Henry has attended the Boston University (in the field of Engineering) but eventually dropped out to pursue a career as a YouTuber. [–]dlacono 0 points1 point2 points 10 days ago (1 child). First is the Micro Amp + , which adds a bass and treble control if you do want tone shaping. Then again, if what I have is working for me maybe I just stick with the current setup and add something with a completely different character instead. Something to replace the FatBoost as a mostly clean boost for elevating lead parts that I could add a bit of grit to and also potentially stack with the Morning Glory. I've been doing pretty good with GAS (still rocking my Nova Repeater from, I don't know, at least 15 years ago? There's reams of discussion threads on The Gear Page and Reddit - asking about alternative and clone pedals within a category - and this in … Read about it here. Seeking advice for 3 stages of overdrive: TS, MXR Timmy, (3rd T.B.D. For image/video posts of your pedals, it is required that you write your thoughts in the comments to help get the discussion going. Thanks for your reply! I use the “Clean” setting on the amp because I find the next step up, “Crunch” to be a bit too noisy even when all my pedals are off. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. and join one of thousands of communities. Sweetwater is one of the largest pro audio dealers in the world, offering a huge selection of music instruments and audio gear. Channel: MxR Plays. I use it mostly as a "tone shaping" pedal rather than for its overdrive, but that was the purpose I had in mind when I got it. It just did not interact the same way with the iridium as with a real tube amp. The bass control is a pre preamp bass cut. Maybe if a really want more of a clean boost I could try a Klon style pedal. Compression 101 - A Technical & Practical Guide. I use the TS as stage 2 to add some presence as well as more grit. I am over 18. Anyone else know more? Cookies help us deliver our Services. Is anyone using both an MXR Timmy AND a TS, or is this weird and should probably be just one or the other? [–]Tiger519[S] 5 points6 points7 points 11 days ago (7 children). You are responsible for sparking that sort of discussion (please see rules 4 and 5). Above anything else. If you can get one in front of a real tube amp in a room and in a band context, you might understand their usefulness a bit more. I'll at least play around a bit more to see if I can find some settings where I'll bond with it but it's just not bringing much more to the table for me. I'm not sure what the answer is, I'm still trying to find it, but, based on some advice I was given on here when I complained about the Tumnus/Iridium, I suspect that maybe instead of trying to push a pedal just to the verge of (or into) breakup, that rather dialing a distortion way back is the way to go. Or maybe I'm just used to the sound of the Morning Glory which has given me a different sense of transparency. So I get it. MXR CSP027 Timmy Overdrive Pedal, Designed with Paul Cochrane, MXR Mini Housing, 3 Clipping Styles LN104937 £ 139. I'm starting to feel the same way, that it's just not my taste. Squeal and Sugardrive to perform at Splashy Fen 2009 MIO Media CC. Im using a Boss Katana 50w amp (so no FX loop). The Morning Glory is the best low gain drive I’ve tried. I use the Timmy as stage 1, almost like an always-on OD (noticeable break-up/grit on harder picking, but relatively transparent otherwise). I have both pedals and run the Sugar Drive into the Timmy. Our subreddit bandcamp page featuring community collaboration tracks + albums! Honestly I didn't try it long in front of the Morning Glory since I had it in mind more to replace my boost in the chain. My southern rock / country board. And I agree that it's just not the same into the Iridium. I'm going to push past the initial let down and see if it can be a replacement for my FatBoost (which also can do some tone Shaping). I'm sure you're right on the Klon, too, at least as a cleanish boost. It was transparent, at the same time kinda lifeless and boring, not at all "musical". LOL yeah I know right? use the following search parameters to narrow your results: The place for all things related to guitar pedals. The common wisdom on the Timmy (the Paul Cochran version too, not just the MXR) is that it's not going to be the only drive pedal you need. Edit: So what was I looking for with the Timmy? I’ve found this order to produce the best sound out of the OpAmp, but I think I’d like to replace the OpAmp with something else to fill in that 3rd stage, which I would like to be the highest-gain/OD pedal. There's reams of discussion threads on The Gear Page and Reddit - asking about alternative and clone pedals within a category - and this in … Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. If you can pull this off, you will have triumphed over the indomitable all-consuming GAS. The Iridium is awesome (esp in Fender and Marshall modes) at modeling the way a tube amp breaks up as you turn up the Iridium's drive. Why all the JHS hate? However, if you're interested in that very popular, yet rare unit, you might want to consider the MXR Timmy . The MXR sounded the same, but … We love to hear your pedals in action! and/or watch this video about everything pedal power related. I play through a hand wired AC15 so I get the overdrive from the amp itself. Feel free to message the mods if you need any clarification or have a question :). I use the Wampler as a clean boost and the Timmy for light OD through Vox AC30 amps. 1) Be kind to others. , NPD - Bought my first Boss pedal, the BD-2 Blues Driver. Before he started doing reviews for Skyrim mods, he did reviews for MMO games such as Atlantica, MapleStory and Guild Wars, hence the name MMOxReview. Honestly I'm a bit underwhelmed. Anyway, I'll give it a bit more of a chance but it may just be that it's not a sound that resonates with me. If you must know what the conventional order is, check it out here. The Best Transparent overdrive pedals share a lot of the same characteristics; they give you a clean, pristine boost that maintains the purity of your guitar’s signal all the way to the amp.They allow you to keep your sound right on the edge-of-breakup, all the way to launching your already high gain signal into the stratosphere. watch this video about everything pedal power related. Subscribers: 1,540,000. The OpAmp is great, but it’s a pretty big jump in intensity from the Timmy or the TS. They simply don't do much to improve or interact with whatever digital amp sim you're running into. Check it out! It is a version of the Greek name Τιμόθεος meaning "honouring" (Τιμό) "God" (θεος). We moderate by these rules. What qualifies as spam? [–]warwickharris 4 points5 points6 points 11 days ago (1 child). Breaking this rule results in a ban. if what I have is working for me maybe I just stick with the current setup. I did seem to like the MG into the Timmy better than the Timmy alone. Rig posts are not permitted outside of Rig Rundown weekends, 7) Selling/trading pedals belongs in /r/letstradepedals or /r/Gear4Sale. 9) Take all your circle jerking shenanigans to /r/guitarpedalsjerk. Please check this box to confirm you are over 18. Just sparkles so nicely and feels genuine. Rendered by PID 19827 on r2-app-04aab68d31b188741 at 2021-02-16 09:53:23.354552+00:00 running 6af0055 country code: NL. There are games to play and lots of Timmy activities and colouring sheets to download and print. Feb 15, 2020 - Only at Sweetwater! The Paul Cochrane Timmy is also not on this list for similar reasons. But I expected to be a lot more inspired. Been waiting for the Timmy v3 to come back but found a decent price on an MXR Timmy so I decided to try it out. I wasn't expecting it to become my only drive (MG still reigns supreme for me, along with "amp distortion" from the Iridium), but maybe the problem is that I bought it more on reputation than on an actual need. Across the board I felt like it lacked clarity, but maybe I just had it dialed in wrong. 8) Sound and video clips are very welcome! We’re here to talk about the pedals. IF anyone uses both, what settings are you using? One day isn't really enough time to know if I'm going to bond with it, but am I crazy to think about moving it on already? Most of the pedals I ended up selling I knew within a few minutes that we just weren't going to get along. MXR to reissue Paul Cochrane's Timmy as a mini pedal in 2020! These guitar pedals and others like them help you to produce classic plate and spring style reverb, in addition to more experimental sounds. In board shots, please do not make your guitar/amp the focus of your post (see rules 3 and 4). MXR Timmy. The Timmy definitely got more crunch and sustain at higher levels than the Morning Glory, even in high gain mode, which was nice but probably not a sound I'd use a lot. [–]Tiger519[S] 0 points1 point2 points 10 days ago (0 children). I tried the Timmy as a clean boost, an always on light drive, and a "heavier gain" pedal. Chip de 16 años se enamora de Timmy Turner de 10 años y su más grade fan el que siempre lo ayudo lo que lo lleva a pedir un … Check below for a list of related gear subs. Probably play around with position in chain. I think if I wasn't playing a Vox style amp at edge of breakup I might use the Timmy (or any pedal) more as always on, but my clean tone already has some grit to it. It can be a hard stompbox to come by, but the Timmy remains one of the definitive low-gain overdrive pedals. Timmy is a masculine name, a short form of Timothy or Tim.This variation is popular as a nickname and is commonly used when someone is young, but is often used in adulthood. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Good luck and godspeed. I'm running into an Iridium Chime model with a Morning Glory and FatBoost as my drives. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 19827 on r2-app-04aab68d31b188741 at 2021-02-16 09:53:23.354552+00:00 running 6af0055 country code: NL. I've had an MXR Timmy since December and have really loved it. [NPD] Ever hear a harpist play in 5/16 through a Microcosm? Retrieved 2009 - 06 - 18. They go really well together. "Best" is subjective, however, we vote on our favorites in each category every year. Humbucker has been saying since November that they're getting more v3s, and I was planning on getting one, but now I'm not so sure. A little while back I picked up a Tumnus, took it out to the garage put in my chain going into a Fender Twin and it was glorious, livened up my base tone, drove the amp into a warm and cozy place, and made my tri-muff sound amazing! Anime Brain: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-FAv7smim_MmmIKR0UJBgSubscribe! I think you might end up just as underwhelmed. The Boss RV-6, Digitech Polara and the MXR M300 would all make great choices. Forever chasing the dragon. I tried the Timmy as a clean … 3 unique clipping profiles Fortunately, Mr Cochrane and the engineers at MXR’s custom shop have got together to bring the ‘Timmy’ to a new, wider audience. They can both be always-on drives, depending on what sound you are trying to get. Sat down to add a new pedal (Origin Effects Cali76) and ended up tearing the whole thing down and rebuilding from scratch. Then I took it inside and put into my iridium set up and... wow, was it disappointing. Any recommendations for a 3rd OD - or distortion if that’s more appropriate - to incorporate anywhere in the chain to complete my “3 stages”? I know there's been a lot of debate on how close the MXR is to the real thing, but I can't imagine it would be so different that I'd feel much differently about them. Channels Videos Games . Lazy and off-topic posts will be removed at the moderators’ discretion. Henry is a Taiwanese-American born in Long Island, New York. Xin Chào Tất Cả Các Bạn Mình Là Timmy Kênh Của Mình Làm Về Mini World Mong Các Bạn Ủng Hộ Contact : contacts@heromedia.vn Chia Sẻ Video Mới Nhất Của Mình Để Mình Có Động Lực Làm Tiếp Nha ! It is designed to tighten up the bass when overdriven. I'd be willing to take a shot on a new v3 knowing I could resell without losing anything, but honestly I have low expectations at this point. List of recommended Youtube gear channels. I had a Danelectro Transparent Overdrive V1 a long time ago, which is a spot-on clone of the Timmy circuit. I love myself a good Klone though, but the Timmy felt stiff and uninspiring to my ears/hands. It’s fine for Strats and Teles to enjoy the ‘luxury model’ treatment, but how do you apply that to a guitar whose whole identity has become that of the underdog and the outsider?. MXR now makes a Mod 2 (In conjunction with original designer) in a mini pedal size at a very affordable price point . Its sheer transparency enables it to act as a gain enhancer for your existing guitar and amp, while retaining their essential character. ). There is no right or wrong way! Guitar players buying pedals they don't need, imagine that! (everyone is expected to read these before posting, more details here), If you are new, please read the page on rediquette. I have a Wampler Tumnus and an MXR Timmy (my third or fourth Timmy at this point and the one I'll keep). The setting in the pic are what I used for my light drive setting. 3) Gear posts not about pedals do not belong here. Maybe I'll yet figure out how to dial it in so I love it or at least have some uses for it, but eh, there are worse things I could have bought. Definitely not crazy. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies.Learn More. 00 FREE DELIVERY ON YOUR ENTIRE BASKET Add To Basket Have you tried stacking it with the Morning Glory and focusing more on the EQ on the Timmy rather than the gain? You can read about it here. While it'll probably have the cork sniffers of the pedal world up in arms, it could be one of the best budget drives of the year. Timmy sounds muddy in some demos online - particularly the MXR version. People often ask me about powering their effects pedals. Spammers will be subject to a ban. The thing about gear is that even if it's something irrational or completely in your head, it affects the way that you play and your approach to the instrument in a very real way. Different flavor of the same thing. Whatever sounds best is the right order for you so experiment! It's certainly not what I'm used to. Plus I'm sure there are a lot of other pedals that would do the mid to high gain stuff better. First that comes to mind is the Timmy. Go. Had never seen one of these until coming across this one in a local shop. See our very own page on power supplies in the wiki! My only "drive" pedals were a v1 and v3 FatBoost. 0% Financing, FREE Shipping, and FREE Tech Support for your MXR Timmy Overdrive Mini Pedal! This makes them very attractive to guitarists looking to save space and who might be looking to consolidate collection that's grown a little out of hand. Been waiting for the Timmy v3 to come back but found a decent price on an MXR Timmy so I decided to try it out. I tend to find that clean boosts/light drives have really diminishing returns in digital rigs. Honestly I'm a bit underwhelmed. [–]dronerstone 6 points7 points8 points 11 days ago (3 children). I’ve found this order to produce the best sound out of the OpAmp, but I think I’d like to replace the OpAmp with something else to fill in that 3rd stage, which I would like to be the highest-gain/OD pedal. [–]DonSol0 0 points1 point2 points 10 days ago (0 children), The v2 is what I have and it’s incredible, [–]ftatman 1 point2 points3 points 10 days ago (0 children). What are the best pedals? Not saying you're wrong but something to consider. [–]Mordechai_Vanunu 12 points13 points14 points 11 days ago (1 child). Pedals manufacturers’ specifications can be confusing and people are naturally afraid of damaging their pedals by using the wrong device. Maybe if a really want more of a clean boost I could try a Klon style pedal. From picks to pedals and every accessory in between, Dunlop Manufacturing has been creating world-class gear for musicians for over 50 years. It's good for Timmy lovers everywhere, but especially good for Paul I think.