A new approach to DIY effects pedals

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:31 am

I just stumbled across this thing: http://line6.com/tcddk/
Seems like a pretty cool idea; makes me wish I knew something about programming. Looks like they only recently started shipping. Anybody tried one, or have plans to pick one up?

GeneralBigbag · Post by **GeneralBigbag** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:37 am

http://www.openstomp.com/
I saw this guy on musicthing a little while back - it seems like a great idea, but, like Reaktor and Max, I suspect for me it would be a bit too much process, a little too little performing.

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:18 am

Yeah, I've put together a few (analog) pedals, and I've enjoyed figuring out how to solder and learning a bit about circuits. Not sure I could get as excited about programming a pedal on the computer (seems less like a fun hands-on hobby, and a bit more like work), interesting concept though. Probably best suited to people who are already comfortable with, and quick at, code writing.

Post by **novielo** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:37 am

the idea of program your guitar pedal, to make effects is great. unfortunatly i think they didn't integrated well. only a few people will be able to program it.

i think it would have been great if they had done it in modules, like the micro modular, graphical interface, the 13-16 yo kid would have been in their marketing target as well. they would have had a pc to easely build their pedal, a dream come thrue!

it's still a great concept thou

Post by **Stab Frenzy** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:09 am

It's actually more aimed at programmers to develop their own effects for sale than the kiddies to mess around with at home. Like offering a SDK as an OS vendor.

Doesn't mean you can't get it and fiddle around though...

pricklyrobot · Post by **pricklyrobot** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:13 am

novielo wrote:i think it would have been great if they had done it in modules, like the micro modular, graphical interface,

The Micro Mod actually makes a decent effects box itself, and the prices they're going for lately you can't beat. But, I agree, it would be cool to see the same concept applied specifically to a DSP-based stompbox. Plus the ability for the programming-savvy to create new modules and distribute them for download, online, for which the Micro Mod does not allow.

Post by **tallowwaters** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:56 am

I just want a pedal that I can load VSTs into. Actually, I think they make one. I just want Glitch and Camel Crusher in a box.

piRoN · Post by **piRoN** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:32 am

tallowwaters wrote:I just want a pedal that I can load VSTs into. Actually, I think they make one.

Yeah, SM Pro have a pedal in their "V-Machine" VST-host series. Dunno when they're hitting the shelves though.

Post by **Stab Frenzy** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:38 am

tallowwaters wrote:I just want a pedal that I can load VSTs into. Actually, I think they make one. I just want Glitch and Camel Crusher in a box.

One day they might make one for you, if you ask nicely.

edit: Damn, I'm too slow

GeneralBigbag · Post by **GeneralBigbag** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:02 am

tallowwaters wrote:I just want Glitch ...

Oh Tallow! Not you too!

Post by **tallowwaters** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:13 pm

GeneralBigbag wrote:
tallowwaters wrote:I just want Glitch ...
Oh Tallow! Not you too!

errr.... I turn the mix way down when I use it. Plus I mostly just use the stretcher.

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