Here’s the deal. I rarely use modulation or delay. I’m basically a Guitar -> OD -> Amp guy. So I have made due with off the shelf digital modulation and delay effects, out on a TB loop, and I have been perfectly happy for what little I use them.

So last weekend was one of those rare occasions where I decided to go wanky with some modulation, and was playing with my Digitech EX-7 and EHX Stereo Electric Mistress. I began to feel that the EX-7 was lacking for the 2 things I use it for – Wah and Univibe. The switch on the thing is stiff as hell too. I basically have to stand on the treadle to click it on.

There are a lot of cool sounds in the SEM. I even found one that actually sounded just as close, or closer, to Univibe than the EX-7.

Anyway I find myself looking at Wahs and Univibe clones, even though I only use those a few times a year. What do you think… OCD? Too much GAS?

V


P.S. Which Wah and Univibe Clone should I buy? Nothing too pricey, but true bypass and analog.

Probably. LOL

But, maybe a great Wah would be so much more responsive, that you'd be inspired to be more creative. So, you'd use it more. Sometimes I find that a quality piece of gear, will make me play differently.

I totally feel you on this one. I kicked my wah off the board a while back because I just never used it live. I have only wanted mod stuff a handful of times.

Given that, I still find myself eyeing Teese and Pedalworx wahs and all the great mod pedals like I really need one.

As bad as I want them, and I keep justifying it by saying that I would use them a lot if I had them, I know that really they wouldn't get used that much. I can't say the same is true for you. As cool as they are, I haven't been able to justify the expense for myself.

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IMHO the wah in the EX 7 is near useless. Get a Pedalworx JackButler got his ass kicked wah and don't look back. A Sweetsound Mojo vibe would be a big upgrade too.

I was eyeing the EX-7 for the same thing as you, but how are the synth and whammy models?

If you have 1600 posts on this board, you're in deep enough to get a boutique wah and vibe. Analog modulation effects have a warmth/greasiness/Black Sabbathness that's just as addictive as it is with dirt pedals.

Teese is awesome for wahs. Sweetsound Mojovibe is awesome. There is a lot of hype for the Foxrox Aquavibe for tweakability, but I never felt like a needed to tweak a vibe that much. Just having a vibe with a real pulsing light bulb in it has been enough for me.

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Originally posted by NJlo:
I was eyeing the EX-7 for the same thing as you, but how are the synth and whammy models?

The Synth swell is cool. The Whammy pretty much sucks.

V

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Originally posted by jaydee:
IMHO the wah in the EX 7 is near useless. Get a Pedalworx JackButler got his ass kicked wah and don't look back. A Sweetsound Mojo vibe would be a big upgrade too.

yup, what he say!

I've been more than happy with my Teese Pic Wah for years now, I think it would be hard to go wrong with any of Geoffrey's wahs; I'd love to try a PedalworX wah too though...

I'm currently shopping for a Univibe as well. Is Bob still taking orders? It no longer says so on his website. Has anyone heard any updates on Bob's condition?

Vanstone
You have a great Carvin axe, you seem to like good tones so.. what are you doing using a Digitech?? Don´t use it unless you dig it of course.

You deserve boutique modulation-best-tones.

If I were you I would go to the Cementery and dig a deep grave and say goodbye to the following brands: Digitech R.I.P.--
Boss -(only save the Tu12Tuner if you have it)

GO and search for Phasers, REd Witch CHorus, and MojoVIbe.

Just my three cents.

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Originally posted by dk_ace:
I totally feel you on this one. I kicked my wah off the board a while back because I just never used it live. I have only wanted mod stuff a handful of times.

Given that, I still find myself eyeing Teese and Pedalworx wahs and all the great mod pedals like I really need one.

As bad as I want them, and I keep justifying it by saying that I would use them a lot if I had them, I know that really they wouldn't get used that much. I can't say the same is true for you. As cool as they are, I haven't been able to justify the expense for myself.

D

You're speaking my language here - cost/benefit. Blow $500 on pedals I step on 3 times a year? Very poor ratio there.

However, I do think a change is in order. A relatively inexpensive change. One that would give me dedicated wah and vibe effects. Here's what I'm thinking at this point:

- An Auto-Wah / Envelope Filter, and a

- Voodoo Labs Micro Vibe.

The auto wah is good because it's small, I like my wah really quacky, and since I can't walk and chew gum at the same time it keeps me from having to worry about being expressive with a foot. I'm still up in the air on which one but leaning towards a Boss AW3.

The VL is TB, Small, inexpensive, and its the real deal with photocells and a lightbulb.

Net what I sell the EX-7 for and the change won't cost much...

<VanStone pops a Gas-X> Ahhh, GAS gone.

V