Vertex Effects | 2 years ago

Episode 55: 5 Most Common Buffer Mistakes (everyone makes on their pedalboards)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Buffer Conversation Overview
02:42 - Are Boss Buffers Sufficient?
06:16 - Brian Wampler's Buffered vs. True Bypass Test (https://youtube.com/watch?v=-oxBlWmeGE0&t=343s)
10:30 - Differences between an Input Buffer, Output Buffer, And The Role Of Impedance
18:40 - Bad Buffers In Disguise
25:03 - Pedals With Good Quality Built-In Buffers
33:35 - Pedals That Aren't Buffered Or True Bypass
36:37 - Stinkfoot Mods To Vintage SPDT Switches
37:47 - Pedals That Don't Work After A Buffer
38:55 - What Is A "Fuzz Friendly" Wah Or "Buffered" Wah?
42:15 - Un-Buffer
43:00 - Fuzzes That Work With Buffered Signals
44:05 - Buffers And Active Pickups
53:19 - Testing The Quality Of Your True Bypass Pedal
55:35 - Pedalboard Building Strategy For Low Noise

*NOTE* From 35:13 - 40:21 there is some glitchy video, however the audio quality is not impacted.

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