Pedals that have outlived the hype

[zRobertez]

I agree with the El Cap. I would probably also say Polytune. That's like the only tuner I hear about anyone buying since it came out

[Holy Schnikes]

The Polytune really did put a stranglehold on the tuner market. I have the mini and don't even use the Polytune feature. I just like the small footprint, nice display, low price, and accuracy. Hard to beat.

[Ro_S]

The price of Strymon stuff effectively means it's hyped. I dunno much about their popular reputation.

Re: Strymon Mobius. I listened to clips of the Mobius' different effects recently. It didn't blow me away. I reckon my analogue modulation pedals are better than what it does. Digital emulations of modulation effects never seem to do it for me. I'd rather have a handful of analogue modulation pedals than a Mobius, and cheaper overall than £400.

[D.o.S.]

Earthbound stuff.

[Ro_S]

crazy overpriced stuff made by JMI and *DAM*.

And, this may be controversial, but Devi Ever. Devi Ever pedals rarely do anything for me. Gainy, bassy, sludgy, noisy, distortion-like fuzz. Most of them sound like much of a muchness; why so many of them.

[hazelwould]

I meant like those hot on the scene pedals that usually fade away... But have lasted. Pharaoh is a great example.

[friendship]

I'm pretty impressed that the DL4 has stayed popular for this long.

[GardenoftheDead]

I'm pretty impressed that the DL4 has stayed popular for this long.

Especially considering that it breaks like crazy and requires a proprietary power supply.

Alright, I'm gonna go here: True Bypass as a marketing gimmick.

Cause that's basically what it is.

[Ro_S]

Alright, I'm gonna go here: True Bypass as a marketing gimmick.

Cause that's basically what it is.

Amen.

[new05002]

Pharaoh. From the obscure to the hype to back down again. Mark still cranking them out.

[retinal orbita]

Boss HM-2

Were those popular when released? I thought they were one of the ones that didn't get "hyped" till the past few years.

Depends if you like Nihilst I guess.... they've long been a kvlt item for headbanging thrashers......

[woolyh]

Boss DS-1, the hype will never die.

[GardenoftheDead]

I don't know if it's hype as much as parents and new players getting suckered in by a low price tag.

[cedarskies]

I'm pretty impressed that the DL4 has stayed popular for this long.

Especially considering that it breaks like crazy and requires a proprietary power supply.

I've been using my OneSpot (+adapter) to power my DL4. Am I going to destroy it?

Also, yes. DL4. Unbelievable. Got one as my first and only pedal when they came out. Finally sold it like 6 years ago and then just bought another one. So much hype. So much life.

[GardenoftheDead]

I'm pretty impressed that the DL4 has stayed popular for this long.

Especially considering that it breaks like crazy and requires a proprietary power supply.

I've been using my OneSpot (+adapter) to power my DL4. Am I going to destroy it?

I'm told it's more prone to mechanical failures as opposed to power supply problems.