Eleanor Fudd
Member
I have never used a pedalboard and know nothing about them. I am now changing my recording methods a bit and a pedalboard seems to perhaps be a good idea, rather than kicking a number of pedals around on a concrete floor. I am unlikely to use a pedal or pedals on each and every recording. I can't see using more than three at one time. I have tremolo, reverb, compression, distortion (seldom used,) a Sansamp Blonde, and will likely buy a Zoom B3 Bass Preamp/Effects Unit. I might use two or three of them for a week, then have them off for two weeks. It varies. Some are bigger than others. I actually can't find a "Pedalboards 101" on the internet. Near as I can figger, these are my main questions:
1) Is it best to buy one with a power supply (PS) ?
2) I understand that some PS are plugin units, some are rechargeable batteries, the latter having the benefit of avoiding electric interference from the power supply and/or other gear in the room. Yes? Which is preferable?
3) Do (some) boards come with connector cables to daisy chain the pedals?
4) If you have six pedals on the board, and decide to use #3 and #6 on a particular track, does the current travel through all six, and if so, without affecting the signal or sound?
Thanks for any help.
1) Is it best to buy one with a power supply (PS) ?
2) I understand that some PS are plugin units, some are rechargeable batteries, the latter having the benefit of avoiding electric interference from the power supply and/or other gear in the room. Yes? Which is preferable?
3) Do (some) boards come with connector cables to daisy chain the pedals?
4) If you have six pedals on the board, and decide to use #3 and #6 on a particular track, does the current travel through all six, and if so, without affecting the signal or sound?
Thanks for any help.