Elements Placement Question

[Tigerbass]

Hi Everybody!
I have a question for all you Elements users out there...
Where in your chain of effects do u put your Elements?
Before/after fuzz, OD, etc?
I would really appreciate and all input. I have several OD, fuzzez etc. and could really use some fresh input.
Thanks in advance!

[sylnau]

Near the end of the dirt section.
I like to use it as an EQ.
But I always keep an OD that I use as a boost after The Elements.

So... Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > Fuzz > The Elements > OD

[Ryan]

I think I'd probably use it after my boosts/overdrives/fuzzes.. but I'd have it set up as a high gainer so it would really be worth experimenting with placements to see what sounded better. It's hard to predict if a pedal before or after will sound better... I guess I'd start with the principle of low gain into more gain though.

Allen, I think you should start by pulling everything off and then experimenting with combinations to see what you like... find some fresh sounds, start over that way, make a weekend out of it.. it sounds fun... I'll bring pizza and beer.

[futuresailors]

I usually like stacking in increasing gain order, so I had boost>light OD>dirt>Elements>Fuzz.

Buuuuttt the elements is a bitchin EQ and the only OD pedal I've ever had that I liked after heavy gain stuff, so having it after the rest of your dirt set to low gain with some crazy EQing sounds awesome.

[Haki]

Easiest way to solve this is by getting a second one.

[Tigerbass]

I think I'd probably use it after my boosts/overdrives/fuzzes.. but I'd have it set up as a high gainer so it would really be worth experimenting with placements to see what sounded better. It's hard to predict if a pedal before or after will sound better... I guess I'd start with the principle of low gain into more gain though.

Allen, I think you should start by pulling everything off and then experimenting with combinations to see what you like... find some fresh sounds, start over that way, make a weekend out of it.. it sounds fun... I'll bring pizza and beer.

Ive basically been running with that principal, but I think after reading some of these a move towards the end may be my ticket.
Oh and Ryan, I have a double keggerator in my studio with a chocolate breakfast stout and a Double IPA on tap! Not to mention a brewery within walking disatance that has Killer pizza!
AND...the best pizza outside of Chicago in the entire midwest is a 5 minute drive!!! GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE!!! Seriously, bring Tanya, my wife is as cool as they come! Maybve we can get the Magical Carrot and his Ms too!

I usually like stacking in increasing gain order, so I had boost>light OD>dirt>Elements>Fuzz.

Buuuuttt the elements is a bitchin EQ and the only OD pedal I've ever had that I liked after heavy gain stuff, so having it after the rest of your dirt set to low gain with some crazy EQing sounds awesome.

I LOOOOOVE This idea!!! Thank you so much buddy!!

You too Sylnau, that's just what i was hoping to hear. Mines been towards the front.

[excane]

Elements is mighty enough by itself. SOLO ftw.

On rare occasions I'll run it into my Darkglass.

[Waterpilot]

Both. I run my TAFM before and my Depth Charge after.

[Ryan]

Oh and Ryan, I have a double keggerator in my studio with a chocolate breakfast stout and a Double IPA on tap! Not to mention a brewery within walking disatance that has Killer pizza!
AND...the best pizza outside of Chicago in the entire midwest is a 5 minute drive!!! GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE!!! Seriously, bring Tanya, my wife is as cool as they come! Maybve we can get the Magical Carrot and his Ms too! :idea:

*warms up truck and starts packing*

That's awesome you're brewing your own beers, I'd love to try that hobby some time. I love the idea of a chocolate breakfast stout too! Breakfast beers, hey buddy.. I like the way you think.

[futuresailors]

Chocolate stouts and pizza is a delicious combo.

Just sayin'.

[Ryan]

I'd love to try it! I've never even had a chocolate stout before!

[Tigerbass]

I'd love to try it! I've never even had a chocolate stout before!

Oh my!!! Yeah that'll pretty much change your world!
My breakfast stout has oatmeal, coffee, 2 kinds of chocolate, honey and lactose powder. Smooth as silk!!

And I will be moving my Elements of the Frazz towards the rear of my chain for this weekends upcoming recordings. I can't wait for new Fuzzy Tones!!

[Ryan]

I bet it would! Pop a bottle in the mail to me! *smile*