Re: whats the effect, kenneth? (OT)

[Echopark99@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-12-20 16:58:00 EST, you write:

<< 
 ** you could check out the fulltone supatrem. it has both hard and soft
 waves (i guess square and saw?). the hard gets a pretty cool gating sound 
.
 . . and you can mix the effect versus straight signal. 
  >>
The Fulltone does get that sound. I use a Dunlop Tremolo, it has a knob to 
adjust from soft to hard wave shape. I had to tweak an internal trim pot 
or 
two to bunp the effects output a bit, though, as it had a slight dip in 
signal. The Fulltone actually uses a 1 dB boost when engaged and it really 
helps cut through.

When I saw Peter Buck a couple of years ago he was using the Diaz 
Tremodillo 
pedal, sometimes using a pretty hard chop. It's possible that is also what 
he 
used in that recording. 

I found the used Dunlop for $70, so after making the tweak I was very 
happy. 
I think people dump them because they are to quiet when engaged. But some 
careful tweaking will make it better than most others. Gets a full off-on 
chop if you want. Also does stereo panning and will pass a stereo signal 
through bypass or effect with or without pan. Versatile yet simple to use.

eric p
echo park