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fredian
Published on 03/08/08 at 14:49
See more advice and sheet manufacturer. Note the polarity reversed non-standard 12v or binding you to waste piles, or to snapping twenty euros in a power supply line 6 ...
UTILIZATION
Easy to use, simply select the type of pedal, set the equalizer, possibly saving his régages in one of the user memories, and go. on the other hand, it is better to take it easy in terms of volume settings and tone, as if you have a heavy hand (in one way or another) sound of little surprises are not excluded (noise level the pedal much more (or less) stronger than that of the amp ... watch the ears!). This is, frankly negative point, making the transition from one preset to another random: large differences in volume according to the pedal simulated, namely that equivalent settings, two simulations will not have the same volume!
However, if the manual is not necessary to use the machine, is instructive regarding the description and history of each simulated pedals (personally, having bought the pedal without OCCAZ manual, I went to download it on the line 6 site to find out what each simulation corresponded to the extent that I did not know all the models simulated by the original distos DM4). interesting. Finally, buy the transformer line 6 is recommended because the machine shows battery hungry.
6 issues for volume differences between each preset and buying a power supply line 6 essential (not economical with battery + 12V non-standard polarity)
SOUND QUALITY
Personally, I expected to sound less convincing from a simulator, but I very soon discovered. The choice of distos is important (too bad there are only four user memories), it is not difficult to find a model that sounds, especially since you can play the sound fine tune tone. my favorite effects pedals are the models of vintage overdrive instead.
However, I have since acquired a Visual Sound Jekyll and Hyde, and I somewhat into perspective my original assessment: the sound is still much colder (but no sunthétique as can some simulators) that an analog pedal, and tone controls somewhat imprecise: if we not careful, you quickly come to a boiling sound, its a bit garish.
OVERALL OPINION
I used this pedal for a year and a half. I enjoyed power in a single pedal, have access to a wide évantail crunch or distortion of sounds (that's principel quality), the noise level rather convincing, especially since you can adjust the sound settings of each effect independently and save. flaws: too few user memories in light of all the simulated models, the sound a bit cold, the settings relatively inaccurate and unmanageable volume differences between the various simulations. So, I finally bought a Overd / analog distortion (Jekyll & Hyde of visualsound), and the difference in sound really struck me (until we have a comparison tool, it is true that we tend to overlook some aspects).
To return to the DM4, the choice of distos can be tough, but better a puzzle of this kind that end up with only one distortion pedal and having to tamper with the settings to try in vain to obtain a different sound. For those who can afford it without knowing what they want precisely the type of distortion issue, to try!
UTILIZATION
Easy to use, simply select the type of pedal, set the equalizer, possibly saving his régages in one of the user memories, and go. on the other hand, it is better to take it easy in terms of volume settings and tone, as if you have a heavy hand (in one way or another) sound of little surprises are not excluded (noise level the pedal much more (or less) stronger than that of the amp ... watch the ears!). This is, frankly negative point, making the transition from one preset to another random: large differences in volume according to the pedal simulated, namely that equivalent settings, two simulations will not have the same volume!
However, if the manual is not necessary to use the machine, is instructive regarding the description and history of each simulated pedals (personally, having bought the pedal without OCCAZ manual, I went to download it on the line 6 site to find out what each simulation corresponded to the extent that I did not know all the models simulated by the original distos DM4). interesting. Finally, buy the transformer line 6 is recommended because the machine shows battery hungry.
6 issues for volume differences between each preset and buying a power supply line 6 essential (not economical with battery + 12V non-standard polarity)
SOUND QUALITY
Personally, I expected to sound less convincing from a simulator, but I very soon discovered. The choice of distos is important (too bad there are only four user memories), it is not difficult to find a model that sounds, especially since you can play the sound fine tune tone. my favorite effects pedals are the models of vintage overdrive instead.
However, I have since acquired a Visual Sound Jekyll and Hyde, and I somewhat into perspective my original assessment: the sound is still much colder (but no sunthétique as can some simulators) that an analog pedal, and tone controls somewhat imprecise: if we not careful, you quickly come to a boiling sound, its a bit garish.
OVERALL OPINION
I used this pedal for a year and a half. I enjoyed power in a single pedal, have access to a wide évantail crunch or distortion of sounds (that's principel quality), the noise level rather convincing, especially since you can adjust the sound settings of each effect independently and save. flaws: too few user memories in light of all the simulated models, the sound a bit cold, the settings relatively inaccurate and unmanageable volume differences between the various simulations. So, I finally bought a Overd / analog distortion (Jekyll & Hyde of visualsound), and the difference in sound really struck me (until we have a comparison tool, it is true that we tend to overlook some aspects).
To return to the DM4, the choice of distos can be tough, but better a puzzle of this kind that end up with only one distortion pedal and having to tamper with the settings to try in vain to obtain a different sound. For those who can afford it without knowing what they want precisely the type of distortion issue, to try!