bikerdude2
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I’ve read reviews where they say it’s close to the XTC blue channel. Thinking of running it into my clean as a extra channel for my Atma. Just wonder if it has the same amount of gain as the blue channel..
Enough gain without the boost engaged, for say, REO Speedwagon Riding the storm out live tone?I run one into a Bassman. It can get up to hard rock levels of gain, and some decent classic metal tones. Anything past that as stated above, I'd go with the Red. Also, I find this pedal very choosy about pickups. I find that it sounds great with single coils..still sounds good with humbuckers but for some reason it shines with my tele. I personally do not like using the Blue as a boost with a high gain amp either, I feel as though it shines more on a clean platform
Oh yeah for sure. In fact that is what I would say it excels at...that type of tone.Enough gain without the boost engaged, for say, REO Speedwagon Riding the storm out live tone?
Just what I’m looking for. Channel 2 on the Atma gets as heavy as I need it to be. That’s the tone I’m looking for to cover the lower gain classic rock we do.Oh yeah for sure. In fact that is what I would say it excels at...that type of tone.
Had them both.Just the info I was looking for. Might need the Red to make sure I have enough gain pre boost. Thanks man.
I always wished the red gain knob could go a bit lower and that the blue could go a bit higher. At this point should have probably gotten the blue, but my red is not going anywhere, fills a niche for when I need it.Had them both.
The Red definitely has more gain, and while it does sound pretty impressive for a 9V pedal, the Blue is definitely the more 'amp-like' of the two.
Yes. Trying it with the Atma tonight.You got the blue then?
Have you tried the trim pot on the back to shape where the mids sit?Have to say, not a fan into the clean of the Atma. Sounded way better in the clean of the XTC 25, but using it there would be redundant!
I did not. Thanks for pointing that out!Have you tried the trim pot on the back to shape where the mids sit?