Author Topic: Travel Pedalboard (Read 732 times)

jalevinemd · « **on:** October 13, 2014, 04:48:11 PM »

This is by far the smallest, yet one of the most versatile pedalboards I've put together. If you haven't played around with one of these Eventide H9's, I highly recommend it. It holds 99 presets for every possible effect from their Factor series. Any delay, pitch or modulation setting/combination you can think of. I haven't even scratched the surface, though most are WAY over the top. I simply use a half dozen or so presets that I've created for chorus, flange, phase, reverb, delay and a couple others. The entire thing can be managed from my iPhone. These Xotic mini pedals are also fantastic. The SL drive is once of my favorite OD/distortion pedals and one of the few I've come across that just seem to love my Alembics. Extremely responsive and organic sounding. Best of all?the whole thing is powered by a pair of Pedaltrain Voltos. So no more being a slave to the outlet! It all fits on a Pedaltrain Nano board and packs easily into the tiny soft case.

moongerm · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:15:31 PM »

I love the H9! Your pedal train idea is very interesting. I am going to have to check them out. Nice post. Thanks for sharing.

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2014, 01:46:55 PM »

Jonathan:

You have inspired me! I just ordered a Pedaltrain Nano, Volto battery, and George L kit from Amazon. My research seems to suggest that a single Volto should be able to handle the whole board. Is there any particular reason you've got two on yours?

Also, it looks like you mounted you Xotic pedals on a separate plate that then mounts to the Nano. Am I correct? What's the reason for doing so?

Bill, tgo

jalevinemd · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2014, 02:17:09 PM »

Bill,

For some reason, I had a grounding issue. Got a subtle (but annoying) hum whenever the H9 was in line with the other pedals. As long as it has its own power supply, there's no hum. Plus it's a bit of a juice hog anyway. Don't expect to get the battery life they claim to deliver. 12 hours my ass. If you get that, please let me know. I'd say 4-6 hours of actual use is more like it. Still pretty darn good, though.

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2014, 03:27:37 PM »

They're now claiming 36 hours. That I doubted, but only 4-6? I guess that won't be a problem so long as I recharge before every session.

What's the story on the mount for the Xotic pedals?

Bill, tgo

jalevinemd · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:23:32 PM »

Bill?for all of the boards I put together I mount the pedals directly to the board using slightly longer screws then they come with. I also drill holes for the power and patch cables. It's a bit of a pain in the ass - especially with a metal board like the Pedaltrain. But it's as secure as you can get, no messy Velcro and it looks clean as hell.

jalevinemd · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:39:11 PM »

Here's one of my larger pedalboards. This one stays at home.

peoplechipper · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:29:10 PM »

I thought I made clean pedalboards, and then I saw this one...so clean and compact, but ya gotta have accurate feet for some of those switches and the expression pedals; well done! Tony

lbpesq · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:45:58 PM »

My regular rig uses a Voodoo Lab GCX rack switcher and their Ground Control Pro with my stomp boxes on a shelf in the rack. It works great and moves easily enough for a gig, but I was looking for something more convenient for travel and informal jams. The Pedaltrain Nano and Volto battery seem like they are just what I need.

Bill, tgo

jalevinemd · « **Reply #9 on:** November 01, 2014, 06:16:53 AM »

Yeah, Bill?you can't go wrong with that combination. I bought one of the Mono Vertigo gig bags this year for quick jaunts to practice. I bought the Tick as well. It's a small accessory bag that's the perfect size for the Nano. Also has a pocket for tools and little knick knacks. This is the ultimate grab and go option.

jalevinemd · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2014, 07:52:13 AM »

Yeah?Tony.

That's why I put the Rocktron controller on the board. Eliminates the old tap dancing routine. It's a great little unit. Can function as an on/off for individual pedals (how I use it) or you can store various combinations.

lbpesq · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2014, 07:57:11 AM »

Jonathan:

We're thinking along the same lines. I recently picked up a Reunion Blues bag. Doesn't the Pedaltrain Nano come with a soft bag that slides over the guitar neck on a gig bag? I thought I saw a picture of it somewhere.

Bill, tgo

jalevinemd · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2014, 08:04:40 AM »

Bill?Yes, it comes with a soft case that's got adjustable straps on it so you can secure it to a gig bag.

sonicus · « **Reply #13 on:** November 01, 2014, 04:42:46 PM »

Compact Maple Pedal Board

adriaan · « **Reply #14 on:** November 01, 2014, 05:44:26 PM »

Missing the compact there, Wolf.