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Mar 28 2015, 03:28 PM
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I waited a while for it as they are always out of stock here, seems they just arrived and already all of them were sold
 the guys at the store thankfully reserved one for me, shopping from the same place in time has benefits  Todd mentioned a bunch of times here how helpful it is when inserted before computer/processor or even a dist. pedal. I first tested it with a plug-in called Kuassa amplifikation vermilion; http://www.kuassa.com/products/amplifikation-vermilion/ It's my go-to for clean and specially overdriven sounds, a must have amp sim. and very affordable so do demo if you can. Worked great, I can see myself using it anytime when playing bluesy overdriven tones. Sounds great on very clean amp settings, but really shines when used with an overdriven amp. The output of the pedal itself was enough to get a decent signal level (without any soundcard preamp help), so you should be fine with this pedal in the digital domain (computer and processor) when needed. The only downside is it didn't do as well with my Boss mt-2 pedal compared to my BB9 booster. I prefer the dist. knob down (10-11 o'clock) on the mt-2 and boost the input of the pedal strong. The ts9 has good power but its not over the top, so keep in mind the boost from it is more for the color rather than distorting with gain. This post has been edited by Mertay: Mar 28 2015, 03:38 PM |
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Mar 28 2015, 05:10 PM
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The TS-9 is a classic among classics.
It's always crucial to remember that those 'older' model pedals whether it's a TS, DS, Fuzz Face or a Tone Bender were originally designed to be used into loud tube amps that were already breaking up on their own. They don't have a ton of gain on their own and they're EQ curve is also designed accordingly. *If you have a low wattage 'practice' all tube amp (champ, princeton, blackstar HT-1 or HT-5, marshall class-5, etc.), turn it up and try plugging a stock TS or DS into it. Those amps will get pushed into some of the most classic overdrive tones you've ever heard and with the gain on the pedal way up, you'll get into VH land. This post has been edited by klasaine: Mar 28 2015, 05:11 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Mar 28 2015, 06:15 PM
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So true
I have the TS9 and the Blackstar HT-1 and 5 and the pedal really brings out a great tone.
-------------------- Tomislav
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Mar 28 2015, 06:51 PM
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A ProCo 'RAT' pedal or one of it's inspired variants is also (IMO) a must.
-------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Mar 28 2015, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE (Mertay @ Mar 28 2015, 12:36 PM)  During the wait, I also checked alternatives (notable ones I think are; Joyo, ehx east river drive and the more expensive way huge mk 2) but the ts9 just has something that others don't. One of the issues with 'modded' and boutique TS pedals is that the modifications make the pedal less of a Tube Screamer. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it's not really a TS that you want. If you're looking for some mid boost (great for guitar 'solos' regardless of style) without super high gain all you need is a stock TS-9 or 808. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Mar 29 2015, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE (Hajduk @ Mar 28 2015, 07:26 PM) Hey a bit off topic here but when I bought my TS9 the guy who sold it to me said he likes to leave his pedal on for a half hour at a certain setting and says it sounds better like its been warmed up??? Is that true or not? In my experience - no. *If he has a tube amp it's probably the amp that's warming up and sounding a little better. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Mar 29 2015, 09:52 PM
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Thats what I figured
-------------------- Tomislav
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