Pedals that have Grown on You!

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I loved the algal bloom when I first got it, but then I didn't like it that much for a while. Not sure if I changed how I was using it or just suddenly noticed it was awesome, but now I totally love it again. I don't think I've ever bought something and not liked it that much straight away, I get crazy honeymoon love for everything (and only buy things I'm fairly sure I'll like), but a few things I stop liking as much later on and maybe this happens.
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timmy

i still dont really like it but it does some cool things that im into
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+1 on the RAT - Ive onl recently explored the low gain sounds - gain on 10 o clock, up the volume and there it is.
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Mid-Fi Demo Tape Fuzz
At first I was like wtf? I' almost traded it.
But now I'm in love with it. It's here to stay.
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Definitely my Magnus Modulus. I think at first I didn't spend enough time learning how to use all those interactive knobs, and admittedly I still don't use all of it's features, but it's sticking around. Not only does the delay sound amazing, but something about that boost just fattens and tears open my fuzzes!

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I'd have to say the Algal Bloom. It was never really an issue of disliking it, but I thought it was just okay when I first tried it on my practice amp at home, but then I threw it on my board to try it out at a band practice and it sounded fucking awesome through my rig. Now it has a well deserved spot on my board. :excellent:
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maz91379 wrote:companion fuzz

Yeah I could see that. Octave fuzzes in general can prove to be difficult sometimes.
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EQD Rainbow Machine.

The most unique sound I have come across, every time I play it I get this weird quarky feeling but in a good way. I have been jamming and a few times said (woah!).

I know I would really miss it if I sold it.
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MaxMaps wrote:EQD Rainbow Machine.

The most unique sound I have come across, every time I play it I get this weird quarky feeling but in a good way. I have been jamming and a few times said (woah!).

I know I would really miss it if I sold it.


I want to like it because it's pink and says rainbows and magic but it seems too gimmicky to me from the demos... I guess I'll have to spend some time with one... :idk:
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Fieldsroyal wrote:+1 on the RAT - Ive onl recently explored the low gain sounds - gain on 10 o clock, up the volume and there it is.


Exactly. I hardly use the full bore sounds anymore. Those lower range distortion sounds without much or any treble filtered out and it's like a perfect, jangly power pop dirt sound. And close to no-gain and high volume works better for me as that OD amp pusher than a TS type pedal ever has. There's practically no bad sound on mine.
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