedal
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
👍
@canadianguitar-garrettont73682 жыл бұрын
Do you have any cool configuration for your Adam? trying to get some more 80s rock metal and 90 from it
@erikarko2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKO2fKeJoK6oi6c Try the settings I used there (if you set the playback speed to 50% you should be able to pause the screen at the right moment!) and dial back the drive a wee bit, perhaps? :)
@nirodemus2 жыл бұрын
No preamp? All bassplayers should have have a preamp with DI! =)
@ip0ts Жыл бұрын
How essential is it?sorry new to pedalboard building. I was only thinking of getting the 4 pedals I need, a volume pedal and thats it. What am I missing if I dont have a preamp?
@erikarko Жыл бұрын
If you’re planning on running your pedalboard straight to the FOH, then a Preamp/DI is essential for toneshaping and whatnot :)
@ip0ts Жыл бұрын
@@erikarko thank you for the free info. Indebted of you.