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The virtual world audio world can get complicated that is for sure. So, I love these tools. They are simple and useful and use up amlost no cpu. iIturn to these often when need a little gain, a simple clipper or filter. With all the plugins out there capable so much it some times hard to find simple tools that often need. These things are great and free.
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Univox/Unicord Univibe
Type: Phase shifter
Year:1969-(1975?)
Fame:
Icon Status
Mojo Factory:
Off the chart.
Price:
If your lucky you can find one on ebay but you will pay an enormous price. Maybe a better option is the Dunlop Reissue or clones.
General Sound Description:
An attempt to emulate the Leslie rotating speaker effect but a sound all its own. The first phase shift pedal.
Controls:
Volume(knob)
Chorus/Vibrato(rocker)
Intensity(knob)
Speed(attached foot pedal)
link
Circuit:
Discrete Transistors 2SC539 & 2SC539
Incandescent bulb + photoresistor
Schematics:
Schematic Heaven
Harpamps
Guitar Related Circuits
Modibility:
This is a real collectors item keep soldering iron away.
Manufacturers Sales Pitch:
Not only can the rotating speaker effect be simulated with existing amplification equipment, but that sound is projected frontally. Towards the audience where it belongs. Left to right phase shifting and back again is also possible. All at a continuously variable rate, foot controlled. A built in vibrato adds to the performers vocabulary. Just plug into a AC outlet and shift for yourself.
Famous Users:
Jimi Hendrix
Robin Trower
Stevie Ray Vauhgn
Famous Riff:
Hendrix-Machine Gun
Robert Trower-Song for a Dreamer
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Maker: Boss
Year:1977-1985
Made in: Japan
Fame: Somewhat famous as one of the first or the ever popular Boos Compact line.
Mojo Factor: A little bit because it is a classic but draft in gear mythology by the original Tube screamer of the same era.
Price: A classic that is long out of production is makes it pricey.
General Sound Description:
A basic overdrive.
Controls:
Tone (knob)
Level (knob)
Overdrive (knob)
On/Off (footswitch)
Circuit: Opamp RC3403ADB(original) several different 4558’s in later models.
Schematics:
Schematics Heaven
Modibility: Some you could chang e to a different 4558 or alter the clipping diodes but you may not want to mess with a classic.
Mods: Analogman
Manufacturers Sales Pitch:
As one of BOSS’ first compact effects pedals, the OD-1 OverDrive offered a number of “firsts,” including silent FET switching to eliminate pops and clicks, non-skid rubber panels on top and bottom, a quick-access battery compartment, recessed knobs and unsurpassed sound quality… But most importantly, the OD-1 also rocked, thanks to its smooth responsive overdrive tones that guitarists couldn’t resist.
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This is my set of helping hands. It makes soldering and a lot of other things much easier. They sell these things but you can make one exactly to you needs, better and for less money. I used slate for my base but you can really use anything wood, etc. I choose slate because it was heavy enough to provide a stable base and durable plus it was only a couple of bucks at the hardware store. Then you need some heavy gauge copper wire, nut, bolt, large washer, and whatever you are going to do for “hands.” I prefer alligator clips for the most versatility but if you always need a light or magnifying glass you could permanently attach those if you wished. You need to cut a recess in the bottom of you base so it will lay flush and not wobble. I used a Dremmel for mine. Then wrap however many arms you need around the bolt and and tighten it down. The only tricky thing is arm length and gauge. The longer the arm the less stable it will be. The shorter and thicker gauge wire the arm has the less malleable it is. Strike a balance or your needs. I also choose to solder the clips on. You could probably just crimp them but I like to make sure they stay stuck. It really is an invaluable tool.
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i have been using the simulanalog guitar suite for a few years. i find hardware more fun but sometimes it is nice to just plug into the pc with no fuss and do whatever you want to do. i find myself using the 2 amps models all the time and occasionally the univibe. the plugs do not have a gui which cuts down on the enjoyability but i find myself using my ears more do to the lack of presets and dull designs. they are also good tools outside of intended purposes. the are good for and used by many for adding some dirt to a drum track, etc. despite all the much fancier guitar tools these days a lot of people say they have a pod or guitar rig say they still use the the the guitar suite. there is something great about a tiny little plugin that is cpu friendly and super simple to use.
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Tweakbench has great collection of plugins. They all have a simple layout elegant if you will. They all are easy to use and don’t use to much cpu. The instruments are not for use as a everyday work horse but rather they are really good at a simple task and that applies to the effects also. They can create some off the wall sounds but are straight forward and easy to use. All to often the some of the more original plugins are difficult use and have vague or confusing interfaces but not these. a random button makes them all just a little bit better. They are free to download but if you use them as much as me you probably pay the five bucks and download the bundle.
