Saxophone Effects Pedals Part I: The Gear

Going through the effects pedals I use with the saxophone. I put this board together a pedal at a time with a lot of trial and error. Hopefully I can help prevent some of those for other people watching. **There is no playing in this video, only descriptions of the setup. Check out Part II for the playing.**

Comments are welcome, and feel free to ask me anything.

Thanks!

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Music

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• Dean Mongerio
• saxophone
• jazz
• fusion
• effects
• pedals
• Jeff Coffin
• Q-tron
• envelope filter
• wah
• delay pedal
• Eventide
• Pitchfactor
• harmonizer
• Pitch Shift
• Effects Unit

[ithingdino62]

Hello! what is the use or function of the PRO DI for the sounds? Thanks a lot

[deanmongerio]

@ithingdino62 The Pro DI is just a high quality DI to convert the signal to mic level to run to the board. This keeps the length of 1/4" cable to a minimum and maximizes sound quality.

[hisf0rhilary]

Its hard to see but what is the EQ set to?

[deanmongerio]

@hisf0rhilary I basically have everything below 125hz cut, a slight drop at 125, a slight boost at 250, another slight drop at 500, and flat until a roll-off starting slightly at 4k, then more on up.

[FrictionFive]

Hello Dean, I'm just starting to build my pedal board, and this video has helped me tremendously -- thanks for all the useful information and ideas! Question: I also have the Wi-5, and it seems that it needs 500mA current. But the BBE Supa-Charger only delivers 200mA. Even if you were to combine two outputs, it would still only be 400mA. How is it that you're able to power the Wi-5?

[deanmongerio]

@FrictionFive Thanks, I'm glad it could help! The Wi-5 ships with a 12V/500mA power supply, but it doesn't require that much amperage. The unit only draws something like 140mA at maximum pull (I can't remember the exact figure, but I called and talked to Marty the AMT tech before I wired the board, and he actually tests the units using the old 12V/200mA supply). In fact, I researched every pedal's power draw to find the best way to wire everything up before I got started. Good observation, btw!

[CamTheCat]

Great set up and great video! Pretty close to what I hope to upgrade to from my Digitech vocal 300. The eventide, q-tron and signal chain are pretty much what I want planned, including a compresser/limiter! Thanks for the tip on balanced vs unbalanced signal, and thanks for the tip on removing the q-tron from the signal chain. Have you tried using the eventide followed by the q-tron?

[XcatisX]

The light!!!

[ithingdino62]

@deanmongerio

Hi! Thanks for the answer. Could you recommend me what gadget that I use to buy for my Soprano saxophone. I bought already the ProD2 since you answered me. What else gadget needfor me to buy to make the soprano Cool sound good? Thanks

[deanmongerio]

@marcdreef Thank you! It's a Keeley 4-knob compressor.