Korg pitchblack hum issue
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Korg pitchblack hum issue
Picked up a korg pitchblack today used and it makes my other pedals hum insanely. I've tried it on battery, and plugged in. Really bums me out!! Any ideas ? Current set up ... Tele custom > korg pitchblack > joyo ud> russian black muff > traynor yba3
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Re: Korg pitchblack hum issue
Sounds like a grounding issue. Make sure to check your cables.
Does it hum when you use it by itself? Any difference if put at the end of the chain?
Does it hum when you use it by itself? Any difference if put at the end of the chain?

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Re: Korg pitchblack hum issue
I have a Korg Pitchblack that had the same issue; mine turned out to be a bad power jack. The pedal worked (and would even power others through it's "Out" power jack) but added a super obnoxious hum.
Special low-frequency version.
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Re: Korg pitchblack hum issue
My pitch black just started doing this, super bummed. It had worked fine for years but now it makes my amp hum - whether plugged in or on battery. I think I'll take it apart this afternoon. I don't know what I'm doing but hoping there will be something super obvious.
(Plugged in = Carl Martin power supply, not some cheap one spot type thing)
(Plugged in = Carl Martin power supply, not some cheap one spot type thing)