Author Topic: Xotic Effects Thread (Read 16364 times)

fujisai · « **on:** May 16, 2013, 04:35:12 PM »

Not sure if there's already a thread dedicated to this but, here goes..

Bought a 2nd hand BB Preamp a couple of years ago and been a fan of their products ever since. Now I'm using an AC+ for added versatility, and an EP booster as well. I really love the fact that they are not picky when it comes to amps.

Kayo guys what are your experiences with them? Share yours!

r_chino18 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2013, 05:03:14 PM »

I have both, BB Preamp and RC Booster.

I love them both! It's my 2nd time owning a BB Preamp. My first one was a clone, then an Andy Timmons sig BB Preamp #449 which was said to be more compressed.

I like the regular BB Preamp more. Thick sounding, EQ is very responsive to subtle changes and it cleans up really well. I use it as a stand-alone OD. I'll always be a fan of this pedal.

The RC Booster is somewhat like an "always on" pedal for me as it adds just enough grit and soil on a clean signal while still retaining clarity, chime, and sparkle. Paired with the BB Preamp, both are even more glorifying. Drive tone just thickens really well.

gyrome · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2013, 06:50:48 PM »

^ naunahan mo ko sa rc booster na yan!

i had the regular bb preamp before, gigged with it for a couple of times and eventually traded it for something else coz i have now the bb plus which is more versatile. i really do appreciate this pedal for low gain application, from almost clean jazz to gritty blues. but engaged both channel and you'll get that massive lead tone. and right now it's up for grab.

r_chino18 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2013, 06:56:06 PM »

Quote from: gyrome on May 16, 2013, 06:50:48 PM

^ naunahan mo ko sa rc booster na yan!

i had the regular bb preamp before, gigged with it for a couple of times and eventually traded it for something else coz i have now the bb plus which is more versatile. i really do appreciate this pedal for low gain application, from almost clean jazz to gritty blues. but engaged both channel and you'll get that massive lead tone. and right now it's up for grab.

Marami pang lumabas na RC Booster, Girome. Mas mint pa kesa dito.

Maganda talaga siyang clean booster. May konting EQ.

gyrome · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2013, 07:23:14 PM »

Quote from: r_chino18 on May 16, 2013, 06:56:06 PM

Marami pang lumabas na RC Booster, Girome. Mas mint pa kesa dito.

Maganda talaga siyang clean booster. May konting EQ.

yup, kaso nung time lang na yun ako may extra para sa rc booster. ilang beses nako dumadaan ng lazer para i-try ang pureboost ng mooer, lagi namang wala yung pedal. gamit ko ngayong clean boost, barber gain changer.

fujisai · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2013, 01:28:29 AM »

Quote from: r_chino18 on May 16, 2013, 05:03:14 PM

I have both, BB Preamp and RC Booster.

I love them both! It's my 2nd time owning a BB Preamp. My first one was a clone, then an Andy Timmons sig BB Preamp which was said to be more compressed.

I like the regular BB Preamp more. Thick sounding, EQ is very responsive to subtle changes and it cleans up really well. I use it as a stand-alone OD. I'll always be a fan of this pedal.

The RC Booster is somewhat like an "always on" pedal for me as it adds just enough grit and soil on a clean signal while still retaining clarity, chime, and sparkle. Paired with the BB Preamp, both are even more glorifying. Drive tone just thickens really well.

Just curious, where do you place the RC? In front or after the BB? I usually have my EP always on as well, especially if I'm really unlucky to be paired with a crappy solid state amp in a bar gig.

r_chino18 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2013, 08:56:11 AM »

Quote from: fujisai on May 17, 2013, 01:28:29 AM

Just curious, where do you place the RC? In front or after the BB? I usually have my EP always on as well, especially if I'm really unlucky to be paired with a crappy solid state amp in a bar gig.

I place it before the BB.. sort of a gain booster that thickens the sound.. I tried placing it in front but it acted as a volume booster, which I didn't really need, since the BB was cutting through just fine.

fujisai · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2013, 08:40:08 PM »

Seems like Xotic is making their own version of the Superlead pedal.

r_chino18 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2013, 08:58:09 PM »

Quote from: fujisai on June 12, 2013, 08:40:08 PM

Seems like Xotic is making their own version of the Superlead pedal.

Awesome! Would be a mighty fine contender of the Catalinbread DLS MKII for SL and SB tones.

fujisai · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2013, 09:04:35 PM »

Yeah, and at 155usd it's a bit cheaper too! http://www.xotic.us/effects/sl_drive/

r_chino18 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2013, 09:44:17 PM »

Quote from: fujisai on June 12, 2013, 09:04:35 PM

Yeah, and at 155usd it's a bit cheaper too! http://www.xotic.us/effects/sl_drive/

If I didn't have my Super Crunchbox, I'd be butt-tempted to get that SL...then I'd have an Xotic board.

fujisai · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2013, 10:56:57 AM »

Here's the SL in Super Bass mode:

r_chino18 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2013, 09:53:45 AM »

Board pic update.. BB Preamp going to amps front input.. RC Booster goes to the effects loop.. I'm using my amp's drive, but I'm really tempted to get an SL Drive..

qwi · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2013, 10:00:12 PM »

AC booster owner here, always on my board since the day i bought

bugoy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2013, 01:47:25 AM »

http://www.xotic.us/effects/musicians/index.html?id=413

We'd like to welcome Marco "El Roboto" de Leon (Philippines) to the Xotic effects family! -- by Xotic Guitars

may pinoy pala endorser ng xotic

nice, gigged with them last night i think he was using 3 exotic boost pedals in his board

p2ltronilogd · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2013, 11:38:25 AM »

Just gonna ask where can I purchase an RC Booster around here and estimated cost?
Been looking for that pedal to boost my tone when doing solos but would leave it off for Rhythms. (I play metal btw)

gyrome · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2013, 12:22:16 PM »

Quote from: p2ltronilogd on August 02, 2013, 11:38:25 AM

Just gonna ask where can I purchase an RC Booster around here and estimated cost?
Been looking for that pedal to boost my tone when doing solos but would leave it off for Rhythms. (I play metal btw)

meron sa classifieds. P5,500 lang yata.

r_chino18 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2013, 12:42:53 PM »

Quote from: gyrome on August 02, 2013, 12:22:16 PM

meron sa classifieds. P5,500 lang yata.

May binebenta si marco (Mahineman) na RC Booster, 5k lang... mint daw.

Mahineman · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2013, 04:45:00 PM »

Quote from: bugoy on August 02, 2013, 01:47:25 AM

http://www.xotic.us/effects/musicians/index.html?id=413

We'd like to welcome Marco "El Roboto" de Leon (Philippines) to the Xotic effects family! -- by Xotic Guitars

may pinoy pala endorser ng xotic

nice, gigged with them last night i think he was using 3 exotic boost pedals in his board

Thanks for posting this

Anyway, we're working getting Xotic effects here in the Philippines. I can show them this thread so they know that they have a good market here.

XOTIC EFFECTS RULE! Love all my pedals especially the AC Booster and EP Booster

They also have a new brand called EWS Japan and Raw Vintage pickups (I have these installed on mg Gibson SG and Rj Lespaul)

Check out their websites:

http://ews-us.com/
http://www.rawvintage.com/eng/item_pickups.php

fujisai · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2013, 12:56:51 AM »

Quote from: r_chino18 on July 31, 2013, 09:53:45 AM

Board pic update.. BB Preamp going to amps front input.. RC Booster goes to the effects loop.. I'm using my amp's drive, but I'm really tempted to get an SL Drive..

Nice Board! I'm gassing for an SL as well, but I really wish I could A/B it first with a Catalinbread DLS mkIII.

Quote from: Mahineman on August 02, 2013, 04:45:00 PM

Thanks for posting this Anyway, we're working getting Xotic effects here in the Philippines. I can show them this thread so they know that they have a good market here.

XOTIC EFFECTS RULE! Love all my pedals especially the AC Booster and EP Booster

They also have a new brand called EWS Japan and Raw Vintage pickups (I have these installed on mg Gibson SG and Rj Lespaul)

Check out their websites:

http://ews-us.com/
http://www.rawvintage.com/eng/item_pickups.php

I have the fuzzy drive and arion mod from ews as well. As for Raw Vintage I have their springs and saddles on my strat. For a simple mod it really makes a big difference.

anyway here's a shot of my board:

tongski_02 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2013, 07:27:25 AM »

Quote from: fujisai on June 12, 2013, 09:04:35 PM

Yeah, and at 155usd it's a bit cheaper too! http://www.xotic.us/effects/sl_drive/

124usd lang ang bentahan ng SL drive and they are running out fast.
wala pa lumalabas na reviews at demos from individual owners.
pero mukhang maganda tone base sa demo ng prymaxe at guitarplayer.
am digging the superbass tone....superlead not do much

mine's supposed to arrive this week pero di dumating.

r_chino18 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2013, 07:32:26 AM »

Quote from: fujisai on August 03, 2013, 12:56:51 AM

Nice Board! I'm gassing for an SL as well, but I really wish I could A/B it first with a Catalinbread DLS mkIII.

I have the fuzzy drive and arion mod from ews as well. As for Raw Vintage I have their springs and saddles on my strat. For a simple mod it really makes a big difference.

anyway here's a shot of my board:

Grabe ang dami mo napagkasy sa mini bro.

Mismo din yung DLS MK III. Consistent ng tunog sa youtube. Di ko lang trip sa Xotic yung pagiging "mini" ng pedals, parang mas gusto ko pa rin yung regular sized.. Pero tumatawag sakin ang SL Drive.. haha..

Quote from: tongski_02 on August 03, 2013, 07:27:25 AM

124usd lang ang bentahan ng SL drive and they are running out fast.
wala pa lumalabas na reviews at demos from individual owners.
pero mukhang maganda tone base sa demo ng prymaxe at guitarplayer.
am digging the superbass tone....superlead not do much
mine's supposed to arrive this week pero di dumating.

Uy may parating ka pala? Review pagkakuha mo bro..

bitin naman yung 2 clips niya sa youtube..

tongski_02 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2013, 07:39:56 AM »

oo. nakaka frustrate maghintay lalo na i bought 2 (one for edgie) and we paid extra for a supposedly 3-5 day shipping tapos hinde nadeliver.

the pedal seems interesting for a few good reasons:
1. liit foot print
2. super lead/super basss is a good to e reference
lalo na sa classic rock (hopefully it will cover j.page and p.koddof tones)
3. at higit sa lahat mura!!! dahil kuripot ako

i compare ko sya kung talagang kuha nya super bass territories.

Mahineman · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2013, 07:18:40 PM »

Quote from: fujisai on August 03, 2013, 12:56:51 AM

Nice Board! I'm gassing for an SL as well, but I really wish I could A/B it first with a Catalinbread DLS mkIII.

I have the fuzzy drive and arion mod from ews as well. As for Raw Vintage I have their springs and saddles on my strat. For a simple mod it really makes a big difference.

anyway here's a shot of my board:

Nice! I also have a Fuzzy drive from EWS. They also gave me a Brute Drive and little Brute which sound really good especially if pared with an RC or AC Booster. Thanks for sharing this

fujisai · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2013, 11:54:28 PM »

Quote from: Mahineman on August 05, 2013, 07:18:40 PM

Nice! I also have a Fuzzy drive from EWS. They also gave me a Brute Drive and little Brute which sound really good especially if pared with an RC or AC Booster. Thanks for sharing this

Thanks! I'd like to try the BD sometime, looks like it's a good stand alone od with it's dedicated boost switch.

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