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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!

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

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.

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.

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

Ryan wrote: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!

futuresailors wrote: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.

Elements is mighty enough by itself. SOLO ftw.

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

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

Tigerbass wrote: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.

Chocolate stouts and pizza is a delicious combo.

Just sayin'.

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

Ryan wrote: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!!

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